Umpiring Standards in the SFL

[Coastal Boy]

why is it the sydney afl still has the red and yellow card options? it is a very grey part of the game, too subjective, as some weeks they are haded out easily the following similar offences get nothing.

What system would you prefer??? Dont say no send off or some old dragons might choke on their weet-bix.

[shearer]

Your right Coastal, it would be a step back to the dark ages but i honestly dont think footy is like that anymore here.

Can you remember the 1991 GF between Parra and Norths, i think it ended up 14 on 13.

[GoEagles]

What system would you prefer??? Dont say no send off or some old dragons might choke on their weet-bix.

Every other state comp in Australia (eg SANFL, VFL, WAFL, QAFL) does not have the card system - it is only used in lower leagues where the thugs actually play.

If we are serious about professionalism of the comp then it should be the same. And if players do get reported then the tribunal sentences should be harsh to help strengthen the point.

[tara]

Every other state comp in Australia (eg SANFL, VFL, WAFL, QAFL) does not have the card system - it is only used in lower leagues where the thugs actually play.

If we are serious about professionalism of the comp then it should be the same. And if players do get reported then the tribunal sentences should be harsh to help strengthen the point.

You obviously missed the Saints North Grand Final a couple of years ago - the SFL still has a fair few thugs running around and is a mile behind the standard of the VFL, SANFL and WAFL. Its going to take a lot more than removing the red card system to improve the standard up here.

[Cheese Cake 69]

You obviously missed the Saints North Grand Final a couple of years ago - the SFL still has a fair few thugs running around and is a mile behind the standard of the VFL, SANFL and WAFL. Its going to take a lot more than removing the red card system to improve the standard up here.

What happened?

[adnar]

@@@@ decisions are one thing, happens in every game ever and can't be changed... but it's when there's a lot of cheap shots and the like and an umpire can't take control properly until it ends in an all in brawl (esp at lower levels) is a much bigger worry for mine.