2020 ANNUAL REPORT
CONTENTS Page 03 - Contents Page Page 04 - Chief Operating Officer’s Report Page 06 - 2020 AFL South East Administration Page 07 - On Line Media Report Page 08 - MPNFL Page 09 - MPNFL Life Members Page 10 - Operations Report - Football Page 10 - Operations Report - Netball Page 11 - MPNFL Participation Numbers Page 12 - Junior Football Page 13 - Juniors Operations Report Page 14 - FDJFL Participation Numbers Page 15 - FDJFL Honour Board Page 16 - SEJ Participation Numbers Page 17 - SEJ Honour Board Page 18 - SEWF Page 18 - Operations Report Page 19 - Umpiring
AFL SOUTH EAST ADVISORY Molina Asthana Doug Bailey - SEJ Commissioner Fraser Bayne - FDJFL Commissioner Scott Grimster Russell Jacgung Anita Jonceski Ted Turner Peter Wakeling - MPNFL Commissioner AFL SOUTH EAST ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | PAGE 03
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER REPORT - Shaun Connell Forever and a day…2020 will always be remembered as the season ended Commission by Covid-19. On March 6, AFLSE Region General Manager John Anderson retired after a distinguished career in the sporting industry and three years with AFL It has been an extraordinary year, one which has impacted us all in one South East. way or another, as the global pandemic - Covid-19 – took a grip on the world, challenging everyone with social and economic impacts that will be John was largely responsible for the financial turn-around of the leagues felt for some time to come. that we administer, particularly the FDJFL and MPNFL. The pandemic has seen our clubs and stakeholders across the community Following John’s departure, AFL Victoria restructured the region and develop resilience which will see us operate differently but make our sports appointed Richard Black as the new Head of South East Victoria, primarily stronger over the coming years. responsible for overseeing the governance of AFLSE and AFL Gippsland. The year started with such promise, with increased team registrations across all of our member leagues.
On March 29, AFLSE Chair Roger Hampson advised AFL Victoria that he was standing-down due to increased work commitments at Essendon Grammar due to Covid. Roger held the position of Regional Commission The Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League (MPNFL) was on track Chair for four years and we thank him for his contribution to the AFLSE to be fully subscribed across both football and netball, while South Eastern region. Women Football (SEWF) welcomed the admission of Casey Thunder and Mt Eliza. Like many businesses, the ongoing uncertainty created by Covid-19 presented some real challenges for the region, particularly around the And our junior competitions – Frankston and District Junior Football financial stability of the clubs. League (FDJFL), South East Juniors (SEJ) and Top-Age competitions received a record number of registrations totalling 470 teams. As a result, representation on the Commission would now be filled by AFL and AFL Victoria Executive, whose primary role was to be responsible for It was March 16 when AFL South East (AFLSE) offices closed and AFLSE the region’s financial and compliance matters. and AFL Victoria staff were requested to work from home. Local representation would be maintained through the establishment of the By March 27 staff were stood down. AFLSE Advisory. The Advisory would represent the clubs and leagues in key local and regional strategy in growing football and netball across the Eventually the Federal Government’s Job Keeper payments offered some region. relief for staff, although they would all prefer to be working. Throughout 2021, AFL Victoria will continue to work with AFLSE on the During this period we lost two valued staff members in Carl Fletcher and review of Governance in the Region with the Commission assisting in an Nicole Edney, who were fortunate enough to secure full-time employment AFL Victoria review of governance in Melbourne’s Eastern corridor. during the pandemic. We thank both Carl and Nicole for their time with AFLSE and wish them well in their future endeavours. Umpiring In January 2020 AFLSE appointed Darren Holt as the Regional Director AFLSE staff have been incredibly loyal and patient during Covid with many of Umpiring, replacing Carl Fletcher who was redeployed as Junior of them going over and above - working way beyond their allocated Job Operations Manager. Keeper hours. Darren was well known in the region through his extensive involvement I’m very proud to be leading a team of such dedicated people, who are with the Southern Umpires Association (SUA), as well as contributing in the invested and passionate about football and netball in this region. Yarra Ranges, VFL and AFL Umpiring. Although it has been an incredibly challenging time navigating through Covid and it impacts on the 2020 season, it was pleasing to see a high level of cooperation and understanding by the clubs and respective local governments. AFLSE thank all clubs within the region for their flexible approach and willingness to work together with the league.
AFLSE and SUA agreed to a revised MOU which secured the ongoing support and management across the region until the end of 2022. We appreciate the cooperation of the wider AFLSE/SUA Umpiring group for their support during the height of the pandemic. Their willingness to support an industry-wide approach to get a season underway - including a reduction in payments - was welcomed by all clubs. We look forward to continuing to support and foster the development and growth of umpiring across the South East.
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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER’S REPORT AFLSE Partners I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the continued support of our corporate and community partners and sponsors during a very challenging period for our business.
Appreciation We are very appreciative of everyone’s contribution to football and netball in this region, as such it is appropriate to acknowledge the following people:
We are very grateful for the financial support of the partners who were in a position to do so despite the financial impact of Covid-19 on their businesses.
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In particular, I would like to thank Peter Sells and the team at Chisholm Institute, along with Tania Hansen and the Bendigo Community Bank Managers - Major Partner of SEWF - and Darryl Suttclife and his team at the Pearcedale Branch for their ongoing support of the SEJ. I would also like to thank Gary March and his team at LoCo Sportswear for working through the challenges of 2020 and we now look forward to supporting LoCo Sportswear by promoting its value to clubs. In addition we extend our appreciation to all of our valued sponsors and partners as well, including Adcell, Advance Trophies, Bank of Queensland, Buffalo, Colbrow, GameFace, Game Changer, Garrleigh Trophies, Grashan Sportswear, Heatstrip, Hero HQ, Ivan’s Pies, McDonalds, Medical Edge, Melbourne Football Club, Peninsula Sports Medicine Group, Physioworks, Ross Faulkner, RPPfm, Sports Chaplaincy Australia, Sherrin, Sports Performance Tracking, St Kilda Football Club, Tackle Your Feelings, Totally Workwear, Victor Sporst and the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation.
Current and former Members of the AFL South East Commission Members of the AFLSE Advisory Members of the respective League Sub-Committees AFLSE Tribunal and Investigators Management and Staff of AFLSE for their commitment and dedication during a very challenging and uncertain period Presidents, Secretaries and all volunteers of affiliated clubs who demonstrated leadership during the pandemic Staff at AFL Victoria for their support and advice AFL South East partners and sponsors for their ongoing committment of community sport.
Historically, 2020 will forever be recorded as ‘the season suspended due to the pandemic’ and we may not fully comprehend the significance of this for some time to come. But we look forward to working closely with all of our stakeholders on the planning of a successful 2021 season. Kind Regards Shaun Connell AFL South East Chief Operating Officer
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ADMINISTRATION TEAM 2020 HEAD OF SOUTH EAST VICTORIA Richard Black
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Shaun Connell
FOOTBALL OPERATIONS MANAGER Haydn Parsons
ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT Byron Smith
NETBALL OPERATIONS MANAGER Sam Downie
WOMEN’S OPERATIONS MANAGER Rod Hamilton
FINANCE MANAGER Therese Trezise
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER David Nagel
JUNIOR FOOTBALL COORDINATOR Leigh Buwalda
FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Nick Eades
FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Stuart Clark
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF UMPIRING Darren Holt
DEPARTED IN 2020 REGION GENERAL MANAGER John Anderson
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JUNIOR FOOTBALL MANAGER Carl Fletcher
JUNIOR FOOTBALL COORDINATOR Nicole Edney
AFL SOUTH EAST CASEY FIELDS OFFICE Casey Fields, 160 Berwick-Cranbourne Road Cranbourne East VIC 3977
ONLINE MEDIA REPORT
VIEWS
48,615
129,345
111,098
149,037
38,002
UNIQUE VIEWS
36,298
101,618
77,952
112,087
27,985
WEBSITE VIEWS - REGION TOTAL
2,285
6,466
2,714
5,042
1,389
FACEBOOK LIKES - REGION TOTAL: 17,896
1,323
1,875
278
479
83
TWITTER FOLLOWERS - REGION TOTAL: 4,038
1,323
1,875
278
479
83
INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS - REGION TOTAL: 2,093
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LIFE MEMBERS MPNFL Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League (1987-) J. Watson, K. Knight, L. Jacgung, P. Lambshed, D. Macfarlane, R. Jacgung, L. Payne, N. Appleford*, R. Schmidt. Playing Life Members P. Cremen, G. Hilton, C. Draper, B. Long, P. Hibbert, W. Duff, W. Graham, G. Stringer, R. Jackson, A. Dalgleish, J. Austin*, S. Goosey, M. Wilson, M. Hustwaite, G. Hendry, L. McGuinness, B. Wright, A. Cross, M. Berenger, L. Stewart, D. Smith, A.Marriner, M.Burke, L. Van Raay. Mornington Peninsula Football League (1934-1986) P. McArthur*, B. Stewart, W. Stringer*, R. Everist, H. Firth*, C. Dutoit, M.R. Peters*, H.J. McCulloch*, T. Hutchins*, G. Whitlock*, W. Cain*, G. Osbourne*, J. Darroch*, T. White*, W.E. Newton*, C.F. Jewell*, J.A. Gloury MBE*, W.J. Oats*, N. Unthank*, T. Barclay*, R.J. McGinness*, H. Rogerson*, H.C. Bean*, A. Hodgins*, D. Davies*, W. Jouning*, S. Hutchins*, M.Shaw*, E.V. Shade*, C.E. Wilson*, S. Thornell*, S. Callanan*, M.L. Beckworth*, J. Balcke*, E.G. Bradford*, R. Grant*, J. Langman*, T. Staggard*, R. Darby, R. Dore*, A Francis*, L. Swanson*, C. Dowse*, R. Davys*, A.Davies*, J. McLean*, V. Russell*, W.F. Parsons*, A. Smith*, J. Woodlock, R. Stuart, K.T. Lyons*, F. Hill, W. Wright. Nepean Football League (1959-1986) P.H. Macqueen*, A.M. Clarke, W.J. Bosse*, E.A. Hough*, H.W. Armstrong*, E. Oakes*, S. Richards, D.M. King, A. Holmes*, I. Benson, R.M. Hooper OAM*, R.A. Scales, G.Osborne*, A.R. Holden*, D.W. Nisbet*, K. Marshall. South West Gippsland Football League (1954-1994) A. Aisbett*, G. Winter*, N. Walker*, A. Mills*, W.J. Williamson* R. Arnott*, G. Gilmore*, A. Brown*, W. Mason*, F.Elliot*, A. Apted*, N. Beaumont*, C. McKaskill*, C. Morley*, B. Drake*, K.P. Allison*, P. Sweeney*, M. Riley, L. Webster*, J. Purvis*, F, Lansdown*, E. Scarlett, B. Hammond, Mrs R. Williams, R.McAllister*, L. Trewin, T. Hocking*, F. Flynn.
*Deceased
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MPNFL OPERATIONS FOOTBALL/NETBALL REPORTS Back on Sunday September 15, 2019, it would have been a very brave person to predict that Dromana’s seven-point victory over Sorrento - in the MPNFL Division One Grand Final at Frankston Park – would be the last official game of sport played in the MPNFL for the next 18 months. But unfortunately that would be the case, with the 2020 MPNFL Football and Netball seasons brought to a grinding halt by the global pandemic known as Covid-19. The fact that there are no action pictures in this annual report reflect the enormity of what took place – with players, coaches, officials, support staff, volunteers, umpires and supporters all waiting in anticipation until the season was officially cancelled via the following communication to clubs on Saturday June 27. STATEMENT FROM AFL SOUTH EAST AFL South East (AFLSE) has today announced the decision to cancel all official football and netball competitions across the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League (MPNFL) for the 2020 season. At a meeting on Saturday morning between AFLSE and MPNFL club presidents, a decision was reached to cancel competitions encompassing seniors, reserves and under 19 football and all grades of netball. AFLSE Chief Operating Officer Shaun Connell said that while the decision to cancel the season was a tough one, the final determination had become clear after the most recent consultation with the MPNFL clubs. “Whilst we are disappointed to cancel the 2020 MPNFL season, the health and wellbeing of the community and the sustainability of our clubs has always been our priority,” Connell said.
– a season that promises to be like no other.” Concerns raised by senior football clubs included financial sustainability, player numbers, the additional burden on volunteers, management of social-distancing protocols and an inability to raise much-needed funding through gate takings, canteen, and bar sales. Connell thanked all 22 clubs for their honest and frank feedback throughout the consultation process which included a club survey and several on-line meetings. “The last few months have been unprecedented in terms of managing community sport and I would like to thank the leaders of our clubs for being engaged in the process,” Connell said. “All clubs understand the associated challenges and impact that Covid-19 has had and were very open and balanced with their views. “Both AFLSE and the clubs have a clear obligation to protect participants, volunteers, officials, umpires, supporters and their families during this Coronavirus pandemic.” Whilst the premiership season is cancelled for senior competitions, the league remains open to exploring club interest in a shortened, more informal opt-in/opt-out model of competition should circumstances allow later this year. Modified models of competition will now be finalised and canvassed with clubs over the coming period. –ENDS-
Our appetite for football and netball is now stronger than ever and we look forward to working with MPNFL clubs on a return to community sport – providing support where needed, adhering to protocols, and returning in a “We took a positive approach to return to the playing field but, manner that ensures the safety of our football and netball communities. with growing concern around the management of clubs during COVID and the growing uncertainty within the community, it Haydn Parsons was agreed that traditional MPNFL home and away season Senior Football Operations was not viable for 2020. “Once it became clear that the long-term sustainability of clubs was at risk, the decision was clear-cut and needed to be made in a timely fashion. “Covid-19 has presented a very unique set of circumstances and we needed to ensure that all 22 clubs – and AFL South East as an organisation - emerged from this pandemic in a healthy state. “We look forward to working with our clubs to create a safe and healthy environment for all members and volunteers moving forward. We now begin to put plans in place for 2021
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MPNFL NETBALL What was shaping as a strong and vibrant 2020 MPNFL netball season was brought to its knees by the Covid-19 pandemic with all official competitions being cancelled on Saturday 27 June. Numerous date and fixture changes became normal for the MPNFL operations team in the hope of maintaining a reduced season, but due to a second-wave of Covid the challenge became impossible and the decision to cancel the season became a formality.
MPNFL OPERATIONS REPORT FOOTBALL TEAMS 2019 SUMMARY CLUB
2020 SUMMARY
Sen Res U19
Total # Players Teams
Players Coaches Officials
Volunteers
Total
DIVISION ONE Bonbeach
1
1
1
3
97
Bonbeach
94
15
16
14
139
Dromana
1
1
1
3
98
Dromana
86
7
25
12
130
Edithvale-Aspendale
1
1
1
3
90
Edithvale-Aspendale
47
11
7
4
69
Frankston Bombers
1
1
1
3
102
Frankston Bombers
72
14
13
11
110
Frankston YCW
1
1
1
3
104
Frankston YCW
52
9
10
8
79
Mornington
1
1
1
3
110
Mt Eliza
89
20
19
14
142
Mt Eliza
1
1
1
3
96
Pines
112
29
26
24
191
Pines
1
1
1
3
100
Red Hill
94
12
19
10
135
Rosebud
1
1
1
3
94
Rosebud
43
7
11
8
69
Sorrento
1
1
0
2
88
Sorrento
103
23
44
5
175
DIVISION ONE TOTALS
10
10
9
29
979
792
147
190
110
1239
DIVISION TWO Chelsea
1
1
1
3
92
Chelsea
62
11
6
7
86
Crib Point
1
1
1
3
119
Crib Point
82
12
14
6
114
Devon Meadows
1
1
1
3
139
Devon Meadows
41
12
4
3
60
Hastings
1
1
1
3
97
Hastings
76
15
19
18
128
Karingal
1
1
1
3
100
Karingal
40
9
5
3
57
Langwarrin
1
1
1
3
97
Langwarrin
55
17
7
9
88
Pearcedale
1
1
1
3
107
Mornington
89
20
19
14
142
Red Hill
1
1
1
3
97
Pearcedale
83
11
10
11
115
Rye
1
1
1
3
112
Rye
95
16
24
4
139
Seaford
1
1
1
3
110
Seaford
102
20
28
20
170
Somerville
1
1
1
3
108
Somerville
50
10
8
2
70
Tyabb
1
1
1
3
113
Tyabb
54
17
11
8
90
DIVISION TWO TOTALS
12
12
12
36
1291
829
170
155
105
1259
MPNFL TOTALS
22
22
21
65
2270
1621
317
345
215
2593
Clubs maintained a strong interest and commitment to the 17 and Under competition with all but two clubs submitting a team at this level, and all senior grades were to be filled by all of our member clubs. Participant registrations were at 754 across senior and junior ages, with a large number of registrations due to be completed closer to the start of competition. With the uncertainty of a season commencing, the number of registrations was very strong and promising. Netball Victoria has committed to maintain the same registration fees for the 2021 season, and provided great support during the pandemic by offering other alternatives to our participants following the cancellation of community netball.
partnered umpiring association and to work with Netball Victoria in developing the growth and strength of the MPNFL netball competition. I can imagine all participants, coaches and club volunteers are eager to have their local netball competitions back up and running in 2021 and I am looking forward to another season at AFL South East and the management of MPNFL netball. Samantha Downie Netball Operations Manager
Continued focus for the 2021 season is maintaining the strong participation number as proven in previous seasons and to work closely with the MPNFL member clubs in achieving this. Other key objectives are to support clubs in the growth of our junior competition space, build stronger connections and support with our
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JUNIOR FOOTBALL REPORT
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JUNIOR OPERATIONS REPORT Having thousands upon of thousands of boys and girls sitting at home on winter weekends, instead of playing football, was probably the most “Whilst we are disappointed to cancel junior football this year, frustrating thing to deal with from an AFL South East administration point of the health and wellbeing of the community has always been view in 2020. our top priority,” Black said. Participating in junior football – something that players, coaches, officials, “Covid-19 has presented a very unique set of circumstances parents and volunteers all enjoy – was taken away from us due to the and we need to ensure that our participants and volunteers Covid-19 pandemic that continues to have a huge impact around the world. emerge from this pandemic in a healthy state. All three of our junior competitions – Frankston and Districts Junior Football “We look forward to working with our clubs to create a safe League (FDJFL) South East Juniors (SEJ) and the Chisholm Top-Age and healthy environment for all members and volunteers as Competition were eventually cancelled after meaningful consultation with we put plans in place for 2021.” clubs around what the season might look like. AFLSE Chief Operating Officer Shaun Connell thanked all All options were on the table – including a reduced season that would junior clubs and corporate partners for the important role they begin and conclude later than our traditional April to August timeslot – but have played throughout the challenging Covid-19 journey. the following announcement to cancel the 2020 season was made on Friday July 10 due to metropolitan Melbourne returning to stage-three “The last few months have been unprecedented in terms lockdown. of managing community sport and I would like to thank the leaders of our clubs for being engaged in the process,” STATEMENT FROM AFL SOUTH EAST Connell said. AFL South East (AFLSE) today regretfully announce the decision to cancel all junior football competitions across the “All clubs understand the associated challenges and impact region in 2020. that Covid-19 has had and were very open and balanced with their views. Both AFLSE and the clubs have a clear obligation AFLSE was left with no alternative but to cancel football to protect participants, volunteers, officials, umpires, across the Frankston and Districts Junior Football League supporters and their families during these times. (FDJFL), South East Juniors (SEJ) and AFL South East Top-Age (AFLSETA) after Tuesday’s announcement “And our corporate partners have been rock-solid in their from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews that metropolitan support, with junior football partners such as Chisholm, Melbourne would return to stage-three lockdown from Bendigo Bank, Bank of Queensland, Totally Workwear, 11.59pm on Wednesday July 8. Melbourne FC, St Kilda FC, McDonalds, Loco Sportswear, Heatstrip, Advanced Trophies, Garrleigh Trophies and our All community sport is banned for the six-week duration of entire supply network set to play a huge role in our planning the lockdown – effectively ending all forms of competition and eventual return to community sport over the coming and training until earliest Wednesday August 19. Given months.” the statement from the Premier, and the current Covid-19 -ENDSoutbreak across Victoria, AFLSE has decided that the current environment is not conducive to hosting safe and meaningful From our junior administration team that began 2020 - Carl Fletcher competitions this year. (Junior Football Manager) and Nicole Edney (Junior Football Coordinator) – through to our current Junior Football Coordinator, Leigh Buwalda, we A joint statement will be issued at 10am this morning, with would like to take this opportunity to thank all FDJFL and SEJ clubs for fellow metropolitan leagues - Northern Football Netball their professionalism and commitment to dealing with unprecedented League, Eastern Football Netball League, Essendon District challenges for local administrators. Football League and Western Region Football League – joining the SEJ in announcing the cancellation of football and Protecting all of our stakeholders was a clear number-one priority for our netball across these leagues in 2020. SEJ’s presence on this leagues and clubs in 2020, and this will continue to be the focus as we look statement stems from its metropolitan status, but all forms of to plan for a successful 2021 return to football. competition across the AFLSE region – including FDJFL and AFLSETA – have now been cancelled. Junior Operations Team AFL South East Head of South Eastern Victoria Richard Black said that while the decision would be disappointing for many – the reduction of Covid-19 cases in Victoria was clearly the number-one priority.
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JUNIOR FOOTBALL REPORT - FDJFL PARTICPATION NUMBERS - TEAMS TEAMS PER YEAR CLUB
2016 2017
2018
2019
2020 TEAMS BY GRADE 2020
U8 U9 U10 U10G U11 U12 U12G
U13
U14 U14G
U15 U16G U17
U18G
Beleura
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Bonbeach/YCW
11
13
14
15
15
2
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
2
1
Carrum Downs
8
11
7
7
7
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
Carrum Patterson Lakes
10
13
13
14
14
2
1
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
Chelsea
7
8
11
11
13
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
Devon Meadows
6
7
8
11
13
2
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
Edithvale Aspendale
18
19
26
30
30
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
0
1
Frankston Dolphins
17
18
20
23
26
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Frankston Rovers
9
10
11
10
8
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
Frankston YCW
6
5
7
8
13
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
Karingal
9
9
6
7
11
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
Keysborough
2
2
2
2
3
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Langwarrin
20
23
27
29
34
4
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
0
Mordialloc
2
3
4
6
5
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Mornington
4
8
12
12
16
0
3
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
Mount Eliza
28
32
33
34
34
4
4
3
1
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
Pearcedale-Baxter
0
0
0
0
19
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Pines
6
6
6
8
5
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Seaford
17
15
16
15
12
0
3
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
TOTALS
180
202
223
242
279
29
34
29
13
28
27
15
18
22
16
12
11
18
6
PARTICIPATION NUMBERS - PLAYERS 2019 Frankston District JFL
2020
Female
Male
Total
Female
Male
Total
Beleura Junior Football Club
0
0
0
0
20
20
Bonbeach YCW Junior Football Club
53
244
297
53
244
297
Carrum Downs Junior Football Club Inc
16
163
179
3
115
118
Carrum Patterson Lakes Junior Football Club
54
235
289
50
209
259
Chelsea Junior Football Club
62
164
226
73
165
238
Devon Meadows Junior Football Club
55
187
242
46
203
249
Edithvale Aspendale Junior Football Club
145
464
609
138
431
569
Frankston Dolphins JFC
129
391
520
146
338
484
Frankston Rovers Junior Football Club
36
197
233
20
155
175
Frankston YCW Junior Football Club
33
140
173
25
131
156
Karingal Bulls JFC
70
86
156
96
104
200
Keysborough Junior Football Club
3
49
52
5
53
58
Langwarrin Junior Football Club
119
553
672
132
583
715
Mordialloc Junior Football Club
27
90
117
10
87
97
Mornington Junior Football Club
42
244
286
44
259
303
Mount Eliza Junior Football Club
199
567
766
159
586
745
Pearcedale-Baxter Junior Football Club
0
0
0
90
276
366
Pines Junior Football Club
64
125
189
31
76
107
Seaford Junior Football Club
80
281
361
45
196
241
1219
4224
5443
1166
4231
5397
Total
PAGE 14 | AFL SOUTH EAST ANNUAL REPORT 2020
FDJFL HONOR BOARD YEAR
PRESIDENT
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
RECORD SECRETARY
LIFE MEMBERS
1965
L Worland
D Nicholson
A Wickes
R Heron
R Sayers
Lloyd Worland
1966
L Worland
D Nicholson
A Wickes
R Heron
R Sayers
R Sayers
1967
L Worland
D Nicholson
A Wickes
A Butler
R Sayers
Alan Wickes
1968
L Worland
D Nicholson
A Wickes
A Butler
R Sayers
Ken Bartholomew
1969
L Worland
D Nicholson
A Wickes
A Butler
R Sayers
David Hill
1970
L Worland
K Bartholomew
A Wickes
A Butler
R Sayers
G Mather
1971
L Worland
K Bartholomew
A Wickes
D Hill
R Sayers
Jean McDowall
1972
L Worland
K Bartholomew
A Wickes
D Hill
R Sayers
R McFarlane
1973
L Worland
K Bartholomew
P Jackson
D Hill
R Sayers
R Cumberland
1974
*L Worland
K Bartholomew
P Jackson
D Hill
R Sayers
Mrs P Rollow
1975
K Bartholomew
G Mather
P Jackson
D Hill
R Pope
K Barley
1976
K Bartholomew
G Mather
P Jackson
D Hill
R Pope
Mrs Helen McDowall
1977
K Bartholomew
G Mather
Mrs D Francis
D Hill
R Pope
A Vella
1978
K Bartholomew
R Pope
R McFarlane
D Hill
R Pope
Tracy McDowall
1979
K Bartholomew
G Mather
R Pope
D Hill
G Mather
M Ryan
1980
K Bartholomew
G Mather
J McDowall
D Hill
G Mather
R Gregory
1981
K Bartholomew
P Grant
J McDowall
J Bleeker
K Bartholomew
B Morrison
1982
K Bartholomew
W Reiter
J McDowall
J Barfoot
R McFarlane
Ray Pope
1983
K Bartholomew
W Reiter
J McDowall
*J Barfoot
R McFarlane
M Mariner
1984
G Mather
W Reiter
J McDowall
R McFarlane
Mrs P Rollo
Ms S Mulholland Smith
1985
G Mather
A Potts
J McDowall
R McFarlane
Mrs P Rollo
I Andrews
1986
J McDowall
B Potts, K Barley
R McFarlane
R Cumberland
Mrs P Rollo
Rodney Garwood
1987
J McDowall
K Barley
R McFarlane
R Cumberland
Mrs P Rollo
Joan Hill
1988
J McDowall
K Barley
R McFarlane
*R Cumberland, R McFarlane
Mrs P Rollo
Jean Bartholomew
1989
J McDowall
A Vella
R McFarlane
R McFarlane
Mrs P Rollo
Darren Price
1990
J McDowall
A Vella
Jim Roles
R McFarlane
Mrs P Rollo
1991
J McDowall
A Vella, R Gibbs
Jim Roles
R McFarlane
Mrs P Rollo
1992
J McDowall
A Vella
R McFarlane
R McFarlane
*Mrs P Rollo
1993
J McDowall
R Gregory
R Souter
Mrs P Harrison
Mrs B Bassindale
1994
J McDowall
R Gregory
Mrs P Harrison
M Ryan
Mrs B Bassindale
1995
J McDowall
R Gregory
A Bailey
M Ryan
Mrs B Bassindale, Mrs S Smith
1996
A Bailey
R Gregory
Mrs S Smith
P Kloot
Mrs M Ryan
1997
A Bailey, B Morrison
B Morrison
Mrs S Smith
P Bailey, Mrs S Smith
Mrs M Ryan
1998
Mrs S Smith
R Ryan
I Andrews
Mrs C Carey
Mrs S Smith
1999
Mrs S Smith
B Adams
I Andrews
Mrs C Carey
Mrs S Smith
2000
Mrs S Smith
B Adams
I Andrews
Mrs C Carey
Mrs S Smith
2001
I Andrews
N Tedge
D Sweeney
D McClelland
D Sweeney
2002
I Andrews
N Tedge
D McClelland
Mrs A McClelland
I Andrews
2003
I Andrews
N Tedge
R Garwood
R Garwood
R Garwood
2004
I Andrews
D Price
R Garwood
R Garwood
R Garwood
2005
F Brand
P Gregory
R Garwood
R Garwood
R Garwood
2006
F Brand
P Gregory
R Garwood
R Garwood
R Garwood
2007
A Wickes
D Price
R Garwood
K O'Shaughnessy
S Scott
PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
REGISTRAR
VICE PRESIDENTS
A Wickes
R Garwood - Admin
R Garwood
R Garwood
S Mason Snr, D McHugh
PRESIDENT
SNR VICE PRESIDENT
JNR VICE PRESIDENT
2009
A Wickes
S Mason
D Price
R Stanley
G Woolard
D McHugh
2010
A Wickes
S Mason
D Price
R Stanley
G Woolard
B Boys
2011
A Wickes
S Mason
D Price
T Nunn
G Woolard
B Boys
2012
S Mason
D Price
M Bowden
T Nunn
G Woolard
B Boys
2013
S Mason
D Price
M Bowden
T Nunn
G Woolard
B Boys
AFLSE COMMISSIONER
LEAGUES MANAGER
OPERATIONS MANAGER
2016
Gary Woolard
Shaun Connell
Pauline Pawsey
2017
Vacant
Shaun Connell
Pauline Pawsey
2018
Fraser Bayne
Shaun Connell
Pauline Pawsey
2019
Fraser Bayne
Shaun Connell
Pauline Pawsey
2020
Fraser Bayne
Carl Fletcher
Nicole Edney
2008
R Sykes, S Scott
AFL SOUTH EAST ANNUAL REPORT 2020| PAGE 15
JUNIOR FOOTBALL REPORT - SEJ PARTICIPATION NUMBERS - TEAMS TEAMS PER YEAR CLUB
2020 TEAMS BY GRADE
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
U8
U9
U10
U10G
U11
U12
U12G
U13
U14
U14G
U15
U16G
U17
U18G
Beaconsfield
19
24
24
26
26
25
28
3
2
2
0
2
3
1
3
2
1
2
1
4
2
Berwick
19
19
20
20
22
23
28
3
3
3
0
4
2
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
Berwick North
7
8
3
3
5
5
5
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Berwick Springs
13
13
14
15
16
17
19
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
1
1
2
0
Cardinia Tigers
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Clyde
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Cora Lynn
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Cranbourne JFC
17
19
18
17
16
15
15
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
Cranbourne SFC
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Endeavour Hills
8
9
8
9
9
8
8
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
Endeavour North
4
0
1
2
2
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Fountain Gate
8
10
10
9
8
7
6
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Hampton Park
7
6
6
4
6
5
5
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
Koo Wee Rup
2
4
6
5
3
4
NA
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Lyndhurst
6
8
10
11
10
10
8
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
Mt Eliza
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Nar Nar Goon
1
1
1
3
5
5
NA
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Narre North Foxes
12
12
13
13
16
17
20
2
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
Narre South Lions
17
14
12
11
9
11
11
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
0
1
0
Narre Warren
11
12
10
10
10
7
7
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
Noble Park
7
7
6
7
9
6
5
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
North Dand/Masala
3
2
3
2
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Officer
12
16
18
15
16
19
20
3
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
3
0
1
1
1
0
Pakenham
15
16
16
16
19
20
16
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
0
Parkmore Pirates
6
5
5
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Tooradin-Dalmore TOTAL
7
7
8
8
8
7
NA
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
218
210
193
199
197
199
212
19
27
20
3
23
20
6
20
18
9
15
9
18
5
PARTICIPATION NUMBERS - PLAYERS SEJ
2019
2020
Female
Male
Total
Female
Male
Total
Beaconsfield JFC
62
413
475
87
500
587
Berwick JFC
67
363
430
87
459
546
Berwick North JFC
4
88
92
3
82
85
Berwick Springs JFC
29
342
371
47
373
420
Cardinia Tigers JFC
1
9
10
1
24
25
Clyde JFC
0
0
0
1
20
21
Cora Lynn FC
3
74
77
1
35
36
Cranbourne JFC
52
214
266
41
233
274
Endeavour Hills JFC
52
109
161
0
2
2
Endeavour North JFC
1
31
32
1
24
25
Fountain Gate JFC
26
94
120
25
84
109
Hampton Park JFC
18
80
98
17
84
101
Koo Wee Rup FC
4
77
81
5
68
73
Lyndhurst FNC
7
170
177
14
186
200
Nar Nar Goon FC
4
107
111
8
119
127
Narre North Foxes JFC
78
241
319
124
336
460
Narre South Lions JFC
22
170
192
22
203
225
Narre Warren JFC
60
78
138
54
86
140
Noble Park FCJ
18
137
155
9
92
101
North Dandenong JFC
0
1
1
1
2
3
Officer JFC
65
318
383
82
352
434
Pakenham JFC
81
303
384
100
308
408
Parkmore JFC
2
46
48
0
0
0
Tooradin-Dalmore FC
3
129
132
4
56
60
659
3594
4253
734
3728
4462
Total
SEJ LIFE MEMBERS & SEJ HONOR BOARD South East Juniors - Life Members V. Bennet *, Mrs. L. Patching*, Mrs. M. Kane, Mrs. P. Corneille, S.A. Heath, C. Riddiford, R. Stewart, Mrs. J McMaster, W. Monahan*, T. Blight*, P. Todd, J. Field, E. Fenton*, B. Anderson, J. Somers, R. Lacey, H. White*, B. Powell *, L. Hardman, Mrs. A.M. Brown*, M. Madeley, H. Moore, Mrs. G. Smith, W. Webster, Mrs. H. Madeley, W. Mahoney, R. Garwood, M. Hollander, L. Barrot *, J. French, N. Taylor *, R. McConnell, M. Jewell, Mrs. M. McClean*, T. Smith, P. Dowling, W. Lonie, Mrs. A. O’Brien, P. Winterton, D. Birnbaum, L. Patching*, Mrs. F. Stephenson *Deceased
South East Juniors Umpiring - Life Members P.Wineterton, R.Harris, T.Edwards
YEAR
PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
1963 - 1968
V.Bennet *
S.A.HEATH
S.A.HEATH
1969
V.Bennet *
M.MADELEY
H.MADELEY
1970 -1974
W.MONAHAN */H.WHITE *
M.MADELEY
H.MADELEY
1975
E.FENTON *
M.MADELEY
H.MADELEY
1976
M.MADELEY
W.LONIE
H.MADELEY
1977 - 1994
M.MADELEY
L.PATCHING *
H.MADELEY
1995
M.MADELEY
T.SMITH
H.MADELEY
1996
M.MADELEY
T.SMITH
H.MADELEY
1997 - 1998
M.MADELEY
M.HOLLANDER
H.MADELEY
1999
M.MADELEY
M.HOLLANDER / R.GARWOOD
H.MADELEY
2000 - 2002
M.MADELEY
R.GARWOOD
H.MADELEY
2003 - 2004
M.MADELEY
A.M.BROWN
H.MADELEY
2005
A.M.BROWN
M.HOLLANDER
C.LENGYEL
YEAR
PRESIDENT
GENERAL MANAGER
2006
A.M.BROWN
M.WHEELER
2007
A.M.BROWN
G.FINKELDE
2008
R.MCCONNELL
A.M.BROWN
2009
AFL Victoria Working Party CHAIRMAN
AFL PROJECT MANAGER
FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
Geoff Almond / Roger Hampson
Liz Triffitt
Brody Driscoll
SEJ Honour Board
In Novemeber 2010 the league changed it’s name to South East Juniors Incorporated
YEAR
CHAIRMAN
GENERAL MANAGER
FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
2010
Roger Hampson
Shaun Connell
Brody Driscoll
ADMINISTRATION
2011
Roger Hampson
Shaun Connell
Nicole Edney
2012
Roger Hampson
Shaun Connell
Nicole Edney
B.McNamara / D.Goldspink
2013
Roger Hampson
Shaun Connell
Nicole Edney
D.Goldspink
2014
Roger Hampson
Shaun Connell
Nicole Edney
D.Goldspink/Therese Trezise
2015
James Rouse
Shaun Connell
Nicole Edney
Therese Trezise
CLUB DEVELOPMENT
UMPIRING
Nathan Phillips
Rod Hamilton
CLUB DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
UMPIRING MANAGER
Nathan Phillips
Rod Hamilton
In March 2016 the league came under the govennace of AFL South East YEAR
LEAGUES MANAGER
OPERATIONS MANAGER
2016
Liz Triffitt
Nicole Edney
Therese Trezise
2017
Liz Triffitt
Nicole Edney
Therese Trezise
2018
Shaun Connell
Nicole Edney
Therese Trezise
Stuart Clark
Carl Fletcher (Regional)
2019
Shaun Connell
Nicole Edney
Therese Trezise
Stuart Clark
Carl Fletcher (Regional)
2020
Carl Fletcher
Nicole Edney
Therese Trezise
Stuart Clark
Darren Holt (Regional)
Rod Hamilton
AFL SOUTH EAST ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | PAGE 17
Football took a back seat to the health and safety of our local communities in 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic swept the world. Planning for the South Eastern Women’s Football (SEWF) season was going along nicely until early March, when the severity of the situation really did hit home. At that stage, AFL South East staff were forced to work from home, with strict protocols – including social distancing and the wearing of masks – making the gathering of even small crowd numbers an unsafe activity.
Despite the disappointments of 2020 I would like to thank clubs for their patience, honesty and support through some difficult times, and I look forward to the early stages of 2021 and the planning for what will be a highly anticipated return to community sport. I would like to welcome new clubs to the competition since we last competed in 2019 – Coburg, Fountain Gate, Frankston, Mt Eliza, Pines and Somerville – to SEWF, and wish Beaconsfield, Cranbourne, Murrumbeena, Officer, Pakenham and Port Melbourne all the very best as they continue their journeys in different competitions around the state.
The original start date for the season – Saturday April 25 – soon slipped by, and it became clear that playing football in 2020 would put at risk the health and safety of our participants, and their family and friends, leading to the Rod Hamilton following statement being released on Thursday July 2, 2020. SEWF Operations Manager STATEMENT FROM AFL SOUTH EAST AFL South East (AFLSE) has today announced the decision to cancel the South Eastern Women’s Football (SEWF) competition for the 2020 season. A meeting was held with club representatives on Monday June 29 where the majority of clubs stated they would not be fielding teams this year due to the current Covid-19 situation. Interest from some clubs had also waned since Monday night’s meeting due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak, and the most recent tightening of crowd restrictions (see extract below from AFL Victoria Return to Play Protocols – July 1). Only spectators necessary to support participation should attend training and competitions, and must abide by current group gathering restrictions. Only a small minority of clubs remained engaged in participating, with the varying levels of skill and experience making it virtually impossible to compile a fair, competitive, and equitable fixture in 2020. Other major factors in making this decision include the additional impost on volunteers – adhering to strict AFL Victoria and State Government protocols - social distancing in clubrooms and at grounds, with the health and wellbeing of the players and the general community being the biggest concern. Both AFLSE and the clubs have a clear obligation to protect participants, volunteers, officials, umpires, supporters, and their families during this Coronavirus pandemic. I would like to thank all of our clubs for your support and understanding over the last few months during these difficult times and hope that everyone continues to stay safe and I look forward to working with clubs going forward into the 2021 season. – ENDS-
PAGE 18 | AFL SOUTH EAST ANNUAL REPORT 2020
UMPIRING Report - Darren Holt Well what a year 2020 turned out to be with our active umpiring communities forced to sit idle due to the cancellation of football following the impact of Covid-19. A total of 537 umpires had registered for the 2020 season, all unaware at the time that the competition would be impacted like never before. Working through the situation was tough for all, especially considering the great build that we were experiencing to the 2020 season. While it was a tough experience, it was very much made easier by the patience and support of our umpiring community who showed typical resilience and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing landscape. I would like to personally thank every umpire and coach for their understanding, and thank the leaders of our umpiring community for their support throughout this journey. AFL South East (AFLSE) and the Southern Umpires Association (SUA) have built a good working relationship and rely on each other for support. This was never more evident than in 2020 and I look forward to playing a role in making this partnership even stronger moving forward. I would also like to thank Leigh Buwalda for his support in his role as AFLSE Umpire Development Manager and wish him well as he takes on a new challenge in the junior football space in 2021. And a special thank you to those umpires and coaches that have already showed great initiative and pro-activity as we look forward to the 2021 season. Your enthusiasm has provided us with a massive boost as we begin the challenge of retaining and developing our umpiring group moving forward. I am very much looking forward to returning to official training sessions in early February and to a successful and safe 2021 season. Darren Holt Regional Director of Umpiring
2019 UMPIRING NUMBERS - AFLSE-SUA
2019 UMPIRING NUMBERS - SEJ
Gender
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Gender
2016
2017
2018
2019
Male
290
307
342
381
385
Male
156
164
161
182
Female
20
19
20
28
30
Female
38
31
26
30
Total
310
326
362
409
415
Total
194
195
187
212
AFL SOUTH EAST ANNUAL REPORT 2020 | PAGE 19
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