Where are they now? – Barry ‘Iceman’ Farrow

Jun 3, 2025 | Where Are They Now?

            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...

Jordyn Pearson joins AFLW Competition Committee

May 22, 2025 | Member News, News

AFL rookie listed field umpire Jordyn Pearson has been appointed to the AFLW Competition Committee. The committee’s charter is to ensure the overall progression of the AFLW. To ensure the improvement and prosperity of the AFLW competition, stakeholders from...

Happy 101st Birthday – Wally Hopkins OAM

May 20, 2025 | Blog

The AFLUA’s oldest member Walter Charles Hopkins OAM celebrated his 101st birthday amongst family and friends on Thursday 15th May 2025. Wally joined the VFL list back in 1948 after a recommendation from the Footscray and District Umpire’s Association. ...