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<\/p>\nThe AFL\u2019s most experienced umpire Brett Rosebury has given WA whistleblowers advice on what it takes to reach the top.<\/p>\n
Rosebury, who has umpired 559 games in 25 years in the AFL, visited Bunbury last week to meet senior and junior umpires.<\/p>\n
About 40 umpires attended the meet and greet session which also provided information about how to interpret the new rules for ruck contests and the last disposal rule.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe last few years when I\u2019ve been coming back to Perth for pre-season, I offer to do an umpire recruitment drive,\u201d Rosebury told the South Western Times.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a good time for young guys and girls that want to step forward, or any middle-aged dad that\u2019s sitting on the couch that loves the game, that wants to come forward and give it a go.<\/p>\n
Rosebury ran the training session with fellow AFL umpire Andre Gianfagna.<\/p>\n
The pair guided SWFL umpires and other local junior umpires from the South-West region.<\/p>\n
Umpire Coordinator Vance Burton also hosted a Q&A with the two special guests.<\/p>\n
On Saturday morning, Rosebury and Gianfagna hosted a training session for junior youth umpires at South Perth.<\/p>\n
\u201cUmpiring embraces everyone in the community,\u201d Rosebury told the South Western Times.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, if there\u2019s someone that loves the game, it\u2019s a great way to build some fitness and provide a little bit of pocket money on the side.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom there, who knows where it can lead.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rosebury\u2019s trip to the south of the state included umpiring an intraclub match for the Fremantle Dockers on Friday morning where adapting to the new rules was a focus for players and umpires.<\/p>\n
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