What the heck? AFL umpire working for betting agency

[Bunk Moreland]

I mean seriously, what the hell?

Yes I know it’s racing not footy that he’s doing… but in politics, sport, etc… are corruption and conflicts now just so blatant now that this thing could be allowed?

What happened to “avoid conflicts and the appearance of conflicts” in ethics class?

Amazing

 

[Bald]

I mean seriously, what the hell?

Yes I know it’s racing not footy that he’s doing… but in politics, sport, etc… are corruption and conflicts now just so blatant now that this thing could be allowed?

What happened to “avoid conflicts and the appearance of conflicts” in ethics class?

Amazing

It's a valid concern but there's probably more appropriate boards for this thread.

 

[Sarcoidevo]

Not surprised ... this bufFOOT has shafted the Saints on a consistent basis

FOOT should be cut off and stood down from umpiring if he is working for a betting agency

 

[Bunk Moreland]

It's a valid concern but there's probably more appropriate boards for this thread.

Would’ve thought an umpire literally working for a betting company was a scandal, but that’s just me.

 

[Bald]

Would’ve thought an umpire literally working for a betting company was a scandal, but that’s just me.

No, you're right, I misread the OP, apologies.

 

[cherrypie]

Looks like he’s had a racing podcast for a few years. Don’t mind him doing that but I don’t think the show (or himself) should have any bookie sponsorships - not questioning his character but the potential impact from conflicting interests is too risky. Surely the AFL have been keeping an eye on his podcast?

 

[sparkybagger]

Massive COI. When I was working at the NFL (pre-LV Raiders) you couldn't even walk into any casino with a sportsbook.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Massive COI. When I was working at the NFL (pre-LV Raiders) you couldn't even walk into any casino with a sportsbook.

Players and officials are (rightly) prohibited from betting on AFL games.

That a league employee (an umpire, no less) is also employed by a betting company is staggering.

Who on earth ticked this off?

 

[SaintSteele9]

We only just had an umpire involved in dodgy Brownlow betting activity. I know this platform for Foot is not the same, but it’s a very strange thing for the comp to tick off optically. Can only imagine the “feedback” he’ll cop in games he officiates too.

 

[Cyclops]

Unacceptable risk of corruption. Has to end now.

 

[Sentinel]

From now on should be referred to as 'Sportsbet's own Nick Foot'. Particularly after making any dodgy looking calls.

The optics are atrocious.

 

[WillHayward]

It's fairly obvious Andrew Dillon is a weak puppet appointment put there by betting companies because they know he will just be their lapdog.

 

[schmuttt]

The corruption around betting in this sport will never be talked about in the media because they're scared of the whole house of cards coming crashing down.

 

[Maurice Mitchell]

The corruption around betting in this sport will never be talked about in the media because they're scared of the whole house of cards coming crashing down.

Betting ads are the only thing keeping them afloat.

 

[Big Bryza]

Bear in mind, Nick Foot umpired the 2024 AFL GF, so he's clearly pretty good at the job.

Anyone that is a racing fan and has listened to his media stuff, knows that he never comments on anything in regard to AFL.

 

[The 747]

Culture

 

[Powerade 08]

Bear in mind, Nick Foot umpired the 2024 AFL GF, so he's clearly pretty good at the job.

Anyone that is a racing fan and has listened to his media stuff, knows that he never comments on anything in regard to AFL.

Wow he never talks about his conflicts of interest? What an absolute professional.

and yea huge racing fan here. Love seeing a horse be put down!

 

[McKuursma]

It's fairly obvious Andrew Dillon is a weak puppet appointment put there by betting companies because they know he will just be their lapdog.

The length of process and inability to look outside of status quo certainly lends itself toward suggesting that elements of the AFL are captured by vested interests

 

[Waca Jr]

Haven't heard the little gremlin on RSN for a while hopefully been told to piss off

 

[HairyO]

Would’ve thought an umpire literally working for a betting company was a scandal, but that’s just me.

The AFL dont care. They take billions from gambling companies.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Bear in mind, Nick Foot umpired the 2024 AFL GF, so he's clearly pretty good at the job.

Anyone that is a racing fan and has listened to his media stuff, knows that he never comments on anything in regard to AFL.

Working in media talking about racing is one thing.

The guy is now directly employed by a betting company.

Indefensible.

 

[BigPond101]

The best part about AFL is the connections you make along the way in a fish bowl like Melbourne no doubt many umpires are great friends of the betting community

 

[MSB ROYS]

Working in media talking about racing is one thing.

The guy is now directly employed by a betting company.

Indefensible.

Agree, can't be an AFL umpire and work for a betting company at the same time IMO.

 

[RAPPA]

Yep, he has put his foot in it

 

[Sentinel]

AFL backs grand final umpire’s role with Sportsbet horse racing show

Anti-gambling crusader Reverend Tim Costello believes it’s highly inappropriate for an AFL field umpire to be on the payroll of a major betting company as a horse racing analyst.

www.theage.com.au