2005, September 16, The West, story and photo under headline “Trio pass searching exam.”.  Photo of triple trouble: Tiger Luke Dwyer, Umpire Luke Farmer and Bulldogs coach John Dimmer share a joke.  Interest at one private school  in Sunday’s Grand Final has been keener than most.  Christ Church Grammar School’s physical education Department boasts the services of three participants in this week’s game.  Bulldogs coach John Dimmer, field umpire Luke Farmer and Tigers wingman are all teachers at the school.

Farmer a rookie on the AFL umpires panel was awarded the Montgomery medal for the leagues best umpire.