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OPEN 24/7 | Ph (03) 9506 3000 62 Erin Street, Richmond VIC 3121 See current wait time: www.epworth.org.au 1 419 IN AN EMERGENCY ALWAYS CALL 000 FIRST IC_0 R 79_R NP20 EDITORIAL George Voyage – VAFA President Welcome to everybody and let’s hope we can have a full and • Expanded the PREPP Group; responsible successful 2021 season. for reviewing incoming permits, The year ahead promises to be full of challenges both on and registrations, eligibility, and individual off the field and hopefully all is in place to deliver a great player points. season. • Advisory groups for our various competitions A lot of work has gone into the preparation for 2021 since the • The Player Points situation is being revisited and cancellation of the 2020 season. continually monitored Recently, we have welcomed three new VAFA Board Members Concussion is a very serious focus and the VAFA policy, in Dean Matthews, Frank Dunell and Terry McEvoy. which is directly in line with the AFL policy, must be strictly adhered to. It is opportune to also acknowledge the outstanding contribution from outgoing Board Member, Jeffrey Jankie, The VAFA has joined with Monash University and the Alfred and of recent retiring long-time staff member, Brian Hospital who are conducting research and treatment of head Goodman. injuries. All clubs have been informed of this program which applies to all players of all ages, clubs, and divisions. I would also like to recognise the efforts of our CEO and VAFA Administration team during the 2020 COVID crisis. In addition, we have the COVID protocols which must be followed by everyone. It is absolutely essential that The Board recently conducted an off-site meeting to discuss at all levels everyone observes the rules and follows the a range of issues and begin implementing the strategic plan regulations. for 2022-2024. If there is a COVID disruption to the season, we ask that The key over the next three years will be setting the direction everyone be patient as we have flexibility in the fixturing, for the Association and how we want to rules, and ladder calculations in case of such develop as a competition moving forward. an occurrence. Our core values and unchangeable rock The year ahead The modified alcohol policy is not to are our amateur status and ethos. Our promises to be full be misinterpreted to be anything other objective is to develop our strategy, plans than what has been clearly outlined in and processes to ensure a high quality, of challenges both our updated version of the policy. The progressive, amateur competition. on and off the field two amendments will be introduced to We welcome back our Premium Partner: encourage reserves players to remain on William Buck, Major Partners: Holmesglen and hopefully all is sight and, where possible, conduct their Institute and Epworth and Official Sponsors: after-match presentation with a drink and Bendigo Bank – East Malvern, Victor Sports, in place to deliver a bite to eat. Concave Boots, Orthosport, BJS Insurance The other is to provide an extension to Group, Tahbilk, Anytime Fitness, Sherrin, great season. certain match-day luncheons. We hope Club Warehouse. this will be helpful in building relationships We greatly value their vital contribution and support. within each club. It is not to be considered an open slather drink-fest, and any transgression of the rules will not be With the season ahead, I would like to outline some of the key tolerated. strategic matters the Board has been working on and will be Our media team is now live streaming matches every week implemented by our Admin staff: throughout the home and away season, which will present Initiate new club support programs: exciting opportunities for clubs and sponsors alike. • Complete governance review We are working closely with the VAFAUA to ensure a strong platform of enjoyment and respect to all officials as well • Consolidate commercial and fundraising initiatives as achieving key targets of standards, recruitment, and • Facilities review retention. • Execute on competition review recommendations 2021 will also see the introduction of our over 35 Masters • Undertake women’s umpiring campaign and pathways competition. I would also welcome all new Club Presidents, volunteers, • Elsternwick Park Precinct Plan and our whole VAFA community. We have missed each • Update VAFA Environmental Policy other and the wonderful competition. We are more than just • Update VAFA Alcohol Policy football. We provide a safe, caring environment and a place of belonging for everyone. • Implement Diversity Policy Good Luck! • Laying a platform for club sustainability Let the 2021 season begin! The Amateur Footballer The Journal of the Victorian Amateur Football Association April 10, 2021 I Vol 20 No. 1 1 WILLIAM BUCK MEN’S PREMIER PREVIEW Nick Armistead Panthers host Grand Final rematch as Xavs clash with SKOB University Blues Old Melburnians A year off brought about significant change for the reigning There’s a lot of excitement at Old Melburnians heading in 2021, premiers, but the Blues are no less intimidating than two years and for good reason. Paul Satterley has taken the reigns as senior ago. After one season and a premiership added to his incredible coach following a remarkable stint from Nathan Brown, and he CV, Heath Jamieson relocated to Queensland last year and the will bring the run and gun style that took De La and Old Xaverians Blues replaced him with former Sydney Swan Jarred Moore at the to finals in recent years. Sam Dunell is the key inclusion for OM’s helm. While the departures of players such as Clayton Hinkley, Luke alongside former Blacker Lachie Haysman and his brother Josh. Russell, Josh Green and Ross Young would decimate most sides, Josh Freezer, Tom Paule, Gus Borthwick (2019 Premier Coaches the Blues have since welcomed Alex Fasolo, Jay Kennedy-Harris, MVP) and Jackson Paine are the backbone of this talent-riddled Hugh Goddard, Ed Vickers-Willis, Sam Grimley and Rhys Hultgren. If team, and there’s a sense of anticipation that this may be the year Brian Waldron thought the 2019 Blues was the strongest side we’ve that leads to Premier finals. ever seen on paper, the 2021 version has just gone Super Saiyan. St Bernard’s St Kevin’s OB Speaking to new senior coach Paul Groves on last week’s FTLOTG Since 2015, SKOB has been the strongest outfit in the VAFA, but VAFA Podcast, expect to see a younger St Bernard’s side running fell short of a third consecutive William Buck flag against Uni Blues around the Snake Pit in 2021. Michael Caven, Conor Riley, Luke in 2019. The biggest change from a structural point of view is the Di Lizio and Chris Peart are the key departures, but a fit Simon retirement of club champion, Anthony Lynch, but SKOB supporters Caven and internal growth of Charlie Vague, Marcus Holland, Ben will be salivating over the return of Tom Jok. Patrick Kerr, Jarryd Huggard et al, the Snow Dogs will certainly test sides in front of the Cachia and Josh Wallis come in and we could witness a Jarrad home crowd. Waite/Tom Boyd forward 50. With VFL and Big V duo, Gerard Old Trinity Gleeson and Billy Kanakis, set to spend more time at the club, the As a Trinity (and Big V) supporter, this year’s celebrations started possibilities here start and end with finals. when Anthony Scott debuted for the Western Bulldogs in Round 1. The T’s will be looking to maintain the momentum of Scotty’s Old Xaverians incredible rise when they look to improve upon their five wins from After finishing second at the end of the 2019 home and away 2019. Jack Hunt is one notable exit from their 2019 team but the season and then bowing out in straight sets, Old Xaverians set T’s appear relatively unchanged. They’re hosting the highlight of about ensuring history doesn’t repeat in 2021. James Byrne will the first few rounds with a Friday night Round 2 clash against OM’s. lead the Xavs in his first season as senior coach, with the additions of Ryan Schoenmakers (Hawthorn), Xavier Richards (Sydney) and Caulfield Grammarians Sam Crocker (Old Carey) joining Rohan Bewick, Matt Handley, After claiming the Premier B flag in their last game, the Fields Jason Holmes, Will Hams, Dan Robinson and a host of young talent.