Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Demonland

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Umpiring of MFC games very questionable

SFebes
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 
5 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

Looks like a good time to dust off the old cobwebs....

Does it? This is the most embarrassing thread on Demonland.

  • Quote

    We got far more frees for the day but the umpiring was strange, but it has been all round. I think the umps are just getting into form too. 

  • Quote
    •  
    24 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

    Looks like a good time to dust off the old cobwebs....

    Umm no. We got the rub of the green today. What is it with some MFC supporters always blaming the umpires?

    I thought the umpiring standard was sub-par, but we got the better of their poor deliberating today.

  • Quote

    8 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

    Umm no. We got the rub of the green today. What is it with some MFC supporters always blaming the umpires?

    I thought the umpiring standard was sub-par, but we got the better of their poor deliberating today.

    Correct.

  • Quote

    Some of the rules need changing.

    Taking the legs should only be feet first.

    Deliberate shouldnt be paid if the opposition could have kept the ball in.

    Kicking in danger needs to be paid more 

    Selwood needs more free kicks.

  • Quote
    • 2 weeks later...
     

    On 13/08/2017 at 6:24 PM, wise said:

    2017 numbers: 382 frees for, 384 frees against.

    Do you honestly think there's a deliberate biased against the club, or that umpiring is inconsistent and, as supporters, we remember the ones that go against us...

    It is NOT the numbers of frees it is where and when they are paid!!

  • Quote
    On 13/08/2017 at 6:15 PM, SFebey said:

    Deserves a good old chat.

    Personally I think the whole AFL are corrupt and try to even up games to protect their image of an even competition, but...

    Why are we so slaughtered with blatant frees? 

    Are we not playing to the rules?

    Are we undisciplined?

    I seriously question some umpiring decisions in recent seasons, Razor and Matt Nicholls are by far the worst against us. It's very bad and disappointing that one of the games best ruckmen, Gawn, gives up trying when he doesn't know whats happening. We always seem to be on the wrong end of the stick... It's not about totals, its about blatant frees not paid

    Couldn't agree more. They have been corrupt for years. A law unto themselves.

     

  • Quote

    On 13/08/2017 at 6:15 PM, SFebey said:

    Deserves a good old chat.

    Personally I think the whole AFL are corrupt and try to even up games to protect their image of an even competition, but...

    Why are we so slaughtered with blatant frees? 

    Are we not playing to the rules?

    Are we undisciplined?

    I seriously question some umpiring decisions in recent seasons, Razor and Matt Nicholls are by far the worst against us. It's very bad and disappointing that one of the games best ruckmen, Gawn, gives up trying when he doesn't know whats happening. We always seem to be on the wrong end of the stick... It's not about totals, its about blatant frees not paid

    Sadly they are a necessary evil. A blight on the game!

  • Quote

    We got crucified today by the parasites today, 5-6 frees resulting in goals. Gawn in the ruck nothing and still won by 6 goals. Inaccurate kick for goal cost us a 10 goal victory but I'm not complaining glad to have this pathetic streak put to bed.

  • Quote

    Bugg showed to day that if the frees are that blatant that they have to give it,  it will be paid. His neck would be very tender tonight.......

    Wonder why the umpire was smiling for a second or two after that free was paid to North just before half time though. 

  • Quote
    26 minutes ago, Win4theAges said:

    We got crucified today by the parasites today, 5-6 frees resulting in goals. Gawn in the ruck nothing and still won by 6 goals. Inaccurate kick for goal cost us a 10 goal victory but I'm not complaining glad to have this pathetic streak put to bed.

    If you take out the first 10 minutes, and the ridiculous frees in the 10 minutes, then we did win by 10 goals. Kick straight and it should have been 15 goals. 

  • Quote

    4 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    There were some shitters today for sure but that's the way it is.

    We've just gotta be good enough to win.

    Very true BBO. My beef was the tiggy touchwood frees paid today. I thought the nude nut was particularly overzealous.

  • Quote

    What about the free where Goldstein looks at his opponent, elbows him in the head, then gets the free for interference.

  • Quote

    Ben Brown always gets most of his bag from questionable frees inside 50. Its pity goals for being such an ugly [censored] 

  • Quote
    •  
    1 hour ago, Chris said:

    If you take out the first 10 minutes, and the ridiculous frees in the 10 minutes, then we did win by 10 goals. Kick straight and it should have been 15 goals. 

    How about the free kick against Frisch in the Goal square, it was a legit mark, kenty barely touched him, incredibly frustrating.

  • Quote
    31 minutes ago, loges said:

    What about the free where Goldstein looks at his opponent, elbows him in the head, then gets the free for interference.

    yeah that was on hibbo, disgraceful.

  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • The Christian Petracca Thread

      Premiership Norm Smith Medalist Christian Petracca has nominated the Gold Coast as his club of choice to be traded to.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 95 replies
      Demonland

    • The Clayton Oliver Thread

      Melbourne have held talks with Clayton Oliver and they’ve laid out where he fits in under Steve King’s vision and been frank about expectations. Oliver is still under contract for five years, but the door is open if he wants to explore his options elsewhere.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 88 replies
      Demonland

    • AFLW PREVIEW: Essendon

      It’s Pink Lady night at Princes Park — a vibey Friday evening setting for a high-stakes clash between second-placed Melbourne and eleventh-placed Essendon. The wind-sheltered IKON Park, a favourite ground of the Demon players, promises flair, fire and a touch of pink. Melbourne has never lost a home-and-away game here, though the ghosts of two straight-sets finals exits in 2023 still linger. 

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: # 1 Steven May 

      The premiership defender has shown signs of wear and tear due to age, and his 2025 season was inconsistent, ending poorly with a suspension and a noticeable decline in performance. The Demons are eager to integrate younger players onto their list and have indicated that they may not be able to guarantee him senior games next season, in what would be the final year of his contract.

      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: # 2 Jacob van Rooyen

      The young key tall failed to make progress during the season, with a decline in his goal kicking output. His secondary role as a backup ruckman, which may have hindered his ability to further develop his game, and he was also impacted by the team's poor forward connection. It will be interesting to observe his performance under a new coaching regime.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 12 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: #3 Christian Salem   

      Salem proved to be a valuable contributor as a reliable and solid one-on-one medium-sized defender in what was undoubtedly his most impressive season since the premiership year. He remains a highly capable rebounding option for the Demons as he approaches his 200th game at the club.

        • Love
        • Thanks
      • 2 replies
      Demonland
    View All

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.