The EDFL can confirm its umpire coaching appointments ahead of the 2026 season.
The 2025 umpire coaching cohort will go around again in 2026 following a record-breaking season in terms of participation.
Brett Pallini will again lead the umpiring group as the Head Coach after receiving the Greg Sidebottom Memorial Umpire Coach of the Year award in 2025.
Steve Marrari will continue as the Junior Coach, with Shane Mallia and Michael Blair returning as the Boundary and Goal Umpire Coaches respectively.
2026 UMPIRE COACHES
- Head Coach: Brett Pallini
- Assistant Field Coach: Alex Turner
- Assistant Field & Female Development Coach: Jason Quigley
- Junior Coach: Steve Marrari
- Boundary Umpire Coach: Shane Mallia
- Assistant Boundary Coaches: Patrick Damato and Howard Campey
- Goal Umpire Coach: Michael Blair
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