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Jogging It Out Since 2005 Page 1
GFC History ………………………………………………………………………...……. Page 3
Presidents Welcome.……………………………………………….……….…….... Page 5
Women’s History …………………………………………………………….…….…. Page 6
Club Honours ……………………………………………………………………….…… Page 9
Club Song ……………………………………………………………………….………… Page 11
Club Facilities ……………………………………………………………….…..……… Page 12
Key Contacts ……………………………………………………………………….……. Page 13
Membership & Merchandise ……………………………………………..…….. Page 14
Coaching Panel…………………………………………………………………..…..… Page 15
2014 Women’s Senior Team………………………………..…………..………. Page 16
Fixture & Oval Locations …….………………………….……………………..... Page 17
2014 Under 18s Team...... Page 18
2013 Presidents Report …………...... Page 19
Expectations – Training ………………………………………….…………….….. Page 20
Expectations – Game Day ……………………………………….…..…..….…… Page 21
Game Day Checklist…….………………………………………….………………... Page 22
Football – Nutrition …………………………………………………….……….…...Page 23
Football – Basics ………………………………………………….…………………… Page 24
Football – Terminology …….………………………………………………….….. Page 26
Code of Conduct …….………………………………………………………..……... Page 27
Sponsors & Supporters …….……………………………………………….…….. Page 28
Season 2014 Player Autographs …………………………………..…….…... Page 29
"Sports do not build character. They reveal it." P a g e | 2
GFC Welcome and History
Greenacres Football Club – est. 1965
Welcome to the Greenacres Football Club Home of the Mighty Dragons
Greenacres Football Club has a long and proud history from its beginnings in 1965 to the strong club it is today – fielding Men’s A & B grade in Division 5, a strong women’s team .
The Club was established in the garage of Ron Evans in 1965 following a disagreement with a neighbouring Club. Starting with Junior Colts the Club was called Super Elliotts based at Manoora Street Greenacres and the Club has worn the green and black from the beginning. The first senior side was in 1967 under Coach Tony Bova and they played at the Hospital g rounds on Fosters Road. The facilities at the Hospital were untidy, no changerooms (you changed in your car), toilets (the closest bush was it) or showers (wait until you got home) and poor lighting which was hung in a tree by the tallest person with the c ables running back to the closest building. At the end of training the Coach would yell ‘last sprint’ and the slowest person had to be the one to get the light out of the tree and pack it all away so rumour has it that players used to ease through training before giving it all in that final sprint.
In 1970 the Club moved to what is now known as Edward Smith Oval, the home of the mighty Dragons. The Council renovated the old Headmaster’s house of the old Northfield Primary School and that was the changeroom s, bar and canteen. The oval was accessed through a wooden fence at the back which slowly disappeared as the wood was used progressively for firewood during the cold winter nights of training. The Club was not only a place of football, but a place for mate s to go and play pool, poker (one night a player even organised a police raid on his own team mates) and drink together.
On the drinking topic interesting to note the bar takings for the Club over the years - 1977 $46,120 1978 $48.852 1979 $71,101 1984 $109,611
“Failure only makes you work harder. ” P a g e | 3
GFC Welcome and History … Cont.
The Club has had its premiership success with the A-grade in 1976; 1978; 1984 and with Reserves in 1978; 1981 and 1984;
Since the humble beginnings, the successes and the mateship the Club has had its tough times when the Senior and Junior Clubs separated in 2000 and the Club was on the brink of closing its doors until a partnership with North Adelaide Football Club secured the future for the Greenacres Football Club as it climbed from D6 to D5 and now D4 but with the elusive Grand Final Victory still being sought.
In 2005 Women joined the Club and have experienced great success and a reputation as being competitive and tough – their first premiership win coming in 2009 and have competed strongly in finals every year since. In 2013 the Women introduced an under’s 18 team and their strong Senior Women’s team continued to demonstrate their dominance taking out a 2 nd Premiership.
The Club continues to change and grow to meet the changing times with the Amateur League and with the generations of players coming through.
From 1965 to today the green and black will always be proudly represented by players, coaches and supporters of this great Club.
"Home, Sweet Home” P a g e | 4
Greenacres Women’s Club President Welcome
On behalf of the Greenacres Women's Football Club Committee I would like to welcome you to the club in 2014, whether you are a long term player or are new to the club. It has been a great pleasure to become involved with the club and I have been inspired by the team spirit of the Dragon, after getting to know the girls and observing their supportive and inclusive ways.
Greenacres Women's Team has enjoyed much success in recent years and has provided a great deal of game day entertainment displaying their strength and passion for the game. Encourage your family and friends to come out and enjoy a fun family day watching some very exciting football. These girls are serious about playing football.
As part of the Greenacres Football Club we have a strong and proud history of involvement with a club that supports all divisions, including the women & men, aspiring to provide a community atmosphere to its players, members, and their families. My vision for 2014 is to see friends and families of the club enjoy some great games of football and for the Greenacres Women's and Under 18s Teams to have a fun and prosperous season. Good luck Dragons in 2014.
Caitlin Brady (Dec 2013 – June 2014) Jenny Slack (June 2014 – October 2014) President(s) Greenacres Women's Football Club
Greenacres Women’s Football Club – est. 2005
“Sometimes losing a battle helps you find a new way to win the war.” P a g e | 5
WOMEN’S HISTORY
The South Australian Women’s football league was born 24 years ago, enabling women across South Australia the opportunity to play competitive Australian Rules football. Greenacres roots stem from the Hectorville Football Club which was part of the commencement of the league in 1991. During Hectorville’s involvement in women’s footy, 1991 to 1999, they made it to 8 grand finals taking the premierships in 1994 and 1995.
Hectorville Football Club moved to Prospect Oval Greenacres Women’s first win – 9th July, 2006 taking the North Adelaide name (Roosters) and colours (red and white) in 2000. The Roosters took home the premierships in 2000 and 2001, and continuing a winning tradition, contested a grand final in 2003.
However, as victorious as the early years were remembered between Hectorville and North Adelaide, the club hit a wall in 2005 when they were once again forced to realign – this time with Greenacres Football Club. The years 2005 – 2007 were a hard and trying time for the club, battling every week for the survival of their team. Few players such as inaugural Dragons Michele Reid, Lia Sioukas and Chloe Whiley have lived through these leaner years, and whilst steeped heavily in hardship and adversities, it was these trying times that defined the Dragon’s spirit as fierce, strong-minded, hard-hitting, “battlers” were molded and forever lived up to the club motto “Nunqam Victus”; Never Beaten.
Looking back, Greenacres Women’s Football Club would not be what it is today, without the collective founding and revolutionary potency of the Hectorville and North Adelaide Football Clubs. To this day Greenacres still has a close strong attachment with North Adelaide, and the original members from Hectorville.
Deb O’Reilly was appointed the opening Dragon’s women’s coach in 2005, who along with a few key players, endeavored valiantly to keep the club going. Club legends, Lloydie and Fester and then Club President, Chris Nicholas deserve special mentions whom without the Greenacres Women’s Team might not have been a success. The years 2005 and 2006 were difficult for the dragons, failing to record a single victory in 2005, and one victory against Port at home in 2006 under the command and watchful eye of Nick Cornell “Space”.
The season of 2007 started off unsteady with a coach swap in the middle of the season. State coach Steve Baxter and John Leicester took over the roles of coach and assistant coach to help ignite the awakening of the Dragon. Managing to get some wins on the board and climb the ladder, finding a place in the Grand Final. Unfortunately falling short a mere and painful 3 points at the final siren. However the league had heard the dragon’s roar and there was a fear of the dragon formed after that season.
"Nothing will work, unless you do." P a g e | 6
HISTORY cont.
The 2008 season saw the Dragon’s in the grand Final again, still the underdogs yet there to put up a fight, the pressure seemed all too much and the Eagles took the flag away again. This season for the first time, a Greenacres player, Michele Reid, was awarded the League’s Best & Fairest. Then in 2009 in fitting form against the undefeated Eagles, the Dragons captured their first premiership. It was a proud and overwhelming event that will always be remembered.
With Steve Baxter leaving at the end of 2009, retiring premiership captain Narelle Smith took on the role of head coach. The Dragons remained a threatening opposition over the next two years and narrowly missed the premiership in 2011. This year saw some significant steps in the running of the Greenacres Women’s Football Club. Under the presidency of Mel Rusch and first-class secretary Caitlin Brady a good committee was compiled resulting in the Dragons being awarded the inaugural SAWFL Club of
(2009 “First Premiership” side) the Year Award.
The 2012 season saw us have another successful year under the watchful eye of our new coach and long time Greenacres supporter John Leicester. Throughout the year the Greenacres team worked together and in the end made it to the Grand Final but unfortunately fell short on the day with a few injuries taking key players off the field.
2013 was a special year for the Dragons. Whilst they chipped away week by week and quietly went about their business, it wasn’t until perhaps the end of the season when the club could truly look back on its season and reflect on all it had achieved. 2013 saw the U/18s up and running, an un-defeated minor round of 15 straight wins in the seniors – a first in its history and in stark contrast to 2005. 2013 produced an All-Australian, Dutschke Medalist, Players Player recipiant, a record 6 state representatives, AFL Draftee, 250 and 200 game milestone, and capped off by stellar grand final performance to take out the 2013 Premiership, this time up by 6 points.
“When you feel like quitting: think about why you started.” P a g e | 7
HISTORY cont.
On Sunday the 8 th of September, the Dragons ran out onto Alberton Oval, finishing off Morphetville Roos with a nail biting last quarter. Greenacres Dragons: 3.8 26 Morphetville Roos: 2.8 20
Jacinta (Jay Jay) McKenzie was awarded Best Afield for the day.
2013 PREMIERS & UNDEFEATED MINOR ROUND PREMIERS
The club has come a long way since its humble beginnings and continues to 2014 with the same reliance and drive that has made it one of the most successful clubs of the last decade.
“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins premierships.” P a g e | 8
HONOURS
GREENACRES WOMEN’S FOOTBALL CLUB HONOURS
Year Coach Captain Best & Fairest Team Position 2005 Debra O’Reilly Nancy Tidswell Michele Reid 4th 2006 Nick Cornell Nancy Tidswell Michele Reid 4th 2007 Nick Cornell /Steve Baxter Nancy Tidswell Tiffany Lee 2nd 2008 Steve Baxter Narelle Smith / Sharmaine Williams Lea Fry 2nd 2009 Steve Baxter Narelle Smith / Sharmaine Williams Tiffany Lee Premiers 2010 Narelle Smith Sharmaine Williams/ Teena Leicester Michele Reid 2nd 2011 Narelle Smith Michele Reid Kym Carter 2nd 2012 John Leicester Michele Reid Michele Reid 2nd 2013 John Leicester Michele Reid Michele Reid Premiers
DRAGON HONOURS IN THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL LEAGUE
All Australian Dutschke Medalist Glazbrook Medal Michele Reid (2006, 2013) Michele Reid (2008, 2010, 2013)
Laube Medal Pitman Medal Amos Clarke Medal Club of the Year Kym Carter (2011) Michele Reid (2005) Teena Leicester (2007) Greenacres (2011) Brooke Copeland (2013) Sally Lynch (2006) Kailey Buchulka (2008) Kym Carter (2008) Danielle Goding (2009)
Premierships 2009 2013
All-Australian All Australian team honours which is selected from participants at the National Women's AFL Championships Dutschke Medal (Best and Fairest) The Dutschke Medal is named after Gina Dutschke, the founder of the South Australian Women's Football League, back in 1990. The Medal is awarded to the best and fairest overall of the season as determined by the Umpires. This prestigious award is presented to the recipient at the end of season Presentation Dinner. Glazbrook Medal (Leading Goakicker) The Glazbrook Medal was named after Trudy Glazbrook, at the time was the leagues longest running highest goalkicker. The Medal is awarded to the player with the highest number of goals kicked throughout the competition. Pitman Medal (Rookie of the Year) The Pitman Medal was named after Deb Pitman, a life member of SAWFL. This award is given to the Rookie of the Year. The highest number of votes for the first year player in SAWFL. Laube Medal {Player's Player) The Carmel Laube Medal was named in memory and honour of Carmel Laube, who played for Edwardstown, and represented the State Squad until ill health. We fondly remember her time and contribution to the League. This medal is awarded to the player's player - the most respected player amongst peers in the competition. Amos Clarke Medal (Junior Development Award) Sponsored by Murray Amos and Amanda Clarke, this award is presented to the highest ranked youngest player (18 or under) of the Dutschke Vote count.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one." P a g e | 9
NOTABLE CURRENT GREENACRES PLAYERS
Mitzy Galic - SAWFL LIFE MEMBER 250 SAWFL Games 5 x All Australian 7 x Premiership Player 23 x State/ National Caps including twice named Captain
Trudy Glazbrook - SAWFL LIFE MEMBER 200 SAWFL Games 5 x Glazbrook Medalist 2 x Premiership Player
“The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret.” P a g e | 10
CLUB SONG
We're a mighty mob of footballers,
And each one is a star,
And if you want to join us,
You'll find us at the bar, And if you want to join us,
You'll find that we're not slack,
And then you'll be a member of,
The mighty green and black!
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the green and the black!!
GET A DRAGON UP YA!!
“Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates.” P a g e | 11
CLUB FACILITIES
Address: Grand North Tavern, Edward Smith Reserve, Grand Junction Road, Northfield SA 5085 Phone Number: (08) 8260 1500
"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going." P a g e | 12
KEY CONTACTS
CLUB COMMITTEE:
Position Name Mobile President Jennifer Slack 0435 021 581 Merchandise Brooke Copeland 0403 724 795 Website/ Social Vice - President Michele Reid 0412 234 434 Brooke Copeland 0403 724 795 Media/ Publications Secretary Caitlin Brady 0403 885 444 Sarah Tuhoro
Treasurer Rachel Staffin 0423 773 158 David Tatkovich
Registrar Teena Leicester 0421 707 455 Sponsorship, Melissa Wilson 0417 879 409 Fundraising & Social
Coach John Leicester 0404 400 037 & General Trudy Glazbrook 0410 635 394 Committee Coach Sharmaine Williams 0488 657 530 Belinda Williams
Coach Lia Sioukas 0400 180 082 Peta Hopley 0434 887 260
Team Captain Michele Reid 0412 234 434 Head Trainer Teena Leicester 0421 707 455
Club Website: www.gwfcdragons.sportingpulse.net Club Email: [email protected] Facebook Women’s Club Fan Page: ‘Greenacres Women’s Football Club – Supporters Page' Twitter Page: @GWFCDragons Facebook Men’s Club Fan Page: ‘Greenacres Football Club’
“Great effort springs naturally from a great attitude.” P a g e | 13
MEMBERSHIP & MERCHANDISE
Club Fees:
2014 Playing Fees: Senior Fees are $300 (inc. $50 Club Reg & $50 towards Club Presentation)
2014 U/18 Playing Fees: The U/18 fee to play in 2014 is set at $150
MERCHANDISE
"The athlete who says that something cannot be done should never P a g e | 14 interrupt the one who is doing it."
2014 COACHING PANEL
For season 2014 the Greenacres Women’s has drawn on past, present and future resources to comprise their coaching panel. John “Johnno” Leicester (2 time premiership coach for the Dragons) is overseeing and mentoring recently retired player Lia Sioukas and mature player Sharmaine Williams.
The three bring together their unique personalities and strengths in their endeavour to keep Greenacres at the pinnacle of women’s football in South Australia.
Johnno is a true clubman, passionate about allowing the Women to play football and have some fun. Lia’s main focus is training and developing the skills from basic to intermediate. Sharz’s voice has not lost a beat since her days of captaincy and can be echoed around the changerooms and sidelines.
Lia and Sharz are currently undertaking their Coaching course courtesy of Greenacres with a vision to build into the future.
We wish them every bit of luck this season and it’s always great to see people wanting to invest in the future of this great club.
"The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team." P a g e | 15
2014 WOMEN’S TEAM
PLAYING SQUAD
Nick No. Name No. Name Nick Name Name 1 Ammy Singleton Singo Lea Fry Fryzie 8 Angela Giles Ange 22 Leah Tynan Tynee 21 Ashlee Reid Ash 2 Maddison Radford Maddi 12 Bronwyn Davey Bronny 7 Marica Galic Mitzy 9 Brooke Copeland BC 30 Marinet Morgan Mazzy 14 Carmen Buzzacott Buzza 18 Melissa Wilson Willow 3 Chloe Whiley Bulldog 24 Michele Reid Reidy 4 Emily Fricker Fricker Michelle Sargent Sarge 6 Georgia Hams Georgia Olivia Fry Libby 10 Georgina Makin Georgie 28 Peta Hopley Pooids 15 Hayley Williams-Gates Hayels 10 Reanna Sumner Sumdog 5 Jacinta Mckenzie Jay Jay 26 Rebecca Arthur Bec 18 Jenna Maloney J-Mo Sasha Dekievit Sash 47 Karli Ferguson Burger 7 Sharmaine Williams Sharzan 13 Kate Andrews Kato Sherelee Buttle Kristy Laver 32 Thekla Papazoglov Annie 19 Latisha Marranya Tish 11 Trudy Glazbrook Trudles Zania Rice InZane
COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF
Position Name Coach John Leicester Coach Lia Sioukas Coach Sharmaine Williams
Runner Paul Sharer & Gavin Head Medical Trainer Teena Leicester Team Manager Belinda Williams Time Keeper Joyce Whiley Canteen Attendant Marliene Williams Volunteer Co-Ordinator Caitlin Brady BBQ Mark Hopley
“Sports is the toy department of human life.” P a g e | 16
FIXTURE & OVAL LOCATIONS
2014 SEASON FIXTURE
Round Date Time Opponent Location 1 05/04/14 (Sat) 18:00 Ingle Farm Home 2 12/04/14 (Sat) 18:00 Morphettville Park Home 3 26/04/14 (Sat) 18:00 West Adelaide Home 4 03/05/14 (Sat) BYE 5 10/05/14 (Sat) 18:30 Central District Away 6 18/05/14 (Sun) 15:15 Ingle Farm Away 7 24/05/14 (Sat) 18:30 Morphettville Park Away 8 01/06/14 (Sun) 14:00 West Adelaide Away 9 15/06/14 (Sun) BYE 10 21/06/14 (Sat) 18:00 Central District Home 11 29/06/14 (Sun) 15:15 Ingle Farm Away 12 05/07/14 (Sat) 18:00 Morphettville Home 13 12/07/14 (Sat) 18:00 West Adelaide Home 14 19/07/14 (Sat) BYE 15 26/07/14 (Sat) 18:30 Central District Away 16 02/08/14 (Sat) 18:00 Ingle Farm Home 17 09/08/14 (Sat) 18:30 Morphettville Park Away 18 17/08/14 (Sun) 14:00 West Adelaide Away 19 24/08/14 (Sun) BYE 20 30/08/14 (Sat) 18:00 Central District Home
2014 OVAL LOCATIONS
Team Home Ground Location West Adelaide City Mazda Stadium Milner Road, Richmond Morphetville Pk Kellet Reserve Denham Avenue, Morphetville Greenacres Edward Smith Reserve Grand Juction Road, Northfield Centrals Argana Pk Mavros Road, Elizabeth Park Ingle Farm Rowe Park Belalie Road, Ingle Farm
REMEMBER: Please allow yourself adequate time to arrive to ground locations.
“God gives his toughest battles to his toughest soldiers. ” P a g e | 17
2014 U/18’s TEAM
2014 PLAYING SQUAD
Nick Nick No. Name No. Name Name Name 6 Siobhan Turner Alana Baker 18 Zania Rice Peshwah Fielding 4 Maddison Radford Suzhanna Bostock-Stuart 17 Loretta Macumba Sherelee Buttle 3 Crystal Windlass Tamika Karpany 14 Angela Giles Dulcie Karpany 5 Sally Young Jade Schapcott 7 Tanella West Letisha Kulyuru 16 Yindy Boon Lynda Scrutton-Turner 11 Jess Alisauskas Shania Blidley Richelle Palmer-Nandy Tara Schapcott
2014 COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF
Position Name Coach Mel Wilson Coach Kristy Rudd Medical Trainer Teena Leicester Team Manager Rachel Staffin Team Manager Sarah Tuhoro
A champion team always better than a team of champi ons P a g e | 18
2013 Presidents Report
Greenacres Women's Football Club President's Report for SAWFL It has been an interesting year to come on board as President at Greenacres Women's Club. A number of central committee members and officials resigned or went on leave at the end of 2012 and the committee did not really start work until January, resulting in us treading water through 2013. Despite the challenges, we prepared ourselves for the season to commence, including fielding our first under 18 team. Further to this the structure at Greenacres Club changed meaning the club is now governed by one incorporated body with sub-committees representing the women's team, juniors, and men's teams, rather than being three independent clubs. This change has been a learning experience for all, however it has resulted in many benefits to the Women's Club including a stronger support structure and increased financial backing, which we expect to increase further in 2014. It has been a great experience to work with the Women's Committee in 2013, who have risen to the challenge in true Dragon fashion, keeping the club afloat and making the way clear for our amazing team of players to shine, resulting in an incredible year of achievements for the club. These include; • 2013 Premiers • Minor Premiers with undefeated season • Inaugural Under 18 Team qualified for finals • Best & Fairest Dutschke Medalist - Michele Reid • Players' Player Award - Brooke Copeland • State Team Representation - Michele Reid, Brooke Copeland, Melissa Wilson, Jacinta McKenzie, Leah Tynan & Nicole Mark • Michele Reid selected as All Australian • Bronwyn Davey selected for inaugural AFL Women's Draft • 100 games with Greenacres - Michele Reid, Teena Leicester, Chloe Whiley & Lia Sioukas • 100 games with SAWFL -Jacinta McKenzie • 200 games with SAWFL -Trudy Glazbrook • 250 games with SAWFL -Marica Galic
In addition to our committee, which is comprised mainly of players, we have a small and dependable support base of volunteers and officials who have made it possible to organise home and away games. We have tried to create a welcoming atmosphere at home games by opening the canteen and providing a barbecue, including free food after the game for all players and supporters. This has encouraged opposition teams to join us after the game and share in the SAWFL community spirit. On behalf of The Greenacres Women's Club Committee I would like to thank and congratulate everyone involved in the Greenacres Club in 2013. Jen Slack, President, GWFC & the GWFC Committee - John Leicester, Teena Leicester, Trudy Glazbrook, Michele Reid, Brooke Copeland, Peta Hopley, Melissa Wilson, Caitlin Brady & Sharmaine Williams.
JENNY SLACK 2013
“Everything I got, I am willing to sacrifice” P a g e | 19
EXPECTATIONS - TRAINING
SEASON WEEKLY TRAINING:
It is appreciated that players make the utmost effort to attend every training session. If you are unable to attend a scheduled training, you must make contact with your coach or captain as early as possible.
NIGHTS: WEDNESDAY TIME: 6pm for a 6.30pm sharp kick off, finishing approx. 8.30pm WHERE: Greenacres Home Oval – Grand North – Grand Junction Road.
Appropriate Training Attire & What to Bring
• Football Boots • Comfortable sports shorts/footy shorts • Comfortable sports shirt/footy Guernsey • Water/Sports drink • A good attitude!
NB: The last training session of each month our Team Manager, Belinda William’s puts on a “meal night” with some food.
Training is an important aspect of your football career. Not only does it provide you with an opportunity to practice and fine tune your motor skills and maintain fitness, but help build and develop self discipline you will need to take orders and make decisions, all for the benefit of putting the team first.
So remember, make the time to train well, and you will get more out of your game!
“You can't make a great play unless you do it first in practice.” P a g e | 20
EXPECTATIONS - GAME DAY
You will be expected to arrive on Match Day in your Greenacres Club Polo top. This not only makes you look part of a team, it makes you feel part of a team!
GAME DAY Expectations for an 2.00 PM Game Start
12.30 to 1.00 pm Early Arrival: For all players requiring taping / massage etc
Everyone ready and in change Room 1.00 - SHARP Arrival: (late arrivals past 11.30 am to notify coach prior) All players to be dressed in socks / boots / shorts and training tops 1.00 – 1.05 am Dressed: (Guernsey’s OK underneath) Leave change room as one unified group, jog one lap of oval, dynamic stretches – 1.05 – 1.25 am Team Warm Up: “soccer style warm up”, walk/inspection of oval
1.25 – 1.40 am Coach’s Corner: Return to change rooms for coaches talk / tactics / pump up
Remove training tops, and put on Dragon Guernsey as a team. Exit change room, 1.40 – 1.55 am Pre Game Drills: running out as a team & go into 2 short/sharp skill specific drills
1.55 – 2.00 am Game Start: Team huddle, and PLAY!
The above schedule is the time set up for Game Time commencing 2.00 pm. However as the game time isn’t always the same, below is an ideal time adjustment.
HALF HOUR PRIOR Early Arrival: For all players requiring taping / massage etc
ARRIVAL Arrival: Everyone ready and in change Room 1 HOUR PRIOR - SHARP (late arrivals past 11.30 am to notify coach prior) All players to be dressed in socks / boots / shorts and training tops 5 mins Dressed: (Guernsey’s OK underneath) Leave change room as one unified group, jog one lap of oval, dynamic stretches – 20 mins Team Warm Up: “soccer style warm up”, walk/inspection of oval
15 mins Coach’s Corner: Return to change rooms for coaches talk / tactics / pump up
Remove training tops, and put on Dragon Guernsey as a team. Exit change room, 15 mins Pre Game Drills: running out as a team & go into 2 short/sharp skill specific drills
5 mins Game Start: Team huddle, and PLAY!
“Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.” P a g e | 21
GAME DAY – CHECK LIST
Suggested Game Day Equipment
It’s important not to be in a rush the morning of a game packing your bag. Aim to prepare the night before, and ideally your sport bag should include the following items:
Football Boots
Shorts (white and black)
Socks (black)
Warm Up Top
Skins (beige coloured)
Mouthguard
Drink (sports drink and/or water)
Shower Towel
Hand Towel
Plastic Bags (to pop muddy socks/clothes in)
Football
Sunscreen
The right attitude!
Extra’s for Beach Recovery Sessions include:
Beach Towel
Thongs
Swimmers
Warm jumper for after!
Warm “undies” for after!
Tennis balls/footballs/sports leisure equipment
Determination to push through pain
“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than fifty preaching it.” P a g e | 22
FOOTBALL – NUTRITION/DIET
Pre-Game Nutrition The pre-game meal has been a great point of tradition and superstition over the years; it is common practice to see high carbohydrate, low fat meals on the pre-game menu. Pasta meals are a popular choice amongst football players of all standards. Food choices such as breakfast cereals, sandwiches, white bread, pasta, muffins, fruit and liquid meal supplements are suitable as pre-game snacks.
Training and Game Fluid Intake Fluid loss can be between 1.5 lts to 3 lts per game and players can often struggle to replace these large losses especially in the hot preseason competition. Football players are unique in team sports as the opportunity to consume fluids far outweighs the volumes required. Players need to be aware of their individual fluid needs and ensure that they consume fluids to minimise dehydration. Sports drinks are an easy way to ensure adequate carbohydrate is delivered during the game as well as providing a palatable drink to encourage fluid intake.
Recovery Preparation for and recovery from games is important to get the best performance week in and week out. Recovery from a game includes replacing lost fluids and electrolytes, refueling depleted carbohydrate stores and repairing muscle damage from the game. Liquid options are best immediately after training and games to replace fluid and nutrients, followed by a more nutritious and filling meal option later that includes carbohydrate, protein and other nutrients. Suitable recovery foods for immediate consumption include yogurt, fruit, flavored milk, cereal bars, sandwiches, plus some fluids. Icing, beach and pool sessions are also ideal immediately after games, to aid muscle recovery and sore spots.
Alcohol Intake Team sports are associated with ‘having a few drinks’ after the game, and often considered to be part of team bonding. This culture is very similar for Australian Rules Football. Usually clubs have their own club rooms where drinks are readily available after training and games. There is no problem with having an alcoholic beverage after a game, but ideally an athlete needs to rehydrate with water and other fluids, plus follow important recovery strategies to refuel before doing so. Players also need to be aware that along with alcohol consumption and behavior in public venues, also comes a duty to represent the club accordingly and in a good light.
REMEMBER: If you don't do what’s best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.
“Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity.” P a g e | 23
FOOTBALL – BASICS
POSITIONS
Players are considered deployed in five lines of three across the oval, with the remaining three assigned to the ball. The players in each line are usually designated as being in either the left, center or right position in each line, relative to the direction of attack:
Full Forwards: Left Forward Pocket Full Forward Right Forward Pocket Half Forwards: Left Half Forward Flank Center Half Forward Right Half Forward Flank Center Line: Left Wing Center Right Wing Half Backs: Left Half Back Flank Center Half Back Right Half Back Flank Full Backs: Left Back Pocket Full Back Right Back Pocket
The three assigned to the ball are referred to as "followers." Their positions are referred to as Ruckman, Rover and Ruck-Rover.
"It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it." P a g e | 24
FOOTBALL – TERMINOLGY
SCORING (is gained by the following) Goal: a maximum score (equivalent to 6 points) achieved by kicking the ball between the two goal-posts without it touching either post or any other player. Behind: a score worth one point, earned by putting the ball between a goal post and a behind post, or by the ball hitting a goal post, or by the ball being touched prior to passing between the goalposts. Rushed behind: the concession of a behind for the opposition team. A behind which is deemed to have been deliberately rushed by a player under no pressure is penalised by a free kick, but in all other circumstances it concedes one point.
UMPIRES Central umpire: an official who patrols the field of play, awarding free kicks, indicating time-on and time-off, and restarting the game after stoppages , goals etc. Boundary umpire: an official who patrols the boundary line, indicating when it has fully crossed the line, and who then executes a boundary throw-in to return the ball to play. There are typically two of these umpires per game, one on each side of the oval , but there will be four in top grade games. Goal umpire: an official who adjudicates the score, signals the score ( out-of-bounds , point , or goal ), waves flags to indicate the score to the crowd, and serves as official scorekeeper. There are two of these umpires per game, one at each end.
FREE KICKS (are giving for the following discretions) Free kick : a possession of the ball given to a player as a result of an infringement by an opposition player. These are only awarded by the central umpire . Trip: a low tackle , which will result in a free kick to the opposition. Furthermore, tripping or attempting to trip an opponent with the foot or leg will lead to a player being reported . Throw: an illegal disposal of a ball by hand. Will result in a free kick to the opposition. Run through the mark: (or run across the mark ), when a player runs between the man on the mark and the player who is taking a free kick. If a defending player does this, and he is not immediately following his direct opponent, a fifty-metre penalty will be awarded. Out on the full: a kick that travels across the boundary line without first being touched by a player or hitting the ground. This will result in a free kick to the opposition team, taken by the player closest to the point at which the ball crossed the boundary line. Over the mark: a player from either team who crosses from his side of the mark when there is a free kick being taken is said to have gone over the mark. If the attacking player does this, he is called to play on ; if the defending player does this, he is penalised with a fifty metre penalty . Holding the ball: a free kick awarded to a defensive player who tackles an opponent and prevents him from legally disposing of the football. High tackle: a tackle that results in contact to the opposition play over the top of his shoulders or to the neck or head. This will result in a free kick .
TYPE OF PLAYERS Crumber: a player who waits at the base of a marking pack in order to gather the loose ball if no mark is taken and the ball spills to ground. Similarly, gathering the ball in this manner is described as "getting the crumbs". Gorilla: colloquially, a large, strong defender who plays body-on-body defence against the strongest forwards. In-and-under player: (or inside midfielder) a player who tries to win hard ball gets by forcing the ball out of packs. Loose man in defence: a player who typically spends an entire game without a direct opponent, who assists other defenders in the team when necessary, and is often heavily involved in rebounding. Outside midfielder: a midfielder who receives most of his possessions in an uncontested manner, and often gets to position to receive handpasses from inside midfielders. Playmaker: a player who directs a team play by action or deed during a game. Rover: a small inside midfielder. Historically one of three distinct followers, but the term is now rarely used. Ruck: (or ruckman) a tall player who contests the ball-up or throw-in. Ruck rover: a midfielder halfway between a ruck and a rover. Historically one of the three distinct followers, but now rarely used. Sweeper: a player who plays loose across the half-back line in order to act as a link between the backline and midfield. Tagger: a defensive player whose task is to prevent an opposition midfielder from having an impact on the game. Utility: a player adept at playing several non-key position roles.
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FOOTBALL – TERMINOLOGY
GENERAL 1-2: (pronounced one-two) an action where a player handpasses to a teammate, who immediately handpasses back. Baulk: a manoeuvre where a player holds the ball out to the side in one hand, then runs in the other direction to evade a defender. Bump: a contact between players using the hip and/or shoulder. See hip-and-shoulder. Clanger: a blatant, unforced error. Most typically, this will be either conceding a free kick, or kicking or handpassing the ball directly to an opponent. Contested possession: a possession achieved as a result of winning a contest. Corridor: a term used to describe the imaginary strip of the ground that runs through the centre from goal to goal; a team who moves the ball in this area is said to "play through the corridor". Also referred to as “the guts”. Drop kick: a kick that is executed in such a way that the foot contacts the ball at the same time as, or immediately after, it has been dropped to the ground on its end. No longer in common use in AFL due to its perceived inaccuracy. See stab pass . Drop punt : a kick that is executed by contacting the ball on its end, so that it rotates around its mid-point end over end. Usually considered the most accurate of kicks, and is by far the most commonly used kicking style in Australian rules football. Flank: an indicative area of the ground that lies between the wing and pocket on both sides of the centre. Also referred to as "half-forward flank" and "half-back flank". Flood: the act of getting as many players as possible between the ball carrier and the goal a team is defending. Handball : a legal disposal of the ball, executed by holding the ball on the flat palm of one hand and hitting it with the other clenched fist. Hitout: (or tapout , tap or knock-out ) a tap by a ruckman to a team's advantage. Hot Spot: the point at the top of the goal square where the contest for the ball is fierce. Mark: a clean catch of the ball after it has been kicked by another player (either by a teammate or by the opposition), before it has touched the ground, or been touched by any other player, and after it has travelled a minimum of 15 metres. The term also refers to the spot on the ground where the mark or free kick took place. [3] One-percenter: a defensive act such as a block, bump, shepherd , smother or chase. Premiership quarter: A colloquialism for the third quarter of a match. Prior opportunity: a player who has had the ball for long enough to make a reasonable attempt to dispose of it before being tackled is said to have had prior opportunity. This is important for holding the ball decisions, where a player who has had prior opportunity must dispose of the ball immediately, while a player who has had "no prior" has a few extra seconds to dispose of the ball. Running bounce: (or simply bounce ) the act of a player bouncing the football on the ground and back to himself while running, which must be done once every fifteen metres. Shepherd: a block placed on an opposing player. This can be to stop him tackling a teammate in possession of the ball, or attempting to gather it; to stop him intercepting a ball heading for goal; or just to stop him possessing the ball himself. Smother : the act of stopping a kick immediately after it leaves the boot. Generally undertaken with the hands or body. Snap: a shot at goal , usually executed under pressure from an unlikely scoring position. Specky: (or screamer , hanger ; also spelt speccie , speckie , etc. ) short term for "spectacular mark". Generally refers to the act of leaping onto another player's back or shoulders to take a high mark , usually in a contested situation. Spillage: occurs when a ball comes off the top of a pack of players attempting to mark a ball. Spoil: a punch or slap of the ball which hinders an opposition player from talking a mark . Switch: to move the ball laterally across the ground, hoping to find an easier path to the forward-line. Tackle: the grabbing of an opposition player in possession of the ball, in order to impede his progress or to force him to dispose of the ball quickly. Third man up: (or simply third man ) a player other than the nominal ruckman who unexpectedly enters a ruck contest to effect a hitout . Rules prevent third men at the centre bounce , but permit them at all other ball-ups. Torpedo: (colloq. screwie , torp or barrel ) a punt kick that rotates the ball around its long axis, which is aligned with the direction the ball is travelling. Regarded as the type of kick with the longest distance, but the lowest chance of being accurate. Tunnelling: bumping an airborne player attempting a mark with the intention of unbalancing them. Uncontested possession: a possession achieved without having to engage in a contest.
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CODE OF CONDUCT (as at 31 January 2014)
I, ……………………………………………………, hereby commit, to the best of my ability, to uphold the Greenacres Women’s Football Club (the Club) Code of Conduct. I understand that it is an integral component and that I must maintain a standard of behaviour and conduct in the best interests of the game, the South Australian Women’s Football League (SAWFL) and the Greenacres Women’s Football Club. In representing myself in an honest manner, and without bringing the playing profession or the game of Australian Rules Football into disrepute, I will endeavour to uphold the following to the best of my ability:
1. I will abide by and teach the AFL Laws of the Game and the Rules of my Club and the SAWFL.
2. I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of all individuals within the context of my involvement in Australian Rules Football, including refraining from any form of person abuse, unnecessary physical contact or any discriminatory practices on the basis of race, religion, ethnic background, sexual preference or special ability/disability.
3. I will have due consideration for varying maturity and ability levels of my players when involved in training schedules, training activities and involvement in competition.
4. I will stress and monitor safety at all times and behave in a manner so as not to endanger or injure myself or any other person.
5. In recognising the significance of injury and sickness, I will seek and follow the physician’s advice at all times.
6. I will at all times display and practice appropriate sporting behaviour, ensuring that players understand and practise fair play.
7. I will display and foster respect for umpires, opponents, coaches, administrators, other officials, parents and spectators.
8. I will provide support and involve myself to the best of my ability in the Club’s social and fundraising activities and endeavours.
9. I will pay my playing fees and/or outstanding fees to the Club by 30 May 2014, and I will notify a member of the Committee and arrange for a payment plan with the Club Treasurer if I am unable to pay my playing fees and/or outstanding fees by the due date.
10. I will support the decisions of the Club Selection Panel.
11. If I am not selected to play on a Game Day, I understand that I may be required by the Committee to perform Official Duties throughout the day, and I will therefore make myself available to perform these Duties.
13. I understand that the Club’s Guernseys and playing numbers are allocated to players at the Club’s Annual Jumper Presentation Night and I agree to abide by the Club’s Guernsey Selection Policy.
13. I understand that any player or official turning up to or taking part in a SAWFL or Club training session or game, while under the influence of alcohol, will find themselves automatically suspended and subject to further disciplinary action by the SAWFL Board of Management and/or Club Committee, including expulsion.
14. I understand that any player or official using, dealing or have found in their possession illicit drugs, while representing the SAWFL or Club at social functions, training sessions and game, will find themselves automatically suspended and subject to further disciplinary action by the SAWFL Board of Management and/or Club Committee, including expulsion.
15. I understand that any player or official involved in criminal activity while representing the SAWFL or Club will find themselves automatically suspended and subject to further disciplinary action by the SAWFL Board of Management and/or Club Committee, including expulsion.
16. Any player or official using Social networking sites (Facebook, My Space, Twitter, etc) as a means of discrediting, bullying or harassing another player, official, the Club or the SAWFL will have disciplinary action taken against them by the Club and the SAWFL Board of Management.
I support the SAWFL and the Club in its undertakings and I encourage the SAWFL and the Club to take any necessary disciplinary actions including the suspension and banning where warranted of any players, parents or spectators for repeated or serious breaches of these Codes of Conduct.
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JOGGIN’ IT OUT
DDrrrrrraaaaaaggoooooonnssssss
At Greenacres, things haven’t always been glitz and glam, as highlighted in the below photo from 2005 where you could get away with wearing your favourite pair of blue board shorts in a game.
Do you know who’s bled in a Greenacres Guernsey? What numbers have suffered career ending injuries? Courageously won Grand Finals? Played 100 games? At Greenacres, our Guernsey, history and culture is very important to us, and something we measure and pride ourselves on. The football season is long and testing, but it can also be a rewarding journey to the ultimate prize. Have a think about some of the following, and what they mean to you personally.
What Does The Jumper Mean To You?
What Does Your Home Ground Mean To You?
What Would You Like To Accomplish This Season?
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SEASON 2014 PLAYER AUTOGRAPHS
"The five S's of sports training are: Stamina, Speed, Strength, Skill, & Spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit ."
"Jog it Out"
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SEASON 2014 SUPPORTERS
Home@Minlaton Proudly Sponsors Jenna Maloney Elaine (08) 7324 4571 Everything you need to make your house a home. http://www.homeminlaton.com.au
Intaconcrete Proudly Sponsors Michele Reid Phil McKenzie 0403 255 332 Small job specialist, all your concrete needs. Shed floors, driveways, paths, colour concrete, water tank pads and more.
David & Donna Faulkner Proudly Sponsors Ashlee Reid Family Sponsor The Faulkners are famil y based sponsors for Ash, helping to assist with her fees and football activities.
David & Donna Faulkner Proudly Sponsors Hayley Williams -Gates Family Sponsor The Faulkners are famil y based sponsors for Hayley , helping to assist with her fees and football activities.
Wally Proudly Sponsors Peta Hopley
Peta met Wally at the local pub, and his generosity in spon soring Peta for season 2014 is greatly appreciated.
Teena Leicester Proudly Sponsors Reanna Sumner 0421 707 455 Teena is a player who currently is recovering from a knee reconstruction, and has generously sponsored a team-mate for 2014.
John Leicester Proudly Sponsors Latisha Marranya -Dal y 0439 637 660 John Leicester is one of our 3 coaches, and a long time supporter of women’s football – choosing each year to sponsor a player.
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SEASON 2014 SUPPORTERS
Greenacres Women's Football would like to acknowledge and thank the following groups for their contribution via way of funding for 2014 SAWFL season.
Club One (SA) Limited sponsorships Club One (SA) Limited makes large and small sponsorships available to community clubs and associations on a regular basis and has, during the past 18 months, allocated more than $100,000 to South Australian clubs and associations.
Office for Recreation and Sport Provide assistance to active recreation and sports
Thank you to Caitlin Brady for her hard work and commitment in applying and securing these grants.
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