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Jordyn Pearson is set to become the second female field umpire in AFL<\/a> history on Sunday.<\/p>\n Pearson will debut in Melbourne’s clash with West Coast on Sunday at Marvel Stadium, following Eleni Tee as the only other female field umpire to officiate a male game at the top level.\u00a0<\/p>\n She will be umpiring with experienced officiator Matt Nicholls, Nicholas Jankovskis and Joel Clamp.<\/p>\n Umpire Jordyn Pearson to debut in Melbourne v West Coast on Sunday. Second female umpire to officiate in AFL. Joins Eleni Tee in exclusive club. @zerohanger<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mark Stevens (@StevoMedia) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n She was promoted from the rookie list to the main list of umpires ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n Pearson has umpired more than 50 AFLW games including the season six decider and in 2024 won the AFLW Umpire Rising Star award.<\/p>\n “Jordyn has been incredibly consistent throughout 2024 in the VFL and AFLW seasons. Her performances across the AFLW Finals Series has shown her outstanding potential,” AFL<\/a> Head of Officiating Stephen McBurney said at the time.<\/p>\n “Her dedication to umpiring has driven her to continuously improve both on and off the field.<\/p>\n “We are committed to growing and developing female umpires in our elite program. This award will greatly assist in Jordyn’s development as she pursues her elite umpiring career.”<\/p>\n She is the only AFLW umpire on the competition committee.<\/p>\n
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