At just 16, Boundary Umpire Cooper Ranie is powering through the ranks.
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Ray Chamberlain provides positive recovery update
Never far from the AFL spotlight, many would be asking what has happened to ‘Razor’ Ray, one of Australia’s longest serving field umpires.
SANFL Golden Whistle Awards Announced
Congratulations to umpires Tom Bryce (Field), Martin Elsegood (Boundary) and Braden Ford (Goal), who were recently presented with their honours at the 2022 SANFL Golden Whistle Awards function.
2022 AFL Grand Final Umpires confirmed
Congratulations to the 2022 AFL Grand Final Umpires –
AFLW S7 Round 4 – history created
Field Umpires Jordyn Pearson, Eleni Tee (formerly Glouftsis) and Gabby Simmonds made their way into footy umpiring history after officiating in the Collingwood v Adelaide AFLW S7 match.
Matt Stevic – 450th AFL match
Congratulations to field umpire Matt Stevic (AFLUA Heritage Number 397), who will preside in his 450th AFL match over the weekend (Sydney v Collingwood, 17 September 2022, Sydney Cricket Ground).
AFLUA X-Umpires’ Luncheon – September
The AFLUA X-Umpires’ Luncheon in September recently saw our retired umpires gather at The Glasshouse in Caulfield.
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Emma Stark – youngest field umpire in elite-level AFL competition
Congratulations to 16-year-old Emma Stark, who became the youngest field umpire to officiate in an elite AFL competition, following her AFLW 2022 Round 1 debut.