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GRASS ROOTS | Roos developing future seniors
When the TSL commenced in 2009, AFL Tasmania
gave each of the 10 clubs the opportunity and
financial support to work with a development
zone. Two of the performance indicators for each
club were Talent Identification and Participation.
The Clarence Football Club with AFL Tasmania
agreed on a club development plan with Talent
Identification as a priority.
Our development zone includes Brighton, Lindisfarne
and Clarence junior football clubs. It is our aim that
the 50-60 players involved each year strive to be the
best they can be whether that be a state underage
representative, an AFL draftee, a quality regional
league player or to represent Clarence in the TSL for
many years to come.
The Clarence Football Club Talent Identification
Program was run over 6 weeks including 5 training
sessions, a family BBQ and also the two days of
games. The five training sessions were held with 2 at
Brighton and 2 at Kangaroo Bay with the final session
and family BBQ held at Bellerive.
Within the development squads we had a wide area
represented, with players coming from all outskirts of
our zone. We provided buses through the Bridgewater
PCYC for sessions out to Pontville and to bring the
Brighton boys over to the Eastern Shore.
Throughout the series we used a wide range of
resources including:
• We provided the players with quality coaches
- Cameron Thurley, Brennan Savage, Matthew
Geappen and Cameron Blight.
• Game Plan – A game plan handed to the players
detailing how the style of play – fast, high risk
football.
• Video Teaching.
• Statistical feedback at each break, provided by
our Development Officers: Sean Tisdale, Josh
Green and Aaron Tuxworth.
• Recovery Assistance and comprehensive Report
on progress.
To conclude our Talent Identification series we held
a function for all parents and players involved at our
home game against North Launceston. As part of
our development series tradition the players in the
Under 15 development side were presented their
jumpers to keep by the Clarence Senior playing
group. The RM Worbey CFC Academy for our best
14s, 15s and 16s players was also announced at
the function with the group of 25 players recognised
for their achievements in the development program
so far. RM Worbey Constructions has sponsored the
Academy Program for the last 2 years.
We see that the talented young players throughout
our zone will ensure that Clarence continues to
succeed at state level. It is important that we provide
these players with quality learning opportunities
and create an environment that they and also their
families will embrace.
TASSIE TIPSTERS | Blues breathe life into Premiership
Round 15 was another exciting week for RACT
Footy Tipping with Launceston showing the TSL premiership
is not a mere formality by delivering Clarence’s
first defeat of 2010. Lauderdale chalked
up its third straight win while handing Hobart its
seventh consecutive loss at the TCA Ground.
This week’s winner, Mr Cameron Brown of
Mt Stuart, tipped 5 out of 5 and has won the
weekly prize of $250 and a TOTE Sport Radio
KB Sherrin.
Ladder Top 5 – after Round 15
Ladder tips Points Margin
1. justomac 56/75 350
2. Josie 55/75 326
3. hing 55/75 346
4. Dabid 55/75 361
5. DChilcott 54/75 333
The on-line tipping system is easy to use and FREE to join!
Register online at: www.ract.com.au/footy_tipping
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