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P: +3 8413 3100 M: +61 413 576 677 E: [email protected] ‘Official Suppliers’ KICKIN’ IT WITH KRISTEN Editorial – Issue 15, July 16th 2016 THE WRFL’S WHITE RIBBON OATH By KRISTEN ALEBAKIS THIS week the Western If you haven’t already seen it, please visit the WRFL Region Football League website or Facebook page to view the video. released a White Ribbon Also in this week’s edition of the Record we find out video featuring players what you can do if you witness a violent act or what to from across the league. do when you are aware of violence happening, either The aim of the video and the during or after the incident. WRFL’s White Ribbon Round Turn to page 3 for more White Ribbon information. is to create awareness to end men’s violence against I also wanted to congratulate the seven players from the women. WRFL who represented Vic Metro at the weekend. The video is a part of the Matt Dean, Josh Bench, Braden Ferrari, Jase Perkins, WRFL’s online activities released in the lead-up to this Harley Weston-Armstrong, Tim Quick and Daniel week’s dedicated White Ribbon Round. Castellano all took part in the match. Senior Interleague assistant coach Brett Jacobs was also a part of Vic As a league we are extremely proud of the video and Metro’s coaching panel. the impact it has already had on our community, with thousands of people from across the state having already Despite not getting the win, they all should be proud of watched the video and shared it with their friends. their achievements. As part of the WRFL’s White Ribbon activities, senior See you at the footy. players will today also wear white armbands to honour the 52 women that are killed in Australia each year by a current or former partner. This is just a small way our football community can raise awareness of this serious issue facing many Australian’s each and every week. I hope the armbands and the White Ribbon video can be conversation starters and that those of you who are watching a WRFL game over the weekend begin to realise the enormity of this issue and realise that with your help, we can all make a difference. Finally, I would like to thank all the clubs and players who are involved in the video, Red Onion who filmed and edited the piece and also thank you to everyone who has watched it. It is much appreciated. Sunshine’s Matthew Hutchesson was one of the players involved in the WRFL’s White Ribbon Video. CONTENTS White Ribbon Round .....................................................................3 Umpire’s Corner ............................................................................. 37 Images of the Week ........................................................................4 Tips/Flashback Photo .................................................................. 38 WRFL stars in Vic Metro team .....................................................5 Under-19 Division 1 ...............................................................39-44 Division 1 Senior/Reserves ...................................................7-16 Player Profile ................................................................................... 17 Under-19 Division 2 ...............................................................46-51 Division 2 Senior/Reserves .................................................18-25 Leading Goal Kickers ................................................................... 52 Division 3 Senior/Reserves .................................................28-36 Heartland Award ........................................................................... 53 WRFL FOOTY RECORD Western Region Football League President: Meredith Angwin Level One, Whitten Oval, Footscray CEO: Bob Tregear OFFICE: (03) 9315-5400 Editor: Kristen Alebakis 1 WRFL FOOTY RECORD Club Multicultural Diversity Partner GROWING AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL IN THE WEST WRFL NEWS WRFL MEMBERS TAKE WHITE RIBBON OATH PLAYERS and officials from across the Western Being an active bystander doesn’t always mean Region Football League have taken the White confronting a perpetrator face to face. Ribbon oath, pledging to never commit, excuse, Always keep yourself and others safe. Call 000 in an or remain silent about violence against women. emergency. If you’re aware of violence – during or after The league has decided to host a dedicated White the incident - you can: Ribbon Round to help raise awareness of men’s violence • Talk to a friend who is verbally or physically abusive against women. to his partner in a private, calm moment, rather than This weekend, senior players will wear white armbands in public or directly after an abusive incident. Tell him as a mark of respect. Some clubs will also be selling that what you witnessed was not okay, and he needs white ribbons and wristbands in a bid to raise money to get some help. for the work White Ribbon does in the community. • Talk to a group of the perpetrator’s friends and, Earlier this week the WRFL also released a video on together, decide on a course of action. its website and social media channels of players from • If you have witnessed a friend or colleague abusing across Division 1, 2 and 3 talking about White Ribbon. To a partner, talk to a group of the victim’s friends and view the video, please visit the WRFL website. develop a group response. Following on from last week’s record about White Ribbon, • Talk to the woman – at some point – and let her know this week look at how those in the community can offer you saw what was going on and you’re willing to help support and take action against domestic violence. her. WHAT YOU CAN DO • If you’re a high school or college student, approach a trusted If you witness violence, don’t be aggressive or violent. teacher, social worker, or health professional. Tell them what Always keep yourself and others safe. Call 000 in an you’ve observed and ask them to do something, or ask them emergency. If you witness a violent act – such as a man to advise you on how you might proceed. assaulting a woman in the street - you can: Other services include: • Call the police. National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence • Be a witness. Stand far enough away to be safe but Counselling Service (24 hours) close enough for the violent person to see you and be www.1800respect.org.au 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) aware that they are being watched. Lifeline (24 hours) • Get others’ support. Ask others who are nearby to help. www.lifeline.org.au 13 11 14 • Verbally intervene. Tell the violent person clearly that MensLine (24 hours) their actions are not okay, they are a crime, and you are www.mensline.org.au 1300 78 99 78 calling the police. Kids Help Line (24 hours) Ask the victim if she needs help. Ask: www.kidshelp.com.au 1800 55 1800 • ”Are you okay, do you need a taxi?” In Victoria, you can seek information from the • M ake the man feel noticed and, and offer practical following services: assistance to the woman. Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service • Say something to the man: “Hey, what are you doing?” www.wdvcs.org.au 1800 015 188 “That’s not on, mate,” and so on. Sexual Assault Crisis Line • Stick around to make sure the situation has cooled down. www.sacl.com.au 1800 806 292 • Create a distraction – so that the abused person has Men’s Referral Service time to get away or the perpetrator slows down or www.mrs.org.au 1300 766 491 ceases their violence. For example, ask a man harassing a woman on the street for directions or the time. INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY WHITE RIBBON AUSTRALIA. 3 WRFL FOOTY RECORD IMAGES OF THE WEEK Werribee Centrals took on Altona Juniors in an Under-12 match at An Altona Juniors youngster gets a kick away against Williamstown the weekend. Picture: GREG EVENIS Juniors. Picture: KRISTEN ALEBAKIS A junior umpire throws the ball in during a Division 3 Reserves match. Picture: KRISTEN ALEBAKIS Sunshine Heights took on the Wyndham Suns in a Division 3 clash Caroline Springs and Williamstown Juniors went head-to-head at at the weekend. Picture: DARRELL JONES Bayside College on Sunday. Picture: KRISTEN ALEBAKIS WWW.WRFL.ORG.AU 4 WRFL NEWS SEVEN WRFL STARS DON THE BIG V By KRISTEN ALEBAKIS THE might of Vic Country proved too strong for “All the players from the west should hold their heads Vic Metro on Sunday, with the team from the bush up high, they battled hard,” he said. claiming the 2016 AFL Victoria Community Cup. “The good thing about the players from the WRFL is that The Western Region Football League had seven players they are all young, they will all be players who represent involved in the Vic Metro team. the league for many years to come.” Werribee Districts star Matt Dean, Sunshine sharp- The only incident from the match was a neck injury to shooter Daniel Castellano, Albion young gun Josh Albion captain Josh Bench. He was sent to hospital to Bench, Deer Park duo Tim Quick and Jase Perkins and receive treatment and looks set to have an extended Hoppers Crossing players Braden Ferrari and Harley stint on the sidelines. Weston-Armstrong were all involved in the game. Jacobs, who was also involved in last year’s Vic Metro All seven players were a part of the WRFL’s Interleague campaign, said despite not getting the win on the win against Ballarat earlier this year.