AFLUA recognises it’s first Chilean life member

AFLUA recognises it’s first Chilean life member

Former AFL goal umpire Sergio Villagra was presented with his life membership at the NSWUA appointment night in Nth Sydney on Tuesday night. AFLUA President, Chris Kamolins and Michael Saunders combined to make this a memorable presentation to Sergio who retired from...
Umpires stake their claims in State League grand finals

Umpires stake their claims in State League grand finals

The last of our State League grand finals are held this weekend in our three traditional football heartlands.  It doesn’t matter whether you are the most credentialed, you have to be the best performed to enjoy the thrill of participating in the biggest games in...
Ben Carbonaro nominated for a national award

Ben Carbonaro nominated for a national award

Melbourne based Umpire Training and Property Assistant Ben Carbonaro has been selected as a finalist in the National Employment Services Award For Excellence.  NESA (National Employment Services Association) is Australia’s peak employment services body. Ben was...
Matt Clarke named TSL umpire of the year

Matt Clarke named TSL umpire of the year

AFL rookie field umpire, Matt Clarke was named in the Tasmanian State League 2015 team of the year when it was announced earlier this month .  He followed up that accolade with his appointment in the TSL grand final last weekend.  TSL football manager, Shaun Young...
Grand final appointments narrow

Grand final appointments narrow

What a contrasting set of semi finals we witnessed last weekend.  One game was an open and fast affair, while the latter was a dour, tough contest with spot fires breaking out everywhere.  Umpires – field, boundary and goal were put to the test. As we head into...