Matt Stevic Thank You Thread

[saintspremiers]

He's a good umpire.

Should get a a gig in a Prelim final.

Cop that you Geelong trolls that may be lirking!

[St. Luke]

I hated him for the most part of the game...he certainly helped Geelong kick a few....then I instantly forgave him!

[Stephen Theodore]

Thank you Matt. Great decision.

[degruch]

...he certainly helped Geelong kick a few...

Bloody oath he did! Thanks for doing your job for once.

[InkerSaint]

I just read Robbo's column in the Hun. It stank.

He accused Gwilt of diving.

But, more critically, he attacked the umpiring decision. It was there, it's been applied consistently through the season, and it took guts to call it last night. Kudos to Matt Stevic in what has otherwise been a maddeningly inconsistent year for umpiring decisions.

Robbo obviously doesn't give a s*** about supporting respect for umpires.

[plugger66]

I just read Robbo's column in the Hun. It stank.

He accused Gwilt of diving.

But, more critically, he attacked the umpiring decision. It was there, it's been applied consistently through the season, and it took guts to call it last night. Kudos to Matt Stevic in what has otherwise been a maddeningly inconsistent year for umpiring decisions.

Robbo obviously doesn't give a s*** about supporting respect for umpires.

Well he would be good on here then.

[4ever_saint]

Throughout the entire last quarter I was abusing the umpires for not giving us a fair go. Everything was going Geelong's way.

I am really happy that Matt Stevic stuck to his guns and followed through with the free kick, even though the Geelong faithful were jumping out of their seats. It could've easily cost him a future umpiring spot in the finals but he did what was right and paid what was there.

Great job and I'm pretty sure he has won the respect of Saints fans everywhere...for a little while at least

[Beej]

If we play them again I hope he's one of the umpires.

Stevic wouldn't have been pleased with Mooney's reaction nor would the umpiring fraternity for that matter.

Mooney won't be getting many more 50-50 decisions going his way I would imagine.

Hell hath no fury like an umpire scorned.

[SainterK]

I just read Robbo's column in the Hun. It stank.

He accused Gwilt of diving.

But, more critically, he attacked the umpiring decision. It was there, it's been applied consistently through the season, and it took guts to call it last night. Kudos to Matt Stevic in what has otherwise been a maddeningly inconsistent year for umpiring decisions.

Robbo obviously doesn't give a s*** about supporting respect for umpires.

The decision didn't cost the Cats the game, the umpire didn't cost the game, the poorly executed tackle did

The spirit of the game, however, tells us Mooney was desperately unlucky.

This incident, in the fury of the game and softness under foot, meant Mooney had little or no room to manoeuvre as he tackled Gwilt, who immediately went to ground. Mooney simply followed.

Then came the decision.

As most eyes followed the ball into Ling's hands, then as it bounced through for a goal, Stevic was left for a few seconds to watch it all unfold, all the time with a hand in the air and whistle in his mouth.

[snowdelisaint]

these have been paid all year

mooney landed straight on gwilt's back.

[ralphsmith]

Very risky tackle.

80% of the time it's paid.

And that was a real shocker. Mooney just fell into his bac.

[lurker#134]

I just read Robbo's column in the Hun. It stank.

He accused Gwilt of diving.

But, more critically, he attacked the umpiring decision. It was there, it's been applied consistently through the season, and it took guts to call it last night. Kudos to Matt Stevic in what has otherwise been a maddeningly inconsistent year for umpiring decisions.

Robbo obviously doesn't give a s*** about supporting respect for umpires.

The decision didn't cost the Cats the game, the umpire didn't cost the game, the poorly executed tackle did

The spirit of the game, however, tells us Mooney was desperately unlucky.

This incident, in the fury of the game and softness under foot, meant Mooney had little or no room to manoeuvre as he tackled Gwilt, who immediately went to ground. Mooney simply followed.

Then came the decision.

As most eyes followed the ball into Ling's hands, then as it bounced through for a goal, Stevic was left for a few seconds to watch it all unfold, all the time with a hand in the air and whistle in his mouth.

What is this spirit of the game bulls***. Is the spirit of the game Geelong winning? Anyway you want to look at it, it was a fair dinkum free kick.

The umpire actually showed some integrity for a change and paid a free. This is the mark of a good umpire; paying free kicks that are clearly there without any view of the context of the game affecting his decision. It doesn't matter whether it's the first minute or the last minute, its still a free kick any day of the week. The umpire is supposed to be an impartial judge.

Bloody Robbo.

[saintdooley]

he's a sub teacher at my school.
will thank him monday.

[ozrulestrace]

Could Schneider be off the "hit list" of the umpires for his handclapping of a decision last year, only to be replaced by Mooney with his comments?

I hope so

[Schillaci]

My favourite umpire.
He's taken over from the goal umpire in the Lions match some years back who decided to give us a handy point.

[degruch]

he's a sub teacher at my school.
will thank him monday.

Paint some hoops on, shove the kid in front of you 20 meters and ask him if he saw it.

[stinger]

hope he saw the replay...and remembers f*** features thompson calling him a bastard.....

[SaintPav]

I just read Robbo's column in the Hun. It stank.

He accused Gwilt of diving.

But, more critically, he attacked the umpiring decision. It was there, it's been applied consistently through the season, and it took guts to call it last night. Kudos to Matt Stevic in what has otherwise been a maddeningly inconsistent year for umpiring decisions.

Robbo obviously doesn't give a s*** about supporting respect for umpires.

Robbo thought it was a not free........BUT the following thought that it WAS:

Leigh Matthews (Ch7 and 3AW)
Brian Taylor (3AW)
Matthew Llloyd (SEN)
Terry Wallace (SEN)
Dermot Brereton (SEN)

AND.........

TOM HARLEY!!!!! (CH7)


It seems only muppets who have never played the game like imbeciles such as Mark Fine, Matty Granlan (SEN) and Robbo think it was not in the spirit of the game...

[Moccha]

I just read Robbo's column in the Hun. It stank.

He accused Gwilt of diving.

But, more critically, he attacked the umpiring decision. It was there, it's been applied consistently through the season, and it took guts to call it last night. Kudos to Matt Stevic in what has otherwise been a maddeningly inconsistent year for umpiring decisions.

Robbo obviously doesn't give a s*** about supporting respect for umpires.

Robbo thought it was a not free........BUT the following thought that it WAS:

Leigh Matthews (Ch7 and 3AW)
Brian Taylor (3AW)
Matthew Llloyd (SEN)
Terry Wallace (SEN)
Dermot Brereton (SEN)

AND.........

TOM HARLEY!!!!! (CH7)


It seems only muppets who have never played the game like imbeciles such as Mark Fine, Matty Granlan (SEN) and Robbo think it was not in the spirit of the game...

What more does he know than the average punter?

Only difference is he gets paid for voicing his opinions. He should stick to writing about the facts and the fact is that it was a push in the back cos the umpire paid it.

[Stillwaiting]

I just read Robbo's column in the Hun. It stank.

He accused Gwilt of diving.

But, more critically, he attacked the umpiring decision. It was there, it's been applied consistently through the season, and it took guts to call it last night. Kudos to Matt Stevic in what has otherwise been a maddeningly inconsistent year for umpiring decisions.

Robbo obviously doesn't give a s*** about supporting respect for umpires.

Robbo thought it was a not free........BUT the following thought that it WAS:

Leigh Matthews (Ch7 and 3AW)
Brian Taylor (3AW)
Matthew Llloyd (SEN)
Terry Wallace (SEN)
Dermot Brereton (SEN)

AND.........

TOM HARLEY!!!!! (CH7)


It seems only muppets who have never played the game like imbeciles such as Mark Fine, Matty Granlan (SEN) and Robbo think it was not in the spirit of the game...

What more does he know than the average punter?

Only difference is he gets paid for voicing his opinions. He should stick to writing about the facts and the fact is that it was a push in the back cos the umpire paid it.

On the replay, I noticed how quick Leigh Mathews say it was a free.

[St George]

Brad Scott (Channel 7) also said it was a free.

And he thought Lenny was sensational!

[4ever_saint]

Add Gary Lyon to that list.

Gary was the only one on Triple M today who was happy with the decision. Granted, most thought it was a free, they didn't think it should have been paid because of the timing (which is so ridiculous considering there shouldn't be different rules just because you are in the final 2 minutes of the game).

[Stillwaiting]

he's a sub teacher at my school.
will thank him monday.

We should take up a collection for him(but only for that 1 decision)

[Goose is king]

Thank you for having eyes

[ozrulestrace]

Having just finished watching the replay, similar free kicks were paid earlier in the match, so it was at least there was consistency in the decision making-for once.