Chris Donlon
Australian rules football umpire
About Chris Donlon
Born 1977. Chris Donlon is an australian rules football umpire.
Christopher Donlon is a former Australian rules football field umpire who officiated in the Australian Football League. He umpired 426 career games in the AFL.
Donlon umpired in the 2011 AFL Grand Final.
During extra time of a 2017 final between the Port Adelaide and the West Coast Eagles, Donlon awarded a controversial free kick to West Coast player Luke Shuey for high contact. Shuey went on to kick the winning goal after the siren. The AFL later clarified they believed it was the correct decision.
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Australian rules football umpire
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Chris Donlon was born on 2 February 1977.
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Chris Donlon is an australian rules football umpire.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris Donlon. https://biography.guide/chris-donlon/
MLA: "Chris Donlon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-donlon/.
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