Michael Saunders – a remote 200!

May 23, 2018 | Milestones, News

When Michael stepped onto Spotless Stadium last Saturday he did so with little fan fare and even less recognition of the milestone that has taken him 9 years and 45 days to achieve, 200 AFL games.  Michael becomes the 137th umpire to achieve the feat and only the 47th...

Round 9 shorts – Mollison travels to China for his 200th game

May 22, 2018 | News

Congratulations to Jacob Mollison on achieving his 200 game milestone but he had to travel further than any other umpire in the history of the game to achieve it, Shanghai!  Jacob came onto the list in 2008 from the VFL via Albury in the Ovens and Murray Football...

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...