The AFL has reprimanded North Melbourne coach Brad Scott following his approach to the umpires at the end of the round-four clash with Sydney at the SCG.

“In imposing a warning, (AFL football operations general manager Adrian) Anderson recognised Brad Scott’s good record concerning umpires and umpiring and the fact Scott’s demeanour and manner in approaching the umpires was not threatening or abusive,” the AFL said in a statement on Wednesday.

“Under AFL Regulation 16.3, coaches, officials and players are prohibited from approaching or talking to umpires during the quarter-time, halftime or three-quarter-time interval, or when the umpires are entering or leaving the arena.”

The Kangaroos lost the April 22 match by 36 points and Scott had been curious about a controversial goal-umpiring decision involving North ruckman Todd Goldstein which had gone to a video review and ruled a behind after Swans’ players claimed it had been touched.

“You’d love the AFL to clarify — what’s the rule? They’re making it up as they go along at the moment,” Scott told his post-match media conference.

“Do you guys (media) know what the rule is? — if it’s inconclusive, what do they do?

“Ask the umpires. But I know that when I ask the umpires, I get nothing out of them.

“I defy anyone to say that (Goldstein’s disallowed goal) was conclusive.”