rounD 14, july 24-25, 2010 $ inc victorian football league northern bullants vs williamstown 2 gst From the oval offiCe young stars to be put on show Players from around the state will have the chance to show their wares in the inaugural Young Guns match in september. unday, september 12 is both the Victoria Amateur Football What the Young Guns match locked away as the second Association and Victorian Country provides is an opportunity and how preliminary final, but its Football League representative teams. many times have we heard players Simportance stretches Why have players from other say all they need is a chance. beyond which team will advance to leagues been invited? Why not? As previously mentioned, players the VFL grand Final. One of AFL Victoria’s charters is to who may have missed the national It’s also the day scheduled for grow, nurture and develop the game championships or endured an the `Young Guns’ match, an exciting throughout the state. This match is early season injury now have an initiative that further showcases the an extension of that philosophy. opportunity that otherwise may not burgeoning talent in Victoria. The It must be remembered that have been available, which is a clear game will be played as a curtain- Michael Barlow graduated from benefit of this match. raiser to the preliminary final at representative country football to the It provides a meaningful way TEAC Oval. VFL and, of course, to the AFL. for young players to gain a greater While previously there has been AFL clubs will be asked to nominate insight into the progress of their an under-21 or under-23 match players they would like to watch game and, perhaps, audition for a played sporadically during a season, under perhaps the most challenging spot on an AFL club list. the Young Guns match embraces environment in which they’ve played. Certainly, the Young Guns match players not only confined to the VFL. Clearly the more exposure a young will attract scrutiny from all AFL Invitations will be extended to player can gain will only enhance clubs, particularly with the inclusion young VFL players whose clubs’ his development. next year of Gold Coast and the finals commitments have finished Already, we have witnessed a season after Greater Western Sydney. as well as 19-year-olds who play in young player, Jarryd Blair, a former The day shapes as a welcome the TAC Cup. TAC Cup players who Morrish Medal winner, showcase his inclusion to the football calendar. did not play in the recent NAB AFL skill in the VFL state representative Under-18 Championships will also match against Western Australia to receive invitations. be upgraded from the rookie list to PEter scHwAb Further invitations will be issued play good football for Collingwood Chief Executive Officer, to nominated young players from in the AFL. 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 JuLy 24-25, 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 TAC development 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: Go for your life 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 Gold cAsEy HAwKs buLLANTS Coast SCORPiONS Enjoy a Hawks game in The club is holding its The club is looking forward The Casey Scorpions style with a ticket to the club auction on Friday, to its chance to play at gala cocktail night is president’s luncheon. For August 13 at the Darebin Labrador after the club’s coming up on Saturday, only $60 a head, you can Arts Centre. Tickets cost fixture at the Tigers’ home August 14th. It will be enjoy a delicious two- $65 a head for a sit- ground earlier in the year held at the beautiful course meal and drinks down dinner and drinks was cancelled due to Metropolitan Hotel in the before the game, listen to provided. Contact Kate if poor ground conditions. city. Tickets are $85 a big name guest speakers, you wish to book a spot The game comes hot on head which entitles you then relax in style on the or if have something you the heels of the club’s to gourmet finger food, private balcony to watch could contribute to the promotional trip to Far beer, wine, basic spirits all the action. Please note night, phone 9470 2224 or North Queensland during and soft drinks. Contact the club’s gala auction will northernbullantsmarketing@ which it underlined Danielle on 5996 1111 be held on Friday, August bigpond.com. The Bullants its commitment to or danielle@scorpions. 6 at the Pavilion Box Hill. also hold a business Queensland country com.au to purchase your The club is looking for breakfast four times football by not only tickets. RSVP by Tuesday, enthusiastic volunteers to a year to assist with playing a home game at August 3. If you are help out around the club. networking for sponsors Cazalys Stadium in Cairns planning a family birthday, The club would like to hear and businesses within but also hosting junior engagement party or from anyway interested the community. These clinics in Rockhampton, wedding then look no in getting involved with breakfasts are a great Mackay and Townsville. further than the function the Hawks. Phone 9890 opportunity to socialise in Visit goldcoastfc.com. room at Casey Fields. Call 9442 or email admin@ the beautiful surroundings au for more information Fiona, Scorpions functions boxhillhawks.com. of Rydges Bell City whilst to become a foundation manager, on 5996 1111 to au for any bookings or listening to past legends of member today. discuss your requirements information. the game. for your next function. 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 season 2010. SandringHAM cOBURg tigers wERRIBEE tigers williAMstOwn Sandringham’s new The Coburg Football Club Support the Werribee The club is holding its social club, ‘Sandy by inform all members and Tigers on July 31 at Avalon inaugural ‘Williamstown the Bay’, is open for supporters about the Airport Oval as they battle Community Day’ on business, and with views upcoming president’s their North Melbourne- July 31 at its home of the bay and city skyline luncheons. The next aligned partner, North game against Bendigo it is the perfect place to luncheon is on Saturday, Ballarat. The Werribee Bombers. Highlights of hold your next function. July 31 when Coburg Football Club’s the day will include a Visit sandybythebay.com. takes on Frankston at sportsman’s night hosted half-time junior sprint, au for more information. Highgate Recreation by James Brayshaw (North Auskick matches, Sandringham’s next Reserve. Then to end the Melbourne president) Western Bulldogs coterie lunch will be 2010 season, the club is will be taking place on autograph station, held on Friday, August also holding a president’s August 18. Tackling topical Australian Sports 13. Tickets cost $60 a luncheon for all past issues and accompanied Commission kids head which includes a players and officials on by a high profile panel, it activities, showbags, three-course meal and Saturday, August 21 at is set to be a great night food and wine tasting special guest speaker, the Coburg and Northern with tickets costing $60 a festival for adults plus Wayne Carey. The club’s Bullants match in round head, including finger food much more. This game auction night will be held 18. If you are interested and drinks. For bookings, is now an ABC TV game on Saturday, August 21. in attending any of these call 9741 6688. The club therefore the reserves Contact the club for any events or have any is raffling a 10% share game will commence at bookings or details on queries, contact the club in a Spicer racehorse on 10am with the seniors 9598 8629 or sandyfc@ on 9354 8228. the night and tickets are game starting at 1.10pm. bigpond.net.au. limited at 200 so get in quick or miss out. For the latest news log onto werribeefc.com.au. 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 TAC DeveloPment everybody hurts when you speed the TAC’s new advertising campaign stresses the ripple effect of devastating car crashes. ootball players appreciate Bannockburn Tigers team The Robinson family has bravely that if you lose someone manager Phil Vicars (pictured) is one agreed to share their story to get from your team, it affects of those interviewed in the campaign people to slow down. They want Fthe whole team and the and Phil’s story is symbolic of the Victorians, particularly young male football community.