Larger than life
Boundary umpire Gerard Large surprised us all when he was called in to replace an ill Chris Esler on Sunday to officiate in his 150th AFL game. Gerard, who describes himself as a solid umpire is extremely resi...
Tristan Burgess – In charge of the big time
BENDIGO’S Tristan Burgess says there’s nothing easy about umpiring, but it’s a challenge well worth taking up.
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Round 13 – Shorts
Boundary umpire Mitch Lefevre celebrated his 150th game on the weekend. Mitch, who commenced his career in Tasmania and moved to Melbourne in 2008 when he made the AFL list is one of the most liked team men in...
Susan Alberti backs Female Umpiring Academy
AFL Victoria’s Female Umpire Academy has received a huge boost this season thanks to renowned business woman Susan Alberti.
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Round 12 – shorts
Goal umpire, Mark Canning just keeps on racking up the milestones. Mark now moves into third place on the list of all matches goal umpired in the VFL/AFL. Now with 312 games he moved one match ahead of previous...
My first 50 games – what a relief
Looking for someone to take into battle who has the qualities of resilience, an ability to perform every action under immense scrutiny and pressure but who has the strength of mind to fight to retain his place ...
Round 11 – shorts
It has taken 11 rounds of AFL footy but we finally got all of the Queensland boundary umpires on the field at the one time. Injury, illness and form has stifled the groups push to achieve that goal.
Th...
Chris Murray – a special supporter
When AFL Foundation CEO, Derek Linsell (2005-2008) suggested that AFL umpires were in a privileged position to develop meaningful community links he had no idea that his work would have such long term impact on...