It's time we talk about the dogs getting favoured by the umpires

[Richoman Tigers]

I'm starting this now as a neutral before the result of the game is decided but it needs to be said. The umpiring in the grand final has been horrendously one sided and it is certainly not the first time a match could be decided by umpire bias.

It is not a matter of being first to the ball or better tackling technique in this game it is a clear different interpretation between the two sides on high contact on holding the ball and on incorrect disposal

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Go back to the bay where you belong.

 

[Richoman Tigers]

Go back to the bay where you belong.

Thread belongs on the main board. I am neutral and have nothing invested in who wins. It is ruining the game

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Thread belongs on the main board. I am neutral and have nothing invested in who wins. It is ruining the game

Nah it's a great game.
* the Swans. They get enough little benefits, would be delicious for free kicks to sink them.

 

[LeoMessi]

It's a joke. Of course though, the VFL will ignore the facts in favour of the fairytale

 

[SuperSub17]

I'll agree.

The Dogs have lost the free kick count four times the whole year. FOUR out of 26. Many they've won by massive margins.

Say what you like about the count not reflecting the quality of umpiring when it comes to an individual game, but when it happens time and time again and there's a massive pattern it can't be ignored.

 

[JohnHinckleyJr]

 

[burningdwarf]

Heroic effort by the Swans to still be in this.

The Bulldogs are clearly meant to win for their story, never seen such despicable umpiring.

 

[jjsmitty8]

I'm glad this is a thread. The chat needs to be had. Ridiculous.

 

[LeoMessi]

How can you have the pill less than the opposite team yet gain a lopsided free kick count?!?!

 

[Xenthor]

Find replays of EVERY SINGLE FREE KICK and then show me how favoured they are

 

[Barry_Badrinath]

Clearly being favoured. If Sydney didn't get to cherry pick the best talent from the academies every year I would be mad. Brb finishing top 4 but getting access to Heeney and Mills.

 

[Kcrack]

Been going on all year, nothing new.

 

[asanque]

How can you have the pill less than the opposite team yet gain a lopsided free kick count?!?!

Dogs +110 free kicks for the year

 

[Maddo11]

Surely the swans have earned more than 4 frees in 80min of footy

 

[burningdwarf]

Toby McLean is the biggest piece of s**t in the league. His technique to draw high freekicks is revolting.

And he's a sniper to boot.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

I would be glad to debate if anyone actually posts vision of which ones are wrong rather than list the total count.

 

[Hubnester]

Incredibly one sided, it's a joke.
Can't stand it and I hope the Swans wins and stick it up them

#FreeKickBulldogs

 

[Hubnester]

I would be glad to debate if anyone actually posts vision of which ones are wrong rather than list the total count.

Why would someone debate with you when it's clear which position you'd take by default?

 

[RU_]

I would be glad to debate if anyone actually posts vision of which ones are wrong rather than list the total count.

He has a point you know.

 

[Pies_10]

Oh please.

 

[burningdwarf]

Bring in a rule to protect players legs, pay it in all sorts of ridiculous situations....

Don't pay it twice for blatant freekicks against the Bulldogs, including when one of them destroys Hanner's knee.

 

[basashi]

If the dogs win this then no one will ever again be able to say that there isn't a flag decided by umpiring. This game is a disgrace.

 

[Fire]

Asterix worthy premiership if ever there was one.

 

[ltdamn]

I hate the Swans with a passion but they have to win this match for the good of the game. This is the worst, most blatant bias I've seen in a grand final ever.


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