Women in the AFL - initiative to provide a path for female field umpires

[jarrod_island_doggies]

The AFL has continued some of the good work around incorporating women at the highest level, with two candidates identified for scholarships at this stage; Eleni Glouftsis and Lucinda Lopes. I was made aware of Eleni's achievements with the SANFL last year - this seems like a natural progression for a no doubt very talented umpire - as I'm sure is the case with Lucinda too.

Good luck to both Eleni and Lucinda, may they be the first of many to reach the pinnacle of their chosen avenue in footy.

Link: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-23/female-field-umps-push

 

[jarrod_island_doggies]

The AFL has continued some of the good work around incorporating women at the highest level, with two candidates identified for scholarships at this stage; Eleni Glouftsis and Lucinda Lopes. I was made aware of Eleni's achievements with the SANFL last year - this seems like a natural progression for a no doubt very talented umpire - as I'm sure is the case with Lucinda too.

Good luck to both Eleni and Lucinda, may they be the first of many to reach the pinnacle of their chosen avenue in footy.

Link: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-23/female-field-umps-push

Update - Eleni will umpire the Carlton Vs. Essendon game next Sunday (28th of Feb) - great news for her and for footy!

Link: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-22/eleni-glouftsis-to-make-history-as-first-female-field-umpire

 

[wally funk]

Any idea how Lucinda is going? I'm not sure I've heard her name come up in any recent news articles...

 

[jarrod_island_doggies]

Any idea how Lucinda is going? I'm not sure I've heard her name come up in any recent news articles...

Seems like she's a year or so behind Eleni (makes sense, given Eleni's SANFL experience pre-scholarship & age). Most I found was a recent article about her umpiring up in the Territory during the NTFL season, with hopes for VFL seniors in 2016.

Link: http://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/loca...k=74518650a6380857364b43459bfe8511-1456460959

 

[ilovemeatpies]

Seems like she's a year or so behind Eleni (makes sense, given Eleni's SANFL experience pre-scholarship & age). Most I found was a recent article about her umpiring up in the Territory during the NTFL season, with hopes for VFL seniors in 2016.

Link: http://www.ntnews.com.au/sport/loca...k=74518650a6380857364b43459bfe8511-1456460959

I think Eleni will be guest umpiring in Canberra very soon. A fabulous role model and we hope to see the first AFL Field female umpire.

 

[jarrod_island_doggies]

And here we are, Round 9 of 2017, Eleni will make her AFL debut in the Essendon Vs. West Coast match after a run of consistently good performances at VFL level. Well done to her, I hope she has a blinder (i.e. no one really notices her).

 

[Goosecat]

And here we are, Round 9 of 2017, Eleni will make her AFL debut in the Essendon Vs. West Coast match after a run of consistently good performances at VFL level. Well done to her, I hope she has a blinder (i.e. no one really notices her).

I hope it's not considered sexist to comment on an umpire. God knows every other umpire gets commented on.
Unfortunately her performance was actually quite poor. Male or female that has to be remedied.

 

[jatz14]

I hope it's not considered sexist to comment on an umpire. God knows every other umpire gets commented on.
Unfortunately her performance was actually quite poor. Male or female that has to be remedied.

Why does it have to be remedied because she is female? If they are going to remedy umps, could they start with all those crappy male ones first?

 

[Scott2clarkson]

I hope it's not considered sexist to comment on an umpire. God knows every other umpire gets commented on.
Unfortunately her performance was actually quite poor. Male or female that has to be remedied.

To be honest with you, if you were out there on the big stage having to umpire an afl game you would make mistakes too. Nobody is perfect. Umpiring footy is a tough thing to do. It's not as easy as it seems.

 

[Goosecat]

To be honest with you, if you were out there on the big stage having to umpire an afl game you would make mistakes too. Nobody is perfect. Umpiring footy is a tough thing to do. It's not as easy as it seems.

Oh I get that don't worry. Nonetheless all AFL umpires must be held to the same standards.

 

[Scott2clarkson]

Oh I get that don't worry. Nonetheless all AFL umpires must be held to the same srandards.

yeah but still they are more elite than what you are. So let them work it out rather than you resorting to abuse them.

 

[Goosecat]

yeah but still they are more elite than what you are. So let them work it out rather than you resorting to abuse them.

There was no abuse whatsoever, I suggest you learn to read. I am well aware of the level, more than you would have an inkling of I'm guessing.
You are pretty new here but you'll learn that comments along the lines of "well they know more then you so don't comment" are absolutely useless. I have no doubt they know more then yourself which would mean by your interpretation you shouldn't bother commenting either. This entire site is about average fans commenting. Perhaps you aren't capable of grasping the irony of someone like yourself making such a statement.