Mythical Creature wrote:Apply it for junior games where you might get around $50 then.
You say that may not be viable for umpires but yet it's ok for players to travel twice as far (training night) for $25 plus all the other risks and that's ok.
Not at all, comparing umpiring to playing is like comparing apples and oranges, I was just generalizing after reading some thoughts from the umpiring fraternity, each bloke has their own thoughts and I wouldn't begrudge anyone on their views.
I played footy for the comradeship, the off-field banter along with the beers and the bullshit after the game, I suffered a heap of injuries, some season ending so I can totally see why players wouldn't risk it this year, each to their own, injuries happen every week and 80% of those at the ground think "I hope he's alright" and then get on with watching the rest of the game, no one thinks about the 8 weeks he's gonna miss off of work and the implications that come with that.