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Seems Michael Warner was too busy investigating stairs down in Sorrento and forgot about this.

Could it have been - yes. Should it have been - Nope.

Dont have the stats but does appear the sheer number of free kicks is rising. Most games now seem to be around 45-50 frees paid which is simply crazy.

he doesn't even appear to leave the ground. That is absolutely putrid, has to be thrown out.

As far as historic rules go and current interpretations, this one is up there for leader of the dogs breakfast. The interpretation is seeming far to arbitrary, including within certain periods of any game. Has the rule become too complex, are the umpires too shy in their judgement.

The Standard of umpiring for the nations biggest competition is absolutely disgusting. Would've accepted this in the 90's, even early 00's, but the game is now a fully fledged billion dollar business. I know every sport has its contentious issues, but its the sheer number of bad/ inconsistent...

Everyone has known the risk associated with going for a bump since 07-08. Fair result for Danger.

Gee theres been some massive decisions made late in matches lately.

51 free kicks is way too many.

This has to be one of the stupidest posts of all time.

Contesting the fine (10k amount) goes towards the footy clubs department cap. All has to be considered now

Sick of this mentality its not who throws the first but the last punch (in this case a knee to the head). Im not condoning what Sicily did, its not a good look and unprofessional but it was instigated and propelled by Selwoods actions and he gets off with nothing. Punish Selwood and other...

Bit of a pet peeve of mine and have seen Townsend already try do it twice. Umpire will blow the whistle and get them on their angle but IMO the umpire should just should play on. Around the ground its play on once the player leaves his line, why isn't it the same when taking a set shot?

You have to reward intent, but I'm the same on this issue its absurd in that situation Pretty clear for me Player attacks ball- has opportunity to dispose and doesnt - HTB Player attacks ball and has absolutely no prior - Quick ball up

I think one common theme that comes up to is the umpires loving the 'theatre' of the game. FFS youre there to officiate a game not be an active participant. FWIW i think you could apply this thread to many of the rules currently, i honestly wouldnt be opposed to stripping it all back and getting...

The second one is particular peeve of mine, if the player hasn't had a genuine attempt to get it out and the ball isn't out. Ball it up straight away, dont build suspense. Too many umpires love the theatre of the game more than their job.

Im genuinely at a loss to what this rule is and have been now for the past 2-3 seasons. Is rarely paid when its needed to be and teams seemingly cop ludicrous ones on others.

Dont see the issue here, good record. Meant to hit him just not in the head and was being held on to.Yes he knocked a bloke out but it was accidental and not intentional.

It may have hit the post.... p**s off

Ridiculous outcome. Not only will this lead to more boring press conferences that have the cliche of 'just playing it week to week, play for the team' but more importantly is not allowing any debate on the worst season of umpiring in many years. Doesn't help when you have grubs like Barret...

Really really stiff yet can't blame the umpires for giving it deliberate.

Ridiculous decision. Was clearly under immense pressure, what else can he do?

One of the worst throws I've seen not paid in years.

peeved yes, financially impacted not at all

100-200 would mean nothing to me and i am on a fairly minimum wage.

when you're earning 300-400 k a year no chance.

pocket change. if you're gonna hand out fines make them actually affect the player financially

as was mentioned tonight they have gone really light on the whistle, but almost too light now.

In Racing their are protests In tennis you can challenge via hawk eye I am not saying the umpires were entirely biased tonight, there is a possibility that some decisions were made in hawthorns favour But when will these guys become accountable. IMO the decisions cost us a spot in the GF and...