Australia wins first International Rules test

Australia wins first International Rules test

On a Sunday afternoon when it’s 32 degrees the last thing you’d expect to see is a hybrid game of International Rules between the Irish Gaelic team and a team of AFL stars being played at Adelaide Oval. However, 25,000 people braved the cricket like conditions and...
Shock GPS stats reveal real running machines

Shock GPS stats reveal real running machines

HAVE you ever wondered who runs further – the umpires or the players? As it turns out, boundary umpires typically cover more ground than the players during a game. Please click here to view the full article on the AFL website.
State award named in Sidebottom honour

State award named in Sidebottom honour

RESPECTED community figure and well-known AFL Goulburn Murray umpire and AFL Umpires Association Life Member, Greg Sidebottom has been honoured for his contribution to Australian football, chosen as the namesake of one of AFL Victoria’s Umpire Coach of the Year...
Blowing the whistle on umpire abuse

Blowing the whistle on umpire abuse

As part of our Stop Umpire Abuse Campaign, AFL Queensland Community Umpire Development Manager and former AFL Umpire, Nicholas Liparota, shares his thoughts on the role we all play in changing negative views around umpiring. Preparing for the launch of the AFL...