AFL urged to crack down on umpire-bashing after Hardwick airs his frustration
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-06-14 15:43 UTC+10:00
Section: Sport / AFL
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Australia, Commodities
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Former Adelaide captain Rory Sloane has called on the AFL to crack down on public criticism of umpires after Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick expressed his disappointment at crucial decisions made during the Suns’ loss to Geelong on Friday night.
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