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This September, Rookie Me will be hosting a Finals Footy event for the EDFL athletes, to mark this exciting time in the footy season.
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EDFL and Rookie Me offer player development programs throughout the year, with a key focus on education, enjoyment and experiences, to prepare you for the season ahead.
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About the program
Winning Premierships and creating friendships
Being part of a team sport, allows us to all work for a common goal and succeed with others. At finals time, the game intensifies and playing well when it matters is important to every footballer.
The Finals Footy program, we will turn our attention to the increased intensity of the game, the contested nature and how we score goals to win. We will cover both attacking and contesting areas to ensure you come out on top, areas including:
- Hunting the opposition.
- Winning the football.
- Connecting inside 50m.
- Goal scoring.
We want players to excel during finals time, and understand that the game is different when there is more on the line.
Session Schedule
Players will rotate through various stations which cover different areas and moments of the game. Players will also have the opportunity to showcase their talent during full Aussie rules game-play!
FUNDAMENTAL
Kicking School
- Kicking goals.
- Kicking to space.
- Kicking speed and accuracy.
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Kicking is the most important skill in Aussie rules football. Kicking School will allow you to master your kicking technique to maximise your impact on game day - no matter what your age is or what your skill level is at.
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Kicking is the most important skill in Aussie rules football. Kicking School will allow you to master your kicking technique to maximise your impact on game day - no matter what your age is or what your skill level is at.
FUNDAMENTAL
Handball Club
- Handball to create.
- Handball to score.
- Handball speed and accuracy.
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Handball Club gives you the tools to perfect your handball technique. Use this high-energy session to gain over 500 touches of the football, and improve ball handling on game day..
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Handball Club gives you the tools to perfect your handball technique. Use this high-energy session to gain over 500 touches of the football, and improve ball handling on game day..
FUNDAMENTAL
Body + brain
- Fundamental movement.
- Reaction time.
- Energy.
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Body + Brain activities allow players to switch on physically and mentally, before games and at training sessions, by challenging them with problem-solving challenges and team activities. This allows players to impact from the very first bounce.
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Body + Brain activities allow players to switch on physically and mentally, before games and at training sessions, by challenging them with problem-solving challenges and team activities. This allows players to impact from the very first bounce.
SPECIALIST
Leadership
- Leadership development.
- Team work.
- Public speaking.
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Leadership activities to help develop your team work, with opportunities for each player to speak up, enhance your communication and showcase your ability to lead a team.
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Leadership activities to help develop your team work, with opportunities for each player to speak up, enhance your communication and showcase your ability to lead a team.
SKILLS
Attacking Phase
- Setting up to score.
- Find a target inside 50.
- Outscore the opposition.
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How can we create scoring opportunities during the Attacking Phase? Players will explore concepts of setting up on the field to score, find a target inside-50; and outscoring the opposition.
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How can we create scoring opportunities during the Attacking Phase? Players will explore concepts of setting up on the field to score, find a target inside-50; and outscoring the opposition.
SKILLS
Contesting Phase
- Ground balls.
- Crumbing.
- Marking.
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During the Contesting Phase the football is in dispute. The question is who is going to win the contest - you or the opposition? Players will explore crumbing, ground-balls; and marking in a contest against their opposition.
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During the Contesting Phase the football is in dispute. The question is who is going to win the contest - you or the opposition? Players will explore crumbing, ground-balls; and marking in a contest against their opposition.
GAME
Small + full games
- Game sense.
- Small constraints based games.
- Full gameplay.
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We give players the chance to do what they love most, play footy!! Small + Full gameplay with altering rules to emphasise the learning we have from the day and put it all into practice.
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We give players the chance to do what they love most, play footy!! Small + Full gameplay with altering rules to emphasise the learning we have from the day and put it all into practice.
Session Structure
Q1 - Q2 - Q3 - Q4
The four-quarters session structure is how we educate athletes and allow for progressive training in Aussie rules football.
This structure empowers players to efficiently transfer from simple to more complex skills or strategies during a training session, with the intent to enhance game sense and skill development.
FUNDAMENTAL
Individual
Quarter One [Q1] focuses on individual activities, which enhance the speed and accuracy of players’ skill levels. Skill is broken down into the key fundamentals of the game, such as kicking, handballing and ball-handling.
SPECIALIST
Collective
Quarter Two [Q2] focuses on collective activities, which will assist players to progress their ability to problem solve. Activities will reflect the challenges players combat during a game, while allowing players to positively impact their team.
SKILLS
Team-Tasks
Quarter Three [Q3] focuses on team-tasks activities, which will accelerate players’ problem solving by challenging them to work through a range of game situations, so they can see them more clearly when in the heat of battle.
GAME
Game activities
Quarter Four [Q4] focuses on game activities, which brings all the four quarters of the program together, encouraging players to simply play the game. Including both small-sided and full games, with altered rules, which emphasise specific strategies and skills of the game.
Session Structure
Q1 - Q2 - Q3 - Q4
The four-quarters session structure is how we educate athletes and allow for progressive training in Aussie rules football.
This structure empowers players to efficiently transfer from simple to more complex skills or strategies during a training session, with the intent to enhance game sense and skill development.
FUNDAMENTAL
Individual
Quarter One [Q1] focuses on individual activities, which enhance the speed and accuracy of players’ skill levels. Skill is broken down into the key fundamentals of the game, such as kicking, handballing and ball-handling.
SPECIALIST
Collective
Quarter Two [Q2] focuses on collective activities, which will assist players to progress their ability to problem solve. Activities will reflect the challenges players combat during a game, while allowing players to positively impact their team.
SKILLS
Team-Tasks
Quarter Three [Q3] focuses on team-tasks activities, which will accelerate players’ problem solving by challenging them to work through a range of game situations, so they can see them more clearly when in the heat of battle.
GAME
Game activities
Quarter Four [Q4] focuses on games activities, which brings all the four quarters of the program together, encouraging players to simply play the game. Including both small-sided and full games, with altered rules, which emphasise specific strategies and skills of the game.
Our Key Coaches
Our key coaches and instructors bring an in-depth knowledge and experience from both on-and-off the field. Their commitment to provide young players with the right support to increase confidence and unleash their potential, is evident in their passion and ability to develop players.
Robbie Campbell
Head Coach
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Chief Sports Officer, Rookie Me.
AFL Career at Hawthorn FC and Melbourne FC (2002-2011).
AFL Premiership Player (Hawthorn FC; 2008) and VFL Premiership Player (Box Hill Hawks FC; 2001).
VFL Premiership Assistant Coach (Williamstown FC; 2015).
Callum Porter
Football and Leadership Coach
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Former Rookie Me Academy athlete.
Box Hill Hawks FC, Co-Captain (VFL, Current).
Western Bulldogs FC (AFL; 2018-2020).
Coates Talent League Player and Captain (Gippsland Power FC; 2016-2017).
Scott Graham, PhD
Head of High-Performance
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VFL High-Performance/Physical Preparation Manager (Werribee FC); 2019-2022).
Netball Strength Coordinator (Collingwood FC; 2020).
Vanessa Issa
High-Performance Co-ordinator
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High-Performance Manager (Coates Talent League: Oakleigh Chargers; 2019-2022).
High-Performance Coordinator (U17 & U19 Vic Metro Girls Squad; 2021-2022).
Caitlin Sargent
Assistant Coach
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Former Rookie Me Academy athlete.
VFLW Western Bulldogs FC (2023).
AFLW Essendon FC (2021-2023). Coates Talent League Player (Western Jets FC; 2019-2022).
Coates Talent League Premiership Player (Western Jets FC; 2022).
Cam Anderson
Assistant Coach
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Former Rookie Me Academy athlete.
Coates Talent League Player (Bendigo Pioneers FC; 2018-2020).
Aaron Tsarouhas
Assistant Coach
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Former Rookie Me Academy athlete.
VFL Player (Northern Bullants; 2022).
Coates Talent League Player (Calder Cannons FC; 2021).
WAS $149.99
NOW
$109.99
Includes GST.
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Wednesday, 2 October, 2024 |
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9:00am – 3:30pm |
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Fairbairn Park, Newsom Street &, Woods St, Ascot Vale VIC 3032 |
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Mixed gender event. Ages 7 – 15 |
FAQs
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Where is the event located?
The event will be held at Fairbairn Park, Newsom Street &, Woods St, Ascot Vale VIC 3032, on Wednesday, 2 October, 2024.
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How long does the event go for?
The event runs for a total of 6.5 hours - from 9:00am to 3:30pm.
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How much is it?
A once-off payment of $109.99 incl. GST.
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What do I need to wear/bring
We recommend bringing the following items:
- Runners and football boots.
- Water bottle, labelled with your name. Extra water/sport drink.
- Spare change of training gear and a towel (in case of poor weather or recovery protocols).
- Waterproof jacket, in case of rain.
- Special medications; including asthma puffer/pump, and EpiPen if required.
- Cap or hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Notepad and pen.
- Lunch and snacks.
- Mouthguard.
- Hand sanitiser.
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I don't meet the age requirements of this program. Am I still able to attend?
Please contact the office via the Contact page to discuss this further, as there may be an option for athletes to still attend the event.
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Is lunch included on the day?
No, lunch is not included. We recommend bringing lunch and snacks with you.
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Is there somewhere at the venue where I can purchase food?
There is not a venue on site to purchase anything, and food will not be provided on the day of the event.
We recommend that you bring any food or snacks to support you in the event.
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I have dropped off my child at the event but am unable to pick them up. Can I nominate another parent or guardian to pick up my child on my behalf?
Yes. It is critical that you let the Rookie Me staff know who you nominate to gather your child, as children will not be released to someone who has not been nominated.
Please email admin@rookieme.com and let us know who will be picking them up and their contact number.
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Who is Rookie Me?
Rookie Me is the Official Talent ID Partner of the AFL and the Official Coaching Technology Partner of the AFL. Providing a range of face to face products, and software solutions for community sport, Rookie Me have also recently partnered with prominent leagues and regions throughout Victoria and NSW to further solidify itself as the premier coach and player development provider in the market.
Limited Spots Available
Don't miss out – secure your spot at our Finals Footy event these school holidays.