Field Umpire
- As part of the umpire team, you have the most responsibility, plus you will make the most decisions
- Running is a big part of the job, but at junior level even moderate fitness will allow you to keep up
- Knowing and understanding the rules of AFL is a big part of it
- You have the best view of the play
- Field umpires generally get paid the most of all umpires
Boundary Umpire
- As a boundary umpire, you get fit really fast!
- You don't have as much pressure as field umpiring
- Your main job is to call the ball when it goes out of bounds
- It's often considered a great way to get started in umpiring
- Plus you get paid to do it!
Goal Umpire
- You are a really important part of umpiring
- You get to decide the score and keep track of the score
- Running is not a big part of this role
- You can umpire multiple games on any given day
- You can earn good money
