Marra’s first milestone – 100 games

Marra’s first milestone – 100 games

I wonder how many of you, like me, saw Michael Marantelli’s great running prowess and automatically assumed that his transition into umpiring came on the back of his elite running skills.  Not so. “I loved to run and keep fit as a kid.  Dad was a runner...
Community umpiring round another success

Community umpiring round another success

The culmination of all of the activities of the community umpiring round saw three young umpires walk in front of each AFL umpiring team onto AFL grounds all around the country on the weekend. Last week all AFL umpires went back to grass roots community footy with the...
Jack Edwards makes his debut

Jack Edwards makes his debut

Jack Edwards became the 433rd field umpire to debut in a VFL/AFL game.  Jack was in charge of the Melbourne v Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday.  Jack has come through the VFL ranks as a rising star.  He umpired the TAC Cup grand final in 2012, the VFL development...
Recent passings

Recent passings

The AFLUA acknowledges the recent passings of a number of life and former members.Click on names for obituaries. Graeme Lindsay – life member 1962-72 Vic Beitzel – (F) – member 1951-54 Keith Lake (F) – member 1950-55 Des Morwood (F) –...