AFL appoints Meyer and Foot as grand final umpires despite controversy

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 22 Sept, 22:33

Umpires Hayden Meyer and Nick Foot have been appointed to officiate the AFL grand final between Fremantle and Brisbane.

The AFL has confirmed the appointments despite both officials being booed off the ground in ugly scenes last week and having been caught up in controversies earlier this season. The decision represents backing from the AFL for the umpires to continue in their roles.

How it is being reported

• AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final dutiesThe West Australian · 22 Sept, 10:10
• AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final dutiesPerth Now · 22 Sept, 10:10
• Umpires Hayden Meyer and Brett Rosebury locked in for AFL grand finalThe West Australian · 22 Sept, 03:52
• Umpires Hayden Meyer and Brett Rosebury locked in for AFL grand finalPerth Now · 22 Sept, 03:51

In this story: Hayden Meyer · Nick Foot · Fremantle · Brisbane · AFL

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