View Full Version : Umpire Infringements - What aJoke the AFL is
memberforever
7 Aug 2007, 18:59
Matthew boyd brushes an umpire and gets fined $2400.
Steve King sits on the shoulders of an umpire, takes a speccie and we all say how funny is that.
Compare Boyd's fine to - Kerr, smacks some civilian in the mouth, gets a criminal record and is fined less than Boyd - $2000
The AFL and Demetriou are a big joke and I am sick of it.
I agree.
If you accidentally make contact with an umpire, you get fined. But if you deliberately jump on his back, then it is OK !!!???
This sets a clear precedent - next time a player is charged with making contact with an umpire, he just has to prove it wasn't an accident, he did it deliberately. Then he'll be let off.
gadj1976
7 Aug 2007, 19:38
The goal umpire should be suspended because he's in the way.
The umpire who gets in the way of a Matthew Boyd, or anyone, should be suspended.
Get the rule right AFL, then you don't have to do an about face when the rule doesn't quite fit.
And_ROOS
7 Aug 2007, 20:06
King wasnt in the wrong. Ball was still in the field of play and umpire was in the wrong position.
As usual, the UMPIRE was in the wrong position. Or making the wrong decision. Anyone see what im getting at?
Matthew boyd brushes an umpire and gets fined $2400.
Steve King sits on the shoulders of an umpire, takes a speccie and we all say how funny is that.
Comapre Boyd's fine to - Kerr, smacks some civilian in the mouth, gets a criminal record and is fined less than Boyd - $2000
The AFL and Demetriou are a big joke and I am sick of it.
why out of everyone that has committed assault did you choose kerr as your example? coincidental or a disguised troll? ;)
as for the fines at least its better than a suspension like what happened a few years back (i think it was a 6 week suspension to a bulldogs player.)
why out of everyone that has committed assault did you choose kerr as your example? coincidental or a disguised troll? ;)
as for the fines at least its better than a suspension like what happened a few years back (i think it was a 6 week suspension to a bulldogs player.)
Touchy Feely here.
Read the post. The post isn't about Kerr (who is an example). It's about shitty rules about umpires and the unfair fines.
k?
cschreuder61
7 Aug 2007, 20:16
Mitchell got pushed by an opponent clearly on camera into an umpire and still got a hefty 3000? dollar fine for it.
Absolute nonsense.
why out of everyone that has committed assault did you choose kerr as your example?
Maybe its coz he wasnt talking about forging prescriptions or placing an order with drug dealers this time.
Think of him as the AFL's "generic" crim ....a convenient example.
why out of everyone that has committed assault did you choose kerr as your example? coincidental or a disguised troll? ;)
Most recently in the media? :rolleyes:
Touchy Feely here.
Read the post. The post isn't about Kerr (who is an example). It's about shitty rules about umpires and the unfair fines.
k?
sarcasm people? winky eye what does that mean? for christ sake everyone thinks its a boot camp here. all serious and no jokes.
And_ROOS
7 Aug 2007, 20:31
Mitchell got pushed by an opponent clearly on camera into an umpire and still got a hefty 3000? dollar fine for it.
Absolute nonsense.
Same happened to Tom Harley. Its an absolute joke, they are teaching umpires to stand in the wrong positions then punishing players for their own mistakes.
Just don't pay the fines. The AFLPA needs to stand up for the players in this situation. The umpires are expected to get into the right position to judge vague rules, which more often than not is in the players vicinity, so its obvious that they will get bumped every now and again. They just need to accept that its one of the risks of the job.
jnash196
7 Aug 2007, 20:44
How should a player get fined for running into an ump. A players goal is to either get the ball or tag his opponent, now he has to do that whilst dodging yellow/orange/pink/green/red maggots
gadj1976
7 Aug 2007, 20:50
Just don't pay the fines. The AFLPA needs to stand up for the players in this situation. The umpires are expected to get into the right position to judge vague rules, which more often than not is in the players vicinity, so its obvious that they will get bumped every now and again. They just need to accept that its one of the risks of the job.
= toothless tiger.
memberforever
7 Aug 2007, 23:09
why out of everyone that has committed assault did you choose kerr as your example? coincidental or a disguised troll? ;)
as for the fines at least its better than a suspension like what happened a few years back (i think it was a 6 week suspension to a bulldogs player.)
Kerr example because the fines were at the same time. I just can't believe the AFL, they have to get things into propective, I wouldn't want to pay $2400 for brushing an umpire? Its a bigger fine than what Kerr got for his infringement.
why out of everyone that has committed assault did you choose kerr as your example? coincidental or a disguised troll? ;)
as for the fines at least its better than a suspension like what happened a few years back (i think it was a 6 week suspension to a bulldogs player.)
It was Todd Curley. Accordign to the AFL website it ended up a two week suspension. However if i recall correctly that was after appeal. It effectively ended his career though cos im not sure if he played another game.
you'd probably get less in a civilian court if you 'accidently' touched an umpire on the genitals.......when he was walking alone......at night in a park....nobody around............
I'll stop.