Fair enough, although I’m constantly reading about zones we should implement and restricted areas definitely not the worst idea out there imo
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Petition - Remove the score review system
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Fair enough, although I’m constantly reading about zones we should implement and restricted areas definitely not the worst idea out there imo
Umps are using it as a crutch to make certain they get the correct decision. Exactly what the system wasn’t meant to be a reviewing and re umpiring the play. It was meant for goal umpires when they had a reasonable amount of doubt.
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Yep, just like all the new rules and ideas that get brought in the umpires and AFL indulge in them and there is never any consequence or reprimand for bad decisions or poor interpretation.
They're never held accountable except for some yobbos in the stand yelling profanity and a very tame "The umpire may have made the wrong decision, but umpiring is a hard job and this is a tough sport and we support everyone and hitler did nothing wrong" that AFL HQ publish after a torrid game or a few howlers.
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We're not every other sport on the planet! The great thing about Aussie rules is the fact that we invented a game 160 years ago without any British influence, it's totally unique to Australia. What's really happened is technology exposes some flaws that nobody ever gave a fat rats toss bag about previously. The AFL are insanely obsessed about the pace of the game and it's really TV commitments that interfere with revues such as the Hartung goal. The ball was on Tom Mitchell's boot when the siren sounded, i don't have any issue with that one at all. I would rather see Goal Umpires in white coats again though
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Not really. Does a fingertip that deflects the ball through the goal, that otherwise might have a point count. Should we have a panel of scientists standing by with lots of camera angles to predict the degree of change in the motion? Think it through
I want laser beams attached to the goal posts, and if the ball passes between the beams, then it's a goal and a set of fireworks then come out of the tip top of the goal posts.
I also want hotspot technology, like cricket, so they can detect whether a finger has touched the ball just before it passes the goal posts. While we're at it, I want a snickometer so the goal posts can detect whether the ball has nicked the post!
Or...leave the game as is. The review umpire to not make guesses, quick 5 seconds review and if unable to find extra info, leave final decision to the goal umpire.
I also want hotspot technology, like cricket, so they can detect whether a finger has touched the ball just before it passes the goal posts. While we're at it, I want a snickometer so the goal posts can detect whether the ball has nicked the post!
Or...leave the game as is. The review umpire to not make guesses, quick 5 seconds review and if unable to find extra info, leave final decision to the goal umpire.
We have a panel of people with lots of camera angles atm. Think it through
I just want a game that will stay relevant and last the next 160 years.We're not every other sport on the planet! The great thing about Aussie rules is the fact that we invented a game 160 years ago without any British influence, it's totally unique to Australia. What's really happened is technology exposes some flaws that nobody ever gave a fat rats toss bag about previously. The AFL are insanely obsessed about the pace of the game and it's really TV commitments that interfere with revues such as the Hartung goal. The ball was on Tom Mitchell's boot when the siren sounded, i don't have any issue with that one at all. I would rather see Goal Umpires in white coats again though
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So replacing them with another panel of experts on angular momentum would be a step forward in your mind. This is " common sense" to you.
All those suggestions would be perfect maybe minus the fireworks
Nup, again I never said that
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So if the ball bounces it’s still going to be a mark? If you get any part of your arm on it it’s a handball? Please. Surely you have something better to do with your time than think up this trash!
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Home & away is one thing, but this sort of error cannot happen in the GF
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If only McVeigh could run a sub ten second 50m.
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Impossible rule change, will change the game into a wierd, ovular version of Rugby, where you just have to get the ball over the line.
I do sometimes wonder though, why are goal umpires there at all now? Field umpires can call goal or behind if everything gets reviewed anyway. I think we just like the waving flags.
I've also thought it shouldn't be hard to put sensors on the goalposts to detect contact. They do it with tennis nets...
I do sometimes wonder though, why are goal umpires there at all now? Field umpires can call goal or behind if everything gets reviewed anyway. I think we just like the waving flags.
I've also thought it shouldn't be hard to put sensors on the goalposts to detect contact. They do it with tennis nets...
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Wishful thinking. The golden age of football has long since passed.
Exactly. It got brought in because of a few howlers by goal umpires, then gets used for saying goals were touched 40 metres out based on atrocious footage???? Typical AFL really the thought was there but the actual reality of the change is horrible but the AFL never ever admit they made a mistake.
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Have the score reviews made the game better?
I wouldn't cry if the system was scrapped. It is often inconclusive. We play with an oval ball. The game is imperfect.
I wouldn't cry if the system was scrapped. It is often inconclusive. We play with an oval ball. The game is imperfect.
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Let’s just get rid of the goal posts
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Oh my god
What a stupendously shithouse idea
Smack yourself!
What a stupendously shithouse idea
Smack yourself!
ive had the same opinion for a while.
Unless it is a clear punch/tap over the line or hits the post and doesn't go over the line - call it a goal.
Any slight finger touch or grazing of the post is rather inconsequential.
If it hits the post but still bounces behind the goal line, pay it.
Unless it is a clear punch/tap over the line or hits the post and doesn't go over the line - call it a goal.
Any slight finger touch or grazing of the post is rather inconsequential.
If it hits the post but still bounces behind the goal line, pay it.
Considering what has happened to grey areas and interpretations in this sport, imagine the ******* dog's breakfast that would create.
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Agreed
On reflection it would just create another grey area for the umpires to interpret.
