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.
Congratulations to AFLUA Life Member Allan Cook, overnight, he won silver with an impressive time of 2:03:01 in the 800m final of the World Masters Athletics Championships in Brazil. He will now compete in the 1500m heats on October 24.
The AFL Umpires’ Association is delighted to announce a new corporate partnership with Goodlife Health Clubs to be included as part of it’s Member Benefits Program.
The most prominent player to umpire pathway umpire, Jordan Bannister today announced his retirement from the AFL umpires panel for work and family reasons.
Three more umpires have announced their retirement since the curtain closed on 2013. Stephen McBurney finished his career on 402 games and is now joined by boundary umpires Justin Bennison and Alan Zanich.
Article written by: AFL Boundary Umpire – Graham Bergroth
GLORY or anguish in tomorrow’s AFL grand final might all come down to a heartbeat and the laser eye of this man.
Former NFL/DVFL umpire Matthew Nicholls (pictured far right) has been named as one of three field umpires to officiate in the 2013 AFL Grand Final between Hawthorn and Fremantle this Saturday.