Victorian Football League ROUND 9, June 12-13, 2010 2 Gst from the Oval Office
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$ inc victorian football league rounD 9, june 12-13, 2010 2 gst from ThE oval office Many models for success in unique system The five different club models within the VFL has gained much attention, but the last decade has shown it to be a strength of the competition. uch media airtime in all five have different agendas so this rule is based upon the principle recent years has focused there is no denying such a football of ensuring a fair and equitable on the structure of the VFL landscape makes structuring rules situation for all clubs. If the rule Mcompetition and whether and regulations difficult. But it was removed then AFL Victoria it presents an even playing field. should be noted all such rules and would need to be satisfied that Port Firstly, what needs to be regulations are geared towards Melbourne and Frankston were not understood is the VFL is unique, making the VFL a balanced and severely disadvantaged as a result. with five different club models fair competition. The rules in place for the participating under the one As the competition evolves, as it competition will continue to be competition umbrella. There invariably does, so too do the rules. monitored, but over the past are stand-alone VFL clubs (Port If some aspect requires addressing 10 years the standard of the Melbourne and Frankston); stand - then that is what AFL Victoria will do. competition has undoubtedly alone AFL clubs (Collingwood and No other state league competition in improved and the equality of the Geelong); fully aligned VFL clubs Australia has such a varied model, but competition is paramount to this. (Bendigo Bombers, Box Hill Hawks, in a strange way it enhances rather In testament to this, over that Casey Scorpions, Coburg Tigers, than detracts from the VFL’s standing. ten year period, nine different Northern Bullants, Sandringham Frankston and Port Melbourne clubs have contested Grand Finals, and Williamstown), and partially - can’t draw on players outside their with five clubs – partially aligned, aligned AFL clubs (North Ballarat existing list so their salary cap is fully aligned and stand-alone AFL and Werribee). greater to allow them to recruit clubs – winning the premiership. And, rounding out the 14-team players in a bid to field a competitive On four occasions stand-alone VFL competition is Gold Coast, which team. Clubs playing against clubs have finished runner-up. It’s is using the 2010 VFL season as Frankston and Port Melbourne face compelling evidence that every club preparation for its entry next the 12-10 rule, where there is a model has a chance to be successful. season into the AFL. maximum of 12 AFL and a minimum All five models operate under of 10 VFL players in the side. PEter scHwAb different environments, salary cap Some clubs question why there is Chief Executive Officer, conditions and list structures, and such a restriction, but the rationale for AFL Victoria cOVER: A composite of leading AFL Victoria chief Executive Editor: Callum Twomey cOntEnts VFL players including (clockwise Officer: Peter Schwab Designer: Emma Meagher from middle): Myles Sewell (North JunE 12-13, 2010 Football Operations Manager: Ballarat), Nick Carnell (Coburg), Photo Manager: Ginny Pike John Hook Kris Pendlebury (Collingwood), Printed by: Condor Printing Steve Kenna (Box Hill), Brett High Performance Managers: Photography: Getty Images Club notes 4 Johnson (Williamstown), Nick Anton Grbac, Leon Harris Sautner (Sandringham), John Baird (02) 9004 2250 A new venue 6 statistics: Sophie Timms (Port Melbourne), Dominic Gleeson Advertising: Kaylee George VFL team lists 7-10 (Werribee), Adam Iacobucci cEO, the slattery (03) 8663 3009 (Northern Bullants), Paul Kennedy Media group: Tipsters 11 (Frankston), Matthew Firman Geoff Slattery VFL results 12-13 (Geelong), Kyle Matthews (Casey), Maverick Weller (Gold Coast) and Season 2010 fixture 14 James Flaherty (Bendigo). VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE RECORD / 3 club notes VFL club notes bOX HiLL nORtHERn PORt cAsEY nORtH HAwKs BULLANTS MELbOuRnE SCORPiONS bALLARAt Enjoy a Hawks game The Northern Don’t forget that at Saturday is Pink The club has several in style with a ticket Bullants Football each home game Ribbon day at key events coming to the president’s Club is proud to you can attend Casey. The club up: the annual ball luncheon. For only announce the the president’s thanks everyone for on Saturday, July $60 a head, you signing of the luncheon. It is great their support and 17; AFL Grand Final and your mates can Bendigo Bank as value at $35 a head, hope the day can luncheon on Friday, enjoy a delicious a major sponsor inclusive of lunch achieve a fantastic September 24 and two-course meal for the next three and afternoon tea. fundraising result the club best and and drinks before years. The club Upcoming dates to for this very fairest on Saturday the game, listen looks forward to a keep in mind are: worthwhile cause. October 2. Win a to big name guest mutually successful super draw day on After-match on magical eight night speakers, then relationship. August 1 and the Saturday is the P&O cruise courtesy relax in style on the The Northern presentation night annual ‘Red, White of the North Ballarat private balcony to Bullants Football at International and Blue’ draw. Sports Club and watch all the action. Club has a large Receptions on Tickets are only $25 Jetset. For your Call 9890 9442 billboard vacant October 1. Book early and this entitles you chance to win this or email admin@ for advertising for both events by to supper, drinks fantastic holiday, boxhillhawks.com. outside of Preston ringing the club office during supper and all you have to do au for bookings. City Oval on Cramer (9646 2094) or email entry into the draw. is either become Please note the Box Street, Preston. [email protected]. Call 5996 1111 or a new member of Hill Hawks Gala The billboard is au. Throughout the email danielle@ the North Ballarat Auction will be held in prime position. season we encourage scorpions.com.au Sports Club or on Friday, August 6 Contact Kate at the everyone to buy the for any information. purchase a ticket for at the Pavilion, Box Bullants office for VFL Record to keep up your chance to win. Hill. To book call the further information to date with what is Tickets are only $5 club on 9890 9442. on 9470 2224. happening at and you can enter at the Borough. the Sports Club. PROUD SPONSOR OF VFL SEASON 2010 Proud Sponsor of VFL Season 2005 4 / visit vfl.com.au 54287 Four’n Twenty VFL Sponsorship Record 10-03-2005 (145 x 70mm) club notes Keep up to date with all the latest news from each VFL club in the 2010 season. wERRIBEE tigers cOBURg tigers WILLiAMSTOWN cOLLINGWOOD SandringHAM The club’s annual The Coburg The club is holding One of the benefits Sandringham’s new auction night is Football Club in a reunion for all of returning to social club ‘Sandy being held at the conjunction with 1990’s premiership Victoria Park for by the Bay’ is open Werribee Racing the Coburg Past players at its round home games is for business, and Club next Saturday Players Association ten home game it enables us to with views of the night, June 19, and welcome all against Casey on have a post-match bay and city skyline there are a number past players to Saturday, June function, put on by it is the perfect of items up for grabs the president’s 19. The round the Collingwood place to hold your including holidays luncheon at the ten president’s coterie group, The next function. Visit to Malaysia and Fiji, Coburg Tigers luncheon, Magpie Club. Social sandybythebay. a Nintendo Wii, golf vs. Gold Coast sponsored by club members, as com.au for more clubs, a surfboard game at Highgate Hinbro Milk, sees well as opposition details. The club’s and more. Bookings Recreation Reserve Phil Cleary as teams and staff, are next coterie lunch is can be made by on Saturday. guest speaker. To welcomed to join the Friday, July 2 contacting the club. Also, don’t forget be held on June players and staff with Brendon Gale The club thanks to listen in to 98.9 19, the president’s of the Collingwood as guest speaker. all its sponsors for North West FM at luncheon costs VFL in the rooms For $60, ticket their contributions 8pm on Wednesday $40 a head for a under the Sherrin includes a two- to the night. On nights for ‘Football two-course meal Stand following course meal with Saturday, the Tigers in Focus’ presented with drinks. Tickets home games. drinks at bar prices. are competing for by the Coburg for the club’s The club reminds The auction night the K-Rock Cup and Tigers and the annual auction on members that they will also be held on the best player afield Calder Cannons. Friday, June 25 can get free entry August 21. Bookings will take home the at the Yarraville into homes games are essential for Damien Drum Medal. Club are $35 each. by showing their all events. For For all the latest For bookings or Collingwood AFL more information, news visit information call membership card contact the club werribeefc.com.au. 9391 0309. at the gate. on 9598 8629. A.V. VIDEO PRODUCTIONS Corporate / Training / Seminars / Weddings / Special Events / Sports Official Videographers of the VFL CALL US FOR ALL YOUR VIDEO PRODUCTION NEEDS since 1996. PHONE 9583 8307 MOBILE 0411 122 237 VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE RECORD / 5 afl victoria development taking the first step down the player pathway The metropolitan Junior Championships, which begin this weekend, are the first stage of AFL Victoria’s talented player pathway.