Fan outcry on social media over missed free kick to Eddie Betts

THERE are three certainties in life: Death, taxes and fans losing their minds on social media over the umpiring on Grand Final day.

Eddie Betts and Dylan Grimes contest the ball in the goal square in the second term. Picture: Alex Coppel

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THERE are three certainties in life: Death, taxes and fans losing their minds on social media over the umpiring on Grand Final day.

Some would say Crows have fans have every right after Eddie Betts just about had his arm ripped off by Dylan Grimes in the second quarter — in the goalsquare, no less.

“Betts was held, Betts was held, Betts was held,” Seven commentator Brian Tayler screamed.

The free kick would have given the Crows their only goal in the term and brought the margin into single digits.

Half way through the third term, the Tigers were leading the free kick count 16-13, but some Twitter users believed a few of those were fortunate, while the Crows couldn’t buy one.

Will the umpiring be a talking point after the game?

#AFLGF How did Eddie Betts not get a free kick in the 10yd square?

— Harry Bennett (@hammerh62) September 30, 2017

I think richmond need some more assistance from the umpires #freekickrichmond #aflgf

— Dominic Fitzsimons (@dominicmfitz) September 30, 2017

Tiges getting a good run with the umps 👍🏼 Crows should be at least a goal closer with Betts being held in the goal-square. #AFLGF

— Daniel McLean (@DanielMcLean40) September 30, 2017

I think richmond need some more assistance from the umpires #freekickrichmond #aflgf

— Dominic Fitzsimons (@dominicmfitz) September 30, 2017

Umpires may as well just be wearing Yellow #aflgf

— Matt (@stkildamatt) September 30, 2017

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