FAMILY TIES BIGGER THAN THE GAME

FAMILY TIES BIGGER THAN THE GAME

Paul Miesen, father, cook, cleaner, chauffeur, coach, umpire, tutor and mate has always put his family first and so it was no surprise that when we caught up with him he was volunteering at his kids school in Bacchus Marsh, as a place judge at their athletics...
FAMILY TIES BIGGER THAN THE GAME

Umpire Shorts – April 22

Congratulations to AFL boundary umpire, Michael Marantelli who officiated in his 50th game on the weekend when Richmond played the Western Bulldogs. Michael was appointed to the list in 2011 from the Essendon District Football League. He was awarded the Bill Sutton...
FAMILY TIES BIGGER THAN THE GAME

Vale Anthony Hunter

VFL umpire, Anthony Hunter aged 32 was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash in Lilydale on Friday night (12 April 2013). Anthony was a massive contributor to the VFUA and AFL Victoria Umpiring Department. Anthony joined the VFL umpiring panels in 2003 as a field...
FAMILY TIES BIGGER THAN THE GAME

AFL UMPIRE CHRIS DONLON VISITS THE SMJFL

Last Thursday April 11, the SMJFL Umpiring Department had the pleasure of hosting AFL Umpire Chris Donlon at training, who spoke on the topics of ‘Commitment and Communication’. Please click here to view the full article.