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25.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday Preparation is the key. A photo taken last year of the senior umpires in sync and ready for finals action at Bayswater Oval.

25.01.2022 Today’s the day ! We can not wait to see you all tonight down at our EFLUA 1st Social Event of the year - Barefoot Bowls and AGM Night - 5:30pm start for Barefoot Bowls with our AGM set to commence at 7pm - all at Heathmont Bowls Club ! Free for members and $10 for non- members. Food will be available and the bar will be open. We have got some RIPPER weather set to be ahead of us for tonight, so come on down for a good time, some laughs and fun ! All are welcome ! See you in a couple of hours !

24.01.2022 Read about Monique Shaw journey up to the Northern Territory during Victoria’s lockdown.

24.01.2022 Flashback Friday!!!! 2003 Interleague Umpires. Some umpires are still active today and one current AFL umpire amongst the three groups. #flashbackfriday #2003 #umpires #interleague #eflumpires #efl

23.01.2022 As part of the Be Kind Maroondah campaign, Maroondah City Council has joined other local Councils to present an Evening with former AFL player, Tom Boyd. Tom w...ill be sharing techniques and strategies he personally used to overcome some of the most challenging moments in his life. He touches on living with mental health issues, dealing with criticism, as well as the happiness that can come from focusing on balance and self-care. Bookings are essential and can be made here (https://bit.ly/2Uz7I7k).

22.01.2022 IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF EFNL UMPIRE TRAINING! Following the recent update from Daniel Andrews and the State Government today, Metropolitan Melbourne has been placed back into a 6 week lockdown from 11.59pm on Wednesday 8th July. It’s extremely disappointing but unfortunately that means that the League have sent notification to the EFNL clubs that all club sanctioned training must cease immediately for all Senior and Junior Clubs.... The League will decipher the detail of the information and provide a further update in the coming days. As it stands it’s not looking good for any football (training or matches) to be played across our League or any League in Victoria in 2020. Effective immediately, all EFNL Umpire training has been cancelled there will be no Monday (Juniors) or Wednesday (Seniors) training until further notice while we adhere to the new restrictions. It is particularly disappointing following last night’s impressive Junior training session where the signs were encouraging: The number of attendees was excellent The attitude and work rate of the whole group was very good The transference of the instructions for the drills into actually doing the drill by the umpires was first class All in all, a very good session and thanks to the emerging umpires who helped facilitate the drills and Graeme and Bolts for making it all happen (Sean was unable to attend last night) The League understands there will be 1000’s of devastated players and umpires affected by this decision, but this is a public health issue and one that is outside of the of the leagues control.

22.01.2022 It’s AFL Grand Final day. So let’s take a look back at the panel shots from our grand finals in 2019. We congratulate the AFL umpires on their selection and wish them all the best for tonight’s game. ... Who will win or ??? @pownster1976

20.01.2022 Good Evening Everyone! Thank you to those that have purchased a ticket or tickets into the draw. So far our club has raised $720. Tickets are available until August. Toyota Good For Footy Raffle. 100% of all tickets sold will be given back to the club which will be then put back to our members once we are back to what we do best. Tickets are $5 and the prizes are great, 3 brand new cars up for grabs.... To purchase tickets please visit https://toyotagoodforfooty.raffletix.com.au/eflumpires

19.01.2022 Happy 50th Birthday to a much loved and well respected member of our club Paul ‘Rocky’ Dennis. We wish you the very best for the day! Chris Powney Photography

18.01.2022 TOYOTA GOOD FOR FOOTY RAFFLE IS BACK!!!! Last year we raised over $750, can we beat that amount this year. To go into the draw please click on the link and purchase your raffle tickets. https://toyotagoodforfooty.raffletix.com.au/eflumpires?q=buy

16.01.2022 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH (FREE) The Maroondah City Council is holding online programs focussing on mental wellbeing. To help raise awareness around mental health and learn about mental wellbeing strategies, we are offering a series of free online programs:... Tuesday 13 October Introduction to Mindfulness Tuesday 20 and Tuesday 27 October Mental Health First Aid training Wednesday 21 and Wednesday 28 October Mental Health First Aid training Please see attached images for more details. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BLEEG Bookings close: Sunday, 11 October

16.01.2022 Good Afternoon All The committee met last week to vote on what would constitute a financial member for 2020 in order for financial members to nominate for the committee for season 2021. In light of these extraordinary circumstances a motion was moved and passed that all 2019 financial members would also be classified as a financial member for the 2020 season. So with that being passed, please see nomination form attached on the teamapp post, which will be up shortly. A specia...l general meeting will be held on zoom at a date shortly to be advised. Dean O’Neill (President), Maurice de Vincentis (Vice President) and Mark Corrie (Treasurer) have said they want to go around again in season 2021. Dylan Fulton has announced he is stepping down from the roll as Secretary. We thank Dylan for all his hard work over the last 3 years in this position. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. In addition to this announcement, Nathan McDonald has indicated that due to his work with the EFNL Umpires coaching panel, he will be relinquishing the role of Social Secretary. Thanks Nathan for the fulfilling the role this year. So if you wish to undertake the roll of either Secretary, Social Secretary or time join the committee for season 2021 please contact our President Dean O'Neill.

16.01.2022 There’s more to say after R U OK? In a year when many of us have faced challenges we’re more likely than ever to hear No, I’m not OK. Learn how to listen, help them find support and better ways to manage the load, and how to check in and stay connected at www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask... #theresmoretosay #ruokday #ruok See more

16.01.2022 EFNL UMPIRES PRE-XMAS TRAINING SESSIONS With the ‘Return to Training’ protocols being eased, we have the opportunity to participate in some pre-Xmas training sessions as per previous years. I have spoken to Mal and he is available to facilitate training sessions on the following Wednesday nightsDecember 2, December 9 and December 16.... The session next Wednesday night (Dec 2) for those that are interested in getting together for a group training session after a lengthy absence, will be at Jells Park (meet at the Ferntree Gully Road Entrance) commencing at 6:00 pm. Training venues for Dec 9 and Dec 16 will be advised in due course. Hopefully, many will take the opportunity to catch up with fellow umpires and resume some group training prior to Xmas. Regards Peter Carey

15.01.2022 Here we are at the end of the season that never was. Today would have been the Premier division grand final. We will all miss not standing in our favourite pocket of Bayswater Oval supporting and encouraging all those involved in the big games on the day. To acknowledge this day here is a look back at last years big day through the lens of Chris Powney. Thanks Chris! Chris Powney Photography

15.01.2022 Happy Friday All ! . . Our Barefoot Bowls Night and EFLUA AGM is fast approaching ! We can not wait to see as many of you there as possible for our first Official Social function of the EFLUA for season 2021. Barefoot Bowls Night is on this coming Wednesday 17th of March, commencing at 5:30pm, with the AGM to follow at 7pm - all hosted at the Heathmont Bowls Club. Fingers crossed we are in for some fantastic weather that night with a lovely 24 degrees forecasted ahead of us! All are welcome (members/ non-members and families). We cannot wait to see you there!

15.01.2022 Good afternoon all, Well what a season 2020 has turned out to be! Who would have thought anything like this would happen in our lifetimes!!! Whilst every avenue was exhausted in trying to get a season underway earlier in the year, we now know that this thing is bigger than anyone. As we now sit here, this week would have marked the start of the finals series in Premier and 1st Division, with Divisions 2, 3 and 4 commencing last week and Junior Grand Finals done and dusted. Al...l the hard work would have paid off and we would have been performing at our peak, trying to get the best possible Grand Final. No doubt the coaches would be working through all the permutations. Would Dan Beard get back to top of the mountain? Would his great mate Damian Sully do his third Premier Grand Final in a row? Would we see the emergence of a young up and comer? Would Matty Milne step up (he had put in a big pre season)? How high up would last years debutants go, Tommy Noonan, Dan Chaston, Byron Browne? We had last years Premier Grand Final umpire, Luke Hunter having a crack down at the VFL, he was joined by James Irvine. We wish them luck. Hopefully they’ll get another crack next year. What about the girls? Would Gen Devenish go on and debut in a Senior Grand Final? How far would Sarah Vanderschoot go? Would we see some of our newest members go up the ranks or would some old wily foxes step in? Unfortunately, these questions will remain unanswered for 2020. But, don’t despair, before we know it season 2021 will be upon us and we can start all over again. (COVID pending of course) I know we had a large number of first year umpires looking to come onboard and enjoy the experience. I hope that you are all still keen to come back and share that experience. Coach Clarkey will be champing at the bit to get you all back and pass on his knowledge, along with his mentor Graeme Meredith and Emerging umpire coach Nathan McDonald. Whilst we have all missed footy this year, I hope you are all keen to get back on board and storm into the 2021 season. As they say, ‘You don’t know what you’ve got till its gone' I look forward to seeing you all when pre season commences in February next year. In the meantime, stay safe, stay well Dean O’Neill EFLUA President

14.01.2022 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN Please visit https://membership.sportstg.com/v6/regoform.cgi to register to become an umpire in 2021. Old, Current and New umpires all need to complete this registration form.

14.01.2022 2 DAYS TO GO till our Barefoot Bowls X AGM Night ! Come and bring your best foot forward and get ready for an absolute ripper night ahead ! For information on the night, swipe to see the next photo for all the details !

13.01.2022 From surviving to thriving - Coping with life’s challenges (FREE) Learn how to cope with life’s challenges whether it’s a worldwide event like the COVID-19 pandemic; a personal tragedy; or the trials we face every day. Dr Lucy Hone, Co-Director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience draws on her personal and professional experience to share evidence-based strategies to build resilience. How to book... Bookings essential via Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/BLDQG Bookings closed Monday 5 October, 4pm See attached image for more details.

13.01.2022 RETURN TO TRAINING To register you will be attending training, please click on the link below and answer the question relevant to you. There are two (2) questions you only need to answer the question related to you (Seniors or Juniors)answer YES or NO then your full name. This survey will close on Saturday June 20 at 8:00 pm. I will be checking the register regularly. With the restriction of 2 20 people on the oval and 2 20 people on the track, it is important to know... how many will be attending training on Wednesday night to assist in planning the training session. Prior to Wednesday, the group you have been allocated to will be communicated via Team App. That is the group you MUST train in on Wednesday night. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx Help stop the spread and Download the COVID Safe App.

13.01.2022 UPDATE FROM PETER CAREY Here is an update on the where we are currently situated following the announcement that the 2020 Season for the Seniors has been cancelled. Following the Victorian State Government advice around the return of community sport, AFL Victoria is endorsing a return to club sanctioned small outdoor group training at community football level from Monday, May 25, provided participants follow the relevant Victorian State Government guidelines and AFL Victor...Continue reading

11.01.2022 Further to our previous post, here is some more information from the EFNL in regards to the cancellation of the 2020 Football and Netball Senior Seasons.

10.01.2022 EFLUA AGM / BAREFOOT BOWLS NIGHT The EFLUA Annual General Meeting Date: Wednesday March 17th Time: 7:00pm (Please arrive by 6:45pm)... Venue: Heathmont Bowls Club, 9 The Greenway, Heathmont, VIC 3135 Car Parking is available on site This is being run in conjunction with our first social event for 2021, ‘Barefoot Bowls’, starting from 5:30pm. Food will be available and the bar will be open. See more

10.01.2022 The ‘Last Bounce’ in normal years would have been held tonight, where all our members and guests gather with great anticipation of awards, grand final appointments and to celebrate the events of the year. Unfortunately we can’t in 2020. 2012 is pictured below, where our then Junior Coaches (David Parker, Matt Brereton and Jack Murfett) are in full swing during the ‘revue’ alongside great club veterans, life member Alastair Gall and Bobby one of our unsung hero’s.

09.01.2022 It’s exciting to see in tonight’s St Kilda v Gold Coast game we have 4 EFLUA alumni. Patrick Dineen and Damien Main on the boundary along with Sam Walsh and Simon Plumridge in the goals. This is the most representation we have had in one AFL game. Go well guys!!!!

08.01.2022 CRICKET UMPIRES WANTED Hoping all umpires and their families are safe and healthy. For those who are missing social interaction and/or coin through sport, perhaps you might like to take on umpiring cricket at the Box Hill Reporter. Positions are available on Tuesday and Friday nights as well as Saturday. For details, please see the attached flier.... Phil Hermann

05.01.2022 REMINDER SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING A special general meeting we plan to hold on the 26th October 2020 at 7pm online via ZOOM. The SGM will be held to ratify the 2021 Committee Positions as well as hopefully provide any updates we have and answer questions you might have around what next year might look like. ... This will be a first for all of us so should you have any questions leading up to the night please don't hesitate to contact myself, Brad Pulley or any of the executives. In order to register for the night click on the provided link below that you can click and it will ask for your FIRST name and LAST name as well as your EMAIL ADDRESS. From there a link will be provided to you to use closer to the night. https://stpeters.zoom.us//tJItdO-tqz0jGtH_iqF1iIkJ4oqJmclb Again if there are any concerns please let me know ASAP. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible. Regards Dylan Fulton [email protected]

03.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday One of the all time EFLUA greats. Henry Sims. Featured here at East Burwood last year umpiring another final series #stalwart #legend #53yearsservice

03.01.2022 Congratulations on 50 AFL games Damien Main. https://aflua.com.au/congratulations-damien-50-afl-games/

01.01.2022 Hi Everyone, news JUST IN today - cancellation of Senior Mens and Women’s Football and Netball Leagues for 2020. Please read the following statement for further details. . . .... #socialdistancehugsforall @ EFL House See more

01.01.2022 WE ARE BACK !! . . After 3 LONG AWAITED months, we finally had our 1st training session BACK tonight for the Junior Football Umpires and our Female Development Squad ! Full blast rain and all to welcome us back, it was still a great night and was good to see everyone back on the track again, adhering to the social distancing laws and hygiene practices in place as we get back into the swing of things. A big special thanks to all our coaches and to everyone who has put in the... work behind the scenes to get us to the point we are at in this present time. We can not WAIT to see you all as the weeks move on and get back to what we all love doing - UMPIRING !! . . #efnl #umpiring #umpires #footyumpires #welovefooty #playon #elbowsthenewhandshake @ Town park, Croydon See more

01.01.2022 The EFLUA would like to congratulate Rob Peak who was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Rob was instrumental in rewriting our constitution, putting in hours of his time for us. His award citation read "For service to Australian rules football and sports administration" He was President and Vice President of the EFNL and is a life member of that organisation. He has also held positions with the Royal Melbourne Yacht Club, Blackburn South Junior Football Club, North Kew Football Club, Victorian Metropolitan Football League and Sporting Inclusion Australia. Congratulations Rob!