Umpires - the great game we call Australian Rules could not function without them.
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The region's largest umpiring body, the Goulburn Valley Football Umpires Association, celebrated both its emerging and established champions last month with its milestone appreciation night.
A total of 27 whistle-blowers brought up milestones, with David Owen's 400th game headlining the list.
400 senior games: David Owen.
300 senior games: Simon O'Shea, Ross Graham and Rob Mackay.
200 senior games: Christine Owen, Tony Caaia, Ben Munro and Jimmy Hilder.
100 senior games: Chris Cole, Ron Cain, Jack Norris, Mick Kelly, Adam Napier, Andrew Skinner, Zac Groombridge and Wayde Peterson.
50 senior games: Tom Bruhn, Daniel Meek, William Worsfold, Angus Murray, Dylan Scoble, Peter Fawcett, Declan Newbound, Tom Janke, Bryce Barker, Jamie Carr and William Mitchell.
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