Mystery solved! A Merri Christmas…
One of the most frequent questions asked of the association is "What happened to the VFL Reserve Grade Umpires Association honour board?"
Listing office bearers of the VFLRGUA from 1970-1983, the board was h...
‘Bunny’ Nugent MC, VFL umpire and ANZAC
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He set a fine example to his men in every way during our advance, carrying a Hotchkiss rifle into action, as well as leading his troops. His conduct through the w...
Vale Arthur Cook
Arthur Cook, courtesy of Suzanne (Cook) Meggyesy
Arthur Cook served football in many roles. As umpire, umpire trainer, training supervisor and 'blue coat' at VFL Park, he was directly involved with the VFL ...
The whistle at war 1939-1945
When umpires’ association members in the armed forces corresponded with VFLUA Secretary Lindsay Lancaster during the Second World War, inevitably in their letter they made the point that, due to censorship rest...
VX50720 Corporal Ken Creighton
Anzac Day is the day all Australians come together in remembrance. But this year we'll have to come together in spirit, instead of in person. boundary umpire Ken Creighton debuted in senior football in Round 1,...
1910 president(s) revealed
George Hastings (L) with future VFL umpire Michael Minahan in their Essendon playing days
Got him! Yes!
Compiling the list of pre-1938 office-bearers has been a lengthy process but this week a ...
Reginald Treloar MM
Reginald Treloar, 1891-1969
Reg Treloar became one of three VFL umpires to be awarded a medal for valour during World War I. He received a Military Medal for his actions at Cerisy in 1918.
Treloar debute...
Passings in 2016
During 2016 the AFLUA lost a number of life members as well as former members.
Additionally we were informed of or discovered other members who had passed in recent years without recognition.
Wh...