A lifetime of AFL involvement
Our final Umpiring Round feature sees Sydney Umpire Andy Smyth share his many years of Australian Football experience from player to coach and now umpire.
Umpiring news
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2013 Umpiring Round: Angela Wood
As we celebrate Umpiring Round, we profile Canberra-based NEAFL umpire Angela Wood, who has always had officiating in her blood.
Breaking new ground for umpires
In celebration of 2013 Umpiring Round, Chris Burrows shares her journey to becoming the first female Umpiring Head Coach in Australia.
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AFL launches 2013 Umpiring Round
The AFL has launched the ‘Umpiring is Everyone’s Business’ campaign to feature in Round Six of the Toyota AFL Premiership season.
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2013 Umpiring Round: South Coast group
The South Coast Umpires Group from the NSW South Coast are proof that if you create the umpiring opportunities for youth umpires your numbers will grow.
2013 Umpiring Round: Dale Puren
To celebrate the 2013 Umpiring Round, we will be featuring a different umpire each day this week. The first is Canberra based goal umpire Dale Puren.
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Canberra umpires on show at Manuka
The Canberra Times reports that a record six umpires from the Canberra region will officiate in the match between the GWS Giants and St Kilda on Saturday.
Remembering Rusty
The NEAFL season will be without one of Canberra’s football icons but Russell Taylor’s legacy will live on through a scholarship to develop ACT umpires.
Wagga Umpires Make The Grade
Wagga Wagga teenagers Sam Wemyss and Pat Ross will experience their first taste of elite football this weekend after they were selected to officiate in the opening round of the NEAFL in Canberra.
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Youngster Encourages Kids To Become Umpires
Becoming an umpire seemed like a daunting experience for 14-year-old Sutherland Shire resident Kyle Goodwin, but he quickly found that it was a lot more fun than it looked.
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