UTS Australian Football Club - 2012 Players Handbook - HARDNESS, INTEGRITY, RELENTLESS, DISCIPLINED, UNIFIED
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UTS Australian Football Club
2012 Players Handbook
HARDNESS, INTEGRITY, RELENTLESS, DISCIPLINED, UNIFIED
University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UTS AFC Mission Statement ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
UTS AFC Key Strategies ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Club Profile ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
2012 Committee ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
2012 Coaching Group ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
2012 Sponsors ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Honour Board ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Statistical History ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Club Training ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Club Rules and Standards ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
AFL NSW/ACT Code of Conduct ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
2012 Match Day Standards ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18
2012 Match Day Duties ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
Memberships ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
Selection Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
Injury Management ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
Social Calendar ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
UTS Fixtures ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
UTS Club Song ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
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University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Purpose
The Bats exists to be a place which enhances people’s lives by bringing AFL football and mate-ship
together better than any other club in the Australia.
Our Vision
We will be the benchmark football club in Sydney with the best club culture in Australia.
The Bats will be a place where people can learn the basics of AFL as well as play and succeed at the
highest level. We will do this by creating a club culture which is based on professionalism, integrity, fun,
focus and mate ship.
Our Strategy is Culture before Football. This will make us successful on and off the field.
You are a better footballer and a better person after spending time at the Bats.
Our Values
Our Culture is the most important aspect of the club.
Club Values
• Positive Talk - On and off the field AT ALL TIMES. Encourage your mates and lift them up with you.
• Respect - For all players, officials and supporters of our Club and those we compete against.
• Inclusiveness - Get around new players and make them feel welcome. Whether you’ve been at the
Club for 5 years or 1 session, we are all striving toward the same common goal.
Playing Values
• Hardness
• Relentless
• Unified
• Discipline
• Integrity
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University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
KEY STRATEGIES
How do we do it here?
The ongoing charter of Committee, Coaches & Leadership Group
1. “Run by the players for the players” – need to ensure a large part of the Committee are current
players to ensure ownership & relevance of club strategy to the playing group.
2. First night of a new bat they are out the front of the group for introduction & welcome.
3. “Welcome to the Bats” from every existing player on someone’s first night.
4. “Find 5” after every drill as an ongoing principle.
5. Integration of the grades at training and wherever possible to ensure guys know each other and feel
connected.
6. Thursday night selections at Saturday night post-game celebrations at the Bat Cave (LBH).
7. All players must contribute to the Volunteer Roster.
8. No player payments.
9. Non-playing Coaches only.
10. We focus on the little things – small pieces of positive recognition and gratitude (i.e. Banners, Awards,
Congratulatory Announcements) no matter how small.
11. Leaders are always integrating new bats quickly, spending time with new Bats and proactively
welcoming partners, families, non-playing mates and Past Players at social functions.
12. People are accepted by who the are as a person as opposed to their football ability.
13. Leaders are always talking about the club values and demonstrating why they are so important to who
we are as a club.
14. The Social Calendar and participation in social functions is core to the Bats.
15. Our Old Boys/Past Players network is uniquely important to us, so must be a focus.
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University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
CLUB PROFILE
Established 2000
Nickname The Bats
Home Ground Trumper Oval
Cnr Glenmore Rd & Cascade St
Paddington
Postal Address UTSAFC
C-/UTS Union Sports Office
PO Box 3210
Broadway NSW 2007
Website www.utsafc.com.au
Email info@utsafc.com.au
utsafc_players@yahoo.com.au
Club Patron Dr. Jeff Fitzgerald
Competitions Sydney AFL Premier Division
Sydney AFL Division One
Sydney AFL Division Three
Sydney AFL Division Four
Sydney AFL Division Five
Sydney AFL Masters Association
Sydney AFL Womens (Shamrocks)
Training Times Tuesday & Thursday from 6:15pm
Club House Light Brigade Hotel*
2A Oxford St, Paddington
*Please note that the Light Brigade Hotel also host our Team Selections every Thursday from
8:30pm & Match Day Presentations every Saturday from 7:00pm
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University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
2012 UTSAFC OFFICIALS
President Scott Baker P: 0410 453 131 E: scott.baker@perpetual.com.au
Vice President George Capozzi P: 0410 482 099 E:gcapozzi@taylorcollison.com.au
Treasurer Adrian Sibbick P: 0413 745 752 E: adrian@hudsonsibbick.com.au
Secretary Nino Williamson P: 0412 928 369 E: ninow@bibby.com.au
Football Ops Simon Rabbitt P: 0418 418 278 E: simon.rabbit@fremantlemedia.com.au
Football Ops Luke Trimboli P: 0420 309 031 E: luke.trimboli@nsw.fitness.edu.au
Football Ops Chris Mintern P: 0421 734 650 E: chris.mintern@gwsgiants.com.au
Football Ops Dustin Teasedale P: 0433 251 780 E: Dustin.Teasdale@computershare.com.au
Football Ops Matt Rivett P: 0411 085 826 E: mattrivett@gmail.com
Sponsorship Dan McGrath P: 0439 110 300 E: mcgrathdan04@gmail.com
Sponsorship Barry Holland P: 0403 989 032 E: holland_t2003@yahoo.co.uk
Social Jot Lynas P: 0413 154 589 E: jot.lynas@unleashedtravel.com.au
Social Dan Flanagan P: 0403 182 800 E: dflanag@hotmail.com
Social Ops Simon Hains P: 0412 638 855 E: sdhains@gmail.com
UTS Liason Mark Ayers P: 0403 112 815 E: mark.ayers@afl.com.au
Online Manager Dermot Lowry P: 0409 828 825 E: lowry.dermot@gmail.com
6University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
2012 UTSAFC COACHES
Club Coach Chris Keys P: 0417 002 141 E: chrisgkeys@gmail.com
Senior Coach Daniel Lynch P: 0413 164 448 E: daniellynchau@gmail.com
Senior Assistant Tom Chadwick P: 0409 840 102 E: Tom.Chadwick@foxsports.com.au
Senior Assistant Adam Curley P: 0400 582 686 E: Adam.Curley@foxsports.com.au
Div 1 Coach Andrew Christie P: 0433 288 340 E: chipoir@yahoo.com.au
Div 1 Assistant Ant Rosen P: 0425 790 624 E: anthonyrosen@hotmail.com
Div 3 Coach Justin Kurenda P: 0415 672 145 E: kurendaj@newsltd.com.au
Div 3 Assistant Hayden Baker P: 0478 312 886 E: hayden.baker@allianz.com.au
Div 4 Coach Brett Wylie P: 0425 205 647 E: bwylie@people.net.au
Div 4 Assistant Ben Payne P: 0403 893 668 E: ben.payne@rocketmail.com
Div 5 Coach George Harder P: 0400 828 636 E: gharderau@gmail.com
2012 UTSAFC LEADERSHIP GROUP
Club Captains Hamish Turner P: 0437 147 682 E: hturner@nine.com.au
Tom Steinfort P: 0411 047 452 E: tsteinfort@nine.com.au
Senior Leaders Chris Tolj P: 0412 865 543 E: chris.j.tolj@jpmorgan.com
Frank Boland P: 0423 778 125 E: frank.boland@infigenenergy.com
Ferghul Purcell P: 0420 939 329 E: fearghal.purcell@gmail.com
Div 1 Captain Zac Jardine P: 0421 860 245 E: zacjardine@gmail.com
Div 1 Vice Tom Robinson P: 0439 800 020 E: robinsonto@learningseat.com
Div 3 Captain Nicholas Allardice P: 0417 188 925 E: nick.allardice@gmail.com
Div 3 Vice Dan Flanagan P: 0403 182 800 E: dan@urbangeek.com.au
Div 4 Captain Damian Menzies P: 0405 606 044 E: damien.menzies@gmail.com
Div 4 Vice Will Field P: 0439 731 981 E: wfield1981@gmail.com
7University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
2012 CLUB SPONSORS
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY
MAJOR SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
8University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
UTSAFC HONOUR BOARD
Premierships
Sydney AFL First Division 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division 2000, 2002
Presidents
Marty Lynch 2000 - 2002 Chris Nixon 2009
Phil Burford 2003 - 2004 John Colbert 2010 - 2011
Phil Allison 2005 - 2006 Scott Baker 2012 -
Scott Baker 2007 - 2008
Club Coaches
Todd Allison 2000 Lachlan Buszard 2009
Rod Paech 2001 Michael Hosking 2010 - 2011
Bill Vlahos 2002 Daniel Lynch 2012 -
Roger Moten 2003 - 2008
Club Captains
Chris Betts 2000 - 2002 Andrew Davis & Drew Pearce 2008
Corey Beggs 2003 Liam Flanagan 2009
David Stock 2004 Alan Kymantas 2010 - 2011
Alan Kymantas 2005 - 2006 Hamish Turner & Tom Steinfort 2012 -
Andrew Davis 2007
Games Records
John Colbert 184 Dan Ardu 113
Travis Paech 132 Alan Kymantas 106
Anthony Leach 131 Dustin Teasdale 105
George Harder 126 Andrew Davis 100
Matthew Pell 114
Goals Records
Andrew Thain 310
Travis Paech 286
Andrew Davis 276
Todd Allison 211
Anthony Leach 142
9University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
UTSAFC HONOUR BOARD
Life Members
2009 Martin Lynch 2010 John Colbert
Alistair Pape Brett Wylie
Michael Symonds 2011 Anthony Leach
Todd Allison
David Slatter
Rod Paech
Travis Paech
Dan Ardu
UTS AFC Clubman of the Year Award
2000 Marty Lynch 2006 Anthony Leach
2001 Chris Betts 2007 Anthony Leach
2002 Bill Smith 2008 John Colbert
2003 Brett Wylie 2009 Adrian Sibbick
2004 Warren Seeto 2010 Luke McCormack
2005 Scott Baker 2011 Adrian Sibbick
Senior Grade Awards
Year Coach Captain Best & Fairest Players’ Player Leading Goalkicker Finish
2000 Todd Allison Chris Betts Chris Betts Joshua Taylor Julian Clark Premiers (Div.Two)
2001 Rod Paech Chris Betts Luke White Randall Jacobson Adam Lennon Sixth
2002 Bill Vlahos Chris Betts Michael White Todd Hutchison Ben Kingsley Ninth
2003 Roger Moten Corey Beggs Shane McGahan Shane McGahan Travis Paech Sixth
2004 Roger Moten David Stock Nick Gilbert Nick Gilbert Adam Lennon Fourth
2005 Roger Moten Alan Kymantas Andrew Davis Mark Frinsdorf Andrew Davis Runners Up
2006 Roger Moten Alan Kymantas Matt Mackay Matt Mackay Andrew Davis Premiers
2007 Roger Moten Andrew Davis Dustin Teasdale Dustin Teasdale Greg Walker Third
Andrew Davis
2008 Roger Moten Scott Hissey Scott Hissey Andrew Thain Premiers
Drew Pearce
2009 Lachlan Buszard Liam Flanagan Michael Atkinson Tim Wallace Tom Chadwick Premiers
2010 Michael Hosking Alan Kymantas Alan Kymantas Alan Kymantas Patrick Wilson Premiers
2011 Michael Hosking Alan Kymantas Tom Steinfort Tom Steinfort Andrew Davis Tenth
10University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
UTSAFC HONOUR BOARD
Reserve Grade Awards
Year Coach Captain Best & Fairest Players’ Player Leading Goalkicker Finish
2000 Leon Minervini Jon Tassone Jon Tassone Jon Tassone Mihalo Dekic Fourth (Div.Two)
2001 John Fitzgerald No Appointment Steve Hair Steve Hair Heath Smith Sixth
Matt Pell/
2002 Bill Goold No Appointment Sym Ferdinand Tim Duck Seventh
Adam Wedlock
2003 Jeremy Martin David Quarrell Steve Hair Steve Hair Heath Grosvenor Third
2004 Rohan Burdett David Quarrell Travis Paech Marty Airth Jared Wilson Premiers
2005 Jeremy Martin John Colbert Marty Airth Marty Airth Travis Paech Runners Up
Jeremy Martin/
2006 John Colbert Aga Manhao Warwick Maughan Travis Paech Premiers
Andrew Christie
John Colbert/
2007 Jeremy Martin Chirs Dean Chris Dean Andrew Thain Premiers
Charles Paltridge
Simon Duguid
2008 John Colbert Andrew Morley Andrew Morley Phil Taylor Premiers
Travis Paech
George Capozzi/
2009 Chris Mintern David Lavender Ben Rundle Sean Fleming Runners Up
Ben Rundle
George Capozzi/ Jacob Prince/
2010 Chris Mintern Roch Hanmore Andrew Thain Runners Up
Phil Bredin Roch Hanmore
2011 James Barron Mathew Williams Shaun Silver Shaun Silver Richard Benson Fifth
Third Grade Awards
Year Coach Captain Best & Fairest Players’ Player Leading Goalkicker Finish
Anthony Moss/
2001 Damian Woodards Anthony Moss No Award Fourth
Leigh Unger
2002 Damian Woodards Anthony Moss Anthony Moss No Award Todd Allison Premiers
2003 Damian Woodards Marty Lynch Jeremy Hall Chris White Todd Allison Third
2004 Todd Allison George Harder Phil Allison Phil Allison Todd Allison Third
2005 David Quarrell Brett Wylie Andrew Christie Andrew Christie Julian Clark Fourth
2006 Paul Johnston Tobias Wilson Anthony Leach Anthony Leach Jack Valente Fourth
James Barron/
2007 Andrew Christie Chris Nixon James Barron Chris Nixon Fifth
Matthew Pine
Brett Wylie/
2008 Adam Van Der Veen Nathan Eades Steve Neal Steve Neal Fifth
Nathan Eades
2009 Nathan Eades Zac Jardine Zac Jardine Anthony Leach Andrew Christie Runners Up
2010 Andrew Christie Nick Allardice John Colbert John Colbert David Beaton Third
2011 Andrew Christie Nick Allardice Steven Boyd Daniel Lazarus George Capozzi Third
11University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
UTSAFC HONOUR BOARD
Fourth Grade Awards
Year Coach Captain Best & Fairest Players’ Player Leading Goalkicker Finish
Anthony Moss/
2006 Damian Woodards Anthony Moss Matt Pine Fourth
Leigh Unger
2009 Brett Wylie Ben Payne Darren McKenna Dan Caruana Rhys Henderson Sixth
2010 Brett Wylie Chris Hargraves David MacGee Alan Kelly Jonathan Bocking Fifth
Padraig Browne/
2011 Brett Wylie Will Field Rob Malcolm Padraig Browne Jonathan Bocking Fourth
Sydney AFL Awards
Year Award Recipient
2000 Sydney AFL Division Two Leading Goal Kicker Todd Allison
2000 Best on Ground Sydney AFL Division Two Grand Final Luke Russell
2003 Sydney AFL Division Two Leading Goal Kicker Todd Allison
2004 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Grand Final Christian Patterson
2004 McFarlane Medal Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Best & Fairest Brian Cunnane
2005 Sydney AFL First Division Leading Goal Kicker Andrew Davis
2006 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Grand Final John Sharpe
2006 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Grand Final Matt Mackay
2007 Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Leading Goal Kicker Andrew Thain
2007 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Grand Final Lachlan Bishop
2007 McFarlane Medal Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Best & Fairest Anthony Leach
2008 McFarlane Medal Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Best & Fairest Phillip Taylor
2008 Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Leading Goal Kicker Phillip Taylor
2008 Snow Medal Sydney AFL First Grade Best and Fairest Andrew Davis
2008 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Grand Final Shaun Silver
2008 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Grand Final Scott Hissey
2009 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Grand Final Tom Chadwick
2010 Sydney AFL First Division Leading Goal Kicker Patrick Wilson
2010 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Grand Final Tom Steinfort
2010 Ken Ferguson Volunteer of the Year Award Anthony Leach
12University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
UTSAFC STATISTICAL HISTORY
Records Against Opposition
Opponent Senior Grade Reserve Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade
P W L D P W L D P W L D P W L D
Auburn - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 1 3 -
Balmain 2 - 2 - 4 4 - - 7 5 2 - - - - -
Camden 2 2 - - 6 6 - - - - - - 2 2 - -
Campbelltown 2 2 - - - - - - 4 4 - - - - - -
East Coast 4 2 2 - 2 2 - - 3 2 1 - - - - -
Holroyd Parramatta 18 13 5 - 22 20 2 - 47 40 7 - 10 10 - -
Illawarra/Wollongong 13 4 9 - 10 6 4 - 17 6 11 - - - - -
Macquarie University 17 15 2 - 22 15 7 - 19 16 3 - 7 2 5 -
Manly 27 18 9 - 28 19 9 - 8 8 - - 5 5 - -
Maroubra - - - - - - - - 2 1 1 - 1 - 1 -
Moorebank/South West 10 7 2 1 9 8 1 - 12 6 6 - 6 3 3 -
North Shore 3 2 1 - 1 - 1 - 2 2 - - - - - -
Nor-West 10 8 2 - 13 13 - - 6 2 4 - 4 2 2 -
Penrith/St Clair 13 12 1 - 13 11 2 - 25 14 11 - 4 1 3 -
Pennant Hills 5 4 1 - - - - - 30 13 17 - - - - -
Southern Power/Cronulla 17 13 4 - 27 22 5 - 19 17 2 - - - - -
St George 2 - 2 - 2 2 - - - - - - - - - -
Sydney University 23 7 16 - 23 8 15 - 41 19 22 - 3 1 2 -
UNSW/ES 13 7 6 - 12 6 6 - 29 12 17 - 5 3 2 -
Western Suburbs 4 3 1 - 2 2 - - 2 2 - - - - - -
Totals 185 119 65 1 196 144 52 0 273 169 104 0 51 30 21 0
Scoring Records
HIGHEST SCORE GREATEST WINNING MARGIN
Senior Grade: Senior Grade:
31.24.210 Vs South West Sydney – 2005 189 points Vs South West Sydney – 2005
Reserve Grade: Reserve Grade:
35.29.239 Vs Camden – 2008 239 points Vs Camden – 2008
Third Grade: Third Grade:
31.21.2007 Vs Holroyd Parramatta – 2009 189 points Vs Holroyd Parramatta – 2009
Fourth Grade: Fourth Grade:
29.18.192 Vs Holroyd Parramatta – 2010 191 points Vs Holroyd Parramatta – 2010
13University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
2012 CLUB TRAINING
During the pre-season and regular season training sessions are held every Tuesday & Thursday night and
commence at 6:15pm.
The pre-season training venue is: Bat and Ball Oval, Cleveland Street, Moore Park.
During the regular season all training sessions will be at Trumper Oval, Glenmore Road, Paddington.
Any changes to these arrangements will be communicated to the playing group via the Yahoo email.
If you are unable to make a training session please contact your respective coach - Daniel Lynch 0413 164
448, Andrew Christie 0433 288 340, Justin Kurenda 0415 672 145, or Brett Wylie 0425 205 647. It is
unacceptable to miss a training session and not notify one of the senior coaches.
Club training singlets are compulsory and must be worn at every Thursday night training session.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Make sure you warm up before each session. This will be done as a group. If however, you are late you
are required to do 2 full laps and stretches before joining the main group.
• If you have an injury, make sure you tell your coach and then see the trainers for treatment – ICE it after
training (and/or matches) – Don’t put it off for later, it may be the difference between playing or not.
• Those players not training due to injuries are expected to attend training to receive medical treatment.
• Injured players will also be given rehabilitation programmes which they will work on during training
nights away from the main group.
• Players leaving the ground for any reason during training MUST see the coach before doing so.
• When training is finished WARM DOWN. Do exactly as you warmed up. DON’T TAKE SHORT CUTS –
Preventing injury is better than cure.
• Strong performance is reflective of a strong training ethic.
14University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
UTSAFC RULES AND STANDARDS
Respect
It is a privilege to play at this football club. That privilege comes with a series of responsibilities and
expectations that go with being a UTS Bats player, particularly after the game whilst socialising with team
mates and the wider community.
Remember at all times that you are a representative of the UTS Australian Football Club. Accept this
responsibility and conduct yourself at all times in a manner that brings credit to yourself and the Club.
Obscene language and anti-social behaviour are totally unacceptable and simply will not be tolerated.
Everyone socialising within the Club is doing so for the same reason – to have a good time! Please ensure
that your behaviour does not have a negative impact on others.
Drug Policy
The Club has adopted a zero tolerance policy in relation to illicit drugs at social functions. This includes all
post-match presentations as well as the Club’s marque events such as the annual Presentation night.
The Committee has resolved to take a strong stance on these matters and is prepared to take action
against those who are not willing to comply with these policies.
The basic principle of respect dominates everything we do at the UTSAFC. Respect for the Club, respect for
the coaches and committee members and respect for your fellow team mates. This is also extends to the
facilities, equipment, intellectual property, change rooms and The Light Brigade Hotel.
Club Rules
Every player at the Club needs to know them, as they are integral to our success!
1. Inclusiveness – Welcome, support and embrace new players, family and friends into the Bats family.
2. Respect – All coaches, players, supporters, umpires and opposition.
3. Provide Help – Do your bit to help. This club is run by the players for the players.
4. Respect Club Property – Treat all club property with respect. If you’re the last one to use it, put it
away!
5. Names – Get to know ALL players names… one club…all mates. After all training drills find five
players and address them by name.
6. Punctuality – Arrive on time for training and games. Communicate with coaches if you’re late,
unavailable or injured.
7. Be Involved – Experience and enjoy the best Club in Sydney. The more you put in, the more you will
get out of it.
15University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
UTSAFC RULES AND STANDARDS
Group Email & Social Media Policy
All emails sent to utsafc_players@yahoo.com.au by current or recent club members must only be sent by
being addressed as “BCC”. No emails are to be addressed “To” the group email address. This avoids
everyone getting out of office replies ,etc.
Most information you may need is available from the Bats website or from your respective coach/
teammates. Before sending an email to ALL, ask yourself if it is appropriate or necessary for the 350-450
people on the list to receive.
In recent times we are using Facebook to communicate to members and supporters. We have sponsors
and a number of female supporters following our Facebook site. Anything that is offensive or tarnishes the
clubs name or the AFL will NOTbe tolerated and action will be taken against members in breach of this.
If you send an email, or email response, which is considered in violation of the above policy, you will be
contacted by a member of the committee. For serious indiscretions, you may be removed from the email
list completely.
There are more appropriate (and effective) means of communicating between members for social/non-
official correspondence, such as:
•Emails directed only to specific people.
•Facebook – become friends with Trumper Bat and find other Bats members through there.
•Twitter – follow @TheTrumperBat for all Bat tweets.
To clarify the Group Email Policy: Selling Goods, Cars, Washing Machines, advertising for
flatmates/apartments is acceptable. This will be referred to as BatBay®.
It is forbidden to use the group for:
•Spam
•Links to videos or websites which are not aligned to appropriate club communication
•Offensive material (sexist, racist or inappropriate language – this includes the Bats Facebook page)
•Jokes
•Banter (which would be inappropriate for club sponsors to read)
•Unapproved Advertising which is other than from Club Sponsors
•REPLY ALL responses (including lifts to a game)
•Requests for contact directed at one person
Contact Luke Trimboli or Simon Rabbitt if you are in any doubt regarding the status of your email address
and your address will be added.
The reach of the group email extends far and wide and includes sponsors, support staff and the UTS Union
and as a consequence it is important that it is not abused.
16University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
AFL NSW/ACT CODE OF CONDUCT
Players Code of Conduct
• Play by the rules – the rules of your Club and the laws of the game.
• Attend training sessions and matches at times advised by the Club. If unable, for a valid reason to do so,
players will inform the Club as soon, as is practical.
• Act respectfully toward the officials and players of their own and opposing Clubs.
• Respect and follow the directions of coaching staff, match and club officials.
• Treat all players with respect, as you would want them to treat you.
• Act respectfully towards match officials at all times. Abusive language is unacceptable.
• Avoid individual or collective behaviour, which may reasonably be held by spectators to be offensive.
• Avoid all acts likely to incite spectators to violence or disorder.
• Make no detrimental statements in public (radio, television, print or electronic media) in respect to the
performance of any match officials, players, or any policy decisions of the Club or the AFL Sydney.
• Abide by the By-Laws, (Rules & Regulations) and the Competition Rules of the AFL Sydney.
• Respect the facilities and equipment of their own and opposing Clubs.
• Do not use remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability as many such comments are politically
incorrect and it is your coach, team-mates, Club and family that are let down with such remarks.
• Do not use information technology to make or post inappropriate comments against players, clubs, club
officials, match officials or the League which is discriminatory or offensive. Information technology
includes, but is not limited to, email, instant messaging, text messages, phone messages, digital images,
website postings (including social media such as Facebook, Twitter and blogs).
Parents & Supporters Code of Conduct
• Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game.
• Encourage participation, but don’t force it.
• Teach that enjoyment is more important than winning.
• Never ridicule mistakes or losses Supporters are there to support not downgrade.
• Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires, administrators and spectators. Physical or
verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
• Recognise all volunteers who give up their valuable time.
• Never publicly criticise umpires, rather raise personal concerns with club officials in private
• Do not use remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability as many such comments are politically
incorrect and it is your coach, team-mates, Club and family that are let down with such remarks.
• Respect the facilities and equipment of their own and opposing Clubs.
• Do not engage in physical and/or verbal intimidation, abuse or conduct toward any player, official,
umpire or supporter. Such actions are totally unacceptable.
• Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
• Abusive language is unacceptable.
17University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
2012 MATCH DAY STANDARDS
ATTIRE
All players are required to wear the UTS Bats club polo shirt to and from the venue.
TIMING
On match days all players selected are to report to the match venue at the nominated report time, this will
be set when teams are sent out via the Bats yahoo email. As a general rule, the report time is 90 minutes
prior to the first bounce.
There are no excuses for being late. Allow yourself sufficient travel time. “Stuck in traffic” or “I couldn’t
find the ground” are not excuses. That is simply a sign of inadequate preparation.
For Reserve, Third & Fourth Grade sides: after the game – stay as a team, enjoy a drink & something to eat
and watch the Senior Grade game for at least a quarter. However it is preferred that you stay for the
entire game.
KEY POINTS
The pre game meeting will occur after half time of the previous game.
Players must have all their strapping completed before the main team meeting. There are no excuses.
Arrive at the ground early enough so that you don’t put yourself under unnecessary time pressure.
THE BASICS
On match day get the basics right. Don’t forget your boots, socks, shorts and mouthguard.
Present yourself in the right condition to play your best footy. Players who show up not ready to play do
nothing more than display a lack of commitment to their own game and a lack of respect for both the Club
and their team mates.
Prepare yourself for the game in your own individual way but remember to be mindful of others in their
preparation.
POST-MATCH CELEBRATIONS
Following each game the post match presentations will be held at 7:00pm at the Light Brigade Hotel. The
presentations offer the opportunity to not only recognise the day’s best players from the respective
matches, but to get to know each other. Particularly for those not from Sydney, the Bats are a family away
from home.
It’s important that all players attend presentations and support their team mates. We celebrate wins
together and stick together after a loss.
18University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
2012 MATCH DAY DUTIES
SUPPORT YOUR MATES
Match day is more than simply playing your game. It’s also about supporting your mates and that support
comes in the form of MATCH DAY DUTIES. It doesn’t matter what grade you play, throughout the season
you will be called upon to goal umpire, run the boundary, run water, man the canteen, assist with the
timekeeping, or running the scoreboard.
The Leadership Group will nominate players for Duties each Friday before a game. Once notified, it is your
responsibility to ensure you fulfil that duty. If circumstances at the time mean that you can’t fulfil your duty
for whatever reason, then it is your responsibility to find someone else to cover you. It isn’t acceptable to
just ignore your responsibility. This is not what the club is about and not what it has been built upon, help
out a mate!
The Club operates at its best when everybody does their bit!
Remember that it is a club run BY THE PLAYERS FOR THE PLAYERS!
Requirements for Match Day Duties
Some match day duties have specific requirements set by Sydney AFL that we need to comply with.
•WATER RUNNER must be wearing runners (bare foot or thongs are not acceptable), Bats Shorts, Bats Polo
& Blue Bib (found in Guernsey Bag for each team).
•COACH RUNNER must be wearing Runners & Florescent Yellow Bats Runners’ Shorts & Shirt.
•GOAL UMPIRE must be noting the scores for both teams and confer with other Goal Umpire at each
break. It is also required that Flags are used when there is a score at either end.
•BOUNDARY UMPIRE must be wearing runners, Bats Shorts, and White Shirt (found in Guernsey Bag for
each team), and have a whistle.
•TIMEKEEPER (Div 1 – Div 4) needs to set the clock to 22 minutes with no time on. From here, your main
job is to keep track of the scores for both teams, then confer with Goal Umpires and Scoreboard Operator
at each break.
•TIMEKEEPER (Premier Div) has separate roles for home and away games.
• For HOME games: the timekeeper is in charge of the clock, which is set to 20 minutes PLUS
time on. The clock stops when:
• The ball exits the field of play (out of bounds, out on the full, goal is kicked – only when
goal umpire signals). Time starts again when the ball is entered into the field of play
(I.e. when the ruck men tap the ball).
• The umpire blows time on. Start time again when the umpire blows whistle again.
• For AWAY games: the timekeepers primary role is to keep track of the scores for both teams,
then confer with Goal Umpires and Scoreboard Operator at each break.
19University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
2012 CLUB MEMBERSHIPS
The club will be offering three options for playing memberships in 2012:
OPTION 1 - Full Membership $300.00
Conditions
• This membership allows you to play in any grade in 2012.
• You will receive a match day polo top, club shorts and socks.
• Upgraded Platinum AFL Insurance Package.
• Physio supplies and services for all training and match day.
• You will not be selected for any team from round one if you have not payed your club membership in
full or you have not made a membership payment arrangement with Adrian Sibbick. No exceptions will
be made.
OPTION 2 - Social Membership $150.00
Conditions
• This membership allows you to play a maximum of 4 games in the clubs Fifth Grade side only.
• You will receive a match day polo top, club shorts and socks.
• Upgraded Platinum AFL Insurance Package.
• Physio supplies and services for all training and match day.
• If you would like to be eligible for selection in higher grades you must upgrade your membership to full
membership.
• If you would like to play more than 4 games you must upgrade your membership to full membership.
OPTION 3 - UTS Advantage $150.00
Conditions
• Only for UTS Advantage Members (more info at www.utsunion.uts.edu.au/advantage)
• Same conditions as Full Membership
20University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
PLAYING AT THE BATS
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
All UTS AFC players will need to have met the following requirements to be eligible for selection.
1. Contact details completed on the UTS ‘New Player Form’.
2. Confirmation that the player is entered into Teamer system & group email and is receiving
official club communication including Teamer weekly request for availability.
3. Clearance form completed if previous played for another AFL club.
4. UTS AFC Registration Form completed.
5. Registration Subs have been paid.
6. Uniform (Shirt, shorts & socks) have been collected from Football Operations.
SELECTION TIMING
Team Selections are generally completed on Thursday nights, ready to be announced at the Light Brigade
Hotel from 8:30pm.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
In order of priority:
• Players must be financial members of the UTS AFC for season 2012.
• Players will be selected in the position/team that the coaching group believe will make our
sides as strong as possible to beat our opposition.
• Players that attend training or can give good reason for missing the odd session.
• Players who give club support (I.e. involved in match day duties).
• Rotation of the lower grades playing group so that all registered players are given a game.
Whilst we cannot ensure everyone gets a game every week, we do try to ensure players in
the lower grades are given an even amount of game time. This includes selection in the
Greens vs Blacks games.
N.B. The Senior Coaching group may exercise their discretion when selecting teams that can override points
3-5. If you do have any questions or concerns regarding selections, please speak directly to the Leadership
Group and/or the coaching group. Above all, we want our club to be transparent regarding any issues that
arise during the year.
21University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
INJURY MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Club has an established arrangement with long-time Bats supporters Sydney SportsMed to cover
injury management in 2012. All injuries that require further treatment must be reported to Sydney
SportsMed. A weekly injury register will be compiled and each Tuesday morning that list will be sent to the
coaches to advise them of the Club’s injury situation.
It is important that all players report injuries. If you require physiotherapy for any injuries sustained on the
weekend, please contact Sydney SportsMed and ask for our head physiotherapist, Justine McCarthy.
The Sydney SportsMed Clinic is located at:
Suite 2
9-13 Young Street
Sydney
P: 02 9251 0822
All players should have received a membership card to Sydney SportsMed that entitles you to a 15%
discount on your physiotherapy needs.
If you have sought treatment earlier in the day please report that via email at
physio1@sydneysportsmed.com.au so that you can be added to the injury register.
In your email describe the injury, its severity and the treatment that has been recommended. Whilst you’re
free to seek such treatment, it is preferable that all treatment be conducted through Sydney SportsMed to
enable accurate records to be maintained.
22University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
2012 UTSAFC SOCIAL CALENDER
1. Day In The Dunes/Bonding Session – Kernel Sand Dunes – Saturday February 18th
2. Trivia Night – Saturday March 17th @ Paddington RSL
3. Guernsey Presentation & Season Launch – Thursday March 29th @ Light Brigade Hotel
4. Season Launch Luncheon – Friday March 30th @ La Scala Restaurant
5. UTS Students Day/SAFL Round 1 – Saturday March 31st @ Trumper Oval
6. Ladies Day – Saturday April 28th @ Trumper Oval
7. Old Boys/Family Day – Saturday May 26th @ Trumper Oval
8. Theme Party – Saturday June 30th @ Light Brigade Hotel
9. Bats Footy Trip – October (Exact Dates TBC)
10. UTS AFC Black Tie Awards Night – Friday November 9th @ Aerial Function Centre, UTS
More concise details will be circulated for these events closer to the date of these set events. Do check the
UTS AFC website at www.utsafc.com for more information. There will also be a lot of email communication
regarding the social events throughout the year.
It is highly important for all players to attend the majority of these events.
• They are memorable and enjoyable events
• These events provide a vehicle for all players, family, and friends to connect to the wider club.
• These events provide a key source of revenue for the club. Without adequate attendance at these
events, the club cannot survive.
23University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
2012 UTSAFC FIXTURES
24University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
2012 UTSAFC FIXTURES
25University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
2012 UTSAFC FIXTURES
26University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club
Established 2000
Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002
UTS BATS CLUB SONG
(To the tune of The Ants Go Marching In)
The UTS Bats won again today
HOORAY, HOORAY
We proved that we’re the better side
TODAY, TODAY
We knocked ‘em down, we drank their blood
And then we rubbed them in the mud
We’ll be Victors in 2012
They’ve never seen a team like us
BEFORE, BEFORE
When we get down we get back up and
FIGHT SOME MORE
Around the ground and through the sky
The Bats are always flying high
We’ll be Victors in 2012
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