PLAYER MOVEMENT
This is a reminder to all clubs that no player movement is to occur with players across the same age group in any situation. Players are only allowed to play one game in the age group per round.
The only exemption to this in the U15, 16 & 17 - 2011 player movement trial.
Any team found breaching the league’s player movement policy will be stripped of any premiership points and potentially face further sanctions at the discretion of the MSJFL.
In Round 9 one team was stripped of 4 premiership points after fielding an ineligible player.
LOANING OF PLAYERS
With the school holiday period now upon us, teams facing a shortage of numbers should be reminded about the rules for loaning players.
Where a team has 12 or more players an official match can be played. The opposition must "loan" players to bring the team up to a minimum of 14 players. The numerical strength of each team must also be adjusted so that the teams are of equal numbers, or at most, have a difference of one on the field of play, as follows:
- The team with the numerical advantage can "loan" players to the opposition, either for a quarter on a rotating basis, or for the match.
For example if one team has 14 players and the other has 21, the team with 21 players agrees to loan 3 players to the opposition, meaning there will be a numerical difference of one (17 versus 18).
- If, however, the team with a shortage of players refuses to accept an offer of "loan" players from the opposition team, the opposition team can play with 18 players on the field of play.
- If the team with the full complement of players refuses to “loan” players to the opposition they must play the match with a difference of one player only on the field.
"Loaned" players should appear on the team sheet of their team, however it should be noted that they were “on loan” to the other team.
SPECTATORS / OFFICIALS BEHAVIOUR
Football is a passionate game, as finals approach, each game begins to mean more. As nice as it is to win, we must all remember the reason we are at the games, to watch and support the kids as they enjoy the game we all love!
With this being said the MSJFL would like to issue a reminder to all spectators and officials. No one is to enter the playing arena at any time during games. The only exceptions are made for runners, trainers and water carries (who are in official roles). Anyone found guilty breaching the above, will be dealt with severely and swiftly by the league. Punishments may include hefty fines and/or life bans from community football.
Last Modified on 08/08/2011 12:41
