Shaun Ryan – AFLUA President

Former field umpire Shaun Ryan has been appointed President of the AFLUA for 2025. Shaun umpired 350 AFL matches, including an impressive 8 grand finals. He has been the recipient of one of the Association’s highest honours – the Bishop Shield in 2005, 2018 and 2019, was awarded All-Australian Field Umpire in 2010 and 2019 and is a life member of both the AFL and AFLUA. Shaun was inducted into the AFLUA Hall of Fame in Ballot 13. Shaun also brings his experience as a barrister of 20 years to the role, advising and appearing in matters involving insurance law, domestic building, consumer law, property law and general contractual issues.