Devastating news : AFL cautions Craig McRae for umpire comments following Collingwood’s loss to…..

Collingwood coach Craig McRae recently found himself in hot water after making controversial comments about the umpires following a tight three-point loss to the Sydney Swans. McRae expressed frustration over a crucial umpiring decision in the dying moments of the game, where a 50-meter penalty wasn’t awarded to Dan McStay, implying it “would have been paid at the MCG.” He also criticized the handling of the “insufficient intent” rule, calling it a “circus.”

These remarks prompted backlash, particularly from Sydney’s coach, John Longmire, who pointed out that Collingwood benefits from significant home-ground advantages, playing many games at the MCG. In response to the controversy, McRae later admitted his comments were “selfish,” acknowledging that frustration had gotten the better of him. However, he refrained from engaging further in a verbal spar with Longmire, stressing that it was a learning experience for hi