Umpires

[Bornadog]

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We've been the worst team at handling the new rule so far - I counted 2 goals that we conceded directly as a result of panicking near our defensive goal line against Carlton, and then there was the Addison brain fade against North that cost us another goal.

I also fear that the rule will become less consistently interpreted as the season unfolds.

When you play football one way for 100 years, and then some dude changes it overnight, its hard to get use to it.

[Mofra]

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When you play football one way for 100 years, and then some dude changes it overnight, its hard to get use to it.

Aw c'mon now, apart from Robert Harvey who would still be capable of playing football when they're 100 years old?

[Happy Days]

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You know what, its useless getting heated up about umpires as once the decision is made, there is stuff all you can do about it. Very few games are decided by the umpires.

Rd 21, 2005?

That was enough for mine.

[LostDoggy]

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By 2064, umpires will be replaced by perfectly impartial robots who apply the laws of the game consistently and dispassionately.

Be patient folks.

[Bornadog]

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Aw c'mon now, apart from Robert Harvey who would still be capable of playing football when they're 100 years old?

Very funny

[LostDoggy]

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Aw c'mon now, apart from Robert Harvey who would still be capable of playing football when they're 100 years old?

Craig Bradley.

[The Adelaide Connection]

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Aw c'mon now, apart from Robert Harvey who would still be capable of playing football when they're 100 years old?

Michael Tuck. He was about double that when he retired. I dont think he actually started playing till his 70's

[AndrewP6]

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The monkeys are at it again in the Weagles Vs Tiges game...penalised one of the Tigers for deliberately rushing a behind, then ten minutes later a bloke does exactly that and its OK... Oh well, I suppose I'll cut them some slack...it's a ridiculous rule..

[Happy Days]

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The monkeys are at it again in the Weagles Vs Tiges game...penalised one of the Tigers for deliberately rushing a behind, then ten minutes later a bloke does exactly that and its OK... Oh well, I suppose I'll cut them some slack...it's a ridiculous rule..

Bit harsh...Polo took it upon himself to create the pressure he was under, and had ample time to get rid of the ball. Embley, on the other hand, simply had no other option. I thought the umpires did that well.

[AndrewP6]

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Bit harsh...Polo took it upon himself to create the pressure he was under, and had ample time to get rid of the ball. Embley, on the other hand, simply had no other option. I thought the umpires did that well.

Agree on Polo...he looked stupid, as he had heaps of time and options. I reckon ones like Embley's should be penalised... if that's the rule they want to have in...if that wasn't deliberately rushed, then nothing is...

[Bornadog]

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Couldn't believe how quickly the umpire blew the whistle for a 50metre penalty against both Libba and Bob. They barely moved and bang.

[azabob]

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Couldn't believe how quickly the umpire blew the whistle for a 50metre penalty against both Libba and Bob. They barely moved and bang.

And Liberatores holding the ball in the first ten seconds.

[Bornadog]

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And Liberatores holding the ball in the first ten seconds.

That was truly a joke.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

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Couldn't believe how quickly the umpire blew the whistle for a 50metre penalty against both Libba and Bob. They barely moved and bang.

Yep .and yet there were a couple of similar occasions where the Bombers did the same...yet ever so charitably were advised to go back a metre.

[The bulldog tragician]

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And yet there's a Bomber whingefest on twitter