Umpiring
Umpiring decisions, rule interpretations, score reviews and the never-ending debate about the men and women in green and white.
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When the Bloke Counting the Votes Becomes the Story
Ex-AFL umpire Michael Pell faces trial over alleged Brownlow Medal fraud. FootyTalk's Trev Whitlam gives his grumpy, old-school take on…
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Bring Back Three Umpires? One Ex-Whistler Reckons So
A former AFL umpire has called for a return to the three umpire system. Trev Whitlam weighs in on the…
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Five Strikes and You’re Out, Suns — The AFL Finally Cracks Down
Gold Coast Suns fined by the AFL for repeated umpire contact incidents in 2024. Trev Whitlam gives his unfiltered take…
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Hardwick’s Suns Might Be a Problem Too Big for Dimma
Trev Whitlam argues Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast Suns face structural challenges that go beyond even his famous coaching will. FootyTalk…
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The AFL’s Umpire Crackdown Is Costing Everyone a Fortune
Gold Coast Suns face a 0,000 fine under the AFL umpire contact rule after a Daniel Rioli incident. FootyTalk's Trev…
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Gold Coast’s Free-Fall and a Coach Who’s Had Enough
Geelong's 45-point win over Gold Coast exposes the Suns' alarming slide while Damien Hardwick blasts AFL umpiring rules. FootyTalk analysis…
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Holding the Ball: Footy’s Great Unsolvable Argument
Holding the ball explained: prior opportunity, genuine attempt, and why two umpires see the same tackle differently. A Collingwood fan's…
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The Dissent Rule Is Killing the Game’s Soul
The AFL dissent rule was meant to protect umpires, but is it punishing instinct over intent? Trev Whitlam traces the…
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