VFL UPDATE
ceo's update
We have just been sent the press release below from the AFL which effectively ends our Season
To all of our 2020 Members we thank you for your great support this year which has been absolutely amazing and imperative to our survival. To our loyal Partners who have continued to support our Club throughout this season we really appreciate your loyalty and support. To our Coaches/Players/Support staff who have stuck with the club from the commencement of pre -season training in the last week of October 2019 to our last training run last night we thank you so much for all you have put in to this year. We will all re -group and work towards 2021 Season now with great anticipation
Please stay safe as we continue to deal with COVID-19
2020 Hard Yakka / Totally Workwear VFL Season Will Not Proceed
AFL Victoria wishes to advise the 2020 Hard Yakka / Totally Workwear VFL season will not proceed following a meeting with all VFL clubs held today.
While the situation relating to COVID-19 remains a challenge for the entire community, the worsening health situation in the Victorian community and the decision by the Victoria State Government to enter a six-week stage three restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne provided too great a challenge for many clubs to proceed with a season this year.
AFL Victoria will continue to meet with VFLW clubs to progress the 2020 VFLW rebel Super Series for non-AFLW listed players with the aim for it to be held in September. AFL Victoria will continue to act in line with Government and Chief Health Officer advice regarding returning to train and play in a safe environment.
AFL Head Talent and State League Competitions Tristan Salter said the difficult decision was made following close consultation with all VFL clubs and, after multiple scenarios were considered, the timings made it difficult to conduct the competition.
“All levels of the game across Victoria have been impacted by the health pandemic this year and the second wave of restrictions has made it difficult to conduct a fair and equitable season while preserving the integrity of the VFL competition,” Mr. Salter said.
“We acknowledge this is very disappointing news for the players, coaches, officials, volunteers and fans of the VFL Competition and commend every VFL club who has worked tirelessly to ensure a united approach to the outcome of the 2020 Season.”
“Following the updated restrictions announced by Victoria State Government yesterday, we explored many scenarios as to how we could still proceed with a condensed season in a non-traditional format. Ultimately it provided too great a challenge for all involved.”
AFL Victoria is currently working with all VFL clubs on how to best support all players, coaches and officials impacted by this outcome and how to support their involvement in the game in 2020. This includes exploring opportunities that may provide mature age talent with exposure prior to the 2020 NAB AFL National Draft.
“We thank all our partners for their continued support of the VFL and especially want to thank Hard Yakka and Totally Workwear and our Premier Partners Toyota and the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation who continue to be great partners of the leagues. We have been overwhelmed by the commitment of our partners during this time, and any form of competition would not be possible without their support,” Salter said.
“The health and welfare of everyone in the VFL Competition is paramount and we will work towards ensuring that while there is no VFL season being played they can still be involved in the game.”
“It is a challenging time for the entire community and AFL Victoria will continue to act in line with Government advice to ensure it is in the best interest of all Victorians.”
2019 match reports
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Our Players
Dylan Gordon
Number: 1
Josh Newman
Number: 2
Max Williams
Number: 4
Kai Owens
Number: 5
Tom Small
Number: 6
Will Fordham
Number: 7
Aloysio Ferreira-Neto
Number: 8
Nathan Freeman
Number: 9
Taylor Grace
Number: 10
Boyd Bailey
Number: 11
Beau Bailey
Number: 12
Gus Styles
Number: 13
Liam Hiscock
Number: 14
Alfie Jarnestrom
Number: 15
James Rendell
Number: 16
Bailey Lambert
Number: 17
Sam Sofronidis
Number: 19
Nathan Scagliarini
Number: 20
Mitch Cox
Number: 21
Connor Riley
Number: 22
Jack Berry
Number: 23
Joe Lloyd
Number: 25
Will Arthurson
Number: 26
Lachie Gill-Renouf
Number: 28
Jai Florent
Number: 29
Billy McKay
Number: 31
Angus Hanrahan
Number: 32
Tom Hobbs
Number: 33
Ryan McGannon
Number: 35
Callum Jones
Number: 36
Al Richards
Number: 37
Blake O’Leary
Number: 38
Harry Loughnan
Number: 39
Liam Boyd
Number: 40
Khyall Jacobson
Number: 41
Finn Ryan
Number: 42
Jackson Voss
Number: 43
Bailey Schmidt
Number: 45
Chris Diggle
Number: 46
Jarrod Richards
Number: 47
Harry Prendergast
Number: 48
Blake Kuipers
Number: 49
Will Clarke
Number: 50
Zach Hart
Number: 53
Jeremy Burton
Number: 54
Jafar Ocaa
Number: 55
Austin Johnson
Number: 59
2020 Membership Be Part of It
Official Membership
Membership is the life blood of all football clubs and we can’t do it without you joining as member and recruiting new members. It is crucial that we re-sign our 2019 members for 2020 and to do this we must call on our members to help us share and promote our 2020 membership categories as we aim for 1500 members.
Let’s all work together to build our membership to ensure our long-term viability.
FFC CEO
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