46
Umpire
45m Free
• For a 45m free the umpire shall signal the free by raising an arm
upright, and then pointing directly infield, at the place where the
ball passed over the endline
• The Umpire shall signal a wide by crossing both arms above their
head
• A score by raising a green flag for a goal or a white flag for a point
• A decision to disallow a score by crossing the flags at the centre of
the scoring space. This should be carried out by the Goal Umpire
If the umpires feel there has been a square ball infraction which has
resulted in the ball going over the bar or into the back of the net, then
the umpires should make no signal, which will alert the referee to there
being an issue, and the referee should go to the green flag where s/he
should consult with BOTH umpires. Following consultation, the umpires
should make the relevant signal. (If the decision is that it was a square ball
infraction then the umpires should cross the flags in front of the goal, even
if no signal was previously made by the umpires.)
One of the key duties of the umpire is to make the relevant signal for a
score, wide, 45 and disallowed score.
When making the relevant signal, the following should be noted;
• Both umpires should be in agreement before any signal is made
• At NO TIME should umpires make conflicting signals
• The umpire should appear confident in making the signal
• Umpires can choose the side for goals & points flag
