As the Western Bulldogs looked to secure a stunning comeback against Geelong, a string of poor umpiring decisions has cost them dearly with fans quick to vent their frustration on social media.
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Despite a spectacular third quarter resurgence which saw them kick six straight, the Dogs would fall short against the Cats losing 104-81 and it seems the umpires have once again impacted the game more than they should.
From favouring Geelong captain Joel Selwood to a pretty awful call against Dogs captain Bob Murphy, fans were once again left less than impressed with the umpiring.
Umpires doing their but for the cats here. That's two last quarter goals they've given them. #AFLCatsDogs
— Scott (@sjl_62) May 19, 2017
Seems the @AFL are saving on travel by employing local umpires down at Skilled. Awful stuff. #AFLCatsDogs
— James Warfe (@jameswarfe) May 19, 2017
If Geelong walk away pleased with themselves they are kidding. The dogs played 2 opponents tonight. Geelong and the umpires #AFLCatsDogs
— Steve Hazelwood (@Stevie_H33) May 19, 2017
Geelong/umpires/Ch7 commentary team versus Western Bulldogs #aflcatsdogs
— Glenn Peters (@nightwatchman) May 19, 2017
Umpires love Selwood, Caught with the ball at least 3 times this half. Murphy gets a boot to ball & they call it. So bad! #AFLCatsDogs
— Lisa Frayne (@LisaAFrayne) May 19, 2017
If anybody suggests umpires don't influence games, i give you the first 10 minutes of #AFLCatsDogs. Disgraceful display of incompetence
— Michael Spiteri (@mickspiteri) May 19, 2017
Geelong won't be complaining though, the result snaps a three game losing streak for them.
