Umpire trading cards?

[holzbauer]

seriously guys we are being a bit harsh here, sure the umps get it wrong from time to time, but no ones perfect and at the pace of the game these days its tough. and how do we play with out them?? exactly so just go easy on them, they try.

 

[pakchoy]

some are good, I just dont like the ones that try to control the game and that can effect the outcome...

In the end the players have to win the game... I dont like it how some umpires might make a mistake then make up for it by giving soft free kicks...

I guess just be consistent

SAINTS ARE STILL WINNING.. so not complaining

 

[jacko]

Green or Yellow maggots...depending on the colour clothing..

 

[cricket_cox]

WTF this is a card forum is my thought



But so what if everyone hates umpires and theu have a card series.

would there be the same outrage if a collingwood series was made, everyone hates them

 

[pakchoy]

sorry matey, but i had cards in the story!

 

[sirdylan]

WOW that's lame like seriously

 

[crows2010]

I agree, we can't have the game without them BUT there is no way in hell they should have their own trading cards series, that's just a joke.

 

[cricket_cox]

I agree, we can't have the game without them BUT there is no way in hell they should have their own trading cards series, that's just a joke.

why is it a joke. knowone has said why yet?

 

[Warney]

the umpires were diks in the West Coast match!

 

[crows2010]

why is it a joke. knowone has said why yet?

Because they are umpires!!! Not players. It's ridiculous.

 

[Richo]

This story is from Friday's Herald Sun....is anyone collecting them? Could be a collectors item in years to come...especially as I imagine some sets might end up burnt or worse!!

[/COLOR]Here's the link to the website -

AFLUA

OMG - What a joke!

This PROVES the umpires think it's all about them........they are probably buying 3 sets each (lol)

 

[Richo]

why is it a joke. knowone has said why yet?

Firstly; the word is no-one

Secondly, no-one HAS TO say why, it's their opinion on the card set!
Opinions are not necessarily factual and they don't have to have substance, they are just personal beliefs!

 

[Allstar cards inc]

Once again Jeff says out loud what we're all thinking!!

Hawthorn president Kennett slams AFL Umpires Association - Finn Bradshaw

June 16, 2009 05:10pm

HAWTHORN president Jeff Kennett has slammed the AFL Umpires Association for its decision to release a set of umpire collector cards.

Kennett was fined $5000 last month for making disparaging comments about the standard of AFL umpiring and today he turned his attention to its organisation.

"I think the move by the umpires association to put out cards with umpires and boundary umpires on it is the height of stupidity," Kennett said on SEN radio.

“I say that for two reasons. Umpires are not the reason people go to watch a game of football.

"They are there to officiate quickly and quietly. I fear these cards are going to be the best non-sellers of the year.”

The AFL Umpires Association announced last week that it would issue a set of 72 trading cards featuring boundary, goal and field umpires.

The set sells for $50 through the association’s website. Kennett thinks it is a misguided move.

“It is a failure of appreciation by those that are trying to manage their affairs that umpires are not and should not be the focus of the game and I think it will be embarrassing when so few people purchase them. Why would you do it?,” he said.

Kennett, who yesterday apologised for Hawthorn's performance on the weekend, said he thought umpiring had improved since his sanction.

“I think after I was fined by the hierarchy of the AFL, there was a changed attitude among the umpires, particularly in how much talk they gave on field.

"I’ve noticed a very substantial lowering of their verbal contribution. But I think the standard of umpiring is much better. “