Umpires hamstrung by injuries

Umpires hamstrung by injuries

Our 2016 field umpires panel has been back in full training for the past two weeks but at first glance there appears to be more in the rehab group than out on the track. Brett Rosebury (meniscus), Ray Chamberlain (Shoulder reconstruction) were the known injuries...
2016 Lists Finalised

2016 Lists Finalised

The AFL has announced the last of its list changes for 2016 with the rookie field umpire’s squad announced early this week. VFL umpires, Andrew Talbot (3 years on the rookie panel) and Michael Curtis (1 year) were replaced by first year rookie Daniel Butcher,...
Third female goal umpire to join AFL ranks in 2016

Third female goal umpire to join AFL ranks in 2016

THE AFL Umpires department has added another female goal umpire to its ranks, with West Australian Sally Boud the latest addition. The 25-year-old has been rewarded for nine years of consistent form in all levels of the WAFL and has officiated the past two senior...
Michael Wasley and Ben Carbonaro interview on SEN 1116

Michael Wasley and Ben Carbonaro interview on SEN 1116

Michael Wasley, Matchworks Managing Director, and Ben Carbonaro (working with the AFL Umpiring Department, thanks to employment agency Matchworks) chatted with Brett Phillips on SEN 1116, over the weekend. Please click here to listen to the podcast.
WA umpire sets new heights

WA umpire sets new heights

Perth-based AFL field umpire Jeff Dalgleish was awarded the Slater and Gordon Official of the Year at the RAC WA Sports Star Awards held at the Perth Convention Centre on Monday, December 7. Please click here to view the full article from WA Football...