Life member, David Drane passes away

Life member, David Drane passes away

It is very rare indeed for a man who never umpired VFL or AFL football to receive one of the highest accolades our association can bestow on any individual, honorary life membership.  That is what our association did in recognition of David Drane’s 20-year plus...
An honesty session kick starts an AFL career

An honesty session kick starts an AFL career

AFLUA life member, 300 AFL game boundary umpire and current VFL boundary coach Matt Vitiritti, sat Damien Cusack down at the end of the 2010 season and gave him a few home truths.  “He said he thought I’d been at the VFL for too long and needed to work...
Down Syndrome South Australia – Training day

Down Syndrome South Australia – Training day

The wind roared through the deserted grandstands and the rain threatened the once hallowed turf that was once the home of SANFL football, the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide.  Now it is only the training venue of Adelaide and the SANFL umpires.  That didn’t...
Whipper Wilson Reaches 400

Whipper Wilson Reaches 400

Boundary umpire Darren ‘’Whipper’’ Wilson will officiate in his 400th AFL match when Adelaide hosts Geelong at the Adelaide Oval on Friday night. Please click here to view the full article from the SANFL and interview from Darren Wilson.