I’ve been doing work experience here at the AFL Umpire’s Association for the week between July 3 – July 7. I was asked to attend a training session on Tuesday July 4, and to write an article describing important aspects of the session, including the facilities...
From the six boundary umpires to debut in 2004, there stands just one in 2017. A man who will be only the 12th boundary umpire in history to walk out for 300 AFL matches this weekend. A man who also typifies the utmost professionalism, with a CV to match it: 24...
Former AFL footballer David Rodan will debut in his first AFL game this weekend as a goal umpire. David will partner Stephen Williams in the Nth Melbourne v Fremantle match this Sunday. David played 185 games for Richmond (2001-2006) Pt Adelaide (2007-2012) and...
Boundary umpire, Adam Coote was back for his third game in 2017 on the weekend. Adam’s season has been scuttled by injury following a pre season operation. Adam now has 270 games to his name including 25 finals and 5 grand finals. Let’s hope he can...
