Milestones

Welcome to field umpire Matthew Young, who has joined the AFL Rookie Umpires’ List for 2022.

Over the years in his umpiring career, field umpire Nic McGinness has learnt to build flexibility into his preparations, to accommodate for the unexpected circumstances that could lead up to a matchday. This mindset came in handy, as Nic made his AFL debut in Round 8 of the 2022 season.

Congratulations to Boundary Umpire Simon Blight, who made his AFL debut in Round 7 of the 2022 season.

Congratulations to field umpire Samuel Nippress, who has been added to the 2022 AFL Rookie Umpires’ list.

Congratulations to Simon Blight, who has been elevated to the 2022 AFL Boundary Umpires’ List.

Goal Umpire Tom Sullivan reflected on an “amazing occasion”, as he umpired his first career AFL match in Round 3 of the 2022 season.

Goal Umpire Rhys Negerman was another debutant in the 2022 AFL Round 2, as he officiated in the match-up between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn.

Congratulations to Boundary Umpire Ty Duncan, who marked his maiden AFL outing alongside his idol Peter Bock.

Congratulations to Boundary Umpires Ben Fely, Nick Phillips and Jordan Russell, who umpired their first career AFL matches in Round 1 (2022).