17 hours ago, george_on_the_outer said:

So keep the question and concerns about what is going on…….simply….why do they need to be miked? …… When feedback, like with coaches can be done at end of quarters?

 

The umpires definitely talk to each other during games.

They call frees, blocks etc. Watch for holding at the stoppage etc 

Has been going on for a long time

What's new here is that someone is sitting in the stands giving feedback. Not necessarily on individual decisions I suspect but holding off the ball, someone like Max being targeted behind play etc

Been bangin' on about manipulation of outcomes by the corrupt AFL for ages.
Fixturing, umpiring, goal review, MRP are all used to manipulate an outcome.
The AFL follow the money and their "Umpire Coach" excuse was typically shonky AF.
 
The sheeple call them conspiracy theories.
I call 'em Spoiler Alerts.

Edited May 31, 20241 yr by Fork 'em

On 30/05/2024 at 17:51, Willmoy1947 said:

I would have no hesitation in agreement with that, but the problem is like always who will receive the most benefit fairly.

The game will be sped up. The problem is the elephant in the room, and that is, popular clubs will not be penalised as much, will not get rid of the ball correctly and will definitely drop it repetitively.

Wrong, certain players will get away with it, but not whole teams, 

On 01/06/2024 at 19:24, Demon trucker said:

Wrong, certain players will get away with it, but not whole teams, 

So much for that...

On 30/05/2024 at 17:32, george_on_the_outer said:

So keep the question and concerns about what is going on…….simply….why do they need to be miked? …… When feedback, like with coaches can be done at end of quarters?

 

They probably need the earpiece and mic for score reviews. Possibly for safety issues as well, eg. medical emergencies where play should stop, lightening warnings, etc