The AFL is backing in its crackdown on umpire abuse, telling players to “move on” after they give away free kicks. 7NEWS
is backing in its crackdown on umpire abuse, telling players to “move on” after they give away free kicks.The state of umpiring has become the hot topic from the Easter weekend of football as players and fans were often confused by interpretations.Former AFL star Heath Shaw declared the issue wasThe Cats forward was awarded a free-kick for a push in the back, despite appearing to exaggerate the level of contact against him.
“I’d be in very big trouble these days with the 50m penalties, it’s getting a bit out of hand and unfortunately for the umpires it’s not their fault,” former Collingwood and GWS defender Shaw toldGeelong’s Tom Hawkins was the beneficiary of a contentious moment during Monday’s clash with Hawthorn.
“And our message to umpires is we encourage you to continue to pay free kicks or 50m penalties where players have shown dissent.
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