VFL field umpire Andrew Talbot is set to become the most capped official in the league’s history when he umpires his 236th match this weekend.
RECORD-BREAKING VFL MILESTONE FOR ANDREW TALBOT
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Umpire Shorts
400 up for Mathew Nicholls
Congratulations to veteran field umpire Mathew Nicholls, who completes his 400th career AFL match on Saturday, 27 May 2023, as Melbourne and Fremantle go head-to-head at the iconic MCG in Round 11.
BOUNDARY DUO MARK AFL DEBUTS
Congratulations to boundary umpires Will Morris and Blake Anderson, who stepped up as replacements in Round 8 (Season 2023) to make their AFL debuts.
SIMON MEREDITH REACHES 450th AFL MILESTONE
Congratulations to field umpire Simon Meredith (AFLUA Heritage No. 398), who will be officiating in his 450th career AFL match in Round 8.
UPDATE – FIONA McBURNEY MATCH DAY EXPERIENCE
The AFLUA is proud to announce the relaunch of the Fiona McBurney Match Day Experience on Sunday 30th April 2023, at the Richmond v Gold Coast game at Marvel Stadium.
‘Bunny’ Nugent MC, VFL umpire and ANZAC
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He set a fine example to his men in every way during our advance, carrying a Hotchkiss rifle into action, as well as leading his troops. His conduct through the whole of the fighting was marked by the greatest coolness.
GLENN JAMES OAM RECOGNISED
Retired field umpire Glenn James, OAM, has been acknowledged as the Sir Doug Nicholls Round honouree for AFL Season 2023.
Leigh Fisher marks multiple umpiring milestones
Field umpire Leigh Fisher capped off a memorable AFL 2023 Round 4, as he took charge of the Geelong v Hawthorn match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, 10 April 2023.
Martin Rodger runs out for AFL debut
Field Umpire Martin Rodger marked his AFL introduction at the grandest stage of them all, as Melbourne giants Hawthorn and Essendon served up a high-octane contest at the MCG in Season 2023 Round 1.