The Review
1. Junior Football Participation
There were seven individual recommendations aimed at; protecting junior players from burn-out and playing against physically larger opponents, simplifying the sharing of players where there are insufficient players in a team and the increased promotion of Auskick.
2. Sustainability – Making our Clubs Stronger
All clubs develop and submit a Strategic Plan by end of the 2018 calendar year.
The purpose of this recommendation is to move clubs from a yearly day-to-day cycle to articulating where your club is heading by setting long-term goals and priorities for the future.
3. League Governance
Merge the Central Murray and Golden Rivers boards to form the ‘Central Murray & Golden Rivers Football League Board’ with the Commission remaining an oversight body.
Most clubs accepted the premise that the ‘status quo’ must be improved. One board with two leagues is the most appropriate model to manage our future. This is not a ‘one-size- fits-all’ solution but a model which recognizes the unique strengths and characteristics of each league.
4. RAC Service Offer
Reduce the complexity and volunteer fatigue by developing a RAC fee for service offer.
The universal complaint from clubs is the onerous paperwork and red tape they are forced to complete in order to manage their clubs. Some user pays tasks are best suited to a central service; the merged board will explore with clubs what opportunities exist.
