St George

Australian Football Club Inc

(Affiliated with AFL (NSW-ACT) Commission Ltd.) Founded 1928

EIGHTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SEASON 2014

Presented to members of the Club at the Annual General Meeting. Held at Olds Park Clubrooms on Monday,17th November 2014. Football Ground Location OLDS PARK, Forest Road, Peakhurst, NSW 2210

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LIFE MEMBERS

Andreski Rod Kadziela David Rose R Atkins J * Kazaglis William [Bill] Ryan Chris Barnett Vic Kelso Warren Ryan Tom * Baxter Gregory Kemp Graham Ryan William [Bill] * Blacklaw Graham Kemp Ronald Jnr Shaw Neville Bolitho William [Bill] Kemp Mavis (Mrs) Shields Edward [Ted] * Boyd William * Kilpatrick Andrew Shineberg Jon Browne Jack [Bomber] * Lawler Matthew W Shipp Bradley Burdon Rod Lawler William [Bill] * Simons Eddie Butler George * Leedow Robert [Bob] Smith Clare (Mrs) Cairnduff Ashley Liddell Tony Smith Kenneth Carey Anthony [Tony] Lindfield Andrew [Ghost] Smith Edward [Ted] Castieau George [Cas] Lindsay Paul Sterling Robert [Bob] Christian David Lloyd Harold Stoneham Eric * Clift Julianne (Mrs) Lynch S * Symons Percy Clift Michael J MacDonald Aulay * Talbot Rick Coffey Greg MacDonald Colin Taylor Allen Creighton Daryl Magrath Mark Taylor Cath (Mrs) * Dalton Dale Magrath Ken [Chalky] * Taylor Eric Dalton Todd Marchant Steve Taylor Jim* Dalton Troy Mayne John * Taylor Peter Demir Shane McBride Patrick Tegg David Donohue Declan McConnell RM [Bob/Apples]* Tegg Michael Duff Steve * McCourt Patrick J Rogers Wayne Dwyer Graham [Danny] McGrane Patrick* Tegg William [Bill] * Elvish Charles [Rex] * McIver Greg [Slippery] * Townley Brian * Felstead Cyril S [Syd] * McKenzie Gary Travers Michael Fletcher David McKenzie Patricia (Mrs) Trotman Jack * Ford Jack * McKenzie Ron [Keg] * Tunbridge Scott Foster Chris Mitchell Jim * Turner Frank * Freake Arthur Moore Robert [Bob] * Ward K Gibbons Alan * Murfitt Fay (Mrs) Watkins Garry Gibson Matthew Murfitt Gary West David Glass Andrew * Murfitt Patrick Wicks Alan * Green David Onions Les Wilcoxon Keith C * Green Geoffrey Orton Peter Willats William [Bill] Hanrahan Michael Orton Richard Williams Fred * Harris Colin * Prendergast Fred * Williamson Lance * Hayes Audrey (Mrs) * Quinn Anthony J [Tony] Wilsen Steven Heenan Terry Quinn John Woods Trevor Herman Eric * Raper Chris Janssen J Raper Gavin Johnston George * Richards Alan * Johnston William [Billy] * Richards Graham Richmond Scott Rogers Wayne

* Denotes Deceased

HALL OF FAME [Brackets show year of induction]

Browne Jack (2006) * Harris Colin (2005) * Symons Percy (2010) Clift Michael J (2010) McConnell Bob (2005) * Taylor Peter (2006) Dalton Dale (2005) McCourt Patrick J (2009) Trotman Jack (2007) * Felstead Syd (2005) * MacDonald Colin (2009) Watkins Garry (2009) Fletcher David (2009) Quinn Anthony [Tony] (2007) Graham (Danny) Dwyer (2011) Glass Andrew (2006) * Shaw Neville (2006) St. George Australian Football Club Incorporated – 2014 Annual Report 2

Green Geoffrey (2006) Sterling Bob (2005)

OFFICE BEARERS

PATRONS David COLEMAN MP Mark COURE MP Con HINDI, The Mayor of Hurstville

No 1 TICKET HOLDER Danny DWYER

PRESIDENT Brendan DONOHUE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Andrew WYNN JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT Vacant HONORARY SECRETARY Richard ORTON TREASURER Gavin RAPER ASSISTANT TREASURER Vacant FOOTBALL MANAGER Todd SANDERSON GEAR STEWARD Kevin WILSEN SPONSORSHIP & FUNDRAISING Jack SCULLY SOCIAL C”TTEE CHAIRMAN Vacant CANTEEN MANAGER Richard ORTON/Patricia JONES/Mandy TOMLINS/Maureen FORD GENERAL MANAGER Bob STERLING PUBLICITY OFFICER Kerry WYNN CLUB HISTORIAN Pat McCOURT REGISTRAR Gavin RAPER/John ADDISON SOLICITORS Vacant BUILDING C’TTEE CHAIRMAN Peter ORTON PLAYERS REP Kieran DONOHUE RISK MANAGER Brendan DONOHUE COMMITTEE Ian FORD

FOOTBALL OFFICIALS

FIRST GRADE SECOND GRADE UNDER 18

COACH Terry MUDGE Ben MERSON/Damian BRUTY Derek WATERS

CAPTAIN David LYCAKIS Jon SHINEBERG Jacob STEK

MANAGER Kev WILSEN Ian FORD Todd SANDERSON

TIMEKEEPER Bob STERLING

TRAINER Jessica CALDERARA Brett LIU Jim KAZAGLIS

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PRESIDENT'S REPORT

2014 will go down as a very successful year in the history of St George AFC.

For the second time in three years, the Dragons have one a premiership flag. This one was in the Division 1 Under 19 competition. Great credit must be given to coach Derk Waters, his support staff and the players. While there were a few hiccups during the year, including loss in the semis to North Shore, this side was clearly the best in the competition.

In addition the Premier Division side again made the Preliminary Final being the only side all year to beat the premiers and the Division 1 side came home with a flourish to just mis the semis in the Division 1 competition.

I again acknowledge the wonderful contribution that both Enid and Danny Dwyer and the St George Masos have made financially in season 2014 and over a number of years previously. Long may their involvement continue. We have increased our number of sponsors this year and I thank Todd Sanderson from MI Linings, Watergrill Restaurant at Cronulla RSL, the Guthrie family from Mortgage Choice, David Querzoli from Guardian Funerals, Chris Raper, Chris Ryan from AustraIia Post at Edgecliff, OPSM, Lowes and St George Bottle-O. Many of these wre due to the enthusiasm and work of our Sponsorship Manager Jack Scully.

I publically thank and praise our treasurer Gavin Raper who has overseen our finances to the point that the club is now debt free having repaid all its debts and loans and has a small cash surplus to begin season 2015 with. Our single biggest need is to diversify our income and create a regular income stream.

Our coaching staff led by Club Coach Terry Mudge and supported by Ben (BJ) Merson, Damian Bruty, Derek Waters, Gavin Raper and Kieran Donohue deserve high praise for their dedication and ability to teach. Support from Football Manager Todd ‘Rabbits” Sanderson and his team of Kev Wilsen, John Addison and Ian Ford was delivered every week. The professional behavior from our physio staff of Jess Calderara, Brett Liu and when called upon Jim Kazaglis made us the envy of most clubs. Bobby Sterling made sure we were on time and we valued the many volunteers who did jobs such as boundaries, umpires escort or water boys and in particular David Watts, Jono Ford and Lachlan Ryan who were regular contributors.

And of course a special thanks to the players who trained hard and bought into the St George Dragons DNA.

I must make note of two milestones. Popular Life Member Jon Shineberg played his 250th senior match for the club. Not only has Jon been a great player for the club but he also has contributed at committee level over a number of years and he adds enormously to the Dragons DNA. His mate Shane Demir another tireless worker for the club played his 200th senior game. These 2 players along with their mates Gavin Raper, Vinnie Stevens and Rick Talbot are what a club is about.

Off the field the achievements were no less impressive. They included: • The further development of the St George Academy • Achieving Level 3 in the State Governments Good Sports Program • The 1964 Premiership reunion and Back to St George Day • The improved club newsletter • The club financially out of debt

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Our Vice-President Andrew Wynn expanded the St George Academy to look after both Under 17 and Under 15 juniors in the St George area. In years to come I have no doubt that this will be one of the pillars that is seen as central to the role the St George Dragons plays in the Sydney SAFL competition. Thank you also to all of his helpers.

We were blessed with our canteen ladies, Patricia Jones, Mandy Tomlins and Maureen Ford with help from Mandy Bnnett. Not only do they organize a financially successful canteen but they engender a spirit of fun and co-operation into the clubhouse. Thank you to all of you and your helpers.

To all of the committee members who run the club in a most professional and unobtrusive way. We certainly need more volunteers to help you but what you do is most appreciated.

Finally thanks to the players and your partners and families. I am sure that you would have felt an increased demand on your time and effort. There are a number of improvements that we must make on and off the field as we strive to win the Premier Division flag in season 2015.

Brendan Donohue President

VICE-PRESIDENT'S REPORT

My main focus as VP is to support Brendan to ensure the long term viability & success of St. George AFC. To achieve this we need more players so we can create more teams, and raise more income to ensure we can provide the best coaching and club experience for all players and supporters.

To attract more players for future seasons we have: • spent considerable time liaising with the Sydney South Junior clubs and players to support them in their activities and make them realize that St. George is the best alternative for their post-junior AFL career, and • updated the St. George website and various facebook pages to present a professional image to potential recruits.

In addition to the running of the St. George Academy, we also had every junior club U17 squad, except one, come to Olds Park and train with our U19s which I think works better than sending players out to the junior clubs. The one club that couldn’t come to us, myself, Derek, and some players went to that club to run a training session. Plus I have attended each junior club’s presentation event to encourage those finishing U17s to come to St. George next season.

My goal is to have two U19 teams at St. George next season and we have a specific plan to attract as many ex-junior players in the off-season from our area as possible. However it will take additional support from all players to attract & retain U19s in record numbers to fill a 2nd team. I hope everyone can do their part.

On the income generation side we have had some success in attracting some new sponsors to the club. Jack Scully did a great job in this respect. Plus the Jones family helped us gain Watergrill, Todd Sanderson brought his company MI Linings on board, and through one of the Academy parents, Guardian Funerals also came on board as new Platinum sponsors.

This has been a good start, but with the ever increasing cost of playing in the Sydney AFL, we will need even more sponsors for 2015 and beyond.

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Having more players and more teams also supports our income generation goals. With more people at our social events we can raise more money as well as offer greater exposure to our sponsors. So the two are definitely linked.

Thank you to the support of all the committee and coaches in our 2014 activities, but in particular Brendan & Richard who supported me in every request I made.

Congratulations to all the teams for strong seasons, and with a steady flow of juniors coming to the club in the ensuing years the future is very bright for St. George AFC.

ANDREW WYNN VICE-PRESIDENT 2014

SECRETARY’S REPORT

As we develop the facilities and football development programs through the Academy, there is increasing pressure on the administrative resources and it has only been because the president, Brendan Donohue has been able to incorporate much of the “follow-up”, on matters at any time current to action, and the usual “band of brothers and sisters” that we have “got through the year” in some sought of equilibrium.

Statutory requirements of the PUBLIC OFFICER have been met as have the requirements regarding the Liquor Licence, though recent changes regarding RSA qualifications need to be reviewed before next season. Further, the Liquor Admission Board has put us (and all similar Limited Licensees) on notice of increased fees next year.

The Club has reached the NSW GOVERNMENT’S GOOD SPORT PROGRAMME , Platinum level, during the year, the highest available.

PROPERTY management, particularly football kit and equipment has been a cooperative venture with Kevin Wilsen as “ring-master”.

CANTEEN management has quietly shifted to Trish Jones and her “three witches” and any-one she can rope-in on any day. This has taken considerable pressure off the administration, though the “duty roster” among the player group could do with a little “how’s your father”.

CLUBHOUSE management has as usual fallen to Bobby “Steptoe” Stirling, assisted by Marcia (his boss) and Bill Kazaglis. Presenting themselves every week to steam clean the thoughtless mess some footballers seem to leave behind.

THE NSWAFL have as usual, been of particular help, with special note to the efforts of Matt Graham and Joe La Posta.

With the improvements to the playing arena and facilities, has come an increasing interest from other sports and commercial activities to use Old’s #1, with the inevitable “over-use” of the ground. The playing surface “needs to have a rest” so that the heavily used areas can be rejuvenated. This is particularly evident in the “goal squares” and the point of entry to the playing surface.

At the end of last year’s Secretary “grumble” I expressed the hope that we might get a management approach to Sydney Football, rather than the administrative model that prevails. Sadly that was not to be with the changes at the top, though the coming year might see those matters develop, particularly with the Council amalgamations , voluntary or enforced, next year.

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In the case of amalgamations, the NSW Government has “floated” 5 LGA’s for Sydney, most likely as an “ambit” offering. Though I suspect, from previous community involvement, that 8 Super LGA’s is the most likely. Where does that leave the NSWAFL who’s Sydney structure is in dire need of review.

Every year, for as long as I can remember I have put Club membership on notice the “grey haired old wrinklies “ can’t go on for ever . While Jon and Ian Ford and the likes of A.B. are always on hand, we really need the next generation of “Clubbies” to step-up at the Annual General Meeting

Richard Orton Club Secretary

TREASURER'S REPORT Six years ago St George was in the red by about $80K which was closer to $100K once a few extra surprises that had arrived in the mail were accounted for. Since then we’ve paid all our bills on time and paid out all liabilities.

In 2014 we spent almost $20K on building redevelopment work and received a further $25K in grants to install terracing on the hill. Each grant is a vote of confidence in the Club by local and state government authorities and the AFL. Because of these grants Old Parks is slowly developing into a true community asset and once new light towers get installed in 2015 Olds Park will have received over $900K in investment since 2012.

Long-term St George needs to consider how to develop an asset base that can generate an ongoing income and help reduce our reliance on key benefactors like Danny Dwyer. The Sydney football league certainly isn’t getting any cheaper to run with umpires and administration fees now costing over $31K per year. St George can’t be reliant on one person for its ongoing financial viability and this risk needs to be mitigated.

If players are not already aware their registration fees cover about 20% of the Club’s total expenditure. The rest is raised through long term sponsors such as Maso’s, generous donors such as Danny Dwyer, canteen takings and social events.

The Club took in approximately $111K and had outgoings of $143K; however debt reduction ($5.5K) and expenditure on the redevelopment of Olds Park ($18K) accounted for $23.5K of this difference. In October we also paid out $3.5K in GST on grant money received that can be reclaimed once the terracing is built. What remains is a differential of a little over $5K and I am confident that a few small improvements to social events and sponsorship, described below, will bridge this gap.

Jack Scully’s efforts to bring in new sponsors and the pre-season golf day organised by Kieran Donohue and Jon Shineberg were two developments that will strengthen St George’s finances in the years to come. Sponsorship income rose from $13K in 2013 to almost $24K in 2014 in part because of these developments. Increasing sponsorship is another indicator of the confidence that local businesses have in the Club.

Congratulations to Jack Scully for using his initiative in getting new sponsors on-board and from businesses that would not necessarily have ever thought of being involved with St George. Any sponsorship, no matter how big or small makes an important contribution to the Club’s success. Feedback was positive so hopefully Jack can continue on from his good work in 2014 and grow his list of local business supporters.

The golf day was a great success, all the more so considering this was the first time it was run. By all accounts those that took part had an enjoyable day and financially it raised several thousand dollars which helps pay for jumpers, physios, ground hire and medical supplies. The basic model is in place and with a little fine-tuning the opportunity exists to grow this into a successful long-term fundraiser.

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Canteen sales ($18.5K) were broadly similar to last year’s ($20.7K) despite having the first home game of the year transferred away from Olds. Trish Jones, Maureen Ford and Mandy Tomlins put in many hours in running this important function. I might add Trish Jones also managed to bring on- board Watergrill Cronulla as new sponsor too.

To conclude, St George’s financial position has improved year on year for the last five years and there is reason to believe that 2015 will be a further improvement. A big thank you to all those who volunteered their time to support St George as it continues to go from strength to strength.

Gavin Raper Treasurer

FOOTBALL MANAGER'S REPORT Upon review Season 2014 proved to be a successful year on many levels. The U19's secured the clubs first "Colts" Premiership in 10 years, the utilisation of the Division 1 team as a development path for our younger players provided over 130 games of valuable senior football experience, whilst our Premier Division side finished 3rd for the second year in a row.

Kudos to Derek Waters and the 19's boys for winning the premiership, overcoming a very good North Shore side in the decider. Throughout the year the boys played an exciting brand of football which culminated in them losing only 4 games on their way to premiership glory. With 10 members of the full time squad still at U17 level (plus the other 6 top up U17's used throughout the season) the possibility of going "back to back" is not beyond the realms of belief.

As mentioned above the Division 1 side this year was used as a development pathway for some of our younger players in order for them to experience the step-up to senior football. After a shaky start to the season the team mix of "youth and experience" started to gel mid year and the boys were unlucky not to make the finals in the end. Ably coached by Ben Merson & Damian Bruty (and assisted on field by club stalwarts Jon Shineberg, Rick Talbot & Shane Demir) the valuable experience gained by the younger players will no doubt bear fruit for the club in the seasons to come, with quite a few of the younger players having already gone on to play Premier Division.

The Premier Division boys did both themselves and the club proud again in Season 2014 by making the Preliminary Final for the 2nd year running. Considering the bulk of the 40 man squad used throughout the year are still under the age of 23 (and 15 of the 40 were eligible to play 19's!) the future of the club looks bright. With other clubs in Sydney able to dish out the big bucks to attract quality players it is a testament to Terry Mudge and his coaching staff of Kieran Donohue & Gavin Raper that we are even able to compete with these clubs, let alone beat them. Ultimately the only difference between ourselves and the top 2 sides of Pennant Hills & Manly this year is big match experience, but as the next few years unfold and our squad gains more experience I'd expect hopes of winning our first Premier Division premiership since 1993 could soon be fulfilled.

A massive shout out to Brendan and the rest of the committee for showing faith in me in my role as Football Manager. It's a job I love and hope to continue in for many years (provided you'll have me!). To Brendan in particular; thank you for mentoring me and reigning in my (over) enthusiasm at times haha. It's an honour to serve you. Thank you also to the entire coaching and management staff for making my job easier, although at times I have no doubt I made decisions that may not have been in your own personal best interests, but ultimately were in the best interests of the club. Hindsight would suggest I got most of them right. A big thank you also to Jess & Brett (and Michael) for taking care of all things related to the physio/first aid requirements of the players throughout the season.

In closing I'd like to thank all those other individuals (too many to name) who give of their time to ensure the club continues to run. From the top down we are blessed to have so many good people doing their bit, whether it be filling water bottles, setting up on game day, washing jerseys or manning the canteen at home games. Without these people a club cannot exist and with the possibility of us

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fielding an extra side next year we will be seeking more help, so please put your hand up and have a crack.

Bring on 2015!

Cheers Rabbits

Todd Sanderson Football Manager

ST. GEORGE ACADEMY REPORT

2014 was the second year of the St. George Academy and proved successful again in cementing this club as the premier club for coaching, player development, and junior club support in Sydney South.

At our monthly Academy sessions we had 20-30 junior players come along and receive some senior club training. Plus almost as importantly we were able to introduce their parents to the St. George club and facilities. Feedback we have received has been excellent so the Academy is definitely seen as a benefit to junior player development as well as recognition for the invited players.

Highlights in 2014 included:

• the inclusion of U15 players from the local clubs in to the Academy, • ex-St.George player and current day GWS Giants player Dylan Addison attending Academy training & talking to the boys about his AFL journey, and • another victory in our end-of-season game vs Knox Grammar.

In particular I want to thank Derek Waters, Kieran Donohue and Gavin Raper for their coaching of the Academy players. Plus the support of quite a few players who helped out with the training sessions throughout the year who presented a very professional and friendly image for all St. George players.

Plus thank you to Todd Sanderson and MI Linings for become the major sponsor of the St. George Academy in 2014.

The test of the success of the Academy will be determined by how many of those players come and play at St. George next year and beyond. But I have no doubt that we certainly have attracted quite a few players to St. George that previously would not have considered us.

In 2015 my plan is to expand the number of U17 Academy players so that we will find it easier to fill two U19 teams in the coming years.

Thanks again to all the coaches, players, and committee members that supported the Academy in 2014, and I look forward to a bigger and better Academy in 2015.

ANDREW WYNN VICE-PRESIDENT 2014

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LIFE MEMBERSHIP

At the Annual General meeting held in November 2013, there were no members appointed as Life Members. MILESTONE

On 2 August against Holroyd Parramatta St George Dragon’s legend Jon Shineberg played his 250th senior game for the club placing him in 10th position in the club’s 86 year history for the most number of senior games played.

Jon joined the Dragons in season 1997and has played with us for 14 seasons. Of the 250 senior club games 167 were in first grade and 83 are in Ressies with an additional 44 in Under 18’s.

Jon has played in 6 Grand Finals, being an influential member of the Dragon’s side that won Division 2 in 2012. The others were in Under 18’s in 1999, Ressies in 2001 and 2002 and First Grade in 2004 and 2007.

Jon has been the club’s leading goalkicker in all grades, in 1998 and 1999 in Under 18’s, in 2002 and 2012 in Ressies and in 2009 in First Grade. In 1999 he was the leading goalkicker in the Sydney Under 18 competition and in 2012 he lead Division 2 in goalkicking.

Jon has also been on the committee for a number of years as the Secretary. He has been a major organiser of the Presentation Nights, the footie trips and other social occasions many of which he also hosted.

In addition for many seasons he would begin home matches marking the field, buying food and drink for the canteen and for functions and anything else that was needed.

Occasionally he played football!

Jon has won a combination of the Bob McConnell Best Playing Clubman and the Ron Kemp Best Clubman on at least 5 occasions.

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SENIOR COACH'S REPORT For the first time in several years we had a playing fixture where we played each team twice through- out 2014. The 2014 season produced a far more competitive competition than in previous years. Our win/loss record for the home away season was 65%. For every 3 games played we won 2 of them.

Six times throughout the season we kicked over 100+ points with highest being 164 against Sydney Hills.

On two occasions we had 100+points kicked against us (101v P/Hills &102v Manly). Our overall goal accuracy rate was at 55%. Offensively our spread of goal kickers in double figures improved to 10. These 10 kicked 75% of all our goals for the year. These changes allowed for us to win 3-4 close games as opposition were re-acting to the obvious structure we had in years gone by. Our backline was the glue that held all this together once again.

We were the only team to defeat the eventual premiers in 2014. (54-46)

For the 2nd year in a row we were 5 quarters away from realizing our ultimate goal. We kept the winner of the preliminary final to the second lowest score in over 25+ years. The problem was they kept us to the lowest score in 25+ years. (27-56)

The table below shows our stats of the past 4 years. It also doesn’t highlight that fact the playing squad in 2014 had 6 genuine under 19’s (Tomlins, Gilbert, Mudge, Shaw, H.Green & Mackenzie- Hicks) playing 100+ games of senior football. We can only imagine what damage they would have inflicted in the 19’s age group if they played there.

For Ranked Against Ranked % Win Loss Draw Ladder 2011 1358 7th 1610 8th 84 8 10 0 7th 2012 1905 4th 1232 5th 154 12 6 0 5th 2013 1740 2nd 1108 2nd 158 13 5 1 3rd 2014 1532 3rd 1235 4th 124 12 5 1 3rd 45 26 2

I wish to thank Kevin Wilsen for his tireless work as team manager.

Greg King for his support off field and his continual support of the club and boys. Kieran Donohue for his drive to make us a more successful group on field and above all his friendship. It’s the off-field stability that you all provided which provided for our successes in 2014. I sincerely thank you all.

And finally Brendan Donohue & Gavin Raper; thank you so much for your continual support of me and friendship that we have built together over the past 4 years. You both make St.George AFC a enjoyable place to be a part of.

“Our DNA at ST.GEORGE AFC is bone deep”

Terry Mudge Senior Coach

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RESERVE GRADE COACH'S REPORT

The 2014 season began with a narrow two point victory over Wollongong, which seemed to set the scene for the rest of the year. Our final tally of 7 wins and 11 losses could have been much different if we were able to close out more games had we have had the experience and composure to do so. Given that a total of 69 players pulled on a jumper in Division One, with only 13 playing more than 10 games, this may account somewhat for the lack of consistency and team cohesion.

Despite all this we did manage to play a high standard of football and we were rarely well beaten. The mix of younger players, Under 19’s and some older heads combined well to put together some solid wins and trouble our often more fancied opponents. The Development side proved to be a good introduction to senior football for many of the younger players and will continue to serve them well as they forge careers at St George.

This season also saw two significant milestones reached for the club. Congratulations to Jon Shineberg on playing his 250th Senior game and to Shane Demir on playing his 200th Senior game. Both players have been long time servants of the club and their continuing input on the field has been invaluable to the development of the younger players. Damian Pratt also celebrated a milestone in playing his 100th Senior game for the club. He always plays with the heart of a true Dragon.

Alex Brooks and Chris Windle were both deserving winners of the Best & Fairest award after great seasons respectively. Alex was a mainstay of our midfield and enjoyed a purple patch through the middle of the year that saw him put his name up for higher selection. Alex is a smart footballer with clean skills and rarely wastes a possession with ball in hand. Chris drifted between First Grade and Division One, and often showed he was a class above in the lower grade. Used in a variety of key positions, his sure hands and ability to read the play repelled many opposition attacks or provided for his teammates down field. Congratulations to two well-deserving clubmen.

It would be remiss not to mention the many volunteers that have assisted in getting the team on the park each week. To our team manager Ian Ford, thank you for all of your efforts behind the scenes in making sure we have what we need on game day. Thank you also to the club committee and personnel, especially Todd Sanderson in his role as Football Manager for the support and legwork undertaken in the organisation of the Division One team.

Thanks must also go to the coaching staff in Ben Merson and Damian Bruty. Their commitment to developing the team and club culture played an important role in the club’s overall success in 2014.

UNDER 19 COACH’S REPORT 2014 will be a year we will all never forget. Back in November we set ourselves the goal of a top two finish. To win the minor premiership was a great thing for the boys and to go on and win the Premiership was an even greater milestone.

Some of the players had been a part of the journey over the last 3 years and most the last two years. We had a lot of new faces arrive at the club this year to top off our list.

To win 14 games and only lose 4 games in the season is a great achievement for the players. Our defence was rock solid all year and only gave up 45 points per game on average and our attack put on 80 points per game on average per game.

During the year we used a total of 39 players and 16 of these were still eligible to play under 17’s football. The future is very bright for the club with the talent coming through with our own academy a great platform to all of the boys who participate in it. St. George Australian Football Club Incorporated – 2014 Annual Report 12

Some facts that during the year. We got around 120 games of senior football into the group of under 19’s. When it came down to the crunch I believe it made a big difference in the back half of the year. During the year we did learn if we took any team lightly it would come back and bite us. When we played team footy and stuck to our structures we won all of our games.

In the second semi-final we did the opposite and tried to play dry weather footy in the rain and we were beaten by better side in North Shore. I could see the hurt in the player’s eyes. They knew what they had done. Role on a week and we played Manly it was a tough hard grind for ¾ quarters. My message at ¾ time was simple either you want to come back next week or this is your last quarter for the year. They responded with a 7 goal last quarter and sent us into the Grand Final against our rivals Nth Shore.

Like most coaches I had to make some tough decisions around selection for the grand final side and it was tough to tell guys they were not going to get a game. The Grand Final was a typical hard physical contest. The first quarter was an even contest and it just a point the difference at quarter time. In the second quarter North Shore kicked the first two goals and then we switched on and kicked the next 5 goals to open up a 21 point lead at half time. The rooms were relaxed at half time. The third quarter was like the first tight and physical and a goal each meant the margin was the same at the last change. 4 goals to 1 point in the last quarter was a great way finish the game.

To Brendan and the committee, thank you for giving me the opportunity to coach such a great group of young me who all love the club.

To Terry Mudge thanks for your ongoing support and all of your help over the past 3 years you have taught me so much.

To Gavin Raper, Kieran Donohue, Ben Merson and Damian Bruty thanks for all of your support during the season.

To Lachlan Ryan thank you for doing he board for most of the year. The boys still say Darcy Waters did a better job the week you failed to show up.

To all of the boys who were on the Dragons Hill on Grand Final Day, thanks for the noise and support and the boys loved it.

To Todd Sanderson, mate thank you for everything this year. You have been a tower of support to me and been my sounding board and given the boys honest feedback when it was needed. You are a great mate and I can’t thank you enough.

To the players who are moving on the senior footy, thanks for the last 3 years. We now have a bond for ever with a Premiership that can’t be taken away from you.

To the entire group of players thank you be proud of what you did this year you have been a part of history now. You all mean a great deal to me personally.

To the parents and families of the players thanks for everything

Finally to my own family Kate, Riley and Darcy thank you for all of your support

Hope to see you all in 2015

Muddy

Derek Waters

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HALL OF FAME [HOF] COMMITTEE REPORT - 2014

No nominations were received for season 2014.

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Premier Division 2014

POS TEAM P W L D F A % PTS

1 Manly Warringah Giants 18 17 1 0 1948 719 270.93 68

2 Pennant Hills Demons 18 16 2 0 1720 1056 162.88 64

3 St George Dragons 18 12 5 1 1532 1235 124.05 50

4 Western Suburbs Magpies 18 11 6 1 1419 1276 111.21 46

5 Sydney University 18 7 10 1 1370 1226 111.75 30

6 UNSW/ES Bulldogs 18 7 11 0 1323 1427 92.71 28

7 North Shore Bombers 18 6 12 0 1126 1574 71.54 24

8 Campbelltown Blues 18 5 13 0 1056 1655 63.81 20

9 Sydney Hills Eagles 18 4 14 0 1100 1824 60.31 16

10 UTS Bats 18 3 14 1 1149 1751 65.62 14

Division 1 2014

POS TEAM P W L D B FF FA F A % % Won

1 Balmain Tigers 18 15 3 0 0 0 0 1489 791 188.24 83.33

2 Macquarie University 18 12 6 0 0 0 0 1025 859 119.32 66.67

3 UTS Bats 18 12 6 0 0 0 0 990 842 117.58 66.67

4 Holroyd Parramatta Goannas 18 12 6 0 0 0 0 1156 1053 109.78 66.67

5 Pennant Hills Demons 18 10 7 1 0 0 0 1018 895 113.74 58.33

6 Southern Power 18 9 9 0 0 0 0 1008 1085 92.90 50.00

7 St George Dragons 18 7 11 0 0 0 0 1016 1158 87.74 38.89

8 Illawarra Lions 17 6 11 0 0 0 0 799 991 80.63 35.29

9 UNSW/ES Bulldogs 17 3 13 1 0 0 0 751 1233 60.91 20.59

10 Penrith Rams 18 2 16 0 0 0 0 811 1156 70.16 11.11

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Under 19’s 2014

POS TEAM P W L D B F A % % Won

1 St George Dragons 15 12 3 0 3 1265 528 239.58 80.00

2 North Shore Bombers 15 11 4 0 3 1053 669 157.40 73.33

3 UNSW/ES Bulldogs 16 10 6 0 2 950 1103 86.13 62.50

4 Manly Warringah Giants 15 9 6 0 3 827 773 106.99 60.00

5 Pennant Hills Demons 15 7 8 0 3 1058 760 139.21 46.67

6 Sydney University 16 3 13 0 2 736 1210 60.83 18.75

7 Sydney Hills Eagles 16 2 14 0 2 698 1544 45.21 12.50

Club Championship 2014

U19/3's Sen Res /Wom W Tot Manly Warringah 102 48 18 168 Western Suburbs 69 60 32 161 Nor-West 84 60 14.4 158.4 Pennant Hills 96 42 20 158 Blacktown 78 54 13.2 145.2 Camden 66 54 12 132 St George 75 28 24 127 Randwick City 96 12 12 120 Balmain 90 16 10.6 116.6 Sydney University 45 64 6 115 Holroyd Parramatta 72 40 0 112 Moorebank 60 20 20 100 Penrith 12 60 18 90 Macquarie University 72 6 12 90 North Shore 36 24 22 82 Campbelltown 30 32 16 78 UNSW/ES 42 16 20 78 Southern Power 54 12 12 78 UTS 21 48 4 73 Gosford 33 6 3.6 42.6 Sydney Hills Eagles 24 12 4 40

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CLUB ACHIEVEMENTS

PREMIERS First Grade 1937-38-43-64-93

Reserve Grade 1951-56-58-75-78-86-97-2012

Third&U/18/19 Grade 1961-62-68-69-70-72-73-74-75-76-77-83-85-89-92-95-2004-14

RUNNERS-UP First Grade 1935-39-46-65-66-87-97-2004-07

Reserve Grade 1955-62-69-73-89-94-2001-02

Third&U/18/19 Grade 1978-79-81-88-91-93-99-2009

MINOR PREMIERS First Grade 1960-64-97

Reserve Grade 1987-94-97-2002-2012

Third&U/18/19 Grade 1961-62-63-68-69-70-72-73-74-75-81-83-92-95-2014

KNOCK OUT COMPETITION WINNERS 1963

PRE-SEASON COMPETITION WINNERS 1966-68-69-70-71-74-93-95

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS 1956-58-59-60-61-62-75-93-97

PHELAN MEDAL SANDERS MEDAL KEALEY MEDAL (FIRSTS) (RESERVES) (THIRDS&U/18)

1931 George Jenner 1940 Jack Mullaney 1962 John Preston 1932 Len Harris 1941 Allan Willats 1968 Laurie Monaghan 1965 Noel Reading 1948 Steve Duff 1970 Terry Timeaputa 1977 Dale Dalton 1973 Geoff Green 1972 Gary McKenzie 1991 David West 1974 Geoff Green 1973 David McVey 1992 Darren Oates 1977 Colin MacDonald 1975 David Fletcher 1993 Anthony Quinn 1978 Colin MacDonald 1979 Mark Brown 1997 Simon Wilson 1983 Bob Cooper 1982 Matthew Ansell 1994 Stephen Nash 1989 David Costigan 1996 Andrew Lindfield 1991 Peter Thiris 2000 Andrew Lindfield 1993 David Stewart 2004 Morgan Hudson 2007 Jack Scully St. George Australian Football Club Incorporated – 2014 Annual Report 17

2014 Jacob Stek (Joint)

CLUB ACHIEVEMENTS

SFL LEADING GOAL KICKER SFL LEADING GOAL SFL LEADING GOAL (FIRSTS) KICKER (RESERVES) KICKER (THIRDS & U/18/19’s)

1935 Stan Powditch (80) 1956 Harold Lloyd (56) 1968 Gary Baglin (49) 1937 Stan Powditch (117) 1978 Colin MacDonald (64) 1969 Paul McCarthy (67) 1939 Stan Powditch (74) 1993 Greg Baxter (50) 1970 Paul McCarthy (82) 1946 Des Donkin (80) 1994 Andrew Hillas (68) 1974 Neville Sullivan (90) 1964 Don McKenna (77) 2001 Todd Dalton (54) 1976 Alan Baldry (121) 1966 Don McKenna (71) 2004 Brett Hoskins (51) 1977 Alan Baldry (150) 1969 Emmanuel Kerinana (93) 2007 Chris Windle (53) 1987 Chris Ansell (57) 1993 Michael Clift (119) 2008 Chris Windle (51) 1990 David Costigan (46) 1994 Michael Clift (95) 2012 Jon Shineberg (58) 1999 Jon Shineberg (77) 2003 Peter Dugmore (58) 2002 Tim Laws (61) 2003 Daniel Rixon (72) 2007 David Williams (56)

300 SENIOR CLUB GAMES 200 SENIOR CLUB GAMES

1946-65 Colin Harris (347) 1964-80 Colin MacDonald (277) 1958-76 Geoff Green (328) 1963-81 Neville Shaw (276) 1973-96 David Fletcher (310) 1946-62 John Trotman (264) 1968-87 Garry Watkins (307) 1947-65 Aulay MacDonald (255) 1950-66 Peter Taylor (301) 1948-65 Patrick McGrane (240) 1960-75 William Willats (237) 1988-02 Matthew Gibson (237) 1947-65 Percy Symons (235) 1933-58 John Browne (232) 1982-98 Kenneth Smith (222) 1972-87 Michael Tegg (216) 1959-74 John Mayne (211) 1965-85 Patrick McCourt (208) 1982-97 Michael Clift (205) 1969-82 Kevil Ward (204) 1966-77 Dale Dalton (200) 1997- Jon Shineberg (252-) 1998- Rick Talbot (234-)

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1994- Gavin Raper (223-) 1996- Shane Demir (200-)

MILESTONES During the 2014 season the following milestones were achieved:

250 Senior Games 100 First Grade Games Jon Shineberg Steven LORDING Michael MILNER 200 Senior Games 100 Senior Games Shane DEMIR Damian PRATT

CLUB AWARDS

FIRST GRADE

BEST & FAIREST (DWYER MEDAL) Alexander WYNN/Karl MERSON RUNNER- UP BEST & FAIREST Ben JONES PLAYERS’ PLAYER Alexander Wynn COACH’S AWARD Dominic KILLWORTH MOST DETERMINED Harrison GREEN MOST CONSISTENT Ben SHARP PLAYER of the FINALS Andrew SHARP FIRST GRADE GOAL KICKING Nick RYAN (46 goals) LADIES AWARD Dominic KILLWORTH

RESERVE GRADE

BEST & FAIREST Chris WINDLE/Alex BROOKS RUNNER-UP BEST & FAIREST Jack HILL COACH’S AWARD Mitch BAKER PLAYERS’ PLAYER Tom CLEARY RESERVE GRADE GOAL KICKING Jon SHINEBERG (35 goals)

UNDER 19’S

BEST & FAIREST (FELSTEAD MEDAL) Cameron KOLSTER RUNNER-UP BEST & FAIREST Riley ORR COACH’S AWARD Brayden KILPATRICK PLAYERS’ PLAYER Cameron KOLSTER UNDER 19 GOAL KICKING Riley WATERS (23 goals) UNDER 19 ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD Daniel RUSSELL

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Ron Kemp Memorial Trophy – Club Person of the Year Andrew WYNN Donated by Mavis Kemp and Ron Kemp Junior in memory of their husband and father who was a prominent player of the Club. The Kemp family were hard workers of the Club with both Ron Senior and Ron Junior having successful careers.

Bill Lawler Memorial Shield – Rising Star Nick SHAW Dedicated to the memory of former President and Life Member. Bill was very prominent in the promotion of junior football in the St George and Sutherland districts and a tireless worker for the St George senior club. Bill passed away suddenly in January 2001. If the player is in their second senior season they must have played no more than 7 senior games in their first year.

John Bester Memorial Award – Encouragement, Endeavour Nathaniel & Commitment MACKENZIE-HICKS Dedicated to the memory of a fine player and leader of our First Grade side during the 1970’s and 1980’s. John was always respected by his teammates especially the younger players because of the encouragement he gave them. Unfortunately, he lost a hard battle with a terminal illness and the Club lost a great player and teammate.

Colleen J Wadling Memorial Award – Courage Jason GASOVSKI BENNETT Donated by a former President, John Wadling in memory of his wife. John presided over the extensions to the clubrooms and contributed significantly towards the raising of funds and gaining development approval. Colleen and John’s son David was a fine First Grade player in the 1970’s and 1980’s.

R M McConnell Memorial Award – Best Playing Club Person David WATTS Dedicated to the memory of one of the Club’s greatest stalwarts. Robert “Apples” McConnell was Mr Football of the Sydney football scene. A Life member of the St George Club, he worked tirelessly for St George for 36 years in many official capacities, donating many untold hours to his beloved Club. Bob was honoured with the Merit Award of the National Australian Football Council in 1976. He was also made a Life Member of the NSW AFL the same year. In 1977, the NSW AFL recognised Bob’s contribution by naming the Bob McConnell Club Championship Trophy for competition by all clubs in the Sydney Football League and Sydney Football Association. For many years Bob was the timekeeper for the Sydney Swans at their SCG matches. Bob’s photograph hangs above the clubroom door as he still proudly watches each batch of new Dragons grow.

Bob McConnell Memorial Trust Award – for Junior Development Daniel TOMLINS Established when Bob passed away in 1995 by the caretakers of his trust fund. It was agree at this time that the Club would honour this award towards the development of local juniors with significant representative achievements.

Chelsea Phillis Award for Outstanding Junior Onur SELVI Donated by Darren & Lisa Phillis and the Adelaide Crows Football Club. Dedicated to the memory of Chelsea Phillis, who as a two year old succumbed to an illness, the cause is still unexplained by medical science. The family chose to donate Chelsea’s liver and kidney’s to

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the organ transplant unit to assist in saving the lives of others. Chelsea’s short life would not be in vain as a result.

St George AFC First Grade History

Year Position P W L D Coach Captain Leading Goalkicker Best & Fairest 1929 7th 12 2 10 1930 6th 16 1 15 1931 6th 19 1 17 1 1932 6th 17 3 14 Jack Hayes 1933 6th 19 3 16 Jack Hayes 1934 3rd 20 7 13 Jack Hayes 1935 Runners-Up 18 13 5 Jack Hayes Stan Powditch - 80* 1936 3rd 20 12 8 Fred Davies 1937 Premiers 21 17 4 Jim Phelan Fred Davies Stan Powditch - 117* 1938 Premiers 20 14 6 Fred Pendergast 1939 Runners-Up 21 13 8 Fred Pendergast Stan Powditch - 74* 1940 4th 18 10 7 1 Fred Pendergast Stan Powditch - 61 1941 4th 18 8 9 1 W Spry 1942 5th 14 4 10 L Ellis 1943 Premiers 20 16 2 2 T Edmonds T Edmonds Stan Powditch - 67 1944 4th 19 8 10 1 Phonse Kyne 1945 5th 18 7 11 Steve Duff A Strong - 39 1946 Runners-Up 21 11 10 Jack Browne Des Donkin - 80* 1947 6th 14 4 8 2 H Mallett 1948 6th 16 6 10 G Butler 1949 7th 18 7 11 Jack Browne Bill Bartling - 25 1950 7th 17 6 10 1 Roy McGlynn Roy McGlynn Bill Bartling G Mason Roy McGlynn – 24 1951 7th 18 7 11 Roy McGlynn Roy McGlynn Col Harris - 39 1952 5th 17 11 6 Bill Bolitho/F Boyne Bill Bolitho John Vizard - 29 1953 4th 19 14 5 Jack Browne Jack Browne L Green - 60 E Jacobs 1954 4th 19 11 7 1 Peter Taylor - 44 Patrick McGrane 1955 5th 18 10 8 Kevin Allen Kevin Allen John Vizard - 60 B Andrews 1956 3rd 20 15 5 Brad Boyden Brad Boyden Bill Bartling - 27 J Dullard 1957 8th 18 6 11 1 Keith Schow M Jennings Peter Taylor 1958 4th 19 12 6 1 Keith Schow G Richards Terry Heenan 1959 5th 18 9 9 Wally Wallis Wally Wallis Ellis Noack J Vizard - 22 Ellis Noack 1960 3rd 21 14 6 1 Col Harris Col Harris Ellis Noack - 42 C Harris/Peter Taylor 1961 6th 18 10 8 Col Harris Col Harris Brian Townley - 42 Geoff Green 1962 3rd 20 13 7 Col Harris Col Harris Brian Townley - 54 Ken Ward 1963 5th 15 9 6 Ken Ward Ken Ward Bob "Doctor" Serich 1964 Premiers 20 18 2 Ken Ward Ken Ward Don McKenna - 77* Bob Sterling 1965 Runners-Up 20 16 4 Col Harris Peter Taylor Col MacDonald - 58 Bob Sterling 1966 Runners-Up 21 16 5 Col Harris Danny Dwyer Don McKenna - 81 Dale Dalton 1967 7th 18 7 11 Danny Dwyer Geoff Green Dale Dalton - 39 Bob Sterling 1968 7th 18 11 7 Geoff Green Geoff Green John Hoggett - 67 Dale Dalton 1969 5th 18 12 6 Geoff Green Geoff Green Emanuel Kerinaiua - 93* Bob Sterling 1970 4th 22 14 8 Morrie Causley/Col Harris Geoff Green Emanuel Kerinaiua - 90 Bob Sterling 1971 4th 21 13 7 1 Ken Craig Ken Gibson Bob Patterson 1972 3rd 21 16 5 Bill Stein Geoff Green Alex Konjevic - 80 Ken Hughes 1973 4th 19 10 9 Bill Stein Dennis Pegg Kevil "Barney" Ward 1974 3rd 24 12 11 1 Kevin Pearson Kevin Pearson Dale Dalton 1975 3rd 24 16 8 Kevin Pearson Kevin Pearson Russell Skuse 1976 3rd 24 15 9 Kevin Pearson/Dale Dalton Russell Skuse Steve Rixon 1977 4th 23 11 11 1 Bob Bell Bob Bell Robby Hill 1978 3rd 24 14 9 1 Bob Bell Bob Bell Brett Francis - 49 Brett Francis 1979 7th 20 3 17 Bruce Lucas Mark Newcombe Mark Newcombe - 29 Anthony Brain 1980 6th 21 5 16 John Bester John Bester Andrew Evans - 37 Anthony Brain 1981 6th 21 5 16 John Bester John Bester Peter Stillman - 63 Anthony Brain 1982 4th 19 10 9 John Tuckwell John Tuckwell Mark Ryan - 53 Michael Travers 1983 4th 17 8 9 Ian Rainbird Ian Rainbird Steve Bird - 35 Anthony Brain 1984 6th 16 7 9 Ian Rainbird Ian Rainbird Bob Vardenega - 32 Michael Bailey 1985 3rd 20 14 6 Chris Foster M Travers/M Tegg David Travers - 37 David Wadling 1986 4th 18 12 5 1 Chris Foster Steve Harper Mark Magrath - 33 Graeme Fromberg 1987 Runners-Up 21 13 8 Steve Taubert Mark Magrath Mark Magrath 1988 5th 19 13 6 Steve Taubert Mark Magrath Mark Magrath - 45 Michael Condon 1989 3rd 16 10 6 Steve Taubert Mark Magrath Chris Ansell - 47 M Travers / A Quinn 1990 6th 16 4 12 Steve Taubert/Paul Lindsay Peter Siebels Chris Ansell - 56 Peter Siebels 1991 6th 18 6 12 Chris Foster Peter Siebels Andy MacDonald - 34 David West

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1992 5th 17 8 9 Chris Foster P Siebels/Anthony Quinn Michael Clift - 54 Peter Orton 1993 Premiers 18 14 4 Grant Bartholomaeus Anthony Quinn Michael Clift - 119* Anthony Quinn 1994 4th 19 13 6 Grant Bartholomaeus Anthony Quinn Michael Clift - 95* Anthony Quinn 1995 7th 18 8 10 Grant Bartholomaeus Anthony Quinn Michael Clift - 49 Anthony Quinn 1996 3rd 20 12 8 Grant Bartholomaeus Anthony Quinn Greg Coffey - 63 Grant Bartholomaeus 1997 Runners-Up 18 13 5 Grant Bartholomaeus Greg Coffey Matthew Brewer - 38 Simon Wilson 1998 4th 16 8 8 Simon Wilson Greg Coffey Mick Ryan - 25 Matthew Gibson 1999 5th 21 12 8 1 Simon Wilson Greg Coffey Mick Ryan – 33 Matthew Gibson

2000 3rd 18 10 8 Simon Wilson Greg Coffey Haydn Reid - 49 Greg Coffey 2001 3rd 18 11 7 Craig O’Brien Greg Coffey Craig O’Brien - 39 Gavin Raper 2002 3rd 18 12 6 Craig O’Brien Craig Tognolini Adrian Seccull - 40 Mick Ryan 2003 3rd 19 12 6 1 Glenn Garner Glenn Garner Peter Dugmore – 58* Aaron Langsworth 2004 Runners-Up Glenn Garner Ryan Underwood Glen Coleman Todd Featherstone 2005 Glenn Garner/Todd Dalton Brett Bedwell Peter Dugmore Rod Craig 2006 4th Todd Dalton/Damian Hall G Raper/Declan Donohue Peter Dugmore Steve Wilsen 2007 Runners-Up 18 15 3 Craig Tognolini Gavin Raper/Declan Peter Dugmore - 63 Declan Donohue Donohue 2008 4th 20 14 6 Craig Tognolini Declan Donohue Peter Dugmore - 75 Dwain Watkins 2009 8th 18 6 12 Brad Pullin/Shane Demir Declan Donohue Jon Shineberg -22 Declan Donohue 2010 6th 18 6 12 Shane Demir Declan Donohue Bryce Addison – 29 Steven Wilsen 2011 7th 18 8 10 Terry Mudge Declan Donohue Nick Ryan - 34 Steven Wilsen 2012 5th 18 12 6 Terry Mudge Declan Donohue Nick Ryan - 65 Steven Wilsen/Nick Ryan 2013 3rd 18 13 4 1 Terry Mudge Declan Donohue Nick Ryan – 46 Blake Guthrie 2014 3rd 18 12 5 1 Terry Mudge David Lycakis Nick Ryan - 36 Alexander WYNN/Karl MERSON

• * Indicates SFL Leading Goalkicker for season • Games played includes finals matches, from available records • Club founded 1928 – played first premiership match in 1929

Note – if any person has details to assist compile outstanding items, please contact Patrick McCourt – [email protected]

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St George AFC Reserve Grade History

Year Position P W L D Coach Captain Leading Goalkicker Best & Fairest 1933 6th 19 1 18 1934 3rd 17 10 7 1935 4th 16 7 9 1936 5th 18 8 10 1937 5th 19 8 10 1 1938 4th 18 6 12 1939 3rd 20 8 12 1940 3rd 17 11 6 1941 3rd 17 10 7 1942 1943 3rd 20 14 6 1944 3rd 19 9 10 1945 6th 18 4 14 1946 3rd 20 9 11 1947 4th 15 8 7 1948 3rd 18 10 8 1949 8th D Butler - 17 1950 5th 17 9 7 1 A Rennie - 12 1951 Premiers 21 15 6 S Dyson - 29 1952 8th 17 5 12 J Frost - 12 1953 4th 18 10 8 Syd Felstead M Jennings - 13 R Hooker 1954 3rd 18 14 4 E Jacobs Harold Lloyd - 23 Arthur Freake 1955 Runners-Up 21 13 8 K Allen M Jennings - 24 M Badans 1956 Premiers 20 16 4 Vic Barnett Harold Lloyd - 56* G Richards 1957 5th 18 8 10 Mick Barnett H Lloyd, A Barclay - Arthur Freake 13 1958 Premiers 21 16 3 2 Alan Richards H Lloyd, W Clark - 21 N Clarke 1959 5th 18 11 6 1 Alan Richards Herb Stringer - 17 Harold Lloyd 1960 8th 18 5 12 1 Aulay MacDonald Herb Stringer - 19 C Clear 1961 8th 18 3 15 J Shaw D Rowe - 15 L Bloors 1962 Runners-Up 20 14 6 Vic Barnett John Mayne 1963 3rd 17 12 5 Vic Barnett Bill Bolitho 1964 3rd 20 13 7 Percy Symons Percy Symons - 50 Bill Bolitho 1965 4th 19 13 6 Percy Symons Percy Symons Percy Symons - 49 Gus McKernan 1966 3rd 21 16 5 Maurie Northey Percy Symons Herb Stringer - 48 John Mayne 1967 7th 18 7 11 Maurie Northey Brian Townley Ian Porter - 16 John Mayne 1968 6th 18 8 9 1 Brian Townley ? Bob Serich - 17 Peter Kilmister 1969 Runners-Up 20 16 3 1 Bill Stein Bill Stein Peter Kilmister - 27 Geoff Bull 1970 8th 22 8 14 Danny Dwyer Danny Dwyer Craig Smith - 17 Fred Puntatameri 1971 4th 21 11 10 - Neville Shaw Neville Shaw Kerry Cooke 1972 4th 22 12 10 Les Onions Bill Kazaglis Alan Ward 1973 Runners-Up 17 5 2 Geoff Green Geoff Green Geoff Green 1974 3rd 21 16 5 Geoff Green Geoff Green Geoff Green 1975 Premiers 25 21 4 Col MacDonald Col MacDonald Geoff Green 1976 3rd 24 19 5 Col MacDonald Col MacDonald Col Macdonald - ?? Peter Manna 1977 3rd 24 15 9 Col MacDonald Col MacDonald Col MacDonald - ?? Peter Manna 1978 Premiers 24 19 5 Allen Taylor Col MacDonald Col MacDonald - 64* Greg Rowe 1979 7th 20 5 15 Allen Taylor Wayne Rogers Phil Taylor 1980 5th 21 7 14 Allen Taylor Wayne Rogers Col MacDonald 1981 6th 21 8 13 Allen Taylor David Tegg Michael Fitzsimmons 1982 3rd 20 16 4 Allen Taylor Eddie Simons Mick Hanrahan 1983 4th 17 11 6 Wayne Rogers Wayne Rogers Bob Cooper 1984 3rd 18 12 6 Bob Vardanega Garry Watkins Peter King 1985 4th 19 15 4 Eric Taylor Noel Hopkins Tony Carey - 65 Kenneth Smith 1986 Premiers 19 17 2 Eric Taylor Allen Taylor Chris Ostapanko - 26 Andrew Millican 1987 3rd 21 15 5 1 Eric Taylor Allen Taylor Scott Wolstenholme 1988 4th 20 13 7 Steve Harper Rod Burdon David Fletcher 1989 Runners-Up 16 13 3 Steve Harper Rod Burdon David Fletcher 1990 4th 17 10 7 Steve Harper/Rod Burdon Rod Burdon Glen Erskine 1991 3rd 20 10 10 David Fletcher Rod Burdon Scott Wolstenholme 1992 5th 17 8 9 R Burdon/David Fletcher Rick Barry Murray Sanewski 28 Andrew Hyde 1993 3rd 18 13 5 Rod Burdon Matthew Lawrence Greg Baxter 50* Anthony Vial 1994 Runners-up 20 16 4 Andrew Lindfield Glen Erskine Andrew Hillas 68* Steve Fisher 1995 5th 18 8 10 Andrew Lindfield Andrew Lindfield Andrew Lindfield 22 Merv Harbinson 1996 3rd 20 11 8 1 Andrew Lindfield Kenneth Smith Andrew Hillas 40 Andrew Lindfield 1997 Premiers 18 15 3 Mark Siely Kenneth Smith Vlad Ristevski 21 Murray Widdeson 1998 5th 14 4 9 1 Andrew Lindfield Rod Andriske Troy Dalton 15 Troy Dalton 1999 5th 21 12 9 Andrew Lindfield Rod Andriske Troy Dalton 24 Todd Dawson 2000 5th 15 8 7 Phil Richmond Rod Andriske Andrew Lindfield 35 Ben Harper

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2001 Runners-up 18 13 5 Tony Monaco Ben Herden Todd Dalton 54* Shane Demir 2002 Runners-up 18 15 3 Tony Monaco Todd Dalton Jon Shineberg 26 Troy Dalton 2003 6th 17 5 12 Andrew Kilpatrick Gary Murfitt Brett Hoskins 10 Andrew Hine 2004 Tony Monaco Nathan Allen Brett Hoskins 51* Kane Blacklock/Karl McGrath 2005 Phil Richmond Tim Hills

2006 Phil Richmond Brett Hoskins Adam Santarossa 2007 4th 18 10 7 1 Kevin Wilsen Marc Barry/Kieran Donohue Chris Windle 53* Tom Heath 2008 5th 19 10 9 Todd Dalton Marc Barry Chris Windle 51* Marc Barry 2009 10th 18 1 17 Kevin Wilsen Jim Do Canto Dylan Taylor 9 Matt Nichols 2010 7th 17 5 12 Vincent Stevens Brendan Harper Paul Sain 14 Adam Pearsall 2011 9th 17 5 12 Gavin Raper Luke Maunder Ric Talbot 25 Luke Maunder 2012 Premiers 18 11 7 Gavin Raper Rick Talbot Jon Shineberg 58 Harry Brooks (DIiv 2) 2013 5th (Div 1) 17 10 7 Gavin Raper Jon Shineberg Jon Shineberg 30 Shane Demir 2014 7th (Div1) 18 7 11 Ben Merson/Damian Jon Shineberg Jon Shineberg 35 Chris WINDLE/Alex Bruty BROOKS

• * Indicates SFL Leading Goalkicker for season • Games played includes finals matches, from available records • Club founded 1928 – played first Reserve Grade Premiership match played in 1933

Note – if any person has details to assist compile outstanding items, please contact Patrick McCourt – [email protected]

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St George AFC Third Grade/U18’s/U19’s History

Year Position P W L D Coach Captain Leading Goalkicker Best & Fairest 1958 5th 16 8 8 #1 team - W Boyd Geoff Green 7th 11 3 8 #2 team 1959 5th Rod Wales Keith Bowman 1960 4th 18 12 6 Rod Wales Michael Waterworth 1961 Premiers 15 12 3 Val Green Bill Willats – 41 Bob Sterling 1962 Premiers Wally Walliss John Preston 1963 3rd 16 13 3 Rod Wales Neville Shaw 1964 3rd 14 9 5 Rod Wales Ron Bradd – 18 Laurie Denneman 1965 4th Rod Wales Laurie Clarke – 10 Paul Trotman 1966 6th 14 4 10 Aulay MacDonald Phil Crowe – 11 Paul Trotman 1967 3rd 20 14 6 Val Green Greg Robson Geoff Bull – 34 Kerry Cooke 1968 Premiers 17 17 0 Ken Craig Kerry Cook Gary Baglin - 49* Don Kannard 1969 Premiers 20 19 1 Ken Craig Garry Watkins Paul McCarthy - 67* Robert Brown 1970 Premiers 21 20 1 Ken Craig Laurie Monaghan Paul McCarthy - 82* Ken Hughes 1971 4th 19 15 4 Percy Symons Lee Ridoutt Brian Gammell 1972 Premiers 21 19 2 Dale Dalton John Stewart Ian Taylor – 31 Steve Bird 1973 Premiers 17 15 2 Dale Dalton David McVey Brian Sinclair – 28 Ian Taylor 1974 Premiers 23 23 0 Dale Dalton Chris Ryan Neville Sullivan - 104* Mal Robson 1975 Premiers 21 19 2 Dale Dalton Greg Rowe Laurie Axford – 58 Laurie Axford 1976 Premiers 21 19 2 Chris Foster David Lilly Alan Baldry - 121* Steve Argus 1977 Premiers 21 20 1 Chris Foster Greg McKay Alan Baldry - 150* Greg Zuber 1978 Runners-Up 21 18 3 Chris Foster Eric Taylor Peter Delamonte – 48 Mark Magrath 1979 Runners-Up 20 16 4 Mark Siely Mike Fitzsimmons Marc Brown – 42 Michael Fitzsimmons 1980 3rd 23 17 6 Patrick J McCourt Brad Shipp Glen Taylor – 35 Graham Gale 1981 Runners-Up 23 19 4 Patrick J McCourt Mark Taylor Troy Thornton – 55 Jeff Warner 1982 3rd 20 15 5 Patrick J McCourt Stuart Thompson Scott Midgley – 37 Troy Thornton 1983 Premiers 19 18 1 Chris Foster Brian Taylor Mark Roberts – 40 Kenneth Smith 1984 3rd 16 11 4 1 Kevin Pearson Jim Cooke Tony Heron 1985 Premiers 20 18 2 Kevin Pearson Robert Kelso Chris Ansell – 28 Matthew Lawler 1986 3rd 18 13 5 Noel Hopkins Greg Hatfield Andrew Erlick – 68 Matthew Lawler 1987 3rd 18 12 6 Noel Hopkins Greg Howard Chris Ansell - 57* Scott Wolstenholme 1988 Runners-Up 22 16 6 Paul Lindsay Matt Walmsley Matt Walmsley – 65 Scott Wolstenholme 1989 Premiers 18 14 4 Paul Lindsay Paul Barnett David Costigan – 49 Andrew Druery 1990 3rd 18 12 6 Norm Hyde/Phil Brown Peter Stelzer David Costigan - 46* Jarrod Pearson 1991 Runners-Up 21 15 6 Phil Brown/Paul Lindsay Andrew Kilpatrick Brad Harrington – 74 Andrew Kilpatrick 1992 Premiers 18 15 3 Paul Lindsay Andrew Kilpatrick Peter Thiris – 25 Andrew Kilpatrick 1993 Runners-Up 19 13 6 Michael Clift Daniel Sheedy Chris Dalton – 29 Steve Fisher 1994 3rd 18 14 4 Michael Clift Darren Crossley Chris Dalton …………….. 44 Gavin Raper 1995 Premiers 20 19 1 Mark Siely Gavin Raper Todd Dawson ………….. 51 Todd Dawson 1996 3rd 23 17 6 Mark Siely Anthony McCabe Brent Middleton ………… 45 Matthew Brown 1997 3rd 21 14 7 Minnie Demir Adam Demir John Prothero ………….. 25 Aaron Grant 1998 4th 18 11 7 Phil Richmond Andrew Yanitsas Jon Shineberg ……. 47 David Barber 1999 Runners-Up 20 15 5 Phil Richmond Scott Richmond Jon Shineberg ………… *77 Scott Richmond 2000 4th 16 10 6 Mark Siely Stephen Turner Andrew Hine ……………. 28 Michael Ibbotson 2001 4th 17 11 6 Mark Siely Vincent Stevens Tim Laws ………………... 72 Michael Ibbotson 2002 3rd 19 13 6 Mark Siely Leigh Rogers Tim Laws ……………….. *61 Tim Dickson 2003 5th 16 9 7 Todd Dalton John Barry Daniel Rixon ………… *72 Daniel Rixon 2004 Premiers Todd Dalton Morgan Hudson Morgan Hudson 2005 5th Peter Baudinette Kieran Donohue Chris MacDougal 2006 Kevin Wilsen Josh Woods 2007 3rd 16 9 7 Steve Haberley Jack Scully D Williams ……………. *56 Jack Scully 2008 7th 16 4 11 1 Rodney Craig Ethan Crowney Troy Mutton Ryan Bennett 2009 Runners-Up 21 16 4 1 Geoff Axford Paul Sain Nick Ryan…………………42 Daniel Cooper 2010 4th 14 9 5 Geoff Axford Lachlan Perris Ben Sharp…………………47 Ben Jones 2011 8th 18 4 13 1 Geoff Axford Sean Bowen Alex Brooks………………..36 Sean Bowen 2012 4th 16 9 7 Derek Waters Ben Hodgson Jacob Stek……………….29 Matt Jones

2013 4th 16 12 4 Derek Waters Liam Bielby Dylan Sanderson………..41 Daniel Cooper 2014 Premiers 15 12 3 Derek Waters Jacob Stek Riley WATERS ………… 23 Cameron Kolster

• * Indicates SFL Leading Goalkicker for season • Games played includes finals matches, from available records • Club founded 1928 – played first Third Grade Premiership match played in 1958 • U/19’s changed to U/18’s in season 1996

Note – if any person has details to assist compile outstanding items, please contact Patrick McCourt – [email protected]

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WOMENS AFL HISTORY

Year Position P W L D Coach Captain Leading Goalkicker Best & Fairest

2007 Sixth 12 2 10 Greg McKay Kristie Sharpe Chris Coles Erin Burns 2008 Fifth 15 2 13 Lancelot Yu Chris Coles Ashlee McClure (13) Clare Crewdson 2009 Sixth 12 3 5 Gary Slowgrove Chris Coles Ashlee McClure Clare Crewdson

* Indicates SFL Leading Goalkicker for season Games played includes finals, from records available.

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CLUB EXECUTIVE HISTORY

Year PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER 1929 P COPEWELL C MALONEY Andrew GLASS 1930 Andrew GLASS A E STONEHAM Bill RYAN 1931 Andrew GLASS W DONALD Bill RYAN 1932 Andrew GLASS R K ROSS Bill RYAN 1933 Andrew GLASS R K ROSS Bill RYAN 1934 Andrew GLASS R K ROSS Bill RYAN 1935 Andrew GLASS R K ROSS Bill RYAN 1936 Andrew GLASS R K ROSS Bill RYAN 1937 Andrew GLASS Joe BURNS Alan WICKS 1938 Andrew GLASS W A CLARK 1939 Andrew GLASS W A CLARK 1940 Andrew GLASS Bill BOYD Keith WILCOXON 1941 Andrew GLASS Keith WILCOXON 1942 Andrew GLASS 1943 Andrew GLASS R E PEELGRANE 1944 Andrew GLASS 1945 Andrew GLASS 1946 Andrew GLASS T WILLIAMS 1947 Andrew GLASS Jack RANDELL 1948 Andrew GLASS Jack RANDELL 1949 Andrew GLASS Jack RANDELL 1950 Andrew GLASS Jack RANDELL Col HARRIS 1951 Alan WICKS Jack RANDELL Col HARRIS 1952 Frank BOYNE Jack RANDELL 1953 Jim CAMPBELL Geoff MILLER Syd FELSTEAD 1954 Jim CAMPBELL Bert LUDLOW Col HARRIS 1955 Syd FELSTEAD Bert LUDLOW G MILLER 1956 Syd FELSTEAD V C MASON Les GRAY 1957 Syd FELSTEAD Frank TURNER C JOHNSON 1958 Syd FELSTEAD Frank TURNER Col HARRIS 1959 Syd FELSTEAD Les GRAY Jack TROTMAN 1960 Syd FELSTEAD T HENNESSY Jack TROTMAN 1961 Syd FELSTEAD John BURKE Wally WALLISS 1962 Syd FELSTEAD John BURKE Wally WALLISS 1963 Syd FELSTEAD John BURKE Carl SHIELS 1964 Syd FELSTEAD John BURKE Carl SHIELS 1965 Syd FELSTEAD Bob McCONNELL Steve TUOHY 1966 Syd FELSTEAD Bob McCONNELL Steve TUOHY 1967 Syd FELSTEAD Bob McCONNELL Steve TUOHY 1968 Syd FELSTEAD Bob McCONNELL Alan WICKS 1969 Syd FELSTEAD Bob McCONNELL Rex ELVISH 1970 Syd FELSTEAD Bob McCONNELL Rex ELVISH 1971 Syd FELSTEAD Bob McCONNELL Rex ELVISH 1972 Syd FELSTEAD Bob McCONNELL Rex ELVISH 1973 Syd FELSTEAD Bob McCONNELL Rex ELVISH 1974 Syd FELSTEAD Bob McCONNELL Pat McCOURT 1975 Ron McKENZIE Bob McCONNELL Pat McCOURT 1976 Ron McKENZIE Greg McIVER K MACHERONIE 1977 Ron McKENZIE Greg McIVER Dale DALTON 1978 Ron McKENZIE Greg McIVER Gary WATKINS 1979 Ron McKENZIE Greg McIVER Mick TEGG 1980 Ron McKENZIE Greg McIVER Neville SHAW 1981 John WADLING Greg McIVER Neville SHAW 1982 Greg McIVER Neville SHAW 1983 Greg McIVER Ron KEMP Neville SHAW 1984 John WADLING Allen TAYLOR Neville SHAW 1985 Neville SHAW Greg McIVER Ron TRAVERS 1986 Neville SHAW Jim WOODS Ron TRAVERS 1987 Neville SHAW Ray BRENNAN Wayne ROGERS 1988 Neville SHAW Ray BRENNAN Wayne ROGERS 1989 John WADLING Ray BRENNAN Wayne ROGERS 1990 John WADLING Wayne ROGERS Wayne ROGERS 1991 Bill LAWLER Richard ORTON Wayne ROGERS 1992 Bill LAWLER David FLETCHER Wayne ROGERS 1993 Bill LAWLER David FLETCHER Wayne ROGERS 1994 Bill LAWLER Fiona TUNBRIDGE Wayne ROGERS 1995 Bill LAWLER Fiona TUNBRIDGE Wayne ROGERS 1996 Bill LAWLER Julianne CLIFT Wayne ROGERS

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1997 Chris RAPER Julianne CLIFT Gary WILTON 1998 Chris RAPER Julianne CLIFT Gary WILTON

1999 Chris RAPER Julianne CLIFT Gary WILTON 2000 Chris RAPER John GAITANIS Gary WILTON 2001 Chris RAPER John GAITANIS Gary WILTON 2002 Chris RAPER Rick LAWS Phil DICKSON 2003 Brian LANGTON Chris RAPER Phil DICKSON 2004 Brian LANGTON Julianne CLIFT Frank TUOHY 2005 Andrew CUBITT Stella WYLLIE Stella WYLLIE 2006 Andrew CUBITT Stella WYLLIE Stella WYLLIE 2007 Andrew CUBITT Jason COWLAND Donna JEFFREY 2008 Andrew CUBITT Jason COWLAND Donna JEFFREY 2009 Brendan DONOHUE Jon SHINEBERG Gavin RAPER 2010 Brendan DONOHUE Richard ORTON Gavin RAPER 2011 Brendan DONOHUE Richard ORTON Gavin RAPER 2012 Brendan DONOHUE Richard ORTON Gavin RAPER 2013 Brendan DONOHUE Richard ORTON Gavin RAPER 2014 Brendan DONOHUE Richard ORTON Gavin RAPER

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SYDNEY AFL Hall of Fame 2014

Geoffrey Green

Geoffrey Green boasts a long career with St George AFC playing 328 over 18 years. Playing as a rover, Geoff was a renowned goal sneak averaging over a goal a game over his 328 game career. A regular in the top 10 of Phelan Medal voting, his best finish was in 1968 when he finished runner up to Southern Districts Graham Hodge. At Club level Geoff won the Club Best & Fairest in 1961 to go with his Most Consistent Awards in 59, 60, 62, 67 and 68. Geoff was part of the 1964 Premiership team and captained the senior side between 1967 and 1970 as well as 1972 while coaching the First Grade team in 1968 and 1969. Also a State and League representative, Geoff played 5 games for NSW from 1961 as well as representing Sydney in 7 matches also from 1961. Geoff Green was highly rated by all sides in SFL by the likes of Sydney Legends , "Bomber "Browne, Col Harris, Ken Ward; Peter Taylor; Don McKenna, Noel Reading and Dale Dalton

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SYDNEY AFL RISING STAR AWARD NICK SHAW was nominated after Round 10 for the Sydney AFL Rising Star Award

“Nick Shaw is the product of the strong Sydney South Junior Competition having played a starring role in many premierships as part of a very strong Bangor Tigers team. Nick first came to St George as a top-up player for the U18‘s in 2012 making just the 1 appearance be-fore cementing himself as a permanent fixture across the midfield in a very strong Dragons U18 squad in 2013. His good form saw him also make several appearances in Division 1 before being selected to make his first grade debut, chalking up 2 appearances in Premier Division before season end. To cap off an already stellar year Nick was selected to play for the Swans Reserves against a very strong Brisbane Lions outfit and handled himself with aplomb in a heavily beaten team. After a strong 2014 preseason that saw Nick feature at the top of the time trial and agility tests, he has been a permanent fixture in the St George Premier Division side having played all 9 games this year. With elite endurance and speed his greatest attributes Nick has provided the Dragons with plenty of run and rebound and has been an integral part of the young Dragons outfit. Nick is just one of many young local juniors that the Dragons have nurtured and with the St George Academy now in full swing it is hoped he is the first of many more that go on to represent the Dragons in the Premier Division.”

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2014 PHELAN MEDAL VOTES ST GEORGE

Firstname Surname Team Name Votes Karl Merson St George Dragons 12 Dominic Killworth St George Dragons 10 Alexander Wynn St George Dragons 6 Bryce Addison St George Dragons 5 Jordan West St George Dragons 5 David Lycakis St George Dragons 5 Patrick McBride St George Dragons 5 Ben Jones St George Dragons 5 Daniel Napper St George Dragons 2 Michael Milner St George Dragons 2 Simon McGrillen St George Dragons 1 Dean Gilbert St George Dragons 1 Ben Sharp St George Dragons 1

SYDNEY AFL TEAM of the YEAR

Karl MERSON was selected on the Interchange in the 2014 Sydney AFL Team of the Year.

SYDNEY AFL TEAM REPRESENTATIVE TEAM

Karl MERSON, Alexander WYNN and Bryce ADDISON were selected to represent Sydney AFL in its match against the ACT representative team.

SYDNEY AFL UNDER 23 REPRESENTATIVE TEAM

Harrison GREEN, his brother Thomas GREEN and Dominic KILLWORTH were selected to represent the Sydney Under 23 Development side. They played against the Newcastle Back Diamond representative side.

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DRAGONS CELEBRATE PAST SUCCESS DRAGONS SUCCESS By Caitlin Arnold

Fifty years of history will be on show this weekend at Olds Park as the St George Dragons host their annual “Back to St George Day” while their current Premier Division side take on the Western Suburbs Magpies.

Celebrating the 50 year reunion of the 1964 first grade premiership, the 40 year re-union of the 1974 Under 19s premiership and the 10 year reunion of the 2004 Under 18s premiership, Dragons President Brendan Donohue says that the club is looking forward to revisiting their past achievements. “It is our chance to have those involved and other supporters reminisce about their playing days and see what the present group can deliver” says Donohue. “It also gives us the opportunity to thank our sponsors, present our plans for the coming year and get the local politicians involved.”

In a big weekend for the Dragons, two club Life Members will reach major milestones as Jon Shineberg plays his 250th game and Shane Demir plays his 200th. As a club with a proven record of cultivating successful juniors and talent beyond its bounds, St George‘s 2014 campaign can only been seen as yet another step forward for the local, yet highly professional club.

With six Dragons selected across the Senior and Under 23 Sydney AFL Representative squads, it is clear that St George play a major role in the Sydney competition. As names that consistently pop up as sturdy performers, Bryce Addison, Karl Merson, and Alexander Wynn‘s selection in the Senior Representative side was a great thrill for the club, and for the players themselves. “The club fully supports the representative program as a means of showcasing the competition and the individuals, allowing them to test their skills. The players really want to be part of it and we see it as a vindication of what the club is trying to achieve - allowing everyone to be the best that they can be.”

Young guns Harrison Green, Tom Green, and Dominic Killworth were also chosen to display their talents for the Under 23s. As a club that prides itself on junior development, Donohue proudly notes that many of the top performers for St George this year are still in their teens or early twenties, providing a promising future for the club. “We have a very good group of young players including Karl Merson, Alexander Wynn, Ben Jones, Dominic Killworth and Thomas and Harrison Green, all of whom are 20 or younger.” It is unsurprising that St George have managed to blood as many outstanding players as they have, as their club academy continues to mould the malleable youth coming out of the local area. “Over the last two years St George has built a close association with all the local junior clubs through initiatives such as the St George Academy and having the junior clubs train at St George. Our Academy is working really well for us. Once a month we have 30-40 of the best local juniors training with our coaches. This not only demonstrates our coaching expertise to them but also makes them comfortable around the club and with our people. The test will be how many come to play at St George next season but we are very confident of a best ever retention of junior players through to the senior club.”

With three main pillars for long-term success outlined for the club in the coming years, the Dragons will look to improve on their already flourishing stance within Sydney AFL. Upgrading facilities remains a large priority for St George alongside building the club‘s coaching depth under the guise of Senior Coach, Terry Mudge. Continued development of their playing group is also a major goal for the Dragons who strive to produce talent worthy of the main AFL stage. “We want to give an AFL pathway to all who want to play the game. This involves our relationship with the Swans Reserves, the St George Academy and our junior clubs.”

Despite humbly beating the previously undefeated (for well over a year) Manly-Warringah in Round 12 of the Premier Division competition, Donohue admits that the Dragons still have a long way to go in terms of producing consistent football on par with the best of the best. However, with all signs St. George Australian Football Club Incorporated – 2014 Annual Report 33

pointing to a fruitful future for the club, the St George Dragons look set to continue to breathe fire down the necks of the competition for quite some time.

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