I’d like to introduce you to the man who was responsible for the taller goal posts at all AFL grounds. Yes that’s right, taller goal posts! Eric Armstrong, the AFL Victorian coach of goal umpires wanted a way to rid his men of controversy. Collingwood are still baying for blood, claiming Rocca’s kick in that grand final against Brisbane was a goal and that cost them a flag.
Record-breaking umpire Hayden Kennedy has been appointed as senior coach to the AFL umpiring list.
Canberra-based Rose O’Dea has been offered a contract to join the AFL Goal Umpire Panel in 2014, one of only three new additions to the group.
A pleasant Sunday evening at the Melbourne Bowls Club saw 93 members and their families get together to support and recognise our 2013 association award winners.
Many current and former members of the AFLUA, particularly those with ties to the old VFA, will be familiar with the smiling countenance of former VFA umpire Graeme Casey. Graeme umpired the 1987 VFA Grand Final and had a great career with both he VFA and later the Diamond Valley Football League.
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Congratulations to AFLUA Life Member Allan Cook, who won gold at the World Master Championships in Brazil over the weekend.
Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle that is VFL umpiring history was put in place at the Yarrawonga golf club this week, when heritage certificate number 40 (field umpires) was presented to Alex Mackenzie, son of George James Mackenzie. George was appointed to his first game of VFL football on 2 May 1908 between Essendon and University. George umpired in 14 VFL games.
Long time supporter of the AFLUA Cliff Green passed away last Thursday aged 81 after a brief illness.