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Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Fremantle boss addresses ‘astonishing' mugshot controversy
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he's astonished the use of umpire mugshots has caused a stir, revealing his club have been doing it for the past four years. Eyebrows were raised last week during Fremantle's six-point win over North Melbourne when vision emerged from the Dockers' change rooms showing photos of the umpires plastered on the wall. The tactic is also used by some other AFL clubs to help players understand who is umpiring the match that day. Some experts questioned whether it was a tactic to help players know the style of adjudicating they can expect for the game. Longmuir was shocked the topic had become a big talking point. 'Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill,' Longmuir said following Fremantle's 41-point win over Essendon on Thursday night. 'It wasn't a specific tactic — someone just decided to put 'em up somewhere different,' he said. 'It's astonishing that it got picked up last week and it was made something of. 'We've been doing it for four years I reckon, so there's nothing sinister about it. 'We like our players and staff to understand who's umpiring the game. It's not to get a benefit.' The detail was picked up Channel 7's Nick Riewoldt on The Agenda Setters. 'I saw this from the weekend, found it interesting,' Riewoldt said earlier in the week. 'They're clearly trying to arm the players with the umpires' names. They look like mugshots, those pics. 'But I reckon the players have got enough to worry about, don't they? Without trying to memorise umpires' names.' Craig Hutchison lauded the idea: 'I think it's smart — trying to get an edge.' Fremantle are putting the names and faces of umpires up on their wall ahead of games. Credit: The Agenda Setters Meanwhile on Thursday, Fremantle (9-5) posted their fifth win on the trot with the 16.8 (104) to 9.9 (63) triumph over Essendon. Star Dockers recruit Shai Bolton ruffled a few feathers when he pointed Essendon players in the direction of the scoreboard during the second quarter, with the scoreboard reading 51-28 at the time. 'I didn't see that, but I like the edge he plays with,' Longmuir said. 'I think largely Shai valued the right things tonight. I thought his pressure and contests were really strong from the get-go. 'He plays with a bit of flair and he likes to get in the opposition's face. I didn't see the pointing at the scoreboard, but I don't mind the way he played.' Luke Jackson was the standout player of Thursday's match, with the former Demon racking up 48 hitouts, 10 clearances, 21 disposals and three goals opposed to Essendon debutant Vigo Visentini. Caleb Serong also had a big night with 35 disposals, seven clearances, 783m gained and two goals. Veteran Nat Fyfe, who had spent the previous two games as the sub, earned a rare start but managed just 11 disposals and one clearance before being subbed out in the final quarter. Fyfe spent periods stationed in attack to help fill the void left by Sam Switkowski (hamstring), and Longmuir was happy with the former captain's efforts. 'I thought he ran some really good patterns,' Longmuir said. 'I was really happy with the way he approached the role. I thought some of his physicality through the middle of the ground was great.' Fremantle have the chance to make it six wins on the trot when they host St Kilda on Sunday week.
7NEWS
a day ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir addresses ‘umpire mugshot' controversy
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he's astonished the use of umpire mugshots has caused a stir, revealing his club have been doing it for the past four years. Eyebrows were raised last week during Fremantle's six-point win over North Melbourne when vision emerged from the Dockers' change rooms showing photos of the umpires plastered on the wall. The tactic is also used by some other AFL clubs to help players understand who is umpiring the match that day. Some experts questioned whether it was a tactic to help players know the style of adjudicating they can expect for the game. Longmuir was shocked the topic had become a big talking point. 'Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill,' Longmuir said following Fremantle's 41-point win over Essendon on Thursday night. 'It wasn't a specific tactic — someone just decided to put 'em up somewhere different,' he said. 'It's astonishing that it got picked up last week and it was made something of. 'We've been doing it for four years I reckon, so there's nothing sinister about it. 'We like our players and staff to understand who's umpiring the game. It's not to get a benefit.' The detail was picked up Channel 7's Nick Riewoldt on The Agenda Setters. 'I saw this from the weekend, found it interesting,' Riewoldt said earlier in the week. 'They're clearly trying to arm the players with the umpires' names. They look like mugshots, those pics. 'But I reckon the players have got enough to worry about, don't they? Without trying to memorise umpires' names.' Craig Hutchison lauded the idea: 'I think it's smart — trying to get an edge.' Meanwhile on Thursday, Fremantle (9-5) posted their fifth win on the trot with the 16.8 (104) to 9.9 (63) triumph over Essendon. Star Dockers recruit Shai Bolton ruffled a few feathers when he pointed Essendon players in the direction of the scoreboard during the second quarter, with the scoreboard reading 51-28 at the time. 'I didn't see that, but I like the edge he plays with,' Longmuir said. 'I think largely Shai valued the right things tonight. I thought his pressure and contests were really strong from the get-go. 'He plays with a bit of flair and he likes to get in the opposition's face. I didn't see the pointing at the scoreboard, but I don't mind the way he played.' Luke Jackson was the standout player of Thursday's match, with the former Demon racking up 48 hitouts, 10 clearances, 21 disposals and three goals opposed to Essendon debutant Vigo Visentini. Caleb Serong also had a big night with 35 disposals, seven clearances, 783m gained and two goals. Veteran Nat Fyfe, who had spent the previous two games as the sub, earned a rare start but managed just 11 disposals and one clearance before being subbed out in the final quarter. Fyfe spent periods stationed in attack to help fill the void left by Sam Switkowski (hamstring), and Longmuir was happy with the former captain's efforts. 'I thought he ran some really good patterns,' Longmuir said. 'I was really happy with the way he approached the role. I thought some of his physicality through the middle of the ground was great.' Fremantle have the chance to make it six wins on the trot when they host St Kilda on Sunday week.
West Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Luke Hodge spends night in emergency room after suffering forehead cut playing social basketball
Luke Hodge has spent a night in the emergency room of a hospital after copping a stray elbow to the head playing social basketball . The newly inducted Australian football Hall of Fame member appeared on the panel of The Agenda Setters on Tuesday night with a noticeable cut with stitches on his forehead that had to be addressed straight away. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Luke Hodge sporting gash on head after basketball incident. Kane Cornes introduced co-hosts Caroline Wilson and Dale Thomas first before getting to the man sitting next to him, who had a story to tell. '...and Luke Hodge, the dual Norm Smith medallist, Hawthorn champion, and a man with a fresh gash on his forehead — what has happened, Luke?' Cornes said to start the show. A slightly sheepish Hodge, who was famous for his combative and fearless playing style on the field as an AFL player, was happy to have a laugh at how he found himself back in a medical room. 'Ah, it's old-man basketball, Kane,' Hodge said. 'I went up for a layup, and you can sort of see it there, it's a little bit of a gash. 'I got a nice little elbow right in the forehead and spent the night in emergency.' Stream The Agenda Setters for free, live or on-demand, anytime at 7plus It comes just months after the retired footy star injured his hamstring, also from playing basketball, despite trying to train for a marathon. 'Daisy, have we not had this conversation about him?' Cornes jovially taunted. Thomas replied: 'We have; he did a hamstring with similar results, and now the (gash).' Hodge laughed it off, saying he's 'just passionate'. 'I think we need to hold an intervention after the show tonight,' Cornes added, before Wilson chimed in. 'I think the intervention might be closer to home,' she laughed. Hodge confirmed he was given a reality check by family when he got home. 'Yeah, the first thing (said at home) was, 'Do you reckon you should give up on sport?'' he said. Hodge posted footage of the moment he tore his hamstring reaching for a ball in April, after which he pledged himself to pilates in an attempt to bullet-proof himself for the marathon. 'After hurting my hamstring in old-man basketball, I've realised I have to dedicate more time to my preparation and recovery for my upcoming marathon,' he said. 'Let's hope the old body holds up through the training.'
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Luke Hodge spends night in emergency with gruesome head injury
Luke Hodge has spent a night in the emergency room of a hospital after copping a stray elbow to the head playing social basketball. The newly inducted Australian football Hall of Fame member appeared on the panel of The Agenda Setters on Tuesday night with a noticeable cut with stitches on his forehead that had to be addressed straight away. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Luke Hodge sporting gash on head after basketball incident. Kane Cornes introduced co-hosts Caroline Wilson and Dale Thomas first before getting to the man sitting next to him, who had a story to tell. '...and Luke Hodge, the dual Norm Smith medallist, Hawthorn champion, and a man with a fresh gash on his forehead — what has happened, Luke?' Cornes said to start the show. A slightly sheepish Hodge, who was famous for his combative and fearless playing style on the field as an AFL player, was happy to have a laugh at how he found himself back in a medical room. 'Ah, it's old-man basketball, Kane,' Hodge said. 'I went up for a layup, and you can sort of see it there, it's a little bit of a gash. 'I got a nice little elbow right in the forehead and spent the night in emergency.' Stream The Agenda Setters for free, live or on-demand, anytime at 7plus Luke Hodge sporting a gash on his head. Credit: The Agenda Setters It comes just months after the retired footy star injured his hamstring, also from playing basketball, despite trying to train for a marathon. 'Daisy, have we not had this conversation about him?' Cornes jovially taunted. Thomas replied: 'We have; he did a hamstring with similar results, and now the (gash).' Hodge laughed it off, saying he's 'just passionate'. 'I think we need to hold an intervention after the show tonight,' Cornes added, before Wilson chimed in. 'I think the intervention might be closer to home,' she laughed. Hodge confirmed he was given a reality check by family when he got home. 'Yeah, the first thing (said at home) was, 'Do you reckon you should give up on sport?'' he said. Hodge posted footage of the moment he tore his hamstring reaching for a ball in April, after which he pledged himself to pilates in an attempt to bullet-proof himself for the marathon. 'After hurting my hamstring in old-man basketball, I've realised I have to dedicate more time to my preparation and recovery for my upcoming marathon,' he said. 'Let's hope the old body holds up through the training.'
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Luke Hodge spends night in emergency room after suffering forehead cut playing social basketball
Luke Hodge has spent a night in the emergency room of a hospital after copping a stray elbow to the head playing social basketball. The newly inducted Australian football Hall of Fame member appeared on the panel of The Agenda Setters on Tuesday night with a noticeable cut with stitches on his forehead that had to be addressed straight away. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Kane Cornes introduced co-hosts Caroline Wilson and Dale Thomas first before getting to the man sitting next to him, who had a story to tell. '...and Luke Hodge, the dual Norm Smith medallist, Hawthorn champion, and a man with a fresh gash on his forehead — what has happened, Luke?' Cornes said to start the show. A slightly sheepish Hodge, who was famous for his combative and fearless playing style on the field as an AFL player, was happy to have a laugh at how he found himself back in a medical room. 'Ah, it's old-man basketball, Kane,' Hodge said. 'I went up for a layup, and you can sort of see it there, it's a little bit of a gash. 'I got a nice little elbow right in the forehead and spent the night in emergency.' It comes just months after the retired footy star injured his hamstring, also from playing basketball, despite trying to train for a marathon. 'Daisy, have we not had this conversation about him?' Cornes jovially taunted. Thomas replied: 'We have; he did a hamstring with similar results, and now the (gash).' Hodge laughed it off, saying he's 'just passionate'. 'I think we need to hold an intervention after the show tonight,' Cornes added, before Wilson chimed in. 'I think the intervention might be closer to home,' she laughed. Hodge confirmed he was given a reality check by family when he got home. 'Yeah, the first thing (said at home) was, 'Do you reckon you should give up on sport?'' he said. Hodge posted footage of the moment he tore his hamstring reaching for a ball in April, after which he pledged himself to pilates in an attempt to bullet-proof himself for the marathon. 'After hurting my hamstring in old-man basketball, I've realised I have to dedicate more time to my preparation and recovery for my upcoming marathon,' he said. 'Let's hope the old body holds up through the training.'
