SEASON 2024

[localfootyguru]

So is the answer do nothing?

I'd hope by now the powers above have sat down with the current boss and outlined that what's happening is not tolerable.

Not at all HM. I am just stating what the situation is if you look at it from a wider perspective.

Please see my previous comments about the current incumbent. I don't think he should be in the role but finding someone better isn't going to be easy.

 

[ManInWhite]

The league did that a couple of years ago by recruiting a current AFL field umpire as the coach and it didn't work out as he couldn't commit the time needed to successfully fill the role. The issue is there isn't a plethora of suitable umpire coaches available. Many umpire coaches start as very well intentioned but walk away due to the time commitment and continual negative environment due to every club and individual apparently knowing the rules of the game and how umpires should umpire each week despite not having any direct involvement.

It is important to find the right person with good character and experience, but unfortunately it appears to be nigh on impossible. Outer East is not a unique case.

The league appointed John Howorth in 2022 and he was a fantastic get. Excellent coaching and understanding of what is required for coaching umpires. Awesome access to online material via his AFL connections.

Where it started to unravel was that the league appointed him on the basis of an estimated 20 hours per week which was OK at start of season. After a short while what they needed doubled but he didn't have that capacity - and wouldn't have signed on at the start of the year if that's what they really wanted.

Added to the fact there was a very unhealthy relationship with umpires association boss (who basically blocked John on phone and email), he was being nobbled out from within and there was no surprise he wasn't coming back for a second year. Real shame though because he was the best we had for a long time.

 

[ManInWhite]

Not at all HM. I am just stating what the situation is if you look at it from a wider perspective.

Please see my previous comments about the current incumbent. I don't think he should be in the role but finding someone better isn't going to be easy.

That is always the dilemma. Few years ago Allan Grant was appointed and that went south quickly. League parted ways with him mid season and the "no-one is better than the wrong person" model was followed with Aaron Bailey effectively stepping in to do appointments and fill the gap. That was far from ideal and ended up being a torrid year for all concerned.

 

[localfootyguru]

That is always the dilemma. Few years ago Allan Grant was appointed and that went south quickly. League parted ways with him mid season and the "no-one is better than the wrong person" model was followed with Aaron Bailey effectively stepping in to do appointments and fill the gap. That was far from ideal and ended up being a torrid year for all concerned.

I could give you many reasons why he (the person listed in your message) should never have been appointed to any coaching role in umpiring. His character isn't much better (probably worse) than the current incumbent. Perhaps you heard stories about the infamous motorhome that he had in his possession and what it was allegedly used for.

 

[Jonesy9]

Would of thought Narre vs Woori would of been match of the round?

 

[NorthernBastard]

Poweltown vs Junction for me thanks

 

[Wild Thing]

Would have thought Narre vs Woori would have been match of the round?

Narre leaving the comp so have become irrelevant now

 

[rumourmill99]

Interesting results today in div 1
Yea beat Alex and warby beat seville.
Should be a very competitive second half of the season for the top 6. Junction and Powelltown can just fight amongst themselves for the spoon.

 

[gelder01]

A ripping game of footy out at Narre today.

 

[Brendan j donovan]

A ripping game of footy out at Narre today.Sure was

Sure was
2 good ripper games

 

[Voice of the G]

Poweltown vs Junction for me thanks

Well done Poweltown a win in the 1,s and a draw in the 2,s.

 

[NorthernBastard]

Massive wins for Poweltown, well done.

Yea giving the top 5 a bit of a shake up now, 2 weeks ago it looked very much locked in.

 

[Noodles Magee]

A ripping game of footy out at Narre today.

I see the cleanest player the lord ever put breath into was at it again yesterday…….if the league are fair dinkum he doesn’t play again this year.

 

[FreoHeavo123]

Looked like a pretty serious sling tackle in the Powelly, Junction game. That’s a 2 weeker in the AFL.
Followed by a Melee with punches thrown…… wonder what the outcome is going to be.

 

[Fisbo]

I see the cleanest player the lord ever put breath into was at it again yesterday…….if the league are fair dinkum he doesn’t play again this year.

What did you see? No Naree players seem to remonstrate.

 

[Ryan17]

Massive wins for Poweltown, well done.

Yea giving the top 5 a bit of a shake up now, 2 weeks ago it looked very much locked in.

top 4 isn't it?

 

[Noodles Magee]

What did you see? No Naree players seem to remonstrate.

So what collected the bloke in the face causing the depressed break in his cheekbone????? The footage is everywhere, have a proper look

 

[Jonesy9]

Will Garner play enough games to qualify??

 

[Pendles1991]

Will Garner play enough games to qualify??

He would have only played on the weekend because Richmond VFL had a bye. He won't play many more games for Wandin this year unless Richmomd are no chance of finals

 

[Pendles1991]

Just watched Robbie Allen's hit on the Narre player at the end of the game. One of the worst cheap shots you'll see. I'm no Narre fan at all, but Allen deserves a big stint on the sideline for that.

 

[rumourmill99]

Just watched Robbie Allen's hit on the Narre player at the end of the game. One of the worst cheap shots you'll see. I'm no Narre fan at all, but Allen deserves a big stint on the sideline for that.

Can you post a link to it?

 

[Pendles1991]

Can you post a link to it?

Unfortunately don't have a link for it. Just had it on one of my footy group chats with a small snippet of the video.

 

[NorthernBastard]

top 4 isn't it?

I just assumed top 5, you're probably right

 

[rumourmill99]

Unfortunately don't have a link for it. Just had it on one of my footy group chats with a small snippet of the video.

Any news on if he was reported? Hopefully by the sounds of it.

 

[rumourmill99]

Check out the footage on valley Vicious. My take is he left the ground and it looked front on. Surely he does a spell on the sidelines for this.