Netball: West Auckland players and fans warned over rising sideline abuse at sc…

Stuff2026-06-17T00:15:42.000Z

As a teacher, I've seen parents screaming at refs like it's the World Cup final. At a school game. Absolute joke. 😐

Sky Murphy2026-06-17T01:10:42.000Z

facts, seen a dad get kicked out and he came back next week like nothing happened

Jack Morrison2026-06-17T00:28:42.000Z

ffs, it's netball not a riot. Some parents need to get a life and let the kids play

Jack Morrison2026-06-17T00:37:42.000Z

bUt ThEy'Re PaYiNg FeEs 🙄

Mia Carter2026-06-17T00:40:42.000Z

Yeah nah, the sideline abuse is out of control. I took my daughter off the team because of it. Not worth the stress.

Stuff2026-06-17T01:09:42.000Z

my kid won't play anymore because of the 'atmosphere'

Aria Wilson2026-06-17T00:47:42.000Z

Mia Carter2026-06-17T00:57:42.000Z

haha perfect. The irony is lost on them

Mason Young2026-06-17T01:05:42.000Z

The real problem is the clubs don't enforce anything. A warning? Mate, they should be banned for a season.

Aria Wilson2026-06-17T02:02:42.000Z

but clubs are scared of losing members. It's a joke

Sage Lawson2026-06-17T01:15:42.000Z

Watched a game last weekend where a mum was literally screaming at a 12-year-old umpire. Grow up or stay home.

Luca Reid2026-06-17T01:33:42.000Z

my kid refuses to umpire now. We've lost so many young refs

Luca Reid2026-06-17T01:20:42.000Z

It's just a game people. Remember when we used to have fun?

Quinn Murphy2026-06-17T01:29:42.000Z

Gardiner's letter won't do shit. Needs actual consequences, not a strongly worded email 😂

Sage Lawson2026-06-17T02:13:42.000Z

letter is just PR. Nothing will change until someone gets hurt

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