Life and times of Jonesy

Ask anyone involved in boundary umpiring whom the “bridesmaid” will be come finals time and the universal response will be “Jonesy.” In his seven years on the AFL panel, Shane has finished the season ranked ...

Senior umps out with injury and illness

It was a tough week all round for the umpiring group if the media was right about performances.  However, spare a thought for the group when three senior umpires were missing through injury and illness.  Troy P...

Medda continues to excel

You are immediately captured by his unbridled enthusiasm, his contagious smile and passion for the game.  Field umpire, Simon Meredith may have just umpired his 250th AFL game but he could well be that same you...

Tim Morrison hits a ton

Boundary umpire, Tim Morrison forms part of a Western Region Football League push to take over AFL umpiring.  Tim is but one of seven listed umpires making his mark on the AFL umpiring scene who commenced his c...

Nathan earns his 200th

Underneath that warm welcoming smile and the apparent laid back style beats the heart of a man who is driven to be a perfectionist in everything he touches. Nathan Doig umpired his 200th AFL game on the boun...