The Buffalo Centre was packed on Tuesday night for the announcement of the VFL and TAC Cup Grand Final umpiring panels, as well as the Umpire of the Year awards.

John Hook was present to thank the umpiring department and squads for their efforts during the year, and Director of Umpiring Cam Nash did likewise.

The VFL panel was announced first. Congratulations to:

Field: Jack Edwards, Nick Brown, Brent Wallace, Shaun Gleeson (em)

Boundary: James Scully, Brendan Elvey, Jordan Andrews, Jake Robertson

Goal: Matt Dervan, Steve Piperno, Simon Plumridge (em)

Attention then turned to the TAC Cup panel. Congratulations go to:

Field: Tom Chrystie, Patrick Burns, Daniel Butcher, Adam Havelberg (em)

Boundary: Lachlan Rayner, Ben McDonald, Nick Laurence

Goal: Simon Plumridge, Sam Walsh, Paul Trotter (em)

The VFUA is proud that all these appointments have gone to Members of the Association, and the Executive and Membership wishes you all the very best on Sunday.