Jul 31, 2023 | Member News, Milestones, News
IF YOU THINK IT’S BEEN A DREAM RUN FOR BRETT TO GET TO 503 – THINK AGAIN The phone calls and messages have been coming thick and fast for Shane McInerney, reminding him that Brett Rosebury will soon claim his record 502 AFL games umpired. Brett will pass Shane...
Jul 27, 2023 | Member News, News, Umpire Shorts
AFL field umpire Ray Chamberlain appeared on Whateley on SEN yesterday and clarified the interpretation of several rules, including the Push in the Back and the Throwing the Ball interpretations. Have a listen to gain insight into what AFL umpires are looking...
Jul 26, 2023 | Awards, Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
The AFLUA hosted the Melbourne-based Goal Umpires’ squad dinner at the George Hotel in South Melbourne on Tuesday, 18th July. The night was a mixture of speeches, catching up with colleagues and coaches in a relaxed environment, and some fun games, including golf...
Jul 25, 2023 | Member News, News
The Round 16 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs v Fremantle on Saturday 1 July at Marvel Stadium saw another Fiona McBurney Match Day Experience take place. With the support of Down Syndrome Victoria, the Match Day Experience aims to connect sport and disability...
Jul 24, 2023 | Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
Rounds 17 and 18 of the ongoing AFL Season saw three more field umpires make their debuts. Cameron Jones, Peter Bailes and Harrison Birch got the nod and were awarded their respective heritage numbers. Cameron Jones Cameron umpired his maiden AFL match in Round...