Boundary Umpiring trio make AFL debut
Congratulations to Boundary Umpires Ben Fely, Nick Phillips and Jordan Russell, who umpired their first career AFL matches in Round 1 (2022).
With consistent CVs to their names, Ben (584), Nick (585) and Jor...
Michael Pell reflects on AFL landmark
Field Umpire Michael Pell described the milestone as “a great sense of achievement”, as he umpired his first full match since promotion to the 2022 AFL Field Umpires List.
Michael was one of the three Field ...
Michael Pell – promotion to the AFL Field Umpires List
Congratulations to AFL Rookie Michael Pell, who was promoted to the AFL Field Umpires List for season 2022!
Starting off umpiring at a young age with the Essendon District Football League, Michael has since ...
Obituary – Phil Hayes
The AFLUA is saddened to learn that Life Member Phil Hayes recently passed away.
Phil Hayes umpired for twenty-two years in some of the best competitions in Victoria and New South Wales, and officiated in ni...
Nick Phillips – promotion to the AFL List
Nick Phillips is the latest addition to the AFL Boundary Umpires List for season 2022.
He cut his teeth into officiating in 2010 in the Northern Football League. What began as a motivation to stay fit for at...
AFLUA X-UMPIRES’ LUNCHEON
The AFLUA were delighted to have hosted our recent X-Umpires' Luncheon at the Caulfield Glasshouse last Thursday (24 February).
The afternoon turned into a fantastic occasion for the former Men in White to r...