Dec 18, 2022 | Awards, Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
Congratulations to retired field umpire Ian Robinson, who was inducted into the AFL Premiership Players’ Club at their Annual Stamp Launch on the 17th of November 2022. This prestigious award is presented to a total of 20 each year, consisting of...
Dec 15, 2022 | Member News, News
The last catch-up luncheon of 2022 for our X-Umpires’ group was recently held at The Glasshouse in Caulfield, with around 40 retired umpires joining us for the occasion. Our X-Umpires’ Coordinator Terry O’Donnell interviewed Ray Frost, who shared his umpiring...
Dec 11, 2022 | Where Are They Now?
Members, I have been asked to write about myself, which could be difficult. But I have one advantage – having all the information stored in my cranium. It’s just a matter of getting it out without obtaining a big head. Only joking… you know my sense of humour! Born to...
Dec 11, 2022 | Member News, News
The AFLUA recently facilitated an interactive webinar on effective conflict management for our current AFLW members, with the help of experienced AFL Field Umpire and AFLUA Life Member Chris Donlon. As a certified Conflict and Drama trainer with Jewel Space, Chris...
Dec 7, 2022 | Member News, News, Umpire Shorts
An umpiring career sewn in the state of Tasmania. One hundred and fourteen career AFL matches. Nine years of umpiring at the top flight of Australian Rules football. Goal umpire Mark Ensbey described his journey as “an absolute blur”, after he recently announced his...
