The long march

Apr 11, 2014 | News

Goal umpire Shaun Apted started goal umpiring for his father’s super rules team when he was just eleven years old and loved it.  As a young fella he played footy on the Gold Coast for Southport juniors until he developed shin splints.  Looking for something else...

Sawers appointed EDFL umpires coach

Apr 8, 2014 | News

Rowan Sawers, former AFL Head Umpires Coach has accepted the position as Umpires Coach for the Essendon District Football League (EDFL). Please click here to view the full article from the Essendon District League.

Round 3 – shorts

Apr 7, 2014 | News, Umpire Shorts

Field umpiring over the weekend became became a war of attrition as three umpires went down on Sunday with injury during matches. Ben Ryan left the ground in the GWS v Melbourne with an ankle injury and was replaced by Rob O’Gorman for his first game.  Rob...

Daniel Wilson (Willo) grinds out 150

Apr 4, 2014 | News

Watching goal umpires over the years, you know that each of them develop their own idiosyncrasies that sit in the back of your mind.  On-field it is the straight back of David Flegg with the slight grin escaping from the corner of his mouth, Peter Nastasi’s...

Female goal umpire prepares for AFL debut

Apr 4, 2014 | News

New AFL goal umpire Rose O’Dea admits she’s a mixture of nerves and excitement ahead of her debut match on Sunday. Please click here to view the article from AFL community.