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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.
AFLUA X-Umpires’ Luncheon – Moments
Our X-Umpires’ Luncheon for April was another success. Here’s a selection of photos from the event held at The Glasshouse, Caulfield.
Samuel Nippress – promotion to AFL Rookies’ List
Congratulations to field umpire Samuel Nippress, who has been added to the 2022 AFL Rookie Umpires’ list.