Decision Making
July 4, 2011 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
The time is now for players to make correct decisions. Stepping out of their comfort zone offers so much.
Bench Player (Impact player)
June 14, 2011 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Bench Players
Introducing the impact player.
- With the game changing regularly and with four on the interchange bench, players must be prepared for many moves and changes.
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Expectations of a Coach
April 8, 2011 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Junior Coaches should aim to create an enjoyable experience for their players
Expectations of a Coach
By Peter Schwab
AFL Director of Coaching
Your football season may have started or is just about to. You may be a first time coach; you may have been coaching for years. You may have been asked to be an Auskick coach or you’re a seasoned senior football coach. Whatever your circumstances there will be challenges and expectations.
Junior Coaching Manual
December 11, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Junior Coaching
One of the biggest challenges in coaching junior players is that training sessions must suit the whole group generally, rather than assist the individual with skill development.
Living the Dream (in a different way)
November 25, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Living the Dream (in a different way)
In Phoenix , Arizona a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia.
Playing Positions Half Forward Flanker
May 20, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
The role of the forward flank is kicking goals, creating space for key forwards to lead into which enables the flanker into a crumb position.
Playing Position Rover
April 30, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Receiver / Rover
He is responsible generally for getting the ball, running to a predetermined position decided by he and the ruckman.
He must be fully committed to the role, eyes on the ball, creative, power runner and being a real work horse in the middle.
Playing Position Ruck Rover
April 29, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
| The Protector / Ruck Rover
He is responsible for assisting the receiver in getting the ball by shepherding / blocking, running at opposition players who are placing pressure on the receiver. He needs to be of strong character, disciplined, good reader of theplay and prepared to use his body. |
Foundation Drill for Set Plays.
April 15, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
This drill is designed to formulate set plays.
Playing Position Ruckman
April 15, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Ruckman
Ruck Strategy
The Centre bounce is one of the most important parts of our game. A team that can consistently win the ball out of the centre will generally win the game.
