Congratulations to Boundary Umpire Simon Blight, who made his AFL debut in Round 7 of the 2022 season.
Simon Blight – AFL debut
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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.
Media watch – Rob Kerr radio interview
AFL Umpires Association CEO Rob Kerr speaks to SEN 1116 Radio about the recent report on female participation in Umpiring, the respect for umpires, the dissent rule, umpiring pathway and more.
WANFL Umpires Association Team of the Decade
At their 70th Anniversary Function, the WANFL Umpires Association recently recognised the Team of the Decade for the period 2012-2021.
Statement from AFLUA regarding report on female participation in Umpiring
The AFLUA acknowledges the stories on female participation within Umpiring that have been published today.
The whistle at war 1939-1945
When umpires’ association members in the armed forces corresponded with VFLUA Secretary Lindsay Lancaster during the Second World War, inevitably in their letter they made the point that, due to censorship restrictions, they were unable to give much detail about where they were and what they were doing militarily. In fact, one letter from Ken Creighton (B) must have crossed the line as a paragraph has been neatly cut out by the censor. What they could convey though was their general conditions, and more particularly, their umpiring experiences.
Simon Blight – Promotion to AFL Boundary Umpires List
Congratulations to Simon Blight, who has been elevated to the 2022 AFL Boundary Umpires’ List.
AFLUA X-UMPIRES’ LUNCHEON
The AFLUA were delighted to have hosted our recent X-Umpires’ Luncheon at the Caulfield Glasshouse last Thursday (24 February).