May 14, 2022 | Member News, News, Umpire Shorts
“‘It was tolerated back then – and it won’t be now’: The umpires fighting back.” Today’s write-up in ‘The Age’ by Konrad Marshall looks at the umpires’ stories. Read the full article via this link –...
May 14, 2022 | Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
Congratulations to Boundary Umpire Simon Blight, who made his AFL debut in Round 7 of the 2022 season. Simon officiated at the Melbourne v Hawthorn showdown at the 39,000-strong MCG, where Melbourne emerged as the winners – 13.13 (91) to 11.15 (81). He was awarded...
May 14, 2022 | Member News, News
Our X-Umpires’ Luncheon for April was another success. Here’s a selection of photos from the event held at The Glasshouse, Caulfield. no images were foundThe AFLUA X-Umpires’ Luncheons provide a great opportunity for former umpires to get together regularly....
May 12, 2022 | Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
Congratulations to field umpire Samuel Nippress, who has been added to the 2022 AFL Rookie Umpires’ list. Samuel took up the whistle in 2008 with the AFL Central Australia. He has since progressed steadily – now into his 14th season – and has three AFL Canberra Grand...
May 5, 2022 | Member News, News
AFL Umpires Association CEO Rob Kerr speaks to SEN 1116 Radio about the recent report on female participation in Umpiring, the respect for umpires, the dissent rule, umpiring pathway and more. Listen to the full podcast on Dwayne’s World via this link –...
