As Essendon’s David Myers attempted an after-the-siren shot at goal to win at the SCG, Sydney captain Dane Rampe illegally climbed an AFL goal post.
A moment of after-the-siren madness from Sydney co-captain Dane Rampe, who jumped onto an SCG goal post and started climbing it, had the potential to gift Essendon an AFL victory.
Rampe’s brain fade came as Bombers midfielder David Myers attempted to slot a match-winning goal from beyond the 50m arc on Friday night.
Myers’ shot fell well short and the Swans prevailed by five points but Rampe’s bizarre acrobatics put him at risk of conceding a free kick in front of goal, which would have ensured the
visitors claimed the four premiership points.
AFL laws stipulate that players must not intentionally shake a goal or behind post.
Jake Stringer and Cale Hooker were among the Bombers to rush over to controlling umpire Andre Gianfagna following Myers’ failed shot.
Gianfagna, who saw the chaos unfold and had ordered Rampe “down, down!”, dismissed their complaints.
The Seven Network suggested that umpires boss Hayden Kennedy was content with proceedings but admitted a different umpire may have penalised Rampe.
“It would’ve been disappointing to have the game decided by that, but climbing it does shake it though,” Seven pundit and 2007 Brownlow medallist Bartel said.
“It’s the right result.
“I noticed it live. Who is that flying off the back fence like Spider-Man? He got a long way up. That’s a high climb.
“I guess we’re lucky it didn’t get close.”
Essendon coach John Worsfold, speaking before Seven dug up footage of Rampe’s rollick, suggested Myers was a “one per cent” chance of kicking the goal.
“He was a long way out and it was pretty blustery out there, so it was going to be a miracle kick,” Worsfold said in the post-match press conference.
It wasn’t the first time on Friday night that Rampe found himself in hot water with the whistle-blowers.
Rampe, told to play on in the second quarter after the umpire deemed he stepped off the mark, was caught holding the ball by Stringer.
“I can’t hear that … you talk like a little girl,” Rampe fired back at the official.
Stringer converted the resultant set shot.
michael RVC
Roar Pro
How would you know what SYDNEY fans want? You are a RFC supporter who apparently has no recollection of (a) the Swans stunning successes over the last 15 years and (b) that before moving to Sydney the then South Melb club was a basket case.
michael RVC
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Don’t agree. The Essendon tackler was inside protected area before play was called. Should have been 50m penalty in favour of the Swans.
RT
Roar Rookie
"Intentionally" is an interesting word. Maybe our should have been penalised 50m for showing "insufficient intent" not to shake the post.
anon
Roar Pro
Whoosh can only blame himself at the end of the day.
Aransan
Roar Rookie
No team should rely on a free kick paid after the siren has sounded, hopefully there will be no future repeat of this action.
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
Right call, I agree, just that he he didn’t project his voice. Umpire has only has to run, he doesn’t mark, jump or tackle.
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
He didn’t intentionally shake the post though. Enhance the rule to say no climbing the post AFL and the ambiguity goes. A sensible decision to not penalise him.
The Ghost
Guest
This was a win for the true Bloods believers, who have been sold out by the gin swillers so sit behind glass. Longmire was coaching for his job last night. Real Sydney fans want to see performances like this week in week out. Greats like Round, Carter, Kelly, Quade, Skilton, and Plugger expect this.
James Robinson
Roar Rookie
If an umpire actually called the Rampe free kick, Would the afl world be praising them for a brave but correct game changing free or absolutely crucified for deciding the game?
DingoGray
Roar Guru
100% right call. Players shouldn't move off the mark.
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
The umpire's call of play on was insipid. How does an umpire not know how to project his voice?
marron
Guest
bloods culture no d*ckheads