Vale Harold Hodgson

May 18, 2018 | News

Former VFL umpire and VFLUA Life Member, Harold Hodgson passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 15, aged 86. Harold grew up in Carlton and played football for Ivanhoe in the VAFA.  He also played cricket. Harold began umpiring in 1956 in the VFL Second 18’s for three...

Adam Wojcik – fastest goal umpire to achieve 200 AFL games

May 18, 2018 | Milestones, News

Congratulations to Adam Wojcik on umpiring his 200thgame at the Carlton v Essendon match on Saturday 12 May. In so doing, Adam became the 138thVFL/AFL umpire and 41stgoal umpire to officiate 200 games. He also became the fastest VFL/AFL goal umpire to reach this...

Field Umpire, David Harris – 100 AFL games

May 17, 2018 | Milestones, News

Field Umpire, David Harris achieved his 100th AFL game milestone in the game between Adelaide and Carlton at Adelaide Oval on 5 May 2018. In the week following, he reflected on his achievement.  “It was great to reach the milestone and umpire with some great mates at...

‘Better late than never’ – recently appointed AFL Boundary Umpire, Chris Delany

May 16, 2018 | News

“Better late than never” certainly applies to Chris Delany who was recently appointed to the AFL Boundary Squad in Queensland. Chris was one of three boundary umpires from the NEAFL under consideration for the spare spot on the AFL list and the announcement of his...

Round 8 shorts – Two grand final umpires reach 200 game milestones

May 15, 2018 | News

Congratulations to goal umpire Adam Wojcik and boundary umpire Michael Saunders on reaching the magical 200 game milestone on the weekend.  Ironically both umpired their first grand finals together in 2013. Adam has been goal umpiring on the AFL list since 2008.  His...