Apr 15, 2026 | Blog
The AFL Umpires Association CEO, Rob Kerr has provided the following statement regarding the Zak Butters report and tribunal hearing. Integrity is a core attribute that an official must demonstrate to properly perform their role. They are expected to act with total...
Apr 14, 2026 | News
New AFL goal umpire Georgia Henderson earned her long-awaited debut during Essendon’s upset win over Melbourne. The debut was a “dream come true” for the 24-year-old native South Australian, whose Gather Round debut gave friends and family the opportunity to pack the...
Apr 3, 2026 | Blog
The AFL Umpires Association has made its largest-ever donation to the Good Friday Appeal, raising $20,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital. The AFLUA has been a consistent contributor to the Royal Children’s Hospital since 1999. This year’s donation takes the total...
Mar 12, 2026 | Awards
The AFLUA would like to congratulate Chris Donlon and Brett Rosebury on receiving their Lifetime Achievement Awards on Tuesday 24th of February. The pair were presented with their framed awards in front of their colleagues after the launch of the Fiona McBurney Match...
Mar 12, 2026 | Blog
Peter Kelly, Rob Kerr and Mark Piccolo visited Sydney umpires at Macquarie University on Tuesday, 10 February. At the dinner held following the visit, Rob Kerr provided an update on current CBA negotiations with the AFL,...
