ANNUAL REPORT 2014/15 Contents

Our Sponsors 4 From the Captain of Women’s National League 42 Office Bearers 2014/15 5 Ladies 2nd Grade Black (L2) - PREMIERS 43 President’s Report 5 Ladies 2nd Grade Red (L2) 44 Functions & Events 8 Ladies 3rd Grade Red (L3) – PREMIERS 45 Junior Development 15 Ladies 3rd Grade Black (L3) 46 Treasurer’s Report 16 Ladies 4th Grade (L4) 46 Secretary’s Report 16 Ladies 5th Grade Red (L5) 47 Men’s Water Polo 17 Men’s National League & M1 48 Women’s Water Polo 19 From the Captain of Men’s National League 50 Report by Women’s Club Captain 22 Men’s 2nd Grade (M2) 51 In the media 23 Men’s 3rd Grade (M3) 52 Major award winners 2014/15 24 Men’s 4th Grade (M4) 53 Hawaiian tour 25 Men’s 5th Grade Red (M5) - PREMIERS 53 The Badanura Room – our clubroom 26 Men’s 6th Grade Black (M6) 54 Just some of our representative moments... 28 Men’s 6th Grade Red (M6) 55 Under 14A Girls 29 Men’s 7th Grade Black (M7) 55 Under 14B Girls 30 Award Winners 2014/15 56 Under 14A Boys 31 Representative Honour Roll 2014/15 57 Under 14B Boys 32 Under 16A Girls Red 33 Under 16B Girls 34 Under 16A Boys 35 Under 16B Boys 36 Under 18 Girls 37 Under 18 Boys - PREMIERS 38 Women’s National League & L1 40

Drummoyne Pool, home of the About DWPC Drummoyne Devils

Drummoyne Water Polo Club Inc was formed in 1904 as one of the foundation water polo clubs in Sydney. From humble beginnings, it now has more than 425 members, making Drummoyne Water Polo Club one of the biggest in Australia. Known as the ‘Drummoyne Devils’, the club has men’s, ladies, boys and girls’ teams across a growing number of grades.

Supporting long standing Follow us... sporting values of participation, competition and community, the Club continues to innovate and lead the progression of water polo in this country. @DWPCDevils @DWPCDevils Drummoyne Water Polo Club Our Sponsors Office Bearers 2014/15

On behalf of the Drummoyne Water President* James Tuite Polo Club’s members and supporters, Vice President, and Sales, Marketing & Events James Brennan we offer a huge thank you to our Secretary* Michael Taranto sponsors for 2014/15. Treasurer* Neale Murphy Without your support, we could not Registrar* Dave Bushell deliver our DWPC water polo program WPNSW Rep David Baxter to the high standard we achieve. Player Liaison Fraser Foristal A special thanks to our major Water Polo Director - Women David Baxter sponsors: Water Polo Director - Men Tony Watson • The Oxford Hotel Drummoyne Women’s Club Captain Elise Mirabito • Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre Men’s Club Captain Ryan Lear (sponsor of the Club’s Junior Junior Development Mark Simpson Development Program) • Westpac Operations & Equipment Manager Peter Corbett • Arena Sports Surveying Website Peter McGraw International Communications Anne Farrell • James Tuite & Associates, and Apparel Leanne Costantino (Women), Nola Xenakis (Men) • The City of Canada Bay. National League Michael Hahn We thank all our 2015 National • Metrowelding • BJLT Consulting Junior Girls Co-ordinator Cheryl Jones League cap sponsors: • City of Canada Bay Council • IGA Drummoyne Junior Boys Co-ordinator Mark Ronan • Westpac Private Banking • James Tuite & Associates Lawyers • Search Optics • Alcatel One Touch • Byrons Chartered Accountants • Gladesville Bridge Marina. *Office Bearer role • RM Watson • Orthosports • Pikes & Verekers Lawyers • AWI Steel (two sponsorships) Thank you! • Peter J Hall Optometrist Top Ryde • Delfina Sport We could not have achieved all we President’s Report • Lyons Road Family Chiropractic • Trans International Moving & have without your help! • Haywards Solicitors Shipping Success in a club These are just some of the in 8 comps, and fourth place in 3. • Godfrey Pembroke Financial • Peter Wynn’s Score like ours can be benchmarks we can look at to review A fantastic result with 75% of our Consultants • JoDrive measured in how we’re going. teams finishing in the final four. • 5 Financial • ODCM Interior Architecture many ways. • BBC Consulting Partners • Apcat Guttering And I think by any estimate, it’s During the year, our M16 and M18 • Civic Hotel • Lantmannen Unibake From the range fair to say that 2014/15 has been a boys teams each won bronze at their • Arena Sports Surveying • Gin & Tonic Boutique Drummoyne of teams we standout year for the club. respective National Championships. International • Farindon Constructions field each Our L14s, L16s and M18s also won • South West Sydney Dermatology • The Guitar Factory Gladesville year to the vibrancy of our social Here are some figures that tell the silver at State. • DriveMyCar Rentals • Manjits Restaurant Balmain events. From improvements in story more clearly: team performance to the number We were thrilled that our men and of individual players who progress PLAYING RESULTS women’s National League teams to senior and representative In Summer 2014/15, NSWWP had 22 each made the finals series – a level. From the intake of juniors competitions in the Sydney Metro fantastic result! Our men’s team to the longevity of playing careers Comp and we put 25 teams in the finished in fourth position overall. (measured in decades) among many water. Of these, 19 made the semis of our second division players. And and we won gold in 4 comps and REPRESENTATIVES from participation by volunteers were runner up in 4. More players than ever were named in the multiple roles it takes to run in representative teams and squads, a club the size of ours to how well Overall our ladies teams won 2 gold and you can find a full list in the we manage our operational and and 2 silver – the same tally as our Honour Roll at the end of this report. financial responsibilities. men. We finished in third place

4 5 In summary, 18 of our players were SOCIAL EVENTS the team reports, you’ll see that OTHER HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2014/15 named in Australian squads or During 2014/15, 12 events were our second division teams feature • Our U16 girls took part teams during the year, covering 44 hosted. These included the Life a good mix of players with years of in the U18 Hawaiian Invitational different national representative Members Lunch, Golf Day, Buddies experience as well as many juniors. Tournament in August 2014 and won opportunities. Almost all these Night, 30th anniversary of Cans by By all accounts, the juniors enjoy the bronze medal. Prior to the trip, players got their start in water polo Candlelight, Back to Drummoyne the camaraderie that exists in these the girls and their families hosted through our Junior Development Day, Derby Day, Presentation Night teams and the opportunity to learn a Trivia Night to raise funds for the Program. and events to launch and conclude from players of many years standing, tour. our National League season. and our senior players enjoy the • Drummoyne Pool was the Of particular note, Morgan Baxter injection of ‘fresh legs’ and skills in location for the inaugural World Club was the first Devil ever to make the Special mention must be made the pool! Water Polo Challenge in December Aussie Stingers team (going on to of the Devils Dockside Lunch in 2014 – an event that brought world win a silver medal at the 2014 FINA February 2015 – this was a massive VOLUNTEERS class water polo to our doorstep World Cup in Khanty-Mansiysk, undertaking and I thank chief A club the size of ours operates on a with teams from Serbia, Turkey Russia). Shannan Martin was also organiser Neale Murphy, along with huge tank of volunteer energy. and Australia. Hundreds of people named in the Australian Women’s James Brennan and Michael Hahn, filled the stands and deck in superb senior team and Alex Corbett was who steered it to become such a We have a large band of volunteers weather over the four day series included in the Aussie Stingers Squad huge success, both financially and who help out in a variety of ways. and plenty of Devils lent a hand as in 2015. socially. These include roles as coaches, volunteers. Baxter, who each did a great job, as you’d like to know how you can managers, table officials and • Our Presentation Night did our Club Captains Elise Mirabito help. Please make contact with a AJ Roach, Tyler Martin and Mitch Many hundreds of people referees. Lots of people help with recognised the talents and success and Ryan Lear. member of the committee if you’d Emery were each part of the Aussie participated across all of our events setting up and packing away the pool of many individuals and teams, like to know more. Contact details Sharks, with AJ and Tyler being part and the Devils’ spirit was definitely for each home game, and there are along with the contribution by many Our gratitude also goes to Tracey are listed on the website, www. of the team that won the Shark’s first alive and well at each! many who help on the barbecue, people who help with the club’s Baxter and her team of helpers drummoynewaterpolo.com.au under gold medal at a major international bar, shopping, cooking and serving. operations. Special mention to Lora who keep us well fed with delicious the ‘About’ page. tournament, winning the FINA World SECOND DIVISION And for teams that tour, a lot of time Cipriani, winner of the Michael food from the kitchen and barbecue League Intercontinental tournament One of the aspects of the club of and effort is contributed by helpers Corry Clubman of the Year Award, throughout the season, Peter In particular, we need more people in California in April. which I’m most proud is the fact that in planning accommodation, travel and Sarah Cain, winner of the Garry Corbett our Gear Steward who stays to step up and contribute on pool many of our second division players arrangements, catering and more. Nicholls Junior of the Year Award. on top of our equipment needs, deck as coaches, referees, managers, At State level, 38 players were have been Devils for decades – many History was made with Karlee Assef and to Anne Farrell who keeps us and to assist in sourcing sponsors selected in State based or School having started as youngsters in the Plus we have a very hard working being the first female in the club’s updated through the Devil’s Updates. etc. Otherwise the growth of the representative (i.e. CIS, CCC or 1970s. We’re very fortunate to have committee who help with a wide history to be presented with an club cannot continue and the CHS) squads or teams, and many such a rich history in our ranks! range of ongoing operations and official ‘Tart Apron’. To my fellow Committee members, number of teams we enter will be a won medals in their respective of course many who assist with • In Spring 2014, the City a hearty thank you. I know that each reflection on the available resources. competitions. Again, the vast Four of our second division teams planning and running our events. of Canada Bay installed a boom of you contributes many hours to Drummoyne continues to grow in majority of these players started finished in the top 4 of the Sydney allowing the pool to be split into two. your role and the club is indebted its standing in the Australian water among our junior ranks. Metro comp. And as you’ll read in All up, we believe around 100+ This has enabled it to be used by to you sharing your time and talents polo community. If we’re to maintain volunteers contribute in some way to multiple groups simultaneously, and with us. We would not be able to this position we need to spread the our club’s success. reduced our dependence on needing function without you. workload and this can only happen if to hire other pools for training we have more helpers. JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT purposes. Our thanks to Council for A huge thank you to all of our major Sponsored by Birkenhead this important initiative. sponsors and National League cap At our heart, we are a family based Point Outlet Centre, our Junior sponsors listed at the front of this sporting and social club. Development Program has now THANK YOU report. We are very reliant on your inducted more than 1,300 juniors There are many people I would support to be able to run the club Everyone’s contribution made it into water polo in its 14-year history. particularly like to acknowledge: successfully and to have the range of possible for the club to compete at A huge thanks to Mark Simpson for playing opportunities we offer. all levels. his work organising the program, Special thanks to Men’s Head Coach, Allan Cain for running the BBQ, Petar Petrovic, and Women’s Head A REQUEST Thank you again for your support. and to Fran Simpson who helped Coach, Steven O’Keefe, on your A thriving club requires the ideas extensively behind the scenes, and efforts throughout the season. and input of many. We always Go Devils! to the other volunteers and players welcome new volunteers and James Tuite who assisted by coaching each week. Thank you too, to our water polo we’d love to hear from you if President directors, Tony Watson and David

6 7 Functions & Events Cans by Candlelight The Devils Something of an institution in added plenty of atmosphere to the appreciated. Canada Bay, Cans by Candlelight have had respective games being played down another highly celebrated its 30th anniversary below. We have a big year planned ahead, with a gathering of supporters and successful including our massive “RED BALL” at Summer of a return visit of our famous DJ, aka Numerous after match functions & Le Montage in March being the main ‘The Cowboy’. Events in BBQs were staged during the year attraction. 14/15 and the and many thanks must go to the Held on 16 December, it was a highlight of the ladies and men in the kitchen and We look forward to support from all season was the Cockle Bay Bi Annual great opportunity to gather new behind the bar and BBQs who make associated with DWPC to make these and longtime supporters for a song luncheon which attracted nearly 500 it all happen. Our Buddies night is functions successful. guests in late February. or two on the deck, and also for a typical example of lots of people watching some excellent Tuesday pitching in to create the unique James Brennan night water polo! What a day it was, as all the Devils Devil’s culture. It can be a thankless Vice President and Events Manager community flocked to the waterside job however your support is much venue for this fantastic event, which proved to be a most successful fund- raiser. It was fabulous day and a huge Big Summer of Fun amount of planning and organisation We kicked off our ‘Big Summer Next came our famous Red & was undertaken by the hard working of Fun’ with ‘Five Seconds of White Saturday on 13 December committee. Summer’ appearing at Drummoyne as our M1, L1 and L2 teams played Pool on 2 December. Well, in reality Wests and Cronulla. It was a fab The Life Members lunch was again it was five second division men’s warm up for all the events to come held in August and Water Polo teams battling Balmain, but hey, it throughout December! legend Peter Montgomery and racing was just as exciting. identity Ritchie Callendar more than entertained the crowd. This is an event open to all members and guests and is always loads of fun. The Annual Devils Golf Day at Royal Massey Park was held in October and proved to be fantastic day for those who dared have a hit. This event is now firmly placed on the DWPC social calendar as a must- attend event and it would be good to see more involvement from DWPC players, rather than relying on club sponsors and supporters to make up the numbers. Once again well done to the organisers for all their hard work.

We continued to stage a number of events at the pool which usually aligned with National League games. Derby Day was a great success when we took on the Tigers for the “Largie Shield.” We again held “Red and White Saturday” as well as “Back to Drummoyne Day” and all of these days had good roll ups and

8 9 World Club Water Polo Challenge Devils Lunch at Dockside While this wasn’t a DWPC event, it The Devil’s big lunch at Cockle Bay was very exciting to have it hosted at on 27 February was a huge success Drummoyne! with 480 people joining in all the fun. John Blackman did an outstanding Organised by iAM Sports and held job as MC, and Vince Sorrenti was as from 27 to 30 December, the event dangerously hilarious as always! brought world class men’s water polo to our doorstep with the likes of A huge thank you to everyone Euro League Champions VK Radnicki, who lent a hand with the event – Champions of Turkey Galatasaray, as especially chief organiser, Neale well as Australian National League Murphy, ably assisted by Michael contenders Wests Magpies, Sydney Hahn and James Brennan. Uni Lions, Cronulla Sharks plus Balmain Tigers, Adelaide Jets and of We also thank our many donors course, the Drummoyne Devils. whose generosity allowed us to offer an impressive list of prizes on The deck and stands were packed the day. This includes Mark Rogers, with spectators, especially for the Ian Holden, Glenn Garforth, Peter nail-biting final between VK Radnicki Brennan, Michael Lynch, Dedes (Serbia) facing Galatasaray (Turkey). Waterfront Group, Traecey Free, The teams traded goals for most of Oliveto Ristorante, Copo Café & the match, and Galatasaray scored Diner, Kadmus Lebanese Restaurant, a goal inside the final second of the Dolcini Café, The Cove and game to draw 13 all. The ensuing Haberfield Post. penalty shootout saw two cycles of five players taking turns before VK Radnicki claimed the win 21-20.

Drummoyne had some strong games, and placed 5th overall. AJ Roach and Tyler Martin were back in town and bolstered our ranks. The Devils’ U14 boys also got the opportunity to play in front of a big crowd as part of the junior tournament.

Thank you to the many volunteers from the Devils who helped out over the four day series.

10 11 Back to Drummoyne Day Derby Day On Saturday 18 April 2015 our & remembering Michael Corry National League sides took on It was fantastic to see a good Balmain at home in our annual crowd – and especially to welcome Derby Day event, including playing Cathy Corry and her family along as for the Stephen Large Shield. guests of honour – at our Back to Drummoyne Day event on 21 March. It was a tight contest with the Shield decided on goal difference! We were very pleased to unveil a framed memento in recognition Balmain won the Women's of Michael Corry and the huge National League game 11-7, while contribution he had made to the Drummoyne won the Men's game club. 11-8. Morgan Baxter shoots a 5m at The Devils’ President James Tuite Derby Day presents the Stephen Large Shield Congratulations to the Tigers. to Balmain’s Gavin Woods

The PRO Cup became President in 1979. He was also a bit of a tough nut front rower with the Russell Lea Waratahs in his teenage years, and for the last 10 years was a regular at our Monday / Friday 6am take-some-kilos-off boxing sessions.

On 10 March we played a comp Boom! It’s match to commemorate Pro’s memory and recognise his enormous arrived! contribution to our club. The much-anticipated boom This consisted of a battle between divider was installed at our two M6 teams at Drummoyne, Drummoyne Pool during Spring followed by M4, M5 and M7 vs 2014. Rosanne & Anthony’s sons, [L-R] Parramatta. After the games, many Peter, Mark and James. holding the adjourned to the veranda to light the When raised, it splits the pool Pro Cup. BBQ, raise our glasses and be with into two, or it can be lowered Rosanne, their 3 sons and families, to leave the pool at its full 50m and talk some Pro stories. length. In mid 2014, we lost a long serving member of our club, Anthony RIP Pro. As his good friend Neale Installed by the City of Canada Profilio, also known as ‘Pro’. Murphy says, “For all Pro’s Bay, the boom significantly contributions and cheeky ways, he boosts the pool’s usability. Pro started playing polo with a will be sorely missed”. In particular, different bunch of longstanding Devils in 1970 groups can now use the pool and he gave great service to the simultaneously, or different Drummoyne Water Polo Club for 44 teams within the club can also years – both in and out of the water. train concurrently.

Pro served on many committees and

12 13 Annual Golf Day Junior Development The 2014 Drummoyne Water Polo of a lottery when you have to plan in the coming months for further This year we the children each week, but also Golf day was another enjoyable day so far ahead. Apart from a day off details. saw a large assisted with the set up and pack with 48 golfers taking part in our 4th work, a round of golf with friends Good Golfing! number of up each Friday night. We were very annual golf day on Friday October and a few drinks this event also Greg Harnwell & David Gray children return fortunate to have such a talented 17. raises some much needed funds to Event Organisers from last year and dedicated group of coaches assist in the running of our water and a good ensuring the children always had fun Massey Park Golf Club at Concord polo club. A big thanks must go to number of and were eager to teach the children again played host to our event our many sponsors that support the new children some new water polo skills. A big offering great course conditions and event year after year; your efforts registered in thank you to: a very good lunch in the club after are greatly appreciated. the youngest age group U9/10’s. • Sam Watson and Lara the game. Murray, who are now veterans of the Please put October 16 2016 into With just over 70 children registered last several JDP seasons Congratulations to the team from your diaries, get a team together for the JDP it was great to see large • Fraser Foristal Drummoyne Sailing Club who were or come by yourself and join us at numbers turn up every Friday. • Kelsey Baxter the kitchen, who ensured we had this year’s winners. Massey Park Golf Club for this year’s Now to the thank you’s because • Rowan Farrell enough sausage sandwiches for the event. there are plenty as a program of • Sarah Cain hungry masses after the JDP finished For the 4th year in a row the weather this magnitude does not happen by • Josh Sharrock each Friday night. was kind to us which is always a bit Keep an eye out on the website waving a magic wand. • Olivia Patrick And lastly the biggest thank you to Annual Presentation Night First and foremost, thank you to With 70+ kids registered we need Fran (AKA the Sausage Lady), who Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre for more coaches appointed. Without bought all the food each week, had The 2015 Presentation Night saw their generous sponsorship of the coaches, you do not have a program. our kids ready to go when I rushed us return to combining our Junior JDP. It is a giant help and makes the in from work each Friday, kept a and Senior Presentations on the one program possible! We had a goal four years ago to have record of attendees each week, night. a regular weekly coach for every age fielded many questions and generally A big thank you to all the children bracket and gender. I think this year ensured that things ran smoothly Held on a rainy night on 2 May, we who participated this season and we nearly achieved this. in the clubhouse whilst the JDP was were especially delighted by how their parents who brought them running down on pool deck. many juniors and their families came down each week, especially when Let’s hope that more club members along in support. we had a few wild weather evenings. like the ones mentioned above see Once again thank you to all of the the value and necessity to participate children who participated: Congratulations to our long list Thank you to all the Men’s and as a regular coach, as this program is • I hope you’ve all had a great of winners of team awards and Ladies National League and under where our future champions evolve. time this summer, major awards too, and thank you 16’s players who came down to assist • made some new friends, to everyone who helped keep the our permanent coaches most weeks. Now for all the catering I must thank • enjoyed some exercise to crowd fed and watered! The night Allan Cain for his tireless work on end a busy week of school and, also provided a great opportunity to To all our permanent coaches the BBQ each week cooking 120+ • learned some new water thank the many volunteers who help who not only did a great job with sausages, and the ladies running polo skills whist having fun with your keep the club running. team mates.

I thank everyone who assisted in making this year’s Junior Development Program so successful.

I hope to see you all back next season, either at the next JDP in November later this year or as a member of one of Drummoyne’s U14 water polo sides. Mark Simpson Junior Development Program

14 15 Treasurer’s Report Men’s Water Polo The club Development program, major and The at times, struggled against the top polo for the sheer enjoyment of the generated a NL cap sponsorships, and the Life Drummoyne sides and we know we need to sport. profit of $48,830 Members Lunch, while we continue men’s refocus on developing our junior for the April year, to try and manage our major costs of programme ranks. The club is currently going My thanks to Fraser Foristal who after incurring a fees to NSWWP and AWP, and pool enjoyed through a rebuilding phase in the has dedicated years to ensuring this loss of $13,935 hire. another juniors after a number of years of flow of players to Tuesday night. the year before, successful record numbers in all ages. His efforts are finally paying big mainly on the As Treasurer I believe as a club we season with dividends for the club. It would be back of our every need to explore other ways to build only 3 of our To this end, the club is focusing remiss of me not to mention our second year Cockle Bay Lunch. income streams and improve our 13 teams missing the play-offs. We on both the junior development mighty M5 side who made amends sources of sponsorship. ended up with premierships in the programme and running elite for last year’s late season stumble, Overall, revenues grew by boys 18’s and M5 while our 16B and development camps to strengthen dominating the competition to win approximately $24,000 for the year Overall however our club is in a M7 sides were beaten in the grand our junior playing base. yet another title. courtesy of the lunch, and costs were sound financial position. final. reduced by approximately $28,000, Our second division teams were One of the disappointments of the biggest contributor being the I’d like to extend my, and the club’s, Our National League team qualified again boosted this year by a number this year was our M3 team missing reduced pool hire via more use of sincere thanks to Kevin Prout, who for the play-offs and performed of juniors playing on Tuesday out on their 3-peat. While they Drummoyne Pool with the boom in has helped me enormously with the very well throughout the finals, night. With our record numbers dominated all comers during place. financials again this year. eventually finishing in 4th place in the junior ranks, all the men’s the season proper, they couldn’t overall – a very pleasing result. teams benefitted from a sprinkling reproduce the form in the play-offs Healthy contributions to profit came Neale Murphy of young, strong legs to do the and missed out on the grand final. from the Golf Day, Friday night Junior Treasurer The junior boys teams had a mixed swimming allowing our senior Generally our first division teams year, the standout being our 18’s statesmen time to think their way lacked the player numbers to be who won gold in the metropolitan around the pool. competitive every week, something Secretary’s Report competition, silver in the state and we need to focus on for the next bronze in the nationals, 16As who This combination of youth and season. Your club is The people who volunteer in This means that our teams won bronze at Nationals, and our experience is a great benefit to both governed by these various areas contribute an participate in competitions that 16B boys narrowly beaten in their the club, by boosting our playing Coaching remains a keen focus a committee extraordinary number of hours, operate under the constitutions metro final. strength, but also to the players, for the club in both the junior and which is elected mostly behind the scenes, for the and bi-laws (such as playing rules ensuring the young ones continue to senior ranks. After many years annually by benefit of all members. and judiciary processes) of these Our other teams, while competitive develop and the seniors keep playing running our junior programme, all members. organisations. In the year to Important mechanisms in the club April 2015 the maintain open communications If there are issues you would like the Club Committee with members, and are designed to committee to consider, please make Our Men’s National League & U14s at the World met 11 times, covering all aspects avert or to fairly resolve disputes or contact with me or the relevant Club Water Polo Challenge, December 2014 of operating the club from complaints that may arise. Please person on the committee. Once major decisions like coaching contact one of the following: again, you can find contact details on appointments, to small matters like - Club Captain Women; the website. the shade of red for club apparel. - Club Captain Men; or - Player Liaison Officer. I also encourage members to Most decisions are delegated to the volunteer for roles that support the Committee’s operating arms: You will find their contact details on club, or to nominate for positions on - Women’s Water Polo, and the club’s website: the committee. Men’s Water Polo; www.drummoynewaterpolo.com.au. - Operations and equipment; Michael Taranto - Junior development; Drummoyne Water Polo Inc. is an Secretary - Communications; affiliate of Water Polo NSW Inc. - Apparel; which itself is a member of Water - Fundraising and events; and Polo Australia Limited. - National League delegate.

16 17 Petar Petrovic was promoted to the club’s senior coaching Women’s Water Polo position, our men’s National League Coach. This appointment was an My first season premiers. There is no stopping this Melanie Roseman and Prue Rayner acknowledgement of the years of as Director of evergreen group of senior players (L5) organising and leading the way great service Petar has given the Womens Water and talented junior inductees into I believe it will not be long before club but also an acknowledgment Polo has been a the academy team which Jenny these teams develop successful of his standing as one of the sport’s successful one MacGregor organises each year. habits. most respected coaches. for the Club, For the first year, we entered a not because second L3 team as the L3 Black and Our L4 and L5 teams are an While the early results in first grade of anything were immediately rewarded with important step for juniors into were mixed, Petar was always I have done, the team placing third in the Metro senior grades and many of the girls focused on getting his squad ready but rather because of the efforts of comp. currently playing in our National for the National League season. He coaches, managers, players, parents league team were first exposed to wanted them fit enough to play his and supporters. The club has a vision of becoming senior water polo in our L4 and L5 style of polo. the most successful water polo teams. The water polo calendar becomes club in Australia and the hard work The preparation clearly paid off with more populated each year. We have which has been put in to creating a I firmly believe our social teams are Drummoyne leading the competition managed to field competitive teams pathway for our talented juniors into the backbone of the club. Long after after 6 games and qualifying for the in all events available to us through senior grades is paying off. We are our elite players have finished their play-offs and finishing in 4th place the combined efforts of all involved. the most successful club in the First careers and moved on our social overall: a great result for his first Division Women’s Metro Comp. teams will remain. I am committed season as senior coach. This summer we fielded five teams to ensuring the success of our social in the Women’s First Division Metro Our ladies social grades (L4 and teams and I am indebted to the A clear indication of Petar’s value to Comp. All five made the semi finals L5) were not quite as successful assistance of Peter Corbett and Allan the club is that over half the National or better! Our L1 team finished 3rd. over Summer. They have had a Cain who share my views. League squad this season are players Our L2 Black team won the second difficult transition from Sunday developed during his years as head grade premiership for the third night to Wednesday night water Our junior teams have had an junior coach. year in a row and our L2 Red team polo and the loss of key players and extremely busy Summer. finished third. assistants in the same period has Our entry level team is the 14B’s My thanks to the junior coaches, not helped. However with serial coached by Sharna Nelson and Zoltan Ridzyk, Arnaldo Castelli, PJ Our L3 Red team were again volunteers like Lora Cipriani (L4) and managed by Nikki Gobran. The Hahn, Ben Scott and Lars Foged and their managers Ross Dembecki, John Kospetas, Danielle Pringle, Joanna Bitar and Shaun Barry for their tireless efforts with the boys.

A special mention for Janelle Urquhart, whose efforts go way beyond just being a manager, she makes the juniors run and I would be lost without her.

Another great season for the men and all signs are for many great seasons to come.

Tony Watson Water Polo Director - Men

18 19 team finished an improving 6th in The 16A’s have also had a successful named in the tournament team. you all to compare our roster with the Metro Comp with a noticeable summer winning the silver medal those of all other National League uplift in skills and teamwork over the in the Metro Comp and in the State At the National Championships they clubs. In terms of developing juniors Summer. Championships where Emma Jones had the misfortune to be drawn through all levels to eventually play was named in the tournament team. again with Cronulla in the stronger National League, we are the equal of The 14A’s have had a very The 16A’s are coached by Michael side of the draw and finished up out any team in the competition and way successful Summer. They finished Hahn and managed by Cheryl Jones. of the medals. above most. 4th in Metro Comp, 2nd at the Both of our 16’s teams will be State Championships and 4th working hard over winter towards The bulk of our L18 team combined I record my thanks to all coaches at the Australian National Club the National Club Championships with a number of older girls and and managers. Our women’s teams Championships. The team was which will be held in Perth in late were capably led by Fiona Walsh to a could not achieve their results coached Lora Cipriani and ably September. silver medal in the Col Smee (Under without you. I must make particular managed by Leanne Costantino (who 20) tournament. The team finished mention of our two super coaches, made her debut as an L5 player this Based on our summer results, we runners up in our fifth consecutive Michael Hahn and Jenny MacGregor. Summer). can expect a strong performance appearance in the Col Smee final, Michael and Jenny have each Phoebe Hall, who was from both teams. three of which we have won. Fiona coached three teams this summer awarded MVP at U14 At the State Championships Georgia Walsh was named in the tournament past, an enormous workload. Each Nationals, April 2015 Smith was named as tournament The L18’s team have had a frustrating team. Our dominance at this level of them achieved semi final positions MVP and Phoebe Hall was named in season where, but for a bit of luck, is beginning to show in our results in Metro Comp for all three of their the tournament six. At the National they may have ended with medals in the first division and in National teams. Both coached a team to your kind help. and National League teams. She is Championships Phoebe Hall was in Metro Comp, State Championship League. a Metro Comp premiership. Well a second mother to all the players named MVP. A very successful and National Championship. In done. Our hard working committee is and is a deserved favourite of them Summer by any standards. the event they finished second in The Women’s National League will also to be thanked. Without the all. It is hard to imagine our top level the Metro Comp after comfortably be the subject of a separate report I also thank my junior co-ordinator, committee’s support and hard work, teams functioning without Tracey’s The 16B’s were jointly coached by beating their eventual grand final by our National League Captain. I Cheryl Jones, without whom I could our women’s program would not input and I am glad to say I have not Elise Mirabito and Kelsey Baxter. The opponents in the major semi final. will leave it to Morgan to provide the not function. Cheryl is the essential exist. The committee members give heard any noises from her about Manager was Natalie McCloskey. In the State Championships they details of the season and will only link between senior and junior many hours of their time to work stepping down in the immediate The team was lying 6th on the Metro again met the Cronulla Sharks in a say that the club can be very proud women’s water polo at Drummoyne behind the scenes to ensure our future. Comp ladder before Christmas but semi final, this time losing a hard of what our National League women and her knowledge of our junior teams have all the support they need raced up the ladder in the new year fought game in a penalty shootout. have achieved this season. program, our junior rosters and all to participate and be successful in In conclusion I would like to thank to finish a creditable 3rd in Metro matters in relation to junior tours the numerous competitions in which all club members and supporters Comp. A great effort by the coaches, They finished the tournament in We are entitled to play three imports is second to none. Cheryl has one they play. for a successful season. I am very manager and players. fourth place with Alex Corbett being and have played only two. I invite of the busiest jobs in the club co- excited by the prospect of our ordinating our junior teams and Lastly I would like to thank our head women’s program continuing to gain ensuring the success of all junior women’s coach, Steven O’Keefe and momentum in the years to come. Our Women’s NL team tours and does it with good grace our L1/National League Manager, and in a wonderfully professional Tracey Mirabito. We now have a number of players manner. Thank you Cheryl. walking the pathway from the junior Steven has been working on a three development program through Peter Corbett is our logistics expert. year plan to develop a competitive Australian Youth and Junior teams Peter organises the women’s training National League team based around to representing with the Aussie roster and the National League our talented junior and senior Stingers. duties rosters, in addition to his players. It was Steven’s election not official role as the club’s equipment to play with a third import this year The pathway was created by the officer. Before most home games as he considered it more important vision and hard work of our coaches you will find Peter setting up the to give opportunities to our younger and committee over the past 10-15 pool. Peter’s hard work is invaluable players to be part of the National years. I am confident many more and I thank him for it. League. Steven’s foresight and hard of our talented senior and junior work have set the foundations for players will follow along that path. I must thank all the parents, players success in the National League this and supporters who assist with the year and in the years to come. Go the Devils! table duties, pool set up and pull David Baxter down, BBQ, bar and kitchen duties. Tracey Mirabito is tireless in the Water Polo Director - Women The club cannot operate without work she does organising our L1

20 21 Report by Women’s Club Captain In the media The a fantastic foundation of players The Devils are regularly mentioned in the media. Here are just a few sightings... Drummoyne to work with. It is really special for Devils have had me as a senior player and for other an extremely members of the club to see the successful progression of home grown talent summer down at the Devils playground. seasons with 25 teams taking The last two years have been an to the water amazing opportunity for me and I am over the 2014/15 summer season. extremely fortunate to have been Out of the 25 teams, we had 19 involved in such an exciting role. competing in semifinals. The role has provided me with the chance to be involved in the club Special mention goes out to both the and give back to a community that the water, but by the relationships men’s and women’s national league has given me so much. The position developed and the sense of pride teams who represented the club at as club captain provided me with an and unity we display out of the the Australian National League finals understanding of how the club works water. at Homebush. and all the hard work and dedication that goes on behind the scenes to I would like to personally thank This year season has seen a number ensure our players and parent get all the players that participated of successful events involving people the all-inclusive Devil experience. throughout the summer season. from all around the club: Junior Your hard work and dedication is development, back to Drummoyne I am so proud to have been a part a testament to the success of the day, derby day and also the famously of such an amazing club’s leadership club. Thank you to the extended wild Drummoyne Devils Lunch. team. I strongly recommend this Drummoyne family that are down position to any of the senior ladies at Drummoyne week in week out Drummoyne is still the biggest club members as it is not only a fun role showing their support at games. in the Sydney competition and it is that allows you to meet new people events like this that help promote but is also a fantastic way to give Shout out to all of the parents who and support the club. back to the Drummoyne community. assist in the kitchen or setting up down on pool deck: our functions It has often been said that The Devils’ success is progressive and the atmosphere down at Drummoyne is a developing club and something that I hope to Drummoyne could not be the same and I feel that the results from this see developed in the future. Our without you. season put a huge emphasis on the success is not only measured by the potential that is to come. Special number of premiership flags hung Finally to the coaches – thank you shout out to all coaches involved in the clubroom or the Australian for your leadership and patience in the junior programs for building representatives that we produce in through the seasons. I know that it’s not always easy, however we could not have achieved the success of this season without you. THANK YOU!!!

PROUD TO BE A DEVIL! Elise Mirabito #6

22 23 Major award winners 2014/15 Hawaiian tour At our 2014/15 Presentation Night, Drummoyne team on Friday nights in Congratulations and Two of our women’s teams took part Lora Cipriani was named winner of our Term 3 in addition to the winter and in the Hawaiian Invitational Water Michael Corry Clubman of the Year summer competitions. thank you Lora and Polo Tournament from 4-10 August Award and Sarah Cain, won our Garry 2014. Nicholls Junior of the Year. ------Sarah! To raise funds for the tour, the girls Both Lora and Sarah have contributed Our Garry Nicholls Junior of the Year, and their families organised a fun substantially to the club, not just this Sarah Cain, is an engaging young Hawaiian themed Trivia Night. year, but over many seasons. lady who makes an impression on everyone she meets. Congratulations to our U18 team Lora has coached the 14A team and (who were all U16 players) who has also assisted with training other When attending NL games, she finished 3rd and to our ladies Open teams on a regular basis when their makes herself available for goal team who finished in 4th place – well coach was unable to attend. judging or score board duties but her done! best contribution has been through She has upheld the highest of her activities at JDP and continual training standards on pool deck. encouragement of younger players. Her passion for wanting the girls to Lora Cipriani, winner of the 2015 succeed could not be faulted and she Sarah has come down to help almost Michael Corry Clubman of the Year has demonstrated a high degree of every week on Friday evenings for Award (above), and Sarah Cain, professionalism in preparing the girls the past 2 JDP seasons, assisting winner of the Garry Nicholls Junior before each match. with the coaching of a number of of the Year (below). different groups of children. Lora has always put the girls first instead of herself. She was a regular She was not allocated a dedicated helper at JDP and also at school group each week, but instead made holiday clinics, always encouraging herself available to fill in for coaches the young girls to play water polo for who were unavailable each week, or Drummoyne. to assist different coaches with larger groups. She has worked with all of A long-term player for our L4 team, the different ages groups, both girls Lora has also been the team’s and boys, and has a great connection manager. Lora also coached a with the young children.

24 25 The Badanura Room – our clubroom Department of Sport and Rec. One of the biggest assets the Devils We still had to raise at least half the has is our fantastic clubroom, funds though, and to assist in this a Packed to the rafters for the World Club Water Polo Challenge ‘Sportsman’s Lunch’ was organized providing a fantastic place to December 2014 gather to watch the action in the at NSW Parliament House during the pool below, and for post match 98/99 season. It was a tremendous celebrations. success and provided a well-needed boost to the coffers, raising over Named the Badanura Room (an $20,000 in one day. This, of course, From 1998 Aboriginal word meaning ‘Watering was the precursor to the lunches Hole’), it is owned by the City of swimming club at the time, it too was always to be located by the now institutionalised into the Club’s Canada Bay Council and leased to used the room to store equipment. communal mirror. social calendar. DWPC. The goals, which were of rigid timber construction with heavy fiberglass How did the idea for the current While that was going on we had Its existence is credit to the hard floats, were kept on the roof. Many clubroom come about? to decide on a site to build this work of many Devils back in the late a player went through the asbestos 1993 saw Drummoyne send a clubhouse. Different alternatives 1990s, and the support of local and sheeting to the concrete floor below team to a Masters game for the were considered. Council’s Engineer state government. while maneuvering those goals on & first time. The World Masters suggested ‘Why not take up the off that rooftop. were held in Perth that year and room on the top deck?’ PERFECT. Not The Badanura Room was officially eight intrepid players ventured too much construction needed. Roof opened in March 2000, which In the early 1980’s the Water Polo across the continent to take on the and flooring already in place along means it has just celebrated its 15th Club negotiated a deal with the international teams. with one third of the walls. birthday. Swimming Club, whereby we would While on a trip down the Swan River, be given sole usage of the corner it was pointed out to our delegates Who helped build it? room. that the Melville Club, whose home Here I must mention three people The clubroom in full swing at Over the years it has been used Presentation Night 2015 by multiple groups including pool was situated by the water not who, I believe, are solely responsible Drummoyne Swimming Club, Pool From that point, the Club entered unlike ours, had just obtained a for the realisation of the most Management, Lifeguard Training into its retail phase. Stocks of beer government grant to construct a ambitious project undertaken by our courses, Salvation Army (Red Shield were raised, various cooling systems clubhouse which overlooked their Club to date: Appeal), Drummoyne Rugby Club, introduced and supply extended to home pool. Similarly, the pool we Canada Bay Council, RTA, Touched include games nights. Soon we had were to compete in for the Masters Firstly, Andrew Murray, who was by Olivia Foundation, more than 50 members willing to stay behind and contained a licensed bar high aloft, instrumental, not only in obtaining local residents, local businesses, 10 cheer on the higher grades. The need affording a tremendous view of the government grants, but also in local schools and for tournaments for food was a natural progression. the games. Certain members were using his influence to secure the and events held at the pool. First simply packets of chips and so inspired by the view that they necessary permissions to allow twisties were peddled. Then, in an remained there instead of attending a community group to run an As the Club’s honorary historian, effort to become more sophisticated poolside for their games. These enterprise on what is substantively Robbie Priest (or LRP as he is known) we trialed hot dogs. These of course two occurrences got the wheels of Crown Land. Without his efforts and donated all his time and I suspect daunting task which she handled has supplied some info about the required the heating of frankfurters our imagination turning. What if the support of his father, the project not a small amount of material to capably. room’s origins: and it was discovered that the we...... ? would not have passed go. the construction. Of course there Swimming Club’s tea urn was more were many who lent a hand with a When was it built? Prior to the current clubroom, what than up to the task. (Not so good Were there any particular obstacles Also, the efforts of Peter Gainsford hammer and a paint brush, but John Construction began in August 1998 facilities did the Devils have? for our relationship.) Eventually we you had to overcome to get it who liaised at the Local Government was there doing the hard yards every and letters were sent to all club My research of the Drummoyne club purchased a BBQ which was set up underway? level and tirelessly worked on the day. members asking for assistance. since its inception in 1905/06 does outside and became the focal point The first and most obvious obstacle plans drawing and redrawing the not make any specific mention of a of social activity. was cost. Although our finances were blueprints dozens of times. Peter Jim Tuite should also rate a mention A series of working bees were held clubroom prior to the 1970s. very well off at the time, they were understands the workings of Council for undertaking the legal aspects and and numerous Devils donated their We regarded that room as our nowhere near sufficient to cover the back to front and was able to negotiating the lease for the Centre, time and talents to getting the room The Swimming Club used a room clubhouse and over the subsequent cost of construction of even a small overcome issues that would have as should Kerry ‘Cocko’ Sunderland built. Construction was completed located on the southwest corner years it was repainted and fitted clubroom. Remembering that the stymied most of us. who guided the negotiations from by late 1999. of the pool deck to store some out to suit the club’s needs. Fridges Melville Club in WA received a grant the Presidential helm. Ann-Marie of their equipment. As the Water and freezers were installed, lockers for their clubhouse, we applied for Next, of course, is John Brahms, who Miranda did her best to drum And many a celebration has been Polo Club was associated with the fitted and a permanent club comb and received a grant from the NSW actually physically built the thing. He up workers for different jobs – a held there since!

26 27 Just some of our representative moments... Under 14A Girls

When you look at the Representative Honour Roll at the back of this report, you will see how far and wide TEAM through their round games. Pulling achievements. Thank you to all the the Devils have travelled as part of rep teams. Here are just some of those moments... Olivia Patrick together as a team to win one of parents and supporters for their Tori Workman their games 30-0! After a massive tireless efforts throughout the Phoebe Hall couple of days of play they found season. And a MASSIVE thank you Caitlyn Murray themselves at the pointy end of to our super efficient and organised Macy Hansford the competition. They played their manager Leanne Costantino – your Gabbie Cain hearts out during the semi-final efforts were much appreciated by Kate Coyne match, but went down by 1 goal. everyone. Georgia Smith They ended up placing 4th at Gabby Costantino Nationals – the 4th best team We will certainly be #Devils4EVA Maggie Collins in Australia is an incredible Lora Cipriani Cara Murray achievement and a wonderful way to Coach What a pleasure it has been to be end the season! involved with the U14A girls team. Coach: Lora Cipriani After coaching all but 3 girls to Thank you to all the girls on an Manager: Leanne Costantino a premiership during the winter exceptional season and know that MVP: Phoebe Hall season, there were big expectations everyone is VERY proud of your MIP: Kate Coyne Devils AJ Roach and Tyler Martin were part of the Aussie Sharks of them when they moved up into team that won gold at the FINA World League Intercontinental the A team. And didn’t they deliver!! tournament, 7.4.15. Lachlan Davis (left) and Blake Artemi All girls trained super hard at each who were part of the NSW City and every training session, improved 16's Boys team who won the gold immensely and gave it their best at medal at the 16's division of the Pan all games! Their hard work paid off, Pacific Youth Water Polo Festival in they had some fabulous wins during Auckland, July 2014. the season, beating the eventual Premiers every time they played them!

They shone at the State titles, remaining undefeated until the very end. They were awarded a Silver Medal, 2nd in the State required an awesome effort!

Georgia Smith was awarded Most Valuable Player of the tournament, Emma Workman (left) and Emma while Phoebe Hall was named in the Jones (right) flank Manager Tracey Tournament 6. Mirabito. The girls were part of the Australian Girls Born 98 team that Tori Workman, Phoebe Hall, Georgia took part in Pan Pacs in New Zealand Smith, Caitlyn Murray, Macy in July 2014. Hansford and Olivia Patrick were all selected in the NSW State Squad, with Gabbie Cain selected as a reserve.

Former Drummoyne National League players Courtney Matthewson and The girls were on a mission for Ashley Southern with current Drummoyne player Morgan Baxter, Gold and a GOLD medal at the National Silver Medalists at the 2014 FINA Women’s World Cup, Khanty - Minsiysk, Championships! They certainly Russia, 17.8.14. impressed, remaining undefeated

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TEAM determination and heart. It was very proud of the girls' commitment, TEAM We travelled to Tamworth for our • Eddie Taranto: selected in Bronte Ryan fantastic to see the energy and efforts at training and their Nathaniel Griffiths state championships. Here we had NSW State squad and captained the Irene Yoo passion they have developed for the development throughout the season. Jacob Gadiel some significant wins against the team at Nationals, where he led from Sophie Gobran sport and our club. Will Kablau lower ranking teams and eventually the front. Josephine Lewis Thank you to the team and the club Ethan Hansford lost in a nail biter to Hunter, which • Ethan Hansford: selected in Lili Kablau “The girls have come a very for their support of my pregnancy Ben Tuite meant we played a very difficult NSW State squad as a reserve. Nicole Kalaitzakis long way since our first throughout the season. Nikita Strbac crossover and missed the semis, and • Duke Weiland: cancelled a Sarah Prasai Jack Pringle eventually finishing 5th with a win surfing trip on the Gold Coast to play Sachi Farmer game at Warringah, with We were very fortunate to have Niki Eddie Taranto against Balmain. A great weekend with us at nationals and capped it off Saskia Collins even opposing teams and Gobran as our manager who was Ned Weiland for club culture and development of with a goal. Tamara Lenthall coaches commenting on our exceptional with the communication relationships as well as a good team • All remaining team members and organisation. The 14As had a great summer result. (Nate, Jack, Ben, Nikita, Ned and impressive improvements campaign, rich in development of all The 14Bs came in 6th on the ladder Will) and B players (Jarrah, Alex, Finn players (and a coach). this season, a tremendous feat throughout the season.” Thank you also to Luke Collins for his A highly modified squad headed and Duke) who not only contributed considering some of the girls had knowledge, support and assistance to the Gold Coast for nationals. but excelled along the way. Pre-Christmas, the competition never played a game of water polo on the bench and to Kelsey Baxter With numerous players out due to proved to be somewhat messy. The before. This season we focused on water and Allan Cain for their help at injury and the new rules taking full Big thanks to all the boys for introduction of new rules proved polo basics; acquiring key skills and training. effect, the intention was really on their commitment and support to be quite difficult for the coach, This novicehood helped with some game knowledge in order to set up development. All involved had a throughout the year. It was great to the players, the referees and the of the rule changes implemented good habits and a foundation for the Our parents and families have great time and the boys finished a see individuals learn and grow and spectators to adapt too. We had a this year. Throughout the season future. The future looks bright! been outstanding supporters of credible 13th, after losing 4-3 in the the team as a whole really achieve few mixed results and took some we managed to beat teams of girls our girls throughout the season, Plate Final to a young-gun City Beach some great results. time to acclimatise to the new game who were playing their second The girls have come a very long demonstrating what a strong club team. Again the team really showed and playing styles which left us and third season together, which way since our first game at Drummoyne is. heart and resolve in a difficult time, As a final word – a special mention around mid-table. demonstrates a lot of potential and Warringah, with even opposing considering our entire game (attack must go out to all of the parents and, depth at Drummoyne. teams and coaches commenting Sharna Nelson and defence) had to alter with of course, my Managers: Joanna, During the Christmas break the on our impressive improvements Coach the changing of personnel. It was Danielle and Kev. You all made my boys thoroughly enjoyed a few We drew on the strengths of some throughout the season. wonderful to see the individual and 1st gig as a coach easy and really days of competition at Drummoyne of our more experienced players in Coach: Sharna Nelson team progression. assisted along the way. Pool – being the pre-curser for the Sophie and Irene, with Kate going up When the girls listened, focused MVP: Irene Yoo Ben Scott World Club Water Polo Challenge to 14As after returning from injury. on things practised at training, MIP: Josephine Lewis A few individual achievements to Coach tournament and allowing for some and followed game plans they mention; great exposure to the international All of our girls showed a lot of demonstrated great potential. I am • Jacob Gadiel: leading goal Coach: Ben Scott standard. scorer for Metro Comp and joint Managers: Joanna Bitar, Danielle and MVP at state Championships. Also Kev Pringle Post-Christmas proved to be very selected in NSW State Squad. MVP: Jacob Gadiel successful for us as a playing group. MIP: Nathaniel Griffiths The team gelled and the boys seemed to respond well to each other and the coach, Ben. With wins against all 5 of the top teams, including the eventual premiers Cronulla, we finished the regular season in 4th.

Going into the finals, we were dealt a blow with our starting centre forward out injured and a few boys away on camp. We finished down by 4 to a strong Sydney Uni team, the eventual runners up to Cronulla.

30 31 Under 14B Boys Under 16A Girls Red TEAM from 12-1. However a few rounds in from the start of the season, the TEAM Lucas Easton the boys found their strength and boys were unable to make the finals Grace Watson-Carr Jarrah Ronan started to play as a team. with powerhouse teams ( Crounulla, Emma Jones Alex Cornish Sydney Unix2 and Wests) taking out Georgia Southern Tom Moody As we progressed throughout the the top 4 spots and securing their Kayla Rogers Adam Lucich season their understanding of the place in the finals. Gabi Taranto Oliver Westie-Pero game and improvement of skills Ruby Borozan Alex Smith related directly to more goals on the The Team as a whole should be Lauren Wheatley Finn Barry scoreboard. proud of their achievements over the Georgia Gray Nick Long season and think of it as a building Jasmine Yip Charly Simoni After taking a few early losses in the block for a lifetime of fun in the Sarah Kerrison season, the boys fought back with water. Gabi Hall This Season we had many familiar some dramatic wins and a rise to Lilli Borozan faces return to the 14Bs from the middle of the table. Up until the last Lars Foged Carla Traplin Championships at Woy Woy. for getting the girls to training every previous winter comp as well as a 5 rounds we had Lucas Easton sit Coach week. number of boys stepping up from at the top of the comp as lead goal Our consistency fell away in the junior development. scorer for the season (27) and Jarrah Coach: Lars Foged second half and the opposition took Many thanks for an enjoyable season Ronan not too far behind. Manager: Shaun Barry advantage when we had them on the and to everyone for your support. The start of the season was A successful season for the U16A MVP: Jarrah Ronan ropes. Everyone needs to be playing Well done everyone who achieved challenging for the boys with a mix girls team winning a brace of silver Despite a massive improvement MIP: Finn Barry four consistent quarters, every game. success with selection in the many of in pool abilities and ages ranging medals. Some days our ducks are lined up representative teams selected during Writing the season report, the girls better than others! the season. are currently back in full training looking to go one better in their final Plenty to be done before October, Don’t worry about what you didn’t U16 tournament to be played in however the commitment of players, achieve, worry about what needs to October at the Nationals in Perth. parents and siblings is evident. be done to achieve your goals. Winter competition and training will It has been a season of learning toughen us up for Perth when we We have a great group. We have for everyone adjusting to the rule play the best in the country. had some great times and plenty changes and with a good roster it of laughs in and out of the water. was just as tough on pool deck. Thanks to Cheryl who was great as a Wouldn’t have it any other way. See manager and great support. you all on pool deck. One thing I have learned about this Michael Hahn group is there is plenty of willingness Thanks also to her assistant co- Coach to do the work required to get the managers Jenny Borozan and Bev job done. Our fitness and skill base Southern for your help and to all the Coach: Michael Hahn is very strong. Consistency is the other parents, brothers sisters and Manager: Cheryl Jones key. Case in point where we played a grandparents who supported the MVP – Emma Jones sensational first half in the NSW Club team, helped on tour, the table and MIP – Sarah Kerrison

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TEAM girls. The tough games had the girls Intensity of training increased, as did TEAM watching you reap the rewards of [The bronze medal winning M16A Annabelle Bennet stepping up to meet the competition the level of skill and teamwork of James Artemi this in the year or so ahead. team that competed at Nationals Mary Pothas and finishing in the top 12 of the each player. Angus Davis in October 2014 was coached by Olivia Harrison tournament. Billy Dodds John Kospetas Petar Petrovic and managed by Phil Rebecca Smith Coming from 6th on the ladder to Harry Gilkes Manager Artemi.] Grace Marsh The championships gave the girls make the finals was not good enough Joe Kospetas Maddison Grillo an idea of what’s to come for the for the girls who pushed through Daniel Lukic Coach: Arnaldo Castelli Jamie McIntosh National championships later in the to end in 3rd position after a hard Benjamin Murray Manager: John Kospetas Emily McCloskey year, and had them fired up for the fought final against Sydney Northern Jack Rector MVP: Joe Kospetas Tessa Barry rest of the season. Beaches. Bronson Ronan MIP: Sam Yip Lilian Hunt Jacob Taranto Emily Peeters “Intensity of training Both coaches and players are Sam Yip Hannah Bellikoff increased as did the level of looking forward to what’s in store for the young Devils during the Throughout summer 2014/15, our The 16B summer season started skill and teamwork of each winter season and leading up to the M16A team improved considerably slow whilst the team was just finding player.” Nationals in sunny Perth. under the coaching of Arnaldo their feet and learning to play as a Castelli. team. Some nice presents in their The competitive streak continued Kelsey Baxter Christmas stockings had the girls with added strength through Hannah Co-Coach Some of the boys had been part of returning from the holiday season Bellikoff who recently joined the the M16A team that won the bronze with a bang, coming out fit and Devils from South Africa. Coaches: Elise Mirabito & Kelsey medal at Nationals in Hobart in strong. Baxter October, however many of this team This added bonus pushed the girls Manager: Natalie McCloskey progressed to the U18 age group The U/16 state championships on through to the finals series of the MVP: Annabelle Bennett over summer. the Central Coast provided a much- summer season. MIP: Olivia Harrison needed bonding weekend for the This meant our team that remained was a relatively young team (in fact most will contest the U16 age group for another year). Above: the combined M16A and M16B teams at the State championships There was a significant increase in skills and fitness over the season, and a large number are now part of the NSWIS Academy, and State teams.

Overall, the team finished 3rd in the Sydney Metro Comp and showed great promise for next year.

An unusual feature of this team is that it contains four left-handers – something that NL Coach Petar Petrovic is secretly jealous of! J

Thank you to all the parents and supporters who helped out each week. And well done to each of the boys on the hard work you put in throughout Our M16s after winning the bronze medal at Nationals, the season. We look forward to Hobart, October 2014

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TEAM Linfield-Kent took the lion’s share, and without the star goal shooter, TEAM cage for the major semi-final who gave me their support and Alex Chambers finishing second on the competition the boys played valiantly, but losing E m m a Wo r k m a n against Cronulla. The team played commitment this season. Will Cornish ladder with 40 goals. narrowly (6-4) in the closing minutes S a r a h H a r n w e l l magnificently in front of Emma Brayden Gossling of the game, in what was a tense and M e g a n M o o d i e and she was great in goals and I would particularly like to thank the Aidan Farmer This strong finish placed the boys hard fought finish. E m m a J o n e s we won the major semi (11-10) B97 girls who have been with me Haydon Johnson into the finals season, by this stage, G e o r g i a M i r a b i t o and were in the Grand Final. The since they were babies in the U14 Tom Lambert under the coaching stewardship of The boys are to be congratulated E m m a Tu i t e same result could not be replicated competition. Thomas Linfield-Kent Rok Crnica who stepped in to guide on their efforts this season. S a v a n n a h H e n s h a w again in the Grand Final against Ethan Parker the boys following PJ’s departure to Their commitment and team H a n n a h G r a y C r o n u l l a , t h e t e a m l o s i n g 1 0 - 7 . I hope I have taught you all more Adam Somboli the Philippines. Rok, an experienced sportsmanship were commendable, S a ra h C a i n than just the skills of water polo but James Tuite coach and NL player, was able to and we hold even stronger hopes for E b o n y M i l g a t e The Australian Championships were also how to enjoy the game. Ben Wastie-Pero impart significant knowledge, skill a premiership title next season. A l e x C o r b e tt only weeks away and the team had and experience in a small space of Zoe Whelan no goal keeper. There were two Also a big thank you goes to Sharon time before the finals. Fortunately, It was a good season for the M16B’s, Janelle Urquhart options: put up the white flag or Harnwell for managing this group for he had the benefit of knowing most It has been a bitter sweet season for who were the beneficiaries of a Co-Manager perfect a game plan that might work. the past five years. new coaching structure trialled this of the team, whom he coached the U/18 girl’s team. in the previous season’s U14s. year. Under the new structure, the Coaches: PJ Hahn (Season), The girls opted for the latter and the It probably hasn’t been easy at times The training with Rok paid off and The girls had great hopes for a M16B’s trained alongside the M16A’s Rok Crnica (Finals) team headed off to Canberra with dealing with me. You have always the boys won the qualifying final successful season. as part of a squad, rather than as Managers: Janelle Urquhart and high hopes of doing well. worked to do the best for the team against UNSW Wests in an exciting an independent team. The ‘squad’ Bob Chambers and fulfilled my many requests. You (7-6) penalty shootout. This meant After a slow start to the structure provided an opportunity MVP: James Tuite The team topped their pool and have made my job of coaching so however, that they had to play the Metropolitan competition, losing the for the team to train under the MIP: Will Cornish moved into the Championship easy. grand final match against Cronulla, first three games, the team remained joint coaching power of head division. The girls played fantastically only hours later. With two men down undefeated for the rest of the round coach, Arnaldo Castelli and PJ Hahn, without a specialist goalkeeper, Jenny MacGregor competition, finishing on equal appointed as the M16B’s coach. always sticking to the game plan. Coach Arnaldo’s technical knowledge and points with Cronulla. PJ’s game experience were a great Unfortunately the competition draw Coach: Jenny MacGregor Just before the semi-final our super combination. The boys displayed a did us no favours. Games were lost Manager: Sharon Harnwell star goal keeper Emma Workman keenness to listen and learn from narrowly. Even though the team may MVP – Alex Corbett was diagnosed with glandular fever. both coaches, notwithstanding not have achieved our season goals, MIP: Savannah Henshaw the dramatically increased training they impressed everyone on the side What to do? regime. of the pool by their skilful play and commitment to each other. PJ’s coaching leadership was Emma Jones, a retired softball catcher, was told to get into the exemplary. He gained immediate I would like to thank all the girls respect from the boys, showed measured determination and passion during game time and was able to boost morale among the team in the (rare) face of defeat. Under PJ’s guidance, the results speak for themselves; the team got off to a strong start and maintained their consistency throughout the entire season. Indeed, the competition stats are impressive; the team finished 2nd on the ladder with 50 points, just behind the Club’s worthy rivals – Cronulla, and scoring a monumental 216 goals. Thomas

36 37 The major team awards for the Under 18 Boys - PREMIERS season went to Rowan Farrell – Most Valuable Player and Mitch Taylor – Most Improved Player, well done! TEAM schedule, nearly all the boys played and what would be required from

Ben Scobie in a Men’s grade team over the the boys to reach their potential. Following the National Lachlan Davis summer and 6 of the boys played Championships, Chris Artemi was Josh Sharrock National League as well. More match and training attendance selected in Water Polo Australia’s James Hayward and attention to detail to master the Born 98 squad that toured Europe in Adam Hall The season started in late September “new rules” which have a dramatic May, while Adam Hall, Gianni Taranto Mitchell Taylor with a Metro game against SNB impact on game tactics. and Rowan Farrell were named in Gianni Taranto Breakers with our team missing a Water Polo Australia’s Born 97 squad Taylor McDonald number of key players due to the The second half of the season was that toured the USA in late June/ Joel Foristal HSC. The Born 98 guys covered and improved and the team got fitter and early July. Harry Tunstall with some help from the 16A’s, much more familiar with the tactics Liam Corry we took a small win forward. This required to do well. After building Adam Hall was also named in the Bronze medal winners at National Championships, Adelaide, April 2015 Charlie Kospetas would be similar to the way the solidly through February and March, Tournament Team at the conclusion Rory Williams season unfolded over October and the season ended in a flurry as the of the State Championships, and Rowan Farrell November. boys medalled in all 3 competitions selected in the 28th Summer Matthew Dembecki over a 4 week period - Gold, Silver Universiade squad by Water Polo Chris Artemi The squad chopped and changed and Bronze to the Devils! Australia. Blake Artemi week in and week out and then Ross Dembecki in November, Water Polo NSW Their winning streak began with a Manager It was a long and rewarding season moved the Metro competition to Gold medal at the Water Polo NSW for the men in the 18 & Under new FINA rules that Water Polo Metropolitan Championships held Coaches: Zoltan Ridzyk (Metro and program (Born 97+). Australia had endorsed for age group on 29 March in a tight encounter State Championships), Petar Petrovic competitions: smaller ball, 25m with UNSW Wests, followed by (National Championships) The 2015 M18 squad had a long pool and only 6 players in the water a Bronze medal at the National Manager: Ross Dembecki season playing from September 2014 (goalie + 5 field players). Championships in Adelaide on 12 through April 2015. They competed April with tight win over Melville, MVP: Rowan Farrell as our M18 team in 3 competitions, We came into the Christmas break and a Silver medal at the NSW State MIP: Mitchell Taylor using 17 squad members (plus in a good position on the ladder, but Championships after going down to Silver medal winners at State Championships, Sydney, April 2015 occasional help from the M16’s). not having met our potential. With UNSW Wests on 19 April. HSC commitments over, the coaches In addition to the busy M18 laid out the 2nd half of the season “The boys have worked very hard to earn each of these successes,” said Zoltan Ridzyk, coach of the boys at the Metro and State Championships. “I’m very proud of all the boys, particularly how they’ve performed during the finals which were very tough games.”

A number of the boys have played together for Drummoyne since they began playing water polo in the Under 14s. “This group of boys includes several who have won the Bronze medal at Nationals at Under 14s, Under 16s and now Under 18s,” said their Nationals coach, Petar Petrovic. “It’s a huge achievement to consistently finish in the top three Gold medal winners at Sydney Metro Championships, March 2015 clubs from all over Australia.”

38 39 and going into the final week of Women’s National League & L1 regular competition the Drummoyne Devils needed to win both games TEAM like Balmain who had started their season. Our return game against against top-of-the-table team Sydney Steph Calaizis campaign with strong wins against Brisbane Barracudas showed that University Lions and have other Morgan Baxter Brisbane Barracudas and KFC on the fourth day of our road trip results fall their way. Fiona Walsh Breakers. fatigue and illness was setting in, and Alex Corbett we had a few girls unwell and not The final week of regular Becca Dorst This seemed to reinvigorate the able to play or playing not at 100% competition also fell on the same Kelly Ronimus squad and after splitting the games fitness. time as World League qualifications. Elise Mirabito with Hunter the girls started This would benefit Drummoyne Shannan Martin believing in themselves and travelled A win and a loss to Vic Seals again Women’s Squad as a large number Erin Moodie to Brisbane to contest their road trip showed that the playing group could of Sydney University Lions players Karlee Assef against KFC Breakers and Brisbane compete with previous finalist, and were selected for the World League Emma Jones Barracudas. there was a calculated opportunity Competition. Not excusing the Savannah Henshaw for the team to qualify for the end of under strength Sydney University Georgia Mirabito The first game produced a hard season finals. Lions, Drummoyne Women’s Sarah Harnwell fought win over the KFC Breakers Squad completed their games with Drummoyne Devils. Squad this year. You continue to be Dani Carr with a large number of girls Two convincing victories against standout victories. Results from not only a great manager but also an Hannah Gray celebrating on the score sheet for a UWA Torpedoes moved the other games of the last weekend With a final placing of 6th position extended mother to all involved with Drummoyne Women’s Squad came great team win. Our game against Drummoyne Women’s Squad closer of the regular season also favoured for the 2015 National League the squad. Thank you. off a consistent Sydney Metro Brisbane Barracudas was always to a finals appearance. At the Drummoyne Devils Women’s Squad. Season I want to thank the whole competition qualifying for the semi- going to be a good analysis of conclusion of the UWA Torpedoes Drummoyne National League Squad Success also for the following for finals. Although losing the semi- how the team is placed within the game the competition had a two Completion of the regular for their commitment and dedication being selected in representative final, the squad started to develop National League competition and week break for Easter and the All season with 12 wins enabled the to striving to achieve the goals you teams this summer: consistent results throughout the this was evident in the closeness of Stars game where Fiona Walsh and Drummoyne Devils Women’s Squad set out for yourselves this year. • Morgan Baxter – Aussie Stingers season. the game. The result was not in our Alex Corbett were selected. This was to qualify for the National League World Cup Team 2014 favour, however the girls showed the first time for both girls and a Finals Series for only the second time I also would like to thank Morgan • Shannan Martin – Australian The start of the National League great tenacity which proved to be a big congratulation to both on their in the club’s history and not since Baxter for her leadership in Women’s Senior Team Season had the Drummoyne strength across the entire season. selection in the All Stars game. 2009. captaining the squad this year and • Fiona Walsh – Australian Junior Women’s National League team Elise Mirabito for your ongoing Squad, All Stars Game, NSW winless after 3 weeks before coming Our second game against KFC At the commencement of week Entering the National League support. This season we also had two U20 Team, Australian University up against Balmain at Ashfield. Breakers resulted in another win 9 of the National League, our Finals Series in 6th position had American imports, Becca Dorst and Games Team 2015, Australian With the heavens opening up after with the momentum starting to Drummoyne Women’s team Drummoyne Devils Women’s Squad Kelly Ronimus, who I would also like Junior World Championship a large storm and heavy rain, the shift in the culture of the player participated in return match ups contest the elimination semi-final to thank. Their involvement in the Team 2015 girls showed that they were able group and what the expectations against Balmain Tigers and UNSW against 3rd ranked Cronulla Sharks. playing group didn’t go unnoticed • Alex Corbett – Australian junior to compete with stronger teams were of the group for the rest of the Killer Whales. A loss to Balmain The playing group went into the and on behalf of everyone involved Squad, All Stars Game, NSW U20 Tigers placed a small dent in the road elimination semi-final with nothing with the Drummoyne Women’s Team to a finals appearance however a to lose and everything to gain from Water Polo Squad, thank you. • Emma Jones – Australian Youth strong return match against UNSW the experience. The result was not Team Killer Whales put the team back on the fairy tale ending to the season My biggest thanks must be given to • Savannah Henshaw – Australian track for finals. however the girls put in a strong Tracey Mirabito for again managing Youth Team fight and played hard. the Drummoyne Devils Women’s • Sarah Harnwell – NSW U20 Team The following weekend Drummoyne • Dani Carr – NSW U20 Team hosted Adelaide Jets who were This result eliminated the competing in a long road trip away Drummoyne Devils Women’s Squad Steven O’Keefe from their home. Two convincing out of medal contention and we Women’s Head Coach strong victories against Adelaide Jets played against the Balmain Tigers moved the Drummoyne Women’s for 5th and 6th position. With a Coach: Steven O’Keefe Squad into 10 wins from 20 games spit result for the two teams during Manager: Tracey Mirabito and fighting for the final 6th place in the regular season the game would MVP NL: Becca Dorst the finals series. UNSW Killer Whales prove to be must win for both teams MIP NL: Steph Calazis and Vic Seals were also fighting for and on the day, Balmain Tigers MVP L1: Morgan Baxter the final position for the finals series were too strong and prevailed over MIP L1: Alex Corbett

40 41 From the Captain of Women’s National League Ladies 2nd Grade Black (L2) - PREMIERS It was push for finals. deter us. TEAM again and we welcomed back Lara, Holden. a tough Lara Murray Sheree, Alana, Kelsey, Serena and start to the During this time, the rest of the The Devils girls are all to be Steph Polivka Ellen Hahn. This year Elise Mirabito had another season, team did well to combat this and proud of themselves this season. Alana Jones crack at National League, hopefully losing do their best to fill their positions We aim to take what we have Nicola Murphy Commitment was mostly strong, a few more of our L2 girls follow her our first 5 in the water. achieved this season and build on Dani White but at times we struggled with lead next year. games to it for future seasons to come. Elise Mirabito numbers when social life or work some strong I must make special mention Ellen Pittorino commitments took over. It’s a pleasure to be part of the L2 opposition and last year’s finals of our goalkeeper, Stephanie On behalf of the team I would Kelsey Baxter group, a fine bunch of young ladies contenders. The Devils were able Calaizis, who has been in like to thank our coach, Steven Elise Holden Coach Hahn worked the bench well who enjoy each other’s company and to pick themselves up and keep phenomenal form from week to O’Keefe, and our manager, Sheree Hart as there was no lack of talent with who want to continue playing team working hard to gain our first win week despite the huge workload Tracey Mirabito, for the effort Amy Pittorino Amy, Ellen, Dani and Elise H up front sport at a reasonably competitive against the Tigers. of being our only goalkeeper for they make throughout the Kate Murphy dominating and strong defenders at level. training and competition. It was season to ensure we have the Serena Reid the back with Nic, Kate, Elise M and After this win the flood gates great to see the younger players opportunity to perform at our Ellen Hahn Steph P. Onto 2015/16 to chase a 4th title? were opened and we were able really step up this season and get best and providing constant to secure a few more wins before their name on the score card. encouragement and belief that Given the talent in the squad and We won the major against a short Neale Murphy suffering some disappointing we will be finals contenders. 2 premierships in the last 2 years, staffed Drummoyne Red team, then Manager losses to the Hurricanes and We really proved that we are a the season started with reasonable took care of Balmain in the grand Seals. The girls were able to force to be reckoned with in this I must thank all of our parents expectations. final winning 5 – 2. Coach: Michael Hahn maintain their focus on that National League competition and supporters who, throughout Manager: Neale Murphy finals position and chase hard in and our juniors aren’t to be the season, have battled what The core of the team was in place MVP went deservedly so to Elise MVP: Elise Holden the last few games of the season underestimated. Couple this at times have been terrible to gain the last spot in the finals with two incredibly supportive conditions to provide us with series. imports, Becca and Kelly, both vocal support from the stands in and out of the water which and make sure we have a supply We had a few difficulties this helped to create a strong team of hot food and drinks to sustain season, especially with losing dynamic and we had a recipe for us after our games. Thank you key players like Shannan Martin top six. all. from the team. We also lost girls Go Devils! due to injury or sickness, notably This season has been the Devils Emma Workman with illness most successful season since Morgan Baxter and Kelly Ronimus who battled a 2009. We went into the season Captain, recurring shoulder injury before knowing we were yet again a Women’s regaining fitness to help the team young team, yet we didn’t let this National League

National League milestones

Stephanie Calaizis 100 games Brisbane 13 March 2015 Morgan Baxter 100 games Brisbane 13 March 2015 Elise Mirabito 100 games Uni of WA 24 March 2015 Morgan Baxter 50 goals for season Sydney Uni 3 May 2015 Well done!

42 43 Ladies 2nd Grade Red (L2) Ladies 3rd Grade Red (L3) – PREMIERS

TEAM The L2 Red team was the U/18 team The major semi was against the TEAM after Christmas. Cronulla never recovered from. The E m m a Wo r k m a n without Alex Corbett. Shannan club’s other second grade team, A l i s o n G re i g fi n a l s c o r e w a s 1 3 - 5 t o D r u m m o y n e . S a r a h H a r n w e l l Martin joined the team after the L2 Black team. This was an A m y H a r n w e l l Alison Greig put her hand up to fill M e g a n M o o d i e Christmas following a period of experienced group of players that J u l i e Ro h l the goalkeeping position. It was pleasing to see the junior E m m a J o n e s injury that saw her out of the pool triumphed in the major semi-final to L i s a M u r p h y players, Ruby, Lilli, Kayla, Georgia and G e o r g i a M i r a b i t o for several months. earn a spot in the Grand Final. R u b y B o r o z a n The team finished the rounds in Phoebe all contribute to the teams E m m a Tu i t e L i l l i B o r o z a n second place behind Cronulla. Grand Final success. S a v a n n a h H e n s h a w The team took out the minor Balmain was too strong for the team J e n n y M a c G r e g o r H a n n a h G r a y premiership following the rounds. in the Final. K a y l a R o d g e r s The major semi was a disaster – Julie, Lisa and Brooke always S a ra h C a i n B r o o ke D r e d g e Cronulla defeating the team by a contribute but the man of the Grand E b o n y M i l g a t e This in itself was a great achievement Jenny MacGregor G e o r g i a S o u t h e r n goal. Some would say the loss we Final was Alison Greig, the goal S h a n n a n M a r ti n for the season as player availability Coach S h a r n a S m a l l ( u p t o X m a s ) needed to have. keeper. Z o e W h e l a n was often at a critical low due to Phoebe Hall Sarah Kerrison players given the opportunity to play Coach: Jenny MacGregor The team went to the training pool, This season – with its many First Grade and National League. MVP: Sarah Harnwell It was another happy and successful Auburn, at 8am on Sunday for the challenges – made this victory much season for the L3 Red team. next few weeks. more satisfying. L3 players willingly put up their hand to fill in, doing this very capably, This third grade group have been Training paid off and the team Jenny MacGregor demonstrating the player strength in premiers for the 7th time. The team defeated Drummoyne Black in the Player/Coach the junior ranks. comprised of the usual solid group Final to earn a spot in the Grand of seniors players and the new junior Final. Coach: Jenny MacGregor recruits. MVP: Alison Greig The Grand Final was the team’s best This season was going to be a performance for the season. challenge to defend our premiership without a selected junior goalkeeper Drummoyne shot out to a 5-0 lead at and Sharna Small being unavailable the end of quarter one, a lead that

44 45 Ladies 3rd Grade Black (L3) Ladies 5th Grade Red (L5) TEAM A new team for Hahnie to mould, a Thanks to the juniors backing up, it’s TEAM season (must have been Gabby’s Lily Murphy mixture of some seasoned 18 – 19 all part of your development. Anna Corry coaching!!) Holly Edstein year olds focusing on study & social Debbie Collie Kaitlyn Laycock life (not necessarily in that order), a We sincerely hope that the 6 Holly Wright Our experienced players added Kristyn Bennett bunch of our up and coming U16’s seniors, Holly, Simone, Nicole, Katie, Jali Blair-Summons huge value throughout the season Nicole Moodie and old heads in Simone and Holly to Kristyn and Lily continue to play Jess Rayner – the wealth of experience, training Simone Piper run the show. with the Devils, in 3’s or higher. You Kate Collins support and patience shown by Sara, Grace Watson Carr have much to contribute and there Kerrie Edwards Leonie, Debbie, Holly, Mel, Jess and Laura Donnellan It took some time, but eventually it is much enjoyment to be had. Leanne Costantino Anna was immeasurable. Great Merissa Perivolarellis gelled. We pushed through to the Leonie Barnett effort by our highest goal scorer Gabby Hall Semis and won the minor against Neale Murphy Mel Roseman Sara, followed closely behind by Jasmine Yip UNSW in a penalty shootout. Manager Mia Conolly Holly and Debbie. Holly continued Georgia Gray Prue Rayner to impress with her multitude of Gabi Taranto We battled hard in the final and it Coach: Michael Hahn Sara Judd lob goals and tight defence. Debbie Lillian Hunt was only in the last quarter or so Manager: Neale Murphy made breaks all season, proving First game of the season and we Emily McLoskey that our other team of seasoned MVP: Lily Murphy lethal in goal scoring. Leonie was started with a lot of brand new Carla Traplin veterans got the better of us (and always reliable and calm under players thrown into the pool to they eventually went on to win the pressure, always providing direct literally “sink or swim”….with the comp convincingly). passes. Anna and Jess came out of score looking shockingly bad at half couldn’t have made it through the nowhere to give back up, aid defence time, a brand new team member season without you. or offer a free hand for a pass or offered to go in goal, saying “Oh, I goal shot. The Rayner sisters with have played goalie before”….and Although we didn’t feel the glory their long arm reach managed to wow, were we glad she offered. of victory, there was improvement block shots enhancing defence. Mel Ladies 4th Grade (L4) Saving our skins throughout the throughout the season by individual also sizzled in defence, managing to players and the team functioning TEAM home games at Drummoyne. season, Jali was a golden addition to provide some invaluable defensive together. The shocking score lines Gabbie Cain our team. lessons to some of the other teams! from the first few weeks declined Lora Cipriani It was very much appreciated by This season we struggled with The other new players (some as the season went on. This team Emma Wright everyone. getting numbers to the pool each returning to the pool, others playing spirit was shown in the MVP voting Katharine Horton week. Although we did manage polo for the first time ever) keep as it was spread between Jali, Holly, Elizabeth Cobden L4 are certainly looking forward to to get a great turn out for a team returning, despite the sad, sorry Prue and Debbie with literally only Hayleigh Bennett the winter comp to try to resurrect dinner. Sara, Prue and Holly all score lines and kept on improving. a few points between them all. Annette Jamieson our premiership days in preparation proved to be the most dedicated, Kerrie was notable with her speed Next summer, we hope to make a Clare Douglas for a bumper summer season. all equal for the most attendance & surprise aggression; Kate was a splashing come back and return to at Lyndal Douglas record. A special mention and thank dedicated and enthusiastic player. least the middle of the table, if not Danielle Mackay Lora Cipriani you to Gabby Costantino who played Leanne perfected the art of stealing the top!! Maddie Tilyard Player/Manager 6 games, and to many other juniors Lana Kowarski the ball early and made some who played from time to time – we A massive thank you to Lora Cipirani Manager: Lora Cipriani memorable drives throughout the for refereeing for us throughout the L4 has had a mixed season. We won MVP: Elizabeth Cobden a few games, however with busy season. work/home/family life we seemed to hardly ever have the whole team We wish Sara and her family well at the games all at the same time. on her move to sunny QLD – we will We must thank the many junior definitely miss Sara’s dedication, players who helped us field a team speed, experience and goal scoring each week! We certainly enjoyed the abilities. social side of our water polo games! Mel Roseman & Prue Rayner Managers & joint authors of this David and Tracey Baxter deserve report a massive thank you for hosting a MVP: Jali Blair-Summons wonderful dinner after one of our

46 47 Men’s National League & M1

TEAM group much higher, waiting to see achieved so far. John Hahn their response or the action they Janson Wigo take. From our beginnings as an average Nate Sinclair team at M1 level, we soon became Adam Hall The issue we were facing at the the National League team that didn’t Milan Nesic beginning of the season related to lose a game in the first five rounds. James Smith chemistry. We had several players Mitch Emery leaving, some coming back, others Experienced players took Nick Taylor staying and a younger group of responsibility in crucial moments, Rowan Farrell players progressing forward. lifted and held the team up. It took Rok Crnica us a few months to convince and Charlie Kospetas With strong leadership believe in ourselves, and the timing Hamish Cuthill demonstrated by some players who couldn’t be better. Our team spirit Teo Galic decided to stay, we managed to build was unable to be crushed by any Chris Artemi the team, and in few months we had team or score, players or coaches. Mitch Taylor a compact, well-respected team. Lachlan Trabinger We managed to turn our fire into season: we had made the finals, Gianni Taranto Younger players were receiving flame, and the first teams who felt and developed our capability with a Alberto Rapisardi positive feedback, older players the bitter water at Drummoyne bright future in front of us. Sam Watson showed they were true leaders, pool were Cronulla, Wests and and people who returned earned Freemantle. At this point, the sun Finals arrived and the game trust back in no time. From my was rising and expectations became against Melbourne was one of “Intelligence plus character our best performances all season. – this is the true goal of perspective, by December we had obligations. everything you need to progress Drummoyne players and their education.” further. And then we did it… In the next few weeks, we managed instinct for winning dominated all Martin Luther King Jr. to increase our form. We pushed game. Something that makes our National harder, made gains and we started to Water polo is a very simple sport, League side quite special is the fact believe in each other and ourselves. Only one team could win, and but different people, players and that more than half our players came this would be the team with great coaches can make it complicated. through the ranks as juniors for Different games and tactics leaders combined with youth and Drummoyne. demanded different responsibilities a hunger to prove what they’re The chemistry inside the team is in the pool. We won some games made of. From the very beginning reflected during the matches. This includes our seven youngest and lost others, but our team spirit to the end of this match, we knew For a few years now I’ve been players this season who not only prevailed. which team would make the medal following the progress, development gained experience at NL level, but playoffs. trust. Even though we lost a few and preparation of this team, in some moments, the team was By the end of the league we had games, we were and stayed THE including being coach for the relying on them. Many scored achieved what we planned for this Our performance in the finals was DRUMMOYNE DEVILS. younger group of players. their first National League goals for equally good, but to win games like Drummoyne and we can be proud this we needed to be better, which Petar Petrovic Often I push my expectations of the what these young athletes have physically we couldn’t sustain – for Men’s Head Coach now. Coach: Petar Petrovic At the end of 6 months, we had Managers: Michael Smith/Tony ticked all our boxes. We had beaten Watson/ Matt Farrell National League milestones the worst enemy – ourselves. We MVP NL: Rok Crnica kept improving; we’d created a fresh NL Players’ Player: Mitch Emery team spirit. We were Drummoyne Coach’s Award: Rowan Farrell John Hahn 200 games Brisbane 13 March 2015 Devils. MVP M1: James Smith Mitchell Emery 200 games Sydney Uni 9 May 2015 MVP MIP: Adam Hall Mitchell Emery 50 goals for season Hunter 10 May 2015 Loyalty leads to bravery, bravery Congrats! leads to team spirit, spirit creates

48 49 From the Captain of Men’s National League semi-final. Unfortunately for us Whilst we fell short of a The dynamic in attack netting amongst the group, spirits the Lions were too strong but a Finally I would like to thank my premiership this season the team Drummoyne numerous goals in the opening remained high with a good much improved defensive effort team mates. For a number of you has come along in leaps and men had a rounds and together with opportunity to consolidate a saw us going down 6-3 in what it was our first season playing bounds. The future looks strong strong start Mitch Emery formed a potent top 6 finals position after strong was still a proud performance. together but hopefully not the and the team is moving in the to the 2015 combination on the LH’s side. performances through the first The following day we were not last. right direction. NL season half of the season. as fortunate eventually losing kicking off Teo Galic returning for a second the bronze medal match to Some of you have been I am confident that with the right with a hard season was again damaging The following rounds were then Hunter leaving us to finish a presented with a unique attitude and more hard work fought 8-6 at CF whilst Rok remained as disrupted by the international commendable 4th place. opportunity to begin playing leading into next season, 2016 victory in round one over the reliable as Milan was strong at calendar but we did secure at the top level with a coach could be the year of the Devil. Cronulla Sharks. CB – both crucial to our defence. several important wins. As a team we have made a and numerous team mates lot of progress over the past 8 who you already have strong John Hahn With new coach Petar Petrovic Nate Sinclair also showed Unfortunately we were not months and a top four finish understanding and friendship Captain, Men’s National League at the helm, all squad members immense improvement in the able to lock up all of the desired was probably a result many with. were keen to impress to try opening rounds of the season victories at home against UWA suspected was one beyond the and solidify a regular spot in becoming a dangerous player on and Melbourne which led to current playing group. For many others it was not our the team. This helped drive a the RH’s side. us losing momentum and then first rodeo and I hope we can healthy competitive spirit within finding ourselves in a position All of what has been achieved build on our 2015 achievements the squad and ultimately boost The next challenge presented where we no longer looked likely would not have been possible together as we work towards participation making for the itself on our weekend road trip to finish in the top four. without the efforts of all the that elusive premiership. largest NL Squad I had ever been up to Lambton where we went coaches in Juan, Zoli and involved with at Drummoyne. down in two narrow losses to Determined not to let the season particularly Petar. I would also like to individually the Hunter Hurricanes. Both slip we persevered winning thank Mitch Emery who has been Following our first win we matches were intense affairs and crucial points with a major Thanks must also go to our in particular a huge support for continued our winning form after a spirited fight back in the highlight Nick Taylor’s 3 goal team of managers who worked me and the team over the season against Fremantle, UNSW second game which saw us lose last quarter haul versus eventual together tirelessly to ensure which culminated in his selection Wests, Balmain and securing a by one goal we made the trip champs UNSW Wests, which things went to plan and the right as this year’s player’s player – draw with Cronulla to remain home with our heads still held helped the team to an important support was in place for the extremely well deserved. undefeated after the first high. draw. team each week. quarter of the season. Following the Hunter weekend A more clinical performance Using his experience from our attention turned to the against our Balmain working with the club juniors, Brisbane road trip where counterparts and two further Petar was in a position to be unfortunately we were forced wins against Adelaide saw us go able to blood many young to travel and play slightly into the final round against table players whom he has worked undermanned. leaders Sydney Uni. Men’s 2nd Grade (M2) with for a number of years to bolster the senior and more With the opportunity to step up Whilst we suffered two losses TEAM M2 this season, as it has been for the as a real threat in this competition experienced half of the playing it was Jimbo Smith who found they were both encouraging Alberto Rapisardi previous couple of years, has been a group. form and helped secure two performances and critical to Steven Xenakis struggle. This year the team had all Thanks to Zolie and Alberto for important wins against the QLD continue building towards an Chris Artemi players except for 2 under 19 years guiding a very young team. Their Off the back of such a strong Breakers, and Hamish Cuthill attack on a league title. Rory Williams of age. Combining this with players years of experience are invaluable to start there was definitely a also did well to fill the void left Mitch Taylor being unavailable each week due to young players trying to make in the growing belief within our team at CF. Our first hurdle in the finals James Hayward HSC and other commitments makes senior ranks. and the foundations had been was a strong Melbourne outfit Rowan Farrell it very hard to compete at this level. laid for a successful season. Unfortunately Brisbane were who we were yet to beat, but a Sam Watson Tony Watson too strong in the other games gutsy one goal win saw us set Charlie Kospetas The bright side is that the side Manager New US import Janson Wigo but after a solid weekend up another rematch with league Lachlan Trabinger did manage to hold their own in a instantly impressed. He was away and some bonding favourites Sydney Uni in the Gianni Taranto number of games which gives hope Manager: Tony Watson Adam Hall that next year and the seasons that MVP: Zoltan Ridzyk Zoltan Ridzyk follow should see this group emerge

50 51 Men’s 3rd Grade (M3) Men’s 4th Grade (M4) Ben Scobie and has the potential to develop year and scored plenty of quality TEAM the higher grades for the young lads, final we faced SNB, who we had Rob Hahn into a national league goalie in the goals. Oliver Fitschen Liam Corry, Josh Rogers Joel Foristal, beat and had a draw with during Ben Scott future. Richo was strong in defence Daniel Zanin Ryan Brennan, Emanuele Ronconi the season. Unfortunately SNB were Phil Emery and attack and barely spent anytime Matty, Mikey and JJ were strong Paul Helyar and Matt Dembecki. too strong for us, going on to face PJ Hahn on the bench or missed a game. Eli contributors to the team especially Andrew Murray Cronulla in the grand final. Adam Richardson barely managed to make it to a game in the 2nd half of the year. A big Joel Foristal As the season progressed we started Many thanks to all those who helped Matt Hay on time, but when he did he showed thank you to Zoli and Tony for all Daniel Lister to play more like a cohesive team, out during the season when we Eli Deloraine he could still hold his own in National their support coaching and helping Josh Rogers and we were very competitive in a were short of numbers. The M4 side Andrew Murray League. to organise the team. I have no Matthew Dembecki closely fought M4 competition. We was much improved this year and Ryan Marnell doubt M3 will bounce bigger and Liam Corry were running 2nd most of the year very competitive, making it another James (JJ) Brennan Philberto was the heart and soul better next year and be in the mix for Mark Simpson until the final few rounds where enjoyable season of BBQ water Mikey Parker of the team, but needs to keep out another premiership. Ryan Brennan unfortunately we lost 4 senior polo. Hopefully we will see you all of the cage after conceding 8 goals James Jnr Brennan players, one to injury, one moved back again over the winter and next The M3 boys had another strong in a quarter. Benny bro winded the Rob Hahn Emanuele Ronconi away and the other 2 moved up to summer. year but unfortunately they were clock back with some vintage outside Manager M3 to fill holes left due to the lack of Mark Simpson unable to make it three premierships shots and is another bloke with the This season our M4 side welcomed numbers in M2’s, leaving us to finish Player/Manager in a row. After finishing the season potential to make a NL comeback. Coach: Zoltan Ridzyk the introduction of more of our 3rd. In the minor semi we came up minor premiers, we lost back to back PJ was missed at the end of the year Manager: Rob Hahn younger Drummoyne Water Polo against Ryde, whom we beat in a Manager: Mark Simpson finals games, eliminated by a Gavin and could have been the difference MVP: Adam Richardson members, providing a pathway into penalty shootout. In the preliminary MVP: Daniel Lister Woods lead Balmain team. during finals time. Ben Scobie had a great year in goals, Barney was strong in the hole all Men’s 5th Grade Red (M5) - PREMIERS TEAM A great season finishing with a grand the last round and continued on our Craig Pendergast final win against Balmain. winning way all the way to the Grand Luke Hayward Final. Duncan Ritchie With a few new players Luke, James Tuite Kiel, Sticks, all the old guard and With half the side over 50 we see a James Brennan you Harry, we did enough to win bright future ahead……………….. Serge Gonzales throughout the season to finish Ange Tsirekas second on the table. Craig Pendergast Harry Tunstall Manager Kiel Nelson A training plan was thrown out as we Daniel Sturrock made the mistake last year of having Manager: Craig Pendergast Troy Ready one session, continued to taper off MVP: Kiel Nelson Harrison Steen and beat the undefeated Balmain in Trevor Folsom

Drummoyne is fortunate to boast a great many players who have played for the Devils for many decades. Thank you to longstanding Devil, Mike Young from M7 who recently found an old pair of Drummoyne cossies dating back to the 1980s. They obviously got a lot of use! Thanks Mike.

52 53 Men’s 6th Grade Black (M6) Men’s 6th Grade Red (M6) TEAM occasions the games were tight and gave us some enthusiasm and great TEAM Rod Wallwork the Competition Ladder was nail- team play. Thanks to the father and Brad Palmer Matthew Pennycook biting. son combo of Darren and Brayden Michael Hahn Aidan Pennycook Gossling for joining us late in the Greg Broome Ed Boyd We played to our ability and at times season. Darren, who said he hadn’t Mark Rogers Tom Southern that….ability was our arch nemesis. played for decades, had some Marco Lo Blanco Phil Holst Although we had been mentoring cracking moments in the water. Jason Battley Liam Wheatly our younger players throughout Nick Grbin Steve Simpson the years, there was a standout this And then his son Brayden whose Col Churton Josh Sharrock Season and that was Liam Wheatly. enthusiasm before, during and after Dave Pitcairn Greg Cullen Toward the end of the season he the game was priceless.. He did call Darren Spooner Graham Purcell consciously took onboard our game a spade a spade and some of his Joel Katz Ian Van Der Steege play and proved it in the water. Great comments were astoundingly true Scott Talbot John Braams work Liam. and poignant. John McMahon Brayden Gossling Patrick Zadow Darren Gossling Of cause we had our seasoned vets Let’s see how we go next season… Neale Murphy Massive change: one year we’re in planning, again thanks for turning up 5th Grade, next we’re in 6th – and on the night and playing a game that Aidan Pennycook The season started strongly with a adding to this the comp featured we all could enjoy and joke about Manager good line up of 15 men rested for the only 6 teams. This over the season afterwards. competition. A couple of early wins played out really well, as in some Manager: Aidan Pennycook stamped our mark that we were the A late injection to our team really MVP: Rod Wallwork real deal. Other than perhaps one team, every game was tough and Men’s 7th Grade Black (M7) could have gone either way in the TEAM The team scored 143 goals and our veteran GK Kerry Sunderland last quarter. As the season wore on Bastian Breckner conceded 48, only five behind was injured for a long period but we won as many as we drew, and Fraser Foristal Cronulla. Cronulla scored 15 against out of the blue we acquired German this showed how competitive and David Henricks us indicating our defence was very Bastian Breckner – a bottler of a equal our competition was. Dylan Higgs strong against others. substitute plus an excellent field Lars Foged player. Bastian returned to Bremen Approaching the finals we let one Peter Johnston We lost the major semi 8/4 to in April to complete a Masters slip away. This found us playing in Will Parker Cronulla (after a poor 1st quarter) in Engineering and we hope he the minor semi final against our Ted Churchyard and beat Sydney University 9/6 in returns to Drummoyne Devils to brothers M6 Red. We had had a Michael Sohns the Final coming from 2/0 down complete his education. The Coach good match up with them during the Peter Gainsford in the 1st minute. The Grand Final has developed the juniors and the season winning 2 of 3 games. Matt Henricks score was 12/5 to Cronulla and team has benefited from his tactical Michael Hayward we played in typical Drummoyne approach. even at half time but collapsed in the mates backing up again for the M6 The semi final against M6 Red was Michael Young spirit and were not daunted by the 3rd to be sitting with a 3 goal deficit polo, banter, beers and occasional no walk in the park. It was probably Kerry Sunderland opposition. Main scorers lining up for the 4th. story to keep life humorous. the pinnacle of our season: us with Dylan Higgs 27, Lars Foged 19, Bear only 1 reserve and they were stocked Finishing second at the end of The experience gained from 2013/14 Churchyard 18, Will Parker 16, Matt It pretty much stayed that way. As Well done boys, another good one. with a full bench and some in the the main comp was an enormous by juniors Dylan Higgs and Michael Henricks 14, Michael Sohns, Fraser hard as we tried we could not grind stands. It was a good hit out, and we achievement for the team following Sohns plus the slightly older Lars Foristal 13, and Michael Hayward back and went down by 3. Mark Rogers came up with the goods, at 3 – 1. the struggles of the previous Foged and Will Parker paid off. Also 11. (He also won the majority of his Player seasons. Losing only two games, the restructure of Tuesday polo by swim offs.) Overall a great season, with most of We moved forward to the final both to the unbeaten Cronulla who way of introduction of juniors to Michael Young us ..legal age.. attending our end of Manager: Neale Murphy against Stingers who had 2 close fielded Andrew Kerr (4 x Olympian M4 saw Ted Churchyard and Fraser Manager year dinner. MVP: Col Churton victories and a draw over us during and ex Aussie Captain) and Bobby Foristal drop to M7 from M5. the season. Bryant (Sydney Olympian) plus Manager: Michael Young Looking forward to another great several well credentialled others is as The acquisition of junior Michael MVP: Matt Henricks season in 2016 with the same core Game started and we were in it early, good as winning the competition. Hayward was a real bonus. Sadly

54 55 Award Winners 2014/15 Representative Honour Roll 2014/15 Congratulations to our • Emma Jones training tour to US • Fiona Walsh & Alex Michael Corry Clubman of the Year Lora Cipriani players selected in the & Chris Artemi - Tri • Joe Kospetas & Corbett in NSW U20 Blues, Garry Nicholls Junior Clubman of the Year Sarah Cain following: Nationals series against NZ Bronson Ronan Australian & Sarah Harnwell in U20 Australian Born 98 Born 00 for tour to Europe Waratahs at Nationals in MVP MIP AUSTRALIAN • James Smith Sydney - Australian Born 96 • Phoebe Hall, Ethan LADIES REPRESENTATIVES STATE / TERRITORY • Morgan Baxter to FINA World Youth REPRESENTATIVES Hansford & Eddie Taranto National League Becca Dorst Steph Calaizis - Aussie Stingers 2014 Championships in Istanbul, • NSWIS team (NSW U14 Blues); Macy L1 Morgan Baxter Alex Corbett FINA World Cup in Khanty- Turkey competing in Australian Hansford & Tori Workman L2 Red Sarah Harnwell Mansiysk, Russia • Adam Hall & Water Polo’s NTC (NSW U14 Waratahs) • AJ Roach & Tyler Gianni Taranto - Australian Challenge: Mitch Emery L2 Black Elise Holden Martin - Aussie Sharks Boys Born 97 for U20 Pan and James Smith. SCHOOL L3 Red Alison Greig 2014 FINA World Cup in Pacs, NZ • NTC - Fiona Walsh REPRESENTATIVES L3 Black Lily Murphy Almaty, Kazakhstan. • James Smith - and Morgan Baxter. • NSWCIS - Emma Born 95 squad for the 2015 L4 Lizzie Cobden • Mitch Emery, • U16 - Born 1999 Workman, Zoe Whelan- Tyler Martin & Aidan FINA World Men’s Junior - Emma Jones, Sarah Young, Emma Jones, Ruby L5 Jali Blair-Summons Roach - Aussie Sharks Championships in Almaty, Kerrison, Kayla Rogers, Borozan, Lilli Borozan, L14A Phoebe Hall Kate Coyne Squad for FINA World Kazakhstan Georgia Southern, Ruby Grace Watson-Carr, Chris • Emma Jones & L14B Irene Yoo Josephine Lewis League Intercontinental Borozan, Jack Rector Artemi, Blake Artemi, Matt tournament in California Savannah Henshaw - • U/16 - Born 2000 L16A Red Emma Jones Sarah Kerrison Dembecki, Rory Williams • Tyler Martin & Australian Born 98 Youth - Carla Traplin, Georgia and Liam Corry L16B Annabelle Bennett Olivia Harrison Aidan Roach - Aussie Squad camp at AIS Gray, Angus Davis, Bronson • NSWCCC - Emma L18 Alex Corbett Savannah Henshaw Sharks - Gold medal FINA • James Smith & Ronan, Joe Kospetas, Jacob Tuite, Sarah Kerrison, Gabi World Cup Adam Hall - Aus squad for Taranto, Sam Yip Taranto, Lachlan Davis, • Janson Wigo - USA 28th Summer Universiade • Lachlan Davis & Daniel Lukic and Angus MEN Squad for FINA World 2015 Blake Artemi - NSW City Davis National League Rok Crnica Players’ Player: Mitchell Emery League Intercontinental • Fiona Walsh & Alex U16 boys • NSWCHS - Coach’s Award: Rowan Farrell tournament in California Corbett - Australian Junior • Kelsey Baxter Savannah Henshaw, • Fiona Walsh & Alex Women’s B95 Squad - Canberra Water Polo Georgia Southern, Kayla M1 James Smith Adam Hall Corbett - B’95 Tournament • Alex Corbett, Fiona Academy Women’s U20s Rogers M2 Zoltan Ridzyk in Hungary Walsh & Morgan Baxter • Justin Trabinger, • NSW All Schools in combined Aus Juniors M3 Adam Richardson • Tyler Martin and Lachlan Trabinger, Nate - Emma Tuite, Savannah Mitch Emery - Aussie and World Universiade Sinclair & Matt Dembecki Henshaw, Emma Jones and M4 Dan Lister Sharks team in the BHP Bil- selection camp - Canberra Water Polo Chris Artemi. Also, Emma M5 Keil Nelson liton Aquatic Super Series • Fiona Walsh - Academy Men’s U20s, & Workman, Sarah Kerrison, World Universiade 2015 M6 Red Rod Wallwork in Perth. Lachlan Trabinger also in Blake Artemi and Lachlan • Morgan Baxter and Australian Junior U18s Davis were named as M6 Black Colin Churton & Shannan Martin - Women’s Water Polo team • Alex Corbett, Ellen reserves M7 Matt Henricks Australian women’s senior • Emma Jones and Hahn, Erin Moodie, Fiona • Alex Corbett and M14A Jacob Gadiel Nathaniel Griffiths team. Savannah Henshaw - Walsh, Shannan Martin Gianni Taranto - CIS Blue Australia Girls Born 1998 M14B Jarrah Ronan Finn Barry • Morgan Baxter - & Stephanie Calaizis - for Water Polo Aussie Stingers World Cup tour to Europe NSW U20s at Nationals in • Hannah Gray and M16A Joe Kospetas Sam Yip • Alex Corbett, Fiona • Aidan Roach, Adelaide Ben Scobie - CCC Blue for M16B James Tuite Will Cornish Walsh, Lachlan Trabinger Mitch Emery & Tyler • Charlie Kospetas - Water Polo Martin - Aussie Sharks M18 Rowan Farrell Mitchell Taylor & James Smith - National NSW U20s at Nationals in • Emma Tuite in Water Polo League All Stars World League Finals in Italy Adelaide Australian Schoolgirls • Alex Corbett - & World Championships in • James Smith in Team, and Sarah Kerrison Aussie Stingers Squad Russia NSW U20 Blues, & Lachlan as reserve. for the 2015 FINA World • Adam Hall, Gianni Trabinger & Gianni Taranto League Training camp in Taranto & Rowan Farrell in U20 Waratahs at Canberra - Australian Born 97 for Nationals in Sydney

56 57 Acknowledgments

Once again, the Annual Report is the result of many people’s contributions – thank you to each person who wrote a report or sent an idea for this edition!

Thank you too, to everyone whose photos are included: Josh Sharrock, Allan Cain, Libby Davis, Jenny Borozan, Neale Murphy, Tracey Mirabito, Janelle Urquhart, Amanie Janes, Jennifer Gwynne, Natalie McCloskey, Michael Hahn, Cheryl Jones, Mike Young, Pru Rayner, Mel Roseman, Ross Dembecki, Wendy Tuite, Lora Cipriani and to Anthony Pearse via WPA for some of the NL images.

Anne Farrell Editor www.drummoynewaterpolo.com.au