The AFLUA now has an official Instagram account. The Instagram account was opened to enhance our social media platforms and encourage the interaction of the association, its members and its partnerships. A weekly edition of ‘The 60 second whistler’ will be posted where we take a look into a different aspect of our members. If you have an Instagram account, please follow us.
“Never say never” is the new catch phrase going around in Leigh Haussen’s world! Having been delisted as a Rookie Umpire at the end of season 2016, Leigh now finds himself, following Jordan Bannister’s retirement, promoted to the AFL Field Umpires’ list for season 2017.
Michael Baker started boundary umpiring in Canberra in 2004 where he umpired his first final in 2005 and his first grand final in 2006. He then umpired the AFL Canberra Premier Division Grand Final and the Under 16 National Championships in 2007. Michael’s 2008/09 seasons were cut short due to illness / injury.
Umpires and cricketers have had a hit together to remember a great mate.
Losing weight is what attracted Corey Watkins to take up boundary umpiring which allowed him to run whilst also allowing him to follow his passion of being involved in the great Australian game.
AFL umpires are ramping up pressure on the AFL Commission to dispense with the traditional centre bounce.
Tradition is an important part of football. There’s perhaps no better example than the annual angst over the possibility of shifting the AFL grand final from its customary 2.30pm start to a twilight or night timeslot.
Congratulations to our new Rookie in Western Australia – Justin Power.
2017 sees the return of Kayne Nund to the Rookie Squad in Queensland after serving as a Rookie before in 2014.