Where are they now? – Graham Brewer
It must be hard following your parent into the same sporting field, burdened with the expectation to equal, if not better, your parent’s achievements. My next ‘Where are they Now’, Graham Eric Brewer, is just t...
David Flegg AM – A Legend
“The term ‘legend’ is widely misused nowadays. But, ‘legend’ is such an apt description for our latest Legend, David Flegg AM.”
So said goal umpiring stalwart Leigh Keen (heritage #179), who was befitt...
“AFL umpire trio make Fletcher’s day”
The following article is from the AFL website.
Aspiring junior umpire, Fletcher Dandy, received a special visit from three of his idols at the Royal Children's Hospital, as AFL umpires Ray Chamberlain, Matt St...
AFLUA Umpiring Hall of Fame – Thirteenth Ballot
On Monday night the AFLUA hosted the Hall of Fame induction dinner for the thirteenth ballot. The induction of thirteen new members to the Hall of Fame was celebrated, as well as the elevation of David Flegg AM...
Changes to AFLUA Hall of Fame Criteria enables induction for 5 icons of umpiring
Changes to the AFLUA Hall of Fame’s criteria for induction has enabled some of umpiring’s greatest to be inducted as part of the prestigious evening’s 13th ballot.
The first key change to the induction...
Leigh Matthew’s take on AFL’s Umpire Training Facilities
AFL player of the 20th century Leigh Matthews has described the AFL's treatment of umpires as "astounding and embarrassing" on 3AW.
This comes after Caroline Wilson exposed the lack training facilities...