2015 SCOREBOARD TEAMS REGISTERED PLAYERS 18,000 16,000 14,000 300 12,000 250 10,000 200 8000 150 6000 100 4000 50 2000 0 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2011 2012 2013 2014* 2015 CONTENTS Seniors Colts Integrated Seniors Colts Integrated *Prior to 2013, a player’s registration was maintained with the WAAFL for two years though he may not have a played match BRIEF HISTORY 02 AwARD WINNERS 18 in the season. In 2014, the WAAFL introduced online player registrations which represents those players who actually PRESIDENT’S REPORT 03 GRAND FINAL RESULTS 19 registered to play for the season. 2015 HIGHLIGHTS 04 WAAFL HONOUR BOARD 22 WAAFL 2015 YEARBOOK WAAFL 2015 YEARBOOK COST TO PLAY PER TEAM NET ASSETS 2015 OFFICIALS 05 WAAFL LIFE MEMBERS 24 WEST COAST EAGLES U23 STATE AMATEUR TEAM 07 PREMIERSHIP WINNERS 25 $2,500,000 WEST COAST EAGLES COLTS STATE AMATEUR TEAM 08 FAIREST & BEST WINNERS 29 $4,000 $2,000,000 WAAFL INTEGRATED REPORT 09 B J GILES MEDAL RECIPIENTS 34 $3,500 $3,000 $1,500,000 HALL OF ChAMPIONS 10 UNDEFEATED TEAMS 34 $2,500 $2,000 $1,000,000 UMPIRING REPORT 11 LEADING GOAL KICKERS 35 $1,500 $1,000 $500,000 2015 TEAMS 12 PREMIERSHIP TALLY 36 500 PREMIERSHIP LADDERS 14 2015 CORPORATE PARTNERS 37 0 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 01 PRESIDENT’S REPORT PRESIDENT’S REPORT With the conclusion of our 94th year the WAAFL celebrated The West Coast Eagles U23 State Amateur Team travelled to another successful year as the largest single football competition Hobart, Tasmania for the Australian Amateur Football Carnival. in Western Australia. This year we had 68 clubs who competed The Team finished as carnival runners up with six Western across 25 grades and delivered a total of 2,143 games compared Australian players receiving WAAFL All Australian Selection. to 2,029 in 2014. Thanks to everyone involved in our state team programs. To be part of an organization that delivers fixtures that develops Coaches, their staff and players should be pleased with their and encourages participation at various levels of ability and performances; to represent your state in a national competition BRIEF HISTORY commitment is something that fellow board members and staff is something to be very proud of. are proud of. Congratulations to all WAAFL Fairest and Best Winners, Beginning in 1922, the WAAFL is now in its 94th year. The Our constant growth does not happen without the help and Leading ‘A’ and ‘B’ grade Goal Kickers, Champion Clubs, Best WAAFL has grown from a small six team competition to the assistance from our many stakeholders and partners who make Club Administrator, Best State Player Award recipients and largest single organised football league in WA. it possible. Thanks to the WA Football Commission for the office Premiership teams. You have officially written yourself into and staff facilities they provide. Our corporate partners Carlton WAAFL history. In 2015, the WAAFL catered for 68 clubs, 244 teams and and United Breweries, Burley, Midway Ford, West Coast Eagles approximately 10,000 registered players. Football Club, Elastoplast, Redimed, Australian Physiotherapy To those retiring from their football clubs either as a player or Equipment and Skill Hire all help us to provide football at the administrator, thank you for your support and unselfish service. The WAAFL provides a quality high standard competition for lowest possible cost. The time and effort received from everyone across the WAAFL players not wishing to endure the commitment to WAFL due community throughout the year has allowed us to become a to study or work commitments, family, or simply a lifestyle As the league continues to grow it is our volunteers that professional community based sporting organisation. that considers football as a recreational pursuit. contribute unselfishly that enable clubs to participate in a professional and smooth running competition. The amount The coming season will no doubt throw up many challenges and WAAFL 2015 YEARBOOK WAAFL 2015 YEARBOOK Often the beginning point for many well-known WAFL and of work dedicated by our tireless volunteers ensures that we hurdles to confront. Foremost the revamping of the bylaws in AFL players, the WAAFL provides a strong competition for are recognised as the states leading metropolitan sporting regards to allegations of payment of players, as directed by our those starting an elite football career and to becoming the competition. It is your continued involvement that makes clubs. football champions of tomorrow. amateur football a success. In conclusion, I would like to express my true appreciation to High profile players such as Phil Scott, Drew Banfield, Laurie Integrated Football in its seventh season had a successful everyone involved in our 94th year. I am privileged to be part Keene, Brett Jones and two-time Sandover Medallist Ian 2015, with a major milestone achieved. The inaugural WA State of a group of dedicated volunteers who make up the WAAFL Dargie started their senior football in the WAAFL. Integrated Team participated in the AFL National Inclusion elected board. Together they actively give their time freely to Carnival in Melbourne in August. The week-long carnival of direct and formulate policies and strategies to improve your Other household names and current AFL players, include football was played between all States on former VFL Grounds. competition. Thanks to the WAAFL staff who provide wonderful Tendai Mzungu (Fremantle) and Nick Kommer (Essendon). Congratulations to our players David Hallows and Lindsy service and assistance to clubs in an effective and professional Ashworth who were rewarded with All Australian selection. The manner. The WAAFL continues to focus on the future to ensure it can WAAFL are grateful to have received valuable financial support meet new challenges and set new standards of excellence from Disability Services Commission, National Disability I look forward to seeing you all in 2016, our 95th year. and relevance for member clubs. Insurance Agency and Redimed whose support enabled the trip to occur. John Davies 02 President 03 2015 HIGHLIGHTS NEW CLUBS 2015 OFFICIALS Forrestfield Rhinos and the Yanchep Red Hawks joined the WAAFL from the Hills Football Association and the Metro Football League respectively. Yanchep competed in E1 grade and Forrestfield competed in the E3 competition. REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL West Coast Eagles U23 State Amateur Team runners-up at the Australian Amateur Football Carnival in Hobart. John Davies George Nicholls Bill Armstrong Jon Carson Erwin Edlinger Luke Howard INTEGRATED FOOTBALL President Vice President Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member The Integrated Football program for players with an intellectual disability continues to grow with players competing for the first time in the National Inclusion Carnival. The week-long trip to Melbourne gave sixteen players the chance to represent Western Australia. ONLINE Facebook followers grew to 7,278 a 25% increase on last year, while Twitter followers increased by 14.8%. After being introduced in 2014 the WAAFL Cam Robbins Milton Sanders Diana Versace Instagram account now has 430 followers. Board Member Board Member Board Member SKILL HIRE FINALS SERIES Skill Hire supported the WAAFL 2015 Finals Series. 2015 STAFF FACILTIES David Armstrong natalie couch Ashlea Renshaw • North Beach move into new facilities with General Manager Administration Manager Operations Coordinator an additional oval at Charles Riley Reserve. GEOFF PALMER Jessica Hancock Greg Gilbee • Southern River relocated to new oval and Operations Manager Marketing and Communications Integrated Football facilities to become Piara Waters. Officer Coordinator • Wembley relocated to two new ovals at Wembley Sports Park. • West Coast gain new oval lighting. WAAFL 2015 YEARBOOK WAAFL 2015 YEARBOOK 04 05 WEST COAST EAGLES STATE U23 AMATEUR TEAM The West Coast Eagles U23 State Amateur Team had players at the Australian Amateur Football National Carnival. The from 15 clubs representing the WAAFL this year. In their first carnival was held in Hobart to celebrate 150 years of football game of the season the West Coast Eagles U23 State Amateur in Tasmania. The round robin carnival saw the WA team win Team played the WA Country Football League. against Tasmania and Victoria which secured them a place in the grand final against South Australia. Unfortunately, WA The game at Bendigo Bank Stadium, Mandurah was a tough lost to the top of the ladder team going down by 14 points at game for the team who were physically a lot smaller than the Blundstone Arena. 2015 officials more mature country players. In the ultimate ‘City v Country’ match, the U23 State Team unfortunately went down 4.13 Congratulations to Justin Joyce for winning the AAFC Player of AAFC REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUNAL MEMBERS (37) to the WACFL 12.14 (86). WAAFL best on ground was the Carnival. John Davies Phil Cousins awarded to Stephen Healy. Bill Armstrong Debbie Diamond Stephen Healy, Brent Luckman, Dylan Murray, Cameron Fannon, Simon Growden The team then travelled to Hobart in July to compete Kieran Yakas and Justin Joyce were all rewarded for their efforts COMPETITION INTEGRITY CHAIRMAN Ron McDonald against some of the country’s best amateur footballers in the carnival with WAAFL All Australian Selection. Trevor Howard (Chair) Matt O’Leary Mal Harford Dylan Mellon Bruce Wainwright INVESTIGATIONS FINANCE AND RISK COMMITTEE John Prior Diana Versace (Chair) Seamus Rafferty David Armstrong Luke Howard STATE TEAM OFFICIALS – U/23 George Nicholls