The AFLUA would like to congratulate field umpire Robert Findlay, boundary umpire Matthew Konetschka and goal umpire Adam Wojcik, who were selected as the 2023 All-Australian Umpires at the recent AFL Awards function. This is a reward for their outstanding year of umpiring.
Congratulations to former AFL boundary umpire Aaron Deckys, who was recently welcomed into the 2023 Queensland Football Hall of Fame.
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.
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The AFLUA hosted the Melbourne-based Goal Umpires’ squad dinner at the George Hotel in South Melbourne on Tuesday, 18th July.
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.
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.
Congratulations to boundary umpire Michael Marantelli, who reached his 300th career AFL match in Round 16.
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.