‘Wasn’t communicated to us’: Scott calls for greater transparency amid umpiring crackdown

Getty Images Inc. News

‘Wasn’t communicated to us’: Scott calls for greater transparency amid umpiring crackdown
Essendon BombersCompression SockAustralia And New Zealand
  • 📰 FOXSportsAUS
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 52 sec. here
  • 25 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 104%
  • Publisher: 51%

AFL: Brad Scott spoke to the media following Essendon's loss to Melbourne.

Brad Scott wants a “heads up” from the AFL umpiring department on which rule will be spotlighted this weekend before Essendon opens round 19 against Adelaide on Friday night.

Watch every game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo?Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers would like to know which rule will be in focus in round 19 before Friday night’s clash against Adelaide “Umpires get coached like players get coached, and the key component in there is we would like a bit more information as to what the umpires are being coached on,” he said on Tuesday.

“It’s really exciting, but it’s on a knife’s edge. It makes it so competitive and so tight – little things make big differences,” he said. Darcy Parish is at least one more week away from returning from his latest hamstring injury He repeated that the Bombers’ mix of talls in their forward half was a work in progress as he praised ruckman Nick Bryan’s consistency in the VFL.

The important ball winner, who has been sidelined since round 9, was put through change of direction and skills work on Essendon’s second oval away from main training.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

FOXSportsAUS /  🏆 24. in AU

Essendon Bombers Compression Sock Australia And New Zealand Victoria Jye Caldwell Umpiring Department Hamstring Injury Wet Weather Footy Selection Headaches Nick Bryan Robert Cianflone Umpiring Transparency Melbourne Oceania Simulation Mode Key Component Front Foot Exact Return Date Skills Work Darcy Parish Chris Scott Australia Jake Nowakowski

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Former AFL player Brad Sheppard sues West Coast Eagles and AFL alleging 'medical negligence'Former AFL player Brad Sheppard sues West Coast Eagles and AFL alleging 'medical negligence'Retired footballer Brad Sheppard is suing his former club, the West Coast Eagles, the AFL as well as two doctors over claims of 'medical negligence.'
Read more »

AFL’s private admission on controversial free kick made public by Essendon coach Brad ScottAFL’s private admission on controversial free kick made public by Essendon coach Brad Scott7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »

AFL round 15: Power, Lions open AFL Saturday as Brisbane chases vital winAFL round 15: Power, Lions open AFL Saturday as Brisbane chases vital winFollow along for the best moments and reactions from the AFL’s Saturday matches for round 15.
Read more »

Dusty plans revealed amid $1m concession; Saints’ big call on star: Trade WhispersDusty plans revealed amid $1m concession; Saints’ big call on star: Trade WhispersAFL: Blues captain Patrick Cripps not in agreeance with new AFL holding-the-ball rule interpretation
Read more »

Scott calls out AFL for ‘unrealistic’ demands after Danger chargeScott calls out AFL for ‘unrealistic’ demands after Danger chargeAFL: Bombers coach Brad Scott has come to the defence of Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield, after he labelled their argument for his one-week suspension as unrealistic
Read more »

Former West Coast star Brad Sheppard suing AFL, club and doctors over career-ending injuriesFormer West Coast star Brad Sheppard suing AFL, club and doctors over career-ending injuries7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-08-24 07:21:27