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Victorian Amateur Football AssociationPhone:9531 8333 Fax:9531 6601 Web:www.vafa.com.au

PO Box 359, Elsternwick, 3185

OFFICIAL

FIXTUREHANDBOOKfor the

SEASON 2008

Printed for the VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

by CYAN PRESS Phone: (03) 9763 4088 Email: [email protected]


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Victorian Amateur Football AssociationGENERAL INDEX

Page

SECTION 1 ADMINISTRATION

Office-Bearers................................................................................................................. 3Sub-Committees ............................................................................................................. 4

SECTION 2 CLUB DETAILS and OFFICIALS........................................................................ 7

SECTION 3 INFORMATION FOR CLUBS

INDEX ........................................................................................................................................ 28

Members and Secretaries meetings.............................................................................. 29

Correspondence to VAFA ............................................................................................... 29

Application and Affiliation fees........................................................................................ 29

Fines and appeals against fines ..................................................................................... 29

Match day requirements ................................................................................................. 29

Club requirements .......................................................................................................... 30

Club XVIII football........................................................................................................... 31

Finals .............................................................................................................................. 33

Tribunal hearings ............................................................................................................ 34

Investigations .................................................................................................................. 34

SECTION 4 PLAYER ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

INDEX ........................................................................................................................................ 40

Eligibility for a permit ...................................................................................................... 41

Finals eligibility................................................................................................................ 44

SECTION 5 LAWS OF AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL (INVOLVING VAFA BY - LAWS IN BOLD)

INDEX ........................................................................................................................................ 46

SECTION 6 FIXTURES 2008

A Section......................................................................................................................... 87

B Section ........................................................................................................................ 88

C Section ........................................................................................................................ 89

D1 Section ...................................................................................................................... 90

D2 Section ...................................................................................................................... 91

D3 Section ...................................................................................................................... 92

D4 Section ...................................................................................................................... 93

Under 19 (1) .................................................................................................................. 94

Sportscover Arena Draw................................................................................................. 96


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Victorian Amateur Football AssociationOFFICE BEARERS 2008

PATRONS

Messrs. J. F.X. Dillon, M. G. Russel and Hon. Justice J. Winneke AC, RFD

PRESIDENT

Nick Bourke

CHAIRMAN/VICE-PRESIDENT

Bruno Conti

VICE-PRESIDENT

John Bell

DIRECTORS

N. M. Bourke, J. W. R. Bell, A. M. Amad, D. R. Booth, T. J. Brain, Ms D. Connors-Calhaem,B. Conti, K. E. Criswick, R. L. Evans, B. J. lvey, B. R. McTaggart, T. Merrett, *D. H. Scott,

*M. W. Sholly (Chief Executive Officer), R. Sykes, G. Voyage

* non-voting

VAFA ADMINISTRATION

(For all correspondence - PO Box 359 Elsternwick, 3185)

Phone 9531 8333, fax 9531 6601

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERMichael Sholly

[email protected]

GENERAL MANAGER FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

Jeremy Bourke

[email protected]

GENERAL MANAGER - ADMINISTRATION

Sue Anderson

[email protected]

GENERAL MANAGER UMPIRE OPERATIONS

Brian Goodman

[email protected]

RECEPTION/ADMINISTRATION

Olivia de Castres

[email protected]

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Joe Morsello

[email protected]


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TREASURER

David Scott

ASSISTANT TO ADMINISTRATION

Peter Harris (part-time)

VAFA LAWYERS

P.J. Rowell (Monaghan & Rowell)

REGISTRATION SECRETARY

Cliff Bastow

UMPIRE ADVISERS AND COACHES

Brian Goodman (Senior Coach), Brad Lowe (Assistant Coach), Stewart Meek (Assistant Coach),Brian Woodhead (Skills Coach), Steve McCarthy (Development Coach),

Bernie Jephson (Goal Umpires Coach), Bob Mutton (Boundary Umpires Coach),

Rob Sneddon (Fitness Coach), David Windlow (Club XVIII Coordinator)

TRIBUNAL AND INVESTIGATIONS CO-ORDINATOR

Sue Anderson.

EXECUTIVE SUB-COMMITTEES

Committee of Management

Deals with non-policy matters on a day to day basis involving the running of the Association.

Nick Bourke (Ch), John Bell, Bruno Conti, Bruce McTaggart, David Scott, Michael Sholly

Administrative Committee:

Deals with VAFA and Club Finance; VAFA Rules; Club Membership; Football Victoria Liaison;VAFA Strategic Plan; Tribunal and Investigations; Legal Issues; Non-Policy Administration Issues;Noel Rundle Foundation, Elsternwick Park Development; Permits; Club Visits by Board Members

and Risk Management.

Tim Merrett (Ch), John Bell, Richard Evans, Bruce McTaggart, David Scott, Michael Sholly.

Football Committee:

Deals with Australian Amateur Football Council; Senior, Reserve, Under 19 and Club XVIII Issues;

Representative Football; Awards; Umpire Operations; AFCA/VAFA; Football Victoria Development;FIDA and New Clubs.

George Voyage (Ch), Anthony Amad, Ross Booth, Jeremy Bourke, Tom Brain, Ken Criswick, BruceIvey, Michael Sholly.

Marketing Committee

Deals with Sponsorship and General Marketing; Information Technology; Media; History andArchives; Major Functions; VAFA Publications; Big V and Gold Pass Life Members.

Davina Connors-Calhaem (Ch), Anthony Amad, Ross Booth, Rick Sykes,

Michael Sholly.

Elsternwick Park Task Force

Deals with the upgrade to Elsternwick Park.

Nick Bourke (Ch), Bruno Conti, Michael Sholly, Rick Sykes.


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AFL VICTORIA DEVELOPMENT DELEGATE

Jeremy Bourke

VAFA / FIDA CONTACT

Jeremy Bourke

MANAGING EDITOR: VAFA PUBLICATIONS

Michael Sholly

EDITOR: VAFA PUBLICATIONS

Olivia de Castres

SATURDAY SCORE RECORDERS

Nancy McTaggart, John Bell & Peter Harris

AUDITOR

Don Douglas

VAFAUA PRESIDENT

Rob Mayston

VAFAUA SECRETARY

Alan Stubbs

SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE COACH (v AFL Sydney)

Dean Anderson

C-D4 REPRESENTATIVE COACH (v VCFL)

TBA

U23 REPRESENTATIVE COACH (SAAFL)

Mick Dwyer

U19 REPRESENTATIVE COACH (v AFLQ)

Justin Pickering

LIFE MEMBERS

Messrs V. J. Deane*, L. A. Adamson*, H. J. Stewart*, J. S. McCann*, E. F. Atkins*, F. H. Coldrey*,O. J. Meehan*, P. A. Matthews*, G. T. Moore*, L. S. Zachariah*, J. Fullerton*, Mrs N. Fullerton,

Messrs A. G. Perrin*, I. A. Brown*, G. W. McTaggart*, R. A. Sinclair*, M. G. Russel, T. A. JohnsonOAM*, N. C. Rundle OAM*, J. F. X. Dillon, A. J. Keam, J. A. Miles, J. A. Fisher, J. F. Hawkins,

P. J. Harris, Dr B. W. Costello, D. H. Scott, A. H. Stephens*, C. C. Bastow, T. M. Lyon, I. H. Munro,A. J. OCallaghan, D. R. Burnes, N. W. Nugent, A. L. Langford-Jones, Mrs N. M. McTaggart,

Messrs J. F. Nelson, P. ODonohue, K. W. Sharkie, D. R. Booth, D. J. Cook, J. A. Wilson*,R. L. Evans, Mrs M. L. Bastow, Messrs P. W. Hutchinson, J. C. Wilson and B. R. McTaggart

*deceased

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WEEKLY CLUB DEADLINESMONDAY

9 a.m. Team lists to be emailed to Joe Morsello [email protected]

9.30 a.m. and 12 noon Request for a Prescribed Penaltyto Sue Anderson [email protected]

10 a.m. Under-19 and Club XVIII - Full results including best players and goalkickersto be posted on VAFA web page

3 p.m. Videoevidencefor tribunal to be lodged at the VAFA

4 p.m. All personnel required to attend tribunal will be listed on VAFA webpage

TUESDAY

9 a.m. Milestones to be emailed to Olivia de Castres [email protected]

2 p.m. StatDecsfor tribunal hearings to VAFA

7.30 p.m. Tribunal hearings commence

WEDNESDAY

3 p.m. Matters for investigationto be lodged in writing at the VAFA

3 p.m. Videoevidencefor an investigation hearing to be lodged at the VAFA

5 p.m. Clubs can withdrawinvestigationrequest in writing to the VAFA

THURSDAY

11.00 a.m. Umpire appointments placed onto VAFA & VAFAUA websites

12.00 noon onwards Amateur Footballersto be picked up at nominated locations

FRIDAY

11.00 a.m. Umpire appointment changes & updates placed onto VAFA & VAFAUA websites

1. p.m. All registrationforms to be submitted to VAFA administration

5. p.m. Club list of registrationswill be updated and complete for the next day.

SATURDAY

4 p.m. scoresdeadlinefor Club 18 & reserves, refer VAFA Handbook

5.30 p.m. scores, goal kickers, best player deadline for Seniors & Under-19s,refer to info for clubs 3.6 (i) page 31.

SUNDAY

5.30 p.m. Scores deadlinefor matches played on Sundays


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CLUB DETAILS

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OFFICIALS

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CLUB DETAILS AND OFFICIALS 2008

*Melway Map Reference

A.J.A.X. A.F.C. - (C Sec.)(1957) - GROUND: Main Oval, Elsternwick Park, St Kilda Street, Elsternwick. (*67 D3).0419 379 071.

UNDER 19: Oval No. 2 (As above.).COLOURS AND SHORTS: Red, white & black panels/ black - white number; shorts - black;socks - black, red & white hoops.SECRETARY: Peter Kagan, 54 Sycamore Street, South Caulfield, 3162.Phone: 9797 0015(B) 9532 4096(H) 0419 379 071(M) 9532 4094(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Brian Goldberg. Phone: 0402 232 373 (M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Brendon Davis. Phone: 8699 8850 (B) 9804 3323(H) 0412 389 832(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Stuart Powell

ALBERT PARK A.F.C - (D4 Sec.)(1954) - GROUND: Oval 20, Beaurepaire Pavilion, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park. (*2K G10).0413 450 464COLOURS AND SHORTS: Red & royal vertical stripes/ - white number; shorts - royal;socks - red & royal hoops.SECRETARY: Jon Marshall, 24 Bridge St, Hampton, 3188.Phone: 9788 6300(H) 0425 797 453(M) [email protected] (Email)PRESIDENT: Jason Wier. Phone: 0414 288 038 (M) 9863 7264(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Daniel Lyne. Phone: 9860 4000 (H) 0438 899 785(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Nathan Dallas

AQUINAS O.C. - (D1 Sec.)(1987) - GROUND: Aquinas College, Great Ryrie Street, Ringwood (*49 J11). 9879 7362.UNDER 19: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Red, black & green vert. panels/ red panel - black number;shorts - black; socks - red.SECRETARY: Marcello Tarulli, 19a Naples St, Box Hill Sth, 3128.Phone: 9845 1650(B) 0412 115 076(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Marcello Tarulli. Phone: 9845 1650(B) 0412 115 076(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Brendan McKenna. Phone: 9894 4338 (H) 0421 583 070(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Michael Glassborow


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BANYULE A.F.C. - (D2 Sec.)(1980) - GROUND: R.J. Brockwell Oval, Beverley Road, Heidelberg. (*32 D3). 9458 2875.UNDER 19: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Blue with maroon yoke & gold monogram/ - gold number; shorts - blue;socks - blue & maroon.SECRETARY: Dennis Holmes, P O Box 7005, Banyule, 3084.Phone: 8470 2224(B) 9459 4283(H) 0407 097 787(M) 8470 2277(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Jason Fraumano. Phone: 9215 6167 (B) 0408 419 808(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Anthony Kayrooz. Phone: 9455 0742 (H) 0419 556 244(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Christian Stagliano

BEAUMARIS A.F.C. - (B Sec.)(1995) - GROUND: Ground Under construction, refer to VAFA website. 9589 6338UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: TBA.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Royal with gold sash/ royal - gold number; shorts - royal; socks - royal.

SECRETARY: Carole Catlin, 3 Ray St, Beaumaris, 3193.Phone: 9589 1131 (H) 0419 547 163(M) 9589 0416 (F) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: John Collins. Phone: 8623 2866(B) 9589 3655 (H) 0409 353 484(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: John Collins. Phone: 8623 2866(B) 9589 3655(H) 0409 353 484(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Jason Mifsud

BENTLEIGH A.F.C. - (D2 Sec.)(2000) - GROUND: Bentleigh Recreation Reserve, Arthur Street, Bentleigh. (*77 F1). 9576 5714.UNDER 19: As above.

COLOURS AND SHORTS: Navy with red V yoke/ - white number; shorts navy; socks red.SECRETARY: Garry Matlock, 52 Carrington Crt, Seaford, 3198.Phone: 9776 9450(H) 0409 845 439(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Scott Kennedy. Phone: 9557 5597 (B) 0422 996 890(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Geoff Brew. Phone: 0409 554 138(M) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Mark McCulloch

BOX HILL NORTH A.F.C. - (D4 Sec.)(2002) - GROUND: Elgar Park, Cnr Elgar & Belmore Roads, Box Hill North. (*47 C4). 0401 299 129.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Red with navy trim & demon logo/ red - navy number, shorts - navy;

socks - red.SECRETARY: Joshua Tambakis, 55 Townview Close, Wantirna South, 3152.Phone: 9264 4272(B) 9801 7588(H) 0438 100 628(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Peter Kotsaridis. Phone: 9636 3811 (H) 0411 121 452(M) 9636 3811(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Daryl Brunning. Phone: 9547 0092 (H) 0401 299 129(M)SENIOR COACH: Peter Armstrong


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BULLEEN COBRAS A.F.C. - (D4 Sec.)(1995) - GROUND: Koonung Reserve, Cnr Allen & Furneaux Grove, Bulleen. (*32 F10).0417 964818.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Green with red, white & navy yoke/navy, green panel white number;shorts - navy; socks - navy.SECRETARY: James Lewis, PO Box 142, North Balwyn, 3104.Phone: 9470 4668(H) 0417 304 945(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Theo Karanikos. Phone: 0405 533 946 (M) [email protected](Email)MEMBER: Andrew Foskett. Phone: 0439 656 635 (M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Laurie Zarafa

BULLEEN-TEMPLESTOWE A.F.C. - (D1 Sec.)(1975) - GROUND: Ted Ajani Reserve, Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe. (*32 K8). 9850 1690.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Royal with gold wings, bullant monogram/ royal with gold wings -white number; shorts - royal; socks - royal.SECRETARY: Brooke Lederman, PO Box 853, Templestowe, 3106.

Phone: 9342 4885(H) 0422 131 752(M) 9342 4918(F) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Paul Robertson. Phone: 9841 7603 (H) 0412 030 905(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Harry Harisiou. Phone: 9722 5510 (B) 9842 6610(H) 0409 029 305(M) 9721 8240(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: David Matthews

CAULFIELD GRAMMARIANS - (B Sec.)(1920) - GROUND: Glenhuntly Oval, Cnr Neerim & Booran Roads, North Caulfield. (*68 E4).9563 6403.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above.

COLOURS AND SHORTS: Navy with white horiz. stripes/ - white number; shorts - navy; socks -navy & white hoops.SECRETARY: Scott Williams, 59 Ivanhoe Grove, Malvern East, 3145.Phone: 9568 7742(H) 0416 100 717(M) 9530 4156(F) [email protected] (Email)PRESIDENT: Matthew Scholten. Phone: 9848 9811 (B) 0411 875 161(M) 9848 3949(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Ross Wood. Phone: 0419 377 237 (M) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Gary Colling

COLLEGIANS - (A Sec.)(1892) - GROUND: Harry Trott Oval, Village Green Drive, Albert Park. (*58 A8). 9525 4209.

UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Purple with gold monogram & trim/ - gold number; shorts purple;socks purple and gold.SECRETARY: Rodney Nancarrow, 29 Devon Street, Box Hill South, 3128.Phone: 9859 8699(B) 9898 8184(H) 0412 687 430(M) 9859 8644(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Wayne Dyer. Phone: 9801 8667 (H) 0418 361 753(M) [email protected](Email)MEMBER: Mark James. Phone: 9387 9111 (B) 9553 3441(H) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Andrew Kenneally


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DE LA SALLE O.C. - (A Sec.)(1955) - GROUND: (Seniors & Under 19 Section 1) - Waverley Park, Cnr Waverley & MalvernRoads, East Malvern. (*69 A2). 9571 0132.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: (Under 19-2 Blue) Darling Park, Basil Street, East Malvern (*60 A11).9572 0573COLOURS AND SHORTS: Royal with gold panels/ royal - gold number; shorts - royal;socks - royal & gold hoopsSECRETARY: Colin Glover, 5 / 535 Nepean Hwy, Frankston, 3199.Phone: 9781 4133(B) 9781 4133(H) 0419 889 635(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: John Corin. Phone: 9290 1830(B) 9802 7042(H) 0414 576 751(M) 9663 3699(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Martin Shields. Phone: 9885 8711 (H) 0407 688 499(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: David Madigan

ELEY PARK SHARKS - (D4 Sec.)(1992) - GROUND: Whitehorse Reserve, Maroondah Highway, Box Hill. (47 G10). 0407 241 450.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Royal with gold monogram/ - gold number; shorts - royal;

socks - royal & gold.SECRETARY: Kerryn Heath, 44 Highland Boulevard, Ringwood North, 3134.Phone: 9643 5291(B) 9879 9428(H) 0410 639 261(M) [email protected] (Email)PRESIDENT: Daniel Smith. Phone: 9658 2306(B) 9894 4947(H) 9658 2344(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: David Bowen. Phone: 9874 6404(H) 0412 799 991(M)SENIOR COACH: Jason Broadbear

ELSTERNWICK A.F.C. - (D3 Sec.)(1906) - GROUND: Oval No 2, Elsternwick Park, St Kilda Street, Elsternwick. (*67 D3).COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black with red sash/ - white number; shorts - black;

socks - black & red hoops.SECRETARY: Matthew Hosking, PO Box 547, Elsternwick, 3185.Phone: 8682 6006(B) 0402 822 088(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Antony Blackshaw. Phone: 9574 5315 (B) 0401 771 483(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Bernie Brennan. Phone: 9532 4817 (H) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Dennis Grace

ELTHAM O.C. - (D3 Sec.)(1986) - GROUND: Eltham College, Main Road, Research. (*22 K1). 0417 147 792COLOURS AND SHORTS: Green with gold V/ green - gold number; shorts - green;

socks - green & gold.SECRETARY: Joan De Vond, PO Box 718, Templestowe, 3106.Phone: 9846 5050(B) 9846 5050(H) 0417 147 792(M) 9846 3044(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Graham Leys. Phone: 9213 2222(B) 9898 2106(H) 0406 759 245(M) 9213 2295(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Joan De Vond. Phone: 9846 5050 (B) 0417 147 792(M) 9846 3044(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Jonathon Garrard


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EMMAUS ST LEO'S O C A.F.C. - (D2 Sec.)(1992) - GROUND: Bennettswood Sports Ground, Holland Avenue, Burwood. (*61 A5). 9808 8897.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Navy and blue vert. stripes/ - white number; shorts -navy; socks - navy.SECRETARY: Paul Carey, PO Box 4296, East Burwood, 3151.Phone: 9321 9956(B) 9884 4249(H) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Stephen Ronchi. Phone: 8653 7828 (B) 0417 138 649(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Kevin Witham. Phone: 9876 8500(B) 9817 9732(H) 0412 000 951(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Ben Pilley

FITZROY REDS A.F.C. - (D1 Sec.)(1955) - GROUND: W.T. Peterson Community Oval, Brunswick Street, Fitzroy North. (*44 B1).0416 086 553.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: McHale Stadium, Lulie Street, Abbotsford (*2C K7) 0416 086 553.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Red with royal yoke, gold monogram/ -gold number; shorts - red;socks - red.

SECRETARY: Melissa Evans, 55 Best Street, North Fitzroy, 3068.Phone: 9288 4519(B) 9482 4037(H) 0416 086 553(M) 9288 4564(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Craig Little. Phone: 8656 8880(B) 0410 266 949(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Peter Hille. Phone: 9530 2900 (B) 0407 177 457(M) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: James Taylor

GLEN EIRA A.F.C. - (D2 Sec.)(1999) - GROUND: Packer Reserve, Leila Road, Carnegie. (*68 J8). 0413 419 352.UNDER 19: As above.

COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black with green, blue, gold & red shoulder stripes/ black - white number;shorts - black; socks - black.SECRETARY: Marilyn Mahoney, P.O. Box 224, Bentleigh, 3204.Phone: 9563 9522(H) 0409 529 690(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Matt D'Zilva. Phone: 9589 5777(B) 0413 419 352(M) 9589 4977(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Matt D'Zilva. Phone: 9589 5777(B) 0413 419 352(M) 9589 4977(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Terry Walsh

HAMPTON ROVERS A.F.C. - (C Sec.)

(1933) - GROUND: Boss James Reserve, Cnr David Street & Bluff Road, Hampton. (*77 A7).9521 0560.UNDER 19: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Green with gold yoke/green - gold number, shorts - green (Home) white(Away); socks - green & gold hoops.SECRETARY: Lachlan Wheeler, 35 Erskine Street, Middle Park, 3206.Phone: 9273 1204(B) 9816 6646(H) 0407 828 362(M)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Timothy Wilson. Phone: 9555 2120 (H) 0400 134 443(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Max Grimmer. Phone: 9598 1898 (H) 0408 527 323(M)

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HAWTHORN A.F.C. - (D3 Sec.)(1995) - GROUND: Rathmines Road Reserve, Rathmines Road, Hawthorn East. (*45 H10).9882 8800.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Brown & gold stripes/ gold panel - brown number; shorts - brown;socks - gold.SECRETARY: Ethan Groves, 31 Kenmare St, Watsonia, 3087.Phone:(H) 0434 515 917(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Ed Sill. Phone: 8791 1000(B) 9898 1535(H) 0418 348 723(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Tony Crivelli. Phone: (H) 0418 348 723(M) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Peter Tyson

IVANHOE A.F.C. - (D2 Sec.)(1934) - GROUND: Ivanhoe Park, The Boulevard, Ivanhoe. (*31 H9). 9499 2903.UNDER 19: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black and white vert. stripes/ white panel - black number; shorts - black;socks - black.SECRETARY: Christopher Zeegers, Level 10, 1 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, 3000.

Phone: 0407 008 086(M) 9665 7749(F) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Chris Tucker. Phone: 0419 505 182(M) 9826 6151(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Peter Rawley. Phone: [email protected] (Email)SENIOR COACH: Doni Valkanis

KEW F.C. - (D4 Sec.)(1949) - GROUND: J.J. Higgins Reserve, Victoria Park, High Street Kew (*45 G5). 9817 1118.Club XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Brown with gold sash - gold number; shorts - brown;socks - brown & gold hoops.

SECRETARY: Brian Cullen, 19 Birkenhead Street, North Fitzroy, 3068.Phone: 8687 8953(B) 9489 9045(H) 0430 224 940(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: TBA.MEMBER: John Bradley. Phone: 9440 9045 (H) [email protected] (Email)SENIOR COACH: David Witchell

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY - (D3 Sec.)(1970) - GROUND: Main Oval La Trobe University, Kingsbury Drive (off Plenty Rd)Bundoora (*19 F7) 0439 556 733UNDER 19: As aboveCOLOURS AND SHORTS: Black and red vert. stripes / - white number: shorts - black: socks - black

SECRETARY: Brad Vanooi, 4 Kewarren Crt, Coburg, 3058.Phone: 0400 510 115(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: John Dumaresq. Phone: 9479 1598 (B) 0439 556 733(M) 9479 3699(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Luke McNamara. Phone: 9520 2656 (B) 9482 1979(H) 0438 355 667(M) 9520 2660(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Dean Sheldrick


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MARCELLIN O.C. - (B Sec.)(1971) - GROUND: Oval 1, Marcellin College, Bulleen Road, Bulleen. (*32 D9). 9850 5664.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: Oval 2, Marcellin College, Bulleen Road, Bulleen (*32 D9).CLUB XVIII: Bulleen Park, Bulleen Road, Bulleen. (*32 C9).COLOURS AND SHORTS: Maroon, gold and sky horiz. panels/ - gold number;shorts - maroon, socks - maroonSECRETARY: Justin Seabury, PO Box 591, North Balwyn, 3104.Phone: 0402 474 748(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Michael Howard. Phone: 9817 2523 (H) 0409 150 855(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Ray Walsh. Phone: 5986 1519 (H) 0418 571 313(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Murray Browne

MAZENOD O.C. - (C Sec.)(1989) - GROUND: Central Reserve, Cnr Springvale & Waverley Roads, Glen Waverley. (*71 C5).9561 4388.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above.

COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black, royal & white panels/ royal - white number;shorts -royal; socks - royal.SECRETARY: Daniel Oldman, 18 Minya Crt, Rowville, 3178.Phone: 0433 463 096(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Wayne Francis. Phone: 8643 9980 (B) 0411 252 845(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Chris Kelly. Phone: 9271 6666 (B) 9512 5512(H) 0417 504 147(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Ben Robertson

MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL O.B. - (C Sec.)

(1929) - GROUND: School Oval, Yarra Street, South Yarra. (*2L J3). 9824 0480.UNDER 19: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Green yoke, maroon unicorn & black side panel/ maroon - gold number;shorts - green; sock - maroon.SECRETARY: Adam Lust, Melbourne High School, South Yarra, 3141.Phone: 8517 4244(B) 0402 146 675(M) 9510 2618(F) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Dean Comer. Phone: 9721 8665(B) 9853 6254(H) 0412 299 462(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Robert Stow. Phone: 9315 0555 (B) 9360 4460(H) 0418 922 667(M) 9315 9355(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Trent Pitts

MONASH BLUES - (C Sec.)(1962) - GROUND: Frearson Oval, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton, (*70 G11).0408 364 902.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: Oval No. 2 (As above.). 0408 364 902.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Sky with white trim, Monash emblem/ - white number;shorts - sky; socks - sky.SECRETARY: James Rosengarten.Phone: 9288 1706(B) 9288 1567(F) [email protected] (Email)PRESIDENT: Marcus Spencer. Phone: 9905 3308 (B) 0408 364 902(M)[email protected](Email)

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MONASH GRYPHONS - (D3 Sec.)(1991) - GROUND: East Caulfield Reserve, Dudley Street, East Caulfield. (*68 G2). 0407 852 904.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Burgundy with gold monogram/ - gold number; shorts - burgundy;socks - burgundy.SECRETARY: Phil Gomizel, C/O Monash Sport, Level 2, 2 Princess Street, Caulfield East, 3145.Phone:(H) 0406 499 374(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Walter Pocock. Phone: 9016 4225 (H) 0403 199 519(M) 8610 0351(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Jono Healy. Phone: 0413 327 005(M) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Tony Naumoff

MT LILYDALE O.C. - (D4 Sec.)(1997) - GROUND: Mt Lilydale Mercy College Sporting Ovals, Quarry Road, Lilydale . (*38 H1).0419 411 608.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Royal, half gold vert. stripes/ - gold number; shorts - royal; socks - royal.SECRETARY: Lee Johnson, 9 Pembroke Road, Mooroolbark, 3138.Phone: 0412 945 813(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: David Holloway. Phone: 8641 0497 (B) 9874 4224(H) 0404 033 870(M)

[email protected](Email)MEMBER: David Holloway. Phone: 8641 0497 (B) 9874 4224(H) 0404 033 870(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Nathan Pearce

NORTH BRUNSWICK A.F.C. - (D4 Sec.)(1971) - GROUND: Allard Park, Donald Street, Brunswick. (*30 A5). 9386 8337.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Green with half gold vertical stripes/ green - white number; shorts -green; socks - green.SECRETARY: Dino Dimarco, PO Box 407, Brunswick, 3056.Phone: 9464 4288(B) 9469 4650(H) 0417 587 870(M) [email protected](Email)

PRESIDENT: Sof Tsialtas. Phone: 9800 5130(B) 9383 4920(H) 0438 123 600(M) 9800 3700(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Ezio Cirillo. Phone: 0408 375 240 (M) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Joe D'Angelo

NORTH OLD BOYS/ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE BALLARAT - (D1 Sec.)(1963) - GROUND: Alec Gillon Oval, Cnr Pearson & Victoria Streets, Brunswick. (*29 E6).9387 1060.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Purple, white & blue vertical stripes/ - purple number; shorts - purple;socks - purple.

SECRETARY: Mal Cole, 8 Wattle Grove, Coburg, 3058.Phone: 9386 3232(H) 0425 791 987(M) 9326 9145(F) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Trevor Ludeman. Phone: 8862 6436(B) 9890 0274(H) 0407 889 944(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Peter Hevey. Phone: 9337 2488 (B) 9381 0430(H) 0417 371 108(M) 9331 0525(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Terry Scanlon


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OAKLEIGH A.F.C. - (C Sec.)(1991) - GROUND: W.A. Scammell Reserve, Guest Road, South Oakleigh. (*69 G11). 9570 4874.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Royal, white & red panel/ white panel - red number; shorts -royal; socks royal, red & white top.SECRETARY: Brendan Fitzgerald, PO Box 83, Oakleigh, 3166.Phone: 9569 6287(H) 0438 565 109(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Barry Alexander. Phone: 9551 8494 (H) 0411 825 105(M) 9551 7980 (F)[email protected] (Email)MEMBER: Norman Walsh. Phone: 9503 8386(H) 0414 705 084(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: David Gately

OLD BRIGHTON GRAMMARIANS - (A Sec.)(1957) - GROUND: Brighton Beach Oval, South Road, Brighton. (*76 D3). 0402 246 913.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Navy with red V yoke/ - white number; shorts - navy; socks - red.SECRETARY: Peter Gadsden, 11 Asling Street, Brighton, 3186.

Phone: 9596 3754(H) 0401 715 784(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Jim Olliver. Phone: 9592 3707(B) 9592 0134(H) 0411 633 638(M) 9592 3806(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Andrew Mullett. Phone: 9580 6311 (B) 9578 4995(H)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Greg McLoughlin

OLD CAMBERWELL GRAMMARIANS - (B Sec.)(1960) - GROUND: Lower Oval, Gordon Barnard Reserve, Balwyn Road, North Balwyn. (*46 E4)COLOURS AND SHORTS: Navy with blue V yoke/ - white number; shorts - navy; socks - navy &light blue hoops.

SECRETARY: Liz Cramer, 9 Balwyn Road, Canterbury, 3126.Phone: 9836 6620(B) 9836 6620(H) 0417 038 228(M) 9836 4626(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Phil Cramer. Phone: 9425 5555 (B) 9836 6620(H) 0418 317 710(M) 9425 5544(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Warren Earl. Phone: 9890 3724(H) 0427 816 093(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Anthony Allen

OLD CAREY GRAMMARIANS - (B Sec.)(1954) - GROUND: Main Oval (Dunshea), Carey Sports Complex, Bulleen Road, Bulleen. (*32 C10).

UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: Oval 2 (Gramlick Oval). As above. CLUB XVIII: Victoria Road Reserve,Victoria Road, East Hawthorn (*45 G10)COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black, gold and royal V gold emblem/ black - gold number;shorts - black; socks - black.SECRETARY: Paul Graham, 5/493 St Kilda St, Elwood, 3184.Phone: 0417 306 800(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: John Oppy. Phone: 0402 085 354 (M) [email protected](Email)MEMBER: John Oppy. Phone: 0402 085 354(M) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Cam Matthews


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OLD ESSENDON GRAMMARIANS - (B Sec.)(1970, 1984) - GROUND: Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School, Oval No.2, Rachelle & KeilorRoads, East Keilor. (*15 G10). 0412 706 566UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above. 0412 706 566 / 0421 959 153COLOURS AND SHORTS: Maroon & navy with sky sash/ maroon & navy - white E16;shorts navy; socks navySECRETARY: Tim Campbell, PO Box 49, Niddrie, 3042.Phone: 0421 959 153(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Roger Leask. Phone: 9379 5546 (B) 0412 706 566(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Sean Flaherty. Phone: 9680 8711(H) 0409 854 457(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Adam Edwards / Bluey Callahan

OLD GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB - (D1 Sec.)(1954) - GROUND: Como Park, Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra. (*2M C3). 0407 180 538UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Navy and white hoops/ white panel - navy number; shorts - navy;

socks - Navy and white hoopsSECRETARY: Simon O'Brien, PO Box 144, Prahran, 3181.Phone: 8627 2519(B) 0407 180 538(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Mark Avery. Phone: 9684 8674(H) 0408 127 037(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Simon O'Brien. Phone: 8627 2519 (B) 0407 180 538(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Adrian Farrer

OLD HAILEYBURIANS - (B Sec.)(1961) - GROUND: McKinnon Reserve, Cnr Tucker and McKinnon Roads, McKinnon. (*68 G11).

9557 7412.UNDER 19: Oval 2 McKinnon Reserve, Cnr Tucker and McKinnon Roads, McKinnon. (*68 G11).9557 7412.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Magenta with black V yoke/ - gold number; shorts - black;socks - magenta & black.SECRETARY: Andrew Hicks, 23 Moama Rd, East Malvern, 3145.Phone: 0407 220 952(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Andrew Bonwick. Phone: 9525 2880 (B) 9551 6141(H) 0407 714 270(M) 9529 [email protected](Email)MEMBER: Tim Chegwin. Phone: 9659 2460 (B) 9502 8655(H) 0414 922 571(M) 9659 2447(F)[email protected](Email)

SENIOR COACH: Jamie Shanahan

OLD IVANHOE GRAMMARIANS - (A Sec.)(1964) - GROUND: Chelsworth Park, Irvine Road, Ivanhoe. (*31 G10). 9497 2581.UNDER 19: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Brown with white V/ brown - white number; shorts - brown; socks - brown& white capping.SECRETARY: Alan Redman, PO Box 2077, Ivanhoe, 3079.Phone: 9435 2804(H) 0413 454 034(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Peter Love. Phone: 0411 736 736(M) [email protected](Email)MEMBER: David Veal. Phone: 0400 736 058(M) [email protected](Email)

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PARKDALE VULTURES - (C Sec.)(1994) - GROUND: Gerry Green Reserve, Nepean Highway, Parkdale. (*87 E8). 9580 7734.UNDER 19: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Red with blue V & gold trim/ navy - gold number; shorts - navy;socks - red.SECRETARY: Michael Walsh, 13 Wyndarra Cres, Dingley, 3172.Phone: 9273 2151(H) 0417 301 837(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Darren Fenech. Phone: 0414 671 621 (M) [email protected](Email)MEMBER: Mark Davies. Phone: 9488 0200(B) 9583 5135(H) 0419 312 380(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Steve Kennedy

PENINSULA O.B. - (D1 Sec.)(1980) - GROUND: Peninsula School, Harry MacDonald Oval, Cnr Wooralla Drive & NepeanHighway, Mt. Eliza. (*105 G5). 0413 337 683.UNDER 19: Peninsula School, Reilly Oval, Nepean Highway, Mt. Eliza. (*105 G5).0416 134 657COLOURS AND SHORTS: Royal with brown yoke/ - white number; shorts - royal; socks - royal with

brown hoops.SECRETARY: Andrew Atchison, 14A Carrington Street, Hampton, 3188.Phone: 9663 4460(B) 9025 0117 (H) 0413 337 683(M) 9663 4461(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Luke Prendergast. Phone: 0408 385 054(M) [email protected](Email)MEMBER: Samuel Murray. Phone: 0407 876 799 (M) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Mark Glenn

POWER HOUSE A.F.C. - (D3 Sec.)(1940, 1947) - GROUND: Ross Gregory Oval, Village Green Drive, Albert Park. (*58 A7).COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black, white & green panels/ black - white number;

shorts - green, socks - green.SECRETARY: Michael Verberne, 648 Hawthorn Road, Brighton East, 3187.Phone: 9634 3552(B) 9530 8588(H) 0407 545 919(M)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Craig Richardson. Phone: 9686 2611 (B) [email protected](Email)MEMBER: Nick Pavlou. Phone: 9530 8112 (H) 0414 339 990(M) 9530 8113(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Darren Cooper

PRAHRAN A.F.C. - (D1 Sec.)(1999) - GROUND: Toorak Park, Orrong Road, Armadale. (*58 J7).

UNDER 19 Princess Park, Beach Street, Caulfield South. (*68 B6) 9532 8073CLUB XVIII: Darling Park, Basil St East Malvern (*60A11)COLOURS AND SHORTS: Royal, white and blue side streaks, PFC emblem/ royal above whitenumber; shorts royal; socks - royalSECRETARY: Tod Mackay, PO Box 1207, Windsor 3181Phone: 0438 808 701(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Kevin Matherson. Phone: 9852 4074 (H) 0418 338 467(M) 8480 0829 (F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Basil Cleary. Phone: 9531 1799 (H)SENIOR COACH: Paul Greenham


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RICHMOND CENTRAL A.F.C. - (D4 Sec.)(1987) - GROUND: Loughnan Oval, Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Boulevard, Richmond.(*59 B1).0419 871 571COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black with yellow sash/ - white number; shorts - black;socks - black & yellow hoops.SECRETARY: Andrew Read, PO Box 2108, Richmond South, 3121.Phone: 9427 0800(B) 9427 1068(H) 0421 357 068(M) 9427 0192(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Warwick Bracken. Phone: 9410 4012(H) 0419 871 571(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: David Speakman. Phone: 9807 9101 (H) 0418 303 741(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Danny Hickey

RUPERTSWOOD A.F.C. - (C Sec.)(1999) - GROUND: Salesian College, Macedon Street, Sunbury. (*382 F2). 0419 301 760.UNDER 19: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Gold with royal fins top right, bottom left/gold - royal number;

shorts royal; socks royal.SECRETARY: Graham Williams, 1 Annois Crt, Sunbury, 3429.Phone: 9662 9511 (B) 9744 2927(H) 0419 393 023(M) 9744 5236(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Robert Morrice. Phone: 9217 4453 (B) 9744 4629(H) 0408 677 932(M) 9217 4128(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Graham Williams. Phone: 9662 9511 (B) 9744 2927(H) 0419 393 023(M) 9744 5236(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Shane McLauchlan

SOUTH MELBOURNE DISTRICTS - (D1 Sec.)

(2000) - GROUND: Oval 11, Lindsay Hassett Oval, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park. (*57 J7).0419 526 670COLOURS AND SHORTS: White with red V/ red; shorts red; socks red & white hoops.SECRETARY: Brendon Johnson, PO Box 135, Albert Park, 3206.Phone: 8653 3244(B) 8390 7991(H) 0417 612 001(M)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Maureen McGee. Phone: 9856 2803 (B) 96960 1740(H) 0419 526 670(M)9826 4590(F) [email protected](Email)MEMBER: Ross Mitchell. Phone: 9528 6188(B) 0404 443 445(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Tim Killworth

SOUTH MORNINGTON - (D4 Sec.)(2007) - GROUND: Citation Oval. Helena St Mt MarthaCOLOURS AND SHORTS: black with yellow sash, black shortsSECRETARY: Sue Kelly, 7 Cawarra Street, Mornington, 3931.Phone: 5975 8798(H) 0427 758 798(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Sue Kelly. Phone: 59758798 (H) 0427 758798(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Colin Oneill. Phone: 0414 517 839 (M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Shane Mottram


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ST BEDES / MENTONE TIGERS A.F.C. - (A Sec.)(1972) - GROUND: Oval 1 Brindisi St, Mentone. Oval 2 Southern Rd, Mentone. (*86 K6).UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As aboveCOLOURS AND SHORTS: Navy with red, gold & royal sash/ - white number; shorts - navy;socks - navy, red & gold hoops.SECRETARY: Dale Collins, PO Box 417, Mentone, 3194.Phone: 0423 024 277(M) 9580 4138(F) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Matthew Beasley. Phone: 0427 041955(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Michael Atherton. Phone: 0402 891 574(M) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Luke Beveridge

ST BERNARDS O.C. - (B Sec.)(1963) - GROUND: St Bernards College, Gate 8, Hampton Road, West Essendon. (*27 J3).9331 0316.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black and gold vert. stripes, royal trim/ gold - royal number;shorts - royal; socks - black, gold & royal.

SECRETARY: Glenn Scarborough, 142 Maribyrnong Road, Moonee Ponds, 3039.Phone: 9375 3013(B) 9375 3013(H) 0411 755 601(M) 9304 1468(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Mick Overman. Phone: 9481 7473 (B) 9337 1696(H) 0419 576 795(M) 9481 7473(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: John Hughes. Phone: 9375 4286(B) 9370 8945(H) 0403 056 584(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Simon Madden

ST FRANCIS XAVIER OC - (D4 Sec.)(2007) - GROUND: St Francis Xavier College, Senior Campus. Beaconsfield Ave, Beaconsfield,

3807. Mel Ref 131 K1COLOURS AND SHORTS: Navy Blue, Red and White Jumper with gold emblem, Navy shorts andNavy socks with a red and white ring at the topSECRETARY: Jane Watkins, PO Box 801, Beaconsfield, 3807.Phone: 9707 3111(B) 9704 9507(H) 0417 926 952(M) 9707 3601(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Paddy Mckenna. Phone: 9769 4965 (B) 9707 4476(H) 0433 282 445(M)9769 4985(F) [email protected](Email)MEMBER: Paddy McKenna. Phone: 9769 4965 (B) 9707 4476(H) 0433 282 445(M) 9769 4985(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Justin Pearson

ST JOHNS O.C. - (D3 Sec.)(1991) - GROUND: Thomas Carroll Reserve, Cnr McCrae & Box Streets, Doveton. (*90 G10).9792 1611COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black with green trim/ gold panel - green number; shorts - green;socks - green & gold.SECRETARY: Louisa Emery, PO Box 8141, Dandenong, 3175.Phone: 9790 0414 (H) 0402 344 664(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Hayden Wathen. Phone: 9700 4904 (H) 0417 504 652(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Glenn Wilson. Phone: 9705 5593(H) 0407 507 406(M)

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THERRY PENOLA O.B. - (D2 Sec.)(1977) - GROUND: Oval 2, John Pascoe Fawkner Reserve, Francis Street, Oak Park. (*16 F6).9304 1196.UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Burgundy with navy & gold V, gold emblem/ navy panel - gold number;shorts - burgundy; socks - burgundy.SECRETARY: Rodney Moran, 126 Vincent Street, Oak Park, 3046.Phone: 9096 5133(B) 9304 2134(H) 0412 582 985(M) 9096 9174(F)[email protected] (Email)PRESIDENT: Tony Crotty. Phone: 8791 3200 (B) 9306 9950(H) 0418 324 824(M) 9794 9636(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Gerard Biddlestone. Phone: 8791 3203 (B) 9309 7572(H) 0417 309 316(M)9794 9636(F) [email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Dan Madden

UHS-VU A.F.C. - (D3 Sec.)(1932) - GROUND: Brens Oval, MacArthur Road, Parkville. (*2B A1). 9347 9443.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Green with brown V yoke/ - white number; shorts - green;

socks - green & brown hoops.SECRETARY: Peter Clarke, PO Box 180, Parkville, 3052.Phone: 9247 5972(B) 0422 846 626(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Robert Thorp. Phone: 8610 5531 (B) 0402 289 825(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Patrick Burns. Phone: 9502 7972 (H) 0419 390 227(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Scott Whyte

UNIVERSITY BLACKS - (A Sec.)(1928) - GROUND: Melbourne University, Main Oval, Parkville. (*2B D5) 8344 6947

UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: Crawford Oval, Cemetery Rd West, Carlton North. (*2B D2).U19 phone 0439724168; 0427 820 283 (C18)COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black with royal V/ royal panel - white number; shorts - black;socks - black.SECRETARY: Charles Beaton, Unit 39, 1 St David St, Fitzroy, 3065.Phone: 8807 1666(B) 0427 820 283(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Ray Wilson. Phone: 96633408 (B) 9417 4440(H) 9663 3276(F)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Ray Wilson. Phone: 9663 3408(B) 9417 4440(H) 9663 3276(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Michael Rizio

UNIVERSITY BLUES - (A Sec.)(1928) - GROUND: Melbourne University, Main Oval, Parkville. (*2B D5). 8344 6947UNDER 19/CLUB XVIII: Crawford Oval, Cemetary Road West, Princes Park, North Carlton (*2B D2)COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black with royal V/ royal panel - white number; shorts - royal;socks - royal.SECRETARY: Michael Thomas, 904/442 St Kilda Road Melbourne, 3004.Phone: 0411 044 995(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Bob Girdwood. Phone: 9328 4804 (H) 0400 037 144(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Bob Girdwood. Phone: 9328 4804(H) 0400 037 144(M)

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V A F A UMPIRES ASSOCIATION -GROUND: Training Venue - Elsternwick ParkSECRETARY: Alan Stubbs, PO Box 227, Elsternwick, 3185.Phone: 8520 9000(B) 0411 211 566(M) 9578 9253(F) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Rob Mayston. Phone: 9393 4214(B) 9598 4242(H) 0437 487 277(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Vin Vescovi. Phone: 9574 6677 (B) 9764 9839(H) 0419 551 594(M)[email protected](Email)

WERRIBEE A.F.C. - (D2 Sec.)(1998) - GROUND: Soldiers Reserve, Cnr Duncans & College Roads, Werribee. (*206 A9).9742 3618. Alternative ground Chirnside Park watton St Werribee (*205H9)CLUB XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black with gold yoke & tiger monogram/ black number; shorts black;socks black & gold hoops.SECRETARY: Bill New, 41 Grevillea Crescent, Hoppers Crossing, 3029.Phone: 9748 3772(H) 0439 397 474(M) 9748 8180(F) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Peter Sandlant. Phone: 9742 6022 (B) 9741 8963(H) 0413 253 847(M)

[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Bill New. Phone: 9748 3772(H) 0439 397 474(M) 9748 8180(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Kirk Norton

WEST BRUNSWICK A.F.C. - (D4 Sec.)(1936) - GROUND: McAlister Oval, Park Street, Parkville. (*29 F10). 9387 2372.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black and white vert. stripes/ black - white number; shorts - black;socks - black & white hoops.SECRETARY: George SaisanasPhone: 0423 535 616(M) [email protected](Email)

PRESIDENT: Samuel Pietsch. Phone: 9866 3998 (H) 0412 404 003(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Stephen Fyffe. Phone: 9919 1437 (B) 9481 8994(H) 9919 1439(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Richard Peoples

WHITEFRIARS O.C. - (C Sec.)(1986) - GROUND: Ground Under constructions refer to VAFA website.UNDER 19: Manningham Sharks (Refer to website for ground)CLUB XVIII: As above.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Navy with gold & white W/ navy gold number; shorts navy;

socks navy.SECRETARY: John Crough, 27 Bridgeford Avenue, Blackburn, 3130.Phone: 8636 2756(B) 9878 6978(H) 0425 827 910(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Brendan Lee. Phone: 9800 2266 (B) 9870 2077(H) 0430 513 330(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: John Crough. Phone: 8636 2756 (B) 9878 6978(H) 0425 827 910(M)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Greg Feutrill


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WILLIAMSTOWN C.Y.M.S. - (D3 Sec.)(1983) - GROUND: Fearon Reserve, Osborne Street, Williamstown. (*56 B10). 0413 372163.COLOURS AND SHORTS: Royal blue with gold hoops & emblem/ - white number; shorts - royalblues; socks - royal blue & gold hoops.SECRETARY: Daniel Cronin, PO Box 220, Williamstown, 3016.Phone: 9397 6381(H) 0410 584 600(M) [email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Peter Welsh. Phone: 9361 5100 (H) 0417 586 683(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Mario Saccoccio. Phone: 9660 4531 (B) 0425 728 646(M) 9639 1440(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Alan Elliott

YARRA VALLEY O.B. - (D1 Sec.)(1993) - GROUND: Domeney Reserve, Knees Road, Park Orchards. (*35 E9). 0407 553679.UNDER 19: Yarra Valley Grammar School, Kalinda Road, Ringwood. (*36 D12).0407 553679COLOURS AND SHORTS: Black with red & gold horiz. stripes - monogram/red panel/- gold number;shorts - black; socks - black, gold & red.

SECRETARY: Naomi Potts, 10 Barrington Drive, Ashwood, 3147.Phone: 8653 4064(B) 9885 9775(H) 0407 553 679(M) 8653 5571(F)[email protected](Email)PRESIDENT: Russell Yeo. Phone: 9654 6888 (B) 0417 314 813(M)[email protected](Email)MEMBER: Luke Gillies. Phone: 9729 2999(B) 9939 0848(H) 0400 232 552(M) 9887 1141(F)[email protected](Email)SENIOR COACH: Kevin Barnes


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INDEX Section 3:

INFORMATION FOR CLUBSPage

3.1 Members and Secretaries meetings ............................................................................ 29

3.2 Correspondence to VAFA .............................................................................................. 29

3.3 Application and Affiliation fees(a) Application and Affiliation fees .................................................................................. 29(b) Failure to pay ............................................................................................................ 29

3.4 Fines and appeals against fines.................................................................................... 29

3.5 Match day requirements(a) Readiness to commence match ................................................................................ 29

(b) Teams entering the arena and warming-up .............................................................. 29(c) Umpire escorts .......................................................................................................... 30

3.6 Club requirements(a) Ground Inspection Sheets ........................................................................................ 30(b) Ground Changes ...................................................................................................... 30(c) Supply of equipment.................................................................................................. 30(d) Scoreboard ................................................................................................................ 30(e) Supply of officials ...................................................................................................... 30(f) Reserve section field umpires .................................................................................. 30(g) Attending umpires...................................................................................................... 30

(h) End of match ............................................................................................................ 30(i) Match details for VAFA .............................................................................................. 31(j) Trainer accreditation.................................................................................................. 31(k) Jumper clashes home & away, finals .................................................................... 31(l) Coach Accreditation .................................................................................................. 32(m) Senior playing coaches ............................................................................................ 32

3.7 Club XVIII football(a) Withdrawal of teams/duration of season/starting time/quarter lengths .................... 32(b) Registrations.............................................................................................................. 33(c) Interchange players number allowed .................................................................... 33

(d) Uniforms .................................................................................................................... 33(e) Scores ...................................................................................................................... 33(f) Footballs .................................................................................................................... 33(g) Coaches .................................................................................................................... 33(h) Club XVIII manager .................................................................................................. 33

3.8 Finals (including extra time in finals) .......................................................................... 33

3.9 Tribunal hearings and Investigations(a) Tribunal (all sections)procedures (Schedule A & AA) .......................................... 33(b) Investigations ............................................................................................................ 37

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3.1 Members' and Secretaries meetingsThe meetings of the Association will be held at Elsternwick Park between March and Septemberat 6.30 p.m. as listed below or as determined by the Board.Members and/or Secretaries are to ensure they are in attendance. Clubs whose Members andSecretaries fail to represent their club, or who are absent without explanation will be fined.

2008 Meetings.Monday March 3 - Members' meeting

Monday June 2 - Secretaries meetingMonday August 4 - Members meetingMonday December 1 - Annual General Meeting

3.2 Correspondence to VAFAAll correspondence should be directed to the VAFA via mail P.O. Box 359, Elsternwick, 3185, fax 95316601 or email (Michael Sholly, [email protected]; Jeremy Bourke, [email protected]; SueAnderson, [email protected]; Brian Goodman, [email protected]; Olivia de Castres,[email protected]; or Joe [email protected].

3.3 Application and Affiliation fees(a) Application fees. The following application fees were required to be paid by clubs by October

1st 2007 for the 2008 season.$200 for each senior and reserve team wishing to compete in 2008.$500 for each Under 19 and Club XVIII team wishing to compete in 2008.$100 expressions of interest from new clubs interested in joining VAFA (by October 1st).Affiliation fees. Instalments are due on May 1, June 1 and July 1 this year and must be paidwithin seven (7) days of the due date.Total affiliation fees for season 2008 are as follows:

Section A seniors and reserves - $13732 (plus $1373 GST)B seniors and reserves - $13455 (plus $1345 GST)C seniors and reserves - $9803 (plus $980 GST)D1 seniors and reserves - $9251 (plus $925 GST)

D2 - seniors and reserves - $8858 (plus $885 GST)D3 - D4 - seniors and reserves - $8699 (plus $869 GST)Under 19 - $5092 (plus $509 GST)Under 19 (2nd team) - $3660 (plus $366 GST)Club XVIII - $3819 (plus $381 GST)

(b) Any club that fails to pay the first instalment of fees within seven (7) days of the 1st October, shallcease to be a member of the Association.Where possible, clubs are requested to make their payment in full, however if this is not possible,then in three instalments as stated.

3.4 Fines and appealsClubs in breach of the Rules of the Association in regard to conduct of matches or in general,

may be subject to fines as laid down in the Rules of the VAFA.Rule 30: When the outstanding liability of a club to the Association has exceeded $200.00 formore than thirty consecutive days the Treasurer of the Association shall give written notice tosuch Club of the amount of the outstanding liability and that payment is required to be madewithin seven (7) days. In the event of a Club failing to make payment of any outstanding liabilitiesas required, the Board may suspend the right of such Club to participate in the competitions ofthe Association.Clubs may appeal in writing against fines or penalties imposed by the VAFA or any sub-committee within fourteen (14) days of notification. The Board will consider appeals.

3.5 Match day requirements(a) If a team is not ready within thirty minutes of the scheduled starting time, the match is forfeited

to the other team.(b) Before all VAFA matches the following is to apply. The team entering the arena first has the

choice of ends in which to warm up. The other team, upon entering the arena, must not encroachin the other teams chosen half of the ground during its warm-up, even whilst the team last toenter the arena is doing its slow lap before beginning warm-up drills.


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(c) Umpire escorts:Both the home team and the away team is to provide an escort for the umpiresand both must be with the umpires (one each side) at all times umpires enter or leave the fieldand during on-field breaks. Once the escorts have walked the field and boundary umpires fromthe field at half time and at the end of the match, they must immediately return to the field of playand meet the goal umpires who should have completed checking their scorecards in the middleof the ground and be commencing to make their way from the field.The away team escort must wear at all times one of the official armbands (white) whereas thehome team escort must be the Interchange Steward who will wear a white coat and black

armband.

3.6 Club requirements(a) Ground Inspection Sheets

Both teams, in all VAFA matches, must agree that the ground presented by the home club is ina reasonable position for the conduct of the match.A representative of each team is required to sign the sheet attesting to the above. With changesto the Wrongs Act 1958, volunteers (defined as individuals providing a service on a voluntarybasis for no remuneration) cannot be held liable in any civil proceeding for anything done ingood faith by the volunteer while providing a service in relation to community work organised bythe sporting organisation.Should both or one team believe the ground be not fit for play VAFA rules allow a period of time

(30 minutes after scheduled starting time) for an alternate ground to be found which is agreeableto the field umpire or the original ground's problems attended to.(b) Ground Changes

Any ground change approved by the VAFA will only be considered if the ground suggested is areasonable standard for clubs of that particular section. The CEO and General Manager-Football Operations have the power to approve ground changes to grounds that are existingVAFA grounds, however requests for VAFA clubs to play on any non-VAFA ground must be takenby the CEO to the Board for it to consider.At least two weeks notice (in writing) must be given to the VAFA for any ground change request.Clubs wishing to play night matches must conform to the Night Games Policy.

(c) The"home" club should also supply the following equipment:- goal flags

- siren or bell- training table (both rooms)- stretcher- dressing rooms with suitable security (both rooms)- room for umpires (able to be secured).

(d) The "home" club shall arrange for the scoreboard to be operated continuously throughoutevery match.

(e) For all matches, each club to provide an efficient boundary umpire, goal umpire, runner,timekeeper, umpire escort and thehome club an interchange steward who is to also act asthe home teams umpire escort as well and shall be dressed in a white coat. Other officialsare to wear Association approved clothing. A fine will be applied for each official notappropriately clothed.

Clubs must ensure that all playerswear correct uniforms and that each player wears a differentnumber, which corresponds to those appearing on the teamsheet and in the "Amateur Footballer".If bike shorts are worn they are to be only shorts supplied by VAFA Properties, which can onlybe flesh colored.

(f) Each club (except A and B Section Reserves) is to provide areserve umpire who has currentregistration gained by attending one of the pre-season registration nights provided by the VAFA.Teamsheets are checked after each round to see that registered umpires only are used in allVAFA reserve matches. Clubs using non-registered umpires will have the match dealt with in thesame way as if an ineligible player was played (loss of points/fine).Umpires are also observed to see that offences that should be reported are in fact the subjectof an official report.If a registered reserve section umpire does not sign both teamsheets that umpires club

will not receive the rebate due.(g) Clubs must ensure at all intervals the field, boundary and goal umpires receive attention by way

of a drink; orange and towel etc. as required.(h) End of match - scorecards, timekeepers' cards, Matchday Incident Report Sheets and

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At the conclusion of the match hand to the field umpire the score cards from the goal umpireand timekeeper together with the interchange steward's card. Ensure cards agree.Club Secretaries or nominated Duty Officers should inspect and ascertain the arithmeticaccuracy of all scorecards completed by other than VAFA officials before returning them to theumpire after the game. Where scorecards differ all cards are to be submitted to the VAFA by theumpire, who is to note on the Matchday Incident Report Sheet that a discrepancy exists in thefinal scores.Once all details have been completed and the umpire has completed the teamsheet, the club

secretary is to sign the teamsheet.The secretary's signature does not indicate implicit acceptance of the reports. Secretaries arenot to discuss matters relating to paperwork or argue with umpires. Secretaries must have anappropriate copy of their teamsheets for club records.An umpire will report to the VAFA any matter that warrants informal or formal VAFA action thatis not covered by the standard Umpire Report Form. This will include advising the VAFA of amelee(s) that occurred in a match, any unobserved incidents, explanatory comments regardinglow Disciplined Award Ratings or any other matter the umpire sees fit to report on. In a situationwhere an umpire has seen the need to complete a Matchday Incident Report Sheet, the whitecopy will be forwarded to the VAFA, each competing club will be handed a yellow copy and eachfield umpire will retain a blue copy of the report.

(i) The VAFA requires information from clubs related to match scores as follows:

All senior home clubs from all sectionsmust enter the full match information (i.e. quarter byquarter and full time scores, best players and goal-kickers) onto the results page of the VAFAwebsite by 5.30pm on match-day. If the home club experiences any difficulties with loggingonto the results page (i.e. internet connection problems) results can be phoned in on 9531 8333.Under-19 section home clubs must enter the final match score, including quarter by quarterscores, into the VAFA results webpage by 5.30pm on match-day. If the home club experiencesany difficulties with logging onto the results page (i.e. internet connection problems) results canbe phoned in on9531 8333 by 5.30pm. Full results including best players and goal-kickers mustbe logged into the VAFA results webpage by 10am Monday after the match.Club XVIII and Reserve section home clubs must enter the final match score, includingquarter by quarter scores, into the VAFA results webpage by 4pm on match-day. If the homeclub experiences any difficulties with logging onto the results page (i.e. internet connectionproblems) results can be phoned in on 9531 8333 by 4pm. Full results including best playersand goal-kickers must be logged into the VAFA results webpage by 10am Monday after thematch.The scores of all matches can be obtained on the VAFA web site www.vafa.com.au after5.45 p.m. on any Saturday evening.

(j) Clubs must ensure that all theirtrainersare accredited and that each team must have a trainerin attendance at all matches. Clubs may be asked to show cause why they should not becharged with conduct unbecoming a club of the Association if they don't comply with thisrequirement.Clubs who believe a trainer holds an appropriate qualification equal to Level 1 accreditationmust lodge these qualifications to have these assessed by an independent body whose decisionwill be final.

(k) Jumper clashesare to adhere to the following procedure.

(i) Home and Away matches. In the event of there being a clash of uniforms between twocompeting teams, each visitingclub must wear a distinctively different uniform approved bythe General ManagerFootball Operations. Jumper clashes as determined by the VAFAwill be emailed to clubs on a sectional basis and posted on the VAFA website under theClub Details section. Clubs listed in bold & italics are possible jumper clashes and if bothclubs agree, then the visiting club on each occasion they meet will be required to wear adistinctively different uniform approved by the General Manager Football Operations.In the event of a jumper clash the secretary of the visiting club shall make application forapproval of the said uniform not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of thescheduled match. Provided that not less than 28 days prior to the commencement of eachseason, the secretaries of any two clubs drawn to play in games where there is a clash ofuniforms as set out in Schedule B of these Rules, may by joint application in writing signed

by the secretaries of both clubs, submit to the General ManagerFootball Operations forhis approval, details of the uniforms each club proposes to wear during the two games inwhich the said teams are drawn to play in the said season. The General ManagerFootballOperations shall advise the secretary of each club of his approval or otherwise, not lessthan seven (7) days prior to the commencement of the season.


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Hire sets can be obtained from the VAFA online store (www.vafa.com.au).(ii) Finals Matches.In the event of there being a clash of uniforms in a second round (finals)

match the following will apply. For the first semi final the team that finished the home andaway matches in the higher position will wear their home uniform, however the winner ofthe second semi final will become the home team in the Grand Final and be able to weartheir home uniform. In a preliminary final the higher placed team at the end of the homeand away matches will be the home team. The away club shall be required to submit forthe approval of the General Manager Football Operations, a distinctly different uniform to

that worn by the home team. Such application must be made to the General Manager Football Operations not less than seventy two (72) hours prior to the date of the saidsecond round match.Failure of clubs to select an adequate jumper within the prescribed time will mean that theoffending club must wear a VAFA allocated jumper.

(l) All senior, reserve, Under-19 and Club XVIIIcoachesmust have at least Level 1accreditation.This course must be completed in its entirety before the commencement of the season.Should a coach be unavailable, resign or be replaced, he must be replaced by a coach whoholds current Level One Accreditation (at least). If the club is unable to find a suitably accreditedreplacement coach, the club can provide in detail the complete football and coachingbackground of the person they would like to coach the team.The Board of the VAFA may give "interim" approval for this person to coach, but only until theavailability of the next coaches' course or for the balance of the season (whichever occurs first).This documentation must be received and considered by the VAFA Board before the persontakes charge of a team.Clubs using an unaccredited coach in any senior, reserves or under-19 VAFA match will havethe match dealt with in the same way as if an ineligible player was played (loss of points/fine).Teamsheets are checked after each round to see that only accredited coaches or coaches with"interim" approval are used by clubs.

(m) The following applies in relation to clubs who choose to appoint aplaying senior coach.Any player who is qualified to play in the VAFA can also hold the position of the club's playingcoach provided he holds current Level 1 accreditation. Obviously if the coach elects to play hecannotreceive a coaching fee.Clubs who have appointed, or who intend to appoint a playing senior coach must undertake thefollowing:(i) Advise the General Manager Football Operations in writing that the club intends to appoint

a playing coach of a senior team. This will enable Affidavits to be prepared.(ii) No person performing the duty of playing coach may do so until such time as the General

Manager Football Operations has in his possession the Affidavits as mentioned above.(iii) 2007 playing coaches continuing in the same capacity for season 2008are requiredto

again swear Affidavits.The Affidavits shall stipulate -(i) The playing coach can receive nil remuneration before, during and after the period of his

appointment as the club's playing coach or the club will not offer inducement orremuneration to that player to serve as its playing coach either before, during or after hisappointment period.

(ii) That the club agrees that should violation of the above clause be proven it shall be strippedof all premiership points earned since the coach was appointed; the club be immediatelydemoted a minimum of two sections; the club be fined an amount of not less than $5,000and not in excess of $10,000 and/or at the discretion of the Board the club's membershipof the Association may be terminated.

3.7 Conditions for the conduct of Club XVIII matches.(a) Clubs have until Monday March 1 to indicate to the VAFA in writing that they intend to field a Club

XVIII team in 2008. If a club withdraws their Club XVIII team after March 1 the club will be fined$500. Specific conditions for fielding a Club XVIII team in the VAFA can be obtained bycontacting the VAFA.Two teams from the one club can play in the same section. Premiers for each section will be the

only team to be promoted.Fifteen (15) first round matches are played from April 12 (Rnd 1) to July 26 (Rnd 15) followed bya three week finals series. Three week series: First and Second Semis - August 2, PreliminaryFinals - August 10, Grand Finals August 17.The length of quarters for Club XVIII matches are 17 minutes plus time on with the half-time ruleof the reserves to come into play (in that the match must finish not later than 1.50 p.m.). This


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allows for no disruption to U19 matches. Refer Law 10.1 (a). All Club XVIII matches mustcommence at 11.40 a.m.

(b) Player requirements.All players must be registered with a minimum of fourteen (14) requiredto start a Club XVIII match. A registered player may represent the opposition on the day providedappropriate notation is marked on the teamsheet. Registrations for 2008 close on June 30.

(c) Interchange players.Club XVIII teams are restricted to no more than 8 interchange players forall home and away matches and finals matches.

(d) Uniforms.Club XVIII teams must wear the appropriate club uniform of jumper, shorts and socks.

Each team playing "away" must wear white shorts and the appropriate non-white shorts for homematches.(e) Scoresfrom home and away matches must be entered into the VAFA results webpage by 4pm

on match-day by the home club. If the home club experiences any difficulties with logging ontothe results page (i.e. internet connection problems) results can be phoned in on 9531 5892 by4pm. Full results including best players and goal-kickers must be logged into the VAFA resultswebpage by 10am Monday after the match.

(f) Footballs -either new or used Sherrin footballs are to be used (with VAFA logo).(g) Coaches: Club XVIII coaches must gain Level One Accreditation before the 2008 season to

coach.(h) Clubs are to nominate a manager for their Club XVIII who would receive correspondence

for Club XVIII issues along with the Club Secretary.

3.8 FinalsThe second round (finals) for A and B sections will be conducted over a four-week period withthe grand finals to be played on September 20/21. C and Under-19 Sections 1 and 2, over athree-week period with grand finals to be played on September 13/14, D1, D2, D3, Under-19Sections 3, North and South over a three-week period with grand finals to be played onSeptember 6/7 and D4 over a four-week period with grand finals to be played on September13/14.

Extra time shall be played in any drawn second round final match, including grand finals, inSenior, Reserve, Under-19 or Club XVIII Sections. When the final siren sounds the players willremain on the field, change ends and in the meantime the goal umpires will meet and confirm

that the scores are in fact level. Once confirmation is notified to the field umpire, 5 minutes plustime-on will be played after which the siren will be sounded. The teams will cross straight over(without an address from the coach) and play another 5 minutes plus time-on. In the event thatthe scores are still level a second period of extra time will be played. The coaches can have 3minutes to address their teams following which the teams will kick to the opposite end to whichthey kicked at the end of the first period of extra time. Three minutes plus time-on will be playedafter which the siren will be sounded. The team will then cross straight over (without an addressfrom the coach) and play another 3 minutes plus time-on. In the event that the scores are stilllevel, the match will be declared a draw and replayed the following week.

3.9 Tribunal hearings and Investigations(a) VAFA Tribunal.

It is suggested that all club secretaries, team managers and officials of the day familiarisethemselves with tribunal procedures and ensure every player who appears on a report sheet,either as a reported player or as a witness, understands these procedures and to ensure that allplayers concerned are instructed accordingly. It is also imperative that players' copies of reportsare handed to the players concerned. All parties required to be in attendance before theIndependent Tribunal will be listed on the VAFA web-site by 4 pm on the Monday afternoonfollowing the match. Any changes after this time will see the affected parties contacted by eitherphone or email. Non-attendance by any player named on the report sheet shall be dealt with bythe Tribunal, in most cases resulting in a period of suspension as determined by the Tribunal.Club officials being the subject of an umpires report (on an official report sheet) will have thereport heard by an investigation committee and not a tribunal.All players reported, and/or named in connection therewith, together with witnesses are requiredto attend before the Independent Tribunal at Elsternwick Park by 7.30 p.m. on the Tuesdayfollowing the match in which the report occurred.Appearance before the Tribunal designated will be according to the order of arrival andsubsequent reporting to the Tribunal Assistant in the downstairs Function Room. All relevantpersons including appropriate witnesses need to be in attendance before a case is consideredready for hearing.


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decisions in this respect will be ratified by the Chairman Tribunal & Investigations or hisappointed deputy (Chief Executive Officer).If a player is found guilty of an offence and has been found guilty of a previous offence oroffences during the immediate past five years this record will be taken into account when settingthe penalty. Any record before this period of time (5) years will not be taken into account whenthe penalty is being set. A Tribunal is not aware of any prior history during the hearing of a case.Reported player's witnesses.A reported player may call a witness (or witnesses within reason)to assist in his defence of the charge or charges against him. Such witnesses must have actually

seen the incident concerned, and be able to give material evidence in regard to the charge. Awitness is not permitted to give a character reference on behalf of the accused player.An accused player who desires to call a witness should notify the Tribunal Chairman at thecommencement of the hearing.Witnesses and player(s) offended against are warned that if the Tribunal considers evidence tobe of a misleading or unsatisfactory nature they may be charged accordingly and dealt with bythe Tribunal.

Use of video at tribunal.Should a video be available, and a club wishes to make use of a video at a tribunal hearing, thematch tape, which can be edited, must be lodged by 3.00 p.m. the Monday following the playingof the match.

The VAFA will then give the other parties to the report the opportunity of viewing the video at atime that suits them.No other video than the submitted video can then be produced.

Tribunal matters that clubs require to be heardIf a club of the player against whom an opposition player was reported, considers the reportedincident serious enough to require the matter be heard before a tribunal, the club to exercise thisoption, must tick a box that appears on the report form this must be done when the paperworkis completed after the match. A bond of $200 then must be lodged with the VAFA by noon on theMonday following the playing of the match. The bond may be refunded to the club at thediscretion of the Tribunal Chairman.

Unobserved incidentsWhen an unobserved incident report made by an umpire is supported by the lodgement of a clubcomplaint from the same incident, the matter will still be resolved before a tribunal. Both playerswill appear before the Chairman who will be in possession of the paperwork (the club chargeletter and VAFA charge) with each player calling witnesses as required that may or may not becalled.No club official is to remain in attendance for the duration of the hearing.

Advocates(a) A reported playerwho he is less than 21 years of age at the commencement of the relevant

season may appear before the Tribunal either on his own behalf or with a person who mayact as his advocate. Such player's advocate shall be the Secretary of the reported player's

Club or a person duly appointed in writing by the Secretary.(b) Anumpiremay appear before the Tribunal either on his or her own behalf or with a person

who may act as his or her advocate if (i) such umpire is less than 21 years of age at the commencement of the relevant season;

or(ii) he/she has less that 2 years experience as an umpire at Under19 or senior level at the

time of the Tribunal hearing.(c) Where thereported player or umpireappears with an advocate, the advocate

(i) may ask questions on behalf of the reported player of any witness called before theTribunal;

(ii) may ask questions of the reported player;(iii) may make oral submissions to the Tribunal on behalf of the reported player.

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Report not made by an umpireAt the hearing of a complaint by the Tribunal other than a report by an umpire, the player chargedand the player allegedly offended against shall be entitled to an advocate who shall not be (a) a witness in the complaint;(b) a member of a police force, the holder of a degree in law or a Barrister or Solicitor of any

State or Territory of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Appeals

An appeal from a decision of the Tribunal shall be permitted (a) if the charge against the player is one within part (ii) of the Report of Umpires form (Schedule

D of the VAFA Rules) under the heading Charges MUST be heard by Tribunal(b) if the appeal is notified to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 3.00 pm on the day after

the Tribunal hearing. The notification of the appeal must be accompanied by the prescribedappeal fee of $750. If the appeal is successful, $500 of the fee will be refunded.

If an appeal is granted then The appeal from a decision of the Tribunal shall be heard by an Appeal Tribunal comprising theChairman of the Appeal Tribunal and/or other members of the Tribunal who did not participatein the initial hearing of the charge or charges the subject matter of the appeal.(a) Subject to sub-paragraphs (b-(d), an appeal from the decision of the Tribunal shall be heard

before the next round of matches is played.

(b) The appeal may be adjourned to a date after the next round of matches is played by theChairman or presiding member of the Appeal Tribunal or the Chief Executive Officer inconsultation with the President and/or Chairman of the Tribunals and InvestigationsCommittee.

(c) If the hearing of the appeal is adjourned to a date after the next round of matches is played,for any reason, the appeal cannot proceed before the next round is played, the reportedplayer shall be ineligible to play until the appeal hearing is conducted, but any matchesmissed by the player shall be included in any penalty ultimately imposed.

(d) At the hearing of an appeal from a decision of the Tribunal, evidence not called at the originalhearing shall not be permitted unless the Chairman or presiding Member of the AppealTribunal is satisfied that good reason has been shown as to why such evidence was notcalled at the original hearing.

SCHEDULE "A"Senior Grade & Reserve Grade1. The Tribunal shall consist of at least two persons all of whom shall be members of the

Independent Tribunal appointed in accordance with the Articles of Association of the VictorianAmateur Football Association.

2. A brief written report of the offence or offences shall be in the hands of the Secretary of theAssociation by midnight on the second clear day after the match otherwise the charge or othercharges shall lapse.

3. In the event of either or both clubs participating in the match failing to provide an official toacknowledge the existence of the report the charge or charges may only be declared void at thediscretion of the Tribunal.

4. The Tribunal shall elect a Chairman from amongst those of its members present.5. Upon assembly and after the Tribunal has elected a chairman the person who made the report

shall be summoned before the Tribunal.6. The Tribunal Chairman shall ask the reported player if he was Number..... of the..... Football Club

on the day stated and shall ask similarly of the other person or persons written on the report. Allexcept the person who made the report and the reported player shall retire until recalled.

7. The brief written report shall be read aloud by the Chairman who shall be in possession of theteamsheets and any other relevant documents.

8. After reading the report the Chairman shall ask the reported player to plead "guilty" or "not guilty"to the offence or offences.

9. When the reported player has pleaded, the Chairman shall ask the person who made the reportto amplify his written words after which he may be questioned by the reported player and the

Tribunal as they desire.10. The person who made the report may now call such witnesses as he may wish whom that

person, the reported player and the Tribunal, may question as they desire.11. Each reported person who has been called to give evidence should remain present until all other

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12. Any other person or persons mentioned in the report may be called in turn and asked to givetheir versions of the incident and may be questioned by the person making the report, thereported player and the Tribunal as they desire.

13. The Chairman shall then ask the reported player to give his version of the incident after whichthe person making the report and the Tribunal may question him, as they desire.

14. The reported player may now call such witnesses as he may wish whom the reported player,may question, the person making the report and the Tribunal, as they desire.

15. After the person making the report, the reported player, all other persons mentioned in the report

and all witnesses have delivered their evidence, the person making the report and the reportedplayer shall be given the opportunity to summarise their cases and when the Tribunal is satisfiedthat it has all the evidence it can reasonably obtain to reach a decision, the Tribunal shallconsider the case and record its finding and such penalty or penalties if any to be imposed.

16. When the Tribunal has recorded its finding(s) all persons concerned shall reassemble and theChairman shall state its findings and such penalty or penalties if any to be imposed.

17. If the reported player gives consent to the Tribunal to investigate this alleged offence or offencesin his absence and submits a statutory declaration of his case the following additional rules shallbe observed as and where applicable.a) The Chairman of the Tribunal shall pronounce a plea on behalf of the player in the light of

the statutory declaration by the player of his case.b) The statutory declaration of the player shall be read by the Chairman.

c) Such persons who are mentioned by the player whom he would have called to give evidenceon his behalf shall be called and may be questioned by the person making the report andthe Tribunal as they desire.

18. (a) A reported player who he is less than 21 years of age at the commencement of the relevantseason may appear before the Tribunal either on his own behalf or with a person who mayact as his advocate. Such player's advocate shall be the Secretary of the reported player'sClub or a person duly appointed in writing by the Secretary.

(b) An umpire may appear before the Tribunal either on his or her own behalf or with a personwho may act as his or her advocate if (i) such umpire is less than 21 years of age at the commencement of the relevant season;or(ii) he/she has less that 2 years experience as an umpire at Under19 or senior level at the

time of the Tribunal hearing.(c) Where the reported player or umpire appears with an advocate, the advocate -(i) may ask questions on behalf of the reported player of any witness called before the

Tribunal;(ii) may ask questions of the reported player;(iii) may make oral submissions to the Tribunal on behalf of the reported player.

(d) No person shall act as a player's advocate who is a member of a police force, who is theholder of a degree in Law or who is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of anyState of the Commonwealth of Australia.

19. Subject to any direction of the Chairman of the Tribunal, the reporting umpire and witnesses arerequired to remain at the Tribunal hearing until the completion of the evidence.

20. An umpire's advocate shall be a member of the VAFA Umpires Association who is not a member

of a police force, who is not the holder of a degree in law, and who is not a Barrister or Solicitorof the Supreme Court of any State or Territory of the Commonwealth of Australia."

21. At the hearing of a complaint by the Tribunal other than a report by an umpire, the player chargedand the player allegedly offended against shall be entitled to an advocate who shall not be (c) a witness in the complaint;(b) a member of a police force, the holder of a degree in law or a Barrister or Solicitor of any

State or Territory of the

Documents

Copy of Handbook