Apr 27, 2024 | Milestones, News
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 77% of males aged between 45 and 54 are overweight. Standing in stark contrast of this disheartening statistic is AFL boundary umpire Shane Thiele (heritage no. 531). At 47 years old, Thiele will become the oldest...
Apr 24, 2024 | Milestones, News
Second only to the AFL Grand Final in size and prestige, the annual Anzac Day match between Essendon and Collingwood is one of the most anticipated days on the AFL calendar. This year, Adam Wojcik (heritage #319) has earned the privilege of umpiring his 300th game in...
Apr 18, 2024 | Milestones, News, Uncategorized
After 20 years umpiring, Chelsea Roffey will officiate her 300th game this Saturday when Collingwood play Port Adelaide at the MCG. Chelsea’s milestone will place her in the company of just 8 other goal umpires to reach 300 games, and just 58 others across all three...
Apr 2, 2024 | Member News, News, Uncategorized
The AFLUA has welcomed the appointment of Stephen McBurney to the role of Head of Umpiring. McBurney brings with him a wealth of umpiring experience having umpired 401 games from 1995 to 2013. More recently he was Australian Building and Construction Commissioner from...
