Round 2 – shorts

Round 2 – shorts

Apr 3, 2014 | News, Umpire Shorts

Two field umpires bit the dust prior to the commencement of the round which saw David Harris and  Leigh Fisher come in for their first games of the season.  Scott Jeffery (back) and Jason Armstrong (calf) were the two umpires who were replaced. Josh Mather became the...
AFLUA Life Member – Harry Rowe passes away

AFLUA Life Member – Harry Rowe passes away

Apr 3, 2014 | News

One of the first player to umpire pathway participants, Henry (known as Harry) Gordon Rowe passed away this week aged 89. Harry played 2 matches for Melbourne in 1945 and ’46.  He went onto the VFLRG in 1948 and onto the senior list between 1949 – 1962. Harry...
Female umpire could make AFL history

Female umpire could make AFL history

Apr 1, 2014 | News

The AFL is moving towards appointing its first female field umpire. Lucinda Lopes stands up to men twice her size, takes no nonsense, and could make football history. Read more