Umpiring news

A surpisingly short history of several AFL laws

There have been hundreds of rule changes over AFL’s long history. But you’d be surprised to learn how new some of the most esteemed laws are.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, Central West, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Umpiring news, Western Sydney

Running the rule over pre-season

Pre-season is a perfect chance for unheralded players to prove themselves. But a lot of the laws of the game go through the same trial.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, Central West, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Umpiring news, Western Sydney

Sam Graham named AFL NSW/ACT CEO

AFL Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan today appointed Sam Graham, AFL General Manager, Strategy & Club Services, as CEO of AFL NSW/ACT.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Coaching news, Female News, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Indigenous news, Multicultural news, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Umpiring news, Western Sydney

Joss grants of up to $10K available

AFL NSW/ACT in partnership with the Joss Group are pleased to announce the opening of the 2015 Joss Group & AFL Community Facility Grants.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Coaching news, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Indigenous news, Multicultural news, Northern NSW, Schools news, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Umpiring news, Western Sydney

2015 TAC Cup draw announced

Following their re-introduction to the TAC Cup competition last year the NSW/ACT RAMS will again play seven regular season games in 2015.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Coaching news, Community, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Umpiring news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS, Western Sydney

NAB Challenge tickets on sale

Tickets for the 2015 NAB Challenge – where NSW/ACT will host six matches – will go on sale to the general public on Thursday January 29 from 9am.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Coaching news, Community, Female News, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Indigenous news, Multicultural news, Northern NSW, Schools news, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Umpiring news, Upcoming Events, Western Sydney

NEAFL to re-introduce 23rd man

The North East Australian Football League (NEAFL) will re-introduce the 23rd player rule for the upcoming 2015 season, though rules apply to the extra number.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Coaching news, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Umpiring news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS, Western Sydney

Damian Anderson new umpiring boss

Former AFL Rookie Field umpire Damian Anderson has been appointed State Umpiring & Elite Programs Manager following the departure of Steve Keating.

Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Umpiring news, Western Sydney

Small town man makes the big time

After goal umpiring for eleven seasons Sydney’s Brodie Kenny-Bell has been rewarded with a spot on the AFL’s senior umpire list.

Posted in Front page news, Sydney Harbour, Umpiring news

Sydney local joins AFL umpiring list

After the huge success of young NSW/ACT footballers at last month’s National Draft, the region’s umpiring ranks at the elite level have been boosted.

Posted in Front page news, Sydney Harbour, Umpiring news