Aug 11, 2023 | Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
Two of the AFL’s most veteran umpires are set to join the 400-games club, as field umpire Chris Donlon and boundary umpire Adam Coote complete their respective 400th AFL matches this weekend. The decorated duo made their AFL debuts during the 2005 season and will...
Aug 3, 2023 | Member News, News, Umpire Shorts
Boundary umpire Chris Gordon recently announced his decision to retire from AFL umpiring at the end of the 2023 AFL season. Chris made the announcement at an AFL umpires’ training session at Marvel Stadium, with his umpiring colleagues and family present for the...
Jul 31, 2023 | Member News, Milestones, News
IF YOU THINK IT’S BEEN A DREAM RUN FOR BRETT TO GET TO 503 – THINK AGAIN The phone calls and messages have been coming thick and fast for Shane McInerney, reminding him that Brett Rosebury will soon claim his record 502 AFL games umpired. Brett will pass Shane...
Jul 27, 2023 | Member News, News, Umpire Shorts
AFL field umpire Ray Chamberlain appeared on Whateley on SEN yesterday and clarified the interpretation of several rules, including the Push in the Back and the Throwing the Ball interpretations. Have a listen to gain insight into what AFL umpires are looking...
Jul 26, 2023 | Awards, Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
The AFLUA hosted the Melbourne-based Goal Umpires’ squad dinner at the George Hotel in South Melbourne on Tuesday, 18th July. The night was a mixture of speeches, catching up with colleagues and coaches in a relaxed environment, and some fun games, including golf...
