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For using abusive language towards the umpires. If thats the case there should be about 2500 reports .

When did this happen?

Apparently he gave the umpires a spray after the game.
Some may think it deserved for him to have done that. I'm not so sure.

In some countries speaking the truth will get you arrested.

Barto wrote:In some countries speaking the truth will get you arrested.

So does kicking an own goal.

MightyEagles wrote:

Barto wrote:In some countries speaking the truth will get you arrested.

So does kicking an own goal.

Or here, a winning rushed behind to the opposition!

MightyEagles wrote:When did this happen?

Happened at half time.
I was with the stats guys, saw the report on a piece of paper at half time - "bunch of cheats"...

MightyEagles wrote:

Barto wrote:In some countries speaking the truth will get you arrested.

So does kicking an own goal.

No it gets you shot.


Kurt Cobain couldn't handle fame but at least he didn't kick an own goal against Colombia.

Seems to be a massive overreaction to the Bays knocking off Centrals. First, Laird keeps the players in the rooms for a considerable amount of time after the game...the Dogs lost to a side that had won eight games straight before that match, not the wooden spooners. Second, Kris Grant takes it upon himself to abuse the umpires.

Get the feeling the Saturday Night match later in the season could be even bigger than the Bays vs. Sturt this week...

LBT wrote:For using abusive language towards the umpires. If thats the case there should be about 2500 reports .

IMHO A strongly written to the league would have been the way to go.
But he would have felt way better telling them off and more than likely worth the fine to feel better.

TigerBoss wrote:Seems to be a massive overreaction to the Bays knocking off Centrals. First, Laird keeps the players in the rooms for a considerable amount of time after the game...the Dogs lost to a side that had won eight games straight before that match, not the wooden spooners. Second, Kris Grant takes it upon himself to abuse the umpires.

Get the feeling the Saturday Night match later in the season could be even bigger than the Bays vs. Sturt this week...

Hats off Laird for doing that straight after the game .Puts it right back into the players lap .I bet the game latter in the year will be much closer than Glenelg fans think .And we all know that no one knocks of Centrals twice in a year other wise the fans have to train.And the doggies fans hate training To quote a famous doggie fan

Mickyj wrote:

TigerBoss wrote:Seems to be a massive overreaction to the Bays knocking off Centrals. First, Laird keeps the players in the rooms for a considerable amount of time after the game...the Dogs lost to a side that had won eight games straight before that match, not the wooden spooners. Second, Kris Grant takes it upon himself to abuse the umpires.

Get the feeling the Saturday Night match later in the season could be even bigger than the Bays vs. Sturt this week...

Hats off Laird for doing that straight after the game .Puts it right back into the players lap .I bet the game latter in the year will be much closer than Glenelg fans think .And we all know that no one knocks of Centrals twice in a year other wise the fans have to train.And teh doggies fans hate training

I'm not sure which Bays fans you're referring to, but from every comment I've read from Bays fans, we have nothing but utmost respect for the Dogs. There would have been many, if they're honest, that would have expected Centrals to win on Saturday. No doubt the next game could be close. The Dogs will perhaps even get up, and get up well. Who knows.

TigerBoss wrote:

Mickyj wrote:

TigerBoss wrote:Seems to be a massive overreaction to the Bays knocking off Centrals. First, Laird keeps the players in the rooms for a considerable amount of time after the game...the Dogs lost to a side that had won eight games straight before that match, not the wooden spooners. Second, Kris Grant takes it upon himself to abuse the umpires.

Get the feeling the Saturday Night match later in the season could be even bigger than the Bays vs. Sturt this week...

Hats off Laird for doing that straight after the game .Puts it right back into the players lap .I bet the game latter in the year will be much closer than Glenelg fans think .And we all know that no one knocks of Centrals twice in a year other wise the fans have to train.And teh doggies fans hate training

I'm not sure which Bays fans you're referring to, but from every comment I've read from Bays fans, we have nothing but utmost respect for the Dogs. There would have been many, if they're honest, that would have expected Centrals to win on Saturday. No doubt the next game could be close. The Dogs will perhaps even get up, and get up well. Who knows.

Well not looking at you directly Tiger Boss .But you seem to be pointing out stuff that Doggies fans and their club would not like pointed out.
In other Words let sleeping dogs lie.
IMHO that is

The Advertiser reported that Laird kept the players in the room for an extended period post game, and the Kris Grant issue was brought up here.

Seems the issues have already been pointed out. I'm just adding a comment.

To be fair i made the post. It is however, relevant surely on the SANFL forum?

Given we've now had Andrew Jarman earlier in the year and now Kris Grant booked for criticising umpires, perhaps the umpiring department should have a look in their own backyard and see what the umpires are doing to cause such reactions from coaches and officials.

While I maintain that the umpiring in Saturday's game wasn't the worst I'd seen, to have a club's CEO go off at the umpires during a game is a clear indication that the performance of the umpires was below standard. Furthermore, I always believe that reports/50 metre penalties for abusing an umpire is actually an admission of guilt and shows that the umpires in fact have something to hide.

Brucetiki wrote:to have a club's CEO go off at the umpires during a game is a clear indication that the performance of the umpires was below standard. Furthermore, I always believe that reports/50 metre penalties for abusing an umpire is actually an admission of guilt and shows that the umpires in fact have something to hide.

Clear indication? he doesnt make mistakes?

Are the Dogs imploding?

Dutchy wrote:

Brucetiki wrote:to have a club's CEO go off at the umpires during a game is a clear indication that the performance of the umpires was below standard. Furthermore, I always believe that reports/50 metre penalties for abusing an umpire is actually an admission of guilt and shows that the umpires in fact have something to hide.

Clear inidication? he doesnt make mistakes?

Are the Dogs imploding? :wink:

i know you are kidding but now you are gonna get BigPhil etc. going

TigerBoss wrote:The Advertiser reported that Laird kept the players in the room for an extended period post game, and the Kris Grant issue was brought up here.

Seems the issues have already been pointed out. I'm just adding a comment.

You missed my point its about you adding a bit extra .
Its all cool I was having a dig at you in fun
God Help my Eagles and the UMPIRES this week when WE must FACE an injured Centrals football club.For the umpires will get it from everywhere SATURDAY 2 lots of unhappy tri colour fans abusing them .

Barto wrote:In some countries speaking the truth will get you arrested.

Been watching those Smart traveller ads again?

Better not take any photos of the umps next week...