Australia Day honours for South Australian footy servants

SANFL and the SA Football Commission wish to acknowledge Craig Glennon and Rob Champan who have been fittingly recognised as part of the 2025 Australia Day honours list.

 Mr Glennon, who has been posthumously honoured with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM), was a Life Member of the SANFL Umpires Association.

Beginning his outstanding service to umpiring on the field in 1971, Mr Glennon officiated in 255 Country League matches, including eight grand finals, before retiring due to injury in 1986.

He then moved into coaching and observing for the SANFL Umpiring Academy and for the Independent Schools Association before acting as a SANFL Match Day Officer and Coordinator from 2017 to 2023.

Mr Glennon passed away in March, 2024, aged 75.

”SANFL and the SA Football Commission is pleased that Craig’s outstanding contribution to football in South Australia has been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal,” SA Football Commission Chairman Rob Kerin said.

”Craig had a significant influence on the development of aspiring young umpires through his involvement with the SANFL Umpiring Academy, I’m sure this will be a proud moment for his family.”

The SANFL also congratulates former Adelaide Football Club Chairman Rob Chapman who has been recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), after serving 14 years on the Crows’ board of directors, including 12 as Chairman.

“Rob Chapman has made an outstanding contribution as a leader in business in South Australia and was a tremendous chairman and highly respected leader in football throughout his longstanding tenure with the Adelaide Football Club,” Mr Kerin said.