CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

Another year of foot- As I stated earlier, the League is financially sound. It ball has passed and is not our endeavour to end up a wealthy organisation, again through sound but we must keep ourselves in a sound position and management in very continue to search for sponsors which in turn you, the difficult times you, clubs and leagues, must assist in promoting these the affiliates of the sponsors. N.S.W.AF.L., should be proud of your Our NO.1 priority is to continue to develop and pro- achievements in mote our juniors so the senior clubs will have a sound maintaining us in a base and future. I must emphasis no junior no seniors sound financial posi- within six years. Major development funding comes tion. from the AF.L and I wish to thank the N.AF.C Development Board for their role in allocating these We embrace new Leagues, Riverina, Hume, Careen, funds. Northern Riverina and Broken Hill to aUf fold and with their strong Australian Football base they can The League, I believe, have the. hardest working and only assist in strengthening the code in this State. best Development team in Australian Football. I thank and congratulate them on their achievements, During 1992 two Commissioners retired. We thank but you, the clubs, must assist them more as we have. John Potter and Allan Baxter for their contribution not the resources to put more men out in the field. whilst they were with us and we wish them well in their new endeavours. We welcome Reg Turner to the Umpiring has consolidated in N.S.W. thanks to David Commission and thank him for accepting the position. Levens and his co-workers throughout the State. To my fellow Commissioners, Don Roach and Colin Coaching of umpires is equally as important as coach- Kohlhagen, I thank you both for the commitment and ing foothallers and I congratulate David and his fellow co-operation you have given to me over the last twelve coaches for their achievements and assistance to the months. It is with men of their calibre that Australian standard of football in this State. Football will continue to strengthen in this State dur- ing the 90's. Honest, reliable people committed to the long haul are invaluable to any organisation and this State is Securing Carlton and United Breweries as a major very fortunate to have as its leader a hard working sponsor was welcomed, and with ever increasing Com- General Manager such as Craig Davis. Davo will go panies becoming minor sponsors or endorsed compa- in and get the hard baJJ for this State and is prepared nies, the League is secure in the knowledge that funds to get his hands dirty and I thank Craig for another derived from these sources will reduce the burden on big year on behalf of the football family. clubs. A Junior sponsor of development initiatives will be a high priority of the administration for the Administration Manager Peter Hiscock has now had coming season. a full year with us, and the dedication and commitment he has shown to this League has been outstanding. To The New South Wales Government must becongratu- the indoor staff I thank you all for a job well done. lated on the contribution they make through the De- partment of Sport, Recreation and Racing. The In closing, I thank all of the football family for their funding enables the best possible schemes to be put co-operation during 1992, and I wish all Leagues and in place for the benefit of players. clubs the best for 1993 and may we all, with commit- ment and dedication, continue to strengthen the code All New South Wales representatives can be assured together in this great State of New South Wales. that the Commission was fully satisfied with your en- deavours in wearing the Sky Blue jumpers. JOliN YATES CHIEF COMMISSIONER

I GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT

Damian Humphries and Scott Sponsorship & Wenke forming a superior develop- Endorsement ment team who get the job done under trying conditions. (See Appreciation Page) The League are proud of the per- The lifeblood of any organisation is centage increase in this area since the Secretary, and the League are 1988. very fortunate to have the most et. ficient Executive Secretary one 1988 1992 could ask for in Linda Blackburn. Football Record "Striving for excellence with no com- Advertising $ 525 $13,385 promise" was the catchery for foot- Crossing the ~T's" and dotting the Royalties & ball in New South Wales for season ~I's" are Administration Manager Endorsements $ 9,628 $ 26,600 1992, and this report will focus on Peter Hiscock and League Registrar Sponsorship $ 2,000 $ 75,000 areas where this has been achieved. Bob McConnell who keep the foot- ball ship on course. While QBE Insurance did not re- The football family of New South new their 3 year sponsorship, Wales is finally a united voice with The umpiring fraternity, not always Carlton and United Breweries used the establishment of six Affiliated popular but necessary, are ably led executive metal to fill the gap for Leagues Councils who have direct by State Director of Umpiring the benefit of both parties. To Ken input to the Commission to table David Levens, Umpires Coach Max Renwick (Marketing Service Man- ideas for discussion and possible Henry and members of the Umpir- ager), Reg Turner and all at CU.B., adoption. ing Network who have achieved re- thank you for your generous sup- markable results in the quality and port, and we can only build on this Chief Commissioner John Yates quantity of umpires. Results in this relationship for the next two years. and his fellow Commissioners can area surpass all expectations, espe. be justifiably proud of this achieve- cially when you consider where we Sponsorship and endorsement mo. ment. And while on the subject of were 4 years ago. Continued growth nies reduce the financial strain on the Commission, special thanks to is assured with more of the same individual Clubs and Leagues. The John Potter and Alan Baxter who astute planning. League's venture into endorsed departed for Adelaide and Sin- product agreements can only bene- gapore, respectively, we thank them The professional hard working im- fit all, however, everybody will need for their contribution, both had a age portrayed by the League would to tow the line if their to have maxi- profound effect on the growth of our not be possible without vital roles mum benefit. game and their contribution will not being filled by honourary people. be forgotten. John Lanser (Legal Advisor and Australian Chairman of the N.S.W.AF.L. Tri- Football League Welcome to replacement Commis- bunal), and his fellow Tribunal sioner Reg Turner (Cariton & Members, Representative Team Under the N.A.F.C./AF.L. agree. United Breweries Executive) who Co-ordinator Ted Ray, Ian ment, Development funding is allo- brings to the Commission table a Granland (League Historian), War- cated to States for the right of the wealth of experience in marketing ren Quintrell (By-Laws AF.L to conduct its National Com. and management structure skills, a Co-ordinator, Regional Directors petition and Stale of Origin Series. much needed commodity for sports John Wright, Greg Wollaston,Steve From this contribution the in the nineties. Lavis, Mick Dwyer, Bill Clayton and N.S.W.AF.L. initiates projects from Ron Kuhn. All of these people give the grass-roots to the elite player for Old and new development person- of their time freely and in no small the betterment of the game. nel acquisitions with the return of way the growth, direction and sta- Tony Turner (Southern Region De- bility of the League can be attrib- Special thanks are expressed to velopment Manager) and the uted to these people. Special men. Messrs. Ross Oakley, Alan-Schwab appointment of Andrew McBean tion to the League's Accountant and their fellow Commissioners, as (SydneyDeveJopmcnt Officer) have Ralph Neill for extraordinary serv- well as O'avid Anning, Dean Moore complimented Russell Campbell, ice. and other staff members for the sup- port of OUf League. 2 GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Department of Sport, Again the League emphasises the ing our profile at State and Federal Recreation & Racing need for each club and league to level. "United we stand, divided we fully utilize their local print or elec- fall." The New South Wales Government, tronic media to convey your mes- via the Department, has again con- sage. We rely on a team effort in all • Commission and staff stability. tinued its commitment to assisting we do and particularly in this diffi- State sporting bodies in the admini- cult area we must rally to the cause. • Representative football at State stration of sports providing partici- and Inter-Regional level. pator recreation for the people of Special mention to Tony Cook, our great State. David Wunsch, Greg Aplin (Prime • Financial stab.ility of the League T.V.), Ross Ingram (Wagga Daily is ever-improving. The financial assistance ($ 56,000) Advertiser), Brian Files (Griffith received this year from the Depart- Area News), Simon Kelly (2SER Negath'es: ment has again enabled the League FM), Kathryn Wicks (Sydney Morn- • Uncertainty regarding Develop- to provide sufficient staffing levels ing Herald), Peter Kogoy (Sun Her- ment funding is a yearly dilema. But to serve constituent senior and jun- ald), Brent Rees (Telegraph! with the establishment of the Na- ior leagues. Mirror), and the team at Inside tional Development Board this con- Football. cern was to be a problem of the past, After many years of negotiating the however, the August 31 deadline League has finally has been able to CONCLUSION has come and gone with no guaran- access Faaty Tab funding on a tees given for 1993 funding. This is dollar-for-dollar basis for capital Positives: an intolerable situation to be placed works. Therefore, first cab off the • The establishment of the Affili- in year after year causing undue rank will be the construction of an ated Leagues Council concept and anxiety for all concerned. This body amenities complex at Gipps Road the recruitment of fine upstanding must fulfill their obligation to the Oval (Holroyd Parramatta A.F.C.). men to fill the Regional Directors' positions has de-centralised the game. Applications to derive benefits from decision-making process,. because • The reduction ofjunior numbers these funds can be made to the the people rule the game not the in metropolitan Sydney has given League. head office administration. the League no ..ple.asure to report. • Once again New South Wales tri- However, problems cannot be The League would like to express its solved without first facing up to re- sincere appreciation to the N.S.W. umphed in a State of Origin match, ality and an action plan to reverse Government, through the Minister with Queensland's scalp being this situation is \Yellon the way. the Honorary Joe Schipp, Depart- added to our belt. Now the AF.L. ment Director Ken Brown and De- must consider scheduling regular fixtures against the major southern • The Swans poor season and sub- partment Officers Paul Hernage sequent after-season problems has and Peter Boardman. States if a truly National State of Origin concept is to nourish. had a negative effect on the game in general. But wi~h a three year re- Media Support • A company of international stan- prieve, and a stronger working rela- One could accurately suggest that dard like Carlton and United Brew- tionship established between our whilst the southern area of N.S.W. eries who arc recognised as being two organisatiol1s, grass-roots foot- enjoys a relatively high profile in professionally aggresive and having ball has alot to offer, as relation to Australian Football, standards of the highest order, their demonstrated in the ground swell of north ofWagga the case is quite the valued contribution, assistance and recent times. opposite. support can only strengthen the League's position in the corporate • The path to the top is an arduous The thanks of the League is sin- world. one and noses to the grindstone is cerely extended to those members required to make the only truly Aus- of the press who have been receptive • All leagues with a two-thirds ma- tralian game the best. to accurate reporting in an equi- jority of clubs within the border of .table line with other sports. New South Wales are now under CRAIG S. DAVIS our football umbrella, thus increas- GENERAL MANAGER 3 1992 DEVELOPMENT REPORT In 1992 a number of tangible State Government Coaching Grant tinued from Level I to II across the achievements were made by our ($ 10,000), State Government State, with Trainers and Admini. code. It was definitely a year of in- Country Athlete Scheme ($ 7,(00), stration Courses on the drawing novation, with changes occuring in Northern Region Development board. There will also be a Kdown senior administration to umpiring Contribution ($ 4,400), and Sydney to earth" administration manual and junior representative football. Football League Clubs Develop- produced by early next season. ment Contribution ($ 4,500), The benefits of these changes in totalling $ 537,000. The Auskick program will once many cases will not be immediately again be the flagship of the 1993 experienced. However, th~ estab- The football family are appreciative development program, after all, the lishment of an infra-structure for of these contributions and all con- youth of today will be the senior the development of football in New tributors can be satisfied that the players of tomorrow. South Wales has at least been con- funds are used wisely and are fronted. stretched to the limit to achieve the Auskick is specifically designed to development goals. provide an attractive introductory In order to compete with the chal- and early development program of lenges from i). within our State from Worthwhile initiatives funded by skill activities and graded matches other sports and pastimes, and ii). the Development budget were i). for children aged 6-12 years before the standards set by other State Coaches Association, ii). Coaching they progress onto junior underage Football bodies it is obvious that Courses, iii). Country Development football. much work lies ahead for both the team visits, iv). Swans player gra. honorary and professional people tuities, v). Jumper Grants, vi). Foot- The National Development Plan involved. balls, vii). Schools Competitions, Strategy of the N.S.W.A.F.L.I viii). School Umpiring, ix). Teal AC.T.AF.L. forming a joint foun- It is to be hoped that the foundation Cup, x). Sponsorship of the Com- dation is moving along nicely with a for the future growth of football in bined High Schools, xi). Sponsor- number of joint initiatives such as Sydney will be assisted by the re- ship of the Primary Schools Sports participating in Level II Coaching organisation of the senior leagues Association, xii). State Under 15 Courses, Under 15 State Trials, and junior associations in this area. CarnivaJJCamp, xiii). Regional De- State Championships, etc... This velopment Scheme, xiv). Advanced structure will be for the betterment The recommendations made by the Under 17 Squad, xv). V.S.F.L. of both Leagues. relevant committees in their very Under 18 Competition, xvi). detailed reports will require close Auskick. Throughout the Annual Report, the examination by the Commission. Development team members have Development funding is purely expounded upon various programs It was stated in last year's report that spent on development programs to directly under their control, and I the position of Development Man- supplement grass roots football and urge you to read them thoroughly to ager would be filled in 1993, how- the League makes no apologies for gain a greater insight into the enor- ever with the return of Tony Turner not disbursing direct financial assis- mity of the tasks undertaken and in his vital role of Southern Region tance to clubs. most of all the individuals who make Development Manager and staffre- this magnificent N.S.W. machine strucluing, the Development The Development team continued tick. Manager's responsibilities were in- to support representative football To the Development team, past and compassed by the General with a mixture of success, however, present, thank you for your out- Manager. the philosophy of giving all players standing contribution, the League is the opportunity to represent their truly grateful. Development budget funding can. League or State at senior or junior tributions were received from the level was the ultimate driving force. The Development team appreciate AF.L./N.AF.C. Development the fine direction given by the Com- Grant ($ 400,000), C.U.B. Sponsor- The education of coaches, trainers mission, and in turn the ship ($ 52,500), Government Salary and administrators is paramount to . Commission's support ofthe Devel- Grant ($ 32,000), AF.L. Umpiring the professional presentation of the opment team. Development Grant ($ 20,000), game. Coaching courses will be con- 4 N.S.W. STATE DIRECTOR OF COACHING'S REPORT For the first time a "Coach of the Plan, which had a very positive ef. Year" Award was introduced into all feet and resulted in many children areas, with the Southern Region us- taking up the game at club level. ing the Coaches dinner as the pres- entation night. The three sections Many High School Competitions for "Coach of the Year" Award were were also run during the year in the Junior Coach, Senior Coach and area with most of the High Schools Auskick. Only coaches who are ac- taking part. One of the highlights creditated could be nominated by being Sun Cup winners Trinity Sen- their Club. The response was fan- ior High School who took out the Highlights of the year included the tastic in the Southern Region with final in Melbourne against a Bal- launch of Auskick, Coach Associa- 100 people attending the night. larat High School. tion dinners which involved "Coach of the Year" Awards, and AF.L. The Association now has a video Ii~ All of these competitions are very player visits to assist with clinics at brary in place throughout the State important to the promotion and de- local schools. which no doubt will assist all velopment of our code and I would coaches. like to take this opportunity to con- AUSKICK PROGRAM gratulate all .school personnel for The concept of Auskick is to intro- A.F.L. PlAYER VISITS their continued support of these duce children to Australian Foot- During 1992 there were two visits programs. ball with the best possible skills from A.F.L. players to help promote program, with some 700 children our game. The first was at a Devel. REPRESENTATIVE taking part Statewide. opment Camp held in Waggaduring FOOTBALL January with Swans Coach Gary Blues Squad Resources distributed such as maga- Buckenara and player Mark Bayes The Blues Squad once again proved zines, sticker books, poster books, in attendance, and Stuart Wigney very popular and gave thirty tal- colouring-in competitions, certifi- and Robbie Neil, assisted with ented boys the opportunity to be cates and correct size footballs, school clinics and visited Auskick part of a very carefully structured along with the lesson cards added to Centres, in July, to pass on their ex- program to assist in their develop- the popularity of the program. pertise. These visits were much ap- ment. preciated by all. Many thanks to all our co- A training run was held in Wagga ordinators and accreditated coaches DEVELOPMENT CAMPS early November, 1991, to assess the who conducted these Auskick Two Development Camps held in fitness level of the boys, who were Centres in a very professional man- January and July proved very popu- then set a home component to fol- ner. lar with the participants, and gave low prior to the Blues Camp in all in attendance an opportunity to Sydney during January. N.S.W. COACHES improve their skills. ASSOCIATION To compliment this program a curtain-raiser took place against an The Coaches Association gained A special thanks to local junior A.C.T. representative side at Lav- momentum during 1992 with some coaches who assisted with the pro- ington before the Fosters Cup 150 registered members. gram and also to our resident Camp Manager Burt Green who oozes match between the Sydney Swans and Essendon in March. The Blues Throughout the year all members with enthusiasm and gave of his time Squad easily accounted for the op- received quarterly coaching updates to assist in the development of our position and demonstrated how ef. and also for the very first time a local juniors. fective this program is. regular newsletter with coaching news from around the State. SCHOOLS CLINICS Under 18 Competition & COMPETITIONS Two Under 18 sides, namely the Two dinners were held for members Riverina and Murray Regions, took and their guests with Gary Bucke- All of these Clinics proved very part in the V.S.F.L Competition nara being' guest speaker in Sydney popular with the implementation of during 1992. Bo"th sides played and David Parkin in Wagga. the "Aussie Footy" 5 week Lesson 5 N.S.W. STATE DIRECTOR OF COACHING'S REPORT three games against the Melbourne attended courses during the year An assurance that a National De- based sides and acquitted them- and received their accreditation. velopment Television advertisment selves very well. will be available will certainly assist There were numerous Level 0 in the promotion of Australian Players were invited from both courses also conducted for Auskick, Football in N.S.W. during 1993. Sydney and the AC.T. to take part potential junior coaches, school and provided a great opportunity for teachers, high school students and Some problems facing development all players to show their wares in also at tertiary institutions. at the moment are; the clear path- front of many AF.L. talent scouts. ways at present not available after PROMOTIONS completing Teal Cup, properly To the coaches and personnel, a spe- Promotion during 1992 for Austra- structured age groups for junior cial thank you as there was a great lian Football in Southern N.S.W. competitions and the full implem- deal of time and effort needed to consisted of the ongoing local tele- entation of coaching policies for all prepare both sides at such short no- vision footy show on Prime T.V. competitions in N.S.W. at both jun- tice. each sunday at the halftime interval ior and senior levels. Ties between of the A.F.L. Match of the Day, school and club football, programs Shell Under 18 Series while media coverage through the that fit in with school education and This series was played in Melbourne print and radio continues to help the continued involvement of com- during Grand Final week and once expose the game in southern petent personnel. again it was an excellent opportu- N.S.W.. nity for all boys to compete in front Special thankS to ..•• of AF.L. talent scouts at the West- Thanks very much in particular to • The N.S.W. Development team ern Oval, Footscray. the Wagga Daily Advertiser and and staff. Sports Editor Peter Baker and also • Junior and Senior Club Person- Development Squads Prime Television's Manager David nel. The Regional Development Squads Wunsch. • Volunteers who assisted at all Re- once again proved very successful gional Programs. with some 300 boys throughout REGIONAL COUNCILS • Coaching Course Lecturers Southern N.$.W. and another 600 • Umpiring Personnel David The Southern Regional Board Statewide taking part. Levens and Hec McDonnell headed by Chairman John Wright • Prime Television and the Wagga has been an outstanding success These Squads are made up of Under Daily Advertiser. with both junior and senior leagues 15. and 17 age groups led by local • Sponsors Carlton and United able to interact and express their co-ordinators and accreditated Breweries and the Athletes Foot concerns with the direction Austra- coaches giving the children involved (Coaches Association Dinner). lian Football is taking in their area. the opportunity to further their skill • Kevin Madden, National Director development, with a match played of Coaching for his assistance at the PLANNING at the conclusion to compliment this Coaching Courses . very popular program. COMMITTEE • Ted Ray for his organisation of A Junior Planning Committee in Blues Squad, Teal Cup and Re- COACHING COURSES Southern N.S.W. comprising of gional Squads. In total there was four Level I Wagga and District and South West • Jenny King, Riverina Regional courses held during 1992, including Juniors has been established to ad- Sports Organiser. one in Broken Hill and for the first dress areas of concern with the re- time Batemans Bay, and one Level gion. II held in the AC.T .. 1993 RUSSELL CAMPBELL All courses had a good response STATE DIRECTOR 1993 will see the competent volun- with 97 Level I coaches receiving OF COACHING teer being a most crucial part of de- their accreditation and Level II still velopment, with the extra workload completing their home component. and limited personnel in the devel- opment team much emphasis will be Congratulations to everyone who placed in these areas. 6 SOUTHERN REGION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER'S REPORT but on the positive side the League now has Auskick, Reserve and sen- These programs have seen over 120 ior teams and next year could see participants this year, thus enhanc- the addition of an Under 15 Com. ing the quality of instruction our petition. young footballers receive at train- ing, both at school and club level. The Central West A.F.L. have a These names are then added to our small band of very enthusiastic ad- database of prospective Level I can- ministrators and with some recruit- didates for the future and will be ing of more willing workers to share advised of further coaching courses the load, I am confident the compe- Since returning to the position of being conducted by the tition can be expanded in the near Riverina Development Manager N.S.W.AF.L.. future. this year, I have commenced devel- opment initiatives and followed up SCHOOL CLINICS those already put in place by the SAPPHIRE COAST N.S.W.AF.L. Development team. During 1993 clinics were conducted in 25 towns and included over 100 Aspecial mention of some very hard I would like to thank all of those clinics as well as senior and junior working admiriistrators and coaches people who have made my tasks eas- training at club and league level. on the Sapphire Coast who took up ier as without the assistance of those the challenge of initiating an people within each town, region and Schools are very keen to have clinics Auskick centre in Bega, a town regional council, our work would and have been very co-operative in which does not have an Australian not reach the ones who benefit most, the teaching of the 5 week P.E. pro- Football team at any level. This the participants of OUf game. gram. I believe that with the modi- Centre attracted and maintained fication of this into a system along over 35 participants for the duration AUSKICK the Auskick line we will see this P.E. ofthe program, a great achievement program more widely introduced in and a lesson to all, "if the quality is Auskick has been initiated in twelve there in both the program and those centres this year, including Broken 1993. who run them people will support Hill, Parkes, Orange, Bathurst, The above programs, as well as the initiatives of the N.S.W.AF.L.." Dub'bo, Cowra, Bega, Rand, many other aspects of Australian Oaklands and Walla Walla. This Football, were run in all of my areas Target areas for this region next program has introduced over 200 year include Merimbula, Batemans children to our game who would this year. Bay, Eden and Narooma which have not normally played the game. CENTRAL WEST would see a great foundation put in This fact, combined with the accep- place for the consolidation and fu- tance of the program by parents and Prime Television this year sup- ture expansion of the League. supporters of football, ensures the ported the launch of Auskick in the growth of Australian Football and Central West of the State with an A Development Camp was held this Auskick in the future. I have tar- advertisment being run in conjunc- year and for the first time ever Sap- geted eight more towns for 1993 as tion with the AF.L. advertising of phire Juniors were given the oppor- well as continuing those started this the weekly match of the day. This tunity to attend a camp which was year. ad contained the contact names and their phone numbers for Auskick. initiated for the benefit of that area in particular. The Camp was a great COACH EDUCATION Prime's contribution was gratefully success with 25 boys attending from During 1992 we have conducted received and will hopefully continue eight clubs. Guests included David Level 0 coaching courses at many next year. We are hoping to use the Cloke (Ainslie F.e.) and Trevor venues to cater for Auskick and also theme of "Up There Cazaly" in this Miller (S.C.AR.F.L. Coach), as well the Coachlink program within the ad, and investigations are underway as Regional Chairman Greg Wol- Secondary Education Department to see if this is possible. laston and senior League President This program involves teachers and Frank Hunt. The Sydney Swans those year 11 and 12 students who This year saw the competition re- were invited and accepted, but again are persuing health and fitness as a failed to show. career. duced to four clubs early in theyear, 7 SOUfHERN REGION'DEVELOPMENT MANAGER'S 'REPORT NORTIIERN WEST DARLING • CH.S. Under 16 assistance • Under 15 assistance RIVERINA During the year I attended Clinics in this area which included Dareton, • Co-ordinator of Murray Under 18 The Northern Rivcrina were can. team in the V.S.F.L Country Chal- tacted early in the yeM but a very Gal Go1, Wentworth and Buronga, as well as club training for the Wen- lenge Series, poor response •.••'35 received (0 the tworth Under 17's. The administra- • Lecturing at Coaching Courses. proposed Development Programs • A'\Scssment ofLcvellI O>aches we wanted to initativc in that area. tors of junior football are very keen to give their players at alllcveis the opportunity to receive as much tui- Where possible, I attended finals in I attended Lake Cargclligo and all areas except for the Broken Hill Parkes Football Clubs on several tion as possihle to give them every opportunity to develop their poten- Football League, for travel and time occassions during the ycaT and con- reasons, although I did visit Broken ducted school clinics as well as jun- tial to the fullest. They are very supportive of the N.S.W.A.F.L and Hill earlier in the year to ronduct ior and senior club training, thus clinics and then again in November giving me Ihcopportunitytocxplain actively encourage their players to play representative football at all to assist with a Level J Coaches in morc detail the programs the Course. N.S.W.A.F.L. were introducing levels. throughout the State. SUMMARY All areas were different this year with some experiencing change and The response late in the season was 1992was a very cxeilingyc.1.r for me others consolidating after change encouraging for 1993, and I am sure being my first season back with the and with Iheactiviticsofeach region clubs will implement the Auskick N.S.W.AF.L after a brief 1c.1.veor now fully understood I •.••ill be en- Program after seeing the "nuts and absence. The enthusiasm of the ad- deavouring to formulate plans for belts. cf the Program at West ministrators, coaches, teachers, the development and promotion of Wyalong and Parkes, the IWO children and parents in my new ar- the game for each region with the Auskick Centrcs. eas or responsibility was very help of Regional Councils and encouraging to myself and the League and Club Administrators. HUME & COREEN N.S.W.A.F.L as this shows the foot- Clubs from the<;ctwo Leagues took ball message is being received in al1 This year we were fortunate to gain the opportunity 10 introduce areas of the State. valuable sponsorship for the promo- Auskick this year with the small tion of Auskick on regional televi- lawn of Rand having an excellent As well as the areas I have already sion stations and hopefully this can participation rate of around 35 for mentioned, there were many other be secured for next yc.1.r,as well as the duration of the Program. aspects of football to deal with in additional assistance from the ]992, some of those included ... AF.L and N.AF.C. through their I am sure arter clubs see the success promotional tapes and advertising . of this program, the N.S.W.A.F.L • Development Squads will be inundated with requc.••ts to • P.S,S.A. Regional Trials TONY TURNER set Centres up n many lowns neigh- • League and Regional Council RJVERINA DEVELOPMENT bouring those with Auskick Centres Meetings MANAGER already in place. • Under 17 Trials and State Carni- val

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8 NORTHERN REGION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER'S REPORT number of schools are keen to in- ducted a coaching session for the clude Aussie Footy in their school players in the Development Squads. sport program. Then later in the year the Bears Matt Kennedy visited the Summer- Also, a number of clinics were con- land juniors. Here he spoke to the ducted for junior organisations, and kids, signed autographs and watched other promotional activities includ. them play. ing 40 kids that travelling to Carrara to see the Sydney Swans play Bris- All junior players enjoy the benefit bane. from hearing and meeting with the stars of our game. The 1992 season in Northern The Goonellabah Football Club N.S.W. has seen a numberofsignifi- and all junior committees are to be AUSSIE FOOTY cant changes. Early in the season congratulated for the' good work Aussie Footy. played on saturday saw the restructuring of the North they do to ensure that junior foot- and sunday mornings, is still gaining West AF.L. With the formation of ball is played in Northern N.S.W .. momentum. The North Coast Jun- a new club (Narrabri) and Coona- iors formed a second age group this barabran leaving the Central West SCHOOL year, and with a strong, well organi- League to entcr the North West, COMPETITIONS sed committee, will look to increas- and Tamworth re-entering, meant The Lions Cup competition saw the ing numbers again in 1993. that the League had six teams and inclusion of 4 new schools this year, travel was reduced markedly. taking the number to 12 in the two The Summerland juniors are now years the competition has been run- being organised by a newly elected The value of conducting school clin- ning on the North Coast. committee, and they look to be ics was also becoming evident, with Woolgoolga High School made it pushing ahead. While. the solely the North Coast Juniors expanding through to the quarter finals to be parent run Hastings Junior have their Sunday morning competition. the most successful school from the worked well, they can look forward Also the number of schools partici- North. Many of these schools also to further support in 1993. pating in competitions increased as entered the Swans Shield Knockout. did the number of regional and In the West, individual clubs have northern N.S.W. representative The North Coast Representative been workingwith juniors and doing teams. Shield competition saw Under 15 a great job. The Wee Waa club held their Gala Day and this was again Then with the season complete the regional teams take part for the first time. Along with the Under l7's, successful. Mid North Coast League, which this competition has been used as a struggled through the season, were basis for selection into the Northern Thank you to all those parents, clubs unable to re-group at their Annual N.S.W. Under 15 team and the new administrators and others who have General Meeting. At this stage the North Coast Composite C.H.S. contributed toward junior football. League appears to have broken up team. The Clarence Valley region By the way. all junior grand final with two clubs. Kempsey and Port were the Under 17 Champions, and days were very exciting and should Macquarie, looking to join the the Mid North Coast region the see a good turn out for 1993. North Coast League, while the For- Under 15 Champions. , ster and Taree Clubs struggled for COACHING COURSES administrators and now look like It is hoped that next year will see an There was no Level I course offered folding. Wauchope. not wishing to increase in the number of Gala Days in the area this year, but there is one • head north, are looking to support for both primary and high schools. programmed for April 1993. and promote junior football in the area. There were a number of Level 0 A.F.L. PLAYER VISITS courses run during the year for SCHOOL CLINICS There were two visits from players clubs, schools and the general pub- This year I will have seen about 100 during the year. Early in the year lic. As well, I was able to conduct a schools, completed over 100 clinics the Swans' Dennis Carroll con- number of teacher in-serVice days in ' and reached over 4,000 children. A each area. 9 NORTHERN REGION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER'S REPORT As it is policy to have all junior and broke a long time stranglehold to recruiting children, parents and ad- senior coaches acereditated, I would gain a place in the Grand Final with ministrators. This complete pack- hope that club personnel, teachers, a win over Kempsey. Then in a game age will be valuable for schools and parents or anyone interested will at- where they led for almost the en- clubs promoting junior football. tend courses. tirety, they went down by 9 points, losing the lead in the closing stages • An increase in the number of Gala SENIOR of the match. Days for both primary and high COMPETITIONS schools to get more kids playing and The best performed clubs this sea- improve the working relationship This year saw the emergence of a son were undoubtedly the clubs with between clubs and schools. few clubs who, in the past, have not the best administration. Those consistently threatened for their re- clubs that struggled were the ones • Provide assistance with admini- spective flags, come to the forc. who had trouble organising good stration. working committees. In the Summerland League Ballioa • Increase the number of accredi- were the early pace-setters winning This is an area that clubs need to tated coaches. the prc-season knockout. They also continually address, and I hope to threatened all year just fading in the provide more support in this area in I see these goals as important to the preliminary finaL On the North season 1993. Coast, Sawtell-Taormina in their continued growth of Australian second year of competition romped Football in the North of the State. into the Grand Final only to go 1993 Thank you to al those people who down to perennial grand finalists Some of the areas where the Devel- have helped throughout 1992. Woolgoolga. opment team will channel resources include .... DAMIAN HUMPHRIES The most impressive performance NORTHERN REGION n came from the Wauchopc Club in • The introduction of nAuskick . DEVELOPMENT MANAGER the Mid North Coast League. They The junior program which aims at

THOSE WHO HAVE LEFT US "May They Rest in Peace"

Arthur II. Bridgewater. Lire Member (N.S.W.A.F.L.) The League announces the sad passing of one of football's great gentlemen, and to his family, especially Elaine, Dawn and son Robin, the football family ofN.S.W. wishes to express their deepest sympathy.

Arthur served the League tirelessly over many years as the Secretary of what was then known as the N.S.W. Football Union and whose dedication and effort was largely responsible for much of the develop- ment in junior football throughout the State at that time.

Honours bestowed upon Arthur included Life Membership of the N.S.W.AF.L. (1969) and a Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal (1977).

Des Kennedy. Secretary IIume Football League The N.S.W. Football world mourned the sudden death of this legendary administrator. The most knowledgeable man in N.S.W. Country Football, Des was just 57.

He had been Secretary of the Hume League for 29 years and his expertise was widely acclaimed. He was a man of great integrity who would help anyone anytime for the betterment offootball. Deswas rewarded withaO.AM ..

Des is survived by his wife Jacquie and daughters Elizabeth, Veronica and Cecilia. 10 1992 SYDNEY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER'S REPORT Development Camp oping football skills. A live-in camp was held at the E- lanora Conference Centre from Combined High Schools Carnival January 15-17, for 12-17 year aids. The Under 16 National c.H.S. Car- Robert Ash was the Co-ordinator nival was held in Sydney this year. who organised games and skill ses- Robert Ash, the Carnival Convenor, sions as well as utilizing the nearby and his support staff must be con- beach. The camp also included a gratulated for organising and con- visit from the Sydney Swans. ducting such a tremendous carnival. Many intersta te officials and visitors Levell Coaching Course commented on the hospitality and A working party was formed by the On February 15 and 16, a Level I enthusiastic support of the football Sydney Junior Board of Manage- Coaching Course was conducted at families throughout Sydney. The ment to review and recommend the R.AS. Showgrounds. The 35 clubs and schools support was inte- changes in areas such as - the man. participants were addressed by gral for the success of the Carnival. agement and competition structures many top lecturers on topics such and association boundaries to be as; Role of the Coach, Training AUSKICK implemented for the 1993 season. Drills, Injury Prevention and Treat- This program is seen as the most Many clubs, association and indi- ment, Fitness, Umpiring, and many powerful recruitment tool available viduals made submissions which others. to us, attracting 4-12 year old chil- contained excellent ideas to place dren to our game and retaining REPRESENTATIVE Sydney Juniors in a much stronger them. position. PROGRAM Sydney was given the opportunity to A number of Centres were piloted The recommendations included; a host a variety of trial games and car- throughout Sydney, Wollongong strong management structure, four nivals at both club and school level and the Central Coast with excellent geographical associations, Sydney during 1992. results. With the success ofthe pilot Championships, Lightning Carni- areas, the Program will now be ex- vals, administrative assistance, ~10 The State Teal Cup Trials were panded throughout Sydney via a vig- goal mercy rule~, and Auskick. hosted by the Hills/Hornsby Junior orous recruitment campaign. These changes intend to make jun- Association at Greenway Park, Ch- ior football a united, cohesive com- errybrook. The football was of a Auskick Demonstrations on S.C.G. petition as well as being more high standard, and the Hills Asso. State of Origin night, saw 100 attractive to new players and par- ciation did an excellent job in or- Auskickers, representing four areas, ents. ganising these trials. display their newly acquired skills at half time of the main game. Not The working party must be can. The Campbelltown Association even the inclement weather could gratulated, in particular Brian conducted the Under 15 trials, in a dampen the enthusiasm of these Cloney, Mike Kenny and Joe Bra- very professional manner, where a youngsters who received a standing dley. Sydney Representative team was se- ovation as they ran off the field. lected. Regional Development Squads 1993 This year Sydney was included in the The Ulll and U/13 Round Robin, Next year presents a very exciting Regional Development Squad Pro- organised by the Hawkesbury Jun- year for junior football in Sydney, gram for talented Under 15 and ior Club, was an opportunity for our with the restructuring that is taking Under 17players. Two squads were 'grass roots' players to compete in a place and a move towards a more formed with 60 participants in each. higher standard of football. This program provides opportuni- united and cohesive approach, I be. lieve junior football in Sydney will ties to improve skills and also a ca. The P.S.S.AState Carnival was held become a more vibrant and exciting reer pathway to a higher level of at Camden in early June. The three competition. football or become a better player day Carnival enabled primary for their own club. school aged players the opportunity SCOTT WENKE to compete and exhibit their devel- SYDNEY DEY. MANAGER 11 UMPIRING REPORT

Pre-season camps took place at Tim Beard Wagga Wagga, A.LS. in Canberra, and Bedri Sainovski AC.T. Wollongong. An AF.L. senior um- Final Country Championships pire attended each activity. (S.C.G.) Barry Mugeli Merimbula More umpires gained experience at Warren Maguire Gosford the AF.L.N.S.F.L. leveL This was achieved through in excess of 130 The State Under 15 Championships appointments, for umpires in was a significant umpiring develop- Sydney (73) and AC.T. (58). ment exercise with young umpires from Albury, Sydney, AC.T. and Umpiring enjoyed a successful year The National Goal and Boundary Wagga. The umpires were observed building on the progress made over umpires coaches visited Sydney and by Mark Thomas (Assistant recent years. provided feedback to umpires in lo- Umpires Coach, Albury) who pro- cal football which is a very impor- vided them with feedback over the A significant contribution to the tant clement towards the continued weekend. year's success was the Planning improvement of performances in Seminar conducted for Statewide these umpiring disciplines. A National umpiring first took place umpiring personnel in October last this year with an all female umpiring year. This resulted in the 1992 Um- The Statewide Umpiring Network team officiating in a Sydney Foot. piring Plan which provided a direc- (S.U.N.) continued with monthly ball League Reserve Grade match- tion and focus for all umpiring telephone meetings throughout the East Sydney v Western Suburbs. activities. year. The same approach was also used by the Junior Umpiring Group I wish to acknowledge the support, In the area of Recruitment and Pro- (J.U.G.) in Sydney. The approach encouragement and assistance that motion, a major project was under- enabled local umpiring co- umpiring has received from the taken to prepare a quality ordinators/coaches to receive and Commission and staff of the poster/brochure for use by all um- provide information, discuss various N.S.W.AF.L. and affiliated leagues piring groups within the State. Posi- aspects of laws and interpretations, and the support from the tive feedback was received within and more importantly share infor- AC.T.A.F.L. and in particular Bob the football community about the mation between leagues. Stacey, Umpires Coach, and his as- poster/brochure and anecdotal evi- sistant Russell Taylor. dence would suggest it contributed Representative appointments were to an improved image for umpiring. keenly sought. These included ..... Also the tireless work of Max Henry, State Of Origin. N.S.W. v Vic. Sydney Umpires Coach, Mel Reid, Umpiring numbers continued to in- Emergency Boundary: Tony Brown Albury Umpires Coach, and Hec crease in the majority of leagues. Emergency Goal: Ken Ray McDonnell, Riverina Umpires There was a 13% increase in num- Interstate Match - N.S.W. v Qld Coach, and the other coaches State- bers Statewide which saw a rise in Field: Frank Kalayzich wide has contributed to an officially umpired matches to 99% Boundary: Peter Hampshire enhanced standing for umpiring. up from 91% last year. David Ponsford Goal: Ken Ray Umpiring in N.S.W. is in a healthy Education of umpires was a top pri- Paul Hoare position. That position has been ority throughout the year. Under- Emergency: Roger Crowhurst achieved through the efforts of standably, the football community is Teal Cup (Melbourne) many people and a significant con- seeking improved umpiring stan. Nick Angelos tribution from the AF.L. in both dards. Education took the form of- National Schoolboys (Sydney) financial and human terms whieh is umpires involved with the National Damian James greatly appreciated. It is from that Accreditation Scheme, the conduct State Under 1S's (Melbourne) investment that further progress of regular coaching sessions, observ- Brett Webb will be realised. ing performances and providing State Championships (Wagga) feedback to umpires, and atten- Brett Greene Sydney DAVID LEVENS dance at camps and seminars. Russell Wright Albury NSW DIRECTOR OF UMPIRING 12 1992 STATE OF ORIGIN "CARLTON & UNITED Coach: Gary Buckenara Coaches Assistants: BREWERIES Match Manager: Mark Gough N.S.W. Dean Moore (AFL) Shane McSpeerin Co-Ordinator: STATE OF ORIGIN Function Hostess: Kevin Egan TEAM" RosDesmond Selectors: Michael Byrne Secretary: Linda Blackburn Brett Scott Name Club Greg Harris Originally, the A.F.L. had not Jamie Lawson Sydney Russell Matheson scheduled a State of Origin match Paul Kelly Sydney Gary Buchanan for either N.S.W. or Queensland, Andrew Thompson Sydney Operations Manager: but following exhaustive negolia. Neil Brunton Sydney Peter Hiscock tions by the respective General Dennis Carroll Sydney Team Manager: Managers, Tuesday May 12, 1992, Leon Higgins Sydney Ted Ray would see a clash between New Troy Gray Sydney Match Day Manager: South Wales and Queensland at the Matthew Wheeler Sydney Ian Findlay S.c.G., being the first time the two Robbie Neill Sydney Physiotherapist: States have clashed under State of Craig Nettelbeek Sydney Doug Coleman Origin conditions. Darren Holmes Sydney Doctor: Phil Loxley Tim Powell Sydney Head Trainers: Chairman of the A.F.L. Ross Michael Werner Sydney Bruce Hunter Oakley stated, "by including N.S. w: Glen Page Nth Melbourne AlexKair and Queensland in State of Origin this John Longmire Nth Melbourne Property Manager: year, the A.F.L. believes it will give the Bernard Toohey Footscray Mike Mealand growing number of players from the Terry Daniher Essendon Fitness AdvisorIRunner: tlVo States an opportunity to play rep- Anthony Daniher Essendon Laurie Axford resentative football which they would Michael Gayfer Collingwood Property Steward: otherwise not have. " Glen Coleman Footscray Clyde Williams Adrian Barich W/C Eagles Trainers: Colin Moore The New South Wales Commission Bill Brownless Geelong Rod George continued the tradition of naming Mark Kerr the current Swans coach as the Result: Matthew Sheedy Blues Coach. Garry Buckenara fol- N.S.W. Wally Jackson lows Tom Hafey (1988) and Colin 5.1 11.4 14.6 22.9 (141) Statisticians: Les Trigar Kinnear (1990) and faced a tough Queensland Chris Scott task to uphold a remarkable record. 1.2 5.5 6.8 6.12 (48) Warren Costella Lindsay Sanson Hafey's team lost to South Australia Goals: J. Longmire (8), B. Andy Smail by 21 points then scored a thrilling Brownless (4), T. Daniher, M. Don Leisham 2 point victory over Western Aus- Werner (2), A. Thompson, N. Brun- Timekeepers: tralia, and who can forget that stir- ton, T. Gray, R. Neill, T. Powell, A Bob McConnell ling match on May 22, 1990, when Barich. Ken Brain the Blues registered a magnificent Best Players: T. Powell, G. Cole- Interchange Stewards: 10 point victory over Victoria with man, B. Brownlcss, J. Longmire, P. Len Regan John Longmire kicking 8 straight Kelly, J. Lawson, M. Gayfer. Col Keeble goals in atrocious conditions. Umpires Co-Ordinator: N.S.W Player of the Match: David Levens Only six players - Bill Brownless, Tim Powell State Liaison Officers: Terry Daniher, Bernard Toohey, (Terry Daniher Medal) Scott Wenke Anthony Daniher, John Longmire Russell Campbell and Tim Powell have appeared in Captain: Terry Daniher Tony Turner all four teams. Vice Captain: Steve Wright Andrew McBean Damian Humphries

13 1992 STATE OF ORIGIN J9hn Longmire explained the phe- somewhat late, but certainly wel- AF.L. Commissioners and Direc- nonomen recalling the Blues spirit come momentos of their achieve- tors. of the 1990 victory, "we didn't know ments for their home State. AF.L. Clubs and Staff. one another that well, but suddenly Tony Peek. AF.L. Media Director we had this special thing that united Tim Powell judged Best On Ground Sydney Australian Football Club. us, as If we'd been mates [or years". by the Match Committee was pre- for support and unselfishness sented with his Medal by Terry at Those supportive members of the "It was a great game, something that. theAftermatch Function, plus Terry media. if we came across the same team. received one for a keepsake. Umpiring Directors. Bill Deller mates again, we've all got something and David Levens. in common, like blokes in a premier- Led by Terry, the Blues did a demo- Greg Purcell. S.c.G. Trust ship team. It was a great thrilL" lition job on Queensland, as Sponsors expected, but pleasing to achieve a Carlton & United Breweries Players and characters like Terry result which must now place N.S.W. Insurance Exchange of Australia Daniher come along but once in a in a position where the three major Ansett Australia generation so to create an everlast- southern States, Victoria, South Southern Pacific Hotels ing tradition the Commission could Australia and Western Australia, Westbus either name a street after his family are under threat from the all con. Dean Moore and Peter Cummiskey in Ungarie, or they could strike a quering Blues. for their tireless efforts. medal in his honour, for State of Origin matches. The result has shown that N.S.W. Future has produced some tremendous The AF.L. must now sit down and Which they did. The Daniher Medal players over the years, something rethink their position on State of wi1J. be rrp.sented to the Best N.S.W. that we all should be proud of. Origin football and come up with a Player in State of Origin matches, format which is in the best interests past, present and in the future. John Special thanks to .... of the game and not the hip pocket. . Longmire and Brett Scott voted The Players Best Players for New South Wales Messrs. Schwab and Oakley • for in past State Of Origin matches will their national commitment and vi- receive Terry Daniher Medals, sion.

NA.F.C. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT ANAFC

AI the "All States" Dinner during the Teal Cup Championships, the N.A.F.C. awarded eertifu:ates to a senior and junior person in each Statefor outstanding service tofootbalL

The N.S. W. senior recipient was Malcolm Levett from the Farrer Football League, after service tofootballfor over 20 years as Treasurer of that League.

While the N.S. I¥.jllnior recipient was Colin Fisher after trUlnyyears involved promoting the game in the school system, especially as Regional Sports Organiser, and representative roles such as Coach of Teal and Shell Cup teams.

The N.S. WA.F.L. congratulates thise gentlemen on gaining recognitionfor their outstanding commitment and contribution.

14 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE, """" 1992 C.U.B. STATE OF ORIGIN TEAM Gil New South Wales 22-9 (141) Defeated Queensland 6.12 (48) ~

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Back Row: BMI~ lIuntu (Trainer), Michael Werner, Craig Nettelbt'Ck. John longmire, Glen Coleman, Bill Brownltss, Anthony Danlhcr, Mkhacl Gayfer, Ttl! Ray (fellm Mllnll~r). Middle Row: Phil Loxley (Doctor), Brett Scott (Selector), Darren lIolrnes, Troy Gray, Robbie Nell, Matthew \\'beeler, TIm Powell, Glen PIIJ:C, Paul Kelly, Ian Finley (Match Mnnager), Llurie Axford (Runner). Jo'rontROtr. Mlchad Byme (SeIK'tOr),Andrew Thompson, Jamie lAwson, Leon 1II=ln5, Dennis Carroll, GIrT)' Bucke~n (Coadl), TerryDanlher, Bemanl Toohey, Nell Brunton, Adrian Barich, Cnllig Onls (Genenll Manager). ' 1992 N.S.W.STATE GAME The 'N.S.W:AF.L Commissioners Matthew LLoyd With only one training session to- adopted the same policy as the pre- Robbie Harper gether, an absence of cohesion vious year, that is selecting the best Andrew Mills looked obvious in the first half as players available from within the Shaun Myles N.S.W. had plenty of chances but boundaries of New South Wales, Steve Smith could not convert or deliver well whatever their Club's affiliation. Gavin Hoffert enough into the forward line, and David West Queensland led by 27 points at half Due to scheduling difficulties, the Brett Wilson time. However, the Blues hit back match was played before the State Craig Hucker strongly in the second half and Championships as a curtain-raiser pegged back Queensland's lead in to the State of Origin Clash giving Officials: the slippery conditions. the coach and selectors a near im- Greg Harris (Coach) possible task of coming up with a Russell Campbell (Selector) The 17 point loss in the end doesn't cohesive unit. However, the State's Russell Matheson (Selector) show that during time-on in the last football family network searched Garry Buchanan (Selector) quarter, N.S.W.looked like pulling long and hard so as to uncover play- Andrew Johnson (Team Manager) off a courageous comeback victory. ers of quality who would mould into Bruce Hunter (Trainer) But, two late Queensland goals after the coach's game plan. Colin Moore (Trainer) mistakes by N.S.W. saw the end of Rod George (Trainer) that. The team arrived in Sydney the day Mark Kerr (Trainer) before to familiarize themselves Matthew Sheedy (Trainer) Without offering excuses, Greg with the S.c.G. and their other Wally Jackson (Trainer) Harris said "N.S. J.v. was up against it teammates and so as to embark on Doug Coleman (Physiotherapist) from the start, playing against a side a mission to reverse a losing streak Phil Loxley (Doctor) who were all mainly from the same of 7 matches. 1974, 82, 83, 84, 86 Don Lewisham (Statistician) competition and had played together and 1991. Tony Turner (Runner) before. Injuries before the game, and Umpires: during, did not help either." Touring Party Frank Kalayzich (Field) David Batty Murray Bird (Field) A special thanks to •••. John Brunner Peter Hampshire (Boundary) Greg Harris. on a magnificent job, Chris Conlon David Punsford (Boundary) Shane Johnson, Q.AF.L. Mark Q'Donoghue Ken Ray (Goal) Ansett Express Scott Thomlinson Paul Hoare (Goal) Clovelly Hotel Paul Hawke Roger Crowhurst (Emergency) Camperdown Travelodge Barry Suckling S.c.G. Trust Grant Bartholomeaus A lack of preparation and knowl- The Players and all officials for a Damian Sexton edge of each other cost the collective first class effort. Robbie Kerr N.S.W.A.F.L. dearly against the Lee Campbell Q.AF.L.. Jamie McLaughlin

NEW SOUTH WALES v QUEENSLAND

QA.FL. 14.18 (101) D N.S.WA.F.L. 11.13 (85)

Best Players: Shaun Myles, Robbie Ke", MaJlhew Lloyd, Bany Suckling, Andrew Mi/ls, Chris Conlon, Brett Wilson

Goal~: Shaun Myles (5), Chris Conlon (2), Paul Hawke, Robbie Kerr, Scott Tlwmlimon, Gavin Hoffert.

16 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE ~~ Q.•.. C.U.B. STATE LEAGUE TEAM ,"CI': 1992

ROW 3: Colin Moore CTrainer), Gavin Hoffert, Steve Smith. DaVId West, ShaUll Myles, Craig Hud<.er. Brott Wilson, Andrew Mins, Scoff Thomlinson, Anci"ew Johnson (Team Manager). ROW 2: Tony Turner (Runner). Matthew Uoyd. Robbie Kerr. Grant 6arthoIomeaus, leo GampbeH, Jamie Mclaughlitl, Chris Conlon, Robbie Harper, Barry Suckling (Captain), Gary Buchanan (Seledor). FRONT: Russell Ma~ (Seieclor). John O'Dwyer. Scott Parson. Pau Hussey, John Brunner. Greg HMis (Coach), Paul ODonoghue. Paul Hawke (VICeCaptain). Damien Sexton, David Batty, Russel CampbeR (5eledor). "CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS" The 1992 "C.U.B. Stale Champion- portunitics to lead by 37 points at Rlverinn ships~ were hosted in fine style by half time despite having only two 3.2 8.7 13.9 15.10(lllO) the Farrer Football League at more scoring shots on the board. Furrer Rohertson Oval, Wagga Wagga, 1.3 2.5 5.6 9.11 (65) over the weekend of May 23f24. After the break, the powerfulAC. T. combination gradually drew further GOllls: Teams from Sydney and the RivCf- ahead of the gallant Sydney side to Rlverlna: S. Ruyg, D. Currie 3, S. ina joined with the locals in an at- take out their second successive Lenon, W. Fowlcs, B. Buchanan 2, tempt 10 wrcst the coveted Slate Championship in convincing fash- A Hughes, P. Hawke 1. Champions title back from the ion. Farrer: G. Hofcrt, T. Grcenham 3, AC.T. who defeated Farrer in the J. Quade, B. Hawke 1. final at Campbelltown last year. RESULTS: Sydney Best: Sydney and Riverina fought out the 2.3 5.6 10.7 13.7 (85) Rivennn: P. Hawke, A Hughes, D. closest conlest orlhe C1rnival in the Rivcrina Gillctte, W. Fowles, D. McPherson, opening match which rcsulted in a 2.3 5.8 7.16 11.17(83) S. Ruyg. two point victory 10 Sydney. River- Farrer: J. Quade, M. Gilmore, G. ina had more possession than their Goals: Hofert, T. Grccnham, D. Meline, R. opponents but Sydney made more Sydney: T. Watson 4, S. Palmer 3, J. Harper. of their opportunities particularly Little 2, R. Wright, R. Kerr, D. Met- through key forwards Simon Palmer calfe, D. Warke 1. Final: and Tad Watson. I{iverinn: D. Currie 5, S. Lenon 2, A.CT. C. Conlan, S. OmoJl, M. Walsh, S. 3.2 10.3 14.7 19.10(124) ~r.the second game Farrersurpriscd Ruyg 1. Sydney A.C.T. wilh thcirspeed and tenacity 0.7 3.8 6.10 8.12 (60) 10 build up an early lead. Inaccurate nest: kicking by AC.T. under pressure Sydney: D. West, S. Palmer, R. GOllls: from Ihe Farrer backHne during the Kerr, T. Graham, T. Watson, S. Par- A.CT.: C. Aeming 5,T Wynd 4, D. second term contributed to their 22 sons. Skuta 3, J. Ireland, G. Zochling 2, S. point dcricit at haHtime. With Riverina: S. Lenon, C. Miller, D. Heard, A Mapleson, M. Sheridan 1. David Cloke directing Imffic A.c.T. Currie. C. Conlan, B. Allen, J. Mor- Sydney: S. Palmcr, D. Batty 2, R. seized the initiative after the hrenk lan. Kerr, K. Phillips, S. Thomlinson, L to gel hack into the game and Ihen Campbell 1. overv.'helmed the tiring Farrer side A.C.T. in the last quarter to hridge the j:tap 1.2 4.8 8.8 12.11(83) Best: and go on 10 a 16 point win. Furrer A.C.T.: T. Wynd, J. Ireland, G. 5.4 8.6 10.7 10.7 (67) Zochling, G. Cannon, J. Watson, D. Riverina took advantage ofa lethar- Cloke. gic Farrer tC<1.min the consolation Goals: Sydney: R. Kerr, D. West, J. match to regain some lost pride fol- A,CT.: C. Aeming 4, A Mapleson, O'Dwyer, G. Coffey, S. Palmer, R. lowing their narrow loss 10 Sydney D. Skuta 2, T. Wynd, G. Cannon, J. Wright. the day before. With superior team Gilbert, A Bishop 1. work Riverina compiled a match Furrer: M. Hofert 3, P. McCarty, Cnrnivnl Dest: winning lead hy three quarter time. M. Gilmore, J. Quade, T. Matthews, T. Wynd AC.T. Farrer picked up their game in the P. Sculley, B. HAwke, T. Grcenham S.Lenon Riverina final term but left their run too late I. 10 bridge the gap. Plnyer orthe Carnlvnl: nest: R. Kerr Sydney A disastrous first quarter in front of A.e:f.: D. Cloke, T. Wynd, S. West, goal by Sydney set the scene for an G. Cannon, D. Skuta, C. Fleming. AC.T. cakewalk in the Champion- Farrer: S. Macklin, D. Meline, R. ship Final. In contrast, the AC.T. Robinson, R. Harper, P. Irvine, T. fOl"\\'3rds made the most of their op- Mallhcws. 18 TEAL CUP TRIALS - SYDNEY Trainer: Dennis Burldnshaw Goals: Wild, McLean, Carey, On the weekend of May 9 and 10 Runner: Brett Allen McPherson, Brawn, Doolan. eighty eight of N.S.W.'s most tal- Manager: Ted Ray Best: Hargreaves, McPherson, ented Under 17's brought to Sydney Whitsed, Wild, Whitehead, Brawn, their aspirations for Teal Cup selec- Murray Border: Mooney. tion. Travis McLean (Lavington) Adrian Whitehead (Wodonga) Thursday, July 9. Although these are strictly a selec- Scott Falkner (Nth bury) V.M.F.L. 17.13 (115) D tion process, the competition was Tim Hargreaves (Berrigan) N.S.W. 8.3 (51) nontheless fast and furious, with Matthew Daniel (Finley) Goals: Graetz 3, Hargreaves 2, mainly fine sunny days contributing Clint Whitsed (Albury) Haynes, McLean, Wooden. to the enormous skills exhibited. Paul Lewis (Corowal Best: Whitsed, Graetz, McPherson, Rutherglen) Hargreaves, Mooney, Brawn, Played on the wide open expanses Tom Doolan (Albury) Doolan, Lewis, Barber. of Greenway Park, Cherrybrook, the four competing areas of Sydney, Riverina: Saturday, July 11 Riverina, Murray Border and Daniel McPherson (G.G.G.M.) V.C.F.L. 8.15 (63) D N.S.W. Composite presenled many Matthew Wooden (Lockhart) N.S.W 6.3 (39) fine young athletes endeavouring to Jason Wild (Collingulliel Goals: Barber, Wild, Graetz,Lewis, catch the selectors eye. Ashmont) McPherson, Haynes. Shannon Barber (Culcairn) Best: Lewis, Seymour, Carey, Results: Nathan Graetz East Waggal Townsend, McPherson, Doolan, Saturday, May 9 Kooringal) Daniel, Tunbridge, Noble. Sydney 13.16 (94) D Shawn Townsend (Barellan) NSW Composite 6.10 (46) Heath Mooney (TUIvey Park) Player Awards: Brad Seymour (Wagga Tigers) N.S.W. Best Player Riverina 19.19 (132) D Anthony CarrolI (G.G.G.M.) Clint Whitsed Murray Border 9.5 (59) Brad Haynes (Holbrook) N.S.W. Best vs South Australia Tim Hargreaves Sunday, May 10 Sydney: N.S.W. Best vs Western Australia Riverina 15.17 (107) D Michael Carey (Pennant Hills) Daniel McPherson Sydney 9.7 (61) Nigel Tunbridge (St George) N.S.W. Best vs V.M.F.L. Anthony Brawn (Pennant Hills) Clint Whilsed Murray Border 23.13 (151) D N.S.W. Best vs V.C.F.L. NSW Composite 9.7 (61) N.S.W. Composite: Paul Lewis Karl Berryman (North Broken PRE-CARNIVAL CAMP Hill) All Australian Selection: Guy Kelly (Coleambally) Tim Hargreaves • BORAMBOLA Carl Noble (Tathra) Returning to the Pre-Carnival train- Caine Miller (Tathra) Final Placings: ing camp concept of 1989, the 1992 Division I Y.M.F.L Teal Cup squad of thirty was evalu- Results: South Australia ated from a program designed to ex- Saturday, July 4 Western Australia amine the player's skill level, S.A. 11.7 (83) D V.c.P.L. endurance, strength, attitude and N.S.W. 4.7 (31) Division II N.S.W general maturity to enable them as Goals: Kelly, Doolan, Townsend, Queensland individuals and as a final team of Carey Tasmania twenty five to perform at the Cham- Best: Whitsed, Hargreaves, Carey, Northern Territory pionship. Whitehead, Noble, Mooney. AC.T.

The Team: Monday, July 6 Coach: Russell Campbell W.A. 8.11 (59) D Assist. Coach: Tony Turner N.S.W. 6.6 (42) 19 TEAL CUP Our thanks: The S.••..ans. Fitzroy Football Club. Coach Russell Campbell who de- voted many hours of intense effort Melbourne Trainers Keith Herbert, The families of the team, in Albury inlo the team. Rod and Brad Campbell. and Wagga, who upon request bil. leted the 1e.:"J.mand starr. Assistant Coach Tony Turner, one The N.S.W. Government, via the of the State's most likable charac. Department of Sport, Recreation 5p«181 Gue..;t.s: lers who has a keen eye for football and Racing. Terry and Chris Daniher, Paul talent and was of immense value to Spargo, Glen Page, Kevin Sheehan Russell and the team. The Commonwealth Bank. and Robert Shaw.

Trainer Dennis Burkinshaw who ca. N.S.W.AF.L Commissioners, Gen. N.S.W were probably the best pably dealt with our injuries. eral Manager and staff. turned Oul and certainly there were none better behaved during the Car- Brett Allen, our runner and bus Lavington Sports Club Limited and nival, which indicates the astute driver who was on hand (0 help at the 1...aving(onFootball Club. judgement of the selectors, and the all times. sound up bringing of the boys and Kevin Madden, N.AF.C.. their 0 ••••'11 personal maturity. Nick Angelos, Sydney Umpire who was selected to orriciate on behalf N.A.F.C., V.S.F.L., V.C.F.L. and TED RAY ofN.S.W. Latrobe Valley AF.L. TEAM J\.1ANAG ER

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i . B.tk Row: M.tlhew O.nl.1 (Fm'-Yl. T'm H.rgr •• v•• (e.'rlg,n). Nigel Tunbrldgtl (St. Geo.Q'lI).Sh.wn TownMnd (B.r.n •.••) I, KI,I B.rrym.n (North BrOken HJII).TOmOool.n (Albury).Juon W,ld (Colilngulll., .•••ahmont). C'nl •• Ro", Br"U AIl"n (Ru"""I. Brad H.ynn (Holbl'ook),B'1d S.,.mou, (W.ggi Tlge••), Cllnl Whila"ll (Albury). P.ul LltWl'fCorow./Rulh(ug!tn) • AnthOnyC."otl (G.G.G,M.I,Carl Nobt.l (Tllh ••), Anthony B'I"n (Pltnn.nl HUll).HUlh Moonil)'(Turv.y Pllkl Tony Turn., (A"lst.nt Co.th). F'ORI Ro••: Oenn,. Burkln.hl"" (Tr••",,). GlIYK.U)' (CoI"lmb.IIy), Cllnt Mill., (Tllhrl), O.ni.1 Me~ton (Captlin G.O.G.M.) Runall C.mpbell (Colthl, Ad,iln Whlt.held (VIc. Capt"n. Wodongll. N'lhan Grlllz (E•• I Wl{lg'/Koonngll) ; Sh'nnon Blfbllr (ellle'irnl, T.cl R.y (M••••"'r). I Sllllng: Seoll F.lkn.r (North Albury), M,ehul Clril)' (Penn..,t HIlIlII,Travl. MtL•• n (Cavington), MIU!>twWOOdIon (Loc:khlrt). ALL AUSTRALIAN_ nM HARGREAVES 20 1992 C.H.S. REPORT INTER.REGIONALS C.HoS Championships in 1992 in Sydney at STATE CARNIVAL Sydney University. The Organising Committee worked tirelessly for a The inter-regionals were held from year to prepare, and the result was June 30 - July 2 at Macquarie Uni- outstanding. Everybody contrib- versity hosted by the Metropolitan uted and the event gave football in North Region. The Championships N.S.W. a great image. were won by Riverina Murray, and Phil Maunder was named Player of The Committee was; Dave Power the Carnival. (Chairman), Joe Begnall, Greg Deam, Graham Roll, Scott Wenke, The 1992 N.S.W. C.I1.S. team was: Lindsay Swan, Bill Taylor, Andrew Phil Maunder Albury McBean. Mark Mooney Wagga zac Lutton Deniliquin Victoria 9.10 (64) D The help and support of Craig and Matthew Daniels Finley N.S.W 7.7 (49) the personnel at the N.S.W.A.F.L. Damien Lang Leeton was very much appreciated. Murray Longmire Corowa N.S.W. 11.11 (77) D Ray Pedler Broken Hill WA 8.6 (54) Boys from all over the country Matthew Parker Sydney played footy on the s.c.a. - an op- Nathan Graetz Yerong Creek N.s.W. 8.13 (61) D portunity of a lifetime and a treas- Troy McGrath Albury SA 2.6 (18) ured memory. Andrew Priest Wagga N.S.W. 9.6 (60) D Matt Nagle Albury Thanks to all the helpers, and well Queensland 8.6. (54) Paul Sanson Lke Cargelligo done team. Ashley Thompson Nyah Nyah West N.S.W. 10.10 (70) D SWANS SHIELD Ashley Bell Killarney Vale N.T. 6.10 (46) Phil Neal Broken Hill Won 5/Lost 1 The finals of the Swans Shield were Dian Myles Sydney held in Corowa this year. The par- ticipating schools were Pittwater Jason Wild Wagga Carnival I1lacings H.S., Corowa H.S., Karabah H.S. Leo Barry Deniliquin 1st Victoria 12 and Koodngal H.S.. Corowa and Darren Judd Finley 2nd New South Wales 10 Kooringal won the semi finals and Adam Fiddler Sydney 3rd South Australia 6 Corowa earned the right to be Keiren Spencer Ardlethan 4th Northern Territory 4 reigned State Champions. The Rob Murray Albury AC.T.. 4 Stephen Henley Ungade Western Australia 4 score was Corowa 15.9. (96) defeat- ing Kooringal 2.1 (13). Adam Matthew Fowler Walbundrie 7th Queensland 2 Houlihan of Corowa H.S. won the Player of the Carnival. A special Kerry Hardie Coach N.S.W. All Australian thanks is extended to Col Hedren GregDeam Manager Representatives: for hosting the finals. Scott Wenke Trainer Jason Wild Phillip Maunder The side performed extremely well Ashley Thompson 1993 at the Australian Carnival only los- Stephen Henley Many new strategies are being de- ing one match to the undefeated Leo Barry signed for 1993 keeping the N.S.W. Victoria in a thrilling game offooty. C.H.S. Sub Committee on their This performance placed the N.S.W. Kerry Hardie did a great job with toes. We look forward to continued c.H.S. second in Australia. the team, and all the boys repre- support of football families in sented their State with honour. N.S.W. and wish everyone an enjoy- Results: Thanks also to Greg Deam and able festive season. N.S.W. 18.5 (113) D Scott Wenke for their assistance. A.C.T. 4.6 (30) N.S.W. hosted the Australian ROB ASH N.S.Wo C.HoS. CONVENOR. 21 • UNDER 15 STATE TEAM • TRIALS DEVELOPMENT WEEK Former V.F.L Premiership coach This development program with the (MELBOURNE) Tom Hafeywas the guest speaker at concept of ten teams participating the official dinner for parents and in two divisions has seen a signifi- boys at former Richmond champion cant directional change in the status The team: Frank Dimatina's Restaurant. of these trials to a intricate part of Mathew Gilmour Tocumwal • establishing a career path for our Thomas Gorham East Wagga North Melbourne star John young players. Justin Crawford Tocumwal Longmire took the team for a light Dean McGee Berrigan run followng their game against the The concept continues to give de- Daniel Cunningham Pennant Hills strong Northern Metropolitan veloping areas much needed expo- Danny Hargreaves Berrigan Under 16 team. sure, Leo Barry Deniliquin Rams The following day Kevin Sheedy was Division I Division II Simon Harrison Pennant Hills organised to train the team at Windy AC.T. Broken Hill Brad Roberson EastIakes Hill, however, due to poor weather Albury Sapphire Coast MeU he gave them a blackboard lecture Sydney Northern N .5.W. Mark Byrne Lavington instead which the boys found very Riverina Illawarra/Central NayceLowe Corowa/ interesting and of great value. Wagga West Rutherglen Western Riverina Darren Cook Wagga Tigers Jim McMahon, Team Manager, Shane Morrison Wentworth stated, "The coaching staff that was The changeable weather made for a Travis Collier Blighty available to the team was unbeliev- very interesting Carnival with con- Paul Sanson Lake Tigers able. It was a hectic schedule for the gratulations to all, especially the Lloyd Daley Heathcote team, but a great learning experi- Wagga and District Junior Associa- Heath Hopwood Narrandera ence." tion for running a very professional Jonathon Bischard Ardlethan Carnival. Jason Sheather Albury "They only got a few hours free time Manuel Edmunds St Patricks over the four days but there were no AC. T. won the Division I section (Albury) complaints about the amount of defeating Albury in a spirited final, Jason Widdup Urana training. When the team wasn't and Broken Hill easily acquitted Christopher Walsh Narrandera training or playing they were watch- Sapphire Coast in the Division II Matthew Fowler Walbundrie ing football videos or having team final. discussions." Col Fisher Coach Manuel Edmunds was voted Best Damian Humphries Assist. Coach The status and pride of representing Player at the Trials winning a pair Jim McMahon Manager the State has not been diminished of Puma boots. Alex Kair Trainer by the directional change from the Brett Webb Umpire Shell Cup, and in many ways the Hec McDonnell and Mark Thomas, development program enhances ably assisted by State Director of The boys received guidance from that status. Umpiring David Levens, used these some of the best coaches in the busi- trials as a development initiative ness whilst in Melbourne. The The inclusion of an Interstate match giving the young umpires valuable squad of 23 played two games in against Queensland in this year's experience and necessary feedback Melbourne, one against the North- itinerary was a fitting addition to the to enable them to go that next step. ern Metropolitan Region and the program. other against the Queensland State Chairman of Selectors Bill Thomas, side which was also on tour. Our goal of challenging our talented Selectors Bill Schultz, Russell players to develop their abilities and Campbell, Damian Humphries and The team was taken for training ses. skills to the highest level is being Coach Col Fisher must be thanked sions by Carlton Coach David met by providing a broad range of for their efforts, given the ncar im- Parkin and former Carlton player experiences including exposure to possible task of finally picking 23 and Victorian State Director of top quality coaches and playing boys from the fine array of talent. Coaching Rod Austin. matches against quality opposition. 22 UNDER 15 STATE TEAM Results: ment has been booked for next year. Sponsors: Nthn Region U16's 8.4 (52) Addo's Liquor, Riverina Australian N.S.W. 1.4 (10) The planned itinerary went well, Football Club, Australian Football with adequate time allowed for trav- Supplies, A-1 Sports Photos, Gentle Goals: D. McGee. elling and participating at each Giant Sportswear, Corporate Pro- Best: L. Barry, M. Fowler, M. venue. file, Bob Quinn, Trophy Factory, Gilmore, D. McGee, M. Edmunds, Wagga Motors PIL, Prime T.V. -Al- S. Morrison. The bus driver wasvery co-operative bury, Action Badges, Doug even to the extreme of being the Coleman N's.W. 15.6 (96) N.S.W. Goal umpire in both games. Queensland 2.3 (IS) Special Guests: In conclusion, the trip was a great David Parkin, Tom Hafey, Rod Goals: M. Byrnes, B. Roberson, H. success, topped off by the sound win Austin, Kevin Sheedy and John Hopwood 3, M. Edmunds, T. Col- over Queensland. The feedback Longmire. lier, D. Cook, J. Crawford, S. Mor- from the boys was very positive and rison, N. Lowe 1. was supported by those parents spo- Personnel: ken to at the conclusion of the trip. The League is indebted to Jim Awards: There were quite a few parents at McMahon, Damian Humphries, Best Player v Nthn Region U/16's the games and they were generally Alex Kair and Ted Ray (Tour-Or- Leo Barry impressed with the organisation, ganiser) for their invaluable Best Player v Queenshmd coaching and support personnel support, friendship, co-operation Darren Cook provided for the team. and the professionalism in which Encouragement Awards: they performed their assigned du- Lloyd Daley Such a development program can ties. The N.S.W.AF.L. is indeed Tom Gorham only improve the prospects of our fortunate to have such dedicated young talented players and encour- people involved in its junior pro- The team's behaviour was of the age them to set their goals at Teal gram. highest order. At all times, they Cup representation in the future. were co-operative and took part I would also like to thank our um- willingly in all activities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: pire Brett Wilson for the contribu- Financial contributions from the tion he made to the success of our The accommodation at the Y.H.A AF.L.. N.S.W. Government and in- tour. Hostel was good with thestaffbeing dividual sponsors and parents. COL FISHER very co-operative. This establish. COACH

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23 PRIMARY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION STATE CARNIVAL NATIONAL CARNIVAL and goal umpiring was not up to ex- Venue: Camden Venue: Cooparoo Football Club pected standards, and having play- Dates: July 2-4 Brisbane ers from the participating teams as Billeting Schools: Dates: August 1-7. scoreboard attendants detracted Oakdale Billeting Schools: greatly from a fixture of this impor- The Oaks Bullimba Primary School tance. Camden South St Peters Primary School Camden However, the N.S.W. team and offi- Narellan State Team: cials received wonderful support Mawarra Adrian Burton Nth Broken Hill from the organising committee, bil- Regional Placings: Ben Daymond Dareton leting schools and a large contingent Riverina East Mark Alvey Dareton ofN.S.W. parent families. Nineteen Riverina West Lee McHugh Penshurst West families were represented and their Met. South West Chris Jordan Macquarie Flds support and encouragement was ap- Barrier Travis Raisin Bargo preciated. The N.S.W. team was Met. North Scott Sanderson Mulwala close knit and extremely well be- Met. East Nigel McMahon Deniliquin Sth haved and courageous team who Met. West Stuart Boyd Berrigan played up to expectations and were Scott Easdown Oaklands wonderful ambassadors for their The Carnival was blessed with good Michael Bruton Balranald school, district, regions and State. weatherwhichaUowed for fast open, Cameron Evans Lavington The boys benefitted greatly from flowing football. All teams and Tom Power Lake Albert their endeavour and their improve- team members played wholeheart- Joel White Holbrook ment as the Carnival progressed was edly with outstanding Leigh Symons Hume most rewarding. sportsmanship being shown at all Robert Hamann Finley times. The team management of James Ceely Matong Acknowledgements: each region should lake p

As was stated at the Manager's The draw was divided into four sec- meeting by another State, the stan- tions. dard of organisation and support at the ground each day could have 1. Mel. South West, Met. North, been much better. Field umpiring North West, South Coast (won by 24 1 PRIMARY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION Brooke Avenue). FINAL SERIES: PRESENTATIONS: 2. Riverina Zone/Scction A (won Gome I: The Lavington Primary School were by L.."Ivinglon). Lavington 9.10 (64) D presented with the N.S.W.A.F.L I 3. Riverina ZonelSection B (won by Brooke Ave. 1.0 (6) Shield and the State Champions , ArdlcthanlBarella). pennants by Russell Campbell, 4. Rivcrina Wcst/Barricr (won by Gome2: N.S.W. State Director of Coaching. Finley. ArdlethanlBarcllan 4.5 (29) D Runners up ArdlcthanlBarclian The winners of each section Irav- Finley 4.3 (27) Primary School were presented with clled to Albury, where Albury Dis- their pennants by Russell Campbell tricl P.S.S.A's Jenny King and Bob Consolation Finnl: and Jenny King. Bevan co-ordinated the final series. Finley 3.3 (21) D Once :>gain, the valuable assistance Brooke Ave. 2.3 (15) and sponsorship of the Brooke Avenue Primary School N.S.W.A.F.L. has enabled the were billeted by Hume Primary Final: Knockout Program to be vcry suc. School with Lavinglon Primary L..winglon 12.10 (64) D ccssful. School on standby if required. ArdlethanlBarcllan 1.2 (8) \VAYNE McNAMARA Mysinccrc thanks 10Jenny, Bob and COI••••''1~NOR Karen Armour at Humc Primary School. ._----

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, ••,. BACK ROW: CAMERON EVANS, MARIt ALVEY, KENT KOttlHAGEN, TOM POWER \ THIRD ROW: OWEtI DUNLOP, Du MATHEWS, TR"VIS RAISIN, JAMES CEElY. AMIAN HABERMANN, MICHAEL BRUTON, JOSHUA DAVIS, WAYNE McNAMARA SECOND ROW: AORIAN BURTON, NIGEL McMAHON, Jon WHITE, LEE McHUGH, BEN DAYMOtlO, ROOERT HAMANN t FRONT ROW: JADE BAUCE, Seon EASOOwN, Seon SANDERSOIl, LEIGH SYMONS, SWART BoYD, ANDREW McDONALD, CHRIS JOROAN I 25 1992 "C.U.B. REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS"

Newcastle's NO.1 Oval, in the in- Sapphire Coast, the Southern win- Farrer 9-4 (58) D dustrial centre of the Hunter Re- ners, were presented with a magnifi- Leisure Coast 4-8 (32) gion, was the venue for the Northern cent trophy from Mr Keith Lewis of division, while Football Park, Mac- the Sesqui-centenial Committee to Sapphire Coast 14-5 (89) D quaric Fields, \\'as where the South- mark the occasion. Central West 2-2 (14) ern Leagues battled 10 see which League would contest theStatefinal Northern Dlvison - Results Sydney 7-6 (48) D on the S.c.G. on July 5, which all Summerland 10-13 (73) D Farrer 6-3 (39) players, administrators, umpires North West 1-3 (9) and spectators sec as the ultimate Central West 6-7 (43) D reward, that is to play on the -sacred Newcastle 12-13(85) D Leisure Coast 4-2 (26) luer. North Coast 0-2 (2) Farrer 7-4 (46) D The game is for the players and they Central Coast 14-11(95) D Sydney 3-9 (27) cherish the opportunity to wear Mid North Coast 2'{) (12) their League's jumpers against the Sapphire Coast 10-12(72) D best {rom neighbouring areas, just Newcastle 7-4 (46) D Central West 2-4 (16) as the umpiring fraternity have the Summerland 5-1 (31) chance to put their best foot for- Sydney 7-5 (47) D ward. Central Coast 13-19(97) D Leisure Coast 3-6 (24) North West 0-0 (0) The umpires were Bill Clarke and Final: Owen Trcvorrow (Newcastle), War- North Coast 9-15 (69) D Sapphire Coast 18-10(118) D rr.Jl MaZllire (Central Coast), Steve Mid North Coast 3-4 (22) Farrer 4-5 (29) Lavis (North Coast), Graham Wilken (North West), John Gillett Central Coast 7-5 (47) D Best Players: (Summerland), Paul Bullen (Lei- Summerland 6-6 (42) Leisure Coast Paul Phyland sure Coast). Carl Greene (Farrer). Sydney MickToy Damian James (Sydney), Barry Newcastle 4-7 (31) D Central West MickBoyd Mugcli (Snpphire Coast) and Jeff North Coast 4-2 (26) Farrer Matt Currie Lewis (Central West), with David Sapphire Coast Jason Baulch Levens and Max Henry as co- North West 7-7 (49) D ordinators. Mid North Coast 7-4 (46) Player of the Carnival: Farrer Malt Currie The N.S.W.A.F.L. congratulates all Final leagues on their conduct. however. Newcastle 7-18 (60) D Grand Final at all successful championships the Central Coast 6-7 (43) Once again the lure of striding onto organising committees arc the life- the -hallowed turr of the famous blood so to Jodi Humble and Wally Bc.f1it Players: S.C.G. with thc famous stadium Sebenik for their tireless en- Newcastle Glen McNally bathed in sunshine ensured that thc deavours and the Newcastle City Central Coast Matthew O'Shea combatants. Sapphirc Coast and Council. through Don Geddes. for Summa-land Da"~n McPherson Newcastle, were primed to do battle allowing the use of NO.1 Oval. North Coast Steve Park for the crown of State Champions in THANK YOU. North West Tony Missen the 1m "CU.B. Rcgional Champi- Mid Nth Coast Mick Tritton onship Grand Final-. For the southern side. Peter His- cock (N.S.W.AF.L Administration Player of the Carnival: Sapphirc's coach Trevor Miller who Manager). Warren Quintrel1, Summerland Geoff Whalen has controlled the team for the past Andrew McBc.'1n. Darren Manning 5 years steering them to victory in and the Campbelltown Football Southern Division. Results consecutive years 1988 and 1989. Club must be thanked for their ef- Syd"ey 7-2 (44) D was keen to arrest the Champion- forts. Sapphire Coast 4-4 (28) ship trophy from Tasmanian born coach Neale Dennis after 26 1992 "C.U.B. REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS" NC\VC3StlC'Ssterling IOpoint victory As like the players, the umpiringfra- Goalkicken;: the year before. temily looks fOlv..ardto this annual Snpphire Coast: Jason Baulch (3), pilgrimage to the mecca, and the Danny White (3), Sham Lensing The enthusiastic crowd, which trav- panel for this year was Warren (2), Cameron Mayne, Paul elled with both tc..1.ms, witnessed a McGuire, Barry Mugeli (Field), Ja- Holdsworth, Steve Larkin, Paul do or die struggle in the first half son Malerson, Robert Stranieri Munster (I). with neither side giving an inch. (Boundary), Geoff Brown, Joe Ncwcastle: Jason Mandile (2), However, afler the main break the Gauci (Goals), and Steve Wallbank Graeme VcnncIl (2), Andy Thomas, 'Coasters' displayed a great brand of (Emergency). Daniel OakJey, Paul McNamara (1). fast flow football and established a winning break at three quarter time. Many thanks to the S.CG. Trust for Rcsl11layers: the use of the S.C.G., the Sydney Sapphire Canst: Jason Baulch, Neale Dennis asked his players to Swans for entry tickets and Admini- Cameron Mayne, Brendan O'Brien, salvage some pride from the match stration Manager Pctcr Hiscock Danny White. and no quarter was given in the lasl whose tireless efforts cnsured a pro- Ncwcnsl1c: Pat White, Daniel stanza. bUI the lead was 100 big to fessionally run day. Oakley, Graeme Vennell, Jason overcome and Sapphire were fun Mandilc. Qut victors by 43 poinLs. Result: Sapphire Coast 12.19(91) D Best I'lo)'er orlhe Grund Finnl: Newcastle 7-6 (48) Jason Baulch (Sapphire Coast) -.------

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NSWAFL Chief Commissioncr John Yates in a pensive mood as victorious Sapphire CO-1st Coach Trevor Miller addresses the crowd at the SCG after the Regional Championships Final. SCARFL Captain and player of the match Jason Baulch holds the Regional Champions Trophy 27 _._- .. ~ -._-" _- --- ._--, 'II I 'l I h ; I, t t I ~ I I i t • I •I - . ! I

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NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET AND ACCOUNTS

ASAT30SEnEMBERl~2

* Directors' Report

* Profit and Loss Account

••. Balance Sheet

1 ••. Notes to and Forming Part of the Accounts

• Statement of Cash Flows

.•. Statement by Directors

'" Auditors' Report

* Additional Financial Data NEw SOUTII WALESAUStRAiJAN FOO'fBALL LEAGUE UMITED (ACN, 002 242 542)

DIRECfORS REPORT

FOR TIlE YEARENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1992

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors, the Directors of the Company submit herewith the Balance Sheet at 30 September 1992 and the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended on that date and report as follows:

1. DIRECTORS

The names of the directors of the company in office at the date of this report are:

John Yates Donald Vivian Roach Colin Alexander Kohlhagen Reg George Turner

2. ACTIVITIES

The principal activity of the company during the financial year was to administer and promote Australian Football in New South Wales including the administration of the Sydney Football League and Sydney Football Association competitions.

3. RESULTS

The profit of the company for the year ended 30 September 1992. was $14,723; no income tax was applicable.

4. DIVIDENDS

The prime object of the company is to administer Australian Football in New South Wales. The Company is an organisation not for gain and accordingly no dividend has been or is intended to be paid.

5. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

A review of the operations of the company is included in the attached report of the Chairman.

6. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCEDATE

No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the fmancial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of the company, or the state of affairs of the company in financial years subsequent to the fmancial year ended 30 September 1992.

\....2 I NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRAllAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE lJMITED I (ACN, 002 242 542) DIRECTORS REPORT

FOR TIlE YEAR ENDED 30 SEP'IEMBER 1992

.2.

7. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS

John Yates

Stud Sheep Breeder. 15 years player. 7 years club administrator. 7 years Farrar FL President. 5 years Country Football League executive member. 5 years NSW AFL board member and 2 years as Chief Commissioner.

Donald Vivian Roach

Company Director, 15 years player in South Anst. gammg representative selection. General Manager of the SANFL 1974 - 1984. Executive Director Sydney Swans 1984-1986. 3 years NSWAFL board member.

Colin Alexander Kohlhagan

School Principal. 20 years player. Past President of Wagga & District JAFL 1984.1989. 2 years NSW AFL board member.

Reg George Turner

Public relations, sponsorship and promotions with Carlton & United Breweries for 8 years. Masters degree in sports science and management from University of Oregon. Played Grade Rugby League on NSW South Coast.

, 8. DIRECTORS BENEF1TS

Since the end of the previous fmancial year, no director has received or become entitled to receive I a benefit (other than a benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by directors shown in the accounts, or the fixed salary of a full-time employee of the company) by reason of a contract made by the company or a related corporation with the • director or with a finn of which he is a member, or with a finn in which he has a substantial fmancial interest.

Signed on 29 October 1992 in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

John Yates Donald Vivian Roach Director Director NEW SOU11I WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE IJMITED (ACN, 002 242 542)

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

FOR TIlE YEAR ENDED 30 SEP1EMBER 1992

Note 1992 1991

Operating profit/(loss) 2 14,m (3,002)

Income tax expense attributable to operating profit/(loss) _0 _0

Operating profit/(loss) after income tax 14,723 (3,002)

Profit on extraordinary items

Income tax expense attributale to profit on extraordiuary items

Profit on extraordinary items after income tax

Operating profit/(loss) and extraordinary items after income tax 14,723 (3,002)

Retained profits at the beginning of the fmancial year 184,058 187,060

Retained profits/(accumulated losses) at the end of the financial year $198.781 $184,058

These account are to be read in conjunction with the accompanying' notes which form part of the accounts. NEW soum WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE UI.\flTED (ACN, 002 242 542) I BAlANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 1992

Note 1992 1991

CURRENT ASSETS Cash 4 171,821 181,295 Receivables 5 121,511 48,175 Inventories 6 7,982 11,626 Other 7 16,000 16,000 Total Current Assets 317,314 257,096

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Investments 8 10 10 Property, Plant & Equipment 9 128,283 146,370 Total Non-Current Assets 128,293 146,380

TOTAL ASSETS 445,607 403,468

CURRENT UABILITIES Creditors & Borrowings 10 80,405 39,306 Provisions 11 77,993 61,579 Total Current Liabilities 158,398 100,885

NON-CURRENT UABIUTIES Creditors & Borrowings 12 62,050 92,145 Total Non-Current Liabilities 62,050 92,145

TOTAL IJABIUTIES 220,448 193,030

NET ASSETS $225,159 $210,436

ACCUMULATED FUNDS Reserves 13 26,378 26,378 Retained Profits 198,781 184,058 $225,159 $210,436 Capital Commitments 20 Contingent Liabilities 21

These accounts are to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes which form part of the accounts. NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBAll.. LEAGUE liMIlED (ACN: 002 242 542)

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS

FOR TIlE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1992

Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Statements of Accounting Concepts. applicable Accounting Standards and the Corporations Law, including the disclosure requirements of Schedule 5. The accounts have also been prepared on the basis of historical costs and do not take into account changingmoney values or, exceptwhere stated, current valuations of non.currcnt assets. The accounting policies have been consistentlyapplied, unless otherwise stated.

The followingis a summary of the significantaccounting policies adopted by the company in the preparation of the accounts.

(a) Company Limited by Guarantee

New South Wales Australian Football League Limited is a company limited by guarantee with the liability of members limited to the amount set out in the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association.

(b) Income Tax

The company is exempt from income tax in accordance with section 23(g) of the Income Tax Assessment Act. as it was established for the encouragement or promotion of an athletic game or sport in which human beings are the sole participants.

(e) Property, Plant & Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are brought to account at cost, less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation or amortisation. The depreciable amount of all fIxed assets and capitalised leased assets are depreciated over their Usefullivescommencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

(d) Inventories

All inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Stock on hand includes sporting equipment and clothing, manuals and stationery.

(e) Investments ., Investments in unlisted securities are brought into account at cost and"'dividendincome is recognised in the profit and 105.." account when received.

(f) Leases

Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks and benefIts incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not the legal ownership, are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised, recording an asset and a liabilityequal to the present value of the minimum lease payments. including any guaranteed residual values. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period. j' ,

NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE IJMI'IED (ACN, 002 242 542)

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF mE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1992

Note 1 Summary of SignificDnt Accounting Policies (Coni.)

(g) Depredation

Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis so as to write off the net cost of each item of property, plant and equipment over its expected usefullifc.

(b) EmployeeEntitlements

The amounts expected to be paid to employees for their pro-rata entitlement to long service, annual and sick leave are accrued at current pay rates having regard to experience of employee departures and period of service.

1992 1991

Note 2 Operating Profit

(a) Operating profit before abnormal items and income tax has been determined after:-

(i) Charging as Expenses

Amortisation of capitalised leased assets 24,178 22,922 Depreciation of Plant and Equipment 11,438 9,866 Provision for Doubtful Debts 17,000 Provision for Football Development 25,333 Finance Charges - Lease 22,175

(ii) Crediting as Income

Interest Received 7,339 16,222 Profit on Sale of Non-Current Assets 3,198 7,296

(b) Operating Revenue:-

Operating Revenue from principal acitivities 283,238 252,200 Other Operating Revenue - Grants and Subsidies: - NSW Government 56,000 55,855 ., - Australian Football League 419,976 315,895 - Other 4,100 4,000 • Sponsorship 60,000 92,000 • Royalties & Endorsements 26,481 20,731 - Fund Raising 13,852 16,137 • Interest 7,339 16,222 ~Profit on Sale of Non-Current Assets 3,198 7,296

$874,184 $780,336 NEW soum WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBAlL LEAGUE liMI1ED

(ACN: 002 242 542)

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF mE ACCOUNfS

FOR mE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1992

1m 1991 Note 3 Bad and Doubtful Debts

Transfer to Provisions For Doubtful Debts •

Balance 30 September 1992 $17,000

Note 4 Current Assets. Cash

Cash on Hand 200 200 Cash on Deposit 131,482 97,070 Cash at Bank 40,139 84,025 $171,821 $181.295

Note 5 Current Assets - Receivables

Trade Debtors 52,153 38,597 Provision for Doubtful Debts 17,000 35,153 38,597 Otber Debtors 86,358 9,578 $121,511 $48,175

Note 6 Current Assets - Inventories

Stock on Hand (Note 1(d» $11,626

Note 7 Current Assets - Other

Security Deposit (Note 19) 6,000 6,000 Funds Held in Trust (Note 15) 10.000 10,000 • $16.000 $16,000

Note 8 Non-Current Assets - Investments

Shares in A.F.C. Pty Ltd - at Cost $10 $10

Note 9 Non-Current Assets - Property, Plant & Equipment ,

Plant and Equipment 62,117 54,395 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 32,340 20,902 '. 29,777 33,493

Motor Vehicles Under Finance Leases (Notes 1(f) & 20) 140,306 140,437 Less: Accumulated Amortisation 41,800 27,570 98,506 112,867 Total Plant, Equipment & Motor Vehicles $128.283 $146,360 NEW SOUTII WALESAUSTRALIANFOOTBAlL LEAGUE LIMITED (ACN, 002 242 542)

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS

FOR TIlE YEARENDED 3.0SEPTEMBER 1992

1992 1991 ~ Note 1.0Current Liabilities. Creditors & Borrowings

Creditors & Accrued Charges 41,040 15,891 • Le"" Iiabilily (Note, 1 (i) & 20 (b)) 39,365 23.415 $8.0,4.05 $39.306

Note 11 Current Liabilities. Provisions

Specific Purpose Provision (Note 15) 10,000 10,000 Umpire Development Provision (Note 16) 25,169 39,551 Football Development Provision (Note 18) 25,333 Annual Leave Provision (Note 1 (h» 17,491 12,028 $77,993 $61,579

Note 12 Non~Current Liabilities. Creditors & Borrowings

Le"" Iiabilily (Not" 1 (i) & 20 (b)) $62,050 $92,145

Note 13 Resen'es

General Reserve $26,378 $26,378

Note 14 Remuneration of Auditor

Amounts received or due and receivable by the auditor of the company for:

Audit of the company's accounts 3,630 3,300 Other Services $3,630 $3,300

Note 15 Country Football Leagues

ABat 30 September 1992 the company was holding funds of $10,000 in an interest bearing deposit to be used for specific purposes for the Country Football Leagues. Interest • earned on this deposit has been allocated for expenditure relating to country football.

Note 16 Umpire Development Provision

During the year the company received funds to be used solely for the development of umpiring in New South Wales. The amount in the accounts represents the balance of these funds to be expended. NEW sourn WALES AUS'I'RALIAN FOOTBALL WGUE LIMITED (ACN, 002 242 542)

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEP1EMBER 1992

Note 17 Fund Raising 1i The amount shown under the heading of fund raising represents the company's one third i (1f3) share of income from total tickets sold (to those associated with Australian Rules) in ; the super rame. The other two thirds (2f3) was retained by the respective leagues or clubs. Of the total number of tickets distributed. 36% were sold and returned. 43% were returned unsold and 21% were not returned.

Note 18 Football Development Provision

During the financial year funds were allocated to the Southern and Northern New South Wales regional offices for football development. This provision represents the amount which has not been fully expended.

Note 19 Security Deposit

This interest bearing deposit is held by Westpac Banking Corporation as security over eharges incurred on the company's Mastercard facility.

Note 20 Commitments for Expenditure

1992 1991

(a) Capital Commitments Funds have been designated for the following capital expenditure but have not been provided for in the accounts; - Leasehold Improvements $ NIL

(b) Commitments in relation to ffiance leases are payable as follows: - Due within 1 year 54,452 43,995 - Due within 1-2 years 41,547 63,613 - Due within 2-5 years 32,635 47,451 - Due later than 5 years '~• Minimum lease payments 128,634 155,059 Less: Future Finance Charges 27,219 39,499 Provided for in accounts $101,415 $115,560

Representing Current 39,365 23,415 Non-Current 62,050 92,145 $101,415 $115,560

Note 21 Contingent Liabilities $ NIL $ NIL NIl1il'SOU11l, WAJ-I!~ AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL lJlAGUE UMlTEn (ACN: 002 ~2 524)

: STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR mE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1992

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVI11ES Note 1992

Receipts from all activities 821,719 Payments to suppliers and employees (802,707)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2 19,012

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from insurance claim (motor vehicle) 17,950 Payment for property, plant & equipment (32,291)

Net cash provided by (used in) fmancmg activities (14,341)

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from borrowings (leases) 24,569 Repayment of borrowings (leases) (38,714)

Net cash provided by (used in) flnancing activities (14,145)

NET DECREASE IN CASH BALANCES (9,474)

CASH AS AT 1 JULY 1991 197,295

CASH AS AT 30 JUNE 1992 $187,821

NOTES TO TIlE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Note 1 Reconciliation of Cash

For the purpose of this statement of cash flows.,cash includes cash on hand and in cheque accounts with banks and net of bank overdrafts:- 1992

Cash on Hand 200 Cash on Deposit 131,482 Cash at Bank 40,139 Other Deposits 16,000 $187,821 , ! NEW SOUTII WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL llEAGUE UMITED (ACN, 002 242 524)

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR TIlE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1992

NOTES TO TIlE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Note 2 Reconciliation or Cash Flow from Operations 1992

Operating Profit 14,723

Non-Cash Flows in operating profit - Depreciation and Amortisation 35,616 - Charges to provisions 33,414 - Profit on sale of fIXed assets (3,198)

Changes in assets and liabilities - Increase in trade debtors (90,336) - Decrease in inventories 3,644 - Increase in trade creditors and accruals 25,149

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS $19,012

Note 3 First Year 10 Comply wilh Accounting Slandards

This is the frrst year in which a Statement of Cash Flow has been provided. as required by AASB 1026: Statement of Cash Flows. No comparative figures for the previous year are shown. as to do so would be impractical.

NEW SOUTIl WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBAll;. LEAGUE UMITED (ACN, 002 242 542)

STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS

In the opinion of the Directors of the New South Wales Australian Footballl..eague Limited:

(1) (i) The accompanying Profit and Loss Account of t~e company is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the results of the company for the year ended 30 September 1992.

(ii) The accompanying Balance Sheet of the company is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at 30 September 1992.

(2) At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall ,'due.

The accounts have been made out in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and applicable approved Accounting Standards.

Signed on 29 October 1992 in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

John Yates Donald Vivian RJcb Director Director NEW sourn WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBAlL LEAGUE UMITED (ACN, 002 242 542) SCOPE

We have audited the accounts, being the Statement by Directors, Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows and notes to and fonning part of the accounts of the New South Wales Australian Football League Limited for the year ended 30 September 1992. The company's directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the accounts and the information they contain. We have conducted an independent audit of these accounts in order to express an opinion on them to the members of the company.

Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance as to whether the accounts arc free of material misstatement. Our procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosuresin the accounts, and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to fonn an opinion as to whether, in all material rcspects the accounts are presented fairly in accordance with Australian AccountingConcepts and Standards and statutory requirements so as to present a view of the company which is consistent with our understanding of their [maneial positio':land the results of their operations.

QUALIFICATION

The League receives income from functions, gate takings and raffle takings. Prior to the initial recording of such income in the accounting records, no accounting control can be practically established over the recording of or completeness of all income received. Our examination of income has therefore been restricted to amounts recorded in the accounting records of the Company.

AUDIT OPINION

Subject to the effects, if any, on the accounts of the matter discussed in the preceding paragraph, the accounts of New South Wales Australian Football League Limited are properly drawn up:-

(a) so as to give a true and fair viewof:

(i) the state of affairs of the company as at 30 September 1992 and of the profit of the company for tbe year ended on that date; and

(ii) the other matters required by Division4, 4A and 4B of Part 3.6 of the Corporations Law to be dealt with in the financial statemeuts;

(b) in accordance with the provisionsof the Corporations Law;and

(c) in accordance with Statements of Accounting Concepts and applicable Accounting Standards.

Peter Stubbs & Co. Chartered Accountants

Partner. Peter Stubbs Sydney 29 October 1992 NEW soum WALES AUSTRAuAN FOOTBAlL LEAGUE UMITED (ACN, 002 242 542) ,

DISCLAIMER

The additional financial data presented on this page and the following pages is in accordance with the books and records of the New South Wales Australian Football League Limited which have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our statutory audit of the Company for the year ended 30 September 1992. Our statutory audit did not cover all deatils of the additional fmancial data. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on such fmancial data and no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given.

In accordance with our firm policy, we advise that neither the flfni nor any member or employee of the firm undertakes responsibility arising in any way whatsoever to any person (other than the Company) in respect of such data, including any errors or omissions therein, arising through negligence or othetwise however caused.

PETER STUBBS & CO. Chartered Accountants

Partner: Peter Stubbs SYDNEY 29 October 1992

NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRAUAN FOOTBAlL LEAGUE UMITED (ACN, 002 242 542)

TRADING PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

FOR TIlE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1992

1992 1991

NET PROFIT/(LOSS) A'ITRIBUTABLE TO:

General Operations 16,036 (2,364) Sydney Football Association (309) 532 Sydney Football League (1,004) (1,170)

Total Net Profit/(Loss) 14,723 (3,002) Unappropriated Profits Brought FOlWard 184,058 187,060

Retained Profits at the end of The Financial Year $198,781 $184,058 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBAlL LEAGUE liMITED " , , , (ACN, 002 242 542) TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

FOR DIE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1992

GENERAL OPERATIONS 1992 1991 INCOME

Affiliation Fees 50,886 39,797 Courses ~ Coaching Participants Levy 8,059 - Coaches Association 1,000 1,379 - Administration Courses 310 Football Record - Advertising 13,385 11,100 - Sales 5,018 5,255 Grants - State Government - Salaries 37,000 37,000 - State Government - Championships 2,000 2,000 - Elite Blues Squad 7,000 6,855 ~ Coaching 10,000 10,000 - Rothmans Sports Foundation 4,100 4,000 Interest 7,339 16,222 Junior Football - Playcr Contributions (Teal Cup) 11,277 7,620 - Playcr Contributions (Shell Cup) 3,393 5,836 - VCFL Contributions 500 1,000 - Representative Teams Raffie 5,300 2,646 - NFL Reimbursement 1,355 - CAPS Funding 1,000 - Player Contributions (Blues Squad) 1,450 1,850 - Player Sponsorship (Blues Squad) 3,500 3,625 - V.C.F.L. Contribution 2,000 Management Fees - Sydney Leagues - Sydney Football Association 26,660 23,000 - Sydney Football League 23,000 23,000 Profit on Sale of Plant & Equipment 3,198 7,296 Manuals & Forms 1,621 1,601 Northern Region Development Officer 4,840 5,060 Resources 485 Royalties & Endorsements 26,481 20,731 Spo=rnlrip (QBE) 60,000 92,000 Fund Raising (Note 17) 13,852 16,137 Sydney League Contributions - Accounting Fees 7,200 6,600 . Audit Fees 2,400 2,200 - Umpires Workers Compensation 2,200 2,200 - Computer Software Development 4,000 4,000 ~ Development Sydney Offices 4,000 4,000 AFL Development Fund Grant 399,976 297,000 AFL Teal Cup Travel Subsidy 4,000 AFL Umpiring Development Grant 20,000 AFL Transfer Fees 1,750 4,950 Sundry Income 3,490 5,208 TOTAL INCOME $775,301 $680,892 NEW SOUTII WALES AUSTRAIJAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE UMITED (ACN, 002 242 542)

TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

FOR TIlE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1992

GENERAL OPERATIONS' EXPENSES 1992 1991

Accountancy Fees 10,800 9,900 Advertising 2,816 Mfiliation Fees 9,100 7,250 Amortisation 24,178 22,922 Auditors' Remuneration 3,630 3,300 Bank Charges 2,320 2,265 Blazers & Ties 714 190 Oeaning 809 Country Composite Teams 1,635 Courier & Freight 471 290 Courses • Coaching 1,924 12,026 - Coaching Association 288 1,165 - Administration 72 433 Conferences 540 Development Staff Clothing 1,512 702 Entertainment 4,155 5,540 Football Record Production Costs 8,889 7,597 Football Projects - Country Clinics & Trips 3,428 1,958 - Jumper Grants 4,784 3,776 - Footballs 5,299 4,625 - Resources 1,698 4,948 - Lions Cup 764 710 - Auskick 2,745 - QBE Insurance Shield 661 255 - Development Manager Dis. Fund 526 - Sydney Junior Council 163 • Mfiliation Leagues Annual Form 3,293 660 - Under 17 Elite Camp 10,470 8,181 ~Sydney Development Offices 1,661 21,478 - Swan Player Activities 2,009 430 Flags & Trophies 20 Doub~uIDebtPro~~on 17,000 Depreciation 11,438 9,866 Discretionary Fund 1,897 Fringe Benefits Tax 19,401 13,669 Finance Charges - Leases 22,175 22,009 Insurance 8,390 10,368 Leasehold Improvements 2,154 15,031 League History 1,100 Legal, Fines & Charges 97 247 Northern Development Manager 6,422 2,410 Officials Travel & Accommodation 11,801 10,879

BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD $207,549 $210,780 NEW SOU11l WALES AUSTRALIAN FOO11lAlL LEAGUil LIMITED :ell

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••••• > I r ~'",.. TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT en T -:' .. , .,':":1 .•. ) , \rr(~,: FOR TIrn YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBlm 1992 '1 • i." \ .'. ..,' <. GENERAL OPERATIONS 'lTr" o.... - -JJ t~ I t~l 1992 EXPENSES (Cont.) ,

."( '.'.; Balance BroLtght Forward 207,549,. ;..)A 21O,7BO ..•..•....._. I.;~i.o:~!,~I,.. Postages - 7.056 '''lL-I " 6,932 t~•..'r Printing\, ...11 6,332 ~rl 9,387 'H.~ Provision for Annual Leave It: 5;463 'IUnt"{ (3,419) ( ljJ'! Radio Development Programme . 3,077 .•.""'" • 2,626 Office Rent 2,975 ub~•..~ 10,938 , Repairs & Mainterumce tfltd. 742:'l ~ 1,150 Representative FootbaU .>[faIT-.:I'M1 t;' ~ ""') *t,. j.Senior ",7.090 ,.~"O 14,175 _ - Teal O1p 37,104 42,916 i..: Shell O>p - UI5 13,445 15,OBO _Country OJ.ampionships 21,814 16,141 • State Ommpionships 9,250 t'":j,.~10.128 :.-~t.~" . C ~ P.S.S.A. ' .•-t 3.500 'I .~ 5.000 " :1r l ,-CH.S. 3,500 '.).J>. 4,984 "'J:l.," ;.- V.s.F.L Under 18 1•• .11:" 5.1561.:nA ..•.' ". State of Origin 28,357., H 1 ' - f.:.. t Resource Account ~ 636 It _W 2,097 <'" Riverina (Office Expenses & Programs) ..a:~~lfJ '":t••1f't.M:. 18.138 j. ~..J ,. Statewide Development Network a...;(.~~~1;. 23,373! .•.•.' ..f 11,897 Software Maintenance & Development I ~1 . ~ 6,001 .w. 1,000 f ~_. '" Software Purehases ir;" ,1,325 n. ~l . AO Sports aotbing 11..lJ 't' - 403 •••••fl,' r.•,.•) Sponsorship Servicing 5,153 ~. .J ( .3,950 w.~...:t Staff Gtatuities ~,1.237<'l"'"" 1,614 ,-''''tE. Staff Training & Welfare l;).' • AOoJ •• ;,.'f' 2,390 ~'../lH 1,214 6,920 [If' " Stationery f.. n:•.t .n'. :1~ _11,473 t Nl.A Super Raffle amuT,. 1.250 "I': 'Ii .3,513 " Telephone Ifl ••~ ''lI.,T .,21:167 1.Ji 18,053 Umpiring Development Grant ''-'lou.,,2O,000 .•I) ..~ Motor Vehicle Expenses - Petrol g . 111' 19,966 _ ••0" •. - Vehicle Expenses ... 20.184 ~ i"lI\; 40,093 State Advisory Council ..•". .. ~ I" . J •• 105 . 5,000 , Sydney Umpiring Scbolanlhip 4'•.*, ) I- 2.000 i.Il; "1'U Wages & Salaries ~ t .• 240,087 ~"r .' J 239,224 (. Sundry Expenses ~••.. 2.475 II. nO 1,314 .'M • .•• •. ..,.....-I ~hvq2 ~~l.~TOTAL EXPENSES a.:., ..•••q: $759,265 $683,255 "", I':~y 4 '--1 .., t:l ••••.-'"1 "'~ll~ TOTAl..IN(X)ME 775,301 . 680,892 , TOTAl.. EXPENSES - 759,265 683,255

U!.! NETPROFIT/(LOSS) '- $ 16,036 .JnoJt

MAJOR SPONSOR. @)Carlton. One of the world's great brewers.

DEVELOPMENT FUND CONTRIBUTORS Australian Football league _ Department of Sport, Recreation and Racing.

SECONDARY SPONSORS Ansett Australia _ City Ford • Coca Cola

ENDORSED COMPANIES I..E.A. Sports Insurance. A.R.F./The Aussie Rules Supply Co .• Sltverfleece _ Kevin Cookstey Marketing • ElastaplaSI • Amada • Puma Australia • Austrahan Football Supplies • QBE Insurance • Ansett Express. Kookaburra. Spalding. SoutherPacificHotels(Travelodge)• RossFaulkner National Australia Bank _ Rothmans Foundation • United Distillers • Westbus.

MINOR SPONSORS Bankstown District Sports Club • Goodyear Sydney • Ausssie Rules Sodal Club • Stationery Wholesalers ExceH Pnnllng Ply Ltd • Western Suburbs Aussle Rules Club • 2UW • Eagle Boy's Pizzas. Caffs Harbour _ Ocean Blue Resort _ Bryand Pies. Wagga Wagga _ Prime Television Network _ Samuel Smith & Son _ N.E.C. _ Hoover _ ChIquita Bananas _ Just Jeans. Hamilton Island. Wagga Motors "WITH APPRECIATION" FROM THE NSWAFL

"BLUES SQUAD" SPONSORS '; Sydney Swans Football Club _ Sizeland Gourmet Meats _ Cfly Ford • Coca Cola iii Sports Break T & G Evans Plumbing Service. Smith & Nephew (Aus!) Pty ltd •. Campbell Hogg • Sydney Aussie Rules Social Club Spalding (lan Tilden) • Sllverfleece • Allen's Buslines _ Wagga Daily Advertiser _ SIXWays Florist (David Bolton) • LEA lnsurane • Kevin Cooksley •• Don Roach

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29 correspondingly, from 24 to March, an advocate's workshop 43 in SPA Division I and, was conducted, and it is notable most dramatically, from 7 that the increase in pleas of to 29 in SFA Divisions 2 guilty (from 39% in 1991 to and 3, this is not 47% in 1992 of all reports) necessarily a result of shows that most clubs which greater on-field anarchy but participated, thro~gh their rather that the increased advocates, have ingested and number of umpires implemented the theme of the available means more SPA workshop, which was that good games are now controlled advocacy is not time wasting by official umpires attempts to defend the (instead of club officials, indefensible; it is "damage who are notoriously control", that is to say, penalty reluctant to report anything minimisation in which (except less than manslaughter). for situations where the player TRIBUNAL genuinely believes the umpire It is also significant that reports has erred), a plea of guilty, with REPORT for striking, which have the evidence and advocacy averaged 71 % of all reported concentrated upon mitigating The members of the tribunal for offences over the previous three factors (provocation, good 1992 were: John Lanser seasons and 75 % the season playing record, etc) is likely to (Chairman), David MUTt prior to that, fell to 57 % of see players involved in the (Deputy Chairman), Richard reported offences in 1992. As majority of reports (particularly Henry, Jeffrey Morris [all against this, other forms of on- striking cases involving man-on- appointed 1987], John Tarlinlon field violence (charging, unduly man confrontations as an [appointed 1990], Peler rough play and assault) almost incident of general play) back Hastings [appointed 1991], quadrupled over the period, on the field sooner than would David Shannon and John Carson from 4% (1988) to 15% (1992) otherwise be the case. The [both appointed 1992]. of reported offences, while statistics bear this out, in that abuse of umpires continued its although "minor" penalties (two As the game becomes more and increasing trend over the past matches suspension or less), as a more dominated by statistical three seasons from 10% (1990) proportion of total penalties analysis. the tribunal makes its to 21 % (1992) of reported imposed, remain unchanged own small contribution. A offences. The tribunal's from 1991 al 62%, there has breakdown of reports by club, response to this intemperate been a shift within that grouping offence and disposal IS habit was, as is now well with penalties at the higher end published herewith. The total known, to reinstate the (two match suspensions) falling number of reports for the year automatic three match from 21 % to 18% of all (156) was four greater than 1asl suspension, which had proved penalties imposed, while lower year, which IS, at first, such an effective deterrent in end penalties (reprimands) disappointing given that the 1987. Notwithstanding the increased from 19 % to 23 % grand finals (a traditional source expected outcry from clubs, the (almost a quarter of all penalties of fodder for the tribunal) were 1992 expenence again imposed). virtually incident free. This vindicated this approach, to the suggests a higher level of extent that two weeks after the Overall, better (ie more reportable activity through the policy was implemented, reports realistic) advocacy, coupled home and away season, hul thai for abuse of umpires all but with the tribunal's policy of deduction is not necessarily completely dried up, proVing, providing two panels on busy correct, because;- yet again, that players call nights, has significantly (a) the total reports from SFL exercise on-field self-discipline shortened the time which clubs actually fell, from when the tribunal provides them umpires, players and advocates 121 in 1991 to 84 in 1992; with sufficient encouragement spend waiting to be beard. =d (even if that encouragement is Yet, the occasional marathon (b) although those from more of a stick than a carrot). session still occurs, as in the SFA clubs incn:.ased One olher statistic justifi~s an multiple-report case where the initiative of the tribunal. In chairman summarised the 30 evidence, after two hours, as , follows: j o -Player 1 admits he hit 0 first but pleads 1101 ~ I • • .ON guilty to striking, "N" " player 15 says he did not hit anyone but - pleads guilty to - - N N" striking, and player 43 • -ON denies striking player - - 20 (for which he is " - - ,.,,0-, •...

reported) but pleads _N_ • _N N_' N -I~I~ guilty anyway because he admits hitting player "'1"'1 1",]",1,., N -I~I~ 1 (for which he is not i~ -< ._._."'1"'1 •..•1'" ",I 1",1",1_1 I", -," ~IN reported), Quite • simple, really"," ~ ...-1_1",1"'1 1•••'_'_ ,.,1-1 I-I", N -'-[-I~I;:::: ~ 11 The Tribunal Award for the year goes to St George's Slav " "'1"'1"'1_1,.,1"'1_1 ••. "" I I I I I_I", ...,'" ::.. "'0ll.~ ~NO Eftingioski, who, perhaps " N fearing the tribunal's fury if he .~~! .," were found to have disputed an ,!,-,5o umpire's decision, took "the I" "'1_1_1",1 ••.1",1",1", "'1_1 ••.1 I", -'",,- ",,~I;. man in white is always right" to ••o ;;:;I~ ~I~ extremes in the following ;• 0-1"'1 ••.1••.1,.,1••..1"'1••. ""_I •••I•••I~I"'I"'._r 1_ ",1_1"'1_1_1_1",1_1"'1 ••• exchange:- ".. N li" BJ g],":'J Bl "lClOl"''''''''':JOJ- ",10)010101",10 Tribunal chairman Lanser: -If "= ~1:;;-j;::l:121:=l:;j*"e el<-il<::l•••I",I",I",1 "'1•••1; .••I"'I.••I"'I-I-I•••I-I~~~~ you say you didn't hit him, why " did you plead guilty?- I -,,,,,- ••• Eftingioski: "Well, because the I ,,- umpire said I did it, • l'. Tribunal member Tarlinton: III "What a pity all players aren't .~ ~I -. '_''''1''' ••• so co-operative, • .d-

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31 COUNTRY LEAGUES' REPORTS BROKEN HILL F.L. CENTRAL COAST A.F.L. Deenan (Umpires Co"-ordinator) Attendances were down on the pre- This season was seen by the League and Jeff Victorsen, with the support vious season during the minor round as a consolidation of the previous of David Levens. games, and no doubt this could be years hard work and effort put in by attributed to the unevenness of the the League and the Clubs. In 1993 the League is looking to an competition. expansion program starting with the Combined with good publicity and formation of a junior team in the West Broken Hill won one game close and hard won games this sea- northern area of the Coast. This only during the season and Central son \Vas one of the best in many will hopefully strengthen the junior Broken Hill won the first 16 on the years with not one team dominating competition ensuring the growth trot, only to lose the last 2 and the as has been the case in the past few and future of Rules on the Coast. Grand Final. North Broken Hill de- years. feated them in a bard fought game. The League Executive are looking This was the eighth consecutiveyear This year the Central Coast had a forward to 1993 which should be an that the minor premiers have been team of Under 17's compete in exciting year for Australian Rules beaten. The attendance of 2,200 at Sydney in the HillslHornsby Junior on the Coast with the future looking the Grand Final was disappointing. Competition. The boys showed bright. great improvement during the Broken Hill continues to fare poorly course of the year, and while they Jan Pratt in combined football. The com- only won one match, the experience Secretary bined team travelled to Balaklava gained in competing at a higher only to be trounced by Adelaide level was certainly beneficial (or the CENTRAL WEST A.F.L. Plains/Yorke Valley Leagues 31.6 team and junior football on the Cen. It is with pleasure that I present my (192) to 15.13 (103). However, this tral Coast. The boys all enjoyed Chairman's Report of the should be taken in the right context, themselves immensely and hope to C.W.AF.L. for season 1992. The as the home side was selected from be able to compete again next year. past season has been quiteadifficult 20 teams as against Broken Hill's 4. one with the withdrawal of 2 clubs With many South Australian coun- The finals were held at two grounds at the beginning of the year, leaving try leagues combining it is going to this year, Killarney Yale and Ta- us with only 4 clubs and no Under become increasingly difficult for the coma Ovals, and with such a good 17 competition, however, with the Broken Hill League in combined competition there was much inter- co-operation of the 4 remaining games, but due to its isolation and est created for the finals with good clubs we were able to run a success- in the best interests of the game we numbers attending. ful combined Under 18/Reserve must continue to compete. grade competition in conjunction The Grand Final was held at Killar- with the first grade. This enabled us The availability of players in the ney Yale Oval and congratulations to give a lot more fringe first grade Under 17 competition continues to to the Peninsula Swans who won and junior players more football. be a worry and most teams are find- both the senior and reserve grades. ing it difficult to field a full compli- The seniors defeated Killarney Yale Although this arrangement was suc- ment of players. while the reserves beat Batea'u Bay. cessful, in my opinion, all clubs A fine effort by the Swans. should strive to have separate junior The League's Best and Fairest and reserve grade teams for next Award (Middleton Medal) was won Congratulations to Colin Scott, of year. very convincingly by 19 year old the Peninsula Swans, this year's win- South Broken Hill ruckman An- nerofthe Davey Medal (First Grade Our League team travelled to thony Murgatroyd who also scooped Best & Fairest). , Sydney to participate in the Re- the pool in the commercial awards gional Championships, and acquit- on offer. It must also be stated that this year ted themselves quite well was a good year for umpire num- considering the number of players Lionel Johnston bers. Thisenabled2central umpires we had to choose from compared to Secretary to be used for both grades and 2 the other participating leagues. My boundary umpires for first grade. thanks and congratulations to all This was due to the efforts of Bill players and officials who made the

32 COUNTRY LEAGUES' REPORTS effort to represent our League. were defeated by Rennie. Coreen with the first grade premiership and Oaklands won the reserves and going to the Cootumundra Blues The finals series was well run and Under 16's, respectively, making it who defeated favourites R.A.AF.. evenly contested. My congratula- back to back premierships. Uranquinty/Kapooka won their first tions to Orange for winning back to premiership in any grade since the back first grade premierships and Although our finals were played in formation of the two divisions when Dubbo for the Under 18IReserve inclement weather conditions it was they too defeated the R.AA.F. side. grade premiership. The Clubs who pleasing to have record crowds with hosted all finals games did a good gate receipts in excess of $ 25,000. Congratulations to major Best and job with special mention going to The Netball competition which was Fairest winners, Brian Hawke from Dubbo for the extra effort put into run in conjunction with the football M.C.V. winning the Gerald Clear the staging of the Preliminary Final. had a successful season. Noreen Medal and David Hodge from Norman completed her 21st season Rivcoll winning the Allan Carroll In closing this report, I must thank as Secretary. Memorial Medal. Peters Ice Cream for their contin- ued support of the pre-season com- The 1993 season sees Urana Foot- The Farrer Football League were petition, all delegates for attending ball Club celebrate its centenary hosts of the successful State Cham- meetings, Ray Cranny and all our and joins the Wahgunyah Football pionships in May. Our own side umpires, Tony Turner for his time Club in the "100 Year Club". fought a great tussle before going and effort with Auskick and his down to eventual winners AC.T. on interest and involvement in trying Lindsay Norman Saturday and were then defeated by to get extr,a senior clubs into our Secretary a fresher R.F.L. side on the Sunday. League, David Levens for his help in securing umpires for our Grand FARRER FOOTBALL LEAGUE Our Farrer B side contested the Final from Canberra on very short The "Carlton Farrer Football Southern Division of the Regional notice, and last but not least my fel- League" competitions were very Championships and performed low executives, especially Gita who successful in 1992. most creditably being beaten in the has done a first class job in this her Grand Final by Sapphire Coast. first year as Secretary. Keenly contested competitions in Both rep sides did the League proud both Division I and II culminated in in their commitment and profes- R.E. Devlin a highly successful finals series sionalism in representing the Chairman which saw total gate takings gross League. just over $ 30,000. This figure is an COREEN & DISTRICT F.L. The all time record for the League. A very successful innovation by the 1992 season saw the C.D.F.L be- League in 1992 was the appoint- come affiliated with the The Division I series saw North ment of an Umpires Coach. The N.S.W.A.F.L after years with the Wagga defeat M.C.U. in the Grand work done by Hec McDonnell in V.C.F.L.. CorowalRutherglen de- Final by 7 points. The Grand Final this position was tremendous and parted to join the Ovens and King between these two great rivals was excellent progress has been made Football League leaving us with described as the best seen in the Far- with the umpires at his disposal. nine clubs. rer League for many years. This victory allowed the Saints to win The other real winner by the League The season was extremely successful back to back nags. was the inaugural "Elevens~ Carni- at inter-league level. The Careen val held in March. Clubs through- League defeated the Upper Murray ColiinguIIie/A"hmont won their out the district saw this as an ideal League advancing to the final of the first ever Reserve Grade Premier- pre-season activity. The success of Riverina North East League's group ship defeating M.C.U. comfortably the Carnival means it will become against the Tallangatta League in while in the Under 18's Temora had an annual event. 1993. an excellent win over the North Wagga side. Finally, thanks to ourmajorsponsor The Rand Football Club made it Carlton and United Breweries for into the Grand Final for the first The Division II competition was their continued support, and our time since joining our League but probably the most even on record other sponsors Coca Cola and Ken- 33 COUNTRY LEAGUES' REPORTS dall Airlines whose generosity al- overall support can be continued, operation and assistance during and lowed us to promote our game. the problem should fade away in leading up to the Championships. time. The chance to meet and speak with We look forward to the 1993 season members of the N.S.W.AF.L and and the continued development of The competition this year was more other country leagues was a valu- football in N.S.W .. even than in past years: few, if any, able experience with the weekend games were considered "already proving a great opportunity to hold D.Malone won". the first Affiliated Leagues Council Secretary meeting in this area. H.M.AS. Albatross won their third LEISURE COAST A.F.L consecutive premiership, and also The finals series was conducted at Progress was made in the Leisure took out the Reserve Grade flag. No. 1 Sportsground which is cur- Coast in 1992; not dramatic, but rently undergoing major repairs and progress nonetheless. The inten~ While Albatross has been unde- restructure of grandstands and tion from the start of the year had feated in over two years, the gap is amenities. 1993 should see these been for stability and "gelling the narrowing, and Port Kembla stayed works completed and it will be a basics right~. and in this we had some with them throughout the Grand Fi- pleasure to have a venue such as No. success. nal, finally losing by a couple of 1 restored to its previous better con- goals conceded early in the match. dition. With reasonably good atten- The year started with basic admini. dances, the finals proceeded well, stration training for club executives, I believe the future of the game in despite some very cold encounters and improvements were obvious our area is assured, provided we are with the weather. throughout the year; no club went able to hold onto the improventents backwards, and several made very we make from year to year, and take Congratulations to Warners Bay significant gains. one further step forward each year. who have now succeeded in winning three consecutive grand finals. The After only having one grade in 1991, Bill Hall Bulldogs 19-22 (136) outscored the reinstatement of a reserve grade President Wallsend 6-15 (51). In a much competition was our greatest suc- closer match, the cards were re- cess. Six out of seven clubs con- NEWCASTLE A.F.L. versed when the Reserve Grade tested this extra competition right Newcastle experienced a busy 1992 Premiership went to Wallsend 14.15 through the year, and the seventh season with the hosting of the (93) defeating Warners Bay 12-13 club's prospects are looking much N.S.W. Regional Championships at (85). brighter for next year due to good NO.1 Sportsground. Superb management and consolidation. weather conditions and a high stan- Congratulations to Pat White (Nel- dard of football assisted greatly in son Bay) for winning the senior Umpire numbers and standards rendering a very successful week- grade Best and Fairest; Scott have improved significantly under end. Buchanan (Newcastle City) for re- the capable management of Tony serve grade Best and Fairest; Jeff Kane. The best indication of this The Newcastle "Black Diamonds" Phillips (Nelson Bay) and Peter success is in the increased numbers performed well over the weekend Fishlock (Wallsend) for leading of players who are considering um- and were victorious in the Northern goalscorer awards for senior and re- piring in the future. Division, despite some very tight serve grades, respectively. clashes. Unfortunately, their Representative results were disap- N.S.W. Country Champion title was After travelling to Hobart last year pointing. We continue to have surrendered to a stronger Sapphire to launch the Newcastle Tasman problems motivating a few of our Coast outfit during the final, played Challenge, the rep team was looking better players to commit themselves on the S.c.G.. Congratulations to forward to the opportunity to re- to representative football. Gener- Sapphire Coast on a great perform- trieve the sheild with an expected ally numbers and interest have im- ance. return visit from Tasmania in Sep- proved, and it is a shame that these , tember. Unfortunately, due to eco- dedicated players are being let Thank you to the N.S.W.AF.:L. and nomic constraints, and despite great down. However, if this improved all participating leagues for your co- efforts byNewcastle Representative 3. I ! , COUNTRY LEAGUES' REPORTS Coach Neale Dennis, our southern round this season, which received a Chiquita Australia" again ensured friends experienced difficulties re. favourable response, with player en- that junior football gave the oppor- turning the visit. We will look for- thusiasm and spectator interest re- tunity to boys and girls to play each ward however to continuing this tained. week. annual event in 1993. Due to another favourable winter The Best and Fairest Award was i This year has highlighted some ar- season, matches were played as ros- won by Brian Rava, of the Sawtell} .', eas of concern for the N.A.F.L., tered with no particular club show- Taormina Club, adding to his namely the continuing decline of a ing supremacy, which created a achievement in 1992. Mark Draper junior competition and the issues spirited and healthy competition. of the North Coffs Harbour Club associated with a shortage ofumpir- was runner up. ing personnel. Grafton again could not match the improvement of other clubs, but North Coast prides itself on having On a positive note however, these demonstrated a perseverance that umpires of the highest standard and challenges are being addressed. can only produce just rewards in fu- again the control and decisiveness Thanks to a small dedicated group, ture years. displayed was a credit to the much groundwork has gone into Umpires Association. junior development this year, the South Coffs Harbour, 1991 pre- results of which should be seen in miers, were unable to reproduce the Steve Lavis was judged by his peers 1993. form and endeavour previously dis- as being "Umpire of the Year" as played but were competitive, intro- well as officiating at the Country Finally, thankyoll tothoscwhohave ducing several junior players who Championships in Newcastle. supported and assisted me in my will benefit from the experience at first year as Executive Officer: the senior level. The tireless task of fostering and de- N.S.W.AF.L, umpires, country veloping Australian Football in leagues, board members and local North Coffs Harbour displayed Northern New South Wales is a clubs. some of the form which gave it a daunting task. However, the Premiership in 1990, only to fall to N.C.AF.L. and neighbouring Jodi Humble the enthusiasm and endeavour of Leagues are fortunate to have a De- Executive Officer Woolgoolga and Sawtellffoormina velopment Manager to foster and in the finals. expand the code throughout the NORTH COAST A.F.L. area. Damian Humphries has dili- 1992 has been a period in which the Sawtellffoormina continued where gently promoted the game at both impetus generated in the previous it left off in its first year in the com- senior and junior levels and we look season has been maintained. A•• petition proving the team to play forward to his dedicated involve- many sporting and commercial Woolgoolga in the quest for the Pre- ment again in 1993. groups are fully aware, the down- miership. turn in the economy and the capac- Where to? The challenge contin- ity to maintain the level of their After being runner-up in previous ues! With the united commitment financial commitment was reduced. years, Woolgoolga took out the of all clubs, the North Coast Aus- 1992 Grand Final which was played tralian Football League will In these circumstances, the North in hot, blustery conditions. This continue to foster and promote Aus- Coast Australian Football League didn't SlOP the high standard of play tralian Football. is heartened that its sponsors re- which delighted the large crowd. mained resolute in their support. MickRyan Baringa Private Hospital, Pelican The development of junior football Chairman Beach Resort, Seaford Mama's Res- again was a major target within the taurant and Ansett Express League in 1992, with weekly clinics NORTH WEST A.R.F.A. produced the financial foundation and games organised by a profes- 1992 was a year of consolidation for the League required. sional and hardworking committee this Association with Coonaba- which enabled girls and boys to par- rabran re-entering the League, and The Board of Management decided ticipate and enjoy "Aussie Footy". also the formation of the Narrabri to reduce the match fixtures by a Club. Clubs to compete in 1992 in- 35 COUNTRY LEAGUES' REPORTS eluded Coonabarabran, Narrabri. thanking all umpires and officials vote from Ken Howe (Turvey Park) Moree, Tamworth and Gunnedah. from all clubs for their efforts during and Paul Hawke (Wagga Tigers) the year. both on 25 votes. With the Quinn Several clubs suffered player short. Medal goes a trip for two to Great ages over the season due to the fural Brian Lenton Keppel Island, courtesy of Harvey economic situation and unemploy- President World Travel, Wagga. ment in the North West region. This is hoped to change in the years RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE Lanham Trophy. second grade Best ahead with an emphasis to be placed What an exciting finish to season and Fairest was won by Steven on junior footy, and with the assis- 1992! With one round to play the Marks (Turvey Park) with 24 votes tance of Damian Humphries, the three top teams were separated by and Petts Trophy for the Under 18's Association's Development Officer, only 1.5%. Two of those teams, to Nick Carroll (Ganmain a.a.M.) it is envisaged that a broad base of Ganmain Grang Grong Matongand 20 votes. players will be available in the years Turvey Park, played off in the Grand to come. Final in what can only be described Miss R.F.L. Girl of the Year was as a great game of Australian Foot- won by Kym McGrath of Coolamon I The Coonabarabran Club swept all ball before an enthusiastic crowd in Rovers Football Club. before it for the 1992 season win- ideal conditions. The final result I ning firstly the annual Coca-Cola saw Ganmain G.G.M.13.9 (87) hold Guests of the League included Chief Knockout and going through the off a determined Turvey Park 13.8 Commissioner John Yates, River- competition proper undefeated. In (86) to win back to back premier- ina Regional Director John Wright, a hard fought Grand Final, Coona- ships. and N.S.W.AF.L. State Director of barabran held off a determined Coaching Russell Campbell. Moree Saints side. Daniel Frost of Grand Final gate takings of$13,OOO Coonabarabran won the Brian Len- plus was a satisfactory result. Our performance in the ton Trophy for the Player of the Fi- Thanks to Peter Royale for his work N.S.W.AF.L. State Championships nal. with the compilation of the Grand was creditable, with a narrow loss to Final Record. Sydney on day one and a win over Dean Jerry of Coonabarabran was Farrer on the second day. The the winner of the Association's Best In second grade Turvey Park proved League looks forward to hosting the and Fairest award, with Gunnedah's too strong for Wagga Tigers winning 1993 Championships in Griffith. Dave Chapman runner-up. Gary by 81 points, while Wagga Tigers Burkinshaw was the leading unbeaten in 1992 won the Under We did not compete in the V.C.F.L. goalkicker with 51 goals, with 18's by six goals over Ganmain Country Championships this year. Moree's Mick Ford a close second. G.G.M .. Drawn to play Ovens and Murray in Division I, the v.eF.L. withdrew The North West side who competed The Coca Cola Footballers Sprint our League from the Champion- at the Country Championships at and Logan & Hitchens Netball Re- ships - the least said the better on Newcastle played well with a win lay were again popular events. this matter. against Mid North Coast being a highlight of the trip. The Associa- Netball enjoyed another successful To our President Trevor Tipping, tion would like to thank the organ- season, four grades now compete thank you for your commitment and isers of that Carnival for the manner and they play in conjuction with the dedication to the Riverina Football in which the competition was can. football. Premiers were A Grade - League and Australian Football in tested and the associated sponsors Turvey Park, B Grade. Narrandera, general during your term of office. for their support, and lastly the C Grade - Turvey and Under IS's N.S.W.AF.L. for its funding to off- East Wagga Kooringal. Stewart Fraser set the associated costs. Secretary At a gala Vote Count and Presenta. Finally, the Executive of the Asso- tion evening, the prestigious Quinn SAPPHIRE COAST A.F.L ciation would like to thank all affili- Medal for first grade Best and Fair. The year 1992 has been a turbulent ated clubs for their support during est was won by Shane Lenon (Gan- one for the S.C.AR.F.L.. but on re- 1992 and take this opportunity in main G.G.M. with 26 votes) by one flection the positives have 36 COUNTRY LEAGUES' REPORTS

outweighed the negatives as the The S.C.AR.F.L. have had to call The pre-season Lightning Premier- League continues to grow and heads on the N.S.W.AF.L personnel on ship was taken out by Ballina, who towards a 10th year Anniversary in numerous occasions during the year ran second all during the home and 1993. and we offer our appreciation to away games. Byron AF.C. won the Craig Davis and his team for their minor premiership and after playing Good media coverage, peppered by hclp and guidance throughout. Lismore in the Grand Final won the some provocative weitings have kept major premiership 19-14 (128) to the Aussie Rules chit-chat to the 1993 - Where to? With four out of 13-10 (88). fore along the Sapphire Coast. five Executive positions to be filled and consideration of a revised Leading Goalkicker for Summer- Taking out the Regional Champi- Constitution, indications are for a land went to G. Fall of Byron with onships under Trevor Miller and Ja- busy time ahead as S.C.AR.F.L. 87 goals. Best and Fairest was a tie son Baulch was a highlight for the moves into its 10th Anniversary so dual medals were presented to League, as was the selection of year, 1993. Paul Frangos (Ballina) and Geoff Caine Miller and Carl Noble in the Whalen (Murwillumbah), runner Teal Cup Squad and participation ChasRogers up was Ben Sloan (Byron), and the of an Under 15 team in the Shell Secretary Advocate Award went to Paul Fran- Cup, SUMMERlAND A.F.L. gos (Ballina). The 1992 season saw the Summer- The Junior Council provided good land League go through some (Paul Frangos coached the S.AF.L. support and with the appointment changes and take some hard lines to rep. team that travelled to of Tony Turner as Development Of- restore some order in the smooth Newcastle, and Geoff Whalen won ficer to the League, the Auskick running of football. These changes the Player of the Championships at Program was introduced. Trevor included monetary fines for clubs Newcastle.) Miller continued as Junior Devel. not attending monthly meetings, opment Coach. outfitting their on-ground players The season saw no games washed incorrcctly, and not forwarding rele- out due to Tweed having an all The Umpires Association gained in vant weekly paperwork to the weather ground, and some games number, but like the League, had S.AF.L Secretary within the allot- being directed to be played on a sun- some difficulties during the year. ted time. These simple requests day to preserve the surfaces of Thy Grand Final Breakfast hosted were soon adhered to after a few grounds. All clubs seem to be cop- by the Umpires is to be commended fines where issued. ingwell with the recession and basi- and should be fostered further. cally paying their fees. Another first for Summerland was A successful Sportsmens Night with the introduction of a registration fee Umpiring numbers fell away slightly Leon Wiegard was conducted dur- payable to the League, as each this year and the standard between ing the mid term. A Presentation player was registcred before taking umpires varying dramatically. Night, highlighted by Craig Davis the field. being present to make available a Several tribunal hearings were plaque to honour Frank Hunt, with After a prc-season change in Presi. made during the year in an effort to Paul Holdsworth being awarded the dents when Mr Bob Hill had to re- bring discipline back to the game. League Best and Fairest, set the pat- sign due to HI-health, the position tcrn for a successful Grand Final was ably filled by Mr Don Buchanan, Finally, with all clubs registering in build up. and Mrs Ann Kozlowski resigned as excess of thirty five senior players Treasurer late in the season, with and a maximum of sixty we feel that Batemans Bay created history for her position being competently the Summerland League has had a the Club and the League by being fillcd by Mike Metzeling. very successful year. successful inall three grades of com- petition on Grand Final Day. This Seven senior teams were fielded Narelle Besseling performance has set a target for along with three junior teams and Secretary other clubs to strive for. St Finbars School at Byron brought in a team late in the season. 37

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A.C.T. Leisure Coast Ovens & Murray Ainslie 9.18 (72) D Albatross 11.13 (79) D Wodonga 16.16 (112) D Queanbeyan 7.20 (62) Port Kembla 7.13 (55) CorowaJRutherglen 14.6 (90) Broken Hill Mid Murray Picola North Broken Hill 12-13 (85) D Lalbert 10.11 (71) D Waaia 11.5 (71) D Central Broken Hill Woorinen 7.18 (60) Catunga 7.6 (48) 10.12 (72) Central Coast Mid North Coast Riverina Peninsular Swans 28.22 (190) D Port Macquarie 17.13 (115) D Ganmain Grong Grong Matong .I Killarney Vale 11-10 (70) Wauchopc 15.15 (105) 13.9 (87) D " TurvcyPark 13-8 (86) Central West Murray ~ Orange 16.13 (109) D Barooga 12.15 (87) D Sapphire Coast f Dubbo 10-9 (69) Cobram 8.11 (59) Batemans Bay 17-12 (114) D Tathra g.g (56) Coreen Newcastle Rennie 10.9 (69) D Warners Bay 19.22 (136) D Summerland Rand 6.9 (45) Wallsend 6.15 (51) Byron Bay 19.14 (128) D Lismore 13.10 (88) Farrer North Coast North Wagga 10.12 (72) D Woolgoolga 10.16 (76) D Sunraysia M.C.V. 9.11 (65) Sawlell(Toormina 8.9 (57) Imperials 13.10 (88) D Red Cliffs 11.15 (81) Hume North West Osborne 14.14 (98) D Coonabarabran 20.16 (136) D Tallangatta & Districts Culcairn 9.14 (68) Moree 7.7 (49) Mitta United 11-6 (72) D Barnawartha 7.11 (53) Kerang Northern Riverina Hay 19.11 (125) D Girral/West Wyalong Wandella 13-10 (88) 14.9 (93) D Parkes 11.7 (73)

38 SYDNEY FOOTBALL SYDNEY FOOTBALL question being how well would last personal reasons and then Trevor LEAGUE year's premiers North Shore and Clisby through injury. The demise of the A.F.L. Under 19 runners up Parramalta recover from competition together with the "re- their unique penalty imposed after The season's final series was hosted cruitment" of a number of highly ac- the Grand Final, an inability to by Western Suburbs in warm, dry creditated senior players suggested score premiership points during the and windy conditions at their home that the Sydney Football League first three rounds of the season. ground Wagener Oval. NorthShore would receive a much needed boost bundled Campbelltown out of the in playing strength for season 1992. History will show that both of these finals race in a tough contest in the With very few practice matches clubs demonstrated tremendous first semi final, and in the second played leading up to the season, the character in dealing with the situ. semi, Sydney Uni made a mockery first real chance pundits had to es- ation they found themselves in. of Wests' home ground advantage tablish the betting was the Continuing their form on the previ- handlmg the conditions much better pre-season Lightning Carnival ous season, Norths swept aside the to win by tcn goals and march played at Erskineville Oval two Dpposition to claw their way into the straight into the Grand Final. weeks prior to the commencement Grand Final against the odds with of the home and away games. their only blemish being an inexpli- With a wcek's rest behind them, cable four game losing streak mid North Shore started strongly to Impressive performances by all season. Faced with the task of re- build up a convincing six goal lead clubs in the "Trumper Cup" pro- building their Committee as well as over Wests by half time of the Pre- vided clear notice of a very even their team, Parramatta finished the liminary Final. A spirited second competition for the season ahead season strongly, as St George will half fight back by Wests which in- and while Campbelltown took the testify, having a big say in the make cluded 8 goals in a brilliant individ- honours on the day with a great dis- up of the final four. ual performance by Jason play of speedy team play, all other Beverstock, failed to turn the tide clubs gave their supporters reason When the dust settled at the end of against the ever persistent Norths to look forv.:ard to 1992 with confi- the home and away games, Sydney who matched Wests goal for goal to dence. Hills in particular demon- Uni proved to be the team to set the set up their fourth Grand Final ap- strated that they could be the big standard for theyearwith a polished pearance in a row. improvers for the year. performance under the guidance of Coach "Rocket" Rod Carter. Uni's A large crowd was in attendance to On the recruiting side, clubs to fare reaction to a resounding defeat out witness the battle for the premier- best were Sydney Uni, the best side at Campbelltown in Round 10 was ship between regulars North Shore out of the four last season, who to win all remaining matches to fin- and Sydney Uni who were making snared the prize scalps of Rod Car- ish threc games clear at the top of their first ever appcarance in an ter, Tony Smith, Matthew Lloyd and the tablc. L1st year's big improvers S.F.L. Grand Final. Clinton Cole to add to their already Wcstern Suburbs and reigning pre- In the carlier matches, Uni's second impressive line up of stars including miers North Shore finished second team had stolen some of the lime- Parsons, Hussey, Hucker, O'Dwyer and third, respectively, while light from the senior side when they and Co.. While Hills gained the Campbelltown edged out $t George defeated pre-match favourites services of Trevor Clisby, David to take the remaining finals berth. Western Suburbs to take out the Metcalfe and Simon Palmer to in- Reserve Grade Premiership. In the ject some strength and balance into As predicted at the beginning of the Under 19's, St Georgewon narrowly their mix of talented young players season, the clubs finishing out of the over Hills in a game which was con- and experienced oldies. four provided the top sides with plenty of opposition with perhaps sidered by many to be the best of the finals in all grades. In fact, the high The addition of these players to- the hardluck story of the year be- standard of play in the Under 19 gether with other notable recruits longing to Hills who started impres- grade was a feature of the finals sc- such as ex Swans Mark Eustice to sively to bc well entrcnched in the ries overall. North Shore and Barry Denton to four mid-way through the scason Holroyd Parra matta, an improved only to see the wheels fall off fol- The senior grand final began at a standard of football in Sydney was lowing the loss of Coach Rob Phil- furious pace and there was little be- assured with perhaps the biggest lipson and Dave Metcalfe for 39

-' SYDNEY FOOTBALL tween the IwO sides in the early stages of the game. After the first brc.,k however, the highly talented Sydney Uni combination gradually asserted their superiority and drew away 10 establish a formidable 6 gaol lead by three quarter time. In the final term, Uni continued their reo lentless attack and there was noth. ing their gallant North Shore oppo- nents could do 10prevent them from coasting to a 65 point win and their first S.F.L. Premiership.

Sydney Units Matthew Lloyd won the inaugural Rod Podhury medal for the best player in the Grand Fi- nal.

Full credit is due 10 the Western Sydney University Captain Tim Driscoll and Suburbs Club for the professional Coach Rod Caner hold up the spoils of victory manner in which they prepared and presented their ground and facilities Photo: Kate Pascoe

The Champ himselfprcscnts the inaugural 51 George C'ptain Andrew Kilpatrick Rod PodburJ Medal to the best player in the \\;(h Ihe Under 19 Premiership Cup Grand Final - Uni's Matthew Lloyd

40 SYDNEY FOOTBALL for the finals, The ampithealrestyle Presentation Night to take control early and maintain of ground together with the fine The Medals Presentation Night was the initiative for the remainder of weather combined to create a tre- again held in the auditorium of the the game despite some spirited op- mendous atmosphere throughout Western Suburbs Australian Foot- position from a number of Sydney the Series, The finals "Media ball Club under the capable chair- players. Launch" hosted by the Western Sub- manship of Peter Versluis and urbs Licensed Club also added to entertainment provided by come- A huge number of possessions over the presentation as did the appear- dian Paul Martell. the two days earned Sydney's Cap. ance of the famous Carlton Clydes- tain Robbie Kerr the Player of the dales al half time of the main game, Campbelltown's Lee Campbell and Carnival Award. Darren Oates from St George were Probably the only disappointing fea- joint winners of the Phelan Medal Our thanks go to the players who ture of S.F.L. football in 1992 was for the best player in the Sydney enthusiastically participated in the the failure of East Sydney and Football League in 1992. Matt Ma-' Squad and to Coach Rod Hooker Sydney Uni to field Under 19 teams. coustra from Sydney Uni won the and his management team for their Stronger measures will be taken Reserve Grade Sanders Medal and valuable contribution to this impor- next season to ensure that this im- Patrick Matthews from Hills took tant fixture in the Sydney Football portant competition receives the at- out the Kealey Medal for the best calendar. ten lion it deserves. player in the Under 19's. The Squad: North Shore were worthy recipients Rod Hooker Coach of the S.F.L. Club Championship Ellis Noack Team Manager Award. Barry O'Keefe Runner Joel Werman Physiotherapist S.F.L. Representative Team John Dunphy Trainer . State Championships Rod George Trainer The Sydney Football Russell Matheson Selector League Representative team travelled to Wagga Darren Warke Campbelltown over the weekend of May 23 Lee Campbell Campbelltown and 24 to compete in the Glen Johnson North Shore 1992 C.U.B. State Champi- Robbie Wright North Shore onships. Ken Phillips North Shore Tony Quinn SI George Coach Rod Hooker steered David Batty North Shore the Sydney side to their first Tad Watson Parramatta final in several years with a Greg Dimery Western Subs. heart stopping 2 point win Robbie Kerr East Sydney over Riverina in the open- Simon Palmer Hills ing match of the Carnival. Scotts Parsons Sydney Uni Having passed the first Damian Bray North Shore hurdle, hopes were high for Jon O'Dwyer Sydney Uni Sydney's first championship Tony Graham Western Subs. win since 1975. Steve Bradmore North Shore David Metcalfe Hills The final proved to be Greg Coffey St George somewhat of an anti-climax Grant Bartholomaeus as Sydney struggled to find Western Subs. the form of the previous Scott Thomlinson Western Subs. day. A disastrous start in David West St George Dual winners of the Phelan Medal, front of goal by Sydney in Matthew Frost Sydney Uni Darren Oates from St George and the first quarter allowed the James Little Campbelltown Campbelltown's Lee Campbell strong A.C.T. combination Trevor Clisby Hills 41 1

SYDNE:V FOOTBALL SYDNEY FOOTBALL to the Preliminary Final but their cst count finishing only 3 votes be- ASSOCIATION run ended there, leaving the big hind Tim. three to fight out the Grand Final • DIVISION I between them. In Under 20's, Sutherland's Robert Smith won the The S.F.A Division I season kicked Baulkham Hills reversed their sec. McFarlane Medal for best player in off with the now customary pre- and semi loss to Manly to take out the Reserves and Mark Smithers season Lightning Carnival at the premiership and then followed from Northern Eagles was a run- Rosedale Oval. Dapto and Gosford up in the Reserves with their second away winner of the Under 20 Hart joined S.F.A Clubs Baulkham Hills, flag for the day, this time at Medal. . Manly, Wollongong, Sutherland, Balmain's expense. Premierships Uni N.S.W., and hosts Liverpool in in two out of three grades at least S.F.A. I Representative Team the competition which was won by provided some consolation to - Regional Championships Baulkham Hills who defeated Baulkham Hills for not reaching the The S.F.A Division I Representa- Dapto in the final. first grade grand final in their last tive team took part in the 1992 season before their promotion to e.U.B. Regional Championships A move by Sydney Uni to improve the S.F.L. in 1993. (Southern Division) held at t the depth of their senior sides by Campbelltown over the Queen's fielding fourths and fifths in S.F.A I In the main grand final, Balmain Birthday weekend, June 6 and 7. proved to be somewhat of a disaster turned on a powerful display in the with only one of these teams taking first half under the now traditional As it turned out, Sydney had the the field on most occassions. As was gale conditions at Erskineville and toughest draw playing Sapphire the case in the S.F.L., the under age had a match winning lead on the Coast and Farrer in the Preliminary competition in this grade also left a board by half time. The determined rounds on day one. Under the lead- lot to be desired with Sydney Uni Manly side took the game right up ership of Captain/Coach Doug and their student colleagues Mac. to their opponents in the third term Scholz took the honours for the day quarie Uni unable to field teams. but were unable to keep the pres- first defeating Sapphire Coast by 16 Again, this situation will not be tal. sure up to the end allowing the Ti- points and then Farrer by 9 points. erated in 1993. gers to coast home to a well deserved A feature of these games was the 65 point win. dominant play by key forwards Jaret Competition in the senior grades Hogarth and Manuel Lynch. was keen as ever and was high- Presentation Night lighted by the brilliant performance Balmain again hosted the combined With the loss of both of these play- of Balmain whose first grade team Sydney Football Association Pre- ers through injury from the first notched up the perfect score with 20 sentation Night at Drummoyne day's play Sydney struggled to con- wins from 20 matches, including the Sports Club with Simon "Radio vert their opportunities in the semi finals. The only time they stared Man" Kelly in the role of Me. En- final against Farrer on day two scor. defeat in the face was in Round 11 tertainment was provided by Peter ing 2.8 with the breeze to Farrer's 3 when a goal kicked after the siren Tomlin and Paul Martell. The straight goals in the first half. Farrer by Manly was not allowed. S.F.A presentation function has be- used the wind to advantage in the come a very popular part of the second half to win by 19 points and The big three, Balmain, Baulkham S.F.A calendar and seems to be get- earn a place in the final against Hills and Manly, again dominated ting bigger and better each year. eventual Country Champions Sap- proceedings each having all three phire Coast. sides in the finals. Balmain's excel. While a premiership may have lent performance ensured the eluded Manly this year, the Club en- Baulkham Hills Captain/Coach return of the Club Championship joyed success elsewhere with the Mick Toy was adjudged best player trophy to Drummoyne. mercurial Tim Anderson taking out for Sydney in the Carnival. the Snow Medal for the best player With a final five in operation, there in the competition. His team mate The League extends its appreciation was an opening for more clubs to Jaret Hogarth dominated the goal and congratulations to the team gain some finals experience. Only kicking stakes with a mammoth to- management and players for the ex- Wollongong (Reserves) and Suth- tal of 155 goals for the season and cellent manner in which they repre- erland (Under 20's) made it through also polled well in the Best and Fair- sented the Association. 42 SYDNEY FOOTBALL S.F.A. Division] - Rep. Squad SYDNEY FOOTBALL In Division II, Bankstown and Bargo began the season impressively each Doug Scholz Coach ASSOCIATION Ross Abercrombie Team Manager accounting for the reigning pre- Trevor Hangan Runner • DIVISION II & III miers Penrith in the early rounds. Melinda Harkins Trainer With the substitution of a reserve As the season wore on however, it Ian Witt Trainer grade in lieu of Under 20's this sea- was Bankstown who cleared away at son, the structure of football for the top of the table, and with Penrith Shane Tilley Liverpool ~outer" Sydney clubs was altered to recovering from a slow start it soon Scott Abercrombie Baulk. Hills provide an additional division for became obvious that these two clubs Mick Toy Baulk. Hills those clubs which could only field were headed for a grand final show- Ray Horton Liverpool one team. The new grade provided down in September. Bargo and Stuart Hoopman Balmain the vehicle for junior club Hawkesbury continued to make Carl Cyster Balmain Holsworthy Anzacs to step into sen- their presence felt, and finished in Tim Anderson Manly ior football. third and fourth place, respectively, Doug Scholz Baulk. Hills at the conclusion of the home and Adrian Colley Balmain A separate pre-season competition away games. When the final siren Shane Oliver Liverpool was conducted amongst these clubs rang on grand final day this order Gavin Twining Baulk. Hills for the first time and hosted by Pen- remained unchanged as it was Bank- Adam Demetri Manly rith at Greygums Road Reserve. stown who came from behind to Mick Fealy Nthn Eagles Clubs taking part were Penrith, over-run Penrith with a devastating Geoff Bolton Liverpool Blacktown, Hawkesbury, Bargo, last quarter to take out a well de- Andrew Kyprianou Balmain Camden, Bankstown and Heath- served premiership. Garth Willison Manly cote. Penrith carried forward their Darrin Collier Wollongong 1991 premiership form towinanen- The final four order in Reserve Jaret Hogarth Manly tertaining final against Bankstown Grade also remained unchanged af- Mark Bussing Sutherland who served notice of things to come ter the finals with Hawkesbury win- Greg Smith Sutherland in the season ahead. The success of ning the flag with an entertaining Rowan Werfel Wollongong this carnival has ensured that it will display against Penrith. There were Manuel Lynch Balmain become a regular part of the fIXture no surprises in Division III either as Jeff Ward Balmain in future. top side Heathcote easily accounted Jason Wcsterbrink Baulk. Hills

Bankstown's Vice Captain Matthew Penny enjoying his teams SFA Division 2 premiership victory 43 , :

SYDNEY FOOTBALL I

for Merrylands to snare the in the next two sessions of play, how. INDEPENDENT premier's trophy. Holsworthy were ever, and the margin was reversed TRIBUNAL a trifle unlucky not to be in the with Sydney trailing by three goals S.F.A III grand final as they per- going into the last quarter. Aided The N.S.W.AF.L Independent Tri- formed well throughout the year, by the retirement of a few Services bunal was kept consistently busy however, as is often the case with players at the break, Sydney quickly during the year dealing with both 1 ~services~teams, the Country called regained the advantage and finished Sydney and Regional matters. Ably on many of their players at just the over the top of their opponents to led by Chairman John Lanser and wrong time of the year. win by 13 points. Deputy Chairman David Murr, the panel members John Tarlinton, The LeagueAdministration extends All in all it was a fine performance David Shannon, John Carson, Dick its appreciation to the Campbell- by the players backed up by very Henry, Jeff Morris and Peter town Club for making their facilities professional organisation off the Hastings again spent many hours at Macquarie Fields available for field. deliberating on reports against play- the S.F.A II and III finals. ers and officials, a summaryofwhich Colin Minke from Bargo received is provided in the Tribunal Report Awards the best player award for the S.F.A elsewhere in this Annual Report. Geoff Dean of Bankstown won the side. Apted Medal for the Best and Fair- For some reason the level of tribu- est player in S.F.A. II, and the The Squad: nal administration problems around Armstrong Medal for Reserve Bruce Graham Coach the State was much higher than Grade was won by Hawkesbury's Glenn Williams Team Manager usual this year, and the League ad- Colin Thacker. Darren Sly Runner ministration is indebted to John Lanser for his invaluable assistance Heathcote Captain Graham Fidler Andrew Inskip Blacktown in the resolution of those matters. won the S.F.A III Armstrong Medal Paul Hodge Blacktown by one vote from team mate Jason Gavin Chalker Penrith SPONSORSHIP Druce. Tim Briggs Penrith With the loss of QBE Insurance as Tony Andrew Penrith the League's major sponsor this S.F.A II & III Representative Team Clinton Ware Penrith year, Sydney Football is grateful to - Services Challenge Geoff Eldering Penrith Carlton and United Breweries for A very enthusiastic S.F.A. II/I11 John Cammel Penrith stepping forward and providing gen- Representative team ran on to the Graham Bramich Bargo erous support by way of prizemoney hallowed turf of the Sydney Cricket Lindsay Harmer Bargo for the first grade finalists in each Ground intent on avenging last Mark Wolfe Bargo division and for nominated Sydney year's loss in the ~Services Chal~ Neville Sly Bargo Football League "matches of the lenge against a National Combined Peter Balkin Bargo day". Services team. Colin Minke Bargo Ted Dolkens Bargo "C.U.B. Match of the Day" winners After a number of intense training Rob Macartney Bargo during 1992 were: sessions under Coach Bruce Gra- Steve Coleman Bankstown Holroyd Parramatta ham where competition was fierce Matthew Penny Bankstown Sydney University for a place in the Squad, the team Sonny Nguyen Bankstown Campbelltown arrived at the s.c.a. on July 12 full Peter Scott Bankstown North Shore of confidence even though they had Greg Poucher Hawkesbury been soundly defeated the previous Steve Cox Hawkesbury i UMPIRING season. Tim Roach Camden I Due largely to the energy expended Sean Collins Camden The enthusiasm of the Sydney team by David Levens, our State Director was obvious as they raced to a three of Umpiring, on the promotionalas- goal lead in the first quarter. Disci- peets of umpiring, a greater level of plined play by the polished Services appointments was again achieved in team brought Sydney down to earth Sydney Football this year and for the first time, clubs in the lower di. 44 SYDNEY FOOTBALL, vIsions had the benefit of official coaches in particular, Sydney Foot- Thanks are also due to those clubs umpires controlling their matches ball enjoys an excellent club/umpire not participating in finals who co- on a regular basis. relationship. operated by providing personnel to carry out the various functions re- Under David's watchful eye, Sydney ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS quired where regular helpers were Umpires Coach Max Henry again At various times throughout the not available. very capably managed the training year and particularly during the fi- Finally. I would like to extend my and appointment of the Sydney nals, the League had to call on the personal appreciation to all of those Panel with the assistance of Fitness support of volunteers at times of honorary Sydney Club Presidents, Coach David Stuckey, Goal peak load. Umpires Coach Tom Evans. and Secretaries, Treasurers. Delegates Terry Godfrey and Paul Bomford In addition to the representative and Tribunal Advocates. etc ...• for their co-operation and assistance who carried out the important Ob- team management groups men- given to me on administrative mat- servers role. tioned previously in this report, the ters, throughout the year. I look League Administration extends its forward to continuing the excellent A particularly pleasing aspect of the appreciation to Bob Leedow, Andy working relationships we have es- season was the considerable amount MacKinnon, John Foy, Bill Johnson of constructive liaison which took and Warren Quintrell for their as- tablished. place between clubs and our 'Um- sistance with ground management piring Management Group' both during the finals series and also to PETER HISCOCK ADMINISTRATION MANAGER through organised forums and on an Lionel Beale, Bob McConnell, informal basis throughout the year. Albert Blake and John Mather who Thanks to the efforts of David spent long hours at the timekeepers Levens, Max Henry and our club bench.

Chris Hughes _East Sydney, Justin Kerley _Hills, Peter Chadwick - Sydney Uni and Andy Taylor from Western Suburbs discussing tactics at the Sydney Football League long kicking contest held at halftime.ofthc Friday night Swans v Collingwood game at the SCG in July. Peter Chadwick took the honours on the mght. 45 SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE SYDNEY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

DIVISION I

Phelan Medal (First Grade) Snow Medal (First Grade) Darren Oates St George 19 Tim Anderson Manly 17 Lee Campbell Campbelltown 19 Carl Cyster Balmain 16 Rod Pod bury Campbelltown 12 David Smith Sutherland 15 Robert Kerr East Sydney '1 MacFarlane Medal (Reserve Grade) '.1; Sanders Medal (Reserve Grade) Robert Smith Sutherland 15 Matthew Macoustra Sydney University 18 Darren Edmonds Baulkham Hills 12 Graham Gee Western Suburbs 14 Anthony Phelps Balmain 12 Warwick Polley Western Suburbs 14 Hart Medal (Under 20) Kealey Medal (Under 19) Mark Smithers Northern Eagles 18 Patrick Matthews Hills 14 Andrew Joyce Liverpool '1 Matthew McWhirter North Shore 12 Adam Bell Liverpool 10 Andrew Kilpatrick SI George 12 DIVISION II

Apted Medal (First Grade) Geoff Dean Bankstown 21 Colin Minke Bargo Knights 17 SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE Rob Macartney Bargo Knights 11

CLUB BEST & FAIREST Armstrong Medal (Reserve Grade) Colin Thacker Hawkesbury 11 Campbelltown: Jamie McLaughlin Graeme Tuckwell Penrith 11 East Sydney: Robbie Kerr Nigel Wade Bankstown 7 Hills: Paul Whelan Robert Jeffrey Penrith 7 Holroyd Parramatta:Jason Lanham North Shore: Damien Bray DIVISION III St George: Peter Orton Sydney University: Scott Parsons Armstrong Medal (First Grade) Western Suburbs: Tony Graham Graham Fidler Heathcote Jason Druce Heathcote

46 SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE,

1ST SEMI FINAL GRAND FINAL

FIRST GRADE FIRST GRADE North Shore 23-16 (154) Sydney Un; 18-16 (124) Campbelltown 10-17 (77) North Shore 8-11 (59)

RESERVE GRADE RESERVE GRADE Sydney Uni 17-22 (124) Sydney Uni 9-10 (64) Hills 5-2 (32) Western Suburbs 6-7 (43)

UNDER 19'. UNDER 19'. Hilts 8-15 (63) Sf George 12-12 (84) Parramatta 4-8 (32) Hills 9-10 (64)

2ND SEMI FINAL

FIRST GRADE Sydney Urii 14-10 (94) Western Suburbs 4-8 (32)

RESERVE GRADE Western Suburbs 7-11 (53) North Shore 4-6 (30)

UNDER 19'. St George 16-9 (105) North Shore 6-9 (45)

PRELIMINARY FINAL

FIRST GRADE North Shore 19-21 (135) Western Suburbs 15-16 (106)

RESERVE GRADE Sydney Uni 13-4 (82) North Shore 7-16 (58)

UNDER 19'8 Hills 10-12 (72) North Shore 9-2 (56)

47 SYDNEY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SYDNEY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DIVISION I DIVISION I

QUALIFYING FINAL 2ND SEMI FINAL

FIRST GRADE FIRST GRADE Manly 19-13 (127) Balmain 12-17 (89) Baulkham Hills 12~10 (82) Manly 7-6 (48) "j RESERVE GRADE RESERVE GRADE > Balmain 15-11 (101) Baulkham Hills 7-12 (54) Manly 3-9 (27) Balmain 6-7 (43) " UNDER 20's UNDER 20'. , Sutherland 10-11 (71) Manly 9-6 (60), Balmain 8-5 (53) Baulkham Hills 4-6 (30)

ELIMINATION FINAL PRELIMINARY FINAL I FIRST GRADE FIRST GRADE ,i Northern Eagles 23-17 (155) Manly 14-16 (100) I Wollongong 14-17 (101) Baulkham Hills 11-10 (76) I RESERVE GRADE RESERVE GRADE I Wollongong 7-19 (61) Balmain 11-12 (78) Sutherland 3-4 (22) Wollongong 6-13 (49)

UNDER 20's 1ST SEMI FINAL Baulkham Hills 14-7 (91) 1 Sutherland 8-6 (54) FIRST GRADE 'I Baulkham Hills 16-17 (113) GRAND FINAL Northern Eagles 8.12 (60)

RESERVE GRADE FIRST GRADE !I Wollongong 13-14 (92) Balmain 14-14 (98) i, Manly 13-6 (84) Manly 4-9 (33) , ,i RESERVE GRADE i', Baulkham Hills 5-21 (51) I Balmaill 5-7 (37) I I UNDER 20's Baulkham Hills 6-9 (45) Manly I 2-8 (20) !

48 I

SYDNEY FOOTBAll ASSOCIA nON SYDNEY FOOTBAll ASSOCIA nON DIVISION II DIVISION III

1ST SEMI FINAL 1ST SEMI FINAL

FIRST GRADE Merrylands 14-5 (89) Bargo Knights 10-11 (71) H.M.A.S. Nirimba 6.14 (50) Hawkesbury 6-16 (52)

RESERVE GRADE 2ND SEMI FINAL Bankstown 17.21 (123) Camden 6.2 (38) Heathcote 14-8 (92) Holsworthy 5-14 (44) 2ND SEMI FINAL PRELIMINARY FINAL FIRST GRADE Bankstown 14-14 (98) Merrylands 11-8 (74) Penrith 11-7 (73) Holsworthy 5-8 (38)

RESERVE GRADE Hawkesbury 19.14 (128) GRAND FINAL Penrith 9-6 (60)

Heathcote 21-9 (135) PRELIMINARY FINAL Merrylands 2-7 (19)

FIRST GRADE Penrith 12-14 (86) Bargo Knights 7-11 (53)

RESERVE GRADE Penrith 14-4 (88) Bankstown 9-11 (65)

GRAND FINAL

FIRST GRADE Bankstown 12-12 (84) Penrith 6.9 (45)

RESERVE GRADE Hawkesbury 12-13 (85) Penrith 8-8 (56)

49 50 1992 FINAL PLACINGS

SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE S.F.A. DIVISION I

FIRST GRADE RESERVE GRADE Club P WLDFor Agst % Pts Club P W L D For Agst % Pts Sydney Uni 1714 3 0 1992 1637121.6956 BaulkhamHills 1817 102305 642359.0368 Western Subs. 1711 6017941516118.3444 Barmain 1815 3 0 1996 718277.99 60 North Shore 17 12 5 a 2417 1604150.6940 Manly 1813 50 1734 1148151.05 52 Campbelltown 17 8 9 0 1976 1787110.5832 WolJongong 18 12 6 0 1482 985 150.46 48 St George 17 8 9 0 19362008 96.41 32 Sutherland 18 10 8 0 1360 1002 135.73 40 Parramatta 17 7 10 a 1623 1808 89.77 24 Macquarie Uni 18 10 8 0 1230 1191 103.27 40 Hills 17 5 102 1544 2076 74.3724 NthnEagles 18 6120 10601479 71.67 24 East Sydney 171 142 13372183 61.25 8 UniN.S.W. 18 3 150 10301779 57.90 12 SydneyUni 18 3150 528 2090 25.26 12 RESERVE GRADE Liverpool 18 1 170 433 2124 20.39 4 North Shore 1713 3 1 1644 953 172.5154 Western Subs. 1713 4 0 1709 979174.5752 UNDER 20's Sydney Uni 17 12 4 1 1473 975151.08 50 Baulkham Hills 1412 2 0 1240 454 273.13 48 Hills 17 9 8 a 12201117109.2236 Manly 1410 4 0 1174 656 178.96 40 Sf George 17 8 9 0 1290 1263102.14 32 Sutherland 14 9 5 0 1276 619206.14 36 Parramatta 17 5 120 976 159B 61.08 20 Balmain 14 9 5 0 1073 782137.21 36 East Sydney 17 4 130 1009 1485 67.95 16 Wollongong 14 6 8 0 709 1067 66.45 24 Campbelltown 17 3 14 a 764 1715 44.55 12 Liverpool 14 5 9 0 978 1040 94.04 20 Nthn Eagles 14 5 9 0 918 1071 85.71 20 UNDER 19's UniN.S.W. 14 0 14 0 183 1862 9.83 0 StGeorge 1512 3 0 1101 573 192.15 48 North Shore 1612 4 a 1534 729 210.43 48 S.F.A. DIVISION II Hills 1511 4 a 1443 525 274.86 44 Parramatta 1611 50 1349594 227.10 44 FIRST GRADE Campbelltown 15 7 8 0 986 923 106.83 28 Bankstown 1513 2 0 1712 829206.51 52 WesternSubs. 16 4 120 490 1524 32.15 16 Penrith 1511 4 0 1645 1081152.17 44 Sydney Uni 16 1 15 a 262 1605 16.32 4 BargoKnights 15 7 80 14381321108.86 28 Hawkesbury 15 6 9 0 1260' 1418 88.86 24 S.F.A. DIVISION I Camden 15 4 11 0 11061604 68.95 16 Nep./Blacktown15 4 11 0 981 1889 51.93 16 FIRST GRADE Balmain 1818 a a 2905 946307.08 72 RESERVE GRADE BaulkhamHiIIs 1815 3 a 3050 1025297.56 60 Hawkesbury 12 9 3 0 1233 780158.08 36 Manly 18 13 5 a 2483 1055235.36 52 Penrith 129 30 1102 714154.34 36 Nthn Eagles 18 11 7 0 2358 1427 165.24 44 Bankstown 12 9 3 0 1095 750146.00 36 Wollongong 1810 8 0 1994 1342148.58 40 Camden 12 2 100 558 1213 46.00 8 Sutherland 1810 8 0 2226 1503148.10 40 Bargo Knights 121 11 0 667 1198 56.68 4 UniN.S.W. 18 6 11 1 14741817 81.12 26 Uverpool 18 3 14 1 10892484 43.84 14 S.F.A. DIVISION II1 MacquarieUni 18 2 160 6123551 17.23 8 Heathcote 1210111310539243.0442 SydneyUni 18 1 170 6383679 17.34 4 Horsworthy 12 9 21 1325 524252.86 38 Merrylands 12 5 70 870 976 89.14 20 HMASNirimba 12 3 81 639 1234 51.78 14 HAC:s 12 1 10 1 491.1362 36.05 6

, . 51 OFFICE BEARERS

NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Year President Secretary Treasurer Year President Secretary Treasurer 1974 W.H. Hart L.O. Beale G.Lewis 1975 W.H.Hart KJ. Hessioo None appointed 1976 W.H.Hart KJ. Hession None appointed 1977 W.H. Hart K.J. Hession None appointed D.AHyman None appointed 1978 W.H. H,rt D.A I~ac None appointed

General Manager 1979 B. Heafey R.J. Hopper B. Heafey 1980 AF. Baker R.J. Hopper K.E. Taylor P.J.Armstrong 1981 L.F. Davey K. Ryan K.E. Taylor PJ. Armstrong 1982 Sir James Hardy R.L. Myers " B M. Apted 1983 K.c. McRae B.M. Apled 1984 K.c. McRae B.M. Apted 1985 D.Smith B M . Apted

Executive Director 1986 R.A Gillett R.A Fowlie I.H. Granland

Chid Commlsslonu -Chid Exe<:utive Commissioners 1987 K.R. Miller I.H. Granland R.A Gillett, J. Morris, R.A Thomas, R.Y. Dignan 1988 J. Morris l.H. Granland R.A Gillett, R.A Thomas, R.V. Dignan,J.T. Yates 1989 J. Morris I.H. Granland 'R.A Gillett, 'R.A. Thomas, R.V. Dignan, J.T. Yates, D.V.Roach, J.L Potter 1990 J. Morris l.H. Granland 'R.V. Dignan,J.T. Yates, D.V. Roach, J.L Potter, K.A Kohlhagen e.S, Davis 1991 J. Yales e.S. Davis D.V. Roach, e.A Kolhagen, J.L Potier, A Baxter 1992 J. Yates e.S. Davis D.Y. Roach, c.A. Kohlhagen, °J.L Potter, °A 8uter, R.G. Turner 'Reslgned

LIFE MEMBERS A Young elected 1962 J.W. Hammond elected 1971 W.H.Hart elected 1964 R.McConnell elected 1977 R.J, Hayes elected 1966 Jack Armstrong elected 1979 S.e. Felstead elected 1967 RA Gillett elected 1989 A.H. Bridgewater elected 1969 I.H. Granland elected 1990

DECEASED L. W. Alexander, L.A Balhausen, O.W. Balhausen, J.V. Bannon, E.W. Butler, R. Browne, L Clarke,J. Cuny,S.H. Donnelly, K.G. Ferguson, L. Harry, T.J. Hayes, H.e. Harte, H, J. Hedger, W.J. Holmes, SJ. Hodgson,J. Kealey, M. King, A,A, Laird, G. Leibs, R. McDougall, E. McFalrane,J.F. McNeill, AE .Nash,J.E. Phelan, AD.S. Provan, H.A Ryall, G.H. Sanders, H.G. Shepherd, H.W. Smith, AJ. Snow, L.J. Taylor, G.H. Turner, AH. Bridgewaler.O

52 I OFFICE BEARERS

NEW SOUTH WALES FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Year President Secretary Treasurer Year President Secretary Treasurer

1880 Phillip Sheridan Charles W. Beal we Hillwood 1887 Phillip Sheridan 1881 Phillip Sheridan 1888 Phillip Sheridan 1882 Phillip Sheridan 1889 Phillip Sheridan 1883 Phillip Sheridan 1890 Phillip Sheridan 1884 Phillip Sheridan 1891 Alben E. Nash 1885 Phillip Sheridan 1892 Alben E. Nash 1886 Phillip Sheridan LA Balhau&en 1893 Alben E. Nash

NEW SOUTH WALES FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Year President Secretary Treasurer Year President Secretary Treasurer

1903 Sir John See H.C. Harte H. J. Hedger 1933 AD.S. Provan J.C. Allison A.V.G.Smith 1904 Sir John See H.C. Harte D.W. Balhau5ell 1934 H.G. Harris J.e. Allison RJ. McGinness 1905 Sir John See H. C. Harte DJ. McKeller H.C.~ 1906 Sir John See H. C. Harte DJ. McKellar 1935 T.W.Conder J.e. Allison H.c. Keys 1907 Sir John See H. C. Harte E.E. Brookes 1936 N,r. Joseph K.G. Ferguson H.c.Keys 1908 Alben E. Nash Alex Fillll 1937 N.P. Joseph K.G. Ferguson W.Clark 1909 Albert E. Nash 1938 N.P Joseph K.G. Ferguson 1910 Albert E. Nash J.J. O'Meara 1939 N.P. Joseph K.G. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1911 Albert E. Nash 1940 N.P. Joseph K.G. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1912 Albert E. Nash 1941 N.P.Joseph KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1913 1942 N.P.Joseph KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1914 1943 N.P.Joseph KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1915 E.W. Butler J.E. Phelan H.c. Harte 1944 N.P.Joseph K.G. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1916 J.E. Phelan 1945 N.P.Joseph K.G. Ferguson .AJ.Snow 1917 J.E. Phelan G.H. Turner 1946 W.H.Fitt K.G. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1918 J.E. Phelan G.H. Turner 1947 W.H.Fitt K.G. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1919 J.V. Bannon J.E. Phelan G.H. Turner 1948 LJ. Taylor K.G. Ferguson AJ. Snow 1920 J.F. McNelll J.E. Phelan G.H. Turner 1949 W. Taylor K.G. Ferguson AJ.Snow E.McDonnell 1950 LJ. Taylor KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1921 J.F. McNeill J.E. Phelan 1951 LJ. Taylor KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1922 J.F. McNeill J.E. Phelan 1952 LJ. Taylor KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1923 J.F. McNeill J.E. Phelan J. Ross 1924 J.E. Phelan 1953 L.J. Taylor KG. Ferguson AH.Gilpin 1925 H.A Ryall AAKerr 1954 LJ. Taylor KG. Ferguson AH.Gilpin 1926 H.W.Smith AAKerr L.W.Percy 1955 LJ. Taylor KG. Ferguson AHGilpin 1927 H.W.Smith A.A Kerr L.W. Percy 1956 AJ. Snow KG. Ferguson AHGilpin 1928 AD.S. Provan 1957 AJ. Snow KG. Ferguson AH.Gilpin 1929 AD.S. Provan A McWhinney H.G Harris 1958 AJ.Snow K.G. Ferguson AH.Gilpin 1930 A.D.S. Provan A. McWhinney H.G. Harris 1959 AJ.Snow KG. Ferguson S.W.McLean 1931 AD.S. Provan A. McWhinney A.W.G. Smith 1960 WJ.Holmes KG. Ferguson S.W.McLean 1932 AD.S. Provan A. McWhinney A W.O. Smith 1961 E. McFarlane J. Doulns AH. Davey

NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Year President Secretary Treasurer Year PresIdent Secretary Treasurer

1962 E. McFarlane J. Boulns AH. Davey 1968 W.H.Hart KG. Ferguson B.G. Osborne 1963 E. McFarlane R.R.Giddey AH. Davey 1969 W.H.Hart KG. Ferguson B.G. Osborne 1964 E.McFarlane R.R. Qiddey N. Johnson 1970 W.H.Hart L.O. Beale B.G. Osborne 1965 T. McGrath J.V. Regan N. Johnson 1971 W.H.Hart L.O. Beale None appointed 1966 W.H. Hart KG. Ferguson B.O. Osborne 1972 W.H. Hart L.O. Beale None appointed 1967 W.H. Hart KO. Ferguson B.O. Osborne 1973 W.H. Hart L.a. Beale None appointed •.

53 NSW STATE TEAM RESULTS , NEW SOUTH WALES v VICfORIA NEW SOUTII WALES v TASMANIA ront, Year Date Venue NSWSco", Oppostlon Year D.I< Venue NSWSoore Opposition .~! 1905 August Melbourne 10.10 70 12.18 90 1950 July 29 Sydney 13.17 95 23.16 154 I 1911 August 3 Adelaide 1l.6 72 13.18 % 1955 July 17 Sydney 7.12 54 21.18 144 4 1914 August 11 Sydney 4.7 31 24.20 164 1975 July 5 Hoban 7.7 49 22.19 151 1920 September 25 Sydney 6.10 46 13.24 102 1982 April 25 Hoban 11.19 86 20.10 130 r-." 1921 Augusl6 Melbourne 4.7 31 7.17 59 1983 May 15 Hobart 13.9 tr7 26.21 177 1921 SCpl.24 Sydney 11.6 75 17.19 Il7 1984 May 20 Sydney 11.7 73 15.9 99 1922 July 8 Sydney 9.15 69 17.12 114 1985 MayS Hoban 19.14 128 22.11 143 1 1922 AugUSt 12 Melbourne 6.6 42 7.17 59 1986 May 10 Hoban 18.6 114 28.15 183 If 1923 June Melbourne 13.8 86 14.18 102 1989 June 12 Hoban 8.}6 64 17.11 113 1923 August 23 Sydney 15.11 101 11.19 85 , 1924 August 8 Melbourne 13.13 91 15.14 104 NEW SOUTI-I WALES v QUEENSLAND 1924 AugUSt 12 Hoban 4.6 30 14.26 110 y~, Date Venue NSWScore Opposition 1924 August 16 Melbourne 13.13 91 15.12 102 1884 AuglO Brnbane 7.10 52 3.16 34 1925 July Mdboume 12.17 89 19.16 130 1884 Aug 30 Brisbane 29 21 3.7 25 1925 August IS Sydney 13.10 88 13.9 87 1886 June 19 Sydney 4.11 35 1.8 14 1926 June 12 Sydney 7.12 54 12.15 87 1886 June 26 Sydney 9.11 65 1.7 13 1926 July Melbourne 7.6 48 17.26 128 1904 sept. 3 Brisbane 3.13 31 4.15 39 1927 Augusl19 Melbourne 9.12 66 24,10 154 1905 August 12 Brisbane 9.7 61 10.16 76 1928 June Melbourne 14.11 95 26.13 169 1906 June 23 Sydney 11.10 76 3.5 23 1929 June 8 Sydney 15.10 100 17.16 118 1907 July 13 Brisbane 6.4 40 9.22 76 1930 August 5 Adelaide 9.11 65 27.20 182 1908 AugUSl27 Melbourne 13.15 93 8.11 59 • 1930 August Adelaide 9.6 60 17.16 118 1910 June 11 Brisbane 9.15 69 5.7 37 1932 June 11 Sydney 9.12 66 13.13 91 1910 August 20 Sydney 10.15 75 6.12 48 1933 Augusl2 Sydney 14.18 102 23.17 155 1912 August 17 Sydney 19.22 136 129 81 1941 May 24 Sydney 5.12 42 15.15 105 1913 June 7 Brisbane 9.15 69 7.10 52 l 1948 June 26 Sydney 9.10 64 15.24 114 1914 AugustS Sydney 13.15 93 24 16 , 1949 July 16 Sydney 9.4 58 18.18 126 1920 July 10 Brisbane 9.15 69 10.7 67 '1990 May 22 Sydney 13.8 86 10.16 76 1920 August 14 Sydney 9.11 65 5.16 46 1921 Brisbane NEW SOUTH WALES v VFA 1921 July 9 Brisbane 11.10 76 15.10 100 1 Year Date Venue NSWScore Opposition 1922 August 12 Sydney 11.18 84 10.9 69 1881 July I Melbourne 0.1 1 9.24 78 1924 AugUSt 6 Hoban 16.22 118 6.3 39 1881 August 6 Sydney 1.8 14 9.16 70 1926 Brisbane SCore Unknown 1886 May 22 Melbourne SCore Unknown 1927 August 15 Sydney 14.27 III 6.9 45 ~ 1931 Sydney 13.17 95 16.11 107 1928 June 1 Brisbane 6.10 46 5.13 43 I 1%0 July 3 Sydney 8.9 57 23.24 162 1928 June 3 Brisbane 8.9 57 &19 67 1987 May 13 Lavington 10.12 72 8.5 53 1929 July6 Brisbane 115 71 10.14 74 1989 June 9 Burnie 5.6 36 20.11 131 1930 July 7 Brisbane SCore Unknown 1930 July 30 Adelaide 21.12 138 7.20 62 NEW SOUTH WALES v TASMANIA 1933 August 4 Sydney 19.22 136 6.15 51 1934 June 2 Brisbane 14.14 98 Y~nr Date- V~Due NSWScorr Opposition 13.15 93 1934 June 4 Brisbane 127 79 11.16 82 1890 M.y Sydney 24 16 8.18 66 1934 August 18 Sydney 17.14 116 1210 82 1890 May Sydney 45 29 17.39 126 •• 1935 July 13 Sydney 7.18 60 7.13 1908 August 22 Melbourne 4.11 35 8.14 62 55 1935 AugUSt 3 Brisbane 9.11 65 1911 AugUS110 Adelaide 3.9 27 ]5.11 101 6.9 45 1939 July 8 Brisbane 1212 84 14.]3 97 1914 AugUSt 8 Sydney 15.14 104 5.13 43 1 1940 July 6 Sydney 13.9 • 87 12]2 1921 August 20 Sydney 1211 83 13.16 94 84 ~ 1946 July 7 Sydney 18.27 1924 AugUSt 4 Hoban 10.13 73 2212 144 135 15.23 113 1946 July 20 Brisbane 21.11 137 19.27 I 1927 AugUSt 11 Melbourne 12.11 83 11.14 80 141 1947 May 25 Sydney 17.13 1929 June 20 Sydney 14.15 99 15.8 98 115 15.17 107 J ]947 June 21 Brisbane 21.9 1930 August 2 Adelaide 18.15 123 6.12 48 135 18.24 132 1947 AugUSt 8 Hobart 14.12 1933 August 10 Sydney 20.12 132 15.17 107 86 5.12 42 1948 May 15 Brisbane 16.18 114 1947 August 1 Hoban 13.18 % 16.10 106 17.13 115 1949 May 21 Brisbane 17.14 116 14.23 107 I 54

~ i NSW STATE TEAM RESULTS

NEW SOUTH WALES V QUEENSLAND cont. NEW SOUTH WALES v A.C.T.A.F.L. Cont. Year Date Venue NSWScore Opposition Year D••• Venue NSWScore Opposition 1949 July 30 Sydney 16.14 110 8.14 62 1%7 May 21 Canberra 13.8 86 19.11 125 1950 July Brisbane 6.4 40 3.6 24 1968 JuneS canberra 15.12 102 15.16 106 1953 May 30 Brisbane 15.16 106 25.9 159 1970 May 24 Sydney 14.11 95 13.19 97 1953 June 1 Brisbane 7.20 62 8.11 59 1971 June Brisbane 15.11 101 26.13 169 1953 lune 14 Sydney 15.14 104 11.16 82 1971 Canberra 13.16 94 19.12 126 1954 June 13 Brisbane 9.23 77 15.17 107 1973 June 23 Canberra 7.11 53 12.14 86 1955 AugUSl14 Brisbane 19.14 128 21.15 141 1977 Iune26 Canberra 14.9 93 18.24 132 1956 July 4 Brisbane 11.8 74 13.14 92 1978 July 16 Narrandera 17.12 114 26.17 173 1956 July 7 Brisbane 12.12 84 8.14 62 1979 July 29 Ombe"" 19.21 135 22.12 144 1956 July 22 Sydney 20.18 138 13.16 94 1980 March 16 Wagga 17.10 112 lO.II 71 1958 July 3 Melbourne 11.13 79 11.18 84 1981 April 12 Canberra 7.9 51 14.24 108 1960 Iune25 Sydney 14.24 108 13.19 97 1982 Iune6 Sydney 17.15 117 27.9 171 1%3 May 5 Brisbane 13.11 89 15.16 106 1983 May 29 canberra 9.12 66 12.12 84 1%4 June 14 Sydney 7.17 59 13.31 109 1984 June 24 canberra 7.7 49 28.20 188 1966 July 2 Sydney 16.10 106 19.14 128 1985 June 23 canberra 13.19 97 11.15 81 1967 July 15 Sydney 10.23 83 9.14 68 1986 April 13 Wagga 14.16 100 21.14 140 1968 June 10 Canberra 11.15 81 20.13 133 1989 June 10 Launceston 17.11 113 8.16 64 1968 July 7 Brisbane 16,16 112 20.25 145 NEW SOUTH WALES V WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1970 June 14 Brisbane 17.13 115 26.19 175 1972 June 12 Sydney 13.18 % 11.13 79 Year D••• Venue NSWScoree Opposition 1974 June 17 Sydney 9.12 66 13.10 88 1908 Augusl25 Melbourne 12.3 79 17.12 124 1982 April 18 Brisbane 14.15 99 28.15 183 1911 August 7 Adelaide 8.18 66 9.13 67 1983 April 24 Sydney 17.20 122 20.16 136 1914 August 15 Sydney 8.10 58 23.24 162 1984 April 29 Sydney 11.7 73 26.13 169 1924 August 14 Hobart 9.12 56 27.21 183 1985 April 21 Wagga 11.19 85 21.15 141 1927 August 15 Melbourne 14.19 103 18.14 122 1986 April2S Brisbane 17.18 120 23.12 150 1930 August 7 Adelaide 7.8 50 8.9 57 1991 July 16 Brisbane 9.16 70 14.19 103 1933 August 12 Sydney 16.18 114 17.22 124 '1992 May 12 Sydney 22.9 141 6.12 48 1949 June 29 Sydney 8.13 61 15.24 114 1992 May 12 Sydney 12.13 85 14.18 102 .1988 March 5 Adelaide 10. 8 68 9.12 66 NEW SOUTH WALES V A.C.T.A.F.L. NEW SOUTH WALES V SOUTH AUSTRALIA Year D••• Venue NSWScore Opposition Year Date Venue NSWScore Opposition 1925 August 15 Sydney 8.10 58 7.8 50 1911 August Adelaide 2.9 21 12.20 92 1926 Sydney 14.18 102 10.10 70 1914 August 10 Sydney 10.3 63 16.20 116 1927 Sydney 8.6 54 6.7 43 1924 August 11 Hobart 9.12 66 18.15 123 1930 1927 August Melbourne 6.11 47 29.20 194 1933 August 7 Sydney 16.14 110 12.10 82 1930 August 4 Adelaide 10.13 73 24.16 160 1938 Launceston 14.18 102 11.8 74 1947 August 6 Hobart 5.10 40 17.9 111 1939 Sydney 10.15 75 10.8 68 .1988 March 3 Adelaide 8.11 59 12.8 80 1939 June 24 Canberra 10.15 14.10 75 94 NEW SOUTH WALES V V.F.L. CLUBS 1940 July 26 Sydney 15.18 lOS 18.21 128 1946 August 3 Sydney 18.16 124 17.18 120 D••• Club Venue NSWScore Opposition 1947 June 15 Sydney 20.13 133 19.16 130 27.5.03 Fitzroy Sydney 7.5 47 8.22 70 1947 July 30 Hobart 18.22 130 7.8 50 5.8.03 calton Sydney 6.13 49 9.15 69 1948 May 23 Canberra 8.7 55 17.14 116 1906 carlton Sydney Score Unknown 1948 June 27 Sydney 9.10 64 12.16 88 27.7.07 SthMelb. Sydney 9.6 60 9.16 70 1950 July 23 Brisbane 21.13 139 7.11 53 7.8.09 Sth. Melb. Sydney 7.10 52 10.19 79 1954 June 6 Sydney 19.19 133 12.16 88 10.8.09 Geelong Sydney 12.17 89 15.12 102 1956 June 3 Sydney 11.18 84 16.13 109 18.8.09 Collingwood Sydney 3.10 28 12.12 84 1957 July 27 Canberra 9.10 64 20.17 137 13.8.10 Geelong Sydney 11. 3 69 16.12 108 1958 July 7 Melbourne 9.13 67 12.10 82 13.8.10 Fitzroy Sydney 6.8 44 6.17 53 1960 June 29 Sydney 13.14 92 13.12 90 17.8.10 Fitzroy Sydney 6.11 47 9.14 68 1963 May 6 Brisbane 7.7 49 8.12 60 5.8.11 Melbourne Sydney 9.6 60 19.18 132 1%4 July 25 Sydney 8.17 65 13.18 96 5.8.11 Sth.Meib. Sydney 12.8 80 17.12 114

55 NSW STATE TEAM RESULTS

NEW SOUTH WALES v V.F.L. CLUBS coni. NEW SOUTH WALES v W.A. CLUBS coni. Dale Club Venue NSWScore Opposition Year Dale Venue NSWScore Opposition 19.9.25 Richmond Sydney 9.14 68 13.8 86 9.8.59 Subiaco Sydney 11.19 85 22.25 157 26.9.25 Footscray Sydney 6.5 7.13 41 55 11.7.65 Bast Perth Sydney 11. 8 74 =7 159 1926 Nth. Mclb. Sydney Score Unknown 20.8.27 carlton Sydney 7.8 50 16.11 107 NEW SOUTH WALES v NEW ZEALAND 7.8.37 Melbourne Sydney 8.8 56 17.32 132 Year Dale Venue NSWScore Opposition 29.7.39 Carlton Sydney 14.9 93 19.19 133 1889 June 29 Sydney 4.10 34 5.4 15.9.45 51 Kilda 34 Sydney 10.18 78 4.24 48 1908 August 19 Melbourne 8.14 62 9.9 63 8.9.46 Richmond Sydney 21.14 140 35.19 229 21.6.64 NIh. Melb. Sydney 13.9 87 20.22 142 N.S.W. V AUST AMATEUR FOOTBALL COUNCIL 27.9.64 Hawthorn Sydney 6.3 39 23.21 159 Year Dale Venue NSWScore Opposition 10.7.66 Nth. Melb. Sydney 5.7 37 19.10 134 1950 July Brisbane 9.6 60 11.13 79 11.3.79 Ftizroy Sydney 11.11 20.12 77 132 1958 July 11 Melbourne 9.12 66 10.16 76 23.3.80 Richmond Sydney 14.16 100 17.19 121 1965 June 12 Sydney 8.7 55 15.12 102 1971 June Brisbane NEW SOUTH WALES V V.F.A. CLUBS cant. 27.19 181 14.12 96 1974 June 17 Sydney 13.14 92 10.21 81 Date Club Venue NSWScore Opposition NEW SOUTH WALES V OTHERS 15,7.1862 Geelong Sydney 2.1 13 6.21 57 14.1,1883 Sih. Melb. Sydney 4.7 31 9.17 71 Dale Opposition Venue NSWScore Opposition 1884 Sth. Melb. Sydney 4.8 32 7.8 50 1881 Bendigo Bendigo 4.0 24 1.0 25.5<1888 Williamtown Melbourne Score Unknown 6 29,5.1888 Sandhurst Bendigo Score Unknown 3,6.1888 Melbourne Venue & Score Unknown 20.8.10 Riverina Sydney 13.21 99 8.4 52 30.1,1889 PI. Melbourne Sydney 2.4 16 6.12 48 12.7.13 SA. 2nds Sydney 6.7 43 8.10 58 5.4.77 Preston Adelaide 11. 7 73 15.10 100 1927 S.AF.A Sydney 14:11 95 10.11 71 9.5.78 PI Melbourne Sth. Melb. 7.4 46 12.20 92 29.6.35 V.AF.A Sydney 14.9 93 13.17 95 NEW SOUTH WALES V S.A. CLUBS 3.8.40 AlP Sydney 19.23 137 16.12 108 26.7.41 R.AAF. Sydney 5.15 45 16.13 109 Date Club Venue NSWScore Opposition 1942 CombServ. Sydney 13.21 99 16.18 114 26,6.1864 SthAdelaide Sydney 3.15 33 3.9 27 1952 0& M LeagueSydney 7.15 57 17.24 126 1884 Sth Adelaide Sydney 2.9 21 11.10 7. 9.6.57 Comb Unis Brisbane 10.12 72 18.16 124 7.7.06 Nth. Adelaide Sydney 8.9 57 13.10 88 1.6.68 VFL2nds Sydney 12.8 80 13.15 93 8.6.07 PI. Adelaide Sydney 8.9 57 5.14 44 7.6.69 SA 2nds Sydney 12.12 84 15.14 104 13.6.08 Norwood Sydney 2.6 18 13.9 87 26.7.69 VFl. 2nds Melbourne 6.13 49 19.17 131 17.6.08 Norwood Sydney 7.9 51 12.14 86 1972 VFl.2nds Sydney 23.20 158 11.15 81 20.6.08 Norwood Sydney 6.8 44 12.12 84 11.6.10 Nth. Adelaide Sydney 12.7 79 18.12 120 OVERALL RESULTS 15.6.10 Nth Adelaide Sydney 6.6 10.14 '2 7' Opposition Played Won l.o<;l 7.8.20 Sth Adelaide Sydney Drawn Unknown 11.17 83 12.9 81 AAFC 5 21.8.20 Nth Adelaide Sydney 2 3 9.11 65 13.15 93 ACfAFL 17.9.21 West Adelaide Sydney 39 15 23 1 11.5 71 12.24 9. N.Z 2 15.7.22 West Torr. Sydney 1 1 13.12 90 12.11 83 OAFL 71 19.8.22 Port Adelaide Sydney 38 30 3 13.11 89 12.15 87 SANFL 7 23.8.22 Port Adelaide Sydney 7 TNFL 22 6 16 NEW SOUTH WALES V W.A. CLUBS VFA 7 1 6 1 VFL 28 3 25 Date Club Venue NSWScore Opposition WAFL 9 1 8 3.8.12 East Frem. Sydney 7.7 49 7.12 54 1930 Subiaco Sydney Score Unknown SA Clubs 14 3.10.37 Kalgoorlie Sydney 5 8 1 Score Unknown VFAClubs 7 23.7.38 Easl FremantleSydney 5 2 9.11 65 15.14 104 VFl. Clubs 23 11.8.46 Perth Sydney 2 19 2 18.16 124 22.15 147 WAClub$ 11 9.8.47 Subiaco Sydney 8 2 8.11 59 11.10 76 Others 16 10.8.47 E. Fnntl Sydney 5 10 1 12.6 78 15.11 101 TOTAL 257 8.8.48 S. Fnntl Sydney 75 166 1 13 15.11 101 20.17 137 .State of Origin Match 30.6.57 Perth Sydney 15.14 104 20.14 134 56