Oct 29, 2022 | Member News, News
As a contributor to the AFLUA, Ron Bailey’s service covered two spans totalling 23 years, and was part of a life of helping the entire community well beyond the bounds of football. Ronald Keith Bailey as born on 15 February 1942 in Elsternwick, and grew up in...
Oct 26, 2022 | Member News, News
Over a career that spanned the VFA, the VFL and the Western Border Football League, Eric Brewer OAM made a large contribution to Australian football and later to the community. Eric William Brewer was born on 10 April 1930, and his early years were spent in West...
Oct 17, 2022 | Member News, News
Our October catch-up luncheon for the AFLUA X-Umpires’ group was recently held at The Glasshouse in Caulfield. Attending on the day were Peter Howe, John Moss, Ian Brown, Shane Nolan, Mike Hafey, Doug Gilham, Terry O’Donnell, Bob Gilham, Jim Rolfe, Garry Baumgarten,...
Oct 17, 2022 | Member News, News, Umpire Shorts
At just 16, Boundary Umpire Cooper Ranie is powering through the ranks. Following his AFLW debut in Season 7 Round 1 (Adelaide v Melbourne at Glenelg Oval), the youngster from Darwin is pitting his skills in elite company with gusto. He has hit the track running with...
Oct 17, 2022 | Member News, News
Never far from the AFL spotlight, many would be asking what has happened to ‘Razor’ Ray, one of Australia’s longest serving field umpires. A torn glute tendon unfortunately derailed Ray’s umpiring campaign this year, after he had officiated in one pre-season match...
