Partners Function

Jul 30, 2013 | News

The partners of our Melbourne based AFL umpires came together for a night out. The Precinct Hotel in Richmond was definitely the place to be on a typical cold Melbourne night beside a cosy warm fire. It was a great chance for the ladies to catch up, have a drink and...

The quiet man reaches 200

Jul 30, 2013 | Milestones, News

It is not very often that you come across a man in this day and age who is simply prepared to let his performances do the talking. However, for the past 10 seasons that is exactly what the gentle giant, Justin Bennison has done. He seeks feedback from his coaches,...

Umpire Shorts – 30 July

Jul 30, 2013 | Umpire Shorts

Field umpire, Jacob Mollison reached his 100 game milestone in Friday night’s blockbuster between Essendon and Hawthorn. Jacob, was promoted onto the AFL senior list in 2008 after a whirlwind career through the Albury umpires and the VFL. Jacob umpired the VFL...

Veteran Don Cooke clocks up 1000 games

Jul 29, 2013 | News

AFLUA life member Don Cooke has taken 44 years to accomplish the feat, last weekend he participated in his 1000th game of AFL football as a player or umpire. Don’s 1000th was memorable in that he played in the back pocket for the Coburg super rules over-47 team...

Footballs For FIDA

Jul 25, 2013 | News

Colin Newcombe, loyal supporter of the AFLUA and current umpire in the Colac district, is driving a fundraiser to assist the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA). FIDA provides and oversees a football competition for people with intellectual...