AFL umpire Scott Jeffery visits the North-West Coast

AFL umpire Scott Jeffery has some simple words of advice for those looking to enter the world of officiating. “Anyone that has been involved in team sport and enjoys that comradery, well umpiring is exactly ...

Round 1 shorts – Footy is back

Footy is back and for once the crowds are booing former stars who have transferred clubs over the off season and leaving us alone.  What a welcome change! Notice anything different about the new umpire'...

Chamberlain Foundation – Brothers Lunch

Wednesday the 15th of March 2017 marked the fourth annual Chamberlain Foundation Brothers’ Lunch which was held at Central Pier Docklands. The Chamberlain Foundation’s aim is to create awareness and make a posi...

A great gathering of the greats

Thirteen of our Hall of Fame members plus family and friends got together for an afternoon tea on Sunday at the Leveson Hotel in North Melbourne that turned into an afternoon of good stories, fine food and grea...

Pre-Season umpire medallists recognised

Three umpires were recognised for their dedication and performance over the WA Football League pre-season at the WA National Football League Umpire Association (WANFLUA) Annual Panel Awards Night held on T...

South Australian Giles Lewis joins the rookie list

Giles Lewis, like a number of other umpires early in their career, came to a crossroad when injuries from football made him think of taking up umpiring to stay involved in a game he loved.  At 17 years of ...

First ever rookie goal umpire – Sam Hunter

Sam Hunter joins the Western Australian team as the first ever Rookie Goal umpire for season 2017. Sam’s career commenced back in 2006 when he took up umpiring for the Swan Districts Junior Football Umpires ...

Newly listed rookie umpire – Patrick Burns

Its not often that a sibling is the most influential person on an umpire’s career to date but it is Patrick Burn’s brother Matthew who got him to take up umpiring. From there Patrick gave up his playing career ...