Gather Round was a big weekend for two of our timekeepers. Chris Doyle’s first match was his 100th AFL match – North Melbourne v. Brisbane in the beautiful Barossa. On the same day Peter Honeyman timekept his second match of the round to also bring up his 100th AFL match in that role – Hawthorn v. Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval.
Adding in his 49 AFL matches as goal umpire, the Round 6 match Adelaide v. St.Kilda was Peter’s 150th combined appointment
Congratulations Chris and Peter
This week it is well done to timekeeper Michael Sexton who brought up the triple-ton when he was on the clock (and the siren) for the Western Bulldogs v. Essendon clash at Docklands.
Big congratulations Secco!
The first congratulations of 2026 go to Brad Noonan who completed his 350th match at Essendon v. North Melbourne at Docklands on Sunday 28 March.
It is the biggest day of the season an the match officials were well represented by those timekeepers and interchange stewards appointed to the 2025 AFL Grand Final
Congratulations go to timekeepers Dave Elliott, Michael Sexton and Chris Doyle (3rd); interchange stewards Vince Sercia and Anthony Mitchell; also shot clock operator Lachlan Evans and ball-stewards Lucas Guarnaccia and Emily Logan.
Well done everybody you did us proud.
Andrew Cross completed 250 AFL matches as an interchange steward with his appointment to the 2025 Second Semi-final Q-Clash played at The Gabba between Brisbane and Gold Coast on 13 September.
An outstanding achievement given the number of games in Queensland.
Congratulations Andrew
He’s been sitting on 149 for a while but in Round 22 Ryan Warburton acted as interchange steward in his 150th match. It was the almost upset of the season West Coast v. Adelaide at Perth Stadium.
Congratulations Ryan
Debuts in Rounds 18-20
Frank Bosnich (IS) R18 Carlton v. Brisbane (Docklands)
Stephanie Aiello (IS) R18 Western Bulldogs v. Adelaide (Docklands)
Mark Chisholm (IS) R18 Richmond v. Essendon (MCG)
Craig Shirley (IS) R18 Port Adelaide v. West Coast (Adelaide Oval)
Michael O’Keefe (TK) R18 Melbourne v. North Melbourne (MCG)
Richard Smith (TK) R20 Gold Coast v. Brisbane (Carrara)
Congratulations and best wishes for long and successful careers
Round 17 saw Michelle Thomson take the field for her 200th AFL match as an interchange steward.
Michelle officiated at the Carlton v. Collingwood clash at the MCG.
Congratulations Michelle.
The first matches keep coming and Round 17 saw the following debuts:
Christian Bassani (IS) Adelaide v. Melbourne (Adelaide Oval)
Troy Jones (IS) Essendon v. Gold Coast (Docklands)
Laura Giles (TK) Essendon v. Gold Coast (Docklands)
Kristie Goodie (TK) North Melbourne v. Western Bulldogs (Docklands)
Best wishes for long and successful careers
A swathe of Round 13 and Round 15 debuts indicate the end of the 2025 training period
Congratulations to the following on their first AFL match:
Troy Vukojevich (IS) North Melbourne v. West Coast (Bunbury)
Matthew Norton (TK) Port Adelaide v. Carlton (Adelaide Oval)
Donna Lankshear (IS) Sydney v. Western Bulldogs (SCG)
Adam Keleher (TK) Sydney v. Western Bulldogs (SCG)
Jessie Woolford (TK) Collingwood v. West Coast (MCG)
Ben Fogarty (IS) Collingwood v. West Coast (MCG)
Brett Pallini (TK) Richmond v. Adelaide (MCG)
William Richards (IS) Richmond v. Adelaide (MCG)
Chris Barton (IS) Fremantle v. St.Kilda (Perth Stadium)
Best wishes for long and successful careers
Congratulations to interchange stewards Joel Kearney and Anthony Mitchell.
Joel officiated in his 250th AFL match on 7 June at Kardinia Park in the Geelong v. Gold Coast match.
The same round saw Anthony Mitchell control the gates at Manuka Oval in the GWS Giants v. Port Adelaide fixture.
Congratulations Joel and Andrew.
Belated congratulations to the following AFL match officials for milestones in the 2025 season to date
Congratulations to the timekeepers and interchange stewards who officiated in the 2024 AFL Grand Final
Marcus Middleton and Dusty-Lee Gould were on the gates and Stan Pettett, David Flegg and Michael Sexton handled the timekeeping duties.
Well done everyone and congratulations from us all
Double celebrations in Sydney
The final home and away round in Sydney was a big day for timekeepers Frank Lourey and Jennifer Button.
For Jennifer Sydney v. Adelaide at the SCG was the first AFL match of what will hopefully be a long career. Congratualtions Jennifer.
In the seat next door Frank celebrated his 100th AFL match. 100 matches is a major milestone in any football endeavour and especially so at the elite level. Congratulations Frank.
600 for ‘Hollywood’ Don
In Round 21 Don Stock reached another AFL milestone.
600 AFL matches deserves serious accolades and that meant coverage of the event from the host broadcaster.
Congratulations to Andrew Miller who was on the clock for the 250th time in the Q-clash on the Gold Coast.
Heading south we congratulate Sydney timekeeper Glen Callaghan who officiated in his 150th AFL match at the Sydney v. Western Bulldogs match at the SCG.
Well done to both.
Sam Kronja racked up his 200th AFL match as an Interchange Steward when he officiated at the recent Round 11 Fremantle v. Collingwood draw at Perth Stadium. Add in his 9 AFL matches as a field umpire in 1996-1997 and he sits on a combined 209 AFL matches
Congratulations Sam
Also recently we have been joined by a number of new match officials. Big congratulations to the following on their AFL debut:
Interchange Stewards
Tim Mugridge
Matthew Norden
Dylan Rawack
Scott Arnold
Rob Crowley
Andrew Gough
James Gwydir
Stephanie Middleton
Timekeepers
Catrina Fyfe
Roger Le Grand
Ben Russell
Steph Bellina
Best wishes for long and successful careers .
Another 2024 Queensland milestone in Round 10 with Rohan Briggs bringing up his 150th AFL match as a timekeeper. Rohan was on the siren for the Brisbane v. Richmond clash at the Gabba. A 32 goal match would have stretched out the quarters.
Congratulations on the milestone Rohan
The AFLs most experienced interchange steward has achieved yet another milestone. Adam Gulliver was on the bench for the Round 8 Richmond v. Fremantle match at the MCG in AFL match number 350.
Great work Adam. Onto 400!
Following close on the heels of Micahel Sexton, this week we congratulate Victorian based timekeeper Stan Pettett who was on the siren for the Geelong v. Carlton match at the MCG on 27 April. The match was his 250th AFL match.
Well done Stan
Great work Michael Sexton.
Michael was one of the timekeepers at the Round 5 Melbourne v. Brisbane clash at the MCG. As such he completed his 250th AFL match in that role. Of course add to that his 6 AFL matches as a field umpire in 1997 and his match total becomes that much more (probably some emergency jobs in there as well).
Congratulations Secco
Gather Round saw two milestones achieved by match officials
Ash Thomas, whose first of three matches for the weekend was his 150th AFL match when he time kept the Fremantle v. Carlton match at Adelaide Oval to bring up the milestone.
Also having multiple matches on the weekend got Dusty-Lea Gould to her 150th AFL match as an interchange steward when she officiated at the West Coast v. Sydney match at Mount Barker.
Congratulations Ash and Dusty-Lea
Round 1 was big in the west. Congratulations to timekeeper Adam Peacock who officiated in his 150th match as an AFL timekeeper in the Fremantle v. Brisbane match,. Add in his 66 matches as an AFL goal umpire 2006-2012 and he is over the 200 involvements.
Congratulations Adam
A big opening round for milestones both in the box and next to the gates
Congratulations to Lauren Schultz who bought up the double-ton with her 200th match as an interchange steward in the Brisbane v. Carlton match.
200 matches also to Chris Howarth-Crewdson whose first match in his Opening Round double-header also in the Brisbane v. Carlton match.
Jason Mitchell has combined both roles to bring up 100 matches. The ton was recorded at Carrara Gold Coast v. Richmond
WE all extend our congratulations to the match officials who took part in the 2023 AFL Grand Final.
Timekeepers Michael Sexton, Andrew Miller and Chris Patterson
Interchange stewards: Michelle Thomson and Wade Stewart
Fantastic job everyone and a great group to represent us on the big day.
Andrew Miller, Chris Patterson, Michael SextonMichelle ThomsonWade Stewart
Eliza Broadbent brought up her 200th AFL match as a timekeeper on Saturday 2 August at the MCG match between Carlton and Melbourne. Drizzle, the focus of the crowd on the Matilda’s early and a ripping finish made the night a memborable one on all fronts. Congratulations Liz
Round 21 was a bumper week with two major milestones in two states.
Dusty-Lea Gould bought up her 200th AFL match when she was on the interchange for the Adelaide v. Gold Coast match atg the Adelaide Oval.
Dusty’s total is made up of 144 matches as interchange since 2013 and 56 as timekeeper since 2017.
Congratulations Dusty
(Dusty (l) and Natasha Trestrail)
In Victoria Brad Noonan was on the clocks for the 300th time in an AFL match on Saturday 5 August at the MCG. A veteran of three AFL grand finals since debuting in 2010, Hawthorn v. Collingwood made Noons only the fourth timekeeper to get to the triple ton. Congratulations Brad an outstanding achievement.
Congratulations to Carli Harris (IS). The first leg of her Round 11 double-header was match number 100. She bought up the ton at St.Kilda v. Hawthorn on Saturday 27 May. Well done Carli.
They work together on the interchange bench for most Tassie matches so why not celebrate milestones together?
That’s what the Apple Isle’s dynamic duo did in Hobart on Saturday at the North v. Port match. Wade Stewart notched up his 150th match and Tony Dionysopoulos his 50th. Congratulations to you both
In a bumper week of appointments for match officials based or travelling to Adelaide for Gather Round congratulations go to Interchange Steward Leo Corrieri who bounced from 149-152 AFL matches.
The 150th was Thursday 13 April Adelaide v. Carlton at the Adelaide Oval.
Add that to 154 AFL matches as a goal umpire and it is an impressive record indeed.
Congratulations Leo.
Congratulations to John Adams who officiated in his 150th AFL match on the weekend. John was the interchange steward in the Brisbane v. Collingwood match which opened the round on 6 April.
Closing the round was Don Stock who was on the clock for 550th time since 1987 during the Geelong v. Hawthorn Easter Monday clash.
Well done and there are more to come for each.
After no matches in Perth during Round 1 increased a long summer break Interchange Steward Ryan Harder finally had the chance to rack up his 200th AFL match. The West Coast v. GWS match was the scene of the double-ton. Congratulations Ryan
Well done to our 2022 AFL Grand Final match officials: Interchange Stewards Joel Kearney and Carli Harris, Timekeepers Eliza Broadbent, Tony Costanzo and third timekeeper Stan Pettett.
Fantastic job on the day. Congratulations from all your team mates.
Congratulations Vince Sercia who was the Interchange Steward in the Second Qualifying Final on 2 September Melbourne v. Sydney at the MCG. The final was his 200th as an interchange steward and goes with his 58 AFL matches as a field umpire
Outstanding longevity from Interchange Steward Adrian Barlow who racked up his 300th AFL match on Sunday 14 August when he had the I-pad out as Essendon capitulated to Port Adelaide at Docklands.
Great news in this year’s Australia Day honours list for interchange steward Wade Stewart.
A fireman by trade he was the recipient of an Australian Fire Service Medal.
The citation (below) shows his dedication.
Congratulations Wade.
Wade Stewart has been a member of the Tasmania Fire Service for 40 years. He has provided a high quality of service to the Tasmanian Community, aiding to keep Tasmania safe against fires and other emergencies and providing strong and consistent leadership to the Risdon Vale Brigade’s Firefighters. Wade’s dedicated service was acknowledged in 1997 when he was awarded the National Medal and again in 2000 when he received the Volunteer medal. Wade joined the Risdon Vale Fire Brigade in 1982 as a Volunteer Firefighter to service the local community. In 2001 Wade was voted by his peers and promoted to become the 3rd Officer at Risdon Vale Brigade. Six years later Wade was recognised by the Risdon Vale Brigade for his competence and leadership and was promoted to 1st Officer. Wade is currently the 1st Officer and has been since his promotion in 2007. During his time as 1st Officer, Wade has trained and developed countless career and volunteer firefighters in road crash rescue, hazmat and firefighting. Wade has spent countless hours of his personal time on the fireground and on the training ground to ensure proper preparation for all hazard emergencies. Wade ensures that the Risdon Vale Brigade can always provide a timely and adequate response to emergencies in the local area as well as intrastate and interstate. Wade has led crews to some dangerous jobs over the years, and he does this leading by example and ensuring that the job required is done to the best of everyone’s ability and ensure everyone gets home safe on our truck and any other Brigade he has worked with. If Wade wasn’t on the crew, he would always check in on how they were going and checking you were okay when you got back to the station. He has always followed up with his members after every job especially the bad ones to ensure every member got the support they needed and to check their mental health was okay. He also made sure everyone affected got a phone call from the health services. Wade has a great working relationship with career crews as well and organises the Brigade to do weekend training sessions to assist career firefighters going for their leading fire fighter promotions. Wade has organized a structured approach to the brigade and has his succession planning place. Undoubtedly the Brigade is in a better position after Wade’s 40 years of influence. Wade can always be counted on to assist at short notice and work collaboratively to ensure a positive outcome. Wade has worked tirelessly during his time and continues to do so with many long days and nights to provide support to District Staff and other Brigades in the area. Wade makes himself available no matter what time of the day and the support he gives is second to none. Wade is a highly respected member with-in the Tasmania Fire Service. https://tvffaf.org.au/new/wp-content/uploads/Wade-Stewart-Citation.htm
We have updated the career statistics to incorporate the 2022 AFL season and also AFLW seasons 6 and 7.
Special thanks to Chris Patterson who, in cleaning up old files at home, discovered the timekeeping appointments for 2000-2002 completing the timekeeping appointments from the institution of the independent panel in 2000.
