Feb 6, 2025 | Where Are They Now?
We seek him here, we seek him there, but the question everyone is asking is; is it Peter, Desmond, George or Jorj? I’m that confused I’m not sure what to call my next Where are they Now?. Let’s go with Peter Desmond ‘Jorj’ Lawlor. The name George came about when...
Nov 12, 2024 | Where Are They Now?
My next ‘Where are they Now’ might rub you up the wrong way. Only joking of course as Michael Thomas Quinlivan is qualified with an Advance Diploma of Myotherapy and Diploma of Specialised Bowen...
Oct 10, 2024 | Where Are They Now?
Almost every game as an umpire we receive criticism from the public about decisions, but one controversial correct decision has been a talking point since 1979. During the VFL Grand Final between Carlton and Collingwood, those present witnessed a timeless moment of...
Aug 6, 2024 | Where Are They Now?
How often does this happen? A brilliant footballer’s career is cut short by injury, so they decide to take on umpiring. James Edmund Rolfe, or Jim as is colloquially known, played with Maidstone in the...
Jun 25, 2024 | Where Are They Now?
My next ‘Where are they Now’ focuses on an Umpire who, in a small way, contributed to the demise of infamous coach of the Melbourne Football Club, Norm Smith. In 1964 Donald Reginald Blew (Heritage No. 240) was officiating as Field Umpire at the MCG in a clash between...
Jun 6, 2024 | Where Are They Now?
My next ‘Where are they Now’ has been a football fanatic ever since he could walk. Having been brought up in a football environment, where his father Clifford was a trainer with the Footscray Football Club Reserves team who won the premiership in 1962, following...
