May 13, 2025 | Blog, Member News
Greg Macdonald umpired VFL matches in Australia and overseas and was co-founder of a goal umpiring institution. Having begun his umpiring career in the VFL Reserve Grade as a field umpire in 1967, he left the Reserve Grade list at the end of 1969. Upon his...
May 8, 2025 | Where Are They Now?
If ever you are on the lookout for a true Association member, look no further than my next “Where Are They Now” feature – Ian Geoffrey Brown, or “Brownie” as he is known amongst his fellow umpires. When it comes to Ian, you needn’t ask “where...
Apr 22, 2025 | Milestones, News
Leigh Fisher became the first player/field umpire to reach the 300-game milestone at last Saturday’s Gather Round clash between Carlton and West Coast. In 2006, 22-year-old Leigh made his debut for St Kilda, playing 55 games across the next four seasons as a small...
Apr 22, 2025 | Where Are They Now?
My 46th “Where Are They Now?” profile features Ian Wallace, a dedicated and well-travelled umpire whose career spanned multiple states – Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales. Ian also served in advisory and observer roles in Queensland,...
Apr 22, 2025 | Where Are They Now?
Now, I know it happens—even to myself—where angry spectators have spit on umpires after the game when they believe the result should have been different. But my next ‘Where Are They Now?’ subject, Shane David McDonald,...
