May 18, 2022 | Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
Welcome to field umpire Matthew Young, who has joined the AFL Rookie Umpires’ List for 2022. A 146-game (*includes NEAFL matches, 2011-2019) veteran of the state umpiring scene, and 11 matches into his AFLW officiating career, Matthew has been going strong for 17...
May 17, 2022 | Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
Over the years in his umpiring career, field umpire Nic McGinness has learnt to build flexibility into his preparations, to accommodate for the unexpected circumstances that could lead up to a matchday. This mindset came in handy, as Nic made his AFL debut in Round 8...
May 14, 2022 | Member News, News, Umpire Shorts
“‘It was tolerated back then – and it won’t be now’: The umpires fighting back.” Today’s write-up in ‘The Age’ by Konrad Marshall looks at the umpires’ stories. Read the full article via this link –...
May 14, 2022 | Member News, Milestones, News, Umpire Shorts
Congratulations to Boundary Umpire Simon Blight, who made his AFL debut in Round 7 of the 2022 season. Simon officiated at the Melbourne v Hawthorn showdown at the 39,000-strong MCG, where Melbourne emerged as the winners – 13.13 (91) to 11.15 (81). He was awarded...
May 14, 2022 | Member News, News
Our X-Umpires’ Luncheon for April was another success. Here’s a selection of photos from the event held at The Glasshouse, Caulfield. no images were foundThe AFLUA X-Umpires’ Luncheons provide a great opportunity for former umpires to get together regularly....