Tag: Umpiring
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NTFL Umpires: FIFO Growth Blamed for Declining Standards
Umpiring Standards Under Pressure in the NTFL The Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) is facing a challenge beyond the usual on-field battles. A growing concern among umpires is the way FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) work patterns are reshaping the officiating ranks and, some say, lowering the league’s on-field standards. The issue is not a simple one-night…
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NTFL Umpires Link FIFO Growth to Declining Standards
Umpire Fatigue and the FIFO Factor The Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) has long prided itself on speed, precision, and consistency across its match days. But a growing concern among umpires suggests there’s a deeper disruption at play. Umpires say the influx of fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) workers—many from outside the Territory—has altered player preparation, decision-making tempo,…