Time wasting
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Much is being made about a Collingwood (of course!) player conceding a free kick by handing the ball to a teammate not directly to the Umpire
I only watched some of that game (not including the incident referred to) but, what I did notice was Sidebottom putting the ball on the ground for the umpire to retrieve so not returning the ball to the Umpire
This happened on multiple occasions that I saw across watching less than a half hour of the coverage
So perhaps the Umpires tired of this disrespect noting that possibly these actions took seconds off the clock also allowing more time before the restart as the ball had to be retrieved by the Umpire
Just another tactic
Because it is Collingwood don’t expect scrutiny
I only watched some of that game (not including the incident referred to) but, what I did notice was Sidebottom putting the ball on the ground for the umpire to retrieve so not returning the ball to the Umpire
This happened on multiple occasions that I saw across watching less than a half hour of the coverage
So perhaps the Umpires tired of this disrespect noting that possibly these actions took seconds off the clock also allowing more time before the restart as the ball had to be retrieved by the Umpire
Just another tactic
Because it is Collingwood don’t expect scrutiny
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Re: Time wasting
Correct
The commentators initially thought it was a free paid for time wasting, but the fact that Nicholls had blown time on, meant it wasn't in that category.
Conveniently they found this rule and used it.
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Re: Time wasting
The clock automatically stops for a stoppage - doesn't matter if it's a boundary throw in, ball up, goal, or behind.
Got to wonder why we every had a set time to kick the ball in when the clock has stopped.
So, the "time wasting" argument from the AFL is redundant. If anything, it should fall under dissent, but a goal is too harsh a penalty to pay for that minor an indiscretion.
I'd care more, but it was Collingwood on the receiving end.
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Re: Time wasting
I had a cheeky little smile when Nicholls gifted Freo the goal
Was lovely watching them whittle away Collingwood's 25 points lead
Was lovely watching them whittle away Collingwood's 25 points lead
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Re: Time wasting
"Time wasting" isn't necessarily always about the clock (although it might be in the rules). It's about giving your team time to set up your structures.
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Re: Time wasting
This again destroys a few narratives
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Re: Time wasting
What narratives?? That the Umpires can influence a game by piss poor decisions?
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Re: Time wasting
That the powerful clubs get looked after at the behest of the AFL!Sainter_Dad wrote: ↑Sat 25 May 2024 9:24pmWhat narratives?? That the Umpires can influence a game by piss poor decisions?
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Re: Time wasting
They wait for the ruckmen to nominate and separate...Who cares if the ball takes a split second more to get to the ump?
Stupid rule and it needs to be scrapped.