“Technically should have been a holding the ball free kick”: AFL’s admission on Draper non-decision
The AFL has admitted that Taylor Walker should have been given a free kick after the siren to win the game for Adelaide, stating the decision made was “technically” incorrect. Debate has raged following the Crows’ two-point loss, with Matthew Nicks’ side again on the wrong side of the umpire's whistle late in the game. Essendon’s Sam Draper dived on the footy in the dying seconds and was given the benefit of the doubt by the umpire. But in hindsight, the league has clarified that it should...