Des Morgan started his umpiring career in the SSMNFL in 1978 umpiring four Grand Finals.

He then joined the Sunday Football League where he was awarded the Umpire of the Year in 1993, 1994 and 2002. 

Des has umpired 648 games so far in the Perth Football League including 16 men’s grand finals.

Away from the field Des has held various umpiring roles including Umpiring Coordinator 2006-2007, Boundary Umpires Coordinator 2009, Community Umpiring Coordinator 2010-2012, Operation Manager Assistant in 2013 and Boundary Umpiring Appointment coordinator in 2016-2017.

Des has also been recognised with various awards such as the Department of Sport and Recreation Certificate of Commendation in 2005 & 2007 and the Western Australian Football Commission Appreciation Award in 2010.

Des is currently the Community Umpires Stats person and will be umpiring at Anning Park during the C4 League match this weekend.