Where are they now? – David ‘Spudda’ Levens

Where are they now? – David ‘Spudda’ Levens

Jan 20, 2026 | Where Are They Now?

If this next ‘Where are they Now’ doesn’t get your attention, then nothing will.  David Levens umpired seven seasons on the Senior List ’71 to ’77.  In that time officiated in 36 VFL Senior matches from 1975 to 1977 until education & employment put an...
Where are they now? – Ian Clayton

Where are they now? – Ian Clayton

Oct 30, 2025 | Where Are They Now?

To follow your infamous father in an umpiring career would be hard as my next ‘Where are they now’ Ian William ‘Clayts’ Clayton knows all too well. Ian’s father Harry is well known throughout the umpiring fraternity. Harry began field umpiring in 1926 in local...
Where are they now? – Graham Hunt

Where are they now? – Graham Hunt

Jul 22, 2025 | Where Are They Now?

Is this a coincidence? The next publication of ‘Where are they Now’ will be the 50th in the series and guess what? My next participant is Graham Hunt who now resides in Hervey Bay Queensland, has been involved in Umpiring for 53 years and at the age of 75...
Where are they now? – Merv ‘Swerv’ Hindson

Where are they now? – Merv ‘Swerv’ Hindson

Jul 16, 2025 | Where Are They Now?

Once again, I’m writing about a true umpiring personality—not only in football with the VFLUA but also as a cricket umpire with the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association. This edition of Where Are They Now features Merv ‘Swerv’ Hindson, who has umpired over 350...
Where are they now? – Ian Brown

Where are they now? – Ian Brown

May 8, 2025 | Where Are They Now?

If ever you are on the lookout for a true Association member, look no further than my next “Where Are They Now” feature – Ian Geoffrey Brown, or “Brownie” as he is known amongst his fellow umpires. When it comes to Ian, you needn’t ask “where...