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Victorian Football League rounD 11, july 3-4, 2010 $ inc victorian football league collingwood vs north ballarat 2 gst From thE oval officE flag up for grabs in race to the finals michael barlow and James Podsiadly have put the spotlight on the vFl, and the competition has lived up to the hype with one of the most even seasons in recent times. ick up a newspaper, listen whose performances have attracted The ‘Championships Moves’ to the radio or switch on the attention from AFL scouts. campaign encourages young men television and there’s a fair This is as a result of the competitive to help their mates by using ‘moves’ Pchance Michael Barlow and nature of the VFL. In the first half of the when they have had too much to James Podsiadly will be, to use a competition’s season, we have seen on a drink and are headed for trouble. football term, front and square. number of occasions lowly-ranked sides The campaign is one that everyone Barlow and Podsiadly have upset their more fancied rivals to notch in the community should embrace in captured the imagination of the surprise victories. stamping out the problem and also in football public with their stunning With eight home and away matches supporting the victims to help them AFL debuts and put the focus on the remaining, only percentage separates get back on their feet. VFL to a level never before seen. the first three teams on the ladder, Put simply, the Championship Not before time people are now there is only two games from first to Moves campaign is all about delivering paying due respect to the VFL, which sixth and only Frankston seems outs a straightforward message to young continues to grow in status. out of final eight contention. Victorians: real champions look out As evidenced from the state This equality throughout the for their mates and respect everyone’s match triumph against Western competition provides ample time right to a good time (for more Australia, the VFL talent pool and opportunity not only for clubs information see page 11). seemingly has no ceiling. Like to seal their finals fate, but also for Alcohol-related violence affects Barlow and Podsiadly, all those players to continue to enhance their all parts of society, including aspiring players are only waiting prospects so they can be playing the AFL and VFL, and there is a for an opportunity to showcase in the AFL next season alongside responsibility on professional and their talent. Barlow and Podsiadly. semi-professional players to act in While many players emerged Recently, AFL Victoria has such a manner that they are revered in the state match – Matthew partnered with the AFL Coaches’ as community role models. Little, Ed Curnow, Peter Faulks, Association and a Victorian Stephen Clifton and Michael Government initiative that focuses PEter scHwab Stockdale to name but a few – on addressing the issue of alcohol- Chief Executive Officer, they are not the only VFL players related violence. AFL Victoria cOVER: A composite of leading AFL Victoria chief Executive Editor: Callum Twomey cOntEnts VFL players including (clockwise Officer: Peter Schwab Designer: Emma Meagher from middle): Myles Sewell (North JuLy 3-4, 2010 Football Operations Manager: Ballarat), Nick Carnell (Coburg), Photo Manager: Ginny Pike John Hook Kris Pendlebury (Collingwood), Printed by: Condor Printing Steve Kenna (Box Hill), Brett High Performance Managers: Photography: Getty Images Club notes 4 Johnson (Williamstown), Nick Anton Grbac, Leon Harris Sautner (Sandringham), John Baird (02) 9004 2250 AFL Victoria development 6 statistics: Sophie Timms (Port Melbourne), Dominic Gleeson Advertising: Kaylee George VFL team lists 7-10 (Werribee), Adam Iacobucci cEO, the slattery (03) 8663 3009 (Northern Bullants), Paul Kennedy Media group: AFL Victoria partnership 11 (Frankston), Matthew Firman Geoff Slattery VFL results 12-13 (Geelong), Kyle Matthews (Casey), Maverick Weller (Gold Coast) and Season 2010 fixture 14 James Flaherty (Bendigo). VICTORIAN FOOTBALL lEAGUE rECORD / 3 clUb notEs VFL club notes BOX HiLL nORtHERn PORt wERRiBEE HAwKs BuLLANTS MELBOuRnE tigers It’s time for the ladies The Northern Bullants will At every home game you The club congratulates to enjoy a Hawks game be holding a free football can book a seat or table its patron, the honourable in style with a ticket to clinic during the mid-year to attend the president’s Julia Gillard, on being the Ladies Day luncheon school holidays. The clinic luncheon. It is great value recently appointed Prime on Sunday, July 11. For is for one day only and at $35 a head inclusive of Minister of Australia. The only $60 a head, women will be run by the Bullants lunch and afternoon tea. club is pleased to announce can enjoy a delicious senior coaches and Dates to keep in mind are a sportsman’s night that two-course meal and players (including Carlton the Super Draw Day on will be taking place on drinks before the game, rookies). Sportsmart August 1 with only 100 August 18. With host listen to big name guest will be providing every tickets at $100 each with James Brayshaw (North speakers, then relax participant with a show bag excellent door prizes, Melbourne President) in style on the private for attending. The clinic is top entertainment and being accompanied by balcony to watch all the limited to 150 participants Colin’s never ending buffet a high profile panel and action. Peter Rowsthorn so please contact Kate luncheon. Another event is talking topical issues, it and John Silvester will at the Bullants office if the presentation night at is set to be a great night be appearing at the Box you would like to book International Receptions and tickets cost only $60 Hill Hawks gala auction a place: 9470 2224 or on October 1. Book early (including finger food and on Friday, August 6 at the northernbullantsmarketing@ by ringing the club office drinks). Tickets will be Pavilion Box Hill. To get bigpond.com. The Northern 9646 2094 or email strictly limited. To book involved as a volunteer at Bullants will be holding [email protected]. a spot contact the club the club or to book for the their club auction on Throughout the season the on 9741 6688. The Tigers functions, phone Friday, August 13 at the club encourages everyone next home game at Avalon 9890 9442 or email Darebin Arts Centre. to buy the VFL Record to Airport Oval is on July 11 admin@boxhillhawks. Tickets cost $65 a head. keep up to date with what is against Sandringham. com.au. happening at the Borough. PROUD SPONSOR OF VFL SEASON 2010 Proud Sponsor of VFL Season 2005 4 / visit vfl.com.au 54287 Four’n Twenty VFL Sponsorship Record 10-03-2005 (145 x 70mm) clUb notEs Keep up to date with all the latest news from each vFl club in season 2010. FranKstOn cOBuRg tigers SandringHAM williAMstOwn The club is conducting a Coburg has many Sandringham’s new Williamstown Football Club junior football clinic to upcoming events for social club, ‘Sandy by the is holding its inaugural be held on Wednesday, all to enjoy. First there Bay’, is open for business ‘Williamstown Community July 7 at Frankston Park. is the $2,500 reverse and with views of the Day’ on July 31 at its home The clinic is open to all draw on Saturday, July bay and city skyline it is game against Bendigo players from five to 13 3 at the Coburg Social the perfect place to hold Bombers. Highlights years old. The coaching Rooms from 7.30pm till your next function. Visit of the day will include a staff conducting the late. Tickets are $50 a sandybythebay.com.au for half-time junior sprint, clinic will be coach Simon head and include a BBQ more information. The Auskick matches, Western Goosey and Paddy Swayn and free beer, wine and club’s next coterie lunch Bulldogs autograph plus Dolphins players. champagne. The club’s will be held on Friday, station, Australian Sports The clinic will commence next president’s luncheon July 2 with guest speaker Commission kids activities, at 9am and go through to is to be held on Sunday, Richmond CEO Brendon showbags, food and 3pm and each participant July 11 at the Coburg Gale. Tickets cost $60 wine tasting festival for costs $75 for the day Tigers and Collingwood which include a two- adults plus much more. with lunch supplied. match at ABD Group course meal with drinks This game is now an Applications can be made Stadium, Coburg. For at bar prices. The club’s ABC TV game therefore online at frankstonfc.com. further details or to book auction night is going the reserves game will au or call Tina on 9783 your ticket please contact to be held on Saturday, commence at 10am 7888. Lenore in the office on August 21. For bookings with the seniors game 9354 8228. for both events contact commencing at 1.10pm. the club on 9598 8629 or Entry by gold coin donation. [email protected]. The club’s next president’s luncheon will be held in round 13 on Saturday, July 17 against Coburg. A.V. VIDEO PRODUCTIONS Corporate / Training / Seminars / Weddings / Special Events / Sports Official Videographers of the VFL CALL US FOR ALL YOUR VIDEO PRODUCTION NEEDS since 1996. PHONE 9583 8307 MOBILE 0411 122 237 VICTORIAN FOOTBALL lEAGUE rECORD / 5 aFl victoria dEvEloPmEnt recreation Football allows for girls and boys of all ages to play football together. P hoto : : jarrod risson Playing for recreational purposes a new form of football mixing genders, ages and rules has been introduced at community level.
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