EASTERN RANGES SELECTION PROCESS 2008

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION The Selection Panel shall apply the following criteria in the selection of Players to the Club’s Player List

past performance including club football, regional football representative teams, Under 16 Carnival and Legend Series Matches & performance in TAC Cup in the previous year past performance including club football, regional football representative teams, Under 16 Carnival and Legend Series Matches & performance in TAC Cup in the previous year performance in Club training practice matches performance in Club training practice matches potential of the Player to perform well in the TAC Cup potential of the Player to perform well in the TAC Cup potential of the Player to play in the AFL potential of the Player to play in the AFL ability of the Player to perform football skills (both general and specific positional skills) to a high level ability of the Player to perform football skills (both general and specific positional skills) to a high level fitness and athleticism of the Player including meeting specific levels of fitness fitness and athleticism of the Player including meeting specific levels of fitness

versatility of the Player and their ability to play in a number of positions versatility of the Player and their ability to play in a number of positions attendance at training by the Player attendance at training by the Player availability of the Player for training and games commitments prior to and including the TAC Cup. (Note: Players who have played with school and/or club team the day before TAC Cup matches will be ineligible to play in that weekend’s TAC Cup match, except in exceptional circumstances, e.g. due to late withdrawal by a player selected to a TAC Cup Team) availability of the Player for training and games commitments prior to and including the TAC Cup. (Note: Players who have played with school and/or club team the day before TAC Cup matches will be ineligible to play in that weekend’s TAC Cup match, except in exceptional circumstances, e.g. due to late withdrawal by a player selected to a TAC Cup Team) evidence of a positive attitude to training and commitment to team rules and principles evidence of a positive attitude to training and commitment to team rules and principles evidence of a desire to play AFL or senior VFL football. evidence of a desire to play AFL or senior VFL football.

No particular part of the selection criteria shall be weighed more or less significantly

LIST SELECTION PROCEDURE On the Monday or Tuesday following each practice match players may be informed if the decision has been made regarding their “list” status as of that time On the Monday or Tuesday following each practice match players may be informed if the decision has been made regarding their “list” status as of that time

3 possible scenarios On the TAC Cup list On the TAC Cup list Undecided (selectors are undecided and wish to see the player in another game). These players will be advised the reasons for the indecision. Undecided (selectors are undecided and wish to see the player in another game). These players will be advised the reasons for the indecision. Not on the list (will cease to train and return to their home club) Not on the list (will cease to train and return to their home club)

SPECIFIC PROCEDURE ON THE NIGHT Players 2 at a time will be taken from the ground to the offices for the meeting Players 2 at a time will be taken from the ground to the offices for the meeting Each player will be told which of the 3 scenarios applies to him Each player will be told which of the 3 scenarios applies to him If the player is informed he will not be on any list he may choose to finish training that night or go straight home If the player is informed he will not be on any list he may choose to finish training that night or go straight home The training group will be informed of all decisions during warm down on the ground The training group will be informed of all decisions during warm down on the ground

THE MEETINGS Shane Watson and/or Ian Flack To be informed of their list status and for explanation of assessment of strengths and areas for improvement To be informed of their list status and for explanation of assessment of strengths and areas for improvement Players who are not continuing will also have the following meetings Anthony Parkin To discuss your football future To discuss your football future Belinda Cannon For any support the player requires For any support the player requires

The List The List is players who will train with the team for the season The List is players who will train with the team for the season Once the season commences: Monday Night - Injuries & Communication night Monday Night - Injuries & Communication night - All Injured Players attend - All Injured Players attend - Other players will attend approx 2 nights per month - Other players will attend approx 2 nights per month Tuesday Night - All players train Tuesday Night - All players train - Match day squad announced - Match day squad announced Thursday Night - Match day squad train Thursday Night - Match day squad train - All others train & play with their local club - All others train & play with their local club

Follow Up The Players club will be notified of his status within 3 days of him being told The Players club will be notified of his status within 3 days of him being told Players and/or parents may request a follow-up discussion at any time by contacting Ian Flack Players and/or parents may request a follow-up discussion at any time by contacting Ian Flack Players not listed will be contacted late in April to re-assess where they are with their football Players not listed will be contacted late in April to re-assess where they are with their football Players are asked to advise the club the team they will be playing with Players are asked to advise the club the team they will be playing with

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PLAYER SPONSORSHIP $250 or $550 $250: Player receives $140 Player Sponsors you will receive a framed photo of the player acknowledging their support to display in their office or home. Player Sponsors will also receive a Ranges polo top, membership benefit card, an invitation to a Ranges Lunch and 2 Axcess One tickets to Telstra Dome. $550: Player receives $240 Player receives Sherrin Football Player sponsor will receive same as above with additional benefits For further details contact David Beach

UPCOMING FUNCTION CLUB KILSYTH TAC CUP JUMPER PRESENTATION Friday, 23rd March7.00pm -Formal Jumper Presentation -Finger Food provided -Parents & Girlfriends -Music & Dancing after formalities -All players on training list will receive a jumper

EASTERN RANGES AUCTION NIGHT MAJOR FUNDRAISER When: Friday 25th May, 7.30pm Where: Lilydale International Cost: TBA EASTERN RANGES AUCTION NIGHT MAJOR FUNDRAISER When: Friday 25th May, 7.30pm Where: Lilydale International Cost: TBA

The club is appealing for DONATED ITEMS for our main and silent auctions. Items can be dropped into the office ASAP Be there and bid for items in our MAIN and SILENT AUCTIONS. ** It is expected that the family of each player at Eastern Ranges donate a minimum of one item for the night ** FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE CLUB ON

Purchase Adidas & Asics BOOTS & RUNNERS SAVE $$$ ON RRP SAVE by ordering through the Eastern Ranges Football Club. For more details visit the Ranges Shop or see David Beach.