400 up for Mathew Nicholls

Congratulations to veteran field umpire Mathew Nicholls, who completes his 400th career AFL match on Saturday, 27 May 2023, as Melbourne and Fremantle go head-to-head at the iconic MCG in Round 11. Mat first...

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

After a COVID hiatus, the AFL Umpires Association is proud to have re-launched the Fiona McBurney Match Day Experience on Sunday 30th April 2023, at the Richmond v Gold Coast game at Marvel Stadium. With the...

LIFE MEMBERS VISIT AFL UMPIRES’ TRAINING

The AFL Umpires Association, in conjunction with the AFL Umpiring Department, welcomed a group of Life Members to Marvel Stadium for a unique meet-and-greet opportunity with the current AFL running umpires and ...

BOUNDARY DUO MARK AFL DEBUTS

Congratulations to boundary umpires Will Morris and Blake Anderson, who stepped up as replacements in Round 8 (Season 2023) to make their AFL debuts. Will (Heritage Number 589) ran the boundary at Carrara St...

A Dream Realised – James Strybos

‘A dream realised’, is how field umpire James Strybos recalled stepping out for his AFL debut at the Norwood Oval. Following his elevation to the AFL Rookies’ List in 2018 initially, James was promoted to th...

Taylor Mattioli reflects on AFL debut

Congratulations to goal umpire Taylor Mattioli, who marked her AFL debut in Round 3 (Season 2023) at the GIANTS Stadium, as Greater Western Sydney hosted Carlton in front of a 9,600-odd crowd. Having reached...

SIMON MEREDITH REACHES 450th AFL MILESTONE

Congratulations to field umpire Simon Meredith (AFLUA Heritage No. 398), who will be officiating in his 450th career AFL match in Round 8. The veteran whistleblower takes the reins of the Carlton v Brisbane ...

AFLUA X-UMPIRES’ LUNCHEON – APRIL 2023

The AFLUA X-Umpires’ group gathered at The Glasshouse in Caulfield for their recent luncheon in April. Our X-Umpires’ Luncheons continue to provide a great opportunity for retired umpires to catch up regular...