James P Veale’s research while affiliated with Victoria University and other places

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Publications (11)


Anthropometric Profiling of Elite Junior and Senior Australian Football Players
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December 2010

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49 Citations

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

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John S Carlson

Body structure and physical development must be addressed when preparing junior athletes for their first season in a senior competition. The aim of this preliminary study was to measure the extent of the assumption that final year junior Australian Football (AF) athletes are at a physical mismatch to their senior counterparts. Twenty-one male participants (17.71 ± 0.27 y) were recruited from one state based elite junior AF competition and forty-one male participants (22.80 ± 4.24 y) were recruited from one club competing in the senior elite Australian Football League (AFL), who were subsequently divided into two groups; professional rookies aged 18-20 y (19.44 ± 0.70 y; n = 18) and professional seniors aged 21+ y (25.43 ± 3.98 y; n = 23). Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans of all participants were completed. Despite being an average 6.0% and 6.1% lighter in total weight and lean mass respectively, no significant difference was found between the elite junior athletes and their professional AFL rookie counterparts. However, significant differences were demonstrated in comparison with the professional AFL senior athletes (P < .01). Both professional AFL groups demonstrated greater than 0.3 kg total bone mineral content (BMC) than the elite junior athletes (P < .01) and significantly greater segmental BMC and bone mineral density (BMD) results (P < .05). While the results identify the differences in body composition of the elite junior athletes, development in a linear fashion is noted, providing useful information for the creation of age appropriate expectations and training programs.


Reliability and Validity of a Reactive Agility Test for Australian Football

June 2010

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1,783 Reads

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70 Citations

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

The aim of this study was to test the reliability and construct validity of a reactive agility test (RAT), designed for Australian Football (AF). Study I tested the reliability of the RAT, with 20 elite junior AF players (17.44 +/- 0.55 y) completing the test on two occasions separated by 1 wk. Study II tested its construct validity by comparing the performance of 60 participants (16.60 +/- 0.50 y) spread over three aged-matched population groups: 20 athletes participating in a State Under-18 AF league who had represented their state at national competitions (elite), 20 athletes participating in the same league who had not represented their state (subelite), and 20 healthy males who did not play AF (controls). Test-retest reliability reported a strong correlation (0.91), with no significant difference (P = .22) between the mean results (1.74 +/- 0.07 s and 1.76 +/- 0.07 s) obtained (split 2+3). Nonparametric tests (Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney) revealed both AF groups performed significantly faster on all measures than the control group (ranging from P = .001 to .005), with significant differences also reported between the two AF groups (ranging from P = .001 to .046). Stepwise discriminant analyses found total time discriminated between the groups, correctly classifying 75% of the participants. The RAT used within this study demonstrates evidence of reliability and construct validity. It further suggests the ability of a reactive component within agility test designs to discriminate among athletes of different competition levels, highlighting its importance within training activities.


Figure 1. Terminology, position descriptions (modified from Dawson et al., 2004) and placement of positions in an AF team. 
Figure 2. Mean distance travelled per quarter by position. * refers to post-hoc statistical significance. Please refer to 
Profile of Position Movement Demands in Elite Junior Australian Rules Footballers
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September 2009

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23 Citations

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine

This study investigated the positional movement patterns in elite junior Australian Football (AF). Thirty players (17.1 ± 0.9 years) participating in this study were tracked over seven home games of the regular 2006 Victorian junior (Under 18) league season. Using lapsed-time video analysis, each position for an entire match was videotaped on three separate occasions over the course of the season. Data analysed included the number of individual efforts, duration and frequency of efforts; distance and percentage time for the classifications of standing, walking jogging, running and sprinting. Results showed that the midfield position travelled the greatest distance (4173 ± 238 m per quarter; p < 0.05; ES = .94) whilst the full forward/full back travelled the least (2605 ± 348 m per quarter, p < 0.05, ES = 1.21). For all positions, walking or jogging accounted for the greatest number of efforts (45-55%), conversely running and sprinting accounted for 5-13% of match efforts. The majority of efforts across all classifications were between 0-3.99 s. The data from this study provides further evidence that AF is an intermittent sport characterised by high intensity movements separated by low intensity movements at a ratio of one high intensity effort every 12-40 s. However, careful interpretation of the data is required when training junior AF players for specific positions, given the specific group studied. Key pointsTraining for Australian Football should incorporate repeated sprint bouts rather than long continuous running that reflect the characteristics of the sport.Specialised positional training (involving distances and repetitions) can be prescribed to prepare junior athletes for specialist roles in senior level Australian Football.Differences between elite junior and senior Australian football provides further evidence to coaches that junior athletes should not be trained as adults.

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Figure 1. Sternum protector vest and protective arm strap used during each match.  
Figure 3. Mean (±SD) percentage of match time per quarter spent within %HRmax zones across all position categories. Number of athletes measured are indicated next to legend. * indicates significant difference to other HR zone data points for each quarter.  
Physiological Responses of Elite Junior Australian Rules Footballers During Match-Play

September 2009

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35 Citations

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine

Australian Football (AF) is Australia's major football code. Despite research in other football codes, to date, no data has been published on the physiological responses of AF players during match play. Fifteen athletes (17.28 ± 0.76 yrs) participated in four pre-season matches, sanctioned by Australian Football League (AFL) Victoria, investigating Heart Rate (HR), Blood Lactate (BLa), Core Temperature (Tcore), and Hydration status. Match HR was measured continuously using HR monitors. BLa was measured via finger prick lancet at the end of each quarter of play. Tcore was measured by use of ingestible temperature sensor and measured wirelessly at the end of each quarter of play. Hydration status was measured using refractometry, measuring urine specific gravity, and body weight pre and post-match. Environmental conditions were measured continuously during matches. Results of HR responses showed a high exertion of players in the 85-95% maximum HR range. Elevated mean BLa levels, compared to rest, were observed in all players over the duration of the matches (p = 0.007). Mean Tcore rose 0.68 °C between start and end of matches. Mean USG increased between 0.008 g/ml (p = 0.001) with mean body weight decreasing 1.88 kg (p = 0.001). This study illustrates physiological responses in junior AF players playing in the heat as well as providing physiological data for consideration by AF coaching staff when developing specific training programs. Continued research should consider physiological measurements under varying environments, and at all playing levels of AF, to ascertain full physiological responses during AF matches.


The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test (Level 1) to discriminate elite junior Australian football players

June 2009

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61 Citations

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery (IR) Test is currently used to assess endurance performance in team sport athletes. However, to date, no data has been presented on its application to an elite junior Australian football (AF) playing group. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 (IR1) ability to discriminate between junior AF players at two different playing standards and a group of non-athletic healthy males. Sixty age matched participants (16.6+/-0.5 years) spread over three groups (20 per group): elite junior footballers; sub-elite junior footballers; and non-athletic healthy males participated in this study. Participants undertook a single Yo-Yo test performance on an indoor basketball court for each group. A one-way ANOVA with Scheffe's post hoc analysis revealed the elite junior footballers covered a significantly greater total distance (p<0.001) and completed a significantly greater number of high-intensity efforts (p<0.001) in comparison to their sub-elite counterparts, whilst both AF groups performed significantly better (p<0.001) than the non-athletic healthy males. This study demonstrates the ability of the Yo-Yo IR1 to discriminate endurance performance between elite and sub-elite AF players, whilst further distinguishing AF players from a non-athletic healthy control group.


Hip adductor muscle strength is reduced preceding and during the onset of groin pain in elite junior Australian football players

June 2009

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136 Citations

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

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Groin pain is a condition with a high prevalence in young Australian football players. It is considered that early identification of this condition allows for optimal management. Eighty-six players from two elite under-age Australian football sides were screened weekly for hip adductor muscle strength, using a hand-held dynamometer and for the onset of groin pain. The maximum variation in the average hip adductor muscle strength values of the sample was a 2.6% decrease from baseline in week 7 of the study. Twelve players (14% of the sample studied) reported groin pain for two consecutive weeks and were considered to have an onset of groin injury. The mean hip adductor muscle strength of these players was decreased significantly from baseline by an average of 11.75+/-2.50% at the week of pain onset (F=264.76 (1,11), p<0.001), and 5.82+/-5.16% in the week preceding the onset of pain (F=14.03 (1,10), p=0.004). These results confirm that hip adductor muscle strength is decreased both preceding and during the onset of groin injury in elite under-age Australian footballers.


Performance and anthropometric characteristics of prospective elite junior Australian footballers: A case study in one junior team

May 2008

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49 Citations

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

The aim of the study was to compare anthropometric and physical performance data of players who were selected for a Victorian elite junior U18 Australian rules football squad. Prior to the selection of the final training squad, 54 players were assessed using a battery of standard anthropometric and physical performance tests. Multivariate analysis (MANOVA) showed significant (p<0.05) differences between selected and non-selected players when height, mass, 20-m sprint, agility and vertical jump height were considered collectively. Univariate analysis revealed that the vertical jump was the only significant (p<0.05) individual test and a near significant trend (p=0.07) for height differentiating between selected and non-selected players with medium effect sizes for all other tests except endurance. In this elite junior football squad, physical characteristics can be observed that discriminate between players selected and non-selected, and demonstrates the value of physical fitness testing within the talent identification process of junior (16-18 years) players for squad and/or team selection. Based on MANOVA results, the findings from this study suggest team selection appeared to be related to a generally higher performance across the range of tests. Further, age was not a confounding variable as players selected tended to be younger than those non-selected. These findings reflect the general consensus that, in state-based junior competition, there is evidence of promoting overall player development, selecting those who are generally able to fulfil a range of positions and selecting players on their potential.




Figure 3. Positional analysis of " working " efforts throughout an entire junior elite U18 AFL game. Connecting lines are for position identification across each distance category.  
Figure 4. Positional analysis of " resting " efforts throughout an entire junior elite U18 AFL game. Connecting lines are for position identification across each distance category.  
Player Movement Patterns in an Elite Junior Australian Rules Football Team: an Exploratory Study

June 2007

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16 Citations

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine

This study explored the physical movement patterns associated with an elite Under 18 Australian Football (AF) team. Five field positions were selected with observations recording the number and relative per cent of "working "efforts (jogging, running, and sprinting), "resting "efforts (walking) and the total distances associated with "working "or "resting "efforts. Intra-observer reliability, using test- retest method, showed correlations were r = 0.98 or greater. The Wing position covered 11,877 m, the greatest total distance during an entire game, whilst the HBF and Centre positions both recorded 11,545 m and 11,537 m respectively and the Ruck position covered 9,203 m. The HBF recorded the greatest frequency of 'working' and 'resting' efforts (180 and 182 respectively), whilst the Wing (166 and 158), Centre (162 and 149) and Ruck (161 and 166) showed similarities in their results. The Wing position recorded the longest average distance per 'working' effort (58 m) whilst the Centre position recorded the longest average distance per 'resting' effort (17 m). Results also show the completion of less total efforts and smaller total distances, in Under 18 players, recorded compared to professional senior AF data. The results from this study suggest that further in-depth research is required into movement patterns and game activity demands in this AF playing group. Key pointsLittle information currently exists in the movement patterns and physical activity levels in Australian football at both senior and junior levels.The results from this preliminary study found differences in the number of physical efforts and the total volume of work completed in junior Australian football players when compared to previous research in senior players.Further in-depth research is required in movement analysis, particularly at the junior level, in order to assist junior coaching staff in developing specific programs for this population group.


Citations (9)


... Ekblom,1 986; Reilly & Thomas, 1 976;Rienzi et al., 2000; Withers et al., 1 982; Bangsbo et al., 1 991 ;Mohr et al., 2003; Mayhew & Wenger, 1 985;Figueroa et al., 2006; Barros et al., 2007;Di Salvo et al., 2007; Appleby & Dawson, 2002; Van Gool et al., 1 988;Dellal et al., 2011 ;Eirale et al., 2011 ; Bangsbo et al., 2006;Reilly et al., 2000; Tognaccini & Gualtieri, 201 0;Ciuffreda & Ruscello, 2008), ma sono stati effettuati anche numerosi studi con l'obiettivo di identificare la prestazione del giovane calciatore(Castagna et al., 2003; Bunc & Psotta, 2001 ; Capranica et al., 2001 ; Barbero Alvarez et al., 2006;Pearce et al., 2007; Jones & Helm, 1 991 ; Stroyer et al., 2004; D'Ottavio et al., 201 0; Harley et al., 201 0;D'Ottavio et al., 2011 ). Sulla base delle informazioni acquisite circa il modello di prestazione e sulla base delle metodologie dell'allenamento, nell'ultimo decennio, oltre che utilizzare le tradizionali sedute di allenamento, sono state introdotte sessioni di allenamento definito "funzionale". ...

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LIVELLI DI MOTRICITÀ NEI BAMBINI DELLA SCUOLA PRIMARIA IN DIVERSI AMBITI TERRITORIALI
Physiological responses of elite junior Australian Rules footballers under match situations.
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  • January 2007

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine

... The most common test of aerobic fitness/performance in elite AF is a short distance running time-trial (TT), ranging from 1000 to 3000 m (Bellenger, 2015;Gallo et al., 2015;Lorenzen et al., 2009;Le Rossignol et al., 2014;Veale & Pearce, 2009). The mean running velocity during such TTs is associated on a group basis with maximal aerobic velocities (MAV) determined via laboratory-based graded-exercise tests (Bellenger, 2015;Dupont et al., 2010;Lorenzen et al., 2009). ...

Profile of Position Movement Demands in Elite Junior Australian Rules Footballers

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine

... Among the 34 included studies, 27 were observational, 5 were experimental (2 parallel group and 3 repeated measures randomised controlled trials), and 2 were quasi-experimental (1 parallel group and 1 repeated measures non-randomised controlled trial). In-competition T c has been reported in tennis [92-97, 100-102, 107, 112, 114, 116], soccer [88,108,109,111,118,119], rugby union [98,99,117], Australian Rules football [29,110,115], rugby sevens [30,91,106], squash [84], judo [87], handball [86], cricket [82], basketball [89] and baseball [113]. Rectal measures of T c were most common and used in 21 studies (~ 62%), whereas gastrointestinal methods were used in 14 studies (~ 41%; one study was forced to use a combination due to technical difficulties with their gastrointestinal devices and thus has been counted in both). ...

Physiological Responses of Elite Junior Australian Rules Footballers During Match-Play

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine

... These typically include soccer, American football, Canadian football, Australian football, rugby union, rugby league, rugby sevens, Gaelic football, and futsal. Football code athletes should be proficient at sprinting both short (i.e., 5-20 m) and medium-long (> 20 m) distances [1][2][3][4][5]. Although less frequent, players also perform medium-(i.e., > 20 and ≤ 40 m) to longdistance sprints (e.g., > 40 m), enabling athletes to express maximum sprinting velocity (V max ) capabilities, particularly from moving starts [4,[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. ...

Player Movement Patterns in an Elite Junior Australian Rules Football Team: an Exploratory Study

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine

... Specifically, findings suggest that for every 1-year increase in age, there was a 0.652 kg increase in LM and 0.178 kg increase in FM. Although research on body composition across multiple age groups is limited, previous research in elite male Australian Rules Football athletes across different playing levels found that older athletes had significantly higher mass and lean mass than younger athletes (5,32). These changes could be due to more physical maturation or increased training age in a professional athletic setting in older athletes. ...

Anthropometric Profiling of Elite Junior and Senior Australian Football Players
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  • December 2010

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

... To determine the utility of the National Draft Combine to inform talent identification decisions, researchers have found strong associations between the performance on a range of National Draft Combine assessments, and selection into the elite Australian Football League competition [6][7][8][9][10][11]. These findings further demonstrate the importance of these attributes for elite level performance, whereby physical capacities (i.e., aerobic capacity, speed and power) have been found to distinguish between elite Australian Football team selection and non-selection, career progression and playing performance [12,13]. While these findings highlight some of the factors which may assist in the identification of talent at the final stage of the Australian Football talent identification process (i.e., selection into an elite senior competition; 18 years of age), there is still limited knowledge about the factors which may influence talent identification decisions early in the talent identification and development process (i.e., 12 years of age). ...

Reliability and Validity of a Reactive Agility Test for Australian Football
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  • June 2010

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

... [3][4][5] Previous investigations have shown that football players who have a previous injury or reduced adductor or hamstring strength are more prone to re-injury. [6][7][8][9][10] Exercise has been shown to be one of the treatments used in the rehabilitation of hamstring and adductor injuries. 11,12 Two of the exercises commonly used in the sports field and which can improve hamstring [13][14][15][16] and adductor muscle strength [17][18][19][20] and prevent, [21][22][23][24][25] are the Nordic Hamstrings (NH) and Copenhagen Adduction (CA). ...

Hip adductor muscle strength is reduced preceding and during the onset of groin pain in elite junior Australian football players
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  • June 2009

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

... The ability to perform repeated intermittent bouts of high-intensity running is enhanced through RST, demonstrated by moderate improvements in RSA and the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test level 1 (YYIR1) (115,122). Performance during these field-based fitness tests is associated with physical (e.g., high-speed running distance, total distance) (8,(70)(71)(72)95,112,124) and game-related (e.g., number of tackles, number of assists) (32,41,96) performance during team sport competition. A recent meta-analysis (122) demonstrated that across 21 RST groups, athletes achieved a mean improvement of 252 m in the YYIR1, which is the equivalent of 6 shuttles. ...

The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test (Level 1) to discriminate elite junior Australian football players
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  • June 2009

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

... Given the range of physical qualities required during game-play, a number of physical assessments have been proposed for talent identification in junior AF competitions (for extensive examples, see Keogh, 1999;Pyne, Gardner, Sheehan, & Hopkins, 2005;Veale, Pearce, & Carlson, 2010;Veale, Pearce, Koehn, & Carlson, 2008;Woods, Raynor, Bruce, McDonald, & Collier, 2015b). Briefly, maximal aerobic ability has been estimated through the use of multistage fitness tests (i.e. ...

Performance and anthropometric characteristics of prospective elite junior Australian footballers: A case study in one junior team
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  • May 2008

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport