AFL diversity push paves way for new generation of umpires

The A-F-L is spreading its wings when it comes to recruiting the next batch of whistle-blowers to adjudicate its matches. Image: Neville Nash with the new recruits. (SBS) AFL diversity push paves way for new generation of umpires

Neville Nash with the new recruits. Source: SBS

Migrants and refugees from as far afield as Vietnam, Afghanistan and Tibet are learning how to umpire.

 

And as this report, it's all aimed at boosting diversity among the game's officials and getting them more closely involved in their new communities.