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OCTOBER 2019 REDLEGS REVIEW OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NORWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB REDLEGSREVIEW || October 2019 REDLEGS REVIEW | INDEX PRESIDENT’S REPORT Page 6 CEO’S REPORT Page 10 COACHES REPORT Page 16 TALENT MANAGER REPORT Page 19 DAWE BIDS FAREWELL Page 23 SMART SAYS FAREWELL Page 25 GEORGIOU TO RETIRE Page 27 BODE CALLS TIME Page 29 HISTORY REPORT Page 33 KIDS ZONE Page 38 4 NORWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB REDLEGSREVIEW || October 2019 /// PRESIDENT’S REPORT WELL, the season didn’t end as group of young men will ensure he saved with strong contested we would have hoped, however, continued success at Norwood marks in the dying moments of there is a lot to look forward to for many years to come. This the game at Noarlunga. Brad and an enormous amount of team were Minor Premiers, clearly was a fantastic contributor things to celebrate on reflection the best team throughout the throughout the year and although of the 2019 season. year, and then went on to win the not the most outgoing player in Premiership quite convincingly. I the Club, he surely let his footy League Team would like to congratulate coach, do the talking. Well done and Gavin Hughes, captain Mac Bower congratulations Brad. Throughout the season we and all players on a wonderful played some very exciting year. I also want to congratulate Retirements football and showed glimpses Jed Spence on winning the of what we were capable of, Reserves Magarey Medal, in It’s not too often you get to however, we never reached what can only be described as an farewell four legends of the Footy the highs and consistency we amazing transformation from the Club in one year, who between promised with the talent we had. start to the end of the year and them have won 10 Premierships. I know there will be a number evidence of what can be achieved On behalf of the Football Club of theories as to what went when you work hard and follow I would like to congratulate wrong and what we need to do your dream. and sincerely thank Jace Bode, to improve in 2020, however, Alex Georgiou, Brady Dawe and rest assured we will be doing Michael Taylor Medal Ed Smart on their magnificent everything possible both on and careers for the Norwood Football off field to deliver the success we Brad McKenzie had a fantastic Club. We all have fond memories are striving for. year which was capped off of them and would not have by winning the Michael Taylor achieved the success we did in Reserves Team Medal. There is no doubt that 2012, 2013 and 2014 if it wasn’t Brad epitomised ‘Kingo’s’ traits for the contribution of these There is no doubt this team was this year with his consistency four Champions. Their farewell young, bold and exciting to watch. and at times superhuman efforts. speeches were truly amazing, The enthusiasm and talent in this Who will forget the repeat entries their love and passion for the 6 NORWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB REDLEGSREVIEW || October 2019 Norwood Football Club was it would not be possible for us clearly evident and all of them to be the Football Club we are. I were overcome with emotion honestly think we have the best when they spoke. They all volunteers in the league and what thanked the Norwood Football amazes me more than anything Club for what it had given them about our volunteers is their however Jace, Alex, Brady and continued selfless acts, putting Ed on behalf of the Norwood Norwood first and the enjoyment Football Club I thank you for your they all get from helping our magnificent contribution and great Club. Thanks once again honour you as Men of Norwood! to all our Volunteers, you are the All the best in your retirement! best! Wolf Blass Community Centre Sponsors The works are progressing on the new Clubrooms and I would like to acknowledge and it is anticipated that it will be thank all our sponsors as without completed by the end of April, in their continued contribution we readiness for the 2020 season. would not be able to operate as Although you may not be able a Football Club. Although there to see the extent of works that is too many to mention, I would have been undertaken to date, like to specifically acknowledge rest assured the project is on our major sponsors Veolia, track and within a month you IWS, Coopers, Barossa Boy and will see the precast structure Paradise Motors. The support being erected on site. This is these companies provide is when you will really appreciate truly amazing and I encourage the extent of work that has been all members to support the completed to date and gain a real companies that support us appreciation of the scope and wherever possible. scale of the new building. This building would not have been Members possible without the generous contribution by many donors On behalf of the Board, I and on behalf of the Board and would like to say thankyou to the future generations of the our wonderful Members who Norwood Football Club, I would continually support our great like to thank everyone who has Football Club through the good donated to date and especially times and bad times. We have acknowledge and thank been fortunate over the years Wolf Blass for his enormous to have far more good times contribution. than bad and there is no doubt the continued support that our Volunteers Members provide throughout the season is a big factor in helping As the 2019 season has us be successful. Thanks again now ended I would like to for your support in 2019 and we acknowledge and thank all look forward to your continued the wonderful volunteers that support in 2020. help the Norwood Football Club. There is way too many to In closing, we are always looking individually mention, however, on to improve our Football Club so behalf of the Board I would like to if you have any ideas or would Paul Di Iulio say thank you for everything you like to discuss any matter, please President do, as without your contribution give me a call on 0418 856 085. 7 NORWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB THE NORWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE OUR MAJOR CAR LOTTERY WINNER PAUL GARNER ON WINNING A BRAND NEW MAZDA 2 COURTESY OF OUR GREAT PARTNERS, PARADISE MOTORS MAZDA! WE THANK THOSE WHO PURCHASED A TICKET AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE 2020 NORWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB MAJOR CAR LOTTERY! REDLEGSREVIEW || October 2019 || CEO’S REPORT IN this edition of the Redlegs is a committed member of our There are also many more Review, I would like to support team and like many of support staff behind the acknowledge the ongoing our people, goes about his role scenes from our statisticians, support we receive from our with little fuss and without any doormen, property stewards, many volunteers who give of expectations of being recognised trainers, runners, ball stewards, their time, expertise and most for their incredible ongoing timekeepers and UniSA Students, importantly of themselves. contribution. Our medical team Elizabeth, Dom, Lauren, Caleb, have been instrumental in Tarsha, Adrian, Georgia and Tyson We are extremely fortunate to ensuring our players are well that all contribute to ensuring boast such an amazing volunteer cared for in every situation. our teams are well prepared for support staff, who’s contribution training and match days to the is second to none. This was This has enabled our players best of their ability. Both our men’s evident at the Club Champion to have absolute confidence and women’s teams are extremely awards night when each award in the knowledge that we have fortunate to have these people winner including our President, outstanding people who are there who provide uncompromising Football Operations Manager to support them. I would like to support all year long. I would and Senior Coach each took time make special mention and thank like to single out our two team to compliment and recognise our medical officer’s Dr Andrew managers Marc Robinson Senior our support team. I would like McDonald and Dr Simon Vanlint Men’s team and Sarah Thompson to congratulate Kirsty Fendt, who have been outstanding Senior Women’s team, who both who held the position of Head in their support of our senior are the high-performance oil Trainer for the first time. Kirsty’s teams and all of us at the Club. that keeps the wheels turning at commitment and care for our Our Physiotherapists have again all of our player’s sessions and players is exceptional and she been extremely busy and do they do this in a manner that is has done a first-class job in an incredible job preparing our inclusive, caring and respectful at leading our very capable list of players week in and week out. I all times. I would personally like trainers. I would also like to take would like to thank Tom Moore to thank each one of these men this opportunity to thank and and Kerry Bungey, for their and women for their wonderful congratulate Al Hughes who was continued support and for the support and contribution to our awarded volunteer of the year. Al wonderful job they do. players and our Club. 10 NORWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB REDLEGSREVIEW || October 2019 Our coaching staff have been instrumental in providing both Jarrod Cotton and our playing group their unconditional support throughout the season. I would like to thank these men for the incredible amount of time and effort that they put in throughout the football season and the incredible sacrifices they make to ensure our players are best equipped to represent the Norwood Football Club on the field each week.