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Sam McInerney

Umpires in firing line as Bombers coach hits out at AFL

AFL Bombers Nate Caddy Brad Scott Essendon Matt Rowell Damien Hardwick James Ross Gold Coast
Essendon's Brad Scott is the latest coach frustrated after another player-umpire collision. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Essendon coach Brad Scott has slammed the positioning of AFL umpires, following an on-field collision that winded emerging star Nate Caddy during the Bombers' 41-point loss to Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium.

Caddy had his eyes on the ball as he ran hard towards a contest in Essendon's forward 50, colliding with an umpire who stepped out into his path.

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