- The Riverland Football League is experiencing a lack of umpires, with some blaming abuse from the crowd
- The RFL has implemented new measures this season to crack down on umpire abuse
- The SANFL says finding young umpires to replace older ones is a challenge in regional areas
"We probably are at an all time low now,"senior umpire Mick Trussell said.
"I know there are people out there that are a little bit hesitant to put their hands up in fear for being abused or ridiculed for what they do on a Saturday."
"They're not ever on one side like people might think."