Mic'd up | An exclusive look at a referee's perspective of an A-League game

In a Fox Sports Exclusive, listen to Jarred Gillet in his final game as an A-League referee before he moves to England to referee in the Championship.
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[@Xavier-fe3qz]

Dang I never realized how much refs communicate

[@AC-ru9gw]

True i thought they'rr just winging it for most of the calls😂 this video makes it feel like they're flying a plane or something

[@joskimengstrom2853]

@@AC-ru9gw wouldn't flying a plane be "winging it" though?

[@AC-ru9gw]

@@joskimengstrom2853 dont

[@joskimengstrom2853]

@@AC-ru9gw :(

[@jacobtoller3805]

Even when the refs don't have voice coms they communicate A LOT through subtle little signals. Next time you watch a match, really pay attention to the line ref when something goes down in his area, you'll see all kinds of "sign language". And you'll see some given back by the center.

[@robertjohnbrowne]

FFA should choose 1 game each week, and release the officials communication. Wonderful insight.

[@asmodean26]

Robert Browne the Dutch league has a weekly moment with commentary of the refs during the game. I do not know if they have it with English subtitles.

[@UnfairEnforcer]

Robert Browne they should do that with every game

[@Cubemusic]

Indeed! This was great! Amazing communication between the refs.

[@julietemily8157]

The ref really should be focused on the game

[@angusmacdonald6672]

NCFC- Josh Hopkins what do you mean??? This video isn’t him doing it for the tv?? This is how they talk every match to all of the other officials.

[@ImRoosevelt]

1:00 TOBY! TOBIAS! What are you doing mate? Literally the best thing I have heard all day

[@waaahl]

"Nine hundred dollarydoos?! Tobias! Did you accept a six hour collect call from the States?"

[@Stickyburrs]

Notice how the referee is using his voice as well as hand gestures to let everyone in the arena know that this delay of restart shenanigans is not to be allowed this day, and most importantly conveys this without having to show a card.

[@keithgonsalves3046]

You missed the "hey"... The high pitch killed me 😂

[@Tobyn4213]

Idk man , im not doing anything ;-;

[@tobiasgerrits1018]

Yeah I know, good name it is indeed 😝

[@bobjenson1701]

He's just been promoted to the Premier League this year, pleased for him, definitely deserves it!!

[@haraldsson3495]

really? that is amazing!

[@hannibal5696]

@@haraldsson3495 first match this coming weekend, Watford vs Newcastle

[@Porkarific]

Yeah and he’s been absolutely awful

[@ehiyahasgotabenthairline2586]

@@Porkarific disagree, Voted Ausralia's best ref for 3 years straight!

[@Porkarific]

@@ehiyahasgotabenthairline2586 I don’t care what he was voted in Australia, if you haven’t followed him in the Premier League then you have no say. What he’s done in Australia has nothing to do with what he’s done in the Premier League. He has been at the centre of so many absolutely shocking decisions that has shown he is not ready for this league.

[@andrejoseph5879]

Everyone knows we have a problem with refs in this league, both with dodgy calls from the refs themselves and with fans/coaches not treating the refs with any respect. Surely releasing more stuff like this would help to reduce friction surrounding these issues. This is a really great video, gives fans the transparency we want around calls and helps us to remember that the refs are blokes who are just trying to do their best. More of this please

[@mmw4990]

As far as I'm aware in the premier League the refs don't want it because they throw abuse at the players as much as the players give it to them haha

[@cbum76]

Nah it’s just funny

[@drboone357]

It's not good sportsmanship. Players would listen to these tapes over and over to learn more about each referee and see what they can get away with, rather than simply playing within the rules like they are supposed to.

[@AndreiSaulea00]

@@drboone357 they already know the referees pretty well, it won't make that big of a diference for their dives. But i think it would be great for spectators to understand their point of view and why is it a fault or not.

[@rim7115]

The amount of times ive apologized to refs for my team mates abuse is ridiculous. A bit of respect both ways would be nice

[@mdrager7]

1:13 notice how the spare assistant referee says “now” to help the other assistant referee pick the offside? Quality teamwork 👍🏻

[@Nibsti]

Thanks for pointing that out!

[@motchie]

3:08 too

[@touch_the_sky]

i thought it was a "meow" 😂

[@FSousA7X]

That is actually nice teamwork, makes sense, cause I never understood how the line referees sometimes call some rly hard offsides, they would have to look at 2 things, but with the timing from the other referee it's much easier. Good insight at their work

[@SpartanBunzer]

Wait how would that work, the other assisant is on the other side of the pitch so he wouldnt be able to see

[@tts2702]

Wow real football where the players don't scream in the referees face everytime he whistles, but actually respecting the decision? He's gonna have a tough time in England...

[@nijamkaj]

Only if refere is right... Then they dont scream...

[@volcelraptor3983]

they also know it's the ref's big night and he's micd up.

[@henrikduff4709]

volcel raptor he’s always mic’d up

[@thephatpanda6141]

@@volcelraptor3983 They're always mic'd up so all the officials can communicate, you just don't normally hear it

[@ogulcanyolcu8714]

Oh yeah? Have you seen the Turkish league? Hell is far better than the league

[@Cashout95]

"On 22 June 2021, Gillett was selected amongst three other referees to be promoted to the Select Group 1, allowing him to officiate Premier League games from the 2021/22 season onwards." So the guy at the end was right!

[@alangaming2003]

And the only overseas referee to manage the premier league

[@steveclimbs2418]

We need this in the UK PL within the next 2 years.

[@TheIntroShow]

Dutch eredivisie has it already....each week a new one

[@TheIntroShow]

@TheOfficeChair u stupid? pl = premier league

[@keithmorrissey8522]

It’s called the EPL

[@henrikduff4709]

Ok buddy England+Wales is EPL so might be idk

[@Nameless-qh9he]

@@henrikduff4709 what's EPL? Europa League?

[@julias7600]

2:39 talking over the guy grabbing his knee in pain...that actually made me laugh so hard!

[@Kaustic26]

“Thanks BJ, really appreciate that”

[@Jojo-hy8dm]

Lmao he stepped over him too🤣

[@danigomezz276]

4:04 that guy was so respectful

[@AthayaHaris]

Than Premier League

[@fleafly5383]

“reckon i go over and have a look to sell it?” 😂😂😂

[@Guide4Ever]

bruh

[@sjhxjdjjdjd]

2:39 the players on the ground in pain and the ref and the other player are casually talking😂

[@PrincessSkincare]

hahahhahaha

[@alfiechambers31]

Ahah

[@tobiasmatthiesen7591]

As a low tier referee, we're actually instructed to have absolutely nothing to do with injuries after people are called in from the bench, and is actually supposed to go away from the incident 😅

[@MaggotDiggo1]

He probably assumed he was faking an injury which is typical in soccer.

[@darkassassin6457]

“in pain”

[@Jordansmithh22]

The a league should do this every round

[@gurururuwarararara8164]

We need this in every league, at all games. It's crowd-interactive af

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

Agree

[@Inferiis]

I'd like to hear it live on TV as well

[@mxteorr2998]

@@Inferiis yeah

[@kpsiex]

Doesn't american football have something like this, where you can hear the refs talking?

[@sameeknowsitall]

@@kpsiex yeah

[@RandomStuffTutorials]

3:03 Nice cricket reference there.

[@inti8924]

I don't know why KZbin just recommended me this, but damn it is wholesome.

[@maquotez8601]

best things said in this video: *"avid skier"* *"TOBY, TOBIAS! WHAT DO U THINK YA DOING MATE"* *"plAY On pLay ON pLAy oN"* *"bring back the DOUBLE HANDER"* *"clicking pen"*

[@MikeThomassen]

I'm a football/soccer and handball referee in Denmark, and I looooove how these good referees use their wit and surplus to get the players on their side during the game. Jarred Gillet is a talentet as they can be, and I really hope to see him at the greatest matches very soon. The comment about keeping distance at a freekick is amazing. A portion humour and a portion serious. The player understood and the opponent accepted. All teams want a referee like that, as you can hear several times during the game from the players... More referees, and games, like this :-)

[@TheMarcusNyberg]

As a player I can say that any decision is so much easier to swollow if the ref communicate well and stay consistent. Some refuse to speak and start waving cards the whole game x.x

[@MikeThomassen]

@@TheMarcusNyberg - That's a good point. Referees and players don't have to agree about everything, but in my experience it helps in the heat of the game to just quick explain a discision and then "move on". The players might disagree, but that's okay. If a player feels his question is taken seriously, it's a lot better :-)

[@dressedhatto8093]

can we just talk about how good the goal at 0:35 is like wow

[@christianebusani]

And now the news that he could be promoted to the premier league, and it’s only taken him 2 years! Unreal referee

[@GeovanniCorrea]

Please do this every game and make it an upload Pls and Thx

[@azel155]

Would you watch them - no Would anyone else watch them - no Shut up - yes

[@hmrctaxevader]

@@azel155 just because you won't doesn't mean no one else will, get your childish ass outta here

[@azel155]

@@hmrctaxevader people need to put huge effort to make that happen and after watching 3 of them you will get bored I'd never do that for a bunch of cretines who are just watching every recommended video whether it's Tom&Jerry or world cup final tactical analysis

[@hmrctaxevader]

@@azel155 that's your opinion, telling people to "shut up" because of a difference in opinions isn't necessary

[@azel155]

@@hmrctaxevader ok that's better than "get your childish ass outta here"

[@BlazinBlz]

honestly, everywhere in the world with VAR should think about micing up the refs, it would cease the confusion so much

[@simmerke1111]

Aren't they always mic'd up? How else would they communicate...

[@angusmacdonald6672]

Simon theyre always mic’d up but rarely do broadcasters get access to what they are saying

[@calex7763]

They do it in rugby it’s the best

[@FSousA7X]

@@calex7763 Rugby is way ahead of football in terms of using tecnology... how long do they use ''var'' and have mic'd up comms to everyone in the stadiums?

[@wadesamazinggames4452]

Hey Scott wrong sport mate afl is where dusty buddy de goey are ok bud btw boo Sydney go tigers

[@petemitchell9996]

This shows how hard they are working. They need to make right decision in a second. VAR helps a lot because some of the details are easy to forget, the game is running really fast.

[@teddy5329]

How to be a referee: Repeat things three times How to be a referee: Repeat things three times How to be a referee: Repeat things three times

[@jamesBFC1887]

I'll give that a 7/10

[@mlevar25]

@@Frank-el2wf Yep I did

[@mlevar25]

@@Frank-el2wf Yep I did

[@mlevar25]

@@Frank-el2wf Yep I did

[@nonstopfootball3655]

Wow

[@itsjayzed2446]

Heard this guy will be in the prem, so pretty excited he’s a good ref

[@seanmac.7130]

Made his Premier League refereeing debut today. Watford v Newcastle.

[@lachlanjeffery2597]

We actually watched this on our training day to become referees. He is such a good example of a commanding yet respectful and friend ref

[@jjoshu_a]

0:46 i feel bad for that guy, nobody's happy about him scoring, not even his teammates

[@ClashingMc]

He was a youth player who never got anytime, that particular team had only won 2-3 games that year as well so I think they just wanted to get back into the game and secure the win.

[@toille653]

but seriously that was a beautiful shot

[@vlnt6499]

they predicted social distancing

[@severussnape7602]

@@ClashingMc you do realise he lost 3-1 right?

[@MartinKul100]

He has just been confirmed as a new Premier League ref! Congratz to him, seems like a very good ref.

[@aliasad5116]

“I reckon that’s a yellow” “ I reckon so to mayte”😂😂

[@Dutchreferee]

Keep coming back to this. Great insight into referees and their communication. Maybe more in 2021? Can't wait.

[@RedCard94]

They really should do this for all referees in football just like they do in rugby.

[@TomDuval]

And now he’s officiating in the premier league!

[@mantod1232]

Is he ?

[@MyMysiaPysia]

Toby tobias what your doing mate? Literally the best a league moment

[@richardlehane2522]

This is great would love to see more games done like this

[@Rolex20897]

I love how he calmly explain how it should be a goal after the review ❤️

[@eduardleon5409]

Man I wish they just replaced commentators with the referees’ commentary. So much better.

[@user-mg8hd4om5o]

Eduard Leon no way lol 🤦‍♂️

[@Operative34]

Great video, definitely opens up a new perspective on the job that referees do, the processes they go through to manage games and get calls right.

[@ATS1031]

i love how they try and explain to the players and make sure they are satisfied

[@df4291]

This is awesome, I've always wondered how bantery it is between the ref, his assistants and the players, and how much input the linesmen have. A lot more consensus-based than I would've thought.

[@alfredolizza8203]

This should be done everywhere and be able to hear it live in the broadcast of the game. It would eliminate a lot of arguments with the players because they will know everyone is listening in.

[@Dom-lj8zb]

Today at 3pm Jarred is reffing our game against Watford in the Prem well done Jarred. The first overseas referee to ref a Premier league game too

[@Rain_MG]

They're so much more chill than I expected I expected them to be more aggressive to control situations but they actually are just cool

[@Steve-gm2jl]

we need more of this guy. The best.

[@alvinfoo10]

Wow that was brilliant. Good to see from their points of view. 💪🏽👍

[@jamieharris5947]

He is coming over to the PL literally next week

[@HolgerLovesMusic]

Communicating so much and running all over the field. Respect.

[@DarkLordII]

We need more of this!

[@sultandjamaoeddin1655]

quality video. do more of these pls

[@pierrepujol7883]

I have a new found respect for referees

[@km0764]

Its good to hear all their opinions about a play, i think its a great system. Gives the ref a good view of all angles.

[@aidanw9378]

Love it. We need more perspective into the officials. They're just trying to do their jobs, and people always jump to things, accusing them of bias and idiocy like that. Good video.

[@GyntonikSoul]

i feel anxiety for him, damn. being a referee is really hard

[@THEstillinprogress]

And he's just been promoted to the Premier League games for the 21/22 season. Absolute king

[@tdawg9010]

i need to see more of these

[@orceus670]

never knew i wanted something like this now give me moree

[@ForeverPurpleNGold]

This is how VAR should be done, they have been doing it this way is Australasia for years in Rugby. The supporter at home can hear what the referee is discussing with players and they will know exactly how a referee came to his decision. I also like how the referee with consult the assistant before making a decision.

[@SuperKaam]

VAR Ref: "Just, um Well done, that was your 4,600th foul" Ramos: Hold my red cards!

[@desertwifi]

This video brings back memories of the A-League this season... the McDonald's VAR in progress during every game (at the Wellington Phoenix, ha.)

[@avallach2061]

That's so damn cool, all the leagues should do this from time to time, it's a great and different insight, amazing!

[@bbluebon3993]

and... welcome to Premier League, this guy is awesome

[@SpecialK05_GeometryDash]

Green: Match Official Yellow: Linesman Blue: VAR Orange and White: Footballer

[@lorengprojekt]

a whole new perspective! love it!

[@kaikaipham3225]

Holy Cow. this video was amazing. great content!

[@BryceLyndonStone]

Really hope he has a good game this weekend. I reckon his refereeing style is like some AFL umpires, think it works well in football. Great to see players and officials have rapport and respect with each other, improves the quality of the game too.

[@lorddarlo6194]

And did he have a good game

[@FilipAltnp]

its so interesting viewing refs perspective,, nice video

[@LordOfTheBored]

This guy is a hell of a referee. I wish there would be more of his kind.

[@adamjostsons653]

the wholesome content we need

[@ablan8801]

0:35 is anyone gonna talk about that amazing goal??? He basically recreated the Ronaldo goal vs Barcelona in the 2017 Spanish Super Cup

[@vedrummer]

How funny I get this video recommended less than a day after it's announced he has been promoted to the Premier League!

[@Muckduck92]

If you think thats funny you have to not know how youtube works yet!

[@MrFunny-gq8gu]

Oh really? He got to the PREM? That’s huge, good for him.

[@TBGYouTube]

He's now in the prem 🙌🏽 can't wait to see how good he is

[@thelurkeroftubes]

Would love to see more of this mic'd up reffing

[@JaydenVids]

he seems like he has a really good relationship with the players

[@thetntsheep4075]

Congrats to him for becoming a premier League ref!

[@bl8976]

Really like the communication between the referee, the linesmen, and the video booth

[@TheFtocFactor]

Wow! Really nice to see the camaraderie between the officials, and between the officials, especially the ref, and the players. Tobias could have so easily gotten a yellow card, but friendly warning deemed enough. This is how sport should be played.

[@timscott5782]

4600 fouls in 160 matches thats 30 fouls a match on average

[@danbarnes7217]

Roll In Peace It’s probs throughout his whole career

[@bluemountain8110]

Australians for ya

[@OfficialMundz]

No

[@OfficialMundz]

If it was 30 a match he would have gave 4800 fouls

[@timscott5782]

YT _LILmundheer I rounded up

[@MrJ0K3RLP]

i want more of that

[@peterbrink4421]

Now he’s coming to the prem. Look forward to seeing this kind of professionalism!

[@Sergio_Gomes474]

A superb video so cool to see the refs point of view i would like that every league does this type of video once in a while.

[@fredrik8500]

“Bring back the double hander” 🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanbhuiyan]

Now his set to ref a premier league game, Good on him

[@thorrasmussen5327]

THIS IS THE GAME I FELL IN LOVE WITH 😍 ⚽️

[@Ashy2oo1]

He’s such a friendly ref when fouls are committed

[@redmate_]

still one of the best videos going, after all our content of course

[@samuelpowell84]

Who’s here after hearing he’s finally gonna be in the prem this weekend 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@hazri8758]

I love the respect the players pay to the ref.

[@ACTHEGOAT]

What a great video. I don't know why I've never wondered about this or typed it into KZbin even though I've been watching football for as long as I can remember. I guess the whole focus is on everything else other than referees, and all that's left for them is the blame and negative talk

[@jjofskill159]

Some GREAT news for all who just watched this! As of a few weeks ago, the referee here (Jarred Gillett) was selected for promotion to Select Group 1 of referees in the UK, meaning he will be officiating English Premier League games this coming season!

[@SK-14]

Need referees like this in La Liga!

[@alexiex]

That's an elite referee. Pure class.

[@dawiddziuba2960]

I knew I recognized that line referee from somewhere... he looks similar to the kid from The Polar Express, and his voice..! love him

[@CameronLeehometoanyone]

1:22 Has he?! If it's the defender you're fiiiine

[@LukeMettamGaming]

Why can’t all matches be like this. I love to know what the ref is saying

[@Bebzi_]

This should be something we should get to see every week in the Premier League, gives you such a better understanding of the referees decisions through out the game

[@connarkent282]

I love it in rugby

[@biteme9505]

this is actually great.

[@liam_afc3511]

He’s gonna referee his first premier league match on Saturday!

[@Atip91]

I need this in Serie A especially the match vs Juve ...

[@Daantjer]

What a mate

[@padadoro9069]

This is is referee we need in all football