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.
RECORD-BREAKING VFL MILESTONE FOR ANDREW TALBOT
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Milestones
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.
AFLUA HOSTS AFL FIELD UMPIRES’ DINNER
The AFL Field Umpires recently held their squad dinner at Romeo’s in Toorak.
Matthew Young reflects on AFL debut
Field umpire Matthew Young recently reflected on his maiden AFL match, after his introduction to the big stage arrived in Round 3 (Season 2023) during the Gold Coast v. Geelong match at Carrara (Heritage Bank Stadium).
Leigh Fisher marks multiple umpiring milestones
Field umpire Leigh Fisher capped off a memorable AFL 2023 Round 4, as he took charge of the Geelong v Hawthorn match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, 10 April 2023.