2011 VCFL Annual Report - Victorian Country Football League

ANNUAL REPORT 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Country Footy Territory - Maps
6 Our Place In Australian Football
8 The Voice of Country Football - President
10 WorkSafe VCFL Board, Management & Staff
13 To Serve & Support – CEO
17 In The Heartland – Football Operations
20 WorkSafe VCFL State Teams
24 Supporting the Country – Marketing & Commercial
26 The Best of the Best
28 Everyone’s Business – Umpiring
32 Building Capacity In The Bush – Facilities & Affi liate Development
36 East Area Report
38 North East Area Report
40 South West Area Report
42 North West Area Report
44 VCFL Annual Awards
46 VCFL Championship Record
50 Recognition Of Service
57 Chronology
62 Offi ce Bearers
64 Financials
83 Contact Us
84 In Memory
If not acknowledged, photos used in the document were supplied by The Weekly Times or Cyan Sporting Images.
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COUNTRY FOOTY TERRITORY – SENIOR LEAGUES & CLUBS
BENDIGO
Mansfield
Minyip-
Murtoa
HORSHAM
Pyramid Hill
Harrow-
Balmoral
Major Football League
Major Club
Combined Major Club
District Football League
District Club
Combined District Club
WorkSafe Victorian Country
Football League
AREAS
Central/North Western Area
North Eastern Area
Eastern Area
West/South Western Area
Area Boundary
Millicent
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North Gambier
South Gambier
East Gambier
West Gambier
Meringur
Wentworth
Gol Gol Hawks
Bambil
Werrimull
MILLEWA
Merbein
Cardross
Walpuup-
Underbool
West/South Western
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WorkSafe Victorian Countr
Major & District Le
Imperial
Mildura
South MIldura
Irymple
SUNRAYSIA
Red Cliffs
Ouyen
United
Nangiloc
Euston
Robinvale
Tooleybuc-
Manangatang
Nyah Nyah West
Murray
New South Wales
Woorinen
Swan Hill
Balranald
Tyntynder
CENTRAL
MURRAY
Moulamein
GOLDEN
RIVERS
Sealake-
Central/
North
MALLEE
Nandaly Tigers
Woomelang-
Lascelles
Hopetoun
Ultima Lake Boga
Murrabit
Wandella
Lalbert
Kerang
Barham-
Wakool
Koondrook
Deni Ro
Cohuna Kangas
Mathou
Western
Japarit-
Rainbow
Beulah
Warrack Eagles
Nullawil
Birchip-
Watchem
Quambatook
Wycheproof-
Narraport
NORTH
CENTRAL
Boort
Macorna Leitchville-
Gunbower
Echuca United
Pyramid Hill Moama
Echuca
Mitiamo
Lockington-
T
Bamawm United
Nhill
Charlton
Bears Lagoon-
Serpentine
Calivil
United
Kya
Rochester Merr
Eaglehawk
Girgarre
Donald
Golden Square Elmore
LODDON
Stanhop
Dimboola WIMMERA Minyip-
Wedderburn
Kangaroo Flat
VALLEY Sandhurst
Colbinabbin
Murtoa
Kalkee
Inglewood
South Bendigo
Rupanyup
Bridgewater
Rus
St Arnaud
Huntly
Pimpinio
Mt Pleasant
YCW
Horsham
Newbridge
North Bendigo
Horsham United
Marong
White Hills
KYA
Natimuk
Dunolly
DIS
Horsham Saints
Natte-
Strathfieldsaye
Noradjuha-
Navarre Bealiba
MARYBOROUGH
Quantong
Taylors Lake
CASTLEMAINE BENDIGO
Heath
Rovers
Laharum
Royal Park
Harcourt
HEATHCOT
HORSHAM
DISTRIC
DISTRICT
Maryborough
Maldon
Stawell
Castlemaine
Edenhope-
Avoca
Carisbrook
Apsley
Swifts
Campbells Creek
East Point
Newstead
Talbot Hepburn
Ararat
CENTRAL
Kyneton
Harrow-
Ararat Eagles
Lexton
Daylesford
HIGHLANDS
Balmoral
Waubra
Trentham
Beaufort
Newlyn
Moyston-
Learmonth Clunes
Willaura
Creswick BALLARAT Gisborne
Tatyoon Lake Wendouree
Cavendish
Springbank
Sunbu
Glenthompson-
Ballan Darley
Casterton
Coleraine
Dunkeld
Sebastapol
Wickliffe-
Bacchus Marsh
Lake Bolac
Buninyong Gordon
Hamilton
SMW Rovers
Dunnstown Bungaree
Sandford Hamilton Imperials
Skipton Carngham-
Linton
Ballarat
Melton
Redan
Melton South
WESTERN
SOUTH WEST
MININERA
BORDER
Penshurst
Lismore-
North City
DISTRICT
& DISTRICT
Derrinallum Illabarook
Dartmoor
Branxholme-
Wallacedale
Woorndoo-Mortlake
Caramut
Rokewood-
Corindhap
(SEE INSET)
Heywood
Heathmere
Portland
Hawkesdale-
Kolora-
Macarthur
Noorat
HAMPDEN
Tyrendarra
Koroit
Terang-Mortlake
Port Fairy Dennington Panmure
Westerns
Allansford
Warrnambool
North Warrnambool
Nirranda
South Warrnambool
Deakin University
WARRNAMBOOL
East Warrnambool
& DISTRICT
Merrivale
Old Collegians
Russells Creek
South Rovers
Western Eagles
Camperdown
Alvie
Irrewarra-
Beeac
Cobden
Birregurra
COLAC
Simpson
Forrest & DISTRICT
Timboon Demons Imperials
Lorne
South Colac
Otway Districts Apollo Bay
Geelong
(SE
Cape Otway
River
Ha
BASS STRAI

y
y Football League
agues
Jerilderie
Deniliquin
vers
Blighty
PICOLA
& DISTRICT
Finley
Berrigan
Rennie
ra
Picola
United
Tocumwal MURRAY
OVENS &
Strathmerton Barooga
Mulwala MURRAY
Cobram
Katunga
Corowa- Rutherglen-
Corowa
Waaia Yarroweyah
Rutherglen
Albury
North Albury
Lavington
Nathalia
Katamatite
Yarrawonga Wahgunyah
Numurkah
Chiltern
Tungamah Barnawartha
ongala Tallygaroopna
Katandra
Wangaratta Wodonga
Undera
Congupna
Wang. Rovers Wodg. Raiders
bram Lancaster Dookie United
Beechworth
Nth Wangaratta
gum Ardmona Rumbalara
Tarrawingee
Goorambat
Yackandandah
Shepparton East
Glenrowan
Mooroopna
Milawa
e
Shepparton
Tatura Shepp Swans
Benalla
Greta Whorouly
Shepp United
All Blacks
Myrtleford
hworth
Murchison
Moyhu
Violet Town
GOULBURN
Tatong
VALLEY Euroa
King Valley
BRAM
TRICT
Bright
OVENS & KING
Swanpool
Nagambie Longwood
ote
E &
T
ry
Seymour
E INSET)
Avanel
Colac
Bonnie Doon
Mansfield
(SEE INSET)
ALBERTON
North Eastern
Thurgoona
Mitta United
Wodonga Saints
Eastern
Tallangatta
Valley
Kiewa-
Sandy Creek
Dederang
Mt Beauty
Bullioh
Border-
Walwa
Cudgewa
Omeo-
Benambra
INSET
Federal
Swifts Creek
Corryong
Tumbarumba
N
0 50 km
SCALE
Orbost-
Snowy Rovers
Kinglake
New South Wales
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Yea
Alexandra
YARRA VALLEY
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT
Yarra Glen
Healesville
Warburton-
Millgrove
Seville
Mount Evelyn
Yarra Junction
Melbourne
Wandin
Olinda-
Woori Yallock Powelltown
Ferny Creek
Bell Post Hill
Gembrook-
Belmont Lions
Werribee Central
Upwey- Monbulk Cockatoo
Anakie East Geelong
Tecoma
Emerald
Geelong West C.F.C.
Keysborough
Belgrave
GEELONG North Geelong
Doveton
& DISTRICT Thomson
Port
Edithvale-
Aspendale
Narre Warren Hampton Park
Bannockburn
Lara
Phillip
Corio
Chelsea
Berwick Pakenham
Inverleigh
Bay
North Shore
Bonbeach Beaconsfield ROC
Portarlington
Bell Park
Geelong Amateurs
Seaford
GEELONG
Pines
Cranbourne
Newtown & Chilwell
Newcomb Drysdale Frankston, Frankston YCW
Karingal
Geelong West St Peters
Mt Eliza Devon Meadows
St Josephs
Langwarrin
St Marys
St Albans
Leopold
Mornington
Tooradin
South Barwon Grovedale
Queenscliff
Somerville Pearcedale
Winchelsea
Modewarre Barwon Heads
Ocean Grove
Torquay
Sorrento
Anglesea
BELLARINE
Dromana
Rye
Rosebud
Tyabb
Hastings
Red Hill
Crib Point
MORNINGTON
PENINSULA
NEPEAN
TALLANGATTA
& DISTRICT
UPPER
MURRAY
OMEO
DISTRICT
EAST
Buchan
ELLINBANK
GIPPSLAND
& DISTRICT
Melbourne
Warragul
Wy Yung Bruthen
Neerim- Industrials
MID
Boisdale- Lindenow
Neerim South
Briagolong
Lucknow
GIPPSLAND
Nilma-
Swan Reach
Longwarry Darnum Newborough
Lindenow South
Bunyip Hill End
Heyfield
Lakes Entrance
Buln Buln
Yallourn-
Bairnsdale
Garfield
Yallourn North
Stratford Paynesville
Maffra
Nar Nar Goon
Drouin
Trafalgar
Cowwarr
Sale
Cora Lynn
Moe
Traralgon
Sale City
Catani Warragul
Glengarry
Koo Wee Rup
Rosedale
Yarragon
TTU
Ellinbank
Morwell
Thorpdale
Morwell East
Nyora
Gormandale
Lang Lang Poowong Yinnar Churchill
NORTH
Korumburra-Bena Leongatha
Mirboo Nth
GIPPSLAND
Phillip Island
Dalyston
Kilcunda-
Bass
Wonthaggi Power
Inverloch-
Kongwak
GIPPSLAND
MDU Boolarra
Stony Creek
Tarwin
Foster
Toora
Fish Creek
Woodside
Yarram
Devon-Welshpool-WWW
T
Wilsons
Promontory
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COUNTRY FOOTY TERRITORY – JUNIOR LEAGUES
Sunraysia
umps
OMEO
DFL
(7 clubs)
SUNRAYSIA
JFL
(8 clubs)
Umpire Associations &
Leagues
Major or District League
Number of clubs
Junior League
Number of clubs
WorkSafe Victorian Country
Football League
AREAS
Central/North Western Area
North Eastern Area
Eastern Area
West/South Western Area
Area Boundary
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SOUTH EAST FLU
(MT GAMBIER)
Central/
North
Western
COLERAINE/CASTERTON
JFA
(4 clubs)
SOUTH WEST UMPS
(PORTLAND)
PORTLAND
JFL
(6 clubs)
West/South Western
SUNRAYSIA
UMPS
SUNRAYSIA
JFL
(8 clubs)
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HAMILTON
JFL
(7 clubs)
WorkSafe Victorian Countr
MALLEE
FL
(7 clubs)
WIMMERA UMPS
WIMMERA
FL
(9 clubs)
WIMMERA FLU
HORSHAM
DFL
(10 clubs)
WESTERN DISTRICT
UA
Junior Football - Junior, Major
VCFL Umpiring
STAWELL
13+Under FA
(4 clubs)
MININERA
DFL
(11 clubs)
ARARAT DISTRICT
JFA
(4 clubs)
HAMPDEN
JFL
(10 clubs)
WARRNAMBOOL
DFL
(12 clubs)
Murray
NORTH
CENTRAL UMPS
NORTH CENTRAL
FL
(7 clubs)
WARNAMBOOL &
DISTRICT FU
New South Wales
CENTRAL MURRAY
JFL
(11 clubs)
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
FL
(18 clubs)
LODDON VALLEY
FL
(8 clubs)
MARYBOROUGH CASTLEMAINE
DFL
(14 clubs)
Cape Otway
CENTRAL MURRAY
FLU
MARYBOROUGH
CASTLEMAINE UG
BALLARAT FUA
COLAC
DFL
(12 clubs)
BALLARAT
FL
(10 clubs)
NORTHERN
DISTRICTS UMPS
GOLDEN RIVERS
FL
(9 clubs)
River
MOORABOOL VALLEY
LL
(6 clubs)
COLAC DISTRICT
UMPS
GOULBURN CAMPASPE
JFL
(11 clubs)
BENDIGO
JFL
(23 clubs)
CASTLEMAINE
DJFL
(8 clubs)
BENDIGO UA
KYNETON
JFL
(5 clubs)
SH
Me
(SEE INSET)
Geelong
BASS STRAI

y Football League
& District Leagues
Groups
PICOLA
DFL
(16 clubs)
ROCHESTER &
ECHUCA UA
lbourne
SHEPPARTON
JF COMPETITION
(8 clubs)
EPPARTON PRIMARY SCHOOLS
FL
(13 clubs)
T
SEYMOUR
DJL
(8 clubs)
COBRAM
DJFL
MURRAY
FL
(13 clubs)
GOULBURN
VALLEY UA
(SEE INSET)
WARRAGUL
DJFL
(7 clubs)
ELLINBANK
DFL
(15 clubs)
YARRAWONGA
DLL
North Eastern
WANGARATTA DISTRICT
JFL
(8 clubs)
BENALLA
DJFL
MANSFIELD
JFL
CENTRAL GIPPSLAND
JFL
(11 clubs)
GIPPSLAND
LEAGUE
(10 clubs)
MID GIPPSLAND
FL
(10 clubs)
GIPPSLAND UA
ALBURY WODONGA
JFL
(9 clubs)
MYRTLEFORD
DJFA
(2 clubs)
Eastern
TRARALGON
DJFL
(11 clubs)
ALBERTON
FL
(15 clubs)
Wilsons
Promontory
NORTH EAST UB
LA TROBE VALLEY UA
GEELONG
JFL
(34 clubs)
NEWTOWN
LL
(9 clubs)
SALE
DJA
(10 clubs)
LARA
LL
TALLANGATTA
DFL
(12 clubs)
TRARALGON UA
SOUTH
GIPPSLAND UA
GEELONG FUL
SALE UA
Melbourne
Port
Phillip
Bay
INSET
UPPER MURRAY
FL
(6 clubs)
OMEO
DFL
(6 clubs)
BAIRNSDALE DISTRICT
JFA
(9 clubs)
FRANKSTON
DJFL
(14 clubs)
EAST
GIPPSLAND UA
N
0 50 km
SCALE
FRANKSTON
DJL UMPS
MORNINGTON PENINSULA
JFL
(15 clubs)
YARRA
RANGES UA
DANDENONG RANGES
JFL
(14 clubs)
SOUTHERN UA
New South Wales
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STRUCTURE OF AFL FOOTBALL
OUR PLACE IN AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL
SENIOR
LEAGUES
44
LEAGUES
887
TEAMS
82 390
PARTICIPANTS
JUNIOR
LEAGUES
55
LEAGUES
1979
TEAMS
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UMPIRES
ASSOCIATIONS
29
ASSOCIATIONS
2854
PARTICIPANTS
OFFICIALS
COACHES &
VOLUNTEERS
13 207
REGISTERED
OFFICIALS
2 991
COACHES
30 000
VOLUNTEERS

No. Registered VCFL Players by Area
2006 - 2011
VCFL Teams 2011
VCFL Registrations 2011
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
THE VOICE OF COUNTRY FOOTBALL
The year started with a bang from the skies
with widespread fl ooding throughout the state
of Victoria. The devastation to farming regions,
industry, and upon homes was refl ected in
damage to our football netball precincts.
The VCFL Board were very proud to have been
the driving force in establishing a fl ood fund
with the assistance of the AFL and AFL Victoria
in which we were able to distribute $300K
of funds to country football bodies who had
suffered under the fl oodwaters.
While this amount only scratched the surface
of the total damages bill, it helped clubs fi nd
their footing as they approached the start of
the 2011 season. This monetary assistance
was supported by the VCFL head offi ce staff
who were able to provide expertise and
contacts to clubs as they approached the
repair and reconstruction of facilities.
It was fi tting that we honored Ron Trimble
of the Newbridge Football club as the VCFL
Volunteer of the Year in 2011. Ron represents
all of the volunteers who tirelessly, and against
great adversity, work to keep their teams on
the fi eld and the court, and to fi ght for the
survival of their club in extremely diffi cult
circumstances.
Country footy survives on the back of an
incredible army of volunteers out in the
regions. Without fanfare and with a wealth
of passion and enthusiasm for our game,
they provide opportunities for 100,000 men,
women, boys and girls to play the game of
Australian Rules in rural and regional Victoria.
It was with great pleasure that we celebrated
10 years of partnership with WorkSafe Victoria.
As I travel around the state, I am impressed
at the levels of knowledge and respect for
WorkSafe and the key messages that they
bring to keep Victorians safe at work and on
the farm. Thank you to Greg Tweedly and the
team at WorkSafe. We always say it, but the
relationship we have is the envy of non elite
sport and the corporate sector for its benefi ts
and community impact.
To our other sponsor partners sincere
appreciation is extended to you also, your
continuing relationships enable us to achieve
results collectively in the most popular
pastime in the state.
Over the course of every season we have
tragedies that befall our members and
volunteers in the course of their daily lives. Our
developing relationship with Sports Chaplaincy
Australia has meant that we were able to
mobilise pastoral support to affected football
clubs and to families involved – easing the
pressure of clubs and leagues to work through
grief and loss affecting club members.
I mention in particular the work of John
Russell in the North West of the state for the
hours of dedicated service he has given to
country Victorian football clubs in their time
of need.
VCFL training and support programs continue
to be recognised at the cutting edge of
relevance and importance in community sport.
The VCFL Board adopted the VCFL
CyberSafety policy in 2011 in an effort to
provide some guidance to leagues and clubs
over the challenges of online communications.
This is a fi rst for a community sporting body.
As the communication landscape changes
– so must our abilities to monitor and
educate our young people on the rules, social
constraints and pitfalls involved.
Nicholas Rolfe
President, WorkSafe VCFL
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The V/Line Life Training Program won the state
community award of the Australian Marketing
Institute in recognition of the difference the
VCFL are making in providing important
messages and skills to our young people.
The VCFL Board has approved the creation
of a new online training portal for VCFL
programs as we seek the next necessary next
step in ensuring that our administrators and
volunteers and well prepared and accredited
to fulfi ll their roles at local level.
The Country Football Netball Program
continues to bear fruit in meaningful facility
development across the state, and the VCFL
board has committed to contributing $500K to
the program extension over the next 5 years.
With this contribution, the VCFL continues to
be a major stakeholder in the program along
with the state government and the AFL.
In some ways, 2011 can be seen as a year in
which many varied challenges were issued to
the VCFL.

We have looked these challenges in the eye
and faced them professionally. They have
required self refl ection and have required
strong opinions.
The resignation of Glenn Scott in May was one
such challenge for the management and staff.
It was pleasing to see that the team managed
to stay focused on the tasks at hand to see out
the 2011 season with terrifi c outcomes.
I thank Glenn for his tenure as CEO of the
VCFL.
We would not be in our strong position without
his vision and commitment over a long period.
Steven Reaper has picked up the baton and
has blossomed in the role of CEO since May.
It has not been the easiest honeymoon for
Steven in the role, but he has performed
outstandingly, and the Board has confi dence in
his abilities to steer the VCFL through the next
phase of its existence.
I thank my fellow directors for their time
and efforts this year in the governance and
leadership of the VCFL. We have been called
Grand Final crowd at the Omeo District
Football League Grand Final
upon this year to make a few hard decisions
and consider many scenarios that have been
unprecedented in recent memories.
Our management and staff have again
demonstrated a diligence and passion in
their support for our affiliates and have
embraced the challenges of 2011 with good
grace, professionalism and a good dose of
humour.
The AFL Review into Football in Country
Victoria by AFL Victoria Chairman Peter
Jackson delivered 25 key recommendations
to the industry regarding the governance and
structure of county football in October this
year.
A steering committee has been established
to garner the thoughts and experiences from
the country football landscape on a range
of issues, while the project steering team
will be breaking down the fi nances and
provide details of structures for any potential
changes that emanate from the review
recommendations.
Our challenge is to keep our affi liates informed
of the progress and to provide plenty of
opportunities for feedback.
It is critically important that the ‘voice of
the country’ is heard during this next 12
months, and for all of us to have the chance to
contribute to the growth and shape of country
football into the foreseeable future.
I thank and congratulate all affi liated leagues
and clubs for your hard work and dedication,
and look forward to the upcoming season with
great enthusiasm and excitement.
Nicholas Rolfe
President
WorkSafe Victorian Country Football League
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OUR TEAM
Lloyd Sims – Director
Nicholas Rolfe – President
Tony Mitchell – Director
DIRECTORS' MEETING ATTENDANCE 2011
Attended Apology
Meetings Held 10
Chris Brown 9 1
Brant Dunshea 10 0
Brett Fitzpatrick 9 1
Gerad Lucas 10 0
Tony Mitchell 10 0
Nicholas Rolfe 10 0
Lloyd Sims 7 3
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Gerard Lucas – Vice President
Brett Fitzpatrick – Director Brant Dunshea – Director Chris Brown – Director
LIFE MEMBERS
A.T. Wasley* 1936
H.L. Roberts* 1939
L.H. Sambell* 1941
J.E. Mamouney* 1941
S.P. Freeland* 1946
L.H. McBrien* 1948
C.H. Burt* 1949
J.L. Murphy* 1953
C.E. Chessells* 1954
J.A. Gloury* 1956
H.C. Beulke* 1957
A.H. Hill* 1958
E.O. McCutchan* 1958
G.R. Barker* 1959
H.G. Cram* 1959
J.G. Kenny* 1960
E.A. Hains* 1961
F.W. Reid* 1961
W.L. Henderson* 1962
L.J. Phelan* 1963
W.H. Head* 1966
F.S. Wren OAM* 1967
R. Hutchins* 1969
A.E. Neil* 1970
B.H. Wilkinson* 1970
I. O'Donnell* 1973
J. Collery* 1974
J.S. Lark* 1976
W.H. Gibbons* 1976
J.C. Hamilton* 1977
A.A. Dunstan OBE, OAM* 1979
J.D. Lauritz* 1979
K. Cunningham 1980
J. Crameri* 1981
C. Blackshaw* 1982
G. Clear* 1982
R. Wagstaff * 1983
J.R. Templeton OAM 1984
G. Arthur 1984
J. McKenzie* 1985
D. Lewis* 1985
N. Skinner* 1987
B. Molony* 1989
D. Cole 1990
L. O'Brien 1991
J. Huxtable 1992
J. Monahan, OAM 1992
J. McCarty 1996
A. Clarke 1997
N. Hurley 1997
R. McVilly 2001
G. Bulgin 2002
B. Ryan 2002
*Deceased.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE
1 Steven Reaper – Chief Executive Offi cer
FOOTBALL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
2 Brett Connell – Football Operations Department Manager
3 Brett Anderson – South West Area Manager
4 John O’Donohue – North East Area Manager
5 Ben O’Brien – East Area Manager
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6 Bruce Petering – North West Central Area Manger
UMPIRING DEPARTMENT
7 Gerard Ryan – Umpiring Department Manager
8 Russell O’Toole – Umpiring Development Manager
9 Rod Threlfall – Umpiring Development Manager
MARKETING AND COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT
10 Ryan Webb – Marketing & Commercial Department Manager
11 Jock Allan – Communications & Events Manager
12 Pierre Demajo – FootyMart Sales Coordinator
13 William McGregor – FootyMart Sales Consultant
5
7
16
17
15
6
9
3
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
2
14 Stephen Smith – Finance & Administration Department Manager
15 Lauren Keenan – Finance & Executive Assistant
AFFILIATE DEVELOPMENT & FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
16 Shayne Ward – Affi liate Development & Facilities Department Manager
17 Dean Rice – Training & Education Manager
Keith Whitford – IT Consultant (Absent)
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“Heavy Traffic”
Nigel Hallett
The Colac Herald
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
TO SERVE AND SUPPORT
After a relatively normal 2010 which was
a year of recovery and stabilisation for
many communities after the Black Saturday
Bushfi res of 2009, the VCFL and many of its
affi liates were again challenged by Mother
Nature when in early 2011 much of the state
was fl ooded due to rising water levels after
heavy summer rains on the back of an already
wet spring.
During this period 30 VCFL clubs were effected
by the fl oods, and it is an absolute credit
to the hundreds of volunteers who worked
tirelessly to ensure that venues were cleaned
up and prepared for the start of the season,
or in some of the worst hit cases, alternative
venues sought whilst the clean up continued
well into 2011.
As a sporting code, the ability to rally together
in times of need to ensure the game is still
played is a terrifi c highlight and points to the
strength of our footballing communities. I
would like to take this opportunity to thank the
AFL, AFL Victoria, Collingwood Football Club,
Altona Sports Club and JLT who along with the
VCFL made signifi cant fi nancial contributions
combining in over $300,000 to assist those
clubs in their time of need. It was also great to
see Ron Trimble from the Newbridge Football
Netball Club awarded with the ‘WorkSafe VCFL
Volunteer of the Year’ award at the Premiers
Dinner in October and then again recognised
by Sport & Recreation Victoria as their ‘2011
Local Hero’ in November for his incredible
commitment and drive in assisting his club
throughout 2011.
2011 will also be remembered for the
resignation of long term CEO Glenn Scott in
May. Having worked with Glenn for the last
seven years, and also having been in this
role for the past seven months, I can attest to
the fact that Glenn left the VCFL and game in
better shape than when he found it. On behalf
of all staff, I would like to thank Glenn for his
ongoing efforts over his period with the VCFL.
May also signalled the AFL’s appointment of
Peter Jackson (Former Essendon FC CEO and
AFL Victoria Chairman) to undertake a ‘Review
of Football throughout Country Victoria’. After a
thorough review by Peter and his team across
the VCFL affi liates, 25 recommendations
have been handed down in the fi nal report.
A Steering Committee & Project Team
has recently been appointed to spend the
fi rst half of 2012 on working through the
recommendations with a view to achieving
positive outcomes for both the game and
affi liates for the future.
There is little doubt in football that what works
today is unlikely to meet the growing needs
and challenges of tomorrow, and the ability
for not only the VCFL but also its affi liates to
adapt to meet the these needs and challenges
in the future is critical to ensuring our great
game will fl ourish into the future for many
generations to come.
Whilst the above points have occupied many
minds and been some of the key talking
points across 2011, there were many other
examples of fi ne work undertaken by the VCFL
and its affi liates across 2011 all of which
wouldn’t have been possible without the
ongoing dedication of those that work in the
game as paid administrators or the 30,000+
brigade of volunteers who put their heart and
soul into the game each and every week.
2011 highlights include:
• 82,390 registered players (65,000 in the
year 2000)
• 2,866 teams (2350 in 2000)
• 23,000 netballers
• Seventh straight fi nancial profi t
recorded by the VCFL with a profi t
of $82,369
• Over 12,000 people attended the
various face to face WorkSafe VCFL
Training and Education Programs
across the year
• Castlemaine, Kyneton & Maryborough
Junior Competitions reviewed with
positive recommendations for future
growth being accepted and with
implementation to take place across
2012
• Over $1.45 million provided to
affi liated Leagues, Clubs and
umpiring groups in the form of
grants, rebates, subsidies, funding
and incentives throughout the year.
• Strong home & away crowds again
with an estimated 2.6 million
attendees across 2011
• Record attendance at fi nals games with
aggregate fi nals gates reaching $2.7
million
• Over 600 Umpiring appointments made to
above community level games
• The fi rst ever triple header against the
VAFA played at Deakin Reserve in July.
Another thrilling game in the main event
with a narrow one goal loss to the VAFA
with the District and U19 teams recording
convincing victories.
• Our 10th year in partnership with
WorkSafe with WorkSafe Games of the
Month held at Russell’s Creek, Kerang,
Bannockburn, Upwey Tecoma, Carisbrook,
Dookie United & Lockington Bamawm
United with legend of the game in Ron
Barrassi in attendance thrilling audiences
with stories from an illustrious past.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
• Ongoing and successful media support
across the State featuring great coverage
by WIN TV, The Weekly times and local
media outlets
• 2nd year of the ranking system for the
WorkSafe Country Championships was
played with the Goulburn Valley Football
League fi nishing No. 1 again in 2011
defeating the Ballarat Football Netball
League at Deakin Reserve in May under
lights.
• Successful staging of the U15 V/Line Cup
and Graincorp Junior Carnivals
• Installation of nine Safety Nets behind
goals our of the WorkSafe Club Safety
Fund Program
• Implementation of a subsidy program
designed to assist with the cost of
Defi brillators for clubs through the
‘Defi b your Club for Life’ program
• 16 V/Line Life Training sessions were
again conducted across the State in 2011
with the program winning the Victorian
State Award in the Corporate Social
Responsibility category at the Australian
Marketing Institute Awards for Excellence
• 30 recipients totalling $1.5 million out
of the Country Football Netball Grant
Program which has now provided in
excess of $13 million to projects valuing
$36 million. The VCFL continue to thank
State Government and the AFL for the
contributions to this outstanding program
designed to improve facilities across the
state.
• Implementation of a VCFL Cybersafety
Policy
• Horsham Demons Football Netball Club
won their 9th Senior Premiership in
succession
• EJ Whitten Foundation provided with
$24,282.50 from the sale of VCFL Shorts
in 2011
• Continued support of Pink Footy Weekend
assisting the Breast Cancer Network of
Australia
• The 11th Premiers Dinner was held
successfully in October
The above examples form a snapshot of some
of the achievements across 2011 and you
will fi nd further detail and other examples
across the Management reports that follow.
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Collectively, the achievement by the VCFL
and affi liates is once again remarkable
and I congratulate all on their respective
achievements.
I would also like to show appreciation and
acknowledgement as follows:
The WorkSafe VCFL Board of Directors
Having been provided with the opportunity
to step into the role of Chief Executive
Offi cer after seven years as the Finance &
Commercial Operations Manager back in
May, I would like to thank the WorkSafe VCFL
Board who has since provided strong support
whilst allowing me to carry out the day to
day operational duties as required in my role.
In particular I would like to thank President
Nicholas Rolfe and Audit Committee Chair &
Vice President Gerard Lucas who have both
provided guidance and support as required.
The VCFL Team
All members of the VCFL team continue to
make a signifi cant contribution to the way
in which the VCFL operates and services our
affi liates. In 2011 the team were faced with
a new challenge of operating under a new
leader and I would like to take this opportunity
to thank all members of the team who have
“Tight Squeeze”
Nigel Hallett
The Colac Herald

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
thrown their full support behind me in my role
as CEO.
Having taken the reigns in May I sought to
make a few adjustments to the structure
creating Departments with respective
Managers and the acceptance of these
changes and subsequent adherence of the
changes is a credit to all members of the
team.
As we look forward there will continue to
be many challenges that we will need to
overcome and or tackle head-on and I am
comfortable that the team we have is well
positioned to meet any challenge with a
vibrant and committed attitude throughout the
group.
In thanking the efforts of all team members
I would also like to provide a special thanks
to Brett Connell who was elevated to 2IC
throughout the year and his support in my
role has been outstanding. I would also like to
thank Stephen Smith who joined us in June
as Finance Manager after a long career at AFL
Victoria. Stephen hit the ground running and
provided me with great assistance in ensuring
the fi nancial side of the business continued
to be managed effi ciently and successfully.
I would like to thank Lauren Keenan for all
of her efforts across the year in her role as
Finance & Executive Assistant.
AFL & AFL Victoria
The AFL continues to dominate the battle of
the codes in Australia and praise must be
afforded to Andrew Demetriou and his team
along with the AFL Commission for continuing
to manage the game successfully. As a game
we reap the rewards of a successful peak
body and we look forward to continuing to
work together on advancing our game into the
future.
The VCFL also enjoys strong support from
AFL Victoria and I particularly would like to
thank Grant Williams who started in his role
in April of this year as General Manager.
Grant’s support of country football is strong
having grown up in country Victoria and I
look forward to again working with Grant
across 2012. In addition, the VCFL appreciates
support provided by other members of the AFL
Victoria team and we look forward to working
collaboratively across the coming year to
achieve positive results for the game.
Netball
Netball continues to get stronger throughout
country Victoria and the relationship between
football and netball has continued to get
stronger in recent times with the work
undertaken by both the VCFL and also the
team at Netball Victoria.
Going to a venue on any given weekend and
seeing the community and family aspect of
having football and netball at the same venue
continues to be a highlight and the VCFL look
forward to working with acting CEO Russel
James and his team at Netball Victoria while
Leigh Russell takes some maternity leave in
2012.
Sponsors and Commercial Partners
The VCFL have enjoyed many enduring
partnerships with our sponsors in recent years
and this has enables the VCFL to grow as a
business.
Of most signifi cance is the relationship we
have with our naming rights sponsor in
WorkSafe. This year we completed a decade
of support and we would like to again thank
CEO Greg Tweedly and all of his team for their
ongoing and committed support. The work
done by Steve Gosbell, Julie Bond and Caroline
Smyth is appreciated at this end and we look
forward to building on the relationship going
forward.
In addition to WorkSafe, we again enjoyed
another successful year with Premier Partner
V/Line. Ably led by Rob Barnett, V/Line’s
support of the VCFL assists us across training
and education life skill programs, the V/Line
Cup and the V/Line Umpiring Academies which
are all successful events due to the support
we receive from V/Line. Thanks must also go
to Paul Matthews and Tiffany Richards for
their ongoing assistance with the day to day
management of the partnership. I would also
like to thank Nathan Thompson for his ongoing
efforts as the V/Line Ambassador throughout
2011.
The VCFL continue to receive terrifi c support
form David Goldman and Andrew Shenker at
Victor Sports who continue to be a premier
partner and preferred medical supplier to
the VCFL. This relationship has grown every
year since its inception in 2003 and we look
forward to another successful year in 2012.
In addition to the above partners, the VCFL
also received support from the following
partners across 2011: Win TV, Landmark,
Skins, Defence Force Recruiting, Roadsafe,
Barooga Sports Club, Graincorp, Vic Health, Fit
Health Insurance, and Best Western.
In addition to the sponsors, I would also like to
thank all of the VCFL Licensees who continue
to work hard on providing our affi liates with
great products come game day. Our licensing
program makes a signifi cant fi nancial
contribution to our business and ensures we
have the ability to roll out many successful
programs and funding initiatives.
In Conclusion
When refl ecting on 2011 it is apparent that
country football in Victoria enjoys many
success stories however as we look to the
future there are challenges that will need to be
overcome as a collective group. I am sure with
the ongoing support of the AFL, AFL Victoria,
the VCFL, Leagues, Clubs, Umpires and the
army of 30,000+ volunteers that we will
overcome any challenge that comes our way
whilst also growing the game for generations
to come.
I wish all of those that support our great game
a safe and prosperous year ahead, and I look
forward to working with you all in 2012.
Steven Reaper
Chief Executive Offi cer
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“In Reach”
Nigel Hallett
The Colac Herald
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FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
IN THE HEARTLAND
2011 will be remembered as a year in which
the landscape of football in country Victoria
was reviewed and areas of improvement were
identifi ed.
Embracing change is always challenging
however we encourage the leagues, clubs
and volunteers to view recommendations for
change not as challenges but opportunities to
embrace and therefore make certain our game
continues to fl ourish and grow, ensuring that
generations to come are able to experience
the joy of being involved in our great game
at any level, be that as a player, coach,
umpire, administrator, volunteer or spectator.
Following is a snapshot of the responsibilities
of the WorkSafe VCFL Football Operations
Department.
Information Technology
SportingPulse continued as our IT provider
in 2011 and provided websites, member
database and competition management
systems that aim to ease the volunteer
workload of the entire WorkSafe VCFL.
Keith Whitford continued to provide expert
guidance, assistance and support to all of
affi liates as well as conducting IT training
sessions for all WorkSafe VCFL leagues and
clubs.
“The game will always be “a game for the people”,
we all need to strive to do the best we possibly can…
with the goal of leaving football in a better shape than
when we found it.”
An on-line player re-registration program
commenced in 2011 and will continue to
be developed for future years. The aim is to
provide the most effi cient system of reregistration
on all fronts for all affi liates and
their volunteers.
The WorkSafe VCFL continues to represent
its affi liates in relation to system upgrades
(websites and software) and the promise of
commercial returns from SportingPulse. At
the time of print the AFL is re-negotiating
the SportingPulse partnership and the
WorkSafe VCFL is lobbying the AFL to make
certain our affi liates are provided with a
transparent business model in relation to
commercial returns from the revenue raised
by SportingPulse websites.
IT Reference Committee
The Committee fulfi ls an integral role in
terms of monitoring, providing feedback and
developing system upgrades for the good of
all affi liates.
Keith Whitford (VCFL), Sue Jones (MPNFL), Ian
McTaggart and Luke Maher (Football Geelong),
Aaron Nunn (Ballarat FL/Hub), Trevor Arnel
(Heathcote & DFL/Central Vic Footy Hub) and
Stephen McQueen (Horsham DFL/Wimmera
FL/Western Vic Hub) once again provided
invaluable feedback and support in relation to
the current system and future developments.
AFL/FootyWeb
The WorkSafe VCFL was represented at AFL
Victoria (AFLV) IT User Group meetings held
throughout the year.
Keith Whitford, Sue Jones (Mornington
Peninsula Nepean FL) and Ian McTaggart
(Football Geelong) once again provided
invaluable experience and expertise in
representing the WorkSafe VCFL.
Stephen Stewart (AFLV) and Tony Costanzo
(SportingPulse) are also thanked for their
management and conduct of the meetings.
In a Senior Management re-structure
Information Technology will now sit with
Shayne Ward and the Affi liate Development &
Facilities Department going forward.
Rules & Judiciary
Rules Committee
The WorkSafe VCFL Rules Committee met
twice in 2011 to consider relevant rule changes
and policy developments as suggested by
affi liates, AFL Victoria and the AFL.
One of the key initiatives in 2011 was the
transfer of Bairnsdale FNC from Football
Netball East Gippsland (FNEG) to the Gippsland
League, whereby the club did not fi eld a
reserve grade team and relied on FNEG clubs
to support their Senior team.
Football Netball East Gippsland, Bairnsdale
DJFA and the Bairnsdale FNC are
congratulated on their forethought and
initiative in taking this bold move which is
being trialled across the 2011 and 2012
seasons and may provide to be a forerunner
for future models to be developed to address
falling numbers at reserve grade level across
the state.
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FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
Another key initiative was the development
and implementation of the WorkSafe VCFL
Cybersafety Policy. Developed by expert
Susan McLean the policy was released
prior to the season with education sessions
conducted across the state to inform club and
league offi cials and players in terms of the
procedures for reporting alleged breaches and
subsequent penalties if offences were proven.
The fi nal year of the Reprimand Trial was
completed with statistics indicating that
reprimands provide another sanction for
Independent Tribunals to apply where
appropriate. All indications are that the use
of reprimands was not widespread, with only
2-3% of all reports across the two seasons
resulting in reprimands. The Rules Committee
will consider recommending to the WorkSafe
VCFL Board that reprimands be made available
as a sanction for all Independent Tribunals, for
selected offences, for the future.
VCFL Appeals & Area Appeals
Fifteen WorkSafe VCFL Appeals were
conducted in 2011, which was an increase of
one from 2010.
The majority of Appeals were again conducted
regionally to assist clubs and umpire groups in
reducing travel.
Eddie Power (Chair), Barry Josephs (Vice
Chair), Graeme Bate, Brian Chaplin, Sam
Cusumano and David Wood formed these
panels and continue to provide valuable
experience and a cost effective level of
independent decision making.
Area Appeals were once again utilised by
players and clubs relating to player transfer
and administrative disputes.
This process continues to provide an
independent and cost effective process of
appeal as required.
Club Transfers/New Clubs
Club movements that eventuated for 2011
were as follows:
• Bairnsdale FNC - Gippsland League
• Ararat Eagles – Mininera & DFL
• Lexton, Natte Bealiba & Navarre FNC -
Maryborough Castlemaine DFL
• Carngham-Linton, Illabarook,
Rokewood-Corindhap & Skipton –
Central Highlands FL
Club movements for 2012 are as follows:
• Heywood FNC requested a transfer from
the Western Border FL and following
appeal were granted approval to compete
in the South West DFNL in 2012
Hamilton Imperials FNC appealed the decision
of the Western Border FL to not agree to their
application to transfer to the Hampden FNL.
The WorkSafe VCFL Board ruled in favour
of the Western Border FL and the Hamilton
Imperials FNC will compete in the Western
Border FL in 2012 season.
Tribunal, Investigations & Investigation Offi cers
Independent Tribunal Members and the
WorkSafe VCFL accredited Investigation
Offi cers continue to form an important element
of the WorkSafe VCFL judicial system.
Sam Cusumano (WorkSafe VCFL Appeals
Board member) again conducted Tribunal and
Advocate training to assist clubs, leagues and
local Independent Tribunals in operating to
the best of their ability in determining matters
brought before them, their expertise and
dedication is acknowledged.
Representative Football
Representative Football
WorkSafe VCFL VIC1, GrainCorp VIC2 and
WorkSafe U19 teams – refer Representative
Football Report following
WorkSafe Country Championships
The WorkSafe VCFL Country Championships
continued with the ranking system in its
second year creating a great deal of interest
amongst the leagues and media, with
the closeness of the scores refl ecting the
tightness of the competition on the day as
well as the negligible differences between the
leagues on fi eld.
Highlights of the 2011 WorkSafe VCFL Country
Championships included:
• Goulburn Valley FL defeating Ballarart FL
at Deakin Reserve to defend their title of
WorkSafe VCFL’s No. 1 competition
• The thrilling victory by the Mornington
Peninsula Nepean FL over Ovens &
Murray at Frankston
• The double header at Donald – Bellarine
v Sunraysia and North Central v Mallee
• The inclusion of U18 and netball at most
venues
• 151 V/Line Umpire Academy member
appointments across the weekend
Next year, 32 WorkSafe VCFL Senior Leagues
will compete in the WorkSafe Country
Championships, the highest number in
WorkSafe Country Championships history.
District Interleague
District Interleague football again featured in a
number of leagues in 2011.
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Loddon Valley hosted Maryborough
Castlemaine DFNL in Bendigo with the
Loddon Valley successful after an entertaining
match. Ovens & King FNL were left without
a match after the Lexton Plains FL disbanded.
The above leagues will be included in the
2012/13 WorkSafe Country Championships.
With the success of the current WorkSafe
VCFL Country Championship structure more
Senior Leagues will join the full Championship
model in 2012/2013 they being Alberton FL,
Central Highlands FL, Ellinbank DFL, Mid
Gippsland FL, Picola DFL (North & South
Divisions).
Other District Interleague Fixture was:
• Tallangatta & DFL v Hume FL (AFLNSW) –
with Hume victorious comfortably.
Publications & Printing
The WorkSafe VCFL Handbook and Annual
Review were produced by Cyan Press who
also attended to all other WorkSafe VCFL
printing requirements. Garry Sparke and the
team at Cyan Press are thanked for their
continued expertise and support.
Most Disciplined Club/League Award
The Central Murray FL was the winning
league for the 2011 season, while Balranald
FNC (Central Murray FL) was voted the Most
Disciplined Club, when results were compared
across the state.
Netball
Netball continues to prosper through the
wonderful work at club and league level.
Netball Victoria and the WorkSafe VCFL are
committed to forging stronger relationships
for the good of both sports from the top down
to ensure the continual growth of both sports
at a community level where the partnership
is clearly the cornerstone of many of our
communities on matchdays.
Coaching
AFCA Victoria
The WorkSafe VCFL is represented on this
development sub-committee whose charter
is to strive to improve, recognise and educate
coaches across the state at all levels, to
ensure a quality environment for all involved
in our game.
President Stan Alves and Steve Teakel (AFL
Victoria –Coach Development Manager) are
thanked for the guidance, leadership and
support.

AFL Victoria
Community Forums/League Managers
Meetings
The AFL Victoria Community Football
Development Department provides avenues
where all Victorian football affi liates can
come together to improve the collective
football environment of state. To this end
a collaborative approach from all Victorian
stakeholders can only improve the game at all
levels for the betterment of the game going
forward
AFL Victoria Rules Committee
Regular meetings are held, as required, to
address operational and rule related matters
which affect all AFLV affi liates. The WorkSafe
VCFL sits on this committee to represent
the views of all Senior and Junior League
affi liates.
The Football Operations Department wishes
to thank the leagues and clubs for their
continued support and enthusiasm, for without
you there is no game.
To the Board of the WorkSafe VCFL, Senior
Management and Staff, well done on keeping
one another focussed on the task at hand,
servicing rural and regional country football
affi liates, for without clubs, umpire groups and
leagues there is no WorkSafe VCFL.
I would personally like to take this opportunity
to acknowledge Brett Anderson, Ben O’Brien,
John O’Donohue and Bruce Petering our
WorkSafe VCFL Area Managers for their
dedication to their vast areas of responsibility,
in fulfi lling their roles they enable the
operational arm of the organisation to function
as smoothly as possible – well done guys.
I would also like to recognise Steven Reaper
(CEO) who since Glenn Scott’s resignation in
May of this year has displayed outstanding
leadership, direction and focus to the
organisation in trying circumstances, yet at
all times acting in the best interests of the
WorkSafe VCFL and its affi liates.
The game will always be “a game for the
people”, we all need to strive to do the best
we possibly can, in whatever capacity and
whatever circumstances confront us, with the
goal of leaving football in a better shape than
when we found it.
In closing, we look forward to working with
you again in 2012 for the further development
of country football.
Brett Connell
Football Operations Department Manager
WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY LEAGUE - Annual Report 2011
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WORKSAFE VCFL UNDER 19 STATE TEAM
The WorkSafe VCFL U19 team kicked off the
triple header at Deakin Reserve in Shepparton
against the Victorian Amateur Football
Association (VAFA) at U19 level.
The match was played in fi ne but slippery
conditions with neither team giving an inch
across the four quarters. The lead changed
regularly throughout the match and the
tenacity and skill displayed by both teams
was testament to the wonderful contest
that was played. The WorkSafe VCFL
eventually ran out winners to reverse
the result from 2010.
Coach Damian Sexton again led the team
with passion and along with Assistant
Coaches/Selectors Brett Anderson, Tony
Tranter, Andrew Quenault, Justin Peckett,
Russell Ednie & Selector Norm Lansdown
chose a skilful and committed unit that
proudly represented the WorkSafe VCFL.
The support staff of Ian Sladden (Team
Manager), Brendan Duncan (Physiotherapist),
Tom Lindsey and Peter Hromenko (Trainers)
and Nathan Parker and Joel Richardson
(Runners) are thanked sincerely for their
expertise and dedication.
WorkSafe VCFL Umpires appointed to the
WORKSAFE VCFL UNDER 19 STATE TEAM
Deakin Reserve, Shepparton, July 9, 2011
VCFL 10.10 (70) defeated VAFA 5.12 (42)
Back Row: Tom Lindsey (Trainer), Peter Hromenko (Trainer), Andrew Quenault (Asst Coach/Selector), Nathan Parker (Runner), Brendan Duncan (Physio), Joel Richardson (Runner), Russell Ednie (Asst Coach/
Selector), Ian Sladden (Team Manager)
2nd Back Row: Brodie Collins (Lockington-Bamawm United - Heathcote District FL), Dominic Star-Hossack (Albury Tigers - Ovens & Murray FL), Matthew Sully (Sth Warrnambool - Hampden FNL), Jarrod
Lane (Corowa - Ovens & Murray FL), Angus Grigg (Moama - Murray FL), Thomas Carey (Warragul - Gippsland FL),
Hugh Wales (Mytleford - Ovens & Murray FL), Brodie Hodson (Irymple - Sunraysia FL), Dylan Parish (Horsham Demons - Wimmera FL),
Front Row Standing: Norm Lansdown (Asst Team Manager), Sam Dwyer (Port Fairy - Hampden FL), Tom Marriott (Leongatha - Gippsland FL), Jayden Boehm (Cardross - Millewa FL), Thomas Cairns (North
Shore - Geelong FL), Jarryd Hill (Ballarat - Ballarat FL), Axel Childs (Echuca - Goulburn Valley FL), Nathan James (Chelsea - Mornington Peninsula Nepean FL), Tony Tranter (Asst Coach/Selector), Steven
Reaper (WorkSafe VCFL C.E.O.)
Front Row Seated: Justin Peckett (Asst Coach/Selector), Brett Anderson (Asst Coach/Selector), Jakob Kiddle (Leopold - Geelong FL), Corey Greer (Yarrawonga - Ovens & Murray FL), Jack Geary (Cap’t)
(Golden Square - Bendigo FL), Damian Sexton (Coach), Nathan Horbury (Redan - Ballarat FL), Bradley Tagg (Edithvale - Aspendale - Mornington Peninsula Nepean FL), Luke Smith (Seaford - Mornington
Peninsula Nepean FL), Leah Quenault (Trainer), Marc Quarrell (Asst Coach/Selector).
Front Row: Will Sexton & Jack Sexton (Mascots)
20 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY LEAGUE - Annual Report 2011
match were: Field: Geoff Hasler (Geelong FUL),
Hayden Gavine (Southern UA) Boundary:
Michael Walters (Sale UA), Josh Moseley
(Southern UA) Goal: Wes Gilmour (Southern UA)
In 2012 the WorkSafe VCFL and VAFA U19
teams will again compete at a WorkSafe VCFL
venue to continue the growing rivalry between
the two organisations at this level.
VCFL 1.2 6.4 7.6 10.10 (70)
VAFA 2.5 4.5 5.10 5.12 (42)
VCFL Under 19
Goal Kickers: D. Parish 3, C. Greer 3, B. Collins, J. Kiddle, T. Cairns, J. Hill
Best Players: L. Smith, M. Sully, B. Hodson, J. Geary, T. Marriott, D. Parish
VAFA Under 19
Goal Kickers: B. Grech 2, M. Evans, D. Iaucione, C. Cassidy
Best Players: D. Garside, T. Humphrey, B. Grech, J. Grinter, D. Holden, M. van den Broek
Peter Knights Medallist: Luke Smith (Chelsea FC – Mornington Peninsula Nepean FL)

GRAINCORP VIC2 REPRESENTATIVE STATE TEAM
The WorkSafe Victorian Country Football
League VIC2 team also played the Victorian
Amateur Football Association (VAFA) as a
curtain-raiser to the Brian Molony Cup match.
The VIC2 team was never headed in the match
and put on a powerful display of team
oriented, attacking football, accounting
comfortably for their VAFA opponents, who
fought the game out to the very end.
Coach John Cossar and Selectors Bruce
Petering, Gil Ould, Andrew Sutton and Luke
Beattie selected a formidable team drawn
from WorkSafe VCFL Country Championship
teams ranked 11-20 and other Senior leagues.
John Hallam fulfi lled the Team Manager
responsibilities, Ash Lynch fulfi lled the role of
physiotherapist for the team, while Ron
McKeon and Trevor Blanchford formed the
training staff. The runner was Brett Anthony.
WorkSafe VCFL Umpires appointed to the
match were: Field: Andrew Moore (Goulburn
Valley FUA), Jamie Lake (Warrnambool &
District FUA) Boundary: Hayden Smith
(Goulburn Valley FUA) Lachlan Bayliss (North
East UB) Goal: Mick Atkinson (Warrnambool &
District FUA)
The Collegians AFC (VAFA) is thanked for the
generous use of their facilities across the lead
- up training sessions for the VIC and U19
squads.
In 2012 the WorkSafe VCFL GrainCorp VIC2
Representative team will compete in the
Landmark Australian Country Football Council
Championships in Wagga Wagga in July.
VCFL 4.1 12.6 13.9 18.11 (119)
VAFA 1.5 3.6 4.8 6.9 (45)
VCFL 2
Goal Kickers: C. Lando 3, S. Schultz 3, B. Vallance 3, D. Lewis 2, B. Herdman 2, B. Wilson,
L. Featherstone, J. Burke, M. Cummings, J. Bayliss
Best Players: B. Wilson, M. Smith, D. Godsmark, B. Eaton, C. Moreland, J. Taylor
VAFA (Premier C-D4)
Goal Kickers: N. Black 2, P. Florance, R. Chisholm, D. Fayman, G. Boyd
Best Players: N. Black, M. Dean, P. Florance, T. Biggs, D. Biggs, D. Drapac
Bob Templeton Medallist: Brad Wilson (West Gambier – Western Border FL)
WORKSAFE VCFL GRAINCORP VIC2 REPRESENTATIVE TEAM
Deakin Reserve, Shepparton, July 10, 2011
VCFL 18.11 (119) defeated VAFA 6.9 (45)
Back Row: Bruce Petering (Selector), Josh Taylor (Emerald - Yarra Valley MDFL), Brad Vallance (Ouyen United - Mallee FL), Carmelo Lando (Wentworth - Sunraysia FNL), Stephen Nightingale (Bright - Ovens &
King FNL), Michael Cummings (Daylesford - Central Highlands FL), Brad Wilson (West Gambier - Western Border FL), Liam Clayton (Yackandandah - Ovens & King FNL), Daniel Lewis (Millawa - Ovens & King
FNL), Luke Beattie (Selector), Trevor Blandford (Trainer).
Middle Row: Gil Ould (Selector),Jarrod Bayliss (Wandin - Yarra Valley MDFL),John Delahunty (Minyip-Murtoa - Wimmera FL),Chris Moreland (Bell Post Hill - Geelong & District FL), Lech Featherstone
(Heathcote - Heathcote & District FL), James Charge (Mt. Evelyn – Yarra Valley MDFL), Jordyn Burke (Horsham - Wimmera FL), Dylan Holland (Barwon Heads - Bellarine FL),Ned Gilbert (Buninyong - Central
Highlands FL),Ron McKeon (Head Trainer), Steven Reaper (WorkSafe VCFL CEO).
Front Row: John Hallam (Team Manager), Andrew Sutton (Selector), Daniel Godsmark (Undera - Kyabram & District FL), Matthew Pitt (Dunnstown - Central Highlands FL), Michael Smith (VC) (Mt.Evelyn
- Yarra Valley MDFL), Steve Schultz (C) (Warrack Eagles - Wimmera FL), John Cossar (Coach), Brady Herdman (VC) (Wedderburn - North Central FL), Brad Eaton (Irymple - Sunraysia FNL), Brett Anthony
(Runner/Fitness), Ash Lynch (Physio/Runner).
WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY LEAGUE - Annual Report 2011
21

WORKSAFE VCFL VIC 1 REPRESENTATIVE STATE TEAM
The WorkSafe VCFL VIC 1 team played the
Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA)
at Deakin Reserve Shepparton in their
bi-annual Brian Molony Cup match.
The VAFA began the match well and made the
most of their opportunities to lead at the fi rst
two changes. The WorkSafe VCFL came back
hard in the second half to hit the front in the
last quarter, however the VAFA steadied and
won the close, hard fought affair by a slender
margin, continuing the history of close fi nishes
between the two bodies on the past three
occasions.
Peter Knights continued as coach and once
again led the team with great passion and
expertise. Assistant Coaches/Selectors Stuart
Gay, Steve Hammond and Joe McLaren, Team
Manager Ben O’Brien, Physiotherapist Andy
Allen, Runner/Fitness & Advisor Graeme
Renshaw, Runner/Fitness Assistant Joshua
McCahon, Trainers Allan Parsons and Castle
Fimmel and Masseur Joe Musico are thanked
for their outstanding support and dedication to
the team.
Rohan Molenaar was again the Representative
Doctor for all teams in 2011 and we thank him
for his continued support of our representative
football programs.
WorkSafe VCFL Umpires appointed to the
match were: Field: Glenn Hayes (Goulburn
Valley FUA) Casey O’Keefe (Warrnambool &
District UA) Boundary: Craig Pearce (Bendigo
WORKSAFE VCFL VIC1 REPRESENTATIVE TEAM
Deakin Reserve, Shepparton, July 9, 2011
VCFL 13.8 (86) defeated by VAFA 13.14 (92)
Back Row: Brett Mahoney (Mansfi eld – Goulburn Valley FL), Dan Leslie (Nth Albury – Ovens & Murray FL) Jarrod Thompson (Sth Warrnambool – Hampden FL), David Clark (Benalla – Goulburn Valley FL)
Jackson Sheringham (Bell Park - Geelong FL), Jamie Allan (Wangaratta Magpies - Ovens & Murray FL), Kristan Height (Echuca - Goulburn Valley FL), Stuart Gay (Asst Coach/Selector)
Middle Row Standing: Ben O’Brien (Team Manager), Andy Allan (Physiotherapist), Joe Musico (Masseur), Steve Hammond (Asst Coach/Selector), Jarrod Edwards (Redan – Ballarat FL), Xavier Moloney (Swan
Hill – Central Murray FL), Luke Walker (Pakenham – Mornington Peninsula Nepean FL), Nathan Bell (Golden Square – Bendigo FL), Sam Chapman (Camperdown – Hampden FL), Richard Handreck (Robinvale
– Sunraysia FL), Simon Rosa (Golden Square – Bendigo FL), Joe McLaren (Asst Coach/Selector), Rohan Molenaar (Doctor), Castle Fimmel (Trainer), Allan Parsons (Trainer), Graeme Renshaw (Runner), Josh
McCahon (Runner)
Front Row: Grant Weeks (Golden Square – Bendigo FL), Adam Wiseman (Sth Barwon - Geelong FL), Justin Berry (Vice-Capt, Cranbourne – Mornington Peninsula Nepean FL), Guy Campbell (Capt, Rochester
– Goulburn Valley FL), Peter Knights (Coach/Selector), Simon O’Keefe (Vice-Capt, Koroit – Hampden FL), Paul Colbert (Seymour - Goulburn Valley FL), James Bristow (Golden Square – Bendigo FL), Ash Eames
(Frankston YCW – Mornington Peninsula Nepean FL)
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UA), Mark O’Brien (North East UB) Goal: Mark
Osborne (Geelong FUL).
The VAFA, Goulburn Valley FL, City of Greater
Shepparton, Shepparton Bears & United FNC;s
and the WorkSafe VCFL Board, Senior
Management and Staff are thanked for
assisting in managing and co-ordinating the
all day event.
In 2012 the VIC1 team will defend their
Landmark Australian Country Football Council
(ACFC) crown in Wagga Wagga in July.
VCFL 3.1 3.6 10.7 13.8 (86)
VAFA 3.6 6.9 10.11 13.14 (92)
VCFL (Major Leagues)
Goal Kickers: G. Weeks 5, J. Berry 4, J. Bristow , L. Walker , J. Allan , J. Sheringham
Best Players: J. Berry, J. Allan, L. Walker, A. Eames, S. Chapman, G. Weeks
VAFA (A&B Sections)
Goal Kickers: N. Sautner 5, S. Dunell 2, C. Peterson 2, J. Watts , C. Howat , J. Perkins , J. Nash
Best Players: C. Howat, L. Wintle, R. Colbert, D. Flaherty, N. Sautner, A. Austin
David Code Medallist: Justin Berry (Cranbourne – Mornington Peninsula Nepean FL)

Justin Berry in Action
Justin Berry of Cranbourne FC had an outstanding
2011 winning the David Code medal in the VCFL vs.
VAFA state match as Vice Captain. He also kicked
the winning goal for the MPNFL team in the WorkSafe
Country Championships for a two point win over
Ovens & Murray, and being a crucial part of the
premiership win for Cranbourne in the Casey Cardinia
League of the MPNFL.
2011 VCFL MEDALLISTS
David Code Medal
Best on Ground in VCFL Vic 1 Team
Justin Berry, Cranbourne FC, MPNFL
Bob Templeton Medal
Best on Ground in VCFL Vic 2 Team
Brad Wilson, West Gambier FC, WBFL
Peter Knights Medal
Best on Ground VCFL Under 19 team
Luke Smith, Chelsea FC, MPNFL
WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY LEAGUE - Annual Report 2011
23

MARKETING & COMMERCIAL
SUPPORTING THE COUNTRY
From a marketing and commercial standpoint
2011 was a fantastic year for the WorkSafe
VCFL. A combination of record sponsorship
investment through the retention of sponsors
and addition of new partners, the continued
improvement in the use of current media
channels, the uptake of new communication
mediums and the continued growth of our
promotional activities ensured that the
WorkSafe VCFL, our affi liates and our partners
all received exceptional levels of service and
exposure this year.
SPONSORSHIP
WorkSafe
It is well documented that the partnership
between the VCFL and WorkSafe is one of
the best and most mutually benefi cial in
non-elite sport in Australia, if not the world.
WorkSafe has now completed their 10th year as our Naming Rights Sponsor and
their progressiveness and creativity with
this sponsorship has ensured that their
key messages are still being well received
throughout rural and regional Victoria.
Ron Barassi once again did a sterling job as
WorkSafe’s Country Football Ambassador
making his way to seven WorkSafe Games of
the Month across the State. It is a privilege to
have a football legend, a star both on and off
the fi eld, connected with country football in
Victoria.
Highlights of the WorkSafe sponsorship this
year included the:
• Public and media’s heightened interest in
the WorkSafe Country Championships;
• Extensive coverage of country football
through the WorkSafe Country Footy
Report;
• High quality of football played by the
WorkSafe VCFL Vic 1 Representative
Team;
• Attendance of quality administrators at all
WorkSafe VCFL Induction Sessions;
• Quality of nominees for the WorkSafe
Volunteer of the Year Award;
• Strong crowds at every WorkSafe Game
of the Month;
• Number of WorkHealth checks at various
WorkSafe VCFL matches; and
• Uptake by country clubs of the funding
provided through the WorkSafe Club
Safety Fund.
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I would like to personally thank Greg Tweedly,
Ross Pilkington, Lisa Sturzenegger, Steve
Gosbell, Caroline Smyth, Julie Bond and all
the other staff at WorkSafe who showed a
tremendous passion, not only for workplace
safety, but also for county football which
makes the delivery of this sponsorship an
exciting and challenging experience.
“…the WorkSafe VCFL, our
affi liates and our partners
all received exceptional
levels of service and
exposure this year.”
V/Line
One of the highlights of the year was the
V/Line Life Training Program being named
the Victorian winner in the Corporate Social
Responsibility category at the Australian
Marketing Institute Awards for Excellence.
This is great recognition for this program
which discusses important social issues
including binge drinking, illicit drugs and
depression with young country footballers
and netballers. V/Line Life Training has been
developed by the VCFL and V/Line over a
number of years and congratulations must be
given to all involved, particularly Dean Rice at
the VCFL and Tiffany Richards at V/Line.
Other V/Line sponsorship highlights included:
• A hugely successful V/Line Cup displaying
the best Under 15 country footballers;
• The strong number of V/Line Umpire
Academy members; and
• The quality of attendees at the V/Line
Umpire Development Program.
Other sponsors
The WorkSafe VCFL will continue to work hard
to ensure that our stable of great sponsors
continue to see the benefi ts that engaging
with the country football community can
deliver to their businesses as their support is
vital to the fi nancial health of the WorkSafe
VCFL and country football as a whole.
Sponsorship highlights of the WorkSafe VCFL
include:
• Victor Sports continuing as a Premier
Partner of the VCFL through their
provision of high quality medical supplies
to hundreds of our affi liates;
• WIN TV’s extensive coverage of country
football;

• GrainCorp’s support of Junior Carnivals,
the Junior Initiative Grant and Vic 2
Representative Team;
• New sponsor, Defence Force
Recruitment’s support of the Most
Disciplined Club Award;
• Landmark’s continued support of the
Training and Education Department,
with a particular focus on the topic of
cybersafety;
• The SKINS Footy Tipping Competition
which had a record number of entrants;
• VicHealth’s research into alcohol
consumption at community football;
• The Barooga Sports Club of the Year
Award being presented to the South
Warrnambool Football Club;
• FIT Health Insurance’s creation of
a product targeted at young active
sportspeople; and
• The continued support from Best
Western, a long time supporter of the
WorkSafe VCFL.
COMMUNICATIONS
Print Media and Television
Country Victorian football continues to be
the envy of all other community sports in the
nation due to our efforts in building a high
profi le, insatiable media interest and public
support throughout hundreds of communities
in Victoria and the border country.
No other sport dominates the back pages and
the airwaves like country football and netball.
No matter where you live throughout the VCFL
you are able to read, watch, listen and follow
your favourite teams and personalities through
a wide range of media.
It is testament to the hard work of Leagues,
Clubs and the VCFL that we have two weekly
mainstream football shows broadcast on
free-to-air television, a growing number of
high quality stand alone websites dedicated to
country football, the iconic eight page weekly
liftout in The Weekly Times, along with weekly
features in state-based metro media and
throughout the ABC and ACE radio networks.
Online
The WorkSafe VCFL website continues to be a
source of valuable information for league and
club administrators and also those that take
a passing interest in our sport. The WorkSafe
VCFL website chalked up more than 750,000
hits over the course of the 2011 season, with
extremely high traffi c during the WorkSafe
Country Championships and the VCFL vs VAFA
representative matches.
Social Media
We dipped our toe into the social media
landscape by launching our VCFL Facebook
page towards the end of the 2011 season with
the highly amusing “Country Footy Legends”
campaign featuring the characters of the
Trentham Football Club and the talents of
Suitcase Murphy.
Live Streaming
Another successful, new innovation in 2011
was the production of six live broadcasts via
the web of WorkSafe Country Championship
Matches and the WorkSafe VCFL State
Representative Matches. With the support of
Rivus TV, the live web broadcasts, including
commentary and vision, were streamed in real
time to parents, friends and footy followers
who were not able to make it to the matches
in person.
COMMERCIAL
Licensees
The WorkSafe VCFL enjoyed great support
from our licensees in 2011 who supplied
jumpers, shorts and footballs to our affi liates.
We are most thankful for the support of these
organisations that allow the WorkSafe VCFL
to grow and develop a number of affi liate
support programs across rural and regional
Victoria. Thanks to all our licensees, namely
Cougar Sportswear, Sherwood Football,
Russell Athletic/Sherrin, Burley Sekem, Lyon
Sportswear and RPH for their efforts in 2011.
FootyMart
This was the sixth year of operation of
FootyMart and we are delighted to report that
a record number of affi liates took advantage
of our cost effective services which included
the addition of a range of football boots to its
product list in 2011. The growth of FootyMart
has been consistent for a number of years and
we believe that the continuing improvements
in the quality of our service and range of
products will ensure our affi liates will utilise
FootyMart when a local sporting supplier is not
an option.
FootyMart took another positive step in its
evolution through the creation of FootyMart
Ballarat. This expansion was a major
undertaking by FootyMart and it proved to be
a great success due to the hard work by staff
within the WorkSafe VCFL and those in the
Ballarat Football League offi ce.
EVENTS
The VCFL prides itself on a suite of excellent
events designed to celebrate country football
at its best and to recognise those that work
hard to make a difference.
This year the VCFL successfully staged the
2011 Season Launch, V/Line Cup Carnival
Luncheons, WorkSafe Games of the Month,
VCFL State Match Luncheon and Presentation
Ceremonies, VCFL Premiers Dinner, VCFL
Corporate Golf Day, and VCFL Media Awards.
CONCLUSION
The WorkSafe VCFL is very proud of our key
partners and sponsors who support us in our
work throughout country Victoria.
In closing, I would like to acknowledge Jock
Allan, Will McGregor and Pierre Demajo
who have produced fantastic results for the
marketing and commercial department of
the WorkSafe VCFL this year and continue to
represent the WorkSafe VCFL in a professional,
vibrant and committed manner on every
occasion.
Ryan Webb
Marketing & Commercial Department Manager
WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY LEAGUE - Annual Report 2011
25

BEST OF THE BEST
GOULBURN VALLEY WINNERS
Country Interleague football took centre stage
with the playing of the 2011 WorkSafe Country
Championships.
Tight contests were the order of the day
showing the evenness of the rankings and the
participating leagues.
This was the second year of the rankings
system, with the Goulburn Valley retaining the
mantle of Number 1 on the back of a good
win over Ballarat. The MPNFL has earned the
right to feature in the marquee match in 2012
with a thrilling 2 point win over the O&M at
Frankston.
The double header at Donald was a
highlight for local footy fans, while 151
umpiring appointments were made from
the V/Line Umpires Academy.
“The cream of country football rises
during these Interleague games,”
said WorkSafe VCFL CEO Steven
Reaper.
‘‘What you get at Interleague
Football is a standard
of footy that goes to
another level - that’s
2012 RANKINGS
1. Goulburn Valley
2. MPNFL
3. Ballarat
4. Geelong
5. O&M
6. Hampden
7. Bendigo
8. Gippsland
9. Murray
10. Sunraysia
11. Central Murray
12. Yarra Valley
13. Bellarine
14. Western Border
15. Wimmera
16. Mallee
one of the things that everyone notices.’’
‘‘Locals might follow one club in their own
league, and that’s the natural thing to do. At
the Championships, they see all the guys who
are the leading players in their league come
together and play in the one team, against the
17. Casey Cardinia
18. Nepean
19. Geelong & District
20. Heathcote District
21. North Central
22. Loddon Valley
23. Maryborough Castlemaine
24. Horsham District
25. Ovens & King
26. Picola (North West)
27. Central Highlands
28. Ellinbank District
29. Mid Gippsland
30. Alberton
31. Picola (South East)
32. Kyabram District
With the success of the current WorkSafe VCFL Country Championship structure more
Senior Leagues will join the full Championship model in 2012/2013 they being Alberton
FL, Central Highlands FL, Ellinbank DFL, Mid Gippsland FL, Picola DFL (North & South
Divisions). The MPNFL will fi eld 3 divisions representing their leagues.
26 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY LEAGUE - Annual Report 2011
might of an opposition league. It makes for an
exciting day at the footy.”
In 2012, 32 WorkSafe VCFL Senior Leagues
will compete in the WorkSafe Country
Championships - the highest number in
WorkSafe Country Championships history.

2011 RESULTS
Goulburn Valley FL 12.13-85
Ballarat FL 6.11-47
Mornington Peninsula Nepean FL 13.15-93
Ovens & Murray FL 13.13-91
Geelong FL 19.8-122
Bendigo FL 15.12-102
Hampden FL 18.13-121
Murray FL 8.4-52
Gippsland League 14.17-101
Central Murray FL 4.6-30
Sunraysia FL 15.12-102
Bellarine FL 15.6-96
YVMDFL 15.12-102
Wimmera FL 15.6-96
Western Border FL 14.22-106
Geelong & District FL 14.11-95
Mallee FL 15.14-104
North Central FL 12.17-89
Heathcote & District FL 16.16-112
Horsham DFL 12.13-85
Loddon Valley FL 20.10-130
Maryborough Castlemaine District FL 13.12-90
WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY LEAGUE - Annual Report 2011
27

UMPIRING
EVERYONE’S BUSINESS
It is pleasing to be able to report on another
positive year of development of umpiring
within the WorkSafe VCFL based upon
strengthening partnerships between the
WorkSafe VCFL Umpiring Department and local
umpiring associations across all areas.
This has been complimented through
continued building of relationships between
many leagues and umpiring groups which
are working together in providing the best
offi ciating for local community football that
can be achieved.
Similar to playing numbers, umpire
registrations have shown continued steady
growth in the larger regional and outer
metropolitan areas which are affi liated to
the WorkSafe VCFL, but the challenges of
recruitment remains a primary concern in
rural and smaller regional areas and efforts
continue to attempt to address this challenge.
There have been a number of signifi cant
initiatives which have been introduced or
continued in 2011 to both increase the profi le
of umpiring and develop the standard of
umpiring across all levels.
• For a number of years the Umpire of the
Year Award has been presented but this
year it has been developed further to
fi t within the suite of medals presented
for achievement within the WorkSafe
VCFL and was named the Rowan Sawers
Medal.
Rowan a former member of the Southern
U.A. who achieved AFL Hall of Fame
membership as an umpire and continues
as the AFL Field Umpire coach is a very
fi tting umpiring role model for aspiring
umpires across the WorkSafe VCFL to
emulate.
The inaugural Rowan Sawers Medal
was presented to Goulburn Valley U.A.
member Glenn Hayes at the Premiers
Dinner. Glenn umpired to very high
standard in both the WorkSafe Country
“Efforts by all in football to continually work towards
improving the match day environment will assist in
building umpiring numbers to sustainable levels.”
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Championships match between Goulburn
Valley FL and Ballarat FL and in the VCFL
vs VAFA Senior State match.
• The WorkSafe VCFL Umpire Group of the
Year was introduced in 2010 with the
inaugural winner being Geelong FUL.
This year there was again a number of
very fi ne submissions from umpiring
groups highlighting the excellent work
which they are undertaking.
Southern Umpires Association was
announced winner at the 2011 Umpire
Development Awards acknowledging the
initiatives which they had undertaken
during the year including Life Training
sessions, strong National Umpire
Accreditation programs and development
of their facilities.
In addition Southern U.A. Chairman
Jeff Jones was acknowledged for his
outstanding contribution to umpiring over
an extended period of time.
• Again in 2011 more than 600 umpiring
appointments were made to matches
outside of local community league
football through the V/Line Umpire
Academy.
A feature of this year was the
introduction of the V/Line Cup Selection
Day which was conducted at Visy Park in
late March providing the opportunity for
coaching staff to work with more than
45 developing umpires prior to the V/
Line Cup.
In July Jesse Verdichizzi (Geelong
FUL), Brendan Gerashe (Warrnambool
DFUA) and Mitch Gray (Geelong FUL)
participated in the AFL NAB Under 16
National Championships in Sydney. Each
relished the chance to spend a week
working closely with state level umpires
and coaches.
• The feature matches within the WorkSafe
VCFL representative calendar this year
were the matches against the Victorian
Amateur Football Association.
WorkSafe VCFL umpires who offi ciated in
these matches were;
VCFL 1 vs VAFA A-B Grade – Glenn Hayes
(Goulburn Valley UA), Casey O’Keefe
(Warrnambool DFUA), Craig Pearce
(Bendigo UA), Mark O’Brien (North East
UB), Mark Osborne (Geelong FUL)

VCFL 2 vs VAFA C-D4 Grade – Andrew
Moore (Goulburn Valley UA), Jamie
Lake (Warrnambool DFUA), Hayden
Smith (Goulburn Valley UA), Lachlan
Bayliss (North East UB), Mick Atkinson
(Warrnambool DFUA)
VCFL U19 vs VAFA U19 – Geoffrey Hasler
(Geelong FUL), Michael Walters (Sale UA),
Josh Moseley (Southern UA), Hayden
Gavine (Southern UA), Michael Walters
(Sale UA), Josh Moseley (Southern UA),
Wes Gilmour (Southern UA).
• Two AFL Umpire RoadShows travelled
across almost half the state in March
visiting 8 groups of umpires in
Albury, Echuca, Shepparton, Bendigo,
Maryborough/Castlemaine, Hamilton,
Warrnambool and Colac.
These promotional visits provided
excellent opportunities for school
leadership groups, local umpire groups
and local media interviews. All umpiring
associations which are visited highlight
the value of these roadshows.
All umpiring groups have now been
visited at least once by an AFL Umpire
Roadshow over the past four years and
many more than once.
Particular thanks to AFL Boundary
umpires Mark Foster and Ian Burrows
and Goal umpires Adam Wojcik and Peter
Nastasi for their willingness to be part of
these roadshows into country Victoria.
It is particularly noteworthy to highlight the
efforts of many leagues and umpiring groups
to work together to make the ‘Umpiring is
Everyone’s Business’ campaign far more
extensive in this its second year particularly in
the ‘Thanks Ump’ round of matches.
Most leagues and umpiring groups undertook
a range of activities publicly promoting the
value which they place on working together
to continue to grow umpiring in community
football.
Efforts by all in football to continually work
towards improving the match day environment
will assist in building umpiring numbers to
more sustainable levels.
I also wish to acknowledge the contributions to
all of these programs of Umpire Development
Managers Russell O’Toole and Rod Threlfall
who work consistently towards providing all
umpires and umpire coaches with outstanding
opportunities to improve and reach their full
potential.
An increasing focus on the retention of
umpires is being highlighted in many of
the programs working with umpire group
administration and coaching personnel.
This year 460 new umpires joined umpiring
through the AFL Green Shirt Learning Umpire
program, bringing to a total of more than
2000 new umpires into WorkSafe VCFL groups
in the past fi ve years, unfortunately this is
not refl ected in a total growth in umpire
registrations to an equivalent fi gure.
Whilst strong progress continues to be made
the challenge of meeting the umpiring needs of
all matches played within the WorkSafe VCFL
remains to be achieved and all within football
need to keep working to achieve this aim.
Gerard Ryan
Umpiring Department Manager
WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY LEAGUE - Annual Report 2011
29

VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are the soul of country football.
They are the ones that get the ground marked
and the balls pumped; the water bottles fi lled
and the beer chilled; they man the gate and
stay till stumps; they are chauffeur and chief
supporter in one.
In the winter they light the fi res in front of the
social rooms, and warm stomachs with hot
food. They endure the freezing winds as they
stand in goals, and burn themselves to a crisp
doing maintenance in the summer.
Doug Garth
Clunes Football Netball Club President
They are the jumper washers, the
timekeepers, the runners, the team managers,
the Presidents and the committee; they are
the registrars and the rub down blokes, the
umpire escorts and the social butterfl ies, they
are the kitchen hands and the bingo callers.
They are the most passionate workers in
country footy.
The sport reaps the many rewards of their
dedicated efforts.
Thank you.
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WORKSAFE
WORKSAFE GAMES OF THE MONTH
Our WorkSafe Games of the Month remains
one of the most strongly supported community
engagement initiatives of the football season.
Our legendary ambassador Ron Barassi
travelled with us to seven local footy venues
from the Great Ocean Road to the Murray
River and everywhere in between.
The warm welcome we received from these
country communities, and the way that Ron
embraces his role as the country football
ambassador is exceptional.
The VCFL thanks WorkSafe, WorkHealth and
Ron Barassi for their support of this program,
and sincerely thanks the host clubs for the
hard work that goes to making these events
great days at the local footy.
2011 Worksafe Game of the Month Venues
Russell’s Creek vs. Timboon Demons:
Warrnambool District Football League
Kerang vs. Tooleybuc Manangatang:
Central Murray Football League
Bannockburn vs. Bell Post Hill:
Geelong & District Football League
Upwey Tecoma vs. Yarra Glen:
Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League
Carisbrook vs. Navarre:
Maryborough Castlemaine District
Football League
Dookie United vs. Katandra:
Picola Football League (South East)
Lockington Bamawm United vs. Elmore:
Heathcote Disctrict Football League
Ron Barassi
WorkSafe Country Football Ambassador
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AFFILIATE DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING CAPACITY IN THE COUNTRY
Floods Create Havoc
For nearly 30 VCFL affi liated clubs, the lead
in to the 2011 season was one that they will
never forget as they were caught up in the
devastating effects of the Victorian fl oods.
These fl oods caused far more property
damage to our clubs than the Black Saturday
bushfi res had done two years earlier.
The hardest hit clubs, such as Newbridge,
Cardross, Clunes, Carisbrook and Avoca have
shown remarkable spirit to survive such
diffi cult times and are still working through
facility rebuilds and recovery.
It is pleasing that all affected clubs got through
the 2011 season, despite some having to play
without their usual home base being available.
As in times of drought and bushfi re, the VCFL
was able to respond in a pragmatic and timely
fashion to speed the recovery process and
compliment longer term facility replacement
planning.
The AFL Flood Relief Program, coordinated via
the VCFL, saw over $300,000 in assistance
disseminated in a timely manner to keep
affected clubs in business. Many contributors
gave to the fund with them being led by the
AFL, the VCFL, Collingwood FC, AFL Victoria,
JLT Insurance and the Altona Sports Club.
Ron Trimble, when accepting the 2011 VCFL
Volunteer of the year award, spoke of his
efforts being typical of many volunteers of
affected clubs. The spirit of these volunteers
has been remarkable to witness and it has
been a pleasure to be able to support these
clubs in some small way.
Club Support With Facility
Planning and Development
Throughout the past year, around 100
clubs have contacted the VCFL for support
with facility development planning and/or
proposed projects. Clubs are increasingly
more aware of the value of forward planning
their desired facility improvements and when
they undertake such planning, they are being
well supported by all levels of government.
Highlighted examples of such planning and
collaboration coming to fruition this year
include the:
• Wangaratta Showgrounds Premier
Facility Upgrade (lighting upgrade and
new building to service region)
• Benalla Lakeside Community Centre
(second level large event centre and club
social rooms)
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• Creswick Doug Lindsay Reserve
(completely new sports precinct including
oval and rooms)
• Bendigo Epsom and QEO projects (new
ovals and renovated QEO ground and
precinct)
• Moe Recreation Reserve redevelopment
• Geelong Umpire Facility upgrade
The key vehicle and incentive for facility
improvements in our sport in Country Victoria
continues to be the Country Football Netball
Program. Thirty grants totaling $1.5million
were allocated from the CFNP in the past
12 months. Late in 2011 this program had
disseminated close to $13million in grants that
had in turn sparked over $36 million in facility
improvements.
The VCFL are a major funding contributor to
this program and assist with it’s planning and
delivery and will advocate for this program to
continue for the long term. The VCFL wishes
to thank it’s key partners in this fabulous
program: Sport and Recreation Victoria,
Regional Development Victoria, the AFL,
Netball Victoria and country Victorian based
local Councils.
Typical Country Football Scene
Bairnsdale Football Ground

AFFILIATE DEVELOPMENT
Synthetic AFL Ovals
Coming Soon
2011 also saw the completion of the fi rst full
size synthetic surface oval that is both AFL
and Cricket Australia approved for community
use, at Point Cook. This oval will be monitored
closely by Ballarat University next season, and
all going well, the VCFL envisage like projects to
be developed around major population centres
throughout our market in coming years.
WorkSafe Helping to
Make Venues Safer
WorkSafe again provided the incentive, by
way of meeting around half of costs, for nine
communities to make their precinct safer with
the installation of behind the goal safety nets.
The VCFL coordinated all projects and sought
and received contributions from clubs and
local Councils to complete these projects.
Ensuring Best Possible
Pathways and
League Composition
Another extensive review was completed
this year in the Castlemaine, Kyneton and
Maryborough region. Signifi cant reform
will be implemented as a result from next
season, including the formation of a new junior
league and a range of other alterations that
aim to create a better pathway and increase
participation levels.
Training and Education
As the complexity associated with running
sports organisations continues to grow,
training and education support to our industry
is of paramount importance, particularly
for our hard working volunteers. Since our
Training and Education Manager, Dean Rice,
was appointed back in 2007, over 73,000
people have attended our training and
education programs.
Each year the VCFL are running face to face
sessions with well over 12,000 people, with
almost all sessions offered free of charge,
or at least subsidised by the VCFL. Some
highlights follow.
This was the fourth year of our annual Area
Workshop. Over 500 people attended
these pre season workshops to get their
accreditations and hear about available
support at four locations – Wodonga, Bendigo,
Glenormiston and Sale.
More than 300 people attended
Administration Seminars to undertake
training around different roles within their
organisations at fi ve locations – Morwell,
Stony Creek, Colac, Wedderburn and Geelong.
We conducted 5 VCFL Induction sessions
throughout 2011 that targeted over 50
incoming offi cials and educated them in key
areas of football industry operations.
In 2011 our V/Line Life Training program
won the Victorian State award in the Corporate
Social Responsibility category at the Australian
Marketing Institute Awards for Excellence.
This was a great achievement and further
enhances the V/Line Life Training program as
a leading social education program. Over
1,000 people attended the 15 sessions in the
past year.
As a continuation from our pilot program
around Cybersafety from 2010, the VCFL
developed a policy in-conjunction with an
education program involving presentations
at – Shepparton, Mornington,
Warrnambool and Bendigo.
The AFL Social Education
program delivered education
around Illicit Drugs, Alcohol
and Respect and Responsibility
for all Ballarat Football League
clubs with the program looking
to expand to other leagues in
coming years. The AFL also
delivered their Respect and
Responsibility program to nine
clubs in 2011.
The VCFL reviewed their
Trainers Course in 2011 and
now self manage the program.
In 2011, over 240 people
attended this course.
The VCFL created an Online
Training Sub Committee to
investigate and explore the
approach the VCFL should
take with their Online Training
program. Their work has now
resulted in the VCFL formally
partnering the Learning
Seat organisation to design
and deliver a number of key
programs online from early
2012.
The mission of this program is to make it
as convenient and as fl exible as we can for
affi liates to receive Training and Education, but
remaining just as committed to face to face
training in to the future.
Summary
The VCFL Affi liate and Facility Development
department had a busy and satisfying season
in 2011, dealing in issues such as fl oods,
facility development, competition structures,
IT support and scoping an online training
direction for implementation. In 2012 we
again look forward to assisting our affi liates
and their members to develop/maintain
quality environments and administer their
organisation effectively.
Shayne Ward
Affi liate Development &
Facilities Department Manager
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V/LINE CUP
V/LINE CUP
A refreshed V/Line Cup format in 2011 saw
games played in Ballarat and Bendigo before
all teams converged on Melbourne for three
days to fi ght it out in three divisions.
Division One champions Geelong outlasted
Ovens and Murray in a superb game at
Preston. Peninsula Stingrays won all games
and their Division Two fi nal against Central
Murray comfortably. Sunraysia won the
Division Three fi nal versus South West, while
Geelong once again claimed the Youth Girls
challenge.
The V/Line Cup continues to be the breeding
ground for country TAC Cup teams and onto
the elite leagues.
Congratulations to all the players and team
support staff involved in another successful
Carnival.
The 2012 Carnival is set down to be staged in
early April in the school holidays before Easter.
Team of the 2011 V/Line Cup
Ballarat 1
Nicholas Weightman (Bungaree)
Ballarat 2
Jordan Payne (Lake Wendouree)
Bendigo
Jamieson Sheahan (Strathfi eldsaye)
Central Murray
Jaden McGrath (Kerang)
Jesse Palmer (Tyntynder)
Dandenong Ranges
Liam Kidd (Belgrave)
East Gippsland
Liam Axford (Yarragon)
Geelong 1
Hayden McMahon (St Marys)
Hugh Goddard (Geelong Amateur)
Geelong 2
Jack Hudson (Leopold)
Goulburn Murray 1
Tom Holman (Kyabram)
Nick Johnson (Euroa)
Goulburn Murray 2
Nate Trotter (Euroa)
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Hampden
Liam Hoy (Warrnambool)
Latrobe
Jordan Cunico (Traralgon)
Lukas Webb (Lakes Entrance)
North Central / Mallee
Nathan Holt (Wedderburn)
Ovens & Murray
David Mennen (Benalla)
Alex Marklew (Imperials)
Peninsula Stingrays
Mitch White (Seaford)
Tom Lamb (Edithvale /Aspendale)
South West
Eric Guthrie (Coleraine)
Lachlan Gabbe (Border Districts)
Sunraysia
Vincent Tassone (Mildura)
Matthew Rix (Merbein)
Wimmera
Xavier Vearing (Ararat)
Jacob O’Beirne (Horsham Saints)
Field Umpires
David West (Geelong FUL), Nick McDonald (Southern UA), and Nicholas Ross-Watson (Colac UA)
Boundary Umpires
Adam Young (Gippsland UA) and Lachlan Bayliss (North East UB)
Goal Umpires
Adam Schultz (North East UB) and Josh Gordon (Southern UA)

Nathan Thompson presents at a V/Line Life Training Seminar.
Five years ago the VCFL approached V/Line with a challenge: to
support an education and training program for our young people
in football and netball to better prepare them to make positive
choices in their lives and to engender a better understanding of
illicit drugs, binge drinking, depression and positive body image.
V/Line took on that challenge, and together we have delivered
the V/Line Life Training Program to over 77 venues around the
Victorian Country Football League.
This year the V/Line Life Training Program was named the
Victorian winner in the Corporate Social Responsibility category
at the Australian Marketing Institute Awards for Excellence.
2011 V/LINE LIFE TRAINING VENUES
Ararat Football/Netball Club
South Warrnambool FNC
Moyston Willaura FNC
Football Netball East Gippsland & Bairnsdale Football Netball Club
North Gippsland Football and Netball Club
Latrobe Valley Umpires
Kiewa Sandy Creek Football Club
Nathalia FNC
Avenel FNC
Albury JFC
St Josephs College, Echuca College, Echuca FNC
Golden Valley Football Umpire Association
Southern Umpires
South Barwon FNC
Congupna FNC
Hamilton JFC
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EAST AREA
EAST
• The Gippsland League, MPNFL and
YVMDFL all hosted WorkSafe Country
Championship matches in 2011,
with all three leagues winning at
home. The MPNFL v O&M match
was a thriller of the highest order
played at an incredible level of skill
and commitment and the local boys
triumphing.
Ben O’Brien
East Area Manager
2011 HIGHLIGHTS
• Boolarra FNC was the Cinderella story
of the 2011 season, winning the Mid
Gippsland senior premiership. Just
two years ago, the club nearly folded
post the February 2009 bushfi res that
ripped through the town.
• The Alberton Football League made
a major step with their governance
by adopting an independent board
structure for 2012. Patrick Moriarty
worked hard with the leagues and
the clubs over the long journey to this
point.
• All of the football community watched
the success of the Bairnsdale FC,
back in the Gippsland League for the
fi rst time in many years and operating
under a unique partnership structure
across Major and District leagues in
East Gippsland.
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• AFL Community Camps were
popularly staged in Leongatha,
Inverloch and Seaford with Melbourne
FC and St Kilda FC visiting a wide
range of local schools and community
facilities.
• The redevelopment of the home
ground of the Moe FC by the Latrobe
City Council was a highlight in terms
of facility improvements. The quality
and success rate of CFNP applications
from clubs in the East Area continues
to improve and reap the rewards for
effort.
League Senior League B&F Senior Goalkicking
Alberton FL Shaun Everington (Foster) Luke James (Kilcunda Bass) 110
Gippsland FL Andy Soumalis (Drouin) Matt Ferguson (Sale) 88
Ellinbank & District FL Ben Dwyer (Lang Lang) Kael Bergels (Poowong) 85
Football Netball East Gippsland Bayden Ashwood (Lindenow) Stephen Nicholls (Wy Yung) 55
Mid Gippsland FL Matt Dyer (Boolarra) Tim Traill (Mirboo North) 66
MPNFL (Casey Cardinia) Beau Miller (Tooradin-Dalmore) Marc Holt (Cranbourne) 76
MPNFL (Nepean) James Messina (Pines) / Shane McDonald (Bonbeach) Michael Kraska (Seaford) 85
MPNFL (Peninsula) Greg Bentley (Rosebud) / Ben Holmes (Rye) Ben Schwarze (Sorrento) 59
North Gippsland FNL Luke Cooper (Cowwarr) Jacob Schuback (Sale City) 101
Omeo District FL Brody Cameron (Swifts Creek) Grant Mooney (Swifts Creek) 77
YVMDFL (Div 1) Owen Millwood (Olinda - Ferny Creek) Garry Sheppard (Wandin) 71
YVMDFL (Div 2) Mark Cecere (Seville) Kane Jones (Seville) 89
League Senior Football Winner Reserves Premiers Thirds Premiers Senior Netball Winner Grand Final Gate
Alberton FL Kilcunda Bass Dalyston Korumburra-Bena Dalyston $34,101
Gippsland FL Traralgon Maffra Leongatha Drouin $42,038*
Ellinbank & District FL Garfi eld Nar Nar Goon Nar Nar Goon Poowong $30,000
Football Netball East Gippsland Lindenow Orbost Snowy Rover Wy Yung Wy Yung $14,032*
Mid Gippsland FL Boolarra Morwell East Mirboo North Thorpdale $29,420*
MPNFL (Casey Cardinia) Cranbourne Narre Warren Narre Warren Beaconsfi eld $36,830
MPNFL (Peninsula) Frankston YCW Frankston YCW Somerville Edithvale-Aspendale $48,880*
MPNFL (Nepean) Sorrento Sorrento Somerville Rye $40,310*
North Gippsland FNL Sale City Glengarry Churchill Rosedale $36,137*
Omeo District FL Swifts Creek NO RESERVES Omeo/Benambra Omeo-Benambra $10,700
YVMDFL (Div 1) Upwey Tecoma Warburton Millgrove Upwey Tecoma Wandin $22,203
YVMDFL (Div 2) Emerald Seville Seville Emerald $22,140
* = Record Gate

Seniors Juniors
Heyfield v Churchill
North Gippsland Football League
Photo: Pauline Bayley
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NORTH EAST AREA
NORTH EAST
• The Ovens & King League was the
place to be for the sharp shooters,
having four players who kicked over
100 goals. Daniel Lewis and Duane
Haebish led the charge with 108.
• Shepparton’s Deakin Reserve was
once again the jewel in the country
footy crown hosting the 1v2 Work WorkSafe
John O’Donohue
North East Area Manager
2011 HIGHLIGHTS
Country Championship match under
lights, and the VCFL State matches in
July. As always the Grand Final of the
GVFL brought a bumper crowd.
• Shepparton United went back to back
in the Goulburn Valley seeing off a
very competitive Mooroopna.
• The Albury Tigers staked their claim
as being the best club in O&M history
with the success of their three-peat.
Paul Spargo rides off into the sunset
with an incredible record as senior
coach.
• Kiewa Sandy Creek came from a long
way back to claim the Tallangatta
League premiership. They were the
fi rst team to win the fl ag from 5th
position at the end of the regular
season.
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• A $3.2 million redevelopment of
the Wangaratta Showgrounds has
commenced and will lift the ground
to AFL standard on completion.
Lighting, elite training facilities and
administration areas are all part of the
upgrade.
• The Champions – The Goulburn Valley
retained their crown as the number 1
league in the VCFL with a strong win
over Ballarat.
League Senior League B&F Senior Goalkicking
Goulburn Valley FL Guy Campbell (Rochester) Damian Yze (Mooroopna) 74
Kyabram District FL Steven Thompson (Lancaster) Sam LaPorta (Undera) 103
Murray FL Ryan Bongetti (Cobram) Robert Osborne (Cobram) 88
Ovens & King FL Nathan Waite (Moyhu) Duane Haebish
(Benalla All Blacks) 108
Daniel Lewis (Milawa) 108
Ovens & Murray FL Shaun Daly (Albury) Matt Fowler (Albury (53)
Picola & District FL (NW) Matthew Gorman (Berrigan) Chase Saunders (Jerilderie) 70
Picola & District FL (SE) Luke Cowan (Waaia) Chase Stawhorn (Rennie) 98
Tallangatta & District FL Brenton Surrey (Beechworth) Peter Cook (Barnawartha) 125
Upper Murray FL John Forrest (Federal) Tom Hickey (Bullioh) 76
League Senior Football Winner Reserves Premiers Thirds Premiers Senior Netball Winner Grand Final Gate
Goulburn Valley FL Shepparton United Tatura Shepparton Bears Kyabram $72,613.00
Kyabram District FL Lancaster Lancaster Tallygaroopna Stanhope $28,833.00
Murray FL Deniliquin Moama Tongala Mulwala $38,855.00
Ovens & King FL Moyhu Milawa Benalla All Blacks Whorouly $40,481.70
Ovens & Murray FL Albury Yarrawonga Wangaratta Yarrawonga $61,441.36
Picola & District FL (NW) Berrigan Deniliquin Rovers Jerliderie Strathmerton $22,200.00
Picola & District FL (SE) Rennie Tungamah Shepparton Shepparton East $28,100.00
Tallangatta & District FL Kiewa Sandy Creek Thurgoona Kiewa Sandy Creek Mitta United $35,000.00
Upper Murray FL Bullioh Bullioh Corryong Federal $16,943.00

Shepparton United went back to back
in the GVFL in 2011
Seniors
Juniors
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SOUTH WEST AREA
SOUTH WEST AREA
• Queenscliff Coutas take their fi rst fl ag
in 36 years in the Bellarine FNL
• The success of the clubs moved
into the MCDFL from the old Lexton
League with all three clubs playing
fi nals and Navarre and Natte Bealiba
playing off in the
Grand Final
Brett Anderson
South West Area Manager
2011 HIGHLIGHTS
• Great Western FNC coming out of
recess to reform and take a spot in
the Mininera DFL
• Success of Junior Carnivals right
across the area. Geelong V Ballarat
(Bob Davis Shield), Ballarat V Bendigo
(Goldfi elds Trophy), South West Junior
Carnival, Ballarat & District Junior
Carnival
• Club of the Year South Warrnambool
FNC
• Wide variety of Training and Education
Programs undertaken by club
volunteers right across the area
• Community Camp success with
Geelong at Port Fairy and North
Melbourne at Ballarat.
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• Assistance provided to the fl ood
affected clubs in the area were
Panmure, Creswick, Avoca &
Carisbrook.
• The CHFL operated for the fi rst
time as an 18 team competition
after including four teams from the
disbanded Lexton Plains Football
League.
• The Castlemaine, Kyneton, &
Maryborough Review was completed
in 2011 resulting in recommendations
to change the structure of junior
football in this region. A new league
will be formed out of the CDJFL and
KDJFL, and 2 grades of junior football
will be played in MCDFL clubs.
• The completion of the new Creswick
FNC ground and community facilities
is a major highlight for the town and
the club.
League Senior League B&F Senior Goalkicking
Ballarat FL Jason McNamara (Noth Ballarat City) Matthew Sutton (Melton South) 65
Bellarine FL Dylan Chaplin-Birch (Queenscliff) Jason Tom (Geelong Amateur) 108
Central Highlands FL Louis Franc (Beaufort) Lee Cox (Hepburn) 79
Colac & District FNL Cameron Wright (Birregurra) / Dean Calcedo (Forrest) Ben Cox (Alvie) 73
Geelong & District FL Lucas Murphy (East Geelong) Lucas Murphy (Est Geelong) 106
Geelong FL James Byrne (North Shore) / Daniel Lovick (St Josephs) Russell Robertson (St Josephs) 80
Hampden FNL Rhys Raymond (Warrnambool) / Simon O’Keefe (Koroit) Jason Rown (Warrnambool) 73
Maryborough Castlemaine DFNL Daniel Parkin (Navarre) Christian Kelly (Maldon) 127
Mininera & District FL Brent Kielar (Wickliffe Lake Bolac) Lachlan Hamilton (Moyston - Wilaura) 71
South West District FNL Jarryd Lewis (Coleraine) Jason McRae (Dartmoor) 110
Warrnambool & DFNL Brad Johnson (Kolora-Noorat) Toss McLean (Merrivale) 82
Western Border FL Brad Vassal (Casterton) / Simon Berkerfi eld (South Gambier) Justin McConnell (North Gambier) 85
League Senior Football Winner Reserves Premiers Thirds Premiers Senior Netball Winner Grand Final Gate
Ballarat FL Redan North Ballarat City Redan Redan $41,500
Bellarine FL Queenscliff Modewarre Geelong Amateurs Modewarre $35,000
Central Highlands FL Waubra Waubra Waubra Hepburn $42,628
Colac & District FNL Birregurra Otway Districts Birregurra Irrewarra Beeac $32,000
Geelong & District FL Bell Post Hill East Geelong North Geelong Winchelsea $22,000
Geelong FL Bell Park Newtown & Chilwell Colac South Barwon $47,000
Hampden FNL South Warrnambool South Warrnambool Warrnambool Koroit $46, 716
Maryborough Castlemaine DFNL Natte Bealiba Trentham Carisbrook Natte Bealiba $33,500
Mininera & District FL Tatyoon Tatyoon Penshurst Penshurst $17,450
South West District FNL Dartmoor Tyrendarra NO THIRDS Westerns $19,893
Warrnambool & DFNL Kolora Noorat South Rovers Merrivale South Rovers $33,000
Western Border FL West Gambier East Gambier Hamilton Imperials Millicent $52,225

Action from the Warrnambool District Football League
Tara Ashworth
Seniors Juniors
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NORTH WEST AREA
EVERYONE’S BUSINESS
• Flood relief tour with Nathan Thompson
& John Russell - The tour hosted by
the Wandella, Murrabit & Macorna FCs
engaged their local communities in
providing an entertaining evening with
the message of “there’s no shame in
asking g for help”. p
Bruce Petering
North West Central Area Manger
2011 HIGHLIGHTS
• North West Central Premiership
Dynasties - Long Premiership runs are
becoming the norm in the North West,
including the record breaking run of nine
straight fl ags by the Horsham Demons
FC. Others of note include Kalkee &
Wandella 4 straight, Golden Square 3 in a
row and Bridgewater back to back.
• Castlemaine, Kyneton, and Maryborough
Junior Review - A long and
comprehensive review has taken place
during the 2011 season involving the
Junior District Leagues of Castlemaine
& Kyneton. Over 20 interviews, feedback
and demographic analysis resulted
in a number of recommendations
across the broader region. The main
recommendation being the merging of
the two Junior competitions.
• Altona Sports Club Donation - A
wonderful good news story to come out
of tragic circumstances. The city based
Altona Sports Club, with no affi liation to
rural sports clubs or their communities,
generously donated $17,000 to the
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Charlton FC to assist their recovery from
fl ooding. A bus load of Altona Members
hand delivered the cheque and dined
out on country hospitality.
• NWC Centurions - A big year for the
full forwards of the North West. In total
seven sharpshooters across the region
passed the century mark, with Gavin
Kelm from Taylors Lake topping the list
for the entire state with 160 goals for
the season.
• Representative footy - The North West
was again well represented in State
representative teams in 2011. A total
of 19 players wore the Big V, six in the
Div 1 side, eight in Div 2 and fi ve in the
Under 18’s.
• Major Redevelopment – As a result
of funding assistance from the
Country Football & Netball Program
the QEO in Bendigo has seen a total
resurfacing program completed that has
transformed the playing arena into a
fi rst class playing venue.
League
Senior League B&F Senior Goalkicking
Bendigo FL
Wayne Schultz (Castlemaine) Grant Weeks (Golden Square) 125
Central Murray FL Luke O’Toole (Tyntynder) Jarrod Arentz (Tooleybuc Manangatang) 79
Golden Rivers FL FL Wayne Mitrovic (Macorna) / Scott Mathiske (Nullawil) Dean McGowan (Murrabit) 73
Heathcote & Dist District FL Josh Gitsham (North Bendigo) Kahl Oliver (LBU) 67
Horsham District
FL Tim Wade (Kalkee) Gavin Kelm (Taylors Lake) 144
Loddon Valley FL Luke Mitchell (Mitiamo) Brad Rohde (Bridgewater) 78
Mallee Mallee FL
Colin Durie (Sea Lake Nandaly) / Dale Shannon (Beulah) /
Kain Robins (Hopetoun)
Robert Lindsay (Ouyen United) 98
Millewa Millewa FL
Joseph Denaro (Euston) Jason Bell (Gol Gol) 88
North Central FL
Ben DeAruago (Wedderburn) Sam Barnes (Wedderburn) 83
Sunraysia FL FL
Mark Alvey (Wentworth) Carmelo Lando (Wentworth) 109
Wimmera FL
Steve Schultz (Warrack Eagles) Dylan Parish (Horsham Demons) 102
League Senior Footba Football Winner Reserves Premiers Thirds Premiers Senior Netball Winner Grand Final Gate
Bendigo FL Golden Square Gisborne Sandhurst Golden Square $54,000
Central Murray FL Swan Hill Tooleybuc Manangatang Koondrook Barham Tyntynder $30,500
Golden Rivers FL Wandella Wandella Hay Ultima $14,000
Heathcote & District FL Lockington Bamawm United Lockington Bamawm Lockington Bamawm Mount Pleasant $34,600
United
United
Horsham District FL Kalkee Noradjuha Quantong Kalkee Noradjuha Quantong $28,638
Loddon Valley FL Bridgewater Calivil United Marong Bridgewater $23, 456
Mallee FL Ouyen United Ouyen United Ouyen United Jeparit Rainbow $20,580
Millewa FL Bambill NO RESERVES NO THIRDS Gol Gol $6,000
North Central FL Wedderburn Donald Donald Wedderburn $34,916
Sunraysia FL Irymple Robinvale Mildura Imperials $29,000
Wimmera FL Horsham Demons Horsham Demons Ararat Warrack Eagles $35,279

Seniors
Kalkee made it four in a row in the Horsham District Football League.
Juniors
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AWARDS
2011 WORKSAFE VCFL ANNUAL AWARDS
2011 Premiers Dinner Awards
Barooga Sports Club of the Year
SOUTH WARRNAMBOOL FNC
League Recognition Awards
SENIOR – GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
JUNIOR – ALBURY WODONGA JUNIOR FL
Rowan Sawyers Medal (Umpire of the Year)
GLENN HAYES – GOULBURN VALLY FUA
Defence Force Recruiting Most Disciplined Awards
CLUB – BALRANALD FNC
LEAGUE – CENTRAL MURRAY FL
WorkSafe Volunteer of the Year
RON TRIMBLE – NEWBRIDGE FNC
Football Record of the Year
MAJOR – HAMPDEN FNL
DISTRICT – HEATHCOTE & DISTRICT FL
2011 VCFL Media Awards
Print:
Best Coverage Daily
THE WARRNAMBOOL STANDARD
Best Coverage Non Daily
WIMMERA MAIL TIMES
Best Football Feature
ROB HARRIS – “CONNOLLY’S A LIFE TO BE REMEMBERED”
Best Netball Feature
MEAGAN ROOTH – “FINALS FARCE”
Photography:
Best Football Action
NIGEL HALLETT – “HEAVY TRAFFIC”
Best Netball Action
LEANNE PICKETT – “INTENSITY”
Best Character of the Game
YURI KOUZMIN – “HIGH BEAM”
Radio:
Best Matchday
2AY – “MATCH OF THE DAY”
Best Show
ONE FM 985 – “FOOTBALL PANEL”
Television:
Best Feature Story
ANDRE MAUGER – “AKER: THE MILAWA DEMON”
Online:
Best Online Media
BFL / ADCELL / BALLARAT COURIER -
BALLARAT FOOTBALL LEAGUE WEBSITE
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MC, Nathan Thompson
Rowan Sawyer Medallist, Glenn Hayes
WorkSafe Volunteer of the Year, Ron Trimble

AWARDS
VCFL PAST AWARD WINNERS
Club of the Year
Year Club League
2002 Yinnar FC Mid Gippsland FL
2003 Wangaratta Rovers FC Ovens & Murray FL
2004 Maffra FC West Gippsland Latrobe FL
2005 Mooroopna FC Goulburn Valley FL
2006 South Barwon FC Geelong FL
Murrabit FC Golden Rivers FL
2007 Camperdown FNC Hampden FNL
2008 Tarrawingee FNC Ovens & King FNL
2009 Tatura FNC Goulburn Valley FL
2010 South Barwon FNC Geelong Football League
Volunteer of the Year
2002 Stewart Mann Merrigum FC - Kyabram & District FL
2003 Robert Howard Hay FC - Golden Rivers FL
2004 Lorissa Edwards Darley FC - Ballarat FL
2005 Val Dominelli Shepparton FC - Goulburn Valley FL
2006 Val Meadowcroft Deniliquin Rams - Murray FL
2007 Marie Oborne Cobden FNC - Hampden FNL
2008 Roger Mathison Winchelsea FNC – Geelong DFL
2009 Leonie Griffi ths Balranald FNC - Central Murray FL
2010 Ray Patterson Strathfi eldsaye FNC
Bill Kuys Emerald FNC
League Administrator of the Year
2004 Rod Twining East Gippsland FL
2005 Rod Ward Ballarat FL
Eric Bott Goulburn Valley FL
2006 Rod Ward Ballarat FL
2007 Steven O’Dowd (Major) Football Geelong
Trevor Arnel (District) Heathcote DFL
2008 Rod Ward (CAH) Ballarat FL/Lexton Plains FL/
Maryborough Castlemaine FL
Lee Hartman (Major) Football Geelong
Gordon & Pauline Bayley (District) North Gippsland FNL
2009 Wayne & Faye Burrows Murray FL
2010 Major
Award changed to “League Recognition Awards”
Central Murray FL
District North Gippsland FL
Umpire of the Year
2002 Jim Sibraa Goulburn Valley Umpires Association
2003 Kevin Monk Bendigo Umpires Association
2004 John Edwards Yarra Ranges Umpires Association
2005 Graeme Cox Wimmera Umpires Association
2006 Jason Dudenas North East Umpires Board - Albury
2007 Andrew Marshall Yarra Ranges Umpires’ Association
2008 Steve Trotter Geelong FUL
2009 James Richardson Southern UA
2010 Casey O’Keefe Warrnambool & District UA
Most Disciplined Club - Winner
2004 Redan FC (Ballarat FL)
2005 Redan FC (Ballarat FL) -
Sebastopol FC (Ballarat FL) Tied
2006 Mount Pleasant FC (Heathcote DFL)
2007 Heyfi eld FNC (North Gippsland FNL)
2008 Terang Mortlake FNC (Hampden FNL)
2009 Heyfi eld FNC (North Gippsland FNL)
2010 Sale City FNC
Most Disciplined League Award - Winner
2004 Ballarat FL
2005 North Gippsland FNL
2006 North Gippsland FNL
2007 North Gippsland FNL
2008 Hampden FNL
2009 Hampden FNL
2010 Mid Gippsland FL
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AWARDS
WORKSAFE VCFL CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD
Year Winner Venue
1954 Murray Border District Ballarat
1955 Murray Border District Albury/Wangaratta
1956 Ballarat FL Bendigo
Goulburn Valley FL Shepparton (B Sec.)
Waranga Nth Eastern FL Wangaratta (C Sec.)
1957 Ovens & Murray FL Albury
1958 Sectional Matches Played
1959-1960 Not Played
1961-1962 Bendigo FL Horsham
1963-1964 Sth Western District FL Narrandera
1965-1966 Hampden FL Wangaratta
1967-1968 Ovens & Murray FL Horsham
1969-1970 Hampden FL Warrnambool
1971-1972 Bendigo FL Cobram
1973-1974 North Central FL Warrnambool
1978 Goulburn Valley FL Colac
1979 Latrobe Valley FL Bendigo
1980 Latrobe Valley FL Sale
1981 Ballarat FL Coleraine
1982 Ballarat FL Ballarat
1983 Ballarat FL Shepparton
1984 Goulburn Valley FL Div 1: Shepparton
Riverina FL Div 2: Nar Nar Goon
1985 Ovens & Murray FL Div 1: Wangaratta
Western Border FL Div 2: Mt Gambier
1986 Ballarat FL Div 1: Ballarat
Sunraysia FL Div 2: Mildura
1987 Ovens & Murray FL Div 1: Mildura
Western Border FL Div 2: Swan Hill
1988 Geelong FL Div 1: Geelong
Wimmera FL Div 2: Horsham
1989 Bendigo FL Div 1: Bendigo
Hampden FL Div 2: Warrnambool
1990 Latrobe Valley FL Div 1: Sale
Riverina FL Div 2: Donald
1991 Hampden FL Div 1: Warrnambool
Ballarat FL Div 2: Ballarat
1992 Geelong FL Div 1: Geelong
Mid Murray FL Div 2: Swan Hill
1993 Geelong FL Div 1: Bendigo
Hampden FL Div 2: Cobram
1994 Goulburn Valley FL Div 1: Shepparton
Ovens & Murray FL Div 2: Donald
Bellarine FL Div 3: Cohuna
1995 Gippsland Latrobe FL Div 1: Swan Hill
Ballarat FL Div 2: Ballarat
Riddell DFL Div 3: Echuca
1996 Ovens & Murray FL Div 1: Wodonga
Murray FL Div 2: Cobram
Northern & Echuca FL Div 3: Wonthaggi
1997 Ovens & Murray FL Div 1: Geelong
MPNFL Div 2: Frankston
1998 Ovens & Murray FL Div 1: Wodonga
Western Border FL Div 2: Hamilton
1999 Ovens & Murray FL Div 1: Moe
West Gippsland FL Div 2: Pakenham
2000 Geelong FL Div 1: Geelong
Bendigo FL Div 2: Ballarat
2001 Ovens & Murray FL Div 1: Shepparton
Ballarat FL Div 2: Ballarat
2002 MPNFL Div 1: Pakenham
Bendigo FL Div 2: Swan Hill
2003 Geelong FL Div 1: Shepparton
Ballarat FL Div 2: Ballarat
2004 Geelong FL Pool A: Shepparton
Ballarat FL Pool B: Ballarat
Wimmera FL Pool C: Horsham
Bellarine FL Pool D: Geelong
2005 Goulburn Valley FL Pool A: Geelong
WGLFL Pool B: Warrnambool
Bellarine FL Pool C: Mount Gambier
Murray FL Pool D: Mildura
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Year Winner Venue
2006 Ovens & Murray FL Pool A: Lavington
Hampden FL Pool B: Berwick
Bendigo FL Pool C: Barooga
Sunraysia FL Pool D: Woori Yallock
2007 Ballarat def Bendigo Bendigo
Bellarine def YVMDFL Geelong
Central Murray def Murray Gunbower
Geelong def Hampden Geelong
Ovens & Murray def Goulburn Valley Wangaratta
Sunraysia def North Central/Mallee Birchip
Wimmera def Western Border Horsham
2008 Goulburn Valley FL Pool A: Shepparton
Geelong FL Pool B: Sale
Murray FL Pool C: Stawell
North Central/Mallee FLs Pool D: St Arnaud
2009 Bendigo def Ballarat Bacchus Marsh
Central Murray def Murray Tocumwal
MPNFL def WGLFL Pakenham
Ovens & Murray def Goulburn Valley Shepparton
Sunraysia def North Central Irymple
Wimmera def Western Border Hamilton
YVMDFL def Bellarine Woori Yallock
2010 Goulburn Valley def Ovens & Murray Lavington
Ballarat def Geelong Ballarat
MPNFL def Hampden Camperdown
Bendigo def Gippsland Bendigo
Murray def Bellarine Bendigo
Central Murray def Wimmera Horsham
Sunraysia def Western Border Horsham
YVMDFL def North Central St Arnaud
2011 Goulburn Valley def Ballarat Shepparton
MPNFL def Ovens & Murray Frankston
Geelong def Bendigo Geelong
Hampden def Murray Shepparton
Gippsland def Central Murray Morwell
Sunraysia def Bellarine Donald
YVMDFL def Wimmera Woori Yallock
Western Border def Geelong & District Mt Gambier
Mallee def North Central Donald
Horsham def Heathcote & District Horsham
Loddon Valley def MCDFL Golden Square
Brad Wilson
West Gambier FNC
2011 Bob Templeton Medallist

AWARDS
VIC COUNTRY STATE TEAM RESULTS
Year Scores Held
1980 Vic Country lost to ACT VCFL 14 .10 Lost to ACT 21. 14 Canberra
1981 Vic Country winner ACT VCFL 22 .13 def ACT 22 .12 Canberra
1982 Vic Country lost to ACT VCFL 13.11 Lost to ACT 21. 18 at Canberra
1983 Vic Country winners Australian Amatuers VCFL 11. 16 def AA 11.12 Bendigo
1984 Vic Country lost Brian Molony Cup to VAFA VCFL 11.15.81 lost to VAFA 15.10.100 Bendigo
1985 Vic Country Winners Brian Molony Cup VCFL 18.9.117 def VAFA 7.15.57 Mildura
1986 Vic Country winners VMFL VCFL 26.13 def VMFL 12.18 Bendigo
1987 Vic Country Winners Brian Molony Cup VCFL 18.11.119 def VAFA 7.13.55 Lavington
1988 Vic Country winners WACFL (Western Australia Country FL) VCFL 17. 27 def WACFL 13. 10 Shepperaton
1989 Vic Country winners QFL VCFL 21.12 def QFL 8.18 Carra (QLD)
1990 Vic Country ACFC Winners VCFL 14.19.103 def SA 11.8.74
VCFL 20.17.137 def QLD 4.4.28
ACFC # – Shepparton (Vic)
1991 Vic Country winners SACFL (South Australia Country FL) VCFL 21.17 def SACFL 11.7 Football Park - Adelaide (SA)
1992 Vic Country ACFC Winners VCFL 29.26.200 def WACFL 12.9.81
VCFL 24.15.159 def SA 14.8.92
ACFC – Port Lincoln (SA)
1993 Vic Country lost Brian Molony Cup to VAFA VCFL 13.12.90 lost to VAFA 13.14.92 Elsternwick Park, Melbourne
1994 Vic Country ACFC Winners ACFC – Geraldton (WA)
1995 Vic Country lost Brian Molony Cup to VAFA VCFL 10.10.70 lost to VAFA 11.12.78 Morwell
1996 Vic Country ACFC Winners ACFC – Cairns (QLD)
1997 Vic Country Winners Brian Molony Cup VCFL 23.16.154 def VAFA 8.9.57 Elsternwick Park, Melbourne
1998 Vic Country ACFC Winners VCFL 9.7.61 def WA 2.5.17
VCFL 6.5.41 def ACT 5.6.36
Grand Final VCFL 7.10.52 def ACT 5.9.39
ACFC – Bendigo (VIC)
1999 Vic Country Winners Brian Molony Cup VCFL 19.14.128 def VAFA 13.12.90 Geelong
2000 Vic Country ACFC Winners VCFL 2.8.20 def WA 1.1.7
VCFL 4.4.28 def ACT 3.2.20
VCFL 5.4.34 lost to NSW 8.3.54
Grand Final VCFL 19.12.126 def WA 9.10.64
ACFC – Wagga (NSW)
2001 Vic Country lost Brian Molony Cup to VAFA VCFL 14.8.92 lost to VAFA 23.14.152 Elsternwick Park, Melbourne
2002 Vic Country 1 fi nished third in ACFC Div 1
Vic Country 2 fi nished third in ACFC Div 2
ACFC – Berri (SA)
2003 Vic Country District team lost to WACFL VCFL 10.5 Lost to WACFL 15. 10 Barooga Sports Ground
Vic Country Winners Brian Molony Cup VCFL 14.11.95 def VAFA 10.9.69 Cobram Barooga Sports Club
2004 Vic Country 1 ACFC Div 1 Runners Up VCFL 6.4.40 def NSW 2.1.13
VCFL 6.9.45 def WA 1.0.6
Grand Final VCFL 5.9.31 lost to ACT 9.8.62
ACFC Div 1 – Bunbury (WA)
Vic Country 2 ACFC Div 2 Winners VCFL (2) 5.4.34 def AA 1.5.11
VCFL (2) 6.2.38 def WA 4.1.25
VCFL (2) 8.2.50 def QLD 2.8.20
Grand Final VCFL (2) 9.14.68 def QLD 2.5.17
ACFC Div 2 – Bunbury (WA)
2005 Vic Country Winners Brian Molony Cup VCFL 13.13.91 def VAFA 8.14.62 Elsternwick Park, Melbourne
2006 Vic Country 1 ACFC Div 1 Winners VCFL 2.3.15 lost to ACT 3.5.23
VCFL 6.4.40 def NSW 2.3.15
VCFL 5.4.34 def WA 4.2.26
Grand Final VCFL 19.10.124 def ACT 14.16.100
ACFC Div 1 – Gold Coast (QLD)
Vic Country 2 ACFC Div 2 Winners VCFL (2) 4.6.30 def AA 2.2.14
VCFL (2) 1.10.16 def NZ 1.1.7
VCFL (2) 6.4.60 def QLD 4.3.27
Grand Final VCFL (2) 20.12.132 def AA 9.14.68
ACFC Div 2 – Gold Coast (QLD)
2007 Vic Country Winners Brian Molony Cup VCFL 11.11.77 def VAFA 11.10.76 Eastern Oval, Ballarat
Vic Country 2 SA 15.10.100 def VCFL (2) 6.8.44 Stawell
2008 Vic Country 1 ACFC Div 1 Runners Up VCFL 8.10.58 def WA 6.2.38
VCFL 8.7.55 def NSW 3.2.20
VCFL 9.3.57 def SA 7.2.44
VCFL 6.8.44 def ACT 6.5 41
Grand Final: VCFL 10.12.72 lost to ACT 13.15.93
Shepparton
Vic Country 2 ACFC Div 2 Runners Up VCFL (2) 8.5.53 lost to QLD 8.9.57
VCFL (2) 17.8.110 def AAS 7.3.45
2nd/3rd Playoff: VCFL (2) 30.11.191 def AAS 10.6.66
Shepparton
2009 Vic Country 1 Winners Brian Molony Cup VCFL (Major) 17.8.110 def VAFA (A&B) 15.16.106 Junction Oval, St Kilda
Vic Country 2 VCFL (District) 13.10.88 def VAFA (C-D4) 2.8.20 Barooga Sports Ground
2010 Vic Country 1 ACFC Winners VCFL (Major) 4.5.29 def SA 1.2.8
VCFL (Major) 3.4.22 def by ACT 1.2.8
VCFL (Major) 5.4.34 def VCFL (District) 3.2.20
VCFL (Major) 8.3.51 def NSW 1.1.7
VCFL (Major) 6.6.36 def QLD 1.0.6
VCFL (Major) 7.0.42 def WA 3.4.22
Grand Final: VCFL (Major) 23.13.15 def SA 9.12.66
Canberra
Vic Country 2 VCFL (District) 2.5.17 def by QLD 6.3.39
VCFL (District) 8.3.51 def NSW 3.2.20
VCFL (District) 4.3.27 def by ACT 5.4.34
VCFL (District) 3.2.20 def by VCFL (Major) 5.4.34
VCFL (District) 3.3.21 def by WA 3.6.24
VCFL (District) 3.2.20 def by SA 7.3.45
5th/6th/7th Finals: VCFL (District) 1.6.12 def by WA 4.3.27
5th/6th/7th Finals: VCFL (District) 4.1.25 def by NSW 9.1.55
Canberra
2011 VCFL VIC 1 VCFL Vic 1 13.8.86 lost to VAFA (A&B) 13.14.92 Shepparton
VCFL VIC 2 VCFL Vic 2 18.11.119 def VAFA (C-D4) 6.9.45 Shepparton
VCFL Under 19 VCFL U19 10.10.70 def VAFA U19 5.12.42 Shepparton
# Inaugural ACFC conducted in 1990 * ACFC – Australian Country Football Championship matches played biannually in rotation with VAFA
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AWARDS
VCFL SENIOR TEAM BEST ON GROUND - DAVID CODE MEDAL
Year Winner Club Opposition
1995 Michael Gayfer Tatura (GVFL) VAFA - Morwell
1996 Cristian O'Brien Rye (MPNFL) ACFC - Cairns (QLD)
1997 Tim Allen Pines (MPNFL) VAFA - Elsternwick Park
1998 Tom Hall ACFC - Bendigo (VIC)
1999 Rod Keogh Hampton Park (MPNFL) VAFA - Geelong
2000 Tim Hargreaves Yarrawonga (OMFL) ACFC - Wagga (NSW)
2001 Anthony Mellington Shepparton (GVFL) VAFA - Elsternwick Park
2002 Brett Cook Darley (Ballarat FL) ACFC - Berri (SA)
2003 Mark Stewart St. Albans (GFL) VAFA - Barooga
2004 Jim Cail St. Mary's (GFL) ACFC - Bunbury (WA)
2005 Brad Murray Myrtleford (OMFL) VAFA - Elsternwick Park
2006 Tony Brown Leopold (GFL) ACFC - Gold Coast (QLD)
2007 Mark Corrigan South Barwon (GFL) VAFA - Ballarat
2008 Jarrod Garth Bell Park (GFL) ACFC - Shepparton (VIC)
2009 Chris Irving Seaford (MPNFL) VAFA - Junction Oval, St Kilda
2010 Guy Campbell Rochester (Goulburn Valley FL) ACFC - Canberra (ACT)
2011 Justin Berry Cranbourne (MPNFL) VAFA - Shepparton
* ACFC - Australian Country Football Championship matches
VCFL DISTRICT TEAM BEST ON GROUND - BOB TEMPLETON MEDAL
Year Winner Club Opposition
2004 Paul Carson Werribee Centrals (GDFL) ACFC - Div 2 Bunbury (WA)
2006 Levi Moss Lakes Entrance (EGFNL) ACFC - Div 2 Gold Coast (Qld)
2007 Chris Urie Neerim Neerim South (EDFL) South Australia Country
2008 Paul Scoullar Blighty (Picola DFL) VAFA (Elsternwick Park)
Steve Schultz Kalkee (Horsham DFL) ACFC - Shepparton (VIC)
2009 Adrian Dohnt Lockington-Bamawm Utd (Heathcote & DFL) Barooga Sports Ground, Barooga
2010 Matthew Wade Nar Nar Goon (Ellinbank & DFL ACFC - Canberra (ACT)
2011 Brad Wilson West Gambier (WBFL) VAFA - Shepparton
* ACFC - Australian Country Football Championship matches
VCFL U19 TEAM BEST ON GROUND – PETER KNIGHTS MEDAL
Year Winner Club Opposition
2007 Daniel Weymouth Warrnambool (Hampden FNL) VAFA - East Ballarat
2008 No matches
2009 Lee Coghlan Sandhurst (Bendigo FL) VAFA - Junction Oval, St Kilda
2010 Jack Geary Golden Square (Bendigo FNL) VAFA - Elsternwick Park
2011 Luke Smith Chelsea (MPNFL) VAFA - Shepparton
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VIC COUNTRY UNDER 18
Vic Country 15.15.105 def Tasmania 13.5.83
Vic Country 14.14.98 def Northern Territory 9.11.65
Vic Country 11.11.77 def by South Australia 19,9.123
Vic Country 12.13.85 def West Australia 5.6.36
Vic Country 2.10.22 def by Vic Metro 9.16.70
Name Local Club
Alec Benbow Beaconsfi eld JFC
Devon Smith Lara FC
Jackson Merrett Cobden FC
Jamie Elliott Euroa FC
Nic Haynes Frankston Bombers FC
Oliver Wines Echuca FC
Coleman Schache Hopetoun FC
Clay Smith Lucknow FC
Shaun Wyatt Maffra FC
Josh Tynan Garfi eld FC
Brad Crouch Beaufort FC
Lachie Whitfi eld Mornington FC
Lauchlan Dalgeish Ararat FC
Ryan Monaghan Colac FC
Damian Hector Traralgon FC
Haydn Hector Traralgon FC
Taylor Adams St Josephs FC
Jason Pongracic Koo Wee Rup FC
Sam Kerridge Mildura FC
Lachlan Edwards Belmont Lions / Newtown
Sebastin Ross Horsham Demons FC
Jack Crisp Myrtleford FC
Sam Dobson Koroit FC
Jay Lever South Barwon FC
Simon Deery Bairnsdale FC
Andrew Boseley South Barwon FC
Cameron Valentine Echuca FC
Fraser Dale Myrtleford FC
Jake Reeves Kyabram FC
Matthew Buntine Berwick FC
Zac May Donald FC
Shaun Marusic Koo Wee Rup FC
Nic O’Brien Carngham Linton FC
Sam Gordon Camperdown FC
Jordan Kelly Edithvale- Aspendale FC
Brett O’Hanlon Edithvale- Aspendale FC
Piva Wright Noble Park FC
Todd Elton Somerville FC
Jordan Staley Foster FC
Tim Membrey Traralgon FC
Isaac Smith, here in Ballarat Football League colours, had an outstanding
debut year with the Hawks.
VIC COUNTRY UNDER 16
Vic Country 13.10 (88) def by South Australia 13.13 (91)
Vic Country 15.8 (98) d Western Australia 9.6 (60)
Vic Country 9.11 (65) def by Vic Metro 12.6 (78)
Name Local Club
Lewis Taylor Terang Mortlake FC
Aaron Christensen Lara FC
Billy Hartung Red Hill FC
Clayton Mccartney Cranbourne FC
Angus Scott Edithvale-Apsendale FC
Lachlan Channing Maffra FC
Blake Pearson Endeavour Hills FC
Darcy Gardiner St Joseph’s FC
Paul Dreher Ocean Grove FC
Jarman Impey Shepparton Bears FC
Alex Hickey Geelong Amateurs FC
Jake Sharp Myrtleford FC
Jake Thomas Sale FC
Nicholas Bourke Kolora/Noorat FC
Alex Moloney Terang Mortlake FC
Dallas Willsmore Walpeup Underbool FC
Scott Dixon Geelong Amateurs FC
Isaiah Miller Sandhurst FC
Jack Leslie Sale FC
Jordan Mangan Kyneton Tigers FC
Aaron Heppell Leongatha FC
Alex Carr Maffra FC
James Tsitas Grovedale FC
Nathan Drummond Shepparton Bears FC
Ryley Norris Alexandra FC
Luke Marchesi Strathfi eldsaye FC
Luke Rowe Somerville FC
Jonty Entwisle Newstead FC
Nathan Dyson Lockington FC
Darcy Lang Colac Tigers FC
2011 VCFL DRAFTEES
No. Full Name Drafted by Junior Club
5 Matthew Buntine GWS Giants Berwick FC
7 Nick Haynes GWS Giants Frankston Bombers FC
12 Sam Docherty Brisbane Lions Phillip Island FC
13 Taylor Adams GWS Giants St Joseph’s FC
14 Devon Smith GWS Giants Lara Little League Club
17 Clay Smith Western Bulldogs Lucknow FC
25 Sebastian Ross St Kilda Horsham FC
26 Todd Elton Richmond Somerville FC
27 Sam Kerridge Adelaide Mildura Junior FC
31 Jackson Merrett Essendon Cobden FC
36 Rory Taggert Melbourne Horsham Saints FC
38 Jordan Kelly Hawthorn Edithvale Aspendale Junior FC
47 Patrick Wearden Brisbane Lions Kyabram FC
52 Josh Tynan Melbourne Garfi eld FC
56 Tom Downie GWS Giants Benalla Junior FC
57 Tory Dickson Western Bulldogs Beaconsfi eld FC
59 Nicholas O’Brien Essendon Carngham Linton FC
60 Jay Lever St Kilda South Barwon FC
74 Luke Delaney North Melbourne -
75 Stewart Crameri Essendon Maryborough FC
78 Orren Stephenson Geelong Cats Redan FC
86 Jed Bews Geelong Cats Leopold FC
87 James McDonald GWS Giants Waubra FC
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICE
1959
G. Cocka Hampden
J. Daffy Hampden
J.T. Denning Hampden
G.G. Mathieson Hampden
R.W. Reid Hampden
K. Rippon Hampden
D.E. Truckett Hampden
J.P. Craig North Central
L. Goudie North Central
T.A. Moore North Eastern
A.W. Roscoe North Eastern
A.J. Roberts Riverina
J.H. McPherson Riverina
H.T. Mathieson Riverina
R. Forster Riverina
M.D. O'Dwyer Goulburn Valley
1960
H.M. Henderson Sunraysia
M. Harding Sunraysia
D.J. Dooley Sunraysia
R.A. Dixon Sunraysia
C.E. Bunton Murray Border
W.R. Shearer North Central
E.C. Poynter Riverina
P.C. Weaven Riverina
C.L. Burley Gippsland
T.V. Smith Gippsland
K. McLellan Wimmera
L. Gould Wimmera
C.W. Pearce Goulburn Valley
R.A. Grant Goulburn Valley
T.E. Thorson Gippsland Central
T.B. Trood Gippsland Central
R. Primrose Gippsland Central
C.H. Beulke Gippsland Central
B. Hayes Gippsland Central
C. Whytecross Hampden
L.L. Vagg Hampden
1961
P.T. Crane Riverina
C. Wines Riverina
L.J. Mathieson Riverina
W.E. Valentine Mornington
M. Shaw Mornington
L.A. Monk Hampden
Cr. A. Hartley Hampden
G. Nicol Hampden
N.J. Vagg Hampden
A. McDonald Sunraysia
1962
F. Galvin Ballarat
W.R. Reid Ballarat
G. Bergin Ballarat
R. Johnston Gippsland
W.G. Allen Gippsland
F.S. Wren Gippsland
A.G. Simpson Gippsland
C.W. Tudor Gippsland Central
A. Walton Gippsland Central
Cr. T. Hastie Goulburn Valley
J. Hammond Hampden
T. Richie Hampden
Cr. A.L. Lane Hampden
F.W. Reid Hampden
R.C. Brown Hampden
A. Patterson Hampden
C.H. Gore Hampden
G.W. Tolman Hampden
R.W. Yates Hampden
R. Marks Murray Border
R. James Murray Border
R. Rose Murray Border
J.T. Sambrooks Northern
A.D. Kennedy Riverina
J.B. Stevenson Riverina
1963
N. Giles East Gippsland
W. Heywood Hampden
J. Malone Hampden
S. Gladman Hampden
K. Maslen Hampden
R. Russell Hampden
T. Gladman Hampden
L. Ballagh Hampden
F. Fritzlaff Mornington
J. Deane Murray Border
T.G. Martin Sunraysia
K.M. Evans Sunraysia
J.L. Murphy Western
H.R. Strauss Wimmera
J. Davis Wimmera
1964
D.L. Twigg Bendigo
J.A. Gloury Mornington
W.J. Williamson Mornington
R.J. Smith Northern
H. Geyer South Gippsland
E.G. Burrows Sunraysia
J. Plummer Ballarat
A. Habel Ballarat
A. Swift Bendigo
C. James East Gippsland
W.S. Johnston Hampden
K. Reynolds Hampden
K. McCoombe Hampden
C. Kenyon Hampden
L. Payne Hampden
P. Perkin Hampden
K.J. Standen Northern
D.L. Ridley Riverina
P. Shaw Wimmera
R. Walker Riverina
1965
G.Elliott Ballarat
A. Quayle Ballarat
E.L.F. Boardman Bendigo
A.C. Gardiner Bendigo
J. Scarborough Bendigo
H.B. Hansen North Eastern
E.H. Hunt Northern
J. Rust Northern
W.H.E. Newton South Gippsland
1966
M.A. Fox Gippsland Central
Cr. R.A. Mitchell Hampden
Cr. A.E. Walsh North Central
L.J. Fraser Sunraysia
E. Lovell Western
D. Anderson Wimmera
C.T. Robins Wimmera
W.R. Bruce Goulburn Valley
1967
T. Atkins Goulburn Valley
R. Tweedle Goulburn Valley
C. Farrer Wimmera
A. Stewart Hampden
F. Humphrey South Gippsland
A. Cook South Gippsland
R.G. Rowles Sunraysia
J. McKenzie Hampden
J.S. Lark Hampden
P. Weinert Sunraysia
G. Taylor East Gippsland
1968
K.V. Denney Latrobe Valley
E. Taylor Latrobe Valley
S. Bailey Ballarat
G. King Ballarat
L.V. Wallace Western
W. Limbrick Goulburn Valley
J. Trevaskis Goulburn Valley
K.R. Smart Wimmera
C. Baker North Eastern
J. Burns Central
R. Virgona Sunraysia
S. Thornell Mornington
A.A. Patterson Goulburn Murray
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1969
J. Redmond South Gippsland
J.A. Anderson Latrobe Valley
A. Smith North Central
R. Hutchins Riverina
E.V. Shade Mornington
J. McDonald South Gippsland
M. Kennedy South Gippsland
J. Collery Western
1970
J. Betts Northern
G. Osborne Mornington
L. Swett Goulburn Valley
J. Laxon Wimmera
C. Lidgerwood Hampden
E. Budge Hampden
H. Bolanm South Gippsland
W. Hindson Goulburn Valley
J. Edwards Goulburn Valley
W. Faulkner Riverina
W. Keating Ballarat
E. Cordy Western
J.R. Templeton Western
C. Wallace Latrobe Valley
1971
S. Plowman Bendigo
S.J. Cocks North East
N. Skinner North East
B.S. Schmidt East Riverina
F. Arthur Goulburn Valley
H.J. Ward Goulburn Valley
W. Clark Murray Border
W. Lemon Sunraysia
S. Giddings Sunraysia
F. McKenna Bendigo
L. Webster Mornington
M. Rowe Murray Border
I. Moore Wimmera
A. Mellors Wimmera
A.W. Whelan Hampden
G. Vistarini Northern
J. Arthur Northern
W.J. Lewis Western
A. Brown Mornington
F. Lansdown Mornington
M. Wegner Murray Border
1972
E.M. McMeel Hampden
T.J. Gange Sunraysia
J. Walsh Latrobe Valley
W. Jasper Murray Border
E.F. Bennett East Gippsland
A. Grierson Bendigo
W.H. Gibbins Goulburn Valley
J.L. Jones Northern
J. Quinn Riverina
R. Bibby Ballarat
M. Young North Central
R. Mann North Eastern
V. Stewart Ballarat
1973
B. Halcombe North Eastern
D. Thompson East Gippsland
W. Cox Goulburn Valley
M. Templeton Ballarat
J. McPhee Ballarat
L. Christie Goulburn Valley
R. Arnott Mornington
G.K. Harrison Northern
D. Darcy North Central
A. Carmichael South Gippsland
G.B. Hutchesson Western
A. Aston Wimmera
D. Lardner Wimmera
1974
E.L. Brooks Ballarat
S. Richards Mornington
R. McGann Murray Border
H. Webb Murray Border

PINK FOOTY DAY
The Annual Pink Footy Day, established
in 2009 with the Breast Cancer Network
Australia, has gone from strength to strength,
and has broadened its wings to the national
stage.
Held on the Mothers Day weekend, Pink
Footy and Netball Day has become an annual
celebration throughout regional and rural
Victoria that draws well deserved attention to
a great cause.
It is very heartening to see football and netball
clubs band together to support women and
families in their communities who are on a
breast cancer journey.
The combined efforts of VCFL clubs saw
$128,000 donated to the Breast Cancer
Network Australia in 2011.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICE
G. Pearce Northern
A. Tresize Northern
H. Nelson North Central
J.V. Dennis North Eastern
K.S. Carter Wimmera
A. Levitzke Wimmera
D. Jennings Hampden
A.I. Everett Ballarat
W.R. Barton Murray Border
E.F. Roots Sunraysia
1975
R. Ross North Eastern
C.W. McClure Murray Border
W. Rodda Bendigo
M. Gray Hampden
1976
R. Bishop Sunraysia
D. Mathieson Ballarat
L. Mathieson Northern
E. Robb Hampden
W. Lahn Bendigo
C. Donnolley Murray Border
C. McAuliffe Murray Border
T. Cornwall East Gippsland
M. O'Hare Goulburn Valley
V. McNichol North Central
J. Kirk North Central
K. Spong Western
1977
H. Armstrong Mornington
G. Clear East Riverina
A. Dalitz Riverina
R. Edward Ballarat
D. Ferguson Riverina
L. Finch Hampden
E.J. Hynam Bendigo
A. Nickless Murray Border
F. Price Bendigo
M. Reid Goulburn Valley
B. Spencer East Riverina
D. Star Murray Border
M. Treseder Northern
F. Tuck North Central
E. Wade Goulburn Valley
1978
C. McCulloch Goulburn Valley
R. Letts North Central
D.K. McDonald Goulburn Valley
M.J. Graham Western
W. Wimmons Riverina
W. Thies Northern
K. Cunningham Ballarat
W. Sturgeon Ballarat
S. Cheatley Bendigo
W. Cox Hampden
W.G. McKenna Hampden
E. Fitton Mornington
N. Hogan Murray Border
L. Ablett Murray Border
R. Murphy Northern
R. Gravestocks Wimmera
1979
J. Hinck Bendigo
J. Bush Latrobe Valley
J. Ralph Latrobe Valley
A. Clarke Murray Border
D. Kennedy Murray Border
L. Paterson Riverina
A. Tyers Sunraysia
C. Mitchell Wimmera
M. O'Brien North Eastern
J. McLean North Central
B. Mowatt Corio
J. Ure Goulburn Valley
W. Hawkes Goulburn Valley
C. Owen East Gippsland
G. Allwood Hampden
B. Thompson Hampden
R. Dore Mornington
W. George Northern
B. Logan Riverina
A. Luehman Western
K. Wilson Western
1980
W. Preston Riverina
B. Barry North Central
J. Cherry North Central
A. Gibbons Murray Border
D. Lewis Murray Border
S. Wickham Bendigo
H. Collins Bendigo
E. Holt Goulburn Valley
N. Lanyon Goulburn Valley
D. Clifford Western Border
F. Bryant Western Border
R. Wagstaff Sunraysia
G. Fithall Ballarat
L.J. Howarth, JP,
MBE Hampden
J. Mahoney Hampden
N. Wenzlau Northern
W.J. Doherty South Gippsland
1981
G. Mills Bendigo
G. Sutherland Mornington
E. Oakes Mornington
N. Michael North Central
R. Richardson Western Border
C. Russell Western Border
M. Howard Ballarat
J. Esam Hampden
G. Martin Northern
J. Buchanan Riverina
J. Delahunty Riverina
J. Douglas Sunraysia
K. Lang East Gippsland
J. McCormick North East
T.C. Forge Murray Border
N. Minns Murray Border
M. McArthur Corio
R. Pickles Bendigo
F. Marsh Goulburn Valley
D. Grossman Hampden
K. Cunningham South Gippsland
J. Opray Sunraysia
1982
J. Patterson North Central
J. Dyer Mornington
G. Miller Mornington
C. Till Northern
D. Hicks Northern
M. Johnston Murray Border
D. Williams Murray Border
J. Knight Western
B. French East Gippsland
J. Charlton East Gippsland
R. Smith Riverina
T. Pressey Hampden
H. Lamb Hampden
E. Geddes Riverina
R. Main VCFL Umpires' Ass
I. Sinclair North Central
J. Looney Ballarat
A.R. Menzies Corio
W. Caldow Corio
J. Blacker Riverina
K.P. Gifford Riverina
R. Collins South Gippsland
B. Connolly Goulburn Valley
W. Robson VCFL Umpires Ass
1983
M. Rigby Western
N. Nye Riverina
N. Wright Bendigo
J. Lauritz Northern
F. Bawden Northern
R. Logan Sunraysia
J. Barbuto Sunraysia
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T. Sanderson Murray Border
D. Hemming Latrobe Valley
B. Pohler North Central
E. Stead Ballarat
A.M. Clarke Mornington
T. Slater Latrobe Valley
R. Collins Goulburn Valley
J. Wellington Goulburn Valley
A. Hahan Northern
B. Tucker Corio
G. Dyer Mornington
A. Bolitho Bendigo Umps' Ass
J. Hallinan Murray Border
E. Foster G’long Umps' L’gue
F. McGrath North Central
F. Pekin Hampden
R. Cokerall Hampden
M. Kent Western
I. Nye Riverina
J. Klauer VCFL Umpires' Ass
K. Stewart VCFL Umpires' Ass
M. Mooney Western Border
1984
H. Ryan Wimmera
W. Thomas Murray Border
A. Mitchell Sunraysia
R. Fletcher Sunraysia
H. Milburn Bendigo
G. Hoopgood Bendigo
T. Ryan North Central
K. Fisher VCFL Umpires' Ass
J. Daniher Riverina
P. O'Hare Riverina
G. Potter Hampden
A. McGinness Hampden
J. Allthorpe Corio
K. Cook North Eastern
R. Steel North Central
K. Lyons Mornington
R. Cronyn Goulburn Valley
K. Whitford Goulburn Valley
1985
J. Hosking Northern
E.L. Pay Northern
T. Morgan Bendigo
G. Kupke Bendigo
G. Stewart Sunraysia
M. Henderson Sunraysia
L. Casey North Central
A. Brown South Gippsland
L. Price Riverina
H. Shoesmith Latrobe Valley
C. Greenwood Latrobe Valley
R. Fraser Ballarat
R. Fisher Ballarat
H. Rossak Corio
J. Healey Corio
B. Thompson Northern
A. Jones Goulburn Valley
D. McKenzie Goulburn Valley
A. Fleming VCFL Umpires' Ass
G. O'Connell Murray Border
C.L. Taylor Murray Border
L. Jacgung Mornington
V. Russell Mornington
K. Poole North East
1986
K. Wellman Goulburn Valley
T. O'Halloran Goulburn Valley
H.J. 'Did' Simpson Murray Border
K. Brennan Murray Border
J. Walter Northern
R. Grant Northern
N. Fairweather Riverina
D. Clarke Riverina
L. Stratford Mornington
K. Allison Mornington
H. Bright Wimmera
G. Taylor Ballarat

JUNIORS
GRAINCORP JUNIOR CARNIVALS
Sitting beneath the V/Line Cup, and
underpinned by junior inter-league football,
were the 16 GrainCorp Junior Carnivals that
ran between May and August 2011.
From Hamilton to Moama, from Traralgon to
Mildura, these carnivals each received a range
of support thanks to Graincorp, including
fi nancial assistance, best player medallions
and footballs.
Importantly, these carnivals provide a chance,
often the initial chance, for talented youngsters
to play against one another and aspire to
greater heights in their football career.
Always played in great spirit, the Graincorp
Juniors Carnivals are the fl agship events
in junior football across the state, and
memorable experiences for the boys and girls
who get the opportunity to play.
2011 GRAINCORP JUNIOR CARNIVALS
Carnival / leagues entered Location Competition Ages
Moama Junior Carnival Moama U12, U13, U14.5, U16, U17
SW Junior Carnival -
HampJ, WarrD, WBJ, MinD, PortJ, HamilJ.
Hamilton U12, U14, U16
North East Carnival Wangaratta U14, U16
Dandenong Junior Carnival Dandenong U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16
Ararat v Stawell (night) Stawell U13
Castlemaine v Kyneton Kyneton U11, U13
Sunraysia Junior Carnival Mildura U11, U13, U15
Goldfi elds Carnival - Ben v Ball Ballarat U12, U13, U14, U15, U16.5
Ball & Dist - Colac, CH, MCDFL Ballarat U14, U16
Central Murray Junior Carnival Swan Hill U12, U13, U14.5
Gippsland Junior Carnival Sale U12, U14, U16
Bob Davis Cup GEE v BALL Geelong U13, U14, U15, U16
Horsham Junior Carnival Horsham U14, U16
North Central/ Mallee Charlton U12, U14, U16
Bendigo Gala Day - LV, CD, HD & B JFLs Bendigo U15
Foggy Morning
Dandenong Junior Carnival
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICE
J. Tellefson North Central
E. Peucker North Central
J. Smith Bendigo
H. Hall Bendigo
G. O'Donnell Latrobe Valley
Cr. L. Wheller Latrobe Valley
F. Hose Corio
L. Davies Corio
J. Edis North East
J. Pither North East
B. Stuart VCFL Umpires' Ass
K. Medlin VCFL Umpires' Ass
W. Beer Sunraysia
N. Ward Sunraysia
B. Hennessy Western Border
1987
T. Evans Northern
F. Baker North East
F. Gaynor Riverina
C.J. Jennings Mornington
R. Winterton Latrobe Valley
B. Hammond Mornington
A. Tonkin Corio
D. Munday Hampden
W. McGregor Bendigo
J. Harper Bendigo
T. Goldsborough Latrobe Valley
R. Thompson VCFL Umpires Ass
D. Walker Riverina
R. Goggin Goulburn Valley
R. Ducat Goulburn Valley
R. Evans Corio
T. McKenzie East Gippsland
W. Hynes Sunraysia
A. McGillivray Sunraysia
I. Thomas Murray Border
M. Duncan Murray Border
L. Fuller North Central
1988
M. Gorman Goulburn Valley
D. Roulston Bendigo
S. Downs Murray Border
K. Johnston Murray Border
R. Heathcote East Gippsland
M. Dunstan Geelong West Cst
J. Monahan Northern
E. Williams Northern
C. Dodds (post.) Wimmera
C. Cooper North East
I. Jackson North Central
J. Dennis North East
D. Prendergast East Gippsland
H. Curr Mornington
D. Jenkinson Western
P. Quinn Riverina
K. Bryon Riverina
V. Woolnough Riverina
Cr. R. Robins Latrobe Valley
J. Crameri Latrobe Valley
L. Bond Latrobe Valley
H. Goulton Ballarat
1989
B. Weightman Sunraysia
I. Shillig Murray Border
J. Ayers East Gippsland
T. Mullane Ballarat
B. Moore Geelong West Cst
R. Frost East Gippsland
L. Paull Northern
K. Marantelli Goulburn Murray
W. Ryan Western
L. Carter Western
A. MacMillan North Eastern
J. McDowell Hampden
R. Holland Hampden
A. Holmes Mornington
P. Wallden North Eastern
J. Cahir Northern
K. Barclay Geelong West Cst
J. Ellerton Bendigo
C. Vandenberg Sunraysia
W. Antonie Sunraysia
K. McDonald Goulburn Valley
G. Hamilton Bendigo
P. Bean Riverina
F. Healy North Central
G. Fisher North Central
F. Parsons Mornington
1990
A. McLean VCFL Umpires' Ass
L. Norman Murray Border
P. Carroll Murray Border
W. McCartney Central Murray
L. Jenkins Central Murray
M. Corbett Hampden
J. Karman North East
S. Bilson Latrobe Valley
M. Sutton Latrobe Valley
L. Davidson Mornington
V. Clauscen Mornington
P. Moore East Gippsland
P. Weideman East Gippsland
J. Robertson Bendigo
C. Bourke Bendigo
L. Knights North Central
H. Trewin North Central
T. Neville Ballarat
1991
V. Fitzgerald Bendigo
K. Harrington West Coast
I. Taylor Central Murray
R. Lescun Murray Border
P. Carney Hampden
C. Swenson Latrobe Valey
R. Brook Western
R. Ford Latrobe Valley
M. Collins Riverina
J. Brewer East Gippsland
F. King East Gippsland
R. Ponton Bendigo
L. Bugge North Central
P. O'Toole Sunraysia
B. Dowling Hampden
L. Crannage Goulburn Murray
R. Stevens Goulburn Murray
1992
H. Harris Ballarat
W. Bonnie Bendigo
J. O'Dwyer Bendigo
K. Rankin Central Murray
J. Hall Goulburn Murray
L. Savage Goulburn Murray
L. Hill Hampden
D. Earl Latrobe Valley
W. McConville Latrobe Valley
J. Ronke Murray Border
B. Chalmers Murray Border
R. McCrae North East
D. McIntyre North East
T. Alexander Western
A. Kipping Western
J. Box Western
G. Dunn Wimmera
J. Costello Wimmera
1993
K. Lawrence Ballarat
A. Marlow Bendigo
K. Thies Bendigo
M. Ray Central Murray
W. Healey East Gippsland
N. Owen East Gippsland
H. Wells Goulburn Murray
V. Dominelli Goulburn Murray
G. Monkovich Hampden
P. Delaney Hampden
E. Gniel North Central
L. Grant North Central
B. Barrett North East Border
W. Keeble Sunraysia
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A. Walters Sunraysia
P. Murphy West Coast
D. Smith West Coast
W. Pearce Western
G. Ralph Wimmera
1994
M. Maher Ballarat
V. Thomas Bendigo
D. Powell Central Murray
K. Worner Central Murray
J. Cullen Goulburn Murray
R. Davies Goulburn Murray
P. Rennie Latrobe Valley
B. Wight Mornington
R. Williams Mornington
J. Guild North Central
P. Johnston North East Border
K. Farrell North East Border
N. Hurley Sunraysia
R. Fox Sunraysia
C. Rankin West Coast
L. Menzies West Coast
T. White Western
L. Hetherington Western
D. Cornell Wimmera
J. Walsh Bendigo
J. Hutchison Latrobe Valley
1995
R. Murphy Ballarat
J. Whelan Central Murray
D. Doyle Central Murray
P. McCoy East Gippsland
A. Chivers East Gippsland
R. Henderson Goulburn Murray
I. Pepperill Latrobe Valley
J. Flower North East Border
J. Maklin North East Border
N. Whitley West Coast
B. Gleeson Western
R. Jacobson Western
1996
D. Astbury Ballarat
R. Gloster North Central
M. Fox Latrobe Valley
S. Walters Sunraysia
D. McElhinney Sunraysia
M. Crimmins North East Border
G. Cantwell Latrobe Valley
T. Brockwell North East Border
G. Poole Bendigo
W. Shannon Goulburn Murray
B. Henderson Goulburn Murray
A. Bourke Western
A.Bench West Coast
L. Nairn West Coast
I. Pym Ballarat
J. Nelson North Central
J. Carew East Gippsland
B. Knowles Central Murray
C. Harrison Central Murray
R. O'Neill Bendigo
R. Capp Sunraysia
G. Casey Sunraysia
1997
A. Pratt Latrobe Valley
T. Wallace Latrobe Valley
R. Friday North East Border
G. Bulgin North East Border
P. Brown Western
T. Ford Ballarat
R. Watt East Gippsland
D. Morpeth Central Murray
T. Montgomery Goulburn Murray
J. Dunlop Goulburn Murray
S. Baker Wimmera
R. Esposito Mornington
R. Stuart Mornington
L. Smith Bendigo
J. Collins Sunraysia

1998
F Sims Ballarat
L Sturgeon West Coast
L Forrest North East Border
A Vogel North East Border
J Bartlett Goulburn Murray
B Tobin Goulburn Murray
K Hogan Latrobe Valley
S Cue Bendigo
R Peck Central Murray
A Baker Wimmera
1999
S. Everard Ballarat
H. Sims Bendigo
N. Evans Central Murray
G. Long Central Murray
T. Smith Goulburn Murray
R. Lucas Latrobe Valley
P. McNamara Latrobe Valley
M. Stewart North Central
A. Wilson Sunraysia
G. Marshall West Coast
N. Facey Western
M. Williams Wimmera
2000
G. Edwards Bendigo
R. McDougall Bendigo
F. McMahon Goulburn Murray
M. Peel Goulburn Murray
K. Knight Mornington
J. Watson Mornignton
R. Thomas North East Border
2001
L. Sims Ballarat
M. Smith Bendigo
L. Scott Goulburn Murray
F. Scott Goulburn Murray
I. Benson Mornington
J. Dawson-Wink North East Border
V. Shelley North East Border
J. Mass Sunraysia
T. Ryan West Coast
L. McMaster Western
2002
M. Martin Ballarat
JD. Sellers Ballarat
R. Fraser Goulburn Murray
R. Russell Hampden
C. Lincoln Mornington
J. Arnel North Central
B. Collins North East Border
K. Nolan North East Border
K. Emmerton Western
K. Pratt Western
2003
J. McCarty Ballarat
L. Standfi eld Bendigo
D. Gallagher East Gippsland
J. Martello Mornington
D. Smith Mornington
J. Simpson North Central
W. Pilsbury North East Border
K. Forbes Sunraysia
G. Westwood West Coast
G. Linke Western
D. Martin Western
2004
R. Steel Central West
R. Weatherley Gippsland
B. Schultz North East Border
K. den Houting North West
J. Veale South-West Border
2005
Tom Noonan Ballarat
Brian Hogan Central West
Ray Ettridge West Coast
2006
Kevin Wilson Western
John Miller East Gippsland
Herb Rasmussen Bendigo
2007
*Regions were disbanded following the 2006 season
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Alf Bright (AFL/Stony Creek)
Graham Laird (AFL/Inverloch
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Kevin Mayhew (TDFL/Chiltern FNC)
Lindsay Burke (NCFL/St. Arnaud FNC)
Graeme Young (GVFL/Mooroopna FNC)
Paul Grossman (GFUL/Bannockburn FNC)
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Trevor Aust Sunraysia JFL
Stuart Bigham Western District UA
Alan Rourke Hampden FNL
Gary Brown Seymour FNC
2009
Les Bright Moyston Willaura FC
Barry King Penshurst FC
John King Penshurst FC
Craig Keating Western Border FL
Kevin Pell Murray FL
Les Alexander Football Netball East
Gippsland
2010
Jim Flanagan Omeo District FL
Eric Lancaster Lancaster FC
Owen Power Mooroopna FC
Margaret Webb Geelong & District FL
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Mick Robinson Newcombe Power FC
Brian Coughlan Belmont Lions FC
Philip Forsyth Western District Ump Ass.
John De Grandi Warrnambool District
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“Flying High”
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A strong marking contest between Corowa Rutherglen and Lavington Panthers players in the Ovens & Murray Football League.

CHRONOLOGY
1927: Victorian Country Football League founded.
Eight Districts named: Ballarat, Bendigo,
Gippsland, Gippsland South, Goulburn Valley,
Ovens & Murray, Western and Wimmera.
1928: VCFL Constitution and Rules issued in
printed form.
1929: SP Freeland elected fi rst President. LH
McBrien appointed Secretary. North Central
District created and Ovens & Murray District
renamed North Eastern District.
1930: Mornington District named.
1931: Corangamite District named.
1933: Murray Border and Riverina Districts formed.
1934: South Gippsland District renamed Central
Gippsland.
1935: Sub-Committee’s re-draft of Rules approved.
1936: AT Wasley elected fi rst Life Member.
Corangamite District renamed Hampden.
1937: Six Match Rule adopted.
1939: Agreement made with VFU re transfer of
players. Independent Executive Committee
appointed.
1941-1945: VCFL in recess due to World War II.
1948: Six Match Rule amended to Two Matches.
1949: Revision of Districts by Independent
Executive approved. Death of President SP
Freeland announced.
1950: JL Murphy elected President.
1951: Two Match Rule extended to VFA clubs.
Acceptance of Appointment as Coach form
introduced.
1953: Sub-Committee redraft of Rules adopted.
1954: Two Match Rule amended to Six Matches.
First VCFL Championship held at Ballarat
and won by Murray Border District.
1955: Second VCFL Championship at Albury
and Wangaratta. Sunraysia and Northern
Districts created. Bendigo and North
Central Districts revised. Conference of
District Councillors and Major League
Representatives in November re Country
Championships.
1956: VCFL Championship extended to three
Sections played at Bendigo, Shepparton and
Wangaratta. Retirement of LH McBrien and
appointment of EO McCutchan as Secretary.
1957: Fourth VCFL Championship at Albury, won by
Ovens & Murray FL. VCFL/VFU Agreement re
transfer of players terminated 10 July.
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1958: Centenary of Australian Game of Football
celebrated. Sectional Championship
matches played.
1959: Recognition of Service Medallion instituted.
JL Murphy completed 10th year as
President.
1960: Amended Constitution adopted. Senior and
Junior Vice Presidents appointed. Mr WL
Henderson elected as President. New VCFL/
VFU Agreement negotiated.
1961: VCFL/VFU Agreement operative.
1961/62 Championship matches commenced.
14 Districts participating. Commissioner
appointed for report on Gippsland District.
1962: MJA Gloury elected as President.
Independent Executive appointed to relocate
Gippsland and Gippsland Central Districts.
1961/62 Championship won by Bendigo FL.
1963: New South Gippsland District created,
with South Gippsland FL as Major League.
Gippsland District renamed East Gippsland
District. Alberton FL named as the Major
League of Gippsland District for 1964.
1964: AH Hill elected President.
1963-1964: Championship series commenced with
all sixteen Districts participating, and won by
South Western DFL (Riverina District).
1965: New VCFL/VFU Agreement approved at
February meeting.
1966: CE Chessells elected President.
1965-1966: VCFL Championship Series won by
Hampden FL. EO McCutchan resigned as
Secretary. JC Hamilton appointed.
1967: VFL introduce Club Country District Scheme.
Latrobe Valley, Ovens & Murray, Sunraysia
and Wimmera zone fi nal winners. VCFL
1967/68 Championships held.
1968: Ovens & Murray FL defeated Wimmera FL
for 1967/68 Country Championships. VFL
Clubs pay $500 for VCFL players transferred
under provision of Country District Scheme.
GR Barker elected President.
1969: New District created - East Riverina District.
Hampden, North Central, Bendigo, Ovens &
Murray zone fi nal winners.
1970: Hampden FL defeated Ovens & Murray FL
for 1969/70 VCFL Championship. Creation
of Investigation Committee. AE Neil elected
President.
*conditions apply
1971: Murray and Mid Murray FLs created Major
Leagues in Goulburn Valley and Northern
Districts respectively. Ovens & Murray,
Western, Murray and Bendigo FLs zone
fi nal winners. VCFL 1970/71 Country
Championships held. VCFL/ VFA Agreement
approved February meeting. Tyrell FL
transferred from Bendigo District to Northern
District. Formation of Bellarine & DFL.
1972: Bendigo FL defeated Murray FL for the
1971/72 VCFL Championships. JS Lark
elected President.
1973: Latrobe Valley, North Central, Ovens &
Murray, Hampden FL were zone fi nal
winners in VCFL
1973/74: Country Championships. VFL Club Country
District Scheme renewed for a further period
of fi ve years. Transfer Fees increased to
$500 on the granting of clearance and a
further $500 after four matches in the next
season.
1974: North Central FL defeated Hampden FL for
1973/74 VCFL Championship. Mininera FL
transferred from Ballarat District to Western
District. Ovens & Murray FL disaffi liated
from VCFL. VCFL/VAFA Agreement approved
at June meeting. FS Wren elected President.
1975: VCFL Championships discontinued. Caltex
sponsorship of premiership clubs in Major
Leagues. Philip Morris Award introduced to
champion club in ten selected leagues.
1976: VCFL Under 17 team successful in match
against metropolitan area. Ovens & Murray
FL re-affi liate with the VCFL. J. Lauritz
elected President. Transfer fee agreement
reached with VFL.
1977: Caltex sponsorship for Victorian Under
17 Championships. VCFL Under 17 team
defeated metropolitan area. VFL Club
Country District Scheme extended for an
additional twelve months.
1978: Winfi eld Country Championship established
- Goulburn Valley FL winners. Golden
Anniversary of VCFL celebrated. Constitution
amended to allow J. Lauritz to continue
as President. JC Hamilton resigned as
Secretary; AS Schwab appointed.
1979: J. Lauritz resigned as President; Cr.
AA Dunstan appointed as successor.
Latrobe Valley FL wins Winfi eld Country
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Championship. Transfer fees increased
to VFL clubs from a maximum $3,250
to $7,500. VFL Country District Scheme
reviewed - for next three seasons. Corio
District created from revised Ballarat
District.
1980: G. Arthur appointed as fi rst full time
Country Field Offi cer. VCFL plays its fi rst
interstate match against the ACTAFL in
Canberra. Latrobe Valley FL wins Winfi eld
Country Football Championship for second
successive year. First VCFL Seminar held.
1981: JR Templeton elected President. VFL Country
District Championship introduced for all
District Leagues with elimination matches
played. New sponsorship deal arranged
for the continuance of the Winfi eld Country
Football Championships for three years
- Championship won by Ballarat FL. VFL
Country District Scheme reviewed for next
two seasons. VCFL win fi rst ever interstate
match against the ACT by one point.
Bendigo and Golden City FLs amalgamate
by decision of VCFL Investigation Committee
which also undertook investigation into a
major restructure of football in the Riverina
Districts.
1982: JR Templeton re-elected President. AS
Schwab appointed VFL Assistant General
Manager; resigned as VCFL Secretary. G.
Arthur appointed. First time in the history
of the VCFL Club Affi liation Fees paid to
central body. Major League Club $60,
District League Club $35, Junior Club $5.
Grand Final of $30,000 VFL District League
played at VFL Park, Bass Valley Wonthaggi
FL premiers. Ballarat FL wins successive
Winfi eld Championship. VCFL Representative
team defeated by ACT in Canberra. VFL
appoint Country Development Managers in
their Club’s Country Zones.
1983: R. Wagstaff elected President. Ballarat FL
win third successive Winfi eld Championship.
VCFL Representative team defeated
Australian Amateurs at Bendigo. First round
of 1983/84 $24,000 VFL District Leagues
Championship. First Junior Administrators
Seminar held. Review Country District
Scheme - December.
1984: VCFL introduced Player Accident Insurance
Scheme for all clubs. First steps were
taken to incorporate the VCFL. Goulburn
Valley won their second Winfi eld
Championship. Bass Valley Wonthaggi
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League Championship. VCFL Honour
Board introduced at VFL House. VCFL
Representative Team played the VAFA at
Bendigo. First VCFL weekend conference
held at Ballarat.
1985: B. Molony elected President. G. Arthur
resigned as Secretary/Field Offi cer and
M Patterson appointed. First corporate
sponsorship of VCFL announced by
Tooheys for $300,000 over three years.
VCFL incorporates and marketing of shorts
and guernseys implemented through
two manufacturers. Reed Stenhouse
appointed Insurance Brokers for offi cial
policy and awards presented to all
leagues by VCFL. Ovens & Murray win
fi rst VCFL Championship since 1967 and
Western Border win Second Division.
VCFL representative team defeated VAFA
in Mildura by ten goals. South Gippsland
District abolished.
1986: B. Molony continues as President. VCFL
Administration Seminars held in all Districts.
The Full Leagues’ Seminar held at VFL Park
was the most successful in recent years.
Representative team defeated the VMFL
team in Bendigo. Ballarat FL won the First
Division of the VCFL Winfi eld Championships.
The Sunraysia FL was victorious in the
Second Division. Alexander Stenhouse
reappointed insurance administrators.
$50,000 commission received. Tooheys
provided $137,000 through its corporate
sponsorship. VCFL appointed Glenn James
as Umpiring Careers Offi cer. Weekend VCFL
Directors’ Conference held at Paynesville.
VCFL Marketing program for shorts and
guernseys continued successfully after
initial hesitations the previous year.
1987: DA Cole elected President. Inaugural live
in Administration Course conducted for
league and club delegates. Ten Country
Development Managers appointed by
the VFL to co-ordinate and administer
development of country football. Lengthy
negotiation held with the VFL to ensure
that VFL football was not televised direct
into country areas on Saturday afternoons.
The VCFL representative team travelled
to Perth for the fi rst time and defeated a
representative West Australian country team.
The VCFL team also defeated the VAFA. The
Ovens & Murray FL won the Winfi eld Division
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I Championship and the Western Border FL
was victorious in Division II. The marketing
arm of the VCFL continue to raise funds for
the development of country football - major
sponsors Bond Brewing (Tooheys), Alexander
Stenhouse, Professional Uniforms and
Winfi eld. The VFL again provided substantial
fi nancial and administrative support to the
VCFL.
1988: DA Cole re-elected as President. Tooheys
continued as the corporate sponsor of the
VCFL for $150,000. VCFL representative
team defeat the West Australian Country
Football League in Shepparton. The fi rst
VCFL Under 19 team was selected and
became the inaugural Bicentennial Under 19
Champions when it defeated all other major
football bodies in the State at the MCG. The
Geelong FL won the “Winfi eld” Division I
Championship and the Wimmera FL was
victorious in Division II. The marketing arm
of the VCFL continued to raise funds for the
development of country football. The VFL
again provided substantial fi nancial and
administrative support to the operations
of the VCFL. The VCFL accepted an offer of
sponsorship for $150,000 from the Victorian
Health Promotion Foundation which replaces
the long standing sponsorship by “Winfi eld”.
I. Hill appointed VCFL Assistance Secretary.
1989: J. Monahan elected President. In its fi rst
year of participation, Victorian Country won
the Australian Under 17 Championships at
the Teal Cup and the VCFL’s Under 19 and
Senior teams were victors in their respective
games, the Senior side against Queensland.
The Bendigo FL defeated the Geelong FL
in the inaugural Vic Health Country Football
Championships in Division I with the
Hampden FL being victorious in Division II.
Automation of the VCFL continued with the
purchase of a micro computer, continued
development of administration courses.
Investigations were undertaken in the East
Gippsland, Northern, Goulburn Murray
and Ballarat districts. The VCFL’s income
generating ability continued to provide funds
for the development of country football
state-wide. Decision taken to combine
affi liation and insurance payments for
1990. Detailed submission made to the fi rst
National Football League Forum. Observer
status requested on NFL.

1990: J. Monahan re-elected President. The
inaugural Australian Country Football
Championships was conducted in
Shepparton between Victorian, South
Australian, West Australian and Queensland
country teams and was a great success,
with the VCFL team victorious. The Latrobe
Valley FL defeated the Bendigo FL who were
competing in their third successive Grand
Final in the Division I Grand Final of the
VicHealth Country Football Championships.
In Division II the Riverina FL were premiers,
thus gaining entry to Division I in 1991 by
defeating the North Central FL. The VCFL
Under 19 team was again successful
in winning the VicHealth Under 19
Championship. After successful trials in the
North East and Sunraysia regions, it was
decided to implement a Central Ordering
System state-wide for VCFL apparel. Income
generated is to be used in the development
of country football in programs such as the
1990 initiative of the appointment of four
regional umpiring development offi cers. M.
Patterson appointed inaugural VCFL General
Manager and D. Code appointed Field
Offi cer. VCFL received observer status on
NAFC.
1991: J. Huxtable elected President. QBE Insurance
Limited became the major sponsor of
the VCFL. The VCFL representative team
victorious over South Australian Country FL
in a curtain raiser match to the Victoria vs
South Australia Senior State of Origin match
at Football Park, Adelaide. The Hampden FL
and Ballarat FL were winners of the Division
I and Division II Grand Finals respectively
in the Vic Health Championships. The
Victorian Health Promotion Foundation
announced a further three year sponsorship
arrangement of the VCFL Championships.
The fi rst full year of operation of the Central
Ordering System very successful. AFL
restructure sees the ending of the Under 19
competition to be replaced by a metropolitan
based Under 18 competition with regional
country teams playing periodically in the
competition. The AFL continue to provide
signifi cant administrative support to the
VCFL and VCFL marketing activities again
generate substantial funds to assist VCFL
development and education programs.
1992: J. Huxtable re-elected President. The
Riverina Region disbanded following
affi liation of NSW based leagues with the
NSWAFL. The Murray Border and North
East Regions amalgamate to form a new
combined Region - North East Border.
The Order-Off Rule is introduced in all
leagues following a decision by the NAFC
to include the rule in the Laws of the
Game. The second Australian Country
Football Championship was conducted in
Port Lincoln in South Australia between
Victoria, South Australia, West Australia and
Queensland with the VCFL retaining the
title won in 1990. The VCFL defeated by the
VFA in a representative match. The Geelong
FL and Mid Murray FL were winners of
the Division I and Division II Grand Finals
respectively in the Vic Health Country
Championships. The VCFL was undefeated
in winning the Division II title of the Teal Cup.
The VCFL approved the expansion of the
VSFL Under 18 Competition to include teams
from country Victoria in 1994. M. Patterson
appointed AFL Membership Manager; D.
Code appointed VCFL General Manager and
B. Senior appointed VCFL Field Offi cer.
1993: N. Hurley elected President. The Lameroo
DFL transferred from the VCFL to the
SANFL. The VSFL Under 18 competition
expanded to include teams from Country
Victoria. The Geelong FL wins its second
successive Division I Vic Health Country
Football Championship and the Hampden
FL win Division II. The VCFL Senior team
were narrowly defeated by the VAFA and the
VCFL Under 17 Commonwealth Bank Cup
(formerly Teal Cup) team were relegated
from Division I to Division II. The VCFL enter
into an Affi liation Agreement with the VSFL.
The Affi liation Program amended to provide
greater choice of insurance cover for clubs
and the Central Ordering System turnover
continues to grow. The VCFL Annual Leagues
Seminar for the fi rst time held over two days
in Geelong.
1994: N. Hurley re-elected President. VCFL
successful at third successive Australian
Country Football Championships held
in Geraldton, WA. Salary caps to be
introduced in all leagues in 1995. The
Victorian Health Promotion Foundation
announces continued sponsorship of the
Country Championship for 1995. Football
structure reviews conducted in a number
of Regions with signifi cant change resolved
for Central Murray and Goulburn Murray
regions. Goulburn Valley, Ovens and Murray,
and Bellarine FLs win Division I, II and
III respectively of the VicHealth Country
Championships. Leagues’ Seminar and
Administration Courses continue to be well
attended. Annual team’s census indicates
encouraging growth at the junior level but
a concerning decline in senior numbers.
Affi liation and Insurance program and
Central Ordering System continue to provide
important service to affi liates and revenue
for VCFL. The VCFL under 17 Commonwealth
Bank Cup team champions of Division II and
earn right to challenge for Division I in 1995.
1995: A. Clarke elected President. Gippsland
Latrobe, Ballarat and Riddell FLs win
Division I, II and III respectively of VicHealth
Country Championships. Riddell DFL cleared
to VMFL. Goulburn Valley and Tungamah FLs
amalgamate, and Bass Valley Wonthaggi
DFL dissolved. Team numbers overall
increase by thirty-six. Regional Development
Plans prepared by each Region. VCFL
defeated by VAFA by 8 points at Morwell.
The VCFL Under 17 Commonwealth Bank
Cup team fi nishes third in Division I of the
Championships. VCFL supports applications
of Traralgon and North Ballarat FCs to join
State League competition in 1996.
1996: A. Clarke re-elected President. Review of
VCFL Organisational Structure conducted but
not adopted. Ovens & Murray and Murray
FLs win Division I & II respectively of ‘Booze
Less’ Championships. VCFL wins fourth
Australian Country Football Championships
at Cairns, Queensland. VCFL wins Division II
Under 16 National Championships, Northern
and Southern Mallee FLs amalgamate,
Northern & Echuca FL dissolved. Traralgon
and North Ballarat FCs join VFL. Four part
time regional umpire development offi cers
appointed.
1997: J. McCarty elected President, new VCFL
Board structure adopted. Ovens & Murray
FL win Division I and Mornington Peninsula
Nepean FL win Division II of “Booze Less”
Championships, VCFL defeat VAFA by 97
points. Bendigo team admitted to VFL for
1998. D. Code appointed VFL Operations
Manager, B. Senior appointed VCFL General
Manager and D. Matthews appointed Field
Offi cer.
1998: J McCarty elected President of new
independent VCFL Board of 9 Directors,
Ovens & Murray FL win third consecutive
Division I Booze Less Championship title and
Western Border win Division II, VCFL win
fi fth consecutive Australian Championship at
Bendigo, Victorian Country team win Division
I of National Under 16 Championships.
1999: Arnold Clarke re-elected President for a
third term. Ovens & Murray win fourth
consecutive Division I “Booze Less”
Championships. West Gippsland Division
II. The Weekly Times representative team
defeated the VAFA. Gippsland Power Under
18 are runners up in the TAC Cup. Rick Irwin
appointed Operations Manager. Ararat &
District FL disbanded.
2000: Arnold Clarke retained as President. Joe
Hutchinson elected to board. Neil Hurley
resigned as Director during the year and
was replaced by John McCarty. VicHealth
continue sponsorship but change branding
from “Booze Less” to “SmokeFree”. Geelong
wins Division I and Bendigo Division II of the
SmokeFree Championships. VCFL Senior
Representative Team again win National
Country title. Vic Country wins the U/16
& U/18 National Championship. Geelong
Falcons win U/18 TAC Cup. VCFL continue
restructure of Gippsland Region, Strategic
Plan launched. Glen Scott appointed to new
position of Marketing Manager.
2001: Arnold Clarke retained as President. Greg
Pullen resigned as Director during the year
and wasn’t replaced. Ron Montgomery
commenced as Senior Field Offi cer and
Stuart Boyd progressed to a new role as
Field Offi cer. VicHealth continue sponsorship
through the branding of “SmokeFree”. Ovens
& Murray FL defeat Goulburn Valley FL in
the Division I SmokeFree Championships,
Ballarat defeat Central Murray in the Division
II SmokeFree Championships. VCFL Senior
Representative Team were runners up to the
VAFA in the Brian Molony Cup. Vic Country
were runners up in the fi nal of the Under 18
National Championships, Vic Country won
the Division I U/16 National Championships.
Bendigo Pioneers were runners up to
Calder Cannons in the TAC Cup. VCFL
continue restructure of Gippsland Region.
Administration Course and the Leagues
Seminar were held at Shell Stadium,
Geelong. The fi rst ever Premiers Dinner was
held.
2002: Arnold Clarke retained as President. Three
new Directors elected: Nicholas Rolfe,
Lance Standfi eld and Liam Poynton. Greg
Trappett resigned during the year. Glenn
Scott appointed new General Manager. Rod
Threlfall appointed Umpire Development
Manager. Shaun Connell appointed
Field Offi cer. Pierre Demajo appointed
Marketing Assistant. Caroline Morgan
appointed Administration Offi cer/Personal
Assistant. WorkSafe Victoria commence
three year Naming Rights Sponsorship.
VicHealth continue Sponsorship through the
“SmokeFree” message. Interfuse appointed
Information Technology marketing partner
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59

and Major Sponsor. Mornington Peninsula
Nepean defeat Hampden in the Division I
SmokeFree Championships. Bendigo defeat
Central Murray in the Division II SmokeFree
Championships. Netball joins the
Championships as WorkSafe Netball Cup.
Interfuse East vs West Under 18 Challenge
held in Pakenham. WorkSafe VCFL Under
18 representative team defeated by VAFA
Under 19 team. Vic Country were runners
up in the fi nal of the Under 18 National
Championships. Vic Country were runners
up in the fi nal of the Under 16 National
Championships. Administration course
and League Seminars held at Optus Oval,
Carlton. The second ever WorkSafe VCFL
Premiers Dinner was held.
2003: Graeme Allen, Ron Montgomery and Rod
Ward commence in November 2002 as
the WorkSafe VCFL’s fi rst Area Managers.
Nicholas Rolfe elected as President.
Graeme Bulgin elected as Vice President.
Alistair Dobson appointed Marketing
Manager in March. Kristine Harrower
appointed Administration Offi cer in March.
Western Area Manager Rod Ward resigns
in September to become CEO of Ballarat
FL. Alan Davies appointed Area Manager
for the North-West in October. WorkSafe
Victoria continued three-year Naming
Rights Sponsorship. VicHealth continue as
a Major Sponsor. Interfuse continued as
Information Technology marketing partner
and Major Sponsor. MBF commence as a
Major Sponsor. WorkSafe VCFL State Team
reclaims the Brian Molony Cup with a
26-point victory over the VAFA in Barooga.
WorkSafe VCFL District State Team lost
to the West Australian Country Football
League in Maryborough. West defeat
East in the annual East vs West Under 18
Challenge. Geelong defeat Goulburn Valley
in Division One of the WorkSafe Country
Championships. Ballarat defeat Central
Murray in Division Two of the WorkSafe
Country Championships. Mornington
Peninsula Nepean defeat Geelong in
Division One of the WorkSafe Under 18
Series. Western Border defeat Sunraysia
in Division Two of the WorkSafe Under 18
Series. Hampden defeat Goulburn Valley
in Division One of the WorkSafe Netball
Cup. Western Border defeat Sunraysia in
Division Two of the WorkSafe Netball Cup.
Vic Country were Champions in the National
Under 18 Championships. League Seminars
held in Ballarat in December for the fi rst
time. 18 Club Seminars conducted around
the State in late January and early February.
The third consecutive WorkSafe VCFL
Premiers Dinner was held in October. Player
Registration Program introduced for the
fi rst time. Regional Restructure announced
on 1st September 2003 to reduce Regions
from fourteen to ten.
2004: Brett Anderson, Alan Davies and John
O’Donohue commence in late 2003 as
the WorkSafe VCFL’s new Area Managers,
bringing the number to four. Nicholas
Rolfe retained as President. Joe Hutchison
elected as Vice President. Arnold Clarke
resigned as a WorkSafe VCFL Director
in June. Steven Reaper appointed
Commercial/Business Manager in October.
Lauren Keenan appointed Administration
Offi cer in October. WorkSafe Victoria
continued three-year Naming Rights
Sponsorship. VicHealth continued as a
Major Sponsor. Interfuse continued as
Information Technology marketing partner
and Major Sponsor. MBF, GrainCorp and
V/Line continued as Major Sponsors.
WorkSafe VCFL Senior State Team lost in
the Division One Grand Final of the ACFC
to the ACT in Bunbury, WA. WorkSafe
VCFL District State Team won the Division
60 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY LEAGUE - Annual Report 2011
Two Grand Final of the ACFC by beating
Queensland. West defeated East in the
annual East vs West Under 18 Challenge.
Geelong won Pool A (Seniors) of the
WorkSafe Country Championships. Ballarat
won Pool B (Seniors) of the WorkSafe
Country Championships. Wimmera
won Pool C (Seniors) of the WorkSafe
Country Championships. Bellarine won
Pool D (Seniors) of the WorkSafe Country
Championships. Geelong won Pool A
(Under 18s) of the WorkSafe Country
Championships. Ballarat won Pool B
(Under 18s) of the WorkSafe Country
Championships. Wimmera won Pool C
(Under 18s) of the WorkSafe Country
Championships. Bellarine won Pool D
(Under 18s) of the WorkSafe Country
Championships. Goulburn Valley defeated
Ovens & Murray in Pool A of the WorkSafe
Netball Cup. Bendigo won Pool B of the
WorkSafe Netball Cup. Western Border
won Pool C of the WorkSafe Netball Cup.
League Seminars again held in Ballarat
in December. Club Seminars conducted
around the State in late January and early
February. The fourth consecutive WorkSafe
VCFL Premiers Dinner was held in October.
Salary cap abolished effective 31st October,
2004.
2005: Nicholas Rolfe retained as President. Joe
Hutchison retained as Vice President.
League Seminar held at MCG in November.
Club Seminars conducted around the State
in late January and early February. Rose
Glover joins the WorkSafe VCFL as an AFL
SportsReady Trainee in February. Graeme
Allen took over from Alistair Dobson as
General Manager of Marketing and Affi liate
Development in March. Phil Partington
joined the VCFL, replacing Graeme Allen as
Eastern Area Manager. After four months
Phil moved to Football Victoria in their
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Shaun Connell replaced Phil Partington as
Eastern Area Manager in September. Gerard
Ryan appointed Junior Football Manager
in July. Brett Connell appointed Operations
Manager in October. WorkSafe announced
new three-year Naming Rights Sponsorship
in November. VicHealth continued as a
Major Sponsor. Interfuse continued as
Information Technology marketing partner
and Major Sponsor. MBF, GrainCorp and V/
Line also continued as Major Sponsors.
WorkSafe VCFL Senior state Team defeated
VAFA by 29 points at Elsternwick to retain
the Brian Molony Cup. West defeated East
by 36 points at Punt Road Oval in the
annual East vs West Under 18 Challenge.
Goulburn Valley won Pool A (Seniors) of the
WorkSafe Country Championships. West
Gippsland Latrobe won Pool B (Seniors)
of the WorkSafe Country Championships.
Bellarine won Pool C (Seniors) of the
WorkSafe Country Championships. Murray
won Pool D (Seniors) of the WorkSafe
Country Championships. Goulburn Valley
won Pool A (Under 18s) of the WorkSafe
Country Championships. Mornington
Peninsula Nepean won Pool B (Under 18s)
of the WorkSafe Country Championships.
Western Border won Pool C (Under 18s)
of the WorkSafe Country Championships.
Sunraysia won Pool D (Under 18s) of the
WorkSafe Country Championships. Geelong
won Pool A of the WorkSafe Netball Cup.
Hampden won Pool B of the WorkSafe
Netball Cup. Western Border (blue) won Pool
C of the WorkSafe Netball Cup. Sunraysia
won Pool D of the WorkSafe Netball Cup. The
fi fth consecutive WorkSafe VCFL Premiers
Dinner was held in October.
2006: Nicholas Rolfe retained as President. Joe
Hutchison retained as Vice President. Rose
Glover appointed Events & Promotions
Offi cer in February. Brant Dunshea appointed
General Manager - Umpiring in May. Russell
O’Toole appointed Umpire Development
Manager in May. WorkSafe continued fi fth
year as Naming Rights Sponsor. Interfuse
continued as Information Technology
marketing partner and Major Sponsor. E
Banc Trade, GrainCorp, Telstra Country Wide,
VicHealth, Victor Sports and V/Line also
continued as Major Sponsors. WorkSafe
VCFL Senior State Team defeated ACT to win
Division One of the ACFC Championships on
the Gold Coast. WorkSafe VCFL GrainCorp
District State Team defeated the Aboriginal
All-Stars to win Division Two of the ACFC
Championships. West defeated East by
48 points at Punt Road Oval in the annual
East vs West Under 18 Challenge. Ovens &
Murray won Pool A, Hampden won Pool B,
Bendigo won Pool C and Sunraysia won Pool
D of the WorkSafe Country Championships
(Seniors). Ballarat won Pool A, Mornington
Peninsula Nepean won Pool B, Bendigo
won Pool C and Yarra Valley Mountain
District won Pool D of the WorkSafe Country
Championships (Under 18s). Ovens & Murray
won Pool A and Hampden won Pool B of
the WorkSafe Netball Cup. League Seminar
held at MCG in November. Club Seminars
conducted around the State in late January
and early February. The sixth WorkSafe VCFL
Premiers Dinner was held in October at
Moonee Valley.
2007: In the 80th year of the VCFL Nicholas Rolfe
was retained as President. Tim Bunning
elected Vice President. Dean Rice appointed
Training Manager in November 2006.
Beck Ricardo and Rhilee Telford joined the
WorkSafe VCFL as AFL SportsReady Trainees
in February. The 2007 season was severely
threatened by drought however all Leagues
conducted strong seasons. WorkSafe
continued sixth year as Naming Rights
Sponsor. Interfuse continued as Information
Technology marketing partner and Major
Sponsor. GrainCorp, Telstra Country Wide,
VicHealth, Victor Sports and V/Line also
continued as Major Sponsors. WorkSafe
VCFL Senior State Team defeated VAFA by 1
point at Eastern Oval, Ballarat to retain the
Brian Molony Cup. WorkSafe VCFL District
State Team lost to South Australia Country
by 46 points at Stawell. West defeated East
by 23 points at Geelong West in the annual
East vs West Under 18 Challenge. WorkSafe
Country Championship ‘Local Derbies’ held
around the State. League Seminar held at
the MCG in November 2006. The seventh
WorkSafe VCFL Premiers Dinner was held in
October at CQ, Melbourne.
2008: Nicholas Rolfe was retained as President.
Tim Bunning retained as Vice President.
Ben O’Brien appointed East Area Manager
in December 2007. Scott Carey joined the
WorkSafe VCFL as an AFL SportsReady
Trainee in February. Gerard Ryan appointed
Umpiring General Manager in March.
Bruce Petering appointed North West Area
Manager in March. Jock Allan appointed
Events & Promotions Manager in April.
Andrew Kellaway appointed Junior Football
Manager in April. Lance Standfi eld resigned
from the Board to take up CEO role at
North Central FL in October. WorkSafe
continued seventh year as Naming Rights
Sponsor. Interfuse continued as Information
Technology marketing partner and Major
Sponsor. GrainCorp, Telstra Country Wide,
VicHealth, Victor Sports and V/Line also
continued as Major Sponsors. Hosted the
Landmark Australian Country Football
Carnival in Shepparton in July. Hosted
rounds of the AFL International Cup in
Warrnambool in September. U15 V/Line Cup
comprising 20 teams across 4 Divisions
was won by Ballarat (Division 1), Hampden
(Division 2), ACT (Division 3) and Dandenong
Ranges (Division 4). East defeated West by
26 points at Pakenham in the annual East
vs West Under 18 Challenge. The eighth
WorkSafe VCFL Premiers Dinner was held in
October at Hilton on the Park, Melbourne.
2009: Nicholas Rolfe was retained as President.
Gerard Lucas elected as Vice President.
Brant Dunshea fi lled the casual vacancy
on the Board in October 2008. Ryan Webb
appointed Marketing Manager in November
2008. Shayne Ward appointed Planning,
Facilities and Junior Football Manager in
November 2008. Brooke Chiller joined
the WorkSafe VCFL as an Administration
Assistant in February. Tim Bunning retired
from the Board after a three year term and
new Director Tony Mithcell joined the Board.
Paul Shelley resigned from the Board in May.
WorkSafe continued eighth year as Naming
Rights Sponsor. Victor Sports and V/Line
continued as Premier Sponsors. Landmark,
Telstra Country Wide and VicHealth and
continued as Major Sponsors. First annual
Pink Footy Day held on Mothers’ Day
Weekend. Bushfi re Appeal Round held May
30/31. The WorkSafe VCFL changed IT
providers from Fuse Sport (Interfuse) to
2010: Nicholas Rolfe was re-elected as President.
Gerard Lucas was re-elected as Vice
President. Lloyd Sims joined the Board at
the 2009 AGM through a casual vacancy
due to Director Paul Shelley’s resignation
in May 2009. WorkSafe completes ninth
year as Naming Rights Sponsor. WorkSafe
Country Championships held in May under
the new ranking format and included for the
fi rst time four District Leagues. On Queen’s
Birthday weekend the WorkSafe VCFL U/19
team were defeated by the VAFA U/19 team
at Elsternwick Park. A successful V/Line
Cup was conducted in late June. In July the
WorkSafe VCFL Major League State Team
defeated South Australia by 85 points to win
the Landmark Cup at the 2010 Landmark
Australian Country Football Carnival at
Manuka Oval in Canberra. The WorkSafe
VCFL Barooga Sports Club District State
Team also competed at the 2010 Carnival.
The fi ve year Country Football Netball Grant
Program was concluded in July and a new
CFNGP was announced in August. Will
McGregor joined the VCFL in September in
a new FootyMart role. The tenth WorkSafe
VCFL Premiers Dinner was held in October
at Hilton on the Park, Melbourne.
2011: Nicholas Rolfe was retained as VCFL
President, with Gerard Lucas continuing as
Vice President.
Glenn Scott resigned from the WorkSafe
VCFL in May. Steven Reaper is appointed
CEO of the WorkSafe VCFL. Stephen Smith
joins the VCFL as Finance and Admin
Department Manager. Amy Dwyer appointed
in an Administration role between February
and September.
WorkSafe celebrates 10 years as naming
rights partner of the VCFL.
VCFL hosts AFL Community Camps in
February in fi ve locations in the regions, NAB
Regional Challenge matches played in Yea,
Ballarat and Mt Gambier.
Severe fl ooding decimates areas of the state
and has wide ranging impacts on football
clubs. VCFL establishes the AFL Flood Fund
to support affected clubs.
A successful V/Line Cup held in April school
holidays under a new pool format, with two
regional venues hosting matches prior to the
Melbourne leg of the Carnival.
Goulburn Valley retained its number
1 ranking in the WorkSafe Country
Championship in the second year of the
rankings system. 20 leagues participated in
the WorkSafe Country Championships.
The VCFL state teams played the VAFA at
Deakin Reserve in Shepparton in July with
the Under 19 and VCFL Vic 2 teams posting
strong wins, and the VCFL Vic 1 team having
a narrow defeat in a terrifi c exhibition of
representative football.
Review into Country Football in Victoria
is conducted by AFL Victoria Chairman
Peter Jackson with 25 recommendations
regarding the governance of the game
delivered. Project Implementation Team and
Steering Committee is appointed to prepare
detailed analysis of the recommendations.
The 11th Annual Premiers Dinner was
celebrated at the Hilton on the Park in
October. The annual VCFL Media Awards
conducted at VISY Park in November.
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OFFICE BEARERS
YEAR PRESIDENT
VCFL
VICE PRESIDENT
VFL
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VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
1929-1934 S.P. Freeland A.T. Wasley H.L. Roberts L.H. McBrien
1935-1936 S.P. Freeland W.J. Wilson H.R. Clover L.H. McBrien
1937-1940 S.P. Freeland W.J. Wilson F.E. Killingsworth L.H. McBrien
*VCFL in recess from April 1941 to April 1945
1945 S.P. Freeland W.J. Wilson H.R. Clover L.H. McBrien
1946-1950 S.P. Freeland J.L. Murphy H.R. Clover L.H. McBrien
1950-1955 J.L. Murphy W.L. Henderson H.R. Clover L.H. McBrien
1956 J.L. Murphy W.L. Henderson H.R. Clover E.O. McCutchan
1957-1959 J.L. Murphy W.L. Henderson L.J. Phelan E.O. McCutchan
*Constitution Amended - Annual Meeting - 4 March 1960
YEAR PRESIDENT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
1960-1961 W.L. Henderson J.A. Gloury F.W. Reid E.O. McCutchan
1962 J.A. Gloury F.W. Reid A.H. Hill E.O. McCutchan
1963 J.A. Gloury A.H. Hill C.E. Chessells E.O. McCutchan
1964-1965 A.H. Hill C.E. Chessells G.R. Barker E.O. McCutchan
1966-1967 C.E. Chessells G.R. Barker A.E. Neil J.C. Hamilton
1968-1969 G.R. Barker A.E. Neil B.H. Wilkinson J.C. Hamilton
1970 A.E. Neil B.H. Wilkinson J.S. Lark J.C. Hamilton
1971 A.E. Neil J.S. Lark F.S. Wren J.C. Hamilton
1972-1973 J.S. Lark F.S. Wren J.D. Lauritz J.C. Hamilton
1974 F.S. Wren J.D. Lauritz J. Collery J.C. Hamilton
1975 F.S. Wren J.D. Lauritz I. O'Donnell J.C. Hamilton
1976 J.D. Lauritz I. O'Donnell A.A. Dunstan J.C. Hamilton
1977 J.D. Lauritz A.A. Dunstan J.R. Templeton J.C. Hamilton
1978 J.D. Lauritz A.A. Dunstan J.R. Templeton A.S. Schwab
1979 A.A. Dunstan J.R. Templeton G.F. Arthur A.S. Schwab
1980 A.A. Dunstan J.R. Templeton R. Wagstaff A.S. Schwab
1981 J.R. Templeton R. Wagstaff J.D. Lauritz A.S. Schwab
1982 J.R. Templeton R. Wagstaff B.W. Molony G.F. Arthur
1983-1984 R. Wagstaff B.W. Molony D.H. Lewis G.F. Arthur
1985-1986 B.W. Molony D.A. Cole J.P. Monahan/I.Stanyer M. Patterson
1987 D.A. Cole J.P. Monahan I. Stanyer/J. Huxtable M. Patterson
1988 D.A. Cole J.P. Monahan J. Huxtable/D.H. Lewis M. Patterson
1989 J.P. Monahan J. Huxtable D.H. Lewis/N. Hurley M. Patterson
1990 J.P. Monahan J. Huxtable D.H. Lewis/N. Hurley M. Patterson
1991 J. Huxtable N. Hurley J. McCarty/A. Clarke M. Patterson
1992 J. Huxtable N. Hurley J. McCarty/A. Clarke D. Code
1993-1994 N. Hurley A. Clarke J. McCarty/J. Walsh D. Code
1995 A. Clarke J. McCarty P. Quigley/B. Ryan D. Code
1996 A. Clarke J. McCarty B. Ryan D. Code
1997 J. McCarty B. Ryan G. Pullen B. Senior
1998 J. McCarty B. Ryan - B. Senior
1999 A. Clarke J.R. Templeton - B. Senior
2000 A. Clarke G. Pullen - G.Trappett
YEAR PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL MANAGER
2001 A. Clarke J.R. Templeton G.Trappett
2002 A. Clarke J. Hutchinson G.Trappett (until August)
G. Scott (from September)
2003 N. Rolfe G. Bulgin G. Scott
YEAR PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT CEO
2004-2006 N. Rolfe J. Hutchison G. Scott
2007-2008 N. Rolfe T. Bunning G. Scott
2009-2010 N. Rolfe G. Lucas G. Scott
2011 N. Rolfe G. Lucas G. Scott (unitl May)
S. Reaper (from May)

VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
FINANCIAL REPORT
Special Purpose Financial Report for the year ended 31 October 2011
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FINANCIAL REPORT
CONTENTS
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Statement of Changes in Equity
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Financial Statements
Board of Management Declaration
Auditor’s Report
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
The statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the notes of the fi nancial statements set out on pages 69 TO 77.
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2011
The statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the notes of the fi nancial statements set out on pages 69 TO 77.
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
The statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the notes of the fi nancial statements set out on pages 69 TO 77.
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2011
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT DECLARATION
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“Over 20,000 netballers play the game in
association with country football each weekend
over the football season.
It is the glue that binds clubs together and
creates a terrific family atmosphere around our
sports in country Victoria.
Congratulations on another great season
to all the country netballers and netball
administrators, and may our sports grow
stronger together in the future.
Photo: ‘Intensity’
Leanne Pickett, The Warrnambool Standard
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OFFICE
CONTACT US
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Steven Reaper
03) 8341 6060 / steven.reaper@afl vic.com.au
FOOTBALL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Brett Connell – Football Operations Department Manager
03) 8341 6063 / brett.connell@afl vic.com.au
Brett Anderson – South West Area Manager
03) 5334 4277 / brett.anderson@afl vic.com.au
John O’Donohue – North East Area Manager
03) 5721 9127 / john.odonohue@afl vic.com.au
Ben O’Brien – East Area Manager
03) 9791 9339 / ben.obrien@afl vic.com.au
Bruce Petering – North West Central Area Manger
03) 5382 7515 / bruce.petering@afl vic.com.au
UMPIRING DEPARTMENT
Gerard Ryan – Umpiring Development Manger
03) 8341 6040 / gerard.ryan@afl vic.com.au
Russell O’Toole – Umpiring Development Manager
03) 8341 6070 / russell.otoole@afl vic.com.au
Rod Threlfall – Umpiring Development Manager
03) 5444 2115 / rod.threlfall@afl vic.com.au
VISY Park
Gate 3
Royal Parade, Carlton North, 3054
GPO Box 4337
Melbourne
Victoria 3001
PHONE: (03) 8341 6060
FAX: (03) 9380 1146
EMAIL: vcfl @afl vic.com.au
WEB: www.vcfl .com.au
MARKETING AND COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT
Ryan Webb – Marketing & Commercial Department Manager
03) 8341 6062 / ryan.webb@afl vic.com.au
Jock Allan – Communications & Events Manager
03) 8341 6041 / jock.allan@afl vic.com.au
Pierre Demajo – FootyMart Sales Coordinator
03) 8341 6061 / pierre.demajo@afl vic.com.au
William McGregor – FootyMart Sales Consultant
03) 8341 6078 / will.mcgregor@afl vic.com.au
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Stephen Smith – Finance & Administration Department Manager
03) 8341 6065 / stephen.smith@afl vic.com.au
Lauren Keenan – Finance & Executive Assistant
03) 8341 6080 / lauren.keenan@afl vic.com.au
AFFILIATE DEVELOPMENT & FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
Shayne Ward – Affi liate Development & Facilities Department Manager
03) 8341 6045 / shayne.ward@afl vic.com.au
Dean Rice – Training & Education Manager
03) 8341 6081 / dean.rice@afl vic.com.au
Keith Whitford – IT Consultant
0417 340 110 / keithwhitford18@bigpond.com
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OBITUARY
IN MEMORY
The WorkSafe VCFL extends its sympathy
to the family and friends of the players,
supporters, administrators and volunteers that
have contributed to country football over the
years who sadly passed away during the last
12 months.
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WorkHealth checks can save lives.
Of 300,000 people who had WorkHealth checks,
two thirds discovered they were at risk of heart
disease or type 2 diabetes. 1
By signing up their workplaces, their bosses gave
each worker the chance to do something about the
risk before it became a problem. Furthermore healthy
workers are less prone to injury 2 and employees in
poor health have up to nine times more sick leave than
their healthier colleagues. 3
WorkHealth checks are totally confidential and
absolutely free. Each check takes around 15 minutes
and can be organised whenever and wherever is
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Signing up is easy. To complete the sign up form
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a minute. Is there any reason for not signing up today?
1. Monash University analysis of 300,000 checks from July 2009 to March 2011. 2. National Preventative Health Taskforce, 2009, Australia: The Healthiest Country by 2020, Commonwealth of Australia:
Canberra. 3. Medibank Private, 2005. The health of Australia’s workforce, Medibank Private Limited.

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