VFL ROUND 20,20, TAC CUP ROUND 1616 AFL VIVICTORIACTORIA AUGUST 11 - 12,12, 20120122 $3$3 CATSCATS WWININ SEVENSEVEN ININ A ROWROW EDITORIAL Finals venues selection So how were the fi nals venues for season 2012 selected? WITH much expectation, already in place given the but unfortunately ground surface excitement and anticipation historically precedent of using issues have not made this hinging on the fi nal few the venue for fi nal’s telecasts. possible. rounds of the Peter Jackson Again, much depends on a Consequently, the Semi Finals VFL home and away season club’s fi nishing position as it will be played at Casey Fields it’s timely to outline some of may not be possible to schedule with Peter Jackson VFL Grand the factors that determine a fi nal at the North Port Oval Final again to be played at Etihad venues for the fi nal series. involving Port Melbourne if it Stadium on Sunday September Much of the criteria that governs fi nishes outside the top two. 23, the same day as the TAC the selection process is unique Apart from two fi nals at the Cup competition Grand Final. to the Peter Jackson VFL North Port Oval in the fi nal’s The fi rst three weeks of the TAC competition. opening week the other two Cup fi nal series will be played at Firstly, it is the policy to reward fi nals will be played venues that Visy Park. the clubs that fi nish in the top will determined once ladder Talking about Grand Finals, two positions after the home and positions are fi nalised. while the outcome wasn’t what away season with a home fi nal in Venues will be considered on a Werribee wished, the club should the fi rst week of the fi nals. best fi t basis given the desire to be congratulated for reaching the This will again apply except if play those fi nals in conditions Foxtel Cup Grand Final, won by Bendigo and Geelong fi nish that present the best opportunity WAFL club Claremont. either fi rst or second as their for clubs to showcase their ability Werribee, playing in its fi rst Foxtel respective home grounds are without fear of compromise. Cup series, performed well to unavailable. While two games will be played reach the Grand Final given it With four games scheduled in at the North Port Oval, Port had to travel fi rst to Queensland the fi rst week of the fi nals, AFL Melbourne in the fi rst and third then to West Australia for the Victoria will consult with our week of the fi nals, it has been Grand Final. media partner, ABC TV for their decided to rest the venue for the The Foxtel Cup provides clubs input on the selection process. second week. and players an opportunity Logistics – ground access, It will give the ground time to to play around Australia and condition and suitability – for recover so the all-important promote themselves to a national the ABC are crucial given there Preliminary Finals – and the TV audience. Well done to will be live coverage of both the Development League Grand Werribee, Williamstown and Port Saturday and Sunday fi nals. Final - can be played on the best Melbourne who were all part of Two games will be played at the possible surface. the competition in 2012. North Port Oval, Port Melbourne Initially, it was planned to play the - Grant Williams as the ABC has the infrastructure week two fi nals at Williamstown, General Manager VFL ROUND 20, TAC CUP ROUND 16 HEADQUARTERS. CONTENTS. AUGUST 11 - 12, 2012 Media Coverage 4 VFL Team Lists 25 Visy Park VFL Final Series 5 Progressive Scores 32 Gate 3 Royal Parade Quarter by Quarter 6 AFL Victoria Development 33 Carlton Nth VIC 3054 Trivia 9 Foxtel Cup 35 GPO Box 4337 Ford Face in the Crowd 17 Ford Coaches Award 37 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Around the Grounds 19 North Ballarat Rebels 40 Phone: (03) 8341 6000 Last Time They Met 21 Calder Cannons 42 Fax: (03) 9380 1076 Tipsters 24 TAC Cup Team Lists 46 Website: www.afl vic.com.au www.vfl .com.au | 3 MEDIA COVERAGE Media Coverage ABC TV Saturday August 11 Werribee Tigers vs North Ballarat From 1pm Replay: 2:30am Wednesdays ABC TV Next Week: Port Melbourne vs Bendigo VFL RADIO Sunday August 12 Casey Scorpions vs Geelong From 1:30pm AEDT Live on Digital Radio via Aussie, Red Time Sport and SEN I-Phone Apps or online via vfl .com.au or sen.com.au Next week: Northern Blues vs Werribee Tigers 3WBC Saturday August 11: Port Melbourne vs Box Hill Hawks From 1pm Listen to 94.1 FM or online at www.3wbc.org.au Next Match (24/8/12): Bendigo vs Box Hill Hawks SEN Sunday August 12 Peter Jackson VFL Review – 9:05pm Thursday August 16 The Peter Jackson VFL Show 8:30pm – 9pm 3AW Saturday August 11 Peter Jackson VFL Review – 6:50pm Video Streaming – vfl.com.au Sunday August 12: Sandringham vs Collingwood Visit the website from 1:50pm Sunday for a live stream of the Zebras vs Magpies game Next Week: Northern Blues vs Werribee Tigers COVER FOOTY ONLINE CONTRIBUTORS VFL: Geelong captain Troy Selwood. Keep up with the latest VFL news Editor: Anthony Stanguts anthony.stanguts@afl vic.com.au online via: Contributors: Adrian Dunn, Matt Lee, Kate Gurney, website: www.vfl .com.au Catherine Durkin, Jenny Owens www.facebook.com/vfl footy Design & Print: Red Onion Creative (03) 5221 4408 Photos: AFL Photos (unless otherwise credited @VFLnews #PJVFL. 4 | www.afl vic.com.au VFL FINAL SERIES Dairy Australia support VFL finals AFL Victoria is pleased to announce Dairy Australia as the offi cial partner of the 2012 Peter Jackson VFL Finals Series. The VFL fi nals – which kick off on Saturday September 1 - will be ‘Powered by Milk’, with Dairy Australia expanding their current partnership which supports the Victorian AFL U18 State Academies. AFL Victoria General Manager Grant Williams has welcomed the announcement of Dairy Zucco said the AFL Victoria’s “Flavoured milk contains an Australia further developing programs and competitions ideal balance of fl uid, protein their current support of epitomise everything that carbohydrate and electrolytes Victorian football. is great about Australian to help refuel and repair “Dairy Australia is a new partner sport showcasing teamwork, muscles and replenish what is in 2012, so it is very pleasing to discipline, the desire to win and lost in sweat.” see they have been prepared a commitment to excellence. The Peter Jackson VFL Finals to increase their commitment to “The VFL fi nals feature some Series proudly ‘Powered by AFL Victoria in the fi rst year. of the state’s fi nest footballers Milk’ will kick off at North Port “The competition will benefi t and the right nutrition can help Oval on Saturday September from having strong off fi eld these athletes perform at their 1 and 2, then will continue at support from the likes of best,” said Ms Zucco. Casey Fields (September 8 and Dairy Australia, Peter Jackson “A growing body of scientifi c 9), North Port Oval (September Melbourne and Ford, enabling research has identifi ed milk as 15 and 16) before the Grand us to stage a successful fi nals an effective exercise recovery Final on Sunday September 23 series. drink. at Etihad Stadium. “The partnership will help educate the clubs and their players how milk can play an integral part in their on fi eld success, by helping them get the most out of their pre and post game routines.” Having proudly supported AFL Victoria’s teams in the NAB AFL U18 Championships with their ‘Powered by Milk’ logo featured on the back of the Metro and Country teams guernsey, Dairy Australia saw the VFL fi nals as a perfect chance to increase their support of Victoria’s talent pathway. Dairy Australia dietitian Glenys www.vfl .com.au | 5 SECTIONQUARTER HEADER BY QUARTER LADDER Quarter by Quarter Ladder OKAY, it comes right from Apart from the club’s ability No one club tops the ‘ladder’ the opening chapter of all to win quarters, we also look in more than one quarter with coach’s cliché books or at each club’s respective Port Melbourne and Werribee mythical manuals. goal kicking strength. Yes, each boasting the best But, for all its wearisome quarter by quarter. record of 80 per cent winning monotony, games are played Northern Blues and rate of the second and fourth quarter by quarter and more Williamstown have been held quarters respectively. often than not if a club wins goal less in a quarter – seven Some clubs like Sandringham more quarters than its rivals times - the most of any clubs hit the ground fast, to use then it will emerge with the while no team has avoided racing parlance, but fade four points. not being shut down for one dramatically in the third Well, that’s the theory behind quarter. quarter. The Zebras own it, but not always does it work Bendigo and Werribee have the best record in the fi rst out. the fewest shut outs – one - quarter and third best in the second quarter, but have the Certainly, Casey Scorpions and the Tigers’ was way back second worst record in the seem to be defying that in the opening quarter in the third quarter. convention this season if season opener! you look at a break-down of Conversely, Port Melbourne North Ballarat’s slow start overall quarters won and then is the most offensive club, to the season is refl ected each individual quarter won.