Details
Decision Making
Decisions adjudicated correctly, as expected
Correct application of the rules (ie. Went with lesser, report, goal umpire hit by ball - consult, etc.)
Scoreboard confirmation/correction (ie. Correctly changes scoreboard, waves off correct score at conclusion of each quarter)
Continues umpiring after whistle/siren (taps chest if appropriate, moves up to line and seeks all-clear)
Positioning
Straddling the line when appropriate (ie. ball contestable with 2m either side of the line)
Maintains a neutral position off-line for ball/contest more than 2m from the score-line.
Distance from contest/post appropriate when on-line
Set and Steady when on-line, or under flight near post
Under flight of high balls out wide
Use of depth and angles
Correctly positioned “post-side” for balls near the post
Teamwork & Communication
Strong assertive body language, voice & composure (Signals, flags, hitting the post, touched signal, hand behind back for mark on-line, etc)
Management of 6-6-6 starting positions
Assists boundary umpire, when appropriate
Correct indications and associated flag signals
Consultation with field umpire carried out appropriately
General
Appropriate arrival time to match
Clean Uniform, Shoes, Flags, etc
Synchronise time with timekeepers
Check ends (ie. Padding & straps, obstructions in working area - prior to match, and at half-time)
Moves with purpose (ie. Swift walk down to end at beginning of quarter, sharp movement to flags after signal, sharpness in signalling a score or boundary assist)
Marks scorecard after a score, in a timely manner
Scorecard correctly marked (ie. 1,2,3,4 - not picket fence marks)
Work-rate, speed & agility
Positive engagement with panel
Professional, coachable and good attitude