The VFL have recognised what we have known for several years, Jarrad King and Stephen Williams have extraordinary Umpiring talent.   Both Jarrad (Boundary) and Stephen (Goal) umpired in the 2006 Senior GFL Grand Final between St Josephs and South Barwon and were both nominated by the GFUL to attend the VFL Trials held earlier this year during which, both were accepted into the VFL Squad.

In the short time that they have been with the VFL, both 19 year olds, have exceeded all expectations and excelled to such an extent that they will both umpire their first Senior VFL game this weekend 11th August. Jarrad will run the Boundary in the Werribee v Port Melbourne game at Werribee, whilst Stephen will be between the posts in the Box Hill v Sandringham clash at Box Hill.   It is an extremely unique achievement for one new umpire to be appointed to a senior game in their first year with the VFL, but to have two, both from the GFUL,  appointed to a senior match in their first year on the same day is very rare indeed.

The GFUL are extremely proud of their achievements and extend our sincere congratulations to Jarrad and Stephen whom we will no doubt see in the AFL in the not too distant future.