South East Zone Carnival Program

REGIONALDIRECTOR’SREPORT

We welcome the three leagues to the South Gambier Football Club this weekend for the tenth South East Zone Carnival and wish all players, coaches, officials, sponsors, andsupportstaffaverysuccessfulandenjoyablecarnival.

We look forward to seeing the Under 15 and Under 17.5 teams compete in the round robin format and hope we have a great spectacle in the senior game between the newly formed Bendigo Bank Limestone Coast Football NetballLeagueandMidSouthEasternFootballLeague. We hope all players enjoy the opportunity to represent their leagues and to test themselves against the best players in theSouthEast.

As we all know sponsorship is the lifeblood of sport and we greatly appreciate the ongoing support of Iberdrola Australia as our Major Sponsor for the carnival along with NBCFinancialServicesandKlasBiltwhohavebeencarnival sponsors from the beginning. We thank them for their supportandconnuedcontribuontofootballintheSouth East.

The carnival is now a prominent part of the football calendar in the South East with great rivalry between the threeleaguesatseniorandjuniorlevels. Thishasprovento be a great breeding ground for the elite juniors in our zone and Glenelg Football Club. We thank the Glenelg Football Club for their connued support of the junior carnival and hope a few of our players get the opportunity to represent theGlenelgFootballClubinthefuture.

Players compengintheSouth East Zone Carnivalwillhave the opportunity to be selected in the South East Zone team

which will contest the South Australian Country Championships being played at Victor Harbor on the 13th and 14th July 2024. Once again, we will have a men’s and women’s team compete at the carnival, and we wish our men’s coach Nick Davis and new women’s coach Chris Bostonandtheirteamsasuccessfulweekend.

I wish to acknowledge the efforts of everyone involved in preparing teams for this year’s carnival including the League Representaves who make up the management group for the carnival, to the Umpires, Volunteers and League Execuves for their hard work and dedicaon to ensurethisweekendisagreatsuccess.

I wish to acknowledge the work of Michael Summers and theLCFNLExecuvealongwiththeSouthGambierFootball Club and the South East Zone Carnival Management Commiee in preparing, coordinang and managing the carnival There has been a lot of work in trying to connually improve the carnival and a big thank you to all involved.

We trust all in aendance at the South East Zone Carnival will enjoy the compeve football played, catch up with many old friends and enjoy the best on offer of South East football.

Alltheverybesttoallteams.

ScoDuncan

SANFLCountryZoneCommieeMember-SouthEast

LIMESTONECOASTREGIONALCARNIVALDETAILS

PresentaonsoftrophiesfortheUnder15andUnder17.5willbe held at half me of the Senior game. The presentaons for the Seniorgamewillbeheldintheclubroomsaround6.00pm.

ComposionofCompengTeams-Eachleaguecompenginthe carnival in the Senior compeon shall have a playing squad of twenty three (23) players. A minimum of five players must be under 21 years as at 1 January 2022. If a league/associaon is unabletonominatefiveunder21playerstheywillbepenalisedin playernumbers,ie.ifonly2under21playersarenominatedthey are required to play with 20 players for the duraon of the carnival.

All twenty-three (23) players are eligible to compete in all scheduledmatches.

Players compeng in this carnival are eligible for the South East Zonetrainingsquad.

PlayingTime-Seniors

Match will be played in four (4) quarters of twenty (20) minutes plusmeon.Time-onwillonlybeusedwhensignalledbythefield umpireorwhenascoreisrecorded.Thequartermeintervalwill be five (5) minutes, the half me interval will be twenty (20) minutes and the three quarter me interval will be five (5) minutes.

PlayingTime-Juniors

All matches will be played in two (2) halves of twenty-two (22) minutes with no me-on. The half me interval will be five (5) minutes.

LIMESTONECOASTREGIONALCARNIVAL

This is the tenth year the carnival has been held, where the best representaves of the three south eastleaguesgohead-to-head.

Prior to the carnival, interleague matches were held against various teams from around SA and Victoria.

Previous player of the carnivals include Brad Mitchell (Naracoorte - KNTFL) 2019, Simon Berkefeld (Penola - KNTFL) and Gerard McGrath (Hatherleigh - MSEFL) 2017, Cameron Sandercock (Border Districts - KNTFL) 2016, Bre O’Neil (South Gambier - WBFL) in 2015, 2017 and 2018 andBenMcIntyre(Penola-KNTFL)backin2014.

A highlight of the carnival is the addion to each league having to select five players under the age of 21 to showcase some of the young talent from aroundtheregion.

Previouswinnersoftheunder21awardfromeach league include Western Border’s ToddReid (South Gambier) 2021, Jonah Grimes (Millicent) 2018, 2019, Declan Carmody (North Gambier) 2017,

Jesse Pfitzner (West Gambier) 2016, Jak Ryan (South Gambier) 2015 and Brad Bryant (South Gambier)2014.

From the KNTFL previous winners include Reagan Tink (Bordertown) 2019, Cody Woolford (Keith) 2018, Sco Merre (Penola) 2016 and 2017, Tom Williams (Penola) 2015 and Patrick Baker (Lucindale)2014.

The MSEFL’s previous under 21 award winners include Tye McManus (Kalangadoo) 2021, Jake Wehl (Robe) in 2018 and 2019, Mitch Lowe (Kalangadoo) in 2017, Jack Casey (Kalangadoo) in 2016, Ma Kaspanian (Glencoe) in 2015 and Jack Dawe(Tantanoola)in2014.

What’spleasingtoseeisanumberoftheseplayers sll represenng their leagues at this level and a few even furthering their football at a higher level. It will be great to watch this year’s crop of youngsters compete and get a vison of what the future holds for representave football in this region.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentaons for both the U15 and U17.5 grades willtakeplaceathalfmeoftheSeniorgame.

IntheU15andU17.5aPlayeroftheCarnivalwillbe presented, which will be decided upon from votes cast by the field umpires for each minor round match. The player will receive a trophy and in the eventofae,allplayerswillberecognised.

Best and Fairest trophies will also be awarded by each League for both U15 and U17.5, the Senior game the best player for each league as well as the BestUnder21award.

An U15 and U17.5 Team of the Carnival will also be selectedbasedonposions playedandallselected willbepresentedwithamedallion.

PROGRAMOFMATCHES

@SOUTHGAMBIER-SATURDAY8THJUNE2024

DRAW

Game 1 - U/15's

8.50am - 9.40am

LCFNL v MSEFL

Game 2 - U/17.5's

9.50am - 10.40am

LCFNL v MSEFL

Game 3 - U/15's

10.50am - 11.40am

LCFNL v KNTFL

Game 4 - U/17.5's

11.50am - 12.40pm

LCFNL v KNTFL

Game 5 - U/15's

12.50pm - 1.40pm

MSEFL v KNTFL

Game 6 - U/17.5's

1.50pm - 2.40pm

MSEFL v KNTFL

Game 7 - Seniors

2.50pm - 5.05pm

LCFNL v MSEFL

U/15 Presentaons - 3.45pm Half Time Senior Game (on oval)

U/17.5 Presentaons - 3.45pm Half Time Senior Game (on oval) Presentaons - 6.00pm (clubrooms)

In the week following the carnival, players will be invited to train for the South East Zone for the South Australian Country Football Championships.

LCFNLPRESIDENT’SWELCOME

The Bendigo Bank Limestone Coast Football NetballLeaguewelcomeallLeagueExecuve, Players and League Supporters to the inaugural Bendigo Bank Limestone Coast Football Netball League Interleague Game. LCFNL is excited and is really looking forward to showcase our wonderful league at South Gambier Football Netball Club at the 2024 LimestoneCoastRegionalCarnival.

LCFNL welcome Mid South Eastern Football League and Kowree Naracoorte Taara Football League for the opportunity to play against each other today, may the leagues play some excing football and play in the best sportsmanship and all come away injury free.

We are looking forward to the contest as it allows our best Juniors and Seniors footballers an opportunity to play representavefootballatahighestlevel.

Under 15 Coach for the Bendigo Bank

Limestone Coast Football Netball League is Andrew Nitschke, Andrew is an outstanding coach and is a highly respected player and coach over our league for many many years, it's a outstanding team with the best players toshowcasetheirclassandskillsatthislevel.

Under 17.5 Coach for the Bendigo Bank Limestone Coast Football Netball League is Ciaran Buckley very highly respected player and coach around our league has a lot of knowledge to pass on to our future senior footballersofourleague.

Both teams are looking forward to tesng their skills against MSEFL and KNTFL counterpartsinagreatdisplayoftalent

Bendigo Bank Limestone Coast Football Netball League Senior Interleague Coach for 2024 is Tom Renzi from Millicent Football Netball Club, the team will be pung the game plan and highest level skills against MSEFLinwhatwillbeaoutstandinggame.

LCFNL would like to thank our naming Rights sponsor in Mount Gambier & Community Bendigo Bank for their on going support over many years as a WBFL sponsor and now as a new league we looking forward to connuing ourrelaonshipformanymanymoreyears.

To all players and coaches of the inaugural Bendigo Bank Limestone Coast Football Netball League Interleague team, thanks for your commitment and dedicaon to represenng our league in such a great opportunity to display a high standard of football.GoodLucktoyouall.

Manythanksalsotoparentsandfamilieswho are here supporng our players and thank you to our clubs for allowing their players represenngourleague.

Regards

MichaelSummers LCFNL

FootballDirector

LIMESTONECOASTFNL

LIMESTONECOASTFNL

UMPIRES

Game1

LCFNLU15vMSEFLU15

Field:ChrisSco–KNTFL/DanielCumming-LCFNL/NathanChapple–MSEFL

Boundary:JoheeJoyce/YennaJoyce/LachlanCameron/KobeCole

Goal:CallumFeetom–LCFNL/MSEFL

Game2

LCFNLU17.5vMSEFLU17.5

Field:AndrewBorg–KNTFL/DanielCumming–LCFNL/BarryNillson–MSEFL

Boundary:JoheeJoyce/CampbellFox/YennaJoyce/LachlanCameron

Goal:CallumFeetom–LCFNL/MSEFL

Game3

LCFNLU15vKNTFLU15

Field:ChrisSco–KNTFL/ReeceBarre-LCFNL/NathanChapple–MSEFL

Boundary:JoheeJoyce/CampbellFox/KobeCole/LachlanMoss

Goal:TravisWebster-Lawson-LCFNL/TimOster-KNTFL

Game4

LCFNLU17.5vKNTFLU17.5

Field:AndrewBorg–KNTFL/ReeceBarre-LCFNL/BarryNillson–MSEFL

Boundary:CampbellFox/YennaJoyce/LachlanCameron/KobeCole

Goal:TravisWebster-Lawson-LCFNL/NickLaucke-KNTFL

Game5

MSEFLU15vKNTFLU15

Field:ChrisSco–KNTFL/DanielCumming–LCFNL/NathanChapple–MSEFL

Boundary:JoheeJoyce/YennaJoyce/LachlanMoss/LachlanCameron

Goal:MSEFL/RyanLush-KNTFL

Game6

MSEFLU17.5vKNTFLU17.5

Field:AndrewBorg–KNTFL/ReeceBarre-LCFNL/BarryNillson–MSEFL

Boundary:CampbellFox/LachlanMoss/JoheeJoyce/KobeCole

Goal:MSEFL/NickLaucke-KNTFL

Game7

LCFNLSeniorsvMSEFLSeniors

Field:JohnLangdon–KNTFL/KerranWingard-LCFNL/MaCockrum–MSEFL

Boundary:YennaJoyce/MitchDuryea/KobeCole/LachlanCameron

Goal:JadenWas-LCFNL/DaveGilbert-MSEFL

OnbehalfoftheMidSouthEasternFootballLeague, thanks to the execuves of the LCFNL and KNTFL juniors for their cooperaon and involvement in today'sSouthEastZoneCarnivalatSouthGambier.

Thiseventisaremarkableopportunityforourfinest footballers, both underage and senior, to showcase theirskillsatahigherlevel.Thebondsformedtoday willfosterlasngmemoriesandcamaraderie.

Our Senior Coach, Clint Gallio, and his dedicated staff have assembled a talented squad. Today, zone selectors will begin forming an inial squad for the Country Championships from the two leagues, with addionalseleconsfromtheKNTFLtobeadded.

The 15 & Under and 17.5 & Under matches will highlight the impressive skills of our juniors, creang as much excitement as the senior match. Exceponalplayerswillbenamedintheteamofthe

carnival for their respecve age groups. Special thankstoKevinDinnisonandhisteamfortheirhard workinorganisingtoday'sevent.

WeancipatethatthefootballcommunityofSouth EastSAwillturnoutinlargenumberstoenjoyseven thrillinggames.

Our gratude extends to the donors of today's trophies and our major interleague sponsors: Belgravia Apparel, IDM Sports, Collin's Court Butchers, and Mahews Petroleum. We also thank Sco Duncan for his reless efforts and unwavering enthusiasm, which have been vital to this Carnival's success.

PeterMitchell

Mid South Eastern Football League President

MSEFLCOACH’SREPORT

Welcome, everyone, to the South East Zone Carnival,amarqueeeventonourfootballcalendar.

Today, we face an excing challenge as we take on the rebranded WBFL in the LCFNL – I am sure that there will much excitement surrounding the unveilingoftheirnewstrip. Representavefootball is a pinnacle for many players, and with our squad’s excellentmixofyouthandexperiencethisyear,Iam confident that the MSEFL will meet and hopefully exceedexpectaons.

I would like to extend my thanks to selector and bench coach, Reece Duncan, for his invaluable contribuons and to all the club coaches for their input. To all clubs, coaches, and players, thank you for your unwavering support of the MSEFL in the Interleague football concept I am certain your playerswillmakeyouproudtoday

Aer three high-quality training sessions, the camaraderie within the squad has been outstanding. Combined with a strong work ethic, I am opmisc we will achieve the result we aim for today.

I also want to thank the League Board for giving me theopportunitytocoachandleadthisteam. Ihope I can repay your faith in me with a well-deserved inauguralwin.

Ourmedicalsupportstaffhavebeenincredible,and we are extremely fortunate to benefit from their expersebothattrainingsandheretoday Finally, let’s get behind the MSEFL and support our players.Bestoflucktoallparcipantstoday.

ClintGallio

MIDSOUTHEASTERNFOOTBALLLEAGUE

The KNTFL is once again looking forward to this highlight on the football calendar, the opportunity to play along side one’s normal rivals provides the opportunity to develop relaonshipsthatmaynot occurotherwise.

So many people must come together to make a carnival like this happen. Coaches, selectors, sponsors, trainers, umpires, mekeepers ,players and family members. The KNTFL would like to thank all those that have given their me on a long weekend to allowthiscarnivaltohappen.

KNTFL would like to acknowledge the incredible 50 year plus service to our interleague football by our head Trainer Arthur Eyles. Arthur’s commitment to football is invaluable. Arthur has helped countless players prepare and been there to lendassistancewheninjuryoccurs.

Wishing all players and spectators a great day atthefooty.

Chris King KNTFL Junior Commiee President

KNTFLCOACHESREPORT

U/17.5Report

Our 2024 KNTFL U17.5 team is liered with talent with a number of our boys having experience at Glenelg in the U16 & U18 compeonsaswellasseniorfootballatclub level.

We have a great representaon from across the leagueand I am reallyexcited to seewhat theboyscanputoutontheparkagainstsome reallyhigh-qualityopposion.

For many young men, this is the pinnacle of theirjuniorfootballcareers&toplaywithand against some of the best footballers across the South East is something they will rememberforalongme.

Allthebesttoallplayerstoday&thankyouto allwhohavecontributedtomakethiscarnival happen.

MaWillson

U/15.5Report

The KNTFL U15.5 team this year will be coached by current Kybybolite Junior Coach, LukeCrossling.

He will be assisted by 2023 Junior Coach of the year Clint Barras, Kyby A grader Will Russell, & Penola’s, Kym Berkin as Team Manager.

The KNTFL have assembled a solid group of players for this season’s carnival Due to injuries and many not available, it is possibly the youngest side to date, with several skilled boomagedplayersselected.

Returning players from last year’s team, Penola’s George Berkin & Reinging KNTFL JuniorleagueMedalist,Naracoorte’sQuinten Mitchell, headline a team that will be built on contestedballwinningandsharpskills.

The group are looking forward to the carnival to see how they match up against the best of the best in the other leagues and gaining valuable experience in their football journeys.

LukeCrossling

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