Vale Mark Turner
The AFLUA is saddened to learn of the passing of former member Mark Turner.
Having suffered a debilitating back injury playing junior football, aged 16, Mark endured a series of operations and long recovery,...
Footy and Dreams – Leigh Keen stamped
Young kids all have their dreams, and some grow up wanting to play AFL footy.
It was interesting to hear Leigh Keen tell his story on the 17th of November 2022, when he was inducted into the AFL Premiership ...
Ian Robinson honoured by the AFL Premiership Players’ Club
Congratulations to retired field umpire Ian Robinson, who was inducted into the AFL Premiership Players' Club at their Annual Stamp Launch on the 17th of November 2022.
This prestigious award is pr...
AFLUA X-Umpires’ Luncheon – December 2022
The last catch-up luncheon of 2022 for our X-Umpires’ group was recently held at The Glasshouse in Caulfield, with around 40 retired umpires joining us for the occasion.
Our X-Umpires’ Coordinator Terry O’Do...
Where are they now? – GRAEME ROBERT ‘Wizzer’ FELLOWS – HERITAGE No. 273
Members, I have been asked to write about myself, which could be difficult. But I have one advantage – having all the information stored in my cranium. It’s just a matter of getting it out without obtaining a b...
Conflict Management webinar for AFLW members
The AFLUA recently facilitated an interactive webinar on effective conflict management for our current AFLW members, with the help of experienced AFL Field Umpire and AFLUA Life Member Chris Donlon.
As a ce...
MARK ENSBEY CALLS TIME ON UMPIRING
An umpiring career sewn in the state of Tasmania. One hundred and fourteen career AFL matches. Nine years of umpiring at the top flight of Australian Rules football.
Goal umpire Mark Ensbey described his jou...