as the part-time VFL Director of Umpiring. From 1987 to 1997, he was the Australian Football League (AFL) National Director of Umpiring. During his time in charge, Deller oversaw a series of major changes including: The establishment of formalized courses of national accreditation for all categories of umpires in Australian rules football; The introduction of a third field umpire; and The introduction of video evidence to assist with player reports and tribunal hearings. In recognition of his on-field and off-field achievements, Deller has received numerous awards, including life membership of the AFL Umpires Association in 1975 and the AFL in 1993. In 1995, he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his services to Australian rules football. Deller was one of the first umpires to be inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996. References External links AFL Hall of Fame – Umpires Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees Australian Football League umpires Spotswood Football Club players 1943 births Living people VFL/AFL administrators Sportspeople from Melbourne People from Williamstown, Victoria