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AFL umpires weigh up legal action

Four AFL umpires officiated the Round 9 Fremantle vs Collingwood match on May 8 at Optus Stadium where Lachie Schultz suffered a concussion.
The umpires are considering legal action after criticism from media and AFL figures arose over their management of Schultz's injury and the league's conflicting statements.
Initial AFL claims the umpires were unaware of Schultz's injury were disproved by audio evidence, prompting AFL football boss Laura Kane to admit process failures and take responsibility.
Rob Kerr, head of the AFL Umpires' Association, stated that commentators have questioned the umpires' honesty and skill, prompting the officials to consider taking legal action against Channel 7 commentators Kane Cornes, Luke Hodge, and Dale Thomas.
The umpires' potential legal response highlights the impact of public criticisms on their professional standing and underlines the AFL’s need to review injury communication processes.

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