Some straight talking from Richard Hinds.
"In the face of growing disenchantment, the AFL refuses to acknowledge what club officials and, particularly, fans have known for some time - there is a significant problem with the rules/umpiring."
" ... umpires are being compelled to impose draconian rules to the letter of the law, with those willing to do so most officiously apparently given the greatest seniority."
Read the whole piece.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfn...e#contentSwap1