UMPIRE BIO

Number 43

Sam Morgan

AFLUA Heritage Number: 467
AFLW Heritage Number: 6
1st AFL Match: Round 14, 2026, Melbourne vs Essendon (MCG)
Commenced umpiring career with: Metro West Junior Football League (MWJFL), 2011

Honours in Umpiring:
SANFL Grand Final – 2023, 2024, 2025
SANFL v VFL Representative Game – 2025
SANFL Golden Whistle – 2025

Bio

Sam Morgan is a senior field umpire who made his AFL debut on June 12, 2026, during the Essendon versus Melbourne match. Prior to his senior AFL appointment, he built a standout career in the SANFL, officiating three consecutive Grand Finals from 23 to 25. 

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