Umpires

  • ‘Give everyone a chance’

    Asked what she finds most challenging about umpiring football, Linda Knight doesn’t need any thinking time. “The way people treat you.”

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  • UMPIRE CRISIS: Club volunteers could be umpiring senior footy

    The Colac District Football Umpires Association has hit crisis mode as clubs face the prospect of having to supply their own senior umpires this year.

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  • Giant’s verdict a reminder for all footballers

    Colac district football umpires boss Craig Kerr says officials have cracked down on umpire mistreatment this year, with the issue once again in the national spotlight following GWS star Toby Greene’s controversial incident.

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  • Colac umpire hits game 600

    Dean Tevelein will become the latest Colac district umpire to celebrate a big milestone this weekend.

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  • Umpire shortage inspires new leader

    Signing up as Colac district netball’s new umpires’ leader while the sport is battling a shortage of whistleblowers is inspiring Cassie Stephens to find ways to strengthen numbers.

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  • Umpires take pay cut

    Colac district umpires will reach into their own pockets if football returns in 2020 after the coronavirus pandemic.

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