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Our Values
Values are important. They dictate thinking and they dictate performance and focus. In 2013 the umpiring body decided as a group what they would like their five core values to be and as an umpire, we strive to deliver on these in everything we do. Read More
Sponsors
The WRFL Umpires Association would like to thank the following major sponsors for their support in season 2021. Read More
About the Association
The WRFL Umpires Association began its life as the Footscray District Football League Umpires Assoication (FDFLUA) in 1931 when the league was formed. For 69 years the organisation represented umpires in the former FDFL and, when the league changed its name to the WRFL in 2000... Read More
Life Members
Life Membership of the WRFLUA is awarded to members of the Association annually, and only if nominations are received. A maximum of 2 inductions can be made per year, and a minimum of 10 years service as a member plus a significant contribution to the Association during that... Read More
Hall Of Fame
The WRFL Umpires Association honours past and present umpires, administrators and officials in its Hall of Fame. Read More
Legends
WRFLUA Hall of Fame Legends. Read More
Executive Committee
The executive committee manages the day-to-day operations of the WRFLUA and work with the WRFL to manage umpiring in the western region. Read More
Membership
By being a Member of the WRFLUA, you help support the association. Gold Members also receive entry to all social events during the year for free. Read More
News
Hanmer Herald
Issue 3 - June 2017
The third issue for 2017 has been published. Read More
Issue 2 - May 2017
The second issue for 2017 has been published. Read More
Issue 1 - April 2017
We begin with some good news. Both Harry Spurling and Edmund Mitchell were head-hunted and are now elsewhere in the newspaper industry. Privacy laws prevent us from divulging that one is out west and the other one is Inverleigh. Two new inspiring writers were interviewed and... Read More
Issue 4 - September 2014
What do you do when you go to the MCG as a spectator? First you get a surprise text message from your cousin who lives in Canberra and you haven’t seen for about 5 years. Then you find out that they are in Melbourne for the week to deliver a lecture. Next, via another text,... Read More
Issue 2 - June 2015
Welcome to the second issue for 2015. Thanks again must go to the two main editors, writers, managers, reporters and gophers in Harry Spurling and Edmund Mitchell. The first issue went over like a lead balloon and hardly cause a ripple within the umpiring ranks. This was... Read More
Issue 1 - April 2015
Welcome to the first issue for 2015. Thanks to the two main editors, writers, managers, reporters and gophers in Harry Spurling and Edmund Mitchell. Both these fine gentlemen decided to take up the responsibility of publishing this tripe for the second year running. ... Read More
Umpires fight back to record a win
The usual annual football game between the WRFL Umpires and the Hoppers Crossing Fireys was played at Avalon Airport Oval, Chirnside Park, Werribee on Sunday 14 September. The numbers were fantastic with about 21 players on each side. Read More
Issue 4 - September 2017
The fourth issue for 2017 has been published. Read More
