The cream rises to the top

The cream rises to the top

And then there were nine. The AFL announced their grand final umpires at a press conference this morning.  The panel boasts great experience with only one umpire making his debut.  Field umpire Jeff Dalgleish has been selected for his first grand final after a very...
Life Member Bob Barkley passes away

Life Member Bob Barkley passes away

Bob Barkley umpired 165 VCFL games between 1961 and 1970 and became a life member of the association in 1971. Bob had two stints on the VFL Reserve Grade between 1956 and 1959, then again in 1971 and 1972.  Bob passed away after a short illness.  He leaves behind four...
I support women in Sport – Vote for Lucinda Lopes!

I support women in Sport – Vote for Lucinda Lopes!

Vote for AFL Female Umpire Pathway  – Lucinda Lopes! Lucinda has been nominated for the Women’s Health magazine – I SUPPORT WOMEN IN SPORTS AWARDS. To vote you must log into your Facebook and CLICK HERE Please scroll down until you come across the...
AFLUA recognises it’s first Chilean life member

AFLUA recognises it’s first Chilean life member

Former AFL goal umpire Sergio Villagra was presented with his life membership at the NSWUA appointment night in Nth Sydney on Tuesday night. AFLUA President, Chris Kamolins and Michael Saunders combined to make this a memorable presentation to Sergio who retired from...
Umpires stake their claims in State League grand finals

Umpires stake their claims in State League grand finals

The last of our State League grand finals are held this weekend in our three traditional football heartlands.  It doesn’t matter whether you are the most credentialed, you have to be the best performed to enjoy the thrill of participating in the biggest games in...