Jordan Bannister adds another 50 games

Aug 11, 2014 | Milestones, News

We all know about Jordan’s footy career with Essendon and Carlton but it is his resurgence to get to 50 games as an umpire that has pleased him the most.  “I was dying to get back,” reflected Jordan last week.  “When my family came to terms...

Life in footy’s firing line

Aug 8, 2014 | News

An invitation into the inner sanctum of the weekly AFL umpires review debunks a few myths surrounding the men who adjudicate the national game. Please click here to view the full article from The West Australian.

The numbers add up for veteran ump’s SECA life membership

Aug 7, 2014 | News

IT was a social match, the Crusaders versus a Victorian Parliamentary XI at the MCG. John Brumby was the state treasurer and had the ball in his hand. Please click here to view the full article from The Leader newspaper regarding Frank Robinson.

Round 19 – Shorts

Aug 5, 2014 | News, Umpire Shorts

Twenty five weeks into a tough season that will go to the wire for teams fighting for a top 8 finish and our field umpires are dropping like flies.  Heath Ryan has finally succumbed to a season ending Achilles injury following his first game back in round 18 for 8...

Stuart knows “Wenn” to retire

Jul 31, 2014 | News

Evergreen field umpire, Stuart Wenn announced his retirement from the AFL umpiring panel effective from the end of the 2014 season at a meeting of his umpiring colleagues on Monday night. Stuart has had a wretched run of injuries this season that has limited him to...