The AFL Goulburn Murray Commission has launched a project to study the current junior football landscape and develop recommendations for the future benefit of the game in the region.
The project, to be a major focal point over the next six months, will have a focus on the discussion of key topics through project teams involving club and league volunteers.
AFL Goulburn Murray Region General Manager Martin Gleeson identified the project as a major one for the Commission.
“Junior football is always a key topic of discussion at the Commission table and the Commission is keen to build on the successes of review projects in the Seymour DJFNL and Shepparton DFNL over the past couple of years to tackle some of the bigger junior football questions in the region” he said.
“Eight different Leagues provide opportunity for over 4,500 footballers to compete in the Under 18 and below age groups and, whilst there is significant overlap, each of the Leagues has different structures and operating environments.”
“This project will investigate these similarities and differences and bring together representatives from each League to share dialogue with a view to establishing a common path forward.”
“A Steering Committee comprising Commissioners Nicholas Rolfe and Greg Freer, the region’s three Football Development Managers and myself will oversee the project and compile the key outcomes.”
“In conjunction with each League we have also established four separate project teams to flesh out the major topics of governance, age groups, club pathways and rules with the aim of developing recommendations for the Steering Committee to deliberate on.”
“The first key undertaking of the project is to conduct a survey of all clubs in the region to gather opinion and data. The online survey has been released and all clubs are strongly encouraged to complete the survey prior to the 27 June deadline to make sure they contribute to the process.”
“There will also be other forums and opportunities for contribution so we really encourage the football community to be a part of the process.”
“An information pack containing further details including the composition of the Project Teams and their Key Focus Areas has also been distributed to all clubs and is available below"
Last Modified on 09/06/2017 11:34