I’m a community ump, it happens at all levels, ultimately I reckon it comes down to lack of courage and the desire not to be controversial. But it is a thing for sureWhat I don't understand is why grandfinals (in general) are umpired "differently". You hear it from the commentators and see it all the time when a grandfinal is played. Why don't they umpire like this in every game during the season where they don't pay soft free kicks.