Oct 23, 2014 | News
As a footy fan you only know her as “that female goal umpire, whatshername? Chelsea, that’s right. Yeah damn good goal umpire.” So it may come as somewhat of a surprise when you hear about her latest adventure. Chelsea, a journalist by occupation...
Oct 15, 2014 | Awards
One hundred year old grand final boundary umpire, George (Harold) Smith passed away in Mildura on the weekend. George umpired the 1946, ’47 and ’48 VFL grand finals. In his time on the VFL list he umpired 145 games between 1938 and 1949. George is...
Oct 14, 2014 | Awards
It is mid October and while most of our umpires are recovering from a gruelling season some have decided to continue to test themselves against the very best. The Melbourne marathon was run in Melbourne on Sunday in what turned out to be a tough day at the office for...
Oct 14, 2014 | News
Umpires from around the region were recognised at the annual AFL North East Border Umpire Awards held at the Commercial Club Albury last week. Please click here to view the full article from The Wangaratta Chronicle.
Oct 3, 2014 | News
AFLUA life member, John Leighton passed away on grand final day, aged 82. His funeral was held in Cobden last week. John’s son, Peter said today, his father loved his umpiring and said that he had travelled extensively with John during his umpiring days on the...
