US EditionUmpires misled AFL over not stopping play after Schultz clash
- The four field umpires involved in last week's Collingwood-Fremantle game at Optus Stadium attended a meeting at AFL House on Tuesday amid controversy over their failure to halt play following Lachie Schultz's concussion.
- The incident happened because umpires claimed they did not see Schultz injured despite audio revealing they were aware, leading to conflicting AFL statements about their knowledge.
- AFL football operations head Kane held a difficult meeting with the four umpires, acknowledging they were given inaccurate details by the officials and noting the game ought to have been paused for at least 20 seconds.
- Collingwood captain Darcy Moore expressed concern on Fox Footy that continuing play with an unconscious player was wrong, while former columnist Kane Cornes called for the umpires to be stood down for a month.
- The AFL coached the umpires on stopping play, acknowledged the initial statement was incorrect, and the event highlighted the need for better awareness and communication during injury incidents.
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Bombshell audio has emerged that proves the umpires who officiated Fremantle’s clash with Collingwood were aware Lachie Schultz was injured, contradicting the AFL’s statement. WATCH THE VISION.
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