Smith receives AFL Merit Award

Smith receives AFL Merit Award

KEVIN Smith’s outstanding service to football has been acknowledged, with the NFL umpires boss the winner of the 2014 AFL Merit Award. Please click here to view the full article from the Northern Football League.
Two greats announce their retirements

Two greats announce their retirements

Three hundred and nineteen game veteran, Mark Canning has decided to hand up his flags after 21 years on the AFL list.  The announcement was made at the umpires cocktail party on Saturday night. Mark, in his usual quiet style thanked everyone for their support over...
Statistically speaking

Statistically speaking

We all know that there are lies, damn lies and statistics.  Read them whatever way you want but here are a few that we think are worth noting anyway. Luke Walker becomes the goal umpire with the highest number of finals in VFL/AFL history (30), eclipsing David...
All Australian umpires announced

All Australian umpires announced

The three best umpires in Australia were announced at a cocktail party to celebrate the season and the 2014 grand final umpires. AFL umpire’s coach Hayden Kennedy announced that Matt Stevic was the All Australian field umpire for this season.  Matt has capped...

Grand Final Umpires happy to stay out of the spotlight

AFL umpires Ian Burrows and Luke Walker will be officiating on Grand Final day. They chat to Paul Kennedy about selection and fading into the background. Please click here to view the video interview on ABC Grandstand Sport.