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by Richard Garraway

Week 2 Results and Wrap Up

Week two saw a full slate of senior games along with the first game of the Under 19 competition.

Senior Mens Competition

Bendigo Dragons def Croydon Rangers 26-24
Western Crusaders def Pakenham Silverbacks 66-0
Melton Wolves def Northern Raiders 28-22
Monash Warriors def Peninsula Sharks 85-0
Geelong buccaneers def Monash Barbarians 28-6
Melbourne Uni Royals def South Eastern Predators 44-28

Under 19 Competition

Melbourne Uni Royals def Western Crusaders 52-6

Reports and Ejections

Mens
Silverbacks #27 Christian Atwater – Targeting (No further action required)

Under 19
Royals #88 Trae Aitu – 2 x Unsportsmanlike Conduct
(No further action required)

by Richard Garraway

Week 1 of the 2019 season is in the books.

After a long offseason the 2019 Gridiron Victoria season is underway.

For the first time in a long time Gridiron Victoria is running all 4 of its contact competitions concurrently which like is any major change has caused some issues.

The largest issue has been the change to fixtures due to clubs pulling their teams out of competitions close to the season. Please keep in mind the Gridiron Victoria website will have the correct fixtures.

That being said we are excited that the 2019 season is underway!

Senior Men’s Competition Results.

Croydon Rangers def South Eastern Predators 35-8
Geelong Buccaneers def Pakenham Silverbacks 50-0
Western Crusaders def Bendigo Dragons 48-12
Melton Wolves def Peninsula Sharks 54-6
Ballarat Falcons def Northern Raiders 34-0
Monash Warriors def Monash Barbarians 7-0

Note: The Warriors and Barbarians will not play each other under the schedule but to keep an even competition a result needs to be entered. The Warriors will be awarded a victory over the Barbarians 7-0 this result will not be a forfeit.


by Daniel Noonan

Directors Join Board

Gridiron Victoria Chair Peter Steve has welcomed the appointment of three new Directors to the Gridiron Victoria Board, saying they will bring fresh approaches that will further improve sporting outcomes.

Gridiron Victoria’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointments of Sabine Wagner, Sarah-Jane Mills and Paige Farrell as Directors effective 20 June 2019.

“These three new appointees are highly accomplished and respected Victorians across a range of fields and we are fortunate that progressing our sport is a passion they all share,” Peter said.
“I have every confidence their valuable perspectives and experience will benefit the Gridiron Victoria Board and, in turn, our sport.”

Sarah-Jane is a player within GV’s Womens Competition, and plays for the Croydon Rangers. She will be responsible for GV’s Emerging Programs portfolio. Mills is a qualified lawyer, with a strong background in corporate affairs, senior stakeholder engagement, strategy, organisational change and project management. Mills is currently Project Manager at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Australia, with extensive experience in continuous improvement and strategic initiatives, has also seen her succeed in developing change within highly political, multimillion-dollar projects.

Paige is a player within GV’s Womens Competition, and plays for the Western Crusaders. She will be working directly as a Technical Director – Womens Football. Farrell’s passion for Gridiron began as a player in the inaugural season of GV’s women’s competition. Being passionate about creating initiatives that generate interest, increasing participation and achieving physical and social health outcomes through sport. Paige is completing a Masters of Sport Business & Integrity and is currently Project Manager & Product Specialist at InteractSport.

Sabine is a passionate advocate for gridiron and women in sport. An experienced player, coach and committee member, she has participated in gridiron both locally and internationally, specifically in Germany, representing Stuttgart and Crailsheim and the German national team. Wagner is currently Head of Product and Marketing for Mercedes-Benz Vans, and is committed to growing the women’s game at a regional, national and international level. Her combined experience in sport and business will be used to guide the direction and growth of the women’s division of Gridiron Victoria, and to create a sustainable future for women’s gridiron. Wagner will be working directly as a Technical Director – Womens Football

Sarah-Jane, Paige & Sabine bring strategic, operational and governance experience to the Board. All with valuable experience in business and sport in general.

Mr Steve said: “The appointments will strengthen the commercial capability of the organisation and have been made at an exciting time for the sport.”

The Gridiron Victoria Board now comprises:

– Peter Steve (Chair)
– Richard Garraway (Deputy Chair)
– Casey Marin
– Daniel Noonan
– Matthew Jenkins
– Courtney Farley
– Sabine Wagner
– Sarah-Jane Mills
– Paige Farrell

#gamechanging #sport #athlete #teams #players #clubs #elite #work #Life #balance #grassroots #changeourgame #women #girls #leadership #culture #opportunity

by Daniel Noonan

Top-Notch and Gridiron Victoria continue partnership.

Gridiron Victoria is excited to announce our continued partnership with Top-Notch Trophies & Promotions!

Top-Notch, established in 2012 by Natalie and Rodney Keyaerts, is an Australian operated and owned company that strives to provide a sense of distinction and recognition to every corporate employee and sportsperson in Victoria through the highest quality promotional items and trophies.

A background in the corporate sector with one of Australia’s largest building materials companies and a strong history of coaching, committee positions and volunteering roles in local sporting clubs is the basis for their missions:
• To deliver, design and manufacture products and services to meet the unique needs of each customer
• To meet or exceed the expectations of customers
• To promote the time-saving value by combining professional services, promotional products and trophies
• To provide a professional service that respects the time of volunteers

Top-Notch offers a comprehensive range of professional services, promotional products and trophies, including custom design and gridiron-specific trophies, and friendly service.

Check out their website or contact Natalie and Rodney for further information.

www.topnotchtrophies.com.au

by Daniel Noonan

Director – Member Development

Gridiron Victoria are looking to appoint a Director for Member Development (Appointed – Non-Executive Director)

As a Gridiron Victoria board member, the Member Development Director is responsible for providing support to individual clubs in the areas of governance, funding applications and operational excellence.

Performance Activities:
– Provide transparency, openness and accountability for GV operations and initiatives
– Develop and maintain in conjunction with admin officer a club contact list
– Work with clubs on ongoing review of policies and procedures
– Ensure clubs and state bodies are moving towards Sports Australia best practice
– Develop action plans to address any gaps in club policies and procedures
– Investigate and communicate funding opportunities for clubs at a local, state, and national level
– Develop a club information pack for new and existing clubs outlining Sports Australia best practice and other tools and information that will assist them in running their club
– Provide an opportunity for clubs to communicate directly with GV
– Report monthly to the board on any club support issues

It is a requirement that all interested parties hold or at least, can successfully attain the Victorian Working with Children Check. This role is a voluntary position although all reasonable “out of pocket” pre-approved expenses will be reimbursed.

The role involves attending board meetings (nine per year) in person at an appointed office in Melbourne CBD or via teleconference. The time commitment for meetings would be on average two hours per month and more for ongoing planning and delivery for your assigned portfolio.

Skills:
-Communication
-Marketing
-Board of Directors
-Market Planning & Analysis
-Management/Consultant
-Sponsorship & Grants
-Sports
-Not for Profit organisations

Industry: Sport

To apply for this role or to ask for a copy of the position description, please email your CV & Cover Letter to peter.steve@gridironvictoria.com.au