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 B...
When My World Came Crashing Down
Please click here to view an inspiring story from AFL Field Umpire, Jordan Bannister....
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 ...
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....
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’.
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UMPIRES JOIN MATES PROGRAM
Seventeen young umpires have been given the chance of a lifetime after being inducted into AFL Victoria’s 2013 ‘Mates’ Program.
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Past Presidents Reminisce
Past president, Scott Jeffery probably said it best, "There is no doubt after feeling the vibe in the room and listening to the stories of old umpires, umpiring through the eras has one common trait - passion."...
LOCAL UMPIRES BLOW THE WHISTLE ON THE BIG TIME
They're usually the subject of jeers, but Canberra footy fans have good reason to cheer for the umpires in Saturday's AFL match at Manuka Oval.
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