2005 Yearbook.Pub
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CONTENTS Officials 2 Presidents Report 3 Executive Officers 4 Report History 7 Brief History and Outline The Western Australian Amateur Football League (WAAFL) has a proud history since its Umpire Reports 8 humble beginnings in 1922. Over that time the League has been a progressive force in the development of "grassroots" community football in Western Australia. Send Offs 9 The WAAFL has a strong base in the administration of a viable and thriving Australian Rules football competition with 40 member clubs, including 112 senior and 33 colts (U19) teams providing games for more than approximately 8000 registered players dur- State Football 10 ing a home and away season. There also are some 150 umpires involved in the competi- tion. Volunteers form the base of the competition and without their tireless efforts at both League and Club level the competition could not be sustained. Australian Amateur 12 Football Council Value of Amateur Football Community 15 Football Council The WAAFL provides organized football on Saturdays where anyone whatever ability, can participate or contribute to the football industry. Premiership 16 Ladders The system in place allows players to play in senior football at any level they are capable of achieving. Colts (U19) learn the fundamentals of amateur football and its responsibili- Grand Final Results 17 ties after graduating from junior ranks. The WAAFL also provides a quality high standard competition for those players not wishing to endue the commitment to WAFL (second tier competition) training due to study or career commitments or simply a lifestyle that consid- Special Acknowledge- 18 ers football a recreational pursuit, however is in a position to bridge the gap between ments amateur football and the Champions of tomorrow. Send Offs & Tribunal 19 At present the leagues goal is to increase participation and is self funded (through the Appearances clubs). Much more could be achieved in this area through significant financial assistance and recognition that the WAAFL promotes football as a training ground for elite players. Fairest & Best 20 Award Winners Many well known WAFL and AFL personnel began their careers in the WAAFL. Former West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn coach Ken Judge began his coaching career at an A Club Reports 22 Grade amateur club. Former Dockers coach Gerard Neesham played several seasons of amateur football and played at state amateur level. Other high profile players starting in the Amateurs include Troy Wilson (West Coast Ea- Previous Premiership 25 Winners gles), Gary Buckenara (Hawthorn), Shane Parker (Fremantle), Simon Beasley (Western Bulldogs), Sandover Medallists Ian Dargie (2), Alistair Pickett (2) and Shane Beros. Premiership Tally 28 Former Amateur players who have gone on to be senior administrators include former Chairman of the WA Football Commission Dr Peter Tannock, current WA Football Commis- sion Chairman Dr Neale Fong (a triple A Grade Fairest & Best medallist with the WAAFL), Previous Fairest & Best 28 current Chairman of Sydney Swans Richard Colless and former West Coast Chairman and Winners AFL Commissioner Terry O’Connor are just a few who have gone on to contribute to Foot- ball at a higher level. B.J. Giles 33 Medal Winners The WAAFL is continuing to focus on the future and how the league uses its leadership and resources to set new standards of excellence and relevance for its member clubs' Previous Goal Kicking 33 Award Winners and various committees. The League's Strategic Plan for the last 3 years was imple- mented in 2003 and has been successful in stabilising the League's financial position Undefeated Teams 34 and the establishment of a Club "culture" that will ensure a long and viable competition. Champion Clubs 34 1 PRESIDENT TRIBUNAL SECRETARY John Davies Matt Henson VICE PRESIDENT PROTESTS & DISPUTES TRIBUNAL Milton Sanders Debbie Clinch Neil Donaldson SECRETARY Ray Harp Bruce Wainwright Ken Mathews Geoff Metcalf TREASURER Adam Peacock Brett Fullarton Gerry Stokes Rob Milburn Officials BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Peter House Bill Armstrong Jim Haines Peter Grosser Alistair MacMillan Simon Growden Neil Judge Mark Herron Trevor Howard INVESTIGATION TRIBUNAL Graeme Jacques Mal Harford Perry King John Prior Lionel McQueen Jon Carson David Martino CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER David Nadebaum Ron Webster STATE TEAM OFFICIALS OPERATIONS MANAGER Wayne Langbourne (Coach) Geoff Palmer Kym Robinson (Asst. Coach) Peter Grosser (Coordinator) ADMINISTRATION STAFF Andrew Maiorana (Fitness/Runner) Matt Henson Neville Haywood (Selector) Natalie Couch Glenn Stephens (Selector/Stats) Tarryn Kailis Guy Zaiti (Property Manager) Paulyne Webster COMMUNITY FOOTBALL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES UMPIRE CO-ORDINATOR Milton Sanders (Secretary) Tim Priest John Davies Ron Webster FIELD UMPIRES COACH Greg Gilbee AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL COUNCIL Seamus Rafferty (Assistant) REPRESENTATIVES Milton Sanders BOUNDARY UMPIRES COACH John Davies Dave Mason LEAGUE HISTORY GOAL UMPIRES COACH John Davies Terry Kenny Neil Judge Terry Tomlinson Bruce Wainwright FITNESS COACH DDC COMMUNITY FOOTBALL REPS Adam Hollingsworth John Davies (Subiaco) Peter Grosser (East Fremantle) AUDITOR Adam Jasper (West Perth) Dennis Heaney Perry King (Claremont) Geoff Palmer (Perth) CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS AND LEGAL ADVICE Ross Rayson (East Perth) Mark Herron Kim Turner (South Fremantle) Bruce Wainwright (Swan Districts) MEDIA Bill Armstrong (Print) Perry King (Radio) RECORDING OF WEEKLY SCORES Kane Palmer 2 The Western Australian Amateur Football League has concluded its 84th season of Community Football where it continues to provide an outlet for people throughout the metropolitan area to administer, play, umpire, sponsor or support our unique and great Australian game. Without doubt the 2005 season has been one of the most satisfying and rewarding for the League. As I reported last year the trends set in motion and the strategic decisions undertaken in the areas of finance, governance, Club administration, sponsorship, state football, umpiring, community re- gionalised colts, shared administration and staffing have continued to return positive dividends with a more stable, viable and progressive body clearly apparent. Our Clubs should be justifiably proud to be an integral part of an organisation that continues to gain respect and recognition within the WA football family. Congratulations to all participants and volunteers for your support of the game and the League. We must remember and pay tribute to all Clubs who make up the League and work tirelessly throughout the season within their local areas in organising teams. We should never under estimate the value and contributions of Club Committees consisting only of volunteers, with the majority also playing on Saturdays then working long hours after games and training to plan and conduct social and fundraising events, recruit players and attracting sponsorships to meet their commitments to the WAAFL and other associated costs in the operation of their Clubs. The League’s immense administrative task has been made all the more easier by the continued support we have received from the WA Football Commission, a body who is totally supportive of our role in Community Football. The Commissioners and the Executive have consistently made themselves available for consultation and attendance at our functions and presentations. President’s Report The West Australian Football Commission’s assistance with the appointment of Warren Nel as the Club Develop- ment and Volunteer Coordinator has greatly added to the expertise available to Clubs and the League and en- hanced our ability to retain and foster our valuable volunteers. Similarly their support with the appointment of Tim Priest as the Community Football Umpires Coordinator has been of great value and with the implementation of a number of initiatives will hopefully stem the drop out of our umpires and encourage more people to participate in umpiring. Despite increased costs to operate the overall competition there has been no increase in Club affiliation fees for the past three seasons due to the work of Chief Executive Ron Webster who has increased sponsorship / partner- ships from various companies and organisations but in particular securing the commitment of Foster’s Australia and the West Coast Eagles. Key support sponsors Metisc, Park Auto Centre, Elastoplast, Burley Sekem, Cougar Sportswear, Quill Stationery and Mouse Promotions have all provided significant contributions to the League and Clubs. The overall financial support and provision of product and services from our sponsors has benefited all Clubs and in conjunction with additional funding secured via the WAFC this year enabled the League to decrease Colts fees by 20%. We are deeply appreciative to all our sponsorship partners for their investment in a vital community activity. One of the greatest concerns in ongoing costs to the League and Clubs (and all Amateur Sporting groups in general) is the local government charge for the use of playing fields through the user pay system. A majority of players and officials already contribute to the maintenance of their grounds via council rates paid either as a home owner, busi- ness proprietor or just living with parents or rented premises. Our Clubs significantly contribute (at no or little cost to local districts or councils) to the healthy environment, law and order through team and Club disciplines and the well being to that area. The members of the Board of Management as always perform their voluntary roles with