Umpire Shorts

BRETT ROSEBURY – 500 GAME CELEBRATION

Field umpire Brett Rosebury completed an incredible career milestone at the iconic MCG as he officiated in his 500th AFL match, taking charge of the Collingwood v. Fremantle game in Round 18. Check this cele...

MICHAEL MARANTELLI FASTEST TO 300

Congratulations to boundary umpire Michael Marantelli, who reached his 300th career AFL match in Round 16. For this milestone game, Michael ran the boundary at the iconic MCG in front of 66,300-odd fans, as ...

SIMON PLUMRIDGE LOOKS BACK ON HECTIC FINISH

Goal umpire Simon Plumridge reflected on his moment between the sticks, as his soft call of a goal to Dan Houston was deemed correct. Goal umpire Simon Plumridge (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Media) Simon wa...

RECORD-BREAKING VFL MILESTONE FOR ANDREW TALBOT

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. For his record-breaking VFL senior match, Andrew will offic...

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. Mat first...

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. Will (Heritage Number 589) ran the boundary at Carrara St...

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. The veteran whistleblower takes the reins of the Carlton v Brisbane ...

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. The Fiona McBurney Match Day Experience ...