- Aug 21, 2016
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Last night we saw Geelong get out to an early 30 point lead over West Coast. The 2nd quarter saw a series of decisions go West Coast's way that got them back into the game. Of course I'm biased so I won't overanalyse it but at half time Nick Riewoldt spoke out about the mystifying decisions. The other members of the panel tried to change the subject as though they weren't suppose to talk about it.
Then tonight GWS had a 20 point lead in the 3rd quarter until several decisions went Brisbane's way which completely changed the momentum of the game.
The AFL manipulates many aspects of the game to create 'equalisation'. Draft picks, the draw, salary caps. Ultimately equalisation is designed to maximise revenue. Close finishing games are exciting and in line with the AFL's equalisation and revenue maximisation policies. Are the umpires instructed to try to equalise games?
Then tonight GWS had a 20 point lead in the 3rd quarter until several decisions went Brisbane's way which completely changed the momentum of the game.
- Two different times GWS and Brisbane players went to ground grappling for the ball and the umpire gave a free to Brisbane for high contact.
- A long kick out of defence had what looked like a fair marking contest on the wing given as high contact, Brisbane free kick.
- GWS player under pressure hacks the ball which bounced over the line. Given as deliberate OOB.
- A couple of free kicks given against Mumford for holding in the ruck. Nothing in either of them, the second one should probably have been a free to Mumford.
- Brisbane player (Andrews?) tackled to the ground. Blatant throw not paid.
- Ball hacked forward. GWS player contests the ball near the ground, spills over the line. Given as deliberate OOB.
- Looked like a throw to Hipwood for his first goal in the last quarter.
The AFL manipulates many aspects of the game to create 'equalisation'. Draft picks, the draw, salary caps. Ultimately equalisation is designed to maximise revenue. Close finishing games are exciting and in line with the AFL's equalisation and revenue maximisation policies. Are the umpires instructed to try to equalise games?