In his post-match press conference,Hardwick said the technology was inadequate and called for goal umpires to be allowed to do their job.
“I just feel the technology’s not good enough. It hasn’t been for a long period of time. I think we’ve put a lot of money,and clearly it’s indecisive,still.
“We’ve got umpires. Pick which way you want to go … The technology is not to the level it needs to be,so either get it better or don’t have it.
“Why don’t we just let the umpires make the call? They’re paid to do a job. Either let them do a job,or don’t have them.”
But the AFL said in a statement:“the ARC[review bunker] reviewed all the camera angles and it is viewed as a definitive behind. The correct call was made.”
Despite his criticism of the review system,Hardwick felt the result summed up Richmond’s inconsistent season. “We were in the fight every game. I think we play a style of game that allows us to do that.