Last night (June 27, 2022), the AFL Umpires Association Hall of Fame Awards were held at the Metropolis, with 14 new members being inducted.
AFLUA Hall of Fame Induction
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Member News
Vale George Mather
It is with sadness that we advise AFLUA Life Member and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient George Mather passed away this morning.
Nick Brown hits the treadmill to support Very Special Kids (VSK)
AFL Field Umpire Nick Brown took on the ‘24Hour Challenge’ earlier in June 2022 to raise over $2,600 for Very Special Kids (VSK).
AFLUA X-Umpires’ Luncheon – June 2022
It was once again great to see our X-Umpires’ group catch up at this month’s Luncheon at The Glasshouse in Caulfield.
Yarrawonga trip
John Moss, Ian Brown and Terry O’Donnell travelled to Yarrawonga on 8th June 2022 (Wednesday), to catch up over lunch with some of our oldest surviving members. Many old stories were told, and many memories revisited.
Happy birthday, Walter!
Former umpire and AFLUA’s oldest member Walter Charles Hopkins, OAM (Wally) recently turned 98.
AFLUA Hall of Fame Induction Event
The President, Members and Staff of the AFLUA cordially invite you to attend the 4th Induction Dinner of the AFLUA Hall of Fame.
Jordyn Pearson – celebrating a year of milestones
Congratulations to Victorian field umpire Jordyn Pearson, who made her VFL debut this month in Round 7 (Essendon v Box Hill Hawks) at Windy Hill. After Annie Mirabile and Eleni Glouftsis, Jordyn is now the third female field umpire to have officiated in a VFL match.
Jason Yazdani – AFL debut
Congratulations to goal umpire Jason Yazdani, who joins the list of debutants in the ongoing 2022 AFL season.