Luke Walker leaves the game on a high

Luke Walker leaves the game on a high

Goal umpire Luke Walker was announced as the Leigh Keen Shield winner for the fourth time on Sunday.  The award is the highest that can be bestowed on a goal umpire.  Luke was voted by his peers as the umpire who most typified the criteria, achieving on field success,...
Grant walks with the umpires to improve outcomes

Grant walks with the umpires to improve outcomes

For a man new to umpiring, Grant Williams knew many of the umpire’s at last nights first meeting.  While waiting to be ushered into the coaching room, Grant greeted many well known faces that he had encountered across the breadth of his football journey. Chris Donlon...
AFL reveals new head of umpiring

AFL reveals new head of umpiring

THE AFL has found its new head of umpiring from within, promoting Grant Williams into the high-profile and high-pressure role as Peter Schwab’s replacement. Please click here to view the full article from the AFL website.
McInerney moves to equal second in years of service to the AFLUA

McInerney moves to equal second in years of service to the AFLUA

Rowan Sawers oft used quote when talking about great umpires used the phrase “the best are those who perform at a consistently high level over a long period of time. Forty-five umpires have achieved 20 plus years of service as full members of the AFLUA since it’s...
Vale Allan Arvidson

Vale Allan Arvidson

AFLUA Life Member Allan Arvidson passed away on December 29 2017 aged 93 and was buried on January 9 2018. Allan had a colourful and somewhat controversial career.  He joined the ranks of the VFL umpires in 1947 before his retirement in 1956.  He was awarded his life...