Referee News

A Landmark Achievement: Gary Mooney Officiates 400 Senior Men’s Matches

The 2025 season marks a significant milestone in South Australian football as experienced Match Official Gary Mooney officiates his 400th Senior Men’s match.

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Match Official Appointments: 1 - 3 May 2025

Football SA has appointed the following Match Officials to Round 8 of the RAA National Premier League, HPG Homes State League One and APEX Steel Women’s State League competitions.

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Match Official Appointments: 24 - 27 April 2025

Football SA has appointed the following Match Officials to Round 7 of the RAA National Premier League, State League One and APEX Steel Women’s State League competitions.

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Match Official Appointments: 16 - 21 April 2025

Football SA has appointed the following Match Officials to Round 5 of the Hahn Australia Cup South Australia Preliminary Rounds.Football SA has also appointed Match Officials to Round 2 of the APEX Steel WNPL & WSL Cup.Click here for list of appointments.Interested in becoming a

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Match Official Appointments: 11 - 12 April 2025

Football SA has appointed the following Match Officials to Round 6 of the RAA National Premier League, State League One and APEX Steel Women’s State League competitions.

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Match Official Appointments – 27 March - 30 March 2025

Football SA has appointed the following Match Officials to Round 4 of the Hahn Australia Cup South Australia Preliminary Rounds. Football SA has also appointed Match Officials to Round 1 of the APEX Steel WNPL & WSL Cup.Click here for list of appointments. Interested in becoming

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Match Official Appointments – 21 March - 23 March 2025

Football SA has appointed the following Match Officials to Round 4 of the RAA National Premier League, State League One and APEX Steel Women’s State League competitions. Football SA has also appointed Match Officials to Round 3 of the APEX Steel Women’s National Premier League an

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Match Official Appointments – 13 March - 17 March 2025

Football SA has appointed the following Match Officials to Round 3 of the RAA National Premier League, State League One and APEX Steel Women’s State League competitions. Football SA has also appointed Match Officials to Round 2 of the APEX Steel Women’s Premier League, State Lea

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Match Official Appointments – 28 February to 3 March 2025

Football SA has appointed the following Match Officials to:Round 2 of the RAA National Premier League and State League One competitionsRound 1 of the APEX Steel Women’s State League and State League Two North & South competitionsWNPL Preseason Cup Final Click here to view all Mat

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Match Official Appointments – 21 February to 24 February 2025

Football SA has appointed the following Match Officials to Round 1 of the RAA National Premier League and State League Men’s competitions. RAA National Premier Leagues SAClick here to view RAA NPL Match Official Appointments. State League OneClick here to view SL1 Match Official

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From Player to Referee: Ellie’s Journey to the A-League Women’s Stage

For many young footballers, the dream of playing in the A-League Women’s competition is a powerful motivator.

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Nick Elagin Makes His A-League Men’s Debut

Football South Australia is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Nick Elagin, who will make his debut as an Assistant Referee in the Isuzu A-League on Wednesday, 22 January 2025.

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Football SA Match Officials Represented in National Futsal Championships Finals

The 2025 Football Australia National Futsal Championships, held in Melbourne, showcased the nation’s best Futsal talent, while also providing a key development opportunity and pathway for inspiring Futsal referees. Denis Palushaj and Jayden Betterman represented Football SA at th

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Congratulations to South Australia’s FIFA Match Officials: Daniel Elder & Isabella Blaess

Football Australia has confirmed the appointment of Daniel Elder and Isabella Blaess to the 2025 FIFA International Referee List, a prestigious recognition of their exceptional officiating skills.

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South Australia’s Ellie Seaton Joins Second Intake of Football Australia Referee Academy (FARA)

Football SA is proud to announce that local referee Ellie Seaton has been selected as an Assistant Referee for the second intake of the Football Australia Referee Academy (FARA). Ellie went through a rigorous, competitive selection process which included a variety of assessments

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As Daniel Elder and Daniel Bryant step down, we celebrate their significant contributions to the Football SA Referee Academy

Football SA would like to acknowledge and thank Daniel Elder & Daniel Bryant!As Daniel Elder and Daniel Bryant step down, we celebrate their significant contributions to the Football SA Referee Academy.