The AFL will pay tribute to former goal umpire Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies before Thursday night’s season-opening clash between Melbourne and Sydney. Umpires and players from both clubs will unite to observe a moment of mourning at 7.27pm AEDT while all wearing black armbands as a mark of respect. Baird had been a much-loved member of the AFL umpiring team since 2020, goal umpiring 62 matches since then, including two finals. Davies was a lifelong Sydney Swans supporter.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the distressing news today regarding Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies,” the AFL said in a statement at the time, on behalf of Dillon. “As the police investigation continues we understand it is a very upsetting and confronting time for all involved especially for Jesse and Luke’s families and those at the AFL who had a relationship with Jesse through his umpiring.
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