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‘Social contract’ fans have forgotten as abuse drives officials to the brink
Officials pull on the jersey and take charge of games. Every season since the lockdowns ended, the job has become harder.
Umpires
Umpires behind explosive AFL moments set to win grand final spots
The AFL has decided upon its umpire appointments for the grand final, with a pair of controversial calls among them.
'Drives me mad': Eddie calls for changes after Butters case
McGuire said two issues have been exposed by Zak Butters' tribunal case, and they both 'drive him mad'.
'Felt bad for him': AFL dumps umpire who made Rayner call
The AFL field umpire who controversially awarded Cam Rayner a free kick has been omitted from the finals rotation.
'Make it a week': Hird floats radical solution to ump issue
As the game grapples with a rising number of incidents of umpire contact, the Bombers legend has floated a radical solution he believes would end the issue.
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AFL under fire as senior umpire takes role with Sportsbet
The AFL has come under fire after allowing veteran field umpire Nick Foot to be on the payroll of the league's gambling partner, Sportsbet.
AFL umpire banned for dressing as Osama Bin Laden
An AFL umpire has been stood down from round one of the 2025 season after dressing up as the former al-Qaeda leader at an end-of-season function.
One 'ridiculous' Brownlow factor AFL won't change
There have been widespread calls for one particular change to Brownlow Medal voting but AFL boss Andrew Dillon is digging his heels in.
Umpire forced off after copping brutal blow
AFL umpire Nick Foot was on the receiving end of a pretty brutal bump from Western Bulldogs big man Aaron Naughton.
Eddie calls for 'clown' to face 'serious' penalty, police charges
A life ban is on the table for the "clown" who threw a bottle at a goal umpire but Eddie McGuire wants to see the police take further action.