Game Day Around The Grounds Rnds 1 - 5

[gandaal]

That 50 was a joke, I'm all for supporting the umps but surely a player can talk to the umpires or question a free if they're being respectful

No. They really can't because people are flogs.

The umps decision is final whether or not it's a mistake.

 

[Blue Warrior]

Hawkins the “most infringed” player in the AFL.

How many goals from frees in his career?

That's not including the shit he gets away with as well that other forwards seem to get pinged for all the time.

 

[Mr_Plow]

Tom Stewart, just does everything right.

 

[Blue Warrior]

Tom Stewart, just does everything right.

Yep I wish he didn't play for the cats.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Blicavs is having a party out there.

Meows by 10...

 

[Jabba73]

No. They really can't because people are flogs.

The umps decision is final whether or not it's a mistake.

If umpires are able to “interpret” rules how they see fit, it is reasonable for players to ask how they are interpreting the rules when there is confusion. Otherwise how do players learn from their “mistakes” especially when they aren’t making any.

Making umpires completely unaccountable is counterproductive, there needs to be a mechanism in place for an interpretation to be explained to the infringing team.

Make it respectful and in a controlled environment if needed, just don’t pretend every decision is right and/or beyond reproach.

 

[Blue Warrior]

Stengle is the over the top run forward whilst your man is defending(cheat) specialist has he actually ever had a contested possession?

 

[SBYM]

Disgraceful I’m sure Whateley will be all over it

ROFL emoji substituted for the 'NO ****ING CHANCE!' emoji.

 

[thylacine60]

If umpires are able to “interpret” rules how they see fit, it is reasonable for players to ask how they are interpreting the rules when there is confusion. Otherwise how do players learn from their “mistakes” especially when they aren’t making any.

Making umpires completely unaccountable is counterproductive, there needs to be a mechanism in place for an interpretation to be explained to the infringing team.

Make it respectful and in a controlled environment if needed, just don’t pretend every decision is right and/or beyond reproach.

and how many frees have you seen reversed after players bleated? I'll wait........

 

[agro]

Although it’s going to cost us 6th place I really want Geelong to wipe the shit eating grin off Sam Mitchell’s face - and also shut Luke “I’m just a great guy that you can sit down and have a beer with” Hodge up.

 

[Gabagool]

The rule now is no backchatting umpires.

It’s very straightforward.

It is straight forward but a player should at least be able to respectfully ask for clarification on a call IMO. I realise it's a fine line, but things have gone too far the other way

 

[thylacine60]

It is straight forward but a player should at least be able to respectfully ask for clarification on a call IMO. I realise it's a fine line, but things have gone too far the other way

clarification on what? you think a player will play differently off the back of a brief pointless chat with an umpire?

 

[Mr_Plow]

Turns out CJ is not actually good.

 

[Blue Warrior]

and how many frees have you seen reversed after players bleated? I'll wait........

You should be able to question their decision in a civilized non threating manner so you can change your style of play or learn how to stop doing what they are penalizing you for, It seemed like Mitchell just said "what was that for " with his arms out in a non threating manner if that is what the 50m was for the game is in trouble and has gone way too far in protecting the umpires.

 

[Jabba73]

and how many frees have you seen reversed after players bleated? I'll wait........

A few, including an A grade Grand Final.

Players and spectators appreciate that more than pretending a mistake was never made. Both sides thanked me after the game for being very fair, can’t ask for more than that.

 

[Gabagool]

clarification on what? you think a player will play differently off the back of a brief pointless chat with an umpire?

I think the smart players will adjust if they know what they can and can't get away with.

 

[ESKIE]

clarification on what? you think a player will play differently off the back of a brief pointless chat with an umpire?

YES goddamit

 

[Jabba73]

I think the smart players will adjust if they know what they can and can't get away with.

You are assuming all players are treated equally, clearly they are not. Not by the umpires and not by the MRP and tribunal.

 

[thylacine60]

A few, including an A grade Grand Final.

Players and spectators appreciate that more than pretending a mistake was never made. Both sides thanked me after the game for being very fair, can’t ask for more than that.

an umpire had a discussion with a player and then said - yeah, you're right, I'll just reverse that?.........please........

 

[thylacine60]

I think the smart players will adjust if they know what they can and can't get away with.

yeah that might work..............playing checkers..........

 

[Jabba73]

clarification on what? you think a player will play differently off the back of a brief pointless chat with an umpire?

If the umpire explains why they think the behaviour is an issue, most players won’t have trouble adjusting. It is the lack of clarification that causes ongoing issues.

 

[thylacine60]

You should be able to question their decision in a civilized non threating manner so you can change your style of play or learn how to stop doing what they are penalizing you for, It seemed like Mitchell just said "what was that for " with his arms out in a non threating manner if that is what the 50m was for the game is in trouble and has gone way too far in protecting the umpires.

you mean not push in the back? or hold the ball? changes like that?

 

[gandaal]

If umpires are able to “interpret” rules how they see fit, it is reasonable for players to ask how they are interpreting the rules when there is confusion. Otherwise how do players learn from their “mistakes” especially when they aren’t making any.

Making umpires completely unaccountable is counterproductive, there needs to be a mechanism in place for an interpretation to be explained to the infringing team.

Make it respectful and in a controlled environment if needed, just don’t pretend every decision is right and/or beyond reproach.

No. It's not the players job to review umpiring decisions.

The rule is in place for a very good reason. It's for the good of the game. If players stop acting like petulant children there wouldn't be 50m penalties handed out.

Right or wrong the umps decision is final.

 

[Jabba73]

an umpire had a discussion with a player and then said - yeah, you're right, I'll just reverse that?.........please........

I know it is hard for you to understand people can admit they made a mistake and apologise, it does happen.

I was the umpire, reckon I would know what happened.

 

[thylacine60]

If the umpire explains why they think the behaviour is an issue, most players won’t have trouble adjusting. It is the lack of clarification that causes ongoing issues.

adjust what? they know the rules - you're making out like they've all changed all of a sudden - supporters........strange things.........