AFL’s private admission on controversial free kick made public by Essendon coach Brad Scott

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AFL bosses may have thought they could keep it quiet, but Essendon coach Brad Scott has had other ideas. After a series of controversial decisions during Geelong’s win over the Bombers on Saturday night, the AFL made the curious call to not speak publicly about the umpires, or attempt to defend the decisions.

silent on controversial umpiring calls. The one decision that had fans spinning was when Jye Menzie was pinged for deliberately rushing a behind, despite the fact he had opponents close to him who were applying pressure. That call handed Geelong an easy goal and most observers probably thought it was incorrect. Now, Scott has revealed what the AFL told him about that very decision. “It’s not a witch hunt. It’s not about seeking vengeance,” Scott said on Fox Footy. “Mistakes are mistakes.

 

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