Dempsey's scissor kick denied as goal in Geelong's semi-final loss
Oliver Dempsey's spectacular overhead kick was ruled a behind, not a goal, in Geelong's semi-final defeat to Fremantle.
Geelong's Oliver Dempsey unleashed a bicycle-style kick in the goal square after trying to volley Bailey Smith's rushed kick forward. The spectacular effort looked like a certain goal, but the goal umpire called it touched.
The AFL Review Centre reviewed the footage and ruled the evidence insufficient to overturn the call, meaning the behind stood. Replays appeared to show the ball had hit Matthew Johnson's bicep before Dempsey's boot deflected it through.
Coach Chris Scott reacted with disbelief, throwing his arms up and giving the coaching box wall a light punch. When asked about it later, Scott quipped that he sometimes punches walls when happy and sometimes when annoyed.
He said there were moments where Geelong had momentum but couldn't capitalise.
- Geelong
- Team eliminated
- 14 points
- Losing margin
- Optus Stadium
- Venue
Why it mattersThe decision cost Geelong a goal in a close match they lost by 14 points, eliminating them from the finals series.
