AFL umpiring boss praises first female

Eleni Glouftsis says once Sunday's NAB Challenge game starts, she is just another umpire doing her job.

Eleni Glouftsis umpired the Essendon Bombers AFL Intra-Club match at True Value Solar Centre. (Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

AFL umpiring director Wayne Campbell says Eleni Glouftsis's groundbreaking promotion is purely on merit.

The 23-year-old will become the league's first female field umpire when she takes charge of Sunday's NAB Challenge match between Carlton and Essendon.

Glouftsis said on Tuesday she appreciates the significance of her achievement, but once Sunday's game starts she will be just another umpire doing her job.