AFL Umpires Association calls for rule revision after Maynard incident
The AFL Umpires Association urged the league to revise rules on umpire contact after Brayden Maynard's controversial incident. Maynard and Touk Miller were fined $5,000 each for misconduct following an altercation with umpire Nick Brown. Critics, including Channel 7's Caroline Wilson, argue that the AFL is 'in denial' about the increasing issues surrounding umpire safety.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 11:01 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 11:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: 7 News – Sport. Editorial policy · Corrections
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