Second only to the AFL Grand Final in size and prestige, the annual Anzac Day match between Essendon and Collingwood is one of the most anticipated days on the AFL calendar.
Adam Wojcik – 300 Games
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Chelsea Roffey – 300 Games
After 20 years umpiring, Chelsea Roffey will officiate her 300th game this Saturday when Collingwood play Port Adelaide at the MCG.
Fiona McBurney Match Day Experience Launch 2024
The Fiona McBurney Match Day Experience is back for 2024. The programme was officially launched at Marvel Stadium last Wednesday 27th of April. Participants were presented with their Certificates of Achievement for completing the experience, signed by both AFLUA CEO Rob Kerr and AFL CEO Andrew Dillon.
Stephen McBurney Appointed to Head of Umpiring
The AFLUA has welcomed the appointment of Stephen McBurney to the role of Head of Umpiring. McBurney brings with him a wealth of umpiring experience having umpired 401 games from 1995 to 2013. More recently he was Australian Building and Construction Commissioner from 2018-2023.
Luke Graves Debuts
Last week’s match between the Gold Coast and Richmond not only formed part of the opening of the 2024 AFL season, but also the AFL umpiring career of Luke Graves.
Jesse Baird – Obituary
Vale Jesse Baird
Peter Howe Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Former AFLUA CEO Peter Howe will be awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for his exemplary services to umpiring and the association spanning 45 years.
Vale Jesse Baird
The AFLUA is shattered to learn of the tragic death of friend and colleague, AFL Umpire Jesse Baird.
Brett Rosebury attends WA Community Umpiring Launch
Brett Rosebury recently travelled to Perth to take part in a Q&A for the West Australian Football Commission’s community umpiring launch.