Two of the AFL’s most veteran umpires are set to join the 400-games club, as field umpire Chris Donlon and boundary umpire Adam Coote complete their respective 400th AFL matches this weekend.
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE 400 CLUB
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Milestones
BRETT ROSEBURY PART 2 – SHANE MCINERNEY READY TO PASS BATON TO BRETT ROSEBURY
IF YOU THINK IT’S BEEN A DREAM RUN FOR BRETT TO GET TO 503 – THINK AGAIN
AFLUA GOAL UMPIRES’ FUNCTION
The AFLUA hosted the Melbourne-based Goal Umpires’ squad dinner at the George Hotel in South Melbourne on Tuesday, 18th July.
THREE MORE FIELD UMPIRES DEBUT
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.
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.