it’s about the kids SOUTH METRO JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE ANNUAL 2016 REPORT it’s about the kids OUR VISION To be the most respected independent junior sporting league nationally. OUR MISSION To provide kids a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which develops, promotes and encourages participation in Australian Rules football. it’s about the kids CONTENTS Stategic Plan 2 SMJFL Member Clubs 2016 3 Board and Staff of the SMJFL 4 2016 Snapshot 6 Chairman’s Report 7 Chief Executive Officer’s Report 8 General Manager’s Report 10 Umpire’s Report 13 Marketing & Media Report 15 Representative Football Report 17 Modified Rules Teams 20 Under 11–18 Premiership Ladders 21 2016 Premiers, Best on Ground, Best & Fairests 29 Recognition Awards 31 Financial Report 34 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 South Metro Junior Football League 1 STRATEGIC PLAN Key Pillars of the 2015–2018 Strategic Plan OUR VALUES OUR PILLARS The SMJFL believes in: 1. Football – Maintain quality football • Independence – to remain independent, strong competitions, pathways and environments that and viable. are safe and fun and which promote health and inclusiveness for all. • Accountability – the highest level of accountability for all stakeholders. 2. Governance – To ensure that our decision making is independent, professional and • Respect and Tolerance – to promote respect, accountable for the betterment of our tolerance & fairness at all levels. stakeholders, for short to long term interests. • Inclusiveness – regardless of gender, cultural 3. Stakeholders – Building and elevating the background, socio-economic status or ability. SMJFL brand in the community. • Communication – open and transparent. • Quality – a commitment to continual improvement and best practice. • Health, Well-Being & Fun – to foster a community based environment that is family friendly, healthy and fun South Metro Junior Football League ANNUAL REPORT 2016 2 SMJFL MEMBER CLUBS 2016 Ajax JFC Ashwood JFC Beaumaris FC Bentleigh JFC Brighton Beach JFC Caulfield JFC Cheltenham JFC Dingley JFC East Brighton East Malvern JFC East Sandringham Vampires JFC JFC Hampton Rovers Highett FC Mordialloc- Murrumbeena JFC Northvale JFC AFC Braeside JFC Oakleigh JFC Ormond JFC Port Melbourne FC Prahran JFC South Melbourne St Bedes/Mentone Districts JFC JFC St Kilda City JFC St Paul’s McKinnon St Peters FC Waverley Park JFC Hawks JFC ANNUAL REPORT 2016 South Metro Junior Football League 3 PEOPLE OF THE SMJFL Board Members (board meetings attended) Peter Ryan Michael Osborne Rob Aivatoglou Lewis Bearman Jamie Gray Chairman (9/9) Vice Chairman (8/9) Director (8/9) Director (9/9) Director (6/7) Outgoing Board Members Felicity Frederico (1/2) Paul O’Toole (2/2) Kate Riordan Matt Webb Director (7/7) Director (6/7) Executive Team Sarah Loh Emily McIntyre Amanda Beet Zoe Driver Jake McCauley Chief Executive General Manager Team Leader Marketing & General Manager Officer Football & Football Operations Administration (outgoing August 2016) (commenced August 2016) Operations & Umpiring Coordinator Part Time Staff Work Placements & Interns Accounts Bruce Eckersall Football & Operations Brendan Ellwood Media Coordinator Will Hunter Football & Operations Olly Payton Director of Coaching David Sheridan Media Jake Benoiton (Interleague) Jarryd McGuane Interleague Coordinator Stephen Zayler Moorleigh Ground Thomas Grundy Manager South Metro Junior Football League ANNUAL REPORT 2016 4 Umpiring Department Head Coach & St Bedes Academy Coordinator Sam Bridges COACHES & COORDINATORS Appointments/ Accreditation Nick Bergman Umpire Pays Mick Bridges Uniform/Registrations Thomas Grundy 2-Umpire Coaches Wayne Hinton Nick Berman 1 –Umpire Coaches Cam Watts Nathan Guy Doug Haworth Boundary Coach Asha Hinton Assistant Coach Peter Pullen Mentor Coordinator John Bailes Many thanks also must go to the invaluable group of Mentors who formed and essential part of the Staff and Coaching group. Tribunal Members Chairperson Sam Hatzi Panel Members John Bacon Jim Browne Neil Daly Sharon Daly David Meeve Vince Micalizzi Gary Oram Appeals Board Members Andrew Clements Dermot Dann Martin Grinberg Andrew McKenna Matt Fisher Life Members David Andrews Geoff Baylis Jack Chrapot Colleen Inglis Steve Kilpatrick Len Manzie Carl Russo Bruce Stegelman † Pauline Stegelman Doug Willans Peter Henwood David Landau Russell McMurray † Deceased ANNUAL REPORT 2016 South Metro Junior Football League 5 2016 SNAPSHOT 57 COMPETITIONS 5 3,204 406 33 91% 5 GIRLS-ONLY COMPS 2 MEMBER MATCHES TEAMS GIRLS TEAMS SATISFACTION AVE WINNING MARGIN 13% 106 10 10 DOWN 17% AFTER GRADING ROUNDS 9,500+ REGISTERED PLAYERS DIGITAL GROWTH 4,200+ MATCH DAY VOLUNTEERS 13,500+ PARENTS OF PLAYERS 23% 25% 97% ST YEAR 489 UMPIRES 280 215 REGISTERED VOLUNTEER UMPIRES CLUB UMPIRES REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL TARGET SCHOOL STRATEGY 34 PRIMARY 1 7 4 8 SCHOOLS UNDER 15 DIV 1 INTERLEAGUE GRAND FINAL FORMER 440 CLINIC HOURS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS APPEARANCES SMJFL STARS WIN DRAFTED COMMUNITY SUPPORT $24,000 INVESTED .75 RCD FOUNDATION $4,467 9% TOTAL AUSKICK PARTICIPATION GROWTH WILL MURRAY FOUNDATION ROUND 5 60% TOTAL AUSKICK GIRLS BUXTON ORANGE SOCK DAY PARTICIPATION GROWTH South Metro Junior Football League ANNUAL REPORT 2016 6 Peter Ryan Chairman CHAIRMAN’S REPORT What a great year of football! The All this football is only achieved as be one of the premier sporting 2016 Season has been the best a result of the work done by those leagues in Victoria. We thank Jake since the formation of the South at the coal face, so a big thank you for all his efforts and wish him well in Metro Junior Football League to all the volunteers and support all his future endeavours. (SMJFL) in 2011. crews at each club, starting with On behalf of the SMJFL Board I’d Over 9,500 registered players club committees, game day like to thank and acknowledge the and 26 member clubs formed 406 officials, parents, family, friends and ongoing close working relationship teams. The league coordinated supporters; it is these groups of with the AFL, AFL Victoria, St. Kilda individuals that make the fabric of 3,204 matches of football from FC, Melbourne FC, SFNL, VAFA each club and the league so strong Under 8 to Under 18s across six and the support of our corporate and Australian Rules football such municipalities, played by both partners, interleague and umpire a great game to play in and to be boys and girls; this year 33 girls’ coaches and support staff. only teams were fielded, almost a associated with. Finally, to my fellow board 50% increase on 2015. Because of this, the Board continues members, we discuss issues as to focus on delivering our mission, There were over 450 league individuals at board meetings, but ‘to provide kids a safe, supportive umpires, who I call our 27th club. we leave as a collective, which and inclusive environment The camaraderie, the banter and shows our strength. I thank you for which develops, promotes and support for each other amongst your continued input and support the umpire group is just like encourages participation in of the league. To Michael Osborne, what happens in any team at our Australian Rules football’. who is retiring at tonight’s AGM, member clubs. They were ably In 2016 the league delivered the a special thank you for your supported by 280 Volunteer Club New Club Criteria (NCC) guidelines, significant contribution over the Umpires looking after the Under which will help with a controlled past three years. Michael with his 8 to Under 10s mixed, and Under future participation in the league. legal background and knowledge 12 Girls’ competitions. All our In 2017 the Board seek to further of club administration and football umpires did a wonderful job in guide the league into the future by has been an active member of the roles not always fully appreciated, undertaking an audit process and Corporate Governance committee but remember, no match begins review of each clubs’ facilities. and Football, Talent and Pathways without an umpire. We are lucky at the SMJFL to have committee . In particular, I would The SMJFL ran the Interleague such a hard-working Executive personally like to thank him for the program internally in 2016 for the Team. I would like to acknowledge last two years as my Vice Chairman, second season, which saw the their contribution in 2016, led by he has been a great support and South Metro Stars have their finest our new Chief Executive Officer, sounding board to me. We wish year. The Under 15 Girls team Sarah Loh, and ably supported by him good luck with all his future went undefeated in their division General Manager – Football and pursuits. as did both Under 13 Boys teams. Operations, Emily McIntyre, Team The Under 14 Boys teams and Leader – Football Operations I look forward to another exciting both Under 15 Boys teams made & Umpiring Amanda Beet and year in 2017, when the Board respective Grand Finals with the Marketing and Administration and Executive Team will strive to Under 15 Boys Division 1 team Coordinator, Zoe Driver. It is ensure that once again, ‘It’s taking out the AFL Victoria Metro this Executive Team and their about the kids’. Junior Championship. What was commitment that ensures a most pleasing was each and every successful season such as we had one of the representative players in 2016. A special mention to our and coaches demonstrated the departed General Manager, Jake values of the league on and off McCauley. Jake helped develop the field. the SMJFL on and off the field, to ANNUAL REPORT 2016 South Metro Junior Football League 7 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT I am pleased to present my first thanks all its volunteers of the COMMUNITY & SOCIAL report as the Chief Executive Interleague program including, all ENGAGEMENT Officer of the South Metro Junior coaches, medical trainers and In 2016, the SMJFL continued its Football League (SMJFL). I started support staff who help throughout partnership with its official charity, the role on the 8 August 2016 the season.