Watch Nathan Buckley react to Ben Reid's free kick for pushing Essendon's Tom Bellchambers in the third quarter.
Calls for dramatic changes to the way the AFL reviews goals is set to reach new heights after controversial decisions in Round 5.
Geelong captain Joel Selwood was forced from the ground after this round-house punch to the stomach from Bulldog captain Matthew Boyd
Collingwoo defender Ben Reid wrestles with Bomber Tom Bellchambers. Source: Getty Images
WE PICK the biggest umpiring eyebrow-raisers of the weekend.
Umpiring is a tough job - getting tougher every year with more rule tweaks and interpretation changes - and most of the time the men in white/green/red do a great job. Sometimes, however, we need to examine some issues closer to get a clear explanation and help everyone's understanding of the game.
Each week we'll nominate five decisions that demand a second look. Then we'll take on board your views and any nominations we've missed, and try to get a verdict from AFL House.
Have your say on these decisions and let us know any we missed by leaving a comment below or sending a note on Twitter or Facebook
IS IT AGAINST THE RULES TO BE STRONG?
It's best not to be too strong, apparently. Two confusing umpiring decisions - both in favour of Essendon - were blights on what was otherwise an enthralling Anzac Day battle. First, Ben Reid turned Tom Bellchambers in a contest deep inside 50, pushed the Bomber in the side and chest and was pinged, resulting in a goal (see Nathan Buckley's reaction in the video player above). Then Quinten Lynch was later rolled for muscling Bellchambers out of a ruck contest. Whatever the rulings, they were physical duels that should have been let go.
Collingwoo defender Ben Reid wrestles with Bomber Tom Bellchambers. Source: Getty Images
VIDEO WIN FOR SWANS
New Zealanders got their first look at Aussie rules on Anzac Day, and they also had a first-hand introduction to the confusion of the video goal review system. St Kilda defender Jarryn Geary launched a long shot at goal which was appeared to clear the line before being marked by Swans defender Ted Richards.
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He may have been robbed by skipper Nick Riewoldt, who fell across the goal-umpire's vision forcing the field umpire to call for a replay. Despite the footage showing both Richards' feet were well behind the goal-line, the footage was ruled "inconclusive" and the Saints awarded a behind. Watch the incident below
The AFL video review system is in the spotlight again after a close call in New Zealand
KOSI'S KIWI NIGHTMARE
Justin Koschitzke will go down in history as the first player to kick a goal in a match overseas, but he didn't end the game in a blaze of glory. With the Saints surging in the last quarter, Kosi dumped his Sydney opponent after he kicked the ball on the wing, causing a down-field free kick to Adam Goodes on the Swans' 50m line. There wasn't much malice in the bump, but it didn't achieve anything either, so why bother? It wasn't a great minute or so for Kosi and the umpires - moments earlier he could have been having a shot at goal himself after a Sydney player encroached well within the "protected area" after the Saints veteran took a mark 90m from goal - an offence that has resulted in a 50m penalty several times this season, and one which Kosi has been known to commit more than once himself.
CAT BURGLARS ROB THE DOGS
AFTER failing to rob teammate Jackson Thurlow last week in a prank gone wrong, the Cats instead turned their petty thieving to the Dogs on Saturday night. Andrew Mackie booted the ball out on the full deep in defence, and the free kick was promptly paid to goalsneak Pat Veszpremi. "Your kick, No. 8 (Veszpremi)," the field umpire clearly said. But, when Mackie picked up the ball and took the free kick, 'play on' was the call. It left Dogs fans - and players - in total disbelief in what was a bizarre moment. Why didn't the umpire stop, bring the ball back and give the Dogs a shot on goal? Instead the Cats went down the other end where Podsiadly booted a major late in the first term. Ouch. See below two Dogs face match review panel worries.
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SYLVIA SURFER
DEMON Colin Sylvia went for a ride on former teammate Brent Moloney on the wing in the second term at the Gabba yesterday. He took off way too early and found himself upside-down on Moloney's shoulders with his arms around his face long before the ball arrived. The umpire's verdict? A free kick to Sylvia. The umpire ruled Moloney had illegally blocked his opponent, despite replays showing he was running backwards with his eyes on the ball and probably never saw Sylvia coming.
Brent Moloney is hugged by his former teammates after the match. Source: The Courier-Mail
FANS WANT RULE TO SLIDE ON OUT
NOW for the weekly instalment on the sliding rule. On a slippery Anzac Day players were sliding all over the place with no repercussions, but umpires cracked down when Trent Cotchin chased a loose ball in Perth and GWS forward Jeremy Cameron did the same in Canberra the next day. Does anyone understand this rule? The Cameron call left fans livid. The Giants forward was diving towards the ball when Tom Murphy seemingly slid in with his knees. Instead of receiving a free kick for high contact, Cameron was pinged and denied a shot on goal. That led to four quick Suns goals in the last term, sucking all the momentum out of GWS.
GOAL REVIEW ii) iii) iv) and v)
FOLLOWING the confusion in New Zealand, another four controversial goal review - or lack of review - decisions marred Round 5. Two bizarre rulings just minutes apart in yesterday's Hawthorn-North Melbourne clash heightened the frustration, while Billie Smedt's "point" on Saturday night was another low for the second-year system. And as if that wasn't bad enough, Damien Hardwick remains adamant Matt White's shot was a goal on Friday night. Take a look at all these incidents in the video player below and you be the judge.
Calls for dramatic changes to the way the AFL reviews goals is set to reach new heights after controversial decisions in Round 5.
... AND ONE FOR THE MATCH REVIEW PANEL
BOYD, GOODES IN HOT WATER
AS if having Ryan Griffen, Daniel Giansiracusa, Shaun Higgins, Robert Murphy, Tory Dickson and Easton Wood injured wasn't bad enough, the Dogs now have match review panel fears ahead of their trip west to face the Eagles. Captain Matthew Boyd - in just his second game back from a calf tear - landed this blow (see video below) on Cats counterpart Joel Selwood. Meanwhile, Goodes' errant elbow that knocked out Josh caddy is also certain to be looked at. Watch the video and you be the judge.
Geelong captain Joel Selwood was forced from the ground after this round-house punch to the stomach from Bulldog captain Matthew Boyd
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