The EDFL can confirm its Senior Umpire Coaching appointments ahead of the 2022 season.
Brett Pallini takes the reign of Senior Field Umpire Coach with over 20 years of experience in umpiring with the EDFL and the wider local football landscape.
"Brett will bring a lot of passion, experience and professionalism to the role," said EDFL Umpires Coordinator Michael Willcox.
"He has a real focus on developing the standard of umpiring within the league."
Pallini will be assisted by Alex Turner and Michael Knight in the field.
Shane Mallia and Lachlan Bezzina return from 2021 as the Senior Boundary Umpire Coaches while Tom Ennis and John Bladen will be between the posts once again as the Senior Goal Umpire Coaches.
2022 SENIOR UMPIRES
Field Umpire Coaches
• Field Umpire Coach: Brett Pallini
• Field Umpire Assistant Coach: Alex Turner
• Field Umpire Assistant Coach: Michael Knight
Boundary Umpire Coaches
• Boundary Umpire Coach: Shane Mallia
• Boundary Umpire Development Coach: Lachlan Bezzina
Goal Umpire Coaches
• Goal Umpire Coach: Tom Ennis
• Assistant Goal Umpire Coach: John Bladen
