The 2020 League AGM was held on Monday night with Club Presidents, Board Members, Staff and Life members in attendance.

The financial report was ticked off as well as the election of Jonathan Small to the board and Jon Knox continuing his service for another three seasons. The AGM was also the last official duty for Scott Rauschenberger who leaves the board after five years.

Mark Hayter, Baden Pratt and Anthony Fanowrious were awarded League Life Membership.

After the formalities of the AGM concluded the Clubs President’s meeting kicked off with clubs hearing about the Club Alcohol management policy which ensures clubs provide a safe and enjoyable experience at club and facilities during matches.

The introduction of a drink voucher system will see host clubs provide the visiting clubs 25 drink vouchers to use after the match.

Rule changes for Women’s grades have been introduced with no soccering allowed, out of bounds will be a last possession rule within the 50m arcs and team sheets reduced to 23 players from 25.

There have also been amendments to the by-laws with D Grade to be renamed C5 and will enter a relegation and promotion process. An even up rule for colts is only applicable to the clubs second colts’ teams if they have one.

Perth Footy Live was successful in its first season with an average of over 5000 views per week. A schedule for the year will be set once fixtures are released.

The 100-year logo has been finalised and will appear across our communications leading into our 100^th year.

Key Information from the AGM & Club Presidents Meeting:

• Jonathan Small elected as a board member
• Jon Knox to continue as a board member for the next three seasons.
• Club Alcohol Management Policy sees the introduction of a drink voucher system for clubs on game day.
• Rule changes for women’s: No soccering, last possession rule within the 50m arc and team sheets reduced to 23 players from 25.
• D Grade to be renamed C5 and will enter relegation and promotion process.
• Where a club has two colts teams, the even up rule is only applicable to the clubs second colts team and when the opposing team of the clubs first colts team can only field between 14 and 17 players.
• No State Football this season.
• Disciplinary decisions – appeal time from 24 – 48 hours.
• Perth Footy Live to continue in season 2020.