O’Dea Elevated To AFL
Canberra-based Rose O’Dea has been offered a contract to join the AFL Goal Umpire Panel in 2014, one of only three new additons to the group.
Umpiring news
Saunders makes umpiring history
NSW-based umpire Michael Saunders has made history with his appointment to the boundary for the 2013 Toyota AFL Grand Final this week.
Posted in Front page news, Umpiring news
The path less travelled
Sydney-based AFL Goal Umpire Sergio Villagra officiated his final match last weekend with Boundary Umpire Michael Saunders paying tribute to him.
Young umpires making their mark
Sydney Harbour White’s annual presentation night at the Penshurst RSL has recognised the best performing and most improved umpires in the region.
BDAFL umpire named All-Australian
Young Black Diamond AFL Umpire Lachlan Head was last week named an All-Australian umpire at the School Sport Australian Football Carnival held in Darwin.
Canberra mum out to show umpiring matters
After being brought up on the game of AFL and watching her sons play Under-10s, Beth Matters found she wanted a bit more from the game.
Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Community, Football Services news, Front page news, Umpiring news
Talent players take on new challenge
Four members of the Slater and Gordon Giants Academy all had impressive debuts over the weekend, but not in their usual playing roles.
Posted in ACT/South Coast, Community, Football Services news, Front page news, Talent news, Umpiring news
The whistle and the hijab – an AFL first
When 13-year-old schoolgirl Soreti Jibrael ran onto the ground at Etihad Stadium, it was her first AFL game – and it was also a first for the AFL.
Eden girl blows whistle on MCG
Former South Coast umpire Shannon Kirkby made history during Women’s Round when she took to the field to officiate the inaugural Women’s Exhibition match.
Posted in ACT/South Coast, Community, Female News, Football Services news, Front page news, Umpiring news
Beard set for 350th game
Popular Riverina umpire Tim Beard will achieve a significant milestone this weekend when he takes charge in his 350th game of AFL.
