Field Umpire, David Harris – 100 AFL games

May 17, 2018 | Milestones, News

Field Umpire, David Harris achieved his 100th AFL game milestone in the game between Adelaide and Carlton at Adelaide Oval on 5 May 2018. In the week following, he reflected on his achievement.  “It was great to reach the milestone and umpire with some great mates at...

‘Better late than never’ – recently appointed AFL Boundary Umpire, Chris Delany

May 16, 2018 | News

“Better late than never” certainly applies to Chris Delany who was recently appointed to the AFL Boundary Squad in Queensland. Chris was one of three boundary umpires from the NEAFL under consideration for the spare spot on the AFL list and the announcement of his...

Round 8 2018 FM-MDE, Stephen Donovan

May 15, 2018 | Video

Round 8 shorts – Two grand final umpires reach 200 game milestones

May 15, 2018 | News

Congratulations to goal umpire Adam Wojcik and boundary umpire Michael Saunders on reaching the magical 200 game milestone on the weekend.  Ironically both umpired their first grand finals together in 2013. Adam has been goal umpiring on the AFL list since 2008.  His...

AFL fast-tracks promising female umpires

May 14, 2018 | News

SIX PROMISING female field umpires have been picked for a national academy established to fast-track their development. The AFL’s National Female Umpiring Academy will serve as a pathway for young female umpires, with the AFL determined to increase the number of women...