Unless I've been tugging it too much today, the goal umpire I see is between the goal post nearest the players, and the players.
Which would make it even worse, as his vision isn't obstructed by any goal or behind post as your post indicates.
I don't know where in my post you think I indicated that the umpire's vision was obstructed.
I indicated that the goal umpires head was behind the post, that is, between the goal post and the fence. His head is hidden by the goal post in that camera angle. In the image his left leg and left arm are visible, his left foot being on the goal line, but the left side of his body is not visible as it would be if he was centred on the goal line. His yellow shirt is actually visible to the right of the post.
The line from his head to the middle of the point post is therefore at an angle to the goal line. AS he is so close to Jenkins and is looking to see at what point he marks the ball he can not see the goal line so is relying on the mistaken belief that he is looking along the goal line.
I still believe he should have called for a review as was done in similar circumstances at AO only the next week or so.
Water under the bridge now and I don't want to start sounding like a "right in front of me" supporter
