‘A dream realised’, is how field umpire James Strybos recalled stepping out for his AFL debut at the Norwood Oval.
A Dream Realised – James Strybos
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Milestones
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.
Martin Rodger runs out for AFL debut
Field Umpire Martin Rodger marked his AFL introduction at the grandest stage of them all, as Melbourne giants Hawthorn and Essendon served up a high-octane contest at the MCG in Season 2023 Round 1.
Andrew Adair reflects on a ‘surreal’ AFL debut
‘Surreal’ was the word field umpire Andrew Adair used to describe his maiden AFL match, after taking to the field at the Heritage Bank Stadium where Gold Coast and Sydney Swans battled for their opening Premiership points from Round 1.
THROWBACK SPECIAL FEATURE – HOSKO REFLECTS ON A LANDMARK SEASON
Completing his two hundredth AFL match… Umpiring in his first career AFL Grand Final in front of over 100,000 spectators at the MCG… For field umpire Brendan ‘Hosko’ Hosking, season 2022 was strewn with memorable umpiring moments.