This next profile is one of the young guns, Stephen Blume, who on the 17th of July 2015 notched up his 50th match milestone.
Name: Stephen Blume
Nickname(s): Blumey, Steeeve
Occupation: High School Student
AFL Club Supported: Sydney Swans
Umpiring Discipline: Field
When Did You Start Umpiring: May 2012
What Made You Give Umpiring a go: To be part of a sport I enjoy without actually being a player
What Do You Enjoy Most About Umpiring: The intensity, speed and skills
Highlights Of Your Umpiring Career: Being awarded the NSW State Blue after umpiring the National Championships
Best umpire you’ve umpired with: Roger Crowhurst, Darrel Luck and Ashley Borg
Funniest umpire you’ve run with: Colin G. Funniest bloke
Have You Umpired Previously Before Joining the NCCUA, If So Where: Newcastle AFL Juniors
Any Pre-Game Rituals / Superstitions: Putting my left shoe on first and having my tub of RED FROGS!!
Favourite Music: Anything not on 2NUR FM
Favourite Food / Drink: Lasagna, Spaghetti Bolognese
Favourite TV Show / Movie: Suits, anything with Angelina Jolie
If I was stuck on an island with three others they would be who and why: Kitty Flanagan favourite comedienne, Angelina Jolie (of course) and Jackie Chan – fun guy.
Last Modified on 20/07/2015 20:46