Umpiring moves

[pazza]

Integrity ++++ as a Field Umpire

Was at his funeral service on Thursday. Wonderful man.

 

[adhoc]

Russell Davidson recognised as Umpire Coach of the year and Campbell Hymans received the silver whistle at the AFL Victoria Umpire Awards last night.

Why would an umpire coach (of the year) and as highly credentialed as Russell Davidson feel the need to quit the VAFA, me thinks there is more to the story?

Why isnt the AMMOS a destination for umpires any more?

Why is AFLvic looking at other comps to recruit younger umpires? (Except Mornington Pensinsula).

Cameron Nash and Peter Carey doing exceptionally well

 

[adhoc]

Sad time.

Goal umpire Pat Maebus passed away suddenly last Friday and the shock amongst the umpiring fraternity is significant.

Pat started his umpiring in the field about 40 years ago. He moved to the goals about 15 or so years back and did this year's D4 Reserves Grand Final.

No news on when the funeral will be..but I am lost for words. RIP Pat.

Geez I reckon I ran with him in a hundred years ago! condolences to the family

 

[pazza]

Why would an umpire coach (of the year) and as highly credentialed as Russell Davidson feel the need to quit the VAFA, me thinks there is more to the story?

Why isnt the AMMOS a destination for umpires any more?

Why is AFLvic looking at other comps to recruit younger umpires? (Except Mornington Pensinsula).

Cameron Nash and Peter Carey doing exceptionally well

It still is the preferred destination for umpires who want make the higher levels. One scan of the AFL, VFL and TAC lists shows that

 

[eddiesmith]

Why would an umpire coach (of the year) and as highly credentialed as Russell Davidson feel the need to quit the VAFA, me thinks there is more to the story?

Why isnt the AMMOS a destination for umpires any more?

Why is AFLvic looking at other comps to recruit younger umpires? (Except Mornington Pensinsula).

Cameron Nash and Peter Carey doing exceptionally well

Peter Carey is gone after about 2 years…

 

[pazza]

My pre-season has started early too.

51000+ steps in Adelaide in a week. Nothing wrong with the knee now. Who knows when I will start running...

 

[Over The Post]

Careful, Pazza, you'll have AM questioning your motives...

 

[pazza]

Careful, Pazza, you'll have AM questioning your motives...

Hahaha. I welcome such banter.

 

[AM]

Careful, Pazza, you'll have AM questioning your motives...

Nah! It's just you who requires continual scrutiny.

btw. My recollection of Big (and I use the word advisedly) Bernie was that, as a running ump, he thought pre-seasons were for wimps.

 

[Over The Post]

I vividly recall, as an inexperienced umpire in my second season under Barnesy, one of the first sessions where we ran two laps as a warmup, a couple of young guys puking over the fence behind the goals. Not happening to me.

Probably wouldn't happen to me anyway as now we only run two laps of the 45, not the whole oval.

 

[eddiesmith]

I vividly recall, as an inexperienced umpire in my second season under Barnesy, one of the first sessions where we ran two laps as a warmup, a couple of young guys puking over the fence behind the goals. Not happening to me.

Probably wouldn't happen to me anyway as now we only run two laps of the 45, not the whole oval.

I did that

 

[AM]

I vividly recall, as an inexperienced umpire in my second season under Barnesy, one of the first sessions where we ran two laps as a warmup, a couple of young guys puking over the fence behind the goals. Not happening to me.

Probably wouldn't happen to me anyway as now we only run two laps of the 45, not the whole oval.

Of course, I'm joshing about there being no need for the calico brigade to be fitness-minded. Just beginning before the AFL guys seems a tad, um, over-enthusiastic - tempted to say over the top.

Seem to recall a coach, think he succeeded Shane Herbert for a short time, who was very keen on fitness. He used tennis balls for speed and agility too I think.

Anyhoo, all the best for 2023. Anything less than a Prem GF would be a fail I guess.

Might pop in sometime mid-season and do an assessment.

 

[Over The Post]

Anyhoo, all the best for 2023. Anything less than a Prem GF would be a fail I guess.

Would have been a fairytale if I'd done it this year. It was Round 1 that did me, first game in 8 years, 10 years since Prem, couple of rusty mistakes while being observed was the difference between finishing 6th and 7th. Still proud I got D1 after working my way into contention through the year. Next year? There's some good guys and young scufflers I'll need to overtake first. We'll see!

Might pop in sometime mid-season and do an assessment.

You'll be welcome

 

[pazza]

Of course, I'm joshing about there being no need for the calico brigade to be fitness-minded. Just beginning before the AFL guys seems a tad, um, over-enthusiastic - tempted to say over the top.

Seem to recall a coach, think he succeeded Shane Herbert for a short time, who was very keen on fitness. He used tennis balls for speed and agility too I think.

Anyhoo, all the best for 2023. Anything less than a Prem GF would be a fail I guess.

Might pop in sometime mid-season and do an assessment.

Fair comment.

As for me it was great to get back to a senior grand final. My next aim is a return to the top 10 if the body holds up.

 

[pazza]

Goalies had their Christmas break-up during the week down in Clarendon St. Expect some change in coaching ranks.

 

[Over The Post]

Sorry I missed it, had other commitments. PM me some details pazza

 

[AM]

Sorry I missed it, had other commitments. PM me some details pazza

Training?

 

[pazza]

Another great year for our younger umpires with 9 more being offered State League contracts - 4 field, 3 boundary and 2 goal.

A deserved achievement to reach the next level.

Congratulations to:

Ben Lefebrve
Campbell Hymans
Jonathon Clark
Harry Warmington
Benjamin Myatt
Nick Bahr
Vo Schofield
Lachlan Higgins
Jake Penny

 

[AM]

Might have missed it pazza, but has the VAFA found a replacement for 'Rusty'?

 

[pazza]

Might have missed it pazza, but has the VAFA found a replacement for 'Rusty'?

Not as far as I am aware. There is a good group of underlings who could step up to the plate though.

 

[rightfoot_sloth]

Not as far as I am aware. There is a good group of underlings who could step up to the plate though.

Sportspeople: Director of Umpire Coaching - Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA)

The VAFA has an exciting position available for a Director of Umpiring Coaching and is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to fill this rewarding role. The successful candidate will have previous experience in umpiring, coaching and team collaboration.

www.sportspeople.com.au

 

[Over The Post]

As long as it isn't Harry Stamos we'll be OK.

 

[AM]

As long as it isn't Harry Stamos we'll be OK.

Let me guess to whom Mr. Stamatopoulos conveyed a poor assessment or two.

No need to lose any sleep, great man.

 

[pazza]

Let me guess to whom Mr. Stamatopoulos conveyed a poor assessment or two.

No need to lose any sleep, great man.

Certainly not me. Maybe if he actually trained us more....

 

[AM]

Over The Post said:

I'd rather be an ascendant calico waver thanks, pounded the hard yards in the sun at Laverton today and actually enjoyed the cold shower afterward.

Getting older though; lay down to read a book this afternoon and woke up two hours later.

So, the much slimmer super fit version of the formerly self-described "Big Boned" goalie will be unrecognisable to, say, pazza?

Perhaps during pre-season shadowing the five-time Premier grand final umpire, otherwise known as the "Little Master", might enhance your chances of the ultimate appointment.

Best wishes to both you and pazza.

By the bye, has the Director of Coaching position been filled yet?