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rounD 13, july 17-18, 2010 $ inc victorian football league gold coast vs bendigo bombers 2 gst From the oval office Moving games a tough balance relocating vFl matches due to poor ground conditions continues to be a challenge for aFl victoria. ecently, AFL Victoria playing surfaces given the fact many But, it’s not just a matter of was forced to reschedule are under budgetary limitations. finding a venue. Other crucial several VFL games The ongoing issue for AFL infrastructures – player change Rbecause the ground Victoria is that AFL clubs are very rooms, coaching facilities – have conditions were unsatisfactory. mindful of protecting their players to be up to the required level. There are varying factors behind and not allowing them to play on what Furthermore, the club which such instances, such as weather, they consider unsuitable grounds, has to make way for VFL matches wear and tear of grounds and drainage and while we accept this, it does must also have an alternative. It’s issues, but such decisions are not present several issues. a tightrope that AFL Victoria walks taken lightly given the impact they Firstly, AFL Victoria is not in a whenever the issue of ground have on club revenue through gate position to rectify the condition of availability and suitability is raised. receipts, canteen and bar profits, some grounds. While in an ideal It may get to a point where AFL sponsorship and signage rights. world it’s fine to transfer games from Victoria simply has a fixture of However, AFL Victoria understands one venue to another, the pressing games and has to play them at the the need for games to be played on concern for AFL Victoria is the venues scheduled. surfaces that don’t pose any potential availability of replacement grounds. AFL Victoria can only do so much serious injury risk to players. VFL games can’t simply be in its preparation of grounds. It We’re aware that many VFL venues switched to AFL venues. Policy may come to the point where AFL are, in fact, community grounds, dictates there are no curtain raisers clubs who are concerned about the which provide access to the public at the MCG or Etihad Stadium and, risk of playing their listed players throughout the year. if the playing surface is in jeopardy will need to decide whether they While the use of grounds is of deteriorating, games are quickly are prepared to risk their players monitored, some have to cater for a shifted from Skilled Stadium. playing at all. number of football levels and they, There’s a limited pool of grounds too, have a right to play. for selection. Fortunately, when All VFL venues come under the games were moved away from Casey PEter scHwAb jurisdiction of local councils which Fields and Queen Elizabeth Oval Chief Executive Officer, do a splendid job of maintaining other venues were available. AFL Victoria cOVER: A composite of leading AFL Victoria chief Executive Editor: Callum Twomey cOntEnts VFL players including (clockwise Officer: Peter Schwab Designer: Emma Meagher from middle): Myles Sewell (North juLy 17-18, 2010 Football Operations Manager: Ballarat), Nick Carnell (Coburg), Photo Manager: Ginny Pike John Hook Kris Pendlebury (Collingwood), Printed by: Condor Printing Steve Kenna (Box Hill), Brett High Performance Managers: Photography: Getty Images Johnson (Williamstown), Nick Anton Grbac, Leon Harris Club notes 4 Sautner (Sandringham), John Baird (02) 9004 2250 statistics: Sophie Timms (Port Melbourne), Dominic Gleeson Advertising: Kaylee George VFL team lists 7-10 (Werribee), Adam Iacobucci cEO, the slattery (03) 8663 3009 VFL development 11 (Northern Bullants), Paul Kennedy Media group: (Frankston), Matthew Firman Geoff Slattery VFL results 12-13 (Geelong), Kyle Matthews (Casey), Maverick Weller (Gold Coast) and Season 2010 fixture 14 James Flaherty (Bendigo). VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUe RECORD / 3 clUb notes VFL club notes bOX HiLL nORtHERn CobuRg cAsEy HAwKs buLLANTS tigers SCORPiONS Enjoy a Hawks game in The Northern Bullants The Coburg Football Club Pre-match president’s style with a ticket to the will be holding their inform all members and luncheons are held president’s luncheon. club auction on Friday, supporters about the before every home game For only $60 a head, you August 13 at the Darebin upcoming president’s with members price at can enjoy a delicious Arts Centre. Tickets cost luncheons. The next $30 and non-members two-course meal and $65 a head with a sit- luncheon is on Saturday, $40 for a two-course drinks before the game, down dinner and drinks July 31 when Coburg meal with drinks for the listen to big name guest provided. Contact Kate if takes on Frankston at two-hour lunch duration. speakers, then relax you wish to book a spot Highgate Recreation Luncheon guests get in style on the private or if have something Reserve. Then to end the to stay and watch the balcony to watch all the you could contribute 2010 season, the club is football from the comfort action. Please note the to the night on phone also holding a president’s of the function room and club’s gala auction will 9470 2224 or email luncheon for all past balcony if they choose. be held on Friday, August northernbullantsmarketing@ players and officials on Bookings are essential 6 at the Pavilion Box Hill. bigpond.com. The Bullants Saturday, August 21 at and there are only two The club is looking for will also be holding a the Coburg and Northern home games left so enthusiastic volunteers property information Bullants match in round call Danielle at the club to help out in a number night on Tuesday, 18. If you are interested on 5996 1111 or email of areas around the club. July 20 in partnership in attending any of these [email protected]. Phone 9890 9442 or email with Accelerate Elite events or have any au. If you are planning admin@boxhillhawks. Performance program. queries, contact the club an event, look no further com.au for any bookings Please call the Bullants on 9354 8228. than the function room or information. office for more information at Casey Fields. on this free event. Call 5996 1111 for more information. PROUD SPONSOR OF VFL SEASON 2010 Proud Sponsor of VFL Season 2005 4 / visit vfl.com.au 54287 Four’n Twenty VFL Sponsorship Record 10-03-2005 (145 x 70mm) clUb notes Keep up to date with all the latest news from each vFl club in season 2010. williAMstOwn SandringHAM wERRIBEE tigers gOLD cOAST The club is holding its Sandringham’s new Come and support the After last week’s chilly inaugural ‘Williamstown social club, ‘Sandy by Werribee Tigers on July trip to Ballarat, Gold Community Day’ on the Bay’, is open for 31 at Avalon Airport Oval Coast Football Club’s July 31 at its home business, and with views as they battle their North players will perhaps game against Bendigo of the bay and city skyline Melbourne-aligned partner feel they have earned Bombers. Highlights it is the perfect place to North Ballarat. The the welcoming warmth of the day will include a hold your next function. Werribee Football Club’s of Cairns where the half-time junior sprint, Visit sandybythebay.com. sportsman’s night hosted club will meet Bendigo Auskick matches, Western au for further details. by James Brayshaw (North today. The club has taken Bulldogs autograph Sandringham’s next Melbourne president) advantage of the fixture station, Australian Sports coterie lunch will be will be taking place on - its only in FNQ for the Commission kids activities, held on Friday, August August 18. Tackling topical year - by conducting showbags, food and 13. Tickets cost $60 a issues and accompanied clinics and promotional wine tasting festival for head which includes a by a high profile panel, it events in several adults plus much more. three-course meal and is set to be a great night northern centres in the The reserves game will special guest speaker, with tickets costing $60 a lead up to the game. The commence at 10am with Wayne Carey. The club’s head, including finger food match itself will be a the seniors game starting auction night will be held and drinks. For bookings, homecoming of sorts for at 1.10pm. The club’s next on Saturday, August 21. call 9741 6688. The club Charlie Dixon, Rex Liddy president’s luncheon will Contact the club for any is raffling a 10% share and Lewis Moss, all of be held in round 13 on bookings or details on in a Spicer racehorse on whom hail from Saturday, July 15 against 9598 8629 or sandyfc@ the night and tickets are the region. Visit Coburg. For bookings or bigpond.net.au. limited at 200 so get in goldcoastfc.com.au for information call 9391 0309. quick or miss out. For more information or to the latest news log onto become a member today. werribeefc.com.au. A.V. VIDEO PRODUCTIONS Corporate / Training / Seminars / Weddings / Special Events / Sports Official Videographers of the VFL CALL US FOR ALL YOUR VIDEO PRODUCTION NEEDS since 1996. 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