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1995-NSWAFL-Annual-Report-Balance-Sheet-2.Pdf .. i. rf ff .~ [',. '.. ""- O __ C& Patron of the NSWAFL His Excellen~, Rear AdrTiral Peter Sinclair, AC Governor of New South Wales , )l ~ j 'j II ~ THE CHiEf COMMISSIONER • I present my 1995 report to you during which time the most significant changes have taken place to our organisation since I have been a member of the Commission. I mentioned in my report last year that a new development plan was being instigated with the assistance of the AFL and the Australian Football Foundation. A new development arm was formed with the NSWAFL and the ACT AFL combining together to form the NSW-ACT Australian Football Development Foundation which now controls junior development of the code in this State and the ACT. With the Foundation up-and-running, this will give the NSWAFL more time to concentrate on our affiliates and their needs in an endeavour to promote and develop a higher standard of administration and football in this State. Chief Commissioner During the year Ron Joseph resigned from the Commission as he left the City Of JOHN YATES Sydney. I take this opportunity to thank Ron for his contribution not only to the NSWAFL but to the code in this State. Ron's positive thinking and liaison with the AFL assisted in the development program which ultimately resulted in the forming of the Foundation. We wish Ron well with his future involvement wherever it may be with Australian Football. We welcome John Livy to the Commission as Ron's replacement. I am sure that John's expertise in business management as well as his football background will be a great acquisition to the NSWAFL. With.the transition of development to the Foundation organisation during the year, our financial structure changed and became an issue of concern to the Commission and senior staff. Once again the AFL came to our assistance and I am pleased to Commissioner COL KOHLHAGEN announce we were able to come in on budget at the end of our fmancial year. To the credit of Chief Executive Craig Davis and Administration Manager Peter Hiscock, mini-budgets were prepared and credit squeezes implemented and the fmal result I am sure, saved us from developing ulcers. A new sponsorship agreement was signed with our major sponsor Carlton & United Breweries for the next three years. We thank CUB for their continued support to the NSWAFL. To our many other sponsors, Ithank you for your strong support. On your behalf, I wish to thank the AFL and the AFF for their commitment to the code in NSW and Iask you all for your support where and when you can, especially to the development staff who are working in your areas. These guys cannot do it alone and must have the assistance of you, the football people. Commissioner REG TURNER This year NSW hosted the prestigious National Under 17 Commonwealth Bank (Teal) Cup in the Wagga and Albury regions. A great deal of work went into the staging of these championships and to all those involved (too many to mention) I extend my sincere appreciation. From all reports received, it is pleasing to note that organisationally, this year's event was up there with the best. Of course, we had little control over the weather. Competitively, our NSW team found the going tough against the strong opposition provided by Vic Metro, Vic Country and South Australia, but they earned the admiration of all for their efforts. Also on the representative front, the NSW AU Schools team achieved outstanding success, going through undefeated in the national carnival held in Perth, and our State Under 15 team acquitted themselves very well again during their annual trip to Melbourne. The NSW Primary School Group also Commissioner continues to provide an excellent grounding for our younger representative players PETER MACKINLAY who this year participated in the 65th annual National Exchange in Adelaide. The strong organisation and keen competitiveness of each of these groups will hold NSW in good stead for years to come in the development of young footballers capable of playing the game at its highest level. On behalf of the Commission, I extend the League's appreciation to our development staff and all those involved with the preparation and management of these teams and of course the players themselves who again proved to be fme ambassadors for New South Wales. Iwish to thank my fellow Commissioners for their support over the past U months, Colin Kohlhagen has done a tremendous job in the Riverina in bringing Riverina and Farrer Football Leagues together under the one administration, now known as the Commissioner Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Association. Peter Mackinlay's time and JOHN L1VY NSWAFl PAGE3 1\1THE CHiEf COMMISSIONER dedication in bringing the Foundation together and Reg Turner's astute business and marketing expertise have all contributed to a very successful working relationship within the Commission. Ralph Neill once again supervised the management of our financial and company affairs iIi his usual congenial manner. As a result of his many years service, Ralph now has II comprehensive understanding of the League's operations and his value to our organisation is immeasurable. During the year we were also fortunate to gain the services of Blake, Dawson & Waldron as the League's Honorary Solicitors. Aldo Nicotra and Andrew Martin willingly provided us with advice on a number of occasions during the year. To these gentlemen, I extend the League's appreciation for their valued contribution. To our dedicated staff, I thank you all very much. I trust that 1996 will be an easier year for you as a result of the League's new direction. My position as Chief Commissioner would be so much more difficult if it wasn't for the support and dedication of Craig, Peter, Kris and Brendan and I thank them for the hours and the commitnient they make to the NSWAFL and our great game. As this report goes to print, discussions are taking place between the NSWAFL and the ACTAFL to create a closer relationship for the betterment of the code in this State and the ACT. We believe the political boundary around the Capital Territory should be moved for the good of football and at present, negotiations are under way to ensure a smooth working relationship can be implemented. As in 1995, I look forward to continued progress in 1996. Our relationship with the Sydney Football Club is now well-cemented and if we all unite and strive together to lift the pronte of ourselves and of our on-ground playing-performances, I am sure we will gain further public support. I thank you. JOHN YATES Chief Commissioner ___PAGE 4U • NSWAFl _ THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE II Season 1995 will be remembered as a season of change and progress. Highlights of the season include. + the Combined High School Team winning the national Championships in Perth defeating Victoria in the Grand Final + the first, fully-rural Commowealth Bank (Teal) Cup Carnival staged in Southern NSW, was a successful promotion Chief Executive for Australian Football ... CRAIG DAVIS + the AFL created the Australian Football Foundation which pre-empted the formation of the NSW-ACT Australian Football Development Foundation as an independent legal identity to control development ... + creation of the 'Allies' and their subsequent victory over the WA 'Sandgropers' giving NSW players State-of-Origin football + a sellout 'Night I Won the Brownlow' to which 917 attended, and the ultimate victory by former Wagga Tiger and Administration Manager Sydney FC captain Paul Kelly ... PETER HISCOCK + the Ansett Challenge when Sydney met Brisbane at the newly-built $2.5-million Coffs Harbour International Sports Stadium ... + major sponsor Carlton & United Breweries re-signed for three more years at $162,000 over three years, plus a three- year option ... + restructuring of Riverina football with the establishment of the Murrumbidgee Valley Australian Football Association, creating a centralised-administration which attracted increased Administration sponsorship (Mercantile Mutual, Coca Cola, CUB) and greater BRENDAN CONNELLY co-operation and support from Councils and media outlets ... + the opportunity for the NSW Senior team to play against the Victorian Football Association as an MCG curtain-raiser to the Victoria v South Australia State-of-Origin clash. It was VFA's rmal appearance as a body, ending a tradition established when NSW first played the Association in 1881 ... + Superules NSW hosted the 1995 Superules National Carnival at Crest Park Bankstown with NSW Superules Division 2 Master Rules securing the National title and its seniors finished second - a total of eight wins from nine matches for these teams ... Registrar BOB McCONNELL + Australian Football Foundation NSW Merit Awards 1995 to, Jim Reynolds (Sydney Juniors), 1996 Rob Ash (CHS) and Garry O'Connell (Hume League, Osborne FC) ... + employment of part-time Hunter Development Officer Alan Waud and subsequent increase in junior numbers plus administrative cross-fertilisation between Central Coast and Newcastle Leagues ... Prime Wagga Wagga telecasts of all 115 AFL matches in the Riverina and continuation of the 'Long Break Sports Show' ... Executive Secretary KRISHONAN NSWAFL .~ ., THE CHiEf EXECUTIVE NSW-ACT FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION DEPARTMENT OF SPORT & RECREATION The Australian Football League has established itself The change of Government facilitated a new Minister, as the premier competition and is now accepted by the Gabrielle Harrison (Labor) replacing Chris Downy sporting public as the major administrative force within (Liberal) and through their valuable assistance the code. The AFL hadfor some years been the supported the League, administratively and financially. dominant source of development funding but was not identified as being responsible for the game's future. Salary subsidy ($36,000), Coaching Grants ($20,000) The voluntary winding up of the NAFC in March 1995 and Footy Tab funding ($100,000) enables structures allowed the AFL to assume direct responsibility for the and facilities to be put in p(ace for the benerment of National Competition and the National Development the game.
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