ANNUAL REPORT 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Strategic Plan 2014-2016...... 2

Chairman’s Report...... 3

Regional General Manager’s Report...... 4

Junior Carnival 2015...... 5

AFLNEB Umpiring...... 6

Development Report...... 7

Ovens & King Football Netball League Report...... 8

Ovens & Murray Football Netball League Report...... 8

Tallangatta & District Football League Report...... 9

Upper Murray Football Netball League Report...... 9

Albury Wodonga Junior Football League Report...... 10

Wangaratta & District Junior Football League Report...... 10

Financial Statements...... 11

Directors Report...... 12

Auditors Independence Declaration ...... 15

Directors Declaration...... 16

Statement of Profit and Loss ...... 17

Statement of Financial Position...... 18

Statement of Changes in Equity...... 19

Statement of Cash Flow ...... 20

Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statement ...... 21

Independent Auditors Report...... 27

1 2 CHAIRMANS REPORT

JOHN BYRNE On behalf of the AFLNEB

As Chairman of AFL North East Border, I am once again please to present the Regions Annual Report. As an organisation we continued to develop the Regional Commission Model and implement strategies for the benefit of the game.

I wish to acknowledge both our staff and my fellow Commissioners who show great dedication to the game and who continue to accept the responsibilities of governing the region and sharing their expertise which supports all our clubs and Auskick Centres.

As a Region we are committed to ensuring a framework which allows the game to grow and develop, is unimpeded by obstacles and caters for the needs of today and tomorrow's participants. We want an environment which provides opportunity to develop strategies that benefit the game and encourages initiatives that are inclusive and foster engagement in AFL.

Significantly in 2014, we established the AFLNEB Umpire Department and are pleased to report that whilst we have a considerable journey ahead to achieve our vision for umpiring, we have made substantial progress. We are the first region to appoint a full time Umpire Manager which is levels is a challenge in smaller communities. Our approach now being duplicated in other regions who have used our needs to be specific for the local conditions and requires experiences and model as the way forward. We look forward collaboration. to AFLNEB Umpiring further consolidating and growing on the achievements of 2014. Through our Facility Assessment, we have established a matrix of facility improvements and priorities where each The coordinated approach to developing AFL in the region club, ideally, will develop facilities that, at least, meet a has been well accepted by local governments, schools, minimum standard. This information will drive a coordinated leagues and clubs and as a Commission we will continue to approach to facility development when seeking funding accept the responsibilities associated with our governance support. role. In July, AFLNEB opened an office in Wodonga which is a Identifying the increasing pressures on clubs from player significant development in the Regions strategy. We payments resulted in us having the subject placed on a identified the need to have operational staff positioned on statewide agenda as a major issue and we look forward to the ground and accessible to our member clubs, schools, the outcomes of the AFL process. local governments and businesses. Our Wodonga office now houses 6 full time staff whilst Wangaratta has 2 full time With the completion of our Strategic Plan, we have a map and 3 part time staff. which will drive our focus with Participation remaining our key priority. Across the Region we have identified strategic Our operational requirements will see /Wodonga as areas requiring particular attention such Wodonga which our longer term head office and in late 2014 an analysis of has lower than average participation but presents as great a suitable venues to established a built for purpose Region opportunity. Our focus was engagement in strategically Administration Centre was completed. Further work is being selected primary schools with indications suggesting our undertaken in this area and we look forward to developing a approach will have success. facility that complements the needs of football and the commission. Our relationships and partnerships with local and state government and clubs is important in ensuring the best On behalf of the AFLNEB Commission, I wish to possible outcomes for the game. What that means will vary acknowledge club and Auskick volunteers, our coaches from area to area, increased participation is a reality in most and netball who are so important to the fabric of country of our regional centres where simply maintaining current football and we look forward to 2015.

3 REGION GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

JOHN O’DONOHUE Region General Manager - AFLNEB

The development of roles, responsibilities and activities of With our plans and programs developing throughout the AFL North East Border continued in 2014 with significant year, the establishment of a Communications and Media achievements recorded and solid growth platforms position was vital to communicate the opportunities and established. values associated with the game of AFL in our Region. This role will continue to be an important position in promoting The Commission completed and released its Strategic Plan opportunities, activities, events and news items from across for 2014-2016 identifying the 5 key focus areas of the region as well as embracing new communication Participation, Partnerships, Marketing and platforms for the benefit of the game at all levels. Communications, Governance and Financial Stability. The direction provided by the plan will drive game and club Our Football Development Managers have now completed development programs as we strive to foster lifelong their first full season in their roles and will be looking to engagement with the game of AFL. further establish relationships with clubs within their designated areas of the Region. In 2014, a number of Our major project for 2014 was the implementation of the volunteer support programs were provided and through our AFLNEB Umpire Department. Whilst challenges presented FDM's we will continue to deliver greater support with in the early days, it has been pleasing to see the specific training and education modules. improvements to umpiring we anticipated. Implementing a streamlined coaching structure, utilising a High An audit of all grounds which host competition matches was Performance Manager to oversee physical conditioning, undertaken during 2014 with all venues measured against improving umpire communication and influencing the the AFL Preferred Facility Guide. The information gathered environment for umpires has seen a 15% increase in actual through the audit has enabled AFLNEB to establish a matrix umpire numbers. We acknowledge that the achievements of of facility development priorities in each league and Local 2014 are significant and are a foundation for further Government Area which will be used when considering developments but we have a long way to go which is an all of grants and funding applications. Councils and Government football responsibility. We thank our dedicated coaching are strategic in the allocation of funding support and require and support panel for their work and dedication shown to the sports governing body to provide clear direction on umpiring. development priorities. Research and assessment of our Participation and As we develop further as an organisation, we are pleased transitions rates were conducted which highlighted the with the partnerships we have created and are continuing to challenges and opportunities presented to football in our foster with Local Government, clubs and leagues, business Region. Programs were created and tested during 2014 and community groups. Our stated purpose is that which aimed at increasing participants and fans of the game partnerships are for the mutual benefit of both parties with having identified that within some of our major centres, we our interests being the benefit of the game at all levels. have below average participation rates in AFL programs for males aged 5-39 years of age. We appreciate that From a Governance perspective, the Commission increasing participation rates is a challenge but also an consolidated in 2014 with all 9 Board positions now filled. enormous opportunity For health reason, Geoff Lowcock resigned mid year and his position remained vacant whilst a suitable candidate, Ben In some specific schools, registered participation in Auskick Hollands, was identified and co-opted on in November. The is recorded as low as 5% of the primary school population. preferred collective skills sets identified in the establishment Having identified these schools, AFL North East Border of the Commission is completed and I wish to thanks all undertook a participation and engagement campaign over commissioners for their commitment to the region and a series of weeks which resulted in not only the students, but willingness to share their expertise. their parents and families participating in AFL activities and school based football events. These program identified the I wish to acknowledge the efforts and commitment of our hunger in primary schools to Play AFL however, we also staff at AFLNEB and look forward to the challenges of 2015. acknowledged that there are participation obstacles As a Region we will continue to work on the frameworks and presented to some individuals and families which need to growth platforms for the game, but I wish to acknowledge be overcome. the clubs and Auskick centres who deliver the game. Without the volunteers and the dedication they show to Culturally, we are facing increased competition from other providing opportunities for people to gather and participate, sporting pursuits and leisure activities, the way in which we our game wouldn't be what it is. Our role is to ensure the promote the game of AFL and deliver both participation framework provided supports the efforts at our clubs and programs and competitions requires all stakeholders to centres and links all levels of football to ensure lifelong work collectively to engage with existing and prospective engagement. fans of the game. In 2014, our target market was primary school students and delivering AFL activities in schools, this will continue to be the case in 2015 as we strategically target selected schools and areas. 4 AFLNEB JUNIOR CARNIVAL 2015

The AFLNEB Junior Carnival provide s representative revenue is required to sustain the carnival with s ponsorship football for talented junior players from the NEB Region and in 2014 increased with the support of BUPA who activated beyond in bothunder 14 and under 16 age groups. their sponsorship on the day with staff in attendance and Subway who providegamefootballs . Conducted annually in the last weekend in May, the carnival serves as a fertile scouting ground and entry point into the SUMMARY . . . established Talented Player pathway programs including The AFL North East Border Junior Carnival continues to be a the TAC Cup. highlight on the community football calendar each year. Players are provided the opportunity to represent their club Wangaratta hosted in 2014 and is the most suitable location and league against the best talent from the Region on for the NEB Junior Carnival with 2 high quality venues arguably at the best venues in Country Victoria. adjacent to each other and central to the location of participants travelling from as far as Alexandra, Seymour, The quality of the football continues to be played at a high Mitta Valley and Yarrawonga. level with great support from the highly dedicated league appointed coaches. In 2015 we again witnesses some Both venues catered well for spectator comfort, weather exceptional talent that we hope will continue to develop and protection and access. be part of the AFL Victoria Talent Programs conducted under the Murray Bushrangers banner in U16 and in the U18 TAC PARTICIPANTS . . . Cup. The AFL NEB J unior Carnival continues to grow with the inclusion of the Tallangatta DFL in 2014 entering teams in Whilst the Carnival showcases the best talent in the Region, both divisions. Over 350 players participated in the 2014 it also remains about participation and community Carnival, up a total of 50 on 2013 numbers. engagement. Our crowds continue to grow and the inclusion of Youth Girls has added another dimension to the Participating leagues in 2014 were : event which we hope will grow over the next few years. - Wangaratta DJFL (4 teams) - Seymour DJFNL (2 teams) - Albury Wodonga JFL (3 teams) - Benalla DJFL (2 teams) - Tallangatta DFL (2 teams). - Additionally, 40 youth girls competed in the annual Youth Girls Football exhibition game, up by 15 players on 2013. This promotional game has assisted in growing the interest in Youth Girls Football and the opportunity to commence a league in 2015 in the region.

ATTENDANCES . . . The 2014 Carnival continued to report record attendances with an increase in gate receipts up 15% on 2013, partly due to the increase in team number eateries and consolidation of the event as an integral part of the football calendar. Across both venues, an estimated crowd of 2,000 people attended in 2014 with the majority of the crowd following the under 14 division. EVENT MANAGEMENT . . . AFLNEB a have successfully managed the event for several years, feedback received from participating league management, players and parents continued to be positive.

Issues still exist with access to adequate number of appointed umpires as has been the situation for many years.

Hosting costs continued to increase with additional infrastructure, signage, gate keepers, first aid and other associated expenses. Additional sponsorship and other

5 AFLNEB UMPIRING

Season 2014 saw the introduction of the AFL North East Border Umpiring Department that was the result of a review of umpiring during 2013. Overall the new structure has seen improvements across many areas for umpiring and a process of continual improvement this will see umpiring grow throughout the region. The first step was to appoint a new coaching group that would oversee umpiring across the region to provide one direction for umpiring in the region. The appointment of head umpire coaches in Shane Downie (Field), Ian Hunter (Boundary) and Norm Maclure (Goal) provided strong leadership and direction for the umpiring group. They all worked tirelessly to coach and appoint umpires to all leagues in the region. The coaching group also included Warwick Henderson and Graeme Under 15 V/line Cup Carnival Mathewson (Fitness Coordinators) and Peter Albury (Reports Jeremy Henderson (Field), Laura Collins (Boundary), Emily Gardner, Jeremey and Tribunal Coordinator). They have all supported the Gardner, Kade Mutsch (Goal), Shane Downie & Mark Bywater (Umpire structure well throughout the season which has provided Coaches) umpiring a good direction in moving forward. TAC Cup Umpires An issue raised by the umpiring review sub-committee in 2013 Boundary: Jakob Elvin, Nick Freund, Jeremy Henderson, Will Thomas & Sean was the level of payment to umpires and season 2014 saw a Wilson 20% increase to umpire fees across the board. This was Goal: Emily Gardner, Jeremey Gardner, Norm Maclure & Kade Mutsch supported by all leagues in the North East and has certainly 100 Game Milestone: Michael Bocquet (Field), David Hancock (Goal), Darren provided some incentive for new people to take up umpiring. Mann (Field/Boundary) & Kade Mutsch (Goal) During the year there were 42 new umpires that joined the panel 200 Game Milestone: Ben Greer (Field), Ashley Keaveney (Goal) & Phil Lewis which grew the panel to 197 (up from 179 in 2013). A large (Field) percentage of this growth was in young people which will assist 300 Game Milestone: Roger Fraser (Goal) umpiring numbers in the future. 400 Game Milestone: Wally Martin(Field) 600 Game Milestone: Rod Dudley (Field) & Rod Sangster (Field) The panel was fortunate to have a number of AFL umpires visit during the year. In March Matt Stevic (2012 and 2014 AFL UMPIRING AWARDS . . . Grand Final Field Umpire) attended a training session and The following prestigious umpire awards were presented at the 2014 AFL provided an insight to his development from an umpire that NEB Umpire Awards dinner, held at Commercial Club Albury on 3rd started in the Gippsland through to umpiring in the AFL. October 2014. Former local and now AFL umpire Jacob Mollison also made Umpire of the Year Awards an appearance in March taking a training session with the group. Retiring 300+ game AFL umpire Stuart Wenn was the Jason Raine (Field), Will Thomas (Boundary) & Steve Goodwin (Goal) guest speaker at the Umpire Awards Dinner and spoke on how Most Improved Umpire Awards umpiring has changed during his 20 year career and how Jye Davis (Field), Tim Whitehead (Boundary) & Emily Gardner (Goal) expectations and change are important to ensure umpiring Best New Umpire Awards stays up with the game. Ashley Broughton (Field), Lachlan Pocock (Boundary) & Caitlin Miller Providing opportunity for youth was a push for umpiring during (Goal) the year. Opportunity for consistent performing umpires will be Most Outstanding Young Talent – AFL Victoria Golden Whistle coaching group' s focus into the future and our desire to grow the numbers and depth of the umpiring talent. The coaches Jason Raine (Field) are continually reviewing the umpiring program to ensure we Best District Field Umpire are providing the best possible umpires for the game locally Graeme Mathewson and looking to develop umpires that can go to the next level. Mark Sayers Junior Encouragement Award The 2014 Ovens & Murray Grand Final had the youngest field umpiring panel appointed for some time with Ashley Broughton Rhys Delahunty (Boundary) (33), Jason Raine (22) and Trent Marks (22) and with some other young umpires pushing from below it all looks positive THE UMPIRE' S BY NUMBERS . . . going into 2015. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS . . . The number of Umpires with the Umpire body, excluding club umpires 185 163 Ovens & Murray Senior Grand Final Umpires Field: Ashley Broughton (1st), Trent Marks (1 st ) & Jason Raine (1 st ) The number of field umpires 90 77 Boundary: Jakob Elvin (1st), Jeremy Henderson (3 rd ), Lachlan Pocock (1 st ) & The number of boundary umpires 64 52 Will Thomas (2nd ) Goal: Steve Goodwin (4th) & Norm Maclure (2 nd ) The number of goal umpires 31 34 Ovens & Murray FL v Hampden FL Interleague Match The percentage of registered umpires over 50 years of age 32% 48% Ashley Broughton (Field), Sean Wilson & Will Thomas (Boundary) & Emily The percentage of registered umpires under 40 years of age 53% 48% Gardner (Goal)

6 DEVELOPEMENT REPORT

AUSKICK . . . As a fantastic entry point into structured football, the North East and Borders' Auskick centres have experienced strong numbers yet again with a total of 1,828 participants in 2014. All 20 Auskick centres must be congratulated on their profess ionalism and determination to provide the best possible environment for participants to enjoy AFL. Development programs within schools has led to greater interest for Auskick. This is seen as the ideal recruiting ground and AFL NEB plan to build on the strong base of participants currently. COACHING . . . Eighty coaches participated in the Coaches Level 1 Course offered in February, which covered topics such as the role of the coach, game plan tactics, training schedules, skills and PROMOTIONAL CLINICS AND VISITS . . . drills, teaching body contact etc. In an addition to this The AFL NEB Development team was able to provide clinics course AFL NEB conducted a second Level 1 Coaching and visits for a combined 9,338 school aged participants course to ensure a higher percentage of accreditations. In through activities ranging from: total 110 coaches completed Level 1 accreditation courses - In school clinics with 72% of coaches in the area now accredited. - AFL Player Visits and super clinics - AFL 9s ' competitions, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS . . . - School holidayprograms AFLNEB provided volunteer support programs for: - Shopping plaza activities - T rainers courses - Children' s fairs and various other community based - Coaches courses : activities. - Fox Sports Pulse IT seminars - Liquor licensing requirement seminars 5 AFL Player Visits - Guest coach information sessions - Ca rlton (Corowa/Rutherglen), - Tribunal advocate trainin g. - Richmond (Yackandandah/Beechworth), - St Kilda (Wodonga), These all played a role in up-skilling volunteers and better - (Myrtleford), resourcing the clubs. - Hawthorn (Wangaratta) * Total of 1,630 school participants Approximately 275 volunteers took part in these programs. - Essendon C ommunity C amp in Benalla with 500 school participants plus 3 football clubs and various local health FEMALE FOOTBALL . . . and aged care facilities Female participation in Auskick increased from 68 - 11,000 in attendance at Collingwood v Richmond NAB registrations in 2013 to 95 in 2014 , an increase of 29%. Challenge match in Wangaratta New participation pathways are currently being explored SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS . . . with a 3 team, 6 week youth girls competition under AFL North East Border held its second year of School development. In 2014, three youth girls exhibition matches Holiday Programs during April and again in September. A were played along with four 'Come and Try ' days. total of seven individual programs were held - T wo in Wodonga This year saw the highest female participation numbers ever - Two in Wangaratta recorded in the region. - Yarrawonga - Myrtleford - Benalla. * Total 300 p articipants shared in an action-packed day of football fun and activities. School Holiday programs are run during the working week and aim to engage young footballers from prep to grade six in an effort to ensure physical activity, health and we llbeing over the holiday break. These will be conducted again in 2015 with reinvigorated activities and scheduling to attract all holidaying superstars of the game.

7 OVENS & KING FNL REPORT

The 2014 Ovens and King Football Netball League season was yet another great year for the league with several high quality matches played on both the football grounds and the netball courts. Off the field, the league continued to thrive, with publicity for each game, interleague and off-field events growing further.

While the season was forced to start in March, it wasnt' long before Interleague was the focus with the Ovens and King FNL hosting the Farrer league at the WJ Findlay Oval. In what was a great day of football and netball, the OKFNL recorded its first senior football victory for a long time with a 40-point victory while the under 18 team went down. Over in the netball and led by Sue Witham and Bianca Ely, the senior and underage age sides dominated from start to finish to continue their strong Bonnie Doon star Daniel Godsmark ending King Valley' s Adam interleague form of the last two years. Williams' hold on the league' s best player mantle by winning his first Clyde Baker Medal while Goorambat and Districts' Amelia After a long season came to an end, it was down to finals time Skilbeck took home the Fay Morgan Medal as A grade netball and after missing out last year, Glenrowan went one better in best and fairest. 2014 and claimed their maiden OKFNL premiership with a strong win over Milawa. In the A grade netball, Tarrawingee The OKFNL Board and its' clubs toasted a terrific 2014 season came from fourth spot on the ladder to upset minor premier but are now well into planning and ensuring 2015 is a bigger King Valley in a high quality match. and better year.

OVENS & MURRAY FNL REPORT

2014 started in devastating fashion for the SS&A Ovens & Murray Football Netball League. The round 1 grand final replay between Albury and Yarrawonga was abandoned and declared a draw shortly after the first quarter when Albury footballer James McQuillan was injured in a tragic accident. McQuillan was later diagnosed as a quadriplegic.

James ' journey to recovery has touched so many people, not only in the local region but across the country. Hearing of his dedication, determination and strength is uplifting to say the least. The support shown towards James and his family from across the wider football and netball community has also been heart-warming. In particular the work that has been done by the Albury Tigers claimed the senior football premiership while Albury Tigers Club and Yarrawonga Football Netball Club and Yarrawonga were crowned A Grade netball premiers. of course the ongoing and tireless efforts of the James McQuillan Future Fund committee. The O&M will continue to Individual league accolades went to Myrtleford' s Kristan show their support well in to the future where ever possible. Height, who took out the Morris Medal. North Albury' s Jacqui Newton claimed the Toni Wilson Medal. Moving on from such a tragic incident was never going to be easy for what is such a tight knit community like the O&M. But a The league would like to acknowledge the ongoing support of bond was formed across the league and the show went on. all our sponsors and the assistance provided by AFL North East Border and AFL Victoria Country. There have been The 2014 representative calendar resulted in a number of significant changes to the football landscape in recent years highlights. The Brendan Fevola led senior football team and whilst change can often be met with trepidation it is a recorded a massive victory over the Hampden League while on necessity in order to grow and develop. the netball court the league' s 17 & Under squad was crowned State Champions. There are numerous challenges ahead of us as a league. It is a credit to our clubs who continue to operate with the highest The season culminated in another successful finals series with standards to ensure the future of the SS&A Ovens & Murray Grand Final day attracting the third biggest crowd on record. Football Netball League.

8 TALLANGATTA & DIST. FL REPORT

The Tallangatta & District Football League (TDFL) has continued to prosper as a league in many areas in times where support for local competitions has been challenging. The 12 teams comprising the TDFL have all managed to field four teams week in week out whilst attracting an increase in past Ovens & Murray and other Senior competition players back to or into the TDFL.

Our interleague teams hosted the Kyabram Dist. FNL at the Albury Sports Ground and pleasingly the TDFL maintained its recent winning record against our highly regarded opposition.

The 2014 Barton Medal Winner was Cameron McNeil l f rom the Congratulations must go to the executive of the Tallangatta & Barnawartha FNC, making it the second time for the little rover. District Football League who has invested in the preparation and maintenance of the Sandy Creek ground, our finals venue, I would like to thank our major sponsors WAW Credit Union, The all year with the aim to present it in perfect condition for the Commercial Club Albury and all other sponsors for their Grand Final. Executive member Steve Knight has overseen the generous support towards the Tallangatta & District Football management of the ground throughout the past three years League home and away season and finals series for 2014. and as the finals series unfolded the Sandy Creek ground Without our generous sponsors the operation of the League received much publicity being referred to as the best playing would be so much more difficult however I am sure that we are surface in the North East. giving value for money.

UPPER MURRAY FNL REPORT

The Upper Murray Football Netball League (UMFNL) has continued to provide a six team competition in the Upper Murray region from Bullioh in Victoria to Tumbarumba in NSW, with Corryong forming the central hub of the League. Football and netball competition remains keen amongst the six clubs with the netball competition as much a focus as the football amongst the local supporters.

Tumbarumba FNC has dominated the Senior football competition for the past two seasons and the Federal FNC A grade netball side had won the past 10 consecutive Netball premierships. 2014 saw a changing of the guard with Cudgewa FNC Senior football team finishing two games clear of Bullioh & Corryong, with last years' Premiers Tumbarumba making up the final 4.

The 2014 Senior Best & Fairest winner was Shannon Gilson from Corryong with 17 votes with the runner up being regular contender, Clinton Reid from Bullioh with 14 votes. Cudgewa The completion of the Cudgewa sporting facility along with charged into the finals on the back of league leading goal upgrades at Border Walwa and the Tumbarumba FNC since kickers John Deery & Brendan McEvoy both with 66 goals in a the completion of the 2014 season augers well for the future of two pronged forward line. these clubs and the league.

As predicted Cudgewa were victorious in the Senior football All in all both football and netball competition remains Grand Final, while the Federal netballers won the first three competitive and the Upper Murray community continue to Premierships. However, Border Walwa announced support this small unique league which is promising for a themselves as the new force taking out the A & B grade Netball sustainable future. in what was a high standard of play.

9 ALBURY WODONGA JNR FL REPORT

Season 2014 has seen the AWJFL continue to embed the divisional structure designed to enhance the growth and development of junior football in the Albury Wodonga region. The board is predominantly happy with how things have progressed, but the journey will continue to be a wo rk in progress. Obviously, having 5 grading rounds to start 2014 was not ideal and plans are in place to rectify this with a carnival format in 2015. The board will continue to be committed to having the divisional structure in operation for season 2015. 2014 numbers remained similar to that of 2013 with 836 players The AWJFL board expresses its appreciation to our local media registered with the league across the three age groups of U16, outlets, in particular the Border Mail, for their continued U14 and U12' s. contribution to the success and growth of the league and also to our major sponsors Sportsmans Warehouse, KFC and the The league would like to acknowledge the contribution to each Border Mail for their continued support in 2014. Club of their delegates, committee members, coaches and other club volunteers. Without their tireless work the clubs The board also acknowledges the continued support of the would not enjoy the successful football outcomes that are AFL North East Border Umpires in 2014 under the guidance of achieved for all involved in the club community on a weekly Umpire Development Manager Mark Bywater. Umpire number basis. growth will continue to be a focus in our region and it was pleasing to see the development of the young umpires doing The standard of matches over the finals series was excellent, field, goal and boundary during games throughout the season. with some close ly contested games and 8 clubs having a team progress through to the Grand Finals. Thank you to those clubs Congratulations to all trophy winners at the AWJFL that hosted finals and to the Albury JFC for hosting this years' presentation evening . The night was a huge success and Grand Final. attended by 135 guests. Particular thanks go to the Albury City Council for supplying a professionally run venue and to Robbie Once again the league had a successful campaign at the AFL Mackinlay for his outstanding job hosting the event. NEB SUBWAY Junior Carnival held at Wangaratta in May with an impressive win by the U16' s and both U14 teams playing The board wishes to acknowledge the contribution of outgoing each other in the final. The success of this day was made director David Sinclair for his contribution over the past four possible predominantly because of the efforts and passion of years and welcomes new director Noeline Elvin to the role after coaches Steve Murphy in the U16' s and Anthony Ross and spending time as club president at Wodonga Raiders Junior Bernie Crothers in the U14' s. Football Club. WANGARATTA & DIST. JFL W DJFL REPORT

The 2014 season started a new era for the Wangaratta and District Junior Football League. Joining the six Wangaratta based teams and two from the Ovens Valley were Benalla Giants, Benalla Bulldogs and Mansfield Eagles. All three new clubs entered teams in both the under 16 and under 14 divisions and ensured there would be a hint of unknown as teams hit the field for battle. As usual, the North East Junior Carnival was a major highlight for the league with two teams in both the under 14 and under 16 age groups while Mansfield combined with Benalla to fill a side in each division. All WDJFL players were pitted against the best players from Seymour, Tallangatta DFL and Albury/Wodonga with all coming away better players for the experience. The the Blues ' edged away in extra time. Meanwhile Mansfield WDJFL were lucky enough to have the support of some great capped off a brilliant first season with a strong victory in the coaches with some already keen to back up in 2015. under 16 grand final. With the finals rolling around, the finer weather greeted all Centrals star Brad Melville was a clear winner in the under 16 players for the business end of the season. The contests were best and fairest while Mansfield junior Warwick Crawford was tight right throughout the first three weeks and left the two best the Farrell Medallist in the under 14s. The WDJFL has already teams in each age group to fight it out at the end. College and turned its attention to the 2015 season, excited by the prospect Tigers finished level after regular time in the under 14s before of the under 12 competition starting up.

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