Seventeen young umpires have been given the chance of a lifetime after being inducted into AFL Victoria’s 2013 ‘Mates’ Program. Please click here to view the full article.
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.” Ian was president in 1987, followed in...
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. Please click here to view the full story.
Heath Ryan presented the Royal Children’s Hospital, Good Friday Appeal a cheque for $5,000 on behalf of the AFLUA. Heath, who presented the cheque, live on air with his wife Danii and young son, Harrison. Heath was a patient of the hospital when he was five and...
Phil Hayes umpired for twenty-two years (1960-1982) in some of the best competitions in Victoria and NSW and officiated in nineteen grand finals in that time. Including the 1972 VFA grand final, Oakleigh v Dandenong. Phil was President of the VFAUA in 1975. Phil was a...
