Umpire farce - Getting worse by the minute!

[Willo]

Requirements to be an umpire
1. Most disliked team - errr (hint) Rich…..Richmond? - correct tick
2. Ability to interpret rules - err (hint) Richmond’s opponent ?- well look, I usually make ‘em up as I go - correct tick
3. Ability to confound/anger Players, spectators and viewers - err (hint) Rich… pay everything against them, give them nothing? - correct tick
3. Your most admired sportsman - err Ash Bart..(hint wrong…) Razorrr Ray Chamber.. - correct tick
4. Most Important People in Football - err the players..(hint NO) PepperScott, sFucking hockig, Gill? - correct tick
5. Years of Experience - err I usually run water at umpires training - correct tick
6. Ability to handle high pressure situations - err umm pay free kicks against Richmond - correct tick
7. Ability to…- I know, I know Don’t pay free kicks to Richmond - correct tick. now you’re getting it
8. Ability to help increase scoring - err free kicks to big forwards (glared at) umm except Lynch and Riewoldt- correct tick
9. Ability to influence games for popularity’s sake - errr umm that’s a hard one (you *smile* dumkoft) umm umm pay frees against Richmond back men and onballers - correct tick
10. What else have you got to offer err umm well I repeated year 6 so many times I qualified for life membership and long service leave in that class - we’ll done tick. Just the type of intellect we’re looking for

Anything else you can add as a reference?
Yeah I hate football, it’s a *smile* game - a- ahh good so you’re passionate about your profession, tick
I was the teachers pet at school, other boys would tease me for being a dobber. Which I was but.. - ahh fearless, tick
I have a photo of Razor Ray on my toilet door that I master.. whoa, no more details, tick (I think)
I have some other photos there as well - enough of the photos

Any requests for when you umpire
Well I have my favourite tutu I’d like to wear - ok
Big boys intimidate me - just blow the whistle and award a free against Richmond
What if I’m not umpiring them - shuddup, no one will care.
What about.. - The MRO will cite them, fine or suspend them if they play for Richmond

“Send the next *smile* in”

 

[eddazol]

Who is charge of the umpires. Get him to face the media.

 

[DeathNinthandTaxes]

Why wasn't Snicko used on Dusty's goal?

The was a guy on a ladder on that post looking at the camera/snicko thing before the game. Clearly broken. Dusty's goal missed the post by at least 3 inches. I was right on that post, the ball aimed directly at me, couldn't have been in better position and I rode that goal all the way home. Those umpires who were waiting on that farcical review will sleep with the light on for some time I imagine, they probably learnt some new words too.

 

[mrposhman]

I know it gets said every year that the umpiring is the worst it’s every been , however I think 2022 has burst into the lead,the main issue continues to be these grey laws , so confusing, so frustrating. Last night was a great example of how frustrated the fans are becoming , their was a clear tension in the crowd as the game went on , long time since I’ve seen so many “ altercations “ in and outside the G . Game needs a major overhaul in its rules , it MUST make roles more clearer , more black an white and get umpires more on the same page, egos like Ray need to be moved on , his type just creates frustration and inconsistently for the umpiring fraternity. Fans are voting with their feet and there’s no doubt nobody new is coming to the game

100%. You could literally hear the crowd discontent growing through the game.

Last night was the 1st time I really started fearing for the long term of this game. If Gill is replaced by Auld you know these dumb rules won't be wound back, and if Gill signs up a deal that takes footy off FTA then the game may be moving towards its death bed, horrifying as that sounds. The reason why soccer in the UK is still so strong, is because of the quality of the product, despite having zero games shown on FTA. Compare that to the A League when it was moved off FTA. If this were to happen (regardless of whether it goes to Murdoch or someone else), the game is not in a healthy state right now regardless of the spin given from AFL House and a move off FTA could kill the game long term.

 

[mrposhman]

So on the sunday footy show they said the arc wasn't used on the dusty goal/behind because the crowd noise was too loud and they couldn't discern it from that.

The technology the AFL uses is crap - how would this work in a grand final?

Laughable, buy cheap *smile*, get cheap results.

 

[tigerlove]

So on the sunday footy show they said the arc wasn't used on the dusty goal/behind because the crowd noise was too loud and they couldn't discern it from that.

The technology the AFL uses is crap - how would this work in a grand final?

Right but in the heat of the moment players are supposed to discern umpire instructions from the crowd noise.

 

[tigerlove]

My view of incidents throughout the game. I've focused on ones I would consider likely bad calls, excluding 50/50s


Q1
Francis smacks Vlastuin in head marking contest no free

Reiwoldt smashed into well after a mark, no 50.

Dusty tackle, clear prior opportunity, no free

McGrath clearly played on, ump allowed him to go back

Draper clear dropping the ball from Martin tackle, no free

Goal umpire calls Martin goal a behind, there was no deviation at all.

50m against Grimes, technically there but Grimes was going back and looking around for the umpire for confirmation.

Q2
Clear free to Kmac for tackle without the ball

Grimes clear free for tackle paid dangerous tackle

Unrealistic marking attempt against Soldo. Total BS.

Q3
Ump pays BS free against Reiwoldt. Bolton swoops at same time kicks goal, you cannot hear the whistle even on TV, ump pays 50m.

Soldo clear over the shoulder going for a mark

Grimes ridden into the ground no free

Q4
Free against Grimes for knock of arm. Looked legitimate spoil. Not 1 minute later worse happened to Tarrant no free

I reckon ball was already out when Rioli kicked out on the full

#15 for them purposely thrusts his head forward into Aarts midriff gets free

Ess shepherds Reiwoldt in the neck/head region no free

Dangerous tackle against Short, was perfect no danger at all, many other tackles exactly the same

50m against Dusty is BS. Ump said he didn't go back 9metres but umps are supposed to instruct you and give you and opportunity.

Clear touched, even Wanganeen called it touched, goal umpire called it touched but field umpire thought he knew better and called for a review. Quickest review ever.

 

[theglove3]

Went to the game.
Haven't seen the replay yet.
How many Goals did we get robbed of?
Felt like 4 or 5?

City Hall is re-writing the record books every week. The way we get reamed is mind boggling.
Corruption of the highest order.
Can't wait for Gil quarters to leave. He and Shocking and incumbent Salty Scott Brother are destroying the game.
My mate and I just look at each other with every disallowed Goal or ridiculous 50 and say It's the Richmond Against Rule.
Then seconds later same thing happens the other way.
What does that guy from south park say, nothing to see here people, move along!

Play on. FMD.

-66 in Free Kicks.
Minus 66.
No wonder Dimma is imbibing on the medicinal products!

 

[Harry]

Reckon there was clear cheating last night. It didn't look like incompetence like most other times.

 

[mrposhman]

My view of incidents throughout the game. I've focused on ones I would consider likely bad calls, excluding 50/50s


Q1
Francis smacks Vlastuin in head marking contest no free

Reiwoldt smashed into well after a mark, no 50.

Dusty tackle, clear prior opportunity, no free

McGrath clearly played on, ump allowed him to go back

Draper clear dropping the ball from Martin tackle, no free

Goal umpire calls Martin goal a behind, there was no deviation at all.

50m against Grimes, technically there but Grimes was going back and looking around for the umpire for confirmation.

Q2
Clear free to Kmac for tackle without the ball

Grimes clear free for tackle paid dangerous tackle

Unrealistic marking attempt against Soldo. Total BS.

Q3
Ump pays BS free against Reiwoldt. Bolton swoops at same time kicks goal, you cannot hear the whistle even on TV, ump pays 50m.

Soldo clear over the shoulder going for a mark

Grimes ridden into the ground no free

Q4
Free against Grimes for knock of arm. Looked legitimate spoil. Not 1 minute later worse happened to Tarrant no free

I reckon ball was already out when Rioli kicked out on the full

#15 for them purposely thrusts his head forward into Aarts midriff gets free

Ess shepherds Reiwoldt in the neck/head region no free

Dangerous tackle against Short, was perfect no danger at all, many other tackles exactly the same

50m against Dusty is BS. Ump said he didn't go back 9metres but umps are supposed to instruct you and give you and opportunity.

Clear touched, even Wanganeen called it touched, goal umpire called it touched but field umpire thought he knew better and called for a review. Quickest review ever.

Haven't watched it back yet, but what about the free to Bryan in front of goal. Every player turned around looking at the ump as not one player on the ground knew what it was paid for. Looked very soft at the ground.

 

[tigertim]

Went to the game.
Haven't seen the replay yet.
How many Goals did we get robbed of?
Felt like 4 or 5?

City Hall is re-writing the record books every week. The way we get reamed is mind boggling.
Corruption of the highest order.
Can't wait for Gil quarters to leave. He and Shocking and incumbent Salty Scott Brother are destroying the game.
My mate and I just look at each other with every disallowed Goal or ridiculous 50 and say It's the Richmond Against Rule.
Then seconds later same thing happens the other way.
What does that guy from south park say, nothing to see here people, move along!

Play on. FMD.

-66 in Free Kicks.
Minus 66.
No wonder Dimma is imbibing on the medicinal products!

I e just watched. 5 goals difference (at least!) due to these incompetent ducks. We’re robbed of 3 and they were gifted 2.

 

[tigertim]

Haven't watched it back yet, but what about the free to Bryan in front of goal. Every player turned around looking at the ump as not one player on the ground knew what it was paid for. Looked very soft at the ground.

The amount of unpaid jumper holds that went on but let’s pay a soft one to the Bummers in front of goal.

 

[TigerForce]

This thread started 10 years ago and, unfortunately, still going strong!

 

[Willo]

This thread started 10 years ago and, unfortunately, still going strong!

Plenty of ongoing material to work with TF

 

[tigertim]

Plenty of ongoing material to work with TF

Yep. I’d much rather have an umpire thread where we could gloat what a dream run we got.

 

[CarnTheTiges]

Umpiring is in crisis. They’ve just paid a free in the GWS v WCE game and no one, I dare say including the umpire, has any idea why it was paid. The vague reason was too high, but there was no contact.

 

[Punt n Brunton]

Money well spent on the video and marketing campaign at the start of the season explaining how the holding the ball rule would be more strictly interpreted

 

[HR]

Reckon there was clear cheating last night. It didn't look like incompetence like most other times.

It certainly felt like it.
You know what they say, if it looks like it, smells like it and tastes like it.......

 

[HR]

This thread started 10 years ago and, unfortunately, still going strong!

I think this round could potentially be the most commented on round in the 10 years too.
The have been a shed load of bad rounds over the journey, but this particular game is surely the pinnacle.

 

[TigerForce]

Just noticed this 2 days ago from David King. "Get a thicker skin....or a new job"

https://twitter.com/x/status/1527638101811638272