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RECORD ISSUE 17 30th July 2016 $2.00 KICKIN’ IT WITH KRISTEN Editorial – Issue 17, July 30th 2016 SUCCESSFUL START TO JUNIOR FINALS By KRISTEN ALEBAKIS WEEK One of the WRFL This also extends to the umpires and the volunteers Junior Finals kicked off at who work tirelessly throughout the season to ensure the weekend and what a games are run as smooth as possible. fantastic start to the four Meanwhile, in this week’s edition of the Record, we get week series we had. to know the WRFL’s acting president Meredith Angwin Junior players from across the a little better. region took to the field and The Angwin name has long been synonymous with the proudly represented their WRFL/FDFL and now Meredith the daughter of Ron and teams on Sunday. Thelma Angwin has become the league’s acting president. With the sun shining down Meredith’s job has taken her across Asia, where she has on the west, junior teams put lived and worked for several years. their best foot forward and did their best to advance to the following week. No back in Australia, she has joined the board and has plans to improve the already successful WRFL competition. Congratulations to the teams that won a spot in the grand final and earned the right to have this weekend Turn to page three for more. off and congrats to the teams who have kept their finals Finally, I would like to encourage you to check out the alive with wins and will be back in action in Week Two. WRFL Website, Facebook Page and WRFL Live Team Having seen a number of games across the season App, for all the latest news. and on the weekend, I have seen firsthand, players, The WRFL Footy Show gets posted online each supporters and parents show great sportsmanship both Wednesday, with senior and junior news constantly on and off the field. being updated online on our various social media While it is great to celebrate the win’s when they come, channels throughout the week, so stay tuned. it is also important to note that winning isn’t everything. See you at the footy. No matter the result, we should always remember the real reason why we are involved with footy. We love this great game. So if you are playing or supporting a team from the sidelines, you should always show respect and good sportsmanship, regardless of whether it is a senior or junior match. Over the course of the next three weeks of junior finals, I would like to remind players, parents, coaches and supporters to not lose sight of what is really important Altona Juniors and Wyndhamvale go head-to-head at Grant Reserve and to always show respect. in Altona for Week 1 of Finals. Picture: BELINDA VITACCA CONTENTS Division 3 Senior/Reserves .................................................28-36 Meredith Angwin ............................................................................3 Umpire’s Corner ............................................................................. 37 AFCA Coach of the Year ................................................................4 Tips/Flashback Photo .................................................................. 38 Willem Barber....................................................................................5 Under-19 Division 1 ...............................................................39-44 Division 1 Senior/Reserves ...................................................7-16 Under-19 Division 2 ...............................................................46-49 Player Profile ................................................................................... 17 Leading Goal Kickers ................................................................... 52 Division 2 Senior/Reserves .................................................18-25 Heartland Award ........................................................................... 53 FRONT COVER CAPTION: A Braybrook star takes a mark of the year contender against North Sunshine earlier this year. Picture: DARRELL JONES WRFL FOOTY RECORD Western Region Football League President: Meredith Angwin Level One, Whitten Oval, Footscray CEO: Bob Tregear OFFICE: (03) 9315-5400 Editor: Kristen Alebakis 1 WRFL FOOTY RECORD Club Multicultural Diversity Partner GROWING AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL IN THE WEST WRFL NEWS MEREDITH’S MISSION AS ACTING LEAGUE PRESIDENT By KRISTEN ALEAKIS THE Angwin name as long been synonymous with the “We have been focusing on and ensuring we keep Western Region Football League. the strong history and traditions of the league going, but also recognising we have to take on change as we Ron and Thelma Angwin were both involved in the continue to move forward. then Footscray District Football League as president and treasurer and now their daughter Meredith, has “There is still a lot of challenges. followed in their footsteps and is now the acting president of the league. “The world is facing a lot of change, no more so than in community sport, whether it be football or cricket or The Angwin family, who has lived in the west for another sport, there is a lot of change happening and generations, has always loved football and has always we are continuing to face those challenges.” been passionate about the Western Bulldogs. Meredith said she was proud to be associated with the “I was born and bred in Footscray, I grew up here, so we WRFL and since holding the role as acting president, her do bleed red, white and blue,” Meredith said. involvement with the league has continued to grow. Ron, who has since passed away, was president of the Moving forward, Meredith said her goals were to FDFL for 11 years between 1981 and 1991, so Meredith continue to run a successful football competition, while grew up learning a lot about the goings on of the league. also making some improvements in and around the league. Fast forward to 2016 and Meredith has now holds the role of acting president. “We have two areas we are working on, firstly is building on our Respectful Cultures of the West initiative,” she said. She took the reins as chair after Bruce Mildenhall and his wife decided to take an extended stay in Greece. “We are particularly focussed on increasing female participation at all levels, whether that is having more Meredith first joined the board in 2014 after CEO Bob women on the board, in an administration roles, as Tregear invited her to join the league. trainers, umpires and obviously having a standalone “My father was involved in the FDFL and my mother as competition for girls and young women in the future. well, so when I was invited to come onto the board I “The other thing I would like to focus on is actually jumped at the chance,” Meredith said. getting more collaboration and understanding of what “I love football and I am passionate about giving back to is happening outside of our league.” the community.” Meredith said she would also continue to get the best As well as giving back to her community, Meredith out of the board. has also forged a successful career in IT Consulting, a “We have some really talented people involved, so I want profession that saw her live and work overseas. to try and get the best out of everyone on the board.” “I have worked overseas from 2004, I worked extensively in Japan, lived and worked in Shanghai, China, spent time working in Singapore and all over Asiana and finally lived and worked in Bangkok, before I came back to Australia,” she said. Through her senior management roles, Meredith has taken a keen and active role in all aspects of the board’s business since she first joined the WRFL. “Since joining the board, we have focussed on getting a clear strategic plan and direction for the league,” Meredith said. Meredith Angwin and her mother supporting the Western Bulldogs. Picture: SUPPLIED 3 WRFL FOOTY RECORD 2016 AFCA COACH OF THE YEAR Do you know a great coach? The Australian Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Coach of the Year Award recognizes the significant contribution of coaches to the conduct of Australian Football in Victoria We recognize the achievements of coaches who give quality service to the game in that they: • Display strength of character in the role of coaching • Foster enthusiasm for, interest in, and an excellent attitude to participation in football • Give quality value to the goals and purposes of Club and League football. • Promote the healthy mental and physical development of players The five categories for Coach of the Year are: Auskick, Junior, Youth, Senior and Female. Nominations can be made online here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2016WesternCOY however please note that all nominations must be approved by your club’s President, Administrator or Coaching Coordinator. As mentioned, we have many fantastic coaches in the region who work tirelessly for their club, and their players, and see this event as being a great opportunity to acknowledge this contribution. We ask that all nominations are submitted by 5pm on Wednesday, 10th August, 2016 The awards will be held in conjunction with the WRFL Senior and Junior Presentation Nights. For more information please speak to your club coach coordinator. WRFL NEWS WILLEM MAKES A MEMORABLE DEBUT By KRISTEN ALEBAKIS WILLEM Barber is the Flemington Junior Football community have Club’s newest recruit. welcomed, supported The energetic eight-year-old has recently joined the and encouraged Colts’ Under-9 team and despite his late start to the Willem to join the season, the youngster has had an immediate impact on team,” Willem’s mother his new team. Abi said. Willem father’s connection with AFL as a player and “The most valuable an umpire, combined with his older brother Fynley’s thing you can involvement with Flemington Juniors, meant he has offer a child with a disability is the Willem Barber gets involved grown up in and around footy. with the Flemington Juniors. genuine opportunity Picture: SUPPLIED However, what makes Willem’s story different than most to be included and juniors wanting to play footy, is that he was born with participate with their friends and peers. Down Syndrome. “When I see this happen I know Willem will be ok in this A genetic condition that affects his 21st chromosome.