essendon had 52 free kicks. we had 28.

80 free kicks. 20 a quarter. disgraceful umpiring.

Not according to the AFL website

got a link? i couldnt find any stats on there.

but.......if ti was 52 - 28, would the afl have the correct stats up there?? ooo controversial... dont tell the SS

essendon had 52 free kicks. we had 28.

80 free kicks. 20 a quarter. disgraceful umpiring.

Ignoring the doubts over the validity of these numbers for a sec - why does this statistic in isolation imply disgraceful umpiring? There's no rule that says the ledger must be square in free kicks. I'd say if the free kick count really is that lopsided, it probably implies disgraceful undisciplined MFC. That's certainly what I was thinking at the time - stop giving away so many effing free kicks!!

Ignoring the doubts over the validity of these numbers for a sec - why does this statistic in isolation imply disgraceful umpiring? There's no rule that says the ledger must be square in free kicks. I'd say if the free kick count really is that lopsided, it probably implies disgraceful undisciplined MFC. That's certainly what I was thinking at the time - stop giving away so many effing free kicks!!

I agree, but 14 free kicks to 0 in the last isn't due to undiscipline football. Angus Monfries put Strauss' arm under his arm and bought it towards his body then got himself a free kick. a chicken wing should be a mfc free kick. one of the umpires last night was nothing short of a joke and should retire to be a professional masterbater.

/ FWIW i check the AFL site and it was 26 free kicks ESS to 14 MFC.

Not 52 28 like one suggested

makes sense, seems my app must have got its wires crossed. 26-14 is half 52-28. anyway my original point was that 80 was faaaaaaaaar to many. 40 is too many IMHO but is much more realistic. although gee there were some shockers in there. every year we go to the footy and go, woah that wasnt a free kick last year. just leave the rules alone.