Name:
David Roff
Club:
GOTAFE GVFL Board
Role at Board:
Chairman
How many years have you been involved in the league/club and in what capacity?
First year as Chairman
Why do you do what you do (president, board member, coach, volunteer)?
Because I enjoy getting involved in community and think I have something to offer
What do you do when you are not volunteering/coaching?
Boating on Lake Eildon in summer , working on our property , not enough golf
What has been your most rewarding experience in the role you currently have?
Working through a process agreed by the Board to determine the way in which the League will operate in future and seeing the early results
Do you have a funny story or enjoyable moments from your experiences in any of your roles (names can be withheld)?
I once defended a player in the Sydney comp when I was President of the Manly Wolves (now Giants). , asked the player if he had struck someone , he said yes and I said we'll plead guilty and throw ourselves on the mercy of the tribunal ...it worked and he was let off with a reprimand Fast forward a couple of years to a pub in Western Victoria when club centre half back was looking for an advocate I offered to help and asked him if he had struck someone and he said yes I said I had used the plead guilty defence before and it had worked so off we go , plead guilty and he got eight weeks ! From then on whenever I entered the pub my new nickname was rolled out .."guilty"
What advice would you give someone who is on the fence about volunteering/coaching?
Get involved because it is a very rewarding thing to do , you will make friends and feel a great sense of belonging It doesn't matter if you are good at sport , there will be some job you can do
Who is the best player to have ever played in the GVFL?
Haven't been around for long but there were some great inductions into the Hall of Fame
What are you looking forward to in 2015?
A really close competition where spots are up for grabs very late in the season
Which player do you think crowds will enjoy watching in season 2015 and why?
Saad Saad..he is a magician
Who will play off in the Grand Final in season 2015?
Benalla and Mooroopna
If you could pick any player from within the league to be in your team who would it be and why? Lachie Smith reliable week after week in a key position
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