TAC CUP ROUND 16 AUGUST 17-18, 2013 $3.00 RRebelsebels aaimim ttoo sshapehape eeightight AAFLFL VVictoriaictoria HHeralderald SSunun SShieldhield SStt PPatrick’satrick’s CCollegeollege 112.8-802.8-80 d WWhitefriarshitefriars CCollegeollege 44.7-31.7-31 AFL VICTORIA CORPORATE PARTNERS NAMING RIGHTS PREMIER PARTNERS OFFICIAL PARTNERS APPROVED LICENSEES EDITORIAL Strong partnerships SEVERAL factors underpin the Peter Jackson VFL and TAC Cup competitions maintaining their status as the leading state leagues in the country and the role they play in the football pathway in Victoria. One key foundation plank is the partnerships which have football at every level and we been nurtured and developed to provide AFL Victoria with thank them for that. the fi nancial support and stability to plan, manage and Once again in 2013, Dairy Australia administer these competitions. will sponsor the Peter Jackson VFL Finals series with a These are mutually benefi cial partnerships that ultimately focus on their Legendairy campaign. They are also strong provide the desired outcomes of both parties which from supporters of selected youth programs and our U16 and AFL Victoria’s viewpoint relate to brand association and U18 country and metro Academy programs. sustainability to ensure the continued success of these Our other partners include; Alinta Energy, new to the competitions in an ever changing environment. Victorian market, came on board this year with the VFL; Some, like the Traffi c Accident Commission, have become Beiersdorf and Club Warehouse are long-term medical synonymous with the country’s No 1 under age football supply sponsors of the VFL and TAC Cup competitions along competition, a fertile breeding ground for tomorrow’s AFL with numerous community football clubs and leagues; and stars. the Bailey’s Ladder logo is aligned to the competition Season 2013 is the 22nd consecutive season of the ladders and appears on the back of the Club runners partnership between AFL Victoria and the TAC, a uniform. relationship that has helped deliver an evolving series of important messages to young adults as they begin a new And, of course, what would the footy be without a famous chapter of their life - learning to drive and the Four ‘N’ Twenty pie? responsibilities that go hand in hand with it. The AFL Victoria’s partnership with ABC TV, now more than a importance of acting responsibly on the road is a vital quarter of a century long, provides football fans an up close message for the players involved in the TAC Cup view of live state league football every Saturday afternoon. competition, along with their current campaign of ‘Wipe off The weekly match-of-the-day on ABC1 is an outstanding fi ve’ which will be highlighted during Road Safety Round production backed by insightful, colorful and next weekend. knowledgeable commentary and analysis led by Peter Peter Jackson Menswear, an icon in men’s fashion for Donegan, Phil Cleary, David Rhys-Jones, Ross Booth, decades, is in its third season as the Naming Rights partner Darren Boyd and Peter Marcato. of the VFL. It’s been a rewarding partnership that has supported the continued growth and development of the Everyone at AFL Victoria acknowledges and appreciates the competition. support of all these marvelous partners and the contribution they make to Victoria’s premier competitions, the VFL and We were delighted at the start of the 2013 season when the TAC Cup. Toyota – Victorian Dealerships become a Premier Partner of AFL Victoria and now have the Toyota brand on the VFL Grant Williams match day ball. Toyota is an enormous contributor to AFL Victoria General Manager Editor: Anthony Stanguts anthony.stanguts@afl vic.com.au Contributors: Adrian Dunn, David O’Neill, Madeline Grech Design & Print: Cyan Press Photos: AFL Photo’s (unless otherwise credited) Visy Park, Gate 3, Royal Parade, Carlton Nth, VIC 3054 Advertising: Ryan Webb (03) 8341 6062 GPO Box 4337, Melbourne, VIC 3001 AFL Victoria General Manager: Grant Williams Phone: (03) 8341 6000 | Fax: (03) 9380 1076 www.afl vic.com.au State League & Talent Manager: John Hook High Performance Managers: Anton Grbac, Leon Harris Cover photo: North Ballarat Rebels’ Mitchell Bowman Talent Operations Coordinator: Rhy Gieschen Talent Operations Offi cer: Lauren Bunting www.taccup.com.au 1 MEDIA COVERAGE TAC CUP MEDIA COVERAGE Keep up to date with all the action from the TAC Cup via the following media coverage: TAC Cup Radio Tune in from 1:45pm for the TAC Cup Radio match of the week. Join Phil Crooks, Rick Morris and Gabe Sorrentino as they bring you a weekly TAC Cup match throughout the season. Sunday August 18 – Sandringham Dragons vs Murray Bushrangers Listen live on the Red Time Sport iPhone App or www.taccup.com.au Next game: Western Jets vs Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup Future Stars TAC Cup Future Stars is back on Channel 9 for season 2013. Join Craig Hutchinson, Kevin Sheehan, and Terry Wallace as they keep you up to date with results and information from AFL Victoria’s TAC Cup competition. Tune in this Sunday August 18, at 1pm on Channel 9. TAC Cup Online Keep up to date with the TAC Cup via the following methods: Website: www.taccup.com.au @TACCup #taccup www.facebook.com/taccupfooty 2 www.afl vic.com.au JOSH TURNER Turner set tough task LEWIS Taylor, the prolifi c possession winner and energizer from Geelong Falcons and more recently Vic Country, needs little introduction. Taylor has played a considerable role in the stunning So, too his endurance. success enjoyed so far this season by the ladder-leading “It’s a strength of my game, especially when I have to run Falcons. with someone like ‘Lewie’ Taylor,” he said. The 18-year-old’s ability to win the ball, spread and receive Turner said the win carried added signifi cance apart from it and link up play has been a driver behind Geelong’s upsetting the top club as it paved the way for Northern to season. cementing its fi nals spot. And, so it was the case in the fi rst half of the Round 15 He said the motivation for the Knights over the fi nal two match against Northern Knights when he racked up high home and away games was built on its victory against the teen numbers. Falcons. Towards the end of the fi rst half Josh Turner gained an Northern has won four of its past fi ve games, but Turner insight into who his second half opponent would be and realises there is little room for complacency given how just how creative and damaging Taylor can be. tight ladder positions are from third through 10th. Knights’ coach Marco Bello swung Turner, one of the As for Turner, he knows what he must do: “I’ve just got to Knights’ most consistent players and high possession keep improving each week.” winners, on to Taylor in the second half. “I knew what I was coming up against,” Turner said. “I knew it was going to be a tough job.” Turner noted he gained an appreciation of just how hard Taylor worked and he set himself the challenge of working harder. He responded with 20 second half possessions while restricting Taylor’s output. It proved decisive as Northern held fi rm against a surging Falcons to infl ict just the second defeat on Geelong for the season and opened up its own fi nals possibilities. “I just tried to limit his impact as best I could,” Turner said. “I think it was probably the best half I’ve played all year.” And, that’s how both Bello and Geelong’s Andrew Allthorpe saw it as Turner received the maximum votes in the TAC Cup Coaches Award. Turner, who owns a Beep Test mark of 15.7, has averaged 24 possessions per game. He’s worked particularly hard this season at winning more contested possessions. According to the Knights’ data, supplied by Talent Manager Peter Kennedy, Turner’s graph in this area highlights an upward spiral. www.taccup.com.au 3 Prevention is better than cure so protect yourself against injury with the Elastoplast Sport range of sports medicine products. 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Western coach Torin Baker marvels at how Greiser has gone about his season, continually improving his game and taking it to the point where he’s considered one of the best midfi elders in the TAC Cup. “Jake has had a fantastic season as an inside midfi elder for us and also Vic Metro,” Baker said. “He played an outstanding game against South Australia, but he slightly hurt his hamstring so they didn’t risk playing him against (Vic) Country with the fi ve day back up. “His stats certainly stack up for him being one of the best inside players in the competition.