The Age – Sport ·sport ·3 hours ago

AFL urged to crack down on umpire-bashing after Hardwick airs his frustration

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick criticized umpiring decisions following his team's loss to Geelong on Friday night. Hardwick described the atmosphere as reminiscent of 'the Roman Colosseum' and highlighted controversial free kicks awarded to Geelong's Jeremy Cameron. Former Adelaide captain Rory Sloane urged the AFL to address public criticism of umpires to protect grassroots officiating standards.

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