18-year-old Lavington local Brodie Taylor is making history in netball — becoming the first umpire in Australia to earn national accreditation while using a wheelchair.
Brodie started out sitting courtside with his mum, watching his siblings play. Now, he’s a familiar face at local games on the VIC-NSW border, umpiring both social comps and the competitive Hume League
. His sharp knowledge of the game, fairness on court, and connection with players quickly caught the eye of Netball NSW, leading to his C-badge accreditation which was achieved without any changes to the national criteria.
Brodie is passionate about making sport more inclusive and hopes his journey encourages others with disability to get involved.