Welcome to field umpire Matthew Young, who has joined the AFL Rookie Umpires’ List for 2022.
Matthew Young – promotion to AFL Rookies’ List
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Member News
Nic McGinness – AFL debut
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 of the 2022 season.
MEDIA WATCH – Article in ‘The Age’
“‘It was tolerated back then – and it won’t be now’: The umpires fighting back.”
Simon Blight – AFL debut
Congratulations to Boundary Umpire Simon Blight, who made his AFL debut in Round 7 of the 2022 season.
AFLUA X-Umpires’ Luncheon – Moments
Our X-Umpires’ Luncheon for April was another success. Here’s a selection of photos from the event held at The Glasshouse, Caulfield.
Samuel Nippress – promotion to AFL Rookies’ List
Congratulations to field umpire Samuel Nippress, who has been added to the 2022 AFL Rookie Umpires’ list.
Media watch – Rob Kerr radio interview
AFL Umpires Association CEO Rob Kerr speaks to SEN 1116 Radio about the recent report on female participation in Umpiring, the respect for umpires, the dissent rule, umpiring pathway and more.
WANFL Umpires Association Team of the Decade
At their 70th Anniversary Function, the WANFL Umpires Association recently recognised the Team of the Decade for the period 2012-2021.
Statement from AFLUA regarding report on female participation in Umpiring
The AFLUA acknowledges the stories on female participation within Umpiring that have been published today.