Essendon District Football League Umpires Association

16/05/2026

Our #16 👏👏💚🐐

Congratulations to Brendan Hosking who will reach his 300th AFL game when Melbourne host Hawthorn at the 'G! Hosko first picked up the whistle with the Essendon District Football League in 2003 before quickly progressing to the VFL. After a TAC cup Grand Final in 2010 followed by a VFL Grand Final in 2011, Hosko earned promotion to the AFL list in 2012, debuting in the round 3 clash between GWS and West Coast. Brendan reached the pinnacle of AFL umpiring when he was appointed to the 2022 AFL Grand Final. With his 300th game, he'll now qualify for AFL Life Membership in recognition of his outstanding contribution to football. Well done Brendan!

08/05/2026

We are thrilled to congratulate former EDFL umpire Jordyn Pearson on becoming just the second female field umpire to officiate a men’s game at the top level.

Jordyn has been appointed to the Melbourne v West Coast clash this Sunday May 10, at Marvel Stadium and both the EDFL & EDFLUA wish her the best of luck!

Essendon District Football League

21/04/2026

20/04/2026

Some great captures from Moments by Shaun across the first couple of rounds! 💚 💚

03/04/2026

Congratulations to Brett on this achievement! 👏🏼

21/02/2026

Excited for the first AFL Experience Hub of 2026 🙌
A great chance to learn, connect and hear from guest speaker Steph Hickey.

📅 Saturday 28 February
📍 MCG
Scan the QR code to register.

13/02/2026

Meet the coaches and see what's new ahead of junior umpire academies returning on Monday February 16!

MORE ➡ https://essendondfl.com.au/junior-umpire-academies-return/

Essendon District Football League Umpires Association

13/02/2026

There are plenty of reasons to become an umpire!

No matter your pathway or motivation, there’s a home for you with the EDFL umpiring family 💚

New umpires and their parents can also get along to tomorrow’s First-Year Umpiring Launch! Details below ⬇

https://essendondfl.com.au/edfl-first-year-umpiring-launch/

02/02/2026

TRAINING Season 2026

That's right - Pre Season training is around the corner and we look forward to seeing everyone very soon!

SENIOR Training: 6pm Monday & Wednesdays - commencing on Monday 16th February at Windy Hill.

JUNIOR Training: 5pm - Wednesdays - commencing on Wednesday 18th February at Windy Hill.

Important reminder not to forget water and adequate sun protection!