One of football’s most decorated umpires has warned of the ‘Big Brother’ element creeping into the game and has fears that technology may eventually render goal umpires obsolete.
The AFL met with goal umpires on Tuesday to reassure them they were doing a good job in following AFL directions in asking for score reviews whenever a decision was close.
Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan has not been given frees for high contact that he deserves because of what looks like “subconscious bias” by umpires,according to Peter Schwab.
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Brayden Maynard says he is ready to be “reprogrammed” after the AFL outlawed the leaping spoil following the premiership defender’s collision with Melbourne star Angus Brayshaw in this year’s finals.
Brayden Maynard’s attempted smother in the qualifying final that led to his opponent Angus Brayshaw being concussed would likely see him suspended under a new AFL rule.
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Richmond coach Damien Hardwick believes umpires’ interpretation of the holding the ball rule is a factor in the spate of dangerous tackles. Meanwhile,Charlie Cameron’s career-high seven goals have helped Brisbane beat GWS by 21 points.
An old school footballer with modern views on concussion and player safety,Jude Bolton believes players who tackle opponents to the ground now run the risk of suspension.
The AFL Commission voted to retain the centre bounce in a landmark decision ahead of the 2018 season,but Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield wants the issue revisited.