The umpiring in the VFL is better than in the AFL.

[muttonchops]

I have watched a number of VFL games this year and in the past and i am always puzzled as to why the umpiring is better in the VFL games than it is in the AFL. I actually think it is a very simple question to answer. They don't complicate it. I don't see to many iffy free kicks, they seem to pay the obvious ones and let it go a bit. Yeah they miss the odd one but who doesn't. All in all they seem to let the play flow and don't over umpire. I urge people to have a look and see for themselves.

Does anyone share this same opinion. I think it stands out quite a bit when i watch.

My theory on it though, is that the AFL umpires think they are a little bit more part of the game than they really are. In the VFL they are not in the spotlight as much so they just go about their business and do it very well with little fanfare. In the AFL however it is a different story they go looking for free kicks rather than just paying the obvious.

 

[AG]

The game is slower plus there is less pressure from the crowds, media etc.

 

[holybishop]

The game is slower plus there is less pressure from the crowds, media etc.

That and there's a reason why they're in the VFL. They're not good enough to pick out the frees which those who make it to the AFL do see. Just because less free's are given in the VFL doesnt mean it's umpired better.

 

[Slattery_20]

It's s**t.
People think the AFL guys are bad, these are the guys who keep McLaren in a job.

 

[Collingwould]

I have watched a number of VFL games this year and in the past and i am always puzzled as to why the umpiring is better in the VFL games than it is in the AFL. I actually think it is a very simple question to answer. They don't complicate it. I don't see to many iffy free kicks, they seem to pay the obvious ones and let it go a bit. Yeah they miss the odd one but who doesn't. All in all they seem to let the play flow and don't over umpire. I urge people to have a look and see for themselves.

Does anyone share this same opinion. I think it stands out quite a bit when i watch.

My theory on it though, is that the AFL umpires think they are a little bit more part of the game than they really are. In the VFL they are not in the spotlight as much so they just go about their business and do it very well with little fanfare. In the AFL however it is a different story they go looking for free kicks rather than just paying the obvious.

As AG said, less pressure overall.

how many ump's are there in a VFL game?

 

[jonesy86]

I went to the VFL yesterday and saw the end of the VFL reserves game and I swear one of the umpires was Schmidt from the AFL ranks... he must be really stinking it up.

 

[longsuffreosupp]

Yeah the game is slower, but it's more simplified, no tiggy touchwood free kicks. WAFL umpiring is pretty good too.

 

[strategy]

Does much " betting " occur in the VFL compared to the AFL ?

 

[Pessimistic]

NOT run by geischen - end of

 

[rgill]

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