Tom Gordon: Community Umpire Of The Year Pumped For League Debut

Tom Gordon is set to make his QAFL Seniors debut this Saturday, appointed to the Wilston Grange vs Sherwood showdown. Tom's journey began in 2014, honing his natural skills in the Brisbane Juniors and later the QFA, before finally earning the opportunity to officiate the 2022 QFA Division One Grand Final.

Tom Umpiring in 2022 - Highflyer Images

​Community Umpire Head Coach, Dean Armstrong sung Tom’s praises and reflected on his desire to be the best; “Tom’s attitude was second to none when it came to training and also game day, his preparation and willingness to learn was fantastic.”

Tom Gordon with Dean Armstrong (SEQ Community Field Umpire Coach) after winning the 2022 Community Umpire of the year at the 2022 SEQ Community Football Awards - Photo Credit, AFLQ

The news of the appointment has Tom “pumped”, clearly showing us his excitement for the task at hand on Saturday
The night before the game, Tom can be found glued to the TV, watching the footy while enjoying family bolognaise night. Come game day, his focus, dedication, and countless hours of training has put him in the best position possible for a ripping debut.
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Congratulations Gordo, we hope you have a sensational match!