Completing his two hundredth AFL match… Umpiring in his first career AFL Grand Final in front of over 100,000 spectators at the MCG… For field umpire Brendan ‘Hosko’ Hosking, season 2022 was strewn with memorable umpiring moments.
The AFL has made changes to three rule interpretations ahead of the upcoming 2023 AFL Premiership season.
The AFLUA is saddened to learn of the passing of former member Mark Turner.
Young kids all have their dreams, and some grow up wanting to play AFL footy.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.