John Moss, Ian Brown and Terry O’Donnell travelled to Yarrawonga on 8th June 2022 (Wednesday), to catch up over lunch with some of our oldest surviving members. Many old stories were told, and many memories revisited.
Yarrawonga trip
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Happy birthday, Walter!
Former umpire and AFLUA’s oldest member Walter Charles Hopkins, OAM (Wally) recently turned 98.
AFLUA Hall of Fame Induction Event
The President, Members and Staff of the AFLUA cordially invite you to attend the 4th Induction Dinner of the AFLUA Hall of Fame.
Jordyn Pearson – celebrating a year of milestones
Congratulations to Victorian field umpire Jordyn Pearson, who made her VFL debut this month in Round 7 (Essendon v Box Hill Hawks) at Windy Hill. After Annie Mirabile and Eleni Glouftsis, Jordyn is now the third female field umpire to have officiated in a VFL match.
Jason Yazdani – AFL debut
Congratulations to goal umpire Jason Yazdani, who joins the list of debutants in the ongoing 2022 AFL season.
Matthew Young – promotion to AFL Rookies’ List
Welcome to field umpire Matthew Young, who has joined the AFL Rookie Umpires’ List for 2022.
Nic McGinness – AFL debut
Over the years in his umpiring career, field umpire Nic McGinness has learnt to build flexibility into his preparations, to accommodate for the unexpected circumstances that could lead up to a matchday. This mindset came in handy, as Nic made his AFL debut in Round 8 of the 2022 season.
MEDIA WATCH – Article in ‘The Age’
“‘It was tolerated back then – and it won’t be now’: The umpires fighting back.”
Simon Blight – AFL debut
Congratulations to Boundary Umpire Simon Blight, who made his AFL debut in Round 7 of the 2022 season.