Aug 5, 2019 | Where Are They Now?
Our next ‘Where are they now?” is boundary umpire Ray James ‘Splinter’ Prosser, Heritage number 347 who ran the boundary for 150 games in the two-boundary umpire system from 1977 to 1986. Nicknamed ‘Splinter’ because of his thin physique, Ray told me that most...
Jul 17, 2019 | Where Are They Now?
Someone may be asking where the nickname ‘Dingo’ found its origin for this edition of ‘Where are they now?’ I have it on good authority it originated when John Edward ‘Dingo’ Morgan was on an umpire’s end of season trip in Sydney. It appears John went missing for most...
May 17, 2019 | Where Are They Now?
Our next ‘Where are they Now’ is an umpire who officiated in over 441 Victorian Country Football League games – William John Yendle (Bill). Bill had a reputation around the bush earning the nickname ‘The Voice’ because he communicated with every player calling them by...
May 16, 2019 | Where Are They Now?
Our next “Where are they now?” is a guy that has tried everything with some success. Neil McLean has been a footballer, cricketer, field umpire, goal umpire, Goal Umpires’ Coach and Observer, Tribunal member & Co-Chairman of the Diamond Valley Football League....
Apr 1, 2019 | Where Are They Now?
Our next ‘Where are they Now’ is an umpire who officiated in over 441 Victorian Country Football League games – William John Yendle (Bill). Bill had a reputation around the bush earning the nickname ‘The Voice’ because he communicated with every player calling them...
Feb 21, 2019 | Where Are They Now?
When you reach retirement age, you may think that you would put your feet up and relax, but this was not the case for our next “Where are they now?” Umpire. Michael Francis Xavier Henry known as Mike, is busier than ever and devotes a lot of his time as a volunteer as...
