Goal Umpiring Calls Chelsea Roffey talks

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I think you will all enjoy this interview - EXCLUSIVE: TBT talks with AFL Goal Umpire Chelsea Roffey
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Chelsea Roffey is the second ever female AFL goal umpire and the only female listed umpire in the competition this year. Chelsea was appointed in 2004 after fellow goal umpire, David Morris, resigned during the season. Chelsea is a journalist when she is not umpiring and I was pleased to be able to recently interview her, and obtain some fascinating insights into the life of a (female) AFL goal umpire.

Questions that were asked:

- Umpires are known to get abuse hurled at them, how do you cope with it and have you copped much over your time?

- Can you describe a typical game day?

- Are you in favour of bringing in video footage for goal umpires to eliminate possible errors?

- Female umpires have been in the media recently, what is your take on female’s being allowed to become field umpires in the AFL?

- What does training consist of for a goal umpire?

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Please tell me this isn't Underwood-esque tokenism?

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Cynic wrote:

Please tell me this isn't Underwood-esque tokenism?

what the haha

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Y'know, the "we have a female in our ranks, let's promote her even though she could be/is shit!"

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Yeah i see ha, good call. Underwood is annoying.

I guess this chick does a good job, funny she has do all those fitness tests when she's just being a goal umpire.