Rounds 17 and 18 of the ongoing AFL Season saw three more field umpires make their debuts. Cameron Jones, Peter Bailes and Harrison Birch got the nod and were awarded their respective heritage numbers.
Milestones
BRETT ROSEBURY – 500 GAME CELEBRATION
Field umpire Brett Rosebury completed an incredible career milestone at the iconic MCG as he officiated in his 500th AFL match, taking charge of the Collingwood v. Fremantle game in Round 18.
MICHAEL MARANTELLI FASTEST TO 300
Congratulations to boundary umpire Michael Marantelli, who reached his 300th career AFL match in Round 16.
RECORD-BREAKING VFL MILESTONE FOR ANDREW TALBOT
VFL field umpire Andrew Talbot is set to become the most capped official in the league’s history when he umpires his 236th match this weekend.
400 up for Mathew Nicholls
Congratulations to veteran field umpire Mathew Nicholls, who completes his 400th career AFL match on Saturday, 27 May 2023, as Melbourne and Fremantle go head-to-head at the iconic MCG in Round 11.
BOUNDARY DUO MARK AFL DEBUTS
Congratulations to boundary umpires Will Morris and Blake Anderson, who stepped up as replacements in Round 8 (Season 2023) to make their AFL debuts.
A Dream Realised – James Strybos
‘A dream realised’, is how field umpire James Strybos recalled stepping out for his AFL debut at the Norwood Oval.
Taylor Mattioli reflects on AFL debut
Congratulations to goal umpire Taylor Mattioli, who marked her AFL debut in Round 3 (Season 2023) at the GIANTS Stadium, as Greater Western Sydney hosted Carlton in front of a 9,600-odd crowd.
SIMON MEREDITH REACHES 450th AFL MILESTONE
Congratulations to field umpire Simon Meredith (AFLUA Heritage No. 398), who will be officiating in his 450th career AFL match in Round 8.