A controversial decision at the weekend highlighted the need for further investment as the women’s league grows
In the third quarter of Saturday evening’s game between the Demons and Crows, Melbourne’s Tyla Hanks tore away from the grasp of her opponent and took a running shot at goal about 15 metres out. The drop punt was made four minutes into the third quarter and from the tight angle, appeared to make it through. Demons players started to celebrate and Crows players looked dismayed. Then, the goal umpire tapped his chest three times and signalled a behind, declaring the ball shaved the post.
Commentators and fans alike were perplexed by the controversial decision.. For Melbourne fans, it appeared clearcut. “That was definitely a goal!” and “Tyla Hanks robbed here”, were some of the online responses. TV replays also seemed to confirm the ball cleared the posts and in a post-match interview, Hanks said: “I thought it was pretty close. Some of the girls had already started celebrating, so I thought it was in.”
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