AFL umpires “Mad Sunday”

AFL umpires “Mad Sunday”

The AFL Field Umpires gathered at Bar 9T4 in Richmond on Sunday to celebrate ‘Silly Sunday’, the end of the footy season – with an Olympic theme. Grand Final umpire, Brett Rosebury, came as Sandy from the musical movie Grease, others included Mario...
Vozzo resigns assistant coaching role

Vozzo resigns assistant coaching role

Field umpires’ assistant coach, Michael Vozzo took one last long stroll on the MCG playing surface last Thursday evening reflecting on an AFL career that saw him start his career as an umpire in the 1994 TAC Cup Grand Final on the MCG in his first year on the...
The cream rises to the top

The cream rises to the top

And then there were nine. The AFL announced their grand final umpires at a press conference this morning.  The panel boasts great experience with only one umpire making his debut.  Field umpire Jeff Dalgleish has been selected for his first grand final after a very...
Life Member Bob Barkley passes away

Life Member Bob Barkley passes away

Bob Barkley umpired 165 VCFL games between 1961 and 1970 and became a life member of the association in 1971. Bob had two stints on the VFL Reserve Grade between 1956 and 1959, then again in 1971 and 1972.  Bob passed away after a short illness.  He leaves behind four...
I support women in Sport – Vote for Lucinda Lopes!

I support women in Sport – Vote for Lucinda Lopes!

Vote for AFL Female Umpire Pathway  – Lucinda Lopes! Lucinda has been nominated for the Women’s Health magazine – I SUPPORT WOMEN IN SPORTS AWARDS. To vote you must log into your Facebook and CLICK HERE Please scroll down until you come across the...