Andrew Heffernan is one of the new Rookie squad umpires for season 2017. Based in Victoria, Andrew joined the VFL Development Squad in 2013, after starting as a boundary umpire as a 12-year-old, then switching to field umpiring a year later. He umpired with the...
The AFLUA welcomes the appointment of Leigh Haussen to the AFL list for season 2017. Leigh was appointed following the recently announced retirement of Jordan Bannister. Leigh was recruited from the SANFL where he has been umpiring at senior level since the 2006...
The AFL has revealed a review of umpiring work practices and contact hours in a bid to improve the standard of the game’s officiators with league chief Gillon McLachlan admitting he has no solution to the dilemma. Please click here to view the full article from...
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE AFL The AFL umpiring department wishes to advise that senior AFL umpire and former Essendon and Carlton player Jordan Bannister has announced his retirement. Bannister, 34, informed the AFL and the senior umpire list yesterday he would...
AFLUA life member Frank Knight has spent most of his life in the service of VFL/AFL football. Frank umpired on the VFL reserve grade during the late 1950’s and 60’s. He forged a career in the now defunct West Suburban Football League as an...
