Umpire felt threatened by Hawks players’ abuse, reveals phone call with Barrass

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 23, 2026

Umpire Hayden Meyer said he was taken aback when two Hawthorn players abused him post game as he was announced as one of the four grand final field umpires for Saturday.

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