Bumped Hardwick's pass mark

[Rodney Dangerfield]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...ks-umpires-bemoans-rules-20170406-gvf0k3.html

hasn't got the balls to say what others have said we get ****** over by the umpires every week

Why would a coach come out and bag umpires?
You'd have to be an imbecile.

 

[Tiger71]

Pretty silly thing to say, he has been here for only two senior matches. Which included two wins.

I know it was in jest, but no need to provoke.

he he he, the irony

 

[Tiger71]

You know we should be aiming for a flag, if you aim for the stars you might hit them, but if you don't you never will some are easily pleased.

Just on this. The blues aim for the stars but always land in the potato fields.

 

[Phar Ace]

Listened to a chat on the radio Earlier today that said how Sir Ken had changed things up and given more responsibility to assistants and listened to what the Port players had to say in terms of playing style over the off season.
... surely not??
Does this stuff happen?

Haven't you heard - the ALFPA have a new log of claims that requires all Coaches to seek feedback from all players before a game plan can be ratified to ensure no player is unreasonably disadvantage during their playing career.

 

[NaturalDisaster]

The players are the one playing, of course they should be able to give input.. (Coaches get the last say though obviously) it has worked though hasn't it?

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

I'm being sarcastic.
This is no different to what has happened at Richmond yet Sir Ken is viewed as a genius.

 

[NaturalDisaster]

I'm being sarcastic.
This is no different tvgo what has happened at Richmond yet Sir Ken is viewed as a genius.

I thought you were until I saw Phar Ace post

 

[Phar Ace]

I thought you were until I saw Phar Ace post

Yep, you gotta look at it, smell it and taste it to avoid the fatal mistake of stepping in it!

 

[Tiger2709]

guilty. But never to provoke, it's just I own a poor sense of humour.

Is there such a thing, one mans fart joke is another mans flying circus.

 

[Goldust]

Why would a coach come out and bag umpires?
You'd have to be an imbecile.

Not a Hardwick supporter, but credit to him.
Some supporters should fall in line and gives the umpires a break.
Listening to some on here in the game day threads, you'd think the umpires are responsible for all 400-odd games we've lost since our last premiership.
The way I have always viewed it is an individual umpire might make one or two shockers a game. Not bad when you consider some of our players make 5 or 6 shockers a week and get the kid gloves treatment!
I'm not an umpire basher! Never will be! Important part of the game!

 

[Phar Ace]

Not a Hardwick supporter, but credit to him.
Some supporters should fall in line and gives the umpires a break.
Listening to some on here in the game day threads, you'd think the umpires are responsible for all 400-odd games we've lost since our last premiership.
The way I have always viewed it is an individual umpire might make one or two shockers a game. Not bad when you consider some of our players make 5 or 6 shockers a week and get the kid gloves treatment!
I'm not an umpire basher! Never will be! Important part of the game!

Share a similar view having umpired a range of sports from Footy to Basketball (accredited) to Cricket (indoor / outdoor). The only difference is I don't think AFL umpires are held accountable enough. I'm not suggesting open season, but I have never had a problem with my decisions questioned ONCE - that to me is a player's right because I've just deliberated and call to account on his/her action or inaction. I don't give repeated penalties on the one infraction so I don't expect players to give me repeated questioning of my decision either! Never had a player complain about this approach (even when I have made a bad decision) when they know how I treat it. They get it off their chest and move on usually. You need a thick skin though and it's not for everyone.

 

[docko911]

How many other teams have had a goal umpire stop a goal that ultimately cost them the game that ultimately cost them top 4.

 

[This Is Anfield]

Just on this. The blues aim for the stars but always land in the potato fields.

But we do know that they are coming!