AFL backs controversial decision to disallow Hawks' goal against Saints
The AFL has confirmed its support for the decision to disallow a goal by Hawthorn's Nick Watson during a match against St Kilda. The umpire ruled that Watson ran off his line when taking the kick after the half-time siren, leading to the goal being disallowed. Despite the controversy, Hawthorn went on to win the match decisively.
- ▪Nick Watson's goal was disallowed by the umpire due to him running off his line.
- ▪The AFL stated that the umpire's decision was correct and contacted both teams to explain.
- ▪Hawthorn won the match against St Kilda by 52 points, keeping the Saints goalless until the third quarter.
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Thu, 21 May7566→Fri, 22 May7456→Fri, 22 May10474→Sat, 23 May111105→Sat, 23 May10780→Sat, 23 May9282→Sat, 23 May5892→Sun, 24 May16688→Sun, 24 May9390→Thu, 28 May67119→Fri, 29 May19:40--→Sat, 30 May13:15--→Sat, 30 May16:15--→Sat, 30 May19:35--→Sun, 31 May15:15--→Sun, 31 May19:20--→ AFL Score Centre AFL backs controversial decision to disallow Hawks' goal against SaintsTopic:AFLFri 29 May 2026 at 4:25pmFri 29 May 2026 at 4:25pmFri 29 May 2026 at 4:25pmNick Watson was denied a goal by the umpires on the stroke of half-time against St Kilda.
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