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1983 Dreher vs Motley

PostPosted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:25 am
by Coorong
Watching the old replay, Motley and Dreher on the ground wrestling. Umpire and players step in to break it up (free to Motley) vision shows the umpire actually hold Drehers head on the ground with some force while Motley gets off him.

Would have thought this ordinary even 23 years ago.

PostPosted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:45 am
by Adelaide Hawk
Not really, people weren't as precious back then as they are now. Haven't seen the incident, but umpires had a duty of care for the safety of the players, and if he felt Motely's health was in jeopardy he possibly saw the need to intervene.