Footy is embedded in our culture, for better or worse. Andrea Gibbs kicks a winning goal with an insightful exploration of the sport’s impact on one family, writes Claire Trolio.
![A family of five in a lounge room, some seated on couches, others standing behind the furniture, look as if they are having an argument. They are the cast of Andrea Gibbs' Barracking for the Umpire. Tender and funny debut hits the mark](https://www.seesawmag.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/49595/BarrackingfortheUmpire_1768-410x273-c.jpg)
Western Australia’s arts playground
Western Australia’s arts playground
20 October 2022
Footy is embedded in our culture, for better or worse. Andrea Gibbs kicks a winning goal with an insightful exploration of the sport’s impact on one family, writes Claire Trolio.