Thank You to our 2025 Retirees

Sep 9, 2025 | Milestones, News

Leigh Haussen Leigh Haussen has called time on his AFL career after 8 seasons on the AFL list. Haussen made his AFL debut in Round 5, 2017, when the Western Bulldogs met Brisbane at Etihad Stadium. Five seasons later, in Round 19, 2022, he celebrated his 100th AFL...

“Threw ump under the bus” – Leigh Matthews’ take on that Friday night free kick

Sep 9, 2025 | Blog

AFL Finals Panel 2025

Sep 3, 2025 | News

The AFL finals umpiring panel has been released for 2025. The field umpires announced bring 4,529 total games of experience to the panel, including 272 finals and 37 grand finals. 8 field umpires, 9 boundary umpires and 3 of the goal umpires listed on the panel have...

Legends Match Returns – Over 1 Million Raised for Prostate Cancer Research

Aug 29, 2025 | Blog

After a six-year break, the Legends Match made its much-anticipated return to Marvel Stadium on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The event raised over $1 million for the Australian Prostate Centre, while also drawing the biggest AFL television audience of the year, with...

AFLUA Statement Regarding Brownlow Betting Charges

Aug 26, 2025 | News

The AFL Umpires Association notes that police have laid charges in relation to suspicious gambling activities detected on the 2021 and 2022 Brownlow medal.   Casting votes on the Brownlow medal is an honour that AFL Umpires hold dear, and they are extremely...