Media Watch – Ray Chamberlain radio interview

Field umpire Ray Chamberlain speaks to Gerard Whateley on the SEN radio show, discussing the opening weekend of the 2023 AFL season, the new four-field umpire system being introduced this year and how that is c...

Martin Rodger runs out for AFL debut

Field Umpire Martin Rodger marked his AFL introduction at the grandest stage of them all, as Melbourne giants Hawthorn and Essendon served up a high-octane contest at the MCG in Season 2023 Round 1. Martin t...

Andrew Adair reflects on a ‘surreal’ AFL debut

‘Surreal’ was the word field umpire Andrew Adair used to describe his maiden AFL match, after taking to the field at the Heritage Bank Stadium where Gold Coast and Sydney Swans battled for their opening Premier...

AFLUA X-UMPIRES’ LUNCHEON – MARCH 2023

The AFLUA X-Umpires’ group gathered at The Glasshouse in Caulfield for our March luncheon. This time around, current AFLUA President Chris Donlon and field umpire Martin Rodger were present at the luncheon a...

New Life Membership update – 2023

The AFLUA is delighted to welcome seven new Life Members who were inducted at the AGM in February. Congratulations to AFLUA members Curtis Deboy, Luke Edwards, Leigh Fisher, Craig Fleer and Leigh Haussen who...

AFL 2023 – Promotions Update

Congratulations to the following umpires who have been elevated to the Senior List for the upcoming 2023 AFL season. For more information, please refer to the profiles below:   Peter Bailes (Field...

Jack Edwards makes final call

Field umpire Jack Edwards recently called stumps on his officiating days after plying the trade for 19 years. His career span included 159 VFL matches between 2010 and 2022, and 11 AFL matches across 2015-2016....