The AFL is delighted to announce the three All-Australian umpires who were presented with their prestigious blazers this evening at the AFL Awards. Robert Findlay (Field Umpire), Matthew Konetschka ...

The AFL is pleased to announce that Thomas Chrystie (Field Umpire), Trent Bowes (Boundary Umpire), and Adam Stegar (Goal Umpire) are revealed as the AFLW All-Australian Umpires. This is the first ...

During the 2008 Toyota AFL Premiership season there will be a total of 32 field umpires, 4 supplementary field umpires, 37 boundary umpires and 30 goal umpires on the AFL Umpires Panel. A grand total ...

Caroline Wilson has revealed that AFL umpires feel they are being used as "decoys", after a handful of officials have been concussed due to player contact during games. Multiple umpires have been ...

A former Carlton member has been handed a lifetime ban from all AFL and AFLW matches after throwing a bottle and injuring a goal umpire during a match. Steven Piperno suffered a nasty cut to the ...

During 2003 Field Umpires were tracked during AFL matches to determine how far they ran. It was found that umpires ran as far as 14.8km during a match with 4.1km of that backwards! So, to be ready for ...

Most umpires will commence umpiring school or community junior matches before progressing up the pathway. The AFL is focused on increasing diversity throughout the game of Australian Football. The AFL ...

Despite the challenges he has faced, Jeremy has shown tremendous resilience and is a great example of a young umpire coming through the ranks via the pathway system, who is destined for greater things ...

THE League has on Tuesday reminded the AFL industry that dissent towards umpires during matches will not be tolerated. AFL General Manager Football Operations Brad Scott reminded AFL Clubs, Coaches, ...

More courses will be added to the platform over the duration of 2021. If you have any queries please contact [email protected]. The AFL is committed to the education of our umpires and umpire ...

The AFL and broader football industry across the country will celebrate Community Umpiring Week during Round Nine of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Community Umpiring Week highlights the ...

and develop a network of women in umpire coaching across Australia. The initiative links to the AFL's Women and Girls Action Plan which at its core, aims to continually progress the game for women and ...