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Why do we not have an INTERCHANGE & SUB rule setup for UMPIRES?

The AFL football operations person said we needed a sub rule because it was unfair that one club can overuse the interchange, while the opposing club may have players out of the game injured, and that he considered unfair. Coach's can rest players on the interchange, who are playing poorly or who have made an error, which may have cost the team a goal,they are held accountable for their actions . The AFL are trying hard to turn the game into a circus,and while their umpires can control the outcome and end result of games,i ask why not also hold umpires accountable for mistakes during games,and interchange rest or sub them off as required like players. An umpire was obviously tricked into paying a free in saturdays game to Geelong resulting in a goal. The Geelong player openly admitted next morning, even thinking it was funny that he "milked a free from his young Essendon opponnent ".That umpire needed be removed from the game immediately, or subed out for his total incompetence,and for good measure drug tested . That umpiring decision could have cost the Bombers the game, and that also Mister operations manager is wrong unfair, and incomprehensable ! The competitive nature and professionalism of todays game allows coach's to take players from the ground and explain mistakes by instant replay on computer. Why not use the same technolodgy to explain umpiring mistakes during a game. Yes i know some smarty will say the game will be delayed too long while all their mistakes are discussed, however in all seriousness updating the professionalism of umpires is paramount. Umpires conned into paying frees like the Essendon incident resulting in a goal is in simple terms cheating. If i was umpires boss i would insist umpires never again pay frees to that Geelong player again. If it eventually puts the player out the game so be it. The AFL need to fair in making the game fair for all , and start by making umpires full time instead of part time as they are now?

NB: Yes,if you are wondering, I am sick of the AFL circus and the clowns that run it !

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  • 10 years ago
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    I doubt that there is anyone from our generation of supporters and/or ex-players who would not agree with most of the points that you have raised. We all love the rough 'N tough pre AFL game where no quarter was asked or given and pride and club loyalty couldn't be bought for $$$.

    So the game went professional to (a) survive & (b) generate revenue necessary to provide stadiums etc and to create a strong Australia-wide base rather than a tenuous Vic. base. I agree with the contention that if players are full time professionals, then umpires should be the same which then leads me to my resolution of the problems you allude to in your Q and ties in with recent calls for more money for players.

    The bench mark for more $$$ to both players & umps should include a bench mark for cleaner & fairer play & better decisions from umps. Simply give them more $$$ but penalise them in $$$ if they don't match up to the bench mark eg the foul system in basketball but converted to $$$. There is no time during the game so a video review panel after the game hands out fines to umps who make wrong calls and players who blatantly break the rules.

    Everybody gets 3 chances eg gives away 3 frees or ump 3 minor mistakes if within their vision (not blind-side) After that fines are ramped up $100 per additional viz $100,$200,$300,$400 etc.

    Simply an eye for an eye or for more $$$ paid more $$$ deducted for not playing strictly to the rules or making umpiring mistakes. (Should also reduce 50m penalties which mar the current game).

    Finally these fines MUST come out of take-home pay, not paid by clubs. Ironically, this is only a small step beyond the current use of video in tribunal hearings. Final step is then to name & shame.

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