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Thank & Respect the Umpire Round

WA Football | May 9, 2019

In response to the incident involving a Junior Umpire last weekend, the WAFC is promoting ‘Thank & Respect the Umpire…

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WA Umpires selected for weekend matches

WA Football | Mar 20, 2019

A plethora of WA Umpires will take to the field this weekend for AFL & AFLW fixtures. WA Umpires Dan…

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WA Umpires begin pre-season

WA Football | Feb 5, 2019

Preparations for the 2019 season have ramped up for the WAFL umpiring cohort, with first- and second-year development squad umpires…

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Power added to AFL Umpire list

WA Football | Oct 17, 2018

West Australian Football League Umpire Justin Power has been added to the AFL Field Umpire List for 2019 after continuing…

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Unforgettable experience at the ‘G for WA junior umpire

WA Football | Oct 12, 2018

Junior umpire Kynan Davies became the envy of all junior umpires across the nation when he, along with six other…

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WAFL Grand Final umpire appointments

WA Football | Sep 20, 2018

The 2018 McDonald’s WAFL Grand Final at Optus Stadium will feature a mix of experienced and emerging umpires. Field umpires…

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WA umpires recognised at awards night

WA Football | Sep 7, 2018

A group of talented West Australian umpires were recently honoured at the 2018 WA National Football League Umpire Association Presentation…

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Dream comes true for aspiring young umpire

WA Football | Aug 17, 2018

Eight-year-old Travis Walter wants to be an AFL umpire when he grows up. This dream recently became a reality for…

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Hard work pays off for WAFL umpire debutant Williams

WA Football | Jul 26, 2018

“I am eternally grateful and thankful for the great opportunity that lies in front of me this weekend.” Twenty-year-old boundary…

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WA umpires come together for inaugural conference

WA Football | Jul 12, 2018

More than 80 umpires and umpire coaches involved at all levels of football across WA came together to participate in…

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WAFL umpires relish experience at Optus Stadium

WA Football | Jun 14, 2018

A group of eight WAFL umpires represented the State at the NAB AFL National 18s Championship match between WA and…

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Ladies first for WAFL umpires

WA Football | Apr 3, 2018

In a West Australian Football League first, a female field, boundary and goal umpire officiated in the same game in…

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Meet seven-year-old umpire Harlen

WA Football | Feb 20, 2018

Picture this. A young, enthusiastic seven-year-old boy donning an oversized, bright green umpire shirt, and long shorts that clip the…

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Peel umpires make history with first ever all-female panel

WA Football | Aug 10, 2017

In a first for WA and what may very well be a first for Australia, the Peel Football Umpires Association…

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Umpire Dean Margetts reaches 400-game milestone

WA Football | Jul 11, 2017

Perth-based AFL and WAFL umpire Dean Margetts will umpire his 400th league match when he umpires the St. Kilda and…

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WA goal umpire hangs up flags

WA Football | Jun 16, 2017

West Australian goal umpire Matt Laycock has called time on his distinguished career after umpiring 161 WAFL and 45 AFL…

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Football umpires tackling game management

WA Football | May 29, 2017

More than 120 junior umpires got the opportunity to hear from AFL Umpire and West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) Umpire…

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Swans umpire reaches 800-game milestone

WA Football | May 25, 2017

55-year-old umpire Peter Williams stepped out onto the footy field for the 800th time on Sunday, May 21 to umpire…

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Young umpires lead the way

WA Football | Apr 12, 2017

Four junior district umpires got the opportunity to attend the Fremantle Dockers v Western Bulldogs clash at Domain Stadium and…

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Development course rewarding experience for umpire coaches

WA Football | Apr 5, 2017

More than 30 community football umpire coaches from across Western Australia got the opportunity to hear from former AFL Umpire…

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