NEW SO WALES · AUS'IRAI~ FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1987 STATE DIRECTORY & Handbook for Oubs & Schools NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1987 STATE DIRECTORY & HANDBOOK for Clubs & Schools CONTENTS Page Index ...................................................................................................... 1 Office bearers . 2 Photographs of Office Bearers . 3 What functions do the N.S.W.A.F.L. have? ................................................... 7 List of Leagues and Clubs . ............. .. ........ .. ........ ...... ..... ....... ....... .. ............ .. 8 N.S.W.A.F.L./Sydney Swans development officers job specifications ................ 30 Development officers with photos ............................................................... 31 1987 development programme .................................................................... 33 1987 Country Trips ..................................................................................... 39 Courses conducted by N.S.W.A.F.L. ............................................................ 39 The national coaching scheme .................................................................... 40 1987 representative football calendar ........................................................... 42 Interstate competitions .............................................................................. 43 State team staff ......................................................................................... 46 Umpires ................................................................................................... 47 Registration and transfer of players .............................................................. 47 Aussie football .......................................................................................... 54 Time keepers ............................................................................................ 55 State Government assistance ...................................................................... 57 Registration of records ............................................................................... 58 Recognition of service ............................................................................... 58 The N.S.W. Govt. sporting injuries insurance scheme .................................... 59 Interstate Leagues ..................................................................................... 62 Insurance ................................................................................................. 63 Draw or fixture template ............................................................................ 64 Location of Grounds in Sydney ................................................................... 66 Official Publication of the New South Wales Australian Football League Limited Published by Abundant Life Publishing House in conjunction with Kevin Bennett & Associates Advertising by Abundant Life Publishing House, Suite 2, 1st Floor, 275 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, 2000 Phone (02) 261 2776 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED OFFICE BEARERS CHIEF COMMISSIONER Keith R. Miller MBE COMMISSIONERS R.A. Gillett, D.M. Smith, R.G. Pritchard, R.A. Thomas CHIEF EXECUTIVE Ian H Granland Development Manager Administration Manager Greg Harris Geoff Armstrong Regional Director of Coaching State Registrar Mark Browning Bob McConnell Riverina Development Manager Administration Assistant *Tony Turner Miss Linda Blackburn Development Officers Craig Davis Steve Wright Dennis Carroll Craig Holden Darren McAsey Paul Hawke Brett Scott OFFICES Pat Hills Stand, RAS Showground, Moore Park POST AL ADDRESS P.O. Box 333, STRAWBERRY HILLS, 2012 *Riverina: P.O. Box 1, WAGGA WAGGA, 2650 TELEPHONE 332 3791 ' 332 3873' 332 3986 *Riverina Office: (069) 31 2511 TELEX FAX 176072 3602391 2 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE OFFICE BEARERS-1987 COMMISSIONERS Chief Commissioner - Keith Miller MBE Keith played Australian Football for St Ki Ida, he went on to represent Victoria and on moving to Syd ney represented NSW in interstate football. He played 55 Test Matches for Australia between 1946 and 1956 and was consi­ dered the best all round cricketer of his era. He toured every cricketing nation (in­ cluding three tours of England) and was vice ca ptain on tours of the W est Indies (1955) and England (1956). Miller represented NSW and Victoria in the Sheffield Shield, and was captai n of NSW on 26 occasions between 1949 and 1956. Rod Gillett Bob Pritchard Rod is only 30 years of age, however, Bob is the Chief Executive of Pow­ during that time he has had a wealth erplay International, the Owner and of experience in the administration Marketing Arm of the Sydney Swans. of football, being involved in the ini­ He has a vast experience in all areas tial push for the NSW Country Foot­ of Marketing and is no stranger to ball League and later as a Football Austrarian Football, having played in Director of the NSW League. both Melbourne and Sydney. 3 Daryll Smith Ron Thomas Daryll i a former Pres ident of the As General Manager of the ydney New South Wales Football Leagu . wans, Ron has a ve led intercc; t in He gained his association with Syd­ the progress and development of the ney Club Campbelltown and o rigi­ cod in NSW. nally hails from South Australia. He Originally a VFL Football r Ron ha s quite an impre ive record in be amc N W tale Di rec tor of Football Administration . Coaching upon hi move to Sydney when the Swan~ hifted in 1982. STAFF CHIEF EXECUTIVE - Ian Granland, 38 A person with a vast knowledge and experi ence in all areas of Football in NSW. - DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Greg Harris, 31 A former State Coach and Coach of East Sydney Club. Greg is another who knows the NSW scene fairly extensively having played and rep resented the State at various levels. 4 ADMINISTRATION MANAGER - Geoff Armstrong, 25 Geoff is new to Australian Football, however, has an extensive knowledge of sport gener­ ally. His duties include NSW Junior Footall, Country, Umpiring and Player Insurance. REGISTRAR - Bob McConnell Bob is the longest serving employee. He is mainly involved in clearances as a clearancing house for player transfers both in and out of the State. Bob also doubles as the office man­ ager. ADMINISTRATION ASSIST ANT - Linda Blackburn Joined the League in October 1986. Linda has proved a capable and helpful assistant. She is always available to offer helpful advice any time. FINANCIAL CONTROLLER-Tony Mahoney s Tony works in a part time capacity administering the Financial areas of both the NSW League and senior competitions in Sydney. WHAT FUNCTIONS DO THE N.S.W. AUSTRALIAN A. Level One for junior coaches in Metropolitan Sydney. FOOTBALL LEAGUE HAVE B. Sessions conducted at Teachers' Colleges. Any state sporting organisation has certain specific 10. Jo liaise with Regional Sports Convenors, Zone Sec­ functions which it is committed to carry out under its retaries and School Teachers withih your region. charter. 11. To attend all respective Junior Association meetings. The N.S.W.A.F.L. is no exception; their particular responsibilities include: 12. To attend games where possible in your)unior As­ sociation. *To determine and administer the rules governing the 13. To distribute and administer required resources. registration and transfer of players within N.S.W. 14. To maintainclose contact with local newspapers on *To process all interstate clearances for players major promotion_s in your area. transferring to or from N.S.W. 15. To keep an update list of secretaries and other con­ *To arrange all interstate matches and the selection of tacts within your area. N.S.W. players 16. To arrange clinic nights for both senior and junior *To arrange any intra-state carnivals, trials and clubs within your area. championship matches. 17. To attend all meetings and file regular reports and *To conduct all negotiations with State and Federal worksheets as instructed. Governments and the National Football League of Australia with regards to assistance, development and promotion. *To arrange various courses for players, coaches and officials to assist them in their area of responsibility. The N.S.W.A.F.L. carries out many more tasks in its role as the State Controlling Body, however, this booklet will attempt to explain in more detail the functions outlined above. ), Development Officers Job Specifications 1. To select a targetted number of Aussie Footy Primary FUND RAISING OPPORTUNITIES Schools, both State and Catholic, and ensure that CONSUMER PRODUCT MARKETING, football instruction and practice takes place during Australia's largest product sampling and market school, PE lessons and that junior rules are played in research Co., can give your association the opportunity to raise funds through our Club Pack matches. programme. 2. To ensure that clinics are conducted and followed up Our Club Pack contains mostly full size product at the above Metropolitan Primary Schools. samples with some trial size, from leading manufacturers such as Rexona, Nestle, Kelloggs and Uncle Bens of Australia - this gives consumers the 3. To prepare a list of the above targetted Schools and opportunity to trial and evaluate new products deliver such lists to the Regional Coaching Director. without paying for them. (A nominal processing fee is payable - currently $5.50 per pack). Our 4. To co-ordinate and prepare the development squad in questionnaire ensures your members only receive your metropolitan area. products useful to them. CLUB PACK-FUND 5. To assist in the formation of