AFLUA Statement – Umpire Sanction
The AFLUA acknowledges that Umpire Leigh Haussen has been sanctioned for wearing an inappropriate costume at a private end of season celebration. Leigh at all times cooperated fully and transparently with the AFL investigation. The theme of the event was ‘characters...
AFL Appeals AFLW Tribunal’s Decision on Umpire Contact
The AFLUA welcomes the AFL’s decision to appeal the AFLW Tribunal’s decision to downgrade Eilish Sheerin’s charge for making intentional contact with an umpire. The decision saw Sheerin walk away with a diminutive $200 dollar fine and free to play....
Umpire Joshua James’ artwork featured again in AFLW Indigenous Round
Rounds nine and ten of the AFL season fall under the AFLW Indigenous Round. During the AFLW Indigenous Round, all clubs have the opportunity to wear Indigenous Rounds guernseys. 2024 also saw the inaugural AFLW Dreamtime match in Darwin. As in 2023, AFLW umpires will...