Nathan Doig was extremely proud to receive his 2013 awards as the best boundary umpire in the AFL and his action photo from the grand final. When asked to reflect on those achievements he said with great respect and humility, “They are nice to receive but that time has gone, I am now only focusing on 2014 and what I can control.”
While our three listed field umpires in WA have only umpired six quarters of footy during the pre-season they are primed and ready to go. Veteran, Dean Margetts, who is getting ready for his 12th season of AFL football said the pre-season had been tough, especially given the significant heat wave that has enveloped the state since Christmas.
AFLUA Life Member Graham Danne’s memorial service will be held in Renowden Chapel, at the Springvale Botanical Cemetery, on Friday March 7 commencing at 2.15pm. Refreshments afterwards from 3pm until 4pm.
AFL umpires hope greater resources and clear explanations about rule changes will help improve their standing among football supporters.
When football courses through your veins for 51 years, and in the last 24 of those years, consumed every waking moment, how do you go cold turkey? It takes a special man and a large chunk of mental strength. After all, the same man went from smoking 20 cigarettes a day to zero overnight and has not touched a fag in over 15 years.
Please click here to listen to Jordan Bannister on returning back to umpire AFL Football – courtesy of SEN 1116.
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
One of the country’s top whistle blowers will take charge of AFL Victoria’s Female Umpire Academy in 2014.
Please click here to view an article from the Leader Community newspaper on Rob Haala.