Sydney Swans backman Dane Rampe is regarded as one of the best defenders in the AFL.
However, his quick wit was a skill one umpire Nick Foot didn't see coming.
Watch Rampe's sledge in the player below.
"Clarko would be happy with that!"
— AFL.com.au (@AFLcomau) June 1, 2018
Dane Rampe proved he has been keeping up to date with current affairs in the AFL with this one liner.#AFLSwansBlues pic.twitter.com/u7LKdsX9yU
Rampe was penalised for a hold on Carlton youngster Charlie Curnow as he tried to lead for the ball.
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Rampe was far from pleased, firing the quip at the umpire, "Clarko will be happy with that. Did you have a coffee with him too?"
That was a reference to Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson, who was widely panned after he held a secret catch-up with AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan after he complained about Swans' blocking tactics in defence.
Clarkson had several detractors over his meeting with McLachlan, including Sydney coach John Longmire and Geelong coach Chris Scott.
Twitter users following the game responded with glee at Rampe's effort, which left umpire Foot with a grimace, to say the least.
Dane Rampe is the hero we need but don't deserve #AFLSwansBlues
— Jordan Mortimer (@morts23) June 1, 2018
“Did you have a coffee with Clarko too?” - Dane Rampe with the ultimate umpire zinger #AFLSwansBlues
— Nick C. (@NickoToGo) June 1, 2018
Comment of the night from Dane Rampe so far. #classic #AFLSwansBlues
— Michele C (@MicheleC30) June 1, 2018
I love Dane Rampe
— melissssa (@melly300313) June 1, 2018
Haha man, I love @Danerampe, what a legend. #AFLSwansBlues
— Rory Cornell (@Cornell_Are_I) June 1, 2018
@Danerampe 😁😂 pic.twitter.com/aDl9riNkDP
— JoJo (@JojosTweet1) June 1, 2018
At the main break, Carlton held a one-point lead over the home side.
