Apr 25, 2022 | Member News, News
When umpires’ association members in the armed forces corresponded with VFLUA Secretary Lindsay Lancaster during the Second World War, inevitably in their letter they made the point that, due to censorship restrictions, they were unable to give much detail about where...
Apr 22, 2022 | Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
Congratulations to Simon Blight, who has been elevated to the 2022 AFL Boundary Umpires’ List. With 27 career AFLW matches and 94 VFL matches to his name, Simon further umpired at two AFLW Grand Finals (2021 and 2022) and the 2018 VFL Grand Final. Now comes another...
Apr 20, 2022 | Member News, News
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 renew old friendships and reminisce about the bygone...
Apr 19, 2022 | Member News, News
Retired umpire Terry O’Donnell has been coordinating our X-Umpires’ group since taking over from Ron Bailey as the convener earlier in 2022. A 417-VCFL game veteran, with 5 Grand Finals to his name, Terry’s love-affair with umpiring began as a 17-year-old with the VFL...
Apr 15, 2022 | Member News, News
Jeff Crouch Foundation The Jeff Crouch Foundation was established in 1995 to perpetuate Jeff’s memory. Jeff umpired 182 VFL games, including 15 finals and 5 VFL grand finals. Jeff, who passed away in 1994, was a past president, Life Member, Lifetime Achievement Award...