Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
AFL umpire Nathan Williamson sits downs and answers your burning questions from around the internet.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Why do umpires wear their socks so high?
0:49 - Do umpires know the names of every player?
1:13 - Do umpires get their eyes checked?
1:59 - Do umpires watch how umpires in other sports operate?
2:47 - Which umpire whistle is better, metal or plastic?
3:26 - What's one piece of advice you'd give an up and coming umpire?
3:40 - What's an umpire's favourite ground to umpire at?
4:17 - What is an umpire's best 2km time trial?
4:33 - Is David Rodan the best umpire of all time?
4:54 - What is the most embarrassing moment you've had on the field?
5:27 - What inspired you to choose umpiring and to do it as a full-time job?
6:27 - How many pairs of shoes do umpires go through each season?
7:00 - What's the training and selection process like for umpires every week?
7:22 - Is it hard to learn how to run backwards? Do you fall over much?
7:46 - What do players and spectators often misunderstand about umpiring?
8:19 - What's the most kilometres an umpire has run in a game?
8:39 - Are umpires allowed to umpire the team they barrack for?
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AFL umpire Nathan Williamson sits downs and answers your burning questions from around the internet.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Why do umpires wear their socks so high?
0:49 - Do umpires know the names of every player?
1:13 - Do umpires get their eyes checked?
1:59 - Do umpires watch how umpires in other sports operate?
2:47 - Which umpire whistle is better, metal or plastic?
3:26 - What's one piece of advice you'd give an up and coming umpire?
3:40 - What's an umpire's favourite ground to umpire at?
4:17 - What is an umpire's best 2km time trial?
4:33 - Is David Rodan the best umpire of all time?
4:54 - What is the most embarrassing moment you've had on the field?
5:27 - What inspired you to choose umpiring and to do it as a full-time job?
6:27 - How many pairs of shoes do umpires go through each season?
7:00 - What's the training and selection process like for umpires every week?
7:22 - Is it hard to learn how to run backwards? Do you fall over much?
7:46 - What do players and spectators often misunderstand about umpiring?
8:19 - What's the most kilometres an umpire has run in a game?
8:39 - Are umpires allowed to umpire the team they barrack for?
For more footy highlights, stories, news and info, head to http://afl.com.au
Join the millions in our social community and get more footy in your feed:
instagram.com/afl
tiktok.com/@afl
facebook.com/AFL
twitter.com/AFL
Find out how to watch AFL games here: bit.ly/3SyHQp0
#AFL #footy #aussierules
