Thursday 30 November saw AFL Goal Umpire, Chelsea Roffey presented amongst many other AFL greats with the annual stamp presentation at Windy Hill, Essendon.
Awards
All Australian Umpires announced
Umpiring a grand final is one accolade that all umpires aspire too. Then to be chosen as the best in Australia in your craft is the icing on the cake.
Life Member Brian Stirling accepts his award
When a new life member lives a retired life in Coffs Harbour it can be a logistical nightmare to get all of the parties in the one place at the same time to formalise the presenting of the certificate.
AFLUA Awards Evening Recognises Excellence
History was made on Sunday 23 November, when two of our highest awards had joint winners for the first time.
Grand final umpire passes away
One hundred year old grand final boundary umpire, George (Harold) Smith passed away in Mildura on the weekend.
Boundary boys still achieving great results
It is mid October and while most of our umpires are recovering from a gruelling season some have decided to continue to test themselves against the very best.
Smith receives AFL Merit Award
KEVIN Smith’s outstanding service to football has been acknowledged, with the NFL umpires boss the winner of the 2014 AFL Merit Award.
A double take – a tale of two Pete’s
Two goal umpiring stalwarts received their retirement caricatures and Pete Nastasi received his life membership in a small but classy dinner in Carlton on Monday night with most Melbourne based goal umpires in attendance.
Shaun Ryan Recognised at South West Awards
Please click here to read a story that appeared in The Standard regarding AFLUA life member and five time AFL grand final umpire, Shaun Ryan.