2018 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS PRESIDENT'S REPORT 4

CEO'S REPORT 10

FINANCIAL REPORT 14

STRATEGY UPDATE 20

PARTICIPATION 30

COMMUNITY FOOTBALL 38

NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUES 46

DOCKERTY CUP & TEAM APP CUP 52

FFA CUP & NPL NATIONAL SERIES 54

REFEREES 58

COACHING 62

REGIONAL 66

TALENTED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT 76

AWARDS & HONOURS 80

BOARD & MANAGEMENT 84

COMMUNITY IN BUSINESS 92

LIFE MEMBERS 96

THANK YOU 97 PRESIDENT'S REPORT PRESIDENT'S REPORT 6 2018 ANNUAL REPORT PRESIDENT'S REPORT

ON BEHALF OF THE FOOTBALL FEDERATION VICTORIA (FFV) BOARD, MANAGEMENT AND STAFF, I WISH TO THANK THE COUNTLESS VOLUNTEERS, FAMILIES, PARENTS AND SPONSORS FOR THEIR ENERGY, GENEROSITY AND DEVOTION TO THEIR CLUBS AND THE BEAUTIFUL GAME ACROSS THE STATE OF VICTORIA.

This year provided significant progress and success in the Football Council to FFA Congress, commitment to the reforms underway throughout the sport of football, at a 40/40/20 gender balance on the FFA Board, bodies national, state and local level. and committees, and male and female delegates for each member of FFA Congress. NATIONAL The final task of the CRWG was to set out a pathway for October 2018 finally culminated in the an alternative A-League governance model, which would substantial governance reforms across the Football consider the national professional football structures, Federation Australia (FFA) constitution, following the including the Hyundai A-League, Westfield W-League, recommendations of the Congress Review Working Foxtel Y-League, national second division and state based Group (CRWG), which included FFV as Chair of the competitions. A taskforce comprising representatives State Member Federations. from football stakeholders has formed the New Leagues Working Group (NLWG) to consider corporate structures The main objective of the CRWG was to propose an and licences, financial models, competition growth and FFA Congress which provided a broader and more integration and cohesion with grassroots football. balanced representation of stakeholders in line with the requirements of the FIFA Statutes, thereby facilitating STATE increased representative governance, accountability and leadership of the sport, whilst maintaining the The reforms of the FFA Congress now require FFV independence of the FFA Board. Important outcomes to consider the impacts and implications for its own included: constitution, which will commence with a consultation process in mid-2019. The FFA Congress membership including the addition of the Women’s Football Council (the single largest Meanwhile, FFV has continued the restructuring of its stakeholder), Professional Footballers Australia and an executive with former Perth Glory CEO Peter Filopoulos increase in representation of the professional football appointed as CEO to head the team of senior executives clubs with a defined pathway to introduce emerging recruited to lead the bold ambition of the game in Victoria, stakeholders such as the Association of Australian Football with a focus on club facilities. Clubs (AAFC) and Football Coaches Australia (FCA). Critically, gathering the data, information and research Additional constitutional amendments are designed to to support the case for the FFV State Football Facilities provide greater collaboration, alignment and engagement Strategy, which was published in the lead up to the 2018 to better support decision making across the diverse state election. The Strategy outlines FFV's plan to work stakeholders. For instance, a number of standing hand-in-hand with local communities and government committees have been established such as Futsal, and identified the historic under-investment in Victorian Indigenous, Medical, Referees and Community Football football infrastructure, which has resulted in over 12,000 to include the underdeveloped aspects of the game prospective players being turned away from clubs in the throughout Australia. 2018 season due to a lack of facilities. Codifying the full participation of women at all levels Furthermore, the plan demonstrated the need for over of football governance in the FFA constitution was 420 equivalent pitches to be provided to meet the also achieved, including the addition of the Women’s expected demand of girls and boys by 2026.

7 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FFV committed substantial resources to supporting this The Club Engagement Program (CEP) is designed priority by engaging Victoria’s leading facility, political to benchmark clubs, create action plans and provide and media advisers to assist the dedicated facilities team, the guidance and resources for clubs to achieve these recruited to support clubs and local government to goals. We are proud that the CEP framework has now promote awareness and leverage facilities and been adopted by FFA to be provided nationwide in funding opportunities. the coming years, under the National Club Accreditation Scheme. The successful facilities strategy has resulted in over $78m being unlocked and the World Game Facilities Importantly, the CEP is complemented with mobile FFV Fund being extended from $5m to $20m over the next Club Ambassadors, who are responsible for supporting four years. The facilities team is now working on a pipeline clubs with the onerous demands of volunteer based of over 40 facilities projects with clubs, local councils and organisations and increasingly complex commercial, State Government to address the shortage of pitches strategic and compliance demands. available for football in Victoria. By combining the Club Engagement Program and Club Furthermore, the State Government has committed to Ambassadors, FFV is collaborating with all clubs towards fund the business case for FFV to develop a new Home the strategic growth, delivery and prosperity of football of Football, which would potentially accommodate in Victoria. the administration, high performance and education CONCLUSION facilities, including additional pitches for the Victorian football community. The magic of the beautiful game is evident everywhere FFV is proud to continue its support of the Country and every week, and we are devoted to supporting its Leagues Football Association (CLFA) and the annual prosperity and richness. The FFV Football Operations Victorian Country Championships over the Queen's team supports the 40,000 matches played every season, Birthday weekend. Over 1,400 boys and girls from however the remarkable growth of diverse football Victoria’s 11 regions participated in 185 matches in programs such as Summer Sevens, the B-League, Shepparton this year, with Wodonga set to experience 7-a-side Football and Wheelchair Football, together the influx of the 5,000 people that make this one of the with innovative social and modified programs which all marquee events on the Victorian football calendar. contribute to making football Victoria's premier sport. FFV undertook a holistic review of the men's and boys' May I extend my appreciation to the FFV Zone football competitions to determine the optimal structure Representatives and Standing Committees who carry for supporting the continued growth of participation and the responsibility for the governance of our sport, together integrated elite pathways for metro and regional players, with the tireless efforts of FFV staff for their professionalism coaches and referees. The review of the women's and and dedication. girls' competitions is currently underway, with changes for both expected to be introduced in future seasons ahead. I also wish to personally acknowledge the tireless contribution of my fellow Board Directors, in particular FFV also undertook a comprehensive strategic planning Vice President Antonella Care. process led by Australia’s leading sports advisory business The Gemba Group, which involved extensive consultation FFV is grateful for the shared commitment of the Victorian across the myriad of football stakeholders. The strategic football community and we look forward to continuing plan will be presented to FFV Members at the 2018 Annual to work together throughout the course of the 2019 General Meeting on Wednesday 27th March 2019. football season. CLUBS KIMON TALIADOROS PRESIDENT FFV’s 2018 priority has been to collaborate with our 358 clubs to achieve their aspirations. FFV made a material investment in dedicated staff and programs to actively guide and support each club within the broader game development framework of football in Victoria.

8 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 9 2018 ANNUAL REPORT CEO'S REPORT CEO'S REPORT CEO'S REPORT FOOTBALL IN VICTORIA ENTERING AN EXCITING ERA

UPON JOINING FOOTBALL FEDERATION VICTORIA (FFV) AS CEO IN MAY LAST YEAR, WHAT EXCITED ME MOST WAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD A TEAM THAT COULD TAKE THE GAME IN THIS STATE TO NEW HEIGHTS.

Based on the progress of the past 12 months or so – with More than anything, these numbers demonstrate football’s the support and input of all the game’s stakeholders – unique ability to bring together people from all walks of there’s every reason to believe we’re well on the way. life, and they reaffirm the important place that the game holds in the hearts and minds of a growing number of Over the past year, we’ve been resolute in executing Australians. against our key strategic priorities, including a focus on building stronger clubs, through a dedicated club And, while it’s appropriate to celebrate the great strides engagement program, and leading the way with a we’re making on the field, it also reminds us that we comprehensive facilities and advocacy strategy to unlock need to keep actively engaging local, state and federal public funding for more pitches and better infrastructure governments to secure more funding for new and that will enable the growing number of Victorians – of all improved football facilities. This is critical for our game ages, genders and abilities, to play the game they love. if we’re to meet the demands our clubs face every day, particularly as participation numbers continue to grow. FFV has a clear agenda to support the ongoing growth and development of our game in Victoria. That means We were able to develop a clear narrative around maintaining an obsessive focus on and investing in the the critical shortage of facilities and infrastructure, health and prosperity of our 358 member clubs across the as captured in the FFV State Football Facilities Strategy, state, making sure they evolve and have the resources and unveiled in 2018. ongoing capability to serve their local communities. It showed that for the game to keep up with population With that in mind, an important initiative has involved growth and the ongoing rise in participation rates, football the introduction of the FFV Club Engagement Program. will need up to 420 full size equivalent pitches by 2026. The success of this program, both current and future, This is supported by the fact that some 12,000 boys depends on increased investment so that we can keep and girls missed out on the opportunity to play football expanding the program in a way that provides even because of clubs being at saturation levels in terms of stronger support for our clubs through 2019 and beyond. facilities and infrastructure across the community. In addition, FFV continues to focus on growing The strategy has scored some early wins, following participation numbers – across all levels, ages, genders, the announcement late last year by the Andrews Labor cultures and abilities. I’m pleased to say that we’re Government of a $20 million extension to The World seeing the results of that effort with Victoria recording a Game Facilities Fund. This is in addition to the $5 million staggering 24% rise in participation numbers in 2018. committed earlier this year and comes on top of various other State Government funding initiatives that, along with Women and girls make up some 20% of that number, local government contributions, have seen in excess of with approximately 13,800 females across the state $118 million in additional projects funded for a range of choosing to play football. Nationally, there are now more clubs and communities across the state. than 1.8 million Australians playing football, an increase of 13% on 2017, adding to the 270 million people playing Our local government partners have received funding the game globally, according to data compiled by FIFA. through The World Game Facilities Fund, the Community

12 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Sports Infrastructure Fund, the Female Friendly Facilities Building on the success of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Fund, the Regional Growth Fund, the Growing Suburbs and leading into the 2019 AFC Asian Cup and Fund and the Community Sports Infrastructure Loans 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, FFV remains Scheme. These funds have been allocated towards committed to making football accessible to as many CEO'S 48 grassroots football facility projects across Victoria, people as possible, thereby increasing participation benefitting more than 50 clubs so far. We thank our at all levels of the sport – particularly among women local government partners which have contributed and girls and for the many multicultural communities over $50 million into these projects. who bring a unique flavour to our game. REPORT This level of investment is a first for Victorian football and We’ll continue to work in the interests of the Victorian it marks a tremendous step forward for our game, helping football family to ensure we can enable that growth in to deliver improved facilities and much-needed football a responsible and sustainable way. infrastructure across the community, particularly as the FFV has a clear commitment to supporting our clubs game continues to experience strong growth at all levels – and growing the game on behalf of the hundreds of especially among women and girls. thousands of people who take to football pitches While the funding boost is welcome, we know there is so every season – year in, year out. much more that can be achieved if we, as a football family, Finally we embarked on developing a four-year strategy work together. to support the key priorities that we’ll continue pursuing. With the renewed strategic direction, we have focused on We look forward to concluding this process in the first delivering high quality programs, benefits and services quarter of 2019, as the basis for driving our ongoing to clubs and participants across all FFV sanctioned focus and investment. competitions. This saw a men’s and boys’ competition Thanks, as always, for your continued involvement review undertaken and which will be implemented for and support. 2020. We are also embarking on a women's and girls’ competition review and invested in our digital capability PETER FILOPOULOS including a new and more user-friendly website, CEO as well as a brand refresh and a new national online registration portal.

13 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT

FINANCIAL REPORT

2017/18 HAS BEEN A WATERSHED YEAR FOR FOOTBALL FEDERATION VICTORIA (FFV). IN THE LEAD UP TO THE LAUNCH OF THE 2019-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN, FFV REQUIRED THE APPLICATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES IN ORDER TO UNDERPIN THE FUTURE STRATEGIC GOALS OF THE ORGANISATION.

The commitment to reinvest into grassroots was Significant projects completed by FFV throughout foreshadowed in the 2017 Financial Report. This has the year included: lead to a deficit for the first time in 5 years (deficit of • Completion of the men’s and boys’ football $530,943 -2017 and surplus of $947,662). competition review. The most significant investments were attributed towards: • Launch of the FFV State Football Facilities Strategy • Club prosperity, by virtue of the Club Engagement and completion of a detailed facilities report. Program that was expanded through the year with the • Commencement of the women’s and girls’ football recruitment of Club Ambassadors. competition review. • Advocacy, across state and local government and in With participation numbers remaining stable, FFV was particular the launch of the FFV State Football Facilities required to use reserves it had accrued over the last four Strategy to 2026. The outcomes to benefit the game in years to ensure it carried out its role as administrator and Victoria are not reflected in the financial report, though advocate for the game in Victoria. essentially our advocacy efforts yielded $118 million of investment in Victorian football infrastructure or funding FFV remains in a healthy financial position and is well programs in the last 12 months. placed to meet strategic goals moving forward.

16 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2018

2018 $ 2017 $ Revenue 11,193,943 10,626,395 Other revenue 523,432 668,275 11,717,375 11,294,670 Employee benefit expense (5,840,132) (4,886,525) Depreciation and amortisation (363,146) (314,166) Finance and borrowing costs (14,558) (2,166) Operating expenses (6,030,482) (5,144,151) (12,248,318) (10,347,008)

Surplus for the year (530,943) 947,662

Other Comprehensive Income - -

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (530,943) 947,662

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2018

2018 $ 2017 $ ASSETS

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 4,352,979 5,174,062 Trade and other receivables 544,143 381,175 Other current assets 192,873 145,594

Total current assets 5,089,995 5,700,831

Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 1,539,604 1,238,711 Investment property 2,600,000 2,600,000 Other non-current assets 600,000 450,000

Total non-current assets 4,739,604 4,288,711

TOTAL ASSETS 9,829,599 9,989,542

17 2018 ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued) AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2018

2018 $ 2017 $ LIABILITIES

Current liabilities Trade and other payables 1,062,420 977,452 Interest bearing loans and borrowings 515,467 295,187 Employee benefits 132,696 549,524 Income in advance 107,848 0

Total current assets 1,818,431 1,822,163

Non-current liabilities Interest bearing loans and borrowings 370,931 0 Employee benefits 47,533 48,532 Other provisions 165,800 161,000

Total non-current liabilities 584,264 209,532

TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,402,695 2,031,695

NET ASSETS 7,426,904 7,957,847

MEMBERS' FUNDS Building Trust Fund 964,079 964,079 Accumulated Surplus 5,078,605 5,937,473 Community Football Reinvestment Fund 1,384,220 1,056,295

TOTAL MEMBERS FUNDS 7,426,904 7,957,847

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBER'S FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2018

COMMUNITY TOTAL BUILDING ACCUMULATED FOOTBALL MEMBERS TRUST FUND $ SURPLUS $ REINVESTMENT FUND $ FUND $

Balance as at 31 October 2016 964,079 5,236,536 809,570 7,010,185 Surplus for the year - 947,662 - 947,662 Transfer - (246,725) 246,725 0 Other comprehensive income - - - 0

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - 700,937 246,725 947,662

Balance as at 31 October 2017 964,079 5,937,473 1,056,295 7,957,847

Surplus for the year - (530,943) - (530,943) Transfer - (327,925) 327,925 0 Other comprehensive income - 0 0 -

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - (858,868) 327,925 (530,943)

Balance as at 31 October 2018 964,079 5,078,605 1,384,220 7,426,904

18 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

INCOME

Registration/Team Entry 14% 3% Sponsorship/Grants 14% Fines and Disciplinary Sanctions 69% Other

EXPENSES 2%3% 3% Employee Benefits Expense 5% Football Operations 9% Players Development 48% COMMUNITY 11% TOTAL BUILDING ACCUMULATED FOOTBALL Administration MEMBERS TRUST FUND $ SURPLUS $ REINVESTMENT FUND $ FUND $ Insurance Balance as at 31 October 2016 964,079 5,236,536 809,570 7,010,185 19% Surplus for the year - 947,662 - 947,662 Transfer - (246,725) 246,725 0 Depreciation Other comprehensive income - - - 0

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - 700,937 246,725 947,662 Rent

Balance as at 31 October 2017 964,079 5,937,473 1,056,295 7,957,847

Surplus for the year - (530,943) - (530,943) Marketing & Communications Transfer - (327,925) 327,925 0 Other comprehensive income - 0 0 -

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - (858,868) 327,925 (530,943)

Balance as at 31 October 2018 964,079 5,078,605 1,384,220 7,426,904

19 2018 ANNUAL REPORT STRATEGY UPDATE STRATEGY UPDATE FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Football Federation Victoria (FFV) have set up a new In our advocacy work with State Government, Facilities and Advocacy team to engage with clubs, we developed ‘The World Game. Everybody’s Game’, councils, state and federal government to advocate for our 2018 budget policy platform. This had some funding, facility upgrades and development and future immediate success with Hon. John Eren MP announcing planning of additional pitches and facilities to meet the a $2.5 million The World Game Facilities Fund (TWGFF). growing demand of football. FFV supported 45 Clubs and local councils with letters of support, the response so overwhelming that the Minister In August, we released the FFV State Football Facilities announced an increase to the TWGFF to $5 million. Strategy to 2026 at AAMI Park with Hon. John Eren MP, Sport and Recreation Victoria, local councils and other Our budget policy was also a collaborative piece of key stakeholders. Our strategy identified the need for work with Football Federation Australia (FFA). Our policy up to 420 additional pitches across Victoria by 2026. identified the need to extend ‘The World Game Facilities We have acknowledged that local councils are a major Fund’, build a new Home of Football, three key ‘shovel partner and that we need to work closely with them to ready’ projects in Ballarat, Moreland and the Latrobe achieve significant outcomes for the sport. Valley, including a gender equality plan for football in Victoria with a target of 50:50 gender participation by In addition to new football pitches, we also need to 2027 and a range of international matches in Victoria for increase capacity through facility upgrades that include: the Westfield Matildas, Socceroos, as well as a range female friendly change rooms, floodlighting, synthetic of events for our under age programs. pitches, drainage, irrigation and pavilion upgrades to create additional hours of usage for current facilities and Our advocacy across all levels of government had to ensure football is accessible and inclusive for all who enormous success through the state election period. wish to participate. The following table summarises the different funds, the number of letters of support we provided on behalf of clubs and councils and the number and value of successful projects.

22 2018 ANNUAL REPORT SUPPORTED SUCCESSFUL VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT FUNDING 2018 CURRENT VALUE PROJECTS TO DATE The World Game Facilities Fund $8,798,127 45 26 Female Friendly Facilities Fund $3,909,730 12 4 Community Sports Infrastructure Fund $26,899,000 18 8 Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme $17,800,000 2 2 Regional Growth & Growing Suburbs Fund $20,500,000 5 2 Home of Football Business Case $200,000

TOTAL VICTORIA $78,106,857 82 42

VICTORIAN ELECTION PROMISES

VICTORIAN LABOR PARTY PROMISES Extended The World Game Facilities Fund $20,000,000 Facilities $20,800,000

TOTAL LABOR PARTY $40,000,000

TOTAL FUNDING $118,906,857

The breakdown of the funding is as follows: To ensure we can continue to collaborate with our council partners, we are developing a Local Government Advisory • Local Government $64,899,352 Panel (LGAP), a mix of council representatives from • State Government $52,853,505 both inner and outer metropolitan Melbourne as well as Includes $20 million extended TWGFF regional and rural areas. LGAP will ensure both FFV and • Club contributions $1,154,000 councils are informed and aligned as we continue to grow and develop football across Victoria. We have also supported 29 clubs through Sport Australia's Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program. One of the costliest exercises through developing our State Football Facilities Strategy was employing auditors We have worked with clubs and councils to foster and to travel around Victoria and audit all facilities used by improve working relationships and to begin developing our 358 clubs. To allay this cost and ensure we have an assets to help grow the capacity of clubs, as well as to ongoing source of truth for football facilities, we have keep councils regularly informed. invested in key software which will enable us to maintain Through this process we have facilitated four metropolitan facility data in real time, to store planning and master local government forums with over 30 local councils planning documentation, and all relevant facility data. attending. We will begin this same process across regional This can then be overlayed with both participation and Victoria throughout 2019. In addition, the development of population data to assist in our advocacy across all levels a new standalone facilities website for clubs and councils of government. will also go live in 2019. This will provide educational Our Facilities and Advocacy team attended a range of tools, guidelines for facility planning and development, council and industry forums including soccer liaison information around funding and grants, facility forum committees, project reference groups, and project notes as well as good news and success stories. control groups, the National Sports Convention and local business networks. This enables us to be well informed and to advocate for our clubs and our game.

23 2018 ANNUAL REPORT CLUB PROSPERITY

Club Ambassadors were deployed to strengthen club The Club Ambassadors have also been engaging with relationships, build club capacity, and support the growth local government representatives to ensure FFV better and development of community football programs and understands the planning and vision of each council. related initiatives. That is, to make our clubs the very best The FFV Club Engagement Program identifies over they can be. 100 key metrics that a 'great' club would have in place. In metropolitan areas, the Club Ambassador roles have Clubs are then assessed against these metrics to provide three key functions: an assessment of their strengths and opportunities for improvement. On completion, a total percentage score • Deliver the FFV Club Engagement Program is calculated which relates to a star based accreditation. • Build and foster relationships with clubs The program recognises a club for all the things they • Build and foster relationships with Local Government do well and creates an aspirational template for future Additionally, in regional areas, our Club Ambassadors success. Through the delivery method, engagement also: has been a positive relationship building opportunity, recognising and rewarding aspects done well whilst • Build and foster relationships with regional associations identifying areas for improvement and developing an and Regional Sports Assemblies (RSA) action plan to assist clubs to be the very best they can be. • Support regional football development programs At the final FFV Community in Business luncheon of 2018, The Club Ambassadors are the service link between FFV FFV was able to proudly recognise our first 5-Star rated and our 358 member clubs, being a two way conduit clubs: between clubs and FFV departments. This has resulted • Brimbank Stallions FC • Myrtleford Savoy SC in key efficiencies between clubs and FFV. • Calder United SC • Pascoe Vale FC Key success factors seen since the inception of this • Keilor Park SC • Wangaratta City FC program include: • Moreland Zebras FC • Positive, capacity building role rather than compliance The foundations which has been so ably created by function the team, will continue to enable FFV to deliver on the commitment to improve and strengthen club capacity • Over $500,000 in funding from 130 grants won by 100 and capability. We will also support clubs to deliver clubs (via Grant Professionals) football programs and build inclusive, active, resilient local • Over 30 clubs received funding and support football communities across metropolitan and regional for facility improvements from local councils, Victoria, thereby increasing the number of 5-star clubs State Government and private investment in Victoria. • Increased capacity for success with support of new clubs THE BEST THING ABOUT THE CLUB • Targeted support of clubs facing critical challenges ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM IS IT COVERS ALL ASPECTS OF THE CLUB FROM GOVERNANCE, • Improved relationships and links with local councils TO COUNCIL RELATIONS, TO MATCH DAY • Increasing female participation programs in 2019 STRUCTURE AND MORE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED OUR CLUB WITH THE TOOLS” AND • Increasing support for the Club Coach Coordinator SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN CERTAIN ASPECTS (CCC) Program OF OUR CLUB WHICH NEEDED IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM ATTENTION. SOUTH YARRA • Over 20 new MiniRoos Kick-Off Programs SOCCER CLUB HAS DEFINITELY BENEFITED FROM THE FFV CLUB ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM • Inaugural AAA League in Geelong AND THE CONSTANT SUPPORT OF OUR CLUB • Increased support of FFV programs through stronger AMBASSADOR, GREG. I LOOK FORWARD TO links between clubs and FFV WORKING WITH HIM AND THE FFV OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS TO ENSURE WE ARE The team of Club Ambassadors has grown to eight people PROVIDING THE BEST FOOTBALL across Victoria and have managed over 295 unique EXPERIENCE TO ALL OUR KIDS.” meetings with club management teams via the ASHLEE GOOD, SOUTH YARRA SC Club Engagement Program.

24 2018 ANNUAL REPORT WOMEN AND GIRLS

VICTORIA TO LEAD THE WAY FOR Team) and Dr Bridie O'Donnell (Director, Office for WOMEN'S COACHING Women in Sport and Recreation). The forum was an eye-opener into the current state of Football Federation Victoria's Women's Coaching female coaching in Victoria and speakers discussed the Forum was held on 18th May 2018 at CitiPower Centre building blocks needed to further boost the number of in St Kilda. female coaches in the state. Various speakers involved in sport presented at the forum Overall the forum was incredibly informative with a very including Rae Dower (Junior Matildas Head Coach), positive vibe in the building and an equal balance of Joseph Montemurro (Arsenal Manager), Darlene Harrison, women and men coaches and club administrators in (AIS Deputy Director Performance People), James Galanis attendance. (Technical Director New Jersey Olympic Development 2018 COMMUNITY COACH GENDER ANALYSIS

256 FEMALE HEAD COACHES VICTORIAN CLUBS 6.2 N=3,363 (55% of those are SURVEYED* coaches of MiniRoos teams)

FEMALE ASSISTANT COACHES 6.9 N=1,110 (that have assistant coaches) 3,363 TEAMS ACCREDITED COACHES ARE FEMALE 16.2 N=6,816 that have completed 346 FFV coach education courses

COMPETITIONS

*CLUBS WITH TEAMS IN FFV METRO COMMUNITY COMPETITIONS WERE SURVEYED ”

25 2018 ANNUAL REPORT ADMINISTRATOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Three of the sessions focused on confident ADVANCING WOMEN IN CLUB SPORTS communication and leadership and were presented by ADMINISTRATION Carol Fox, (President of Women in Sport Australia) and covered topics such as confident communication. Football administrators, whether paid or volunteers, One of the most important aspects of the course are essential to providing club members (players, coaches was seeing these women’s confidence grow as and spectators) with good football experiences and are they increased their football support network. the key to the successful growth of the game. The new FFV Administrator Leadership Program seeks to enable These women were able to present their projects at the the advancement of women across all areas of football graduation ceremony held at Melbourne Town Hall on administration by accelerating their own career potential, 27th November 2018, in front of many important people building their self-confidence, supporting their leadership from the football and wider sports community including development and providing an opportunity to increase Dr Bridie O’Donnell and Lisa Hasker (Chief Executive their network in the football community. Officer of VicSport). Six group workshop sessions were conducted over 100 The Victorian State Government is proud to have days. The program employed a multifaceted learning contributed to make this possible and we thank approach based on expert guidance, peer collaboration, them for their support. self-analysis, practical application (club project) and mentoring. A large part of the learning occurred out of the class room through the participant’s club project and mentoring.

26 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 GIRLS IN SPORT SUMMIT “We’ve been really pleased and really excited to be part of this initiative to Change the Game,” said Tal Karp Marking the International Day of the Girl, FFV participated (Sixfold Consulting Director and former Matildas player). in the Girls in Sport Summit on 13th October 2018. The summit was the first of its kind in Victoria and “We’ve never run a deliberation like this, and we’re was organised by the Office for Women in Sport and doing it because we think that these voices really Recreation. Representing a range of sports, young athletes matter. The ideas that they are coming up with are aged 13-15 years old from across the state shared their creative, exciting, bold and interesting.” opinions and ideas on what the future of sport should The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation are going look like and how we can get there. Of the 100 girls to look through every single idea created on the day present, 33 girls were there representing the view of and it’s going to define the way they look forward and young female footballers. implement initiatives to change the way that we do The girls were quizzed on a range of topics that included things for girls and women’s sport and recreation.” the future of women and girls' sport, participation, Dr Bridie O'Donnell was extremely pleased with the clubs, facilities and leadership, and the deliberation day and praised all the girls involved, “The girls showed was a first of its kind. immense maturity, leadership and passion, and the data they provided will be collated and used to inform future programs and strategy for state sporting organisations,” Dr Bridie said.

27 2018 ANNUAL REPORT TRAINING OF FUTURE FEMALE FFV will continue to offer female only training and FOOTBALL LEADERS development opportunities in 2019, as part of its commitment to increase the number of women in As well as the successful Administrator Leadership all areas of the game. Program, a broad range of female only training was Women only events provide an environment where facilitated by the Women and Girls Program participants can experience a sense of belonging, Development Department. are more open, less defensive, less vulnerable and This year, FFV ran two female board training sessions, can safely reflect on leadership challenges. presented by Our Community and introduced women in the football community to the responsibilities and necessities of women joining a board, multiple female only Level 4 Referee Courses and a female only C-Licence Course.

28 2018 ANNUAL REPORT PEOPLE AND CULTURE

FOOTBALL FEDERATION VICTORIA (FFV) IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING A HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURE GROUNDED BY THE OVERALL ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY, DEPARTMENTAL AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE PLANS AND ANCHORED BY A CLEAR SET OF VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS.

Commencing in 2019, our values and behaviours will upon shared employee behaviors), execute (progress be reflected in each individual staff performance plan. in the agreed-upon direction with minimal resistance), Articulating our values and associated transparent and renew (continuously improve at speed that exceeds behaviours energises the culture enabling standards the competition), also referred to as organisational health. to be created and accountability maintained We are committed to ensuring these elements are throughout the organisation, including at board level. present at all times, in everything we do, to ensure All high performing cultures can be characterised by the our game is positioned for growth. propensity to align (clarity of vision, strategy, and agreed

29 2018 ANNUAL REPORT PARTICIPATION 2018 VIC SUMMA RY

TOTAL PARTICIPATION 24% GROWTH 352,798 ON 2017

WOMEN & GIRLS PARTICIPATION 15,933 TOTAL PARTICIPATION INCLUDES OUTDOOR, REGISTERED FUTSAL & SOCIAL 145,619 INCLUDES SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY EVENTS & PROMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES

OUTDOOR AFFILIATED FOOTBALL

69,376 358 PARTICIPATION PARTICIPANTS CLUBS 55,602 13,774 MALE FEMALE (80% OF TOTAL) (20% OF TOTAL)

YOUTH SENIOR 26,683 26,750 15,943 PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPANTS

82% 18% 78% 22% 80% 20%

MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE 21,845 4,838 20,934 5,816 12,823 3,120

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 2,533 1,532 2,148 934 REGISTERED COACHES REGISTERED REFEREES VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPANTS 91% MALE 91% MALE 57% MALE Includes programs specifically for Cultural and Linguistically Diverse 9% FEMALE 9% FEMALE 43% FEMALE Communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander & All Ability participants

56,510 SCHOOLS TOTAL OFF SEASON FORMATS SCHOOL PROGRAMS + = 139,384 82,874 PARTICIPANTS SCHOOL COMPETITIONS 78% MALE 66% MALE FUTSAL SOCIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS & 26,272 7,724 PROMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES PARTICIPANTS 22% FEMALE PARTICIPANTS 34% FEMALE 102,895 PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION INITIATIVES

This year, FFV launched a regional All Abilities League in ALL ABILITIES LEAGUE Geelong. With the support of GenU, TAC and Leisure Networks, the competition saw six Geelong based clubs The All Abilities League welcomed three new clubs into embrace an All Abilities team into their football family. The the competition this year, Barnestoneworth United JFC, competition was a great success with over 40 participants Berwick City SC and Glen Eira FC. Each round was hosted playing football, some for the very first time. by a club in a hub format where teams were able to support and cheer on one another. For the first time, the league introduced a Grand Final for the top division, BLIND FOOTBALL the Kangaroos, which saw Glen Eira FC take on the Victorian Paralympic State Team. Congratulations to Glen This year saw the development of the first ever Australian Eira FC who took home the gold. The season ended on a representative Blind Football Team for B1 players. With the high at the Football for All Gala Day where all components support of FFA and FFV, two national training camps were of FFV’s All Abilities programs including Blind and Vision held throughout the year with the B1 team travelling to impaired football, Wheelchair Football, Powerchair India to compete for the very first time. B2 and B3 vision Football and the All Abilities League teams came impaired players were able to participate in a three-match together to celebrate a successful year. series against the Malaysian vision impaired futsal team.

32 2018 ANNUAL REPORT • 131 all female teams – up from 103 teams WHEELCHAIR FOOTBALL in October 2017 • Exciting new venues including Glen Iris, Brighton, The season saw four teams compete with a strong Pakenham, Altona North, Williamstown, Delahey, performance that saw both Glen Eira Phoenix and Glen Maribyrnong and Parkville Eira Falcons in the finals again. The finals went to a penalty • 12 team community-based competition run at Errington shootout with Mike Bonyhady scoring the only goal of the Reserve, St Albans – up from 10 teams in October 2017 game. This year, Glen Eira Falcons took home the win. A big thank you to all helpers, match officials and family The February 2018 competition and friends who support the players and the competition. • 44 teams with 505 participants – up from 30 teams and The competition is on the look out for more players to 351 participants involved in February 2017 grow the game in 2019. • Six competition nights played across six venues – up VIC PARALYMPIC from three nights and two venues in February 2017 FOOTBALL TEAM BOYS & GIRLS FC

The Victorian Paralympic Football Team started the year The Boys & Girls FC tournament celebrated its 10th with six Victorians selected to attend the National Training anniversary on the weekend of 24th and 25th March 2018 Camp in March. The team officially began training in April at Epsom Huntly Reserve in Bendigo. this year and continued to participate in the All Abilities League as part of their preparations for the 2018 National The competition grew to 99 teams (78 Boys and 21 Girls) Cerebral Palsy Championships held in October. The team from 96 (76 Boys and 20 Girls) teams in 2017. put on a strong performance throughout the group games 47 teams travelled from metropolitan Melbourne, and secured a place in the Grand Final, but was unable to and 52 teams hailed from regional areas of Victoria. defeat NSW coming second for the second time in a row. Victorian goalkeeper Cosimo Cirillo took home the Man of the Match award, whilst Ben Roche shared the Golden ALDI MINIROOS Boot award with NSW player Connor Marsh. ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off continued to grow in Victoria in Three Victorians were selected to represent Australia 2017/18 with 3,146 kids registering to a program across in Iran at the IFCPF Asia-Oceanic Championships. the course of the season, resulting in a 23% increase Ben Roche, Angus MacGregor and Cosimo Cirillo in participation. took part in the team that qualified for the 2019 IFCPF World Championships held in Seville, Spain. 35 new ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off sites were established, in a continued push to ensure that there are playing opportunities within reasonable travel distance for every SUMMER SEVENS child in Victoria. 2018 was a big year in regards to fan engagement, with Summer Sevens continues to grow in participant over 1,000 kids provided an opportunity to participate as popularity and diversity. With the advent of a new host a Half Time Hero and over 300 the opportunity to walk out club delivery model, the competition became more with their heroes as player mascots. These opportunities accessible than ever before. Key highlights included: were provided to ALDI MiniRoos participating clubs at The October 2018 competition: matches including the Westfield Matildas friendlies against China, Hyundai A-League finals and nine FFA Cup fixtures • 510 teams with 4,838 participants – up from from the Round of 32 onwards. 415 teams with 3,559 participants involved in the October 2017 competition On top of this, all children who registered to an ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off Program in the post season of 2018 • 26 competition nights played across 17 venues – up have been provided the opportunity to attend a selected from 23 nights and across 14 venues in October 2017 Hyundai A-League match of their club of choice, as we • U9 competition was introduced for the first time look to bring our participants closer to the beautiful game. with 15 teams participating

33 2018 ANNUAL REPORT MULTICULTURAL

It has been a year of transformation for Football Federation We continue to challenge ourselves to drive participation Victoria's multicultural program. Football in Victoria and bridge the gap between our structured system and continues to grow and much of that growth comes the many unaffiliated groups and individuals. To this end through our multicultural communities. We embrace we have entered into a partnership and Memorandum multiculturalism in this state as it enriches our game in of Understanding with the Melbourne Chinese Soccer so many ways. Association (MCSA) and we continue to support the Melbourne U-Nite Cup which involves 20 teams TOP 20 NATIONALITIES - FFV participating with both a male and female division, PARTICIPANTS culminating in a special game on Australia Day prior to the Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC match. NATIONALITIES PARTICIPANTS We demonstrate unifying our game through in-kind Australia 59,283 support, access to accredited referees and insurance for the following important community events, including: United Kingdom 2,496 • Football for All Tournament New Zealand 653 • United through Football

India 487 • Ethiopian Soccer Tournament • Welcome to Football – Centre for Multicultural Youth Afghanistan 376 • Oromo Tournament Ireland 310 • African Australian Youth Cup United States 294 FFV CEO Peter Filopoulos was invited as a guest speaker at a well-attended Young Footballers Forum that reached out South Africa 277 to many of our male and female young people. The forum Sudan 240 was held in partnership with Football Empowerment and Maribyrnong City Council. Thailand 214 FFV staff had the pleasure of visiting the Australian Islamic China 190 Centre of Newport, an award-winning designed Mosque by world renowned Australian architect Glenn Murcutt. Pakistan 173 FFV thanks Ahmad Elhawli for arranging the visit for staff to gain valuable insights into the Islamic faith, as well as Italy 167 having the pleasure of a tour and lunch at this splendid place of worship. Germany 164 FFV also thanks Football Federation Australia (FFA) for a Iraq 162 leading our joint funding submission for Walking Football to the Australian Federal Government. Iran, Islamic Republic of 152

Malaysia 152

Singapore 148

Egypt 144

France 143

34 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FFV continues to nurture important partnerships with key stakeholders, including: • Victorian Multicultural Commission • Victoria Police – Blue Light • Australian Intercultural Society • Professional Footballers Australia • Red Elephant Projects • Maurice Blackburn Lawyers • Vicsport • Australian African Sports Association • Centre for Multicultural Youth • Oxfam • Reclink Australia • Australian Sports Foundation Looking ahead President Melbourne Chinese Soccer Association Ben Lau • Outside the Locker Room and FFV CEO Peter Filopoulos sign an MoU between our two organisations. Also pictured left to right, Christina Sugiarto, George Angelopoulos, FFV also thanks our key partners FFA, Sport and Recreation Anthony Grima, Andrew Young and Jason Charles. Victoria, Melbourne City FC and Melbourne Victory FC. We had the pleasure to attend or host: • Peter Norman I’ll Stand with You – VicSport • Sport Australia Hall of Fame Awards where Rale Rasic represented Harry Kewell on receiving his induction into the Hall of Fame. • Greeted by Brazilian legends at FFV headquarters, as well as the Brazil National Team, Clubs represented included AC Milan, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Sampdoria and Sao Paulo to name a few. In 2019, FFV looks forward to completing Cultural Competency Training under the SBS program, Multicultural themed Round during Cultural Diversity Week and an Iftar dinner to be held in partnership with AIS and Vicsport.

Award-winning Mosque FFV staff were warmly welcomed on their visit to the award-winning Glenn Murcutt designed place of worship and community activity – the Australian Islamic Centre of Newport.

35 2018 ANNUAL REPORT INDIGENOUS

Football Federation Victoria (FFV) has ambitious plans FFV is pleased to report that it has commenced the with respect to its Indigenous program and acknowledges process for its very own Indigenous Football Strategy, that currently we have a modest base of 491 registered Reconciliation Action Plan, and Community Advisory players that identify as Indigenous. We want to impact Group at a workshop hosted by Maurice Blackburn that number and grow it quickly. Lawyers. We want Indigenous people to lead and influence the direction FFV takes in engaging with Victoria’s Indigenous community.

36 2018 ANNUAL REPORT To this end we want to celebrate the first Australians A key highlight of 2018 was FC Birrarung who took it upon and we will do this by calling on all our clubs to themselves to create and honour Indigenous Australia with celebrate an Indigenous themed Round in 2019 during an amazing uniform design which all their club players Naidoc Week. proudly wore at games each week of the season.

37 2018 ANNUAL REPORT COMMUNITY FOOTBALL COMMUNITY FOOTBALL COMMUNITY FOOTBALL COMPETITIONS

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COMPETITIONS NUMBER OF LEAGUES: 356 PARTICIPATING CLUBS: 257 NUMBER OF FIXTURES: 33,142 NUMBER OF TEAMS: 3,419

LEAGUE COMPETITION WINNER RUNNER UP

Men's Metropolitan Masters North Lalor United Senior FC Epping City SC

Men's Metropolitan Masters South-East Kingston City FC Mornington SC

Men's Metropolitan Masters West Westside Strikers Caroline Springs FC Point Cook SC

Men's State League 1 North-West Geelong SC North Sunshine Eagles SC

Men's State League 1 North-West Reserves Banyule City SC Preston Lions FC

Men's State League 1 South-East Manningham United Blues FC Richmond SC

Men's State League 1 South-East Reserves St Kilda SC Caulfield United Cobras SC

Men's State League 2 North-West Whittlesea United SC Brimbank Stallions FC

Men's State League 2 North-West Reserves Whittlesea United SC Brimbank Stallions FC

Men's State League 2 South-East Doveton SC Mazenod Victory FC

Men's State League 2 South-East Reserves Doveton SC North Caulfield

Men's State League 3 North-West Epping City SC Moreland United SC

Men's State League 3 North-West Reserves Sebastopol Vikings SC Moreland United SC

Men's State League 3 South-East Boroondara - Carey Eagles Monbulk Rangers SC

Men's State League 3 South-East Reserves South Yarra SC Boroondara-Carey Eagles

Men's State League 4 East Ashburton United SC Elwood City SC

Men's State League 4 East Reserves Elwood City SC Ashburton United SC

Men's State League 4 North Lalor United FC Craigieburn City FC

Men's State League 4 North Reserves Melbourne University Soccer Club Brunswick Zebras FC

Men's State League 4 South Monash Uni Mens Seniors Springvale City SC

Men's State League 4 South Reserves Monash Uni Mens Reserves Endeavour United SC

Men's State League 4 West Western Eagles SC Altona North SC

Men's State League 4 West Reserves Truganina Hornets SC North Melbourne Athletic FC

Men's State League 5 East Monash City FC East Bentleigh SM Strikers

Men's State League 5 East Reserves Boronia SC Reserves Old Trinity Grammarians SC

Men's State League 5 North Heidelberg Eagles SC Thornbury Athletic FC

Men's State League 5 North Reserves Keon Park FC Yarra Jets FC

Men's State League 5 South Chelsea FC Lyndale United FC

Men's State League 5 South Reserves Chelsea FC Pakenham United FC

Men's State League 5 West Westside Strikers Caroline Springs FC Gisborne SC

Men's State League 5 West Reserves Keilor Wolves SC Westside Strikers Caroline Springs FC

Metropolitan League 1 St Kilda Soccer Club South Yarra SC

Metropolitan League 2 North-West Mill Park SC Middle Park FC

Metropolitan League 2 South-East Old Melburnians SC Rosebud SC

Metropolitan League 3 North-West Coburg City FC Glenroy Lions FC

Metropolitan League 3 South-East South Yarra SC Old Scotch SC

Metropolitan League 4 North-West Yarraville FC Hume United FC

Metropolitan League 4 South-East Beaumaris SC Kings Domain FC

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Metropolitan League 5 North-West Brunswick Zebras FC Westvale SC Blue

Metropolitan League 5 South-East South Yarra SC 'Casuals' Mount Waverley City SC

Metropolitan League 6 North-West Kyneton District SC Marcellin Old Collegians SC

Metropolitan League 6 South-East Dandenong South SC Collingwood City FC ( GOLDS)

Metropolitan League 7 North-West Upfield SC North Melbourne Athletic FC

Metropolitan League 7 South-East Monash University SC (Caulfield) East Bentleigh SM Strikers (Metro7)

Metropolitan League 8 North-West Melbourne City FC Broadmeadows Stars SC

Metropolitan League 8 South-East Casey Kings FC Hampton Park United Sparrows FC 2018

Sportsmart Boys' East 12 Joeys Blue Glen Waverley U12 Warriors Montrose SC

Sportsmart Boys' East 12 Joeys Green Boroondara Eagles FC (GM) Boroondara Eagles FC (JW)

Sportsmart Boys' East 12 Joeys Red East Kew Junior FC Red Boroondara Eagles FC (PA)

Sportsmart Boys' East 12 Kangaroos Blue Collingwood City FC (CL) South Yarra SC Red

Sportsmart Boys' East 12 Kangaroos Red Ringwood City SC Boroondara Eagles FC (JD)

Sportsmart Boys' East 12 Wallabies Mooroolbark SC Monbulk Rangers SC Raptors

Sportsmart Boys' East 13A Wonga Wizards FC (MA) Templestowe United FC Gold

Sportsmart Boys' East 13B Ringwood City SC Manningham United Blues FC

Sportsmart Boys' East 13C KCFC U13 BLUE Mazenod Victory FC Blue

Sportsmart Boys' East 13D Doncaster Rovers SC Ringwood City SC

Sportsmart Boys' East 13E Glen Waverley U13 DT Wonga Wizards FC (LW)

Sportsmart Boys' East 14A North Caulfield Junior FC Colts A Whitehorse United SC (Luke M)

Sportsmart Boys' East 14B Templestowe United FC Gold Ashburton Utd (BM)

Sportsmart Boys' East 14C Healesville Soccer Club Montrose SC

Sportsmart Boys' East 14D Mount Waverley City SC 14 - ALEX Glen Waverley U14 Scorpions

Sportsmart Boys' East 15A Ringwood City SC Manningham United Blues FC

Sportsmart Boys' East 15B Boroondara Eagles FC (LV) Wonga Wizards FC (TS)

Sportsmart Boys' East 15C Knox United SC Glen Waverley Thunder United

Sportsmart Boys' East 16A Manningham United Blues FC Templestowe United FC

Sportsmart Boys' East 16B Monash City FC Malvern City FC 16B

Sportsmart Boys' East 16C North Caulfield Junior FC Waverley Wanderers FC

Sportsmart Boys' East 18A Manningham United Blues FC - U18A Ringwood City FC U18A

Sportsmart Boys' East 18B Malvern City FC 18B Chisholm United FC Blue

Sportsmart Boys' Metropolitan 17B Wonga Wizards FC (KJ) Cleeland United SC

Sportsmart Boys' Metropolitan 17C Brighton Fire Peninsula Strikers JFC - Legends

Sportsmart Boys' Metropolitan 20A Casey Comets FC Caulfield United Cobras SC

Sportsmart Boys' Metropolitan 20B Ashburton Utd Templestowe United FC

Sportsmart Boys' North 12 Joeys Blue Alphington FC Ivanhoe City SC

Sportsmart Boys' North 12 Joeys Orange Roxburgh Park United SC Upfield SC

Sportsmart Boys' North 12 Joeys Yellow Banyule City SC Blue Nillumbik Junior SC

Sportsmart Boys' North 12 Kangaroos Eltham Redbacks FC Fawkner SC Blue

Sportsmart Boys' North 12 Wallabies Blue Epping City SC Diamond Valley United SC

Sportsmart Boys' North 12 Wallabies Red Mill Park SC Hume United FC

Sportsmart Boys' North 13A Lalor United Junior SC Yellow Bundoora United FC

Sportsmart Boys' North 13B Bundoora United FC Greenvale United SC Green

Sportsmart Boys' North 13C FC Birrarung Green Northern Falcons SC

Sportsmart Boys' North 13D Moreland United SC Blue Meadow Park SC

Sportsmart Boys' North 13E Oak Park SC Lalor United Junior SC

Sportsmart Boys' North 14A Lalor United Junior SC Yellow Preston Lions FC

Sportsmart Boys' North 14B Hume United FC Moreland United SC

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Sportsmart Boys' North 14C Whittlesea United SC Meadow Park SC

Sportsmart Boys' North 14D Northern Falcons FC Coonans Hill SC

Sportsmart Boys' North 15A Bundoora United FC Orange Lalor United Junior SC

Sportsmart Boys' North 15B Greenvale United SC Green Diamond Valley United SC Red

Sportsmart Boys' North 15C Plenty Valley Lions FC Upfield SC

Sportsmart Boys' North 15D Craigieburn City FC Fawkner SC

Sportsmart Boys' North-West 16A FC Strathmore Mill Park SC Yellow

Sportsmart Boys' North-West 16B Gisborne SC Banyule City SC

Sportsmart Boys' North-West 16C Moreland United SC Yarra Jets FC

Sportsmart Boys' North-West 17A Bundoora United FC Blue Whittlesea United SC

Sportsmart Boys' North-West 18A North Sunshine Eagles SC Eltham Redbacks FC Red

Sportsmart Boys' North-West 18B Brunswick Zebras FC Yarraville FC

Sportsmart Boys' South 12 Joeys Green Bayside Argonauts FC Beaumaris SC

Sportsmart Boys' South 12 Joeys Yellow Hampton Park United Sparrows FC 2018 Skye United FC

Sportsmart Boys' South 12 Kangaroos Glen Eira (Comets) Doveton Ninjas

Sportsmart Boys' South 12 Wallabies Blue East Bentleigh SC - U12 Scorpions Hampton JSC Hurricanes

Sportsmart Boys' South 12 Wallabies Green Rosebud Heart Junior SC Red Casey Kings FC

Sportsmart Boys' South 12 Wallabies Red South Springvale Hampton JSC Strike

Sportsmart Boys' South 13A Glen Eira (Jaguars) Clarinda United FC

Sportsmart Boys' South 13B Glen Eira (Leopards) Endeavour United SC

Sportsmart Boys' South 13C Casey Panthers SC Glen Eira (Panthers)

Sportsmart Boys' South 13D Mt Martha U13 Captains South Springvale

Sportsmart Boys' South 13E Keysborough SC U13 Harrisfield Hurricanes SC

Sportsmart Boys' South 13F Narre Warren South Soccer Club Casey Comets FC

Sportsmart Boys' South 14A Berwick City SC Gippsland Football Club

Sportsmart Boys' South 14B Glen Eira (Gunners) Mt Martha U14 Captains

Sportsmart Boys' South 14C Casey Comets FC Harrisfield Hurricanes SC

Sportsmart Boys' South 14D South Springvale Baxter SC

Sportsmart Boys' South 14E Bunyip District SC Seaford United SC

Sportsmart Boys' South 15A Glen Eira (Condors) Berwick City SC

Sportsmart Boys' South 15B Mornington SC Chelsea FC

Sportsmart Boys' South 15C Cleeland United SC Casey Comets FC

Sportsmart Boys' South 15D Seaford United SC Glen Eira (Giants)

Sportsmart Boys' South 16A Berwick City SC Bayside Argonauts FC

Sportsmart Boys' South 16B Beaumaris SC Mornington SC

Sportsmart Boys' South 16C Pakenham United FC Berwick City SC

Sportsmart Boys' South 18A Aspendale SC Peninsula Strikers JFC

Sportsmart Boys' South 18B Mornington SC - Black Hampton JSC 18B

Sportsmart Boys' South-East 16D Hampton Park United Sparrows FC 2018 Sandringham Demons

Sportsmart Boys' South-East 17A Dandenong Warriors FC Brighton Green

Sportsmart Boys' West 12 Joeys Orange Tarneit United SC Balmoral FC

Sportsmart Boys' West 12 Kangaroos West Point SC Victory West Point SC Gunners

Sportsmart Boys' West 12 Wallabies Green Point Cook SC Phantoms Brimbank Stallions FC Red

Sportsmart Boys' West 12 Wallabies Maroon Altona City SC Yarraville FC

Sportsmart Boys' West 13A West Point SC Essendon United FC Infatiles

Sportsmart Boys' West 13B Sunbury United FC Balmoral FC

Sportsmart Boys' West 13C Spring Hills FC Yarraville FC

Sportsmart Boys' West 14A North Sunshine Eagles SC Spring Hills FC Red

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Sportsmart Boys' West 14B Hoppers Crossing SC Tarneit United SC

Sportsmart Boys' West 14C Sunshine Heights Junior SC North Sunshine Eagles SC

Sportsmart Boys' West 14D Satellite City United SC Yellow Barnstoneworth United Junior FC Green

Sportsmart Boys' West 15A Altona City SC Hoppers Crossing SC Red

Sportsmart Boys' West 15B Hoppers Crossing SC Red Melton Phoenix FC

Sportsmart Boys' West 15C Truganina Hornets SC Cairnlea FC

Sportsmart Girls' East 12 Joeys Mooroolbark SC Manningham United Blues FC

Sportsmart Girls' East 13-14C Glen Waverley U14 Cheetahs Boroondara Eagles FC (EK/RT)

Sportsmart Girls' East 13-14D Mooroolbark SC Healesville SC

Sportsmart Girls' East 15-16B Chisholm United FC Mooroolbark SC

Sportsmart Girls' East 15-16C North Caulfield Junior FC Glen Waverley U16 Dynamites

Sportsmart Girls' Metropolitan 12 Kangaroos Eltham Redbacks FC Spring Hills FC

Sportsmart Girls' Metropolitan 12 Wallabies East Bentleigh SC - U12 Girls Strikers Point Cook SC

Sportsmart Girls' Metropolitan 13-14A Point Cook FC Spring Hills FC

Sportsmart Girls' Metropolitan 15-16A Spring Hills FC Boroondara Eagles FC (EK/MG)

Sportsmart Girls' North 12 Joeys Roxburgh Park United SC Lalor United Junior SC

Sportsmart Girls' North-West 12 Joeys Williamstown SC Yarraville FC

Sportsmart Girls' North-West 13-14B FC Clifton Hill Sydenham Park SC

Sportsmart Girls' North-West 13-14C St Albans Saints SC Moreland Zebra Girls 13-14

Sportsmart Girls' North-West 13-14D Hoppers Crossing SC Barnstoneworth United Junior FC (VIC)

Sportsmart Girls' North-West 15-16B Fawkner SC Craigieburn City FC

Sportsmart Girls' North-West 15-16C FC Clifton Hill Yarra Jets FC

Sportsmart Girls' North-West 18 Spring Hills FC Keilor Park SC

Sportsmart Girls' South 12 Joeys Bayside Argonauts FC Sandringham Tigers

Sportsmart Girls' South 13-14C Harrisfield Hurricanes SC Brighton Lightningbolts

Sportsmart Girls' South 15-16B Bentleigh Greens SC Aspendale SC

Sportsmart Girls' South 15-16C Bentleigh Greens SC Rosebud Heart Junior SC

Sportsmart Girls' South-East 13-14B Berwick City Firebirds Templestowe United FC

Sportsmart Girls' South-East 18 South Springvale SC Monash City FC

Women's State League 1 North-West Eltham Redbacks FC Melbourne University Soccer Club

Women's State League 1 North-West Reserves Melbourne University Soccer Club South Yarra SC

Women's State League 1 South-East Boroondara Eagles FC Casey Comets FC

Women's State League 1 South-East Reserves Berwick City SC Boroondara Eagles FC

Women's State League 2 North-West Hoppers Crossing SC Moreland Zebras FC

Women's State League 2 South-East Whitehorse United SC North Caulfield FC Women A

Women's State League 3 East Ringwood City FC SW Orange FC Clifton Hill

Women's State League 3 North Spring Hills FC Mill Park SC

Women's State League 3 South Harrisfield Hurricanes SC Glen Waverley SC Women

Women's State League 3 West Hume City FC St Albans Saints SC

Women's State League 4 East Kings Domain FC Brunswick Zebras FC

Women's State League 4 North Watsonia Heights FC Moreland Eagles FC

Women's State League 4 South Mornington SC Old Mentonians SC

Women's State League 4 West Brunswick City SC Westgate FC

Men's Metropolitan Masters Finals Lalor United Senior FC Westside Strikers Caroline Springs FC

Metropolitan League Finals Tullamarine FC South Yarra SC

Metropolitan League Finals Old Melburnians SC Mill Park SC

Metropolitan League Finals South Yarra SC 'Casuals' Brunswick Zebras FC

Metropolitan League Finals Monash University SC (Caulfield) Upfield SC

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Metropolitan League Finals Casey Kings FC Melbourne City FC

Metropolitan League Finals St Kilda Soccer Club Tullamarine FC

Sportsmart Boys' 13C Finals Casey Panthers SC Spring Hills FC

Sportsmart Boys' 14B Finals Templestowe United FC Gold Hoppers Crossing SC

Sportsmart Boys' 14C Finals Whittlesea United SC Casey Comets FC

Sportsmart Boys' 15B Finals Greenvale United SC Green Boroondara Eagles FC (LV)

Sportsmart Boys' 15C Finals Knox United SC Truganina Soccer Club Inc

Sportsmart Boys' 15D Finals Seaford United SC Craigieburn City FC

Sportsmart Boys' 17A Finals Dandenong Warriors FC Bundoora United FC

Sportsmart Boys' South 13F Finals Narre Warren South Soccer Club Sandringham Devils

Sportsmart Boys' South 14E Finals Bunyip District SC Seaford United SC

Sportsmart Boys' South-East 16D Finals Hampton Park United Sparrows FC Whitehorse United SC

Sportsmart Girls' 12 Joeys Roxburgh Park United SC Mooroolbark SC

Metropolitan League Finals St Kilda Soccer Club Melbourne University Soccer Club

Metropolitan League Finals Coburg City FC South Yarra SC

Metropolitan League Finals Yarraville FC Beaumaris SC

Metropolitan League Finals Kyneton District SC Dandenong South SC

Sportsmart Boys' 13A Finals Glen Eira FC (Jaguars) West Point SC

Sportsmart Boys' 13B Finals Glen Eira FC (Leopards) Sunbury United FC

Sportsmart Boys' 14A Finals Berwick City SC North Sunshine Eagles SC

Sportsmart Boys' 14D Finals South Springvale SC Northern Falcons FC

Sportsmart Boys' 15A Finals Bundoora United FC Orange Ringwood City SC U15 SS

Sportsmart Boys' Metropolitan 17B Finals Cleeland United SC Wonga Wizards FC (KJ)

Sportsmart Boys' Metropolitan 17C Finals Peninsula Strikers JFC - Legends Brighton Raptors

Sportsmart Boys' Metropolitan 20A Finals Brandon Park SC Casey Comets FC

Sportsmart Boys' Metropolitan 20B Finals Mooroolbark SC Ashburton United SC

Sportsmart Girls' 18 Finals Spring Hills FC South Springvale SC

Sportsmart Girls' Metropolitan 12 Kangaroos Finals Sandringham Stars Eltham Redbacks FC

Sportsmart Girls' Metropolitan 12 Wallabies Finals FC Birrarung Langwarrin SC

Sportsmart Girls' Metropolitan 13-14A Finals Point Cook FC Spring Hills FC

Sportsmart Girls' Metropolitan 15-16A Finals Spring Hills FC Hume City FC

Sportsmart Girls’ 13-14B Finals FC Clifton Hill Berwick City Firebirds

Sportsmart Girls’ 13-14D Finals Hoppers Crossing SC Mooroolbark SC

Sportsmart Boys' 13D Finals Doncaster Rovers SC Moreland United SC Blue

Sportsmart Boys' 13E Finals Keysborough SC Oak Park SC

Sportsmart Boys' 16A Finals Manningham United Blues FC Berwick City SC

Sportsmart Boys' 16B Finals Monash City SC Gisborne Soccer Club

Sportsmart Boys' 16C Finals Moreland United SC North Caulfield Junior FC

Sportsmart Boys' 18A Finals Aspendale SC North Sunshine Eagles SC

Sportsmart Boys' 18B Finals Mornington SC Brunswick Zebras FC

Sportsmart Girls' 15-16B Finals Chisholm United FC Bentleigh Greens SC

Sportsmart Girls' 15-16C Finals FC Clifton Hill North Caulfield Junior FC

Sportsmart Girls’ 13-14C Finals St Albans Saints SC Glen Waverley U14 Cheetahs

Sportsmart Boys' 12 Kangaroos Finals West Point Victory Ringwood City FC

Sportsmart Boys' 12 Wallabies Finals South Springvale SC Mooroolbark SC

Sportsmart Boys' 12 Joeys Finals Roxburgh Park United SC Bayside Argonauts FC

44 2018 ANNUAL REPORT AWARDS

BEST AND BEST AND GOLDEN BOOT LEAGUE FAIREST CLUB FAIREST WINNER GOLDEN BOOT CLUB WINNER

Men's State League 1 North-West Keilor Park SC Michele-Emanuele Crazia Banyule City SC Troy Pennycooke-Morgan

Men's State League 1 South-East Beaumaris SC Kristian Sarkies Manningham United Blues FC Dean Lorenzi

Men's State League 2 North-West Corio SC Lochlann McGrath Brimbank Stallions FC Ashley Webster

Men's State League 2 South-East Old Scotch SC Samuel Shearer Doveton SC Joshua Frame

Men's State League 3 North-West Williamstown SC Ismarl Mohamed Sunbury United FC Jayden Mercieca

Men's State League 3 South-East Brighton SC David Nicholas Skye United FC Seniors Caleb Nicholes

Men's State League 3 South-East Collingwood City FC Patrick Makris

Men's State League 4 East Ashburton United SC Tomas Piszcyk East Brighton United FC Nathan Scutti

Men's State League 4 East Croydon City Arrows SC Damien Phillips

Men's State League 4 East Ringwood City FC Imran Sankoh

Men's State League 4 North Melbourne University SC Luis Gonzalez De La Sierra Melbourne University SC Luis Gonzalez De La Sierra

Men's State League 4 South Harrisfield Hurricanes SC Michael Romas Harrisfield Hurricanes SC Michael Romas

Men's State League 4 West Spring Hills SC Josip Loncaric Western Eagles SC Matthew Lodkowski

Men's State League 5 East Old Ivanhoe Grammarians SC Samuel Au East Bentleigh SM Strikers Ben Doree

Men's State League 5 North Heidelberg Eagles SC Ali Mohammed Bundoora United FC Girolamo Costanza

Men's State League 5 South Somerville Eagles SC David Greening Somerville Eagles SC David Greening

Men's State League 5 West Westside Strikers FC Jordan Borg Westside Strikers FC Jordan Borg

LEAGUE FINALS WINNER RUNNER UP

Men's State League 1 Manningham United Blues FC Geelong SC

Men's State League 2 Whittlesea United SC Doveton SC

Men's State League 3 Epping City SC Boroondara - Carey Eagles

Men's State League 4 Monash University SC Lalor United Senior FC

Men's State League 5 Heidelberg Eagles SC Monash City FC

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FINALS WINNER RUNNER UP

NPL Victoria Men's Heidelberg United SC Avondale FC

NPL Victoria Women's FC Bulleen Lions South Melbourne FC

NPL Victoria 2 Men's Dandenong City SC Altona Magic SC

LEAGUE WINNER RUNNER UP

NPL Victoria Men's Heidelberg United SC Bentleigh Greens SC

NPL Victoria Women's South Melbourne FC Calder United SC

NPL Victoria 2 Men's West Altona Magic SC St Albans Saints

NPL Victoria 2 Men's East Dandenong City SC Moreland City FC

LEAGUE WINNER RUNNER UP

NPL U20 Pascoe Vale FC South Melbourne FC

NPL U20 East Eastern Lions FC Melbourne City FC

NPL U20 West Moreland Zebras FC Melbourne Victory FC

NPL Boys U18 East FC Bulleen Lions Melbourne City FC

NPL Boys U18 West Pascoe Vale FC Hume City FC

NPL Boys U16 East South Melbourne FC FC Bulleen Lions

NPL Boys U16 West Moreland Zebras FC Hume City FC

NPL Boys U15 East South Melbourne FC Dandenong Thunder FC

NPL Boys U15 West Hume City FC Melbourne Knights FC

NPL Boys U14 East Bentleigh Greens SC Langwarrin SC

NPL Boys U14 West Melbourne Knights FC Hume City FC

NPL Boys U13 East Oakleigh Cannons FC Murray United FC

NPL Boys U13 West Pascoe Vale FC Whittlesea Ranges FC

FINALS WINNER RUNNER UP

NPL Girls U19 South Melbourne FC Calder United SC

NPL Girls U16 Box Hill United FC Calder United SC

NPL Girls U14 Calder United SC Southern United FC

LEAGUE WINNER RUNNER UP

NPL Girls U19 South Melbourne FC Calder United SC

NPL Girls U16 Junior NTC South Melbourne FC

NPL Girls U16 Southern United FC Calder United SC

48 2018 ANNUAL REPORT NPL VICTORIA SEASON 2018 REVIEW

VICTORIAN FOOTBALL CELEBRATES WITH AN END OF SEASON TRIPLE HEADER AT AAMI PARK.

Season 2018 saw Victorian football reach a new level of Privitelli was again key in the build-up to the second goal professionalism as the football community celebrated in the 60th minute as her looping attempt was headed off NPL Grand Final Day at the State’s premier football the line, straight into the path of Amy Jackson to volley in. venue AAMI Park. Daniela Gudelj then had Bulleen celebrating as her volley from the top of the box in the 85th minute made it 3-0. In a day of celebration of Victorian football’s finest talent, South spearhead Melina Ayres would head in a goal in the NPL Triple Header opened with Green Gully and the 92nd minute, and a miracle comeback was nearly in Moreland City contesting the NPL Promotion-Relegation the making when Ella Mastrantonio rattled the crossbar a playoff. South Melbourne and FC Bulleen Lions then minute later. contested the NPL Victoria Women’s Grand Final and was followed by the NPL Victoria Men’s Grand Final But stoppage time expired on South Melbourne as they between Heidelberg United and Avondale FC. went for broke. GREEN GULLY WIN THRILLING PLAY OFF HEIDELBERG COMPLETE DOMINANT SEASON AS CHAMPIONS Green Gully scored twice in stoppage time to break Moreland City hearts and take the NPL Promotion- Heidelberg United claimed the NPL Victoria Men’s Relegation playoff into extra time in a thrilling finale championship with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Avondale to the match. FC to complete the AAMI Park triple header. Green Gully went on to clinch the play off in extra time The Bergers, already back to back premiers, are now the running out 3-2 victors with both teams launching the state champions of Victorian men's football for the first triple header in brilliant fashion. time since 2001. BULLEEN CROWNED NPLW CHAMPIONS Goals to Adrian Zahra and Andrew Cartanos in the first half put Heidelberg in control before a Jonatan Germano tap-in FC Bulleen Lions saved their finest display of the season set up a nervous finish. for the Grand Final as a 3-1 win against South Melbourne But a sturdy effort from captain and centre back Luke Byles at AAMI Park claimed the NPL Victoria Women's led a rearguard action as Heidelberg held Avondale out Championship. and claimed the trophy. Bulleen, who only entered the women's metropolitan Centre forward Tom Cahill was awarded the Jimmy Rooney leagues in 2008, completed its remarkable decade-long Medal as best afield, his performance included the rise to the peak of Victorian women's football with a defence-splitting pass that played through Adrian Zahra defensive display typical of the team that conceded for the opening goal in the fifth minute. Cartanos doubled the fewest goals through the season. Heidelberg's advantage with a swerving long shot Premiers plate winners South Melbourne were left in the 41st. frustrated, only breaking through to score in stoppage Avondale, coached by Zoran Markovski with head coach time after Bulleen were already 3-0 ahead. Anthony Barbieri suspended, struggled to create chances An even first half was most notable for the goalkeeping in the first half but lifted in the second period. After one of Emily Shields, who would go on to be awarded the near miss midway through the second half, Germano best afield medal as determined by the referees. Central would score from close range after knocking in Liam defensive duo Kayla Morrison and Alex Natoli were Boland's header across goal. also standouts for Bulleen as they repelled South's But Heidelberg did not allow Avondale to repeat the best attempts. drama of the semi-final round, holding off the comeback Bulleen would then score first in the 53rd minute when to claim the match in regulation time. Lia Privitelli was pushed in the penalty area by South Melbourne's Chelsea Blissett. Caitlin Friend converted the resulting penalty.

49 2018 ANNUAL REPORT DANDENONG CITY NPL 2 CHAMPIONS as the American import won the NPL Victoria Women's Gold Medal with 37 votes from 2017 winner Candela Dandenong City will head to the top division of Victorian Ferreyra Bas on 31. football with the NPL 2 trophy in hand after a 3-1 win Petreski won a close NPL 2 best and fairest count with against Altona Magic at ABD Stadium. 41 votes from Altona Magic's Troy Ruthven on 38 and Both teams dominated their respective NPL 2 Moreland City's Corey Thomas on 37. competitions with Dandenong City winning the East league by eight points and Altona Magic finishing 11 points clear in the West. REFEREE OF THE YEAR AWARDS A first-half red card to Daniel Visevic did not disrupt Dandenong's plans as the NPL 2 East champion went 3-0 up just after the hour mark. Altona Magic pegged one goal back, but the NPL 2 West champion could not capitalise on their man advantage. David Stirton's control and finish on 15 minutes put Dandenong City in the lead, only for the disruption of a red card 10 minutes later. Daniel Visevic was issued a straight red card on 26 minutes for a swinging arm. But Dandenong City would rally early in the second half, with Shaun Filipovic scoring for 2-0 before goalkeeper Damir Salcin walked up to score a penalty in the 61st. Robert Naumoski pegged one goal back for Altona in the 72nd minute but there would be few further challenges to bridge the gap. Referee of the Year Award recipients were Laura Moya (NPLW) and Dandenong City full back Shayan Alinejad was awarded Adam Bavcar (NPL). the best afield medal as adjudicated by the referees. Both teams were already promoted to the top division of COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS NPL after winning their respective East and West leagues. VICTORIAN FOOTBALL'S BEST CELEBRATED AT GOLD MEDAL NIGHT

Victoria's top individual football awards for 2018 were presented at Gold Medal Night held at the Sofitel's Grand Ballroom on Friday September 21. Bentleigh Greens midfielder Tyson Holmes won the NPL Victoria Gold Medal while Calder United's Catherine Zimmerman won the NPL Victoria Women's Gold Medal. In NPL 2, Box Hill United's Phil Petreski claimed the best and fairest award.

All are first-time winners of their respective awards. Coach of the Year Award Holmes held off two-time winner Nick Hegarty of Hume recipients were John Anastasiadis of Bentleigh Greens (NPL), Brian City to win with 32 votes to 30. Roberts of Box Hill United (NPLW) and Adrian Mathers of Moreland Dandenong City's Brandon Barnes - who won the golden City (NPL 2). boot, players' player award and Bill Fleming Award for media player of the year - finished third with 26 votes. Zimmerman, 24, capped a dominant first season in NPLW

50 2018 ANNUAL REPORT JUNIOR NPL AND NPLW NPL AND NPLW JUNIOR STATISTICS

The Junior NPL and NPLW competitions represent the A total of 4,530 players, aged between 12 and 18, aspiration tier of the Victorian football pathway. competed in Victoria's NPL and NPLW junior competitions In this tier, clubs and players commit to a longer season and experienced this tier of our pathway. for their football and clubs must adhere to a higher Whilst our NPL junior boys fixture does not culminate in a standard of facility and coaching accreditation to Grand Final, our NPLW junior girls does end with a Grand qualify for participation. Final for every age level. These standards include:

• Training program in line with the FFA curriculum UNDER 14 GRAND FINAL for the U13- U16 teams for a minimum of 40 weeks Southern United 1 Calder United 2 including 3 x 1.5hrs training session and 1 x game S. Kirby O. Anderson unless otherwise approved by FFA T. Gonzalez • The Club Technical Director shall prepare a report containing an assessment of the training programs UNDER 16 GRAND FINAL conducted across each youth team. This report shall be Box Hill United 1 Calder United 0 presented to the state technical director for discussion. E. Keyt The reports will include but is not limited to: • Coaching database UNDER 19 GRAND FINAL • Periodisation Plan (example of one of the six week South Melbourne FC 2 Calder United 1 cycles in a periodisation plan - 6 weeks x 3 nights per S. Fitzpatrick A. Groba week plus game) for Game Training teams (NPL U14, K. Vlahopoulos U15, U16) and Skill Acquisition teams (NPL U13) - Player Evaluation Report - Youth Development Report • Appropriately accredited coaches including access to an accredited Goalkeeper coach • Enhanced facility requirements

51 2018 ANNUAL REPORT DOCKERTY CUP

TEAM 1 TEAM 1 GOAL TEAM 2 TEAM 1 GOAL SEASON FIXTURE TEAM 1 SCORE SCORER TEAM 2 SCORE SCORER Tom Cahill, Heidelberg Elvis Kamsoba, 2018 Play-off 3 Alex Schavo, Avondale FC 2 United FC Liam Boland Harry Noon Velibor Mitrovic, Port Bentleigh Matthew 2018 Semi Final Melbourne 1 Sam Smith 5 Greens SC Thurtell, Tyson Sharks SC Holmes, Brody Taylor (2) Northcote Heidelberg Sean Ellis, Tom 2018 Semi Final 0 2 City FC United FC Cahill

Heidelberg Bentleigh James Xydias 2018 Final 0 2 United FC Greens SC Pace (OG)

JIMMY MACKAY MEDAL WINNER Tyson Holmes (Bentleigh Greens SC)

52 2018 ANNUAL REPORT TEAM APP CUP

TEAM 1 TEAM 1 GOAL TEAM 2 TEAM 1 GOAL SEASON FIXTURE TEAM 1 SCORE SCORER TEAM 2 SCORE SCORER Angela Beard, Geelong Catherine 2018 Semi Final 1 Caitlin Pickett Calder United 4 Galaxy United Zimmerman, Polly Doran (2)

Emma Bayside Rina Hirano, Box Hill 2018 Semi Final 2 3 Hubbard, United Jessica Au United Mel Camilleri (2)

Catherine Zimmerman, Calder Box Hill 2018 Final 3 Aleksandra 1 Saphri Lines United United Sinclair, Polly Doran

THERESA DEAS MEDAL WINNER Catherine Zimmerman (Calder United)

53 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FFA CUP & NPL NATIONAL SERIES FFA CUP & NPL NATIONAL SERIES FFA CUP & NPL NATIONAL SERIES

FFA CUP

Victorian clubs shone on the national stage once again It took Sydney FC to knock out Avondale FC, with as the best performing Member Federation in the Avondale holding the cup holders 2-2 through 90 minutes 2018 FFA Cup. before yielding 4-2 after extra time. Bentleigh Greens became the first Member Federation Heidelberg United (quarter finals), Port Melbourne and club to reach the semi-final stage for the second time, Northcote City (both round of 32) were Victoria’s other only eliminated by eventual champion Adelaide United. qualifiers to the national stage. NPL Victoria clubs showed their competitiveness against 217 Victorian clubs entered the FFA Cup, competing in Hyundai A-League opposition, with Bentleigh Greens eight rounds of Victorian qualifying to determine the teams knocking out Wellington Phoenix in the national that would advance to the National Round of 32. round of 32.

NPL NATIONAL FINALS

As NPL Victoria 2018 premier, Heidelberg United won Heidelberg then played away to NPL Queensland premier the right to compete in the NPL National Finals against the Lions FC, drawing 1-1 through 120 minutes of action only other Member Federation premiers. to lose in a penalty shoot-out. It meant Heidelberg would not defend their national crown, which was ultimately won Heidelberg’s campaign started in Tasmania with a thrilling by South Australia’s Campbelltown City. 3-2 win against Tasmanian premier Devonport City, decided by Jack Petrie’s goal in the 97th minute.

56 2018 ANNUAL REPORT FFA CUP & NPL NATIONAL SERIES

57 2018 ANNUAL REPORT REFEREES REFEREES 60 2018 ANNUAL REPORT REFEREES

A 47% INCREASE IN REFEREE REGISTRATIONS OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS HAS SEEN THE OVERALL NUMBER OF REFEREES SURPASS 1,400 FOR THE FIRST TIME. MORE REFEREES ACROSS THE STATE HAS ENABLED MORE MATCHES TO BE PROVIDED WITH A QUALIFIED REFEREE IMPROVING THE MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. FFV'S REFEREE POPULATION IS A YOUNG WORKFORCE WITH 40% OF REFEREES AGED UNDER 18 YEARS.

BRANCHES Undoubtedly the most notable achievement by a referee in 2018 was the selection of Kate Jacewicz as a referee for Underpinning the increase in referee numbers has been the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. Following the changes to referee branch structure implemented a two year selection process, Jacewicz was named by by Football Federation Victoria (FFV) over the last three FIFA as one of the select group of referees charged with years. Branches are now supported by a modern and officiating it’s showpiece event in 2019. well-structured development plan that provides referees with the best opportunity for education and development throughout their refereeing career. The success of the referee branch network is largely attributed to the great KEY STATISTICS work done by over 90 volunteers within referee branches across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Educational material is presented each month on a specific topic ] 47% related to the Laws of the Game, general refereeing INCREASE gg topics and a variety of competition specific matters that are for referee development. 534 DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY V1412 LEVEL 4 REFEREES COURSE Our Referee Talent Pool and Referee Academy programs REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS provide emerging referees with the opportunity to develop their refereeing skills through a dedicated and structured pathway for male and female referees. HONOURS LIST: The Referee Academy allows referee branches to nominate their best performing emerging referees who Adam Bavcar receive additional coaching and mentoring from NPL NPL Referee of the Year level coaches and instructors. The Referee Talent Pool comprises the best performing participants from the Laura Moya Referee Academy who are selected to receive additional NPLW Referee of the Year education and match assessment via the NPL and NPLW Ben Schepers competitions. The Talent pool also provides a competitive Assistant Referee of the Year selection process for referees to be selected for FFA Mate Zahtila tournaments. During the 2018 season, eight referees were Referee Development Award selected from the Referee Talent Pool to attend the FFA Alexandra Jarman National Youth Championships for boys and girls held in FFA NYC Girls Referee of the Tournament Coffs Harbour. 15 referees were also selected to officiate at the National Secondary Schools Championships in Janelle Sammut Shepparton. Westfield W-League Assistant Referee Jasmine Steger The success of the talent pool program since its inception Westfield W-League Assistant Referee in 2015 saw three former Talent Pool referees selected by FFA to join the Westfield W-League and Hyundai A-League Andrew Meimarakis panels in 2018. Hyundai A-League Assistant Referee

61 2018 ANNUAL REPORT COACHING COACHING COACHING

COACHING IN A SNAPSHOT:

2018 2017

NUMBER OF NUMBER OF NUMBER OF NUMBER OF COURSE COURSES PARTICIPANTS COURSES PARTICIPANTS

ALDI MiniRoos 69 1043 91 1156

Skill Training 26 313 43 525

Game Training 16 170 16 195

Senior Coaching 4 41 4 43

Workshops 11 239 3 82

Part 1 C Licence 2 67 0 0

C Youth Licence 3 72 5 88

C Senior Licence 2 56 6 130

B Licence 2 60 3 78

Level 1 GK Licence 1 14 1 9

Coaching Conference 1 178 1 138

Live Assessments 5 26 0 0

Over 1,500 attendees (363 female = 23%) undertook 178 coaches attended the annual Coaching Conference a community coaching course in 2018 and nearly 200 early in December at Victoria University in Footscray. coaches (32 female = 16.5%) completed a C Licence Trevor Morgan, the Australian U17 National Team Head course including a Female only Part A which had 20 Coach presented the 2018 FIFA World Cup review and participants. linked into the Joeys AFC qualifiers and the implications 2018 also saw the return of ‘Live C' Licence assessments for player development in Australia. with 26 coaches presenting. Annick Fokchak, FFV Girls Talent Development Manager The first FFA Talent ID course was presented in 2018 to 19 presented about the Girls Talent Development Program NPL and NPLW Technical Directors. Another course will be in Victoria. run after the end of the current season. Damian Farrow, a world leading skill acquisition expert, Three Advanced Licence Coach Developers (one female, Professor of Sports Science at Victoria University and two male) were signed off to present C Licence courses) Australian Institute of Sport presented on the coaches role and five more have started training including Helen in the understanding and acquisition of skill. Winterburn, UEFA B Licence coach and new Coach Education Coordinator as we continue to develop Debbie Fisher, FFA Girls Football Development Manager our network and look at ways to engage more female looked at Game in Game (GIG) methodology and the coaching participation. approach used for the development of tactical behaviours.

64 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Jack Scott from XPS Network, explained how XPS is used Head of the world-renowned performance centre by the Australian national teams and how it will be used Clairefontaine which has produced several world class by the FFV technical department. players, including French FIFA World Cup winners Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud. Ulfar Hinriksson, former Iceland Senior Women’s Assistant Coach and UEFA A Licence holder presented Glenn Warry from Football Coaches Australia presented on the development of football in Iceland. on the current status of the association and its benefits to coaches. Jean Claude Lafargue, Director of National Institute of Football Clairefontaine presented ‘The French Success’.

65 2018 ANNUAL REPORT REGIONAL REGIONAL REGIONAL

WHILE FOOTBALL HAD MANY SPECIAL MOMENTS IN 2018, ONE OF THE YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS IN REGIONAL VICTORIA WAS THE ONGOING EVOLUTION AND SUCCESS OF THE JUNIOR COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS. OVERSEEN BY THE COUNTRY LEAGUES FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (CLFA), THIS YEAR’S EVENT WAS HELD IN SHEPPARTON, ACROSS THE TRADITIONAL QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND.

Eleven country regions and associations participated in this year’s event. This year’s competition age groups Girls U12, U14 and U16 and Boys U11 through to U16. The U11 Boys age group was a new addition to the competition format, which will be expanded to incorporate girls in 2019. Over the course of the long weekend, nine pitches were utilised to deliver 185 fixtures across all age groups. Special mention must also go out to the 1,400 players and their families, coaches, referees and volunteers who gave up their time to make the event such a success. It is also estimated that the economic benefits to the local economy were in excess of $3 million. FFV congratulates and acknowledges all regions and associations who tasted ultimate success:

BOYS GIRLS U11 Geelong U12 Albury Wodonga U12 Sunraysia U14 Albury Wodonga U13 Albury Wodonga U16 Albury Wodonga U14 Geelong U15 Geelong U16 Albury Wodonga

Looking ahead, 2019 promises to be an even bigger event with Albury Wodonga earning hosting rights. The introduction of U11 girls to the competition format, including the realignment of the U12 Girls and U12 Boys from 11v11 full pitch to the nationally prescribed 9v9 format will attract further participants. The future of grassroots competition within regional Victoria through the CLFA Junior Country Championships is looking very positive, and FFV is proud to be aligned and associated with this long-standing event. Importantly, FFV’s support goes much deeper, and which has now been captured within the soon to be released strategic plan.

68 2018 ANNUAL REPORT REGIONAL FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

REGIONAL As participation grows, football facilities continue to face unprecedented demand from communities across all parts of Victoria. With up to 420 full size equivalent pitches required by 2026 throughout Victoria, it is projected most of the growth will come from women and girls. The provision of modern gender equity change rooms, social spaces, lights, drainage and high quality synthetic surfaces will help boost participation, get the most out of public investment in facilities and deliver significant health and wellbeing outcomes. Below is a series of investments made by local, state and federal governments into facility infrastructure across regional Victoria including:

CLUB LGA MEMBER PROJECT STATUS

Wangaratta City FC Rural City of Wangaratta Brad Gill South Wangaratta Reserve Upgrade flood lighting

Castlemaine Goldfields FC Mount Alexander Shire Council Karen Evennett Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park Upgrade flood lighting

Shepparton SC Greater Shepparton City Council Heath Chasemore Vibert Reserve - Eastern Oval New Floodlighting

East Gippland United SC East Gippsland Suzie Healy World Playing Fields Floodlighting

Trafalgar Victory FC Baw Baw Shire Council Shane Paynter Bellbird PK, Drouin & Trafalgar Reserve Floodlighting upgrades

Golden Plains SC Golden Plains Shire Tyson Macilwain Bannockburn Sporting Precinct Soccer pitch development

Bacchus Marsh SC Moorabool Shire Mitch Jenkins Bacchus Marsh Racecourse & Rec Res Floodlighting development

Bell Park SC City of Greater Geelong Zoe Sells Bell Park Sports Club Pavilion Upgrade

Twin City Wanderers FC Wodonga City Council Nigel Cunningham Kelly Park Pavilion Upgrade

Epsom FC & Greater Bendigo David Hogan Epsom Huntly Res & Bendigo SE College LED Floodlighting Installation Bendigo City FC

Mitchell Rangers SC Mitchell Shire Lyn Morling Broadford Secondary College Floodlighting Upgrade

Ballarat North United SC Ballarat City Council Michael Hynes Russell Square Recreation Reserve New Floodlighting

Cobram Roar SC Moira Shire Dulce Alexandrino Cobram Community Soccer Pavilion Pavilion Upgrade

Ballarat City SC Ballarat City Council Michael Hynes Pleasant Street Reserve Floodlighting Upgrade

Barwon SC Greater Geelong Zoe Sells Grovedale Recreation Reserve Pavilion Upgrade

Bacchus Marsh SC Moorabool Shire Mitchell Jenkins Bacchus Marsh Racecourse & Reserve New Pavilion Construction

Various Ballarat City Council Michael Hynes Various Facility Upgrades

69 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 REGIONAL PLAYER REGISTRATIONS

GEELONG GIPPSLAND 4,136 3,120

GOULBURN LODDON NORTH EAST MALLEE 4,002 3,619

REGIONAL WIMMERA SOUTH COAST TOTAL 2,896 17,773

70 2018 ANNUAL REPORT GEELONG

THE LEVEL OF INTEREST FOR GRFC LEAGUE WINNER FOOTBALL CONTINUES TO GROW IN GEELONG WITH Men's Division 1 Champion Geelong Rangers SC 2018 PROVING TO BE YET Men's Division 1 Premier Surfside Waves SC ANOTHER OUTSTANDING YEAR. Men's Division 2 Champion Bell Park SC Men's Division 2 Premier FC Leopold This year saw the launch of the inaugural Geelong Region All-Abilities league Men's Division 3 Champions Corio Bay Cobras SC which was sponsored by GenU, TAC Men's Division 3 Premier Corio Bay Cobras SC and Leisure Networks and involved six local clubs taking part in the first ever Men's Masters Champions Corio SC competition including Barwon SC, Men's Masters Premier Corio SC Bell Park SC, Drysdale SC, Geelong Rangers SC, Lara United FC and Women's Division 1 Champions Geelong Rangers SC Surfside Waves SC. Women's Division 1 Premier Geelong Rangers SC

The VicHealth sponsored Soccer Mums Women's Division 2 Champion Lara United FC program proved extremely popular in Women's Division 2 Premier Surfside Waves SC Geelong with no less than four clubs including North Geelong Warriors FC, Boys Under 12 Kangaroos Champion Elcho Park Cardinals FC Geelong SC, Geelong Rangers FC and Boys Under 12 Kangaroos Premier Elcho Park Cardinals FC FC Leopold hosting the program. A new Female Festival of Football was launched Boys Under 12 Wallabies/Joeys Champion Elcho Park Cardinals FC in May at Geelong’s iconic GMHBA Boys Under 12 Wallabies/Joeys Premier Elcho Park Cardinals FC Stadium, which saw the region’s NPLW club Galaxy United FC host Box Hill Boys Under 13A Champion Geelong Rangers SC United SC. Boys Under 13A Premier Geelong Rangers SC

Geelong was the first region to pilot the Boys Under 13B Champion Barwon SC new U12 9v9 competition for boys and girls to enormous success. In addition, Boys Under 13B Premier Barwon SC FFV staff delivered three Community Boys Under 14A Champion Geelong Rangers SC Coaching Courses and two Level 4 Referees courses across the region. Boys Under 14A Premier Geelong Rangers SC Geelong welcomed Armstrong United Boys Under 14B Champion Surf Coast FC FC to the local competition in 2018. Boys Under 14B Premier Breakwater Eagles SC Formed in the fastest growing super- suburb area of Geelong in the Armstrong Boys Under 16A Champion Surf Coast FC Creek corridor, the ‘Pelicans’ fielded Boys Under 16A Premier Geelong Rangers SC senior men’s and women’s teams as well Boys Under 16B Champion Geelong SC as U7, U9 and U11 MiniRoos teams – a total of 73 players in its debut season. Boys Under 16B Premier Geelong Rangers SC

In addition to Geelong SC, who were Girls Under 16s Champion Lara United FC successful in gaining promotion into Girls Under 16s Premier Lara United FC next season’s National Premier League competition, we congratulate all the local Girls Under 14s Champion North Geelong Warriors FC clubs who tasted success in 2018. Girls Under 14s Premier North Geelong Warriors FC

Girls Under 12s Champion Bell Park SC

Girls Under 12s Premier Bell Park SC

71 2018 ANNUAL REPORT GIPPSLAND

THE GIPPSLAND REGION STRETCHES GSL LEAGUE WINNER FROM MELBOURNE'S EASTERN OUTSKIRTS ALL THE WAY TO THE Senior Men’s Champion Inverloch Stars SC STATE BORDER OF NEW SOUTH Senior Men’s Premier Inverloch Stars SC WALES. Senior Women’s Champion Phillip Island Breakers SC

The region accommodates two affiliated Senior Women’s Premier Phillip Island Breakers SC associations, the Gippsland Soccer League (GSL) Senior Men’s Reserves Champion Mirboo North United FC which has 10 clubs and the La Trobe Valley Soccer Senior Men’s Reserves Premier Mirboo North United FC League (LVSL) which has 13 clubs. Under 12s Mixed Champion Drouin Dragons SC A total of 78 club visits were conducted across both Under 12s Mixed Premier Drouin Dragons SC associations, with all clubs completing the Football Federation Victoria (FFV) Club Engagement Program. Under 14s Mixed Champion Drouin Dragons SC A total of 55 players from the GSL and LVSL Under 14s Mixed Premier Phillip Island Breakers SC participated in FFV’s Skill Acquisition Program (SAP) Under 16s Mixed Champion Drouin Dragons SC in 2018. Held over 18 weeks, coaches conducted Under 16s Mixed Premier Drouin Dragons SC 36 sessions and attended three gala day events. The SAP program has been instrumental in Under 16s Girls Champion Phillip Island Breakers SC establishing a leading program in the region Under 16s Girls Premier Phillip Island Breakers SC for the talented player pathway. This year also saw FFV’s Talent Identification LVSL LEAGUE WINNER Development Centre (TIDC) program established Senior Men’s Champion Falcons 2000 SC in the Gippsland region. Based at the Latrobe City Stadium, the TIDC program included 32 boys Senior Men’s Premier Falcons 2000 SC and girls. Senior Women’s Champion Traralgon City SC A total of nine community coaching courses were Senior Women’s Premier Traralgon City SC held across the region. This included seven MiniRoos Senior Men’s Reserves Champion Fortuna ’60 SC Courses (110 enrolments), one Skill Training Course Senior Men’s Reserves Premier Monash Wolves SC (9 enrolments), and one Game Training Course (12 enrolments). Battle of Britain Cup Traralgon City SC In addition, over 1,800 players participated in several Yallourn Shopwell Trophy Fortuna ’60 SC MiniRoos gala days across the region. Also, in excess Browne/Huizer Cup Fortuna ’60 SC of 850 people participated in a range of activities Nan Bosma Cup Traralgon Olympians SC and events such as; Summer Sevens, Girls Only Summer Program, MiniRoos Kick-Off programs. Division 2 Men’s Champion Fortuna ’60 SC FFV’s Club Ambassador also delivered 28 primary Division 2 Men’s Premier Fortuna ’60 SC school clinics and a secondary school pilot program. Under 12 Boys Champion Traralgon Olympians SC Under 12 Boys Premier Traralgon Olympians SC Under 13 Girls Champion Fortuna ’60 SC Under 13 Girls Premier Traralgon City Black SC Under 14 Boys Champion Traralgon Olympians SC Under 14 Boys Premier Traralgon Olympians SC Under 15 Girls Champion Falcons 2000 SC Under 15 Girls Premier East Gippsland United FC Under 16 Boys Champion Sale United SC Under 16 Boys Premier Sale United SC

72 2018 ANNUAL REPORT WIMMERA SOUTH COAST

THE WIMMERA SOUTH COAST BDSA LEAGUE WINNER REGION ENCOMPASSES THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGIONS Division 1 Men’s Champion Sebastopol Vikings SC OF ARARAT, BALLARAT, CENTRAL Division 1 Men’s Premier Warrnambool Rangers FC GOLDFIELDS, CORANGAMITE, GLENELG, HEPBURN, HORSHAM, Division 1 Women’s Champions Ballarat SC MOORABOOL, MOYNE, NORTHERN Division 1 Women’s Premier Ballarat SC GRAMPIANS, PYRENEES, SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS, WARRNAMBOOL AND Division 2 Men’s Champion Horsham & District SC WEST WIMMERA. Division 2 Men’s Premier Horsham & District SC

Of the thirteen local government regions with no Under 17 Boys Champion Ballarat SC football pitches identified in the FFV State Football Under 17 Boys Premier Ballarat SC Facilities Strategy to 2026, five are contained within the Wimmera South Coast region. The region covers Under 16 Girls Champion Ballarat Eureka Strikers SC an area of in excess of 55,000 square kilometres. Under 16 Girls Premier Ballarat Eureka Strikers SC The Ballarat & District Soccer Association (BDSA) and the recently formed South West Victorian Football Under 15 Boys Division 1 Champion Sebastopol Vikings SC Association are both domiciled in the region. Under 15 Boys Division 1 Premier Sebastopol Vikings SC In 2018, the BDSA included three open age competitions, six under age competitions, Under 15 Boys Division 2 Champion Horsham & District SC and seven MiniRoos, including for the first time an Under 15 Boys Division 2 Premier Ballarat North United SC White Under 11 girls level. The BDSA saw a 4.4% increase in registration numbers from the previous season. Under 13 Boys Division 1 Champion Sebastopol Vikings SC Despite bad weather, the BDSA again hosted Under 13 Boys Division 1 Premier Sebastopol Vikings SC an extremely successful Grand Final day at the Morshead Park Stadium, which featured Under 13 Boys Division 2 Champions Daylesford & Hepburn United SC entertaining and high quality football. Under 13 Boys Division 2 Premier Daylesford & Hepburn United SC The following weekend saw the BDSA host Melbourne Victory FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC in a well-attended friendly match SWFA LEAGUE WINNER at Morshead Park. Senior Men’s Champion Warrnambool Wolves FC The only National Premier League club in the region, Ballarat City, has been leading the way with Senior Men’s Premier Corangamite Lions SC intercultural initiatives, in particular the planning of Under 14 Boys Champion Warrnambool Wolves FC an intercultural tournament in collaboration with FFV and the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council. Under 14 Boys Premier Warrnambool Wolves SC Further down the road the South West Victorian Under 12 Boys Champion Warrnambool Rangers FC

Football Association entered its second year of Under 12 Boys Premier Warrnambool Wolves SC Yellow operation replacing the previously single club run Warrnambool & District Soccer League. Under 17 Boys Champion Ballarat SC The BDSA concentrated its efforts on building Under 17 Boys Premier Ballarat SC capacity in administration and process, and is planning, in concert with its clubs, to implement a Under 16 Girls Champion Ballarat Eureka Strikers SC number of improvements in 2019 and beyond. Under 16 Girls Premier Ballarat Eureka Strikers SC Across both associations, clubs have enthusiastically embraced the FFV Club Engagement Program via newly appointed Club Ambassador Tony Francis, as an opportunity to review their operations and look at implementing improvements where necessary. There have also been successful Soccer Mums programs run in the region. 73 2018 ANNUAL REPORT LODDON MALLEE

THE LODDON MALLEE REGION Kyneton District SC, Gisborne SC and Mitchell Rangers SC OCCUPIES MORE THAN A QUARTER collectively field in excess of 200 female players OF VICTORIA AND WITH ONE OF THE across all ages. MOST CONSISTENTLY WARM CLIMATES FFV acknowledges the efforts of all clubs across the IN THE STATE. THE REGION IS ALSO Loddon Mallee region and the great work undertaken HOME TO TWO AFFILIATED FOOTBALL by the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League and Football BODIES, THE BENDIGO AMATEUR Federation Sunraysia. We also congratulate the SOCCER LEAGUE (BASL) following clubs for their on-field success in 2018. AND FOOTBALL FEDERATION SUNRAYSIA (FFS). BASL LEAGUE WINNER

In 2018, the FFV Boys & Girls FC tournament celebrated Men’s Division 1 Eaglehawk SC its 10th Anniversary at Epsom Huntly Reserve, Bendigo. The continued success of this landmark event, Men’s Division 1 Premier Shepparton United SC contributed to further growth in female participation Women’s Champion Shepparton United SC (12%), and led to BASL introducing an additional four girls only leagues. Women’s Premier Shepparton United SC

BASL broke new ground by becoming the first Division 2 Men’s Champion Shepparton SC football association to employ a female Technical Director in Louise McColl. FFV also expanded its Club Division 2 Premier Shepparton SC Ambassador Program in the Loddon Mallee region with the appointment of Lachlan Cole. Youth Champion Epsom SC

BASL continues to record participation growth across Youth Premier Epsom SC the region, particularly in the MiniRoos age groups. This acceptance of La Trobe University SC into the local Under 12 Girls Champion Golden City SC competitions is further evidence of a continued upward Under 12 Girls Premier Golden City SC spiral in the game’s popularity across the region. Further north, FFS experienced a 15.5% increase Under 12A Boys Champion Strathdale Victory SC in registered participants, primarily on the back of continued growth in juniors with considerable focus on Under 12A Boys Premier Spring Gully SC attracting and retaining female players. Such has been Under 12B Boys Champion Kyneton & District SC the success of female growth, a new club was born in the Northern Suns FC, and who made their competition Under 12B Boys Premier Castlemaine Goldfields SC debut in the FFS Women’s League. Under 12C Boys Champion Kyneton & District SC Sunraysia clubs continue to make positive strides in proactively engaging with those emerging multicultural Under 12C Boys Premier Kyneton & District SC communities. This has been achieved through the Access for All Abilities (AAA) Program and the Summer Under 14A Boys Champion Echuca Moama Border Raiders SA Sevens program. Mildura City SC capped off a terrific year by being voted FFS Club of the Year and also Under 14A Boys Premier Echuca Moama Border Raiders SA participated in the FFA Cup for the first time. Under 16A Boys Champion Epsom SC Clubs across the Macedon Ranges, Mitchell Shire and Mount Alexander Shire successfully implemented Under 16A Boys Premier Epsom SC programs such as MiniRoos, All Abilities, Soccer Mums Under 16B Boys Champion Kyneton & District SC and Summer Sevens. Of particular focus has been the development of women and girls football with Under 16B Boys Premier Epsom SC many clubs now possessing a great female presence at committee level. This has also translated to the Under 18 Boys Champions Castlemaine Goldfields SC field, as the four clubs Castlemaine Goldfields FC, Under 18 Boys Premier Kyneton & District SC

74 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Wangaratta, Shepparton, Benalla and Cobram, along with FFS LEAGUE WINNER targeted school programs in Shepparton, Wodonga and Senior Men’s Champion (S-League) Mildura City SC Wangaratta. In addition, three All Abilities Gala Days were staged throughout the year to record numbers. Senior Men’s Premier Mildura City SC In Myrtleford, Wangaratta and Cobram, FFV’s Regional Senior Women’s Champion (S-League) Mildura City SC Development Program was introduced for young girls in an all-female environment. Female coaches were mentored Senior Women’s Premier Irymple Knights SC during each session and encouraged to continue their development. The Soccer Mums program was presented Reserves Men’s Champion (S-League) Mildura City SC across a number of rural centres.

Reserve Men’s Premier Mildura United SC Finally, eight MiniRoos Gala Days were delivered across the region to rapturous support, and we also saw the successful Under 16s Mixed Champion (S-League) Irymple Knights SC launch of FFV’s Summer Sevens program in Wodonga.

Under 16s Mixed Premier Mildura City SC As participation numbers in the region continue to grow, we thank the Shepparton Junior Soccer Association for Under 14s Mixed Champion (S-League) Mildura City SC delivering a fantastic junior and sub-junior competition program. Under 14s Mixed Premier Mildura City SC We take this opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate all Under 13 Girls Champion (S-League) Mildura City SC participants and those teams that enjoyed ultimate success.

Under 13 Girls Premier Mildura City SC

Under 12s Mixed Champion (S-League) Mildura City SC SJSA LEAGUE WINNER

Under 12s Mixed Premier Mildura City SC Under 12s Division 1 Champion Tatura SC

Rudi Horvat Cup Senior Men’s Mildura City SC Under 12s Division 1 Premier Tatura SC

Rudi Horvat Cup Senior Women’s Mildura City SC Under 12s Division 2 Champion Gowrie Street Primary School

Rudi Horvat Cup Reserves Men’s Mildura City SC Under 12s Division 2 Premier Gowrie Street Primary School

Rudi Horvat Cup Under 16s Mixed Irymple Knights SC Under 12s Division 3 Champion Wilmot Road Primary School

Rudi Horvat Cup Under 14s Mixed Mildura City SC Under 12s Division 3 Premier Sirius College

Rudi Horvat Cup Under 13 Girls Mildura City SC Under 15 Boys Division 1 Champion Kyabram Knights Schools Soccer

Rudi Horvat Cup Under 12s Mixed Mildura City SC Under 15 Boys Division 1 Premier Kyabram Knights Schools Soccer

Under 15 Boys Division 2 Champion Shepparton High School GOULBURN NORTH EAST Under 15 Boys Division 2 Premier Shepparton High School Open Girls Champion GV Grammar School (Blue)

FFV’S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE Open Girls Premier GV Grammar School (Blue) GOULBURN NORTH EAST REGION CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM, Senior Boys Champion Shepparton High School WITH OVER 60 CLUB VISITS MADE BY FFV STAFF. Senior Boys Premier Wanganui Park Secondary College

All clubs completed the Club Engagement Survey, with two clubs achieving a 5-star rating. A total of 14 Community Coaching Courses were held across the region. FFV delivered come and try days in

75 2018 ANNUAL REPORT TALENTED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TALENTED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TALENTED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

SKILL ACQUISITION SKILL ACQUISITION PROGRAM (SAP) GALA DAY

Throughout 2018, the Football Federation Victoria (FFV) The 2018 SAP Gala day was held at the Darebin Skill Acquisition Program provided session plans and International Sports Centre. The gala day started off with information to 116 teams aged U9 to U12. The program a workshop from FFA Boys Youth Development Manager reached out to 1,033 players in total across the state Kevin Grima, on the Game Intervention Game (GIG) (786 boys and 247 girls). The teams undertaking the skill methodology. 52 teams from U9 to U12 participated in acquisition program included clubs in both metropolitan the event which consisted of 9-a-side and 7-a-side football and regional areas including Shepparton, Castlemaine, matches. Each team was fixtured to play three matches Geelong, Murray (Albury Wodonga), Bendigo and across the day. Referees were also appointed on the South West Victorian Football (Warrnambool). day to assist with learning opportunities in small sided game situations.

78 2018 ANNUAL REPORT TIDC PROGRAM NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION The Talent Identification and Development Centre (TIDC) TALENTED Program continued to provide a part time program aimed Victoria had an impressive representation in the U17 to identify and develop talented Victorian players aged National team (Joeys) with six players selected for the 12-16 for state and national representative squads. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT squad who qualified for the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup In 2018, we built on the foundation of the inaugural year in Peru. Selected Victorian players included Jordan Bos, by expanding the program across three new regions Luke Duzel, Birkan Kirdar, Thomas Lambiris, Ahmad Taleb including Sunraysia, Wodonga and Gippsland. These and Joshua Varga. regions, as well as existing centres Metropolitan, Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong and Shepparton, had more than 500 players participating in programs with weekly training NTC GIRLS PROGRAM and gala days, forming part of the selection for relevant representative state teams (U13/U14) and national teams The 2018 year, saw the National Training Centre (NTC) (U15/U16). restructured to include a new role of a Talent Development Manager. Annick Fokchak was appointed into the role and FFA NATIONAL YOUTH has guided the program to have a clear direction for the CHAMPIONSHIPS (NYC) future of Victorian female footballers. Several players have been identified to represent their The annual NYC tournament in Coffs Harbour saw the country as well as players successfully joining Westfield re-introduction of the U13 and U14 Victorian Boys Country W-League teams. Annick looks to continue to build, review squads coached by Nick Mammone (U13) and Adrian Bate and demonstrate best practice for the NTC Program and (U14). This was in addition to the U13 and U14 Victorian women’s football into the future. Boys Metro squads coached by Dean Sacchetta (U13) and In preparation for the 2019 season, the NTC group Jasper Kristensen (U14). participated in a two-day camp held at Geelong Players participated in eight games over five days with Grammar School. The players and staff engaged in team both the Country and Metro teams scoring 45 goals bonding activities, goal setting tasks, training sessions and in the tournament and displaying a proactive attacking a mini tournament. The purpose of the camp is to continue style of football. Several players were identified from providing an enjoyable and learning environment for both the tournament and FFV continues to receive positive staff and players. feedback from FFA talent development staff, praising For the NTC Girls Challenge held in Canberra in May, the quality of players and style of play produced by the Victoria selected an U17 squad (players born 2001 and Victorian teams. below) to compete in the tournament. Coached by The Victorian Girls squads travelled to Coffs Harbour, Dean Sacchetta, assisted by Annick Fokchak, along with NSW for the National Youth Championships (NYC) in July, the support staff of Holly Hays (Development Coach), fielding teams in U14 (born 2004) and U15 (born 2003). Elise Elsworth (Physiotherapist) and Sharna Naidu (Team Victorian Staff involved with the tournament included Manager/Video Analyst), the Victorian girls were fixtured Annick Fokchak, Helen Tyrikos, Caleb Smith, Jack Dover, against Football New South Wales, Capital Football, Tessa Sernio, Aisling Callaghan, Yvette Mojica-Perez, Emerging Jets, Football Federation Tasmania and Stephanie Skaras and Elise Elsworth. Football Federation South Australia. The U14 squad finished third overall in Group A. Matches were 25-minute halves with Victoria playing one The U15 also finished third overall in Group A. Paige Zois or two games per day during the first three fixtured days. was named player of the tournament across all states in The final day’s matches were conducted with players the U15 age category. A total of 17 players were identified being placed into bio-banded teams according to their by the FFA Technical Study Group (TSG) as high level biological maturity. The bio-banded teams were then potentially talented players. Following the NYC, Paige matched up to play against another team with a similar was selected for Junior Matildas camps and then went biological maturity level. on to represent Australia at the 2019 AFC U-16 Women’s There were call-ups for Nia Stamatopoulos, Championships in Kyrgyzstan. Alana Jancevski, Claudia Mihocic and Grace Taranto who were selected for Junior Matildas camps. Both Nia and Alana were then selected to represent Australia at the AFC Women’s U-16 Championships in Kyrgyzstan.

79 2018 ANNUAL REPORT AWARDS & HONOURS AWARDS & HONOURS AWARDS & HONOURS

Dandenong Thunder striker Brandon Barnes won the NPL 2018 COMMUNITY Victoria Golden Boot, Players’ Player of the Year and the AWARDS Bill Fleming medal, as voted by the media. Coach of the Year Awards went to John Anastasiadis of The 2018 Victorian Football Community Awards were Bentleigh Greens in NPL, Brian Roberts of Box Hill United presented on 19th October 2018 at Football Federation in NPLW and Adrian Mathers of Moreland City in NPL 2. Victoria's Community in Business luncheon held at Hyatt Place. NPL VICTORIA MEN'S Nominations were submitted from around the state for the various awards, with winners celebrated for their Gold Medal: Tyson Holmes (Bentleigh Greens SC) contribution to the game. Bill Fleming Media Award: Brandon Barnes The Volunteer of the Year was Altona Magic’s Cele (Dandenong Thunder SC) Presilski, with Club of the Year being awarded to Aspendale SC. Seven clubs were recognised as Players' Player: Brandon Barnes ‘5 Star’ Community Clubs. (Dandenong Thunder SC) Volunteer of the Year: Cele Presilski Rising Star: Gerrie Sylaidos (Northcote City FC) (Altona Magic SC) Golden Boot: Brandon Barnes (Dandenong Thunder SC) Male Coach of the Year: Andrew Hollow Goalkeeper of the Year: Chris Oldfield (Avondale FC) (Kensington JSC) Coach of the Year: John Anastasiadis Female Coach of the Year: Nancy Cover (Bentleigh Greens SC) (Kensington JSC) Goal of the Year: Dean Piemonte (Oakleigh Cannons FC) Club of the Year: Aspendale SC Referee of the Year: Adam Bavcar Development Referee of the Year: Mate Zahtila Assistant Referee of the Year: Ben Schepers NPL VICTORIA WOMEN'S FFV ‘5 Star’ Community Clubs: Brimbank Stallions FC, Calder United SC, Keilor Park SC, Moreland Zebras FC, Gold Medal: Catherine Zimmerman (Calder United SC) Pascoe Vale FC, Myrtleford Savoy SC, Wangaratta City FC NPLW Media Player of the Year: Kayla Morrison (FC Bulleen Lions) 2018 GOLD MEDAL NIGHT Players' Player: Aleksandra Sinclair (Calder United SC) Rising Star: Jacynta Galabadaarachchi (Alamein FC) NPL Victoria’s top individual awards were presented at Gold Medal Night at the Sofitel Grand Ballroom Golden Boot: Catherine Zimmerman (Calder United SC) on 21st September 2018. Goalkeeper of the Year: Alyssa Dall'Oste Bentleigh Greens’ Tyson Holmes won the NPL Victoria (Box Hill United SC) Gold Medal while Calder United’s American import Coach of the Year: Brian Roberts (Box Hill United SC) Catherine Zimmerman captured the NPL Victoria Women’s Gold Medal. Goal of the Year: Tiff Eliadis (South Melbourne FC) FC Bulleen Lions’ Phil Petreski was the Best and Fairest Referee of the Year: Laura Moya Player in NPL 2.

82 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Goalkeeper of the Year: Robert Santilli NPL VICTORIA 2 MEN'S (St Albans Saints SC) tied with Kieran McDowell (Moreland City) Best and Fairest: Phil Petreski (Box Hill United SC) Coach of the Year: Adrian Mathers (Moreland City FC) AWARDS & Players' Player: Rashid Mahazi (Moreland Zebras FC) Golden Boot: Apai Ukuno (Moreland City FC) HONOURS Rising Star: Trevor Ssemakula (Werribee City FC)

83 2018 ANNUAL REPORT BOARD & MANAGEMENT BOARD & MANAGEMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KIMON TALIADOROS - PRESIDENT

Elected President in March 2015, Kimon has been deeply committed to football for over 40 years, as a player, a TV/radio analyst, club administrator, technical director, coach, accredited referee, volunteer and fan. Kimon played during the NSL era for the Socceroos, South Melbourne, Marconi, Collingwood Warriors and Sydney Olympic, during which he became co-founder and inaugural CEO of Professional Footballers Australia (PFA). Kimon’s qualifications include B.Bus, MBA (Melb) and GAICD and has worked in leadership and strategy roles in start-up ventures and emerging markets.

ANTONELLA CARE - VICE PRESIDENT

Joining the Board in March 2016 in a casual vacancy position, Antonella is the Vice President of FFV and possesses an impressive education portfolio including a Bachelor of Urban Planning & Design, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Building Engineering, and a Bachelor of Building Surveying. Antonella has worked in the corporate sector for more than 20 years and is currently Director of Connect PM P/L. Antonella prides herself in having a strong understanding of governance and excellent working relationships with many local government departments.

SEZAR JAKUPI - DIRECTOR (CHAIR OF FOOTBALL COMMITTEE)

Joining the Board in March 2016 in a casual vacancy position, Sezar Jakupi has over 30 years experience as an IT Consultant across Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Germany and the USA. Sezar’s football experience is also extensive, having been a player, coach, administrator, Chairman and FFV Zone Representative. Sezar is particularly passionate about increasing junior, women and girls player participation, as well as contributing to the long term vision of Football in Victoria.

86 2018 ANNUAL REPORT NICHOLAS TSIARAS - DIRECTOR (CHAIR OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE)

An accountant in public practice for over 25 years, Nicholas has spent 15 years running his own business, servicing small and medium enterprises, in particular taxation and business advisory services. Nicholas has a strong background in community sporting organisations as a volunteer and participant in football, cricket and athletics. He has dealt extensively with local government and representative sporting organisations for over 20 years. A keen sportsman, who still plays cricket and enjoys a “kick around” when it’s on.

REIKO OKAZAKI - DIRECTOR

Reiko was elected to the FFV Board in March 2017. She brings legal and governance expertise as a barrister, mediator and a member of the Equality and Diversity Committee at the Victorian Bar, as well as an Attorney-at-law in the State of New York. Reiko currently teaches Property Law, Equity and Australian Legal Reasoning and Methods at Monash University. She also serves as General Manager of the not-for- profit media organisation Right Now Inc and has been selected to participate in the 2017 Future Leaders Program by the Australia Council for the Arts. Reiko grew up playing football in the United States and Japan.

HANIFE YMER - DIRECTOR

Joining the Board in March 2017, Hanife brings over 17 years of professional experience across the areas of strategy development and implementation; marketing, business development and communications; internal and external audit (non-financial); governance; risk management and stakeholder engagement and management. She is currently a Director within KPMG’s Risk Consulting practice, providing risk management services to corporates across many industries. Underpinning her professional experience, is Hanife’s experience (and passion) for football. She is an alumni of the Monash University Women’s Football Club and the Darebin Falcons Women’s Sports Club, the latter being where Hanife held both a general committee member and a player role, prior to be elected to the FFV Board.

87 2018 ANNUAL REPORT EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM

PETER FILOPOULOS - NINA AZZOPARDI - EXECUTIVE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MANAGER | PEOPLE

Peter has 25 years of highly Nina has over 25 years in successful experience as Corporate Human Resources an accomplished senior roles where she has partnered C-Suite executive in sports with Executive Teams to create administration with some of dynamic, collaborative and Australia’s most iconic sports values based cultures. and entertainment brands. Nina has experience across Peter is the Chief Executive prominent multinational Officer of Football Federation Victoria overseeing the organisations such as Foster’s, ANZ, BP, Telstra, TAL state’s 350,000 strong organised participation base and across a broad spectrum of industries including across both men, women, boys and girls of all abilities Mining, FMCG, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Oil, across over 340 clubs. Telecommunications, Sales and Distribution and now Sports Administration. She has occupied leadership roles Prior to joining FFV, Peter had a successful three years as predominantly supporting CFO's and CEO's. Her passion Chief Executive Officer at the Perth Glory Football Club, is in 'connections', illuminating organisational dynamics leading the club out of the salary cap saga that plagued and coaching executives for change through crafting them in 2014/15 Hyundai A-League season. In this role, strategies for optimal performance, growth and profit. Peter played a critical role in the business transformation of the club and developing and implementing a new Nina is Master's qualified (Organisation Dynamics), strategic plan, The Perth Glory Way, driving the club in has a Graduate Diploma (Organisational Behaviour) and a new and exciting direction which lead to significant a Bachelor of Business (HR Mgt & Marketing). Her thesis improvements in the club’s operations and commercial topic was "The Avoidance of Grief in Organisations" and achievements. During his term, Perth Glory was also she is a trained and practicing suicide prevention and crisis accredited as an FFA two-star academy incorporating a support counsellor. development pathway from 12 years of age upwards. Nina is also heavily involved in the EB Research Foundation Peter has developed a strong reputation as a senior and sits on the Cottonball Committee, where she raises sports and entertainment executive with a demonstrable awareness and funds for Epidermolysis Bullosa, “The worst history of major accomplishments in all his roles as the disease you’ve never heard of”. strategic, marketing and commercial lead across a variety of Australian iconic high-performance sports brands. This includes eight years with AFL clubs Hawthorn Football Club and North Melbourne Football Club, seven years with the world-class Etihad Stadium located in Melbourne and 18 months National Sporting Organisation, Swimming Australia (Australian Dolphins Swim Team). Peter is a proud Australian, born and raised in Melbourne and is married to Mary, who is a Marketing Director with global organisation Oracle and has two children, George 22 years of age and Jonathan 11 years of age.

88 2018 ANNUAL REPORT ANTHONY GRIMA - EXECUTIVE GEORGE ANGELOPOULOS - EXECUTIVE MANAGER | COMMERCIAL, MARKETING MANAGER | STRATEGIC PROJECTS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Returning to Football Anthony has been part of the Federation Victoria in late Football Federation Victoria 2016 after an eight year family in various roles since absence, George is one of 2008 including commercial, our games most experienced sponsorship, media, sales, and enduring football talented player development, administrators. elite team management A person of high integrity and and Futsal. with a real passion for the beautiful game, George now Currently, Executive Manager, Commercial, Marketing and heads up the Strategic Projects Unit at FFV. External Affairs, Anthony is responsible for the strategic As part of his remit, George works closely with the FFV management of FFV's sustainability activities and oversees Standing Committees, Zone Representatives, Regional sponsor, licensing and partner activation at all relevant Associations, Clubs and various other Committees FFV events and programs including FFV's Community in of Management and special focus groups. Another Business network and formerly also the Melbourne Victory of George’s key activities is to develop long term W-League program. relationships and partnerships with those organisations Anthony is also responsible for maximising the profile of that currently sit outside of FFV’s umbrella. FFV and ensuring the implementation of a master brand In addition, George also oversees FFV's Facilities and and marketing strategy and overseeing the delivery of all Advocacy Team, FFV's international program, as well as FFV media, communications, stakeholder engagement the commercial operations and community aspect of and strategic public relations. the Darebin International Sports Centre, Howard Glover Anthony was previously Team Manager of the Melbourne Reserve and the Knox Regional Football Centre. Victory National Youth League program and has been With more than 25 years sport management experience, FFV's representative for major football events held in George brings a broad and very unique skill set to FFV’s Victoria including the 2015 AFC Asian Cup Australia, Executive Team. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce 2015 and 2016 International Championship Cup Degree in Sports Management and Marketing, tournaments, the Real Madrid World of Football Premiere, and is married with a teenage son. the FIFA Ferenc Puskás Award Tour and Statue unveiling and Socceroos and Matildas matches held in Victoria. In 2018, Anthony represented Australia as a journalist at the Football For Friendship international children’s social program in Moscow ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Anthony is married to Domini and has three young boys, Jaydon, Alexander and Sebastian.

89 2018 ANNUAL REPORT WILL HASTIE - EXECUTIVE JASON CHARLES - EXECUTIVE MANAGER | FOOTBALL MANAGER | CLUBS AND COMMUNITIES

As Executive Manager of Joining FFV in July 2018, Football, Will leads a team that Jason brings over three is responsible for supporting decades of voluntary football our clubs to create the right involvement to his role as environment for all Victorians Executive Manager Clubs to enjoy football. and Communities. This responsibility includes Starting as a junior player at managing over 40,000 Watsonia Heights SC, and fixtures a season, delivering FFV’s finals events including a referee in his teens, Jason became heavily involved NPL and Community finals series, administering the in the administration of Women’s Football through the State’s Cup competitions including the early rounds of the 1980’s and 90’s, as a Committee member and President FFA Cup, and regularly running club face to face forums of the Victorian Women’s Soccer Association and to ensure our clubs are able to deliver the important Director of the Australian WSA. These positions led to his feedback the team needs in order to continuously election to the then VSF Commission in the late 90’s and improve our game. subsequently Life Membership of Football Federation Victoria Inc at the age of 31. He has also been involved at Will’s Football team is also responsible for educating club level, coaching at MiniRoos and Senior levels and as the State’s pool of referees that support the game day a Zone Representative and Chair of the Junior Standing experience players enjoy across football fields every week Committee. and ensuring that all players are correctly registered under FIFA’s governance structure in order to play the game Jason’s professional background is in operations and competitively. business development, specializing in franchising, skills that have been intrinsic to the development of FFV's Club Will’s football background includes time as a professional Ambassador and Club Engagement Programs. player, a B licenced coach, experience in Player Welfare with the PFA and time as a local club administrator. Passionate about the game, he is thrilled to work with a great team supporting all Clubs and Regional Associations Will also has experience outside of the Sport’s industry and delivering a range of initiatives to grow participation working in Strategic Marketing roles with Credit Union through Women & Girls, MiniRoos, All Abilities, Australia, NAB and Australia Post. Multicultural and Social programs. Will’s tertiary qualifications include a Bachelor of Business: Jason is married to Penni with three young boys, Tyler, Marketing and a Diploma in Sports Administration. Lachlan and Xavier all now starting their journeys in the beautiful game.

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AT THE END OF 2014, A RESEARCH PROJECT WAS CONDUCTED BY FOOTBALL FEDERATION VICTORIA (FFV) SPECIFICALLY ON SPONSORSHIP WITHIN FOOTBALL IN VICTORIA. PROJECT FINDINGS DISCOVERED THAT ALMOST 2,000 BUSINESSES INVESTED COMMERCIALLY IN VICTORIAN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL AND THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION THESE BUSINESSES MADE TO VICTORIA’S 350+ CLUBS WAS INCREDIBLY SIGNIFICANT.

Community in Business (CIB) kicked off its third year in The second CIB luncheon ensured the community came February with an exclusive members breakfast for 100 back together on the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup CIB members. Proudly sponsored by Zaparas Lawyers, Final. Hosted by Angela Pippos, the luncheon theme, the breakfast was hosted by SEN 1116AM host Megan ‘Our Game, The World Game’, celebrated football's Hustwaite and members enjoyed networking with other positive contribution to Victoria's multicultural society. Community in Business members whilst hearing valuable Feature guests included former Socceroos Captain Paul business and leadership insights from keynote speaker Okon, newly appointed FFV CEO Peter Filopoulos, Gavin Freeman (The Business Olympian). Professional Footballers Australia CEO John Didulica and representatives of the Upfield Soccer Club who were The CIB program was founded to provide a platform for recognised for their outstanding work with welcoming businesses, football clubs and their sponsors, government refugees at their club. and media to unite in their shared passion for the world game. This shared passion leads to the development The third and final event of the year was held at Hyatt of meaningful relationships between the vast range of Place, Essendon Fields in October and presented a stakeholders in football and provide them with affordable terrific opportunity for the group to celebrate the fantastic and effective opportunities to connect with one another achievements of Victoria's footballing community for mutual benefit and at the same time achieve important throughout the season. It was terrific to see so many club outcomes for football in Victoria. representatives in attendance at an event that was jam packed with major facilities funding announcements, Due to increased popularity, the first CIB luncheon for a new brand unveiling for Football Federation Victoria the year was held at Peninsula in Docklands for over 500 and plenty of awards for recognised clubs, individual people. The theme of the luncheon, 'Our Game, Our volunteers, coached and referee. Feature guests included Future', touched on a variety of topics that were influential Minister for Sport Hon. John Eren MP, former Socceroo to the rise of the world game in Victoria. Hosted by Lucy Tony Vidmar, MC Mel Slade, Football Federation Australia Zelic from SBS The World Game, the event featured CEO David Gallop, Darebin City Councillor Cr. Lina special guests such as the Minister for Sport the Hon. John Messina, Melbourne Victory Legend & Summerland Eren MP, Coaching visionary Tom Byer, former Socceroo Football Ambassador Archie Thompson and Fairfax Chief Josip Skoko and comedian Ivan Aristeguieta. The event Football Writer Michael Lynch. was also live streamed on radio courtesy of Football Nation Radio. 2019 promises to be another big year for Community in Business member clubs and businesses.

95 2018 ANNUAL REPORT LIFE MEMBERS

Jimmy Armstrong Roy Davies Suat Karayilan Vince Sagoleo

Vince Ballerini Chris Davkovski Nick Karlich Jim Sampson (Snr)

Chris Bambridge George Davkovski John Karounos Louis (Cyril) Savannah

Melissa Barbieri Theresa Deas Christopher King Matt Schepers

Shona Bass Don Di Fabrizio John Kubina Rhonda Schepers

Geoff Boyle Joe Dimasi Alan Lassey Trish Shanahan

Margaret Bradley John Dimtsis Mimmo Lia Jim Shepherd

Joe Brondolino James Dixon Anthony Longano Robyn Shrestha

Bailey Browning Joe Docherty Neilson Love Joe Simonetta

Loris Browning Mujo Dzin Victor Manson Stan Slazyk

John Burrows C. Earley Herbie Mathers Ted Smith

Stephen Butler Ted Ellinghaus Mel McGovern Rowland Sowerby

Eileen Bywater Tony Ferdelja Janette Melvin A. Stojanovski

Terry Bywater Gezza Finna Marek Momont Kenneth Steel

Joe Cappadona Bernard Finnegan Hugh Murney Vasko Stojcevski

John Castellini Michael Gaut John Murphy Michael Taussig

Norman Ceeney Terry Gormley Bill Mustafa Cor Teeuw

Jason Charles Carlo Graser Everett Nelson Phillip Tresize

Matt Ciavarella Paul Halliday Debbie Nichols Bill Trew

Leo Cicalese George Harper Jane Oakley Domenic Trimboli

Ante Cikoja Bart Harrold Jeff Olver Frank Trimboli

Vito Cilauro Allan Harwood Jim Ouliaris Georgina Vardouniotis

Ian Clutton Lou Hemmes David Phillips Johannes (Hans) Verniers

Oscar Crino Betty Hoar Ian Platt Billy Vojtek

Gordan Crossley Stan Hodson George Raftis Paul Wade

Tony Curnick John Holder Eric Richardson Greg Warren

Dennis Curnow Michael Italia Moya Riley David Weatherall

Sam David Joe Jakubowski Michael Roche David Wilkinson

Alan Davidson Peter Kaladis Jimmy Rooney David Wilson

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