Josh Garrett wins Bill Sutton Medallion

Josh Garrett wins Bill Sutton Medallion

Feb 15, 2018 | Awards, News

Josh hasn’t put a foot wrong in his two years on the AFL list.  Recruited from the WAFL at the tender age of 19, Josh came with high expectations having umpired the 2014 and 2015 WAFL grand finals.  He was also the recipient of the Devine Medal for the boundary umpire...
Luke Walker leaves the game on a high

Luke Walker leaves the game on a high

Feb 15, 2018 | Awards, News

Goal umpire Luke Walker was announced as the Leigh Keen Shield winner for the fourth time on Sunday.  The award is the highest that can be bestowed on a goal umpire.  Luke was voted by his peers as the umpire who most typified the criteria, achieving on field success,...
Grant walks with the umpires to improve outcomes

Grant walks with the umpires to improve outcomes

Feb 8, 2018 | News

For a man new to umpiring, Grant Williams knew many of the umpire’s at last nights first meeting.  While waiting to be ushered into the coaching room, Grant greeted many well known faces that he had encountered across the breadth of his football journey. Chris Donlon...
AFL reveals new head of umpiring

AFL reveals new head of umpiring

Feb 5, 2018 | News

THE AFL has found its new head of umpiring from within, promoting Grant Williams into the high-profile and high-pressure role as Peter Schwab’s replacement. Please click here to view the full article from the AFL website.