Yeah, I don't have the record on me at the moment so I can't post exactly what was said, but I think it was something along the lines of stop criticising, and an invitation for "us" (i.e. the posters on this site) to go down to umpires training to have a go at it.
Sounds like one of those matches that players hate to be a part of with some nerve racking moments late in the game - very similar to our season opener against Milawa. Milawa were five goals up in the last but threw it away as Bright did. Encouraging signs for the Moyhu boys and it must give them confidence knowing they can fight back from a fair deficit.
Ha, I couldn't see that going down too well slim! Umpires at all levels sometimes think every little comment about them is a negative one, whether that is the intention or not. (Shit, does that mean they are going to think this post is having a go at them
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My prediction was correct
I will be looking forward to the Bright/Moyhu rematch this weekend, hopefully it's another tight encounter. Virge can you provide a quick rundown on how the match finished? I heard there was a shot after or close to the final siren. Bright must be pretty disappointed in only scoring two behinds in the final term.
I expect Milawa to be far too strong for Glenrowan, wouldn't be surprised if they dropped out in straight sets.
Ha, I couldn't see that going down too well slim! Umpires at all levels sometimes think every little comment about them is a negative one, whether that is the intention or not. (Shit, does that mean they are going to think this post is having a go at them
Look, in general umpires do a good job and it's obvious that without them we wouldn't have a game. I just think they need to be able to take any feedback on board and cop any criticism on the chin - as players/clubs do week in, week out. If they aren't prepared to do so, then maybe they can employ Milawa's tactics and stay away from this forum
I'm all for that slim, it was only tongue in cheek saying they should stay away. Just on that though, I've found most umpires easily approachable during and after the game for interpretations on rules etc. We've had the umpires hang around for a drink after the game on several occasions this year which was good to see. Anything that improves the player/umpire relationship has to be a positive
I don't know what the correct ruling is, but on the weekend we had three umpires again and a couple of times a non-controlling umpire paid a free kick that the controlling umpire missed (most likely because his vision of the play was impaired by other players).
Again, not sure of the ruling but I have seen decisions get overturned by the other umpire. But on the other hand, the other week an experienced umpire paid a dubious decision and the younger umpire (although he wasn't a trainee) who I was standing next to chuckled and said that it was an incorrect decision. I queried him on why he didn't overrule and he said something like "C'mon, he has umpired hundreds of games and I have only done a couple. Can you imagine how well that would go down?". I found it quite funny but it just shows that he didn't have the confidence to overrule the more experienced ump.
Yeah I saw it slim. I wouldn't be surprised if that did happen given that Bright aren't happy with G'bat and Swapool joining our league. It will be interesting to see if they push for the merger to get fast tracked for next year, I would think most likely not though.
