Victorian Football Umpires Association
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The VFUA Congratulates our members appointed to the 2023 State League & Talent Pathway Competition Grand Finals!
The VFUA executive is thrilled to announce that Mr. Brad Noonan has been appointed as VFUA Administrator.
Brad has extensive experience in sports administration having worked previously in a number of roles including Football Victoria Administration Officer, General Manager of Northern Bullants, Assistant Football Manager at Carlton Football Club and Operations Manager at Big V Basketball.
Brad has previously officiated as an umpire in the VAFA and has been an AFL Official Timekeeper since 2010 which demonstrates his thorough understanding of the umpiring space.
The executive believes Brad’s appointment is a superb fit for the VFUA given his experience in sports administration and also his interest in umpiring.
Brad’s role will incorporate taking a lead role in planning activities and managing the administration of the VFUA
Matt Mahoney
President
The VFUA Executive is excited to announce that Mr. Peter Howe has been appointed as the Members’ Representative for the VFUA.
VFUA President Matt Mahoney said Peter was chosen after a competitive selection process. “The Executive is pleased to have attracted someone of Peter’s experience given the forthcoming changes that will impact our umpires during the next twelve months.”
Peter recently retired as Chief Executive Officer from the AFL Umpires’ Association after nearly 9 years at the helm during which time he negotiated the Collective Bargaining Agreement for AFL umpires and employment conditions for AFLW umpires. Peter also introduced a number of welfare programs and was an advocate for AFL umpires across a range of issues.
Prior to his employment with the AFLUA, Peter was AFL Umpires’ Assistant Coach from June 2003 to November 2011 and VFL Umpires’ Coach with the VFL from 1994 to 2003 so he brings to the role a deep knowledge of umpiring from a coaching and development perspective.
The Executive believes Peter’s appointment represents the perfect fit for the VFUA as he is well known within the umpiring community and has a good understanding of the history and current employment arrangements for our umpires.
Peter replaces Peter Kelly (PK) who has held a number of different leadership positions in his 28 years with the VFUA. PK is currently Manager, Operations and Member Engagement with the AFLUA and will now focus on that role. The Executive joins members in thanking PK for his terrific service to football covering many decades and wish him all the best into the future.
Matt Mahoney
President
The 2019 State League – Victoria – Grand Final Umpire Appointments were announced on Tuesday 17th September at Victoria Park.
Full match appointments and details can be viewed here – 2019 GF Panels
The VFUA congratulates all umpires who have been appointed & wishes them the best for the weekend.
Also, huge congratulations to the VFL Umpires of the Year:
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