2018 1 Welcome to the 2018 V/Line Cup This is the fourth year the tournament has been held in Gippsland and it’s exciting to see the amazing young talent across the state coming together to compete. More than 800 players will come together at Morwell, Moe and Traralgon to take part in the four-day tournament and I am expecting some intense competition on the field. It is currently our fifteenth year as the official naming rights partner of the carnival and we are incredibly proud to be supporting this event. The tournament is an opportunity for young footballers to compete at a representative level and for many players, it is a stepping stone for the future. Since 2010, almost 100 V/Line Cup players have been drafted to the AFL, including Dyson Heppell and Lily Mithen. This tournament continues to be a spring board for the best footballers in regional Victoria and highlights the opportunity to showcase the future stars of the game. We can all be great leaders, so take the skills you develop during this tournament and use them to make a difference in your communities. I have no doubt lots of parents, friends and supporters will also be coming together to cheer on from the sidelines over the next few days. Good luck to all those involved in this year’s V/Line Cup and competition aside, it is most important to come together, have fun and enjoy yourself. James Pinder Chief Executive Officer, V/Line Latrobe City Council is very pleased to have the opportunity host to the 2018 V/Line Cup. Latrobe City is one of Victoria’s key regional cities. With our convenient location, range of accommodation and ‘country feel’ all visitors will be very much welcomed. There is more to Latrobe than you may know – take the time to explore. We have a proven track record in hosting and delivering significant major sporting events across many codes of sport. With more than 500 players competing in teams from throughout Victoria, I know there will be some exciting competition ahead. To those competing, I wish you every success, both for this carnival and into the future. Win or lose, you will still be an inspiration to young and aspiring sporting athletes. Cr Darrell White Mayor Latrobe City Council Major Sporting Event Welcome
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2018 1
Welcome to the 2018 V/Line Cup
This is the fourth year the tournament has been
held in Gippsland and it’s exciting to see the
amazing young talent across the state coming
together to compete.
More than 800 players will come together at
Morwell, Moe and Traralgon to take part in the
four-day tournament and I am expecting some
intense competition on the fi eld.
It is currently our fi fteenth year as the offi cial
naming rights partner of the carnival and we
are incredibly proud to be supporting this
event.
The tournament is an opportunity for young
footballers to compete at a representative level
and for many players, it is a stepping stone for
the future.
Since 2010, almost 100 V/Line Cup players
have been drafted to the AFL, including Dyson
Heppell and Lily Mithen.
This tournament continues to be a spring board
for the best footballers in regional Victoria and
highlights the opportunity to showcase the
future stars of the game.
We can all be great leaders, so take the skills
you develop during this tournament and
use them to make
a diff erence in your
communities.
I have no doubt lots of
parents, friends and
supporters will also
be coming together
to cheer on from the
sidelines over the next
few days.
Good luck to all
those involved in this year’s V/Line Cup and
competition aside, it is most important to come
together, have fun and enjoy yourself.
James Pinder
Chief Executive Offi cer, V/Line
Latrobe City Council is very pleased to have the
opportunity host to the 2018 V/Line Cup.
Latrobe City is one of Victoria’s key regional
cities. With our convenient location, range of
accommodation and ‘country feel’ all visitors
will be very much welcomed. There is more to
Latrobe than you may know – take the time to
explore.
We have a proven track record in hosting and
delivering signifi cant major sporting events
across many codes of sport.
With more than 500 players competing in teams
from throughout Victoria, I know there will be
some exciting competition ahead. To those
competing, I wish you every success, both for
this carnival and into
the future. Win or lose,
you will still be an
inspiration to young
and aspiring sporting
athletes.
Cr Darrell White
Mayor
Latrobe City Council
Major Sporting Event Welcome
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WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country Welcome
It is with great excitement that I welcome you to
the 2018 V/Line Cup.
On behalf of WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country I
would like to congratulate all players, coaches and
umpires for earning the opportunity to represent
their respective regions at these championships.
This is the 15th year V/Line has partnered this event
and their involvement cannot be underestimated.
V/Line’s support enables the most talented junior
footballers and Umpires from across regional and
rural Victoria to experience high level competition
against their peers from other regions, and gain
valuable life experiences along the way. We
especially acknowledge the support of CEO James
Pinder and all V/Line staff who devote considerable
energy and resources to make all partnership
initiatives a great success.
WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country would also like to
thank the Latrobe City Council for the outstanding
support they have shown throughout our
partnership of this carnival. The Latrobe City
Council has left no stone unturned in order to
deliver a highly professional event in their region,
and showcase the fantastic facilities that are
available on off er to athletes who compete in not
only Australian Rules Football, but a variety of
sports.
The 2018 V/Line Cup sees 14 Boys teams compete
across two divisions, and eight Girls teams. The
structure includes regionally-based teams which
are aligned to the existing TAC Cup regions.
Regionally based representative trials were held in
the lead up to this V/Line Cup, which resulted in 22
teams being formed, aligned to the six country TAC
Cup regions.
The V/Line Cup provides a development pathway
for young umpires also, with all fi eld umpires at this
carnival members of V/Line Umpire Academy.
For many of these young men and women, these
championships will be a stepping stone to AFL
Victoria’s mainstream Talent Pathway. A number
of players from the respective teams are already
earmarked as future prospects for their U16 TAC
Cup Development squads and Umpire Academies,
and so begins a journey towards the highest level
of competition.
Last year’s NAB AFL Draft and Rookie Drafts
included 17 V/line Cup graduates who rose to
prominence at these championships during their
junior development. A list of these players can be
found below.
Worksafe AFL Victoria Country would like to
thank the Football Development Managers of the
Victorian regions for their ongoing commitment
and hard work to run the 2018 V/Line Cup
programs.
We wish all teams well, and thank all offi cials,
coaches, staff , volunteers, parents, umpires and
players for their eff orts for contributing to the
overall success of the 2018 V/Line Cup. May you
enjoy all that the competition provides and take
many learnings back with you to become leaders in
your local regions.
Ben Brennan
AFL Victoria
Community Football Programs Coordinator
NAB AFL Draft 2017 - Players who competed in the 2013/2014 Vline Cup Incude:
Pick Name AFL Club TAC Cup Club3 Paddy Dow Carlton Bendigo Pioneers4 Luke Davies - Uniacke North Melbourne Dandenong Stingrays7 Hunter Clark St Kilda Dandenong Stingrays11 Aiden Bonar GWS Giants Dandenong Stingrays13 Jarrod Brander West Coast Eagles Bendigo Pioneers14 Matthew Ling Sydney Swans Geelong Falcons27 Brent Daniels GWS Giants Bendigo Pioneers29 Charlie Spargo Melbourne Murray Bushrangers30 Tom De Koning Carlton Dandenong Stingrays33 Tom Mccartin Sydney Swans Geelong Falcons45 James Worpel Hawthorn Geelong Falcons46 Ben Paton St Kilda Murray Bushrangers51 Kane Farrell Port Adelaide Bendigo Pioneers57 Gryan Miers Geelong Cats Geelong Falcons69 Lloyd Meek Fremantle GWV Rebels70 Angus Schumacher Carlton Bendigo Pioneers74 Callum Porter Western Bulldogs Gippsland Power
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2018 V/Line Cup Structure
Twenty-two teams will compete in two male divisions and one female division in the 2018 V/Line Cup.
Boys Division 1 Boys Division 2 Girls Division
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Introducing ournewest team member
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There are things we can all do to help keep on time together.
And remember whistle blows, train goes.
To read more of Wendy’s tips visit: vline.com.au/wendywhistle
If you need some extra assistance, let a V/Line team member know or wait in the Boarding Assistance Zone.
Wendy’s tip of the day:
For more information visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.
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The aim of the V/Line Cup is to develop young footballers to the maximum of their ability.
To achieve their potential players are to be coached in such a way that develops:
• The skills, physical attributes and football knowledge, and the
• Personal characteristics and self esteem of each player
AFL Victoria believes that the above development can be maximized in an environment that:
• Emphasises individual player development rather than team success
• Emphasises individual contribution as an essential component in a team environment
• Considers the players’ long term participation in football at a variety of levels
• Promotes a balanced approach to the players’ lifestyle
Players in the V/Line Cup competition are to be coached in a manner that provides players with
the maximum opportunity to be developed and to facilitate the successful transition into a TAC
Cup program.
The V/Line Cup competition, through the conduct and coaching of the competition, prepares
and encourages players not moving into a TAC Cup program to continue playing football at a
level commensurate to the player’s ability.
Competition Coaching Philosophy
Coaching PracticesAFL Victoria has adopted the following Coaching Practices Policy to assist in the development of players.
V/Line Cup Coaches are required to implement the policy in their coaching practices. AFL Victoria takes
very seriously breaches to its coaching practices and philosophies and will impose the appropriate
disciplinary actions.
Sliding/Rolling/Press/Zone
For the purpose of our own rules a sliding/rolling/
press/zone can be defi ned but not limited to
a standard formation like a 12 player or more
zone that keeps its shape in relation to the ball
movement of the opposition, with the defensive
intention to slow play down and minimise
space. For kick-ins only a 12 player zone can be
employed.
‘Taggers’/’Run Withs’
‘Taggers’ whose sole aim is to stop the opposition
player from gaining possessions are not to be used
in the V/Line Cup.
It is acceptable however that ‘run withs’ who seek
to gain possessions themselves whilst maintaining
close checking of their opponent, are used. The
same players are not to be used as ‘run-withs’ each
match.
Positional Rotations of Players
Coaches are required to give players the
opportunity to demonstrate profi ciency at playing
in a variety of positions and players should
be used in a number of roles throughout the
competition.
Interchange Bench/Rotations
The interchange bench is to be used for the
purpose of player welfare and development
consistent with the philosophy. AFL Victoria does
not condone the use of the interchange bench to
solely gain a game day advantage. In other words,
an unreasonable number of rotations through the
midfi eld would be contrary to the spirit of the use
of the interchange bench in the V/Line Cup.
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Extra Player in Defence‘Flooding’ the opposition’s forward line or midfi eld (i.e. the practice of moving multiple players to fi ll space in the opposition’s forward half ) is not to be used in the V/Line Cup. It makes it very diffi cult for forwards to develop, does not encourage accountability for mid fi elders, and reduces the skill development of back line players.
For V/Line Cup, ‘Crowding’ is defi ned as having two or more additional players positioned permanently on the defensive side of the ball in the opposition’s forward fi fty-metre area.
‘Flooding’ is the proactive practice of moving multiple forward line players into the opposition’s defensive half of the ground with the aim of restricting space and retarding the fl uent delivery of the football to the forwards.
At centre square bounces, teams are only to have 6 players in the defensive half.
One additional player positioned on the defensive side of the ball in the opposition’s forward fi fty, and, additional players running into defence with their opponent in transition are not considered to be fl ooding in general play.
Crowding and Flooding, as defi ned above, are not permitted in the V/Line Cup as it is contrary to the development philosophy of the competition. Crowding and Flooding do not assist the development of the:
• Midfi elders for the attacking team who can gain many uncontested possessions and who will have many uncontested disposals;
• Defenders of the defending team who are receiving support from additional team members;
• Attacking team’s forwards who are being crowded by additional defenders and not therefore able to develop their skills as eff ectively as otherwise possible, or the
• ‘Crowders’ or ‘fl ooders’ and their accountability for an opponent
High Density FootballWhen the ball enters an oppositions forward half
coaches are required to ensure that a least fi ve
players remain inside the opposite half of the
ground delineated by an “imaginary” line across
the centre of the ground. Furthermore, two (2)
of those fi ve players must be inside the fi fty (50)
metre arc. This will be an expectation on all kick-
outs as well.
Competition Coaching Philosophy
Style of Play
Coaches must emphasize a style of play that
requires players to be disciplined when their
opponents have the ball, at boundary throw–ins,
ball ups, etc., and where players are accountable
for an opponent in such circumstances.
Whilst wanting to encourage the initiative and
creativity of players it is considered essential that
players can demonstrate to TAC Cup clubs that
when required they are able to be accountable for
their opponent.
Coaches should encourage players to develop
the skills and behaviours that are relevant to the
requirements at TAC Cup level, notwithstanding
compromising the development of all players
without ‘crowding’ and ‘fl ooding’.
Use of Runners
AFL Victoria believes that having two runners
on match days is an important assistance in the
development of players. Club Managers and
Coaches are to ensure that runners are to be
physically capable of doing the runner’s job and
not to be ‘walkers’ or ‘joggers’, but are to deliver
the message as quickly as possible and return after
giving the message immediately to the coac hes
box.
Runners are to be messengers, not coaches. If two
runners are used they are to use the interchange
gates to enter/exit the ground. If only one runner
