150th AFL Match – Congratulations to Tristan Symes

Aug 14, 2018 | Milestones, News

The Queensland football scene has changed significantly since Tristan’s arrival to AFL football.  He was first appointed to the AFL panel in 2007.  At first, it was tough going to get a game with four goal umpires based in Queensland and Brisbane Lions the only AFL...

AFL Field Umpire, Matt Stevic – 350 games

Aug 14, 2018 | Video

Former Warrnambool umpire Shaun Ryan to umpire 300th AFL match

Aug 10, 2018 | News

Former Warrnambool umpire Shaun Ryan says quality not quantity is his focus as he approaches his 300th AFL match on Saturday. The Geelong-Hawthorn blockbuster at the MCG is the setting for his milestone. Please click here to view the full article from The Standard...

Round 20 2018 FM-MDE, James Croad

Aug 8, 2018 | Video

Where are they now?: John Robert ‘Slim’ Sutcliffe, Heritage No: 259

Aug 6, 2018 | News

My next “where are they now” is an umpire who officiated in close to 500 games during his career. Born on the 22.2.1944 in Brunswick to Ralph and Joy Sutcliffe, John Sutcliffe is one of three siblings having a brother Geoff and sister Carol.  The family spent the...