AFL VICTORIA - VWFL ACADEMY
NOMINATION FORM
Must be submitted by Thursday 29th March 2012
Submitted by:
Club:
Date:
PLAYER
First Name:
D.O.B:
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Phone:
Occupation:
Address:
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Years at Club:
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Surname:
Height:
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Each player is to be rated against one of the following positions/roles in our game.
POSITION
SIZE
Defenders
HEIGHT
Small
Medium
Key Defenders
Tall
Mid Fielders
Small
Medium
Ruck Man
Specialist Position
Forwards
Small
Medium
Key Forwards
Tall
Please choose only ONE position
Position Rated
Position
(e.g. defender, midfielder)
Size
(e.g. small, medium, tall)
Player Type
(mark INSIDE or OUTSIDE)*
* INSIDE players are in and under ball winners – predominately handball,
* OUTSIDE players are the ball carriers – predominately kick,
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
1. Kicking Ability
SCALES
DESCRIPTORS
5
Rare
Consistently kicks with accuracy over
short and long distances and under
pressure. Outstanding technician with
great vision and awareness. Very good
on non preferred side.
4
Excellent
Kicking a real feature of her game, only
occasionally makes a kicking error with
preferred foot, normally under intense
opposition pressure. Very capable on
non preferred side, excellent decision
maker.
3
Good
Strong preferred foot kick, rarely
misses short targets and is sound over
distance, normally getting the ball to
advantage. May struggle at times with
opposition foot. Generally good
decision maker.
2
Marginal
Not completely sound with technique
so struggles under moderate pressure.
Lacks real penetration & precision with
his disposal, and at times lacks vision
and awareness.
1
Poor
Has flaws in technique and struggles to
get the ball to teammate advantage
with any consistency. At times lacks
vision and awareness.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
2. Marking Ability
SCALES
DESCRIPTORS
5
Rare
Outstanding overhead pack mark and
in contests. Great low to the ground
and out in front. One grab player.
4
Excellent
Strong in the air, holding her position
when competing and very consistent
overhead. Plays in front, good one on
one. One grab player.
3
Good
Clean out in front and generally takes
the mark she should when in position,
has good judgement. Competitive
overhead in a contested situation.
2
Marginal
Occasionally
misses
uncontested
marks, and not strong in a contested
situation. Often two grabs or allows ball
to fall behind.
1
Poor
Does not have natural soft hands,
dropping marks that should be taken.
Tendency to drop the head and
fumbles regularly.
2
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
3. Handpassing/
Vision/Awareness
SCALES
5
Rare
Outstanding peripheral vision, depth
perception and skills on both sides,
executing with speed and accuracy.
Always chooses right option putting
receiver in better position.
4
Excellent
Quick, strong and accurate on both
sides, brings others into the game with
excellent decision making. Very good in
tight situations.
3
Good
Consistently accurate skills on both
sides, regularly able to put the ball to
advantage regardless of distance.
Rarely makes fundamental errors.
2
Marginal
Sound skills with preferred hand, but
opposite
hand
lacks
strength.
Sometimes chooses wrong option in
traffic.
1
Poor
Regularly misses targets, has some
technique problems on either hand
and/or makes poor decisions.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
4. Clean Hands
DESCRIPTORS
SCALES
DESCRIPTORS
5
Rare
Soft hands, doesn’t fumble, quickly
moving ball into disposal position.
Collects difficult balls off hands, in air
and ground level, first grab in all
conditions.
4
Excellent
Nearly always in control, very effective
with his ball handling, very occasionally
double handles difficult balls in
pressure situations or tough conditions.
3
Good
Effective ball handler who is generally
in control and maintains ball in front,
with only the occasional fumble.
2
Marginal
Inconsistent ball handler, at times
struggles below the knees allowing the
ball to get out of control and tends to
overrun the ball.
1
Poor
Struggles to get down and will regularly
fumble the ball, even when in some
space. Will leave the ball behind.
3
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
5. Ball Winning Ability
SCALES
5
Rare
Reads play consistently well and wins crucial
contests and/or positions herself to win
uncontested possessions. Great courage in
attack on ball.
4
Excellent
Wins vast majority of contests and has real
courage in attack on the ball. Smart reader of
the play, getting to the right position
consistently
3
Good
Strong in contested situations. Is a good oneon-one player, winning the ball well in
contests in most circumstances
2
Marginal
Not strong on winning contested balls,
instead relying on running to receive, loose
ball gathers in space and running the ball off
hands. Not a centre square player.
1
Poor
Lacks presence around the ball. Fails to
consistently display ball-winning ability
attributes.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
6. Pace
DESCRIPTORS
SCALES
DESCRIPTORS
5
Rare
Outstanding reaction to play which
maximizes his pace. Breaks up the game with
his ability to take opposition on. Can apply
tremendous defensive pressure. Nearly
always the quickest player on the ground.
4
Excellent
Reacts quicker than opponents. Usually one
of the quickest players on the ground and
uses it to influence the game
3
Good
Rarely caught with the ball and can apply
strong pressure, able to run down opponents
for behind
2
Marginal
Pace and reaction time questionable, have
average pace in the game and does not have
a leg speed influence with or without the
ball.
1
Poor
Is often caught. Rarely runs with the ball.
Cannot apply pressure on the opposition.
* Guidelines only. Can make subjective judgement
4
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
7. Endurance
SCALES
5
Rare
Tremendous ability to keep running up
and down the ground all day
4
Excellent
Will keep running and presenting
himself to contests for much of the day
3
Good
Regarded as very good with an ability
to keep going
2
Marginal
1
Poor
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
8. Recovery &
Agility
DESCRIPTORS
SCALES
Regarded as okay
Really struggles to play out a quarter in
a midfield position, does not have good
endurance
DESCRIPTORS
5
Rare
Outstanding
physical
ability
to
accelerate, change direction and
recover.
Great
balance
and
coordination
4
Excellent
Has excellent agility and great change
of direction. Is well balanced, ‘light’ on
her feet and stays in the contest
3
Good
Good physical ability and recovery
which enables her to keep her feet and
get back into the contest
2
Marginal
Can change direction but hasn’t evasive
ability or balance to handle tight
situations. Often falls over
1
Poor
Only moves in straight line and unable
to react when change of direction
required. Looses feet.
5
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
9. Durability
SCALES
5
Rare
Never misses a game or training session
and continues running and performing.
Rarely suffers an injury
4
Excellent
Only occasionally misses any training or
match through injury. Recovers quickly
from soft tissue injuries and is
extremely diligent in managing his
recovery
3
Good
Recovers quickly from injuries and
works well on her recovery.
2
Marginal
Has a few soft tissue injuries missing
training/matches. Style of play/body
type can lead to injuries
1
Poor
Had a consistent run of injuries missing
matches and training including preseason. Rarely strings games together
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
10. Leadership &
Self Discipline
DESCRIPTORS
SCALES
DESCRIPTORS
5
Rare
Leads through example on field and on
track, instils confidence in team mates.
Gives positive feedback to players, role
model at club and stays in control at all
times
4
Excellent
Enjoys the leadership role and in a
positive ‘centre of influence’. Only
occasionally below rare standard with
only the odd transgression
3
Good
Leads from the front and can positively
influence others, but may go into his
shell under pressure. Generally remains
disciplined
2
Marginal
Naturally quiet person who is still
learning and does not lead at this stage.
May lack in self discipline at times.
1
Poor
Transgresses self discipline, has a poor
attitude and has a negative influence,
not showing any leadership
6
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
11. Aggression,
Intensity & 2nd
Efforts
SCALES
5
Rare
Enjoys physical contact, bumps, tackles
& intimidates opposition. Bounces back
after being dumped. Fearless in attack
on ball and opponent at all times. 2nd
efforts and recovery outstanding
4
Excellent
A hard player with a great attack on ball
and strong on opposition when they
are in position. Makes 2nd and 3rd
efforts with real consistency and
aggression
3
Good
Strong and contested ball with no real
weaknesses
in
her
level
of
aggressiveness, intensity or 2nd efforts
2
Marginal
Lacks hardness, occasionally takes eyes
off the ball or allows opponent to push
past her. Her 2nd efforts missing at
times. Assesses risks when approaching
contests
1
Poor
Inconsistent in attack on the ball and
2nd efforts, low level of aggression
toward the contest
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
12. Football
Character
DESCRIPTORS
SCALES
DESCRIPTORS
5
Rare
Has outstanding work ethic and is
extremely coachable with a genuine
love of the game. Plays at her best
against the best opposition. Responds
strongly when challenged, has a great
desire to improve
4
Excellent
Plays and trains at a high level of
mental and physical intensity, very
proactive looking to better himself at
every opportunity. Thrives in the club
and team environment
3
Good
Prepares well and desires to improve,
works hard for her team. May become
slightly reactive under pressure or
when challenged. Rarely misses training
2
Marginal
Works hard in games but could improve
on the track. Might only do what she
has to do
1
Poor
Has ability but does not prepare on the
track well enough which reflects in
match day work ethic
7
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
13. Competitiveness
SCALES
5
Rare
Fiercely competitive in every aspect on
and off the field. Does not accept
anything
but
victory
in
any
competition. Hard, aggressive and
spirited. Shows true grit if initially
beaten
4
Excellent
Fiercely competitive. Don’t accept
being beaten in any contest and always
remains competitive
3
Good
A strong competitor who enjoys the
contest, with no real weaknesses in the
competitive area
2
Marginal
Generally competes at a satisfactory
level,
but
can
lower
her
competitiveness when confidence is
down
1
Poor
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
14. Football Smarts
DESCRIPTORS
SCALES
Not very competitive by nature
DESCRIPTORS
5
Rare
Outstanding decision maker. Always
chooses the right option with or
without the ball and when competing,
e.g. when to spoil/mark. Outstanding at
the 1%ers. Has great understanding of
the game
4
Excellent
Excellent decision maker with or
without the ball and reads the game
very well. Has a strong ‘feel for the
game’ when the pressure is on
3
Good
Generally understands the game and
normally chooses the correct options.
Contributes in team meetings
2
Marginal
Handles the basics of the game well,
but has too many decision making
errors across the course of game &
training
1
Poor
Lacks smartness out on the ground,
struggles
with
game
play
comprehension
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Further Comments:
Please return all forms to Jess Smith
VWFL Football Operations- PO Box 306 Coburg 3058
[email protected]
Must be submitted by Thursday 29th March 2012
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