Alan Shortall

@AJLucantonio @LeagueScenePod Great to be involved AJ The more we can do to educate the better we can make it

I am really proud of this podcast chat that we've put together. We try to have a positive officiating dialogue. They're never going to be perfect; they aren't robots. But if we can create positive dialogue and consistent education, then it's a positive step for the NRL.

NEW EPISODE LIVE ! @AJLucantonio sits down with former NRL referee @AlanShortall77 to discuss his NRL refereeing career. Also we discuss the ways to communicate effectively with stakeholders over contentious referee decisions and how the NRL can use education to contain referee abuse. See here: open.spotify.com/episode/4Xoc65…

COMING NEXT WEEK ! We sit down with former NRL referee Alan Shortall to discuss his refereeing journey. We also discuss his new role in elite officiating pathways in football Australia while analysing what options the NRL have in improving relations between fans and NRL HQ.

A lot of discussion to come out of my chat with Shorty this week. It was a lot of fun to pick his brain about what has worked for him in his new role and how that can be best implemented in the NRL.

WOW… Powerful, powerful words from Scott Roth on Sydney Kings Coach Brian Goorjian… Have a listen to this… #NBL26

FA Head of Referees Jon Moss explains why @gomvfc’s 87th minute Original Rivalry match-winner was disallowed 🗣️👇

MATCHDAY! It’s finally here! The inaugural #AusChampionship Grand Final kicks off in Melbourne TODAY! 🙌 🏆 🆚 South Melbourne v Marconi ⏰ 3pm AEDT 🏟️ Olympic Village, Melbourne 📺 SBS’ main channel & SBS On Demand 🎟️ australianchampionship.com.au/tickets

Welcome to Grand Final week in Melbourne 🤩 🎟️ Tickets are selling fast for Saturday’s big #AusChampionship finale between South Melbourne and Marconi: AustralianChampionship.com.au/tickets

Football Australia has confirmed the match officials for the inaugural #AusChampionship Final, marking another important milestone in the competition’s first season. Congratulations to all the officials appointed. 👏 🗞️ Details: bit.ly/Aus-Champs-MO-…

GO! GO! GO! 📢 Tickets for the #AusChampionship Grand Final this Saturday are now on GENERAL SALE! 🎟️ Secure your seat: bit.ly/Aus-Champs-Tic… You’ll also have the option to add a donation to @MovemberAUS with every contribution supporting men’s health initiatives 🤝

Japanese player takes off his shirt just so the retiring referee can hand him one final yellow card. 😂⚽

Congratulations to Casey Riebelt, who will be Australia's first time full-time referee 👏👏👏 Plus, ICYMI, there are new law changes being implemented by @aleaguemen men this season & introduction of VARdict. Details: football360.com.au/key-rule-chang…

Congratulations to Alireza Faghani, Anton Shchetinin and Ashley Beecham, who have been honoured with the AFC Referees Special Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Asian football officiating 🇦🇺👏 #AFCAwards2025

History for an A-Leagues official 🇦🇺👏 Congratulations, Casey Reibelt: Australia’s first full-time female referee! The tenured match official will be one of six full-time referees on the A-Leagues Professional Referee Panel this season, which has been expanded from four to 13 members 🙌 Details: tinyurl.com/2muchf3j

An Isuzu UTE A-League season guide has hit the papers nationwide! 📰🙌🇦🇺 Grab your copy of the Daily Telegraph (NSW), Courier Mail (QLD), The Advertiser (SA) and the Herald Sun (VIC) today to read more. Just TWO days until it all kicks off! Get your tickets now 🎟️ tinyurl.com/y9wvxh65 📸 @newscorp

Strong @newscorp coverage previewing the @aleaguemen season — showcasing emerging talent and established stars. The depth of football content right now reflects the game’s growing momentum across Australia. ⚽️💪 #aleague

There they are, all the lads 🤝 An iconic selfie with all the #AusChampionship representatives at today’s Season Launch 🤳 🎟️ Buy tickets for the inaugural season at AustralianChampionship.com.au/tickets

. @nrl referee Ashley Klein surprised an 11-year-old fan today. Young Oli has been following Ash’s games for years, and was shocked when he met Ash today. Thanks Ash!!

FANS WELCOME: The very first #AusChampionship Season Launch kicks off this Tuesday at Lambert Park 🙌 We’re bringing everyone together – partners, players, past greats, and fans – for a day packed with the perfect mix of action, formal celebrations, and football fun 🤩