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...
Where are they now? – Ian Wallace

Where are they now? – Ian Wallace

Apr 22, 2025 | Where Are They Now?

My 46th “Where Are They Now?” profile features Ian Wallace, a dedicated and well-travelled umpire whose career spanned multiple states – Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales. Ian also served in advisory and observer roles in Queensland,...
Where are they now? – Shane McDonald

Where are they now? – Shane McDonald

Apr 22, 2025 | Where Are They Now?

Now, I know it happens—even to myself—where angry spectators have spit on umpires after the game when they believe the result should have been different. But my next ‘Where Are They Now?’ subject, Shane David McDonald,...
Where Are They Now? – Roy Groom

Where Are They Now? – Roy Groom

Mar 6, 2025 | Where Are They Now?

Back in the 1970’s if you felt you were not being given a fair go on the VFL Senior list, the option for many umpires was to resign and head off to the Victorian Football Association where your VFL experience would come in handy. From the 1950’s to 1980 this just...