Inner West Magpies Junior AFL Club is entirely run by volunteers, juggling work, family and life!

Volunteering & Roles

We ask families to help with various roles throughout the season to ensure games run smoothly. This may include setting up the ground or helping out on the BBQ or Canteen roster. Volunteering is a great way to get to know families at the club.

Teams also need:

AUSKICK U5, U6, U7

  • Coach

  • Team Manager

  • Registered First Aider

U8, U9, U10, U11, U12

  • Coach

  • Team Manager

  • Ground Manager (for home games)

  • Registered First Aider

  • Goal Umpire

U13 up

  • Coach

  • Team Manager

  • Ground Manager (for home games)

  • ERC

  • Boundary Umpire

  • Coach discussing team strategy with boys afl team on a muddy oval

    Coaching

    Coaches play an integral role at the club. The role of coaching is also individually rewarding. You can find out more about coaching and access coaching resources below.

  • Team Manager

    Team Managers play an important role in team operations and communications. You can find out more about the role and responsibilities of a team manager in the booklet below.

  • Man volunteering to coach a boys afl team

    Game Day Roles

    Game day roles including Grand Manager, Goal Umpire and Boundary Umpire ensure that games run smoothly on the day. You can find out more about these roles in the Ground Managers booket below.

  • Volunteer setting up at Wagener oval in preparation for a morning game

    Setting up at Wagener

    Teams may be required to set up the field at Wagener on occasion. You can find an overview below.

2026 IWMJAFC Committee

The Magpies Committee are a group of dedicated volunteers who run the club and are elected at the Annual General Meeting each year.

Executive Committee

President Greg Lamrock

Vice President Ken Christie

Registrar Mel Winkler

Treasurer Sofia Ettridge

Secretary Simone Faulkner

General Committee

Auskick/Superkick Coordinator Tegan Schwarz

Welcome Experience Manager Leigh Merrick

Football Operations Coordinator OPEN

Coaching Development & Experience Manager OPEN

Event Manager/s OPEN

Game Day Experience Manager/s Phil Rogers

Grants Coordinator Carla Beherham

Schools Partnership Manager Nik Armstrong

Brand Manager Greg Lamrock

Social Media Manager OPEN

Magpie Newsletter Manager OPEN

Website Manager Edwina Colquhoun

General Committee Members Jason Rudd, David Spence, Jason Ettridge, Phil Pooley, Bradley Pope, Matt Schwarz, Scott Partlin

More information on committee roles is available here.

Register now for '26!

Register now for '26!