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.
Martin Rodger runs out for AFL debut
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Umpire Shorts
Andrew Adair reflects on a ‘surreal’ AFL debut
‘Surreal’ was the word field umpire Andrew Adair used to describe his maiden AFL match, after taking to the field at the Heritage Bank Stadium where Gold Coast and Sydney Swans battled for their opening Premiership points from Round 1.
AFLUA X-UMPIRES’ LUNCHEON – MARCH 2023
The AFLUA X-Umpires’ group gathered at The Glasshouse in Caulfield for our March luncheon.
Media Watch – Ray Chamberlain radio interview
Field umpire Ray Chamberlain speaks to Gerard Whateley on the SEN radio show, discussing the opening weekend of the 2023 AFL season, the new four-field umpire system being introduced this year and how that is changing the officiating process, and much more.
New Life Membership update – 2023
The AFLUA is delighted to welcome seven new Life Members who were inducted at the AGM in February.
AFL 2023 – Promotions Update
Congratulations to the following umpires who have been elevated to the Senior List for the upcoming 2023 AFL season.
Nathan Williamson steps in as ambassador
Field umpire Nathan Williamson has been named the ambassador for the Ballarat Football Umpires Association (BFUA) for season 2023.
AFLUA TRIP TO PERTH
The AFLUA visited Perth last week in what is the first of four trips to be made in February / March this year.
Footy and Dreams – Leigh Keen stamped
Young kids all have their dreams, and some grow up wanting to play AFL footy.