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2018 HANDBOOK Including 2017 Annual Report

2017 Under 14 Interleague Grand Final Winners

PRESIDENT

Mathew Snell 0430 017 240

[email protected]

SECRETARY

Steve Gent 0417 113 723

[email protected]

Central Gippsland

Junior Football League Inc.

Leaders in Junior Football www.cgjfl.vcfl.com.au

mailto:[email protected]





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CGJFL LEAGUE OFFICIALS - 2018

President

Mathew Snell

0430 017 240

[email protected]

Vice President

Grant Coultard

0411 037 317

Treasurer

Mick Maroney

0423 031 626

[email protected]

Secretary

Steve Gent

0417 113 723

[email protected]

Executive Members

Mick Hanily, Nick Matthews

Score Secretary

Veronica Hanily

0408 134 270

[email protected]








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2018 CLUB CONTACTS

Hill End & Grove Rovers (1980)

President Paul Mann 0402 931 668

Secretary: - Louise Paul 0498 961 057

[email protected]

Hill End & Grove Rovers JFC

PO Box

Willow Grove 3825

Leongatha (2001)

President Michael Hanily 0417 311 756

Secretary: - Alister Fixter 0458 625 362

[email protected]

PO Box 27

Leongatha Vic 3953

Moe Lions (1972)

President Mark Walsh 0428 564 008

Secretary: - Linda Weir 0458 276 436

[email protected]

Moe Lions JFC

PO BOX 85

MOE VIC 3825

Mirboo North (1992)

President Mick Bradley 0499 925 770

Secretary: - Rachel Woodall 0467 466 782

[email protected]

Mirboo North JFC

P.O.Box 37

Mirboo North, Vic 3871

Morwell Junior Football (2003)

President: Anthony Bloomfield 0438 962 055

Secretary: - Keith Kerstjens 0400860257

[email protected]

PO BOX 496

Morwell, Vic 3840









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2018 CLUB CONTACTS

Newborough JFC (1972)

President Mark Micallef 0412 761 092

Secretary: - Jen Mc Cafferty

[email protected]

PO BOX 94

Newborough Vic 3825

Trafalgar (1972)

President Nic Mathews 0418 594 367

Secretary: - Grant Coulthard 0411 037 317

[email protected]

Trafalgar JFC

P.O.Box 287

Trafalgar, Vic 3824

Yallourn North (1971-1982) 1986-

President Kris Wells 0412 870 554

Secretary: - Tammi Smith 0437 587 356

[email protected]

Yallourn North JFC

c/o Post Office

Yallourn North, Vic 3825

Yinnar (2003)

President Ryan Walsh 0408 323 732

[email protected]

Secretary Guy Cheffers 0408 957 002

[email protected]

Yinnar JFC

P.O. Box 26

Yinnar, Vic 3869

Boolarra ( 2018)

President Paul Dodds 0418 436 737

[email protected]

Secretary Greg Carter 0488 188 822

Churchill (2018)

President Mick Johnson 0412 384 747










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2018 OTHER CONTACTS

Mid Gippsland FL Secretary Pauline Tantau 0413452450

[email protected]

AFL Gippsland Regional Administration Centre 5134 8733

Gippsland Power Football Mgnr Matt Ross [email protected]

Gippsland Power Region Mgnr Peter Francis [email protected]

0419 103 177

Gippsland Power Coach Leigh Brown [email protected]

Gippsland Office (03) 51 34 8133

2018 AFL GIPPSLAND CONTACTS

Regional General Manager Travis Switzer

Football Development Manager Daryl Couling 51348733

[email protected]

Football Development Manager George Morgan 51348733

[email protected]

Football Development Manager Michael Roberts 51348733

[email protected]











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2018 CLUB COACHES

Under 10’s Under 12’s Under 14’s

Hill End & Grove Rovers

Pat Morgan Paul Mann Andrew Balfour /

0429 871 218 0402 931 668 Steve Blackshaw

0448 911 981

0427 927 125

Leongatha Green

Marcus Kreutzberger Dean Pitts Peter Helms

0427 533 579 0413 177 228 0497 858 579

Leongatha Gold

No team Tim Bolge Adrian Burns

0417 508 495 0409 754 613

Moe

Clinton Taylor Garry Edwards Jason Shields

0427 834 066 0407 531 003

Mirboo North

Mathew Snell Danny Chila David Woodall

0430 017 240 0438 682 169 0400 079 820

Morwell Royal

Peter Ainsworth Jeffrey Stockdale Mark Carstein

0418 338 725 0447 004 719 0413 544 119

Peter Mooney

0432 173 120

Newborough Blues

Mick Moroney Andrew Archipow Andrew Berquez

0423 031 626 0428 467 772 0434 559 689

Newborough Reds

Mark Mrcallef Danny Schembri No team

0412 761 092 0407 842 742

Trafalgar

Mark Paul Pip Warlaud Paul Kenny

0419 320 061 0438 655 808 0421 594 331

Yallourn North

Adrian Russell Aaron Raven/Frank Wilson Daniel Martini/Mitch Luck

0438 084 982 0499 795 670/0411 227 731 0498756970/0428016518

Yinnar

Brent Ludlow Tim Mills Julien Schill/Shane Mccoll

0438 696 608 0422 074 131 0427 404 004/0438 012 725

Boolarra

Eddie Stanton

0423 260 158




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2018 GIRLS CLUB COACHES Newborough Blues

Rob Raymond 0466 030 666

Newborough Reds

Colin Bird 0425 873303

Mirboo North

Kylie Peters 0417 311 401

Glenn Brooks 0400 427 959

Morwell

Shamus Collier

Leongatha

Kaila Benveltzen 0438 842 699

Rohan Michael 0428 571 102

Trafalgar

Kylie Mann 0427 071 414

Moe

Chris Frazer 0422 214 529

Churchill

Tim Darby 0437 994 532

GAME STARTING TIMES Friday Games

Under 10’s 5.30pm

Under 12’s 6.30pm

Under 14’s 7.15pm

Saturday Games

Under 10’s 9.00am

Under 12’s 10.00am


Sunday Games



Under 14’s 1.00pm

Girls 2.15pm Note: it is up to clubs to sort game times, between themselves if some clubs have a bye in an age

group on the day




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TIMEKEEPING PROCEDURE Length of Quarters Under 10’s 10 minutes

Under 12’s 12 minutes

Under 14’s 15 minutes

Quarter Breaks for all Age Groups

Quarter-Time 3 minutes

Half-Time 5 minutes

Three Quarter-Time 3 minutes

Timekeepers are to “sound the warning siren” 1 minute prior to the

resumption of each Quarter. (as per Item 3.6 of the CGJFL By-Laws)

CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL

LEAGUE

MEETING DATES for the 2018 SEASON

26th March

7th May

16th July

27th August 2018 Vote Count

12th November 46th AGM

All Meetings start at 7:30pm in the GERT MAHONEY

ROOM




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2017 ANNUAL REPORT

2017 Officials: President: Craig Skinner

Vice President Darryl Mc Gannon

Secretary: Steve Gent

Treasurer: Leah Maslen

Executive Members: Christian Burgess, Darryl Mc

Gannon, Gary Maslen and Ken Hutchison

Major Sponsor:

Associate Sponsors:

Worksafe VCFL

Member Clubs: Hill End, Leongatha, Moe Lions, Mirboo North, Morwell

Tigers, Morwell Youth Club, Newborough, Trafalgar,

Yallourn North, Yinnar Warragul Colts

Life Members: Phil Felstead, Gerry Morrissey (dec), Keith “Hoot” Gibson

(dec), Kelvin “Ned” Scott (dec), Murray Carpenter (dec),

Ron McColl, Ron Michie, Paul Erbs, Wayne Tunks, Laurie

Plunkett(dec), Laurie “Truck” Williams, Gordon Cantwell,

Charles Weir and Craig Skinner.




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Central Gippsland Junior Football League Inc.

Executive Officers since 1972

YEAR – PRESIDENT SECRETARY/TREASURER

1972 Ludwig Krznaric Phil Felstead

1973 Ludwig Krznaric Phil Felstead

1974 Ted Jenkins Phil Felstead






1980 Gerry Bright Phil Felstead

1981 Gerry Bright Cyril Chaproniero

1982 Gerry Bright Cyril Chaproniero

1983 Cyril Chaproniero Cliff Stephens

1984 Ron Keilty Ron Michie

1985 Wayne Tunks Peter Marks

1986 Wayne Tunks / Steve Mayes Peter Marks

1987 Steve Mayes Paul Erbs

1988 Peter Enzinger Paul Erbs



1991 Ron Michie Paul Erbs



1994 Chris Short Paul Erbs



1997 Jefferson Welsh Paul Erbs

1998 Joe Piper Paul Erbs

1999 Joe Piper Ian McCabe

2000 Ian McCabe Ian McCabe / Marianne Hardy

2001 Ian McCabe Gordon Cantwell / Sue Bennett

2002 Wayne Tunks Gordon Cantwell / Denise Tunks

2003 Ivan Whittle Gordon Cantwell / Sue Bennett

2004 Peter Clark Gordon Cantwell / Sue Bennett

2005 Peter Clark Gordon Cantwell / Christine Clark

2006 Gary Tatterson Gordon Cantwell / Lis Keilty

2007 Gary Tatterson Gordon Cantwell / Lis Keilty

2008 Darren Brock Gordon Cantwell / Lis Keilty

2009 Darren Brock Charles Weir / Lis Keilty

2010 Keith Pickering Charles Weir / Natalie Lambos

2011 Keith Pickering Charles Weir / Natalie Lambos

2012 Lachlan Sim Charles Weir / Natalie Lambos

2013 Darren Anderson Charles Weir / Leah Maslen

2014 Craig Skinner Charles Weir / Leah Maslen

2015 Craig Skinner Charles Weir/ Leah Maslen

2016 Craig Skinner Charles Weir/ Steve Gent

2017 Craig Skinner Steve Gent




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Energy Australia Central Gippsland Junior Football League Inc.

The Past 10 Years in the CGJFL

2004 Former Yallourn North Champion Peter Clark became President, Gary Vonk, Vice President,

Gordon Cantwell Secretary/Treasurer, Sue Bennett and Gaye Jenkins Ordinary Members.

Yarragon Junior Football Club left the CGJFL for the Warragul District JFL. Boolarra Junior

Football ceased being due to no players. International Power was the sponsor for the East-West.

Newborough Bulldogs won the Under 10’s Grand Final by 26pts against Trafalgar, Leongatha

became Premiers and Champions in the Under 12’s against the gallant Newborough Bulldogs by

68pts and Leongatha also took out the Under 14’s beating Hill End who were in their first ever

Grand Final in CGJFL or MGJFL.

2005 The Executive was the same as 2004 except for Christine Clark, who took over the

Treasurer’s position. It was the first time both Hill End and Mirboo North had Under 10’s in the

competition. Trafalgar won the Under 10’s when they defeated the new Hill End team by just 1pt.

Leongatha again took out the Under 12’s and also the Under 14’s.

2006 Gary Tatterson became the President, Gary Vonk Vice President, Gordon Cantwell

Secretary, Lis Keilty Treasurer and Gaye Jenkins an Ordinary Member. We had 13 clubs but

Yallourn North could not field an Under 14’s. The League had a new Major Sponsor in TRU-

Energy Yallourn. The CGJFL Under 14’s won the Junior carnival in its first year and the Premiers

were Newborough Bulldogs in the Under 10’s against Hill End by 25pts and Leongatha defeated

Mirboo North in the Under 12’s and Leongatha also won in the Under 14’s defeating the

Newborough Bulldogs.

2007 Gary Tatterson was again the President, Gordon Cantwell the Secretary, Lis Keilty the

Treasurer and Executive Members in Gaye Jenkins and Tony Murphy. Charles Weir came on

board as Non-Executive Publicity Officer. Newborough Bulldogs made it back-to-back in the

Under 10’s beating Mirboo North by 12 points, while Mirboo North beat Leongatha in the Under

12’s by 6 points, which prevented Leongatha from winning 6 in a row. The Under 14’s again went

to Leongatha by 30 points against the valiant Youth Club. It was Leongatha’s fourth Premiership

in a row in the Under 14’s.

2008 Darren Brock was elected as President, Gordon Cantwell the Secretary, Lis Keilty the

Treasurer, Vickki Cowen as Vice President and Executive Members in Nick Kelly. Charles Weir

was still the Non-Executive Publicity Officer. Morwell Youth Club were Premiers and Champions

in the Under 10’s and it was the Club’s first ever CGJFL Premiership. Morwell Youth Club

defeated Newborough Bulldogs by 39 points. Newborough Bulldogs won the Under 12’s by 27

points against Yinnar. The Under 14’s again went to Leongatha by 30 points, this time against

Newborough Bulldogs. It was Leongatha’s fifth Premiership in a row in the Under 14’s.

2009 Darren Brock was again the President, Charles Weir began as Secretary, replacing Gordon

Cantwell, Lis Keilty the Treasurer, Vickki Cowen as Vice President and Executive Members in

Nick Kelly. Newborough Bulldogs were victorious in the Under 10’s against Trafalgar by one

point and also in the Under 12’s against Mirboo North by 27 points, and yes Leongatha again won

the Under 14’s, this time by 30 points against Newborough Bulldogs. Central Gippsland

implemented a new format in terms of being more competitive at the Gippsland Championships.

Charles Weir coached the Under 12’s to its first win in many years and Craig Skinner took the




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Under 14’s to a Grand Final, where they were outclassed by a tremendous Sale side. A number of

boys from this team wen on to play with Gippsland Power, eg Declan Keilty, Liam Nash.

2010 - Keith Pickering from Mirboo North was elected as President and his Vice President (also

from Mirboo North) was Dean Linforth. Charles Weir was again Secretary, Natalie Lambos,

Treasurer, and Craig Skinner an Executive Member. Trafalgar took out the Under 10’s premiership

against Newborough Blues, The Under 12’s went to Leongatha again against the Newborough

Blues and the Under 14’s was won by Newborough Blues against Leongatha. 2010 was the year

that Newborough Bulldogs and Newborough Hawks merged to form ‘one’ Newborough Club with

two sides in each age group, known as Reds and Blues. Central Gippsland Under 12’s won the

Gippsland Championships under the coaching of Paul Mann from Hill End & Grove Rovers and

the Under 14’s were Runner’s Up under the guidance of Craig Skinner from Newborough. Craig

Skinner from Newborough was named Victorian Youth Coach of the Year.

2011 - Mr Keith Pickering from the Mirboo North JFC ia again the President, with Mrs Katryn

Richardson from Morwell Tigers agreeing to take on the role of Vice President. The Treasurer is

Mrs Natalie Lambos from Newborough JFC. The Secretary is once again Charles Weir, also from

the Newborough JFC. Newborough Reds defeated Leongatha in the Under 10’s; Leongatha turned

the tables on Newborough Reds in the Under 12’s and Mirboo North won with the last kickof the

match against Newborough Blues. Central Gippsland Under 12’s won the Gippsland

Championships under the coaching of Paul Mann from Hill End & Grove Rovers and the Under

14’s were Runner’s Up under the guidance of Craig Skinner from Newborough. Paul Mann from

Hill End and Grove Rovers was named Victorian Junior Coach of the Year.

2012 - Mr Lachlan Sim from the Moe Lions JFC is the President, with Mr Darren Anderson from

Yallourn North the Vice President. The Treasurer is once again Mrs Natalie Lambos from

Newborough JFC. The Secretary is Charles Weir, also from the Newborough JFC. Leongatha won

the U10’s by 5 points against Trafalgar; Trafalgar won the Under 12’s by 6 points against

Leongatha (after the scores were level at full-time) and U14’s was won by Leongatha against a

gallent Moe Maroons team. And Trafalgar were victorious in the Under 12’s. 2012 was the year

that Moe Lions and Moe Saints merged to form ‘one’ Moe Lions JFC with two sides in each age

group, known as Maroons and Blues. Central Gippsland Under 14’s won the Gippsland

Championships under the coaching of Warwick Baum from Hill End & Grove Rovers. Charles

Weir was awarded Life Memebrship of the Central Gippsland Junior Football League.

2013 - Mr Darren Anderson from the Yallourn North JFC is the President, with Mrs Karen

Baum from Hill End and Grove Rovers the Vice President. The Treasurer Leah Maslen from Moe

Lions. The Secretary is Charles Weir, from the Newborough JFC. Leongatha won the U10’s by 8

points against Yinnar; Leongatha won the Under 12’s by 3 points against Newborough Reds and

the U14’s was won by Newborough Reds against Leongatha by 30 points. Central Gippsland

Under 12’s won the Gippsland Championships under the coaching of Brad Michie from

Newborough and the Under 14’s were Runner’s Up with Warwick Baum of Hill End and Grove

Rovers still the coach. The year saw previous CGJFL players Sam Skinner and Darnell Grech

picked to play for U16’s Victoria Country, with Sam Skinner being named the Best Player of the

Carnival and being selected in an All-Australian team. Other notable players who the boys played

against in the Gippsland Championships at Under 14 level, were Nash Holmes and Josh Dunkley

from Sale. Tyler Morrow, Ben Ainsworth, Anthony Young and Brock Smith played in a Victorian

School Competition in Darwin.




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2014: Craig Skinner from Newborough JFC was President. Charles Weir from Newborough was

Secretary and Leah Maslen was Tresurer from Moe Lions. Trafalgar Under 10s won the grandfinal

defeating Leongatha by three points. Trafalgar also won the Under 12s grand final defeating Youth

Club by 12 points with the final scores 29 points to 17 points. The Leongatha under 14s had a big

win against Trafalgar 74 points to 28 points.

Youth club organised the interleague carnival for the league. The Central Gippsland Under 14

interleague team coached by David Nutt were premiers in the Junior Carnival against Alberton FC

2-12-24 to 1-2-8. The Under 12 interleague team was coached by Wayne Paulet and did not make

finals.

Mirboo North was awarded Most Discipline Club for the league.

2015: Craig Skinner from Newborough JFC was President. Charles Weir from Newborough was

Secretary and Leah Maslen was Tresurer from Moe Lions. Trafalgar won the Under 10s

grandfinal. Leongatha won the Under 12s grandfinal and Leongatha also won the Under 14s

grandfinals.

The Under 14 interleague team won every game in the carnival however were disqualified to play

finals as they had played with an ineligible player throughout the carnival. The Under 12s did not

play in finals.

The Under 10s did not award a Best and Fairest for the league this year. Yinnar was awarded Most

Discipline Club for the league.

2016: Craig Skinner from Newborough JFC was President. This Year our League Secretary

role saw the transition of our outgoing Secretary and Life Member Charles Weir with our newly

elected secretary from Mirboo Nth Steve Gent. Leah Maslen was Treasurer from Moe Lions.

Yinnar won the under 10s Grand Final. And Trafalgar won the Under 12s and Under 14s Grand

Final.

The Under 12s and Under 14s interleague team did not make finals this year. Both

Interleague teams were well coached by Troy Makepeace under 12’s with 3 wins and Michael

Hall under 14’s with 2 wins both from Yinnar.

There was a change in the Morwell club with the amalgamation of the historic Morwell Tigers

and Morwell Youth Club to the newly formed Morwell Eagles Junior Football Club.

A review by AFL Gippsland into South Gippsland AFL saw the Alberton FL change to the

same junior age groups to our league and saw Leongatha bring both junior teams to the

CGJFL. Leongatha was awarded Most Discipline club for 2016.




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2017

Craig Skinner from Newborough JFC was President and Steve Gent was Secretary from

Mirboo North. This year saw the introduction of the Youth Girls competition in our league

with six teams entering the new competition. Warragul Colts entered the league with the

youth girls team.

The Under 14 Central Gippsland Interleague Team won the interleague carnival coached by

Craig Skinner. The Under 12s Central Gippsland Interleague team did not make finals. The

Under 12 team was coached by Mick Hanily. The Youth Girls interleague team was coached

by Tracey O’Brien and they did not make finals.

The Central Gippsland Junior Football League Grand finals were held at Moe on Sunday 3rd

of September with the Under 10s Leongatha Green having a two point win in the Grand Final

against Yinnar.

Under 12s Leongatha Green had a strong win against Leongatha Gold in the grand final.

Under 14s Mirboo North won the grand final against Leongatha Gold.

Youth girls Newborough Blues won the grandfinal against Warragul Colts




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Central Gippsland Junior Football League Inc. (A0001681U)

45th Annual General Meeting – Minutes of Meeting

Tuesday November 14th, 2017 at 7.30pm

Gert Mahoney Room, Morwell Football Club, Travers Street, Morwell

Present:

Executive: Craig Skinner, Matt Snell, Steve Gent

Moe: Barry Hawkett

Trafalgar: Grant Coulthard, Tim Ryan, Sam Larkin

Yinnar: Ryan Walsh

Morwell: Keith Kerstjen, Anthony Bloomfield

Newborough: Mark Micallef

Hill End: Paul Mann, Louise Paul

Mirboo North: Mick Bradley

Apologies:

Leongatha: Mick Hanily, Ronnie Hanily

AFL Gippsland: Chelsea Caple

Leah and Garry Maslen

Minutes from previous meeting as circulated:

Accepted by consensus

Moved: Craig Skinner Seconded: Steve Gent

Action required from previous meeting:

None

Presidents report: Craig Skinner

Report verbally presented by Craig Skinner

Report attached

Moved Steve Gent, seconded Ryan Walsh

Treasurer’s Report: Leah Maslen

Report circulated (Attached)

Moved: Craig Skinner Seconded: Steve Gent

Election of 2017 Office Bearer’s and Executive:

All positions declared vacant and nominations called.

President:

Matthew Snell nominated by Craig Skinner, seconded by Steve Gent

2018 League President – Matthew Snell

Vice President:

Grant Coultard nominated by Matt Snell, seconded by Steve Gent

2018 League Vice President – Grant Coultard

Treasurer:

Mick Maroney nominate by Matt Snell, seconded by Steve Gent

2018 Treasurer – Mick Maroney

Secretary:

Steve Gent nominated by Craig Skinner, seconded by Keith Kerstjen

2018 Secretary – Steve Gent

Scoring Secretary:

Leongatha Jnr. F.C. ( Ronnie Hanily ) nominated by Steve Gent, seconded by Matt Snell

2018 Scoring Secretary – Ronnie Hanily




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Executive Members – 2018

Mick Hanily nominated by Matt Snell, seconded by Steve Gent

Nick Matthews nominated by Matt Snell, seconded by Steve Gent

Other Positions:

Draw Co-Ordinator – Keith Kerstjen

Handbook Editor – Hill End

Interleague Co-Ordinator – Mick Hanily

Finals Co-Ordinator – Ryan Walsh/ Yinnar

Website Operator – Keith Kerstjen

Presentation Co-Ordinator – Trafalgar

AGM closed at 7.55pm

Meeting commenced at 7.56pm

General Business:

Signatories for Commonwealth Bank Account to be amended: Craig Skinner and Leah

Maslen to be removed and to be added Matt Snell and Mick Maroney – Moved Grant Coultard,

seconded Steve Gent

Boolarra FNC have requested to field a UNDER 10 side only in 2018. A motion was put forward

by Matt Snell to accept this request by all clubs.

Moved by Matt Snell, seconded by Barry Hawkett

Draw Requests – Draw requests for 2018 season to be forwarded to Steve Gent via email as soon

as possible from all clubs!

Affiliation fee’s discussed for the 2018 season, it was decided by consensus that the fee’s would

remain at $40.00 per team/age group at each club. Each club to provide list of teams asap in season

2018 and invoice will be sent, payment required by June 30th, 2018.

Moved by Matt Snell, seconded by Grant Coultard

Gippsland Power development squad age groups to be under 12, 13 and 14 ( Three Squads) for

2018

Sponsors for CGJFL for 2018 – Traf T & M and Gippsland Solar to be confirmed

Under 8 teams – Barry Hawkett suggested that the league field under 8 sides in the future, Barry

was requested to provide a comprehensive plan to the executive with all proposed requirements

and details for consideration.

Meeting concluded at 8.30 pm

Next Meeting TBA in 2018




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Presidents Report 2017

As our junior competition continually evolves this year we saw the introduction of our 6

Youth girl’s teams. they played a 10-round season with Newborough Blues defeating

Warragul Colts in an entertaining Final. The Boys first round of finals was the curtain raiser

to the inaugural final.

Our Grand Final at Ted Summerton oval saw the under 10’s start the day off with a close

contest where Leongatha received a free kick which resulted in a goal after the final siren to

defeat Yinnar in slippery conditions. The under 12 was a victory for Leongatha with both

teams making it through to the grand final in the clubs first year with 2 teams now in Central

Gippsland. Leongatha Green Defeating Gold in a disciplined display of football. In the 14’s

the talented and undefeated Mirboo Nth were too strong for Leongatha Gold overpowering

them to win by 7 goals.

This year again we ran a top 8 finals series to increase finals participation as well as extend

the season for some clubs. Although the major difficulty needs finals venues close, we believe

next year there will be a smoother process for clubs with multiple teams in finals being able to

attend all games if needed.

I would like to thank all clubs who have actively invested in our competition by volunteering

to do different duties without any fuss or grief while delivering a good product. This is why

Central Gippsland is ahead of all junior competitions in the region and while the club support

is strong our League can continue to make decisions to support the development of the boys

and girls in our league.

Our Interleague has been a proud part of our competition and 2017 was again successful with

our under 14’s winning the Grand final and receiving the most disciplined team award and our

12’s also being extremely competitive. I believe the change to training is a big positive

towards our improvement. The passionate quality our coaches bring to Interleague goes a long

way to League success.

As this year will be my last as President I would like to thank Charles Weir, Leah Maslen,

Darryl Mc Gannon and Steve Gent the executives I have had the pleasure of standing beside

to uphold and improve Central Gippsland JFL. Some of the key improvements that I am

Proud of being involved in are

The re-alignment of Newborough Hawks and Bulldogs and the most recent Tigers and Youth

Club to the newly formed Morwell Eagles. Working with Darryl Mc Gannon to alleviate the

age miss alignment in Sth Gippsland so that Leongatha boys experience up age / down age

football in line with the rest of the competition. Making our selection process and interleague

carnival a higher priority with new jumpers and removing the East vs West carnival.

Initiating a coaches meeting before the season and beginning next year a Secretary meeting to

allow Ronnie Hanily to be able to adequately do the biggest league job. Finishing with the

introduction of a girls competition in Central Gippsland.

I have enjoyed the role and will also enjoy the next challenge in footy.

skins

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Central Gippsland Junior Football League Inc.

2017 AWARD WINNERS BEST & FAIREST

Under 12’s Ruachkuoth Jiath ( Morwell Royal)

Jesse Chila (Mirboo North)

Runner Up Phillip Winmar (Leongatha Gold)

Michael Gelagotis (Moe Maroons)

Under 14’s Jacob Carnes (Mirboo North)

Runner Up Ayden Connolly (Trafalgar)

Youth Girls Leila Raymond (Newborough Reds)

GOAL KICKERS

Under 12’s Trent McRae (Leongatha Green)

Under 14’s Tajh Eden (Mirboo North)

MOST DISCIPLINED IN EACH CLUB

Brodie Malady (Hill End)

Ryan Gilliam (Leongatha)

Dylan Bagnall (Moe )

Harrison Mahoney (Mirboo North)

Zac Carlson (Morwell )

Rylie Hodgens (Newborough )

Dylan Gauci (Trafalgar)

Courtney Mangion (Yallourn North)

Bailey Piedrafita (Yinnar)

Shaylee Wilson (Warragul)




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CGJFL 2017 LEAGUE GRANDFINAL RESULTS

Sunday3rd of September was the grand final held at the Moe Senior Ground. The children played

competitive football and the values of sport were respected by all; players, coaches, parents and

spectators. All the teams that played were ‘winners’ regardless of the results. Congratulations to all

involved, well done.

CGJFL UNDER 10 GRANDFINAL RESULTS 2017:

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Leongatha Green 0.0 0.2-2 0.3-3 1.3-9

Yinnar 0.1-1 0.1-1 1.1-7 1.1-7

Leongatha Green

Goal Kickers: J. Brown

Best Players: A. McInnes, J. Brown, C. Richards, A. Williams, R. Hume, I. Bolge

Yinnar

Goal Kickers: J. Dwyer

Best Players: L. Cheffers, H. Bugeja, B. Burrows, S. Makepeace, J. Dwyer, O. McColl

CGJFL UNDER 10 LADDER 2017

1 Yinnar 12 12 0 0 2 1708.33 56

2 Trafalgar 12 10 2 0 2 714.89 48

3 Leongatha Green 12 10 2 0 2 389.00 48

4 Mirboo North 12 8 4 0 2 181.43 40

5 Morwell Royal 12 7 5 0 2 96.47 36

6 Hill End & Grove Rovers 12 6 6 0 2 117.02 32

7 Moe Maroons 12 5 6 1 2 67.25 30

8 Moe Blues 11 4 6 1 3 40.30 30

9 Newborough Blues 12 4 8 0 2 50.23 24

10 Morwell Navy 12 3 9 0 2 69.23 20

11 Newborough Reds 11 1 10 0 3 18.48 16

12 Yallourn North 12 0 12 0 1 9.85 4

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CGJFL UNDER 12 GRANDFINAL RESULTS 2017

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Leongatha Green 1.1-7 1.3-9 2.10-22 4.11-35

Leongatha Gold 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0-6

Leongatha Green

Goal Kickers: T. Hanily 2, T. McRae, W. Brown

Best Players: T. Hanily, T. McRae, W. Brown, L. Gill, M. Burggraaff, T. Richards

Leongatha Gold

Goal Kickers: R. Checkley

Best Players: J. Clark, J. McRae, Z. Lamers, B. Grabham Andrews, B. Stewart, R. Checkley


1 Leongatha Gold 10 9 1 0 4 0 440 209 210.53 52

2 Mirboo North 11 9 2 0 3 0 461 171 269.59 48

3 Leongatha Green 11 8 3 0 3 0 545 223 244.39 44

4 Morwell Royal 12 9 3 0 2 0 323 203 159.11 44

5 Moe Blues 11 6 4 1 3 0 272 253 107.51 38

6 Moe Maroons 11 6 5 0 3 0 359 294 122.11 36

7 Yinnar 11 5 5 1 3 0 297 256 116.02 34

8 Trafalgar 11 4 5 2 3 0 216 329 65.65 32

9 Hill End & Grove Rovers 11 2 9 0 3 0 169 383 44.13 20

100 Newborough Blues 10 1 9 0 4 0 152 549 27.69 20

11 Yallourn North 11 0 11 0 2 0 186 550 33.82 8



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CGJFL UNDER 14 GRANDFINAL RESULTS 2017

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Mirboo North 2.1-13 4.4-28 7.7-49 10.9-69

Leongatha Gold 0.0 0.2-2 1.3-9 3.3-21

Mirboo North

Goal Kickers: M. Porykali 4, L. Smith 3, J. Carnes 2, T. Eden

Best Players: I. Linn, M. Porykali, T. Eden, J. Carnes, B. Peters, L. Smith

Leongatha Gold

Goal Kickers: T. Dennehy, H. Kewming, R. Giliam

Best Players: A. Battersby, J. Burns, R. Giliam, H. Sheedy, J. Wrigley, N. Clark


1 Mirboo North 12 12 0 0 2 0 939 257 365.37 56

2 Leongatha Gold 12 9 3 0 2 0 664 413 160.77 44

3 Moe Maroons 12 9 3 0 2 0 578 282 204.96 44

4 Trafalgar 12 8 4 0 2 0 485 415 116.87 40

5 Leongatha Green 12 7 5 0 2 0 663 540 122.78 36

6 Yinnar 12 7 5 0 2 0 571 461 123.86 36

7 Morwell Royal 12 5 7 0 2 0 507 475 106.74 28

8 Newborough Reds 13 5 8 0 2 0 455 610 74.59 24

9 Newborough Blues 12 4 8 0 2 0 420 581 72.29 24

10 Morwell Navy 12 4 8 0 2 0 389 677 57.46 24

11 Hill End & Grove

Rovers

12 2 10 0 2 0 274 731 37.48 16

12 Yallourn North 12 1 11 0 1 0 321 824 38.96 8



















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CGJFL YOUTH GIRLS GRANDFINAL RESULTS 2017

Newborough Youth Girls Blues 0.0 4.3-27 4.5-29 5.9-39

Warragul Colts Youth Girls 1.0-6 1.0-6 1.0-6 1.0-6

2017 Newborough Youth Girls Blues

Goal Kickers: C. Guthrie 2, M. Hardy, S. Ryan, C. Bird

Best Players: E. Cornish , C. Abbott , M. Wilson, A. Somerville, C. Prestidge, M. Mitchell

2017 Warragul Colts Youth Girls

Goal Kickers: A. Clerks

Best Players: C. Dare, S. Symes, T. White, L. Guastella, V. Lawry, S. Wells

CGJFL YOUTH GIRLS LADDER 2017

1 2017 Trafalgar Youth Girls 10 9 1 0 0 0 391 142 275.35 36

2 2017 Newborough Youth Girls Blues 10 8 2 0 0 0 289 83 348.19 32

3 2017 Newborough Youth Girls Reds 10 5 4 1 0 0 176 157 112.10 22

4 2017 Warragul Colts Youth Girls 10 5 5 0 0 0 294 193 152.33 20

5 2017 Morwell Youth Girls 10 2 7 1 0 0 161 377 42.71 10

6 2017 Leongatha Youth Girls 10 0 10 0 0 0 103 462 22.29 0












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YEAR Under 12's

1972 Moe Colts

1973 Newborough Bulldogs

Under 11's Under 13's

1974 Newborough Bulldogs Hernes Oak

1975 Newborough Bulldogs Newborough Hawks

1976 St Kieran's Moe City


1977 Moe Colts Trafalgar


1978 Trafalgar Yall/Yall Nth & St Kieran's

drew twice - dual winners


1979 Trafalgar Trafalgar

1980 Newborough Hawks Trafalgar

1981 St Kieran's St Kieran's


1982 Newborough Hawks Newborough Hawks

1983 Trafalgar Newborough Hawks

1984 Moe Colts Moe City

1985 Trafalgar Moe Colts

1986 Moe Colts Moe Colts

1987 Moe City Trafalgar

1988 Moe Saints Moe Colts

1989 Newborough Bulldogs Moe City

1990 Newborough Bulldogs Moe Saints

1991 Moe City Newborough Bulldogs

1992 Moe City Newborough Bulldogs

1993 Mirboo North Moe City

1994 Moe City Moe Saints

1995 Churchill Moe City

1996 Moe City Moe City

1997 Moe City Moe Saints

1998 Trafalgar Moe City

1999 Newborough Bulldogs Newborough Bulldogs

Under 10's Under 12's Under 14's

2000 Yarragon (no G/F

played)

Newborough Bulldogs Trafalgar

2001 Yallourn North Trafalgar Trafalgar

2002 Yarragon Leongatha Newborough Bulldogs

2003 Newborough Bulldogs Leongatha Moe Saints

2004 Newborough Bulldogs Leongatha Leongatha

2005 Trafalgar Leongatha Leongatha

2006 Newborough Bulldogs Leongatha Leongatha

2007 Newborough Bulldogs Mirboo North Leongatha

2008 Morwell Youth Club Newborough Bulldogs Leongatha

2009 Newborough Bulldogs Newborough Bulldogs Leongatha

2010 Trafalgar Leongatha Newborough Blues

2011 Newborough Reds Leongatha Mirboo North




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Under 10s Under 12s Under 14s

2012 Leongatha Trafalgar Leongatha

2013 Leongatha Leongatha Newborough Reds

2014 Trafalgar Trafalgar Leongatha

2015 Trafalgar Leongatha Newborough

2016 Yinnar Trafalgar Trafalgar

Under 10 Under 12 Under 14 Youth Girls

2017 Leongatha Green Leongatha Green Mirboo North Newborough

Blues




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CGJFL 2017 INTERLEAGUE TEAMS




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CGJFL 2017 INTERLEAGUE TEAMS




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2017-Gippsland Junior Football Interleague Championships

Under 14 Ladder

1 Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition 5 5 0 0 0 232 95 244.21 20

2 Central Gippsland Junior FL 5 4 1 0 0 224 151 148.34 16

3 Warragul & District Junior FL 5 3 2 0 0 206 118 174.58 12

4 Traralgon & District Jnr FL 5 2 3 0 0 173 229 75.55 8

5 Sale & District JFA 5 1 4 0 0 139 189 73.54 4

6 Bairnsdale & District Jnr FA 5 0 5 0 0 124 316 39.24 0


Under 14 Grand Final Results

Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.3-27

Central Gippsland Junior FL 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.8-62

Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition

Goal Kickers: H. O''Brien, M. Moschetti, L. Rathjen, B. Walker

Best Players: B. Mabilia, J. Walker, W. Taylor-Eagles, M. Charles, M. Walton, L. Rathjen

Central Gippsland Junior FL

Goal Kickers: A. Connolly 3, T. Eden 2, F. Materia 2, H. Hopkins, J. Makepeace

Best Players: J. Carnes, M. Porykali, D. Hume, H. Hopkins, A. Battersby, B. Watson












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Under 12's Ladder

1 Warragul & District Junior FL 5 5 0 0 0 214 45 475.56 20

2 Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition 5 4 1 0 0 157 84 186.90 16

3 Bairnsdale & District Jnr FA 5 3 2 0 0 137 106 129.25 12

4 Traralgon & District Jnr FL 5 2 3 0 0 72 108 66.67 8

5 Central Gippsland Junior FL 5 1 4 0 0 58 184 31.52 4

6 Sale & District JFA 5 0 5 0 0 37 148 25.00 0



Warragul & District Junior FL 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.6-18

Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.8-20

Warragul & District Junior FL

Goal Kickers: L. Ward, L. Reid

Best Players: Z. Keeble, P. Ireland, B. Tenace-Greenall, L. Lisle, L. Ward, T. Gowans

Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition

Goal Kickers: A. Reid, H. Butcher

Best Players: P. Heatley, T. Braid, A. Reid, J. Williamson, J. Lewis, J. Harvey


Youth Girls Ladder

1 Gippsland Youth Girls League 2 2 0 0 0 83 3 2766.67 8

2 Southern Gippsland J F Competition Youth Girls 2 1 1 0 0 45 61 73.77 4

3 Central Gippsland Junior FL Youth Girls 2 0 2 0 0 10 74 13.51 0



Gippsland Youth Girls League 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.7-19

Southern Gippsland J F Competition Youth Girls 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3-9

Gippsland Youth Girls League

Goal Kickers: A. Dunn, N. Webber

Best Players: E. Haeusler , K. Rykers, T. Sciortino, L. Van Berkel, A. Dunn, N. Webber

















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2017 CGJFL UNDER 14 INTERLEAGUE TEAM SELECTION:

Coach Craig Skinner

Assistant Coach Troy Makepeace

Runner Jordan Humpreys

Trainer Mandy Jones

1 Aydan Connelly

2 Darcy Hume

3 Alex Battersby

4 Jai Makepeace

5 Sam Walsh

6 Joe Skinner

7 Bailey Humphreys

8 Harry Hopkins

9 Jacob Carnes

10 Luke Balzomeris

11 Tajh Eden

12 Blake Van Der Mere

13 Rohan Demczuk

14 Zac Carlson

15 Mathew Neal

16 Jedd Felmingham

17 Luke Summersgill

18 Jack Edebohls

19 Haiden Kewming

20 Tristian Waack

22 Dylan Thornby

23 Mason Porykali

24 Brandon Watson

25 Flynn Materia




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2017 CGJFL UNDER 12 INTERLEAGUE TEAM SELECTION

Coach: Mick Hanily

Assistant Coach Alister Fixter

1 Trent McRae

2 Liam Weir

3 Jessie Chilla

4 Ollie Hennessey

5 Dustin Blackshaw

6 Cody Wood

7 Rylie Checkley

8 Xavier Cox

9 Brayden Jeffs

10 Will Dawson

11 Beau Grabham

12 James Maslen

13 Phillip Winmar

14 Lachlan Gill

15 Mach Rienetts

16 Tew Jiath

17 Liam Cumiskey

18 Jacob McRae

19 Callum Nash

20 Tyler Richards

21 Josh Dwyer

22 Xavier Bolge

23 Harry Reville Gent

24 Michael Gelagotis




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2017 CGJFL YOUTH GIRLS INTERLEAGUE TEAM SELECTION

Coach Tracey O Brien

Assistant Kaila Bentveltzen

Team Manager Michelle Roberston

Runner Mitch Bentveltzen

Trainer Robert Sapkin

1 Naomi Xureub

2 Shaye Symes

3 Lara Downey

4 Tayla Vosper

6 Leila Raymond

7 Haylee Bills

8 Portia Bell

9 Sarah Orton

10 Charlize Bird

11 Ella Cornish

12 Caitlyn Prestidge

13 Channen Dare

14 Amelia Riseley

15 Marita Wilson

18 Scarlett Wells

21 Caitlin Beale

22 Shelby Felmingham

23 Laetesha Bird

24 Brittney Hecker

26 Tahlia Healey

30 Cara Mayberry

51 Kaitlyn

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CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

RESULTS PROCEDURE 2018

This procedure has been written to ensure that ALL CGJFL Clubs are aware of what is required in

relation to Game Day Results and that a consistent approach is followed by all. For this system to

work properly it will be a League Requirement that ALL Clubs use ONLY the Team sheet printed

off the League Website system.

Both the Home and Away clubs will be required to update the Round Team sheets for all their Age

groups on the Website. Suggest that you take ‘three’ copies of each team sheet to the game on the

day.( 1 copy for your own team records and 1 for the league.

AFTER the GAME

The AWAY Team will complete the Team sheet and then hand it to the Home Team’s

representative for input into the Match Results section on the Website. This Team sheet MUST

include the 6 Best Players on the day & ALL Goal Kickers, regardless of the score. The Home

Team should check this when received, and immediately follow up if the Team sheet is not

completed correctly.

The HOME Team will also complete their own Team’s Team sheet complete with their 6 Best

Players & ALL Goal Kickers. The Home Team will ensure that they have received the Team sheet

from the Away Team. The Home Team will then be responsible for entering the Game Results

into the Match Results section on the Website in a timely manner (see below). DO NOT ADJUST

SCORES FOR THE MERCY RULE (the League Scoring Secretary will be responsible for this).

DELIVERY of RESULTS

All Results will need to be entered in the ‘Match Results’ section by 6.00pm on Sunday (or earlier

if possible) to allow the Scoring Secretary enough time to adjust any Results back to the agreed

Mercy Rule margins and to meet the Latrobe Valley Express deadline for entry of results for the

Thursday edition.

Once the results have been entered onto the Website the Team sheets are to be submitted via email

score secretary Veronica Hanily [email protected] or a clear photo of individual team

sheets via smart phone to 0408 134 270.

The Home Team is required to deliver the following to the League Secretary in a timely manner: -

Match day Checklist (1) – This may not be required as expected to be on-line this year

Umpire Vote Cards League (3) one per age group & Most Disciplined Club Awards (3)

Goal Umpire Cards (6) 2 per age group – one for the home team and one for the away team

Timekeeping Cards (6) 2 per age group – one for the home team and one for the away team

Copies of any new Registration Forms

These items need to be mailed to P.O. Box 20 Newborough, 3825





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Fox Sport Result Data Entry

SCORE SECRETARY

Veronica Hanily

[email protected]

0408 134 270

The home team is required to have entered all match day results prior to 6pm on the match day.

Copies of the team sheets and scores to be emailed to score secretary Veronica Hanily

[email protected] or a clear photo of individual team sheets via smart phone to

0408 134 270.

All original score cards and team sheets to be sent to the league secretary, Steve Gent at PO BOX

20 Newborough Vic 3825

Pre Game

Amend both home and away team sheets

Omit children who did not play on the day

Include children’s name and jumper numbers who have been added to the team sheet

Update jumper numbers if required

Update team officials

Post Game

Enter scores

Enter goals

Enter best 1 to 6

Ensure fox sport scores entries reflect match day score cards and team sheets( should there

be any discrepancies with scores, score cards, and or team sheets not matching) it is the

responsibility of the respective clubs to liaise with each other prior to entering their data-

see clubs contact details in the handbook.

TEAMSHEETS TO VERONICA & THE REST TO STEVE.






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YOUTH GIRLS RULES & REGULATIONS FOR ADOPTION BY AFL VICTORIA LEAGUES (2016)

CONTENTS

SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................................... 40

1. Player Registration – Age .......................................................................................................................................... 40

2. Team Numbers on Match Day .................................................................................................................................. 40

3. Game Format ............................................................................................................................................................... 40

4. Uniforms & Equipment ................................................................................................................................................ 40

5. Modified Match Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 40

6. Finals and Representative Football Eligibility ......................................................................................................... 40

7. Player Transfers .......................................................................................................................................................... 40

YOUTH GIRLS BY-LAWS TO BE ADOPTED

- from “AFL Victoria Youth Girls Program By-Laws – March 2013” ....................................................................... 41

YOUTH GIRLS SPECIFIC MATCH RULES TO BE ADOPTED

- from “AFL Victoria’s Youth Girls Program – Schedule 1 - LAWS OF AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

(as adopted by AFL Victoria’s Youth Girls Program)” ........................................................................................... 43

YOUTH GIRLS SPECIFIC TRANSFER RULES TO BE ADOPTED

- from “AFL Victoria’s Youth Girls Program – Schedule 5 – PLAYER TRANSFER POLICY –

March 2010” ......................................................................................................................................................... 45




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SUMMARY Below is a summary of the modifications to be adopted by Victorian community leagues conducting Youth Girls competitions.

Player Registration – Age - Youth Girls Player Age Range – 12-17 years old by Jan 1st of competition year - Players must be turning 13 to 18 in the year of competition. - For Leagues that don’t conduct an Under 12s Junior Girls competition, girls who turn 12 in the competition

year can apply for a Special Permit to play once they have turned 12 years of age. - Players CAN NOT be turning 19 during the year - Special exemptions can be granted in EXTREME cases for girls turning 19 who just miss the cut off date.

Team Numbers on Match Day - Maximum of fifteen players per team - Up to six players on the bench - Teams must have 11 of their own players to play an official match. - If a team doesn’t have fifteen players, the opposition must play with the same number of players. They can

also loan them players if both teams agree. - A back and forward pocket and a midfielder is removed from a usual eighteen player structure to

accommodate fifteen players. - in the event that a team doesn’t get 11 of their own players, it is important that they play a ‘scratch match’

instead to assist with retention of existing girls. The game will be a forfeit against the team without sufficient numbers.

Game Format - Games are played over 4 fifteen minute quarters. - No time on unless blood rule is enacted or stretcher is called.

Uniforms & Equipment - No jewellery is to be worn, including metal hairclips such as bobby pins. Players caught wearing prohibited

equipment should receive a Yellow Card, and can NOT be replaced. - Mouthguards are compulsory in Youth Girls football. Players caught not wearing a mouthguard by umpires

should receive a Yellow Card, and then replaced by another player. - Footballs must be a size four synthetic football for club games. - Representative football will be played with a size four leather Sherrin football.

Modified Match Rules - Players can not take the ball out of the ruck. - Players can only have up to two bounces before disposal. - Players can not intentionally kick the ball off the ground. - Marks are paid over ten metres. - Penalties are twenty-five metres. - Players must wait for the flags to be waved after a behind before kicking the ball in. - Only three players allowed per team at centre square bounces. - Players can not chop the arms of an opponent whilst in possession of the ball.

Finals and Representative Football Eligibility - Youth Girls players can only play up to five games in the Victorian Women’s Football League (excluding VWFL

finals). - Youth Girls players who play more than five games (ie: six or more) are ineligible to play Youth Girls finals.

Player Transfers - Transfers between Youth Girls teams are capped. - Youth Girls teams can only receive four players from other Youth Girls teams on transfer. - Youth Girls who wish to play at a club that has already received their maximum of four players can apply for a

Special Transfer. - Special Transfers will only be granted if the player can demonstrate that they have a parent or sibling playing

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YOUTH GIRLS BY-LAWS TO BE

ADOPTED

- from “AFL Victoria Youth Girls Program

By-Laws – March 2015”

4. PLAYER REGISTRATION 4.1 General

(a) No person may play in any matches authorised or conducted by the Program, other than practice matches, unless:

… (ii) A player must be 12 years old as at 1 January in each year to be eligible to be

registered with an affiliated body. A player aged twelve who is not turning thirteen in the competition year may apply for a 12 Year Old Player Permit from the Competition Manager if their League does not run an Under 12s Junior Girls competition. Considerations for under age players to participate in the Program include: (A) the player’s size and ability; and (B) communication between the Match Day Manager, player and

parent/guardian prior to taking the field. (iii) Not exceeded 18 years of age by January 1 of the competition year.

(A) Players having exceeded 18 years of age by January 1 of the competition year may apply in writing to the Advisory Board for permission to play in the Program.

(B) The applicant must be able to demonstrate : (i) that she has not played community football before; (ii) sufficient serious and extenuating circumstances that would prohibit her

from or disadvantage her in playing in a senior football competition; and

(iii) her experience, age, size and ability will not unreasonably disadvantage participants in the Program.

(C) The decision to allow the applicant permission to play will be at the sole discretion of the Advisory Board.

4.3 To Participate in Finals Matches … (c) Any player playing 1 game in a senior women’s team will be ineligible to play in the finals

series unless: (i) she has played no more than 5 senior matches; and (ii) she has played at least 5 first round matches in the Youth Girls Program.

5. FOOTBALL COMPETITIONS

5.4 Minimum Player Lists The minimum numbers of players to constitute a side shall be 11.

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Jewellery of any description must not be worn whilst playing, including metal hair pins. Body piercing must be removed and cannot be covered by taped. When identifying players wearing a prohibited jewellery, field umpires will stop play and issue the player with a Yellow Card. This player will then be required to leave the field for ten minutes and can not be replaced. Play will recommence with a free kick awarded to the opposition team from where the ball was positioned when the umpire stopped play. 12.4 Mouth Guards It is compulsory for players to wear a mouth guard in all official Youth Girls matches. When identifying players not wearing a mouth guard, field umpires will stop play and issue the player with a Yellow Card. This player will then be required to leave the field for ten minutes. The offending player can be replaced by another player. Play will recommence with a free kick awarded to the opposition team from where the ball was positioned when the umpire stopped play.

13. CONDUCT OF MATCHES

13.1 Team Benches (a) A team may have up to a maximum of six (6) players on the interchange bench.

13.3 Minimum Playing Numbers (a) If one team is short of players at the commencement of a match then the number of players must

be adjusted so that both teams have the same number of players on the field. (b) If both coaches are in agreement, players can be transferred from team to the other to even up

playing numbers. This should be noted on the team sheet of the team to which they have been transferred for the day as being “on loan”.




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YOUTH GIRLS SPECIFIC MATCH

RULES TO BE ADOPTED

- from “AFL Victoria’s Youth Girls Program

– Schedule 1 - LAWS OF AUSTRALIAN

FOOTBALL

(as adopted by AFL Victoria’s Youth Girls

Program)”

4. THE FOOTBALL 4.1 SUPPLY AND SELECTION OF FOOTBALLS Footballs will be size 4 synthetic match balls for all Youth Girls competition matches. All Youth Girls Representative matches will use a Sherrin size 4 leather match ball.

5. TEAMS 5.1 NUMBER OF PLAYERS IN TEAM Unless the number is varied under Law 5.2, a Team must consist of no more than 15 players, who may be on the Playing Surface at any one time, with no more than six (6) Interchange Players. 5.2 VARIATION OF NUMBER Teams cannot take the field with less than eleven (11) players, all of whom must be duly registered.

9. PLAYERS’ BOOTS, JEWELLERY AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 9.1 INTERPRETATION For the purposes of this Law 9, Protective Equipment includes but is not limited to:-

(a) mouth guards; (b) hard-shell helmets;

(b) knee braces; (c) shoulder pads; (d) back supports; (e) arm guards; and (f) any other item designated as such by the relevant Controlling Body. 9.1.1 Compulsory Protective Equipment (a) The wearing of mouth guards is compulsory in all Youth Girls matches.

(b) When identifying players not wearing a mouth guard, field umpires will stop play and issue the player with a Yellow Card. This player will then be required to leave the field for ten minutes. The offending player can be replaced by another player. Play will recommence with a free kick awarded to the opposition team from where the ball was positioned when the umpire stopped play.

10. TIMEKEEPERS, DURATION OF MATCHES, QUARTER AND INTERVALS 10.3 LENGTH OF QUARTERS (a) The duration of quarters shall be 15 minutes.

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1/4 Time - 5 Minutes 1/2 Time – 10 Minutes 3/4 Time - 5 Minutes

13. KICKING THE FOOTBALL INTO PLAY AFTER A BEHIND HAS BEEN SCORED 13.3 GOAL UMPIRE MUST FINISH WAVING FLAGS A Player from the defending Team may only kick the football into play when the Goal Umpire has completed waving the flag to signal that a Behind has been scored. If a defending Player kicks the football before this time, the field Umpire shall direct the Player to kick the football again.

14. MARKING THE FOOTBALL 14.1 DEFINITION A Mark is taken if, in the opinion of the field Umpire, a Player catches or takes control of the football: (a) within the Playing Surface; and (b) after it has been Kicked by another Player a distance of at least 10 metres; and (c) which has not touched the ground or been touched by another Player during the period when the football was Kicked until it was caught or controlled by the Player.

15. FREE KICKS 15.2 FREE KICKS RELATING TO POSSESSION OF THE FOOTBALL 15.2.2 Remaining in Possession and Bouncing the Football

(b) Where a Player is moving whilst in possession of the football, he or she must bounce or touch the football on the ground at least once every 15 metres, irrespective of whether such Player is running in a straight line or otherwise. For the purposes of this Law, a Player shall be deemed to be in possession of the football during the period when the Player handballs the football to himself or herself and regains possession without the football touching the ground. A Player may only bounce the ball up to two (2) times before disposing of it.

15.2.3 Holding the Football – Prior Opportunity/No Prior Opportunity Where the field Umpire is satisfied that a Player in possession of the football:

(a) has had a prior opportunity to dispose of the football, the field Umpire shall award a Free Kick against that Player if the Player does not Kick or Handball the football immediately when he or she is Correctly Tackled; or

(b) has not had a prior opportunity to dispose of the football, the field Umpire shall award a Free Kick against that Player if, upon being Correctly Tackled, the Player does not Correctly Dispose or attempt to Correctly Dispose of the football after being given a reasonable opportunity to do so.

A free kick shall be awarded against a player who takes full possession of the football at a bounce or throw by a field Umpire or at a boundary throw in, instead players are required to tap or punch the ball back into play from a bounce or throw by a field Umpire, or boundary throw in.

15.3 FREE KICKS RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF THE FOOTBALL 15.3.2 Incorrect Disposal and Payment of Free Kick When the football is in play, a Free Kick shall be awarded against a Player who hands the football to another Player or who throws the football or who deliberately kicks the ball off the ground while the ball is in play.

15.4 FREE KICK – PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED PHYSICAL CONTACT 15.4.5 Prohibited Contact and Payment of Free Kick

(n) by chopping the arms of an opponent while in possession of the ball.

18. TWENTY FIVE METRE PENALTY 18.3 LOCAL CONDITIONS A Controlling Body may reduce the distance of a fifty metre penalty to 25 metres for the Matches played in the competition conducted by the Controlling Body.




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YOUTH GIRLS SPECIFIC TRANSFER

RULES TO BE ADOPTED

- from “AFL Victoria’s Youth Girls Program

– Schedule 5 – PLAYER TRANSFER

POLICY – March 2015”

1. INTRODUCTION The Player Transfer Policy aims to inform Clubs of the rules currently governing the movement of players from one Affiliated Club to another within the Youth Girls Program, in conjunction with the Youth Girls By-laws. Scope The policy will apply to all currently registered players (aged 14 and over as of January 1) and Affiliated Clubs of the Youth Girls Program.

2. RULES FOR PLAYER TRANSFERS The following rules have been endorsed by the Youth Girls Program Executive: Transfer Timeframe

- Transfers will not be processed prior to the start of business on February 1 for that season. - No Transfer will be approved after the close of business on June 30 of that season.

Transfer Process

- The new Club that a player wishes to Transfer to must apply for the player Transfer via the online player Transfer process in the online competition management system.

- The former Club rejects or grants the Transfer (subject to conditions set out in Transfer Refusals) via the Footy-Web online competition management system.

- AFL Victoria must then grant/refuse the Transfer via the Footy-Web online competition management system. (Should this Transfer exceed the new Club’s maximum number of allowable Transfers, the Transfer will be rejected by AFL Victoria. The new Club will then need to apply for a Special Transfer for the player - see Transfer Restrictions).

Transfer Restrictions

- The maximum number of Transfers a Club can receive in any one season is four (4) and an unlimited number of special Transfers (see Special Transfers).

Approvals

- The former Club has within six (6) clear business days of the submission of the online Transfer request from a player’s new Club to approve a Transfer via the online competition management system.

- Should the former Club fail to respond, the Transfer will occur automatically, following the expiry of the six (6) clear business day timeframe (subject to Transfer restrictions).

Refusals

- The former Club can refuse the Transfer of a player within the designated timeframe of six (6) clear business days by notifying the Competition Manager of the refusal via the online competition management system.




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- A refusal can only occur where the Club can substantiate that the Player: o Is indebted to the Club; and/or o Is in possession of Club property (eg. jumper) that needs to be returned; and/or o Wishes to withdraw their Transfer application.

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3. RULES FOR SPECIAL TRANSFERS Special Transfer process

- A Special Transfer must be applied for by a Club wising to receive a player after receiving four (4) Transfers for the current season.

- A Special Transfer Form must be completed and submitted by the Club for each player for which a special Transfer is sought and submitted to the Competition Manager with the relevant supporting documentation.

- The Club wishing to be granted a player via Special Transfer must also complete the above electronic Transfer process. The player’s former Club must electronically approve the Transfer before the Competition Manager will approve the Special Transfer.

- A Special Transfer will only be granted to Clubs after they have exceeded the maximum number of annual Transfers.

Number of Special Transfers

- A Club can receive an unlimited number of special Transfers in any one season. Approvals

- A Special Transfer may be granted to a Club for a player who: o Can demonstrate that the new Club is geographically the closest Club to their permanent

place of residence; or o Can demonstrate that the player has a sibling or parent who is a registered and financial

member of the Club seeking the Special Transfer, and that the sibling or parent is, or intends to be, playing for the Club which is seeking a Special Transfer in the current season.

Refusals

- The Competition Manager will refuse a request of Special Transfer if: o The player for which the Special Transfer is being applied has not been cleared from their

former Club; or o The Club fails to demonstrate that the new Club is geographically the closest Club to the

permanent place of residence of the player who applied for a special Transfer; or o The Club fails to demonstrate that the player for which the Special Transfer is being applied

has a sibling or parent who is a registered and financial member of the Club seeking the Special Transfer, and that the sibling parent is, or intends to be, playing for the Club which is seeking a Special Transfer in the current season.

Notification

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Youth Girls Altered Rules The following are the main rule alterations used in Youth Girls

football.

Area Altered Rules

Number of Players 15 players on the field

6 on the bench

21 players in total

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES CAN A TEAM PLAY WITH MORE THAN 15 PLAYERS

Minimum Number of Players 11 players needed to start an official game

Player Number Equalisation If one team has fewer than 15 players, both teams MUST play with EQUAL numbers on the field.

Playing Time 4 x 15 minute quarters

Quarter Breaks ¼ & ¾ time - 5 minutes

½ time - 10 minutes

Centre Square Numbers 3 players allowed in the square for a centre bounce

Mouthguards COMPULSORY

Please REMIND players prior to game

Process for non-compliance o Umpire stops play; issues Yellow Card to player o Offending player off field for 10 minutes o Player CAN be replaced o Play recommences when a replacement player

takes the field o Free kick to opposition team

Jewellery NONE to be worn under any circumstances

Taped jewellery is not allowed

Please REMIND players prior to game

Process for non-compliance o Umpire stops play; issues Yellow Card to player o Offending player off field for 10 minutes o Player CAN NOT be replaced o Free kick to opposition team o Further Yellow Cards incurred by the player should

incur a Red Card

Match Rules No INTENTIONAL kicking off the ground at all

No full possession in the ruck o Players must tap ball

Players are allowed no more than two bounces before disposal

Kicks must be over 10 metres

25 metre penalties apply

Players’/Officials’ Behaviour NO REPLACEMENTS are allowed for players sent off (except for failing to wear a mouth guard)

Red and Yellow Card system in place

Yellow Card (minor offences) o Send off - 10 minutes

2nd Yellow Card o Send off – remainder of game




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o Reported for the offence

Red Card (serious offences) o Send off – remainder of game o Reported for the offence

PLEASE NOTE: AFL Victoria has ZERO TOLERANCE of swearing or rough conduct by players or officials. Umpires MUST Yellow Card players at all times who are deemed to have sworn or engaged in rough conduct.

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THE BY-LAWS OF THE CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC.

AMENDED DECEMBER 1987

AMENDED FEBRUARY 1999


AMENDED MARCH 2002

AMENDED MARCH 2003

AMENDED MARCH 2004

APPROVED VERSION – APRIL 2007

AMENDED MARCH 2009



AMENDED MARCH 2013

AMENDED MAY 2013

AMENDED MARCH 2015

AMENDED MARCH 2016

These By-Laws are to be read in conjunction with the Constitution of the Central Gippsland Junior

Football League Inc. and also the Victorian Country Football League Handbook. The VCFL

Handbook with amendments is re-issued annually.

The following By-Laws have been adopted by the Central Gippsland Junior Football League, and

where these by-laws are silent on a given issue, the rules as outlined in the current version of the

Victorian Country Football League Handbook will apply.

Changes to these By-Laws can be made by a properly constituted special general meeting, in

accordance with the Central Gippsland Junior Football League’s Constitution and as set out in the

Association Incorporation Regulations 1998.




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1. Player Registration

1.1 The nominating Member Club must forward a copy of all player registrations to the League

Secretary two weeks prior to the first round.

1.2

(a) All players in the Under 10 competition must be 10 years or younger by the end of

the calendar year. (Note: see clause 1.2.1 re minimum age level)

(b) All players in the Under 12 competition must be 12 years or younger by the end of

the calendar year.

(c) All players in the Under 14 competition must be 14 years or younger by the end of

the calendar year.

All Clubs must submit new player registration forms (VCFL Clearance/Registration) annually.

Each form is to show date of birth of the player and a parent/guardian, and Club Secretary must

endorse this form. The member Club Secretary is responsible for checking the validity of each

form. All forms must be in the hands of the League Secretary two weeks before the first home and

away game of the year.

The CGJFL Executive has the discretion to request proof of date of birth for any player. When

requested, the birth certificate or official birth extract must be supplied within 14 days unless the

Executive agrees otherwise.

New players joining a club during the year must (via the Club Secretary) submit a completed

registration form to the League Secretary before playing. In rushed circumstances, the Club

Secretary may obtain verbal approval from the League Secretary to present the forms to the

opposing coach before playing and have it forwarded to the League Secretary with other official

paperwork at the end of the match.

1.2.1 Registration of Players/Minimum Age entry levels

To be eligible for CGJFL registration, AFL Victoria Country Football League all registered

Players must have obtained seven (7) years of age at April 30th

1.3 Ineligible Players

Clubs playing ineligible players lose all points for the game in which ineligible players were

allowed to take the field. Points so lost will be credited to the opposing side in those matches. No

scores shall be credited to sides losing such points.

Players must play four (4) games during the current season with one club to be eligible to play in

the finals.




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2. Clearance

2.1 VCFL Clearance Process

Any player wishing to be cleared from his registered club must do so by using the VCFL

Clearance/Registration form with his registered Club Secretary’s signature. This clearance form

must be forwarded to the League Secretary as per Clause 1.1 & 1.2. Note – Clearances close on the

last day of June of each season.

3. Competition

3.1 Objective – ‘Participation’

All clubs must endeavour to field teams in all competition grades. Clubs are required to obtain

approval prior to the season commencing if they are unable to field players for all scheduled age

levels. All teams can be supplemented by opposing teams on the day they oppose each other;

provided the players are of eligible age and both clubs agree to the arrangement. The over-riding

objective should be to provide as many players as possible, with the opportunity to participate on

game day.

3.1.1 CLUB-TO-CLUB PLAYER ‘DAY PERMIT’

Rule 3.1.1 is designed so that clubs who have Players Rostered off from normal Club games (due

to having too many Players) are permitted to loan players to a club that regularly struggles to field

a full side. The club having the excess Players may supply up to a maximum of 5 players to the

club requesting loan players. The club requesting the loan players must at all times give their own

registered players, preference to be on the ground unless injury or fatigue requires them to

voluntarily come to the interchange bench.

Players from the club having excess Players cannot individually initiate an opportunity to play

under rule 3.1.1. All players seeking to play under rule 3.1.1 must have prior approval from their

home club and then from the club they intend to play for. The steps to be complied with to

legitimately play under rule 3.1.1 are as follows:

a) In any one season, a player is restricted to playing three Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permits’

b) A Player playing on a Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ must be clearly notated on the

team sheet of club he/she is representing on the day. The team sheet should clearly show

the players name, registered club and quote-ruling No. 3.1.1.

c) A player playing on a Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ is eligible for CGJFL Fairest &

Best votes and Goal Kicking Award statistics.

d) A player playing on a Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ can be reported & suspended.

e) A player playing on a Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ becomes the responsibility of the

club he/she is playing for and any misbehaviour or reference is reflected in the game,

tribunal reports etc of the club the player represents on the day.

f) A player seeking Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ must not be registered as a Special

Circumstance Player.

g) A maximum of five players will be granted a Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ to any one

club on any given match. Players permitted to play on a Club-to-Club Player Day Permit

shall not replace available registered players of the club requesting players. They must only

replace another Club-to-Club Day Permit player unless injury or fatigue results in a

registered player voluntarily coming to the interchange bench.




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h) A Player permitted to play on a Club-to-Club Day Permit shall play only in one (1) game of

football per round in his/her own age group within the CGJFL. (eg; a player who has

agreed to play for Club “A” whose game is on the Saturday cannot also play for his/her

registered club “B” if they are playing on Sunday.

i) A club giving permission for a player to play on a day permit may withdraw permission

after giving the league secretary & the club official requiring the player day permit ample

notice (one full day) to seek alternative fill-in players.

j) The Club requesting Permit Players from another Club must complete a Type 1 Match Day

Player Transfer in the system to enable the Players names to be on the relevant Teamsheets.

3.2 In the Under 10,12 & 14 Competition there is no limit to the number of interchange

players.

3.3 The Executive Committee shall prepare a draw for the forthcoming season prior to the

season commencing and give the members clubs adequate opportunity to comment on the

draw. However, the Executive Committee reserves the right to decide the format of the

final draw for the season. The Executive Committee also reserves the right to vary the draw

part way through the season if they deem it necessary.

3.4 League home and away games and finals shall commence at a time designated by the

Executive Committee.

3.5 Non-appearance of a team of at least 14 players 15 minutes after the designated starting

time shall constitute a forfeit.

3.6 Each quarter shall be of ten minutes for Under 10 and twelve minutes for Under 12 and

fifteen minutes for Under 14. Quarters may be shortened if agreed to by both coaches.

Breaks between quarters to be three minutes at quarter and three-quarter time and five

minutes at half time. Timekeepers are to signal a minute warning prior to resumption of the

quarter.

3.7 Players may be interchanged at any time during the game provided players exit and enter

via the interchange lines. Players changed outside the interchange lines cannot return to the

field of play unless serious injury necessitates a stretcher and therefore departure from the

ground at the nearest point (Refer Section 4 Part 7 of the VCFL Handbook).




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3.8 Forfeit of Games

The spirit of all CGJFL teams should be to provide a game of football to available and willing

players on the fixture date and time of the game. Where one team has less players than the

opposition, in the spirit of the league, the coaches should make every effort to organise a game

whereby both teams have an equal number of players participating (refer finals ruling re Equal

Player numbers in finals). Under such circumstances, the league should experience very few

forfeits. Where a game is played, albeit that

one team lends players to the opposition to allow the game to proceed, the match result, best

players, goal-kickers and credit to players for a game of football will all be officially recognised in

the League results.

In short, where both coaches agree to proceed with a fixture game it shall be recognised as an

official game.

Under these arrangements, a forfeit should only occur where one team does not arrive at the

designated venue at the designated time for the fixture game or where one coach indicates that he

is unwilling to proceed with the game due to lack of players.

3.9 Game Abandoned as opposed to a forfeit.

Any team that decides to cease participation in a game prior to the designated conclusion of the

game (as determined by the official time-keepers for the game) will be judged as having

'abandoned' the game. If a game is abandoned in the first half of the game, the result will be a

forfeit in favour of the team who were still willing to participate and the game statistics shall not

be recognised. Where the game is abandoned after half time, the team who were still willing to

participate, will be awarded the game and the match votes, goal-kickers and credit of a game shall

be awarded as per normal. Officials of the club who abandon a game can expect to be the subject

of an official investigation as to why the game was abandoned and may be required to meet the

Leagues costs for conducting a formal investigation.

3.10 VCFL Heat/Cold Policy

Heat – When temperatures exceed 34 degrees there is an extreme risk of heat related injury to

children and adolescents. Matches and training sessions scheduled at times when the above

conditions prevail should be postponed until a more suitable time or cancelled.

Cold – No determined temperature guide for cold conditions, due to variance of wind chill.

Coaches and officials must be alert to the onset of signs of hypothermia.




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3.11 Mercy Rule

The Mercy Rule was introduced in 2008 and was designed with a view to stopping teams from

thrashing opponents by large amounts. Totally one sided games do not provide any benefits to the

Players on the team, the Coaches or the Parents. A key concern is for Players who may drop out

of football through lack of interest and sides who may have their ability to remain in the CGJFL

compromised.

If a one-sided game is anticipated or quickly develops the two coaches should consider options

that will limit the imbalance and make a more productive contest for all.

Remember that if your team is winning by a large margin the chances are that many of your

children, particularly in defence will not be actively involved in the game. Your ability as a coach

is not defined by the winning margin against a struggling side.

Options

One sided contest anticipated or develops

Utilise the team line up to give less proficient players in dominant sides the opportunity as

an on ball or forward line player. Players benefit from the chance to experience new roles

and expand on their talent base.

If you have excess numbers utilise the bench to interchange dominant players. It will

benefit your team when input is shared across the playing group.

If the above two options have not stemmed a one sided contest coaches should be utilising

the option of swapping dominant players from winning sides with the opposition. This

will create a more even contest, challenge both sides in a positive manner and provide

social skills amongst children who normally view each other as the opposition. It will be

incumbent on coaches to promote and teach their players the benefits behind this option.

One sided contest - Opposition short on numbers

Encourage your more proficient players to fill in for them. This will create an opportunity

for the development of experience and talent throughout your own team.

Encourage any players filling in for the opposition to do their best otherwise that side may

refuse the offer and request playing the match at the reduced number of players leading

to more time on the bench for your own players.

It is advisable for the better players to spend several quarters with the opposition.

General

· The game will not stop in any manner, all goal kickers will be recorded no matter what

team they are on, league and club votes will be given no matter what team the player is on,

the umpire or the timekeeper do not have anything to do with this rule.




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3.12 Area Agreements

Each season Area Agreements exist between the CGJFL, the Mid Gippsland Football League and

the Gippsland Football League. These agreements exist to allow Under 14 Players from the CGFL

to play at Under 16 level in either the MGFL or the GFL. Prior to an Under 14 Player being

permitted to play at Under 16 Level a FORM ‘A’ must be completed and signed by the Player, the

Players Parent or Guardian and the CGJFL Club Secretary. There is no limit to the number of

Games that a Player may play at Under 16 Level during the season. However, Clubs should be

mindful that the intention of the rule is for Under 14 Players to fill in for Under 16 sides which are

short of numbers.

3.13 Equipment

Helmets – The wearing of helmets is ‘compulsory’ for all Under 10 Players in the CGJFL.

Boots – Screw in studs ARE permitted to be worn by Players. However, as it is rare that an

Umpire checks players boots, all Coaches are reminded to be aware of what their Players are

wearing and are therefore responsible for the checking of any ‘unsafe’ footwear.

Long Pants - The wearing of long pants (‘skins’) under shorts is NOT permitted unless Special

permission is obtained by the League Executive. Excludes ‘short’ skins.

Gloves – ARE permitted to be worn by junior registered players in competition matches as per

Section 15 of VCFL Rules and Regulations.

All footballs shall be 11-13 size (size 3) for Under 10‟s, 13-15 (size 4) for Under 12‟s and 15-17

(size 5) for Under 14‟s and will be of the wet weather type. Where both Clubs agree Under 14‟s

may also use a Size 5 Leather Football




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4. Field Umpires/Goal Umpires/Boundary Umpires.

The home club shall appoint all central umpire/s for home and away games. Away clubs may also

supply an umpire for away games to run in tandem with home club umpire. Dress code of white

tops for central umpires must be adhered to unless clubs approach the League Executive for

approval of a high visible alternative consistent with the LVUA.

4.1 The league will appoint all field umpires for the final series and all umpires for Grand Finals.

4.2 The field umpire/s shall have sole charge of the game.

4.3 The field umpire/s may inspect each players equipment and may prohibit players from taking

the field, if in the umpire/s opinion, the players apparel may cause unnecessary harm to another

player.

4.4 The umpire shall have the authority to order off any player, club official or team official from

the playing area for any offence, misconduct, or other cause, which is deemed not in the best

interest of the game. A red card and yellow card system will apply as per the VCFL handbook and

all clubs should make themselves and their volunteer umpires familiar with the process.

4.5 Penalties for on-field infringements shall be 10 metres for under 10, 15 metres for under 12

and 30 metres for under 14.

4.6 The field umpire is to confer with goal, boundary umpires and timekeeper prior to games and

prior to each quarter commencing.

4.7 The field umpire can overrule a goal and boundary umpire‟s decision if, after consultation and

in the opinion of the field umpire, an incorrect decision has been made.

4.8 Each team may report on umpires on the prescribed form (Pro-Forma C).

4.9 Goal umpires shall keep accurate scores and shall check with each other between quarters and

at the end of the game.

4.10 Boundary umpires shall have a whistle to signal the ball out-of- bounds.

4.11 Timekeepers shall work together to keep accurate time of the matches. Timekeepers shall

record players ordered from the field (refer clause 4.13(b)).

4.12 All umpires (central, boundary and goal) are to remain impartial during the course of the

game and are urged not to support or barrack during the course of the game.

4.13 Ordering Player from the field of play

(a) In ordering a player from the field, a field umpire will notify the coach and timekeeper of

the total time the player is sent off.

(b) The time keeper shall formally record the players name and number and will notify the

player’s coach when each player may return to the ground;

(c) Umpires to be issued league rules, regulations, and penalties and conduct requirements for

the betterment of the game. Issuing of such is the responsibility of each member club;

(d) Another player cannot replace a player under time suspension during that period.

(e) If the field umpire stops the game for a period of time, this time to be added on during the

quarter involved. Umpires to notify the timekeeper to add time on.

(f) A player ordered from the playing field for any misdemeanour shall not be eligible for

Fairest & best votes for that game.

(g) A player that has been ordered from the playing field on three separate occasions during the

home & away season shall ineligible to be awarded the Fairest & best award for any age

group.




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4.14 Reporting of players and or officials

An umpire may report any player, or club officials or others, by giving notice to the coach and

presenting his report in writing to the League Secretary within 48 hours of the offence. All

officiating umpires (field, boundary and goal) have the right to report players, club officials or

others. The League Secretary, or his agent, shall ensure that the club of the charged player or

official is promptly notified (within 48 hours of receipt of the report) of any umpires report.

4.15 Kicking the ball off the ground – Under 10 & Under 12 ruling

In the Under 10 and Under 12 age group games, players are not permitted to deliberately kick the

ball off the ground. (It is permitted if it is accidental). The intent is to encourage players to pick the

ball up and have the confidence to pick the ball up. Hence, where a player is deemed to have

deliberately kicked the ball off the ground, the field umpire shall award a free kick to the opposing

side and the spot of the infringement. Note this rule also applies to goals kicked off the ground –

the field umpire should advise the goal umpire that no score is to be awarded and the opposition

awarded a free kick.

4.16 Out of bounds A free is awarded against the player who last touched the ball. If there is doubt

the umpire shall call a ball up 10m in from the boundary. There will be no boundary umpires in all

grades as a trial in 2015

4.17 Bounces In the Under 10 age group the ball may only be limited to be bounced twice, at one

time before being passed on or kicked




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5. Finals Fixture and Independent officials for finals

(a) There shall be a final series in Under 10, 12 and Under 14 age groups. The CGJFL

Executive shall, prior to each season, determine and advise member clubs of the number of

teams to compete in the final series.

(b) Competing teams in the finals appoint their own timekeepers

(c) Neutral Field Umpires will be appointed from the Latrobe Valley Umpires Panel or another

panel if deemed appropriate be the league executive. Goal and Boundary Umpires shall

also be appointed by the League for all finals.

(d) The Premiership teams shall be presented with a Premiership Cup and/or a Premiership

Flag.

(e) The league executive has the sole right to determine venues, times and dates for all finals

games.

5.1 Equal player numbers at commencement of Finals games

Finals games are to commence with equal player numbers on the ground (ie; if TEAM ‘B’ has only

16 players, then both teams will commence with 16 players). The equal number of players the

game commences with becomes the agreed player number for the game and the side with

additional players must rotate them through the interchange.

Injuries during the game shall not result in a modified lower number of players on the field. That

is, if one team should lose one or more players to injury the opposing team is permitted to retain

player numbers at the level agreed at game commencement.

Should the team with lesser numbers have additional eligible players arrive after commencement

of the game, the opposing coaches can mutually agree to a higher number of equal participants on

the ground

(eg; from 16 a side to 17 a side).

5.2 Drawn Grand Final Result

Where the team’s total points are the same (on the reconciled score cards of the designated goal

umpires) after two periods of Extra Time in a Grand Final, the League Executive shall announce

joint premiers for the Grand Final game.

5.3 Game stoppages (in Finals) due to player injury

For finals the player stoppage rule that applies to home and away games shall also apply to finals.

5.4 Inclement Weather or Hazardous Conditions in finals: -

The following applies to all finals excluding Grand Finals.

The league executive officer/s in attendance at a given final will have responsibility to determine if

a game should cease or not commence, due to inclement weather. The executive member/s have

discretion to take on advice from the umpire/s or other persons that the executive deem as relevant

in making the decision.

Every effort should be made to commence or restart a game. Therefore the game can be postponed

for up to one hour to enable conditions to improve that would enable a restart or commencement.




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If a re-start or game commencement cannot be achieved within the allotted time, then the game

result shall be determined as follows: -

(1) If the second half of the game has not commenced - the game shall be awarded to

the team who finished higher on the ladder at the end of the home and away season.

(2) If the game has entered into the second half prior to the weather delay; then the

team leading in the game (as per the official goal umpires reconciled scores) shall

be announced as the winner.

5.5 Inclement Weather or Hazardous Conditions in Grand Finals: -

The league executive officer/s in attendance at a given Grand Final will have responsibility to

determine if a game should cease or not commence, due to inclement weather. The executive

member/s have discretion to take on advice from the umpire/s or other persons that the executive

deem as relevant in making the decision.

Where inclement weather delays the start or the progress of a Grand Final, the game is to be

rescheduled to a time and place nominated by the executive.

Where more than half the game has been completed and the margin is significant, the executive

shall have the discretion to award the game result to the team with the significant leading margin.

No appeals will be allowed as the ruling has been accepted at a constituted meeting of League

Delegates.

5.5.1 Inclement Weather or Hazardous Conditions – Home/Away

Where a game cannot commence, or is abandoned during the normal home and away season the

teams shall be awarded two points each and no percentage. However, if both clubs agree an

alternate date and time that is approved by the League Secretary, the game may be played at the re-

scheduled date and time with the results to be officially recognised.

Note: League officers determining the appropriateness of weather conditions under clauses 5.3 and

5.4 above will be mindful of the VCFL Heat and Cold Policy as stated in the VCFL Handbook.

5.6 Extra-Time in Finals (other than Grand Finals)

Where the teams total points are the same (on the reconciled score cards of the designated goal

umpires), the teams will be required to play extra-time after a 3 minute break. A period of extra-

time will constitute 10 minutes of additional playing time in which teams will swap ends after 5

minutes of ‘extra-time’ play. The team with the highest score at the end of the 10 minutes of extra-

time shall be the winning team. If the scores are still equal after the first period of extra-time, then

a second period of 10 minutes extra-time will begin in which teams will swap ends after 5 minutes

of play. Within this second period of extra-time, the first team to score shall be declared the

winner and the game shall end.

Note: Periods of extra-time are not applicable to home and away games. Extra time in home and

away games will only apply where the officiating field umpire requests the adding of extra-time

due to an extended break for player injury or other extenuating circumstances (eg lightning strike)

that are rare. Under such circumstances the club timekeepers must agree on the exact time to be

added before the game recommences.




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6. Member Club Responsibilities

6.1 Each member club shall conduct its business in a manner that will not bring the League or

the club itself into disrepute and should comply with the relevant Codes of Conduct.

6.2 Each Club shall pay a registration fee determined at an annual general meeting of the

Association as set out each year.

6.3 Each member club shall provide two delegates to the League general meetings. The

delegates shall exercise the rights and privileges set out in the Association Rules.

6.4 Each member club shall provide a goal umpire, a boundary umpire and a timekeeper for

every home and away game of each team, all suitably attired.

6.5 Each member club supplies central umpires for home games of each team. All Umpires

must wear a ‘predominantly’ white top or an official umpiring uniform during games.

6.6 Each team may have one runner, suitably marked for identification, at every match.

Runners are not to linger on the field of play; they should deliver their message and leave

the ground. They must keep well clear of the ball contest.

6.7 Each team may have up to two water carriers, suitably marked for identification, at every

match. Water should only be delivered during natural breaks in play or to players on the

ground that are well clear of the ball contest.

6.8 A home club Team Manager shall collect:

(a) All goal umpire cards, (Pro-Forma A), time keeper cards (Pro-Format B), as well as the

both team sheets for each match;

(b) The club shall check the signatures on all cards and sheets, and give all details to the

League Secretary before noon on the day after the match or by 6:00PM on the day of the

match, if played on Sunday;

(c) Best players can also be included, but goal kickers must be included.

(d) Mark on the team sheet next to player’s name, if ordered from the playing field.

(e) Mark on the team sheet if you are playing Special Dispensation Registration player(s) with

the following initials against the player(s) name on the team sheet (SDR) Clubs playing

players on SDR permits –MUST make the Field Umpire aware that the player is ineligible

for Fairest & Best Votes.

(f) Special Circumstance Players are ineligible for League Awards (ie) League Fairest & Best,

Goal Kicking. A Special Dispensation Registered player is generally a player who has

formally applied for and received League Executive approval to play in a lower age group.

Only the league executive has the authority to approve an SDR application. Applications

must be in writing and endorsed by the player’s club and then forwarded to the league

Secretary who will make arrangements for the league executive to consider all available

evidence and approve or deny the application.

(g) Players playing under rule 3.1.1 must be clearly notated as such on the game day sheet and

these players are eligible for best player votes and goal-kicking awards.

6.9 Each home club shall provide the best available first aid facilities and best available

personnel.




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6.10 Home clubs must have grounds clearly and correctly marked no less than 10 minutes prior

to the official commencement time of the fixture game.

6.11 All footballs shall be 11-13 size (size 3) for Under 10’s, 13-15 (size 4) for Under 12’s and

15-17 (size 5) for Under 14’s and will be of the wet weather type. Where both Clubs agree

Under 14’s may also use a Size 5 Leather Football.

6.12 All member clubs are responsible to ensure that each player and team official is aware of

the Code of Conduct expectations applicable to their roles and the importance of good role

models that promote ‘good sports’ and good citizens. The CGJFL executive will rigorously

seek independent investigations where Club or League officials are accused of Conduct

Unbecoming. (Refer VCFL handbook for more specific detail).

7. Coaches Accreditation and Conduct

7.1 All coaches of VCFL clubs are required to obtain Level 1 Accreditation prior to the

commencement of the season. (as per section 16.0 of the VCFL Rules and Regulations).

Failure of clubs to have level 1 coaches can result in fines and loss of match points. All

Coaches must sign the Code of Conduct document, which will be held by the League

Secretary.

7.2 Coaches play a pivotal role on game day in influencing the mood and conduct of the

players. Coaches are required to be familiar with and abide by the VCFL coaches code of

conduct at all times they are coaching CGJFL players or at anytime they are attending

CGJFL events as a club representative.

7 .3 In the Under 10’s the Coach or the Runner shall be allowed onto the playing field during a

period of play, for the purpose of coaching or moving players to new positions, only with

both coaches agreement. Coaches should endeavour to keep outside the middle corridor of

the ground, out of the centre square and well away from the ball contest.




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8. Tribunal

The rules/guidelines again are to be read in conjunction with the rules of the Victorian Country

Football League Inc.

8.1 The Tribunal shall sit at any convenient time after being called to do so by the League

Secretary, if necessary prior to the next round of matches.

8.2 The Tribunal will have sole jurisdiction over all complaints and reports referred to it by the

League.

8.3 All alleged offenders shall be invited to give evidence at any tribunal hearing, if they so

desire.

8.4 A Tribunal hearing may take place with a minimum of 3 members.

8.5 The Tribunal may appoint a chairperson by agreement at each sitting.

8.6 All player reports shall be heard by the Tribunal prior to the next home game. Where

extenuating circumstances mean that a tribunal cannot be convened in a timely manner, the

player, official or spectator can participate as normal until such time as the tribunal has

heard and determined the report.

8.7 All reports of coaches, officials and/or supporters shall be heard at the committee of

management.

9. Awards

9.1 Goal Kicking

The League Secretary will keep goal kicking tallies from official game records of matches. Scoring

for the awards will cease at the end of the home and away games. The highest goal kicker in the

Under 12 And Under 14 age group ONLY will be awarded a trophy at the Fairest & Best

presentation. The under 10 will not have an award for Goal Kicking, and will create a focus on

development.

9.2 Fairest and Best the League shall provide to all member clubs, sufficient umpire vote cards for

Under 12 and Under 14 home game. The Under 10 competition will not have an award for Best

and Fairest for the league.

The Home club field umpire must fill out the vote card, by awarding 3 votes to the best player, 2

votes to the next best player and 1 vote to the third best player in the game. Note: only 3 players

can share the votes. Umpires may confer with coaches if required. The field umpire shall place the

completed vote card in an envelope supplied by home club, sign across the seal and hand back the

sealed envelope to the team manager or club Secretary for forwarding with all other paper work to

the League Secretary. Both clubs shall make available to the umpire, team sheets for purpose of

selecting best players.

Eligibility refer to 4.12 section (f) and (g).

The League shall hold a vote count and presentation at the end of the home & away season. At the

vote count votes will be tabulated to determine and publicly announce the Fairest & Best and

Runner-up Fairest & Best in each age group.




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10. Complaints Procedure

If a complaint has been made to a committee person of a club about a player, official or spectator,

the matter should be first taken to the club president to determine if the matter can be resolved

amicably between the opposing club officials. If discussion and mediation does not resolve the

matter to the satisfaction of both clubs, then a written submission to the league Secretary should be

initiated by the aggrieved club.

The written submission shall generally comprise two letters. One being the letter of complaint

which details the specific concerns raised by the individual or official. The second letter being a

covering letter from the Club Secretary which outlines the considered view of the club executive

having had discussion with all affected parties.

On receipt of the complaints correspondence, the League Secretary shall decide in which way the

matter is to be dealt and advise the affected clubs accordingly. The League Secretary, in

consultation with the league executive, may recommend various alternatives to resolve the

complaint. This may include but is not limited to (1) further mediation between the clubs (where

the league may choose to introduce a third party to assist the process) or (2) a formal hearing

where the League Executive or its agent, make a considered judgment that is binding on all parties.

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