92). 13.11.2008 11:32 PM -
eQuit - WWW.EQUIT.ORG.AU
Think you could use some support to Quit?
WE NEED SMOKERS INTERESTED IN QUITTING
within the next month (or who have just quit in the last week)
A joint project by the VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control at The Cancer Council Victoria, and the Information Systems Dept at Melbourne Uni.
We are particularly interested in finding out: (a) whether the Internet and phone-based quitting assistance is effective, and (b) if people use help from both sources, whether they are more likely to quit than those using only help from only one source, or just trying on their own. This study is about how effective Internet and telephone resources are in helping smokers quit.
You only need to live in Australia and have a mobile phone number so that we can contact you.
There are three very short surveys all together.
One survey you do online now. Another in a month or so and the final in 6 months.
Each will only take a few minutes and asks about your smoking and any recent quit attempts.
Fill in the short survey. Then we may recommend some forms of help you might like to consider, though you are under no obligation.
In about a month we will contact you to find out whether you have made a quit attempt, how it has gone, and what you have used to help you quit.
Finally, we will contact you about 6 months later to find out whether you have quit successfully or not.
Find out more at WWW.EQUIT.ORG.AU BEST OF LUCK!
This research has been approved by The Cancer Council Victoria Human Research Ethics Committee.
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91). 2.11.2008 08:45 PM -
Australasian Masters Games 2009 - Feb 23-28
from: BRASSY. - Joffa Egan has come up with what I think is a great idea.
Each year, the Australian Masters games is held. They have moved to Geelong for 2008. These games are sort of like the Olympics, except it is all in age groups. There's an AFL competition, which teams can enter. There will be two age groups, over 35s and over 45s. Joffa’s idea, which I think is fantastic, is that we try and get a team together from the Darwin group to participate. Have a look at www.australasianmasters.com and let me know your thoughts. - Regards Steve Brass steve@bracom.com.au +61 407326210
from: PMac (Geelong). - Team entries close Friday 5 December 2008.
Geelong Superules has entered two teams one in each age group. Hope to see you there.
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90). 28.10.2008 01:56 AM -
Rec Footy Details: - Box Hill (Elgar Park) AFL Recreational Football Mixed Comp
When: Every Wednesday Night - Come 'n' try night: Wednesday October 22 and 29 at 6:00pm
Season Dates: Each Wednesday night from November 5 until December 10
Times: Matches begin at 6:00pm
Venue: Elgar Park: Cnr Belmore Rd & Elgar Rd, Box Hill North
Melway Ref: 47 B4 - Just off Eastern Freeway (Only 6 minutes from the City!)
Cost: TBA - Approximately $10 per player per game
Coordinator: Matt Weerden Ph)8663-3075 Email: matthew.weerden@aflvic.com.au
*Please note each individual player will be required to fill out a registration form.*
Each team to have at least 4 females registered. 3 females required on the ground at once.
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89). 28.10.2008 01:43 AM -
AFL RECFOOTY KICKS OFF - 9:51 AM Mon 20 October, 2008 AFL Rec Footy - A game for everyone
It's time to register your team in AFL Recreational Football (Rec Footy), with the 2008-09 summer season kicking off next month in competitions across Australia. Rec Footy provides a great opportunity for all Australians to participate in a modified game of Australian Football in either a male, female or mixed team. Played in a friendly social environment the modified rules make the game less physically demanding and allow people of all ages and abilities to get involved.
The Rec Footy season runs from mid-October till the end of December.
In its fourth year an estimated 70 competitions, involving over 700 teams and 7,000 participants will take part in a Rec Footy competition across the country.
| The main changes to the traditional game of Australian Football are: | | The field (100m x 50m) is divided into three zones, a 60m mid zone and two 20m scoring zones. | | The games consist of 2 x 20 minute halves (minimal time commitment) | | Teams score by kicking the football to one of three designated forwards in their scoring zone, only forwards can kick for goal after marking the ball in their scoring zone. | | TURNOVERS (occur when loose ball makes contact with the ground): the opposing team gains possession of the ball from where the ball first made contact with the ground. | | TAGS: The player with the ball is dispossessed when one or both of his/her flags are completely removed by an opponent (flag belts worn). | | There is no tackling, bumping or shepherding. |
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87). 6.10.2008 01:05 AM -
METRO 4 WINS in Darwin - Vic Metro had a great result in Darwin in the 2008 ALF MASTERS National Carnival. Fielding 7 teams in the 5 age groups, Metro won Supers1, Masters2, SuperSeniors1 and Veterans.
In other divisions, NT won Supers2, Tasmania won Masters1, Western Aust. won Seniors 1, NT won Seniors 2 and Vic Country won SuperSeniors2
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86). 6.10.2008 12:54 AM -
SUPERS PREMIERS - Vic Metro won the Over-35s 2008 AFL Masters 26th National Championship in Darwin
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85). 6.10.2008 12:48 AM -
MASTERS Div2 WIN - Vic Metro won the Over-40s 2nd Division 2008 AFL Masters 26th National Championship in Darwin
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84). 6.10.2008 12:46 AM -
SUPERSENIOR CHAMPS - Vic Metro won the Over-50s 2008 AFL Masters 26th National Championship in Darwin
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83). 6.10.2008 12:43 AM -
VETERAN CHAMPS - Vic Metro won the Over-55s 2008 AFL Masters 26th National Championship in Darwin
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82). 17.9.2008 02:11 AM -
MUGSHOTS - See http://mafv.com/mugshots.htm
The Vic Metro Carnival Squads Mugshots Booklet is taking shape.
Mainly the Supers II squad to be finalised, but I also need two other mugshots:
Craig McKay [Darebin] and Mark Pottinger [Frankston]
If you have a photo, please email plaming@tpg.com.au - Ming
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81). 15.9.2008 01:46 AM -
Div 1 GRAND FINAL -
ESSENDON 3-4 | 5-7 | 8-10 | 14-12- 96
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SouthernSts 2-1 | 4-2 | 6- 7 | 8- 8- 56
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80). 15.9.2008 01:42 AM -
Div 2 GRAND FINAL -
MORDIALLOC 1-2 | 2-5 | 5-9 | 9-9-63
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Peninsula R 2-1 | 3-3 | 4-6 | 5-8-38
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79). 15.9.2008 01:36 AM -
Div 3 GRAND FINAL -
FRANKSTON 1-3 | 5-6 | 5-8 | 8-10-58
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Werribee 3-1 | 3-3 | 5-5 | 8- 5-53
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78). 10.9.2008 02:56 AM -
2008 B&Fs ...GoalKickers - Congratulations to Vic Metro's Best and Fairest players in our 6 divisions.
| Supers D1: Rocky Senese [Ess], Robert Lamberti [AscV] and Levy Heath [Carrum] | | Supers D2: Paul Sherman [Melb] and Supers D3: Gary Zeuschner [Franks] | | Masters 1: Gary Mather [Foots]; Masters 2/3: Darren Edwards [Glenorden]; | | Over-47s: Steve Hammond [Foots47s] | | GOALKICKERS: Supers D1: Michael Ryan [AscV]32, | | Supers D2: Rod Smith [Melb]29 and Supers D3: Gary Zeuschner [Franks]40 | | Masters 1: Chris Fordham [Ess] & Mike Pitts[DiamV]25; | Masters 2/3: Andrew Burriss[PeninsR]34; Over-47s: Tony Beck [Foots47s]14
| for full list of votes for 2008 see 2008supersvotes.php and 2008mastersvotes.php
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77). 3.9.2008 02:34 AM -
HOT WEATHER POLICY - Vic Metro will be bringing out literature to advise competitors in Darwin about prevention of Heat Injury...
Old Merciless will be hydrating up, and wearing a VicMetro Hat, sunscreen, a cooling neckerchief and a loose gurnsey
We will be sponsored by the Victorian Anti-Cancer Council with a bottle of 30+ Sunscreen for all competitors, officials and supporters.
| Excerpt from Sports Medicine Australia 2008...
HOT WEATHER POLICY FOR THE GENERAL POPULATION - DISCUSSION
The risk of heat illness from vigorous exercise or high intensity sport is significant. It can range from cramps, through heat exhaustion to heat stroke, coma, and death...
...If an individual’s core temperature is
above 40 degrees Celsius (normal 37 degrees) the risk of heat injury is significant... temperature higher than 41 degrees Celsius is dangerous.
Factors which impair the body's ability to dissipate heat are:... high ambient temperature; solar radiation; humidity; and dehydration...
...These factors significantly increase the risk of heat illness occurring...
See more related documents at mafv.com/2000s/2008/docs |
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76). 1.9.2008 03:52 PM -
Grand Finals, Semis Results etc - Semi Final Results, Grand Final Venue, State Squad Training| 2008 | DIV.1 | DIV.2 | DIV.3 | Semis
31.Aug | Greensb 9-10 lt SthnS 10-7
Ess 8-10 d AscV 3-10
| WestnD 9-9 lt Mordi 10-9
Darebin 4-4 lt PeninsR 9-8 | KnoxL 6-11 lt Werribee 9-8
Franks 11-15 d Hallam 5-5 | | 4.Sept | THURSDAY 6pm - State Squad Training for Darwin at OPTUS OVAL | | 7.Sept | SUNDAY 10am - State Squad Training for Darwin at Village Green Drv. Albert Pk | FINAL
14.Sept | Essendon v Southern Saints
2:30pm at St.Bernards | Mordialloc v PeninsulaRaiders
12:15pm at St.Bernards | Frankston v Werribee
10am at St.Bernards
| | 18.Sept | THURSDAY 6pm - State Squad Training for Darwin at OPTUS OVAL | | 21.Sept | SUNDAY 10am - State Squad Training for Darwin at Village Green Drv. Albert Pk | | MastersAFL XXVIth National Carnival. Darwin. 28 Sept - 4 Oct |
GRAND FINAL DAY at St.Bernards
$5 ground entry per person plus $5 per vehicle.
PRESENTATION LUNCHEON
All Division Leading Goalkicker & B&F awards. Winners invited individually.
Menu – Seafood entrée - Carvery Lunch - $30/head. Drinks at bar prices.
All clubs required 5 attendees. Extra seats must be booked through Ian Fletcher before Monday September 9.
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75). 25.8.2008 03:09 AM -
Seniors Curtain Raisers - at the Finals Aug 31st. 10:30 start, 4x15 quarters
Over-45s State Squad Practice Matches will be played before the Div1 and Div2 Finals.
State squad players given preference.
Div3 is a Brunswick and friends v Frankston and friends Masters game. (eg Knox, Carrum, Penins) Sides will be mixed to give an even game. See mafv.com/seniors/2008/curtainraisers08.htm for details.
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74). 19.8.2008 01:44 AM -
3rd Divn Finals Eligibility - There have been some questions from Knox and Werribee about the 3rd Division Finals Eligibility as it was described as 5/11 at the recent Presidents Meeting.
At the 3rd Presidents Meeting (23/6/08) it was moved to make eligibility for Div1 at least 3/8 games, seconded and carried.
It may have been assumed it was 5/11 for Div3, but not recorded in the minutes.
Previously in the Club Manual and the 1st Presidents Meeting Minutes (9/4/08) it was written and emailed that eligibility for all divisions was 4 games. (click on image to left)
confirmed 4/11.
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73). 15.8.2008 07:27 PM -
FINALS DETAILS - *
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Div 1 Finals at St.Bernards, off Hampton Rd, W.Ess map27J3 12:15- Gr v SS. 2:30pm- Es v AV
Div2 Finals at Epping F.G off Park St. map128B8 12:15 WD v Mo. 2:30pm- DM v PR
Div3 Finals at The Pines off Forest Dv map99J9 12:15- KL v We 2:30pm- Fr v Ha.
Over-45s curtain-raisers at St.B's and Epping 10:30am - details to follow.
* Finals clubs fees - $250 BEFORE the match to cover umps/footy/ambo/drink.
* Each club must supply a competent Time Keeper and Score Board Attendant.
* Jumper Clashes - lower ranked club to wear alternate strip.
* There will be a 20ft Exclusion Zone around each Coach's box. 3 Officials an interchange ONLY allowed inside the zone.
It is YOUR club's responsibility to ensure your spectators',
players' and officials' behaviour is in the spirit of Masters Footy |
*** Remember: ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE PLAYING FIELD! ***
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72). 15.8.2008 06:52 PM -
FINALS ELIGIBILITY - Players must have been fielded in...
3/8 club games to represent a Div 1 team in the finals
4/9 club games to represent a Div 2 team in the finals
4/11 club games to represent a Div 3 team in the finals. confirmed
* A player who has represented his club in Over-47s or Masters on a DIFFERENT day to any Supers games may count those extra matches to qualify
* Any player who has played enough qualifying games in Over-47s or Masters is eligible for Supers Finals.
* Also, players must be registered on the Team Data-base lodged with Ian Fletcher by next week.
- Presidents/Managers please check with Ian Fletcher from Friday 22nd to be sure 0417-513-134.
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71). 8.8.2008 06:56 PM -
Virgin D'OH - Those cheap DIRECT flights were too good to last.
Probably sold them off at twice the price and put us on a shanks pony banger.
Central -Eastern Summer: CAST to EADST could mean about 8:25 each way.
3 hrs in Brissy Airport - mmmm
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70). 6.8.2008 04:48 AM -
Bruce Hill's 700 - South Yarra Masters Veteran Bruce Hill plays his 700th competition game in the last round vs Frankston on August 17.
Bruce started as a 19 year old in 1967 and has played seasons of football (except 1994).
The highlight of his career was several stellar seasons in the NSWFL in the 70s.
As president of South Yarra Masters since it's founding, Bruce has made Masters Footy available to guys who have seen the hard side of life. Along with Sacred Heart Mission and RecLink, this gives them a focus where they can reintegrate into mainstream community through the social interaction of a footy club.
Vic Metro Superules MastersAFL have a great embassador in Bruce Hill.
Bruce will be retiring from playing after this game.
Ming & Brunswick: Congrats Bruce
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69). 1.8.2008 11:28 PM -
Carnival Training Thursdays - | Melbourne Supers: Ross Gregory Oval Albert Pk Mel58A |
| | Optus Oval: Princes Park Carlton. 6pm Start. Get there by 5:30 |
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Sep28 - Oct 5 | | Thursdays.6pm | -- | -- | 21 | -- | 4 | -- | 18 | -- |
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67). 31.7.2008 07:14 PM -
VERY IMPORTANT - If you are going to this years Carnival it is imperative that you open and save the Rego Form in your name.
Fill in correctly and save again and email back to Geoff Lance – gebalance13@yahoo.com.au ASAP
Failure to do so will restrict your ability to select your own jumper number. If you do not we will guess your size and there are limited swaps available.
Also all accommodation will be stopped on August7. If you need ACCOMMODATION - Contact Michelle at Encore Travel only Mondays &Tuesdays on 0413 720 120 or (03) 9598 1400 or travel@encoretravel.com.au
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66). 7.7.2008 11:52 AM -
20 Big Vs each - Geoff Lance and Peter Ward notch up their 20th representatation for the Vic Metro Big V this year.
The XXVIth AFL Masters Australian Football National Carnival is in Darwin from September 29th to October 5th.
LACKA and WARDY have been consistant performers for Vic Metro since starting in the Superules Over-35s Carnivals, progressing through the ranks to be founding members of the Over-55 Legends a couple of years ago.
CARNIVAL TRAINING: Sunday July 13. Melbourne's ground - Ross Gregory Res. Albert Park. Melways Map 58 A 7 10am start
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65). 3.7.2008 02:30 AM -
Billy's Wheel at CARRUM - FOOTY SHOW HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THEY WILL BE AT THE CARRUM COWBOYS THURSDAY NIGHT SO WATCH THE FESTIVITIES AT THE CLUB ON THE FOOTY SHOW. - PIE
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64). 3.7.2008 02:15 AM -
WOMBATS v IRELAND - October 25 / November 2 2008
- Gold Coast and Melbourne
WOMBATS have New Coach!! - details.
Form to register Interest / Apply
Click on image to see flyer.
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63). 21.6.2008 01:43 AM -
President’s Meeting Mon 23rd - 7pm Monday June 23 at Melbourne Superules Rooms. Ross Gregory Oval, Albert Park. Melways 58A7
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62). 20.6.2008 11:42 PM -
RISK FACTORS... OBESE v HEAVY BUILD? - Newspaper articles this week trumpet the fact that Australians are the "Number One Overweight Country in the World" (USA is still #1 Obese country). Certainly, monitoring your weight is one way of identifying some Risk Factors for disease...
Some of the contention comes from dodgy calculations: |
BMI: Body Mass Index, only uses weight and height - so TARZAN is Obese!! - RIDICULOUS
WHR: Half Waist/Height Ratio - now TARZAN is Anorexic!! - STILL NOT RIGHT.
SO - HOW DO YOU CORRECTLY USE BODY FAT CALCULATIONS?
REMEMBER - Individuals vary, so these calculations are best used for monitoring one person's progress. To get the most accurate value for actual FAT Percentage, Sports Medicine experts would measure Skin-Folds at several points on the body, Age, Weight and Height.
A REDUCED version is the measurement of 3 POINT SKIN-FOLD: 100mm under the arm (vertical), side of waist (horizontal) and side of mid thigh (vertical), and also includes an Age component. See BODY FAT RATIO Calculator
This uses a complex calculation for Body Density and thence Body Fat Percentage, using measurements of Fat. Does it mean Height and Weight are insignificant?
All in All, it's perilously close to a straight line (see graph above), so Old Merciless has plotted that simple straight line and come up with a calculation you can do in your head... |
Mercilessly Simple formula for calculating
Body Fat % = (THREEPOINT SKIN-FOLD in mm) / 4 + (AGE - 5) / 10 |
Yes Yes: It is a smidgeon out in a couple of places, less than 0.5% for most, and in the high readings it tends to say you are fatter than you should be - that's OK ADD 10% for AGE?: The PLUS AGE/10 bit shows young guys with the same skinfolds are actually fitter than the saggy skinned oldies.
Also suggests oldies have more fattiness internally rather than under the skin. INDIVIDUALS VARY: so these calculations are best used for monitoring your progress as you get fitter. Say you lose 7mm in the 3 Skin-Folds, that's equivalent to 2%, or if you weigh 100kg, you have lost 2kg OF FAT. - even if you put on 3kg muscle weight!
Somewhat counter-intuitively, the same 7mm loss would indicate only a 1kg FAT loss in a 50kg player
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60). 19.6.2008 01:47 AM -
Signs of STROKE . . . . . . Act FAST ! - !
* TRAPS for OLD PLAYERS II * Today I got an email with some interesting points about stroke, interesting because it sounded TRUE and also because it sounded like a HOAX!
Well it is both of those things, so I decided to investigate the Australian Government pages for the RIGHT message for us old codgers in Australia. |
www.strokefoundation.com.au is an excellent site
In 2007 the National Stroke Foundation continued to educate the general public about the signs of stroke, with a greater emphasis on stroke being a medical emergency and for people to call 000 if they experience the signs of stroke or recognise them in someone else.
Too many people wait to see if the symptoms disappear instead of calling an ambulance straight away. Time loss is brain loss, and getting immediate treatment can be the difference between severe disability and making a good recovery after a stroke.
FAST is an easy way for everyone to recognise the signs of stroke:
Facial weakness - can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped?
Arm weakness - can the person raise both arms?
Speech difficulty - can the person speak clearly and understand what you say?
Time to act FAST - call 000 immediately | The signs of a stroke are:
* Weakness or numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg on either or both sides of the body
* Difficulty speaking or understanding
* Dizziness, loss of balance or an unexplained fall
* Loss of vision, sudden blurred or decreased vision in one or both eyes
* Headache, usually severe and of abrupt onset or an unexplained change in the pattern of headaches
* Difficulty swallowing |
FAST TV Campaign |
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BEWARE: Yes - the Email is true: An uneven tongue may be another indicator.
BUT BEWARE - Passing these three tests does NOT indicate ABSENCE of a blockage!
Transient Stroke (TIA) symptoms may go away in a short time, but not the danger. The clot may move.
If you recognise the signs of a stroke (even temporary) - act FAST |
3 hours: Quoting the email: A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. DODGY-EMAILS: Though the message may be factual, true and even helpful, this is the kind of email that may deliver a warhead inside a sugar coating. Typical Hoax emails have many of the features in this email.
From http://hoax-slayer.com, it appears that someone has seen fit to embellish the story by adding a description of an alleged incident in which the diagnostic test was used to good effect. However, there is no way of telling if "Susie" and "Sherry" are real people or just fictional characters….
The cardiologist saving one in ten bit is lifted verbatim from the cough procedure for heart attack victims email. Notably, earlier versions of the email did not include the "Susie and Sherry" story….
Such embellishments are completely unnecessary and detract from the underlying message….
A problem with email forwards is that the core information tends to become garbled or diluted as various individuals decide to add to or modify the message as it travels through cyberspace. …
This unfortunate tendency for messages to mutate as they travel means that it may not always be a good idea to pass on even those rare email forwards that contain factual and verifiable information…
Misuse of such information due to false assumptions or lack of understanding can have dangerous repercussions…
If you do decide to forward this email, I would suggest that you first remove the superfluous information it contains….
Secondly, include a warning about the danger of not seeking medical attention just because a person can successfully perform the three steps….
Thirdly, I think it would also be a good idea to add a link to the original source so that recipients can check the information for themselves….
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59). 16.6.2008 05:34 PM -
FIRST Vic Metro Training at ESSENDON - | Melbourne Supers: Ross Gregory Oval Albert Pk Mel58A |
| | Optus Oval: Princes Park Carlton. 6pm Start. Get there by 5:30 |
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| | JUNE | JULY | AUG | SEPT | | Sundays.10am | 22 | R7 | R8 | 13 | R9 | 27 | R10 | 10 | R11 | 24 | Semis | 7 | GFs | 21 | Darwin Sep28 - Oct 5 | | Thursdays.6pm | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 21 | -- | 4 | -- | 18 | -- |
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58). 12.6.2008 01:51 AM -
Bali Masters 9s - The Bali Masters 9s went well. The tournament was well organized. It was played at The Canggu Club, a private club with a large well grassed soccer/rugby ground and member’s facilities, sporting rooms and outstanding playing facilities. The club is almost a modern oasis surrounded by rice fields.
The Aussie AFL Master’s contingent consisted of the Castlemaine Magpies from Vic Country, Darwin Dingoes from NT and South Coast Buccaneers from Merimbula with all three teams financially supported by AFL Masters. There was a further team from Darwin, the Darwin Waratahs. The Darwin Waratahs also had some interchange support from the Darwin Dingoes led by master captain/coach Kim Cowan. Our teams enjoyed their tournament with good results, both on and off the field. Click on the following for details of all teams: BALI9s
The operational side of the tournament went well with each game running for 2 x 5 minute halves. It ran smoothly from 8 am until Grand Final at around 5pm. All 10 teams played 4 games during the day with the Grand Finalists playing one extra game. In total, 21 games were played. Click on the following to see the draw: Draws
The Grand Final involved Darwin Waratahs and the Bali Geckos with the Waratahs getting up to win. The Presentation Night was held at a great night spot near Kuta Beach with plenty of good food and drinks along with cabaret style entertainment and dancing. There were plenty with sore heads next day.
We’ve taken some DVD footage and the Bali Geckos has taken hundreds of photos that can be seen by clicking on Gallery and then following the prompts. We will make a slide show to play at the Darwin Presentation Night.
We are looking to provide funding support for 3 more teams in 2009 and 3 in 2010. - Cheers - Neil King
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57). 8.6.2008 11:39 PM -
Over-45s Success - Another great match between Metro and Country at Barooga.
A close match between well supported by Metro and the Geelong guys,...
see Over-45s for more details.
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56). 6.6.2008 01:13 AM -
DARWIN CARNIVAL TRAINING & INFO - September 28 to October 5. Players wanted:
Supers 35+, Masters 40+, Seniors 45+, SuperSeniors 50+, Veteran 55+
Players Carnival Fee: $ 550
Umpires, Team Manager & Trainers Fee - $ 150
Accommodation: Contact Michelle at Encore Travel only Mondays & Tuesdays
0413 720 120 (03) 9598 1400 travel@encoretravel.com.au
REGISTRATION - forms at www.mafv.com
| | Melbourne Supers: Ross Gregory Oval Albert Pk Mel58A |
| Essendon Supers: Cole Res, Pascoe Vale Mel.17B6 |
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| | JUNE | JULY | AUG | SEPT | | Sundays.10am | 22 | R7 | R8 | 13 | R9 | 27 | R10 | 10 | R11 | 24 | Semis | 7 | GFs | 21 | Darwin Sep28 - Oct 5 | | Thursdays.6pm | -- | -- | -- | -- | 24 | -- | -- | -- | 21 | -- | 4 | -- | 18 | -- |
** Other dates and venues to be announced
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55). 30.5.2008 11:50 AM -
TRAPS for OLD PLAYERS - There are several lifestyle traps that a bloke can get into. Diet, smoking, drinking, gambling etc can be addictive practices. Even Masters Footy can be addictive, but maybe not too damaging - unless one of theses aforementioned lifestyle practices has started a time-bomb ticking.
Maybe a bloke doesn't realise the problem, or thinks he's alone without help. But there are health related websites that address these issues.
On MAFV.COM, we are going to start a series of articles that will put these issues out in the open a bit more with the aim of improving lifestyles of our demographic.
This week's Vic. government initiative is -
Gamble Responsibly - Don't let gambling take over your life
see the Vic Gov site: PROBLEM GAMBLING for a heap of info and links to resources and helplines.
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54). 21.5.2008 01:02 AM -
New National Logo - The National Board are proud to advise that MAF- now known as AFL MASTERS has a new Logo (left).
All new jumpers and apparel are to have the AFL MASTERS logo on the right side of the Jumper, as of this date, other stuff on the left. No other writing is to be above or below the AFL MASTERS LOGO, that must be on the opposite side to the AFL MASTERS LOGO.
Each Club will be required to contact the VicMetro League for use of the AFL MASTERS LOGO. More info to come next week. - Ian Fletcher
Hold off on jumper logos: There will be a holdup on logo approvals until there is a Heads of Management Agreement about all sorts of stuff that the lawyers might come up with. Things like Victorian Leagues are under the VFL banner, who owns which brand, etc.
More news to follow probably by end of season.
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53). 21.5.2008 12:54 AM -
BAROOGA Sat 7th June - The BAROOGA GAME Vic Metro vs Vic Country is DEFINITELY ON on for 5pm Saturday 7th June (Queens Birthday Weekend)
see Over-45s
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52). 8.5.2008 10:32 PM -
ALFIE challenge - Alfie Calvert, Footscray's "Gate-crashing Sparkie from Bairnsdale", has made a bold attempt at the Logies to rival the BoneHead Challenge crown from the Chasers' Chas.
See the FULL STORY in the Herald Sun
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51). 7.5.2008 01:42 PM -
OVER-45 Echuca OFF - For several reasons the Echuca Game is OFF for May 10.
The BAROOGA Game on the Queens Birthday Weekend Saturday is DEFINITELY ON.
See OVER-45s PAGE to apply.
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50). 25.4.2008 01:54 AM -
NEW FIXTURE
- FEDERAL move to Div3 - affects D1, D3 and M1
Ladies & Gentlemen, Our League has experienced another unfortunate occurrence.
On Tuesday Federal/Bayside informed us that they were in real trouble fielding ONE side in 2008. They asked for some leniency and being one of our foundation Clubs we have considered all our options. With due consideration it has been decided that Federal/Bayside as a single entity be demoted to Division 3 and fill up the bye in that Division.
* Federal move to Div1, as a consequence Div1 have a bye, Div3 now have no byes.
* Federal/Bayside will only play 9 games for points. All other Div3 Clubs will play 11 games.
* Federal Masters dropped, M1 have been reorganised to elimimate byes.
Div1 now play only 8 games for the year, therefore it has been decided to make each Division 1 Club fees $450 less 10% discount if paid early.
Any other anomalies will be adjusted in season 2009 and possibly in season 2010.
PLEASE make sure your Club is aware of the NEW FIXTURE. Printer friendly version
Sorry about any inconvenience BUT it is unavoidable. Your sincerely Ian (Fletch) Fletcher
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49). 24.4.2008 03:41 AM -
COACHES for DARWIN - Prospective Coaches for Darwin Carnival need to have their applications in by May 10th to TONY PHILLIPS 0423-829-363 tphillips@pstaff.com.au
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48). 22.4.2008 02:35 AM -
JUMPER CLASHES
NEW VENUES Rnd3 - 2008 NEW VENUES:
Divn 1 - ASCOT VALE R4-R11 Hansen Res, Etzel St, Airport West. Map 15H7
Divn 3 - FRANKSTON - Eric Bell Oval, Forest Drv, N.Frankston. Map 99J9
Masters - BRUNSWICK - Jackson Res, Boyne St N.Coburg. Map 18A10 |
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47). 3.4.2008 06:19 PM -
Vale Darrell Molloy - Darrell Molloy was Administrator of the League from 1984 to 1990, a life Member of Vic Metro Superules and has a League Award named after him. Darrell had a big part in the early days of Vic Metro and the Growth to what it is today.
One of Vic Metro Superules founders, Darrell Molloy passed away on 20th March. Our sympathy goes to the Molloy family and all his teammates from Mernda (Northern)
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46). 20.3.2008 06:39 PM -
Murrumbeena and Parkmore OUT of D3 - * - 9 sides in D3
- Murrumbeena and now Parkmore have pulled out of Division 3.
* - NO CHANGE to Divisions 1,2 or Masters.
Division 3 will require a SIGNIFICANT CHANGE in the draw
- PROBABLY shortening the season in line with the other Divisions.
The first 2 rounds should still be played as previously fixtured to get that extra home game, even if a practice match.
Initial evaluation of a new draw indicates there will be little change in home ground dates for each club, but some change in opponents.
Balancing HOME games is the problem now. With the ideal of 4 home, 4 away and one bye each, just substituting a bye for the missing team will unsatisfactorily give some clubs only 3 home games, and others 5.
New Draft will be posted ASAP
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45). 15.3.2008 12:50 AM -
HOT WEATHER SOLUTION - Be very careful with our greatest asset, ie your players.
On HOT days make sure you have a heat stress minimisation program in operation before the game. Enforce hydration program, supply shade and sunblock.
Remember the old "wet hanky around the neck" trick.
If you think we're joking, check out NORTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE UMPIRES RULES...
9. MATCH CANCELLATION - ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
9.2 If the air temperature, as broadcast on ABC radio, is below 0 degrees Celsius, or in excess of 35 degrees Celsius, one hour prior to the scheduled start time of an official Northern Football League match at any grade, no umpire is permitted to officiate in such match and the match shall be cancelled.
For PLAYER SAFETY: Be willing to delay, curtail or shorten a practice match, lengthen breaks, rotate all players WEAR A HAT: for those bald badgers among us, remember you can still get a kick with a hat on!
check out SUNSMART Duty of care - Cooperate: While we are not exactly emplayers:
State Occupational Health and Safety Acts require employers to provide and maintain safe working environments. Employers must ensure their employees can work safely and without risk to their health - this includes exposure to UV radiation. In turn, employees have a responsibility for their own safety and health and must follow UV protection policies and use sun protective measures provided.
Cooperation between employers and employees can help minimise UV exposure in the workplace, this may include:
* reducing the amount of time outdoor workers spend in the sun.
* providing and maintaining equipment needed to protect workers from the sun.
* information, instruction, training and supervision to reduce UV exposure.
More information about sunsmart workplaces is available in The Cancer Council's position statement on Sun protection in the workplace. |
44). 11.3.2008 12:55 AM -
PAMBULA NEWS - Sat 22 & Sun 23 March
Friday - Golf at Pambula , shot gun start at 3.00pm, 9 holes - contact Ricky Holt 0415423293 to book in. Limited numbers.
Friday Night - Bottom Pub Pambula 6.30pm - Welcome Drink & Golf Prizes. Wear a Masters/Superules shirt to receive a free Beer. See Masters DVD on screen at Bar of Easter 2007 & Bali 2007.
VicMetro traditionally meet at the Merimbula Bowls Club, Main St, Merimbula from about 6pm for a top feed.
Saturday - FOOTY! plus Kids Games /Jumping Castle organised on rugby ground behind pavilion.
St.Johns Ambo on site all weekend. Teams from South Coast Buccaneers, NSW, ACT, 3 or 4 from Vic Metro, Vic Country - everyone will get games in the round robin competition.
Saturday Night - Roast Spit Dinner. Andy O'Donnell Band Dance till Late.
Sunday - FOOTY! followed by Preso's Good Bye Drinks.
Sunday Arvo - Bottom Pub Pambula 6.30pm - Back Deck. Wear Masters shirt/Jumper for a Free Beer.
SURFING & FISHING any time you can fit in!
Please drive carefully. Plenty of police on the Hwy and especially speed-cam near Genoa, and breatho in Merimbula -don't risk it.
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43). 18.2.2008 10:32 PM -
2007 AGM March 2nd - The MAF-VicMetro Superules 2007 AGM
A little late for 2007: due to important developments on the National body front Parkmore accepted: Welcome into Division 3 to Parkmore Pirates. See parkmore.mafv.com Drought: Due to likely ground unavailabilities, all 10 team divisions will play a 9 game season. Division 3 will still play all 11 games PRACTICE: Clubs should attempt to play practice matches as fixtured. Due to St.John Ambulance requirements.
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