1910 VFL Grand Final – Keenan out

Apr 17, 2015 | News

In 2009 research revealed that Bob Boyle, long credited with running the boundary in the 1916 VFL Grand Final, did not actually take up the appointment and was replaced pre-match by Bill Roy. A similar occurrence has recently been discovered. This time it is the 1910...

Couldn’t script a better finish

Apr 13, 2015 | Milestones, News

Goal umpire, Steve Williams couldn’t have scripted a better finish to his 100th game yesterday in the Essendon v Hawthorn clash at the “G.” In front of just on sixty thousand spectators Essendon staged a remarkable comeback to beat the reigning...

The milestones continue

Apr 13, 2015 | News

Goal umpires feature prominently in this weeks milestones.  Steve Williams and Dale Edwick reach their 100 AFL games and Steve Axon stood in his 150th game when Pt Adelaide played Sydney on Saturday night.  Goal umpire, Steve Piperno made his AFL debut in the North...

Royal Children’s Hospital – Good Friday Appeal

Apr 9, 2015 | News

The AFL Umpires Association through the Jeff Crouch Foundation donated $5620.00 to the Royal Children’s Hospital on Good Friday. The foundation was established as a remark of respect to AFLUA Life Member, Jeff Crouch who was the Good Friday Royal...

A chat with the new guy – Ben Carbonaro

Apr 9, 2015 | News

As someone who has been involved with football as a supporter since childhood and club volunteer since my teenage years, I’ve always been intrigued by what’s required when it comes to officiating in a match. I’ve been involved as a football...