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Umpire comments could earn Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson a ‘please explain’ from AFL – AFL
Alastair Clarkson is set to be issued with a ‘please explain’ notice from the AFL after his post-match comments on umpiring
HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson is set to be issued with a ‘please explain’ notice from the AFL, having described the umpiring during Saturday’s loss to Sydney as “an extra player on the ground”.
The Hawks were on the wrong end of a 22-13 free kick count during their narrow seven-point defeat to the Swans, with Clarkson taking umbrage at the discrepancy when speaking to reporters after the game.
“A low-scoring game and the free kicks are 22-13 against it’s like we’re giving them an extra play…
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