“Multicultural Football in the West”
Western Region Football League Formally Footscray District Football League Season 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Notice of Annual General Meeting The 79th Annual General Meeting of the Western Region Football League Inc., to be held at the Yarraville Club, 135 Stephen Street, Yarraville, Victoria on Tuesday 1st December, 2009, at 6.00pm. Business of Meeting To receive and consider the 79th Annual Report, Balance Sheet and Statement of Income and Expenditure for the period 1st November, 2008 to 31st October, 2009. League Aims and Objectives To promote the growth and development of Australian Rules Football throughout the Western Suburbs.
To assist all member clubs and affi liated associations in the promotion and development of Australian Rules Football in their particular sphere of operations.
To advance the ideals of Junior Football throughout the length and breadth of the Western Suburbs.
To ensure that the Western Region Football League is kept on a sound fi nancial footing.
To ensure that Australian Rules Football is widely available to the Western Suburbs Community regardless of age, background, culture, disability, gender and location.
To be aware of and be responsive to change and give due recognition to the rightful owners of Australian Rules Football, the public at large. Contents
President’s Report ...... 2-3 Teams of the Year ...... 23
CEO’s Report ...... 4-5 League Award Winners ...... 24
Football Operations Report ...... 6-7 Interleague Results ...... 25
Development Report ...... 8-9 Grand Final Results ...... 26-27
Umpires Report ...... 10 Honour Boards ...... 28-29
Tribunal Report ...... 11 Administrator of the Year ...... 30
Women’s Football Foundation Report ...... 12 AFL Victoria Recognition Award ...... 31
Media Report...... 13 Best & Fairests ...... 32-37
Treasurers Report...... 14 Premierships ...... 38-41
Financials ...... 15-21 Executives Board & Offi cials ...... 42-43
League Best & Fairest Winners ...... 22 Sponsors...... 43
Clubs & Districts ...... 44-45
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 1 Diana Taylor President President’s Report
The Western Region Football League (WRFL) has • Introduction of AFL Victoria recommended Competition development – Senior and Junior taken many signifi cant steps in 2009 to develop Umpire structures and development framework There have been many big improvers in 2009 both its competition and role as a community leader in • Development of the Interleague Program with on an off the fi eld amongst the WRFL’s Clubs, and Melbourne’s Western Region. Over 7,200 people the inclusion of the Western Jets, Williamstown the race to make the Finals Series in both the Junior played the game of Australian Rules Football in Football Club and the Werribee Football Club and Senior competitions, along with a strongly our League this year and another 20,000 directly contested Finals Series itself, was testament to the participated each week. At a time when greater • 98% compliance with the AFL Victoria Quality work and dedication of all our Clubs this season. demands are being made on time and resources League Framework After another fi ercely contested Grand Final against and the level of community engagement appears With this Strategic Plan now coming to an end the Port Colts Football Club which was appearing to be reducing, the WRFL continues to stand and a new direction soon to be determined, it is in its sixth straight Grand Final, the Spotswood as an example of people’s willingness to make appropriate to acknowledge these advances and Football Club became Division 1 Premiers for the a commitment to their families, their Club and achievements that the WRFL has enjoyed over this third consecutive year. In the Division 1 Reserves Association and the wider community. period. competition, the Albion Football Club took out the Completion of the 2007-2009 WRFL Alcohol strategy and behaviour premiership over the Hoppers Crossing Football Strategic Plan At the end of Season 2008, the WRFL Board Club in a terrifi c fi nish to the Season. In the Division Three years ago and in consultation with the WRFL convened a forum that was attended by 2 competition, we congratulate the Deer Park Clubs, the WRFL Board and Administration set representatives from across the WRFL, along with Football Club on its Division 2 Premiership against out to create a Strategic Plan which would form members of the Victoria Police. The forum was the Parkside Football Club which had earlier the foundation of the WRFL’s future direction, held in response to specifi c incidents during the displayed a Season of dominant Football. The objectives and community participation. The 2007- Season 2008 that were related to alcohol and Parkside Football Club also showed the depth of its 2009 WRFL Strategic Plan was formulated and has behaviour. The result was the formulation of many talent this year by winning the Division 2 Reserves since guided the WRFL’s activities and achieved agreed initiatives that would be implemented Premiership. many signifi cant results, including: during the 2009 Season to make the WRFL a The WRFL’s Under 18 competition continues • Sustained annual growth in player registrations more family friendly environment where players to develop from strength to strength and it is across the competition and the community could enjoy our game. This very rewarding to see our former Junior players response would be the WRFL’s ‘line in the sand’ developing at this level of the competition. We • Cultural change through the decoupling of the in respect to the organisation’s approach towards congratulate the Werribee Juniors Football Club for WRFL from alcohol sponsorship and the adoption alcohol management and the lifting of behavioural its Under 18A Premiership and the Albion Football of the National Alcohol Code of Conduct standards. Club for winning the Under 18B competition. • A ‘light alcohol’ only 2009 Finals Series conducted A risk management strategy was also developed The co-ordination and supervision of the Junior without incident as part of this process with a number of key competition is one of the most important functions • Establishment of the Women’s Football Foundation components. In 2009, these included the which is undertaken by the WRFL. In 2009, the with Patron Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard decoupling of the WRFL from its alcohol WRFL further strengthened its grading process and MP sponsorship arrangements and fi nding new ways adopted AFL Victoria’s preferred operating model. to raise corporate support. The National Alcohol • Strong fi nancial management and solid fi nancial The result was a greater evenness of the competition Code of Conduct was adopted and WRFL Clubs annual returns across each grade and our Junior players were able made the management of acceptable behavioural to excel and enjoy their Football in this environment. • Organisational restructure of the Board and the standards amongst their players and supports at The WRFL has also been committed to the re- Administration for improved management and games and social events a priority. Importantly, the introduction of the U13 competition in 2009 and support to Clubs and players 2009 Finals Series was run as a ‘light alcohol’ only this opportunity provided many young people with • Coaching and skills development initiatives to event with a terrifi c crowd response and the games the chance to improve their skills at this level. were conducted without incident. support a strong competition Support across the Community The WRFL has made signifi cant cultural changes • A 40% reduction in reportable incidents since I wish to thank the WRFL’s major sponsor, in 2009 through it preparedness to tackle these 2007 McKnights Retrovision in Hoppers Crossing, for issues, and has demonstrated that Football does their outstanding support in 2009. The company’s not need alcohol to survive and thrive.
2 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au commitment to the WRFL over the past two years The WRFL has also enjoyed extensive media result will have long term benefi ts for the WRFL. has enabled us to further professionalise the coverage this year through the print, internet The WRFL Board has also demonstrated a strong competition by providing much needed support and radio arms of its Media division. Lead by and passionate commitment to the WRFL in 2009. and resources. I also wish thank all of our WRFL Media Manager Kevin Hillier, the stories of the With 33 Clubs and many more stakeholders, the sponsors for their loyalty and commitment, without WRFL have been covered with enthusiasm and Board’s ability to consistently make decisions that which, we could not provide access to Football for passion by people who understand our game and are fair, reasonable and in the best interests of the so many people. competition and we thank them for their efforts. WRFL as a whole is to be commended. The support of the Star Newspaper Group has also The WRFL Judiciary has again performed with continued to ensure that we are able to capture and independence and integrity under the guidance of communicate events which represent the heart and Dale Sayner (Tribunal) and John Doherty (Appeal soul of our League. Board). I thank each of these Chairmen and their Judicial Members for volunteering their time in Women in Football these roles this year. I also wish to acknowledge The WRFL continues to lead the way by promoting the additional and critical work which Dale Sayner and actively supporting the role of women and girls has continued to undertake in running training and in Australian Rules Football. The Women’s Football education programs for Judicial Members, Player Foundation has had another very successful season Advocates and Umpire Advocates. and through the support of its Patron, the Deputy On behalf of all WRFL stakeholders, I also wish Prime Minister Julia Gillard MP, has further raised to thank our Umpires for their contribution to its profi le and importance within the community. the competition in 2009. The knowledge, skills and leadership which were displayed by Umpire Managers Terry Gunn, Brett Carter and Bob Atkin, along with the Umpiring Department throughout I am also immensely grateful to the the Season, played a key role in the further WRFL Board Members for their dedication, professionalisation of Umpiring in the WRFL. While passion and commitment to the WRFL in the decision by some umpires to withhold their services during the Season was disappointing, what 2009. was absolutely clear was the commitment by the WRFL to ensure that our Umpiring framework and processes were modernised and gave people the The WRFL was also very pleased to have directly best possible opportunities to excel. supported the Victorian Women’s Football League We also acknowledge the invaluable work of Sam in 2009 by the provision of administration and Fenech, President of the WRFL Trainers Association operational support through the dual appointment and all the Trainers for the support and expertise of Stacey Goad, Business Manager. Participation The WRFL’s Vice-President Stephen Myall, has that they have brought to the fi eld each week in levels in the VWFL are growing every year, and the given countless hours to the WRFL over many years 2009. WRFL was proud to play a role in this development and in the past two seasons in particular, to ensure through the utilisation of its Football expertise by that the organisation is conducted professionally supporting the management of the competition. and with integrity. I wish to thank Stephen for his WRFL Board and Administration personal support and acknowledge his invaluable The commitment shown by the WRFL Administration contribution to our League. in 2009 to providing not only the best possible I am also immensely grateful to the WRFL Board competition, but also additional support services Members for their dedication, passion and to its participants, has been outstanding. On commitment to the WRFL in 2009. Treasurer behalf of the Board and everyone at the WRFL, Dominic Drenen and Directors Bill Baarini, Bruce I wish to acknowledge and thank our dedicated Mildenhall, John O’Callaghan and Janine Mizzi, team of John Batty, Chief Executive Offi cer, David have all served the WRFL and Board with distinction Newton, General Manager – Football Operations, in 2009 and I thank them for their personal support. Ben McManus, Football Operations and Club In taking an independent, holistic and fearless Development Offi cer and Stacey Goad, Business view in decision making, we have been able to Manager. bring about change and signifi cant advances in We are very fortunate that people with such community Football. integrity and commitment to the game have chosen Conclusion to work for the WRFL. Their collective ability to It has been a great pleasure to have been involved work so effectively with our sponsors, the AFL, in the WRFL for almost 10 years and to have led AFL Victoria, State Government, Councils and the WRFL as its President. My journey in football other football bodies has meant that the WRFL continues to provide me with extraordinary and continues to advance in all these areas. The irreplaceable life experiences, and I thank the healthy fi nancial position of the WRFL and strong WRFL for the opportunity to have been part of its fi scal accountability which has been applied by the history. WRFL’s Administrators and Board in reaching this
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 3 John Batty Chief Executive Offi cer CEO’S Report
It is with great pleasure, pride and some sadness It is a daunting and sobering thought to realize that all participants, be it a player, umpire, spectator or that I present to you my third and fi nal Chief on any given weekend the WRFL is responsible for volunteer. Executive Offi cers report of the Western Region organizing the recreational pursuits of more than Financially the WRFL is reasonably placed with a Football League. 20,000 people within the WRFL environment and I third successive surplus that has again resulted would like to take this opportunity to thank all clubs Season 2009, despite the constant challenges that in a valuable dividend, being returned to fi nancial that have participated in this seasons Western present themselves regularly to community football clubs. Region Football League. To the players, coaches, has certainly been one for all to remember. offi cials, supporters and parents congratulations on The very imminent relocation will prove a costly The success of the season is not only measured your efforts both on and off the fi eld throughout the project and the modest reserves the league holds by the increase participation rates of those who season. will undoubtedly help to ensure that the move is in play the game but also can be measured by the the best interests of all. The quality of the game in the WRFL continues to Leagues continued ability to attract volunteers grow and our desire of maintaining grades where It continues to remain a challenge for the league to to help maintain and grow the game. I leave this any team can fi nd a place to be competitive remains help keep its clubs strong and viable. League with very fond memories of the magnifi cent a clear objective. contribution that volunteers give to not only the clubs Costs that the WRFL charges to the clubs have in the League but also to the central administration. This is not always achieved but it is paramount that been largely stable over the past 3 years and it is Thank you, I salute you one and all. we continue to strive to maximize the enjoyment of pleasing to note that in times of reported fi nancial
Under 18A Premiers - Werribee Juniors Football Club
4 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au Anzac Day - North Footscray V Coburg Districts crisis that most clubs revenue budgets are meeting doubt that AFL Victoria recognize those challenges To the WRFL judiciaries, headed by Dale Sayner, their expenditures. to deliver plans and programs for the future good thank you again for your hard work throughout the of football in this state. season. These are not easy positions to hold, nor World trends and fi nancial outcomes are constant judiciaries to run, but we are very grateful of the reminders that the league needs to continue to Our offi ce staff, David Newton, Ben McManus, commitment that all members provide to the WRFL assist clubs with the developments of budgets, Stacey Goad, Kathryn Burton, Kevin Hillier and in what is a thankless task. business plans and protocols. Andrew Muscat is a committed, highly skilled group that has continued to establish sound Thank you to the Umpires and Trainer’s Associations Well run and highly organized clubs ensures a working relationships with the clubs and should for your efforts throughout the season. You are strong and viable competition. be commended for the work ethic they constantly both very important groups within the league and The WRFL has been very fortunate to be able display. I particularly wish to acknowledge the provide very valuable opportunities for people to be to retain a base of people dedicated to running loyalty that I enjoyed from all of them. Thank you all involved with community football. the league. The Board most competently led by for the part you played in my journey as CEO. To the Western Bulldogs, Williamstown, Werribee President Diana Taylor has been responsible To all the clubs and those that make up the clubs, and the Western Jets Football Clubs thank you for for the strategy and focus of the league. I wish your support in 2009. to acknowledge and thank the Board for the unconditional support I received from the President All four clubs are extremely important in the and members of the Executive during the past It is a daunting and sobering thought continued growth of football in the West, and we three years. This year has been a diffi cult one on to realize that on any given weekend the look forward to all four of the clubs having greater many fronts, yet the Executive have stood fi rm and WRFL is responsible for organizing the success in 2010. have a very good understanding of where the WRFL To all of our sponsors who have supported us again needs to be heading towards in the future and with recreational pursuits of more than 20,000 in 2009 and those who came on board for the fi rst the caliber of those on the Executive allows me to people. time, thank you very, much. Without your support of believe that the League is in good hands. the WRFL and our member clubs, it would be nears This year saw the completion of the Strategic on impossible to run the league in the positive and Plan 2006/09 and it is pleasing to note that I can particularly the administrators, I wish you all the proactive way which we currently enjoy. report that we have been able to meet the many best and success for the future. The WRFL looks forward to your continued support challenges it presented. Your efforts in helping drive and improve the for season 2010. There are many people that I would like to thank for WRFL is not only recognized but also admired. It Finally may I take the opportunity to wish all their contribution to the WRFL during my tenure. certainly is not easy running a community football stakeholders of the WRFL best wishes and may the I express my thanks and gratitude to AFL Victoria, club, but those that understand the challenges WRFL continue to prosper and develop as a leader particularly Peter Schwab, Mick Daniher and Peter and work diligently ultimately are rewarded, and in the delivery of Australian Rules Football to the McDougall. that does not just mean premierships. It means Western Region Suburbs of Melbourne. providing environments that brings together men There continue o be many challenges facing football and women, as well as families, of all backgrounds, I will always look back at my time in the WRFL with in the state of Victoria, none more so than the long to enjoy playing football and to socially interact. great joy and fondness and will follow the Leagues term future of community football and there is no development with great pride and interest.
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 5 David Newton General Manager - Football Operations Football Operations Report
The Western Region Football League has again been 2009 season in comparison to previous years has There were many highlights throughout the 2009 able to provide the Western Region community with provided more competitive matches across the home and away season. The WRFL dedicated a terrifi c opportunity to be involved in our proud grades as a result. a round of matches to assist the VCFL Victorian league. Bushfi re Appeal in which the clubs contributed a This year we also implemented and introduced the substantial amount to the appeal. The Under 13 At the end of the 2008 season the operations WRFL Risk Management framework. The framework competition was reintroduced as part of the grading department underwent reviews on some key areas highlighted the responsibility of all involved in the review. We hope that more clubs will fi eld an under within the league including the WRFL fi nals series. WRFL to ensure a safe and friendly environment 13 team in 2010 to allow for more grades across at our football matches. The framework provided A review of the WRFL Junior grading process the competition. The Interleague program again an incident log to assist the league and clubs in was conducted which is an integral part to the provided an opportunity for over 200 of our elite dealing with issues that may arise throughout our success of our junior competitions. The review junior players to participate in matches against matches. Further to this the WRFL introduced a low which coincided with AFL Victoria’s grading review other metropolitan football leagues. alcohol policy at all of our Senior Finals matches focused on the need to promote measures that will which contributed to the exceptional behavior Once again some of our junior players went on to maximize the enjoyment, development, recruitment experienced across all aspects of our series. excel at a higher level. Callan Ward (Spotswood) and retention of our young junior participants. The
Division 1 Premiers - Spotswood Football Club
6 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au was nominated for the NAB Rising Star Award and I would personally like to thank the clubs and their training and their assistance with interleague and Jayden Post (Altona Juniors) showed that he will volunteers who hosted fi nals matches and all those fi rst aid during the fi nals series. be a key position player for the Richmond FC for individuals who assisted in making the fi nals a • The WRFL Umpiring Department and WRFL years to come. success. Umpires Association. This year threw up many The Junior Presentation Night is always a night to The WRFL relies heavily on those volunteers who challenges and these will further assist in remember for many of our junior players and it was assist with the different aspects of football operations umpiring development within the WRFL. I thank reassuring to have Liam Picken (Western Bulldogs) as without them the competition wouldn’t be where Brett Carter and Bob Aitken for their work for the along to share his experiences about his football it is today. Umpiring Department. career to date. The main point of his talk was about • Tribunal Chairperson Dale Sayner and his • WRFL Executive member Janine Mizzi for her enjoyment of the game and his will to succeed. committed team assist every week on the outstanding contribution to many programs The Junior Finals Series was again a showcase of Independent Tribunal. The members took on including the Interleague, Junior Fun Day and the our junior program with over 80% of junior clubs seven long weeks of the fi nals series. represented during the series. The fi nals series • Offi ce assistants Andrew Muscat and Jarryd culminated with one of the best displays of skill, I would personally like to thank the clubs Dimarco for their support. sportsmanship and teamwork with the Under 16 A and their volunteers who hosted fi nals Grand Final between Spotswood and Williamstown I would like to thank the administration staff in John Juniors. The huge crowd, as experienced matches and all those individuals who Batty, Ben McManus and Stacey Goad for their throughout the whole series was treated to a match assisted in making the fi nals a success. support throughout an exciting but challenging to remember for a very long time. year as well as the outgoing President Diana Taylor and the WRFL Executive for their guidance. Like previous years the Senior Finals series boasted extra responsibilities this year with the Victorian great crowds and entertaining matches. The Although season 2009 brought about challenges Women’s Football League and the Independent Division One fi nals were held over three venues and innovations, all people involved within the WRFL Hearings Committee and I thanks them for that. being Crofts Reserve, Altona & Chirnside Park. must work together to ensure our league continues • Appeal Chair John Doherty and the board of to thrive as a community sporting organisation in For the third year running both Port Melbourne appeals members who always commit at short providing opportunities to the greater Western Colts and Spotswood made it to the last weekend notice. Region community to be part of our great game…. in the WRFL Finals Series. Spotswood was able Australian Rules Football! to emulate the feat of Braybrook in 1973-1975 • The WRFL Sports Trainers Association for their who were the last of three clubs to achieve the efforts in improving the standards in sports Good Luck in Season 2010. ‘Three Peat’ and win their fourteenth Division 1 Premiership by 18 points. Port Melbourne Colts played in their sixth consecutive Grand Final which is a great achievement in itself. In the Reserves match Hoppers Crossing contested their third Reserves Grand Final in four years but it was Albion who claimed the fl ag winning their fi rst open age premiership since 1994 by 24 points. The Werribee Juniors played off in their fi fth consecutive under 18 A Grand Final and were successful in winning back to back premierships after beating Hoppers Crossing by 39 points. As always the Under 18 A Grand Final is an early highlight of the day showcasing a high level of skill and class. The Division Two season was hotly contested to the fi nal round with Deer Park, Yarraville Seddon & Laverton Magpies all vying for the last two spots in the fi nals at the last round. In the end it was Yarraville Seddon that missed the fi nals by no more than 1.11%. It was Deer Park who came from fourth to contest the Grand Final with the undefeated Parkside. In what was an outstanding Grand Final, Deer Park ran out eventual winners after an outstanding second half of football outclassing Parkside by 21 points. Parkside defeated North Footscray by 46 points in the Division Two reserves Grand Final while Albion reined premiers over Werribee Juniors in the Under 18 B’s running out 72 point victors. Danny Jacobs (Port Melbourne Colts) winner of the 2009 Barry Priest Medal (Division 1 Best and Fairest)
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 7 Ben McManus Football Operations & Club Development Offi cer Development Report
What a year to look back on in the Western Region abuse. In working with a variety of stakeholders, relationships with Council. A strong club will seek Football League for the 2009 year. including Western Melbourne Headspace, we hope assistance when required and there is no better to gradually change and improve the culture of the resource to clubs then their local council. Club Development is improving the professionalism League for the better. The WRFL and clubs also of the League as a whole and all clubs should be This year saw 8 teams represent the WRFL against supported the AFL Kids First program. This is a commended for the hard work in what has been other Leagues with our teams showcasing the best program which assists football clubs and leagues to another long year. The Wilson Security Club of the skills and talent that the WRFL has to offer. guide parents so that both they and their children Year award was a terrifi c contest between three obtain the maximum benefi t and enjoyment from We had another successful day in the U12s and clubs who continually strive hard to improve their off their participation in junior programs and matches. U13s round robin day. Werribee Centrals hosted our fi eld stature in North Footscray, Sunshine Heights It is important to ensure that all parents within day extremely effi ciently and Point Cook assisted and Coburg Districts. Congratulations to Sunshine the WRFL recognise that they play an important in managing a training venue. Special mention Heights who took out the award for 2009. To their role in supporting their child’s football activities, to WRFL Executive Member Janine Mizzi. Once credit all three clubs also achieved AFL Victoria’s but should act in a constructive and encouraging again her assistance with the U12 and U13 sides Quality Club silver level status. Let’s hope every manner. Clubs should be focussing on developing was appreciated. Four of our teams participated WRFL club can achieve Bronze level in 2010. their relationships with their local Auskick clinic to in the U14 and U15 AFL Victoria Metropolitan Together with the WRFL Executive the League act as a feeder. Championships. The Western Jets had a strong continues to take a strong standpoint against alcohol involvement in the development of all of our It has been excellent to see the clubs develop their
8 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au Championships sides. Thanks to the Hobson’s Bay Council we were permitted to train at the Western Jets training ground at Crofts Reserve, a fantastic surface. All players will be presented with further opportunities for development, be it through the Western Jets and Calder Cannons or through WRFL Interleague sides in years to come. Thanks to Williamstown FC for their continued support of the Junior Interleague Program. Our U16 and U18 program was revamped in 2009 with the assistance of the Werribee Tigers. Robbie Castello, Vice Captain of the Werribee Tigers, organised a fantastic training program for all these boys that will hopefully provide them with some exciting football opportunities in the future. Thanks to the Western Jets team for their assistance with this program in 2009. The links developed with the WRFL and the Western Jets continue to be a mutually benefi cial partnership. Thank you to all coaches, team managers, runners, trainers, water persons, umpires and assistant coaches for offering their time and services throughout the program and to the parents who ferried all the players to and from training and games. It is your passion for junior development that enables this program to occur. Thanks to our Umpiring Department, Umpires Association and the Trainers Association for their assistance in the
This year saw 8 teams represent the WRFL against other Leagues with our teams showcasing the best skills and talent that the WRFL has to offer.
program. Your cooperation ensures these important development steps for our juniors go ahead. The 2009 Junior Fun Day was once again hosted by Spotswood, Port Melbourne Colts and North the fi nals and from the fi fteen junior premierships Thank you to the WRFL Executive for their support Footscray. It is a superb was to fi nish the season for contested there were ten different clubs who came and guidance this year, particularly outgoing the U9 and U10 teams from all around the League away with a premiership indicating the evenness of President Diana Taylor. Thank you to John Batty, and a great social occasion. Thank you to the host the junior competition. The continual development David Newton and Stacey Goad for their support clubs for their time and effort in preparing their of the WRFL Grading policy will only improve the and for creating a terrifi c work environment in the venues to ensure it is a safe and fun environment to closeness of our junior competitions in years to offi ce. Well done to Kevin Hillier and the media benefi t from. All players showed great enthusiasm come. team on giving the juniors great coverage this year. throughout the season and this will hopefully Thanks also to Andrew Muscat and Jarryd Dimarco encourage them to have a long association with the It was another successful fi nals series from for their administrative assistance in the 2009 WRFL. an operations view point and we saw many season, as we couldn’t function without the help of closely fought games with impressive displays of This year we had twenty eight of our thirty one clubs our volunteers. skills and spirit despite the inclement weather. fi eld teams in the underage competition. The was a Congratulations to all teams that made junior Much of the success of the WRFL club development strong junior presence in the League from Hoppers fi nals. It does not matter whether you win or lose. and community programs is due to the dedicated Crossing, Williamstown Juniors, Werribee Juniors, Parents and offi cials should be congratulating club administrators and committees, whose Point Cook and St Bernard’s. Despite clubs having every player on a tremendous season so they can professionalism and determination to improve their to continually adapt to battle the drought conditions learn from the experience. Those lucky enough to clubs and provide a supportive environment for all is it is fantastic to see that they and the League still win Premierships should cherish them as a reward outstanding. 2010 will present many opportunities provide the biggest health competition in Western for a fantastic team effort throughout the year from for the WRFL and clubs, and with the support of Melbourne. A strong majority of our clubs who not only the players but the offi cials, volunteers and the community of the western region, the WRFL will competed in juniors went on to be represented in parents that make it all possible. Well done. continue to improve.
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 9 Brett Carter & Bob Aitken Umpiring Department Managers Umpires Report
Season 2009 wasn’t without its challenges for the umpiring 2010. We wish Adam all the very best and hope he does • Uniforms – The introduction of orange uniforms took department, but in the face of adversity we witnessed himself and WRFL Umpires proud. shape and by seasons end most umpires had proudly overwhelming support from the Umpires Association, the purchased their new gear. All fi nals umpires were Our responsibility for season 2010 is to drive as many WRFL and a collection of independent and club offi cials dressed in the orange attire. The momentum should developing umpires through the level 1 and 2 accreditation prepared to pitch in to assist in developing umpiring where continue in season 2010 with those remaining umpires programs as possible to ensure their development is given ever they could. to purchase new gear. the best opportunity. We would like to pass on our thanks and gratitude to those Highlight - 2009 Pre Finals Presentation Juniors – Phil Henderson ably assisted by Rene Van individuals appointed mid season to assist with observation, Kuyk and his team did an outstanding job of managing Captured in the Scovell club rooms of the WRFL Umpires coaching and selection of fi nals umpires (fi eld, goals and and coordinating all umpires assigned to Sunday Junior was a collection of fantastic home grown talent from the boundary); Umpires Association President and Secretary competition. Well done gentlemen, your effort performance WRFL to the highest level of the game, brought together elect, members of the umpires Forum and all running this year was outstanding. with a mix of our current young and old umpires that make umpires for their assistance and positive impact they had up the WRFL umpiring group. The right ingredient for what on the group from round 12 onwards. Fitness – Terry out did himself this year with his preparation was to be a powerful evening full of great learning’s and and development of umpire fi tness and well being. Not Resources experiences from our guests. only does Terry take great pride to ensure umpires are fi t • Umpiring numbers were good this season as a result of enough to endure the rigors of the game but also makes Umpires in attendance were: Field - Matthew James 203 the introduction of the Umpiring Academy at McKillop sure they move and think in the most positive way around AFL games, 16 fi nals, 3 grand fi nals and all Australian in Colleague Hoppers Crossing. The Academy introduced clubs and the umpires association. 2004. Troy Pannell 50 AFL games; Goals – Peter Nastasi 30 new umpires in total, most entering their fi rst season 106 AFL games, 8 fi nals and 1 grand fi nal, Darren Mills A big thank you to those mentioned and all others that on the boundary with a few others spread across goals 15 AFL games; Boundary – David Card VFL, Tim Morrison assisted us throughout season 2009. and fi eld. Existing umpire numbers were fairly constant VFL, Leigh Rowbottom TAC Cup, Drew Kowalski VFL and with little change. Initiatives Steven Neal VFL. On behalf of the Umpiring Department we would like • Self assessment - Umpires self assessment form to be First speaker was Matthew James who at the tender age of to thank Mark and Matt Westgarth for driving this very completed by umpire and observer / umpires coach was 35 is possibly one of the most successful fi eld umpires to important program in its debutant year and look forward to introduced with outstanding success. While the process have umpired the game at an elite level. You could have the Umpiring Academy being the major provider of all new requires a high level of commitment from each party heard a pin drop as he shared the funny, serious and more your umpires in the years to come. to complete following the game the results were very important messages to our young group. positive. Goals – Headed up by Sebastian Garrow our goal umpires Second speaker was Peter Nastasi who is clearly a more group this season was strongly supported by our senior • Reviews - Half year review of senior fi eld umpires was intense character on a mission in his early years to do more experienced umpires. undertaken that offered good feed back and direction whatever it took to achieve his goals. An insightful speaker for developing umpired leading into the second half of who provided very structured information and facts about Boundary – It was a fantastic year for our boundary the season. his path and planning for big games, particularly relevant umpires group strongly assisted by the infl ux of new to our group as we move into fi nals. umpires from the McKillop Umpires Academy, we had the • Finals - The number of fi nals umpires was increased to enviable situation of most, if not all games being covered include 3 fi eld umpires for U18a, Div 2 seniors and Div Third and fi nal speaker was David Card who had much by offi cial boundary umpires. That is not to say we have 1 seniors. 4 boundary umpires were introduced into Div more to deliver than his determination to achieve as a VFL enough umpires, we could always do with more youngsters 1 Grand Final for the fi rst time. These changes were well boundary umpire. David gave us a powerful speech that wanting to earn some spending money on a Saturday received by everyone involved and made for a very high captured the room with his every word. afternoon. standard throughout the fi nals series. The night was an outstanding success and should be The introduction of 4 boundary umpires into the Division • Consistency - Under 18 fi nals were offi ciated by those something we do more of in the future. 1 senior Grand Final was a great decision making for same umpires that did so throughout the home and away In summary 2009 was a season of challenge, excitement outstanding coverage of the ground and likelihood of error season. The overwhelming feedback from both umpiring and change that brought about many special efforts by almost completely eliminated. This did well for our team group and club offi cials was testament to the success of various people throughout the game and our umpires morale with many umpires still in contention throughout this concept. department. We would like to offi cially thank everyone that fi nals series. • Tasmania – The ongoing success of our swap with the assisted us in our duties through the season and hope Field – While still short of developing enough young Launceston league was again a great success. that you too got great satisfaction from being involved in umpires ready to supersede our older more experienced umpiring. brigade, we still had what I consider a successful season • Rankings Scorecard – The introduction of a rankings with many of our developing umpires performing at a score card that incorporated all ‘key performance high level. Congratulations to Adam Van Kuyk on being indicators’ required of the fi eld umpires assisted in the nominated to trial for the VFL in preparation for season selection of fi nals umpires making the process more accurate and accountable.
10 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au Dale Sayner Tribunal Chairman Tribunal Report
Prior to the start of season 2009 the WRFL in offi cial found guilty on charges relating to umpires, This is the 3rd season of delegate accreditation; agreement with myself decided to expand on the with penalties being applied to all such guilty the quality of representation at the tribunal has tribunal information night held the previous season outcomes. improved considerably... by conducting a information/training accreditation Another pleasing part of the season was the I would like to thank the clubs and umpire nights. reduction in the number of reports applicable to association for the way the players, offi cials and We held 4 of these nights with 15 clubs supporting player/player incidents down from 40 to 33 which umpires presented themselves at the Tribunal this pilot program. once again showed that the clubs have focused on, during the year. on fi eld discipline. Attendance was made up of 4 Division (1), 5 A special thanks to Brian Wilson who once again Division (2) and 6 junior clubs. The result applicable to on fi eld discipline and the held the front desk together throughout the entire efforts the clubs have put into this area speaks season. All who attended were accredited as Tribunal for itself with the number of reports including Advocates. The aim of the tribunal in season 2010 is to not automatics coming down from 162 (2007), 137 have to turn up on Tuesday night to here any case, These sessions will continue into 2010. (2008) to 98 in season 2009. last year we experienced this on a few occasions I would like to thank the tribunal members who next year we expect this to increase. donated their valuable time this year. Adrian Noble (11) Rod Evans (11) Angela Coulson (8) Jim Simmonds (6) Paul Filbey (5) Michala Maskell (5) Gina Smith (5) Gino Fittipaldi (4) Michael McNamara (4) Adam Casselton (3) The year was not as demanding as previous years due to the reduced number of reports required to attend the tribunal. The tribunal sat on 46 cases which were down by 36 on season 2008. Of these 46 cases 79% returned a guilty verdict. It was very pleasing to have had fewer cases attend the tribunal relating directly to umpires last year we heard 35 cases compared to 13 cases in season 2009. The clubs and offi cials are to be congratulated on this result, although 13 is still 13 too many. The tribunal next season will adopt the same no tolerance approach applicable to any player/
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 11 Diana Taylor President Women’s Football Foundation Report
After 3 years of sustained success, the WRFL stories were an inspiration to all people who are her Club and the WRFL in a variety of roles over Women’s Football Foundation is now fi rmly currently participating in our game. several years and was a very deserving winner of established as an organisation that not only this Award at the WRFL Senior Presentation Night. Women in Footy Weekend supports and promotes the role of women and girls Foundation’s Advisory Group and supporters within the WRFL, but also has a leadership role The Women in Footy Weekend in the WRFL is an within the wider community. opportunity for the Foundation to raise money to I also wish to thank the Women’s Football Foundation support the initiatives of Women’s Health West, its Advisory Group for their ongoing contribution to The objectives of the Foundation have been fulfi lled community partner, to raise awareness of the role of the Foundation. Janine Mizzi (WRFL Executive), in 2009 by a growing list of educational, social and women in Football and to thank the many women Raelenne Eldridge (North Footscray Football Club community support initiatives. the objectives of who are involved in our game. This year, the arms, and Trainers Association Administrator), Pam Snow the Foundation are now fi rmly entrenched in the legs and faces of WRFL players and participants (Port Colts Football Club Administrator), Narelle WRFL. These objectives include the increased were adorned with temporary pink tattoos in order Lanigan (Umpiring Department Administrator) and participation of women and girls in the WRFL, to raise money for Women’s Health West. While the Annette McLaren (Spotwood Football Club) have ensuring that participation is across all levels, tattoos did not last much longer than a day, the provided their guidance and continued support to and that opportunities for the development and awareness of the Foundation and the important the Foundation in 2009. It is not easy to take on enhancement of skills are made available to role of women in the WRFL continued to endure. additional activities and attend events in already everyone who wants to be a part of the WRFL. busy schedules, but they have done so willingly A special event was also organised by the Launch with the Deputy Prime Minister Julia and the WRFL has greatly benefi ted from their Foundation for the WRFL’s female Umpires. Chyloe Gillard MP contribution. Kurdas, Female Football Manager at AFL Victoria, The Women’s Football Foundation Launch created was guest speaker at an informal evening held at On behalf of the Advisory Group, I also wish to history in April 2009 with the attendance of the the Yarraville Club. The Umpires were encouraged thank the Foundation’s Sponsors, Club supports Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard PM and AFL to speak freely about their experiences and worked and the women of the WRFL for their support of Commissioner, Justice Linda Dessau. Both these on formulating strategies to assist them with their the Foundation in 2009. I also acknowledge the distinguished guests addressed the Launch ongoing development and enjoyment of the game. support and commitment to the Foundation by and highlighted the important contribution that We thank Chyloe for her continued involvement in Stacey Goad, WRFL Business Manager. Stacey has Football and the role of women make to the wider the Foundation’s activities which now spans several been instrumental in setting up the new website for community. The Deputy Prime Minister and AFL years. the Foundation this year and has played a key role Commissioner also spoke about the signifi cant role in ensuring that its functions have been a success. Club Night and networking that women play in the game and acknowledged Respect & Responsibility – application to the the leadership of the WRFL in this area by In July, the Foundation’s Club Night was again a WRFL establishing the Foundation. There would be very great success and was hosted by the Sunshine few Community Football leagues who could boast Football Club. The attendance on this Night has One of the biggest challenges for the Foundation this type of attendance and we were honoured steadily grown over the years and it is now one next year will be the role that it plays in AFL that the Deputy Prime Minister and Commissioner of the most popular events on the Foundation’s Victoria’s anticipated integration of the AFL Respect Dessau showed the WRFL and the Foundation their calendar. The evening provides women from around & Responsibility Policy into all Community Football support in this way. the WRFL with the opportunity to socialise, form Leagues. Sustainable and positive cultural change stronger networks and through our speakers, further in any environment, including Football clubs, takes We were also delighted to have local journalist educate themselves about the opportunities that are time and must be accompanied by the will of all Charlenne Gatt and State representative player Anna available in Football and the wider community. The participants in order to be successful. Schwager to address the many Club Presidents, Sunshine Football Club and its Committee has done Committee Members and women from the WRFL I am confi dent that the Foundation, and its support a terrifi c job in warmly welcoming the women of the who were in attendance. Charlenne and Anna by the WRFL community, has built a strong base WRFL to the Club, and the Foundation sincerely spoke with passion, insight and humour about their upon which the objectives of the Respect & thanks President Mark Grech, Jan Schwartz and experiences in Football which have predominately Responsibility Policy will be fi rmly established and the Sunshine Committee for their support. occurred on the Football fi eld or on the boundary. implemented across the WRFL’s Clubs. This is the They have both taken on roles and activities which We also acknowledge the WRFL’s Woman of the Year, challenge that awaits all of us, but in the meantime, have lead them into unchartered waters, and their Elisha Mizzi from the Sunshine Heights Football the WRFL can be very proud of the Women’s Club. Elisha has made a signifi cant contribution to Football Foundation achievements in 2009.
12 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au Kevin Hillier Media Manager Media Report
Consistency is a much sought after commodity in clubs who provide material, like I always say the The Footy Record for the fi nals series looked football, players strive for it, coaches plead for it more the merrier. I would like to have more club fantastic and with some more tinkering will be even and supporters expect it. I am pleased to say the news and events publicised on the WRFL site, all better this year. The makeover was thanks to Stacey WRFL media unit and coverage of the league this that is needed is the information from the clubs. Goad in the offi ce who was also responsible for all year has been very consistent. One thing I would like to do on the website is event managing this year and our presentation podcasts of some of the interviews we run on the nights, grand fi nal lunch and special events were Week in week out, the radio calling team (Adam Patties Pies Show and in our after match review. the best ever. Thanks Stacey for making my job as Lux, Steve Thom & Andrew Muscat) provide a This is something we are working on with WYN MC a lot easier. Match of the Day call that is fi rst rate. Thanks to FM. our radio partners, WYN FM, the sound quality is The 2009 season had some great highs and some of a very high standard. Unlike those calling AFL The WRFL page in the Star newspapers in the west forgettable lows but it was a successful season for Football from an elevated cosy box in a multi million allows the league coverage to many people who do the league and for the media team. I especially dollar grandstand, the WRFL boys do it in a small not go to games but have an interest in what is going want to thank Steve Thom who does an enormous caravan at a spot on the ground that might not be on. Geoff Vine and Mark Dinnie from Star help me amount of work for this competition and especially the best location for calling but it is closest to phone by juggling deadlines so our weekend games can helps me during the season, we would be lost and electricity points. Credit to the guys for what be included, I thank them for their assistance. The without him. they have achieved this year, especially with the commitment of Star through Jim Lawrence and Looking to 2010 we will have a new broadcast addition of Division Two games to the schedule. I Stephen Linnell to be THE Footy paper in the west caravan for the match of the day which as well as also want to thank Krume and Troy from WYN FM only helps the WRFL. being heard on WYN FM I hope will be streamed who volunteer to drive the caravan to the ground on the WRFL website giving world wide exposure to each week, set it up and do the load out after the our big games. I want to expand the Division Two game, their help and assistance is invaluable. Our The Web TV Show continued this year coverage with a designated person at a game every match day studio hosts Travis and Troy deserve week when it is not Match of the Day. That is just praise for their efforts during the year as does Adam and once again was well supported by the some areas we are looking at to improve in 2010. Brookshaw who joined during the fi nals series and clubs and no doubt will be another way will be heard a lot more in 2010. Keep your eyes the league can attract sponsors. Have a great offseason, enjoy Christmas and New out for a new caravan next year. Year and before you know it the fi rst bounce of 2010 will be here. The Patties Pies Preview Show Fridays at 5pm is a great vehicle to promote our games and again the The coverage that the League receives from all cooperation of the clubs is appreciated. The supply papers is excellent even if it has become a bit of the ins and outs for the senior teams has been suburb conscious in the last year. I am sure people pretty good with only a few clubs not coming to the in Hoppers Crossing want to read about the entire party, that is their loss. competition not just the clubs in their immediate area. The Web TV Show continued this year and once again was well supported by the clubs and no To Tim Doutre (Star) Steven Milne & Lance doubt will be another way the league can attract Jenkinson (Fairfax) Terry Mallinder & Laura Jolly sponsors in the future as it did this year with the (Leader) thanks for the coverage and support you Tracy Group.. My thanks to Justin and his team at have given the competition. Red Onion Creative/ Adcell Group for their help in The 2009 Media Award went to Steve Kennedy of putting the show together and to Mark Penaluna Coburg Districts which highlights the importance of and the Werribee Football Club for use of a room the contribution that clubs now make to the media to do the taping. coverage. Whether it is e-mailing news, selections, The WRFL web site is one of the most popular sites supplying photos or arranging radio interviews in suburban football with a massive amount of hits or the web TV guest, clubs now play a huge role during the season. The website is maintained on in making this league present itself in the most Steve Thom & Kevin Hillier with Tracy Group a daily basis during the season and thanks to the professional way. representatives on the web tv show
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 13 Dominic Drenen Treasurer Treasurers Report
It is with satisfaction that I report a fi nancial profi t items, we have been able to increase the properties administrative base, a decision that will be made for the third year running for the WRFL. Our year contribution by 16.1% or over $11,000. This is in 2010. end performance generated an operating surplus despite a reduction in properties sales, indicating We will continue to manage the WRFL in a fi nancially of $50,532. Half of this is redistributed back to our that further commitment by clubs to purchasing responsible manner, striving to return a surplus to football clubs giving a fi nal surplus of $25,272. under this WRFL umbrella arrangement will the WRFL Clubs year on year. Continued fi nancial continue to drive a greater return for the League strength creates options for the League and allows in future. us to continue to develop the high calibre football Year Surplus (after Our Balance Sheet continues to consolidate in line we deliver in this region. distribution) with this result and we are in the enviable position of having total equity in excess of $570,000. This 2007 $36,950 fi nancial strength is important as the WRFL looks 2008 $36,716 to review all options available for location of our 2009 $25,272 Properties Division 2008 2009 change One area of focus for the 2009 season has been Income $463,390 $438,901 -5.6% improvement in return from our Properties division. COGS $403,744 $367,843 -9.8% I am pleased to report that by focusing on our product range and the individual cost of specifi c Margin contribution $59,646 $71,058 16.1%
50,321 153,092 INCOME 95,875 EXPENSES 438,901 • Properties Division • Finals Series Finals Series WRFL Clubs 411,557 • 393,639 • 617,409 WRFL Clubs Media/Major Raffl es 135,104 • • • General Operations • General Operations
14 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au Financial Statements
WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC. ABN 48 429 867 046 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC.
Scope We have audited the Financial Statements, being the Statement of Position and the Statement of Performance of the Western Region Football League Inc. for the period ended 30 September 2009. The Western Region Football League Inc. Board of Management is responsible for the fi nancial statements and information they contain. We have conducted an independent audit of these fi nancial statements in order to express an opinion on them to members. We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the fi nancial statements to which it relates to any person other than the members, or for any purpose other than that for which is was prepared. Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosure in the fi nancial statements and in the evaluation of signifi cant accounting estimates. These policies do not require the application of all Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements. The Audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis. Audit Opinion In our opinion, the fi nancial statements present fairly in accordance with the accounting policies the fi nancial position of Western Football League Inc. as at 30 September 2009 and the results of its operation for the period then ended. Disclaimer It is not possible to perform audit procedures to satisfy us that all income has been received and recorded. Accordingly the audit relating to such income was limited to amounts recorded in the Books of Accounts.
Richard Coumans Coumans Chartered Accountants WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC. ABN 48 429 867 046
WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC. ABN 48 429 867 046
Auditors Independence Declaration To the Directors of Western Region Football League Inc. In relation to the independent audit for the year ended 30 September 2009, to the best of my knowledge and belief there have been: (i) No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. (ii) No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct.
Richard Coumans Coumans Chartered Accountants 10th November 2009
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 15 Financials
STATEMENT OF POSITION AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
2009 2008
ASSETS $ $ $ $
CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank 469,057 500,354 Petty Cash 15 15 Trade Debtors 61,212 49,246 Other Debtors 5,713 9,820
Total Current Assets 535,997 559,435
INVESTMENTS Call Account 0 0 Call Account Fidelity Bond 30,525 29,402
Total Investments 30,525 29,402
NON CURRENT ASSETS Building - Yarraville Offi ce 185,985 185,985 Accumulated Amortisation 68,793 117,193 65,711 120,274 Plant & Equipment 145,405 138,127 Accumulated Depreciation 124,396 21,009 120,288 17,839 Motor Vehicles 63,600 63,600 Accumulated Depreciation 34,817 28,783 28,174 35,426
Total Non Current Assets 166,984 173,538
TOTAL ASSETS 733,506 762,376
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade Creditors 65,200 127,917 Other Creditors 45,373 42,820 Fidelity 37,356 35,856 Provision - Employee Entitlements 14,930 10,407
Total Current Liabilities 162,858 217,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES 162,858 217,000
NET ASSETS 570,647 545,376
Represented by:
EQUITY Retained Earnings b’forward 545,376 508,660 Current Year Surplus / ( Defi cit ) 25,272 36,716
TOTAL EQUITY 570,647 545,376
16 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
2009 2008
$ $
INCOME
Properties Division 438,901 463,390 Finals Series 153,092 169,726 WRFL Clubs 617,409 557,215 Media/Major Raffl es 0 0 General Operations 135,104 111,246
Total Income 1,344,507 1,301,578
COST OF SALES
Properties Purchases 367,843 403,744
Total Cost of Sales 367,843 403,744
GROSS SURPLUS / ( DEFICIT ) 976,664 897,834
EXPENSES
Properties Division 0 0 Finals Series 95,875 97,903 WRFL Clubs 411,557 399,722 Media/Major Raffl es 50,321 48,705 General Operations 393,639 314,787
Total Expenses 951,393 861,118
YEAR 2009 OPERATINGSURPLUS / ( DEFICIT ) 25,272 36,716
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 17 Financials
STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
CASH FLOWS FROM THE OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2009 2008
Cash Receipts in the course of operations 1,351,870 1,315,022 Interest Received 1,297 1,419 Cash Payments in the course of operations 1,375,867 1,224,540
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (22,700) 91,901
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments for assets (7,276) (1,196) Receipts for sale of assets
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (7,276) (1,196)
Net increase (decrease) in cash held (29,976) 90,705
Cash at Beginning of Financial Year 529,571 438,866
Cash at End of year 499,595 529,571
NOTES TO STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Reconciliation of Cash Cash at the end of fi nancial year as show in the statement of cash fl ows is reconciled to the items related in the Statement of Position as follows: Cash at Savings Bank 499,595 529,771
Reconciliation of cash fl ows from operations from operating profi t after income tax
Operating profi t (loss) after income tax 25,272 36,716
Non-cash fl ows in operating profi t
Depreciation 13,831 16,927 Provisions 4,522 0 Decrease (Increase) in Current Debtors/Assts (7,859) 9,259 (Decrease) Increase in Current Liabilities (58,466) 28,999 Cash fl ows from operations (22,700) 91,901
18 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au STATEMENT OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
2009 2008
$ $ PROPERTIES DIVISION
INCOME Sales 438,901 463,390 Total Income 438,901 463,390
COST OF SALES Purchases 367,843 403,744 Total Cost of Sales 367,843 403,744
NET SURPLUS / ( DEFICIT ) 71,058 59,646
FINALS SERIES
INCOME Gate Receipts 126,024 139,949 Bar & Canteen / Tender Fees 21,886 27,591 Merchandise 5,182 2,186 Total Income 153,092 169,726
EXPENSES Advertising 0 659 Equipment 538 1,449 Functions 6,511 4,350 Hire - Plant & Equipment 5,582 13,192 Photography 2,602 1,603 Record Book Printing 7,945 13,807 Repairs & Maintenance 146 0 Security 28,840 19,816 Trophies & Plaques 12,623 12,010 Wages - Umpires 31,087 31,019 Total Expenses 95,875 97,903
NET SURPLUS / ( DEFICIT ) 57,217 71,823
WRFL CLUBS
INCOME Accreditation 400 887 Grant - Football Victoria 39,023 40,793 Interstate Representation 26,026 21,218 Management Fees 531,325 482,762 Penalties & Fines 15,625 8,620 Player Appeals 0 955 Security Wardens 5,010 1,980 Total Income 617,409 557,215 www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 19 Financials
STATEMENT OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
EXPENSES Accreditation Costs 436 916 Advertising 0 456 Awards 4,800 2,477 Development - Junior 0 100 Fun Day - Junior 803 0 Insurance - Football 82,286 85,312 Interleague 26,601 26,993 Printing & Stationery - Football 13,887 16,854 Records 43,332 36,300 Security Wardens 4,479 3,344 Staff - Medical 2,738 4,551 Trainers ( SMA ) 1,191 0 Tribunal 2,796 2,920 Umpire Payments 43,600 38,750 Umpire Salaries 184,609 180,750 Total Expenses 411,557 399,722
NET SURPLUS / ( DEFICIT ) 205,853 157,493
MEDIA / MAJOR RAFFLES
INCOME
Total Income 0 0
EXPENSES Womens Foundation 3,422 8,045 Internet 4,105 4,105 Radio 9,695 8,182 Salaries & Wages 33,099 28,374 Total Expenses 50,321 48,705
NET SURPLUS / ( DEFICIT ) (50,321) (48,705)
GENERAL OPERATIONS
INCOME Commissions 588 823 Functions 6,000 16,043 Interest Received 1,297 1,419 Other Sales 39,973 1,118 Sponsorship 87,245 91,843 Total Income 135,104 111,246
20 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au STATEMENT OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
2009 2008 $ $ EXPENSES Advertising 200 180 Audit Fees 1,800 1,800 Bank Fees & Charges 640 362 Casual Staff 1,675 2,673 Cleaning 1,000 722 Computer Software 4,164 3,963 Consulting Fees 17,010 21,169 Depreciation 13,831 16,927 Employee Amenities 505 851 Employee Entitlements - Annual Leave & LSL 4,522 7,125 Entertainment 0 276 Functions 40,272 40,905 Hire - Plant & Equipment 0 0 Honarariums 6,591 51 Insurance - Business 2,333 2,248 Insurance - Workcare 11,724 7,490 Interest on Loans 50 15 Internet 1,875 1,645 Legal Fees 9,197 4,980 Light & Power 2,289 2,151 Motor Vehicle Costs 13,966 14,617 Parking & Toll Fees 1,489 694 Permits , Licences , & Fees 0 0 Photography 324 464 Postage 370 341 Printing & Stationery 3,824 5,738 Rates - Council 407 423 Rental 0 0 Repairs & Maintenance 1,199 170 Security 964 2,642 Sponsorship costs 2,342 5,012 Staff Training & Planning 86 688 Superannuation 19,835 14,038 Telephone 13,604 8,102 Tributes 203 340 Uniforms 1,991 2,120 Wages & Salaries 213,204 143,729 Waste Removal 154 140 75th Anniversary 0 0 Total Expenses 393,639 314,787
NET SURPLUS / ( DEFICIT ) (258,535) (203,540)
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 21 League Best & Fairest Winners
Division 1 Seniors Division 1 Reserves Division 2 Seniors Division 2 Reserves Danny Jacobs Matthew Burns Nathan Juegan Craig Hough Port Melbourne Colts 24 votes Port Melbourne Colts 20 votes Parkside 23 votes Coburg Districts 18 votes
Under 18A Under 16D Under 14D Under 12B Alex Vivoda Joshua Davies Benjamin Dimattina Zacchery Curmi Altona 22 votes Wyndhamvale Juniors 23 votes Flemington Juniors 28 votes Albanvale 19 votes Under 18B Under 14A Under 13A Jake Romeo Sean Hudson Patrick Lenagh Kyle Adams St. Albans 19 votes Werribee Juniors 26 votes Williamstown Juniors 17 votes Yarraville Seddon Eagles 23 votes Under 12C Under 16A Blake Jago Under 12A Edward Kline-Marantelli Navar Russell Werribee Juniors 17 votes Tyler Crennan St. Bernard’s 15 votes Williamstown Juniors 25 votes Under 14B Werribee Centrals 23 votes Under 11A Under 16B Dylan Sloman Dali Sulejmani-Blackwell Alexander Bouris Kevin Klix Albion 31 votes Williamstown Juniors 23 votes Spotswood 25 votes North Footscray 31 votes Under 14C Conor Daley Under 11B Spotswood 23 votes Under 16C Gary Trotman Harrison Rocke James Vella Sunshine 31 votes Flemington Juniors 27 votes Sunshine Heights 23 votes Under 11C Brandon Lester North Footscray 34 votes
22 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au Teams of the Year
Division One Coach: Jason Clarke Port Melbourne Colts Backs Half Backs Centre Half Forward Forwards Rucks Interchange Matt Davis Aaron Freeland (C) Russell Douglas Tim Jenkins Robbie Greto Brad Julier Shaydon Bloomfi eld Albion Altona Sunshine St. Albans Sunshine Heights Port Melbourne Albion Colts Daniel Mangan Lachlan McGhie Brett Jacobs David Clonan Jase Perkins Kieran Murphy Danny Jacobs Spotswood Spotswood Port Melbourne Hoppers Crossing Port Melbourne Sunshine Colts Colts Port Melbourne Luke Phipps Luke Sinnott David Mitchell Ryan Noye Colts Luke Theodore David McGregor Hoppers Crossing Spotswood Hoppers Crossing Spotswood Chris O’Keefe (VC) Spotswood Port Melbourne Alec Young Colts Spotswood West Footscray
Division Two Coach: Nathan Juegan Parkside Backs Half Backs Centre Half Forward Forwards Rucks Interchange David Cavanagh Nathan Richardson Chris Robertson Chris Endres Marc Sophoulis Michael Kennedy Mark Gillman Deer Park North Footscray Deer Park Albanvale Braybrook Laverton Magpies Deer Park Chris Carrassello Sedat Sir Peter Kruger Wayne Duggan Patrick Davis Nathan Juegan Joe Cali North Footscray Parkside Parkside Deer Park Parkside Parkside Coburg Districts Craig Wells Luke Dennerley (VC) Jamie Zerafa Andrew Willis (C) Cain Mainsbridge Luke Summers Ali Taleb Laverton Wyndhamvale Laverton Magpies Yarra-Seddon Yarra-Seddon Deer Park Parkside Falcons Eagles Eagles David Azzopardi Albanvale
Under 18 Coach: Shane Doyle Werribee Juniors Backs Half Backs Centre Half Forward Forwards Rucks Interchange Bryce Miles Christopher Molivas Carl Flahavin Theo Sapountzis Justin Grima Jamie Cameron Marc Yates Spotswood Wyndhamvale Hoppers Crossing Werribee Juniors Albion North SunshIne Glenorden Juniors Jarrod Arnott Travis Dean Alex Vivoda (C) Jack Barron Alex Taylor Brendan Cassar Lachlan Fairley Hoppers Crossing Werribee Juniors Altona Wyndhamvale Werribee Juniors Albanvale Williamstown Juniors Sebastion Reilly Toni Vuli Christopher Foley Matthew Tedesco Nathan Calleja Juniors Andrew Auciello Sunshine Port Melbourne Point Cook Altona St Albans John Eastoe Colts Altona Ashley O’Connor Parkside North Footscray Tom Weybury Hoppers Crossing Thuan Luong Braybrook Russell Rich Wyndhamvale Juniors
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 23 League Award Winners
Umpire of the Year Altona Gate Women of the Year Nominees
Goal Umpire of the Year Graeme Hodgart Sharon Ager North Sunshine
Boundary Umpire of the Year Leslie Aldrich Debbie Connor Sunshine
Field Umpire of the Year Paul Dimartino Elisha Mizzi Sunshine Heights
Debbie Jackman Albion
Leading Goal Kickers Rosie Bubb Werribee Centrals
Division 1 Seniors David McGregor (Port Melbourne Colts) 69 Goals Annette McLaren Spotswood
Division 1 Reserves Matthew Bellingham (Port Melb Colts) 55 Goals
Division 2 Seniors Patrick Davis (Parkside) 102 Goals Altona Gate Women of the Year
Division 2 Reserves Paul Adams (Albanvale) 42 Goals Elisha Mizzi (Sunshine Heights)
Under 18A Cameron D’Altera (Williamstown Juniors) 59 Goals
Under 18B Dillon Taylor (Werribee Juniors) 56 Goals Wilson Security Club of the Year Category Awards and Top 5
Werribee Centrals 1820 points 5th Place (Junior Development)
Media Award Sunshine 2370 points 4th Place (Administration)
Steve Kennedy (Coburg Districts) Coburg Districts 3190 points 3rd Place (Canteen/Bar)
North Footscray 3560 points 2nd Place (Training)
McKnights Retravision Unsung Hero Sunshine Heights 3740 points 1st Place
Garry McCalman (North Footscray) Bridgestone Tyres Rookie of the Year Nominations
Personality of the Year David Barnaby Albion
Debbie Jackman (Albion) Nathan Dumbleton Spotswood
Darcy Dunstan Parkside
Lindsay Patching Memorial Club Offi cial of the Year Jack Sims St Albans
Sharon Ager (North Sunshine) Alec Young West Footscray
Property Division Award Bridgestone Tyres Rookie of the Year
Yarraville Seddon Eagles Nathan Dumbleton (Spotswood)
24 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au Interleague Results
Annual WRFL vs EDFL Representative Clashes for U16 and U18 Round 3 U16 WRFL vs EDFL U14 Div 2 EDFL 2.4 5.5 6.5 8.6.54 WRFL 8.3-51 def EDFL 6.8-44 WRFL 1.0 2.3 5.8 7.11.53 Goal Kickers: M. Appleby 3, A. Court 2, N. Borg , H. Weston-Armstrong , C. Utri Best Players: Spencer Davis (Best on Ground), Ben Humphrey, Kristian Rocci, Kevin Klix, Adam Imber, Best Players: J. Forti-Osborne, C. Utri, L. Mathews, M. Appleby, W. Ostrowsky, N. Borg Ethan Turner Goals: Charlton Butt 2, Ibraham Abdo 2, Kevin Klix 2, Corey Irving 1. U15 Div 1 WRFL 5.11-41 def MSJFL 5.10-40 U18 WRFL vs EDFL Goal Kickers: A. Brown 3, C. O’’Flaherty , J. Cook EDFL 4.1 8.1 12.2 14.9.93 Best Players: B. Norton, A. Brown, J. Lay, J. Cook, D. Di Genova, D. Ting WRFL 2.2 3.4 5.6 5.6.36 Best Players: Kane Basile (Andrew Gilmore Medalist), Jack Sims, Daniel Greenwood, Bruno Salamon, Tyler U14 Div 1 Healy MSJFL 15.13-103 def. WRFL 0.2-2 Goals: Jarrad Ramsay 1, Chris Molivas 1, Kane Basile 1, Alex Vivoda 1, Daniel Greenwood 1. Best Players: C. Craig, O. Abou-Zeid, J. Ewer, D. Sloman, M. Norton, J. Robinson
AFL Victoria Metropolitan Junior Championships for U14 and U15 U15 Div 2 Round 1 MSJFL 12.7-79 def. WRFL 9.9-63 Goal Kickers: A. Poland 3, M. Secoulidis 2, C. Nastasi 2, A. Presnell 1, M Zahraman 1 U14 Div 1 Best Players: C. Nastasi, J. Harvey, A. Bevanda, M. Zahraman, Z. Foley, J. Thompson WRFL 3.6-24 def. by YJFL 17.13-115 Goal Kickers: D. O’’Leary , J. Ewer , H. King U14 and U15 Carnival Awards from the WRFL Best Players: P. Lenagh, J. Ewer, T. Cooper, M. Kip, J. Robinson, J. Muddle U14 Division 1 Player of the Carnival: Blake Jago (Werribee Juniors) U14 Division 1 Most Determined: John Robinson (Hoppers Crossing) U15 Div 2 U14 Division 2 Player of the Carnival: Alex Court (Werribee Juniors) WRFL 12.7-79 def. YJFL 9.15-69 U14 Division 2 Most Determined: Conor Utri (St. Bernard’s) Goal Kickers: D.Burton 3, M Secoulidis 3, T Stewart 2, K Frahm 1, C Nastasi 1, Jack Piera 1, M Zahraman 1 U15 Division 1 Player of the Carnival: Ashlin Brown (Hoppers Crossing) Best Players: C Nastasi, M Zahraman, A Bevanda, J Harvey, D Giannetti, S Parsons U15 Division 1 Most Determined: Jamie Cook (Altona Juniors) Bulleen Park Results U15 Division 2 Player of the Carnival: Charlie Nastasi (Spotswood) U15 Division 2 Most Determined: Mohammed Zahraman (Old Westbourne) U14 Div 2 YJFL 10.11-71 def. WRFL 9.3-57 Annual WRFL v RDFL v EDFL U12 and U13 Junior Champs Carnival Goal Kickers: A. Court 2, A. Farcus 2, C. Utri 2, M. Pettigrew , L. Knight , J. Forti-Osborne Best Players: S. Maitland, W. Ostrowsky, M. Pettigrew, A. Court, C. Utri, M. Maglogiannis U13 WRFL 9.6.60 def RDFL 9.1.55 U15 Div 1 Best Players: Pele Manivong, Mitch Parksinson, Connor Yeoell, Bior Mulual, Damon Falzon, Jake Williams YJFL 21.12-138 def. WRFL 6.5-41 Goalkickers: Mitch Parksinson 3, Pele Manivong 2, Connor Yeoell 1, James Slevison 1, Damon Falzon 1, Goal Kickers: A. Brown 3, K. O’’Shea 2, J. Cook Kyle Adams 1, Dean Rowe 1. Best Players: J. Lay, B. Norton, C. O’’Flaherty, K. O’’Shea, C. Matheson, A. Brown EDFL 7.7.49 def WRFL 5.0.30 Round 2 Best Players: Kyle Adams, Pele Manivong, Jason O’Mara, Myles Legudi, Bior Mulual, Connor Yeoell. Goalkickers: Pele Manivong 2, M Parksinson 1, Dean Rowe 1, Mohamed Dibb 1. U14 Div 1 Player of the Carnival: Pele Manivong (Altona Juniors) NFL 15.10-100 def. WRFL 6.7-43 Goal Kickers: L. D’Arcy , B. Jago, D. Sloman , D. Taulafo , N. Jones, T. Cooper U12 Best Players: M. Norton, B. Jago, M. Kip, J. Robinson, H. Azzopardi, M. Huckstepp WRFL 9.14.68 def RDFL 1.0.6 Best Players: Jake Romeo, Tyler Johnston, Ben McMahon, Austin Mak, Cody Day U15 Div 2 Goalkickers: Jake Romeo 2, Tyler Johnston 1, Conor Daley 1, Alex Lancaster 1, Brodie Romensky 1, NFL 11.16-82 def. WRFL 10.8-68 Brayden O’Leary 1, Peter Maglogiannis 1, Dali Sulejmani-Blackwell 1. Goal Kickers: M. Secoulidis 6, R. Panetas , J. Shaw , A. Poland , D. Diab Best Players: M. Secoulidis, R. Kitchen, J. Harvey, R. Panetas, A. Bevanda, M. Zahraman EDFL 13.12.90 def WRFL 0.3.3 Best Players: Tyler Johnston, Joel Koumarianos, Brodie Romensky U15 Div 1 Player of the Carnival: Tyler Johnston (Newport Power) NFL 13.12-90 def. 8.6-54 WRFL Goal Kickers: S. White 4, C. Matheson 2, L. Hunter , C. O’’Flaherty Best Players: S. White, K. O’’Shea, C. O’’Flaherty, J. Cook, C. Matheson, L. Hunter
Hurstbridge Results U14 Div 2 NFL 7.12-54 def. by WRFL 8.13-61 Goal Kickers: A. Farcus 3, C. Utri 2, A. Court , L. McMahon , L. Knight Best Players: R. Mesiti, C. Utri, S. Maitland, M. Maglogiannis, A. Court, J. Blake
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 25 Grand Final Results
Division One Under 18A Under 16C
PORT MELBOURNE COLTS 1.5 5.8 8.9 10.13 (73) WERRIBEE JUNIORS 6.3 9.8 13.9 18.11 (119) PARKSIDE/YARRASED 0.1 1.8 2.10 5.11 (41) SPOTSWOOD 6.3 6.4 12.11 13.13 (91) HOPPERS CROSSING 5.4 7.7 9.10 11.14 (80) GLENORDEN 2.3 2.6 5.14 8.17 (65)
PORT MELBOURNE COLTS WERRIBEE JUNIORS PARKSIDE YARRAVILLE SEDDON Goal Kickers: S. McAnulty 2, P. Debruyn 2, R. Winters, S. Massis, B. Jacobs, Goal Kickers: D. Pagnoccolo 4, A. Panayi 4, A. Taylor 2, J. McLellan, Goal Kickers: J. Alderman-Mayo 2, J. Cohen, R. Keenan, H. Halford J. Perkins, D. McGregor, S. Hoath L. Johnston, T. Dean, V. Borg, C. Patterson, T. Eccles, A. Eade, M. Watt Best Players: A. Rodda, R. Keenan, J. Spencer, J. Keenan, Best Players: B. Jacobs, S. Hoath, S. Floreani, T. Bonnett, P. Debruyn, Best Players: D. Pagnoccolo, M. Watt, A. Panayi, N. Giles, A. Salamone, A. Mitchell, M. Spagna D. Jacobs T. Dean GLENORDEN SPOTSWOOD HOPPERS CROSSING Goal Kickers: C. Edwards 3, J. Jobson, S. Walker, D. Ralph, J. Fisher, Goal Kickers: W. Patak 2, N. Dumbleton 2, S. Wood 2, L. Molan 2, Goal Kickers: J. Ramsay 3, A. Williams 2, N. Hall 2, K. Caulfi eld, J. Ray, J. David W. Langlands, B. Waldron, B. Kelly, L. Theodore, L. Sinnott J. Bistisi, T. Weybury Best Players: C. Edwards, S. Walker, D. Ralph, J. Fisher, J. Jobson, Best Players: L. Theodore, C. O’’Keefe, L. McGhie, C. Morgan, B. Waldron, Best Players: J. Ramsay, J. Arnott, A. Williams, T. Weybury, K. Basile, J. David S. Wood M. Poland Division One Reserves Under 18B Under 16D
HOPPERS CROSSING 3.4 3.5 5.8 7.10 (52) WERRIBEE JUNIORS 2.1 5.5 8.5 8.8 (56) WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS 2.1 8.7 10.8 12.13 (85) ALBION 1.1 5.5 7.7 11.10 (76) ALBION 7.0 9.3 17.5 20.8 (128) SPOTSWOOD 1.1 2.2 3.5 3.7 (25)
HOPPERS CROSSING WERRIBEE JUNIORS WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS Goal Kickers: M. Walsh 3, C. Koutzamanis, L. McIntosh, M. Buchanan, Goal Kickers: J. Everson 3, T. Jones 2, R. McNeil 2, K. McGookin Goal Kickers: J. Costello 4, R. Jansen 2, J. Till 2, O. Becker-Scott, T. Dusink Best Players: T. De Rose, J. Jerman, K. McGookin, J. Everson, T. Jones, R. Williams, C. Brennan, D. Popa Best Players: N. McPherson, T. Caulfi eld, M. Merrifi eld, J. Bluschke, R. McNeil Best Players: H. Price, J. Costello, N. Bratby, C. Brennan, Y. Hemphill, B. Walker, J. Munro O. Becker-Scott ALBION ALBION Goal Kickers: J. Grima 6, J. Green 4, K. Taylor 4, D. Grantham 2, SPOTSWOOD Goal Kickers: S. Pearce 3, J. Magnabosco 2, S. D’’Orazio 2, C. Thomas, K. Plaztan-O’’Connell, D. Kwiatkowski, B. Mesto, S. Fine Goal Kickers: D. McCluskey, D. Barnaby, M. Haouli L. Davis, D. Borley, P. Savage Best Players: C. Bull, J. Grima, M. Borg, K. Taylor, J. McPherson, Best Players: J. Wood, Z. Munnery, D. Barnaby, M. Thursfi eld, L. Tippett, Best Players: A. Moore, M. Gauci, T. Finco, J. Meyer, R. Newman, T. Kelm J. Thompson M. McCartney Division Two Under 16A Under 14A
PARKSIDE 4.1 9.6 12.6 13.9 (87) WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS 2.5 5.10 10.11 12.16 (88) WERRIBEE JUNIORS 0.0 7.4 8.6 11.12 (78) DEER PARK 4.2 6.3 13.10 16.12 (108) SPOTSWOOD 1.2 4.3 9.5 11.8 (74) ALTONA JUNIORS 7.5 7.5 12.6 12.7 (79)
PARKSIDE WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS WERRIBEE JUNIORS Goal Kickers: A. Wiggins 3, P. Davis 2, C. Muratore 2, M. Burrows 2, Goal Kickers: J. Beck 3, S. Critchley 2, N. Russell 2, E. Kavanagh 2, Goal Kickers: H. King 3, W. Soonalole 2, M. Parkinson 2, L. Vella, M. Ravalli, A. Taleb, N. Juegan, S. Sir A. Weaven-Cahill, C. Matheson, J. McKenzie M. Smith, B. Jago, J. Muddle Best Players: D. Dunstan, P. Krueger, M. Burrows, N. JUEGAN, A. Wiggins, Best Players: J. Beck, N. Holdsworth, C. Matheson, E. Kavanagh, Best Players: W. Soonalole, C. Nolan, H. King, J. Patty, H. Smith, A. Court J. Storey D. Iaccarino, N. Russell ALTONA JUNIORS DEER PARK SPOTSWOOD Goal Kickers: M. Norton 4, L. Mathews 2, D. O’’Leary 2, C. Menadue, Goal Kickers: P. MacKie 3, G. Catterall 2, S. Buttigieg-Clarke 2, Goal Kickers: S. Davis 3, A. Jawad 3, J. Charleston 2, I. Saaoud, L. Butler, P. Manivong, K. Pickard S. Summers 2, S. Harrison 2, S. Rizzo, C. Robertson, A. Fenton, L. Summers, N. Grapsas, S. White Best Players: M. Norton, D. O’’Leary, Z. Skliros, P. Manivong, L. Mathews, W. Duggan Best Players: M. Lynch, H. MacKenzie, S. Beasley, J. Charleston, S. Protetto, B. Moore Best Players: S. Harrison, P. MacKie, S. Rizzo, W. Duggan, C. Prior, A. Fenton C. Nastasi Division Two Reserves Under 16B Under 14B
PARKSIDE 2.2 6.5 7.9 10.13 (73) WYNDHAMVALE JUNIORS 3.2 7.4 9.4 12.6 (78) DEER PARK 3.8 3.8 4.12 6.17 (53) NORTH FOOTSCRAY 1.2 2.2 4.2 4.3 (27) NORTH FOOTSCRAY 3.6 4.9 6.12 8.12 (60) ALBION 1.0 5.7 5.9 6.10 (46)
PARKSIDE WYNDHAMVALE JUNIORS DEER PARK Goal Kickers: M. Abou-Zeid 3, K. Hoblos 2, F. Martin 2, A. McMahon, Goal Kickers: S. Crea 4, J. Styles 2, J. Crabtree, L. Fleming, Z. Wilson, Goal Kickers: S. Cehic, J. Cuic, S. Ismail, M. Douglas, W. McEwan, J. Franklin, M. Robinson D. McKinnon, D. Mashak, N. Arias P. Parker Best Players: M. Grace, R. Ferguson, M. Alderman, S. Williams, F. Martin, Best Players: B. Humphrey, M. Haberecht, N. Arias, S. Crea, D. Briscoe, Best Players: S. Maitland, B. Parletta, R. Mesiti, D. Krstevski, S. Cehic, M. Shepperbottom J. Crabtree J. Tabone
NORTH FOOTSCRAY NORTH FOOTSCRAY ALBION Goal Kickers: B. Koch, B. Williams, F. Rochetich, W. Tobin Goal Kickers: K. Klix 3, T. Russell 2, J. Rycroft, J. Piera, M. Doherty Goal Kickers: J. Day 2, M. Serafi n, B. Lane, T. Havard, M. Pavleski Best Players: D. Saunders, D. Williams, I. Allan, K. Webster, C. Lock, Best Players: D. McFadden, K. O’’Connor, K. Klix, M. Doherty, J. Shaw, Best Players: D. Sloman, J. Taylor, M. Serafi n, T. Havard, J. Day, B. Kuypers D. Aspiotis J. Rycroft
26 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au Under 14C Under 12A Under 11A
OLD WESTBOURNE 0.0 4.5 5.6 6.10 (46) ST. BERNARD’S 0.0 4.3 5.4 10.9 (69) ST. BERNARD’S 0.0 0.0 3.2 6.4 (40) GLENORDEN 4.4 4.4 7.16 7.16 (58) WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS 0.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 (12) SPOTSWOOD 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)
OLD WESTBOURNE ST. BERNARD’S ST. BERNARD’S Goal Kickers: J. Stephens 3, H. Azzopardi 2, H. Iannacone Goal Kickers: J. Rennex 3, C. Vague 2, M. Diamandis 2, W. Baird, J. Taylor, Goal Kickers: A. Birch 3, L. Carlin, D. Gollant, N. Dachs Best Players: H. Azzopardi, J. Robinson, J. Stephens, M. Walson, A. Rizzardo Best Players: A. Utri, J. Farrell, L. Beddoe, M. Holland, D. Gollant, A. Sykes M. Tesoriero, N. Clark Best Players: B. Ronke, A. Tsambardas, T. Dore, L. Perryman, W. Baird, A. Attard SPOTSWOOD GLENORDEN WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS Best Players: C. Buck, M. Short, Z. Broadway, A. Abdou, A. Mokdsi, Goal Kickers: C. Wilson 3, T. Lloyd, B. Perrin, A. Ford, W. Donaldson Goal Kickers: J. Beilby, J. Formosa D. Wilson Best Players: D. Fraser, T. Lloyd, C. Wilson, W. Donaldson, J. Wale, B. Perrin Best Players: D. Sulejmani-Blackwell, J. Davies, H. Fithall, J. Owen, J. Outen, M. Cekada
Under 14D Under 12B Under 11B
ST. BERNARD’S 9.2 9.2 13.3 13.3 (81) ST ALBANS 3.1 5.1 8.3 9.6 (60) YARRAVILLE SEDDON EAGLES 0.5 0.7 0.7 4.10 (34) WYNDHAMVALE JUNIORS 0.0 4.3 4.4 5.7 (37) ALBION 0.1 0.3 0.3 1.5 (11) NEWPORT POWER 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 (7)
ST. BERNARD’S ST ALBANS YARRAVILLE SEDDON EAGLES Goal Kickers: D. Kennedy 4, M. Sauro 2, C. Tormey 2, M. Caven 2, J. Jones Goal Kickers: J. Romeo 2, A. Bojovski 2, Z. Gibbons, B. Willie, J. Hall, Goal Kickers: K. Blake 2, D. Bolkas, J. Butcher 2, S. Walshe I. Iljazi, C. Daillidis Best Players: M. Tsaloukis, T. Webster, D. Bolkas, L. Murray, L. Parsons, Best Players: W. Isaacs, M. Jaggard, L. Clark, F. Utri, C. Tormey, L. Steel Best Players: D. Willie, J. Romeo, A. Briscoe, A. Bojovski, J. Farrugia, A. Falduto J. Williams
WYNDHAMVALE JUNIORS ALBION NEWPORT POWER Goal Kickers: J. Campbell 2, A. Spence 2, B. Parker Goal Kickers: C. McPherson Goal Kickers: J. Kirchner Best Players: A. Picone, P. Goulden, M. Spagnolo, B. Parker, D. Hill, Best Players: J. Henczel, I. Johnston, B. Di Sisto, K. Dibb, M. Mesto, C. Anderson Best Players: W. Parker, J. Abboud, M. Kirkwood, Z. Elhawli, J. Kirchner, N. Gorniakowski L. McLass
Under 13A Under 12C Under 11C
W/TOWN JUNIORS YELLOW 2.2 5.10 10.12 12.16 (88) CAROLINE SPRINGS 2.5 3.7 3.7 4.12 (36) HOPPERS CROSSING 4.3 5.3 7.7 9.8 (6) SPOTSWOOD 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) HOPPERS CROSSING 1.0 1.0 2.1 2.1 (13) NORTH FOOTSCRAY 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.4 (10
WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS YELLOW CAROLINE SPRINGS HOPPERS CROSSING Goal Kickers: J. Martin 3, N. Ebinger 2, N. Whittaker 2, J. Reidy, A. Zadel, Goal Kickers: J. Hough 3, D. Granato Goal Kickers: B. Kitchen 2, K. Katic 2, R. Kitchen, N. Poland, R. Hughes, J. Slee, J. Kilpatrick, N. Bugeja Best Players: C. Vulic, B. Butt, J. Hough, D. Granato, D. Stomilovic, X. Cassar, N. Hunt Best Players: D. Weaven-Cahill, A. Zadel, D. Tucker, N. Whittaker, A. Lancaster Best Players: B. Kitchen, N. Poland, R. Kitchen, M. Grubb, K. Katic, X. Cassar N. Van Schoten, J. Slee HOPPERS CROSSING NORTH FOOTSCRAY SPOTSWOOD Goal Kickers: R. Bennett, J. Balchan Goal Kickers: I. Dardha Best Players: S. Abdo, M. Saoud, J. Slevison, S. Hardeman, B. El Kurdi, Best Players: B. Farrugia, R. Keegan, M. Petrie, T. Janovski, B. May, B. Harvey Best Players: I. Dardha, B. Lester, D. Dardha, L. Major, S. Preston, F. Mustapha T. McDonald
Division 2 Premiers - Deer Park Football Club www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 27 League Presidents & CEO’s
President General Manager/CEO President General Manager/CEO
1931 H. Turner A. Magennis 1972 L.R. Maxwell R.J. Dye 1932 H. Turner F. Reid & R. Hodgson 1973 L.R. Maxwell R.J. Dye 1933 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1974 L.R. Maxwell J.B. Huntington 1934 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1975 L.R. Maxwell J.B. Huntington 1935 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1976 L.R. Maxwell J.B. Huntington 1936 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1977 P.I. Hollings J.B. Huntington 1937 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1978 P.I. Hollings J.B. Huntington 1938 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1979 P.I. Hollings J.B. Huntington 1939 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1980 P.I. Hollings J.B. Huntington 1940 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1981 R.T. Angwin J.B. Huntington 1941 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1982 R.T. Angwin J.B. Huntington 1942 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1983 R.T. Angwin J.B. Huntington 1943 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1984 R.T. Angwin J.B. Huntington 1944 B.J. Jamieson A.E. Shepard 1985 R.T. Angwin L. Patching 1945 B.J. Jamieson A.E. Shepard 1986 R.T. Angwin L. Patching 1946 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1987 R.T. Angwin L. Patching 1947 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1988 R.T. Angwin L. Patching 1948 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1989 R.T. Angwin L. Patching 1949 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1990 R.T. Angwin L. Patching 1950 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1991 R.T. Angwin L. Patching 1951 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1992 R. Swann (OAM) L. Patching 1952 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1993 R. Swann (OAM) L. Patching 1953 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1994 R. Swann (OAM) L. Patching 1954 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1995 R. Swann (OAM) L. Patching (to 7/7/95) 1955 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne R. Swann (OAM) 1956 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1996 R. Swann (OAM) R. Swann (OAM) 1957 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne R. Murphy 1958 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1997 R. Swann (OAM) R. Murphy 1959 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1998 R. Swann (OAM) R. Murphy 1960 G.W. Reynolds L.J. Bills 1999 R. Swann (OAM) M. Penaluna 1961 G.W. Reynolds G.W. Reynolds 2000 R. Swann (OAM) M. Penaluna 1962 G.W. Reynolds L.J. Bills 2001 R. Swann (OAM) M. Penaluna 1963 A.W. Abbey G. McDonald 2002 I. Hamm M. Penaluna 1964 A.W. Abbey G. McDonald 2003 I. Hamm M. Penaluna 1965 A.W. Abbey G. McDonald 2004 I. Hamm D. Phillips 1966 A.W. Abbey R.J. Dye 2005 I. Hamm D. Phillips 1967 L.R. Maxwell R.J. Dye 2006 I. Hamm D. Phillips 1968 S. Dacre R.J. Dye 2007 I. Hamm J. Batty 1969 L.R. Maxwell R.J. Dye 2008 D. Taylor J. Batty 1970 L.R. Maxwell D.G. Moore 2009 D. Taylor J. Batty 1971 L.R. Maxwell R.J. Dye
28 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au Life Members
Year Name Club Year Name Club
1940 J. Douglas (Dec) Seddon 1984 L. Murphy Parkside 1940 B. Jamieson (Dec) Executive 1984 B. Priest Braybrook 1942 A. E.Shepard (Dec) Executive 1985 G. Dyson Executive 1952 H. Turner (Dec) Executive 1985 K. Brown A.N.B.Y 1953 L. Bolger (Dec) West Footscray 1986 A. Smith (Dec) West Footscray 1954 A.I. Dunne (Dec) Executive 1986 R. Angwin Executive 1955 L. Cheeseman (Dec) Parkside 1987 W. Pride North Footscray 1956 C.K. Hodgeson (Dec) Executive 1987 T. Grant Executive 1957 J. Gardiner (Dec) Parkside 1988 T. Angwin Executive 1957 J. Morissey (Dec) 1988 R. Madigan Umpires 1958 H. Pascarl (Dec) Parkside 1989 R. Swann (OAM) Executive 1959 A. Robinson (Dec) Executive 1990 E. Spence North Footscray 1964 L. Rowley (Dec) Spotswood 1990 G. Watt Executive 1965 C.V. Cooke Parkside 1991 J. McKay Tribunal 1966 A.W. Abbey (Dec) Executive 1991 R. Donahue Appeals Board 1967 J. Chigwedden (Dec) Sunshine 1992 J. Raynor Executive 1967 W. Tillotson (Dec) Seddon 1992 D. Carter Executive 1968 H. Kelly (Dec) Executive 1993 R. Beales Appeals Board 1968 W. Williams (Dec) West Footscray 1994 H. McFerran Umpires 1969 C. Cuthbertson (Dec) West Footscray 1995 D. Lockhart Tribunal 1969 M. McBean Kingsville 1995 J. McLeod Deer Park 1970 L. Maxwell (Dec) Executive 1996 M. Laffi n Sunshine YCW 1970 W. Couch (Dec) Spotswood 1996 V. Roach Executive 1971 J. Lloyd (Dec) Executive 1997 B. Stafford Sunshine Heights 1971 P. Cocks (Dec) Parkside 1998 B. Skinner FDFL/Parkside 1974 J. Doherty (Dec) St Albans 1998 L. Murphy Spotswood 1975 H. Mason (Dec) Umpires 1999 D. Knight Executive 1975 R. Dye Executive 1999 D. Muir Seddon/Yarraville 1976 I. McDonald Umpires 2000 T. O’Donnell Umpires Adviser 1976 D. Moore (Dec) Kingsville 2000 B. Height Tribunal 1977 R. Jewell Seddon 2001 H. Turner (Dec) Executive 1977 L. Tandy (Dec) Spotswood 2001 V. McTaggart Executive 1978 D. Mills Albion 2003 B. Wilson WRFL/Parkside 1978 N. O’Connor Parkside 2005 T. McGarity Umpires 1978 G. Saville Umpires 2005 F. Olds Central Altona 1979 R. Falla West Footscray 2006 A. Williams Trainers Assoc 1979 V. Smithwick Seddon 2006 A. Chandler Coburg Districts 1980 J. Borlase North Footscray 2007 J. Booker Umpires 1980 A. Clough Seddon 2007 J. Mizzi Executive 1981 P. Hollings Executive 2008 I. Hamm Executive 1982 R. Hodges Seddon 2008 M. McDonald IHC 1983 J. Huntington Executive
www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 29 Administrator of the Year
Year Name Club Year Name Club
1964 M. McBean Kingsville 1985 M. Laffi n Sunshine YCW
1965 M. Herrick Seddon 1986 D. Carter Yarraville Boys
1966 S. Burgoyne West Footscray 1987 B. Curry Spotswood
J. Doherty St Albans 1988 A. Wright Albion
1967 M. Herrick Seddon 1989 R. Barr Sunshine YCW
1968 M. McBean Kingsville 1990 M. McDonald Port Melbourne Colts
1969 N. O’Connor Parkside 1991 A. Hales Seddon
1970 R. Fella West Footscray 1992 M. Schwartz Sunshine YCW
J. Arnell Braybrook 1993 S. Cadman North Melbourne & Kensington
1971 D. Wragg KYMCA 1994 P. Evans Altona City Juniors
1972 D. Baker Crossroads 1995 Mark Penaluna Port Melbourne Colts
B. Ward Yarraville Boys 1996 J. Bunting Spotswood
1973 D. Moore Kingsville 1997 C. O’Donnell Braybrook
1974 D. Mills Albion 1998 J. Purches Albanvale
B. Ward Yarraville Boys 1999 C. Wisdom North Sunshine
1975 B. Ward Yarraville Boys 2000 Michael Payne Sunshine YCW
1976 D. Mills Albion 2001 Lisa Caithness Wyndhamvale Juniors
1977 C. McDougal Crossroads 2002 Arch Nimmo Yarraville Juniors
1978 D. Sampson KYMCA 2003 Peter Sandlant Werribee Juniors
1979 W. Pride North Footscray 2004 Mick Overman St Bernards
1980 W. Pride North Footscray 2005 Leanne Morgan Altona
K. Schwartz Spotswood 2006 Steve Kennedy Coburg Districts
1981 W. Pride North Footscray 2007 Pam Snow Port Melbourne Colts
1982 T. Currie Deer Park 2008 Raeleene Eldridge North Footscray
1983 W. Pride North Footscray 2009 Sharon Ager North Sunshine
1984 P. Mulgrew St Brendans
30 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au AFL Victoria Recognition Award
Year Name Club Year Name Club
1982 John Huntington FDFL 1995 Jeff Bunting Spotswood
1983 Doug Mills Executive 1996 Peter Bell Williamstown Juniors
1984 Graham Saville Umpires 1997 Ian Buckingham Hoppers Crossing
1985 Les Knight FDFL 1998 Pam Evans Executive
1986 Ron Angwin Executive 1999 John McLeod Deer Park
1987 Trevor Grant FDFL 2000 Patrick Hinds Spotswood
1988 Gordon Watt Executive 2001 Arthur Wright Albion/Executive
1989 Rex Swann (OAM) Executive 2002 Herbert Turner Executive
1990 Alan Smith Executive 2003 Mark McDonald Independent Hearing Committee
1991 Vic Roach Executive 2004 James Lee Parkside
1992 Thelma Angwin Executive 2005 Ray Ohara Yarraville
1993 Vern Smithwick Executive 2006 Steve Kennedy Coburg Districts
1994 Michael Schwartz FDFL 2009 Dale Sayner Tribunal
1994 Des Barnard St Albans
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Division 1 Seniors 1980 M. Komp Parkside 1949 G. McCann W.Roberts* 1981 J. Blyth St Albans A. McVeith 6th Melb* 1931 A.G. Thomson Scouts 1982 G. Hodges Seddon 1950 K. Wood Vic Soc 1932 C. Mathieson West Footscray 1983 R. Peterson St Albans 1951 K. Blacker W.Roberts 1933 J. Sainsbury Parkside 1984 M. Hewat Braybrook 1967 C. Gibbons Braybrook 1934 F. Barker 6th Melb 1985 P. Mildenhall Spotswood 1968 C. Gibbons Braybrook 1935 J. Ryan Seddon 1986 J. Theodoridis Albion* 1969 R. Simmons Braybrook 1936 T. Laffan Parkside B. Caulfi eld Wembley Park* 1970 G. Hollingworth West Footscray 1937 N. Honey I.C.I 1987 P. Eudey Spotswood* 1971 A. (Wal) Saunders Kingsville 1938 J. Flint West Footscray M. Phelan West Footscray* 1972 D. Tipping Braybrook 1939 H. Dolphin 6th Melb 1988 J. Taylor Albion 1973 W. Trusler Albion 1940 K. McGrath Seddon 1989 G. Brown Spotswood 1974 D. Thompson Seddon 1941 E.J. Wilkinson Seddon 1990 S. Moss Deer Park 1975 J. Anderson North Footscray 1942 G. McLaren South Footscray 1991 S. Moss Deer Park 1976 R. Campbell Seddon 1943 D. Taylor 6th Melb 1992 D. Pevitt Spotswood 1977 A. Hall Albion 1944 S. Fox Parkside 1993 M. Kriehn Spotswood 1978 J. Barker Kingsville 1945 R. Cooke 6th Melb 1994 C. McKellin Deer Park 1979 B. Hall West Footscray 1946 A. Mathieson Essondon Districts 1995 F. Zoccali Parkside 1980 P. Hockey Sunshine YCW 1947 R. Jewell Seddon 1996 M. Frost Yarraville 1981 B. Bourke West Footscray 1948 H. Mason Seddon 1997 M. Frost Yarraville 1982 M. Igoe Sunshine YCW 1949 B. Murray Parkside* 1998 A. Venner Altona 1983 D. Nelson Deer Park B. Brown Spotswood* 1999 A. Venner Altona* 1984 L. Croft Sunshine YCW 1950 K. Cooke West Footscray A. Thege Spotswood* 1985 B. Kenny Kingsville 1951 R. Smith Seddon 2000 C. Barker West Footscray* 1986 G. Bate Albion 1952 E. Spence North Footscray S. Sir Parkside* 1987 A. Hunt Kingsville 1953 R. Jewell Seddon 2001 J. Fitzpatrick St Albans 1988 G. Bate Albion 1954 M. Beckett F & Y Socials 2002 A. Ibrahim St Albans 1989 G. Langlands Spotswood 1955 L. Charles West Footscray 2003 G. McGaw Hoppers Crossing 1990 W. Dalton Spotswood 1956 H. Bolger West Footscray 2004 D. Galea Spotswood 1991 David Scott Spotswood 1957 M. Beckett F & Y Socials 2005 S. Arena St Albans 1992 L. D’Ambrosio Seddon 1958 L. Anderson Kingsville 2006 J. Clarke Port Melbourne Colts 1993 Glen Sperling Kingsville* 1959 L. Charles West Newport 2007 R. Douglas Sunshine L. D’Ambrosio Seddon* 1960 A. Clough Seddon 2008 B. Julier Port Melbourne Colts 1994 P. Michetti St Albans 1961 R. Murray North Footscray 2009 D. Jacobs Port Melbourne Colts 1995 R. Patterson St Albans 1962 J. Gaylor Albion 1996 G. Sperling Yarraville 1963 J. Charles North Footscray Division 1 Reserves 1997 D. Gill Yarraville 1964 A. Bottomley West Newport 1998 J. Ryan Port Melbourne Colts 1965 D. Prior Albion 1934 A. Self Baptist 1999 G. Evans Altona* 1966 G. Saunders Braybrook 1935 B. Richards Spotswood B. McQuade Port Melbourne Colts* 1967 A. McAssey Spotswood 1936 H. Hickey South Footscray 2000 S. Balshaw Port Melbourne Colts 1968 R. Smithwick North Footscray 1937 W. Warden Kingsville 2001 G. Evans Altona 1969 D. Knight ICI (Deer Park) 1938 H. Hickey South Footscray 2002 C. Clonan Hoppers Crossing 1970 R. Beattie Parkside 1939 G. Tribe C.S.R 2003 B. Franksen Albion 1971 T. Flint North Footscray 1940 A. King St Andrews 2004 P. Eudey Sunshine 1972 G. Gingell Kingsville 1941 F. Kenny Kingsville 2005 J. Scott St Albans* 1973 B. Priest Braybrook 1942 H. Hickey South Footscray M. Brasher Albion* 1974 B. Chamberlain Seddon 1943 W. Sheehan CYMS 2006 B. Tyquin Hoppers Crossing 1975 B. Priest Braybrook 1944 S. Bell Yarraville Boys 2007 D. Coleman Spotswood 1976 D. Brown Seddon 1945 K. Webb Sunshine 2008 A. Moore Albion 1977 J. Narres Deer Park 1946 H. Self Waratah 2009 M. Burns Port Melbourne Colts 1978 L. Hawkins Braybrook 1947 S. Wallis Waratah 1979 A. Ebeyer North Footscray 1948 W. McKenzie Vic Soc
32 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au Division 2 Seniors 2001 H. Phan North Sunshine 1989 K. Jackson Sandridge 2002 H. Phan North Sunshine 1990 H. Peterson Sandridge* 1986 G. Kelly Braybrook YCW 2003 N. Pistikakis Western Magpies T. Trimboli St Albans* 1987 G. Davis A.N.B.Y 2004 T. Minutolo Coburg Districts 1991 D. Anderson Albion 1988 R. Pereira Ascot Vale* 2005 A. Hodgetts Altona 1992 G. Kilty Ascot Vale C. Ottenbach Ascot Vale* 2006 T. Minutolo Coburg Districts 1993 J. Baars Albion 1989 P. Michetti Sunshine Heights 2007 M. Dolny Albanvale 1994 W. Kennedy St Albans* 1990 E. Muench Port Melbourne Colts 2008 M. Dolny Albanvale A. Bradley RAAF Melbourne* 1991 S. Rayment North Essendon* 2009 C. Hough Coburg Districts M. Walker RAAF Melbourne* B. Tuppen West Newport* 1995 C. Green Sunshine YCW 1992 P. Quinn Coburg Districts Division 3 Seniors 1993 D. Page Albion A4 Seniors 1993 S. Rayment North Essendon 1988 M. Williams Braybrook YCW 1994 D. Page Albion* 1989 J. Crouch Laverton 1983 B. French EHSES M. Sammut Ascot Vale* 1990 A. White Wyndhamvale 1984 D. Barker Kingsville 1995 D. Gray Sunshine YCW 1991 A. White Wyndhamvale 1985 F. Cavarella Nth Dists 1996 B. Cook Glenorden 1992 T. Phillips Flemington 1997 J. Rankin Coburg Districts 1993 B. Regan Wembley Park A5 Seniors 1994 S. Zahra Laverton 1998 L. D’Ambrosio Seddon/Yarraville 1985 J. Dearaugo Albion 1999 P. Maynard North Sunshine* 1995 P. Barlow Wembley Park 1996 R. Moloney West Newport S. Carroll North Sunshine* Under 18A 2000 K. Robertson Sunshine Heights 1997 T. Fulton Brunswick Amateurs 2001 B. Evans Seddon/Yarraville Club 1998 K. Robertson Sunshine Heights 1936 J. Miller North Footscray 2002 J. McCallion Hammerheads 1937 J. Flint West Footscray 2003 G. Frankel Deer Park* Division 3 Reserves 1938 M. McDonnell West Footscray 1939 C. McClelland West Footscray D. Williams North Footscray* 1988 K. Jackson Sandridge 1940 R. Cooke North Melb 2004 D. Williams North Footscray 1989 E. De Francesco Ascot Vale 1941 J. Watters North Footscray 2005 S. Lane West Footscray* 1990 D. Gaul A.N.B.Y 1942 M. Laffey West Footscray G. Frankel Deer Park* 1991 D. Sheldrick North Sunshine 1943 A. Mathieson Combine 2006 R. Telfer North Sunshine 1992 R. Brown Newport* 1944 L. Reid Spotswood 2007 L. Braun Braybrook B. Evans Newlands Coburg* 1945 M. McPherson West Footscray 2008 M. Kennedy Western Magpies 1993 M. Harris Wyndhamvale 1946 A. Greelish Spotswood 2009 N. Juegan Parkside 1994 G. Greaney North Essendon 1947 J.J. Storey West Footscray 1995 M. Hartshorne Laverton 1948 J. Jackson Sunshine Division 2 Reserves 1996 G. Grist Laverton* 1949 C. Poole Newport J. Darcy Laverton* 1986 D. Prior Deer Park 1950 E. Whitten Braybrook 1997 M. Foss Kealba 1987 K. Jackson Sandridge 1951 W. Hughes Spotswood 1998 S. Dunn Brunswick Amateurs 1988 M. Marmo Central Altona 1952 B. Stockman West Footscray 1989 J. Vellani Ascot Vale* 1953 F. Soraghan West Footscray A3 Seniors I. Montomery Hoppers Crossing* 1954 R. Hampel Kingsville 1990 M. Flynn Coburg Districts 1978 G. Taylor KYMCA 1955 D. McLean F & Y Socials 1991 L. Bomford North Essendon 1979 C. Davis Kensington 1956 J. Cairns Spotswood 1992 R. Kitchen Hoppers Crossing 1980 G. Nuske Kingsville 1957 A. Saunders Seddon 1993 T. Jedrojewski East Brunswick 1981 T. Rajmajer Albanvale 1958 F. Ambrrowy WCYMS 1994 S. Ivkovic Albion 1982 T. Rajmajer Albanvale 1958 K. Beamish North Footscray 1995 M. Barrett Fawkner Amateurs 1983 A. Lutterschmidt Old Ess. Grammar 1959 R. Walker Braybrook 1996 S. Butterworth Fawkner Amateurs 1984 S. Canov Port Melbourne Colts 1960 F. Battestella F & Y Socials 1997 P. Sheldon Coburg Districts 1985 E. Muench Port Melbourne Colts 1961 T. Barton F & Y Socials 1998 P. Russell Braybrook 1987 C. Starr St Albans 1962 D. Doll F & Y Socials 1999 T. Danskin Braybrook 1988 M. Woods Albion 1963 K. Jackson West Footscray 2000 D. Murphy Glenorden
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1964 H. McCauliffe Spotswood 1980 T. Lockwood Parkside 1962 H. Steigler Sunshine 1966 N. Ickeringill Parkside 1981 B. Tuppen Yarraville Boys 1963 R. Spargo FFC 4th 1967 I. Grossman North Footscray 1982 S. Ktenidis Parkside 1964 R. Williams Spotswood 1968 R. Cole F & Y Socials 1983 A. Torcello Albion 1965 C. Briscoe Spotswood 1969 M. Pokrovsky St Albans 1984 A. Williams Deer Park 1966 R. Cole F & Y Socials 1970 C. Kinniburgh West Footscray 1985 S. Dalli St Albans 1967 P. Welsh F & Y Socials 1971 W. Bates Footscray 1986 M. Smyth Deer Park 1968 D. West West Footscray 1991 D. Crea North Footscray 1987 S. Johansen West Footscray 1969 G. Delaland Sunshine 1992 J. Perrone Spotswood 1988 J. Bruzzaniti Spotswood 1970 T. Hudson Braybrook 1993 S. Carroll Sunshine YCW 1989 A. Walsh St Albans 1971 F. Mitchell A.N.B.Y 1994 S. Cobovic Port Melbourne Colts 1990 P. Ballan Werribee Juniors 1990 C. McMahon East Brunswick 1995 J. Orsini St Albans 1991 R. Musarra Hoppers Crossing* 1991 M. Hovey Werribee Juniors 1996 P. Battaglia Hoppers Crossing S. Millo St Albans* 1992 B. Baarini Altona City Juniors 1997 C. Simpkin Sunshine YCW 1993 L. Saliba Albion 1998 J. McCabe Sunshine YCW Under 17B 1994 D. Blake Werribee Juniors 1999 R. Cassidy Altona 1995 S. Blake Werribee Juniors 1972 G. Western Braybrook 2000 M. Caruana Sunshine Heights 1996 K. McLeish Spotswood 1974 R. Robinson Kingsville 2001 L. Dennerley Wyndhamvale Juniors 1997 W. Foley Werribee Juniors 1975 T. Fox Altona North 2002 J. Charter Albanvale 1998 J. Krainski North Sunshine 1976 G. Murray Yarraville Boys 2003 S. Pace Altona Juniors 1999 B. Twomey Port Melbourne Colts* 1977 B. Hitch Sunshine YCW 2004 M. Cravino Wyndhamvale D. Bonnici St Bernards* 1978 P. Argus Sunshine YCW 2005 M. Nicolaides Albion/Heights 2000 F. Mastropasqua St Bernards 1979 M. Croft Braybrook 2006 R. Noye Spotswood 2001 S. Pace Altona 1980 G. Gay Sunshine Juniors 2007 M. Hardiman Altona 2002 C. Koutzamanis Hoppers Crossing 1981 J. Mallia Braybrook 2008 C. Lawson Altona 2003 D. Sablich Williamstown Juniors* 1982 J. Mallia Braybrook 2009 A. Vivoda Altona M. Wright Western Magpies* 1983 J. Soldatis Seddon 2004 J. Mather Werribee Juniors 1984 P. Hamilton St Bernards Under 18B 2005 D. Pace Altona Juniors 1985 D. Deagan St Brendans 2006 D. Pace Altona Juniors 1993 A. Saliba Albion 1986 J. Hobbs Sunshine Heights* 2007 J. Fitzpatrick Wyndhamvale Juniors * 1994 D. Phelps Spotswood G. Lababidi Sunshine Heights* J. Bailey Buckler Werribee Juniors* 1995 S. Maher Flemington Juniors 1987 M. Makhoul East Brunswick 2008 T. Dean Werribee Juniors* 2005 M. Ellis West Footscray/Sunshine 1988 S. Bryan Williamstown United L. Fairley Williamstown Juniors* 2006 D. Mitchell Western Magpies* 1990 M. Grima Parkside 2009 N. Russell Williamstown Juniors A. Maki Werribee Juniors* 2007 M. Dorricott Hoppers Crossing Under 17 Section 2 Under 16B 2008 B. Lucas North Footscray 1988 R. Jimeno Albanvale 2009 S. Hudson Werribee Juniors 1960 R. Wrobowleski St Albans 1961 M. Mumford North Footscray Under 17C Under 18C 1962 K. Menzies Footscray Tech 1989 J. Bouchard Sunshine YCW 1963 K. Pecrotti West Newport 2008 D. McMahon Parkside 1964 R. Farrelly West Newport Under 16A 1965 J. Lang St Albans Under 17A 1954 H. Munro Sunshine 1966 J. Lang St Albans 1972 G. Hester Spotswood 1955 R. Mills Sunshine 1967 M. Polrovski St Albans 1973 J. Ebeyer North Footscray 1956 C. Cruickshank F & Y Socials 1968 M. Polrovski St Albans 1974 S. Maiola Albion 1957 M. Cursins Kingsville 1969 D. Brown Seddon 1975 G. Langlands Spotswood 1958 R. Walker Braybrook 1970 R. Ramon F.T.C.O.B 1976 L. Giradi St Albans 1959 T. Roach Sunshine 1971 J. Hassett St Pauls 1977 S. Philpott West Footscray 1960 G. Chalmers Spotswood 1991 C. Liddle North Melb & Kens 1978 G. Considine Parkside 1961 H. Steigler Sunshine 1992 D. McFerran St Albans 1979 R. Aquilina Deer Park 1993 J. McCutcheon Altona City Juniors
34 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au 1994 P. Battaglia Hoppers Crossing* 1975 D. Hawkins Braybrook Under 15D S. Tobin Spotswood* 1976 B. Wilson Braybrook 1988 C. Salisbury Altona City 1995 K. Roach Albion 1977 M. Croft Braybrook 1996 C. Cusati West Footscray 1978 R. Brennan St Albans Under 14A 1997 P. Carson Werribee Juniors* 1979 V. Diococco Spotswood D. Fitzpatrick St Albans* 1980 A. Taylor Albion 1966 G. Simmons Sunshine 1998 J. Cook Albanvale 1981 A. Pastore Spotswood 1967 D. Brown Seddon 1999 J. Krainski North Sunshine 1982 M. Taylor Albion 1968 T. Sgroi Braybrook 2000 D. Tragjasi North Sunshine 1983 D. Madigan Deer Park 1969 S. Mandics St Pauls 2001 T. Bonnett Port Melbourne Colts 1984 A. Johnson St Bernards 1970 R. Davidson West Footscray 2002 J. Linton Sunshine 1985 S. Kolyniuk St Albans 1971 B. Burnett St Pauls 2003 M. Cravino Wyndhamvale Juniors 1986 F. Tripolo St Bernards* 1989 D. Carrington Hoppers Crossing 2004 N. Richardson North Footscray D. Enever Hoppers Crossing* 1990 L. Boehme West Newport Juniors 2005 P. Savage Albion 1987 A. Robertson West Footscray 1991 L. Saliba Albion 2006 S. Thurston West Footscray 1988 D. Galakos Melton Juniors 1992 C. Davis St Bernards 2007 J. Ollis Yarraville Seddon 1989 L. Vasallo St Bernards 1993 M. Micallef Albanvale 2008 W. Hoskin-Elliott North Sunshine 1990 P. Sullivan Hoppers Crossing 1994 M. O’Toole Albion 2009 K. Klix North Footscray 1991 C. Karakiozakis West Newport Juniors 1994 A. Kitchen Hoppers Crossing 1992 S. Alabacos Werribee Juniors 1995 M. Rhodes Albion Under 16C 1996 M. Asik Port Melbourne Colts Under 15B 1997 J. Krainski North Sunshine 1992 P. Vincent Williamstown Juniors 1998 A. Chiu Altona Juniors 1993 S. Maher Flemington Juniors 1972 M. Barker Parkside 1999 M. Coles North Footscray 1994 V. Taulufo A.N.B.Y 1973 T. Ebeyer North Footscray 2000 L. Demetriou Albanvale 1995 A. Kitchen Hoppers Crossing 1974 A. Pulcini North Altona 2001 J. Spinella St Bernards 1996 A. Davis Rockbank 1975 M. Molony Kingsville 2002 B. Houli Spotswood 1997 J. Lockton North Melb & Kens 1976 A. Richards Yarraville Boys 2002 A. Peters Yarraville Juniors 1998 S. Garcia Laverton 1977 P. Argus Sunshine YCW 2003 B. Bonnacci St Albans 1999 J. Antonello Werribee Juniors 1978 A. Paschalidis West Footscray 2004 S. Sherlock Werribee Juniors 2000 D. Do Deer Park 1979 A. Slattery Parkside 2005 J. Carr Williamstown Juniors 2001 N. Renaut Werribee Juniors 1980 D. Saunders Seddon 2006 J. Charleston Spotswood 2002 J. Litchfi eld Albion 1981 P. Clarke Parkside 2007 J. Charleston Spotswood 2004 C. Revell Yarraville Juniors 1982 P. Philpot West Footscray 2008 C. Matheson Williamstown Juniors 2005 B. Cooper St. Bernards 1983 J. Aziz Albion 2009 P. Lenagh Williamstown Juniors* 2006 A. Afewerk Sunshine* 1984 D. Findlay Hoppers Crossing B. Jago Werribee Juniors* A. Gheorgiu Sunshine* 1985 D. Jones West Footscray 2007 A. Gilmore Point Cook 1986 D. Maddern Albion Under 14B 2008 H. Andrew Sunshine 1987 P. Mills St Albans 2009 J. Vella Sunshine Heights 1988 J. Karagiannis Albanvale 1966 J. Craig Spotswood 1989 A. Mills Yarraville Boys 1967 V. Mesiti West Footscray Under 16D 1990 D. Derich Altona City Juniors 1968 T. Hudson Braybrook YCW 1969 G. Rowe Seddon 1993 G. Richardson Seddon Under 15C 1970 J. Ebeyer North Footscray 1994 M. Chansawat Flemington Juniors 1971 L. Wright Sunshine 2007 D. Krywyn Wyndhamvale Juniors 1984 R. Jovanovski Seddon 1991 H. Theodorou Spotswood 2008 L. Larsen St Bernards 1985 J. Haberman Port Melbourne Colts 1992 G. Lis Deer Park 2009 J. Davies Wyndhamvale Juniors 1986 G. Manson Port Melbourne Colts 1993 C. Beazley Altona City Juniors 1987 A. Kukuljan North Melb 1994 M. Dean Yarraville Boys Under 15A 1988 J. Cuzzupe Braybrook 1995 M. Khoder East Brunswick 1972 M. Ryan Seddon 1989 R. Scardamaglia Sunshine YCW 1996 R. Martin Albion 1973 J. Dinatale Spotswood 1997 A. Lika West Footscray 1974 T. Crawford F & Y Socials 1998 C. Goullet St Bernards
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1999 M. Formosa Kealba Under 13A Under 13C 2000 E. Sani Flemington Juniors 1972 M. Lynch Spotswood 1984 J. Kavanagh Braybrook 2001 D. Ibister West Footscray 1973 L. Giradi St Albans 1984 S. Blomeley North Footscray 2002 A. Abdo Albanvale 1974 B. Wilson Braybrook 1985 S. Brooks Wembley Park 2003 J. Fortunato Albanvale 1975 S. Drysdale Deer Park 1986 B. Haviet Seddon 2003 S. Sherlock Werribee Juniors 1976 A. Yankos KYMCA 1987 R. Bromeley North Footscray 2004 J. Attard Albanvale 1977 F. Lownden KYMCA 1988 D. Weston Flemington 2005 C. Moore Flemington Juniors 1978 R. Dimartino Spotswood 1989 L. Boehme West Newport Juniors 2006 I. Muftarov St Albans 1979 A. Metha St Albans 1990 P. Guida Parkside 2007 W. Leveni Port Melbourne Colts 1980 G. Mortignago Kingsville 2008 J. Humphreys Glenorden 1981 C. Beck Deer Park Under 12A 2009 D. Sloman Albion 1982 S. Delli St Albans 1970 R. Peterson St Albans 1983 A. Johnston St Bernards Under 14C 1988 A. Brown Deer Park 1984 A. Hailcs Melton Juniors 1989 L. McDonald Deer Park 1991 S. Grant Flemington 1985 A. Kukuljan St Brendans 1990 S. McGoldrick Yarraville Boys 1992 S. McGoldrick Yarraville Boys 1986 T. Giarrizzo Sunshine YCW 1991 B. Power St Albans 1993 S. Haw North Sunshine 1987 W. Smith Werribee Juniors 1992 S. Blake Werribee Juniors 1994 C. Casati West Footscray 1988 R. May A.N.B.Y 1993 R. O’Keefe Hoppers Crossing 1995 B. Hatty West Footscray 1989 T. Tran Albanvale 1994 D. Bonnici St Bernards 1996 J. Kranski North Sunshine 1990 M. Bettin Albion 1995 D. Bonnici St Bernards 1997 D. DaSilva North Footscray 1991 D. McLean West Fotscray 1996 K. McKenzie Altona City Juniors 1998 D. Ellis North Footscray 1992 K. Haslinger Glenorden 1997 J. Bingham Hoppers Crossing 1998 A. Morrow Werribee Juniors 1999 D. Thomas Hoppers Crossing Blue 1998 T. Langlands Spotswood 1999 M. Sani Flemington Juniors 1999 J. Barling Williamstown Juniors 1999 B. Sutcliffe Port Melbourne Colts 2000 S. Tucker Western Magpies 1999 B. Prismall Werribee Juniors Gold 2000 B. Houli Spotswood 2002 R. Roach Sunshine Heights 2000 K. Williams Hoppers Crossing Blue 2001 B. Bonacci St Albans 2003 D. Jensen Sunshine Heights 2001 B. Houli Spotswood 2002 C. Ward Spotswood 2004 T. Luong Braybrook 2009 K. Adams Yarraville Seddon Eagles 2003 J. Carr Williamstown Juniors 2005 S. Reilly Sunshine 2004 L. Mitchell St Bernards 2006 M. Eason-Jones North Footscray Under 13B 2005 J. Charleston Spotswood 2007 J. Humphreys Glenorden 1972 T. Crawford F & Y Socials 2006 L. Hunter Williamstown Juniors* 2008 C. Utri St Bernards 1974 C. Knox Parkside A. Weaven-Cahill Williamstown Juniors* 2009 G. Trotman Sunshine 1975 J. Beasley Kingsville 2007 T. Madden St Bernards* 1976 C. Pagano North Footscray O. Abou-Zeid Spotswood* Under 14D 1977 G. Bezzina St Albans 2008 P. Manivong Altona Juniors 1993 S Attard St Albans (1) 1978 M. Monty St Albans 2009 C. Daley Spotswood* 1994 N. Mallia Sunshine Heights 1979 I. Newman Sunshine YCW D. Sulejmani-Blackwell Williamstown Juniors* 1995 R. Jensen Altona City Juniors 1980 A. Abdulovski Seddon T. Crennan Werribee Centrals* 1995 R. Preusker Kealba Green Gully 1981 D. Madigan Deer Park 1996 A. Shepherd Hoppers Crossing 1982 R. Chugg Kensington Under 12B 2003 M. De Luca Wyndhamvale Juniors 1983 D. Jones West Footscray 1991 S. Murdoch Yarraville Boys 1984 G. Manson Port Melbourne Colts 1992 S. Attard St Albans 2004 J. Grima Sunshine 1985 P. Mills St Albans 1993 R. Beazley Altona City Juniors* 2005 E. Phasey Point Cook 1986 K. Chu North Sunshine A. Flavel Flemington Juniors* 2006 P. Purukamu Parkside 1987 T. Tran St Albans 1994 S. Aquilina Port Melbourne Colts 2006 S. Parker Flemington Juniors 1988 T. Tran Albanvale 1995 J. Krainski North Sunshine 2007 S. Georgiovski Point Cook 1989 R. Evans Melton Juniors 1996 L. Raso North Sunshine 2007 M. Paoli St Bernards 1990 S. Zavalas West Footscray 1997 M. Agius Rockbank 2008 J. Doyle Flemington Juniors 1990 N. Hill Deer Park 1998 S. Sayers Hoppers Crossing 2009 B. Dimattina Flemington Juniors 1999 M. Nicolaides Sunshine Heights 2000 W. Phillips Yarraville Juniors
36 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au 2001 J. Gattellaro Deer Park 1982 S. Bishop St Albans 2005 M. McLaughlin Caroline Springs 2002 M. De Luca Wyndhamvale Juniors 1983 J. Bouchard Sunshine YCW 2006 W. Krithararis Yarraville Juniors 2003 T. Finco Albion* 1984 R. Smith Kingsville 2007 L. Phillips Yarraville Seddon C. Robson St Albans* 1985 S. Gannon St Brendans 2008 L. Scarborough Wyndhamvale Juniors 2004 S. Moyle Albion* 1986 S. Morgan Werribee Juniors 2009 H. Rocke Flemington Juniors C. Dalton Albanvale* 1987 M. Christo Werribee Juniors Under 11C 2005 W. Leveni Port Melbourne Colts 1988 L. McDonald Deer Park 1984 J. Zukanovic Braybrook 2006 L. Maschewski Albanvale 1989 M. Bettin Albion 1985 R. Blomeley North Footscray 2007 M. Huckstepp Caroline Springs 1990 N. Hill Deer Park 1986 D. Weston St Brendans 2008 S. Cehic Caroline Springs 1991 R. Houcher East Brunswick 1987 D. Marnell Yarraville Boys 2009 Z. Curmi Albanvale* 1992 P. O’Keefe Hoppers Crossing 1988 H. Theodorou Spotswood J. Romeo St Albans* 1993 P. Carson Werribee Juniors 1990 J. Carroll Spotswood 1994 C. Foreman St Albans 2007 B. Redfern Braybrook Under 12C 1995 T. Montebruno Hoppers Crossing 2009 B. Lester North Footscray 1996 S. Meehan Hoppers Crossing 1991 S. Derich A.N.B.Y 1997 B. Montebruno Hoppers Crossing 1992 R. Houcher East Brunswick Under 10 1998 D. Sablic Williamstown Juniors 1993 R. Houcher East Brunswick 1999 L. Hadjigeorgiou Williamstown Juniors 1978 M.Shepperbottom Kensington 1994 A. Fonua Seddon 2000 R. Prismall Werribee Juniors 1979 C.Regan Albanvale 1994 T. Peake West Footscray 2001 J. Green Albion 1995 J. Hughes A.N.B.Y 2002 J. Fitzpatrick Wyndhamvale Juniors Under 9A 1996 S. McKenzie-Eyers East Brunswick 2003 D. Schibeci Wyndhamvale Juniors 1997 M. Sani North Melbourne & Kensington 1980 A. Markovic Spotswood 2004 J. Charleston Spotswood 1998 B. Crossthwaith Glenorden 1981 J. Bouchard Sunshine YCW 2005 J. McKenzie Altona Juniors 1999 S. Tucker Laverton 1982 M. Fitzpatrick A.N.B.Y* 2006 M. Boag St Bernards 2000 A. Proud Braybrook R. Smith Kingsville* 2007 P. Manivong Altona Juniors 2001 J. Tresopolos Albion 1983 J. Thompson Kingsville 2008 J. Menadue Altona Juniors 2002 D. Redfern Braybrook 1984 P. Guida Parkside 2009 A. Bouris Spotswood 2002 S. Smith North Footscray 1985 P. Bessell Parkside 2003 D. Sawad North Footscray 1986 S. Murphy St Albans Under 11B 2004 B. Miles Western Magpies 2005 W. Hosking-Elliott North Sunshine 1972 P. Johns St Pauls Under 9B 2006 R. Turner Sunshine Heights 1974 C. Pagano North Footscray 1981 A. Cilmi Albanvale 2007 B. Dimattina Flemington Juniors 1975 J. Noye Kingsville 1982 B. Johnson Albanvale 2008 J. Bennett North Footscray 1976 D. Moloney Sunshine YCW 1983 C. Bubeck St Albans 2009 E. Kline-Marantelli St Bernards 1977 A. O’Hehir Yarraville Boys 1984 A. Mahon Hoppers Crossing 1978 D. Hoy Parkside 1985 S. Gatt North Sunshine Under 12D 1979 W. Roach St Albans 1986 N. Geysing Yarraville Boys 1980 C. Bissett St Albans 2008 J. Shell Werribee Juniors 1981 M. Mirikillis Braybrook* M. Mirikillis Braybrook* Under 11A 1982 M. George Kingsville 1972 G. Jenwick Parkside 1983 A. Robertson West Footscray 1973 D. Nelson Deer Park 1984 D. Micallef St Albans 1974 A. Yankos KYMCA* 1985 C. Bubeck St Albans A. Newman Port Melbourne Colts* 1986 P. Guida Parkside 1975 S. Moss Crossroads 1987 T.M. Tran Albanvale 1976 G. Lawrence West Footscray 1988 M. Bettin Albion 1977 A. Metha St Albans 1989 S. McGoldrick Yarraville Boys 1978 C. Haber Crossroads 1990 D. O’Brien Sunshine YCW 1979 J. Aziz Albion 1991 B. Dallimore West Footscray 1980 M. Jones Sunshine Juniors 2004 A. Anderson Hoppers Crossing 1981 T. Ewer Deer Park
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Division 1 Seniors 1983 North Footscray Division 2 Seniors 2000 Yarraville 1984 Spotswood 2001 Seddon/Yarraville 1931 Parkside 1934 Newells 1985 Albion 2002 Hammerheads 1932 Riverside 1935 Baptists C of C 1986 Albion 2003 North Sunshine 1933 Parkside 1936 Braybrook 1987 Spotswood 2004 Altona 1934 West Footscray 1937 South Footscray 1988 St Albans 2005 Altona 1935 West Footscray 1938 North Footscray 1989 St Albans 2006 Glenorden 1936 Parkside 1939 Victor Socials 1990 Spotswood 2007 West Footscray 1937 Parkside 1940 South Footscray 1991 Seddon 2008 Sunshine Heights 1938 Spotswood 1941 West Footscray 1992 Seddon 2009 Deer Park 1939 ICI (Deer Park) 1942 Kingsville 1993 Spotswood 1940 ICI (Deer Park) 1943 Newport Cyms 1994 Deer Park Division 2 Reserves 1941 ICI (Deer Park) 1944 Spotswood 1995 Spotswood 1942 Braybrook 1945 Essendon Dist 1986 Seddon 1996 Parkside 1943 Kingsville 1946 Essendon Dist 1987 East Brunswick 1997 Yarraville 1944 Braybrook 1947 Altona 1988 Central Altona 1998 Port Melbourne Colts 1945 Braybrook 1948 Spotswood 1989 Ascot Vale 1999 Port Melbourne Colts 1946 Braybrook 1949 North Footscray 1990 North Sunshine 2000 Parkside 1947 West Footscray 6th Melb Scouts 1991 Sunshine Heights 2001 St Albans 1948 Parkside 1950 Maidstone 1992 Hoppers Crossing 2002 Hoppers Crossing 1949 Parkside 1951 Altona 1993 Central Altona 2003 Parkside 1950 Seddon 1967 West Footscray 1994 Sunshine YCW 2004 Hoppers Crossing 1951 Parkside 1968 Albion 1995 Sunshine YCW 2005 Port Melbourne Colts 1952 Braybrook 1969 Spotswood 1996 North Melbourne & Kensington 2006 Port Melbourne Colts 1953 Seddon 1970 Albion 1997 St Albans 2007 Spotswood 1954 Braybrook 1971 Kingsville 1998 North Footscray 2008 Spotswood 1955 Braybrook 1972 Parkside 1999 North Footscray 2009 Spotswood 1956 Braybrook 1973 Parkside 2000 North Sunshine 1957 Parkside 1974 Braybrook 2001 North Footscray Division 1 Reserves 1958 Spotswood 1975 Albion 2002 North Footscray 1959 F&Y Socials 1986 Sunshine YCW 1976 Albion 2003 Glenorden 1960 F&Y Socials 1987 Sunshine YCW 1977 Kingsville 2004 Glenorden 1961 F&Y Socials 1988 Albion 1978 Braybrook 2005 Altona 1962 Parkside 1989 St Albans 1979 Albion 2006 Glenorden 1963 F&Y Socials 1990 St Albans 1980 North Footscray 2007 West Footscray 1964 Kingsville 1991 Spotswood 1981 Sunshine YCW 2008 North Footscray 1965 Albion 1992 St Albans 1982 Sunshine YCW 2009 Parkside 1966 St Albans 1993 West Footscray 1983 Deer Park 1967 Parkside 1994 Parkside 1984 West Footscray Division 3 Seniors 1995 Port Melbourne Colts 1968 Spotswood 1985 West Footscray 1988 Sunshine Heights 1996 Parkside 1969 St Albans 1986 North Sunshine 1989 Laverton 1997 Yarraville 1970 West Footscray 1987 E.H.S.E.S 1990 Braybrook 1998 Port Melbourne Colts 1971 Spotswood 1988 Coburg Districts 1991 Wembley Park 1999 Parkside 1972 Spotswood 1989 Ascot Vale 1992 Glenorden 2000 Port Melbourne Colts 1973 Braybrook 1990 Port Melbourne Colts 1993 North Melbourne & Kensington 2001 Spotswood 1974 Braybrook 1991 Altona City 1994 Flemington 2002 Spotswood 1975 Braybrook 1992 Hoppers Crossing 1995 Newport 2003 St Albans 1976 Seddon 1993 Braybrook 1996 West Newport 2004 Spotswood 1977 Spotswood 1994 Albion 1997 Braybrook 2005 St Albans 1978 North Footscray 1995 West Newprot 1998 Sunshine Heights 1979 Braybrook 2006 Hoppers Crossing 1996 North Melbourne & Kensington 1980 North Footscray 2007 Hoppers Crossing 1997 St Albans 1981 Parkside 2008 Sunshine 1998 Seddon/Yarraville 1982 West Footscray 2009 Albion 1999 Braybrook
38 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au Division 3 Reserves 1945 West Footscray 2006 Albanvale Under 17B Section 2 1946 Spotswood 2007 Altona 1988 Sandridge 1988 Yarraville Boys 1947 West Footscray 2008 Werribee Juniors 1989 RAAF Laverton 1948 Newport 2009 Albion 1990 A.N.B.Y Under 17C 1949 Spotswood 1991 Wyndhamvale 1950 Spotswood Under 18C 1989 A.N.B.Y 1992 Glenorden 1951 Spotswood 1993 Newport 2008 Parkside 1952 Braybrook Under 16A 1994 Laverton 1953 West Footscray 1995 Albanvale Under 17A 1954 West Footscray 1954 West Footscray 1955 FFC 5th XVII 1996 Werribee Amateurs 1972 Footscray 4th 1955 West Footscray 1956 FFC 5th XVII 1997 Albanvale 1973 West Footscray 1956 West Footscray 1957 FFC 5th XVII 1998 Flemington 1974 Albion 1957 Sunshine 1958 FFC 5th XVII 1975 Albion 1958 Kingsville 1959 Spotswood A3 (Open Age) 1976 Braybrook 1959 Braybrook 1960 Spotswood 1978 KYMCA 1977 Braybrook 1960 Braybrook 1961 FFC 4ths 1979 Kensington 1978 Deer Park 1961 Braybrook 1962 Spotswood 1980 KYMCA 1979 West Footscray 1962 F&Y Socials 1963 Spotswood 1981 Spotswood 1980 Spotswood 1963 West Footscray 1964 Spotswood 1982 Sunshine YCW 1981 Spotswood 1964 Spotswood 1965 Seddon 1983 Old Essendon Grammar 1982 West Footscray 1965 Spotswood 1966 Seddon 1984 E.H.S.E.S 1983 West Footscray 1966 Spotswood 1967 Spotswood 1985 Port Melbourne Colts 1984 Deer Park 1967 Spotswood 1968 Spotswood 1987 Seddon 1985 St Albans 1968 Seddon 1969 Spotswood 1988 St Albans 1986 St Albans 1969 Braybrook 1970 Spotswood 1989 St Albans 1987 St Albans 1970 Braybrook 1971 Altona NBY 1990 St Albans 1988 St Albans 1971 Spotswood 1990 St Bernards 1991 St Albans 1989 Hoppers Crossing 1991 Spotswood 1991 Werribee Juniors 1992 St Albans 1990 Hoppers Crossing 1992 Albion 1992 Werribee Juniors 1993 St Albans 1991 Hoppers Crossing 1993 Sunshine YCW 1993 St Bernards 1994 Albion 1994 Hoppers Crossing 1994 St Bernards 1995 St Albans Under 17B 1995 Port Melbourne Colts 1995 St Albans 1996 Port Melbourne Colts 1972 Braybrook 1996 St Bernards A4 (Open Age) 1997 Werribee Juniors 1974 KYMCA 1997 Werribee Juniors 1983 Braybrook 1998 Werribee Juniors 1975 Parkside 1998 Werribee Juniors 1984 Port Melbourne Colts 1999 Werribee Juniors 1976 Yarraville Boys 1999 St Bernards 1985 Port Melbourne Colts 2000 Werribee Juniors 1977 A.N.B.Y 2000 Spotswood 2001 Spotswood 1978 KYMCA 2001 St Bernards A5 (Open Age) 2002 Spotswood 1979 Parkside 2002 Spotswood 2003 Spotswood 1980 Sunshine YCW 2003 Werribee Juniors 1985 Sunshine YCW 2004 Spotswood 1981 Wembley Park 2004 Werribee Juniors 2005 Werribee Juniors 1982 Sunshine YCW 2005 Hoppers Crossing Under 18A 2006 Williamstown Juniors 1983 Braybrook 2006 Altona Juniors 1936 North Footscray 2007 Altona 1984 St Bernards 2007 Werribee Juniors 1937 North Footscray 2008 Werribee Juniors 1985 A.N.B.Y 2008 St Bernards 1938 West Footscray 2009 Werribee Juniors 1986 Sunshine Heights 2009 Williamstown Juniors 1939 West Footscray 1987 Hoppers Crossing 1940 West Footscray Under 18B 1988 St Bernards Under 16B 1941 Spotswood 1989 North Sunshine 1993 Newport 1960 Seddon 1942 Braybrook 1990 Albion 1994 Seddon 1961 Sunshine YCW 1943 West Footscray 1995 East Brunswick 1962 F.T.C.O.D 1944 West Footscray 2005 North Footscray 1963 Braybrook
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1964 North Footscray Under 15A Under 15D 2005 Flemington Juniors 1965 F&Y Socials 2006 St Albans 1972 St Pauls 1988 Altona City 1966 ICI (Deer Park) 2007 Flemington Juniors 1973 Spotswood 1967 Braybrook 2008 Caroline Springs 1974 Spotswood Under 14A 1968 KYMCA 2009 Deer Park 1975 Braybrook 1969 Braybrook YCW 1966 Sunshine 1976 West Footscray 1970 KYMCA 1967 Spotswood Under 14C 1977 West Footscray 1971 Parkside 1968 Spotswood 1978 Spotswood 1991 Flemington 1991 Altona City Juniors 1969 Brooklyn 1979 Spotswood 1992 Newport 1992 Sunshine YCW 1970 Spotswood 1980 Deer Park 1993 North Sunshine 1993 Albanvale 1971 Albion 1981 Spotswood 1994 West Footscray 1994 Spotswood 1989 Werribee Juniors 1982 Deer Park 1995 St Albans 1995 Williamstown Juniors 1990 Werribee Juniors 1983 St Albans 1996 North Sunshine 1996 Yarraville Juniors 1991 Hoppers Crossing 1984 St Albans 1997 North Footscray 1997 Werribee Juniors 1992 Albanvale 1985 St Bernards 1998 North Footscray 1998 Sunshine Heights 1993 St Albans 1986 Werribee Juniors 1999 Flemington Juniors 1999 West Footscray 1994 St Bernards 1987 St Bernards 2000 St Bernards 2000 Albanvale 1995 St Bernards 1988 Werribee Juniors 2002 Hoppers Crossing (White) 2001 Deer Park 1996 St Bernards 1989 St Bernards 2003 Sunshine Heights 2002 Sunshine Kangaroos 1997 Werribee Juniors 1990 Melton Juniors 2004 Werribee Centrals 2003 Wyndhamvale Juniors 1998 Altona Juniors 1991 Werribee Juniors 2005 Western Magpies 2004 Hoppers Crossing 1999 St Bernards 1992 Hoppers Crossing 2006 Sunshine 2005 Werribee Juniors 2000 St Bernards 2007 Glenorden 2006 Werribee Centrals 2001 Werribee Juniors Under 15B 2008 North Sunshine 2007 St Albans 2002 Spotswood 2009 Glenorden 2008 Werribee Juniors 1972 West Footscray 2003 Werribee Juniors 2009 Wyndhamvale Juniors 1973 Sunshine 2004 Altona Juniors Under 14D 1974 Yarraville Boys 2005 Werribee Juniors Under 16C 1975 Parkside 2006 St Bernards 1993 St Albans (1) 1976 Crossroads 2007 Spotswood 1994 Werribee Juniors 1992 Spotswood 1977 Crossroads 2008 Williamstown Juniors 1995 Altona City Juniors 1993 Williamstown Juniors 1978 West Footscray 2009 Altona Juniors 1996 Hoppers Crossing 1994 Yarraville Boys 1979 Parkside 2003 Wyndhamvale Juniors (Gold) 1995 Seddon 1980 Seddon Under 14B 2004 Altona Juniors 1996 Rockbank 1981 Wembley Park 2005 Glenorden 1997 North Melbourne & Kensington 1966 Spotswood 1982 Wembley Park 2006 St Bernards 1998 Werribee Juniors 1967 West Footscray 1983 Albion 2007 St Bernards 1999 Werribee Juniors 1968 Braybrook YCW 1984 Hoppers Crossing 2008 Point Cook 2000 Werribee Juniors 1969 Seddon 1985 West Footscray 2009 St Bernards 2001 Hoppers Crossing 1970 St Albans 1986 St Albans 2002 Albion 1971 Sunshine 1987 Deer Park Under 13A 2004 Western Magpies 1991 Spotswood 1988 North Sunshine 2005 Parkside 1992 Altona City Juniors 1972 Braybrook 1989 West Footscray 2006 Deer Park 1993 Glenorden 1973 Braybrook 1990 Seddon 2007 Werribee Juniors 1994 Altona City Juniors 1974 Braybrook 2008 Altona Juniors 1995 St Albans 1975 Deer Park Under 15C 2009 Glenorden 1996 Deer Park 1976 KYMCA 1984 West Footscray 1997 West Footscray 1977 Crossroads Under 16D 1985 North Footscray 1998 Wyndhamvale Juniors 1978 Spotswood 1986 Wembley Park 1999 North Sunshine 1979 Crossroads 1993 Werribee Juniors 1987 North Melbourne & Kensington 2000 Werribee Juniors 1980 Spotswood 1994 St Albans 1988 Braybrook 2001 Western Magpies 1981 A.N.B.Y 1995 Hoppers Crossing 1989 Sunshine YCW 2002 Werribee Juniors 1982 Parkside 2007 Williamstown Juniors 2003 Wyndhamvale Juniors 1983 St Bernards 2008 Williamstown Juniors 2004 Yarraville Juniors 1984 St Bernards 2009 Williamstown Juniors
40 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au 1985 St Bernards 1998 St Bernards Under 12D 1982 St Albans 1986 Werribee Juniors 1999 Werribee Juniors 1983 St Albans 2008 Williamstown Juniors 1987 St Albans 2000 Spotswood 1984 Werribee Juniors 1988 Werribee Juniors 2001 Werribee Juniors 1985 Port Melbourne Colts Under 11A 1989 Werribee Juniors 2002 Altona Juniors 1986 Albion 1990 Hoppers Crossing 2003 Werribee Juniors 1972 KYMCA 1987 Albanvale 1991 St Albans 2004 St Bernards 1973 KYMCA 1988 Albion 1992 Melton Juniors 2005 Williamstown Juniors 1974 Spotswood 1989 Deer Park 1999 Hoppers Crossing 2006 Hoppers Crossing 1975 Crossroads 1990 St Albans 2000 Werribee Juniors Black 2007 Altona Juniors 1976 West Footscray 1991 St Albans 2009 Williamstown Juniors Yellow 2008 Werribee Juniors 1977 Albion 2004 Werribee Juniors 2009 St Bernards 1978 Deer Park 2005 Yarraville Juniors Under 13B 1979 Albion 2006 Old Westbourne Under 12B 1980 Albion 2007 Hoppers Crossing 1972 Yarraville Boys 1981 St Albans 2008 Werribee Juniors 1974 Crossroads 1991 Deer Park 1982 St Albans 2009 Yarraville Seddon Eagles 1976 Albion 1992 St Albans 1983 St Albans 1977 Sunshine YCW 1993 Flemington Juniors 1984 Melton Juniors Under 11C 1978 Kingsville 1994 Spotswood 1985 St Albans 1979 West Footscray 1995 Seddon 1984 Sunshine Heights 1986 St Albans 1980 Seddon 1996 Wyndhamvale Juniors 1985 Port Melbourne Colts 1987 Melton Juniors 1981 Seddon 1997 Rockbank 1986 St Brendans 1988 Hoppers Crossing 1982 West Footscray 1998 Hoppers Crossing 1987 West Newport 1989 Hoppers Crossing 1983 St Albans 1999 Werribee Juniors 1988 Spotswood 1990 Albanvale 1984 Hoppers Crossing 2000 Hoppers Crossing 1989 Wyndhamvale 1991 Hoppers Crossing 1985 St Albans 2001 Western Magpies 1990 Spotswood 1992 Hoppers Crossing 1986 Parkside 2002 Albion 2007 Altona Juniors 1993 Williamstown Juniors 1987 St Albans 2003 Albion 2009 Hoppers Crossing 1994 St Albans 1988 Albion 2004 Albanvale 1995 Altona City Juniors 1989 Deer Park 2005 Port Melbourne Colts Under 10 1996 Werribee Juniors 1990 West Footscray 2006 Albanvale 1997 St Bernards 1978 A.N.B.Y 2007 Albion 1998 Altona Juniors 1979 Albion Under 13C 2008 Deer Park 1999 Williamstown Juniors 2009 St Albans 1984 Williamstown Juniors 2000 Werribee Juniors Gold Under 9A 1985 Wembley Park 2001 Werribee Juniors Gold Under 12C 1980 Deer Oark 1986 Braybrook 2002 Werribee Juniors Blue 1981 St Albans 1987 West Footscray 1991 Altona City Juniors 2003 Williamstown Juniors 1982 St Albans 1988 Port Melbourne Colts 1992 Flemington 2004 Altona Juniors 1983 St Albans 1989 West Newport Juniors 1993 East Brunswick 2005 Williamstown Juniors 1990 North Melbourne & Kensington 1994 Seddon 2006 Altona Juniors Under 9B 1995 A.N.B.Y 2007 Williamstown Juniors Under 12A 1996 Sunshine Heights 2008 Williamstown Juniors 1981 Kingsville 1997 Kealba 1982 Melton Bloods 1970 Spotswood 2009 St Bernards 1998 Wyndhamvale Juniors 1983 St Albans 1971 Braybrook 1999 Yarraville Juniors 1988 Werribee Juniors Under 11B 2000 Western Magpies 1989 Hoppers Crossing 1972 St Pauls 2001 Albion 1990 Hoppers Crossing 1974 Crossraods 2002 Parkside 1991 Albanvale 1975 St Albans 2003 North Footscray 1992 Hoppers Crossing 1976 Albion 2004 St Bernards 1993 Hoppers Crossing 1977 Yarraville Boys 2005 Deer Park 1994 Werribee Juniors 1978 Kingsville 2006 Sunshine 1995 Werribee Juniors 1979 St Albans 2007 Altona Juniors 1996 St Bernards 1980 Deer Park 2008 North Footscray 1997 St Bernards 1981 St Albans 2009 Caroline Springs www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 41 WRFL Executive Board
Diana Taylor President Portfolio - Competition Development
Stephen Myall Janine Mizzi Vice President Director Portfolio - Community Partnerships Portfolio - Finals & Interleague
Dominic Drenen John O’Callaghan Treasurer Director Portfolio - Finance, Properties & Resource Management Portfolio - Rules & Judiciary
Bill Baarini Terry McGarity Director Director (Resigned June) Portfolio - Strategic Planning, Sponsorship & Marketing Portfolio - Umpire Management & Development
Bruce Mildenhall Director Portfolio - Government & Strategic Alliances
WRFL League Offi cials
John Batty Chief Executive Offi cer
David Newton Terry Gunn General Manager - Football Operations Manager, Umpiring Department (Resigned July)
Ben McManus Narelle Lanigan Football Operations and Club Development Offi cer Umpires Administrator (Resigned July)
Kevin Hillier Brett Carter Media Manager Manager, Umpiring Department
Stacey Goad Bob Aitken Business Manager Manager, Umpiring Department
Kathryn Burton Financial Controller
42 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2009 www.wrfl .asn.au WRFL Umpiring Department Independent Tribunal Field Umpires Skills Coach Brett Carter Chairperson Dale Sayner Field Umpires Theory Coach Bob Aitken Vice Chairperson Jim Simmonds Senior Field Observers Dean Portelli, Mark Mather Vice Chairperson Adrian Noble Boundary Umpires Coach Robert Sebbens Tribunal Secretary Brian Wilson Boundary Umpires Observers Henry Strazdala, Jessica Lanigan, Committee Rod Evans, Gina Smith, Peter Fitzgerald Gennaro Fittipaldi, Michael McNamara, Goal Umpires Coach Kevin McIntyre (resigned July) Angie Coulson, Paul Filbey, Goal Umpires Observers Sebastian Garro, David Wright, Michala Maskell, Adam Casselton Ash Myers, Phil Henderson Junior Field Coach Phil Henderson Appeals Board Junior Field Observers Dean Portelli, Rene Van Kuyk, Chairperson John Doherty Mark Mather Committee John Raciti, Carolyn Wood Fitness Coach Terry McGarity Independent Hearings Committee WRFL Trainers Association Chairperson Mark McDonald President Sam Fenech Chairperson Adrian Noble Administrator Raeleene Eldridge WRFL Women’s Football Foundation Advisory Group WRFL Umpires Association Diana Taylor, Narelle Lanigan, President Henry McFerran Janine Mizzi, Pam Snow Administrator Terry O’Donnell Raeleene Eldridge, Annette McLaren Sponsors
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Albanvale Laverton Magpies St Bernard’s Club President: Michael Basaraba Club President: Trevor Wood Club President: Paul Madden Administrator: John Purches Club Administrator: Colin Collis Club Administrator: John Williams Robert Bruce Reserve, Laverton Park, St Bernard’s College, Gould Street, Cnr Merton Street & Hall Avenue, Number 1 & 2 Ovals, Beryl Street, Deer Park (Melways Ref. 25 E4) Altona Meadows (Melways Ref. 53 F10) West Essendon (Melways Ref. 27 K2) Albion Club President: Terry Cooper Newport Power Sunshine Club Administrator: Debbie Jackman Club President: Keith Brown Club President: Mark Grech Club Administrator: Jeff Quinsee Club Administrator: David Grubits Club Administrator: Michael Payne JR Parsons Reserve, Number 1 & 2 Ovals, Bryan Martin Oval, Kinder Smith Reserve, Cnr Stanford & Wright Streets, Market Street, Lily Street, Sunshine (Melways Ref. 40 J3) Newport (Melways Ref. 55 J5) Braybrook (Melways Ref. 27 B12) Altona North Footscray Sunshine Heights Club President: Craig Bell Club President: Warwick Lucas Club President: Vince Sposato Club Administrator: Chase Mathews Club Administrator: Raeleene Eldridge Club Administrator: Elisha Mizzi Grant Reserve, Hansen Reserve, Walker Oval, Ainsworth Reserve, Sugar Gum Drive, Roberts Street, Cnr Glengala Road & Vernon Crescent, Altona (Melways Ref. 54 G9) West Footscray (Melways Ref. 41 G5) West Sunshine (Melways Ref. 40 A1) Altona Juniors Club President: Steve Lawler North Sunshine Werribee Centrals Club Administrator: Eleanor Vivoda Club President: Joseph Taverna Club President: Ed Cachia Grant Reserve, Club Administrator: Sharon Ager Club Administrator: Andrea Jardine Sugar Gum Drive, Dempster Park, Galvin Park, Altona (Melways Ref. 54 G9) Phoenix Street, Shaws Road, Braybrook Sunshine (Melways Ref. 26 J9) Werribee (Melways Ref. 205 G4) Club President: Neville Smith Werribee Juniors Club Administrator: Michael Bouchaud Old Westbourne Club President: Peter Sandlant Pennell Reserve, Club President: Adrian Lipscombe Club Administrator: Hugh McCusker Cnr Cramwell & Burke Streets, Club Administrator: Val Lear Club Administrator: Daniela Borg Braybrook (Melways Ref. 27 B10) Laurie Emmins Reserve, Soldiers Reserve, Corner College & Duncan Roads, Old Geelong Road, Caroline Springs Werribee (Melways Ref. 206 A9) Laverton (Melways Ref. 53 C6) Club President: Keith Lancaster Price Reserve, Beach Road, Club Administrator: Tony White Werribee South (Melways Ref. 209 G11) Brookside Oval, Parkside Caroline Springs Boulevard, Club President: David Keenan West Footscray Caroline Springs (Melways Ref. 358 F1) Club Administrator: David Campbell Club President: Robert McGhie Henry Turner Reserve, Merv Hughes Oval, Coburg Districts Club Administrator: Darren Burnham Farnsworth Avenue, Shorten Reserve, Club President: Allan Chandler Footscray (Melways Ref. 42 C1) Club Administrator: Steve Kennedy Cnr Market & Essex Streets, West Footscray (Melways Ref. 41 J3) Cole Reserve, Point Cook Cnr Cumberland and Kent Roads, Club President: Steve Ward Pascoe Vale (Melways Ref. 17 B7) Williamstown Juniors Club Administrator: Jeff Curmi Club President:Tom Jarosz Deer Park Boardwalk Reserve, Club Administrator: Tracy Barnett Club President: Mark McGoldrick Dunnings Road, Bayside College, Club Administrator: Colin Clohesy Point Cook (Melways Ref. 207 G3) Bayview Street, John McLeod Sports Oval, Williamstown (Melways Ref. 55 K8) Ballarat Road, Port Melbourne Colts Deer Park (Melways Ref. 25 F8) Club President: Peter Ilsey Wyndham Vale Falcons Flemington Juniors Club Administrator: Pam Snow Club President: Peter Maynard Club President: Mark Grant JL Murphy Reserve, Woodruff & Williams Ovals, Club Administrator: Peter Maynard Club Administrator: Jeremy Kruisheer Cnr Williamstown Road & Graham Street, Dennis Family Oval, JJ Holland Park Reserve, Number 1 & 2 Ovals, Port Melbourne (Melways 56 K1) Honour Avenue, Kensington Road, Kensington (Melways Ref. 42 J4) Wyndham Vale (Melways Ref. 205 A8) Bren Oval, MacArthur Road, Spotswood Parkville (Melways Ref. 2A K1) Club President: Chris Murphy Wyndham Vale Juniors Glenorden Club Administrator: Annette McLaren Club President: Steve Tessari McLean Reserve, Number 1 & 2 Ovals, Club Administrator: Michelle Letts Club President: David Cassano The Avenue, Wyndham Vale Oval, Club Administrator: Vin Boxshall Spotswood, (Melways Ref. 41 K11) Honour Avenue, Heathdale Oval, Wyndham Vale (Melways Ref. 205 A8) Cnr Nightingale and Kookaburra Avenues, Werribee (Melways Ref. 206 B4) St Albans Club President: Mick Psaila Yarraville Seddon Hoppers Crossing Club Administrator: Travis Edwards Club President: Erin Bull Club President: Greg King Tauna Michetti Club Administrator: Karen Bermingham Club Administrator: Samantha Pruscino Kings Park Reserve, Gillespie Road, Barrie Hahnel Hogans Road Reserve, Number 1 & 2 Ovals, St Albans (Melways Ref. 13 E10) Yarraville Football Ground, Hogans Road, Errington Reserve, Main Road West, St Albans Williamstown Road, Hoppers Crossing (Melways Ref. 202 G9) (Melways Ref. 26 B1) Yarraville (Melways Ref. 41 K8)
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Brimbank City Council Hobsons Bay City Council Maribyrnong City Council Wyndham City Council Albanvale Altona Braybrook Glenorden Albion Altona Juniors North Footscray Hoppers Crossing Deer Park Newport Power Parkside Laverton Magpies North Sushine Spotswood Sunshine Old Westbourne St Albans Williamstown Juniors West Footscray Point Cook Sunshine Heights Werribee Centrals Melton Shire Council Werribee Juniors Caroline Springs Wyndham Vale Falcons Moreland City Council Wyndham Vale Juniors Yarraville Seddon Eagles Coburg Districts Moonee Valley City Council City of Port Phillip Port Melbourne Colts Flemington Juniors St Bernard’s
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