18/06/2026
CLUB SPONSOR ~ INSTINCT HEALTH
Panther Injury Protocol 🏉
At Old Carey FC, our priority is ensuring every player is assessed, managed, and communicated with clearly from the moment an injury occurs until they are back on the field
This is our Injury Management Protocol (refer image)!
1️⃣ Report injuries to Club Physios/Trainers immediately
2️⃣ Trainers Records Initial Notes for Instinct
3️⃣ Monday Instinct Player Welfare Call
4️⃣ Clinical Assessment | Recovery - Return-to-Play program
5️⃣ Coach Updates / Timeline Management
Clearance to get 30 touches and 3 goals
Why Instinct Health? 🏥 We use Instinct Health to centralize injury tracking and reduce mixed messaging between players and coaches.
The Connection: Clinic owner Matt Pallozzi has a 20-year history with Old Carey FC as a former player and current sponsor (helping keep your player subs low!)
Elite Expertise: Matt’s experience includes work with AFLW (Carlton and Collingwood) and VFLW (Hawthorn)
Full Support: Access a wide team of experts in Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates, Massage, and Strength & Conditioning
Contact Instinct Health: 📍 Camberwell & South Melbourne Clinics 📞 9041 5644 📧 [email protected] 👟 Game Day Physio: Ben Hearfield
Insurance: 📑 The VAFA Personal Injury Insurance may provide partial coverage for eligible non-Medicare out-of-pocket expenses. If your costs are mounting, reach out to Sam Hassett ([email protected]) for more information and the necessary forms
Stay safe, follow the protocol, and let’s get back to the game! 🖤💛💙
