It was instinct to pick up the ball, and as you said he let go of it as soon as the free was called.
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Game Day - Tiges v Deez Round 20, 2023
- Thread starter Mr T.
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Correct. Clear as day you could see the ump pay advantage.
4 umpires is a joke. Worst it's ever been.
Absolute cluster *smile*
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If he threw it away, OK, but he didn't. Why our obligation to HAND the ball to them???
It’s not like they have no clear view or if it’s a 50/50.
The officiating umpire has no excuse but to recall the ball due to his error.
He has the gall to allow play to continue at a clear disadvantage to the Richmond ruck.
And it happened earlier as well.
But let’s shoot the pea out the end of the whistle whenever there is an opportunity to call a free for something subjective or doubtful.
Pedantic 50 metre penalty at best. Not sure Hopper was supposed to give the ball back when the whistle went almost simultaneously.
The Rioli non free was worse.
Contrary to popular opinion, umpiring is not that difficult. It just needs rational decision making & basic game understanding.
I don’t where the umpires come from but there’s a distinct lack of feel for the game amongst most. Rules don’t help, but even so - just adjudicate on what you see.
100% THIS.
He's programmed to get the footy. Millisecond that made no difference.
But hey when Chad Warner boots the ball into the crowd we cop the "come on guys... Common sense"
The umps have decided to show their power and are ruining what is a good game so far by nit picking against both sides
OK, reload, come out with the same attitude, intensity and skills and we are right in this one Lad's.
Rain coming?
Going to be even more physical game as this shoot can’t continue you would think..
Disappointed with those last few entries.
Just rushed kicks.
If Gawn does that , someone has to man him and cause a contest.
Our backline has looked shaky at times but their backline hasn’t been allowed to intercept at will.
Think May & Lever have taken 3 ? and Max intercepted 1-2 late??
Our caos game , running game when it’s on is causing Melb some problems .
Soldo tired a bit towards the end of the second, which might explain why he at least didn’t push forward when Gawn did.
Overall playing a physical game and loving it as a supporter.
Half of the job done.
Would you bring on the Ferrari and sub say Grimes who looks either injured or out of sorts??
Loving the contributions of two players who most wanted to be either sub or out in Pickett & Mansell. Mansell’s physical attack on the man, legitimately has been a joy.
Got to continue to get more run.
We are in this game.
Going to be even more physical game as this shoot can’t continue you would think..
Disappointed with those last few entries.
Just rushed kicks.
If Gawn does that , someone has to man him and cause a contest.
Our backline has looked shaky at times but their backline hasn’t been allowed to intercept at will.
Think May & Lever have taken 3 ? and Max intercepted 1-2 late??
Our caos game , running game when it’s on is causing Melb some problems .
Soldo tired a bit towards the end of the second, which might explain why he at least didn’t push forward when Gawn did.
Overall playing a physical game and loving it as a supporter.
Half of the job done.
Would you bring on the Ferrari and sub say Grimes who looks either injured or out of sorts??
Loving the contributions of two players who most wanted to be either sub or out in Pickett & Mansell. Mansell’s physical attack on the man, legitimately has been a joy.
Got to continue to get more run.
We are in this game.
Nah, respectfully disagree T2011.
Every single rule can be interpreted as right or wrong. It's on the AFL.
The rules are a joke.
It's killing footy. Who'd be an umpire? If this is the cream of the crop then footy is completely cooked.
Agree, Im just dumfounded by it, he looks so unsure about everything he is trying to do ......
