AFL football boss Brad Scott says Aussie Rules urgently needs another SIX THOUSAND umpires
Daily MailBrad Scott believes the AFL is facing an umpire crisis and has called on supporters to change their attitude towards officials with the games future under threat. Scott, the AFL's general manager of football, has implemented significant changes to the rules ahead of the 2022 season, including a crackdown on abuse aimed at umpires during games. AFL football manager Brad Scott has detailed the umpire crisis facing Australian Rules Now, Scott has revealed that the sport is 6,000 umpires short at community level and has attributed that sobering reality to game's rapid growth in popularity as well as the trend of umpire abuse. The ex-North Melbourne coach says that the sport is 6,000 officials short at community level He has called on supporters to follow the 18 clubs and change their 'attitude' towards officials Scott added that all 18 AFL clubs have thrown their support behind clamping down on umpire abuse and called on fans to follow suit and change their attitude.
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