'That's a disgrace': AFL world erupts over 'horrific' moment - Yahoo Sport Australia

The AFL world has once again erupted over the standard of umpiring after a number of contentious holding the ball decisions in West Coast’s win over Carlton on Sunday.

The most controversial moment of the match came in the second quarter when Carlton defender Sam Petrevski-Seton got pinged for holding the ball.

“Anyone watching the @AFL game in Perth now knows how ridiculously inconsistent that holding the ball was.

Anyone watching the @AFL game in Perth now knows how ridiculously inconsistent that holding the ball was.

Oh my god, @AFL holding the ball has ruined our game.

There were a number of other decisions - or non decisions - during the game that also left fans scratching their head

“Our players are seeking a fair bit of clarity around it at the moment,” Carlton coach David Teague said after the game

Teague says he will continue to implore his players to win the ball, despite the risk of being pinged for holding the ball

Fisher finished with 4.0 from 12 disposals in a career-best display, while star midfielder Patrick Cripps tallied 19 disposals and eight clearances despite spending long stints up forward

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