NEW AFL goal umpire Rose O'Dea admits she's a mixture of nerves and excitement ahead of her debut match on Sunday. O'Dea will become the third female ever – after fellow goal umpires Katrina Pressley ...

THE AFL Umpires department has added another female goal umpire to its ranks, with West Australian Sally Boud the latest addition. The 25-year-old has been rewarded for nine years of consistent form ...

Senior umpires have been left angered and frustrated after being told by the AFL they would not be able to train at the ...

"I simply want to do the best I can, whether I'm the first or the 30th female to umpire in the AFL doesn't matter. I'm just keen to chase my own goals," she said. The oldest of trio, Libby Toovey, is ...

Eleni Glouftsis will become the first female field umpire in football history after being named to officiate in Sunday's clash between Essendon and West Coast. The AFL confirmed on Monday that ...

From 1995-2019, goal umpires were required to return to the centre of the goal line to signal a goal. The same approach will continue in the NAB AFL Women's Competition.

AFL umpires boss Jeff Gieschen has conceded video technology would have prevented three incorrect goal-umpiring decisions being made on the weekend. In an endorsement for lineball decisions to be ...

Either way, the star Crow would have had a shot at goal. But the umpires called play on, the Suns cleared the ball and were able to hold on for a 13.13 (91) to 14.6 (90) win. The AFL confirmed the ...

despite Brown nailing the shot on goal. “Umpire has no right to make that call. Disgraceful decision. Pathetic potential game changer,” Thomas tweeted. The AFL has since confirmed the free ...

On Tuesday night, the rooms had to be vacated by all men to allow Chelsea Roffey – the only Victorian female goal umpire – to get changed. The AFL has been heavily criticised for admitting ...