Jul 7, 2017 | News
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...
Jul 7, 2017 | News
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...
Jul 5, 2017 | News
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...
Jul 5, 2017 | News
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...
