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Jordan Andrews Selected To Umpire VFL Grand Final This Weekend

Details: Published on Thursday, 18 September 2014 10:13

This weekend, Jordan Andrews will fulfill a dream that we has worked long and hard to archieve. Jordan will be running the boundary for the 2014 VFL Grand Final at Etihad stadium this sunday.

Jordan started his umpiring career at the Riddell Umpires is 2007 as a skinny teenager that could run like the wind. In his first year he umpired the RDFL Reserves Grand Final which was an outstanding achievement. In 2008 he went one step better and umpired the Senior RDFL Grand Final. He then backed up this achievement in 2009, what would be his last year with the Riddell Umpires. Jordan umpired 79 games of which 50 were senior games.

Jordan was nominated to trial with the VFL in 2010 and was succesful on getting himself a place on the list. In his first year he was nominated for the Frank Leverett Shield (Best First Year Umpire). In 2011 Jordan umpired his first grand final, the TAC Cup. In the same year he won the VFL Most Improved Boundary Umpire - Senior Squad. In 2012, Jordan umpired the Victorian Football League vs Tasmanian State League representative match. He also umpired the AFL Development League Grand Final. In 2013 Jordan again umpired the TAC Cup Grand Final.

2014 has seen Jordan progress to the top of his discipline at the VFL, an achievement that everyone at the Riddell Umpires is extremely proud of. We hope that you have a great game and enjoy the day.

Presentation Night Friday September 19th

Details: Published on Thursday, 18 September 2014 09:51

This friday night, Lakeside Receptions ( 65 Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes) plays host to the Riddell Umpires Presentation Night / Dinner Dance. The night will see a number of awards presented including the Golden Whistle, Bob Croxford Best Clubman along with the Umpires Of The Year. The night will then allow everyone to let their hair down and reflect on what has been an amazing season in 2014.

The night starts at with Pre Dinner Drinks at 6:30pm with everyone to be seated by 7pm.

We look forward to seeing everyone that has a pre purchased ticket. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you need any last minute information.

Mad Dog Recognised For Contribution To IC2014

Details: Published on Thursday, 11 September 2014 01:22

Riddell Umpires own Tony " Mad Dog" O'Dwyer has been recognised on the AFL Community website for his contribution to the 2014 International cup.

Mad Dog umpired the most games of the tournament and was recognised for his efforts by being appointed to the Women's Grand Final.

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Senior Grand Final Umpires Announced

Details: Published on Thursday, 11 September 2014 02:31

The final panels for the 2014 season were announced last night at the Riddell Umpires Junior Presentation / Senior Grand Final Appointments Night at the Melton Country Club.

The 2014 RDFNL Grand Finals will start this Sunday with the Buffalo Sports U/18's between Macedon and Rupertswood . This year the panel is fully comprised of umpires who are officiating their first senior competition Grand Finals. A special mention must go to Jordan Athorn who becomes the youngest umpire in Riddell Umpires history to officiate a senior level Grand Final at the ripe old age of 14.

U/18 Grand Final Panel

Field : Dash Chahine, Paul Phillips & Matt Bonacci

Boundary : Josh Martin, Jordan Athorn, Zach Patrick & Corey Anderson

Goals : Jordan McMillan & Stephen Lucardue

Emergencies : Paul McGarry & Geoff Clamp.

The 2014 Woodgrove Reserves promises to be one of the matches of the day and the Riddell Umpires Panel brings a mix of experience with umpires of all ages. Daniel Wardley will umpire his 14th Senior Competition Grand Final and David Hili his 12th. These two umpires along with Chris Stead and Jesse Wilkie bring Senior Grand Final experience. Four umpires will officiate their first senior competition Grand Finals

Reserves Grand Final Panel

Field : Chris Stead, Daniel Wardley & Rowan Whitman

Boundary : Jesse Wilkie, Brittany Giles, Lachlan Brne & Kehlan Fisher

Goals : Ben Scott & David Hili

Emergencies : Zac Martin & Lita Cooney

The 2014 season comes to an end with the Melton Toyota Seniors Grand Final which sees the undefeated Romsey take on Diggers Rest. In the field Jason Mousley umpires his 4th Senior Grand Final and Nick Luke his 3rd. Billy Mitchell successfully makes the jump to the big time after umpiring the 2010 Senior Grand Final on the boundary. Kyle Fisher umpires his 3rd straight Senior Grand Final and is joined by 3 debutants including Ti-Arne Hickey who becomes only the 2nd female umpire to reach a Senior Grand Final. Both goal umpires make their Senior Grand Final debut bringing the total of debutants to 6. Nick Luke (250th game) and Jake Patton (100th game) also celebrate milestones.

Senior Grand Final Panel

Field : Jason Mousley, Nick Luke & Billy Mitchell

Boundary : Kyle Fisher, Josh Blain, Jake Patton & Ti-Arne Hickey

Goals : Matt Cusack & John Buttigieg

Emergencies : Troy Cusack & Richard Patterson.

Well done to all selected umpires. Run hard, do your yourself and your umpiring group proud and we look forward to seeing you all back in 2015.