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27 July, 2023

Umpires in arms: marking Mal's 700th

Veteran North Central and Loddon Valley umpire Mal Burge was the toast of the football world when he umpired his 700th game in Charlton on Saturday. Mal (second right) shared field umpire duties with Richard Hicks and the duo was joined by fellow...

Veteran North Central and Loddon Valley umpire Mal Burge was the toast of the football world when he umpired his 700th game in Charlton on Saturday.
Mal (second right) shared field umpire duties with Richard Hicks and the duo was joined by fellow umpires Neville Cockerell and Glenn Cato who made their way to the Charlton-Nullawil clash after officiating at the Loddon Valley reserve match between Newbridge and Maiden Gully.
Mal said he had been amazed with the best wishes received ahead of the milestone game.
“People were contacting me to offer their congratulations. And the game itself was a pleasure to umpire,” Mal said.

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