 In 2004, Fraser was brought onto the AFL umpires' rookie list, and debuted in a Wizard Cup match in 2004.Fraser became the first ex-VFL/AFL player since the 1950s to also officiate as a field umpire in the AFL when he was selected to umpire the match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba on 7 May 2005.He was praised by umpires coach Jeff Gieschen for his "decision-making" but was criticised for his poor bouncing, which led to talk from coaches in the AFL looking at removing the centre bounce from the game.