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Initially started with the MPFNL\u2019s Reconciliation Action Plan, as a member league of AFL South East, across all our competitions this Round is \u201cRecognising Reconciliation\u201d.<\/p>\n
Reconciliation is commitment to strengthening relationships between Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.<\/p>\n
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Not limited to, but headlined by the Red Hill v Pines MPFNL & SEWF matches and Tyabb v Crib Point MPFNL matches, we encourage all the AFL South East community to be a voice for generations as part of the National Reconciliation Week.<\/p>\n
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Across the competition, some clubs will be having smoking ceremonies or local elders participate in pre-match events, we ask Umpires to continue to show respect and work with clubs in facilitating these if they are organised.<\/p>\n
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Our Junior competitions (AFLSE, FDJ & SEJ) have 54 grades of football which have all been re-graded for the rest of the season as per the Competition By-Laws.<\/p>\n
As a result, all Junior Umpiring Appointments will be sent on THURSDAY 18th<\/sup> MAY. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do not contact your coach (Xavier Willis \u2013 FDJ & Darren Murray \u2013 SEJ) if you have not received an appointment tonight via Officials HQ.<\/p>\n If you have not received an appointment by Thursday 18th<\/sup> May 7pm <\/em><\/strong>then please politely reach out to your coaches saying you are available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are unavailable, please update OfficialsHQ and contact your coach immediately.<\/p>\n Any communication sent to me surrounding Junior appointments prior to the above will not be responded due to the above communication.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All specific competitions By-Laws are on Club Hub under the Rules & Policies tab, a reminder to please make sure you are aware of the specific rules for the competition you are umpiring. As an example, there is NO; <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have any enquiries or any doubts, contact your discipline coach.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our primary role as Umpires is to officiate to the Laws of Australian Football, which are written to protect all players on the field.<\/p>\n We have seen (especially in Junior football), a growing number of players showing incorrect tackling technique which is putting other players in vulnerable positions and a high chance to be injured.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AFL South East\u2019s direction for Junior Umpires is;<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 18.7.1 Spirit and Intention Players shall be protected from unreasonable conduct from an opposition Player which is likely to cause injury.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 18.7.2 Free Kicks – Rough Conduct A field Umpire shall award a Free Kick against a Player when that Player engages in rough conduct against an opposition Player which in the circumstances is unreasonable, which includes but is not limited to:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n What is a \u201cDangerous Tackle\u201d?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00bb The tackle consists of more than one action, regardless of whether the Player being tackled is in possession of the ball;<\/p>\n \u00bb The tackle is of an inherently dangerous kind, such as a spear tackle or a tackle where a Player is lifted off the ground;<\/p>\n \u00bb The Player being tackled is in a vulnerable position (e.g. arm(s) pinned) with little opportunity to protect themselves;<\/p>\n \u00bb An opponent is slung, driven or rotated into the ground with excessive force.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As communicated at both Senior & Junior Info Nights, the AFL are responsible for Pays (not AFL South East), <\/strong>so please if you have any queries around;<\/p>\n\n
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