AFL Whistleblowers’ Field of Dreams

May 2, 2013 | Milestones

It’s 2005 at the MCG and Essendon is getting ready to take on Hawthorn. First-time AFL field umpire Troy Pannell is standing in front of 70,000 screaming fans. Please click here to view the full article from the Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Weekly.

Umpire Shorts – May 1

May 1, 2013 | Umpire Shorts

Milestones continue this week with boundary umpire stalwart Rob Haala clocking up his 200th game in the Carlton v. Adelaide match at the MCG. Rob commenced his career with the Southern Football League in 2001 and umpired his first AFL game in 2004. Rob, who has been...

FAMILY TIES BIGGER THAN THE GAME

Apr 29, 2013 | News

Paul Miesen, father, cook, cleaner, chauffeur, coach, umpire, tutor and mate has always put his family first and so it was no surprise that when we caught up with him he was volunteering at his kids school in Bacchus Marsh, as a place judge at their athletics...

When My World Came Crashing Down

Apr 29, 2013 | News

Please click here to view an inspiring story from AFL Field Umpire, Jordan Bannister.

Umpire Shorts – April 22

Apr 22, 2013 | Umpire Shorts

Congratulations to AFL boundary umpire, Michael Marantelli who officiated in his 50th game on the weekend when Richmond played the Western Bulldogs. Michael was appointed to the list in 2011 from the Essendon District Football League. He was awarded the Bill Sutton...