AFLUA X-Umpires’ Luncheon – Moments
Our X-Umpires’ Luncheon for April was another success. Here’s a selection of photos from the event held at The Glasshouse, Caulfield.
The AFLUA X-Umpires' Luncheons provide a great opportunity for former ump...
Samuel Nippress – promotion to AFL Rookies’ List
Congratulations to field umpire Samuel Nippress, who has been added to the 2022 AFL Rookie Umpires’ list.
Samuel took up the whistle in 2008 with the AFL Central Australia. He has since progressed steadily –...
Media watch – Rob Kerr radio interview
AFL Umpires Association CEO Rob Kerr speaks to SEN 1116 Radio about the recent report on female participation in Umpiring, the respect for umpires, the dissent rule, umpiring pathway and more.
Listen to the ...
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.
Congratulations to the following umpires who made up the team:
Field ...
Statement from AFLUA regarding report on female participation in Umpiring
The AFLUA acknowledges the stories on female participation within Umpiring that have been published today.
Based on a report, commissioned by the AFL, the stories highlight that involvement in Umpiring...
The whistle at war 1939-1945
When umpires’ association members in the armed forces corresponded with VFLUA Secretary Lindsay Lancaster during the Second World War, inevitably in their letter they made the point that, due to censorship rest...
Simon Blight – Promotion to AFL Boundary Umpires List
Congratulations to Simon Blight, who has been elevated to the 2022 AFL Boundary Umpires’ List.
With 27 career AFLW matches and 94 VFL matches to his name, Simon further umpired at two AFLW Grand Finals (2021...
AFLUA X-Umpires’ Luncheon
A selection of photos from our recent X-Umpires' Luncheon held at The Glasshouse, Caulfield.
The AFLUA X-Umpires Luncheons provide a great opportunity for former umpires to get together regularly. ...