Simon Blight – Promotion to AFL Boundary Umpires List

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...

The whistle at war 1939-1945

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 rest...

AFLUA X-Umpires’ Luncheon

A selection of photos from our recent X-Umpires' Luncheon held at The Glasshouse, Caulfield.   The AFLUA X-Umpires Luncheons provide a great opportunity for former umpires to get together regularly. ...

Terry O’Donnell – interview

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 ...

2022 NAB AFLW Grand Final Moments

A selection of photos from the 2022 NAB AFLW Grand Final (Adelaide Crows v Melbourne, at Adelaide Oval - April 9 , 2022).   Congratulations to the following umpires, who officiated at the title-decid...

AFLUA and Good Friday Appeal

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 ...

1,000th goal of Lance Franklin – Umpire’s perspective

Sydney Swans’ Lance “Buddy” Franklin etched his name into the footy record books as only the 6th VFL/AFL player to score 1,000 goals. The goal arrived in the 2022 AFL Round 2 match, as the Swans raced to a 1...

Tom Sullivan – AFL Debut

Goal Umpire Tom Sullivan reflected on an “amazing occasion”, as he umpired his first career AFL match in Round 3 of the 2022 season. The Gabba was treated to a goal-glut on April 2 (Saturday), as Brisbane ra...