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Opening Function: Sunday 13th October – Ainslie Football Club – from 6pm Closing Ceremony Function: Friday 18th October

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The next 30 years provide a professional week-long event year. A unique gesture featured at the are very high. This means we have been 2018 championship was that of the VIC On the back of our 30th National Police recognised by many other agencies team in commemorating the life of Daniel Football Championship, a lot of reflective and industries as a leader in benevolent Sage who was tragically killed in a farming conversations have been had in respect recreational event management. To accident late 2017. Daniel’s parents to where our championship platform is maintain this practice, we must pass travelled to Hobart for the occasion and heading. 30 years of police footy is a on the guild knowledge to the next witnessed a packed room of members formidable portfolio of ups and downs. generation of organisers and enlist like- from all teams acknowledging the loss Managing large scale events takes a team minded well-intended passionate people. of a son and friend, which became a of well-intended and passionate people. Are you one of those people? stark reminder of the fragility of life and You don’t spend money and time on We pride ourselves now on the depth of significance of friendship. See articles things that don’t matter. That’s why these experience we have as an Association, further in this publication. past 30 years matter and have been and we have past players and officials There is no doubt that over 30 years commemorated up until now. to thank for that privilege. Men like, we have forged the right ingredients The Hobart Championship was no orphan Barry Lewis and Ken O’Garey, who were to produce a premier annual event in this respect. The Tassie crew lead by anointed as Life Member Legends at that serves as a competitive sporting Mike ‘Pumpkin’ Glancy, Doug Rossiter the Hobart Championship, who, in their competition, friendly mass gathering of and Michael Hinchen put on a brilliant hay-day forged the foundations of our friend and foe, and platform to raise event, showcasing the best of Hobart. platform so that the next generation could awareness and funds for worthy causes. Congratulations on a well presented event carry the torch into the future. In their For this to maintain and grow even further that included; a premier oval location, day, a telephone and letter was good will require all members to commit to the excellent service and supplies on game enough. Today, smart phone applications principles of our great Association. days, professional management and and social media are common-place. We This year (2019) we will see the announcements, a helicopter display, live must keep up with these advancements introduction of a new location (Canberra), YouTube feed of Wednesday games, very and leverage off emerging technologies to a women’s exhibition match, and a suitable accommodation, terrific closing keep competitive and informed. new style of Draw. These are initiatives ceremony location and event, great liaison This leads me to thank our sponsors across that have surfaced through committee with local vendors and a full commitment all teams. Every bit of support helps us discussions and external interests. These by the organising committee. You should spread the message of camaraderie and will be the challenges for the future and be well pleased with your efforts. The brotherhood and keep the names of fallen no doubt will set the scene for the next small stuff didn’t go unnoticed either, so members alive. Our charity partner Police 30 years and beyond. I hope you enjoy thank you for putting on a great event. Legacy is a main reason for our existence reading this publication and support our Moving ahead, our Association has to and continued efforts to commemorate Association into the future. be modern, think strategically, think officers killed on duty, especially those we broadly and recognise the trends and play trophies and shields for. None more issues that will affect our platform in the poignant than the Tynan/Eyre cup where future. As I have reported previously, the memory of Damien Eyre is resurrected our championships have been growing each year during the phone call to his Zac Cook rapidly over the last decade. The father Frank, in pre-match SA v VIC APFA Director standards we place on ourselves to games. A gesture Frank cherishes each [email protected]

3 4 NPFC 2018 – RESULTS

DAY TEAM GOALS BEH SCORE

VIC 17 9 111 QLD 5 6 36 TAS 19 8 122 NSW 1 3 9 ONE WA 8 9 57 SA 8 11 59

QLD 17 12 114 NSW 2 1 13 TAS 3 4 22 WA 11 11 77 TWO VIC 13 6 84 SA 8 7 55

WA 20 6 126 QLD 5 7 37 TAS 1 2 8 SA 12 16 88 VIC 24 20 164 THREE NSW 0 1 1

Team Won Loss For Against % Pts VIC 3 – 359 92 390.2 12 WA 2 1 260 118 220.3 8 SA 2 1 202 149 135.6 8 TAS 1 2 152 174 87.4 4 QLD 1 2 187 250 74.8 4 NSW 0 3 23 400 5.8 0

HONOUR ROLL – LIFE MEMBER

VICTORIA 2005 Adam Matson, 2005 Julian Snowden, 2018 Lionel Allemand (Legend) Graeme Doran Les Buckley 2017 Bret Lavars, Francis Adams 2004 Jason O’Keeffe, 2004 Colin Kirkwood (Legend), Joy Gelly (Legend) Gavin Miller 1999 John Dicker, 2016 Aaron Henneman 2003 Craig Keals Barry Lewis 2015 Angus Sutherland, 2000 Marty Atkins, John Deleo Matt Whitty, Nigel Bloomfield TASMANIA 1997 Jim Allan 2014 Chris Power 2018 Mark Beech-Jonas (Legend), Ken O’Garey (Legend) 2013 Paul Gates, Jacob Bugeja, Andrew Button, QUEENSLAND 2017 Paul Stanley, Matthew Kershaw 2018 Kayne Nund Steven ‘Camel’ Fry (Legend) 2016 Rhian Appleton 2011 Kemal Brkic, Ben Cornish, 2014 Brendon Carr, Brad Wilson, Mark Dacey Daryl Stephenson 2015 Matt Zukauskas 2008 Peter Merrigan 2013 Stewart Manning, 2014 Dan Walton Darryn Parks, Chris Collins 2007 Dave Young, 2012 Peter Hudson Deb Doyle, Eddy Barake 2009 Darren Goodall 2010 Doug Rossiter, 2006 Mark Morris, Michael Hinchen Kev Perry, Joy Gelly NEW SOUTH WALES 2009 Pat Groves 2005 Allec Caughey, 2017 Ross Donaldson 2008 Mark Beech-Jones Trish Rhodes 2016 Brad Redfern, Brad O-Grady 2006 Stephen Hortle, 2004 Warren Gilbert 2015 Trevor Hangan Leigh Devine, Michael Glancy 2003 Frank Adams 2014 Keith Claxton, Brian Hudson, 2005 Glenn Bowerman 2002 Ben Bradley, Tim Moreland Rudi Bylsma 2004 Steven Fry 1999 Lionel Allemand 2013 Brad Freney 2012 Michael Corboy 2000 Michael Maher 2011 Stephen Hudson, 1999 Graeme Hickey WESTERN AUSTRALIA Tim Young 1995 Ken O’Garey 2018 Brad ‘Sheep’ Fry 2010 Brenton Harrison 2017 Blair Moulton, Paul McKenner, 2009 Daniel Coughlin Billy Massoud, Marty ‘Dog’ Atkins (Legend) SOUTH AUSTRALIA 2016 Steve Richardson, OFFICE BEARERS 2018 Barry Lewis (Legend), Ossie O’Henry, Phil Owen, 2019 Frank Adams (president) Tristan Shaw, Zac Cook Luke McCulloch Zac Cook (director) 2017 John Dicker (Legend) 2015 Mick Burnby APM, 2018 Frank Adams (president) David Johnson, 2015 Jeff Riley Zac Cook (director) Mick Bailey, Simon Bowen 2014 Brett Girardi 2017 Frank Adams (president) 2014 Ben Croy, 2011 Sam Bailetti, Steven Pitt Zac Cook (director) Paul O’Keeffe, 2010 Martin Short, Dean Handke Gavin Carter 2009 Rob Gregory 2013 Gerard Gibson 2007 Darryl Crossman 2012 Brendon Shanahan, Stuart Lapsley, 2006 Paul Schwartz, Matthew Kluzek Mathew Muletta 2011 Neil Vanderplank, Steve Dobson, Lindsay Pankhurst, Nathan Hansen 2010 Ron Adams, Gary Armstrong, Shane Ball, Kerrie Graham 2009 Manus Walsh, Graeme Johnston, Darrell Hagan 2007 Jeff Beros, Brad Cooper, Denym Witherow 2006 Bill Chidgzey, Dennis O’Rourke

7 PAST CHAMPIONS – OVERALL STATE CHAMPIONS

No. YEAR LOCATION PARTICIPANTS WINNER 30 2018 Hobart VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW VIC 29 2017 Adelaide VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW SA 28 2016 Cairns VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW VIC 27 2015 Perth VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW WA 26 2014 Melbourne VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW VIC 25 2013 Sydney VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW SA 24 2012 Hobart VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW SA 23 2011 Adelaide VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW SA 22 2010 Brisbane VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW VIC 21 2009 Perth VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW VIC 20 2008 Melbourne VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW VIC 19 2007 Launceston and Hobart VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW VIC 18 2006 Sydney VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW VIC 17 2005 Adelaide VIC SA TAS WA QLD NSW SA 16 2004 Brisbane VIC SA TAS WA QLD VIC 15 2003 Perth VIC SA TAS WA VIC 14 2002 Melbourne VIC SA TAS WA VIC (A) VIC 2001 Carnival cancelled – Demise of ANSETT 13 2000 Launceston VIC SA TAS WA VIC 12 1999 Adelaide VIC SA TAS WA VIC 11 1998 Melbourne VIC SA TAS WA VIC 10 1997 Perth VIC TAS WA WA 9 1996 Hobart VIC SA TAS WA VIC 8 1995 Adelaide VIC SA TAS WA SA 7 1994 Melbourne VIC SA TAS WA VIC 6 1993 Perth VIC SA TAS WA WA 5 1992 Launceston VIC SA TAS WA SA 1991 No Carnival 4 1990 Adelaide VIC SA TAS SA 3 1989 Melbourne VIC SA TAS NSW VIC 2 1988 Wollongong VIC SA TAS NSW SA 1 1987 Hobart VIC SA TAS NSW SA

8 BEST & FAIREST – LEWIS / ALLEMAND MEDAL

2018 Matt Wade VIC 2017 Shaun Harrison VIC Tom Carroll SA 2016 Shaun Harrison VIC 2015 Tom Carroll SA Brad Fry WA 2014 Shaun Harrison VIC 2013 Stephen Hudson NSW Matt Moody WA 2012 Tom Carroll SA 2011 Tom Carroll SA Nathan Hansen WA 2010 Ryan McGahey SA 2009 Travis Bull VIC 2008 Scott Howard VIC 2007 Marty Atkins WA 2006 Matt Kluzek SA 2005 Stephen Hudson NSW 2004 Daniel Sage VIC 2003 Marty Atkins WA Matt Kluzek SA 2002 Adam Henry VIC Matt Kluzek SA 2001 No Carnival 2000 Leon Higgins VIC 1999 Marty Atkins WA Paul Hattenfels VIC 1998 Danny Shaddock VIC 1997 Marty Atkins WA 1996 Marty Atkins WA 1995 Steven Pitt SA 1994 Doug Koop VIC 1993 Steve Richardson WA 1992 Marty Atkins WA 1991 No Carnival 1990 Kym Richardson SA 1989 Grant Williams VIC 1988 Alex Lunn SA Paul Patterson SA 1987 Allan Sutherland VIC

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2018 National Police Football Carnival Hobart

The 2018 National Police Football substantial amount of coin over the bar There was plenty of hilarity and many Championships were held between for all to enjoy. Some of us foolishly got players who still thought they were 20. Sunday 7th October and Friday into a shout with the great Danny ‘Horse’ Thankfully each team had around 8 12th October. This was the 30th Korn, a rookie mistake and one I paid players on the bench because by quarter Championships held and proved to time there were about 6 strained hammies be one of the best championships on for the following day. We wish Danny and calves. Tasmania had drafted well for record. Whist on field success alluded all the best in his long road to recovery the game with many old boys pulling the the Tasmania Police Football Club, off after his freak accident on the high seas. boots on for the first time in several years. the field, the tireless hard work by the The entertainment for the night was the organising committee helped showcase to We managed to win the game and for the Suburban Footballer who delighted the the other states what Tassie has to offer. first time in carnival history Tasmania saw crowd with his footy related comedy Our state has received great reviews its name on a national trophy. from past championships and we hope all show. Thursday was another rest day. the travellers had another enjoyable trip to Tuesday was a rest day which some Tasmania struggled to field a full Tasmania. needed and states decided to sample side on Friday due to the number of The carnival was opened by Acting some of the highlights on offer like the injuries sustained over the first 2 games. Commissioner and patron of the TPFC, many vineyards in the area, Bonorong We battled hard all day and acquitted Mr. Scott Tilyard, at the Observatory Bar Park, MONA, Salmon Ponds, Tasman ourselves very well going down to S.A. on Sunday October 7th. A fantastic venue Victoria had an easy win over NSW and which had the beverages flowing freely. Peninsula, Bruny Island, Huon Valley won the carnival in the process. W.A. We were hopeful that the New South and more. Many took the opportunity to had a hard fought win over Queensland. Wales boys would enjoy themselves- recover from a couple of hard days both Whilst it wasn’t our most successful perhaps a little too much- given we were on and off the field whist others adjourned to face off the following day. Unfortunately Championships, we can be very proud to a variety of local establishments. a few of our boys enjoyed themselves a of our efforts. With the final game over, little too much as well (special mention to Wednesday’s game saw us pitted everyone headed back to their respective Stuart Luck). against our most respected rival W.A. for hotels and readied themselves for the final The first day of the carnival saw the Ty Bennett memorial shield which both function. Tasmania open with a victory over NSW. sides hold in the highest regard. It was Everyone looked forward to catching The team put in a solid performance great to see Barry Bennett arrive to the up for the final function where there which resulted in an impressive 100 point ground with the shield via helicopter to a were many awards for the week to be win. The coaching staff led by the ‘Rolls presented and to have the opportunity to Royce’, Jamie Harris, did a wonderful guard of honour from all sides. His speech hear from our special guest, Danny ‘Spud’ job in the absence of our globetrotting before the game to the boys of both sides Frawley. It was also great to have Peter coach, Nick Grubb. Will Smith was a produced more than a couple of tears. Ty Hudson Present who is a life member of notable withdrawal for Tasmania after was a special part of our team and he will concerns were raised that any injury our club having previously coached us always be fondly remembered. could jeopardise his Hollywood contract many years ago. negotiations. Victoria had a comfortable The game was marred by a number It’s a great opportunity to reinforce win over Queensland, however the crocs of significant injuries to us culminating in friendships made and catch up on many put up a valiant performance and were a a hard fought and well deserved victory others you may not have caught up with much improved side this year. The final to W.A. Queensland showed its form from during the week. Lots of fond memories of game saw arguably the best game of the week are shared and we thank Stuart the week with W.A. leading most of the Monday was no fluke and easily eclipsed game against S.A. The S.A. team fought NSW whilst Victoria won a hard fought Luck for all the highlights he provided back gallantly in the last quarter to take battle with S.A. during the week. Tasmania were honoured the lead. W.A. had 2 set shots for goal in to have Jamie Harriss, Glenn Dawson and The other anticipated game for the the last minute, missing both and handing Lochie Griggs selected in the All Australian S.A. a narrow victory. day saw a group of Tasmanian ‘legends’ Team having played outstanding football That evening everyone adjourned to taking on a combined side from the other all week. It was also great to share the the Post Street Social bar where one of states. They battled it out to arguably the room with many legends of yesteryear our major sponsors, Police Bank, put a largest and most vocal crowd of the week! who were able to attend. 10 A new initiative is legend status and Tasmania, The Tasmania Police Sports our President Michael “Pumpkin” Glancy- it was great to see Tasmania’s newest Federation and the Police Association of These guys worked tirelessly with help inductees Mark Beech Jones and Founder Tasmania (PAT). from the committee members to ensure of the National Carnival, Ken O’Garey The PAT have provided the Tasmania the 30th Championships was the success awarded this honour. Police Football Club with valuable support it was. It’s great to hear the wonderful In conclusion, this Championships and assistance for many years. We were feedback you get from the other states would not have been possible had it not very pleased to accept a grant through the about how wonderful the week was and been for the wonderful support we had PAT which significantly helped ease the to these guys, a massive thank you. from our sponsors which included, Police financial burden of a home championship. Bank (Trading in Tasmania as ‘Bank of The TPFC sincerely thanks Gav Cashion Heritage Isle’, Bruce and Kerryn Paine and the PAT for all their help. Steven ‘Camel’ Fry from Talon Bodyworks, Dave Donato Finally to Jonathan Rogers, Michael APFA Life Member from Strategic Financial Planning, Events Hinchen, Doug Rossiter, Alex Bonde and and inaugural Legend

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Hobart, One to Remember

Once again, the S.A Hounds had a cracking time in beautiful got over the line through their passion which essentially deserved Tasmania. The North Hobart ground was, as usual, picture them the Championship Cup. Our match against Tasmania perfect, with the accommodation a stone throw away and a great was reverent, and should always be when playing a host state venue for the closing ceremony. Well done to the Tasmanian team. We thank the Tassie Devils for opting to play us and were Executive Committee for putting on a premier event, thank you. very impressed with the way the championship week was put The Hounds certainly made the most of their time in Hobart with together. good food and wine being a standout. Hobart was a great place to visit and some of our players It was a moving touch this year in paying our respects to a ventured down to Port Arthur and toured the ruins and payed fallen brother Daniel ‘Sagey’ Sage. I was fortunate enough to homage to the 1996 massacre victims. It was a poignant play against Sagey for several years. I can’t imagine the pain reminder of the threats we face as a community and the risks we and anguish for the family and close friends of Danny. What does take as coppers. May we never forget. make me feel immensely proud is seeing my good mates from We turn our minds (already!) to Canberra and what the NSW the Vic’s providing the love and support to Sagey’s parents and Committee have prepared for the championships. I have been continuing to honour him with their memorial award. Bravo. fortunate enough to spend some time in our nation’s capital and I We must realise, and our respective services must realise, that encourage you all to go out and enjoy all aspects of the city when it is events like the National Championships that bring the respect, you are there for the 31 National Police Football Championship. understanding and support of peers across Australia. In this long We thank all our sponsors but especially Maxxia, Tactical Gear, overdue time of focusing on member’s mental and physical health Spitwater, Streaky Bay Building Co. and Warradale Hotel for their and well-being, it is crucial we continue these concepts. Yes, we continued support, which greatly assist us in participating each celebrate this game that has all provided so much to each of us year in the Championships. individually throughout our lives, but we now recognise all along It is now time for you all to have locked in your ‘leave’ what it really does for us. The game brings us together to form requirements for this year’s carnival, you should know the dates new connections, friendships and avenues of support. If you are and have at least thought about saving a few extra pennies in feeling the pinch, use this network to prop you up and get you anticipation. back on track. Please support your respective committees during this time Our games against WA and VIC were, as usual, an epic battle. of organisation as a little bit from each player in respect to paying I am extremely proud of the way the Hounds handled themselves deposits on time, answering emails – COMMITTING to the trip will on and off the field. We genuinely stole the WA result (see results ensure a successful trip for all. page) but if it weren’t for the incredible efforts of all our players, Stay safe, we would not have got ourselves in a winning position. The VIC’s really took it to us in the Wednesday game, which was live streamed across YouTube and nothing was left in the tank. The RG game was played with great respect and I think the Vic’s probably SA Hounds Coach

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15 16 QUEENSLAND

On behalf of the Queensland Crocs I would like to CHANGES thank Tasmania for putting on a fantastic carnival in Hobart We have begun preparations for this year’s last October (2018). championship in Canberra, ACT. The Heelers Committee Hobart is a fantastic little city that kept us busy the has made some changes this year, so it is exciting to see entire week. The ground, as always, was in superb how that transpires throughout the week. In particular the condition, and it was a great week watching some draw on the Sunday night will be a highlight no doubt. entertaining football and close games. Following on from the Heelers lead, the Crocs for 2018 WRAP UP the first time in their history have started exploring the possibility of establishing a women’s team. It is early In terms of numbers, we were lucky enough to take stages at present, but the response from our State-wide away our strongest squad yet and it is good to start building depth as we needed it, with two of our guys going email was very positive and the likelihood of a ‘Crocettes’ down on our Sunday training session. Although we faced team is very real. I know not everyone is keen to see this a tough draw for the week, I felt we gave it all on the field happen, but moving with the times, equity and diversity and walked away with one win from three games. is real and sought after by all our Law Enforcement agencies. I think helping a women’s championship get up Game 1 saw us up against the Big V, playing for the and running shows we as a collective are at the forefront Peter Kidd Memorial Cup. Although it was very good to of future policing, regardless of what our individual see the Vic’s honour their half of the cup after current thoughts maybe. President Frankie Adams in recognition of his services to the NPFA and to Victoria Police Football club. Congrat’s 2019 CROCS Frankie on behalf of all the Crocs, its well deserved. As for the game, it’s always good playing the Vic’s to test From a football standpoint the Crocs are looking good where we’re at in terms of our improvement. I felt the team with another solid squad being put together. Time will tell if played solidly throughout the game and we walked away we manage to have the same numbers as 2018, but with with our heads held high. For us, Victoria is the benchmark most of last year’s squad returning and a number of new and where we aim to reach in the future. faces entering the fold, it is exciting times up here in Croc Land. Game 2 was our State of Origin against NSW, playing for the Brett Irwin / Bob Prenter Memorial Shield. As usual, Our only hold-back is our State’s sheer size, which as it is for the Heelers, this game is the highlight of our prevents us being able to train together prior to the week and one we want to win each year. It was another carnival. We are hoping to head down to Canberra a day hard-fought game played in great spirit, which they usually early this year in order to get some much-needed training are, and resulted in the Crocs running out comfortable under our belts. Not to mention some team bonding on winners in the end. the Saturday night. saw the Crocs coming up against the highly Game 3 This year will see the return of our head coach rated Hogs outfit. Although we were down a few players Leo Lahey who was unable to attend Hobart last year. for the game, we were able to put in a solid 4 quarters and Together with 2018 coach Brad Rantall they will form a although coming out with a loss, we certainly left the field formidable coaching line up that I’m sure the Crocs will with an effort we could be proud of. benefit from their coaching and playing experience. It was certainly a learning experience for a lot of our Lastly the Crocs would like to thank our club sponsors: new guys and hopefully we will build on this and continue our growth from last year. It’s always hard to explain to the REMSERV, LRF Sports, Rostryn Carlyle, Martens Legal, new players just how difficult it is to play three games of Qld Police Union, Qld Police Sporting Association, Triple quality football during the week combined with a fair bit B Leather, Thomo’s Pittsworth Meats and Australian of social interacting. It’s a challenging dilemma each year Motorcycle Accessories. and as a club we are hopefully building to a point where See you all in Canberra. we can present a solid playing squad of 35 members each year that can share the burden throughout the week and Stewart Manning keep us strong across each game. QPSAFC President

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Between 8 – 13 October 2018, 58 players, sponsors, Luke McCulloch & Nathan Twomey were dominant in the committee and support personnel from the WA Police FC air and around ruck stoppages. WA eventually maintained (WA Hogs) travelled to Hobart and competed in the 30th their 4 quarter dominance to win 11.11 (77) to Tasmania National Police Football Championships (NPFC). The WA 3.4 (22). Hogs finished 2nd behind a powerful Victorian team, with Game 3: Emotions again were high in the WA rooms South Australia finishing third. prior to the game WA vs QLD with Neil Vanderplank and WA Hogs most decorated player Marty Atkins, in his Steve Dobson describing their friendship with the late PC 1st year as coach, created a very positive environment for Damien Murphy to the playing group as both states played the players leading into the NPFC, a reflection of the results for the Damien Murphy – Glenn Drybergh Shield. WA were and quality football played by the team over 3 games. dominant early in a tough and bruising game, setting up Game 1: WA vs SA, a fantastic game of football, with victory through Dylan Kirk, Matt Moody, Matt Leece, Clint the lead changing throughout the game, eventually WA Flood, Craig Buckley, Nathan Smith in the midfield, with going down by 2 points, 8.11 (59) to WA 8.9 (57), with a Sam Eccles and Morgan O’Rourke solid in defence. WA missed opportunity in difficult circumstances after the siren 20.6.126 to QLD 5.7.37. by WA. Better players for WA included, Luke McCulloch, Significant WA Hogs award winners across the week Captain Brad Fry, Jake Rozario, Lachy Dennis and Matt included: Moody. SA retained the Geoffrey Bowen Memorial Trophy. Marty Atkins Medal, (awarded to the best player for WA WA vs Tasmania, an impressive ceremony Game 2: during the NPFC): Matt Moody prior to the game, including the arrival of the Ty Bennett Shield by PolAir set the stakes high, with several moving Life Membership: Brad Fry speeches prior to the game from both states. WA WA Hogs Patrons Award (Outstanding Service to the club dominated from the start due to the mid field dominance of in 2018), presented by Commander Stuart Bartels: Darrell Matt Leece, Nathan Smith and Dylan Kirk, providing plenty Hagan of the ball to dominant forwards Aaron Ogg, Lee Abbot and Matt Moody. Once again Captain Brad Fry, Luke All Australian selection: Matt Moody, Dylan Kirk, Luke Glasson and Sam Eccles were solid in defence, whilst McCulloch, Aaron Ogg and Matt Leece

Matt Moody, Dylan Kirk, Luke McCulloch, Aaron Ogg and Matt Leece

21 The professional manner the touring party of 58 On Saturday 16 February 2019 about 30 WA Hogs went about their football on the field and within a social attended new club sponsor the Barrelhouse Saloon & environment off the field is a credit to every individual that Eatery for our AGM and to commence our planning for the travelled. I would also like to acknowledge the tireless 2019 NPFC being hosted by the NSW PFC in Canberra. efforts of our committee, in particular Darrell Hagan, Once again the meeting was very productive with plenty Simon Bowen, Nathan Carbone and Neil Worland for their of ideas for the committee, coach and leadership group to exceptional efforts to ensure the success of the week. work through collectively. Although the WA Hogs didn’t experience success in Once again on behalf of the WA Hogs I would like to Hobart, we did during the Australasian Police & Emergency thank the Tasmania PFC for the professional manner they Services Games (APES) taking out Gold in the AFL 9’s, hosted the NPFC in Hobart, with a great ground, great played in Mandurah WA. The WA Hogs led by inspirational facilities and great accommodation. rookie Captain Blair Moulton, only lost 1 of their 13 games, a credit to their dedicated commitment, combining their Our club would also like to take this opportunity to vigorous social activities off the field and their clean skills thank all our sponsors that kick in each year to take some ‘Wallaby’ initiated brand of football on the field. financial pressure off the club. Your ongoing support as we build towards our Perth NPFC in a few years is Our team was made up of a fine blend of experienced appreciated. and younger WA Hogs, all contributing throughout the APES Games, ensuring the Hogs success by 1 point In closing, thanks again for the ongoing work ethic at over one of our arch rivals the WA Fire Dogs (DFES) in the a national level by SA Hounds Zac Cook and Victoria’s final. Some of the more consistent players throughout the Frankie Adams – the commitment they give to the APFA is APES Games included Luke Glasson, Anthony Pender, essential to every states success each year. Dylan Kirk, Morgan O’Rourke and David McArthur, were supported by ever green Life Members Adam Matson, Cheers Darrell Hagan and Nathan Hansen. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Blair Ron Adams Moulton for the leadership and commitment he displayed (Houndog) in taking ownership of the APES Games side – thoroughly President deserving his Gold Medal as WA Hogs Captain. – WA Police Football Club

Australasian Police and Emergency Games – AFL 9’s – WA Hogs Gold medal team – November 2018 – Mandurah, Western Australia. BACK ROW: Neil “Gator” WORLAND, Lloyd TAMARIKI, Luke “Mudlark” GLASSON, Dylan “Porcupine” KIRK, Adam “Elephant” MATSON MIDDLE ROW: Morgan “G-Cor” O’ROURKE, Trent “Groundhog” FRANKHUIZEN, Darrel “Ram” HAGAN, Blair “Wallaby” MOULTON FRONT ROW: David “Springbok” McARTHUR, Nathan “Panther” HANSEN, Anthony “Civet” PENDER Trainer: Kerrie “Gopher” GRAHAM

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24 LEGENDS GAME

Back Yourself all the Way

In 2018 the ‘Legends Match’ returned to Hobart as part of the – After 5 minutes in the ruck, Doug was moving slower than a one National Police Football Championship, having done a tour of the legged dog on tranquilizers country over the past 6 years. The concept was born in Hobart in – Koggers tackled a bloke and nearly killed him 2012 and is largely the brainchild of the great Michael ‘Pumpkin’ – Byron Howard is still the full forward King of North Hobart Oval, Glancy. The game is a great chance for the ‘older’ blokes to have despite objections from some (J Elmer) a run, raise some valuable funds for Police Legacy, and provide a – Gav couldn’t get his arms above his head laugh for those playing the serious games of the week. – Licka showed too much skill and fitness and was punished with Pumpkin would have ordinarily done the write up for this game, but a call up to the seniors on Friday time constraints (and an overseas trip) spares us all from a quarter – Korny looked good on two working legs by quarter, blow by blow, run down of the match. – Quilly talked that much he missed most of the game So, here are a few notable events from the APFA All Stars v – Jase Curtain took out the ‘Richie Vandenburg’ award Tassie Legends game: – Camel did bugger all, but looked good doing it – Walrus was almost impenetrable at full back. That said, he didn’t – Butters owes several blokes new underwear (Note: watch him in leave the goal square the whole game the packs) – Youngy remains one of the classiest men I have ever seen on – Leigh Devine handballed for the first time in his football career. a football field – His partner in crime, Big Ed, still suffers from Well done Leigh severe ‘white line fever’. It’s like watching a XC Falcon do the ¼ – Doggy extricated himself from refreshment van duties long mile. enough to get a kick – Pump successfully feigned injury to allow Little Pumpkin to get – Billy ‘the mole’ was the star of the whole day with a late goal, kicking a perfect drop punt from an impossible angle, literally a run from the players race, in front of a very vocal and off putting – JT was the best for Tassie after dominating backline duties crowd It was the only steps he took all day. – HQ is rightfully a crowd favourite and managed to get his legs lost in his shorts again A great lesson to us all – put yourself in the right place at the right time, and back yourself all the way – The old blokes had a great – Deany continued his All Australian form from the last home time – AND TASSIE WON! Championship – Trav Purton’s umpiring skills have not improved over the years Words by: ‘Boof’ Hinchen

25 BIG V

National Champions, We Don’t Take Lightly

The Carnival in Hobart is always a Tuesday was spent touring Hobart favourite of ours. It gives the club the and included a team lunch at a local chance to bond in a smaller town. We venue. Here we got to learn more about took over a smaller travelling group and each other, which is part of the carnival with 10 new players we were unsure experience. how we would perform against the Wednesday saw us up against a always strong home state as well as the well drilled SA team. I have tremendous competition benchmark in SA. For some respect for RG and the Hounds and love reason we struggled to entice players for the spirit in which our games are now the carnival but I am so happy with the played. This was no different. Streamed group we took over and I know they all live onto YouTube, the game was fierce. had a fantastic time. Thanks to Zac Cook and Adam Vaughan Every player and official attended On Monday we announced we were for commentating the game which lived bare foot bowls and enjoyed a relaxing playing for the Daniel Sage Shield. Every up to its hype. day of eating and drinking in the Sun. year on the Monday we will do the same This day is what makes these weeks so thing. This year we played against the The VPFC broke away late and much fun as we all got to learn a little QPol Crocs, and had several old boys fly won the game and importantly won the bit more about each other. Whitts and over for the day to honour Sagey. What Tynan and Eyre Cup back. What struck Eddy Barake ended up going through we were overwhelmed with was the everyone before the game started was undefeated taking out the VPFC Lawn amount of support we received from all the interview Adam Vaughan had with other states in relation to Sagey’s death Frank Eyre the week before the carnival, Bowls Championship. where Frank expressed how thankful he and to walk into the conference room Other highlights were our daily games was that the APFA had not forgotten his Monday morning to see it packed was of cards (goals) in the Hotel where son. amazing. Westy and Wadey seemed to struggle all Some states had got out of bed Friday saw us up against NSW who week with picking up the rules. Another early and come to the ground to honour turn up every year and give their all. This struggle was for Wadey who is working Sagey and from everyone at Vic Pol FC was no different, they had a few Hogs on his ability to be at meetings on time. who played to help them out but we were we thank you for your support. Sagey’s On behalf of the Vics, I want to thank parents also made the trip and were just too strong and had a very convincing TasPol FC for hosting a great carnival blown away by how much support they win. Milky kicked 6 goals and was a and putting on some fantastic functions. received and also how much the carnival stand out along with Lachie Cartledge, has progressed including the quality of Wadey and Angus Sutherland. I want to thank Matt Kershaw for football. The win saw us finish top of the his support while coaching. Kersh is a contagious bloke and a ball of fun. He Qld were their usual strong and table and crowned National Champions. is also fantastic with his knowledge of tough selves and made us earn every Victoria is in a unique position that we possession. We ended up winning hold all the trophies and shields that the game and his ability to help improve convincingly with some of our new we play for. We certainly don’t take this others and assist me with my coaching players staring. Luke Bull won the first for granted and respect each of these development. Daniel Sage Medal after flying in at 7am awards. Congratulations to our All Thanks to our support staff and our that morning after working Nightshift in Australian reps Michael Rodriquez, Hugh committee, like Ilya Fridman, Angus Robertson, Luke Bull, Dean Milky Kelly, Dandenong the night before. Sutherland Steve Owen Lachie Cartledge Matt Wade Nic Connellon and Coach Nic Connellon and Ryan Blake and Frankee Adams. Matt Whitty. also played great first games, while we We look forward to travelling to welcomed back Peter Street who was Other highlights of the week for us Canberra this year and enjoying the dominant up forward. It was also super were the Wednesday night function format the NSWFC have developed. to have Tracker assisting with running where this year we dressed in vintage duties while Kev Perry, Rowan Weddle AFL jumpers and stayed together for and Paul Gilmore along with the legend most of the night on Thursday when we Ed Barake helped out running water and hired the North Hobart Lawn bowls club Matt Whitty (Whitts) cutting fruit. for the day, which was terrific. Coach VIC 26 THE TEAM

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Daniel ‘Sagey’ Sage represented the Victoria Police On the Monday at the Hobart carnival we honoured Football Club at interstate carnivals for many years and had Daniel (see images). We played Queensland in the first game an “infectious larrikin attitude” which lifted everyone’s spirits. and the player who was deemed to typify Sagey’s ‘Spirited, Sagey was a family man, a great mate, talented footballer and Competitiveness, Team Orientation, Hardness and the Will to a police officer who served his community well. But most of Win’ was honoured with the inaugural Daniel Sage Medal – all, he was a genuine person. this went to Lucas Bull (pictured). A perpetual memorial shield was also made in his honour with the player awarded the Sagey absolutely loved the police footy carnivals – why? medal going on the shield. Because he got to play footy and socialise with others that did the same job and enjoyed footy as an outlet, just We honoured Sagey on this day and invited all like him. Without the same pressures of local teams to attend a pre-game ceremony where footy – he could just enjoy having a kick with a video and photos were displayed (see mates – but those who knew him, knew images). The turn out by all states he had a competitive edge and always was overwhelming, and showed the wanted to win regardless of the stakes. camaraderie between all states – it showed this was MORE THAN Over the years his dad Ken (also JUST FOOTY. A GoFundMe page was a police officer) and his uncle, would established for Dan after his death come on the carnivals and be really which raised $50,000 for his family which hands on – Kenny even played a few no doubt was supported by the APFA games with Daniel which is something Ken fraternity – so thank you. and the family cherished. As the years went on Daniel fell in love, married Sarah and has two At the start of the game Queensland retired the beautiful boys Elijah and Cohen who he adored. No. 23 jumper and presented it to the SAGE family as a sign of respect and we had a minute silence before we played. In senior football he played for; TAC Cup team Northern Sagey’s parents, the great Kenny and his wife Janine joined Knights; Montmorency, Euroa, Craigieburn, Mernda, Old us for the day’s ceremonies, the game and a few celebrated Paradians, Violet Town, Whittlesea; and captained his former drinks that evening and we certainly had our fair share of school’s side Parade College to a premiership in the Herald tears. Sun cup. Sagey was well known in footy circles for his We will ensure Daniel’s legacy lives on through his prodigious left foot — on several occasions representing the perpetual trophy and his sons grow up knowing their dad was Sydney Swans Reserves and Essendon Reserves. Every footy a legend and special person to so many people. He is sadly club he went to he had a massive impact on-field and making missed and will live in our hearts forever. Rest in peace Sagey. lifelong friends off field not only within the club but also the opposition. Words: Matt Kershaw

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30 NEW SOUTH WALES

Changes afoot in planning 2019 Championship

With another National Police Football Championships I would like to thank my great mate who is also a mate of completed in Hobart, Tasmania last October the Blue Heelers us all, Michael ‘Pumpkin’ Glancy for his time and effort put into would like to thank our great mates from Tasmania for hosting Tasmanian Police Football. If it wasn’t for this great man’s efforts the event. With many of the Blue Heelers making their way to the over the years, who knows where football within Tasmania Police Apple Isle prior to the Championships and taking in the beautiful would be? Despite stepping down I hope we still see Pumpkin at landscapes and history of Tasmania before the football started a the Championships. great time was had by all. Prior to travelling to Hobart the Blue Heelers Executive had a The Blue Heelers despite not having results go their way had plan to have secured the location, accommodation and dates for a great experience in Hobart and it was great to have another the 2019 National Police Football Championships. year being a part of a Championship which was forged by both Our initial thinking was to follow the lead of the Queensland New South Wales and Tasmania. Watching from the sidelines I Crocs and take the Championships out of Sydney as trying to could not be any prouder of the players who pulled on the Blue secure a ground in Sydney close to the city was harder than Heelers strip as they continued to fight for the ball and challenge previous years and we also wanted to give exposure to the the opposition. Championships. This was all helped by the coaching structure provided by With a number of regional locations looked at, Canberra was Adam Hunt who despite the workload already done by him prior decided after AFL Canberra stated they would assist the Blue for the Blue Heelers he added coaching to the load and was Heelers with hosting the Championships. Our next step was to assisted by Trevor Hangan. secure a ground which was secured after a meeting was held with Ainslie Football Club which is one of the most successful Congratulations must be given to veteran Brenton football clubs in Canberra. Games will be played on Alan Ray Sommerville and first year player, Anthony Butcher for their Oval, Ainslie with accommodation only five hundred metres away selection in the All Australian team. at Mantra Hotels.

31 But with our theme of being an iconic Championships our to be played between the two best sides. We decided that the planning did not stop there. Over recent years we have had fairest way will be for the first two days to be a random fixture which enquiries from women within the New South Wales Police Force will give teams a final position for day three which will all be playoffs asking if there was a women’s team. We raised this concept a for their final position. We did this after listening and speaking to number of years ago when AFLW was commencing and women’s people over the years who wanted to see some change. This will football was exploding across Australia but the creation of a also give each game meaning and have teams push harder to strive women’s competition wasn’t going to be an easy task. for success on the field in the final days. With our plan for a women’s side we decided to place As we’ve seen change has already been happening over the this on hold until it was our turn to host the Championships. years when teams have started training and playing trial games Opportunities to speak with people who have a wealth of instead of just arriving in October. knowledge in women’s football were taken and meetings held We will also be having ‘Heelers Old Boys’ Day which will see the with AFL Commissioner, Major General Simone Wilkie along NSW All Stars take the field in the Legends Match before festivities with Lieutenant Colonel Dani Glatz who is the Women’s Football take place. Program Manager of Australian Defence Force Australian The week will finish with our closing function at the Australian Rules. We also had the opportunity to speak with Detective War Memorial with all teams invited to the Australian Federal Police Superintendent Rebecca Goddard who has a vast knowledge of Legacy Ball on Saturday 19th October, 2019. But if you wish to Australian Football and who won the first AFLW Premiership when attend you’d better get in quick as tickets are limited to 500. Coach of the Adelaide Crows. During the Championships we will also be supporting the New For the 2019 Championships we did our normal recruitment South Wales Police Legacy and Australian Federal Police Legacy drive internally within the New South Wales Police Force and also with some special items secured to assist us in raising money. Look asked for any women who may be interested in playing. This out for our big announcement in August. was a resounding success as within weeks we had over twenty women who were keen to play and has since grown close to We hope we can see you all there for the 2019 National Police thirty interested players. Football Championships and hope you enjoy what we have planned for everyone. After we had the players, we needed an opposition and made the approach to Victoria Police. We approached Victoria as we knew they also had approaches made regarding a women’s team Brad Redfern and the first ever women in police across the country were in both President – NSW Heelers the New South Wales and Victoria Police Forces. Our 2019 National Police Football Championships will now commence with the Lillian Armfield Cup between New South Wales and Victoria women’s sides on the Sunday evening after all teams attend the National Police Memorial. But our iconic theme didn’t end there as we wanted the last game of the week to be for the Championship and a proper final

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CONSTITUTION

1. NAME 5(B) The Committee may, upon nomination by a State, bestow 1(A) The official name of the Association shall be the life membership of a member for less than 10 years ‘AUSTRALIAN POLICE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION’, outstanding service, if supported by the Committee. and shall herein and hereafter be referred to as the 5(C) Life Members shall be approved at a Special General or ‘Association’. The Association being first established in Annual General Meeting. Melbourne, Victoria, in the month of January 1996. 5.1 LEGEND STATUS 2. OBJECTS 5.1(A) The Committee is, upon nomination in writing by the State 2(A) To promote the good image of Australian Police Agencies. Committees of the Association, empowered to bestow 2(B) To promote and develop physical fitness through Legend Status on any person that meets the criteria set competitive football. out in this section. 2(C) To organise and conduct an annual Championship 5.1(B) Legend Status shall be approved at a Special General or between all affiliated Agencies. To encourage other Police Annual General Meeting. Agencies to participate but at all times it shall be kept to 5.1(C) Eligibility for Legend Status may be considered for Players, an even number of teams. The Championship shall be Coaches, Umpires, Administrators and Volunteers. alternatively hosted between all affiliated Police Agencies. (i) Eligibility will be considered based on a nominee’s 2(D) To co-operate with the Australian Football League and outstanding service and overall contribution to the State Football organisations throughout Australia. Association and the game of Australian Rules Football. (ii) The selection committee will consider the nominee’s 3. MEMBERSHIP individual record, ability, integrity, sportsmanship and character. 3(A) Membership shall be open to all: (iii) Nominee’s currently participating or who have retired i Sworn Personnel; from any aspect of the Association may be awarded ii Cadets and or Recruits; legend status. iii Retired Police Officers; (iv) A nominee must have rendered a total of fifteen (15) iv Non-sworn members (Permanently employed) years or more of outstanding service to the Association. v Associated Support Staff, e.g. coaches, time keepers 5.1(D) The Committee may consider, in the first year (2017), the and other officials. approval of up to two nominations from each State. vi any other person agreed by all State representatives (in (i) For each year thereafter, the Committee may approve the spirit of the Championship) no more than two nominations in total if deemed 3(B) Any member who participates as a Player, Coach or appropriate. Manager at an Australian Championship may be eligible for 5.1(E) Nominees shall be invited to attend a Championship selection in an Association Representative Team. Closing Ceremony, where they will receive the nominated 3(C) The Committee reserves the right to refuse membership to award. The costs of attending this Ceremony (excluding any person on just grounds. travel/accommodation costs) shall be met by the 3(D) A member shall be subject to immediate expulsion for any nominating State. action which contravenes the objects of the Association. (i) Nominees may receive the award at any Championship Such expulsions and appeals shall be decided by the Ceremony deemed appropriate by the Association to Judiciary Committee. facilitate the presentation of the award in person. 3(E) All Agencies must be financial prior to participation in any (ii) If the nominee is unable to travel to the Championship Championship. for any reason, then the award may be presented at any 3(F) All Australian Federal Police (AFP) members are permitted future Championship hosted by their home state. to make up numbers and play for the agency in the State in 5.1(F) Legends shall be invited to attend and participate in award which they work. presentations at future Championships, particularly when hosted by their Home State. 4. PATRON 4(A) The patron of the Association shall be offered to the 6. MEETINGS Commissioner (or his Nominee) of the host State where the 6(A) The Annual General Meeting shall be held during Championships are held. or following the completion of each Association Championship. 5. LIFE MEMBERSHIPS 6(B) Other Special General or General Meetings may be held as 5(A) The Committee are empowered to bestow Life determined by the Committee. Membership on any person who has, for ten (10) years or 6(C) At a Special General or Annual General Meeting each more in aggregate, rendered outstanding service to the Agency may be represented by a maximum of two (2) Association. delegates. 34 (i) The host Police Agency may have other members 12. POWERS OF COMMITTEE present, at the discretion of the President. 12(A) Invest all monies of the Association in any securities of, 6(D) At all meetings each Affiliated Agency will be entitled to or guaranteed by Government of the Parliament of the exercise one (1) vote only. Commonwealth or a State, or banking facility approved by the Committee, with power to, from time to time, vary 7. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE or transpose such investments for or into others of a like 7(A) The Management Committee, referred to herein and nature. hereafter as the Committee shall comprise the President, 12(B) Attend generally to all matters affecting the welfare of the Secretary, Treasurer and Affiliated Agency delegates Association. present at any meeting. 12(C) Appoint a member to fill any Committee vacancy that may occur during the year. 8. OFFICERS 12(D) Make Rules, and By Laws consistent with this Constitution 8(A) The Officers of the Association shall be: for the regulation of its own proceedings and for defining i Patron the respective powers and duties of such Committee-of- ii President Officers of the Association and for the government of the iii Secretary Association and Annual Championships generally. Such Rules and By Laws shall be recorded as minutes. iv Treasurer v Director 13. JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 8(B) The Treasurer shall be from the host Agency. 13(A) A Judiciary Committee comprising of a member of each 8(C) The President and Secretary shall be elected by affiliated participating agency, one of which shall be nominated agencies for a period of 3 years. Such election shall be at as Convenor, shall be appointed annually prior to the the Annual General Meeting when the term expires. commencement of the Championship, to deal with any 8(D) The Patron shall be nominated by the host Agency as per dispute, conflict or unsatisfactory behaviour for the duration 4(A) at the Annual General Meeting but not necessarily from of the carnival. (Nominated persons names are to be amongst the delegates. emailed to the President). 8(E) The Director, shall be elected by affiliated agencies for a period of 3 years. Such election shall be at the Annual 14. ASSETS General Meeting when the term expires. The Director will 14(A) No part or parts of those assets of the Association shall be not have any voting rights, but will make up part of the given or transferred in any way to any member or members committee. of the Association, except that payments of faith may be made to a member of the Association for services rendered 9. DUTIES OF OFFICERS to the Association, or for goods supplied in the ordinary 9(A) PRESIDENT – The duty of the President is to preside at all way of business or for any reasonable out of pocket meetings of the Association. They shall have a casting vote expense incurred by a member of the Association acting only. under the authority of the Association. 9(B) SECRETARY – The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a true record of all the business transacted at 15. ALTERATIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION all meetings of the Association and shall deal with the 15(A) Alterations to this Constitution may be made at a Special Association correspondence as directed. General or Annual General Meeting by a resolution passed 9(C) DIRECTOR – The Director shall, coordinate, promote by a two thirds majority of those present and entitled to and deal in associated business in the interests of the vote. APFA Inc. and report to the President and Secretary. 15(B) Notices of Motion to alter the Constitution shall be Associated Business may include, but not be exclusive to, submitted in writing to the Secretary prior to the Special seeking sponsorship arrangements, coordinating public General or Annual General Meeting. relations, producing products (e.g. APFA Journal), making appropriate expenditures, managing electronic media and 16. WINDING UP OF THE ASSOCIATION general administrative business. 16(A) The Association shall be dissolved upon the direction of two thirds of the majority of delegates present at a Special 10. QUORUMS General Meeting, convened to consider such a question. 10(A) The Quorum at any meeting of the Association shall consist 16(B) Any assets of the Association, after payment of all of delegates present and representing a minimum of three expenses and liabilities, be retained by the current agency (3) Affiliated Police Agencies providing due and proper host for safe keeping for a period of twelve (12) months. notice has been given to all concerned. After that time, a Special General Meeting should be called. If no further Championships are to be held, those funds 11. CHAIRPERSON retained for safekeeping should be donated to a National 11(A) The President shall chair all meetings. Charity of the retainer’s choice. 11(B) In his absence or if he is unwilling to act as chairperson, the chair shall be taken by another Committee Member nominated by the meeting.

35 AUSTRALIAN POLICE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

RULES

1. An affiliation fee, amount to be determined by the (d) The Player of the Championship shall be selected from Committee, shall be paid by the visiting Agencies to the umpires votes, and be awarded (or jointly awarded) the host State by the 30th June each year, prior to an the Lewis/Allemand Medal at the conclusion of the impending Championship. competition of that year. 2. Any person who is a Sworn Member, Unsworn Member or 10. Umpires Life Member of a respective Agency may play for any team (a) The umpires will be appointed by the host Agency. during the Championship with the agreement of the clubs (b) All games will be played in accordance with the A.F.L. concerned. rules except as outlined in the Constitution. 3. Team sheets nominating all players are to be in the hands 11. Welfare of the host State prior to the Championship. (a) It shall be the responsibility of each Agency for the 4. Each State may only play a maximum of thirty five (35) welfare of its members. players during any one Championship. The final list of thirty five (35) players must be in the hands of the host State President on the day before the first match of the 12. Legends Game Championship is played. (a) The home state is encouraged to host a Legends Game as part of the carnival, which is a friendly game involving 5. Team sheets consisting of twenty-two (22) players must players that are a Sworn Member, Unsworn Member or be completed and handed to the opposing team manager Life Member of a respective Agency, who are over the prior to the commencement of each Championship game. age of 35 years. It shall be the duty of the team manager to supply the umpires with a copy of that team sheet and a voting slip for (b) This game shall be played between two teams that game. consisting of: 5a. Bench numbers shall be extended from 4 to 6 (24 1. Home State vs. All Stars (made up of other 5 States) players in total) upon agreement of both playing teams (*preferred) or prior to the game being played. If agreement cannot be 2. East vs. West (e.g. WA/SA/TAS vs. VIC/NSW/QLD) reached team numbers will revert to (22) players (4 on or bench). 3. Any combination determined by the Host State 6. Competition Format (c) It is encouraged that this game be scheduled so (a) The format of the competition is to be left to the host that families of players and all players involved in the Agency who shall provide details to the competing Championships can attend. agencies. (d) The legends game will be played under the rules of the (b) At the completion of the Championship the winner shall AFL Masters National Playing Rules as set out at be the team with the highest Championship points, www.aflmasters.com.au/rules/ or if those points are even, the team with the higher percentage.

7. Duration of Matches Last ratified by APFA Committee – 7 October 2018 (AGM) (a) Matches will be four quarters each of twenty (20) 1 5 Life Membership (Clause) amended 5(A), added 5(B), shifted 5(C). minutes duration, no time on shall be played. (This may ratified 7 Oct 2018 (AGM) be modified for player comfort with the agreement of all 2 5.1 Legend Status (Claus) added and ratified 13 Oct 2015 (AGM) Agencies). 3 12. Legends Game (Rules) added and ratified 13 Oct 2015 (AGM) 8. Discipline (a) The order of rule shall be enforced at the discretion of the umpires. A player sent from the field shall not return to the field for 10 minutes but can be replaced. 9. All Australian Team (a) Each Agency shall nominate players for selection in the All Australian Team at the completion of the Championship. (b) A person nominated by each Agency shall be responsible for selection of the final twenty-three (23) players, including captain and coach. (c) The All-Australian Team competition formula will be decided by the Committee prior to the commencement of the Championships dependent on the number of Agencies competing. (At present it is 6,5,4,3,2,2.)

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