Gather Round

[mighty_tiger_79]

Foot was consistent and Butters was all over the place... should have got 10 weeks

[Dutchy]

Not sure Wines helped his cause here, AFL were always going to back their ump, for $1,500 fine this seems to have been blown way out of proportion

[Jimmy_041]

“It is implausible that Mr Foot misheard the words “Surely that’s not a free kick” as “How much are they paying you?” None of the words that Mr Butters said he spoke are any of the words that Mr Foot believes he heard.

So because one sentence isn't like the other, they conclude the umpire didn't mis-hear him.

“We find that Mr Butters made more than one comment to Mr Foot about his umpiring decision and that his final comment, made after Mr Foot blew his whistle to direct the St Kilda player to move on with his free kick, was the offending comment.

But then they go on to say he made more than one comment. In which case, their first point is no longer relevant is it not? As it could have been the second or third thing Mr Butters said that the umpire confused.

For what it's worth (very little), I don't believe Butters only said "surely that's not a free kick".
I am still of the opinion he said "How do you pay that".

Given he has fronted to the tribunal that he said, and only said, "surely that's not a free kick", I am not surprised they found him to be an unreliable witness.

Typical wharfie

"Ididndoit"

[whufc]

No doubt the umpire should not be so butt hurt about the comments even if they are true.

However, in fairness to the AFL, Butters and Ports version of events has been a bit wishy washy. Wasn't it originally 'how could you pay that' it then becomes 'surely that's not a free kick' yet the video footage you can definitely hear the word 'pay'

Either way its a whole heap of much to do about nothing and there shouldn't be any fine / punishment......simply a play on.

[am Bays]

Remember it's umpire appreciation round this week.

Take a moment to reflect on the fact there's no game with out them

They all do the best job they can

[bertiebeatle1]

Remember it's umpire appreciation round this week.

Take a moment to reflect on the fact there's no game with out them

They all do the best job they can

No thanks

[gadj1976]

Remember it's umpire appreciation round this week.

Take a moment to reflect on the fact there's no game with out them

They all do the best job they can

I'm happy to appreciate them. I'm not happy when it's all about them. Cos without the players, they don't have a game.

[Mr Beefy]

No doubt the umpire should not be so butt hurt about the comments even if they are true.

However, in fairness to the AFL, Butters and Ports version of events has been a bit wishy washy. Wasn't it originally 'how could you pay that' it then becomes 'surely that's not a free kick' yet the video footage you can definitely hear the word 'pay'

Either way its a whole heap of much to do about nothing and there shouldn't be any fine / punishment......simply a play on.

*ado
...much ado about nothing...
I agree

[dedja]

Remember it's umpire appreciation round this week.

Take a moment to reflect on the fact there's no game with out them

They all do the best job they can

You must be fun at parties …

[Booney]

Remember it's umpire appreciation round this week.

Take a moment to reflect on the fact there's no game with out them

They all do the best job they can

This doesn't help.

[Lightning McQueen]

Remember it's umpire appreciation round this week.

Take a moment to reflect on the fact there's no game with out them

They all do the best job they can

This doesn't help.

I think you missed the piss take. It's not hard to go un-noticed as an umpire, that's how they should approach their duties.