2007 YEARBOOK Incorporating the Annual Report
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2007 YEARBOOK Incorporating the Annual Report www.sffc.com.au THE PREMIER FAMILY CLUB Nurtures, Develops, Excels 2007CLUB OFFICE BEARERS No 1 Ticket Holder Eileen Bond Trustees Jim Christie, Tony Parentich, Richard Woodgate President Terry Dean Vice President Salvatore Capolingua Directors Don Pasqua, John Lange, John Rigby, Santo Merenda, Haydn Raitt, Peter Christie, Robert Taylor Chief Executive Officer Brian Ciccotosto Football Manager Marty Atkins Administration Manager Amelia Dabrowski Front Row – Left to Right: John Rigby, Sal Capolingua (Vice Office Assistant Jennifer Anyalai President), Terry Dean (President), Peter Christie Functions/Bar Coordinator Tracey Baker Back Row – Left to Right: John Lange, Don Pasqua, Robert Taylor, District Manager Bradd Gardiner Santo Merenda, Brian Ciccotosto (Chief Executive Officer) Development Officer Jason Burton Statisticians Keith Ferguson, Alan Powell, Felix Development Assistant Scott Pontague Smetana, Anna Kristancic, Sue Gurney, Maintenance/Ground Manager Steve McCarthy Tracey Hall, Charlie Campbell Auditor Covich Saunders Pty Ltd Interchange Steward David Slack, Sue Jones, Harry Drygan Past Players & Officials President: Wayne Delmenico, Secretary/ Medical Staff Dr Jill Cowan Treasurer: Kevin Saint, Chiropractor Chris Martinovich Committee: Cedric Abbott, Ron Greer, Ray Richards, Physiotherapist Greg Wootton Ron Johnston, Peter Dougan, Franz Support Staff John Bateman, Lorne McGuinness, Steve Tomka, Bob Bright, Peter Thorpe McAuley, Matthew Jones, Brett MacAuley Volunteers Ron & Sheila Greer, Glad Wayne, Margaret Smith, Joan Jones Lill Follington, Ruby Wilson, Rae Benn, Mona Porter, Vida Dunstan, Anna Riddell, Marion Reid, Bertha Scobie, Margaret Redpath, Pam McGuinness, Nancy Watson Coaches League: John Dimmer – Assistant: Brad Collard, Glen Jakovich Reserves: Garry Fuller– Assistant: Greg Townsend Colts: Neil Mildenhall - Assistant: Michael Athanasiou, Daniel Vidovich Strength & Conditioning Coach League: James Bridle Coaches Assistants Carl Micale, Andrew Stone Captain David Gault Vice Captain Toby McGrath & Adam Hay Team Managers League: Tony Mollica Reserves: Peter Matier Colts: Lew Turner Selection Panel John Dimmer, Brad Collard, Garry Fuller, Greg Townsend, Andrew Stone Runners League: Tony Walters & Dean Ercegovich Reserves: Les Olivieri Colts: John Athanasiou Head Trainer League: Merv Lockhart Colts: Caitlyn Drygan & Rhianne Carlton Trainers Doug Weston, Marty Bos, Nigel Smith, Jason August, Emma Payne, Toni Holgate, Natasha Cullova, Daniel Demaine Massage Therapist Simone Koch Property Staff Ron Porter, John Jones, Sandy Cuccovia Timekeepers Jennifer Nikolich, Terry Turnbull, George Cole South Fremantle Football Club 2007 YEARBOOK 3 Thanks the following Sponsors for their Support in 2007 Major Sponsor Foster’s Australia Major Support Sponsors Titan Ford Howard Porter Pty Ltd Homestyle Salad Makers Driftwood Estate Wines Esplanade Hotel Fremantle Shepherd’s Newsagency Fremantle Associate Sponsors Accuweigh Pty Ltd Metro Lintels Avanti Glass Moondyne Joe’s Hotel Belt Up Mower City Hamilton Hill Beta Spuds Needhamair Beiersdorf Australia Numero Uno Burley Sekem Oceanus Restaurant Chicken Treat P & G Body Builders Pty Ltd Christie Whyte Moore Porter Scudds Lawyers Classic Hire Radio 6PR CLP Lawyers Realmark Coates Hire Red Rooster Coca-Cola Amatil Reed Resources Ltd Container Australia Pty Ltd S & D Jewellery Workshop Cricket and Football Shop Scotty’s Fruit & Vege Denning Deane Masten Pty Ltd Solace Window Tinting DiPrinzio Family Standout Signs Driftwood Estate Wines Star Promotional Merchandise Empire Fremantle Stripe Master FAJ IT Services Tyrrell’s Wines Ferrari Formalwear Vassallo Corporation Pty Ltd Fini Olives Warrens Menswear FLN Commercial Repairs FLN Spraypainting Floors By Nature Fremantle/Cockburn Gazette Harcourts Fremantle Instant Bins Janart Drink Consultants LRC Quality Homes M2 Technology South Fremantle Football Club 2007 YEARBOOK 4 2007PRESIDENT’S REPORT It is with mixed feelings that I present my Len Crabbe to present him with his Team report to members for the 2007 season. While of the Century jumper. Len was too ill to the club experienced it successes there were come to West Australia for the function so disappointments as well. Perhaps the word we had arranged for the presentation to be that best describes our football season is videoed. This was a very emotional moment “inconsistent”. as Len spoke very fondly of his time at South Fremantle and of the many lifelong friendships After a slow start to the season there was he had forged there. Len and his family were significant improvement is all three grades. A delightful hosts and obviously very touched lack of experienced tall players was certainly by the occasion. Sadly Len passed away a evident in a number of games. When we had few weeks later. several of our AFL players available we were very competitive but when we didn’t we struggled After a distinguished 211 league games career against stronger sides. It is no coincidence David Gault announced his retirement. David that our best perforamances occurred during is one of the few players to achieve the two the five games when Jeff Farmer was available. hundred game milestone with the one WAFL What a great contribution he made during this club. A premiership player in 1997 David short time. also had the distinction of captaining the side in 2005. David’s success is a tribute to his A number of positives could be taken from the courage, perseverance and loyalty. season. We saw the emergence of a number of young players who showed they were capable Once again it is pleasing to report that the club and the very many volunteers who work of playing at league level. Kris Miller and Tim will post a healthy profit, details of which are so tirelessly and selflessly to ensure WAFL Malseed proved to be very valuable recruits included elsewhere. The Board has decided football remains a vital and vibrant part of and the promotion of colts players to reserves that the next area for refurbishment should the football system. To our many sponsors, and league will add depth to our player list be the players changerooms. As a centre of members and supporters who continue to next year. excellence it is important that we provide our contribute so generously to ensure our club players with the best possible environment in maintains its sound financial status a sincere The coaches and support staff are to be which to play and train. thank you. congratulated for turning around some disappointing early season performances The District Development Committee continues In conclusion may I wish all of the Bulldogs which enabled all three sides to play finals to work effectively to promote football and family best wishes for the coming festive football. the South Fremantle Club within the zone. season and may 2008 bring us all good Introducing football for girls was this year’s health and good fortune. One of the highlights of the year was priority. For the first time we were able to undoubtedly the combined function we held field a ladies’ team playing under the Bulldogs with East Fremantle to announce the Fremantle banner. The ladies finished a very creditable TERRY DEAN Team of the Century. The manner in which both runners up in the reserves competition. President clubs were able to work so effectively together was very heartening. Hopefully we can do so To adequately acknowledge everyone who again in the future for our mutual benefit and made a contribution this year would not be for the good of football in Fremantle. possible in a report such as this. However, I would like to express the appreciation of the While in Victoria for the interstate game Board of Management to our managerial and the South Fremantle representatives visited office staff, to our bar staff, our coaching staff South Fremantle Football Club 2007 YEARBOOK 5 2007CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT Members of the South Fremantle Football The Tribute Night to the AFL Indigenous Ruckman Adam Hay won the Simpson Medal for Club, on behalf of the Board of Directors, I have Champions was held during NAIDOC Week and best afield in the state game against Victoria held much pleasure in presenting for your adoption was made possible by the efforts of Brad Collard, at TEAC Oval in Melbourne. the club’s 108th Annual Report. Richard Walley, Todd Shimmon, Jim Maher, Trevor Walley, Gail Beck, Dave Chesson, Terry Dean and Morgan Cooper capped off an outstanding year Congratulations to the coaches, players and Fred Penny. by winning the Prendergast Medal for best and officials of all three grades for making the final fairest in the Reserves competition. four this year which is a clear indication that our Many organisations gave their financial support to development programmes are now starting to enable the event entitled “Adwert Djuripin Jinna State Representatives bear fruit at senior level. Ball at the Port” to be held. We thank the following Adam Hay and Andrew Siegert represented WA sponsors most sincerely - City of Fremantle, City against Victoria in Melbourne. Our football department headed by Marty of Melville, Healthway, Department of Indigenous Atkins has been very busy this year talking to Affairs, Merenda Group, Thunderlarra, Indigenous Life Membership several key position players and midfielders Enterprises, Department of Sport and Recreation, At the 2006 Annual General Meeting, Life to bolster our playing stocks and to give our Gnulla Maaman Moort Boodja Inc. Fremantle Membership was bestowed upon