Statistics showed the number of tackles per holding the ball had actually declined marginally as the season progressed, but the issue remains a subject of discussion following the Bulldogs' ...

they are holding him before the ball is contested or before he takes possession. Umpires are no doubt aware of this with a focus of the three-umpire system being to set up to look for these type of ...

There were 48 free kicks paid during St Kilda’s 23-point win over Adelaide, with fans declaring the umpires were inconsistent during the contest. There were 12 holding the ball free kicks awarded.

Daniil Medvedev's behavior on the court generated attention again after he reacted angrily to being given a time violation by the umpire during his 2025 Rotterdam Open match against Stan Wawrinka.