AFL News: ‘Common sense prevailed’ – Bizarre boundary ump incident ticked off, Tigers’ odd claim on star’s injury
The AFL has confirmed the right decision was made after a ball ricocheted off a boundary umpire’s leg during the third quarter of Melbourne’s win over Richmond. A Kysaiah Pickett snap at goal drifted across the face in the dying minutes of the term, hitting the umpire’s leg as he stood near the point post and rebounding infield. The incident sparked debate a few moments later, with the Tigers able to regain possession but giving up a goal after the siren courtesy of a wayward...