Chris Donlon Explained

Chris Donlon
Fullname:Christopher Donlon
Height:177 cm
Umpireyears1:2005–present
Umpireleague1:AFL
Umpirerole1:Field umpire
Umpiregames1:419
Statsend:2024
Careerhighlights:2011 AFL Grand Final

Christopher Donlon is an Australian rules football field umpire currently officiating in the Australian Football League. He has umpired 377 career games in the AFL.[1]

Donlon umpired in the 2011 AFL Grand Final.[2]

During extra time of a 2017 final between the Port Adelaide and the West Coast Eagles, Donlon awarded a controversial free kick to West Coast player Luke Shuey for high contact.[3] Shuey went on to kick the winning goal after the siren. The AFL later clarified they believed it was the correct decision.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Field umpires. AFLUA. 13 April 2016 . 4 May 2018.
  2. News: Daily decider digest: Wednesday 28 September. Sydney Morning Herald. 28 Sep 2011. 29 Sep 2011. Will. Brodie.
  3. News: AFL umpire from Luke Shuey decision, Chris Donlon, dropped. Gleeson. Michael. 2017-09-12. The Age . 2018-05-04.