DOVETON EAGLES V CHELTENHAM V HAMPTON V MOORABBIN
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GARRY CRANNY, SFL VICE CHAIRMAN The second week of August and Round Umpires will also be thinking about and the Umpires go relatively unnoticed – 16 sees the SFL season continuing to be their Finals aspirations and want good everyone is happy! highly competitive across most divisions and performances in high standard, non- The SFL operates a three tier Order-off grades, with a number of Finals places and controversial matches to boost their chances Rule using Green, Yellow and Red cards. the coveted double-chance still available. –read no reportable incidents, no ‘clangers’ The Green Card does not involve a report Conversely, for some clubs their 2012 Finals and no communication issues with players and is effectively a “circuit-breaker” – a aspirations have already been extinguished and match-day offi cials. 15 minute cooling off period for which the and they are now playing out the season We do not glorify our Umpires in the SFL, but ordered-off player(s) can be replaced. to avoid relegation, or build a credible we do highly value them and insist they are An Umpire can employ the Green Card foundation for 2013. treated with the respect they rightly deserve when communications with a particular It is therefore timely to reinforce the for their contribution to our League and more player(s) are failing and they represent an importance of umpire respect and player generally Australian Football. unacceptable risk, i.e. unlawful conduct and conduct. This is equally relevant for players The Laws of Australian Football, stipulate a reportable offence. in the Finals mix as it is for those who are that fi eld Umpires have full control of a The SFL Board, Administration and Umpire contemplating an early summer or perhaps Match. The Laws also place an obligation Coaches always prefer on-fi eld incidents are for some, retirement. on players to act in ‘the spirit of the Game’. avoided through sensible application of the Those players in the latter category should A fundamental premise of our Game is that Laws and effective Umpire communications. be motivated to fi nish the H&A season on you accept the good with the bad and get However, failing these remedies, the use of the best possible note, both personally and on with it – this is why it is our unique national a Green Card can be used as a means of at club level –perform to ensure you fi nish Game and is a refl ection of who we are as preventing a foreseeable incident. the season on good terms with yourself Australians! As we approach the Finals Series, we and have done all possible to lift your club’s In the main, Umpires are the fi rst to advocate should also be reminded of the 2011 stocks. It is also an opportunity to reward that the game is fi rst and foremost about AFL campaign “Umpiring is Everyone’s the efforts of the many volunteers at your the players and their umpiring enjoyment is Business”. It is important that all SFL club that have helped you in 2012. enhanced by the rapport they share with the participants acknowledge and act upon their Players at clubs in Finals contention have majority of players. responsibilities in this regard. only three matches in which to consolidate Laws aside, the most effective tool an Beyond fi tness, tactics, etc, self-motivation, or win their position in a Finals team – Umpire has to work with is his or her self-respect and a healthy respect for consistent form and discipline under communication skills. others in the game – teammates, opposition pressure are required, not a suspension Good Umpire communication builds players and the Umpires – will be the keys or on-fi eld conduct that calls into question understanding and respect which in-turn to success for the remainder of your 2012 your temperament and suitability for Finals leads to a cooperative football environment – SFL season. football. the game fl ows, the players are centre-stage DIVISION 1 DIVISION 2 DIVISION 3 SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE EAST BRIGHTON OAKLEIGH DISTRICT ENDEAVOUR HILLS v HIGHETT v BENTLEIGH v CAULFIELD 2nd Floor, Junior Development Building ROUND 16 Moorabbin Reserve, Linton Street HEATHERTON EAST MALVERN SANDOWN PO Box 1018, Moorabbin VIC 3189 v ST KILDA CITY v SOUTHERN DRAGONS v HALLAM P: 9553 5644 F: 9553 5655 MORDIALLOC SPRINGVALE DISTRICTS LYNDALE Football Operations: Matt Duck v CHELSEA HEIGHTS v BLACK ROCK v DANDENONG Tribunal Venue: SFL Headquarters ST PAULS SOUTH YARRA MOUNT WAVERLEY Linton Street, Moorabbin v DINGLEY v SKYE v ASHWOOD (Melways Ref 77 F6) Football Record: maree.heverin@sfl .com.au CLAYTON MURRUMBEENA DOVETON EAGLES v CHELTENHAM v HAMPTON v MOORABBIN OFFICIAL PUBLISHER OF THE SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE RECORD “SOUTHERN FOOTY” www.sfl .com.au 1 MATCH OF THE ROUND BROADCAST Division One: Saturday August 11 Proudly brought to you by: Leader Newspapers, Sandown Function Centre, 88.3 Southern FM ST PAULS VS DINGLEY McKinnon Reserve Tucker Road, Bentleigh East Melway Ref: 68 H11 On Air: 2pm – 5pm Game start time: 2.10pm Home club from all grounds phone 88.3FM on 9583 0533 with 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full time scores. KooGA SUNDAY RADIO SHOW PLAYER OF THE ROUND 88.3 SOUTHERN FM - 11AM Paul De Koeyer - East Malvern FC Every Sunday morning on 88.3 Southern FM join SFL personalities for a full wrap up of the Paul De Koeyer was impressive last week weekends SFL matches. against Hampton. Winning a number of centre clearances to set Catch up with all the latest netball news and up scoring opportunities up forward. what is happening out in clubland. Traditionally a running half back it was his Who needs facebook and twitter – midfi eld game that caught the attention of the broadcast team. tune into 88.3! Paul is this weeks KooGa Player of the Round. Introducing the new team: Beany & Wiz and a couple of mystery guests. KooGa offi cial supplier to the SFL Listen to 88.3 Southern FM every Sunday “for all your on fi eld and off fi eld apparel” 2 SOUTHERN FOOTY 2012 MEDIA PAGE FINALS FEVER STARTS EARLY IN 2012 The SFL Netball Final Series kicks off goals Dingley 35 – Heatherton 25. the fi nals and good luck today. this weekend with two matches worthy Semi Final 2 could go either way if Congratulations to all the teams who of the same rivalry status as their male Round 8 results are any indication. competed in the inaugural SFL Netball counterparts. Third placed St Pauls clash with East competition – Dingley, Heatherton 1 & Semi Final 1 will be closely contested Brighton in what should be a real nail- 2, St Pauls, East Brighton, Bentleigh & by minor premiers Dingley taking on the biter. In Round 8 only 2 goals separated Clayton – you have become a part of might of Heatherton 1. Last time they the teams – St Pauls held on to win 19 history – well done on what has been met in Round 5 Dingley took the points goals to 17. a great launching pad to a bigger and running out the game to win by nine Congratulations to all teams on making better competition in 2013. SFL COACHES ASSOCIATION MAKING A DIFFERENCE The SFL Executive considers our Board) took over from “Barnesy” as it aims to foster enhanced relations coaches to be the key infl uencing the Board Representative and the with the SFL umpiring group for mutual group to drive cultural change. Back SFLCA Committee is made up of Paul benefi t. The desired outcome is to in 2009, the SFL encouraged coaches Howroyd, Chairman (St Pauls), Brad improve all the coaches involved in to form the SFL Coaches Association McGee, Umpire Liaison (Clayton), the SFL. The knock-on affect is to lift presenting a forum to drive coaching Glenn Macdonald, Secretary (SFL the standard of the SFL, making our development and be a powerful conduit Special Operations), Trent McMicking League an attractive and inviting option to the Board via the Football Operations (Highett), Andrew Taranto (Mt for players and spectators alike. portfolio. Waverley), Paul Wineberg (Ashwood) To date the association has agreed Much credit goes to Board member and Stevie Wright (Oakleigh District). to implement a Coaches Association, Stephen Barnes as the “Initiator” of this The Committee meets 4 times a season Player of the Year Award to be idea and the fi rst steering committee and all coaches are encouraged to implemented in 2013 with many other was made up of “Barnesy”, John contact any of the members with any initiatives in train. Bennett (Heatherton), Brad Collins matters they want discussed. We encourage all coaches to introduce (Mt Waverley), Ryan Flack (Chelsea The SFLCA is the ambassador themselves to the members of the Heights), Peter O’Toole (Skye Colts), of the coaches code of conduct. SFLCA and have your thoughts for Adam Shepard (St Pauls), Phil Sparrow The ideals of the association are league improvement heard. (Cheltenham Colts), and Corey to develop mentoring and make Glenn McDonald & David Sheridan. Stephens (Skye). available development, information and In 2012, David Sheridan (SFL resources to all coaches. Additionally www.sfl .com.au 3 DIVISION 1: FROM THE BOUNDARY BEN POLLARD Folks, after Round 15, we may have again for the Heighters, but Nick brave punter to bet they won’t cap found Division One’s fi nal fi ve! Gilbert, Jarryd Allan and Liam off an incredible season with that Wilson were all class for the victors. clinching win here. We’ve most likely found our HEATHERTON VS ST KILDA CITY relegation team too..