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@tommorris32 @7AFL @1116sen No of course not, why should the public have any idea as to how the ARC is meant to work? And they wonder why the officials cop criticism all the time when they don’t explain themselves. Absolute clown show

The AFL will not be offering any public commentary on Jake Soligo's shot for goal, which was overruled by the ARC in the third quarter on Friday night. @7AFL @1116sen

@Ben_Cotton15 @DavidZita1 It just has to be grandfathered in. Clubs have already traded current and future picks in anticipation of F/S and academy picks for this year & changing the rules mid stream is blantantly unfair. It might be unfair not to change the rules but it’s more unfair not to phase them in

A few extra tidbits re: the AFL’s draft changes… -Fundamental change wanted is needing to use only two picks to match bids on top draftees -View is there’s never a good time to bring in changes re: grandfathering rules. -Main thinking: plenty of father-sons in years past that were late picks (Ablett, Hawkins, Shaw, Cloke etc), but as they became game changes, AFL felt a need to step in and evolve the system -Saints happier - not necessarily happy and wanted stricter changes -View is Blues already had their lick of the ice cream (Camporeale twins, Dean) -Minor changes to 2027 DVI with Tassie coming in. Will extend from 54 to 57 -No changes to FA compo, AFLPA didn’t want it as makes player movement harder -No tanking concerns given high pressures of losing. View is that if a club ever could’ve tanked, North had a chance v Gold Coast in R24, 2023 to get Harley Reid -Considered more radical changes like restricting top clubs from FA -Been to Commision level @FOXFOOTY

@RalphyHeraldSun Cmon Jon, you’re not that ignorant, the issue is why should Carlton have to give up those picks when you consider what Brisbane have got Ashcroft or Collingwood for Daicos. There’s no integrity in the comp if different teams substantially benefit like that

If Carlton used its current pick 3 and its 18 (linked to Sydney) it would have 3200 points which is more than enough to cover the 2700 points for a bid at No.1. It had to give up 9 & 11 last year to get the points for Harry Dean

@CalTwomey @FootyonNine A new reason to tank! Great… 😒

Greg Swann confirms full steam ahead for the new rules in 2026. But the lobbying from Port & Blues is likely to see the 10 per cent discount - which was set to be scrapped - still apply for teams that miss the finals when matching bids. AFL Daily here 👉afl.com.au/video/1507945/…

@RalphyHeraldSun Never want to hear the AFL journos talk about integrity again. These decisions damage the integrity of the game and none of you do your job and question it. Brisbane already have 2 flags cause of these rules - they can keep their flags and the players and nobody else can benefit

The AFL will bring in new changes to the father son and academy system incoming days despite intense lobbying from clubs including Carlton and Port Adelaide

@cleary_mitch @7AFL @7NewsMelbourne Never controlled the ball before it crossed the goal line. The fact the @AFL expect us to believe that and journalists won’t question it is one of the biggest issues atm. If the AFL doesn’t even know the rules how can we trust them? They got it wrong. Period.

The AFL has backflipped. The ARC will now no longer be able to stop play once a ball returns into motion - like the Rowan Marshall call yesterday. They say that Marshall did mark it but the ARC too long to intervene. But say that Griffin Logue DID touch the ball @7NewsMelbourne

@tommorris32 I would have thought working for Sports Bet diminishes his authority as an umpire, no? It is right an umpire cannot talk to a player after they’ve reported him but they must also report properly - telling the player why they’re reported and the video shows Foot didn’t do that…

The AFL Umpires Association has thrown its support behind Nick Foot, who re-shared the post on his Instagram story with the tag line: ‘Happy community umpiring week.’ Fresh allegation: “Nick Foot was subject to multiple pointed criticisms of his character when he did not engage with Zak Butters at the conclusion of the game.” 👇 @1116sen @AFLNation

@7AFL @cleary_mitch @PAFC @AFL The tribunal says all at the same time: 1. Butters said what Foot said he heard - categorical; 2. The crowd booed so loudly to encourage Butters to speak; and 3. Butters spoke much quieter so Wines couldn’t hear - just Foot, regardless of the crowd. Nonsense

@7AFL @cleary_mitch @PAFC @AFL Also, Butters record is irrelevant - if we take into account Butters extensive record as noted in the reasons, then likewise we must take into account none of them include umpire abuse. Actually an embarrassing piece of legal prose that should never see the light of day again

"Zak Butters said he only said one sentence to the umpire and Ollie Wines said it was more than one. They weren't on the same page and that's what the Tribunal jumped all over." Mitch Cleary on the Zak Butters Tribunal verdict 👉 7plus.app.link/watch-footy

@HorusWasRight_ @DavidZita1 @FOXFOOTY There are many ways to challenge evidence… offering your own is a way to do that. Also, Foot was cross examined by Butters representative and it appears his evidence was challenged. To categorically say his evidence was unchallenged is down right wrong

@cookie86111 @DavidZita1 @FOXFOOTY Lawyers need to directly question the evidence (cross examination) they didn’t

AFL Tribunal reasons below @FOXFOOTY

@FOXFOOTY Genuine demonstration that the tribunal is not an independent deliberative body but just an arm of the AFL… no way the evidence presented meets the threshold to find Butters guilty (the onus is on the AFL to demostate it happened and not on Butters to show it didn’t happen)

GUILTY The AFL Tribunal backs the umpire over Zak Butters in his alleged sledge case. WHAT THEY SAID >> bit.ly/4mvpaFE

@AFL Clear free kick for legged… trust the AFL to highlight their own incompetence

Kozzy's getting it done at both ends 😤 The huge chase down tackle on Kako and he gets the reward! #AFLDonsDees

Ben McKay - seriously? I’ve actually turned the game off. I respect myself too much to put myself through this crap #AFLDonsDees

@AndyConboi Me next

Love seeing the headboard move in time

Both teams playing rubbish but the umps still undefeated as the worst team out there. Blackiston is allowed to hold his ground to mark you imbecile #AFLDonsNorth

@harry1513646 @lluisliftz Hello?

@cookie86111 @lluisliftz Hello