During many wars, Australian rules football matches have been played overseas in places like northern Africa and Vietnam as a celebration of Australian culture and as a bonding exercise between soldiers.
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Eight epic weeks: Recapping the inaugural AFLW season
Libby Toovey is a 3rd year field umpire with the VFL. As a promising developing umpire, Libby was invited to umpire in the inaugural AFL Women’s competition earlier this year.
Round 4 – shorts
Easter long weekend hosted a round 4 footy feast. By the sounds of things, the footy wasn’t the only feast most of the umpires had over the weekend, with plenty of family lunches and dinners attended.
Century for WA goal umpire – Brett Rogers
Who would have thought being a soccer goalkeeper as a kid would help Brett Rogers reach his 100th game milestone when West Coast played St Kilda on Saturday 1 April 2017 at Domain Stadium.
Round 3 shorts: Solid start continues
The heat was on after round 2, ask Gary Ablett, Nathan Buckley, Rodney Eade and the umpires to name but a few. Retired umpires took to the airwaves and the written press to urge people to take a deep breath. The media has taken a sledge hammer to free kick counts and prior opportunity, deliberate rushed behinds and a tighter interpretation of deliberate out of bounds. The question is are the media questioning the interpretation of the rule because it was wrong or because they simply disagree with it?
Why the AFL experts are wrong to bash umpires
Retiring from umpiring two months ago has left me with a sense of calm I have not felt in years. I’m no longer the target of the ridiculous phrases directed at my former colleagues: “disgraceful”, “back to the VFL”, “worst decision of the year”.
AFL umpire Scott Jeffery visits the North-West Coast
AFL umpire Scott Jeffery has some simple words of advice for those looking to enter the world of officiating.
Round 1 shorts – Footy is back
Footy is back and for once the crowds are booing former stars who have transferred clubs over the off season and leaving us alone. What a welcome change!
Chamberlain Foundation – Brothers Lunch
Wednesday the 15th of March 2017 marked the fourth annual Chamberlain Foundation Brothers’ Lunch which was held at Central Pier Docklands. The Chamberlain Foundation’s aim is to create awareness and make a positive impact in the areas of mental health and suicide prevention.