This page has been created as a Tournament FAQ for umpires officiating at the 2025 AFI Harmony Cup.
What is the date of the Harmony Cup?
Sunday 30 March, 2025
Where is the venue?
The full address is Royal Park North, Park Street, Parkville.
Map of the Venue.
We will be playing on both Ransford & Western Ovals.
It’s a fantastic venue with a brand new clubhouse (opened February 2025), brand new changing rooms and brand new umpire’s rooms.
What are the teams?
Men’s Teams – South Sudan, Ireland, Nauru, Israel, Druze Victoria, Greece, Timor-Leste, United Nations
Women’s Teams – Ireland, Fiji
Where can I find the fixture?
2025 Harmony Cup official fixture
Please note we are starting at 9.10am.
What are the playing rules?
It’s normal 18-a-side footy. As there are no boundary umpires, we will be using the last touch rule to save the legs of the field umpires throughout the day. For major infringements, please award a 25m penalty instead of a 50m penalty.
Is there parking at the venue?
No parking inside the venue is allowed. There is a small carpark located near the Western Oval on Park Street that has room for 30 cars. If you get there early, you will be able to park there.
What do I bring?
Current AFI umpires – please bring your whistle plus existing AFI uniform (green shirt, cap, shorts, wristbands & black socks).
Goal umpires – please also bring your flags and scorecards.
Hashtags
If you are taking photos and posting on Instagram on the day, it would be great if you could include the hashtags #aflinternational and #harmonycup. Thank you!
Who are the umpires?
Please find below the list of 18 umpires we have for the Harmony Cup.
Field
1. Merv Monty
2. Laurie Girado
3. Bruce Lister
4. Di Phyland
5. Johnny Karalis
6. Josh Doherty
7. John Natoli
8. Joe Tartaglia
9. Jonathan Yan Tao Tay
Goal
1. Robert Roscoe
2. Shelley Thomas
3. Neil Whatman
4. Bryan Crowe
5. Ted Brooks
6. Jesse Bernal
7. Felix Scarlett
8. Melissa Tartaglia
9. Paolo Tartaglia
Facebook group
If you haven’t joined the new AFI Umpires facebook group, please do so.
The address is https://www.facebook.com/groups/umpireafi
Will there be a roster?
Yes, we will put this together on the day. Please be at the ground by no later than 8.40am.
