The below can be attributed to Janie McCullagh, President AFL Queensland Umpires Association (AFLQUA) and Trisha Squires, Head of AFL Queensland.
AFL Queensland and the AFLQUA are working towards a resolution after productive dialogue this week, and we are committed to working together closely in the future.
We can reassure clubs that there will be umpires allocated to matches and officiating as per normal this weekend and throughout the 2021 season.