Where are they now: Walter Charles Hopkins, OAM

Oct 12, 2017 | Where Are They Now?

It is my pleasure to introduce to you Walter Charles Hopkins OAM (Wally), aged 92 years and one of the oldest members of the AFLUA.  Wally joined the VFL list back in 1948 after a recommendation from the Footscray and District Umpire’s Association.  In 1948...

Razor Ride 2017

Oct 10, 2017 | News

With the 2017 AFL season now over, October is normally a time for umpires to rest their bodies after a long demanding season. Whilst most still undertake some sort of light cross training and gym programming, field umpires Ray Chamberlain and Chris Donlon are...

Quiet life of service followed moment of fame

Oct 6, 2017 | News

Umpire Graham Carbery was the victim of one of football’s most notorious incidents, but away from the headlines he lived a quiet life documenting the history of Australia’s gay movements. Graham Carbery’s 15 minutes of fame came in 1980 when he found...

Vale William (Bill) Barbour

Oct 5, 2017 | News

1959 VFL grand final umpire, Bill Barbour passed away yesterday after a brief illness. Bill was 93 years young! Bill began umpiring in the VFL Reserve Grade in 1947.  He joined the VFL senior list in 1949 where he stayed until his retirement following the 1959...

Kevin Frederick Smith – 53 years in umpiring

Oct 4, 2017 | News

Now this is something to ponder over!  Kevin has been involved in umpiring, either officiating or advising for two-thirds of his life! And that is worth celebrating! Kevin Frederick Smith was born on 10 October 1946 at the Sacred Heart Hospital to Frederick and...