Under-9s football match marred by umpire ‘abuse’ claims

RUMOUR FILE UPDATE

An investigation has started into claims a football umpire was abused by a match official at an Under-9s game in Melbourne’s west.

Rumour File caller ‘Footy Fracas’ told Ross and John one side of the alleged incident.

3AW has been told the umpire involved has submitted a report on his version of events to league officials.

The league has been asked for a comment.

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