AFLDD ALLIED PICKFORDS CUP ROUND 1 AFLDDJ MCDONALDS CUP ROUND 1 ISSUE 1 April 6, 2013

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HEADQUARTERS. NEWS ROUND 1 UPCOMING EVENTS GOONDIWINDI v UNIVERSITY 337 RUTHVEN STREET SENIOR TEAMS LISTS CHINCHILLA v DALBY TOOWOOMBA, QLD 4350 JUNIOR FIXTURES & NEWS PITTSWORTH (JNR) v COOLAROO CROWS FIXTURES & NEWS (JNR) Telephone: 07 4632 2994 SCHOOLYARD & AUSKICK NEWS HIGHFIELDS v WARWICK Fax: 07 4659 8001 CLUB NEWS LOCKYER V v STH BURNETT UMPIRES NEWS STINGERS/TIGERS v SOUTHS TWBA Email: PHOTOS LOCKYER V v SOUTHS TWBA U16 [email protected] AFL LADDER & FIXTURES only COOLAROO (snr) BYE Web: www.darlingdowns.aflq.com.au (home team listed first)

Front Cover: .Chinchilla Suns’ secretary Helen Gent with Lion’s players 2013 Community Camp PROUD SPONSORS OF AFLDD JUNIORS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AFLDD AFL Darling Downs Welcome to the AFLDD/J season 2013!

Mission Statement Unity is a big theme for our competition in 2013. This year our junior and senior bodies are working together as one, and we have set ourselves a strategic plan that is not just for the junior and senior leagues - but for the game “We will lead the sporting community of the Darling Downs region in the growth, itself. We all have a role to play in its successful implementation. development, management and enjoyment of sport” Signs are good for a great season ahead. However, this will not simply happen, and it needs to be earned through hard work and dedication. All of us in the football community need to focus on our role - no matter how Values big or small - and do it as best we can. With everyone doing their bit, and doing it in a positive and constructive manner, we will achieve the goals we have set our sport on the Downs in 2013 and into the years ahead. TRUST, RESPECT, UNITY and HONESTY This year has also seen an increase in both the number of clubs and the number of grades in the AFLDD/J. We In retaining our individual personalities we will underpin our thoughts and welcome Chinchilla into the competition for the very first time, and it's also great to see the resurgence of the actions with these agreed values. game in Kingaroy again, with the newly formed South Burnett Saints representing that entire region.

Our values will be evident in our day to day operation and we will be We also welcome Women's footy for the first time, with a three team competition playing 6 carnivals throughout open to be tested as a group or as individuals to uphold these values the year and culminating in a dedicated grand final day, along with our reserves competition, on 3 August.

Actively, in order to be true to our values we will - Five teams will also compete in the finals this year, with our grand final forming part of the Carnival of Flowers celebrations on 21 September.  · Speak and act positively

 · Put the Team first Quantity, by way of increased numbers, is great - but it is only one half of the puzzle in terms of measuring our  · Be active listeners success. The other side of the equation is quality - this is, making our clubs the best places they can possibly be.  · Tell it as it is and how we see it This year I ask all involved in our great clubs to do their bit to make them places that are forward-thinking, inclu-  · Be ourselves in functioning as a team sive, making a positive impact on their community and, most of all - fun. Places where standards of good behav- iour and sportsmanship are ingrained deep into the club culture - and where persons those that do not uphold AFL Darling Downs Established 1971 these values will not be tolerated.

REMEMBER WE AREN’T PLAYING FOR SHEEP STATIONS That especially goes with our umpires - who we need for our game, and who need the game's fullest support for the great job they do. KID FIRST CAMPAIGN Best wishes for a fun and action-packed season 2013!

Conditions of Entry ANDREW FOLEY By entering this facility, all persons agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions: AFLDD & AFLDDJ President  All persons must conduct themselves in a proper and reasonable manner and in accordance with AFL Darling Downs’ Codes of Conduct, a copy of which is available from AFL Darling Downs or from AFL Darling Downs website, UPCOMING EVENTS www.darlingdowns.aflq.com.au 11th April Toowoomba Show Holiday Toowoomba Showgrounds  By entering, all persons agree to be bound by AFL Darling Downs’ and AFL ’s constitution, rules and regula- 13th April Q Clash Suns v Lions Gold Coast tions and by-laws and submit themselves to AFL Darling Downs’ Tribunal, and any other disciplinary forum connected 14th April DD Crows Round 1 with AFL. 16th April Event Management Workshop Yarraman  Persons entering agree to comply with any reasonable direction of any official connected with AFL. 22nd April Club Committee Workshop Millmerran 30th April Using Social Media Workshop Gatton  The right to remove any person is reserved if the person’s behaviour is considered dangerous or unacceptable. 27th April Anzac Day Match Warwick Redbacks  Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs are prohibited from entering 4th May Domestic Violence Awareness Match South Burnett Saints  Smoking is prohibited unless it is within the Designated Outdoor Smoking Area (DOSA) 11th May City v Country TBC  Consumption of alcohol is prohibited within the facility except in designated areas. 8th June Senior Rep Friendly Toowoomba  Only alcohol purchased at the venue may be consumed in the designated areas 27th July Cancer Charity Match USQ Cougars 3rd Aug Women's’ and Reserves Grand Finals  Smoking and the consumption of alcohol is not permitted at any stage whilst Junior/Youth AFL matches are being con- ducted. 1st Sept U8/U10’s Carnival 14th Sept Holman Medal/Junior Presentation Night  No animals/pets are permitted inside the grounds at any AFL Darling Downs sanctioned matches. 21st Sept Grand Final Day Rockville Oval 8.30am GOONDIWINDI HAWKS USQ COUGARS Grant to Help Build Redbacks Nest The Warwick Redbacks have been successful in receiving a $100,000 ‘Get Playing’ grant from the Queensland Government, to help build their new clubhouse. After many years of planning, the Redbacks moved to their new home ground, Roddies Oval for the 2012 season with just some keen volunteers, some amazing new goalposts and a big patch of grass. Starting at 6am, a loyal band of helpers would set up “tent city” to ensure visiting teams and spectators were able to get the facilities and footballing experience they would receive at any other oval. Now, as the project nears completion this arduous task will be nearly all over as the club will boast the best facilities on the Darling Downs. The new clubhouse, worth an estimated $500,000 will have large change room fa- cilities for players of both teams and the umpires, as well as state of the art canteen and function room capabilities. Crucially though, the new clubhouse is raised up well above predicted flood levels to ensure the new pride and joy of Roddies Oval stays dry. Even when the 2013 floods sent the playing surface 1.5 metres underwater, the only water which went into the clubhouse was that from the sky because the club- house did not yet have a roof on it. President of the club, Keith Clarke said it’s fantastic to secure the grant money as the project nears completion. “We can’t thank the State Government enough. This money will ensure that our rooms will be completed and all of our members will have a home ground they can be truly proud of” said Clarke. “It will help attract plenty of new members to the club by providing them with the best facilities possible.” The new clubhouse will also allow the club to hold functions at the club, which will in turn help to raise money which can be directed straight back to providing players with the best possible experience. 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final “Instead of our members and spectators spending their money elsewhere, they will be able to keep it at the club, which will in turn help us to provide better equipment G G and better services for them. It’s a perfect circle” said Clarke.

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Lions Community Camp - Brent Maloney & Matt Maguire speed and power training at Melon Fest HIGHFIELDS LIONS WARWICK REDBACKS Warwick Redbacks AFC Notes

PO Box 987, Warwick, Qld 4370 Ground & Clubhouse: Roddies Oval, Jackie Howe Drive, Warwick Ph. 0417 746 595 President: Keith Clarke Email: [email protected] Club News

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AFLDD Umpires Association Notes

PO Box 132, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 Training: USQ, Baker Street, Darling Heights Ph. 0401 180 315 RUM Darren Murphy Email: [email protected] 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Umpire News the clubs behind us and supporting the umpires in A big welcome to the new season and especially their job (and even getting some club members G G to our new recruits! This year poses many chal- out on the field) it promises to be a season to lenges, especially with the core group of field remember. B B umpires being diminished with retirements from I have been getting to the clubs to present the last year. That said, if anyone is interested in be- Laws of the Game DVD and to recruit some num- coming an umpire in any of the three disciplines, bers so that we can ensure that there will be um- please contact me. pires for each game from U12’s thru to A Grade Welcome to the new clubs and we look forward to for the whole season. getting out to Chinchilla and Sth Burnett to get to Good luck to all teams and we will see you on the meet you all. It will be a great season and with all field!!

AFLDD Umpires Association Sponsors Toowoomba Tigers AFC Notes LOCKYER VALLEY DEMONS SOUTH BURNETT SAINTS

PO Box 132, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 Ground & Clubhouse: Rockville Park, Tor Street, Wilsonton Heights Ph. 0466 377 954 President: Ruth Wilson Email: [email protected]

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East Stingers AFC Notes

PO Box 2800, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 Ground & Clubhouse: Rockville Park, Tor Street, Wilsonton Heights Ph. 0408 657 359 President: Neville Jericho Email: [email protected] Club News Our Committee has worked tire- 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final The Stingers are looking forward to an exciting lessly during the off season to put and positive 2013 season and are achieving very the club in the best possible position G G good numbers to training each week. to start their 2013 campaign and we pay tribute to their hard work. B B

East Stingers held their annual Jumper As a result, the club has gained the support of a Presentation, which was well received and well number of new sponsors coming on board this attended. The Stingers kids are excited that the year, as well as retaining some of our existing footy season is finally here. sponsors.

East Stingers AFC Sponsors TOOWOOMBA TIGERS SOUTHS BOMBERS South Burnett Saints AFC Notes

1/45 Prince Street, Kingaroy, Qld 4610 Ground & Clubhouse: Lyle Vidler Oval, Youngman Street, Kingaroy Ph. 0413 853 103 President: Dan Clacy Email: [email protected] Club News After a 7 year absence of a team from the South The Saints have come together as a team from the Burnett in the Senior A-Grade competition, the ‘South initial pre-season sessions last December and are Burnett Saints’ are eager to show the Darling Downs improving each time they get together, developing a League what they’re made of. strong bond and passion for the game on and off the After a strong pre-season and some challenging field, whilst continuing to build a strong Footy culture practice matches against Pomona, Bribie Island and within the club and in the South Burnett area. Zillmere, the boys, who range from highly experienced With Coach Steve Humbler and Captain Adam Bowater and hardened players to blokes who have slipped on a at the helm, the Saints are in good hands to go march- Footy Guernsey for the first time, are ready and firing to ing into Round 1 and beyond. take on the Lockyer Valley Demons in Round 1.

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USQ Cougars AFC Notes

PO Box 34, Darling Heights, Qld 4350 Ground & Clubhouse: USQ AFL Oval, Baker Street, Darling Heights Ph. 0411 030 989 President: Kelli Bolton Email: [email protected] 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Club News

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USQ Cougars AFC Sponsors Pittsworth Power AFC Notes OTHER FIXTURES

PO Box 354, Pittsworth, Qld 4356 RESERVES Sat 6th April U12’s Sat 6th April 9.45am Ground & Clubhouse: Bridgman Oval, Briggs Street, Pittsworth No Games Goondiwindi v University Riddles Oval Ph. 0428 146 177 Chinchilla v Dalby Crossroads CC President: Michael Bauld Pittsworth v Coolaroo Bridgman Oval Email: [email protected] WOMENS Sat 6th April No Games Highfields v Warwick Kratzke Oval Club News Lockyer Valley v S Burnett Gatton Showground East Stingers v Souths T Rockville Oval U16’s Sat 6th April 12.30pm

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Highfields v Warwick Kratzke Oval Home Teams listed first Lockyer Valley v Souths T Gatton Showground Bye University, Coolaroo

U14’s Sat 6th April 11.00am Goondiwindi v University Riddles Oval Chinchilla v Dalby Crossroads CC Pittsworth Power AFC Sponsors Highfields v Warwick Kratzke Oval Lockyer Valley v S Burnett Gatton Showground East Stingers v Souths T Rockville Oval Coolaroo Bye

South Toowoomba Bombers AFC Notes

PO Box 7754, Toowoomba Mail Centre, Qld 4350 Ground & Clubhouse: Harristown Park, Talbot & Croxley Street, Harristown Ph. 0427 696 013 President: Shaun Rearden Email: [email protected] Club News

South Toowoomba AFC Sponsors Crows Corner Highfields Lions AFC Notes PO Box 423, Highfields, Qld 4352 Ground & Clubhouse: Kratzke Oval, Highgrove Road, Highfields The U14's crows look to have started season 2013 where they left off in 2012 with Ph. 07 4638 5541 strong representation at training on Tuesday 19th March (27 players) translating into President: Chris Sheath Email: [email protected] a solid performance in their recent practice match against Sherwood. 23 players ventured down the mountain to the home off magpies in a game that was goal for Club News bolster our online presence and have built a new club goal up until the last 10 minutes when Sherwood kicked away to record a 3 goal "Highfields Lions would like to introduce our sponsors website, FaceBook page and a Twitter account. The win. for 2013 and thank them for their support. Geiger Civil club welcomes the local footy public to follow us via our and Electrical, CJR, Bradnams Windows & Doors, Chris social media;

The fate of U16's crows program hangs in the balance after a moderate showing Sheath & Associates, Hutchinsons Builders, Highfields Tavern. We also have numerous other members in Website: www.highfieldslions.com (18 players) in their practice game also against Sherwood on the weekend. Sher- our 100 club which acknowledges monetary and non Facebook - Visit our website and click the Facebook wood ran out comfortable winners in this game. A final decision on the u16 crows monetary contributions from local businesses, check "Like" button will habe been made after training on Tuesday 26th March with concerns over com- out our website to view the complete list. Twitter: @HighfieldsLions mitment and playing numbers for this team. Speaking of websites, the Highfields Lions AFL Club Finally the club would like to welcome South Burnett Anyone interested in getting involved in the crows program can come along to train- have been working very hard during the off-season to and Chinchilla to the competition." ing every Tuesday 4:30-6:15pm Rockville Park (tor street) or if you require more information contact team managers as follows. Highfields Lions AFC Sponsors Chris Sheath & Associates U14 crows - Michael O'Donoghue 0411 501 386 Hutchinsons Builders Highfields Tavern U16 crows - Rod Mengel 0437 393 211 Lockyer Valley Demons AFC Notes

12 Forest Ave, Plainlands, Qld 4341 Ground & Clubhouse: Gatton Showgrounds, Eastern Parade, Gatton Ph. 0458 665 876 President: Tony Bowers Email: [email protected] Club News bilities to match it on the field with any team. After a Well with the start of season upon us our seniors have great effort throughout the match the Power were able been working hard from pre season to now which has to grind out a 13.15.93 to 8.5.54 victory. been great, our numbers are strong at training and we The pressure and hunger applied by us was the reason have all been getting itchy feet waiting to play our first the opposition kicked poorly. It was a huge step for our game. We set up a match with the Collingwood Park team and I hope it will continue. Power under lights Friday night which was something I would like to thank all the helpers on the night and of new to a lot of the guys and they were very excited. course the Power for hosting the game and hope to To all our guys senior and 16s what a great first game, level the game next year with them. we might not have won the game but we won many Can’t wait now for our first game of the year. battles on the night and have shown we have the capa- Lets Go Demons

Lockyer Valley Demons AFC Sponsors Lions Community Camp - Speccy Lions Community Camp - Young Lions Fans’Roar Dalby Swans AFC Notes In the Schoolyard PO Box 143, Dalby, Qld 4405 Ground & Clubhouse: Swans Oval, Owen Street, Dalby Calling all School Teachers within Clubs Ph. 0403 312 468 President: Scott Matthews Email: [email protected] Are you passionate about your AFL footy? Would you like to be rewarded for promot- ing it at your school? Become an AFL School Ambassador! Some examples of the role Dalby Swans ready to fly in 2013 of an AFL School Ambassador can play are as follows: proudly sponsored by Major Sponsors - The strong promotion of AFL, especially the "safe" enjoyable and skilful aspects. - An advocate for AFL programs in the school. Club Under 14’s - Implement the new AFL - Our National Game, Curriculum learning activities (found on www.afllearning.com.au ). Seniors - Professionally develop other staff members in all aspects of AFL Programs. - Ensure school is participating in all football programs - clinics and competitions. Under 12’s Training Shirts - Be an effective "team" member of your schools sporting district

Shorts Under 16’s Under 10’s If you would like to be your Schools AFL Ambassador, contact Development Coordina- Under 8’s tor Jeff Neumann either via email – [email protected] or by phone (07) 4632 THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS 2994 Associated Grain, AGL, B&L Haulage, BMO Accountants, CEC, Forbes Realty, Peter Milford Plumber, Signature Nails, Sue’s Hair Design, T&H Service Centre, Walkabout Electrical, Windsor Hotel Motel School based NAB AFL Auskick programs – Term 2

Goondiwindi Hawks AFC Notes Miles State School, St Thomas Mores College, Toowoomba Grammar School, Drayton State PO Box 549, Goondiwindi, Qld 4390 School, Clifton State School, Inglewood State School, Texas State School, Darling Heights Ground & Clubhouse: Riddles Oval, Lagoon Street, Goondiwindi State School, Millmerran State School, Warwick East State School, Allora State School, The Ph. 0418 794 684 Glennie School, Toowoomba Preparatory School, Mater Dei Primary, Wondai state School, President: Paul Leahy Email: [email protected] Mt Tyson Primary, Cherbourg State School, Toowoomba East State School, Crow’s Nest State School, St Mary’s Laidley Primary and Hatton Vale State School Club News The Senior Hawks team have had a revival this year A big thankyou to any volunteers who have put their with outstanding numbers to training each week. hand up for jobs throughout this coming year both on * Listed above are the school based centres, a number of centres haven’t been listed Under the guidance of new coach Brenton Jardine the and off the field. as they are not school based. To find your nearest NAB AFL Auskick centre visit only way is up for the Seniors in 2013. There is always jobs to do so if you would like to www.aflauskick.com.au Well done to Sam McNaughton (U15) and Connor Bate volunteer please feel free to have a chat to anybody on (U12) who were selected to represent the Darling the committee. Downs AFL teams. Also a big thankyou to the sponsors who have offered Congrats also to Jacob Harrison (U15) who was their support for the coming year – your support is selected as a shadow and may get to play yet. much appreciated. Upcoming School Events

Goondiwindi Hawks AFC Sponsors - 10th April Teachers Level 1 Coaching Course, Toowoomba. - 21st & 22nd AprilUnder 16 Queensland School Girls State Championships, Brisbane. - 9th May Darling Downs Cup for Under 14 and Open BOYS, Toowoomba. - 23rd May Primary school Cup day, BOYS & GIRLS, Toowoomba. - 23rd to 26th May Under 15 Queensland School Boys State Championships, Dalby. Chinchilla Suns AFC Notes

77 Boyd Street, Chinchilla, Qld 4413 Ground & Clubhouse: Crossroads Cricket Club, Wondai Road, Chinchilla Ph. 0438 877 694 President: Bryan Gent Email: [email protected] Club News

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Lions Community Camp - Pearce Hanley, Matthew Lueuenberger & Jed Adcock hospital visit

Coolaroo Roos AFC Notes

PO Box 2106, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 Ground & Clubhouse: Gold Park, Hume Street, South Toowoomba Ph. 0407 371 108 President: John Wiedman Email: [email protected] Club News

Coolaroo Roos AFC Sponsors

Jonathan Brown & Daniel Merritt recruit new fan Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio