Davesuburban has done his homework with compelling evidence to support what we know to be true, Umpires favour Victorian teams.
Confessions of a Maggot (Part 3)
August 9, 2016 by 61 Comments
Rulebook addresses the challenge of Tom Martin, with this podium-finishing piece of name-dropping excellence. From a life of umpiring footy.
Umpiring: the consolations of mythology
July 26, 2016 by 11 Comments
Dave Brown wonders, then thoroughly understands, why they need to point out umpires are human.
Almanac Umpiring: A Tough Gig
June 9, 2016 by 4 Comments
Matt Zurbo loves it when umpires come across as real and genuine. [And he’s inviting them to pop in for a beer – Ed]
Push in the back – Scourge is not the bump: Part 4
May 24, 2016 by 5 Comments
Dave Warner adds to his previous canon on the blight of push in the back. Harsher penalties are needed. Player safety and wellbeing are being compromised by this “last recourse of the player already beaten in the contest.”
It’s ok to question the umpiring: when 17-1 is not a date
May 13, 2016 by 24 Comments
Crows man, Dave Brown, almost manages a recrimination-free look at the ins and outs of an AFL club seeking clarification on an interesting night’s umpiring
My Footy Rulebook for Learning
April 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi furthers his footy education.
We Salute You
September 17, 2015 by 8 Comments
Echoing the sentiments of many, Swish Schwerdt pays tribute to the thankless volunteers who make sports across the country happen every week. We salute you!
It’s not easy being green
August 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Really interesting piece from an umpire’s perspective. [Excellent expose of the notion that umpires have identity, something which mainstream discourse tends to deny them – JTH]
Get Out of the Umpire’s Way
August 25, 2015 by 2 Comments
Phil Hill, cricket umpire, has an idea to improve footy umpiring.
The Monster’s Back: Afl Umpires Favour Victorian Teams: It’s A Fact
August 11, 2015 by 12 Comments
Stats eroti-a: The Suburban Boy – Dave Warner – has run the numbers and finds that Victorian sides enjoy a pretty good run off the umps, both at home and on the road.
AFL Multicultural Round – An AFL Umpire’s Journey…via Cambodia
July 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
With the AFL Multicultural Round just around the corner from 7-9 August, Wesley Hull takes the opportunity to look at some lesser-known examples of how people with vastly diverse ethnic and multicultural backgrounds have contributed to the great game of Australian Rules Football. Meet Sampho from Cambodia.
Victorian bias in free kicks – who’d have thought!
August 19, 2014 by 21 Comments
Is there home-team bias in umpiring? Dave Warner, armed with stats and capital letters, blows the whistle on this contentious issue.
Bounce of the ball. Straight up as a die. It’s a skill under-appreciated. It’s a wonder we don’t sigh
August 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
‘Mongrel dog from the bush’ shares some insights into what goes through an umpire’s mind.
Something Stirs in the East
March 31, 2014 by 3 Comments
Nick Gibson with an uncommon description of pre-match at VFL Park.
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