Jack Howard Debuts

Jun 10, 2025 | Blog

Congratulations to new AFL field umpire Jack Howard who made his listed debut in the round 13 clash between Richmond and Sydney at the ‘G. Howard has excelled in recent years in the VFL, umpiring back to back VFL grand finals in 2023 and 2024, which earned him his...

Peter Marshall named in King’s Birthday honours for service to umpiring

Jun 10, 2025 | Awards, Member News, News

AFLUA and VFUA alumni Peter Marshall has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to Australian rules football. Marshall has a brief stint as a V/AFL field umpire in 1978 before returning in 1989-1990, umpiring four AFL matches and earning...

Where are they now? – Barry ‘Iceman’ Farrow

Jun 3, 2025 | Blog, Member News

            Well, if ever there was an opportunity thrown out the window. The subject of my next ‘Where are they now?’, Barry Farrow had the world at his feet when field umpiring on the V.F.L Reserve grade, but...

AFLUA Life Members and Alumni attend AFL training night

May 24, 2025 | Blog

The AFLUA in partnership with the AFL hosted a visit to training night for life members and alumni at Marvel Stadium on Thursday 13 May. Following a Welcome to Country ceremony, guests were invited to watch training and to visit the ARC if they haven’t done so in...

Nathan Doig reaches 400 Games

May 22, 2025 | Blog

Congratulations to Nathan Doig who umpired his 400th AFL match in the West Coast vs St. Kilda match at Optus Oval on Sunday 18th May. Nathan becomes only the fifth boundary umpire in VFL/AFL history to surpass the 400 mark and according to many people that have...