Round 7 shorts – Sally makes her debut

Round 7 shorts – Sally makes her debut

The third of our female goal umpires, Sally Boud made her AFL debut on Saturday evening in the Fremantle v GWS game.  Sally who has had an extensive apprenticeship including two WAFL senior grand finals becomes only the fourth woman but 344th goal umpire to umpire AFL...
Ump’s decade of hard work pays off

Ump’s decade of hard work pays off

Many boys grow up in Australia dreaming of one day making their AFL debut … and then there is Sally Boud. The first-generation Australian, whose London-born father Gary is a mad Crystal Palace supporter, will be rewarded for a decade of hard work when she makes her...
Wings for Life World Run Fundraising

Wings for Life World Run Fundraising

Join the AFL Umpires in helping to find a cure for Spinal Cord Injury, a condition that could affect anyone at any time. We will have a number of umpires and support staff running in the Melbourne Wings for Life World Run event. On the night, we are one team...
A very young journeyman

A very young journeyman

Journeyman, Michael Palm umpired his 50th AFL game on Friday night at Etihad Stadium in the top of the table clash between North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Michael’s career has already spanned two states, over 18 years and he is still only 31 years...
Where are they now – Bill Wall

Where are they now – Bill Wall

Bill Wall came to prominence in his role as the Senior Vice President of the VFLUA during the protracted dispute with the VFL in August 1981.  The league’s top 32 umpires had resigned on the eve of round 19.  Bill, along with President, Paul Serong and secretary...