'If we can't get the technology to a point where you can't make critical calls, you are better off not having it'
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says the AFL must invest in having goal-line video replays at all venues otherwise the technology should not be used after his Demons escaped with a three-point win over St Kilda in Alice Springs on Saturday night.
"I think I spoke about this a while ago around the importance of getting it right. If we can't get the technology to a point where you can't make critical calls, you are better off not having it," he said. "It doesn't really worry me. It's the AFL's call whether they want to put the money in or the resources into it or just back in the umpire," he said.Petracca may have only had 15 disposals but he was strong through the midfield and dangerous up forward. Two of his goals came in the first term but his best was saved until last. He is enjoying is football more than ever and the rewards have been on show in what has been a break-out season for the No.
Key defender Steven May was arguably best afield. He held Max King to only one goal while having 22 disposals of his own, including six intercept marks. His run and creativity was also crucial. His stellar year is reflected in that he has conceded only 10 goals to his direct opponents. Ratten was left to lament wasteful disposal heading into attacking 50 - the Saints had 16 more entries - but the Demons were able to regularly intercept. Jack Steele, Zak Jones and Brad Hill found plenty of the ball.
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