David Wood elevated to the AFL’s National Umpiring Panel
David Wood umpiring in the NEAFL earlier this year. (Photo: Keith McInnes/NEAFL)
There will be one more NSW/ACT Umpire running around in the AFL next year with Boundary Umpire, David Wood elevated to the AFL’s National Umpiring Panel.
Wood has officiated 42 NEAFL games, including the 2018 and 2019 NEAFL Grand Finals, and was awarded AFL NSW/ACT’s Best Boundary Umpire at NEAFL level for the second time earlier this year.
State Umpiring Manager for NSW/ACT, Pierce Field says Wood’s achievement is fantastic news for umpiring in New South Wales and the ACT.
“David’s elevation to the AFL list is a result of his hard work and dedication,” says Field.
“After recommencing umpiring in AFL Sydney in 2017, David has made a remarkable progression in only three seasons.
“This is just another example of what the NSW/ACT Umpire Talent Pathway can produce via the NEAFL competition.”
FULL LIST OF NSW/ACT AFL LISTED UMPIRES FOR 2020:
BOUNDARY
NAME | RECRUITED FROM | JUNIOR CLUB |
Michael Saunders | AFL Sydney/VAFA | N/A |
Dan Field-Reid | AFL Sydney | Glebe Greyhounds |
Michael Barlow | AFL Canberra/NEAFL | Marist JAFC |
Michael Baker | AFL Canberra | Marist JAFC |
David Wood | AFL Sydney | N/A |
GOAL
NAME | RECRUITED FROM | JUNIOR CLUB |
Brodie Kenny-Bell | NEAFL/SANFL | Port Pirie (SA) |
Angus McKenzie-Wills | AFL Sydney | Manly Bombers |
Alex Chisholm | AFL Sydney | Lane Cove Cats/St Ignatius Riverview |
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