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AFL umpire Scott Jeffery has some simple words of advice for those looking to enter the world of officiating.

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!

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. 

Thirteen of our Hall of Fame members plus family and friends got together for an afternoon tea on Sunday at the Leveson Hotel in North Melbourne that turned into an afternoon of good stories, fine food and great company.

Three umpires were recognised for their dedication and performance over the WA Football League pre-season at the WA National Football League Umpire Association (WANFLUA) Annual Panel Awards Night held on Tuesday, March 14, at EJ Pavillion in South Perth.

Giles Lewis, like a number of other umpires early in their career,...

Sam Hunter joins the Western Australian team as the first ever Rookie Goal umpire for season 2017.

Its not often that a sibling is the most influential person on an umpire’s career to date but it is Patrick Burn’s brother Matthew who got him to take up umpiring. From there Patrick gave up his playing career and stuck at umpiring for the fitness, pocket money and opportunities it offered.

John Howorth joins the AFL Rookie Squad in Victoria after commencing his umpiring career back in 2005, as a boundary umpire looking to pick up some extra pocket money.  John moved into field umpiring at the start of the 2012 season to be more apart of senior footy whilst also wanting to challenge his knowledge of the rules.