Congratulations to goal umpire Jason Yazdani, who joins the list of debutants in the ongoing 2022 AFL season.
Jason Yazdani – AFL debut
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Umpire Shorts
Matthew Young – promotion to AFL Rookies’ List
Welcome to field umpire Matthew Young, who has joined the AFL Rookie Umpires’ List for 2022.
Nic McGinness – AFL debut
Over the years in his umpiring career, field umpire Nic McGinness has learnt to build flexibility into his preparations, to accommodate for the unexpected circumstances that could lead up to a matchday. This mindset came in handy, as Nic made his AFL debut in Round 8 of the 2022 season.
MEDIA WATCH – Article in ‘The Age’
“‘It was tolerated back then – and it won’t be now’: The umpires fighting back.”
Simon Blight – AFL debut
Congratulations to Boundary Umpire Simon Blight, who made his AFL debut in Round 7 of the 2022 season.
Samuel Nippress – promotion to AFL Rookies’ List
Congratulations to field umpire Samuel Nippress, who has been added to the 2022 AFL Rookie Umpires’ list.
WANFL Umpires Association Team of the Decade
At their 70th Anniversary Function, the WANFL Umpires Association recently recognised the Team of the Decade for the period 2012-2021.
Simon Blight – Promotion to AFL Boundary Umpires List
Congratulations to Simon Blight, who has been elevated to the 2022 AFL Boundary Umpires’ List.
1,000th goal of Lance Franklin – Umpire’s perspective
Sydney Swans’ Lance “Buddy” Franklin etched his name into the footy record books as only the 6th VFL/AFL player to score 1,000 goals.