This is a list of people who have umpired in the Australian Football League (AFL), formerly the VFL.
As of 2007, there have been a total of 1,249 umpires to have umpired at VFL/AFL Level (408 field umpires, 523 boundary umpires and 318 goal umpires). The first field umpire to be appointed to a match was Henry "Ivo" Crapp, the first boundary umpire was Chris Carriss, and the first goal umpire was F. J. Burton.
There have been three female umpires to have officiated at VFL/AFL level: Katrina Pressley and Chelsea Roffey (both Queensland-based goal umpires) and Eleni Glouftsis (field umpire).
Active AFL umpires as of the end of season 2023
| Umpire | Debut year | Games | Finals | Grand Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Rodger | 2023 | 22 | ||
| Matthew Young | 2023 | 15 | ||
| Andrew Adair | 2023 | 12 | ||
| James Strybos | 2023 | 9 | ||
| Cameron Jones | 2023 | 8 | ||
| Peter Bailes | 2023 | 6 | ||
| Harrison Birch | 2023 | 4 | ||
| Nicholas McGinness | 2022 | 25 | ||
| Nathan Toner | 2021 | 38 | ||
| Tom Bryce | 2021 | 10 | ||
| Jordan Fry | 2021 | 6 | ||
| Paul Rebeschini | 2020 | 57 | ||
| Justin Power | 2019 | 92 | 1 | |
| John Howorth | 2019 | 87 | ||
| Cameron Dore | 2019 | 80 | ||
| Jamie Broadbent | 2019 | 72 | 1 | |
| Daniel Johanson | 2019 | 64 | ||
| Andrew Heffernan | 2019 | 58 | ||
| Andre Gianfagna | 2018 | 103 | 4 | |
| Alex Whetton | 2018 | 99 | ||
| Nathan Williamson | 2017 | 160 | 8 | |
| Hayden Gavine | 2017 | 146 | 8 | 1 |
| Eleni Tee | 2017 | 85 | ||
| Brent Wallace | 2015 | 118 | ||
| Nick Brown | 2015 | 118 | ||
| Andrew Stephens | 2014 | 204 | 10 | |
| Rob OGorman | 2014 | 196 | 2 | |
| Curtis Deboy | 2014 | 154 | 6 | |
| Leigh Haussen | 2014 | 127 | ||
| Leigh Fisher | 2013 | 217 | 1 | |
| Brendan Hosking | 2012 | 237 | 7 | 1 |
| Nick Foot | 2012 | 213 | 5 | |
| Craig Fleer | 2012 | 206 | 7 | 1 |
| Rob Findlay | 2009 | 330 | 15 | 1 |
| Jeff Dalgleish | 2009 | 245 | 6 | 1 |
| Jacob Mollison | 2008 | 331 | 10 | 1 |
| Chris Donlon | 2005 | 403 | 20 | 1 |
| Matt Stevic | 2004 | 473 | 57 | 11 |
| Simon Meredith | 2004 | 470 | 47 | 8 |
| Ray Chamberlain | 2004 | 382 | 31 | 3 |
| Mathew Nicholls | 2003 | 413 | 29 | 2 |
| Brett Rosebury | 2000 | 508 | 52 | 9 |
| David Rodan | 2017 | 88 |
VFL/AFL umpires to have umpired 250+ games
| Umpire | Seasons | Games | Finals | Grand Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Rosebury | 2000–2023 | 508 | 52 | 9 |
| Shane McInerney | 1994–2019 | 500 | 26 | 2 |
| Hayden Kennedy | 1988–2011 | 495 | 39 | 5 |
| Matt Stevic | 2004–2023 | 473 | 57 | 11 |
| Simon Meredith | 2004–2023 | 470 | 47 | 8 |
| Mathew Nicholls | 2003–2023 | 413 | 29 | 2 |
| Rowan Sawers | 1977–1997 | 406 | 35 | 4 |
| Chris Donlon | 2005–2023 | 403 | 20 | 1 |
| Stephen McBurney | 1995–2013 | 401 | 30 | 4 |
| Ray Chamberlain | 2004–2023 | 382 | 31 | 3 |
| Dean Margetts | 2002–2021 | 377 | 12 | |
| Darren Goldspink | 1989–2007 | 371 | 37 | 6 |
| Bryan Sheehan | 1986–2003 | 367 | 37 | 6 |
| Scott McLaren | 1994–2010 | 364 | 34 | 5 |
| Justin Schmitt | 1997–2018 | 364 | 15 | |
| Shaun Ryan | 2003–2020 | 349 | 41 | 8 |
| Brett Allen | 1992–2007 | 347 | 37 | 7 |
| Ian Robinson | 1971–1987 | 344 | 35 | 9 |
| Chris Mitchell | 1981–2002 | 341 | 15 | |
| Stuart Wenn | 1995–2014 | 340 | 5 | |
| Jacob Mollison | 2008–2023 | 331 | 10 | 1 |
| Rob Findlay | 2009–2023 | 330 | 15 | 1 |
| Scott Jeffery | 2001–2018 | 325 | 13 | 1 |
| Peter Carey | 1985–1999 | 307 | 24 | 4 |
| Jack McMurray Sr. | 1917–1936 | 304 | 23 | 5 |
| Peter Cameron | 1977–1993 | 304 | 19 | 3 |
| Gavin Dore | 1986–2004 | 302 | 17 | 1 |
| David Howlett | 1981–2001 | 300 | 14 | 1 |
| Jack Elder | 1906–1922 | 296 | 39 | 10 |
| Kevin Smith | 1971–1985 | 294 | 23 | 4 |
| Andrew Coates | 1989–2004 | 283 | 20 | 2 |
| Michael Vozzo | 1999–2011 | 280 | 24 | 2 |
| Denis Rich | 1982–1997 | 251 | 16 | 3 |
Bold text indicates the umpire is still active as of the end of season 2023.
VFL/AFL players and umpires
This list is of VFL/AFL footballers who umpired at least one match in the league, either as a boundary, field or goal umpire. There have been a total of 85 players to achieve this distinction.
External links
- "Career Field – 1897–2008". AFL Umpires Association. Archived from the original on 22 February 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
- "Player/Umpires". AFL Umpires Association. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
- "Umpire Statistics 2009". AFL Umpires Association. Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
- "Career Boundary – 1897–2008". AFL Umpires Association. Archived from the original on 12 September 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
- "Career Goal – 1897–2008". AFL Umpires Association. Archived from the original on 22 February 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2009.