Liquid Confidence wrote:Villi - Not to hound on any game or anyone in particular, but I think there has been a lack of consistancy in some of the umpiring this year in general...
BLG_Ump - dont take this the wrong way, as I know clubs have the ability to discuss issues with the Umps at any time, but from a supporters point of view, there are games where the whistle blows and EVERYONE (players included) have no idea why the whistle went and whos free it may be!!
It seems the the downright obvious decisions are often missed, then a small 'tick-touchwood' call is made from nowhere.
I applaud the umps as it is a tough job, but they often dont make their lives any easier...
Im not suggesting it has favoured one team over another in any contests (yet I still believe some players NEVER seem to get kick and some ALWAYS seem to get kicks), and I dont think it has changed the outcome of any games, just be nice to see evryone (Players, Coaches, Umps and Supporters) all on the same page most of the time...
If its there, its there. tick-touchwood doesnt exist
its either there or its not
and guys, im just saying, its not as easy as it looks, if you think you can do a better job, or anyone else, were recruiting 24 - 7
personally, i just get sick of continual complaints