Rowan Sawers, former AFL Head Umpires Coach has accepted the position as Umpires Coach for the Essendon District Football League (EDFL).
Sawers appointed EDFL umpires coach
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Round 3 – shorts
Field umpiring over the weekend became became a war of attrition as three umpires went down on Sunday with injury during matches.
Daniel Wilson (Willo) grinds out 150
Watching goal umpires over the years, you know that each of them develop their own idiosyncrasies that sit in the back of your mind. On-field it is the straight back of David Flegg with the slight grin escaping from the corner of his mouth, Peter Nastasi’s barrel chest in those tight shirts. David Dixon’s speed, Luke Walker’s reading of the play to always be in perfect position (well it seems that way from a novice like me). Off field it is the strength of Chris Appleton and then there is Willo.
Female goal umpire prepares for AFL debut
New AFL goal umpire Rose O’Dea admits she’s a mixture of nerves and excitement ahead of her debut match on Sunday.
Round 2 – shorts
Two field umpires bit the dust prior to the commencement of the round which saw David Harris and Leigh Fisher come in for their first games of the season. Scott Jeffery (back) and Jason Armstrong (calf) were the two umpires who were replaced.
AFLUA Life Member – Harry Rowe passes away
One of the first player to umpire pathway participants, Henry (known as Harry) Gordon Rowe passed away this week aged 89.
Female umpire could make AFL history
The AFL is moving towards appointing its first female field umpire.
Monday Shorts Round one
The AFL lists were finalised a week before round one commenced bringing something old and many things new.
Sydney boys looking for a great 2014
The hard work over summer has been done as we caught up with the Sydney based panel on the eve of their round one clash, “the battle of the bridge” on Saturday. There was an air of anticipation as they embarked on their final training session. Looking relaxed and tanned each spoke about their aims and what they were looking forward to in season 2014. (view the website video of Michael and Rob talking about the season ahead.)