IMPORTANT MESSAGE
The sports trainers association considers the safety and wellbeing of everyone is essential. Due to the current COVID out break and guidelines required to run a course we have made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming trainer’s course. We understand there are many trainers requiring to update their certificates. So we will run additional course start of pre-season next year.
If you have register you will be contacted this week individually.
Thank you for your patience during a challenging time for all.
Injury Assessment: Part One
If you think a player is injured, the trainer needs to ascertain the following:
Do we have a problem?
Yes
No, play on, check the player occasionally
Can we manage it?
Yes, and then manage it
No, refer to appropriate medical professional
Looks easy, how do we make this judgment?
We need information, with enough information the answers tend to appear, some more obvious than others.
Viewing
The trainer will ideally see the incident. “Viewing” can provide vital information to the trainer. Viewing is the art of looking in front of, and behind play, checking for incidents and or injured players, scanning the entire ground at a break of play. If you see an incident, don’t assume you know what the problem is: confirm your suspicions by obtaining additional information from the player or other people who may have seen the incident.
The following is designed to assist in obtaining additional information:
S.A.L.T.A.P.S
Stop, Ask, Look, Touch, Active, Passive, Skills
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This week something different from our Umpires Corner. I thought I would provide some BIO’s of some of our umpires (and will provide more over the coming weeks).
PAT NOLAN
Age: 67
Umpiring Discipline: Goal
Umpiring Achievements & Highlights: (3) Hampden Grand Finals – 300 Games – The International Games at Warrnambool – Interleague Games that allowed you to participate in other Leagues.
What are your goals in umpiring: To keep on striving to do better and helps junior umpires achieve their goals.
Who is or has been the biggest influence on your umpiring: The organisation as a whole – the professionalism our organisation strives to meet. People like Jamie Lake, Casey O’Keefe, Arno Pennings and Dedy Friebie.
Favourite part of umpiring: Working as a Team and feeling a well done at the end of the day and helping the younger umpires to grow in their discipline. The “get together” after the game back at The Rooms.
Who is your favourite AFL Footballer: Michael Tuck
What AFL Club do you support: Hawthorn
What is your favourite movie: James Bond movies
CAMPBELL PEDLER
Age: 13
Umpiring Discipline: Boundary
Umpiring Achievements & Highlights: Completing my 50th game on the weekend. Doing my first senior Hampden league game
What are your goals in umpiring: Doing a Senior Grand Final. Completing heaps more games
Who is or has been the biggest influence on your umpiring: My family because umpiring is a big part of it. Pa Shane, Dad, Grandpa, my Step-Dad Jamie, my brother Riley and my Mum is the coach/director of umpiring
Favourite part of umpiring: Making new friends, keeping fit and making money
Who is your favourite AFL footballer: Cyril Rioli
What AFL Club do you support: Hawthorn
What is your favourite movie: Grown Ups
If you could invite any 3 people to dinner who would they be: Ryan Reynolds, Kyle Hutchins, Barack Obama
NATHAN HOY
Age: 45
Umpiring Discipline: Field
Umpiring Achievements & Highlights: 2019 WDFNL Senior Grand Final
What are your goals in umpiring: To be consistent, get the best out of myself and be respected
Who is or has been the biggest influence on your umpiring: Norm Gibson who took the time to set me on my path
Favourite part of umpiring: The company before, during and after the game
Who is your favourite AFL footballer: TIPPA
What AFL Club do you support: Essendon
What is your favourite movie: Stepbrothers
If you could invite any 3 people to dinner who would they be: Will Ferrell, Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys and my wife
Hope that provided you with a different perspective on our umpires that run around each weekend
Have a good weekend
Cheers
Steve Walker – WDFUA
As we reach the halfway point of the season this weekend, I feel it’s time to talk about 2022 already. Not so much what sides will be competitive and who is primed for a big season, but rather five things that can be implemented and introduced that I think will strengthen the competition for next year and beyond.
Introduce the deliberate rushed behind rule
I still find it interesting that if we as a league are to follow the rules brought in by the AFL, such as the stand rule, that the deliberate rushed behind rule hasn’t already found its place within our competition. Most sides within the league place a strong emphasis on defence, which in turn means they should be more than capable of not conceding as much when under little to no pressure here. A rule that is well overdue to be introduced in my opinion.
Senior teams playing with 22
This is already a view I’ve posed previously but next year is the time to pull the trigger on this. The league is lagging behind its district counterparts in not playing 22, albeit they use 21 and a sub. The competition can accommodate the extra rotation and quite frankly most coaches would be delighted to have the services of one more player.
A more innovative and flexible draw
The recent COVID outbreak has shown sporting leagues need to be flexible and adaptive in the current environment but one thing I think will extend beyond this pandemic is fixtures will become more agile. Split rounds, standalone marquee games, more twilight/night fixtures (in the early months) are just some of the things that I think will be explored more in the future. We already have Anzac Day and Good Friday matches, but it would not surprise me if some clubs take the opportunity to play on Easter Saturday/Sunday or the Queens birthday public holiday, while split rounds give clubs the opportunity to have more marquee games at certain times.
More livestreaming of matches
Now that we have seen the benefit of what live-streaming one game a week can do, it’s time to consider whether a second game could also be done. I know the Ovens and Murray, through 2AY’s O and M Live, have been able to live stream two games a week on Facebook as well as through radio. I’m not saying the Hampden league needs to have a second commentary team, although it would create a good opportunity for expanded coverage, but it can easily get a second game filmed live to social media. Even better, it could give the clubs the opportunity to also hit this field more, which in turn could provide greater sponsorship and advertising opportunities for clubs and their sponsors. Food for thought if you ask me!
The return of the Reid
Of the five, this one is a given presuming there are no further delays but this is something most people in the area would be looking forward too. I know this ground has been quite maligned in the past as a grand final venue but the investment it has received will surely have it on top and rightly so.
I for one am a firm believer of playing the granny at the Reid each season. No disrespect to other clubs, but I grew up watching my own club win flags and that’s the venue I have always dreamed of winning one at. I don’t think any other venue can match the history and the irony of playing the year’s ultimate game there, but even for clubs just playing games against Warrnambool at the redeveloped venue will be a buzz. It’s great as a neutral observer to see the region finally getting the facilities and surface a premier oval should have and no doubt it will be a much better place for football followers to enjoy when complete. Here’s hoping we can continue to see more development within this space across the league in the future!
Author: Fraser Lucas
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It was great to have all the supporters back at the football and netball last weekend. Let’s hope we can get through the season without any more interruptions.
Last Week’s Wrap
Cobden never looked in doubt when they took on the Roosters last week defeating them by 8 goals. Cobden still have players to return to their full strength and Annie Blackburn (from South) struggled to get through the game due to illness. Potentially these two teams may not meet again until finals, and what an interesting finals series it is shaping up to be.
Warrnambool took the points over the seagulls, winning by 13. Amy Wormald put in another match winning performance scoring 27 goals.
Koroit had a comfortable win over the Hamilton Kangaroos, winning by 32. Hamilton were competitive in the first half but lost a lot of momentum in the latter part of the game. Rachael Dobson and Nell Mitchell have been teaming well in attack in recent weeks and made the most of their opportunities in this game.
Camperdown had to fight hard to fend off a determined Portland Tigers. Camperdown took a 5 goal advantage into the final quarter and were able to convert their turnovers in the final quarter to eventually run away with an 18 goal win.
Terang Mortlake struggled to find rhythm in attack when they came up against a strong defensive trio from North Warrnambool. Rachel Batten, who has returned this season after taking some time off to have a family, is playing some of her best netball and is combining well with Jordyn Billings and Georgia Corbett. They are proving to be a force to be reckoned with. North were eventual winners by 13 goals.
This Week’s Matches – Round 7
Portland travel to the Friendly Society’s Park to take on South Warrnambool. South will make amends for their loss last week and should account for the tigers quite comfortably.
Cobden host Terang Mortlake. As we have seen all year, Cobden are likely to rotate more of their players through Division 1 but will still have the depth to score a win over the bloods. Terang have some great young talent getting exposure in the Open ranks this season and this will benefit them greatly in the next couple of years.
Port Fairy make the journey down the Princes Highway to Leura Oval to take on Camperdown. With Rube Pekin-Schlicht back, and Amanda Clarke in good form of late, they should score another win over Port Fairy and remain in touch with the top 5.
North Warrnambool verse Hamilton Kangaroos at Bushfield. Hamilton’s depth has been tested with a few injuries on their team list and will find it tough against the versatile and fast paced Eagles.
In what will be the match of the round, Warrnambool take on Koroit at Victoria Park. Both teams have been making the most of their scoring opportunities and have been consistent in attack leading into this match. There will be some great matchups through centre court but I believe the Saints have been more consistant in defense and this will be enough to take the win in a close encounter.
Umpire’s Update
Congratulations to the Hamilton Kangaroos Umpires who were tested for their C Badge last week. Joanne Sobey, Alan Connolly and Belinda Carroll were all successful on obtaining their C Badge accreditation. Well done to Suzie O’Brien and her team who have helped develop these umpires during this season. It’s very rewarding when you see results for your dedication and hard work. Thanks also to Amelia Armytage and Karen Huf for testing the Umpires.
Great Work Team White!
Good Luck to all teams competing this weekend. Let’s hope we can enjoy some nice weather.
Author: Josie Logan
It has certainly been a challenging few weeks for our local football and netball community. Despite these challenges the entire HFNL community has risen to the occasion and everyone should be commended for this.
We understand that information and circumstances can change quickly at times like this. We have pulled together all of the key information that you need to know at this current time.
Spectators
The HFNL are ecstatic to welcome back spectators to local footy and netball this weekend in accordance with the below as outlined in the AFL Victoria Return to Play Protocols:
Fixture Changes
During the week, the HFNL made some announcements regarding the fixture for the next 2 weeks following consultation with clubs. HFNL Competitions will proceed as follows:
Saturday Competitions
Saturday 19 June – Round 8 Games
Cobden v South Warrnambool @ Cobden Community Bank Recreation Reserve
Portland v Camperdown @ Hanlon Reserve
Terang Mortlake v North Warrnambool Eagles @Ridley Recreation Reserve
Hamilton Kangaroos v Koroit @Melville Oval
Port Fairy v Warrnambool @ Gardens Oval
Saturday 26 June – Round 7 Games
South Warrnambool v Portland – Friendly Societies Park
Cobden v Terang Mortlake – Cobden Community Bank Recreation Reserve
North Warrnambool Eagles v Hamilton Kangaroos – Bushfield Oval
Camperdown v Port Fairy – Leura Oval
Koroit v Warrnambool – Victoria Park
Sunday Competitions
Sunday 20 June – Round 15 games
Camperdown v Warrnambool @ Leura Oval
Cobden v Hamilton Kangaroos @ Cobden Community Bank Recreation Reserve
Portland v Terang Mortlake @ Hanlon Reserve
North Warrnambool Eagles v Koroit @ Bushfield Oval
South Warrnambool v Port Fairy @ Friendly Societies Park
Sunday 27 June – Round 8 games
Portland v South Warrnambool @ Hanlon Reserve
Terang Mortlake v Cobden @ Ridley Recreation Reserve
Hamilton Kangaroos v North Warrnambool Eagles @ Melville Oval
Port Fairy v Camperdown @ Gardens Oval
Warrnambool v Koroit @ Deakin University
Bye Round
3 & 4 July will remain as a bye round.
COVID-19 Protocols
Whilst restrictions have eased, there are still various protocols we all must adhere to. Please ensure you check in using the QR code at each venue and listen to all instructions from club volunteers and officials.
For more information visit:
AFL Victoria Website: https://aflvic.com.au/return-to-play
Netball Victoria Website: https://vic.netball.com.au/resources-1
See you at the footy and netball this weekend!
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G’day to all this weekend and let’s hope that we are able to have crowds back to sport over this weekend (and beyond)
As an umpire who officiated last weekend, no crowds were certainly a different feeling umpiring a game of footy. Whilst many might think that we do hear the “support” coming from the sidelines, a significant amount is not heard or more likely, umpires are concentrating on the game and honestly don’t hear the crowd.
Having said that, the crowds and the noise they normally make on the weekend watching their teams play and not having noise in the background was a very strange feeling and one I hope we don’t have to experience again in 2021. On a personal note, whilst some of the advice from the sidelines is not needed, crowds at the footy is certainly something that is needed in order improve and enhance the game and atmosphere we all love.
To all club officials, league officials, players and volunteers who have over the last few weeks had to co-ordinate sport within the guidelines of COVID rules, to ensure that sport could be played, our thanks to you in working through these rules and making sure that firstly junior then senior football could recommence as soon as it could.
To our umpires, thank you for your patience, understanding and getting back out their and getting on with the job of umpiring games of footy. For many of you in your first season (and certainly learning in a hurry) congratulations on not only adjusting to umpiring games of footy at such an early stage in your umpiring careers, but also well done on adjusting to the changes that COVID has bought for all of us when it comes to umpiring country footy around the south west. To our coaches, assistant coaches and senior umpires, well done on helping the new recruits adjusts quickly into footy (and in many cases being fast tracked into senior footy given our shortage of numbers at the start of the season). Let’s hope that we can continue to re-invigorate our umpiring numbers this year and into the future and get back to being able to supply full compliments of umpires to all grades of footy.
In the meantime, enjoy footy on the weekend and see you around the grounds
Cheers
Steve Walker
President – WDFUA
Well what an interesting past month we have endured!
From the abandonment of a fortnight’s worth of games to last week’s matches proceeding without crowds, it is fair to say we have been in unchartered territory.
But with that comes, in my opinion, an opportunity for the league to potentially be bold and innovative. To do something that has never been done before and that will most likely never be done again.
We currently have a fixture dilemma in play that is still being worked through which potentially creates a chance, for this season only, to do something out of the ordinary.
While I for one am not in favour of extending the season anymore than the games previously scheduled, could the league potentially look at changing its finals series to account for lost games?
Could a top eight finals series work for the current predicament we find ourselves in? Or maybe even a top six? Could the unlucky clubs who miss out on making the finals be given the opportunity to host finals (assuming crowds are permitted) in a bid to recoup some of the lost income clubs have already missed out on?
Imagine the interest and buzz this would create. If we went to a top six or eight finals series, every game from here on in would be a mini final right up until the final week of the home and away season, and each result will potentially have a bigger bearing on the season than other years.
Literally every team would be a chance to potentially play finals for the remainder of the season, given the gap between fourth and 10th is just three victories. The higher finishing teams would still have the opportunity to have a double chance, while the lower-ranking teams would have more to play for in the second half of the year.
Everyone will have a differing view as to how the rest of the season shall unfold but the one thing we all must realise is there is no right or wrong way forward from here. What’s happened is hoped to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and something we hope to never, ever encounter again.
But what we have seen is the AFL experiment with success by relocating its grand final, utilising a bold fixturing strategy and adapting to the climate. While it may be much harder for country football to do something similar, there is no reason why, for one year, we could not try something different to the norm and something historic would fit nicely within the script this unprecedented time has delivered.
Author: Fraser Lucas
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