Care of Players
Australian football (AFL) is one of the most popular sports in Australia, with thousands playing and watching the sport each year. AFL is a contact sport that occasionally may result in injuries from tackling, kicking, running, hand-balling, marking and physical competition for the ball. Recent studies have indicated that the rates of injury in junior Australian football, particularly modified rules and AFL Auskick, are very low.
Each team at EAJFC have accredited first aid trainers (level 1) that will provide care to our players should they require it. Each year first aid training is available to our team trainers, so they can provide the best care to our kids should it be needed.
Edithvale-Aspendale JFC also have medics in attendance for all home games, throughout the season. If required, the Team managers can contact the medics who will assist the Team trainers in the care of injured players. Many of the other clubs in the FDJFL also have medics on site for their matches.
Injuries - Reports and Claims
If an injury or accident does occur during a match or at training, Team managers or Trainers are required to complete a LJFC player injury form. This should be completed via the online form within 48 hours of the incident.
Medical Conditions
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Please ensure your Team manager and Coach are given details of any medical conditions, allergies or physical ailments for players. This information will be confidential and is only provided to team and club officials, such as trainers for them to support players on and off the field. In the event that an injury or accident occurs this information will be extremely important in providing care to your child. Please contact your Team manager or Club registrar if details need updating during the season.
Player Concussion Information
For information about player related concussion please click on the links below. This also includes the 21 day return to play protocols.
There is also plenty of resources on the afl website relating to concussion management.