Essendon Coach Frustrated as AFL Umpires Ignore Requests to Change Positioning
Essendon coach Brad Scott expresses disappointment as the AFL umpires continue to position themselves in the corridor despite club requests. The issue came to light after a collision between player Nate Caddy and an umpire during a recent match. Scott emphasizes the need for umpires to move out of the corridor to prevent such incidents.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has approached the League about moving the umpires out of the corridor, but his requests have been ignored. During a match against Gold Coast, young forward Nate Caddy collided with an umpire in the corridor, causing a delay in the game. Scott expressed frustration at the umpires' positioning and the lack of response from the AFL.
Scott highlighted the need for umpires to stay out of the corridor to avoid such incidents. He also criticized the handling of the situation, emphasizing that the player should not be blamed for the collision. Despite efforts to address the issue, the problem persists.
Scott also provided updates on injuries to Jye Caldwell and Xavier Duursma. Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick shared concerns about player positioning and umpire contact, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to prevent such incidents in the future.
According to the source: afl.com.au.
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