AFL players and umpires hold tribute to goal umpire Jesse Baird and partner Luke Davies.

Sydney FC, Melbourne FC and umpires paid respects to goal umpire Jesse Baird and partner Luke Davies before the first bounce of the season.

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00:00 We ask that everyone be upstanding as we pay tribute to AFL goal umpire Jesse Baird

00:07 and partner Luke Davies whose lives were tragically cut short.

00:11 Jesse will be fondly remembered for his vibrant fun-loving personality,

00:15 his professionalism and his commitment to the next generation of young umpires

00:20 through his mentorship of state league umpires and most importantly he'll be remembered for the

00:24 great caring person that he was. The entire AFL family extend our deepest sympathies to both Jesse

00:31 and Luke's friends and family. Please pause for a moment as we pay our respects.

00:38 So

01:00 may Jesse and Luke both rest in peace.