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Just absolutely laughable, even the quotes in the article. I rest my case

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-15/confused-dees-get-straight-answer-on-gawn-frees- Personally I didn't know this rule existed? But surely a player can protect himself? Rucking is a brutal position. Interesting. Does this mean that in boundary throw ins rucks cant touch each other, grapple and fend off also? Or only centre bounces? I can't remember seeing other ruckmen pinged for it either so is it something just Max does?

Here is an umpire article from today, must of all started from Hardwicks comments https://www.zerohanger.com/stats-show-home-grounds-affect-umpires-14765/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=AFL+Memes

Yes, in regards to Nicholls and Razor. Say what you want with your PC campaign but there's plenty of talk going around about not only Gawns frees against on the weekend, but our record in previous years. If I could be bothered digging it up I would but there's no need. Nicholls and Razor are the issue for me, I wouldn't think too many Dee's fans would disagree with that, apart from you. Anyone who watches multiple games on weekends would also see that games look to be evened up, not sure too many would disagree there. Not once did I say the umpires or the AFL are responsible for our rot. All IMO and my last post about it.

Haha, that's funny. I think he's super important to our future and one of the very few who can hit a target.

You serious? Is that all it bloody was? Soft as!

I can't believe people don't think the umpires deliberately even up games, obvious to me and many friends, maybe not so to others it seems.

Lol. You missed the point. It is happening to every team, not just Dee's. For so many years this club has been [censored] weak at speaking up. The only umpires I have an issue with are Nicholls and Razor. As for the conspiracy, the jury is out.

I can't remember which thread it was mate, others may be able to help?

Hmmm. Anyway, I'm changing my tune until I see otherwise, especially after hearing about the umpire audio to Petracca/Gawn.

So what you're saying is there is nothing wrong whatsoever with Nicholls and Razor umpiring our games and they are always 100% fair?

He always is mate, it's nothing new. For some reason he hates Dee's, something must of happened back in the day, maybe some of the oldies can shed light on it?

Yeah I saw it mate, was even thinking of writing to channel 7 with some stats. How he/they cant see we improved is beyond me. Carey always sticks up for us at least.

With Garlett a little out of touch along with Petracca, I'd chuck them both down there and say go tear it up lads.

There is also a week off after round 23 if we make it too, so you're quite right, resting a player now would be silly unless it's someone sore like Viney. Not enough continuity going into finals.

Surely not? This week? Handy.

Good point Clint, this is something I have noticed a lot lately with Watts, so obvious, almost like his get out of jail card "oh, I slipped." I'll be watching this on his return also, glad someone else has noticed it.

I was an Oscar doubter at start of year, he's now well and truly exceeded my expectations. He's doing a bloody good job, especially when Tom played ruck and forward. Important for our structure now

Caro just said on FC that he DID meet with Melbourne. Her mail is normally good, her opinions not so.

This whole AFL/MRP/UMPIRING thing is becoming a joke, so blatant

Good leadership by Cam

Why?

Personally I feel Petracca has had a patchy and inconsistent year. His skills are sublime but his fitness is terrible IMO

Totally agree there, what a joke.

Can't remember him mono, what was his claim to fame? What era?