A huge thank you to all the umpires who officiated at this year’s Carnival — without you, the Carnival simply would not be possible.

Special mention to Ollie Matthews, our Umpire Director, who did an incredible job managing and supporting the umpiring group across the entire week. 👏

We also want to acknowledge our 2025 Umpire Award recipients:

🏅 Appreciation Certificates

Steve Leudar

Di Phyland

Colin “Sporty” Campbell

Chris Lyndon

Encouragement Awards

Jacob Fewkes

Hayden Fewkes

Lachlan Pinkerton

Eliza Pinkerton

Ashton Starkey

Goal Umpires Award

Dean O’Donoghue

Neil Ascott

🏆 Ray Hocking Medal

Daniel “Casper” Lancaster

35s – Garey Hofert

40s – Peter Clarke

45s – Danny Fitzpatrick

50s – Dammo Rossi

55s – Chris Collett

60s – Garry Wilson

65s – Terry Davies

👩‍⚖️ Women’s Field Umpires

35s – Di Phyland

40s – Chris Lyndon

45s – Mel Best

Congratulations to all award winners, and thank you again to every umpire who contributed to making the Carnival such a success.