Recognition to Umpires Coach

Umpires coach Barry Sleep has been formally recognised by the South Australian Football League, being awarded a Merit Medal, which will be presented to him in Adelaide, prior to the SANFL grand final, on October 6th.

"Willy" as he is more commonly known, has been a real "life like" figure around the Whyalla Football scene for many years, firstly as a player, coach and now umpire. Sleep started his playing career at Roopena, before moving to North, where he played and coached the reserves for a number of years.

After retiring from coaching "Willy" took up umpiring and was quickly recognised as a quality umpire, taking on the coaching role about 18 years ago.

Well done Willy, it is always nice to be recognised by your peers for the work put in, trying to keep our great game alive in Whyalla.