What next? Umpires get guide dogs?

Alerted by our good friends at Contested Footy, we notice that eyewear company OPSM is to sponsor AFL umpires over the next two seasons.

 

[Checks calendar to make sure it’s not April Fools’ Day.]

 

It is humorous of course. An old joke, but a goodie.

 

[Drops pen to check not in strange reverse parallel universe along with St Kilda FC board.]

 

We don’t quite see the fit here for the umpires. Sure, it’s a dream association for OPSM, but where’s the upside for the umps?

 

We’re not sure the AFL’s suits have done the umps a favour on this one.

 

If we commute through Melbourne’s Fairfield tonight, will we see Labrador puppies being trained to run backwards?

 

OK, guys! Good one! You’ve had your fun. You can let on now, can’t you? You were just ragging us, weren’t you?

 

Weren’t you?