Feb 17, 2015 | News
Graeme Lindsay uttered these words when he umpired his last game on the VFL panel in 1972, “It was a very sad moment, a realisation that many great times as an active central umpire were at an end. A true milestone in life’s journey.” Graeme had...
Feb 12, 2015 | News
Jack began umpiring with the Northern Football League in 2004 and not long after realised his potential and set himself a long term goal to umpire in the AFL, 11 years later Jack is thriving under the pressure of pre-season training as a newly listed AFL field umpire....
Feb 11, 2015 | News
Newly listed AFL goal umpire, Brodie Kenny-Bell has a passion for footy and loves a challenge. When we caught up with him for a chat about his footy he was already at training an hour and a half early, “work was not hectic so I thought I’d beat the Sydney...
Feb 9, 2015 | News
My experience so far down at AFL has been truly amazing. Training has been a massive step up from previous years, but a challenge I’ve enjoyed working through. Everyone is so welcoming, encouraging and supportive and all the umpires seem to really bond and enjoy each...
Feb 6, 2015 | News
The AFL Boundary Umpires year officially kicked off across the country in mid-January. As has been the case for a number of years, the 5km Time Trial formed part of the first week for the panel. With that now completed by most, focus turns to some intense training,...