Where are they now – Bill Wall

May 4, 2016 | Where Are They Now?

Bill Wall came to prominence in his role as the Senior Vice President of the VFLUA during the protracted dispute with the VFL in August 1981.  The league’s top 32 umpires had resigned on the eve of round 19.  Bill, along with President, Paul Serong and secretary...

Today Tonight interview with AFL Field Umpire, Dean Margetts

May 4, 2016 | News

AFL Field Umpire, Dean Margetts was hospitalised back in March after he suffered a burst stomach ulcer, causing his Virgin Flight to Perth from Melbourne to be diverted to Adelaide. Dean is recovering well, and hopes to be umpiring in the WAFL in a couple of weeks....

Round 6 shorts – Mark Thomson into 3rd of all time

May 3, 2016 | News

Mark Thomson just keeps on keeping on and this weekend moved into equal 3rd on the all time list of games umpired by a boundary umpire equaling Murray Williams (320). John Morris moves into equal 7th all time joining John Hicks (308) Another boundary umpire, Chris...

A reflection on the second biggest day on the AFL sporting calendar

Apr 29, 2016 | News

Rob O’Gorman umpired his first ANZAC Day match on Monday as a field umpire.  Rob reflected on the day saying that it was truly a great experience, something he will remember it for a long time to come.  To snare a spot alongside Scotty and Schmitty for this...

Round 5 shorts – The milestones keep coming

Apr 27, 2016 | News

Adam Coote has passed another milestone in a remarkable career now spanning 12 years.  Adam commenced his AFL career in 2005.  His 250 games include 24 finals and 5 grand finals puts him equal seventh of all time as a grand final umpire and equal 16th with Glenn...