Jul 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
When Brett Rosebury umpired his first AFL game in 2000, R13 Fremantle v St Kilda at Subiaco, John Howard was Prime Minister. In the subsequent 24 years he’s seen off Howard and another six PMs including Kevin Rudd twice. We’ve only had 31 since Federation. He’s heard...
Jul 5, 2023 | Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
Congratulations to boundary umpire Michael Marantelli, who reached his 300th career AFL match in Round 16. For this milestone game, Michael ran the boundary at the iconic MCG in front of 66,300-odd fans, as Carlton ran past the winning post against Hawthorn. While...
Jul 4, 2023 | Member News, News, Umpire Shorts
Goal umpire Simon Plumridge reflected on his moment between the sticks, as his soft call of a goal to Dan Houston was deemed correct. Simon was in the thick of the intense action at the Essendon v. Port Adelaide match at the MCG in Round 16, when Houston’s kick from...
Jun 2, 2023 | Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
VFL field umpire Andrew Talbot is set to become the most capped official in the league’s history when he umpires his 236th match this weekend. For his record-breaking VFL senior match, Andrew will officiate at the Box Hill City Oval on Saturday as the Hawks take...
May 26, 2023 | Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
Congratulations to veteran field umpire Mathew Nicholls, who completes his 400th career AFL match on Saturday, 27 May 2023, as Melbourne and Fremantle go head-to-head at the iconic MCG in Round 11. Mat first took up the whistle in 1992 with the Diamond Valley Football...
