Jun 26, 2014 | Milestones, News
Queensland boundary umpire, Nick Wade achieves his 50 game milestone this weekend when Brisbane plays North Melbourne at the Gabba. Nick is a realist when it comes to understanding his strengths and weaknesses in footy. “I was never a gifted athlete nor did I...
Jun 25, 2014 | Milestones, News
When first gamer Robert Whitehead walked onto the ground at Metricon Stadium last Saturday evening he allowed himself a look back up into the crowd to see his sister. It was she after all that introduced him to AFL football and goal umpiring. They even umpired...
Jun 20, 2014 | Milestones, News
Evergreen boundary umpire, Luke Roberts breaks the all time number of games record by a Sydney/ACT based umpire in this weekends, GWS v Carlton game at Giants Stadium. The previous record of 131 games was held by goal umpire Sergio Villagra who retired at the end of...
Jun 20, 2014 | Milestones, News
Boundary umpire Gerard Large surprised us all when he was called in to replace an ill Chris Esler on Sunday to officiate in his 150th AFL game. Gerard, who describes himself as a solid umpire is extremely resilient having only missed 2 games in 12 years due to...
