Trfm Gippsland League Handbook 2017 Contents

AFL GIPPSLAND commission

TRFM GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 CONTENTS

TRFM Gippsland League Major Sponsors - Page 2

Season 2017 Official Fixture - Page 3

Honour Board 2016 - Page 4

2016 Representitive teams - Page 5

Club contact lists - Page 6-15

Football By-Laws - Page 16- 26

Netball By-Laws - Page 27 - 35

TRFM GIPPSLAND LEAGUE OPERATIONS MANUAL - Page 36-65

TRFM Gippsland League Life Members - Page 66

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 1 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE MAJOR SPONSORS 2017

READ THE PLAY Youth Health Awareness

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 2

2017 Official Fixture

Round 1 Round 7 Round 13 rd 8th April Warragul v Moe 3 June Bairnsdale v Traralgon 15th July Maffra v Warragul Traralgon v Wonthaggi Sale v Leongatha Bairnsdale v Wonthaggi Drouin v Morwell Maffra v Moe Drouin v Moe Leongatha v Bairnsdale Wonthaggi v Morwell Sale v Morwell 8th April - Night 4th June Maffra v Sale Warragul v Drouin Leongatha v Traralgon Round 2 – Split Round Easter/ANZAC Round 8 – Queens Birthday (Sunday) Round 14 th 14th April Wonthaggi v Leongatha 10 June Leongatha v Warragul 22nd July Warragul v Sale Morwell v (Friday)Warragul Sale v Bairnsdale Morwell v Leongatha 22nd April Moe v (Friday)Traralgon Drouin v Maffra Moe v Bairnsdale Sale v Drouin Moe v Wonthaggi Wonthaggi v Maffra 10th June – Bairnsdale v Maffra Night (TBC) Traralgon v Morwell Traralgon v Drouin Round 3 Round 9 29th April 17th June League BYE – 29/07/2017 Bairnsdale v Warragul Warragul v Traralgon Round 15 Leongatha v Moe Bairnsdale v Drouin 5th August Warragul v Wonthaggi Sale v Traralgon Wonthaggi v Sale Bairnsdale v Morwell Drouin v Wonthaggi Maffra v Leongatha 29th April - Maffra v Traralgon Maffra v Morwell Morwell v Moe Night Drouin v Leongatha Round 4 Round 10 th Sale v Moe 6 May Warragul 24th June Wonthaggi v Maffra v Traralgon Round 16 Wonthaggi v Bairnsdale Moe v Warragul Traralgon v Bairnsdale Moe v Drouin Morwell v Drouin 12th August Leongatha v Sale Morwell v Sale Bairnsdale v Leongatha 25th June Moe v Maffra Traralgon v Leongatha Sale v Maffra Morwell v Wonthaggi Community Championships BYE – 13/5/2017 Round 11 (Sunday) 13th August st Drouin v Warragul 1 July Round 5 Warragul v Morwell Round 17 (Sunday) 20th May Sale v Warragul Traralgon v Moe Morwell v Traralgon Leongatha v Morwell Drouin v Sale 19th August Warragul v Leongatha Bairnsdale v Moe Maffra v Bairnsdale 2nd July Bairnsdale v Sale Leongatha v Wonthaggi Maffra v Wonthaggi Maffra v Drouin Round 12 Drouin v Traralgon Wonthaggi v Moe 8th July Warragul Round 6 v Bairnsdale Round 18 27th May Morwell v Maffra Wonthaggi v Warragul Traralgon v Warragul Moe v Leongatha 26th August Morwell v Bairnsdale Drouin v Bairnsdale

Traralgon v Sale Traralgon v Maffra Sale v Wonthaggi

Wonthaggi v Drouin Leongatha v Drouin Leongatha v Maffra

Moe v Sale Moe v Morwell

QUALIFYING FINAL SECOND SEMIFINAL PRELIMINARY FINAL

th 2nd Second v Third TBC 9 First v Winner TBC 16th Loser v Winner TBC September September Qualifying September Second First Final Semifinal Semifinal ELIMINATION FINAL FIRST SEMIFINAL GRAND FINAL th 3rd Fourth v Fifth TBC 10 Loser v Winner TBC 23rd Winner v Winner TBC September September Qualifying Elimination September Second Preliminary Final Final Semifinal Final

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 3 HONOUR BOARD 2016

FOOTBALL 2016 Premiers Player awards

Seniors: MAFFRA Best & Fairest: BRAD SCALZO Leading goalkicker: CHRIS DUNNE (64 goals) Reserves: TRARALGON Best & Fairest: NICHOLAS TUCKER Leading goalkicker: JUSTIN PELLICANO (45 goals) Thirds: BAIRNSDALE Best & Fairest: HUDSON HOLMES Leading goalkicker: LUKE DiCIERO (40 goals) Fourths: MOE Best & Fairest: BEN MCKINNON Leading goalkicker: JACOB VAN IWAARDEN (76 goals)

NETBALL 2016 A Grade: DROUIN Best & Fairest: MONTANNA HOLMES B Grade: LEONGATHA Best & Fairest: TANARLY HOOD C Grade: TRARALGON Best & Fairest: SARAH EDEY 17 Under: MOE Best & Fairest: FAITH BIDDLE 15 Under: MAFFRA Best & Fairest: EMMA ALLMAN 13 Under: SALE Best & Fairest: MADELAINE GALEA

Representitve Results 2016

Senior Interleague Football TRFM Gippsland League def by Bendigo District FNL

18& Under Interleague Football Evans Petroleum Cup 2016 18s & Under Champions - TRFM Gippsland League

16& Under Interleague Football Evans Petroleum Cup 2016 16s & Under Champions - TRFM Gippsland League

Open Netball Regional Victorian Netball League Premiers 2016 -TRFM Gippsland League Netball Victoria Champions Challenge Premiers 2016 -TRFM Gippsland League

17 & Under Regional Victorian Netball League Premiers 2016 -TRFM Gippsland League Netball Victoria Champions Challenge Runner/Up - TRFM Gippsland League

15 & Under Regional Victorian Netball League Premiers 2016 -TRFM Gippsland League Association Championship Premiers 2016 -TRFM Gippsland League

13& Under Association Championship Premiers 2016 - TRFM Gippsland League

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 4 Gippsland League Senior Worksafe Community Championships representitive team 2016

Gippsland League Open Gippsland League 18 & U Champions Challenge team 2016 Evans Petroleum Cup team 2016

Gippsland League 17 & U Gippsland League 16 & U Champions Challenge team 2016 Evans Petroleum Cup team 2016

Gippsland League 15 & U Gippsland League 13 & U Champions Challenge team 2016 Association Championships team 2016 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 5 BAIRNSDALE FNC contacts 2017 Colors: Red & Blue Location: McArthur Street Bairnsdale 3875 Mailing Address: PO. Box 479, Bairnsdale 3875 Emblem: Red leg Demon Email: [email protected] Website: Bairnsdalefc.vcfl.com.au

Position Name Phone Email

President Rob Soulsby 0428 889 396 sos@banksconstruction. com.au Vice President Pip Timms 0481 008 603 [email protected]

Vice President Phil East 0434 769 950 [email protected]

Vice President Bryan Fechner 0412 516 627 [email protected]

Secretary Regina Virgo 0437 183 683 [email protected]

Treasurer / Finance Bernie Eastman 0421 446 603 [email protected] contact Football Operations James Veale 0433 127 527 [email protected]

Netball Operations Heather Knight 0408 314 523 [email protected]

Senior Coach Stuart Anderson 0401 551 926 [email protected] – Football A Grade coach Ebony Mooney 0408 381480 [email protected] - Netball GL record contact Regina Virgo 0437 183 683 [email protected]

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 6 DROUIN F&NC contacts 2017 Colors: Maroon & Gold Ground Dimensions: 159m. X 129.5m Location: Sinclair Street Drouin 3818 Mailing Address: PO Box 48, Drouin, 3818 Emblem: Hawks Email: [email protected] Website: www.drouinfc.vcfl.com.au

Position Name Phone Email

President Chris Soumalis 0419 328 351 [email protected]

Vice President Keith Lewis 0488 556 225 [email protected]

Secretary Rod Dunlop 0457 548 519 [email protected]

Treasurer Raelene Fry 0408 142 928 [email protected]

Football Operations Rob Ballingall 0417 397 679 [email protected]

Netball Operations Vanessa Marsh 0407 057 583 [email protected]

Senior Coach Bob McCallum 0424 310 545 [email protected] - Football

A Grade coach Kylie Proctor 0438 059 037 [email protected] - Netball

GL record contact Rod Dunlop 0457 548 519 [email protected]

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 7 LEONGATHA FNC contacts 2017

Colours: Green & Gold Ground Dimension: 163m. X 130m. Location: Roughhead Street Leongatha 3953 Mailing Address: PO Box 254, Leongatha, 3953 Emblem: Parrots Email: [email protected] Website: www.leongathafc.vcfl.com.au

Position Name Phone Email

President Mal Mackie 0408 512 034 [email protected]

Vice President Rob van Rooy 0447 682 348 [email protected]

Secretary Rob van Rooy 0447 682 348 [email protected]

Treasurer Trevor Walder 0418 569 134 [email protected]

Football Operations TBA TBA TBA

Netball Operations Renae Littlejohn 0428 686 250 [email protected]

Senior Coach Beau Vernon 0401 857 459 [email protected] – Football

A Grade Laura Higgins & 0433 878 076 [email protected] - Netball Coach Hannah Flanders 0447 255 066 [email protected]

GL record contact Dale McCahon 0409 642 322 [email protected]

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 8 MAFFRA FNC contacts 2017

Colors: Red & Black Ground Dimensions: 172.5m. X 122m Location: McLean Street Maffra 3860 Mailing Address: PO Box 192, Maffra, 3860 Emblem: The Eagles Email: [email protected] Website: www.maffrafc.vcfl.com.au

Position Name Phone Email

President Stephen Saunders 0428 352 306

Vice President John Brunt 0419 405 908 [email protected]

Vice President Paul Bourke 0428 451 366 [email protected]

Vice President Andrew Dunsmuir 0438 446 993 [email protected]

Secretary Joh Gaw 0407 835 254 maffrafootballclub@bigpond. com Treasurer Belinda Porter 0427 472 544 maffrafootballclub@bigpond. com Football Operations George Foggo 0457 401 683 George.foggo@exxonmobil. com.au Netball Operations Sam Pleydell 0448 755 075 [email protected]

Senior Coach Wayne Butcher 0419 108 517 [email protected] – Football A Grade coach Sam Pleydell 0448 755 075 [email protected] - Netball GL Record contact Joh Gaw 0407 835 254 [email protected]

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 9 MOE FNC contacts 2017

Colors: Maroon, Blue & Gold Ground Dimensions: 174m. X 137m Location: Vale Street Moe 3825 Mailing Address: PO Box 361, Moe, 3825 Emblem: Lions Email: [email protected] Website: www.moefc.vcfl.com.au

Position Name Phone Email

President Manny Gelagotis 0403 377 764 [email protected]

Vice President Darren Morrow 0458 278 733 [email protected]

Vice President Lachlan Sim 0412 261 783 [email protected]

Secretary Liesl McKay 0421 340 400 [email protected]

Treasurer Lis Keilty 0408 598 501 [email protected]. au

Football Operations Scott MacDonald 0413 947 024 scottmacdonald723@gmail. com

Netball Operations Lisa Hender 0407 958 660 [email protected]

Senior Coach James Blaser 0437 772 212 [email protected] – Football

A Grade coach Vicki Van Gelderen 0417 056 401 [email protected] - Netball

GL record contact Liam Durkin [email protected]

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 10 MORWELL FNC contacts 2017

Colors: Black & Gold Ground Dimensions: 163m. X 144m. Location: Travers Street Morwell 3840 Mailing Address: PO Box 196, Morwell, 3840 Emblem: Tigers Email: [email protected] Website: www.morwellfc.vcfl.com.au

Position Name Phone Email

President Russell Donoghue 0417 344 041 [email protected]

Vice President Paul Spagnola 0427 689 109 [email protected]

Secretary Jeff Spiers 0418 358 354 [email protected]

Treasurer Brendan Blackshaw 0407 352 399 Brendan.blackshaw@bigpond. com

Football Operations Russell Donoghue 0417 344 041 [email protected]

Netball Operations Claire Allison 0408 865 506 [email protected]

Senior Coach Joel Soutar 0400 888 670 [email protected] – Football

A Grade coach Gail MacFarlane 0431 695 128 [email protected] - Netball

GL record contact Russell Donoghue 0417 344 041 Russell.Donoghue@gmail. com

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 11 SALE FNC contacts 2017

Colours: Black & White Ground Dimensions: 170m. X 115m. Location: Palmerston Street, Sale 3850 Mailing Address: PO Box 371, Sale, 3850 Emblem: Magpies Email: [email protected] Website: www.salefc.vcfl.com.au

Position Name Phone Email

President Sam Morelli 0408 538 588 [email protected]

Vice President Scott Pearce 0429 432 600 scott.pearce@crowhorwath. com.au

Secretary Phil Cousin 0448 447 558 [email protected]

Treasurer Scott Pearce 0429 432 600 scott.pearce@crowhorwath. com.au

Football Operations Anthony Dessent 0488 693 947 [email protected]. gov.au

Netball Operations Kris Morrison 0425 749 168 paul.morrison012@bigpond. com

Senior Coach Shane Fyfe 0428 441 934 [email protected] – Football

A Grade coach Jo Ballinger 0438 543 121 [email protected] - Netball

GL record contact Sam Morelli 0408 538 588 [email protected]

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 12 TRARALGON FNC contacts 2017

Colours: Maroon & White Ground Dimensions: 163m. X 140m Location: Whittakers Road Traralgon 3844 Mailing Address: PO Box 823, Traralgon, 3844 Emblem: The Maroons Email: [email protected] Website: www.traralgonfc.vcfl.com.au

Position Name Phone Email

President Andrew Livingstone 0431 123 550 andrew.livingstone.tgon@ gmail.com Vice President Jason Bilyj 0438 016 101 [email protected]

Jr Vice President Katie Smith 0424 781 037 Katie.smith2@humanservices. gov.au Secretary Lorraine Paulet 0419 547 363 [email protected]

Treasurer Nick Egan 0448 695 626 nick.egan@astutefinancial. com.au Football & Netball Andrew Quenault 0417 015 592 [email protected] Operations Football Co-ordinator Glenn Duncan 0431 355 291 [email protected]

Senior Coach Mark Collison 0408 337 180 [email protected] – Football A Grade coach Kate French 0432 169 581 [email protected] - Netball GL record contact Glenn Duncan 0431 355 291 [email protected]

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 13 WARRAGUL FNC contacts 2017

Colours: Black, Red,Teal & White Ground Dimensions: 165m. X 133m. Location: Tarwin Street Warragul 3820 Mailing Address: PO Box 349, Warragul, 3820 Phone: 56223161 Fax: 56223334 Emblem: Gulls Email: [email protected] Website: www.warragulfnc.vcfl.com.au

Position Name Phone Email

President Chris Blackwood 0427 741 310 [email protected]

Vice President Wayne Robbins 0408 515 063 [email protected]

Vice President Damien Jenkins 0409 112 607 [email protected]

Secretary Marree Kaljouw 0408 313 066 [email protected]

Treasurer Jeremy Chaffer 0431 472 223 [email protected]

Football Operations Peter Davis 0422 595045 [email protected]

Netball Operations Jessie Gleeson 0433 490 977 [email protected]

Netball Operations Melinda Mulqueen 0437 451 624 [email protected]

Senior Coach Steven Kidd 0413 135 189 [email protected] – Football A Grade coach Lexie Riley 0408 550 303 [email protected] - Netball GL record contact Chris Gill 0419 157 794 [email protected] contact

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 14 WONTHAGGI FNC contacts 2017

Colours: Teal, White & Black Ground Dimensions: 163.7m. X 124.3m. Location: Korumburra Road Wonthaggi 3995 Mailing Address: PO Box 441, Wonthaggi, 3995 Emblem: Lightning Email: [email protected] Website: www.wonthaggipfc.vcfl.com.au

Position Name Phone Email

President Brett Tessari 0409 722 661 [email protected]

V/President Peter Liddle 0457 417 650

Secretary Leanne Tessari [email protected]

Treasurer Jenny Brown 0427 023 457 [email protected]

Football Operations John McCurdy 0412 595 103 [email protected]

Netball Operations Lani Birkett 0437 623 141 wonthaggipowernetball@ outlook.com

Senior Coach Stuart Gilmour 0419 396 766 [email protected] – Football

A Grade coach Pauline Lindsay 0437 434 664 [email protected] - Netball

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 15

7 Uniform and Registration

Football by-laws i) Each Club is to wear a registered Club uniform as accepted by the League with approved AFL VICTORIA logos. Visiting teams will wear white shorts with AFL VICTORIA piping. Fine for non-compliance is $20-00

per instance. 1 Definition ii) The League shall keep a register of registered club uniforms which can not be altered without the board’s approval. iii) The visiting team will wear an alternate “strip” where the colours of i) The name of the Incorporated body is the “Gippsland League Inc” competing clubs is the same /similar or is considered to be a clash. herein after referred to as the “League” ii) The Board of Management is the elected members by the member iv) The Board shall arrange for an “away strip” for the visiting teams where clubs to oversee and control the affairs of the GL; herein referred to there is no alternate strip for the visiting club. as the “Board”. v) Players must wear the numbers allotted them on the official team sheet, iii) Subject to the provision herein applied; the Gippsland League is an and in their own Club colours. Fine for non-compliance is $20-00 per affiliate member of AFL VICTORIA and in the event of conflict instance. between the GL and AFL VICTORIA Rules and Regulations the AFL vi) An open radius shall apply for each Club. VICTORIA Regulation will take precedence. vii) To be eligible to play with a Club a player must register prior to playing

his first match with the Club. 2 Members viii) Sponsored logos must be approved by the board. ix) Logos on the back of jumpers - to be placed either directly above or below the player’s number and must not exceed 30cm x 10cm in size. Logos on i) The League consists of the members of the Board, Life Members and the front of jumpers must not exceed 10cm x 10cm. clubs duly admitted and affiliated in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Gippsland League. As long as they remain a member, x) Logos on Shorts - can be placed on either side with a maximum size of 7.5cm x the member clubs will consist of the following clubs-: 7.5cm. Bairnsdale, Drouin, Leongatha, Maffra, Moe, Morwell, Sale, Traralgon, Warragul, Wonthaggi 8 Team Numbers ii) Each club shall field a Senior, Reserve, Third and Fourth grade or a

combination of these grades as agreed to by the League. iii) No club fielding less that the four grades will be entitled to a reduction i) The maximum number of players that a club can field for Home and Away and in fees payable to the League Finals matches are-:

Seniors: Eighteen plus four interchange. 3 Fines Reserves: Eighteen plus four interchange. Thirds: Eighteen plus four interchange. Fourths: Eighteen plus four interchange. i) The Board shall determine the amount of fines. ii) Fines may apply for late starting, poor ground markings, incorrect attire of 9 Home Games players and officials, missing paperwork, wrong playing numbers, non- provision of required official etc. Fines will be notified to the Clubs by the General Manager/Finance Manager and are to be paid within 30 days. i) The Clubs shall be drawn to play in Home and Away Matches and Finals iii) Fines imposed by the Independent Tribunal are to be paid within thirty matches and the dates will be arranged by the League. Matches will take days of decision. place on such grounds as the League shall elect. ii) During the Home and Away season the normal day starting times shall be-: 4 Auditor Seniors at 2.20pm, Reserves at 12-30pm, Thirds at 10-45am, Fourths at 9-00am. i) A qualified Auditor, who shall not be a club/League member, shall be Twilight games starting times shall be-:Seniors at 5.00pm, Reserves at 3.10pm, appointed by the Board at the Annual Meeting Thirds at 1.20pm, Fourths at 11.30am. Night games starting times shall be- :Seniors at 7.00pm, Reserves at 5.10pm, Thirds at 3.20pm, Fourths at 1.30pm.

5 Committees of the Board Permission may be sought from the League for different starting times with at least five days notice. Clubs to be fined $5 per minute for late starting and i) The board may appoint at any meeting a sub committee to control any resumption of play except in the finals series when the penalty shall be $10 per affairs of the League. minute and shall apply to all teams. 6 Clearances iii) Seniors shall have breaks of five minutes at quarter time/three quarter time and fifteen minutes at half time. Reserves, Thirds and Fourths shall have breaks of i) Clearances shall be dealt with under AFL VICTORIA rules and regulations. five minutes at quarter time/three quarter time and eight minutes at half time. Refer AFL VICTORIA rule 1.0.

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7 Uniform and Registration

i) Each Club is to wear a registered Club uniform as accepted by the League with approved AFL VICTORIA logos. Visiting teams will wear white shorts with AFL VICTORIA piping. Fine for non-compliance is $20-00 per instance. ii) The League shall keep a register of registered club uniforms which can not be altered without the board’s approval. iii) The visiting team will wear an alternate “strip” where the colours of competing clubs is the same /similar or is considered to be a clash. iv) The Board shall arrange for an “away strip” for the visiting teams where there is no alternate strip for the visiting club. v) Players must wear the numbers allotted them on the official team sheet, and in their own Club colours. Fine for non-compliance is $20-00 per instance. vi) An open radius shall apply for each Club. vii) To be eligible to play with a Club a player must register prior to playing his first match with the Club. viii) Sponsored logos must be approved by the board. ix) Logos on the back of jumpers - to be placed either directly above or below the player’s number and must not exceed 30cm x 10cm in size. Logos on the front of jumpers must not exceed 10cm x 10cm. x) Logos on Shorts - can be placed on either side with a maximum size of 7.5cm x 7.5cm.

8 Team Numbers

i) The maximum number of players that a club can field for Home and Away and Finals matches are-: Seniors: Eighteen plus four interchange. Reserves: Eighteen plus four interchange. Thirds: Eighteen plus four interchange. Fourths: Eighteen plus four interchange.

9 Home Games

i) The Clubs shall be drawn to play in Home and Away Matches and Finals matches and the dates will be arranged by the League. Matches will take place on such grounds as the League shall elect. ii) During the Home and Away season the normal day starting times shall be-: Seniors at 2.20pm, Reserves at 12-30pm, Thirds at 10-45am, Fourths at 9-00am. Twilight games starting times shall be-:Seniors at 5.00pm, Reserves at 3.10pm, Thirds at 1.20pm, Fourths at 11.30am. Night games starting times shall be- :Seniors at 7.00pm, Reserves at 5.10pm, Thirds at 3.20pm, Fourths at 1.30pm. Permission may be sought from the League for different starting times with at least five days notice. Clubs to be fined $5 per minute for late starting and resumption of play except in the finals series when the penalty shall be $10 per minute and shall apply to all teams. iii) Seniors shall have breaks of five minutes at quarter time/three quarter time and fifteen minutes at half time. Reserves, Thirds and Fourths shall have breaks of five minutes at quarter time/three quarter time and eight minutes at half time.

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mail following the match, the team sheets, the results of matches signed by goal umpires, timekeepers cards, interchange sheets, code of conduct cards i) Each Club must provide a ground approved by the League together with adequate and any reports by umpires. dressing room facilities. viii) If any Club is found guilty of playing any player who was not on the day he ii) Each ground will meet the standards of AFL/AFL VICTORIA Rule 3: Playing played a bona fide player, and ineligible to play under the Rules and Surface and Goal Posts. regulations, the Club and player shall be subject to AFL VICTORIA rule 1.3. iii) Each Club must provide an adequate scoring board with letters and figures not ix) The following shall apply regarding team sheet irregularities:- less than 30 cm in size and not less than 2 m from the ground. iv) Any Club not having grounds correctly marked shall be fined $50 for each a. Suspended player - if an illegible player appears on the team sheet and it instance. is proven that he played; the penalty will be the loss of premiership points, up to $500 fine for the Club and a charge being imposed on the 12 Interchange player concerned, to be heard by the Independent Tribunal - If a

suspended player appears on the team sheet, and he did not play, the i) There will be two lines, 15 m apart, marked across the boundary line (one metre penalty will be $100-00 fine to the Club each side) equidistant from the two coaches boxes. Players must enter and leave the arena during the course of the match between these lines unless otherwise b. If a player participates in a match, but his name does not appear on the provided for in the AFL VICTORIA Rules. team sheet, the penalty will be a $100-00 fine against the Club and the ii) An Interchange Steward appointed by the Club is to be located inside the fence player be ineligible for votes in the League Beat and Fairest award in line, between the interchange lines. He/she must ensure that the AFL/AFL that match. VICTORIA Laws of the game Rule 7. Interchange is adhered to.iii) Interchange stewards must wear red coat/vest and must escort Umpires x) If a game is halted beyond the control of a Club, prior to half time, and the from and to the umpire’s room at the start, half time and at the conclusion of game. match cannot recommence within thirty minutes, the match shall be declared a iv) Changes to the interchange players need to be listed at breaks draw. Each team to receive two premiership points and the scores at that time v) A player that requires use of a stretcher throughout a game can be taken from will be used to determine percentage. After half time, if the game is halted anywhere on the ground and is able to participate further in the game at a later beyond the control of a Club, and play cannot recommence within thirty time. minutes, the team that is leading shall be declared the winner and receive four vi) The League shall supply an interchange steward’s list of duties and must be premiership points, and percentage be calculated using the scores to that point. adhered to. If scores are level, each team receives two premiership points. vii) Fine for non-compliance of the above or not completing duties is $50-00 per instance.

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iv) At home and away matches all open-age players to pay at the gate. 10 Runners/Trainers/Water Carriers v) In the event of a Club failing to keep its engagement, the Club so offending shall forfeit the match and pay the Umpires fees/or an amount equal to, unless notice i) Eligibility as per AFL VICTORIA Rule 17.1. is given to the League Secretary before 8pm on Wednesday immediately prior to ii) Club Runners must be registered players/officials of the Club. Runners must the engagement. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, any club finding it necessary to wear the Official GL Runner Uniform; lime green top and bottom. forfeit a match must notify the League Secretary in writing of such forfeiture, The reserves, thirds and fourths teams will be allowed one runner each. The stating the reasons for same. Such notice to reach the League Secretary no senior teams may have up to two runners each. Only one runner, at a time, from each team, shall be allowed to enter the playing field. When using two runners, later than 5-00pm Friday prior to the match. the runners must enter and leave the playing field between the interchange lines. vi) The Secretary of each competing team is to furnish two official scoring cards, If both runners, from the same team, are found to be on the playing field during two time keeping cards and two team sheets. Such team sheets to be handed to play, at the same time, the field umpire shall send one runner from the field with the umpires and opposing Secretary 15 minutes prior to the commencement of a yellow card and AFL VICTORIA send off regulations shall be applied. each match. iii) Trainers and water carriers must be registered players/officials of the club. vii) Team sheets are to be entered on the IT system and shall-: Trainers and water carriers must wear the official GL uniform; an all white a) List the names and numbers of players in the team. uniform. b) Identify the interchange players. iv) Runners, trainers and water carriers to wear correct strip or the umpires will order c) Identify the captain. them from the ground d) List the names of the coaches. v) Water carrier’s minimum age is 15 years of age. vi) Fine for non-compliance of the above is $50-00 per instance. e) List the team runner. vii) Duties as per AFL VICTORIA rule 17.2. f) List the trainers/water carriers (maximum of six). viii) Trainers may deliver water to players during the course of play. g) List any other official taking part in the match. viii) The Secretary of the home Club is to forward to the League, by Wednesday’s 11 Ground mail following the match, the team sheets, the results of matches signed by goal umpires, timekeepers cards, interchange sheets, code of conduct cards i) Each Club must provide a ground approved by the League together with adequate and any reports by umpires. dressing room facilities. viii) If any Club is found guilty of playing any player who was not on the day he ii) Each ground will meet the standards of AFL/AFL VICTORIA Rule 3: Playing played a bona fide player, and ineligible to play under the Rules and Surface and Goal Posts. regulations, the Club and player shall be subject to AFL VICTORIA rule 1.3. iii) Each Club must provide an adequate scoring board with letters and figures not ix) The following shall apply regarding team sheet irregularities:- less than 30 cm in size and not less than 2 m from the ground. iv) Any Club not having grounds correctly marked shall be fined $50 for each a. Suspended player - if an illegible player appears on the team sheet and it instance. is proven that he played; the penalty will be the loss of premiership points, up to $500 fine for the Club and a charge being imposed on the 12 Interchange player concerned, to be heard by the Independent Tribunal - If a suspended player appears on the team sheet, and he did not play, the i) There will be two lines, 15 m apart, marked across the boundary line (one metre penalty will be $100-00 fine to the Club each side) equidistant from the two coaches boxes. Players must enter and leave the arena during the course of the match between these lines unless otherwise b. If a player participates in a match, but his name does not appear on the provided for in the AFL VICTORIA Rules. team sheet, the penalty will be a $100-00 fine against the Club and the ii) An Interchange Steward appointed by the Club is to be located inside the fence player be ineligible for votes in the League Beat and Fairest award in line, between the interchange lines. He/she must ensure that the AFL/AFL that match. VICTORIA Laws of the game Rule 7. Interchange is adhered to.iii) Interchange stewards must wear red coat/vest and must escort Umpires x) If a game is halted beyond the control of a Club, prior to half time, and the from and to the umpire’s room at the start, half time and at the conclusion of game. match cannot recommence within thirty minutes, the match shall be declared a iv) Changes to the interchange players need to be listed at breaks draw. Each team to receive two premiership points and the scores at that time v) A player that requires use of a stretcher throughout a game can be taken from will be used to determine percentage. After half time, if the game is halted anywhere on the ground and is able to participate further in the game at a later beyond the control of a Club, and play cannot recommence within thirty time. minutes, the team that is leading shall be declared the winner and receive four vi) The League shall supply an interchange steward’s list of duties and must be premiership points, and percentage be calculated using the scores to that point. adhered to. If scores are level, each team receives two premiership points. vii) Fine for non-compliance of the above or not completing duties is $50-00 per instance.

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13 Independent Tribunal 18 Stretchers

vi) All players/witnesses/umpires and advocates shall sign the Tribunal register at the i) 1st 18: To be eligible to play in a finals series match, a player must have played a end of each hearing. minimum of four (4) matches with the participating Club in the current season. vii) Fine for non-compliance of the above is $200-00 per instance. st *VFL Development list players must play two (2) matches with the 1 18 of the participating club during that current season. 14 Order off Rule ii) 2nd 18: To be eligible to play in a finals series match, 2nd 18 players must have

i) The order off rule will apply as per the AFL VICTORIA Rule 11. played a minimum of four (4) matches with the participating club in the current season 15 Set Penalties a) For a player to remain eligible to play in the 2nd 18 finals series of the current season, he must not play in excess of eight 1st 18 H & A matches in the current i) Set Penalties will apply as per AFL VICTORIA Rule 12. season.

16 Disciplinary Matters and Appeals iii) 3rd 18: To be eligible to play in a finals series match, 3rd 18 players must have played a minimum of four (4) matches with the 3rd 18 of the participating Club

during the current season. i) All protests, disputes and questions shall be dealt with by the Independent

any protest in respect to home and away matches together with deposits must be iv) 4th 18: To be eligible to play in a finals series match, 4th 18 players must have in the hands of the General Manager of the League within five days from the date played a minimum of four (4) matches with the 4th 18 of the participating Club of the match in respect of which the protest is entered, and in respect to the finals matches, within 48 hours of the match in which the protest is entered. during the current season. iii) On protests being received by the General Manager, a meeting of the Independent Tribunal of the League must be called, who shall meet as early as possible to NOTE i) If a Club has both 1st 18 and 2nd or 3rd 18 teams participating in the same final consider same. iv) In the case of any report the Tribunal Secretary shall give notice of the hearing to on the same day, or different finals on different days of the same weekend, the the Club Secretaries concerned and they must ensure required personnel attend Club maychoose any player on its list for one of those games provided the player such hearing and bring forward any evidence in connection with such a report. has played four (4) games with the Club in the current season* v) If any member Club of the GL bringing legal action against the GL, thus incurring costs to all member Clubs, shall be disqualified from the GL. ii) For the purposes of Finals Qualification, a TAC Cup game is considered equal to a 1st 18 and 2nd 18 competition game with an AFL Victoria Country Team. 17 Report Procedure

iii) Any player drafted by an AFL club, placed on an AFL supplementary or rookie i) There will be a report procedure provided by the GL at the start of each year and clubs will adhere to this procedure. list or included on an official VFL or VFL developmental list can, provided he Fine for non-compliance is $100-00 per instance. has qualified under the rules, return to play with the G.L in the finals in the xi) The home club must ensure that the secretary/match day manager communicates senior’s grade only. with the field umpires at the conclusion of each match to obtain the “all clear” (no report) or that there is a report and then ensure that the report procedure is iv) Any player that plays 10 or more games in any season in the AFL and/or followed. VFL/VFL Development competition is ineligible to play 2nd 18, 3rd 18 finals Fine for non-compliance is $100-00 per instance. or 4th 18 finals.

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13 Independent Tribunal 18 Stretchers

i) The League shall appoint an Independent Tribunal comprising of a minimum of i) Home club must have a suitable stretcher available at the interchange box at each six members. Any three of such members shall form a quorum. home game. ii) Qualification will be required under AFL VICTORIA rule 7.1.2. Fine for non-compliance is $200-00. iii) The tribunal shall adhere to the procedures set by the AFL VICTORIA rules 7 & 8. iv) Charged players/witness, each with an advocate, are required to attend a set tribunal hearing. 19 Finals Eligibility v) Reporting umpires are required to be present at the Tribunal hearings. vi) All players/witnesses/umpires and advocates shall sign the Tribunal register at the i) 1st 18: To be eligible to play in a finals series match, a player must have played a end of each hearing. minimum of four (4) matches with the participating Club in the current season. vii) Fine for non-compliance of the above is $200-00 per instance. st *VFL Development list players must play two (2) matches with the 1 18 of the participating club during that current season. 14 Order off Rule ii) 2nd 18: To be eligible to play in a finals series match, 2nd 18 players must have i) The order off rule will apply as per the AFL VICTORIA Rule 11. played a minimum of four (4) matches with the participating club in the current season 15 Set Penalties a) For a player to remain eligible to play in the 2nd 18 finals series of the current season, he must not play in excess of eight 1st 18 H & A matches in the current i) Set Penalties will apply as per AFL VICTORIA Rule 12. season.

during the current season. i) All protests, disputes and questions shall be dealt with by the Independent

Tribunal. *TAC Cup players must play a minimum of two (2) matches with the 3rd ii) All protests must be accompanied by the required deposit of $500, which shall be 18 of the participating Club during the current season. liable to be forfeited to this League if the protest is deemed to be frivolous, and any protest in respect to home and away matches together with deposits must be iv) 4th 18: To be eligible to play in a finals series match, 4th 18 players must have in the hands of the General Manager of the League within five days from the date played a minimum of four (4) matches with the 4th 18 of the participating Club of the match in respect of which the protest is entered, and in respect to the finals matches, within 48 hours of the match in which the protest is entered. during the current season. iii) On protests being received by the General Manager, a meeting of the Independent Tribunal of the League must be called, who shall meet as early as possible to NOTE i) If a Club has both 1st 18 and 2nd or 3rd 18 teams participating in the same final consider same. iv) In the case of any report the Tribunal Secretary shall give notice of the hearing to on the same day, or different finals on different days of the same weekend, the the Club Secretaries concerned and they must ensure required personnel attend Club maychoose any player on its list for one of those games provided the player such hearing and bring forward any evidence in connection with such a report. has played four (4) games with the Club in the current season* v) If any member Club of the GL bringing legal action against the GL, thus incurring costs to all member Clubs, shall be disqualified from the GL. ii) For the purposes of Finals Qualification, a TAC Cup game is considered equal to a 1st 18 and 2nd 18 competition game with an AFL Victoria Country Team. 17 Report Procedure

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 21 v) A player who has qualified for finals in his respective grade cannot play more ii) Any player selected in a training squad for an Interleague team and, does not than one finals game per weekend. If a player qualifies in two grades he must then make himself available for each training session unless he produces a Doctor's choose which grade he plays in for that entire weekend. The only exception to this certificate and receives from the Coach and selectors permission to withdraw rule shall be if an under 16 player moves up to help the under 18 team (Note - from the squad, shall be automatically suspended for one home and away match you must pick all available under 18 players before this happens) or an under for each training session that he makes himself unavailable. The Coach and 18 player moves up to help a reserve team (Note - you must pick all available selectors shall be the sole judge of whether permission should be given. reserve players before this happens). Note: Suspension under these rules will not affect the eligibility for League Best & Fairest Medal. vi) For a player to have played a game under this by law, the player must have got changed into his playing attire and taken to the ground, in match conditions, for at least one quarter of the entire game. 22 Premiership Cups

i) Goal, field and boundary umpires for the seniors and field umpires for the v) Any of the above awards can be named after a sponsor or have a sponsor’s name reserves, thirds and fourths shall be obtained from a registered panel. Field, added to, that is procured for the GL. boundary and goal umpires from a registered panel have the power to report players. 23 Best and Fairest ii) If the panel is unable to provide field umpires the League shall communicate with both home and away clubs to organize personnel. These umpires will have power i) Field umpires will cast their 3,2,1, votes in each grade and place in a sealed to report. envelope and handed to the home club representative who will ensure it is sent to iii) Each Club shall provide goal umpires for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th eighteen home and away matches. The above officials shall not have the power to report players. the League. iv) Goal umpires must compare and initial each others cards at the end of each ii) When more than one player gains a winning or equal total of Umpires votes, then quarter. If there is a discrepancy, goal umpires are to confer with timekeepers to all players who are eligible will be awarded Best and Fairest Medallions. ascertain correct score. v) Each Club must provide its goal umpires with two white flags at least 60 cm iii) Order of voting importance for all grades shall follow the order of number, square and with white coats. Club and name. nd rd th vi) Home clubs shall provide boundary umpires for the 2 , 3 and 4 eighteen iv) The Senior Best and Fairest will be called the Trood Award/Rodda Medal matches. vii) Any club having Officials in incorrect attire will be fined $50-00 for each v) The Reserves Best and Fairest will be called the Hartley Medal instance. vi) The Thirds Best and Fairest will be called the Wilkinson Medal

vii) The Fourths Best and Fairest will be called the Shaw/Carter Medal 21 Inter League

24 Goal Kicking Awards i) Any player selected in a squad to play in an Interleague game and does not make himself available shall be automatically suspended for two home and away i) The senior Goal kicking award will be called the J.C Lawless Award. matches unless he produces a Doctor's certificate or receives from the Coach and ii) The Reserves Goal Kicking award will be called the (TBD). selectors permission to withdraw from the squad and such permission to be sought iii) The Thirds Goal Kicking award will be called the (TBD). 24 hours prior to the match. The Coach and selectors shall be the sole judge of whether the permission should be given. A player who produces a Doctor's iv) The Fourths Goal Kicking award will be called the (TBD). certificate will be ineligible to play for his club in the next home and away match v) Any of the above awards can be named after a sponsor or have a sponsor’s name unless given permission to play by the Coach and selectors. added to, that is procured for the GL.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 22 v) A player who has qualified for finals in his respective grade cannot play more ii) Any player selected in a training squad for an Interleague team and, does not than one finals game per weekend. If a player qualifies in two grades he must then make himself available for each training session unless he produces a Doctor's choose which grade he plays in for that entire weekend. The only exception to this certificate and receives from the Coach and selectors permission to withdraw rule shall be if an under 16 player moves up to help the under 18 team (Note - from the squad, shall be automatically suspended for one home and away match you must pick all available under 18 players before this happens) or an under for each training session that he makes himself unavailable. The Coach and 18 player moves up to help a reserve team (Note - you must pick all available selectors shall be the sole judge of whether permission should be given. reserve players before this happens). Note: Suspension under these rules will not affect the eligibility for League Best & Fairest Medal. vi) For a player to have played a game under this by law, the player must have got changed into his playing attire and taken to the ground, in match conditions, for at least one quarter of the entire game. 22 Premiership Cups

vii) The penalty for breaching any of this finals qualifying criteria will be a club fine i) The Senior Premiership Cup will be called the Mort Kennedy Cup of $1,000 per player and for a second offence, the loss of match points. ii) The Reserves Premiership Cup will be called the W J Doherty Cup iii) The Thirds Premiership Cup will be called the Mick Fox Sen Cup. 20 Umpires iv) The Fourths Premiership Cup will be called the Cunningham/Keating Cup i) Goal, field and boundary umpires for the seniors and field umpires for the v) Any of the above awards can be named after a sponsor or have a sponsor’s name reserves, thirds and fourths shall be obtained from a registered panel. Field, added to, that is procured for the GL. boundary and goal umpires from a registered panel have the power to report players. 23 Best and Fairest ii) If the panel is unable to provide field umpires the League shall communicate with both home and away clubs to organize personnel. These umpires will have power i) Field umpires will cast their 3,2,1, votes in each grade and place in a sealed to report. envelope and handed to the home club representative who will ensure it is sent to iii) Each Club shall provide goal umpires for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th eighteen home and away matches. The above officials shall not have the power to report players. the League. iv) Goal umpires must compare and initial each others cards at the end of each ii) When more than one player gains a winning or equal total of Umpires votes, then quarter. If there is a discrepancy, goal umpires are to confer with timekeepers to all players who are eligible will be awarded Best and Fairest Medallions. ascertain correct score. v) Each Club must provide its goal umpires with two white flags at least 60 cm iii) Order of voting importance for all grades shall follow the order of number, square and with white coats. Club and name. nd rd th vi) Home clubs shall provide boundary umpires for the 2 , 3 and 4 eighteen iv) The Senior Best and Fairest will be called the Trood Award/Rodda Medal matches. vii) Any club having Officials in incorrect attire will be fined $50-00 for each v) The Reserves Best and Fairest will be called the Hartley Medal instance. vi) The Thirds Best and Fairest will be called the Wilkinson Medal

vii) The Fourths Best and Fairest will be called the Shaw/Carter Medal 21 Inter League

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25 Best on Ground in Grand Final 29 Provision of Match Day Officials

v) The Fourths Best on Ground will be called the AFL Vic medallion adjudged by 30 Proficiency of Officials the officiating field umpires. vi) Any of the above awards can be named after a sponsor or have a sponsor’s name added to, that is procured for the GL. i) All officials shall make themselves thoroughly familiar with and become proficient in their duties as required under the laws of the game, rules & regulations and by laws of the AFL, AFL VICTORIA and GL. 26 Inter-League Best Players

31 Required Paperwork i) Seniors Best Player will be the called the (TBD) medal. ii) Under 18’s Best Player will be called the (TBD) medal. iii) Under 16’s Best Player will be called the (TBD) medal. i) The League shall distribute a list of required paperwork/instructions/duties etc at iv) Any of the above awards can be named after a sponsor or have a sponsor’s name the start of each season and all clubs will adhere to these requirements. added to, that is procured for the GL. ii) The Secretary of the home Club is to forward to the League, by Wednesday’s mail following the match, the team sheets, the results of matches signed by goal

sufficient size to cater for interchange players, coaches and support staff. 32 Junior Development Officer ii) The Coaches Box area will be marked with a white line two metres in front of and to the sides. iii) During the course of play only the following are allowed to leave the coaches box i) Each club is to appoint a Junior Development Officer who will attend JDO official area-: meetings and adhere to the JDO requirements. Failure to attend meetings will (a) The runner relaying messages. incur a fine of $100-00.33 Service Certificates (b) Interchange players warming up or entering/leaving the field. (c) Team Manager to inform the interchange steward of changes. (d) Trainers and water carriers. i) These certificates are available for persons who have given their club and or (e) Fine for non-compliance Failure to comply will incur a fine of League service of excellence over a period of time. They will begin at 5 years $50-00 per official. service and increase in increments of five years. ii) All officials are expected to observe a code of conduct that is not offensive. Certificates do not allow special privileges but are an acknowledgement of Constant abuse will incur a fine of $100-00 and/or a charge of Conduct service. Unbecoming and referral to the Tribunal. ii) The Board or clubs may recommend person/s, with supporting evidence, that they believe are worthy and recipients will be presented with the certificate at the board’s discretion. 28 Football Record 34 Life Members

i) The Football Record is the weekly publication produced by the League for the i) Nominations for Life Members of the League may be presented to the Board with home and away season and finals series. At the beginning of each season the supporting information. Presentation to Life Members so elected shall be made at League will distribute a list of Football Record requirements that clubs will the board’s discretion. adhere to. Fine for non-compliance is $100-00. ii) Nominees must have completed outstanding service and shown devotion to their ii) Players numbers are to be the same in the Football Record as the official team list. club/League over a long period of time. Fine for non-compliance is $20-00 per instance. .

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25 Best on Ground in Grand Final 29 Provision of Match Day Officials

i) The Seniors Best on Ground will be called the AFL VICTORIA medallion i) Home club is to supply one interchange steward (all four grades), one time keeper adjudged by the officiating field umpires. (all four grades), one goal umpire and boundary umpires for reserves, thirds and ii) The seniors Best on Ground will be called the Stan Aitken Medal (adjudged by a fourths games. GL appointed representative). ii) Visiting club is to supply one time keeper (all grades), one goal umpire for iii) The Reserves Best on Ground will be called the AFL VICTORIA medallion reserves, thirds and fourths. adjudged by the officiating field umpires. iii) All clubs must provide the required match day officials. iv) The Thirds Best on Ground will be called the AFL Vic medallion adjudged by the Fine for non-compliance is $50-00 per instance. officiating field umpires. v) The Fourths Best on Ground will be called the AFL Vic medallion adjudged by 30 Proficiency of Officials the officiating field umpires. vi) Any of the above awards can be named after a sponsor or have a sponsor’s name added to, that is procured for the GL. i) All officials shall make themselves thoroughly familiar with and become proficient in their duties as required under the laws of the game, rules & regulations and by laws of the AFL, AFL VICTORIA and GL. 26 Inter-League Best Players

umpires, timekeepers cards, interchange sheets, code of conduct cards and any 27 Coaches Box reports by umpires. i) Fine for non-compliance of the above is $50-00 per instance. i) Home clubs are to supply coach’s boxes for both home and away teams of sufficient size to cater for interchange players, coaches and support staff. 32 Junior Development Officer ii) The Coaches Box area will be marked with a white line two metres in front of and to the sides. iii) During the course of play only the following are allowed to leave the coaches box i) Each club is to appoint a Junior Development Officer who will attend JDO official area-: meetings and adhere to the JDO requirements. Failure to attend meetings will (a) The runner relaying messages. incur a fine of $100-00.33 Service Certificates (b) Interchange players warming up or entering/leaving the field. (c) Team Manager to inform the interchange steward of changes. (d) Trainers and water carriers. i) These certificates are available for persons who have given their club and or (e) Fine for non-compliance Failure to comply will incur a fine of League service of excellence over a period of time. They will begin at 5 years $50-00 per official. service and increase in increments of five years. ii) All officials are expected to observe a code of conduct that is not offensive. Certificates do not allow special privileges but are an acknowledgement of Constant abuse will incur a fine of $100-00 and/or a charge of Conduct service. Unbecoming and referral to the Tribunal. ii) The Board or clubs may recommend person/s, with supporting evidence, that they believe are worthy and recipients will be presented with the certificate at the board’s discretion. 28 Football Record 34 Life Members i) The Football Record is the weekly publication produced by the League for the i) Nominations for Life Members of the League may be presented to the Board with home and away season and finals series. At the beginning of each season the supporting information. Presentation to Life Members so elected shall be made at League will distribute a list of Football Record requirements that clubs will the board’s discretion. adhere to. Fine for non-compliance is $100-00. ii) Nominees must have completed outstanding service and shown devotion to their ii) Players numbers are to be the same in the Football Record as the official team list. club/League over a long period of time. Fine for non-compliance is $20-00 per instance. .

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iii) Life members will receive a badge and be allowed free entry to all H & A and finals matches iii) Life members of the LVFL, GLFL, WGFL and WGLFL shall be recognized as Life Members of this Association.

35 Failure to Carry Out League Instructions

NETBALL BY-LAWS i) All clubs must carry out any instructions issued by the GL or its representatives. Fine for non-compliance is $100-00/and or referral to the Tribunal.

i) All clubs must have an OH&S Policy and adhere to it. “Bylaws” are additional rules, which apply to members, which generally deal with internal and administrative ii) It is expected that all clubs will endeavor to have their venue a safe place to be matters. The Bylaws are made under the Constitution. Accordingly, the Bylaws are subordinate to the Constitution with all care taken for the welfare of their employees, members and visitors. and must not be inconsistent with the Constitution.

37 Gippsland League Payment by-law (monthly fees) Contents

1. REGISTRATION ...... 2 League fees must be paid in full within 45 days of the date of the invoice. Failure i) 2. GRADING AND AGE REQUIREMENTS ...... 2 to pay the invoice within 45 days will result in ineligibility for competition points for both Senior Football and A Grade Netball. Those points lost will not be 3. NETBALL VICTORIA MEMBERSHIP ...... 2 reinstated. Scores will be recorded as at the final siren. Percentage will remain and 4. CONDUCT OF MATCHES ...... 2 a loss will be recorded for both teams. Clubs will be ineligible to compete in finals if their account exceeds 45 days. If a club believes it is going to have difficulty 5. RISK MANAGEMENT ...... 4 meeting this bylaw, they must approach 4. DRESS CODE ...... 5 the board within 25 days of receipt of the invoice with a payment plan, or at the expiry of the 45 day period, the penalty will stand. This payment plan will be 5. CLEARANCES ...... 5 approved at theboard’s discretion and if approved clubs will need to meet the 6. SCORING AND B&F VOTES ...... 5 commitments of this plan otherwise the above penalties will apply 7. EIGHT GAME RULE ...... 6

8. QUALIFYING PLAYERS ...... 6 38 Gippsland League Sponsored Footballs and Netballs 9. FINALS ...... 7 10. INELIGIBLE PLAYERS ...... 7 i) In all grades of Football and Netball during all 18 rounds of the regular season all clubs MUST use TRFM branded footballs and netballs. In Finals the Gippsland 11. FORFEITS ...... 7 League will provide these. Any breaches of this By-law clubs will be fined $100 12. CANCELLATIONS ...... 8 per instance. 13. PROTESTS ...... 8

14. UMPIRES ...... 8 39 Tampering with League documents 15. PRE MATCH CHECKLIST ...... 8

i) Any person alters, destroys, falsifies or represents any document used in the 16. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES/PROVISIONS CLAUSE ...... 9 operation of the League, in order to mislead, conceal, fabricate or conspire against 17. INDEMNITY ...... 9 the League, an official, an umpire or other member of the League commits an offence. Such offence is punishable by a suspension of up to six (6) months and/or a 18. PENALTIES ...... 9 fine of up to $2,000 as determined by the board or its delegate.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 26 iii) Life members will receive a badge and be allowed free entry to all H & A and finals matches iii) Life members of the LVFL, GLFL, WGFL and WGLFL shall be recognized as NETBALL by-laws Life Members of this Association.

35 Failure to Carry Out League Instructions

NETBALL BY-LAWS i) All clubs must carry out any instructions issued by the GL or its representatives. Fine for non-compliance is $100-00/and or referral to the Tribunal.

BY-LAWS EFFECTIVE: March 2016 36 Occupational Health & Safety These By-Laws are the rules governing the internal affairs of the Gippsland League Netball. They are the operating procedures that determine the conduct and direction of the organisation. i) All clubs must have an OH&S Policy and adhere to it. “Bylaws” are additional rules, which apply to members, which generally deal with internal and administrative ii) It is expected that all clubs will endeavor to have their venue a safe place to be matters. The Bylaws are made under the Constitution. Accordingly, the Bylaws are subordinate to the Constitution with all care taken for the welfare of their employees, members and visitors. and must not be inconsistent with the Constitution.

37 Gippsland League Payment by-law (monthly fees) Contents

14. UMPIRES ...... 8 39 Tampering with League documents 15. PRE MATCH CHECKLIST ...... 8 i) Any person alters, destroys, falsifies or represents any document used in the 16. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES/PROVISIONS CLAUSE ...... 9 operation of the League, in order to mislead, conceal, fabricate or conspire against 17. INDEMNITY ...... 9 the League, an official, an umpire or other member of the League commits an offence. Such offence is punishable by a suspension of up to six (6) months and/or a 18. PENALTIES ...... 9 fine of up to $2,000 as determined by the board or its delegate.

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1. REGISTRATION (b) Game times will normally be as follows or as negotiated between clubs (e.g. night games) or determined by (a) Gippsland League clubs are to ensure all participants are registered prior to the start of the season or taking the Gippsland League Board (e.g. finals): of the court in any game. If a player is not registered prior to taking the court the game will be forfeited and 13/U – 9am points awarded accordingly. 15/U – 10am (b) Clubs failing to register six teams (A, B, C, 17/U, 15/U, and 13/U) two weeks prior to the start of the season 17/U – 11am must appeal to the GL in writing and provide reasons for failing to register the required six teams. C Grade – 12noon (c) Coach Accreditation B Grade – 1pm (i) Clubs must ensure coaches obtain a coaching accreditation prior to round nine of the 2016 A Grade – 2.15pm season. Coaches must ensure they attend a proper coaching course to obtain their accreditation. Failure to provide evidence you are an accredited coach will incur a fine of $100 per game after (c) Clubs are to ensure that at all home games the following forms are available at courtside before each match round nine of the 2016 season. • (ii) From the commencement of the 2017 Season, Coaches MUST have appropriate accreditation GL Contact list prior to Round 1. • Official rule book from Netball Australia • Gippsland League By-laws 2. GRADING AND AGE REQUIREMENTS • Reporting forms – Injuries and conduct report sheets

(a) Participant age is determined as at 31st December of that year. (d) Clubs are to ensure that appropriate league jackets for court supervisor and primary carer are available and (b) The playing grades shall consist of A, B, C, 17/U, 15/U & 13/U. worn at each match (c) Minimum age requirements are: (e) Court supervisors are to be appointed before each match and their roles and duties will be as follows: (i) Open Sections - 14 years Role of the Court Supervisor (ii) 17/Under – 12 years • This position will be the responsibility of the home club except during the finals series where it will be (iii) 15/Under – 12 years undertaken by Gippsland League representative and board members (iv) 13/Under – 10 years • The appointed person may change for each game but not during game. (d) Each club starting with the highest grade first shall provide A, B and C Grades and 17/U, 15/U, 13/U or a • The appointed person should be one who is aware of the rules and bylaws and is mature and competent combination of these teams agreed to by the Gippsland League Board. enough to take in considerations of safety and make crucial decisions on the day. (e) In the 13&U grade teams may have up to 1 boy on court at any one time. Refer to Netball Australia Rulebook • The appointed person shall act in an unbiased manner at all times for explanation. • The appointed person will not for the duration of the game be involved in any other role • The appointed person will remain court side for the duration of the game 3. NETBALL VICTORIA MEMBERSHIP • The appointed person will wear the supplied High Vis vest for the duration of the game. (a) Netball Victoria membership fee is set annually by the Victorian Netball Association Inc. • The appointed person will act with the approval and authority of the Gippsland League Board (b) All players, coaches and umpires participating in the GL season must be a current Netball Victoria member. Duties of the Court Supervisor (c) Single Game Vouchers may be used. The voucher must be purchased prior to participating. • Attend to and resolve spectator issues. Where there is violence involved please contact police immediately. • Ensure time keepers are in place and aware of the rules • 4. CONDUCT OF MATCHES Ensure Scorers are in place and aware of the rules • Ensure Coaches and team members remain in designated bench areas (a) Game rules shall be those of Netball Australia, except: • Should a no show by an umpire occur it will be the responsibility of the Court Supervisor to contact a (i) Timing of matches is as follows; member of the Gippsland League board from the contact list provided for guidance or approval of an 13/U, 15/U, 17/U & C grade matches will be timed as follows: agreed upon resolution of the matter through consultation of both teams and should no Gippsland League member be contactable the decision of the court supervisor will be deemed to be that of the Gippsland 4 x 12 minute quarters, 2 min (¼, ¾ time), 3 mins (½ time) League Board. A grade & B Grade matches will be as follows • Ensure safety of umpires 4 x 15 minute quarters, 3 min (¼, ¾ time), 5 mins (½ time) • Ensure clear area at court side for umpire movement during play Page | 2 Page | 3 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 28

• Ensure umpires are dressed to the appropriate standard of the Netball Australia Rules • Ensure a copy of the Gippsland League Netball bylaws are available court side 4. DRESS CODE • Ensure all rules of Netball Victoria and bylaws of the Gippsland League are adhered to and administered fairly and without bias. (a) The GL must approve all uniform colours and designs. Clubs must notify the GL in writing of any proposed changes to their uniform. The GL must then approve all changes and contact the required club official. *** Penalty for not supplying a court supervisor will be $100 per instance. (b) Bike pants/tracksuit pants worn underneath playing uniform may be permitted for medical reasons, cultural (f) Clubs are to ensure a primary carer is supplied for the entirety of each match. They must wear supplied or religious beliefs. Pants must be a club colour as nominated on the uniform registration sheet. All Gippsland League Vest at all times for identification by both umpires and court supervisors. Primary Carer permissions must be sought by the Gippsland League before this occurs. requirements are as per stated in the Netball Australia rule book. (c) Players will not be permitted to take to the court unless they are in full uniform. *** Failure to supply a primary carer for each game will incur a $100 fine per game. UNIFORMS The GL recognises that uniform modifications may be required such as (but are not restricted to) the wearing of 5. RISK MANAGEMENT traditional Muslim headscarf. Headscarves can be tied but not fastened with any pins or sharp objects, the wearing of long sleeve top to cover arms. The colour of headscarves and other garments to be in accordance with the 1. Injury Reporting teams club colours. (As per Netball Victoria) (a) All Clubs are responsible for recording all injuries at the discretion of the injured player or players’ guardian (player under 18) on the Injury Reporting sheets provided and kept by the club. (b) Major injuries should also be recorded on the back of the score sheet. 5. CLEARANCES (c) All players in GL representative teams are responsible for recording all injuries at the discretion of the injury (a) A clearance is required if a player wishes to transfer to another Club within GL during the current season. player or players’ guardian (player under 18) on the Injury Reporting Sheets provided. The relevant paperwork must be completed by no later than 30th June of each season.

2. First Aid (b) A player will only be granted one (1) clearance per season.

(a) Each club will provide a First Aid Kit complying with Netball Victoria Infonet RM2 – First Aid for Netball. (c) Players who owe outstanding playing fees or are in possession of Club property (uniform, equipment) will not (b) The GL will ensure that a qualified first aid person is present at finals. be granted a clearance.

3. Emergency procedures (d) A player must have received notification in writing from the Gippsland League Board before playing for a new Club. Local Emergency phone numbers - Ambulance, Doctor, Physiotherapist, Health Clinic and Police and an Emergency Procedure Plan is to be displayed by the phone and in the First Aid Kit. The home club is to (e) The player must complete all details on the top section of the clearance form and send to the GL assist the away club in an emergency. Administrator. 4. Weather (f) The GL to forward the clearance request to the existing Club for approval. In the case of extreme weather conditions the GL will follow Netball Victoria Infonet RM3 and RM5. 5. Blood Policy and Infectious Diseases (g) The existing Club has 7 days to complete the clearance or the GL will automatically clear the player to the new Club. The GL will adopt Netball Victoria Infonet U4 and RM6 relating to blood policy and infectious diseases. 6. Pregnancy (h) If the Club refuses to clear the player (refer: conditions of clearance), the GL will notify the player and club advising the reason why. Any dispute arising from clearance restrictions will be dealt with according to the As per Netball Victoria Infonet RM1 – Pregnancy & Netball grievance procedure outlined in the Constitution. 7. Pre-participation Screening/Medical Indemnity (i) The existing Club to advise the GL when clearance is approved. (a) All personnel involved with the Gippsland League will be required to complete a medical indemnity form (Netball Victoria Infonet RM7) (j) The player will then receive notification advising that the clearance has been approved and copy is (b) A designated club official will store all forms and bring them to all events. forwarded to both Clubs. (c) All forms will be destroyed at the conclusion of the season. (k) A clearance is not required between seasons.

6. SCORING AND B&F VOTES (a) Each team must provide a non-participating scorer for all matches. These people must sit together for the duration of the match. The home team shall provide a timekeeper, to also sit with the scorers. Page | 4 Page | 5 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 30

2. First Aid (b) A player will only be granted one (1) clearance per season.

(b) Official Score sheets, at least 2, will be provided by the home club before each match. These sheets are to (c) All players may only play up to eight (8) quarters of netball in any one given day. be printed off the MyNetball system. These Score sheets will list the complete names (both given and surname) of all players intending to take the court, prior to the commencement of play (d) Any additional players need to be registered on mynetball membership module prior to the start of any match (this needs to be completed by the player online.

(c) The Score sheet shall record a running match score, centre passes taken and indicate the positions played (e) Clubs requiring day passes for players in any season are required to register the player as “SGV or Single each quarter by each player. game voucher” on the mynetball system and are required to pay at the same time. Failure to follow this process will cause this player to be unregistered and if played the club in question will forfeit the game as per (d) At the match conclusion, to indicate their satisfaction that the information on the Official Score sheet is by-law 10. correct, the Official Score sheet is to be signed by; (i) The captains of both competing teams, and (ii) Officiating scorers, and (iii) Officiating umpires 9. FINALS (a) GL will play top five finals series. (e) Where possible, at the conclusion of each match, the score sheets are to be entered onto the online myNetball system. Clubs are to ensure that all results are to be entered no later than one hour after the (b) The number of points gained during the season shall determine teams qualifying for finals. In the event of conclusion of the 17&U game for Junior matches and one hour after the conclusion of A Grade for Senior teams being equal on points, positions shall be determined by the percentage of goals scored for and matches. Any internet issues are to be advised to League as soon as possible. against. In the event of teams being equal on percentage, positions shall be determined by the greater number of goals scored for. (f) The home team must send the two original scoresheets, interchange sheets and vote cards to the GL Operations Manager and be received by no later than the Wednesday after the weekends game. (c) Drawn matches in finals: • A draw after full time: (g) Once there becomes a 50 point difference in scores between 13&U sides, scoring must stop. • 2 minute break – team changes & substitutions can be made during this time • Game commences for appropriate length as per information below ***Failure to follow these instructions will incur a $100 per instance. • A 1 minute break will take place at half time – team changes and substitutions can be made during this time Teams change ends • If after this time the score is still a draw (scorers to observe), an orange card is to be held up for PLAYER VOTES umpires and benches to see and play continues on as normal until one team has a 2 goal lead. No whistles or sirens are to be used to indicate the end of the extra time, the clock should now be Players in senior and junior grades are awarded votes (1, 2 and 3) from third best to best on court by the official stopped. umpires at the completion on games during the home and away season. • The extra time is regarded as one quarter for Injury & Illness stoppages with only one “up to 2 mins Votes are placed in the sealed envelopes provided by the GL and returned to the Netball Operations Manager with Injury time” allowed for the entire extra time. The 30sec subsequent injury time is allowed after the the team sheets by the home team. initial up to 2 minute stoppage and there can be as many as required if there are further injuries. Stoppage for Blood will be up to 2 mins and as many as is required will be allowed to deal with a player who is bleeding. 7. EIGHT GAME RULE • Length of extra time will be determined as follows: • 2x7 minute halves if the main game was 4x15 minute quarters (a) Once a player has played eight (8) games in a particular senior grade throughout the home and away • 2x6 minute halves if the main game was 4x12 minute quarters season, the player in question is no longer eligible to play in any lower senior grade but is eligible to play in a • 2x5 minute halves if the main game was 4x10 minute quarters higher grade

(b) Junior players who play in the senior grade are also subject to this rule but are still eligible to play in their own age grade. 10. INELIGIBLE PLAYERS (a) Ineligible players who participate in games either deliberately or inadvertently, or if unregistered are an unacceptable insurance risk. 8. QUALIFYING PLAYERS In these instances the match in which the breach occurred will result as a forfeit to the offending team. (a) Where senior players play in two grades in the same day only the game in the highest grade will count towards their qualifying quota of games.

(b) A minimum of six (6) clubs games is required for a player to be deemed eligible to play finals for her club 11. FORFEITS subject to the following: (i) Senior players must play a minimum of six (6) games in their respective senior grade to qualify for (a) Where a match results in a forfeit prior to the match clock starting, the non-offending that grade’s finals and higher. team will: (ii) Registered junior players must play four (4) out of the six (6) club games in their junior age grade to (i) Be awarded the four premiership points with a match score of twenty to zero (20-0); be eligible for that junior age grade's finals. (ii) Credit games to only seven (7) nominated players on a official score sheet for finals qualifications. (iii) No games shall be credited to players of the offending team Page | 6 Page | 7 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 32

(iv) In the event of a forfeit in a senior grade, a lower team from the club must be forfeited before a 16. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES/PROVISIONS CLAUSE higher team. Where this By-law is silent, a decision can be made that ensures the integrity of the GL is maintained at all times. (b) Where a match results in a forfeit after the commencement of the match clock starting: The Committee may in using its reasonable discretion, in exceptional or extenuating circumstances, alter, vary or (i) The result of the match will be twenty to zero (20-0) if the forfeiture is caused by the winning team. waive the requirements set out in this By-Law relating to the GL (ii) The score of the winning team or 20-0 (whichever is greater) will stand if the forfeiture is caused by the losing team. The losing team will be stripped of its score and credited with zero (0). (iii) No games shall be credited to players of the offending team. 17. INDEMNITY Except where provided or required by law and such cannot be excluded, the GL and its respective directors, 12. CANCELLATIONS officers, members, servants or agents are absolved from all liability however arising from injury or damage, however caused, arising whilst participating as a member. (a) When matches are cancelled on account of a total strike (e.g.; power, or situation created by a prolonged petrol strike), weather or some other cause, both teams will be credited with two (2) points and five (5) goals each and the competition will continue as per the fixture. (b) Four (4) points can only be awarded for fully completed games. 18. PENALTIES (c) In the event that a match is cancelled due to weather, games can only be awarded to seven nominated Along with penalties mentioned in individual By-Laws above, the following will also apply; players or quarters can be awarded to a maximum of twelve players totalling 28 quarters, for each team. (d) Should circumstances occur in which successive rounds need to be cancelled, the Gippsland League Board • Failure to provide 12 original scoresheets, votes and match results as per section 6, incurs $100 will consider the position and determine a suitable course of action. fine • Failure to provide badged umpire for A&B Grade, incurs $100 fine per instance.

13. PROTESTS League representatives will be monitoring Clubs throughout the season for breaches of By-Laws. (a) A team wishing to protest must lodge the protest in writing to the Gippsland League on an official letterhead with the prior consent from a club executive member within 48 hours of the match being played.

(b) A Club shall have a right of appeal to the Gippsland League Board decision within 48 hours of notification of a penalty.

14. UMPIRES (a) Each club is responsible of the supply and payment to umpires during the home and away season. Minimum payment will follow the recommendation of Netball Victoria. (i) Umpires should not officiate more than two games in any one given day. (ii) All Clubs must supply a NV Current Badged umpire for all ‘A & B’ Grade Games (b) All umpires must be current to their badge grading. (c) All Umpires must wear suitable sports clothes that are preferably white or cream in colour. skirts or shorts no pants, (d) All umpires must wear suitable sports footwear. (e) All umpires are to have completed the On Line Level 1 course and passed the theory section.

15. PRE MATCH CHECKLIST (a) A pre-match check will be completed prior to all GL match day games, by members of both competing clubs.

(b) Any hazards identified will be: (i) Documented – completion of court audit form (ii) Rectified if possible. (iii) Reported to the Gippsland League if major repair is required and then the league will follow up with appropriate agencies.

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(b) A Club shall have a right of appeal to the Gippsland League Board decision within 48 hours of notification of a penalty.

15. PRE MATCH CHECKLIST (a) A pre-match check will be completed prior to all GL match day games, by members of both competing clubs.

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All forms and manuals are available online at

GL.VCFL.COM.AU

CLUB OPERATIONS - GIPPSLAND LEAGUE RESOURCE LIBRARY

Operations Manual contents

GL Record Requirements - Page 38 GL Special Permit - Page 39-40 MyNetball Selecting a team - Page 41 GL Match Day Game Times Football - Page 42-43 Club weekly checklist - Page 44 Club weekly calendar - Page 45 GL Matchday Guide 2017 - Page 46 Matchday Scanning Guide - Page 47 Live Scores Manual - Page 48 GL Gate Guide - Page 49-51 Tribunal Process Manual - Page 52 Investigations Procedure - Page 53-56 AFL Victoria Licensees List - Page 57 AFL Victoria Salary Cap - Page 58-60 AFL Victoria Points System - Page 61-64

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 36 The Gippsland League Online Resource Library contains forms, manuals and operating procedures including:

FootyWeb User Guide WWCC Documents My Netball User Guide Club Position Descriptions Incident Report forms Media Officer Guide Special Permit forms GL Record Requirements League Awards Live Scores Manual Club weekly checklist Tribunal Process Manual Club weekly calendar Investigations Procedure GL Matchday Guide 2017 AFL Victoria Salary Cap Matchday Scanning Guide AFL Victoria Points System AFL Victoria Licensees List

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 37 2017 Record Requirements

The Record is a highly effective marketing tool for the league and clubs. The continual improvement and development of the Gippsland League Record is heavily dependent on club input. Ensure your media/publicity officer is aware of these requirements.

2017 price: $2

Club requirements:

 Provide a contact to the league for Record and media requirements.

 Clubs will be allocated 200 Records for their home games. If more are required you need to contact the League by Monday of the week leading up to your home game and order the number desired. Delivery will be on the Friday to the points organised by you and the League.

 Is required to supply an accurate list of players’ names and numbers. One list for the senior/reserves and separate lists for the Under 18’s and Under 16’s. Players’ numbers must correspond with the player’s name and number on the team sheet. Clubs will be fined if player numbers are continually incorrect in the league record.

 On a weekly basis clubs need to supply content for your “Club Notes”. This will consist of maximum 400 words. This can be awards, social news, player milestones or whatever your supporters would like to read. If you have a player achieving a milestone please contact the league as this content maybe something the league can profile. Make sure you provide an event calendar to your members with social functions and event dates.

 Provide access to photos as requested

Extra content:

The league is looking to heavily promote clubs and players moving forward. The Operations Manager will send out request to clubs around providing certain content. Please make this available as it promotes the profile and image of the league. Weekly timeline: Monday – Club notes content due in Monday. Extensions may be granted until Tuesday if communicated and approved by the league. Tuesday – Record is designed and compiled by the league Wednesday - Record is printed Friday – Record delivered to all western clubs and AFL Gippsland

If notes aren’t provided by Monday without an extension approved by the league. Club notes will not be included in the next issue.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 38 Special Permit Request Form

Purpose:

The Special Permit is to allow an over age player who is under developed, in skill or size, an opportunity to continue playing in a game of football.

The secondary consideration is that the Special Permit is to assist clubs to field a team when there are insufficient numbers in the grade that the player wishes a Special Permit for.

Age Groups: Under 16’s Under 18’s Criteria:

1) The Special Permit player must be under developed in skill or size.

2) The maximum age of a Special Permit player shall be twelve months above the age group he is

applying for.

3) A Special Permit player may play a maximum of four games in the grade above he is applying

for. If a Special Permit player participates in a senior grade (firsts) match, his permit shall be

revoked.

4) If a Special Permit players “stands out” the Special Permit Committee will reconsider the

permit. If an opposing club feels that, a Special Permit player needs reviewing they are to

contact the General Manager who will organize the player to be assessed. (The spirit of the

Special permit does allow a player to obtain some kicks/handballs).

5) The maximum number of Special Permit players allowed to play in a game is six per club.

6) The Special Permit player must be registered with the club and by no later than June 30.

7) The Special Permit player is to be identified with S/P next to his name on the official team

sheet.

8) A Special Permit player is ineligible to be awarded umpire’s best & fairest votes

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 39

he club must apply in ritin for a Special Permit listin the folloin

o Players full name o o eiht & eiht cm s o lub and rade applyin for o rief playin history

o ny prevailin medical conditions ______

o lub numbers in that rade

o he reason for the permit

Sined Player

Sined Parentuardian if applicable

Sined lub epresentative

Sined eaue fficial

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 40 TRFM Gippsland League

MyNetball Selecting a team

he club must apply in ritin for a Special Permit listin the folloin o Players full name o Step 1: Make sure you select o eiht & eiht cm s Disable Positions. This will then o lub and rade applyin for give you a list of players with instead of the Goal Shooter, Goal o rief playin history Attack etc positions listed. You must click UPDATE at the bottom of the page to save. o ny prevailin medical conditions ______o lub numbers in that rade o he reason for the permit Step 2: Click ADD PLAYER to open up slots. Then add your substitute or available Sined Player players to these open green slots. Only players listed in Sined Parentuardian if applicable the green section will have their games recorded. Again click UPDATE. Then you can Sined lub epresentative print the team sheet .

Sined eaue fficial

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 41 TRFM Gippsland League Match Day Times

FOURTHS

9.00 AM First Quarter Starts 9.20 First Quarter Finishes 9.25 Second Quarter Starts 9.45 Second Quarter Finishes If late, split time for last two quarters. Game must finish at 10.38am 9.53 Third Quarter Starts 10.13 Third Quarter Finishes 10.18 Fourth Quarter Starts 10.38 Fourth Quarter Finishes

THIRDS 10.45 First Quarter Starts 11.05 First Quarter Finishes 11.10 Second Quarter Starts 11.30 Second Quarter Finishes If late, split time for last two quarters. Game must finish at 12.23pm 11.38 Third Quarter Starts 11.58 Third Quarter Finishes 12.03 PM Fourth Quarter Starts 12.23 Fourth Quarter Finishes

RESERVES

12.30 First Quarter Starts 12.50 First Quarter Finishes 12.55 Second Quarter Starts 1.15 Second Quarter Finishes If late, split time for last two quarters. Game must finish at 2.08pm 1.23 Third Quarter Starts 1.43 Third Quarter Finishes 1.48 Fourth Quarter Starts 2.08 Fourth Quarter Finishes

SENIORS

2.20 PM First Quarter Starts

Four Twenty Minute Quarters with time-on

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 42

Match day times - GL.indd 1 6/03/2017 2:21:59 PM TRFM Gippsland League Match Day Times

FOURTHS

Start: 9.00 am 4 x 20 minute quarters

No Time on, unless Stretcher is called for. Play full twenty minutes.

Breaks: Quarter time 5 min Half Time 8 min Three quarter time 5 min

THIRDS

Start: 10.45 am 4 x 20 minute quarters

No Time on, unless Stretcher is called for. Play full twenty minutes.

Breaks: Quarter time 5 min Half time 8 min Three quarter time 5 min

RESERVES

Start: 12.30 pm 4 x 20 minute quarters

No Time on, unless stretcher is called for. Play full twenty minutes.

Breaks: Quarter time 5 min Half time 8 min Three quarter time 5 min

SENIORS

Start: 2.20 pm 4 x 20 minute quarters

Time on in each quarter

Breaks: Quarter time 5 min Half time 15 min Three quarter time 5 min

Warning siren to be sounded. Once, Five minutes prior to scheduled starting time and as Um- pires enter arena. Three times, Two minutes before the start of the game and each quarter. Twice, One minute before the start of the game and each quarter. Once, At the start of the game and each quarter. Continuous at conclusion of play until all are aware that playing time has stopped.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 43 Match day times w breaks - GL.indd 1 6/03/2017 2:29:00 PM TRFM Gippsland League Club Weekly Checklist

• Ensure any set penalty requests from a player report has been submitted by no later

than 12pm Monday

• Send through any content the league can use to promote the clubs and competi-

tion e.g photos from the weekend, player content

• Submit weekly Record Notes

• Ensure Gippsland League Record delivery arrangement for the weekend are made

and Records are received

• Senior team line ups to be submitted (in league provided electronic form) by no later than

8pm Thursday night to league operations manager

• Football teams manually entered online

• Netball teams manually entered online

• Any football player permits must be submitted electronically by 5pm Friday

• Football & netball teams adjusted online - if changes have been made to reflect

submitted teamsheets

• Live scores to be done for football senior match through sportingpulse

• Ensure all online results are correct and scores have been updated online for foot-

ball and netball

• Football MVP player votes to be sent through to league

• Netball MVP player votes to be sent through to league

• All match paperwork to be electronically sent to the league

• Matchday paperwork compiled as per GL 2017 guide

• Any reports from the weekend are to be electronically sent through to the league

by no later than Sunday 6pm

• Any issues from weekend matches communicated to league co-ordinator

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 44

Club weekly checklist.indd 1 9/03/2017 10:18:46 AM TRFM Gippsland League 6/03/2017 3:18:25 PM Club Weekly Checklist

• Ensure any set penalty requests from a player report has been submitted by no later than 12pm Monday MVP player votes to be sent be sent to votes MVP player & Night (Sat league to through games) Sunday compiled paperwork Matchday & Night guide (Sat as per GL 2017 games) Sunday Any reports from the weekend are are the weekend from reports Any to through sent be electronically to the league through sent be to votes player MVP & Sunday Night (Sat league to games) compiled paperwork Matchday & Night guide ( Sat as per GL 2017 games) Sunday Any issues from Saturday matches matches Saturday from issues Any communicated correct are all online results Ensure been updated ahve and scores and netball football online for SUNDAY SUNDAY • Send through any content the league can use to promote the clubs and competi- - tion e.g photos from the weekend, player content

• Submit weekly Record Notes

• Ensure Gippsland League Record delivery arrangement for the weekend are made and Records are received MVP player votes to be sent through through sent be to votes player MVP games) (Saturday league to compiled as paperwork Matchday games) guide (Saturday per GL 2017 MVP player votes to be sent through through sent be to votes player MVP games) (Saturday league to compiled as paperwork Matchday games) guide (Saturday per GL 2017 Complete league matchday check - matchday league Complete - require and netball football list as per GL the league from ments guide 2017 matchday foot be done for must scores Live sporting - through senior match ball pulse • Senior team line ups to be submitted (in league provided electronic form) by no later than SATURDAY

8pm Thursday night to league operations manager

• Football teams manually entered online

• Netball teams manually entered online

• Any football player permits must be submitted electronically by 5pm Friday

• Football & netball teams adjusted online - if changes have been made to reflect Teams adjusted online if chang - adjusted Teams been made have es Any interchange permits must be permits must interchange Any by 5pm electronically submitted Ensure Records for the weekend are are the weekend for Records Ensure received FRIDAY FRIDAY submitted teamsheets -

• Live scores to be done for football senior match through sportingpulse

• Ensure all online results are correct and scores have been updated online for football and netball

• Football MVP player votes to be sent through to league Teams manually entered online manually entered Teams Teams manually entered online manually entered Teams Ensure any overdue league invoices invoices league overdue any Ensure is made or communication paid are with the league. be submit to line ups Senior Team than 8pm Thursday no later by ted manager operations league to night format in supplied electronic THURSDAY • Netball MVP player votes to be sent through to league

• All match paperwork to be electronically sent to the league

• Matchday paperwork compiled as per GL 2017 guide

• Any reports from the weekend are to be electronically sent through to the league by no later than Sunday 6pm MONDAY MONDAY League Notes Submit Record be mailed to paperwork All match league to the content any Send through the promote use to can league photos eg and competition clubs content player the weekend, from Football requests penalty set any Ensure has been sub - report a player from mitted Netball • Any issues from weekend matches communicated to league co-ordinator Calendar Weekly - Club Operations League TRFM Gippsland Weekly calendar for clubs.indd 1 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 45 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 45

Club weekly checklist.indd 1 9/03/2017 10:18:46 AM TRFM Gippsland League GL 2017 Match Day Guide

ALL CLUBS

• Ensure any player report has been signed off by the club and paperwork received

• Ensure club updates social channels with content for matchday

• Collect content (video, photos etc) for club and league promotional use

• Any issues from weekend matches communicated to league co-ordinator

HOME CLUB

• Ensure club meets any media/sponsor requirements e.g match day filming, TRFM calling

• Ensure Records are available at the gate

• Enter 13U results, adjust online team lists to reflect score sheet

• Enter 15U results, adjust online team lists to reflect score sheet

• Enter Fourths results and goalkickers, adjust online team lists to reflect score sheet

• Enter 17U results, adjust online team lists to reflect score sheet

• Enter C Grade results adjust online team lists to reflect score sheet

• Enter Thirds results and goalkickers, adjust online team lists to reflect score sheet

• Enter B Grade results, adjust online team lists to reflect score sheet

• Enter Reserves results and goalkickers, adjust online team lists to reflect score sheet

• Enter A Grade results, adjust online team lists to reflect score sheet

• Enter Seniors results and goalkickers, adjust online team lists to reflect score sheet

• Live scores to be done for football senior match through sportingpulse

• Ensure all online results are correct and have been updated for football and netball

• Football MVP player votes to be sent through to league

• Netball MVP player votes to be sent through to league

• Compile all football and netball team sheets & match paperwork. These need to be sent

electronically to the league as per Match Day Scanning guide by no later than 6pm Sunday

• Any reports from the weekend are to be electronically sent through to the league by no

later than Sunday 6pm

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 46 TRFM Gippsland League Matchday Scanning Guide

Step 1: Compile all paperwork from the matchday.

This includes team sheets from home and away clubs for FOURTHS, THIRDS, RESERVES, SENIORS. Scorecards and time keepers cards from all football games. Vote-sheet envelopes from all football games.

Netball scoresheets from 13 UNDER, 15 UNDER, 17 UNDER, C GRADE, B GRADE, A GRADE. Vote- sheet envelopes from all netball games.

Step 2: Scan the the football team sheets & one copy of the time keepers card and goal umpires card for all games.

Scan the netball scoresheets for all games. Attach both files to an email and send direct to [email protected]

If you’re unable to scan for any reason, take CLEAR photos of item on a smartphone and email.

Step 3: Compile all paperwork by game e.g FOURTHS, B GRADE etc, paper clip sheets (no staples) together and place in league supplied envelope.

Include netball and football sheets and all envelopes with vote sheets into the ONE envelope.

This envelope needs to be mailed the first busi- ness day after the home clubs match to PO Box 853 Traralgon Vic 3844. Alternatively clubs can drop off at AFL Gippsland HQ at Morwell Recreation Reserve.

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Step 1: Open the web brows- Step 2: Type in your user- Step 3: There will be three er on a smartphone/ tablet name and password to sign options or laptop. Type in sporting- in. This account must have pulse passport club management access. Click on RESULTS ENTRY & Click on Sports TG passport Click on SIGN IN LIVE SCORING

Step 4: There will be all your Step 5: Select your option. Step 6: The Progressive club games listed. If the For LiveScore you can start scoring sheet will need to games aren’t listed check the match clock and re- be updated up at quarter the filters at the top of the sults will be auto uploaded. breaks via either option. page. Progressive is for quarter by quarter scoring Click your the UPDATE Scroll across and Click on SCORES option at the base AT GAME Click your preffered option of the page

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2017 GATE Regular / Adult $10.00 PRICES Concession / Aged 17&18 $5.00 Under 16 FREE Companion Card FREE GL Record $2.00

GATE ENRTY Sign/s must be on display at all times the Club is charging admission SIGNAGE into the ground/venue. Clubs are encouraged to check local council by laws in relation to removable signage on recreation reserves. Please ensure the club has accurate pricing that is clearly visable to patrons.

RECORDS Records may be sold at $2.00 per record, over and above the admission fee. Persons being admitted Free of Charge with the appropriate pass may purchase a record for $2.00.

PASS OUT The onus is on the Home Club to arrange any Pass Out system.

CONCESSION A person must present the relevant concession documentation upon POLICY entry to the ground to be eligible for concession admission. Persons holding one of the following cards are eligible to purchase a ticket atthe concession rate;

 Centrelink issued: Pensioner Concession Card (PCC)  Department of Veterans’ Affairs card  Department of Veterans’ Affairs issued Pensioner Concession Card  Full time secondary or tertiary student cards

Note: A second form of identification (eg driver’s license, Medicare card, credit card) may be required to verify the concession entitlement

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 49 ADULTS Patrons aged 17 & 18 are classified as a concession. Identification must be ADMISSION presented when asked to receive the concession discount. Over 18s will POLICY be classed as an adult.

JUNIOR Patrons aged 16 & Under are able to be admitted FREE of charge. Patrons ADMISSION must be under 17 as of Januray 1st 2017. Identification must be presented POLICY when asked to receive the FREE entry.

COMPANION People with a disability who require attendant care support to participate CARD POLICY at community venues and activities have a right to equal participation in the community. This fundamental right is protected under two pieces of legislation under Section 42 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Victoria) and Section 8 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth) which states that it is unlawful to discriminate against a person with a disability who requires the assistance of a companion.

Only the person whose photograph and name appear on the card can use the Companion Card. The card holder is required to show the Companion Card when purchasing tickets or paying an admission fee at point of entry. Upon presenting the card to the gate keep the Club will require the card holder to pay only for their own ticket and the companion will be permitted to gain entry FREE of Charge.

GIPPSLAND An official TRFM Gippsland League 2017 Season Pass must be presented LEAGUE PASS to obtain free entry into the ground/venue. Only patrons with an official POLICY pass will be admitted FREE of charge.

All official Media, Photographers & Community Radio broadcasters will be issued with official TRFM Gippsland League Season passes. Upon presentation of suitable identification they are permitted to gain FREE Entry to the ground/venue.

OFFICIAL 2017 TRFM Gippsland League entry passes

SEASON PASS 2017

Club officials, media, sponsors

UNDER 18s PASS 2017

TRFM Gippsland League matchday players aged 17&18

VOLUNTEER PASS

TRFM Gippsland League volunteer trainers

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SEASON PASS

This PASS admits the bearer to all2017 HOME & AWAY SEASON and FINALS SERIES matches in the TRFM Gippsland League

Print template.indd 1 8/03/2017 3:44:00 PM UNDER 18 VOLUNTEER PASS PASS

This PASS admits the bearer to2017 all HOME & AWAY SEASON This PASS admits the bearer to2017 all HOME & AWAY SEASON matches in the TRFM Gippsland League matches in the TRFM Gippsland League Passholder must produce I.D or proof of age at gate if requested Pass valid for club volunteer trainers only

Print template.indd 1 ConcessionPrint8/03/2017 template.indd 3:45:54 Examples 1 PM 8/03/2017 3:47:04 PM

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 51 TRFM Gippsland League Tribunal Process Manual

Step 1: If a player/official is reported, at the conclusion Step 2: The charged players club, Offended players club of the match the umpires will fill out a report form. (As and the umpires all have the option to request this above). Any charge in the top section will be reffered charge be heard at the tribunal . These boxes must be directly to the tribunal. In section 19.2.2 the umpire has ticked on the day of the report for any party to request the option to offer the player a set penalty. a tribunal hearing

Step 3: The report will be submitted to both clubs.

If the charged players club have an option to take a set penalty, the club will have until 12pm of the first work- ing day after the incident to take the penalty.

The AFL VICTORIA COUNTRY 2017 NOTICE OF REPORT sheets from should be allocated as follows

WHITE - Sent into the League

YELLOW - Umpires retain

PINK – Witness/ Offended Club

BLUE – Charged Player / Club

The white sheet is to be scanned in and sent to the league by no later than 6pm Sunday.

Email through to [email protected]

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Appendix 1 - WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country Licensees AFL VICTORIA BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR

GUERNSEYS PLAYER / CLUB SHORTSCONTRACTING

AFL BLK Victoria believes it is in the best interests of bothCGR Players Sportswear and Clubs to ensure that any

arrangementsTristan Banks between Players and Clubs in communityLeah Cooper football are certain, enforceable and fair. 4/344 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 43 Latitude Boulevard, Thomastown VIC 3074 Ph: (03) 9081 1900 Ph: (03) 9463 1111 The Email: purpose of [email protected] document is to set out a non-exhaustiveEmail: list [email protected] matters that AFL Victoria recommends Website: bothwww.blksport.com Clubs and Players consider whenWebsite: determining www.cgrsportswear.com.au the arrangements for the provision of playing services to community Clubs. CGR Sportswear

AFLLeah Victoria Cooper recommendations: 43 Latitude Boulevard, Thomastown VIC 3074 FOOTBALLS Ph: (03) 9463 1111  Any agreement or arrangement between a Player and a Club to provide playing services Email: [email protected] Burley Sekem Website:should bewww.cgrsportswear.com.au set out in writing and signed by theAndrew both Bell the Player and an authorised representative of the Club. 33 Trade Park Drive, Tullamarine VIC 3043 LoCo Sportswear Ph: (03) 9279 2999 Gary MarchAny agreement or arrangement for the provisioEmail:n of [email protected] services by a Player to a Club

2/522 shouldCity Road be, South between Melbourne the Club VIC 3205and the individualWebsite: Player, ratherwww.sekem.com.au than a company or trust Ph: (03) 9820 9000 or 0404 841 932 associated with the Player. Email: [email protected] Sherrin (Russell Athletic) Website: www.locosportswear.com.au Brad Rundell  Any amendments to an agreement or arrangement5 Lakeview should Drive, Scoresby be set out VIC in 3179 writing and signed Sherwoodby the Sportswear Player and an authorised representativePh: of the Club.(03) 9765 5908 Narelle Gojmerac Mob: 0411 201 096 10 Pearl St, Brooklyn VIC 3012  Clubs should seek to avoid paying ‘sign on’Email: fees or [email protected] upfront incentives to a Player. Ph: (03) 9325 1766 or 0430 455 201 Website: www.sherrin.com.au Email: [email protected] Website: All paymentswww.sherwoodsportswear.com.au to a Player in relation to a particular Season should be paid shortly before, during or shortly after that Season. TLA (Puma) UMPIRING APPAREL

If any Scott Club Davidson or Player wishes to discuss any of the recommended best practices set out above, they AFL's National Umpire Uniform Supply Progra canP h:contact: (03) 9421 3000 Email: [email protected] Web: http://tlaworldwide.com/region/tla-australia/ www.afl.com.au/umpires/uniforms Darryl Collings Club TWP Sustainability Manager Guernsey Licensees AFL Michael Victoria McCarthy Outside of the national umpire uniform scheme only Email 4/368 [email protected] Latrobe Terrace, Geelong.au VIC 3220 the six guernsey licensees (listed left of page) have a license to produce umpire uniforms carrying the PhoPh:ne (03) 8341(03) 6074 5229 2291 Email: [email protected] AFL Victoria Country logo as per AFL Victoria Website: www.twpsports.com.au Country regulations.

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WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country IKON PARK - Gate 3, Royal Parade, CARLTON NORTH VIC 3054 | Mailing Address: GPO Box 4337, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 T: (03) 8341 6000 F: (03) 9380 1076 E: [email protected] W: www.aflvic.com.au/aflvictoriacountry

AFL VICTORIA SALARY CAP

Allowable Player Payments (APP) for a competition set by League / Region Commission. Club not to exceed Allowable Player Payments amount for that Season. TRFM Gippsland is set at $160,000 for season 2017. Clubs may apply for an increase in a competition APP based on clubs specific factors eg: location, Population base access to underage players etc.

What’s included in Allowable Player Payments. Payments made by club (or an associate of a club) to a player (or an associate of a player) to all players registered with the club. Includes payments to all Players registered with a Club – Seniors, Reserves, Underage.

Includes conduct of a Club Official and Player or any person at the direction or with the knowledge, consent, agreement, authorisation (both ex- press and implied) of a Club Official or Player.

Coaching Payments Non Playing Coaching payments not included - all coaches. Playing Coaches included in APP calculations. 50% to a maximum of $20,000 excluded from APP calculations (Pro-rata if more than one coach is appointed) Player that is also a Coach of a Reserves or the Oldest Underage Team within that club – up to $3000 may be excluded from APP calculations. Non Cash Awards - to the value of $300 per week per club including a maximum of up to $100 per player does not have to be included.

Rulings – Club may apply on a case by case basis for exemptions - e.g. Employment arrangements Insurance Premiums– on a team basis not included in APP calculations. Travel and Accommodation– on a team basis not included in APP calculation. Injury Payments (Paid by Club, not under Insurance Policy) is included in APP – may apply for ex- emption under a Ruling – e.g. Club Fundraiser for Player Finals appearances and any Sign on Fees – will be included in all APP calculations

Player Contract – for individual players Any player that is paid, unless they are paid less than Individual Player Payments (IPP) threshold of $50 per week . Signed by player and either President, or Secretary or Treasurer or Football Manager Contract template provided Pre existing Contracts will be recognized Attachments may be added – Clubs Codes of Conducts, Player Obligations etc. Contract lodged to On line Portal – access limited and monitored

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 59 Player Payment Budget – Lodged by 30th April (and updated as necessary)

Detail of all payments EXPECTED to be made to players for the Football year Include Players that are expected to player Senior (Firsts) but not expected to be paid Includes exempt payments under Guidelines and Rulings Amended version may be required (> 10% increase or as requested) Assists with Club Budgeting process Signed by President and one of Secretary / Treasurer / Football Manger

Player Payment Actual – Lodged by 31 October

Detail of all payments ACTUALLY MADE or COMMITTED TO BE MADE to players for the Football Year

Include Players that are expected to player Senior (Firsts) but not expected to be paid Should be consistent with Actual Payments made in Club Annual Financial Statements Signed by President and one of Secretary / Treasurer / Football Manger

Summary of Sanctions - Breach of Allowable Player Payment amount

Applies to a club and/or a player Reprimand Monetary Sanction Player not registered – Unlimited or specified period Club Official not registered - Unlimited or specified period Loss or Ineligibility of Premiership points for past or future matches Total Team Points for past, current or future seasons

Club or Player may be excused (in part or in full) for Cooperation.

Appeals – Club, Player or Metropolitan League/Region Commission may appeal to AFL Victoria Appeal Board in respect of a determination by a Disciplinary Committee.

Penalties may be applied – 2 types – Procedural and Breach of Allowable Player Payment amount.

Procedural Breach. Failure to lodge reports as required. Failure to cooperate/provide detail to Integrity Officer. Not provide full and free access to files and documents - Club and Player. Provide false or misleading information.

Maximum Penalties – applies to Club and Player Monetary Sanction - MAXIMUM of up to $15K and/or Player Suspension. GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 60

AFL VICTORIA BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR

PLAYER / CLUB CONTRACTING

AFL Victoria believes it is in the best interests of both Players and Clubs to ensure that any arrangements between Players and Clubs in community football are certain, enforceable and fair.

The purpose of this document is to set out a non-exhaustive list of matters that AFL Victoria recommends both Clubs and Players consider when determining the arrangements for the provision of playing services to community Clubs.

AFL Victoria recommendations:

 Any agreement or arrangement between a Player and a Club to provide playing services should be set out in writing and signed by the both the Player and an authorised representative of the Club.

 Any agreement or arrangement for the provision of playing services by a Player to a Club should be between the Club and the individual Player, rather than a company or trust associated with the Player.

 Any amendments to an agreement or arrangement should be set out in writing and signed by the Player and an authorised representative of the Club.

 Clubs should seek to avoid paying ‘sign on’ fees or other upfront incentives to a Player.

 All payments to a Player in relation to a particular Season should be paid shortly before, during or shortly after that Season.

If any Club or Player wishes to discuss any of the recommended best practices set out above, they can contact:

Darryl Collings Club Sustainability Manager AFL Victoria Email [email protected] Phone (03) 8341 6074

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AFL VICTORIA PLAYER POINTS SYSTEM POLICY

1. Objective of the Community Club Sustainability Program and PPS Policy The Community Club Sustainability Program (CCSP) subcommittee believes that equalisation of community football competition is vital for community football.

The objectives of the state PPS Policy are as follows, to: 1. support equalization of community football Competitions; 2. ensure teams fielded in the Competitions are strong and as equally matched as possible; 3. provide the best opportunities for players to develop and display their skills; 4. provide opportunities to compete at a community level within an orderly and fair system; 5. enable team spirit and public support; 6. encourage community and corporate sponsorships of Community Clubs; 7. reduce the inflationary nature of player payments to assist clubs survive financially and reduce financial burden/stress on Clubs; 8. promote player loyalty and junior development; 9. support the role volunteers undertake in managing their Clubs by; - minimising the need to fundraise for player payments - providing a more competitive environment on field, that encourages more volunteers to support at Club level - providing incentive to spend more time and effort in the development of football, a welcoming Club environment and growing the game within the local community.

This PPS Policy sets out a framework of rules and guiding principles in relation to a player points system which should be adopted by Community Clubs in order to achieve the above objectives. If this policy is adopted by Metropolitan Leagues and Region Commissions, they will need to amend their relevant by laws to include all relevant provisions under this PPS Policy. A template by law to be adopted by Metropolitan Leagues and Region Commissions will be developed and circulated by the CCSP subcommittee.

Player Points Categories A player’s Category and the subsequent Player Points Allocation will be determined by that player’s playing history and achievements and is structured in a way to promote player retention and loyalty.

Category 1 – Home Player – 1 Point a) Player who has played 40 or more games at the aligned junior club up to and including U17 Competition; or b) A player who has played only at that Community Club and for no other Community Club; or c) A player who has not played Competitive Football in the previous 36 months.

NOTE: Under the Category 1 definition, a player may be categorised as a ‘home player’ at more than one Community Club.

If a player does not meet the Category 1 ‘home player’ eligibility above, their points Category will be assessed based on the highest playing level achieved in the following Categories:

Category 6 – AFL Player – 6 Points Player who has played a minimum of one AFL game in any of the previous three (3) Seasons. Category 5 – State League Tier One – 5 Points Player who has played a minimum 5 senior games of VFL, WAFL, or SANFL in the current Season or any of the previous three (3) seasons.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 62 AFL VICTORIA PLAYER POINTS SYSTEM POLICY Category 4 – TAC Cup, State League Tier Two, and Premium Community Player – 4 Points a) TAC Cup player - who has played a minimum 5 TAC Cup games in the current Season or any of the previous three (3) Seasons; or b) State League Tier Two player – who has played a minimum of 5 senior games in the current Season or any of the previous three (3) seasons at NEAFL or TSL level; or c) Premium Community player – who has achieved either a club senior best and fairest top 5 finish, or competition best and fairest top 10 finish, or club leading goal kicker (minimum 40 goals in a season (excluding finals matches)) in senior Competitions only, in the previous Season. Note: VAFA Senior Representative Team players from the current Season or the Season immediately prior also fall under this Category.

Category 3 – Senior Community Player and Transferred Junior Player – 3 Points a) Senior Community player – who has played the same number or more senior games than reserves games in any of the previous three (3) Seasons at community football level; This includes:- VFL development league players who do not meet Category 5 eligibility (i.e. who haven’t played the minimum of 5 senior VFL games in any of the current or previous 3 Seasons); or A player from any of the interstate community league Competitions including the Northern Territory Football League. b) Transferred Junior – a player who was recruited from an U19’s (or younger) Competition and who does not meet Category 1 eligibility.

Category 2 – Development Community Player – 2 Points A player who has played more reserves games than senior games in the preceding Season at community football level.

Additional player point allocations: . If a player transfers to a Community Club and will be competing in the same Competition and against their former Community Club, (except Category 2 - Development Community Players) an additional one point penalty will apply.

If a player transfers from a Community Club located in a Premier Competition to a Community Club in a non-premier competition an additional one point penalty will apply. This clause does not apply to Category 3 – Transferred Junior Player, or if the player is transferring from a Premier Competition, but has already met the definition of a State League Category 5 or TAC Cup Category 4 player due to playing on a permit at the higher level. Premier Community Football Competitions include: - Eastern Football League Division One - Essendon District Football League Division One - Northern Football League Division One - Southern Football Netball League Division One - Victorian Amateur Football Association Premier Division - Western Region Football League Division One - Ballarat Football Netball League - Bendigo Football Netball League - Geelong Football Netball League - Gippsland League - Goulburn Valley Football League - Hampden Football Netball League - Murray Football League, - Ovens and Murray Football Netball League - Peninsula Football Netball League - South East Football Netball League - Yarra Valley Mountain District Football Netball League Division One

If a player has transferred to three (3) or more different Community Clubs across the previous 36 months, one additional point will be applied to that player’s Player Points Allocation. For the avoidance of doubt, player movements under a permit arrangement e.g. to a State League, TAC Cup, NTFL club or under local interchange agreements, where their home club is classified as a Community Club, will not be penalised under this clause.

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Player Points

Deductions to player points allocation: 7.1. Once a player’s Player Points Allocation has been determined, a reduction of one point will apply for each ‘Season of Service’ to that player’s Community Club (minimum 5 senior or reserves games per Season), even if not in consecutive years, until the player reaches not less than 1 point. (This is the minimum number of points a player can have). For the avoidance of doubt if a player is eligible for underage football at his Club, they must play 5 senior games to meet the criteria for a Season of Service point reduction.7.3. Where a player qualifies in more than one Category based on their playing history in the current Season or any of the previous 3 Seasons, the Category with the highest points will apply, hence the use of the flow chart in appendix 12.3. (Category 1 - Home Players are excluded).

Points Allocation for season 2017

Premiers Maffra FNC 40 points

Runners Up Leongatha FNC 41 points

Third Placed Traralgon FNC 42 points

Fourth Place Drouin FC 43 points

Fifth Place Warragul FNC 44 points

Sale FNC 7 or more wins (no final) 46 points Wonthaggi Power FNC

Moe FNC

4 to 6 wins Morwell FNC 47 points

Bairnsdale FNC

3 to zero wins 48 points

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 64 Player Points

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2017 - PAGE 65 LIFE MEMBERS

T.V Trood 1959 R. Ballingall 1993 F Longhurst 1960 G. Fixter 1993 E Taylor 1962 R. Morgan 1994 K.V Denny 1962 J. Heenan 1994 B.H Wilkinson 1963 J. Huxtable 1995 J.H.E Loveland 1963 S. Morgan 1996 S.G Thomas 1965 T. Lane 1996 C. Gamblin 1967 J. Alvin 1997 J.C Bush 1969 W. Pleydell 1997 J. Walsh 1970 B. Quigley 1998 J. Anderson 1971 T. Hunter 1999 J. Crameri 1971 R. Northe 2000 T.L Smith 1972 A. McGregor 2001 A.A Watts 1972 C. Soumalis 2002 B. Rodaughan 1973 S. Burridge 2005 C.L Taylor 1973 B. McKenzie 2005 R. Nuske 1974 A. Gravener 2007 N. Hanning 1974 K. Hogan 2007 K. McGreedy 1977 G. Morley 2009 S. Aitken 1977 S.J Sykes 2012 D. Hemming 1983 T. Flynn 2016 H. Hutchison 1983 P. Carter 2016 R. Meredith 1984 N. Meredith J. Hill 1987 J. Hutchison H. Shoesmith 1987 K. Proctor A. Chown 1988 M. Fox G. Giblett 1988 D. Lockwood B. Stanistreet 1989 K. Leeson J. Coyle 1989 G. Tomasetti W. Griffiths 1991 B. Doherty R. Coombs

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