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...

A case of mind over matter

Apr 9, 2015 | News

Spare a thought tomorrow morning when you wake at 6.30am and turn on your news radio, for Ian “Buzz” Burrows. Ian will have just completed another night shift and will be winding his way home for breakfast and a well earned sleep. “I’m lucky...

Is 100 that magical number?

Apr 9, 2015 | News

When does a player feel embedded in his team? When does the hard work and practice come together? When is a coach confident enough to throw a young man into a key position role? These questions are no different when it comes to defining when an umpire has taken the...

Two debut in round one

Apr 7, 2015 | News

Dan Field-Read became the 560th boundary umpire to umpire VFL/AFL football when he stepped onto Olympic Stadium on Saturday evening in the Sydney v Essendon game.  James Scully became the 561st boundary umpire in the St.Kilda v GWS game at the Docklands on Sunday...

Luke Walker steps up for his 200th

Apr 2, 2015 | Milestones, News

We have all heard the accolades Luke Walker has received over his career to date because they are breath taking.  Luke steps onto the ground on Monday at the MCG in the Hawthorn v Geelong match.  It will be his 200th AFL game which includes 30 finals, 6 of which are...