The AFLUA’s oldest member Walter Charles Hopkins OAM has reached a...
Walter Hopkins turns 100
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AFLUA Assist Good Friday Appeal
The AFLUA has made it’s annual contribution to the Good Friday Appeal, donating $7,500. The charity drive raises money for the Royal Children’s Hospital, helping to fund medical research, state of the art equipment, and education, all to improve the care of hospitalised children and support their families. In 2023, the Good Friday Appeal raised a record breaking $23 million.
David Flegg AM – A Legend
“The term ‘legend’ is widely misused nowadays. But, ‘legend’ is such an apt description for our latest Legend, David Flegg AM.”
“I was out there” – Why we umpire
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“AFL umpire trio make Fletcher’s day”
The following article is from the AFL website.
AFLUA Umpiring Hall of Fame – Thirteenth Ballot
On Monday night the AFLUA hosted the Hall of Fame induction dinner for the thirteenth ballot. The induction of thirteen new members to the Hall of Fame was celebrated, as well as the elevation of David Flegg AM to Legend Status.
Changes to AFLUA Hall of Fame Criteria enables induction for 5 icons of umpiring
Changes to the AFLUA Hall of Fame’s criteria for induction has enabled some of umpiring’s greatest to be inducted as part of the prestigious evening’s 13th ballot.
Leigh Matthew’s take on AFL’s Umpire Training Facilities
AFL player of the 20th century Leigh Matthews has described the AFL’s treatment of umpires as “astounding and embarrassing” on 3AW.
Shane Thiele – 300 Games
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 77% of males aged between 45 and 54 are overweight.