It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Walter (Wal) Andrew. Wal, who was battling kidney disease, passed away peacefully at Caritas Christi on October 15. He was 85 years old. Wal commenced umpiring on the VFL reserve grade in 1948. He came onto...
On Monday the 7th of November I will be commencing a 6 day, 700km+ bike ride from Canberra to Melbourne as part of the Chamberlain Foundations RAZOR RIDE to raise money for those battling with Mental Illness and who are deeply affected by loss and grief. ‘My Story’...
Five of the most talented young field umpires in the country were put through their paces by the AFL umpiring department over two days last week to look for the next contracted umpire. The five umpires were chosen by AFL Development Manager, Adam Davis and his talent...
Grand final field umpire Matt Stevic was announced as the All Australian field umpire for the third year in succession and for the 4th time in 5 years at the grand final cocktail party on Saturday night. Matt indicated that the announcement had taken him by surprise...
A live orchestrated screening of the drawn 2010 AFL Grand Final between St Kilda and Collingwood – an epic game that most Australians have never forgotten – was conducted at the Arts Centre last Thursday. Played live by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra,...
