I actually thought that we got the best of the umpiring vs melb.........
1st time I can remember being able to say that for a long long time.
Hopefully a sign that the umps have got off the " I hate Essendon" bandwagon for 2011.
Was at the swans game @SCG last year and was genuinely shocked at the anti Bomber feel of the decision makers......
Umpires
Re: Umpires
First to the ball - that's what will happen. Under Hirdy, this will be a commandment.
Essendunny
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