Monthly Archives March 17, 2015

Standing in the middle of oval number 2 at the now disused AAMI stadium in Adelaide one thing becomes very apparent, the AFL listed umpires in this state lead by example. Axon, Norton and Wilson ran the goal...

A familiar face was among the four umpires to take charge of the Geelong v Adelaide game last Thursday. After three years in retirement, Shaun Ryan was one of the men in green and the umpiring hierarchy at A...

This week’s AFL Pride Match acknowledges the importance of embracing and providing a safe and inclusive environment for gay and lesbian men and women in our game. This is an important milestone. It acknowl...

Footy has turned a full circle in Queensland over the past few years with a strong full list to choose from in the early 2000's, to a list that struggled to find the depth required at the elite level over recen...

Just over seven years ago, a young Sportsready trainee walked through the doors of the AFLUA eager to make her mark on the world.  Now, in 2015 a talented young woman is leaving to pursue her business career. ...

Grand final boundary umpire Michael Saunders regards himself as the grand father of the young crop of AFL listed umpires he has enthusiastically readying themselves for the 2015 season. North Sydney Oval was...

Justin's last words to me yesterday afternoon as he reflected on his retirement presentation were, "I don't know how they did it Pete.  The conditions were oppressive." Justin was talking about the condition...