Matt Jenkinson – 150 AFL Games

Sep 26, 2018 | Milestones, News

Most of us are fairly grumpy when starting work on a Monday morning but spare a thought for Matt Jenkinson who was waiting for his phone to ring for two reasons (1) was he appointed to the 2018 finals panel or (2) was his wife going into labour with their second...

Another grand final for David Flegg – of a different sort

Sep 26, 2018 | News

While all of the focus on grand final day is on the on-field officials let’s not forget that the AFL officiating “Team” also comprises its off-field team. Congratulations must go to David Flegg who will officiate in his 4th Grand final, but his first as a timekeeper. ...

2018 AFL Grand Final Umpires – statistics

Sep 25, 2018 | News

Please see below statistics of each of the 2018 AFL Grand Final Umpires. Field Umpires: Brett Rosebury: 8 Debut:  2000 Games: 397 Finals: 43 Grand Finals: 7 – 2009, 2010 (2), 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015   Matt Stevic: 9 Debut: 2004 Games: 355 Finals: 36 Grand...

AFL chooses experience in picking Grand Final umps

Sep 25, 2018 | News

EXPERIENCED field umpires Brett Rosebury, Shaun Ryan and Matt Stevic have been chosen to officiate in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final between West Coast and Collingwood. Please click here to view the full article on the AFL website.

Two doesn’t go into one – the wait for ‘that’ phone call

Sep 24, 2018 | News

We know that the West Coast Eagles will play Collingwood in the grand final for season 2018. The only unknown is who will umpire. AFLUD coaching staff will sit down today and thoroughly review all of the weekend’s performances – field, boundary and goal.  The...