33-472: Brett Johnson may refer to: Brett Johnson (Australian footballer) (born 1981), Australian rules footballer Brett Johnson (cricketer) (born 1994), New Zealand cricketer Brett Johnson (footballer, born 1985) , English footballer Brett Johnson (rugby union) (born 1994), Canadian rugby union player Brett Johnson (writer) , American television writer Brett Johnson, former cybercriminal and co-founder of
66-525: A "prospect of rehabilitation and caters for medical confidentiality." In 2010, the AFLPA supported Anthony Rock with his Accelerate program which provided a unique opportunity for 20 young men rejected by the AFL draft the first time around by putting together an infrastructure of expertise in a bid to keep the game's most talented second-tier players from 18 to 23 in the correct physical and emotional state to win
99-628: A historic meeting of players at the Radisson Hotel in Melbourne. The AFL had informed players that the standard contract would no longer exist and that all contracts would be negotiated individually between the clubs and the players. The players again threatened strike action. In March 1993, the AFL and AFLPA appeared before the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC). At this hearing it
132-522: A new CBA (1998–2003) with the AFL. The association developed a statement of purposes and objectives to assist with CBA negotiations. It also assembled an advisory board of industry leaders to direct the association into the future. The new objectives and purposes focused on the need to enhance the game of Australian football and ensure that players played a strong role in the development of the game, received fair terms and conditions, and were apportioned an equitable share of revenue. Through player feedback
165-697: A sporting administrator in basketball, sailing and surf lifesaving. Finnis resigned from the position in February 2014 to take up the CEO role at the St Kilda Football Club . Ian Prendergast was named interim CEO. The AFL Players Association appointed a new boss, with Australian Cricketers' Association CEO Paul Marsh announced as successor to Matt Finnis. He started in the role in September 2014. In 2005, AFLPA moved all services provided under
198-505: A trial of holiday hair testing for illicit drugs—a first in the international sports industry. While all Australian sports are subject to in-competition testing, the AFL is one of only three sports in Australia—the other two being cricket and rugby —that conducts out-of-competition testing. Although the code has drawn criticism from the federal government for its three-strikes policy, it received commendations from others who cite it as
231-661: A variety of workshops that includes: Upon completion of the camp, the All-Stars Indigenous team play against an AFL club in an exhibition game. The All-Stars have played Carlton (2003), Western Bulldogs (2005) and Essendon (2007). The 2011 team featured a star-studded line-up of the AFL's top Indigenous players including Indigenous All-Stars captain and Sydney Swans co-captain Adam Goodes , Hawthorn 's Lance Franklin and Cyril Rioli , Melbourne 's Liam Jurrah and new draftees including Curtly Hampton from
264-673: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Brett Johnson (Australian footballer) Brett Johnson (born 28 October 1981) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Australian Football League (AFL) for Hawthorn and Carlton . He also captained Williamstown Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Raised in Western Australia where he captained
297-401: Is the representative body for all current and past professional Australian Football League (AFL) and AFL Women's (AFLW) players. The AFLPA promotes and protects its members through initiatives including workplace relations, advocacy, career development, and various community events. Players' welfare is the primary function of AFLPA, and it aims to ensure the sustainability and integrity of
330-623: The Beyond Blue Cup match. In 2005, the Illicit Drug policy was introduced to support the Anti-Doping Code, introduced in 1995, that governed AFL players. The voluntary code, which test players for illicit drug use out of the competition, aims at reinforcing players as healthy elite sportsmen and to prevent the sport from falling into disrepute. The code is further strengthened by volunteer AFL players who have agreed to
363-610: The GWS Giants and recently named Gold Coast Suns recruit Harley Bennell . Due to unsuitable playing conditions being brought on by heavy rain and Cyclone Yasi , the 2011 team was unable to play against Richmond despite having the match moved from TIO Stadium in Darwin to Traeger Park Oval in Alice Springs. The AFLPA Most Valuable Player Awards is an annual event recognising excellence in players by players. Winners of
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#1732801769459396-591: The AFL system. The two-day event, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), was attended by draftees from each of the 17 AFL teams including newly formed Gold Coast Suns . Some of the topics covered were: In 2000, AFLPA created the AFLPA Indigenous Camp to support indigenous players and increase their profiles as good role models. The AFLPA Indigenous Camp has since been held biannually. It has been held at: The Camp consists of
429-568: The Blues. He spent two seasons at Carlton, playing 32 games, before being delisted at the end of the 2005 season. After his AFL career, Johnson had a successful VFL career at Williamstown . He joined the Seagulls in 2006 and was club captain from 2007 to 2011. He has twice finished second in the J. J. Liston Trophy (2006 and 2008), represented the VFL in interstate matches in 2007, 2008 and 2010 (in
462-674: The Collective Bargaining Agreement (2003–2008) reflected a responsible attempt to balance the interests of the players with the realities facing the competition. In 2004, Brendon Gale took over from Peter Mann as General Manager (Football). Following that, Kerr announced his resignation to the AFLPA Executive Committee after five years of service. Former Richmond player, AFLPA President and AFLPA General Manager (Football) Brendon Gale then took over as CEO. On 13 October 2009, Matthew Finnis
495-614: The Leigh Matthews trophy is selected by peers through a voting system. Past winners include Andrew McLeod (2001), Ben Cousins (2005), five-time winner Gary Ablett (2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 and 2013) and Dane Swan (2010). Named in honour of two former AFL Players Association presidents and champion Essendon and Carlton players, Simon Madden and Justin Madden , the Madden Medal recognises outstanding achievement on and off
528-517: The Mike Fitzpatrick Scholarship—named after Carlton premiership captain and AFL chairman Mike Fitzpatrick —awards young players who have shown a combination of football and academic excellence. In partnership with the AFL and AFL Players Association (AFLPA), Beyond Blue developed and delivered a depression-awareness program within the AFL, incorporating information sessions for players, coaches and other football club staff, and
561-568: The Player Development Program in-house, employing experts in the fields of education, player welfare and career transition. In 2006, a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (2007–2011) was negotiated with the AFL. The key principles of the five-year agreement focused on delivering stability and opportunity, ahead of a crucial period where the game will push for unprecedented national growth. The AFLPA organised an Induction Camp on 10 January 2010 to introduce new draftees into
594-682: The VFL at the end of 2011 to focus on his full-time job at the AFL Players Association . He took on the senior playing-coaching role at the Montrose Football Club in the Eastern Football League , leading them to a premiership win and promotion to 1st Division in 2013. Johnson played a season at leitchville gunbower in 2021 as a 40 year old. AFL Players Association The AFL Players Association ( AFLPA , also simply known as AFL Players )
627-643: The association as the negotiating body for all players. In 1984, Bryan Roberts resigned. Len Coysh left one year later. Peter Allen remained to run the association and stayed committed to the cause for two decades before resigning to head the AFL Coaches Association until his death in June 2007. By 1990, the VFL had renamed itself the Australian Football League (AFL). The AFLPA followed suit, and signed its first Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in tumultuous circumstances, as it worked through
660-459: The association was able to identify the following key areas as its chart for the future: In 1998, the AFLPA achieved a membership of 100 per cent for the first time in its history. In late 2006, the AFLPA opened up a new membership category allowing past VFL / AFL players to become members of the AFLPA. When Andrew Demetriou left the AFLPA to join the AFL , Robert Kerr became AFLPA's CEO, taking up
693-485: The field by an AFL player over the entire course of his career. The AFLPA launched the Madden Medal in 2007 to annually recognise the achievements and contributions of retiring AFL players through four award categories: Football Achievement Award, Personal Development Award, Community Spirit Award and the top accolade, the Madden Medal. As of 2022, the most recent winner of the Madden Medal is former Carlton and Adelaide player Eddie Betts . Recipients: Started in 2001,
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#1732801769459726-525: The game by investing in the personal development of past, present, and future AFL footballers. Established in its current form in 1974, the AFL Players Association provides a means for the AFL and Clubs to consult with players, lobby for players, and collaborate on rules and other issues affecting AFL players. The current CEO of the AFLPA is Paul Marsh. The formation of a representative body for Victorian Football League (VFL) players
759-474: The last of which he was captain), was selected in the VFL team of the year in 2006, 2007 and 2008 (in the last of which he was captain), and won the Seagulls' Best and Fairest in 2008 and 2010. As captain, Johnson led the Seagulls to victory in the inaugural Foxtel Cup competition in 2011. He played a total of 124 games for Williamstown, and kicked 77 goals. He is a life member of the VFL, after having played his 175th league game in 2011. Johnson retired from
792-475: The negotiation process with the AFL. The CBA was eventually finalised and called a Deed of Agreement. In July 1992, the AFLPA negotiated a new CBA, which included a minimum salary of $ 7,500, minimum payments of $ 750 per senior game, and $ 250 for a reserves game. This signified the start of what was to be a key feature of AFLPA's function. The AFL withdrew recognition of the association in January 1993, prompting
825-401: The only source of funding was the annual $ 35 membership fee. In late 1980, the VFL withdrew recognition of the AFLPA, effectively leaving the players without a negotiating body. In 1981, a pre-season match between Essendon and Fitzroy was threatened with strike action by the association over the VFL's non-recognition of the body. The VFL halted the proposed strike by agreeing to recognise
858-410: The position in June 2000. Previously, Kerr had been the AFLPA's executive director (Player Development). A significant focus for the AFLPA at this time was to implement the player support programs and ensure that the shift to full-time professionalism was balanced by efforts to prepare players for life after football. In 2003, a new CBA was negotiated between the AFLPA and the AFL. The key principles for
891-479: The share of revenue from marketing activities and an increase in injury and illness benefits. By this time, 99 per cent of all AFL players were members of the association. In 1998, the association underwent significant change. Long-serving president Justin Madden retired from football, and Fremantle 's Peter Mann took over the presidency. Peter Allen resigned as CEO after a twenty-year involvement. Former North Melbourne and Hawthorn player , Andrew Demetriou ,
924-618: The state Under 18 team, he moved to Victoria when he got drafted into the AFL. A midfielder , Johnson was selected in the 1999 AFL Draft at pick No. 23. He was recruited to Hawthorn where he spent four seasons from 2000 to 2003 before being traded to Carlton for pick No. 51 (Matthew Ball). He spent a lot of time at the Hawks playing for its VFL - affiliate , the Box Hill Hawks , but Carlton's willingness to give recycled players another chance to resurrect their careers saw Johnson join
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990-429: Was appointed as the new CEO. In 2016, the AFLPA welcomed more than 200 female players from the upcoming AFL Women's competition into its membership. The association is responsible for managing women's pay and condition deals. Former North Melbourne and Hawthorn player Andrew Demetriou was appointed as the new CEO. The new administration set about examining the views and wishes of players so that they could negotiate
1023-750: Was determined that a dispute between the parties did exist and that the AIRC had jurisdiction to determine an Award. The AFL and AFLPA were instructed by the AIRC to attempt negotiations away from the AIRC environment. These negotiations led to the CBA of 1994–1995. In 1995, negotiations began on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. The new CBA period was from 1 November 1995 to 31 October 1998, and increased minimum salaries for season 1996 to $ 15,000 and match payments to $ 1,000 per senior game. These payments further increased to $ 20,000 and $ 1,500 in 1997, and $ 20,680 and $ 1,550 in 1998 respectively. The players gained an increase in
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1056-414: Was first attempted in 1955. The VFL successfully opposed the registration of this body and the fledgling union was disbanded. The AFLPA in its current form was established in 1974 at the behest of players Geoff Pryor (Essendon), Gareth Andrews (Geelong), Des Meagher (Hawthorn) and David McKay (Carlton). In 1979, the association appointed three key positions to lead the organisation: At this point,
1089-494: Was named AFLPA Chief Executive Officer, replacing Brendon Gale who resigned from the position to become Richmond Football Club's CEO. Finnis is a former sports lawyer with Lander & Rogers, advising sport and recreation organisations on insurance requirements, risk management and associated liability issues. In addition to that, he was the sponsorship services manager for the SunSmart and Quit campaigns following his work as
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