The AFL world was left asking questions after Swans defender Jake Lloyd was denied a a goal after the ball appeared to make contact with loose padding on an Adelaide Oval goalpost.
Lloyd fired a shot at goal from outside the 50m arc and it looked to be a sweet shot that sailed through posts, with Swans players celebrating after the ball had past the goal line.
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The goal umpire immediately called for a score review as the ball came close to the post. The replay showed showed the ball had brushed advertising padding that was around the goalpost, leading to a Sydney behind.
At half-time officials came out and tightened the padding on the post, although the denied goal did not matter in the end as the Swans ran out comprehensive 44-point winners.
However, it did have commentators questioning the decision.
“It’s hit that bit of material there … Looks like it’s hanging loose from the padding, doesn’t it?” Brian Taylor said on Seven.
“That’s the advertising part they wrap around the foam. It looks like it’s come loose at the top.
“Jake Lloyd will not be happy.”
James Brayshaw added: “It’s not properly attached … and if it was properly attached, it (the ball) probably wouldn’t have hit it.”
Swans coach John Longmire said he couldn’t believe what took place.
“I didn’t even know what happened to be honest until someone told me on the way in (to the press conference) … Extraordinary,” he told reporters.
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