CHAIRMANS REPORT

During 1989 there was further consolidation of the role of the Commission and the structure of Australian Football in New South Wales.

Although unfortunately losing the services of respected Commissioners, Rod Gillett and Ron Thomas during the year, I have been pleased to see the gap bridged by such capable people as ex South Australian Don Roach and new chum John Potter. The work of the Commission has again seen significant gains in the evolulion of our great game in New South Wales.

Highlights of 1989 were many, including the marvellous result of the inaugural statewide Super Raffle, the fe-involvement of our Senior State players who competed in the NSW side in Tasmania, the fourth placing of our Teal Cup boys in Melbourne and the establishment of umpiring as an equal priority within the code with an ongoing role of a full time State Director of Umpiring.

The first year, of what is hoped to be a long and mutually beneficial relationship, with our major sponsor QBE Insurance, has been most exciting. I feel bonds have been established far beyond those experienced by other sporting bodies and their sponsors and I thank all at QBE for their enthusiastic involvement and assistance.

The work of the staff has again been most diligent with greater stability resulting in a better understanding and servicing of football throughout the State. Well done people.

The Victorian Football League are to be praised for their ongoing committment to the growth and nurturing of Australian Football around the nation, and in particular for contributing funds to assist New South Wales development. Our thanks are extended to Alan Schwab, Greg Durham and Kevin Sheehan for their invaluable assistance.

The NSWAFL's relationship with the NSW State Government has continued to blossom.' I take this opportunity to sincerely thank all those within the Department of Sport, Recreation and Racing for their enthusiastic support of our code and for making time available to assist in our search for a headquarters and administration base, as well as for financial assistance, we are most grateful.

I look forward to the new decade.with great enthusiasm and optimism. A greater committment to development in the country areas af the State, the opportunity for Leagues in the South to be a part of the NSWAFL, greater responsibility on Coaches throughout NSW to become accredited and serve their charges better and generally a feeling that all are now forming ever closer together to take our wonderful game to even greater heights as we rapidly approach a new century.

JOHN MORRIS CHIEF COMMISSIONER NSW AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LTD.

NSWAFL Page 1 1989 Annual Report CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT

the League to follow and allocated funding really has a bearing on both Commissioners and staff to which way the League acts. various areas of responsibility • Conducted a Level I Coaching More development activity in the Course for over 70 personnel. country is pleasing, however we an- • Conducted a Super Raffle reali- ticipate more input from local club sing profits in excess of $ 68,000 for volunteers in Sydney will counteract clubs throughout N.S.W.and (a net) any negative reaction Sydney may $ 26,000 for the League. have from the move.

When I look at the period of just 1990 will see in excess of 60 open over 3 years in which I have been in age teams competing in Sydney, and the position of Chief Executive, whilst this demonstrates growth, it what really stands out are the suc- is also an example of stability.of the cesses. game at a senior level. The structure, employees, player 1989 was again a year of many mile- numbers, finances have all been Most players now have access to stones. winners for the League and I hope representative football in all grades becomes a foundation for better and divisions even up to represent- Each year when we consider our things to come. ing the State. The availability of the past 12 months I find it difficult to State and Country Championships come to terms with how the league There has been a great change to together with the various junior operated without the benefits ofthe football in N.S.W. trials are now ofimmense benefit to achievements or improvements the whole football fraternity across. which were attained. We now operate under different the State. rules with emphasis on areas which In 1989 the League: are seen as more important to this The financial assistance our league State's football evolution. receives from the AFL (VFL) for • Conducted a highly successful Ad- development is most sincerely re- ministration Course. An independent board - The Com- ceived. Without it we would not be • Conducted a camp for Elite play- mission - with all affiliates having an able to undertake programmes of ers. equitable voting right is seen as a such proportion and to Alan • Entered into a commercial ar. much fairer way to conduct the af- Schwab, Greg Durham and the AFL rangement with QBE Insurance as fairs of a State sporting organisa- Commission we are most apprecia- a sponsor . tion. All affiljated bodies now have tive of it. • Evaluated the entire umpiring direct access to the controlling body situation throughout the State with and a direct hand on how it is Tim Johnson, as Operations Man- recommendation for some exciting elected. ager, has been one hellava backstop new plans for 1990 and beyond. and a workaholic where football is • Entered into dialogue with the Can we improve it? Possibly, how- concerned. Craig Davis is another NSW Government over a home ever any change would have to be of the same ilk and our success has ground for football in the State. marginal, not to move away from mainly been due to their efforts . • Held discussions with a number the present theme. of non N.S.W.A.F.L. Country Finally, I wish to pay tribute to the Leagues regarding their affiliation Our Development Program is ever staff at the NSW League Office, preferences. being altered, slightly as it may be, their dedication, commitment and • Introduced a defined strategy for however the amount of available manner was second to none.D

NSWA}'L Page 2 1989 Annual Report THE N.S.W.A.F.L. IN 1989

STAFF&SlRUCTURE tiations in the not too distant future. from the State Government has again allowed the League to provide MEDIA SUPPORT sufficient staffing levels to serve In 1989 the league again enjoyed the constituent Senior and Junior contribution of a stable, hard work. One could accurately suggest that Leagues throughout the State. iug and enthusiastic staff, partieu- whilst the Southern area of NSW larly key figures, Chief Executive, enjoys a relatively high profile in We are most grateful to all at the Ian Granland, Operations Manager, relation to Australian Football, Department of Sport, Recreation Tim Johnson and Development North ofWagga the case is quite the and Racing for their ongoing sup- Manager, Craig Davis. Other long opposite. port. serving staff, our development offi- cers, worked hard for the cause with The thanks of the League is sin- SPONSORSHIP secretarial support to the League cerely extended to those members again being provided professionally of the media who have been recep- Quote 1988 Annual Report ~A con. •• by Linda Blackburn. tive to accurate reporting in tinuance of priority in this area , equatible line with other sports. (sponsorship), coupled with staff ca- c~ Part-time support was provided by pable of dealing with the corporate Ted Ray, Warren Quintrell and Kim It is envisaged that in 1990 a major sector in this regard, leads one to Thorpe, with the only change to our offensive in media relations will be optimism in this difficult undertak- hardworking team being the depar- launched to raise the profile of the into ture of Administration Manager code and give recognition to those Andrew Dee who was replaced by who participate in our great game. It is of course history that the pres+ cadet Dale Carroll. tigious company QBE Insurance Again the League re emphasizes the undertook the Major Sponsorship The involvement ofVFLAppointee need for each club and League to of the NSWAFL in 1989 and in fact David Levens as State Director of fully utilise the local print or have recently renewed that com- Umpiring has continued with long eletronic media to convey your mes- mittment for the 1990 season. term benefits sure to result. sage. We rely on a team effort in all we do and particularly in this diffi- Whilst we have been overjoyed with The committment shown to the cult area we must rally to the cause. the relationship, we also feel that cause by our present team augers the exposure gained by QBE Insur- well for the future. GOVERNMENT GRANTS & AS- ance throughout our Country and SISTANCE City networks, has given the com- LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS panya profile unattainable by other The New South Wales Government means for the same cost. The League has continued its search through its Sports, Recreation and for a playing headquarters in Sydney Racing arm has again continued its 1990 will see an even greater com- with successful negotiations in prog- committment to assisting State mittment from the NSWAFL and ress with the Department of Sport, Sporting bodies in the administra- QBE Insurance to spread the word, Recreation and Racing to establish tion of sports providing participa- and we trust all supporters of the a headquarters in the Western sub- tory recreation for the people of our code will consider our major spon- urb of Auburn. great state. sor when deciding upon their insur- ance needs. Indications are that Government The Department has provided ad- • Funds are available to assist in the vice and assistance in relation to our SUPER RAFFLE funding of the project, which will desire to progress the code of Aus- result in a major facility for the code tralian Football with projects The inaugural NSWAFL Super in the Capital City available for use including a playing headquarters in Raffle was a resounding success for for State wide events at both Junior the States Capital and administra- both the Development of the game and Senior levels. tive housing, being two of the many as well as to the many clubs from areas in which they have assisted us. North, South and West that availed The commission is working hard on themselves of this wonderful fun- the successful completion of nego- The financial assistance received draising opportunity .•.. ,

NSWAFL Page 3 1989 Annual Report Enthusiastically put together by the STATE DlRECTORY STATE FOOTBALL Staff, with generous donations and contributions from many compa- The 1989 State Directory saw The absence of a State of Origin nies, the 1989 Super Raffie should greater editorial content 10compli- fixture involving the NSWAFL be the start of many opportunities ment its great worth as a reference paved the way for an affiliated for all to become involved. guide for people throughout the Leagues New South South Wales State and indeed, nation wide. tcam to again represent the State at In 1990 please contact the League a Senior level. The League is com- office to ensure your tickets and The NSWAFL Staff Directory and mitted to providing State football plan to build your major fundraising Handbook this year incorporated for all and is currently negotiating efforts around this marvellous contributions from the Chief Ex- with three interested bodies for next scheme. ecutive and State Directors of years committment. Coaching and Umpiring, adding The League wishes to record its sin- mote infonnation than in the past. The League is also committed to re- cere thanks to the following compa- 1990will sec an even better product warding followers of our code with nies for their generous support. with more features, a task difficult the highest level of excellence in given the high praise it already re- the execution of the skills which has Aanuka Resort, Instant Air, cleves around the country. the greatest spectator appeal, that Hoover, NEe. Glenn Wheatley Or- being State of Origin Football. The ganisation, Just Jeans, Beaure- We can only encourage League and Victorian Football League is con- paires, Double M Convenience Club Secretaries to promptly for- scious of our strong desires in this Stores, Dick Smith Electronics, ward the information required and regard and is sure 10 heed the call Ronson, Sunbeam, Australia's 10 distribute the Directories thor- as soon as is practicable. Wonderland, Raceplay and the oughlyon receipt to ensure that the Sydney APe. communication chain is not broken. The Teal Cup (U17) learn per- formed well in Melbourne at this The winner of the first prize trip to years Championship. The Shell Hawaii was Karen Steddon of Liv- Cup (U15) is undergoing a review erpool. with the intention of a far greater emphasis in 1990

ADMINISTRATION COURSE The conducting by the staff of an Administration Course held at the camperdown Travelodge early in the year was another highlight of 1989 with fifty participants and un. fortunately many people turned away because of the overwhelming response to the course.

A most educational yet delightfully entertaining day, the 1989 course was voted a success by all in atten- dance and it is envisaged that par- ticipants will utilize what they learned to the benefit of their clubs and Leagues in lhe fulure. The League is committed to providing the opportunity for as many people Chfef Commissioner John MorrltJ drawing thtJ winnIng ticket in the hIghly successful as possible 10 increase Iheir knowl- NSW Super Raffle, witnessed here by Sydney Swans General M8lIBf1ef Barry Breen edge lhrough participation •..

NSWAFI. PIIge4 1989 ABounl Report in accreditation Courses, and will now undertaking this role. years, however the League now has oHer both basic and advanced set a long term path towards placing courses in 1990 and beyond. Cordial relations oontinue between initiators in position to assist the the NSWAFLand the Sydney Swans development oC our code. SYDNEY SWANS programmes still geared towards With ncwownersannouncedduring elite footballers being channelled to The intentioned appointment of a late 1988, the licence agreement the highest level of foootball in this development officer in the North of tying the Swans to Development Stale. the State case is ample proof of the Contribution as an investment in NSWAFL's unqualified com- their future was renegotiated. DEVELOPMENT mittment to the development oCthe Thankfully the VFL has shown its The Development programme has game, throughout the State.D commiUment to NSW football by seen some adjustment over the

A msjor success of tho 1989 $88$on was thfJ joining of two onthusfastlc end dedicated AustTBlion Football forces, tho NSWAFL ond MoJor Sponsor QBE Insuranco

NSWAFL Pa•• S 1989 AnnuDl Report DEVELOPMENT MANAGER'S REPORT

re-assert our position after the suc- and the Final was played at the SCG. cess of the State Team in the Bi- The Southern Final (Maher Oval Centennial Carnival in Adelaide. Wagga) and Northern Final (Ban- galow) were played in good condi- The QBE State Team that travelled tions plus in magnificient spirit, to Tasmania to play in the NFL allowing the League 10 dubb this Shield over the June long wcckend Championship ftthe friendly gamcsft. under lhe guidance of O>ach Kevin Neale performed creditably while The Northern Final winner was losing to the VFA and Tasmania Newcastle, who after firstly declin- they secured a win against the Aer. ing to participate, showed that they are a force on the field when orefield This type of carnival m.aybe of great organisation put its head down and benefit for fostering relationships works hard. between the States but the cost fac- tor is a strong reason for discon- The Southern Final was won by Sap- tinuing this type of Championship. phire Coast, after a dissappointing The 1988 Development Fund which one point loss to 1989 State winners was financed by the licence agree- Therefore in 1990 a one off type of Central West. mcnt was no longer, due to the new match betwccn our Slate and others owneni of the Swans arrangement is the way to go. Forexample; NSW The Final once again, thanks to the with the Victorian Football League v QLD (Coffs Harbour), NSW v VFL, Swans and SCG Trust, pro- in their purchases agreement. ACT (Merimbula), NSW v VCFL ceeded the Swan v Bears Reserve (Barooga), would be an attractive Match giving this Championship. So the funds for Development came proposition. the prestige it deserves. Crom the VFI.... State Government and QBE Insurance Sponsorship The QBE State Championships In the Final, NcwCastle jumped to leaving a short fall ofS155,OOO. held in Broken Hill in May saw Riv- an early lead but was pegged back erins add to its number of Champi- by the strong Sapphire combination Programs were cut to a bear mini. onships. '77, '78, 'SO and 'f}]. The to go down by a narrow margin in a mum as far as not to be distructive, Sydney teams professionalism this keenly contested match. O>ngratu- therefore four Development Offi. year was a credit to Coach Bill lations to both coaches, David Man. cers employment had to be termi- Brown and Assistant Russell son (Newcastle) and Greg Miller nated , those being Dennis Carroll, Matheson, plus Tim Johnson's or- (Sapphire O>ast) and also to fanner Darren McAscy. David Bolton and ganisational ability prepared a very Richmond Champion Steven Merv Neagle, thus leaving the staff slick outfit which is producing high Mount for being award~ the Man number at five. grade football at the highest stan- of the Match Award. dard. Senior Representative Football The Junior Representative per- area's which were run by the 1989 In the 1990's every effort should be fonnances in 1989 were encourag- Development Fund included:- made to incorporate other Leagues ing. Each team showed into this Championship. This will improvement. This standard was The New South Wales State Team only be done, if these Leagues can demanded of them so as this State The State Championship open their eyes and see the benefits can be treated with more respect on The Country Championship grained from a carnival of this na- the Football Stage. ture. The benefits being good com. As stated last year a State of Origin petitive football, opportunity to win The QBE Teal Cup Team set a goal Match. NSW versus VIC No.1 prize money and most of all the to finish in 4th spot, up two positions Team at the SeQ under lights in chance for players to gain selection from last year, and with a sterling May was on the drawing board but to represent NSW. win over Queensland this was fell through unfortunately, how- achieved. Also along the way ever, every effort will be mde to se- The QBE Country Championships matches against VIC Country and cure such a match in 1990 to were again held on a Regional basis WA showed everybody that we are.

NSWAFL PRge6 1989 Annual Report steadily improving. portunity to further enhance their 7. P.S.S.A knowledge of the game which it de- The QBE Shell Cup Team finished serves. while travel subsidies, Pennants, runners-up to QLD, while the QBE Trophies and Footballs were pro- combined High School Team were Level 0 and I were conducted at a vided for:~ three points away from securing the number of Teacher Training Championships in Darwin. The Centres as well as inservicing of 1. Lions Cup Knockout QBE P.S.S.A hosted the National over a thousand Primary School Carnival in Sydney and performed Teachers in the Aussie Footy con- 2. Swan Shield Knockout creditably. cept occurred. 3. P.S.S.A Knockout Each team in their own right had Knowledge gained from these can some sterling performances, with only help to strengthen the code in 4. Catholic School Competitions results better or equal to the previ- this State. ous year. This is encouraging but an improved selection process will enable boys with the best ability to make up the teams and not have boys who appear just to make up thenumbers. DifficuItdecisionswill need to be made in the future as to composition of the teams and the support staff.

The partnership between football and umpiring has been consolidated with David Levens, State Director of Umpiring, appointed to the toughest job in football. David's commitment to improve in areas such as Pre-season Training Pro- grams, Umpiring Development Squads, the pending appointment of Sydney Umpires Coach, an Ac- creditation System in place and the drafting of the 1990 Umpiring Stra- tegic-Plan has lifted umpiring status The 1989 NSWAFL Elite Squad members (L-R) Dale Betterman, Danny Baxter, onto a new plan. Mark Sanson. Paul Lavis and Dean Greacan. with Craig Davis

Coaching courses are an integral The Development Fund contrib- "CLINICS AND part of the future growth of devel~ uted to the following:- COACHING CAMPS" opment. Gone are the days where Many Schools and Junior Clubs just anybody can be coach. The po- 1. NFL Shield State Team made good use of the subsidies of- sition is an important one, so impor- fered to them by- purchasing jump- tant that the Commission has made 2. State Championships ers through the NSWAFL Jumper it compulsory for coaches to have at Grant Scheme. The Umpire Sub- least a Level I Certificate to be ap- 3. Country Championships sidy was used to reward these men pointed to any Junior Coaching po- in some small way who performed sition in this State. 4. Teal Cup an important role during the week days. Courses in Wagga and Sydney next 5. Shell Cup year plus a correspondence course The participation rate in High should avail to all coaches the op- 6. Combined High School Schools stablised this year with •..

NSWAFL Page 7 1989 Annual Report Primary Schools having a 30% in- to be undertaken and an eye for de~ mation of the nineteen's has given crease due mainly to efforts in tar~ tail which has achieved a high pro- the young players some direction to geting schools by the Development fessional approach to all things aspire to, the results of 59 boys play- Officers, an area of concern noted conducted by Development. ing in this team, 16 playing ReselVes in last years report. and 2 players Matthew Wheeler and To QBE Insurance, a special thanks Glenn Page reaching the ultimate The Development Personnel and for the support, encouragement and goal in football, that is a Senior their respective areas were as fol- friendship gained through the spon~ game. All the players coming lows:- sorship of the NSWAFL which de~ through the Development System, veloped into something far greater are all home grown products, so a Craig Davis: Coaching and Devel. than a commercial relationship, lets re-think on the Swans behalf would opment Manager support them that support us. be a logical step for the owners to realise is what they put in is what Tony Turner: Riverina Develop- Whilst on sponsorship I would like they will get out. ment Manager to extend the Leagues appreciation to the following bodies and corpo- The Development Program is in the Stephen Wright: St George! Suth- rations who did assist our operations process of being restructured and is erland and Campbelltown this year. just waiting on ratification by the Commissioners, all for the better. Brett Scott: Parramatta/Nepean The Victorian Football League - and Hills/Hornsby Development Foundation. To the Commissioners, Ian Granland, Tim Johnson, Dale Car- Craig Holden: North Shore! QBE Insurance Sponsorship. roll and Linda, my appreciation for Warringah support and help in administering. New South Wales State Govern- the Development Program, and to As one can see from the above there ment. the Development Officers thanks was a dramatic cut in Development for a job well done. We have been Staff, an alarming trend overthe last Department of Sport, Recreation a team for the last four years couple of years. and Racing. through some turbulent times but have stuck hard and fast to the task In retrospect this year has been a National Sport Division of the at hand, so it is a sad moment that very successful one with our code Rothman's Foundation. Craig Holden and Brett Scott will stamping a place in a Rugby domi- no longer be with us in 1990, over. nated State, plus the increased pro~ Adidas. seas adventures calling them. Their file that the League has with other effort will not be forgotten. State bodies. Sherrin and Faulkner Footballs. Finally this is an opportunity to NSWAFL is fighting a hard battle Elastoplast Smith and Nephew. thank the people who do things just to gain its own identity and by sheer for the love of the game, without hard work beyond the call of duty Australian Airlines. you there is no football, therefore this fight is being won. the League is eternally grateful. As you can see and stated at the The QBE Insurance Sponsorship, beginning of this report, the Swans "The long term goal will be to look the largest deal ever achieved by the do not contribute to the Develop- towards 2000 with enthusiasm and League has enabled special projects ment Funding. However the for optimism". 0

NSWAFL Page 8 1989 Annual Report 1989 U15 SHELL CUP

1989 SHELL CUP TRIALS Day 2 Sydney: Mark Hatter (Miranda), Todd Davey (pennant Hills), Peter The bringing together of 154 of the Saturday, June 24, Moore Park Dixon (Pennant Hills), Scott May States finest Under 15 players com- (Collegians). prising teams from Western River- Riverina 19-21 (135) D ina, Sydney, Broken Hill, Riverina, N.S.W. Composite 3- 2 (20) Western Riverina: Rodney Shep- Albury, Wagga and N.S.W. Com- Sydney 11-13 (79) D herd (Finley), Sean Drennan posite for selection into the 1989 Wnggn 7-11 (53) (Deniliquin), Mark Roberts Shell Cup was to be a festival of the Albu!)' 9-13 (67)D (Barham). skills displayed in our great game. Broken Hill 10.4 (64) Sydney 9-11 (65) D Broken Hill: Greg Terrell (Souths), The Sydney Junior Council is to be Western Riverina 7-11 (53) Clint Draper (Centrals), Scott Ben- congratulated on it's staging of this netts (Wests). years Shell Cup trials. Although dif. Day 3 ficulties were experienced in the Albury & Districts: Carl Dickens early stages, things settled down Sunday, June 25, Little Bay Oval (Oaklands), Craig Knox (Urana). with most games being played in fine weather. Problems with venues Wagga 11- 8 (74) D N.S.W. Composite: Cameron brought out a fine spirit of co- Broken Hill 4- 8 (32) O'Brien (Yass). operation when all teams had access Riverina 12- 9 (81) D to only one tiny two room dressing Sydney 5- 4 (34) Results: shed on Moore Park on the Sunday. Albury 6-12(48) D Saturday, September 2 Western Riverina 2- 2 (14) N.S.W.15-19(109)vs Although games didn't count for Sydney 5- 4 (34) competition points, personal and N.s.W. Goals: B. Richards 2, J. team pride from each of the areas 1989 Uj15 SHELL Quade 2, S. Townsend 2, J. Davey 1, wouldn't allow them to give any- CUP CARNlV AL G. Terrell 1, S. May 1, R. Shepherd thing less than their best, much to Sydney, September 2-4 1, D. Breed 1, M. Hatter 1, C. Dick- the delight of the selectors and spec- Runner Up ens 1. P. Dixon 1, C. Draper 1. tators alike. N.S.W. Best: S. Drennan, G. McMa- Coach: Terry McGee hon, J. Quade, M. Pitura, J. Davey, Strong performances from River- Assist. Coach: Tony Turner C. Dickens, L Carroll. ina, Sydney and Wagga may appear Manager: Ted Ray to overshadow the efforts of other Trainer: Dennis Burkinshaw Sunday, September 3 teams but each area was highly com- N.S.W.13-22(lDO) vs petitive at various times, for which The Team AC.T. 10- 7 (67) they 'can be justly proud. N.S.W. Goals: S. Drennan 4, D. Riverina: Daniel Breed (Barellan), Breed 3, G. Terre1l2,J. Quade 1, M. All Results Peter Green (Yanko Ag.), Shawn Pitura 1, J. Davey L B. Richards 1. Townsend (Yanko Ag.), Jeremy N.s.W. Best: S. Drennan, M. Pitura, Day I Quade (Ariah Park-Mirrool), Luke G. McMahon, J. Quade, J. Davey, Carroll (Ganmain-Grong-Grong D. Breed. Friday, June 23, Little Bay Oval. Matong), Brad Richards (Narran- dera). Monday, September 4 N.S.W. Composite 10-7 (67) D N.S.W. 8- 6 (42)vs r Queensland 14.12 (96) Western Riverina 7- 7 (49) Wagga: Jeremy Radley (Eastlakes N.S.W. Goals: C. Dickens 3, G. I Sydney 13-5 (83)D M.C.U.), Steven Priest (Wagga Ti. McMahon 1, J. Quade I, R. Shep~ Albu!)' 3-4 (22) gers), Heath Mooney (Turvey herd I, G. Terrell!. D. Breed 1. Riverina 6-10 (46) D Park), Mark Pitura (Turvey Park), Broken Hill 0- 9 (9) Gavin McMahon (East Wagga- N.S.W. Best: S. Drennan, P. Green, L Carroll, C. O'Brien, C. Dickens, Wngga 18-18(126)D Kooringal), Scott Bourne (Turvey G. McMahon .•. N.S.W. Composite 2- 2 (14) Park).

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AWARD WINNERS NSW Best: S. Drennan, G. McMa- ground) complimented by the inspi- NSW Best or Series: Sean Drennan hon, J. Quade, T. Davey, e. Dickins, rational pivot Gavin McMahon and Most Consistent: Gavin McMahon L Carroll, M. Pitura. ' Jeremy Quad. A strong defence en- Best Vs Sydney: Sean Drennan sured that the efforts up forward, Best vs A.C.T.: Mark Pitura Sunday, September 2 though somewhat squandered, were Best Vs Queensland: Peter Green NSW 13.22 (100) ACT 10.7 (67) not entirely wasted by holding Sydney to just one point after half What a year this has been for the NSW Goals: S. Drennan 4,D. Breed time. 1989 Shell Cup Team. Firstly the 3, G. Terrell 2, B. Richards 1, J. trials which were conducted in Quade 1, M. Pitura 1, T. Davey 1. On day two our opponents (ACf) Sydney over 23-24-25 June were drew first blood against the wind but thrown into disarray because of in- NSW Best: S. Drennan, M. Pitura, that was the only time they had the ordinate rain experienced in G. McMahon, J. Quade, D. Breed, lead dispite a healthy scare later in Sydney, which led to Councils clos- T. Davey. the match. The domination of Scan r ing grounds, thus making it Drennan together with the fine extremely difficult in obtaining a Monday, September 3 skills of Mark Pitura, the relentless central venue. Eventually the wind efforts of Jeremy Quade and con- swept expanses of N.S.W. NSW 8.6 (42) QLD 14.12 (96) structive work of Gavin McMahon University's Little Bay Oval and the NSW Goals: C. Dickins 3, G. were not being rewarded with accu- cramped confines of Moore Park McMahon I, J. Quade 1, R. Shep- rate kicking for goals but sufficient were utilized for the purpose. herd 1, G. Terrell 1, D. Breed 1. to gain a solid 23 point victol)'.

Further problems were to follow in NSW Best: S. Drennan, P. Green, The boys faced the final against the shape of the airline pilots strike, e. O'Brien, L. Carroll, e. Dickins, Queensland with the knowledge and putting in doubt the Championship G.McMahon. confidence of a side that was as well scheduled to be played in LauDe- prepared as it could be, under the eston. As the date drew closer it Wagener Oval was the setting for circumstances. After the opening became obvious that it would be eas- the opening ceremony on day one stanza kicking into a six goal wind ier to bring the Tasmanian team to of the Championship and our first and holding the maroons to 2.7 con- the mainland rather than attempt to game against acombincd UIS - U16 fidence was high for the remainder get N.S.W., Quee.Q.sland and the Sydney representative team. of the match. It was however, Ae.T. over Bass Strait. Itwaseven- Although the games that Sydney Queensland that took control of the tually decided, at short notice, that participated in were declared non situation to pile on 6.2 to our soli- the easier course would be the most Championship many of their play. tal)' goal by half time. Although the acceptable, however, Tasmania ers had ~a point to prove" and pro- "horse had bolted" the blues set opted out and the Championship vided solid competition for each about resurrecting their pride. Led went ahead in Sydney between the State Team. by the gallant Sean Drennan and three mainland State teams and a ably supported by the more than ca- combined U15-U16 Sydney team, With just one practice game in pable backmen Peter Green, filling in for Tasmania. preparation for the Shell Cup the Cameron O'Brien and Luke Carroll NSW Team was quick to get into and the gusty and speedy Carl Dick- RESULTS their stride and get away to a good ins good team work was more evi- lead with the assistance of the dent. As it sometimes happens it Saturday, September 1 breeze. The Sydney Team then was a game of the team kicking into showed their metal and took it right the strong wind performed the best NSW 15.19 (109) Sydney 5.3 (33) to the "blues" to allow them a slen- and although the Waratahs out NSW Goals: J Quade 2, S. der three point lead at half time. It scored the Banana Benders in the Townsend 2, B. Richard 2, G. Terrell was in the second half that things second half the damage had been 1, P. Dixon I, D. Breed 1, T. Davey came together under the direction done in the second quarter.D 1, R. Shepherd 1, M. Hatter 1, e. of brilliant captain Sean Drennan, I Dickins 1, S. May 1, e. Draper 1. (be it on the ball or around the I I NSWAFL Page 11 1989 Annual Report • - N.S.\\'. Football Tearn (Australian) Playing at Queensland, July 10, 1920.

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I HISTORY OF THE GAME

I AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL INTO tropolis" side, 6-8 defeated a North- utililise the SCG, mainly because of I THE lWENTIETH CENTURY ern District (Newcastle) team 5-6. access and spectator amenities. Bitter in-fighting and weak ad- The game continued to grow in Two weeks prior to the Carnival ministration is blamed for the de- interest in Sydney, however, Alex- War was announced. The timing mise of the code in Sydney in 1893 andria failed to re-emerge in 1904. could not have been worse. The and for 10 years it was not formally Carnival proceeded, however, itwas played at a competitive level. Some of the venues used in pronounced as a flop due to inter- those early days include Wentworth national hostilities and the under- This, of course, created many Park (now greyhound headquar- stable state of confusion and fear I problems, the main one being that ters), Redfern Oval, Rushcut1ers of the unknown. the vast majority of players drifted Bay, Canterbury Racecourse, Alex- 'e to other codes. One Doteable player andria Oval, Naremburn Park, The League lost a great deal of being Victor Trumper who latcr be- Birchgrove Oval, SCG No.2 and money and resulting from this, the I came one of Australia's most Hampden Oval (Trumper Park). Australian Football Ground at Al- r famous cricketers exandria was lost. In the following years reports However, following some in- confirmed the opinion that the The trustees resigned and it was tense lobbying betwcen enthusiasts game moved from a position to left to a small band of men to keep of the game, a meeting was held in strength, but certainly not domi- the game going in very difficult February 1903 to fe-form the Asso- nance in Sydney. times. ciation. Those present chose the name, NSW Football League and There werc pockets of interest The competition dropped to appointed the premier of the State, from places like Lithgow and five teams in 1918 and 1920 and be- Sir John Sec as its initial president. Newcastle. Several other "exhibi- cause of the shortage of manpower, tion" games between VFL and there was no reserve grade fielded Meetings took place in a num- SANFL Clubs, however, these between 1916-19. ber of Sydney Suburbs to form clubs ceased in 1905 when the boat carry- with the following teams taking part ing two Melbourne Clubs incurred J.E. Phelan, after whom the in the competition:- Alexandria, foul weather on the return journey Phelan Medal, the best and fairest Ashfield, Balmain, East Sydney, and nearly missed their respective in the NSW State Football League Newtown, Puddington, North Saturday games. is named, was the man mainly re- Shore, Redfern, Sydney, West sponsible for steering the code Sydney and YMCA. Northern Districts (Newcastle) through this time of crisis. played in the reserve grade compe- , A reserve grade was also con- tition in 1912-13 and were premiers Following the war, it was again ducted which comprised six teams in both seasons. left to the enthusiasts to pick up the • some of which were not represented pieces and start again. After now in the first grade. It was about this time that the having a knowledge of some of the League obtained several acres of history of football in Sydney and • The League sought help from land on the corner of Botany and problems which followed, is it any the VFL in prommulgating the Gamdeners Road, Alexandria. wonder that the status of the game game and a competition match be- This, and the operation of the is at its present level? 0 tween Fitzroy and Collingwood was League, was vested in five trustee,;. played at the SCG on May 23, be- Apparently a magnificient ground fore a crowd of 20,O

I NSWAFL Page 12 1989 Annual Report 1989 COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

NORTIIERN DMSION Bangalow

It was lucky that the heavy downpour stayed away for the Northern Division of the Country Championships which gave way to some great weather.

Sct in lhc idealic and rustic sel- ting of Bangalow, a small township between Ballina and Lismore six leagues tried their very best to take the title for the playeffen the SeQ.

Newcastle soon emerged as fa- vourites and the final match against the North Coast League was well deserving of the praises given.

The organisation of this series was superb with nothing left to chance. John Woods and Bob Hill from the Summerland League were to the forefront and carried out their duties particularly well.

The Bangalow Bowling Club and SCcretary-Manager, Brian Schultz, were outstanding in their service and contribution to the Championships.

Commissioner John Yates and the League Chief Executive, Ian Action from the Northern DMs/on of the 1989 QBE Insurance Country Granland were on hand to witness Chsmp(onshlps, with this Summerland AFL player In some bother this finecvent which will go down as one of the best yet on the Coast of Through the efforts of Phil Lc vision I. With tight games and frcsh NSW. Petit, Trevor Urquart and the many legs came high quality football with volunteer support people, the two all sides showing thcirwares at some day Championship progressed with- stage. Evcntual Finalists Sapphire out a hitch. Coast and Central West both suf- SOUTHERN DIVISION fered losses to the Sydney team but WaggaWagga The Saturday evening meal and still showed that they would be in entertainment were a highlight of the hunt when it realty counted. The Southern Division of the the weekend with -Macea- the Co- Country Championships were a median providing great hilarity for Day 2, belonged 10the Sapphire highlight of the football year, with the 200 odd attendees. Coast team that swept all before some excellent football, weather them in disposing of the Farrer that threatened but showed consid- The matches themselvcs were League by 37 points, and taking out eration to the cause, and excellent played in excellent spirit with Day 1 the final against the Central Wcst organisation from the professional belonging to the Farrer League side League by a mammoth 113 points." Farrer League. and the Sydney Football League Oi-

1989 AnnulIl Report NSWAFL Page 13 Reflecting the great professional- Farrer 9.5 (54) Defeated Sydney F.L. I 5.4 (34) Defeated ism of the S.C.ARF.L. and their IIlawarra 6.5 (41). Central West 4.6 (30) intense desire for success, the vic- tory was a tribute to much hard work Best: Best: and planning. Farrer: P. Ryan, D. Oliver, M. Mor- Sydney F.L. I: D. Thomas, T. De- ton. lahunty, F. Hummell. The Central West League proved its Illawarra: P. Chilton, D. Hampson, Central West: M. Manning, P. character and desire to taste the at- K. Clare. Hards, S. May. mosphere of the S.c.G. in July, by coming back to record a meritorious Goals: Goals: and thrilling 6 point victory over the Sydney F.L I: G. Armstrong 2, M. Sydney Football League Division I Farrer: G. Butta, S. Nelson, P. Petrolo, P. Boyce, M. Tilyard 1.Cen- side, reversing the previous days re- Crivellaro 2, B. McLellan, J. Sey- lral West: C. Pogue, R. Hethering- sult. mour, M. Morton 1. ton, P. Hards, M. Boyd 1. Illawarra: D. Chilton 2, M. Par- The lllawarra outfit demonstrated tridge, G. Fuss, B. Stevenson, R Pe. Farrer 17.7 (109) Defeated their skill and endurance by defeat- kin 1. Sydney F.L II 1. 4 (10). ing Sydney Football League Divi- sion II and finishing the Champion- Central West 7.8 (50) Defeated Best: ships on a high note. SydneyF.L. II 3.3 (21). Farrer: C. Parmenter, B. McLen- In all it was a most enjoyable week- nan, S. Cordwell. Best: end, with top football, top company Sydney: G. Eldering, R Palmer, J. and the gathering together of foot- Central West: M. Boyd, P. Clawry, Druce. ball people who love our game and T. Byrne. are prepared to work hard and with- Sydney F.L II: J. Druce, G. Elder- Goals: out glory to ensure its development. ing. G. Button 5, S. Cordwe1l2, E. Boots 2, D. Oliver 2, B. McLennan 1, P. Gools: Ryan 1, E. Frazier I, P. Kazakoff 1, RESULTS Central West: G. Pannan 3, M. Boyd S. Nelson I, C. Parmenter 1. 3, M. Walton 1. Sydney: M. Campbell. Sydney F.L. II: M. Walker 2, J. Sydney F.L. I 7.9 (51) Defeated Druce 1. Sapphire Coast 6.7 (43) Sapphire Coast 10.15 (75) Defeated TABLE Best: IlIawarra 2. 3 (15) Sydney: H. Muir, D. Thomas, P. W L% PrS Boyce Best: Farrer 2 _329.40 8 , Sapphire Coast: S. Art, J. Lygon, S. Sapphire Coast: D. Hoff, S. Art, S. Sydney FLI 2 -116.40 • 'I Mount. Larkin. Sapphke Coast 1 1178.70 4 j Illawarra: M. Partridge, A Harris, Central West 1 1152.70 4 Gools: K. Clare. Sydney: H. Muir 2, P. Boyce 2, M. IIIaWaIT8 2 41.70 o Blackburne 2, M. Tilyard 1. Goals: Sapphire Coast: S. Mount 2, S. Sapphire Coast: S. Mount 3, J. Sydney FLII 219.00 o Lurkin, J. Sanders, P. Jacobson. S. Sanders 2, D. Jordan 2, A Tulloch, Hindson 1. M. Schnider, S. Hindson 1. IIlawarra: B. Stevenson, D. Chilton. •

NSWAFL Page 14 1989 Annual Report t I DAY 2

SEMIFINAL Goals: Soutb~m Divlo;:lonFlnal Sapphire Coast 6.9 (45) Defeated Centrol West: G. Pannan 2, M. SUf- Sapphire Coast 18.12 (120)Dfl Forrer 1.2 (8) rock, R. Hetherington, M. Boyd 1. Central West 1. 1 (7) Sydney: M. McCosker 2, G. Rest: Armstrong 2. B"", Sapphire Coast: P. Holsworth, S. Sapphire Const: S. Larkin, C. Larkin, S. Art. Consolation Match Russell, S. Art. Farrer: D. Oliver, P. Ryan, R. JIInwDrra 9.4 (58) Defeated Centrol West: P. Cleary, M. Man- Knagge. Sydney F.I...•J] 2.2 (14). ning, T. Byrne. Goals: GODIs: •..., Sapphire CODst: D. Jordan 5, J. Sapphire Coast: S. Mount 2, S. IlInwnrrn: L Wright, A Harris, P. Sanders 4, A Alderton 3, S. Mount Emmanual. Larkin, S. Hindson, A Alderton, M. 2, C. :Russell 2, W. Kerton, D. Sydney: G. Eldcring, S. Edmonds, Schneider 1. Hopkins 1. A McBean. Forrer: D. Oliver 1. central West: G. Pannan 1.

'Central West on the defensive"! The Red and Whites had two stirling encounters with the boys from Sydney Central West 5.2 (32) Defeated Sydney F.L. I 4.2 (26). Goals: Beslln Final: IJ

NSWAFL PngelS 1989 Annunl Report 1989 NSWAFL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

On the first day 800 people paid $ The scene fOf the 1989 State Cham- In the first game, Sydney defeated 2,500 to watch the games, whilst on pionships was set for the most com- Farrer 21-16 to 12-11 in a bard hit. Sunday with Broken Hill out of con. petitive and productive of the ting physical clash which left no tention and showing very little skill, current series. doubt of the standard of play to fol. low. very few were on hand to watch the finals. Riverina had resolved to withdraw from the VCFL Championships in Riverina proved far too good in the carnival Best and Fairest playerwas favour of our own and reported a second match and cruised to a very John Schultz from the Farrer good showing. Farrer meanwhile easy26-17 to 8-14win over the home League winning the nMedibank Pri. were quietly confident of a strong side. vaten Award with 9 votes followed performance and Sydney, training by Riverina's Jed Lawton and Terry since Januarywith probably the best On Sunday morning, Farrer raced Ness on 6 apiece with Sydney's Rob preparation to date, had quite a away to record a resounding victory Trkula and Peter Robertson each strong side. The League's concern 26~13 to 7-9 over Broken Hill for on4. over the ability of Broken Hill's third position. competitiveness was overshadowed Peter Robertson won the nMedi. in the knowledge that in playing at The RiverinalSydney clash for the bank Private" Leading Goalkicking home they would probably have a Championship title was to prove a Award with a total ef9 for the car- much better team. great spectacle. The match showed nival Best Player Awards in each team also donated by Medibank Private were won by:-

John Schultz - Farrer Matthew Daddow - Broken Hill Darren Clohessy - Riverina Rod Podbury - Sydney

QBE Insurance's National Market. ing Manager, John Clancy, was in attendance for the weekends matches and presented beautifully designed bronze medals to the members of the winning team.

The series also acted as a selection process for the NSW Team to play in Tasmania later in the year.

The future of this Championship has never looked brighter.

With the Broken Hill F.L looking 'The Pressure's OnJ' Desperate action from the thrilling 1989 State Championship Final toward a competition more to their standing, there is now a new level to aspire to for all competitors. The weather for the carnival was all the skills of the game in a fast fine with temperatures hovering moving, high flying affair which gave The League has received accep- around the 23' mark. Jubilee Oval, victory to Riverina 16-13 (109) to tance from the ACf AFL for the in- the venue for the series, was a pic- 14-13 (97). clusion of its Representative side ture with a good cover of grass and into the Championships for 1990. 0 well appointed amenities. Crowds for the weekend were poor.

Page 16 1989 Annual Report NSWAFL UMPIRING REPORT

comes. Following the Sapphire Throughout the season each Coast Seminar local umpires League struggled for numbers, de- formed an independent panel and spite some aggressive recruiting their own Umpires Association, and campaigns. another independent panel was formed in the Central West follow- Resulting from this years Needs ing a seminar in Orange. Survey it was revealed that there is an alarming shortage of umpires at With the exception of the Sum- all Levels in all Leagues. merland League all NSW affiliated Leagues were visited. Attracting people to umpiring and. then retaining them <;ontinues In 1989 representative appoint- to be the biggest challenge facing ments were keenly sought. These the conduct and presentation of our included:- game across the State.

The Sydney Panel experienced This year saw the appointment NFL Shield - Tasmania a difficult season with a shortage of of a full time State Director of Um- Hugh Rodrick numbers, lack of off ground support piring being funded by the VFL and and a frustrating year in terms of supported administratively by the Teal Cup - Melbourne weathcr, with ground closures, NSWAFL. Brinley Sheppard cancelled fixtures and washouts. Because of the shortage of umpires The focus of the position was to Shell Cup - Sydney many games throughout the season establish a State Structure for um- Michael Forbes were conducted without an official piring which had a career path for umpire. A regretable situation but umpires as an integral feature. Ena- Country Final - SCG Sydney one that was more pronounced due bling umpires to progress to the top Shane McDonald & to a reluctance to double up umpires level was a high priority as was the Paul Courtney on a regular basis. education and training of umpires statewide, along with their person- This year the Sydney Umpires nel. Umpires appointed to the Panel attracted the National Aus- Northern Championshps at Banga- tralia Bank as a sponsor. The Bank During 1989 a Statewide struc- low and to the Southern Champion- provided $ 1,500 which was put to. ture was established with umpiring ships in Wagga were observed and ward an umpiring scholarship and a contacts appointed in each League. received written feedback on their video and monitor. The sponsor- This has been a significant step as it performances. This is seen as a very ship agreement will continue into provided an excellent communica- important umpiring development 1990, and is one that the tion channel for u,mpiring coaching activity. The same approach was N.S.W.A.F.L. and Umpires value. material, assisted with talent iden- taken at the Teal Cup and Shell Cup tification and monitoring of umpires trials. Regular contact occurred with performances, sharing of umpiring some Junior Associations through- information and support for all con- This year saw the first Level I out the season. The longer term tacts located across New South Umpires Course participants in future of Umpiring in Sydney is Wales. NSW. The national course, for predicated on attracting umpires to second year field umpires and spon- Junior Associations where they re- Monthly teleconferences were sored by the VFL was successfully ceive regular coaching and training held to compliment the regular completed by Paul O:mrtncy, (Nth with a view to eventually progrcss- newsletter - "The Whistler", as both Coast) who capped offa fine year by ing to the senior panel. southern and northern groups. officiating in the North Coast Grand Final and Bill Reid from the River- The Sydney Senior Panel was A number of seminars were ina Umpires Association. aNy assisted by Geoff Dempsey, ob- conducted producing excellent out serving and coaching, Terry"

NSWAFL Page 17 1989 Annual Report

• Godfrey observing and Robert VFL Under 19 game. young umpires in Sydney, Albury, Wajzer in the physical preparation. Sapphire Coast, Riverina and Following discussions during ACT. There were in excess of 120 the year it was resolved that the ca- VFL Appointments available for reer path for Albury based umpires During 1989 a sound founda- NSW and ACT based umpires this aspiring to the top level will be via tion has been set for the enhance- year. The introduction of the Sydney. ment of umpiring across NSW Sydney Swans Under 19 team pro- including the foresight and com- vided an excellent stepping stone for Initiatives for 1990 include:- mittment by the VFL to umpiring young umpires aspiring to a VFL and the support of the NSWAFL. career from each umpiring disci- * the establishment of a State- pline. wide .Umpiring Accreditation It is important for football ad- Scheme with courses being con. ministrators and umpiring person- It is now possible for umpires ducted in Junior Associations, for nel to work in co-operation to regardless of where they are based teachers and in Country Leagues. support the standing of umpiring in to umpire in the VFL. This year 1990 and beyond which is so critical Lee Barclay from Wagga Wagga * The establishment of an Um- to the future success of our game.D travelled to Sydney to officiate in a piring Development Squad for

THOSE WHO HAVE LEFT US

"May They Rest In Peace"

Ralph Poidevin • NSWAFL Northern Regional Advisory Council Chainnan

jRalph left us during 1989 as the result of a severe stroke. His work for our code in the lNorth Coast area of NSW won him the respect of all his peers and was instramental in a olid foundation being laid in an area not receptive to the 'intrusions' of the Australian ~ame.

~alph's work for the League was most valued, and was much respected by all at head office 'n Sydney.

Our thoughts are still with wife Nancye and family, and with the man who gave of himself or others.

Ken Ferguson. Secretary of the League 1936.60 and 1966-69

en was a great worker and ambassador of the game. This man undertook a great deal of he work through some very difficult times and chaperoned the game's existance in Sydney.

Ken died in July aged 84 years.

NSWAFL Page 18 1989 Annual Report , TRIBUNAL REPORT

The tribunal rather hopes that the break up the fight" end up reported the hearing, because it recognised reduced number of reports this sea- for striking) and for those wilfully that there may be genuine occasions son (90, compared with 110 last sea- causing serious injury (the two long- when, notwithstanding the need for son and 152 in 1987) reflects, to est suspensions imposed were for disciplinary proceedings to be some extent, the response of player behind-the-play attacks which hos- promptly disposed of, an adjourn- discipline to the tribunal's sentenc- pitalised the victims). ment may be unavoidable if the ing policies over the past three player is to have every opportunity years, although washed out rounds that justice demands to defend him- and the send-off rule have also, no self, and automatic suspension is in- doubt, had something to do with it. ••••• consistent with the presumption of innocence. One procedural matter which may •• • • • have to be reviewed is the tribunal's policy of allowing (in other than Certainly the rise in the proportion very serious cases) a reported player • • • • • of convictions among players plead- to continue to play pending any ad- ing not guilty (70% this season as journed hearing. The present tribu- opposed to 56% in 1988) is consis- nal dispensed with its predecessor's Inevitably, the few spoil it for the tent with the proposition that um- rule that any player who procured many and there have been abuses of pires are relying upon 'on-the-spot' an adjournment of his case (whether this indulgence by one or two clubs remedies in those more marginal by non-appearance or otherwise) which seem to regard hearings as cases which might, in previous years, was automatically suspended until something to be conducted at their have ended up before the tribunal. convenience. 'Bail' may be harder' to get next year. • •• • • • • • • • The tribunal does not, until othe r- 1989 Tribunal Report. Breakdown of Reported Offences wise persuaded, see its role as bein the extended removal of playe r Club Striking Kicking Abuse Assault Other Total from the game except where that is Campbelltown 7 1 5 13 necessary for the protection ofoth e East Sydney 6 6 players or the maintenance of a n- Hills 4 1 5 field discipline. For this reason, i Nth Shore 4 1 5 has maintained its attitude of re Parramatta 5 1 1 7 warding good (disciplinary) reeor d St George 12 2 2 16 and time-saving pleas of guilty with SydneyUni 1 1 2 'discounted' periods of suspensio n Western Subs 9 2 1 1 13 or (where the possibility of prov 0- Balmain 6 1 7 cation appears, on the evidence, t Baulkham Hills 1 1 be real), non-suspensory penalties Bankstown 2 2 Manly 2 1 1 4 Nth Eagles 1 1 • • ••• Pennth 1 1 Sutherland 1 1 Its wrath has been reserved for re UniNSW 1 1 cidivists, for players who choose Ie Woollondilly 1 1 involve themselves in other playe rs incidents (it is remarkable ho 61 2 13 4 6 86 many play~rs who "just went in to'" TOTAL

NSWAFL Page 19 1989 Annual Report NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 11189aBE INSURANCE TEAL CUP TEAM (MELBOURNE)

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lad!. Row: Warren c.rt.r (Omlnld), Matthew Ollddow (South Broken Hill). Man.: Whyta (Ardlethenl. Oom!." Graham (C8mpblilltown) 1.ln Sherrin (Sl G.crgel. M.nh_ Read (Bllullthllm Hills), Chris Gleeaon (Albury). Pater Orton (Sank.lown) craig ,",eLlchlan (Eu! Wagg •• Koorlngal). Middle Row: Brinley Sh'P~Td (Umpire). Neville Nugent (Federalsl. Troy MirkIn (Grllfton), Phllllp ROWS1on(Blrell.n), Lachlan Adam. (Tumbflf\lmba) Mar1l.Sanson (Lake Cargelllco), Jllan MOOr'llly (Turvey Pllrkl. Mallhaw Vi.l (St. GlKlrgll). Daniel Baxter (Leeton) Troy LevIne (Wagge TIger.), Grelma Batber (Corowa-Autherglen). Charlie CorDett (Trainer). Front Row: Pit Thompeon (Manager), Graham Hart (Batellu Bay), Tony Redshaw (Hills), Crllig Nllttelbeek (Cllpta!n, Leeton), er.1g Davil (Coactll Dun Greacen (VIce Captain, LlIvtngton). Scott Hamblin (Ganmaln-Grong Grong-Matong), Jason Knlght (Henly) Colin FIsher (Asslslant Coach). Abunl:: Scott Eddy (Tocumwal). TRIALS Club was first class and left notning Riverina. Baxter, Mcl.achlin, San- to be desired. The League has no son, Carter, Rowstan. - DENILIQUIN hesitation in complementing the ef- Murray. Nugent, Barber, Knight. forts of all concerned for a well or- During the weekend of May 27(28 ganised and trouble free weekend. Sunday, May 28 eighty eight (88) of New South Wales most talented juniors put on show their football skills on the Deniliquin Oval for selection into the 1989 NSW Teal Cup team.

The fine weather and excellent ground allowed the four trialing ar~ eas of Murray Border, Riverina, Sydney and N.S.W. Composite to exhibit their more than consider- able team work and individual foot- ball skills to the utmost, for the selectors in their vantage point overlooldng the firm, open expanses of the Deniliquin Football ground.

Greatly strengthened by the inclu- Elaven players from fhe 1989 Country Composite Side gained Squad se/action sion of four Swans Under 19 players the Composite team on day one I'IESUL1rS were able to establish a 30 point Saturday, May 27 Compnsite 20.1

NSWAFL Page 21 1989 Annual Report PRE - CARNIVAL .COMPOSITE June 9th. However, some players arrived on Saturday, June 10th, after Peter Orton, Damieo Graham, completing playing commitments CAMP Mark Whyte, Dean Greacen, Mat- with their clubs, a situation that will thew Daddow, Troy Mirkin, not be allowed in the future. -BORAMBOLA Graham Hart, Matthew Vial, Craig Nettelbeck, Matthew O'Brien and The camps program was designed to examine the players skill levels, en. This was the first time a pre-carnival Lachlan Adams. durance, strength, attitude and gen- camp had been held, with the June eral maturity to enable them as Long Weekend enabling the organ- MURRAY BORDER individuals and as a team to perform isation to put in place a program at the carnival. with little interruption to domestic Jason Knight, Scott Eddy, Chris football to sort the men from the Gleeson, Brent Lavery, Graeme Barber, Robert Woods and Neville The internal practice match on Sun- boys. Nugent. day gave the coaches and selectors valuable insight as to players capa- The logic behind all of this is that in bilties. the past the camp directly pro- SYDNEY ceeded the carnival which placed Monday lunch time the agonising too many restrictions on the coach. David Wilson, lain Sherrin, Mat- decision of who should be the Re- ing panel to come to a satisfactory thew Read and Tony Redshaw. serves was made. Scott Eddy, David selection process to cui five players, Wilson, Robert Woods, Matthew with it adversely affecting morale a RIVERINA O'Brien and Brent Lavery were ad- day before the championship Warren Carter, Craig McLachlan, vised of their omission in the started. Troy Levine, Phillip Rowston, Scott coaches room. These players, obvi- Hamblin, Mark Sanson, Daniel ously disappointed, accepted the STAFF IN ATIENDANCE Baxter and Jason Mooney. decision like true sportsmen. Craig Davis (Coach), Col Fisher One"player, Mark Whyte, was un- The final 25 was then announced, (Ass. Coach), Craig Holden (Selec- with a short briefing on travel ar~ tor), Gary McConnell (Selector), able to attend the training camp be- rangements and conduct expected Pat Thompson (Team Manager), cause of playing commitments with at the Championships. All players Charlie Corbett (Trainer), Tony the ACI' Senior Team in Hobart. and officials departed Borambola by Turner (Riv. Dev. Manager). Train- The majority of players arrived at Borambola by 5.00 pm on Friday, 1.30 pm. ing Sqund (30).

NSW Teal Cup Coach Craig Davis making his paint at the Borambala Pre Carnival Camp

NSWAFL Page 22 1989 Annual Report U17TEALCUP Monday, July 3 (La~eside Oval, Sth Lachlan Adams & Craig Ncttelbcck Melbourne). N.S.W. Best& Fairest Playerofenr- MELBOURNE Victori. (C) 13-12(90) D nival: Phillip Rowstan NSW 4. 5 (29) . July ).7, 1989 Goals: Mirkin 4. All Australian Selection: Be.!;t:Levine, Rowstan, Nettelbcck, Craig Nettelbcck Grcaccn, Redshaw, Mirkin. Coach: Craig Davis Dean Greacen (Reserve) Assist. Coach: Col Fisher Craig Davis (A~istant Coach). Wednesday, July 5 (V.F.L. Park, Manager: Pat Thompson Waverley). Trainer: Charlie Corbett The 1989 Teal Cup Carnival was W.A. 20.11(131) D hosted by the Victorian FOOtball The Team N.S.W. 4.9 (33) Lc.'lgue and co-ordinated through Goals: Read, Hamblin, Hart, the office of the Victorian Football Murray Border: Gracmc Barber Nettelbeck 1. Development Foundation. Host (Corowa), Jason Knight (Henty), Best: Nellelbeck, Levine, Grenccn, State Liaison Officer was Mr Kevin Chris Gleeson (Albury), Neville Hart, Nugent. Sheehan (General Manager of the Nugent (Federals), Scott Eddy (To- Foundation). Although inclement cumwal). Thursday, July 6 (Junction Oval). weather pre-carnival affected a Rhoeelno: Craig McLachlan (East N.S.W. 6.3 (39) D number of venues, good grounds Wagga Kooringal), Mark Sanson Queensland 4.7 (31) were acquired for the matches, and (Lake Cargelligo), Troy Levine Goals: Nettelbcek 2, Nugent, Eddy, with theweather fine during the car- (Wagga), Scott Hamblin Hart, Daddow 1. nival it allowed good footbnll to be (G.G.G.M.), Phillip Roustan Best: Levine, Whyte, Greacen, played by alt. (BarcUan), Jason Mooney (Turvey Rowstan, Baxter, Nugent, Park), Daniel Baxter (Lecton). Nettelbeck. The opening ceremony, the States Sydney: Tony Redshaw (Pennant paraded at the M.c.G. in day uni- Hills), Matthew Read (Baulkham Friday, July 7 (Victoria Park, form, with the exception of South Hills), Jain Sherrin (St George), Collingwood). Australia and Victorian Metropoli- Composite: Troy Mirkin (Grafton), W.A. 12.13(85) D tan who wore tracksuits, having just Mark Whyte (Queanbeyan), Mat- N.S.W. 2. 3 (IS) completed their match. The crowd thew Daddow (South Broken Hill), Goals: Nettelbet:k, Knight 1. had built up to a record in excess of Lachlan Adams (Tumbarumba), Best,: Adams, Nettelbcek, Mooney, 90,000 for an Interstate fIXture. Damico Graham (Campbclltown), Rowstan, Nugent, Greacen, Levine. Matthew Vial (SI George), Graham The V.P.L appointed former Tele- Hart (Bateau Bay), Peter Orton Final Placlngs vision and radio presenter, Michael (Bankstown), Craig Neltelbeck Victorian Country, South Australia, Williamson, to act as Master of (Leeton), Dean Greacen (Laving- Ceremonies. This included present. ton). West Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Northern ing a rcsume of each team and an Territory, Australian Capital Terri- overview of the football achieve- RESULTS tory. (Note Victoria Metropolitan ments and progress with individual team eliminated prior to finals). areas.

Saturday, July 1 (Skinnes Reserve, Player Awards Sydney Swans Brownlow Medalist, Sunshine). Gerard Healy, officially opened the NSW 18.16(124) D N.S.W Dest vs A.C.T: championships and N.EL Junior ACf 4. 2 (26) Matthew Daddow. Council Chairman, Mr John Dillon, Goals: Nettelbeck, Mirkin 3, N.S.W. Best vs Victorinn Country: thanked the sponsors and welcomed Knight, Barber, Daddow, McLaugh- Troy Levine & Phillip Ro••••-stan the teams. lin 2, Rowston, Whyte, Hart, Gra. N.S.W. Best vsW.A.: ham 1. Craig Nettelbcck The New South Wales campaign Best: Daddow, Graham, Vial, N.S.W. Best vs Qu~sland: started with the trials, Borambola Mirkin, McLachlan, Baxter, Phillip Rowstan Camp, and now our pre-carnival Grcacen. N.s.W. Best vs W.A.: camp held this year at Xavier CoI-

NSWAFL Pn~13 1989 AnnUl'I Rcoport lege, Melbourne, with the final sland. Great efforts by Troy Levine, backline was solid all day with spe- squad of 25 players. Phillip Rowstan and Troy Mirkin, cial mentions to Lachlan Adams and kicking all four goals. Jason Mooney. This is just another opportunity for members to get to know each other The W.A match we started weB but and learn of the demands and re- failed to capitalize on opportunitics quirements of Teal Cup Football. A created (1.5 including 2 posters). most productivc exercise, the camp Positional play was very poor and provides an excellent opportunity some players were not prepared or for a honing of skills and reaction unable to do the disciplined team times, as well as fostering team spirit things. The second half effort was and togetherness. The bus trip down very poor and characterized by a by Brett Allen Bus Lines, was also a general lack of detennined effort. bonding experience with us having Craig Nettelbcck tried hard all over the use of the bus at all timesduring the ground and Troy Levine showed the carnival at great saving and great endeavour. benefit. With Commitment and allitude Our first game against AC. T. was a poor against W.A, the players did solid perfonnance against mediocre some soul searching for the match opposition, the third quarter loss of of matches against Queensland for concentration caused some concern the right to playoff for third spot. but was atoned by seven goals against the breeze in the last quar- N.S.W. contested very well against ter. the wind in the first quarter, how- ever, the second quarter was disap- pointing with the wind. The The halfback line of Mooney, Vial 1989 NSW Tcal Cup CaptaIn CraIg endeavour was good but execution and Rowstan were solid all day but Netto/beck gBlnod AlI-Australian solcction positional play needed fine tuning poor, they didn't always exercise the especially on the ball players. Mat- right option, with a 14 point deficit thew Daddowwas best player in the at half time, resulting. 98 point thrashing. Skill levels were very poor due to The third quarter was excellent cs- pressure from opposition, this area Playing Victorian Country was our pecially from hair back to half for- needs work on for the future. The goal, maybe too much importance ward, but the dominance did not on ball players tried all day, espe- was placed upon this one match. We show on the scoreboard. Too many cially Nettelbeck, Redshaw and started off quite well, but missed op- forwards played from behind against Levine, but we needed the key for- portunities, being down by 3 goals the breeze. The advent of Craig wards to play well for the game to at quarter time. The team was to- Neuelbeck, Matthew Daddow and be a contest. The Opposition Coach tally mesmerized in the second Graham Hart into the forward line praised our performance, a loss but quarter, letting Country make all provided the finish for the good not a disgrace. the play, reaction time was slow, no work further up the field. Excellent running, no initiativc, no contest, effort, especially after half time, The football concluded, it was a time with only 11 hand passes till half with the endeavour great by all play- to rencet and whilst disappointed at time. ers, each contributed to the 8 point our inability to beat the major win, the highlight of the carnival. states, our fourth placing, up two Third quarter effort was a lot better spots from the previous year indi- and maintained effort in the final Playing W.A at Victoria Park, home cates with a little more lateral plan- quarter to match it with opposition. of the Magpics, had the boys eager ningwewillbeapower. Twentyfive However, the result was still disap- to dowell, it was a committed effort young men will grow in stature hav- pointing, we must concentrate for by everybody enabling the team to ing experienced this carnival. A four quarters if we arc to be com- have more possession than W.A, sensational effort beating Queen- petitive against W,A and Queen- but gave up the ball too easily. The sland."

NSWAFL POGe 24 1989 Annuol Report THANKS paign, was likened to a military ma- "Moose" handled all the tight cor. noeuvre, precision without fuss. ners. Craig Davis. Coach, full time person that docs the job demanded of such The Teal Cup information hand- Keith Herbert, Swans Melbourne a position. book was appreciated by players and Trainer was always there. officials plus the envy of other Manager. Pat Thompson, with a States. Glen Warry and Fitzroy Football promotion from Assistant Manager Club, our hosts in Melbourne. in 1988 to this important position Tim's best attribute is his attention did not stop Cromwoe to go. that is to detail, enabling others to have no .-N.S.W. Department of Sport, Rec. the trials in Deniliquin, Camp at Bo- worries and to conccn~rate on their reation & Racing for financial assis- Tambala and Carnival in own personal jobs, plus handling of tance. Melbourne. One of natures gentle- some difficult situations with tact men whose assistance allowed the and sensitivity. QBE Jrtsurancc, for sponsoring the team to perform at its best. During the camp and carnival many Teal Cup Team. others weighed in with support to Assistant Coach, Col (Cranky) ensure the best possible prepara- Xavier College, Father Stoney and Fisher, whose professional ap- tion for the team. the kitchen staff. proach to all games allowed the match committee the relevant sta- Brinley Sheppard, Umpire at the V.F.L. Organising Committee tistics to formulize a game plan. His Carnival. ability to rcad the oppositions N.S.W.AF.L. Office Staff. strength's and weaknesses quickly, Ted and Iris Ray, Ted for his help was invaluable. and Iris for her running repairs. Special Guests - Tom Hafey, Graeme Richmond, Gary Peart, Trainer, Charlie (Farley) Corbett, Brett Allen, Coach Captain, Rod Austin, Terry Daniher, Alan - - worked endless hours to have all Jeans. players available for selection each day. Charlie's ability to diagnose an Parents of (he Players who provided injury and treatment of such was im- moral supporL measurable plus being a great mend to all concerned. As Development Manager, this year's result was a fine reward for Selector, Craig (Crackers) Holden, twelve months planning and the whose laid back approach calmed nuturing of the elite talent through. all in some tight situations, plus out this vast State. The talent iden. some worldly pieces of advise to the tification program has not been Coach and players, just at the right better and everybody in all areas time. should take a bow.

Runner, TonyTurner, whoseenthu- This State had the best transport, siasm is infectious, came to the car. accommodation, behaved team and nival a little underdone, but with a uniform which reflected in our clip around the ears, almost got fit. fourth placing. the best standing in Tony's demeanour conveyed the a number of years. message in lhe right tone, that is straight and to the point. To all involved, many thanks, we look forward to your co-operation Tim Johnson, Operations Manager, next year, because there is a need to To/entod LBvIngton Jun/or Dean Gesctln cement what was achieved in extraordinary planning of this cam. was appolntttd VICe Captain 1989.0

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1989 QBE INSURANCE Saturday. June 10 Comments on NSW Perform. NSW STATE TEAM NSW 6.0 10.1 16.7 17.12 (114) ance. ACf 2.0 4.4 6.7 6.12 (48) Quote .Weekend Australian", Name Club Goals: Suckling, Sharp. Carroll 4. .Coach Kevin "Cowboy. Neale only Brian Kershaw Campbelltown Sykcs 3, Plcmming, Parish 1. had his full squad - made up ofplay~ Chris Conlan Barellan Best: Conlan, Suckling, Sharp. ers from Sydney and the Riverina - Terry Ness Turvey Park Podbul)', Oliver, Carroll, McMa~ together for the first time less than Paul Irvine Ardlethan han. 24 hours bcforc thc scries began John Schultz M.C.V. when they arrived at Burnie ... But Graham Doswell Wagga Tigers Monday. June 12 that always will be a NSW problem Neil Plemming Coolamon TAS. 6.1 8.5 12. 9 17.11 (113) while the playing strength of the State is stretched between two dis- Barry Suckling East Wagga NSW 1.22.7 6.12 &16 (64) RobTrkula WesternSubs Goals: Sharp 3, Carroll, Conlan 2, tanl centrcs •. Rogan Sharpe East Sydney Sykes 1. Whilst the performances of the David Currie Ardlethan Best: Sharp, Podbury, Conlan, NSW team in Tasmania were not Warren Sykes Turvey Park Lawton, McMahon, Pieper. Rod Podbury VC Campbelltown sufficient to .set the football world afirc •• the distance problems and Jamie McLaughlin Campbelltown NSW Best Players. Trophies Gerald Pieper Wagga Tigers inability to train togcthcr as did our Versus VFA Barry Suckling Jed Lawton Ganmain opponents will and has not becn Versus ACf Neil Plemming David Qucl7.oli North Shore used as an excuse. Versus TAS. Jed lawton Don Oliver Cootamundra Jason Elias East Sydney The opening fixture against the Player of the Series Peter Robertson North Shore cvcntual Carnival winners VFA in Wayne Carroll (C) Turvey Park Jed lawton Burnie was an unfortunate draw" Les Parish Griffith Darren Clohessy Ganmain Stephen McMahon Lecton Mark Hodgson BarcHan

Official.;

Kevin Neale Coach Ted Ray Manager Tim Johnson Assist. Manager RayO'Connor Selector Russell Matheson Selector JohnDunphy Seleclor

RESULTS Friday. June 9 VFA 8.2 11.4 15.7 20.11 (131) NSW 2.1 2.2 4.3 5.6 (36) Gools: Parish 2.Suckling, Carroll,Pieper 1. Best: Suckling, Plemming, Picper. Parish, Podbul)'. Stato FOIWMd Rogan Sharp marks strongly against a Tasmanian opponont

NSWA}'L PaGe 26 1989 Annual Report allocation. Giving little time for South Wales. The N.S.W.AF.l- extends its any team understanding or system thanks to all of the above and whilst to be developed, the extremely tal- The efforts and expertise of the results were not what were hoped ented VFA side ruled the contest. coach Kevin Neale was significant for, all represented our fine State That the NSW team scored more and 1am sure that many gained from with distinction. than any other against the maraud- his professional approach and ing Victorians was of little conse- knowledge. Special Thanks quence, however better was yet to John Clancy - QBE Insurancc- come. Trainer John Dunphy was tire- for his care and attention in assisting less in his treatment and care ofthe the team. The second contest played in players and was a great contributor Launccston against ncar neighbour to the morale and availability of the Trainers from the Devonport, ACT saw a much more systematic players. North Launccston and Sandy Bay and encouraging performance. Football Qubs. Manager Ted Ray was again a The eleven goal victory against tireless worker and proved yet again Cam Chalet, Saunders on the Park a side that had put much into their that he has no peer in team man- and Highway Village Motels preparation and were victorious the agement. previous day, was meritorous for Tasmanian F.L. and Officials both the exhibition of fine flowing Selectors Ray O'Connor and football and the character shown in Russell Matheson aided the coach BarcHan United Football Club rising from the previous days disap- with informed and helpful informa- with assistance re Mark Hodgson. pointment. tion and were of great assistance both on and off the field. National Football League. 0 Many players rose to the occa- sion and it was a treat to watch a New South Wales side dominate a contest to such an extent.

The final match in Hobart saw the side take on a Tasmanian outfit that had been ridiculed by all sec- tions of the media for its poor show- ing and was eager to prove them wrong.

Unfortunately the desire and will of the locals was too strong for the 'Blucs' and we were swept aside in the Tasmanians lust for crcdabil- ity.

A disappointing conclusion to what could have been a significant victory and higher ranked placing after the three days.

General Comments Many thanks should be ex- tended to the players in this side as they fought the odds and some frus- trations leading up to and duringthe Coach Krwfn Nwo and Captain "'Ryne carroll 8SSess prog~ during New Carnival to do their best for New Sou1tI Walos 158point vicfory OVtJrthe AC. T.

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downfall was our inability to finish Sean Drennan Deniliquin RESULTS off attacking moves. MANAGER Dave Power Castle Hill Three players, Mark Sanson, Jason COACH Sat. Aug 19th Mooney and Ben Doolan were Kerrie Hardie Leeton T AS 9-11-65 v NSW 9-10-64 named in the All Australian Team, with Doolan winning the J.L Wil- GENERAL COMMENTS Sun. Aug 20th liams medal, a very pleasing and just NSW 9-11.65 v NT 6-6-42 reward for this talented player. All organisational details were at- tended to in a very professional Mon. Aug 21st List of State Team manner. There was not one delay, ACT 13-12-90 v NSW 9-6-60 hitch or problem encountered. Due NAME SCHOOL to the Superb arrangements our stay Wed. Aug 23rd in Darwin was a great experience. WA 6-10.46 v NSW 6-8-44 Seari Nesbitt Billabong Motel and ground facilities were Scott Abercrombie Nth Mead great, officials appointed for every Thur. Aug 24th Greg Fluke Murray task, weather excellent and social NSW 9-13-67 v VIC 8-6-54 Craig Taylor Wagga Wagga functions very enjoyable. Craig Broderick Pennant Hills Sat. Aug 26th Nathan Irvine Mount Austin Our thanks to Helen Taylor for her NSW 9-14-68 v SA 6.2-38 Shane Bonser Albury assistance in arranging transport Clinton Cole Albury home-be it three days late. This as- Sun. Aug 27th Duncan Driscoll Coomella pect of the tourwill not be forgotten. QLD 6-8-44 v NSW 7-2-44 Graeme Barber Corowa Mark Sanson Lk. Cargellico ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Brian Barnes Willyama NSW played Tasmania within 2 Dale Betterman Broken Hill * QBE Insurance - Major Sponsor hours of arrival in Darwin (1 day Leigh Parkinson Murray - NSWAFL • Financial & personal late) and this probably contributed Sean Killen The Entrance support to our 1point loss. A 2 point loss to Murray Watson Billabong * Tony Turner * NSW Trainer & as- Western Australia and a draw Neil Mccallum Narrandera sistant Manager against the carnival winners Queen- Andrew Allitt Billabong - Brendon Brannelly * Carnival Con- sland, added to our woes. A win in Adam Betterman Broken Hill vener either of these games would have Jason Mooney(v.c) Mount Austin - Students I Families of Castle Hill assured us of 2nd place! Peter Green Yanco Ag High Billeting CHS Team These losses aside, the team per- Daniel Breed Barellan - Health Studies staff at Castle Hill formed in an excellent fashion, par- Ben Doolan(c) Albury High for their time and patience. ticularly in defence. The major

NSWAFL PagelS 1989 Annual Report PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS ASSOCIATION

This year Australian Football re- Trent Stewart Engadine Mr Craig Davis must be thanked for ceived a major boost with QBE In- Jason Thomas Hume his outstanding efforts and tireless surance sponsoring the National Nathan McDonald Turvey Park work in liaising between the Exchange which was held in Sydney. Leo Barry Mayrung N.S.W.P.S.S.A and the Australian It is hoped that QBE's involvement Christopher Fisher Deniliquin Nth Football League. Also for his ob- will continue into the future. Terry Danne Leumah taining of a sponsorship from Christopher Walsh Narrandera Shelleys Soft Drinks, who supplied Our state carnival and state wide Christopher Higgins Mangoplah cartons of softdrinks for the entirety knock-out competitions were again Australian Exchange of the carnival. held sucessfully. Their success was Venue: Sydney due in part to the very generous sup- Ground: Trumper Oval, Edgecliff In particular, the o.rganisation of the port recieved from Austrlian Dates: July 29th - August 4th 1989 S.c.G. "walk on" at half time of the Football's parent body, Le., The Sydney Swans v Brisbane Bears NSW Australian football League. Results: match was a highlight and will live VIC 7.3.45 vs NSW 2.2.14 long in the memories of all those The NSWPSSA thanks both QBE NSW 11.8. 74vs ACT 4.4. 28 children who participated. Insurance and the Australian fool- NT 7.10. 52 vs NSW 2.4.16 ball League for their very generous S.A 6.5. 41 vs NSW2.4. 16 Mr David Levens, the NSW support during 1989. QLD 7.9. 51 vs NSW 6.4. 40 Umpires Director, provided the best umpires available for each of the 15 This year saw an increase in the Final Placings games during the week. The high number of teams entered to 42, a (1) South Australia standard of umpiring led to clean, pleasing response which hopefully (2) Victoria open games of football. David and will continue inlo 1990. The final (3) Northen Territory his band of umpires must be con. played under lights, a great success (4) Queensland gratulated for their efforts during saw Hume 6.4.40 def Morgan St (5) New South Wales the carnivaL 2.6.18. (6) AC.T. The N.S.W. Australian Football NSWTeam School The carnival was blessed with fine League, with special thanks to Mr Heath Hopwood Narrandera weather which enabled the compet- Ian Granland, supplied all footballs, Dean Yeomans Wamberal ing teams to display their skills on a made available goal umpires coats Murray Longmire Corowa firm, fast surface. and flags as well as score board signs, Jamie McConnell B/Hill Nth score cards as well as the numerous Luke Styles Lavington All games were played with skill, other things needed to run a smooth Wesly White Jerilderie toughness and fair play. Each of the carnival. Of course the Develop- Gavin Pay Springdale Hts boys participating obviously wore ment Officers, Brett Scott, Steve Tim Bailey Barham their respective State colours with Wright and Craig Holden worked Jason Harris Barooga great pride and were a credit to tirelessly and made themselves Jason Sheather Albury themselves, their parents and available to act as goal umpires, Luke Chalmers Lavington schools both on and off the field. etc... on each day. Dean McGee Berrigan Darren O'Donnell Forest Hill Acknowledgement must be made of Mr Shane Murray, President of the Brett Johnson B/Hill Nth the many people who helped make East Sydney Football Club, was al- David Derkenne Holbrook the exchange a successful one. ways available to render advice and

NSWAFL PIlge29a 1989 Annual Report NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

BALANCB SHBBT AND ACCOUNTS

AS AT 30 SBPTBMBBR 1989

• DIRECTORS' REPORT

• BALANCB SHBBT

• PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

• GBNBRAL OPBRATING ACCOUNT

• NSW.STATB FOOTBALL LBAGUB OPBRATING ACCOUNT

• SYDNBY FOOTBALL LBAGUB OPBRATING ACCOUNT

• SOURCBS AND APPLICATIONS OF FUNDS

• NOTBS TO AND FORMING PART OF THB ACCOUNTS

• STATEMBNT BY DIRBCTORS

• AUDITORS' REPORT NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

DIRECTORS REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1989

In accoraance with a resolution of the Directors, the Directors of the company submit herewith the Balance Sheet at 30 September 1989 and the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended on that date and report as follows:

1. DIRECTORS

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

John Morris John Yates Raymond Vincent Dignan Donald Vivian Roach John Lethbridge Potter

2. ACTIVITIES

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

3. RESULTS

For the year ended 30 September 1989, the company earned an operating profit of $3,018; no income tax was applicable.

4. DIVIDENDS

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

5. REVIEW OF THE OPERATIONS

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

6. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE , No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the opertationsi of the Company. the results of those operations, or the s~ate of affairs of the Company in financial years subsequentito the financial year ended 30 September 1989. " 2

7. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS

John Morris Bank Execu~ive. 15 years junior club administrator, 2 years President NSW Junior Football Council, 2 years Chief Commissioner of NSWAFL.

John Yates - Stud Sheep Breeder, 15 years player, 1 years club administrator, 7 years Farrar FL President, 2 years Country Football League executive member, 2 years NSWAFL board member.

Raymond Vincent Dignan - Bank Executive, 15 years player, 7 years player/coach, 3 years umpire VFA, 10 years junior club administrator, 10 years senior club administrator, 2 years NSWAFL board member.

Donald Vivian Roach - Company Director, playing career ,~etween 1958 and 1972 of 243 games with West Adelaide, Norwood and Hawthorn, as well as representing South Australia and gaining All-Australian selection in 1961. Long serving S.A.N.F.L. employee including General Manager role 1974-1984. Executive Director Sydney Swans 1984-1986..

John Lethbridge Potter - Insurance Company Executive, played junior and senior football in South Australia. Long standing amateur player. Umpire 3 years in the amateur league (SA). Long association with the Norwood Club (SA) including coach of the U17 1 B (3 years), recruiting officier (4 years) and a member of the selection panel. Coach of the U171s at St. Ives. A Member of the S.A.N.F.L. Player Retention Committee (3 years).

8. DIRECTORS BENEFITS Since the end of the previous financial year, no Director has received or become entitled to receive a benefit (other than a benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by Directors shown in the accounts, or the fixed salary of a full-time employee of the company) by reason of a contract made by the company or a related corporation with the director or with a firm of which he is a member, or with a firm in which he has a substantial financial interest. Signed on 9 November 1989 in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. RAYMOND VINCENT DIGNAN Director DONALD VIVIAN ROACH Director I NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 1989 30/09/88

CURRENT ASSETS 200 Cash on HanO 61 22,626 Debtors &: Prepayments 38,260 88,234 Cash on Deposit 102,628 6,000 Security Deposit (Note 4) 6,000 31,284- Cash at Bank 43,261 10,000 Funds Held in Trust (Note 8) 10,000 709 Stock on Hand (Note 3) 12,896 168,962 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 213,086

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Investments ------10 Shares in A.F.e. Pty. Ltd. - at cost 10 10 10 Fixed Assets 23,646 Furniture &: Equipment - at cost 26,174 2,022 Less Provision for Depreciation 7,097 21,524 19,077 180,486 TOTAL ASSETS 232,173

CURRENT LIABILITIES 13,728 Sundry Creditors and Accrued Charges 34,276 10,000 Specific Purpose Provision (Note &) 10,000 Umpire Development Provision (Note 9) 12,331 ° Accrued Annual Leave (Note 11) , 15,791 23.728° TOTAL LIABILITIES 72.397

$166,768 NET ASSETS $169.776

ACCUMULATED FUNDS 26,378 Reserves 26,378 130,380 Retained Profits 133,398 $166,768 $169,776

TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ATTACHED NOTES

f NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1989

Eleven Months 30/09/88

NET PROFIT/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

51,827 GENERAL OPERATIONS (8,679) 4,452 SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE 4,559 8,980 N.S.W. STATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE 7,138

65,259 TOTAL NET PROFIT ..•. '" 3,018 Unappropriated Profits beginning of _,. 65,121 year 130,380

S130,380 UNAPPROPRIATED PROFIT $133,398

TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ATTACHED NOTES

- 1, _ NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1989 GENERAL OPERATIONS Eleven Months 30(09(88

INCOME (NOTE 6) 40,532 Affil1ation Fees 37,702 39,036 Bi-Centennial Championships o Courses 140 - Coaching Courses 4.975 1,025 - Umpiring Courses o o - Administration Courses 880 3,226 Country Composite Levies 2.652 Football Record 525 - Advertising 7,725 o - Sales 1,975 Grants 48,250 State Government - Salaries 37.000 o State Government - Championships 2,000 o Sports Scholarship Scheme 8,000 o - Disadvantaged Sports Persons Grant 3,820 8.470 - Rothmans Sport Foundation 4,302 7,538 Interest 14,993 Junior Football 8,386 Player Contributions (Teal Cup) 7,500 5,838 - Player Contributions (Shell Cup) 7,000 2,800 V.C.F.L. Contributions 1,800 5,500 Rep Team Raffle 5.622 1,335 NFL - Reimbursement 1.438 12,000 Development Fund Grant o Management Fees 19,796 - NSW State League 22,800 17,600 - Sydney Football League 20,400 24.000 - Development Fund o 1,414 Manuals &: Forms 5,018 9,188 Royalties &: Endorsements 17,086 1,255 Development Fund Contribution 8,406 o Sponsorship (QBE) 90,000 1,206 State Championship 1,709 o Super Raffle (Note 10) 34,794 Sydney Leagues 3.500 - Accounting Fees 4,000 o - Audit Fees 1,000 2,000 - Umpires Workers Compensation 2.200 5.000 - Computer Software Development 4,000 1,025 VFL Development Grant & Subsidy 200,361 5,750 VFL Transfer Fee 16,500 4,228 Sundry Income 2.385 280,562 TOTAL INCOME 580,043 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1989 GENERAL OPERATIONS Eleven Months 30(09(88

EXPENDITURE (NOTE 6) 675 Accountancy Fees 6,000 674 Advertising 32 5.500 Affiliation fees 6.000 2,000 Auditors' Remuneration 2,000' 537 Bank Charges 1,831 3,361 Blazers & Tie. o 48,036 Bi-Centennial Championships o 49& Cleaning 1,137 Country Football 963 - County Composite Teams 50 1,555 - Country Forum 3,950 150 - Country Football Sundry o 93 Courier & Freight 332 Courses 5,747 - Coaching 7,128 1,350 - Umpiring o o - Administration 872 o Conferences 2,317 2.468 Entertainment 2,930 o Football Record Production Costs 4,000 Football Projects o - Clinics & Trips 5.998 o - Jumper Grants 3,573 114 - Footballs 848 o - Resources 1,845 o - Lions Cup 1,075 o - Riverina Cup 951 o - QBE Shield 1,650 684 - Umpiring 140 o - Junior Camps 1,425 687 Flags & Trophies o 1,528 Depreciation 5,075 1,124 Fringe Benefits Tax 7,754 10,845 Insurances 10,023 Junior Football 500 - Junior Forum 138 323 - Raffle Prizes o 721 League History 500 3,785 Leasing 3,902 o Legal. Fines « Charges 816 8,430 Officials Travel etc. 16,458 2,786 postages 5,393 6,673 Printing 8,401 o Provision For Annual Leave 15,791 596 Repairs « Maintenance 774

112,400 Balance Carried Forward 131,109 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1989 GENERAL OPERATIONS Eleven Months 30/09/88

EXPENDITURE (NOTE 6)

112,400 Balance Brought Forward 131,109 Representative Football o - NFL Shield 23,436 22,477 - Teal Cup 28,767 14,071 - Shell Cup - U15 12,411 o - Country Championships 16,431 o - State Championships 22,000 o - PSSA 7,000 o - CHS 4,500 Riverina Development Manager (Office o Expenses) 1,202 o Shell Cup Carnival 2,500 4,505 Software Maintanance « Development 3,860 210 Special Functions 696 o Sports Clothing 360 o Sponsorship Servicing 4,161 o Statf Gratuities 269 688 Staff Training « Welfare 1,997 2U State Advisory Council 1,000 o Stationery 4,130 o Super Raffle 7,160 .0 Sydney QBE Sponsorship 15,600 3,606 Telephone 12,489 o Vehicles 51,640 3,885 VFL Transfer Fees 14,762 66,528 Wages « Salaries 219,469 366 Sundry Expenditure 1,916

228,949 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 688,722

280,662 TOTAL INCOME 680,043 228,949 TOTAL EXPENDITURE • 688,722 61,613 NET PROFIT/(LOSS) (8,679) NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1989 N.S.W. STATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE Eleven Months 30/09/88

INCOME (NOTE 6) 40,500 Affiliation Fees 41,000 9.,912 Players Registration Fees 8,815 851 Fines 1,036 13,241 Finals Gate 11,522 1,575 Finals Canteen 2,100 2,000 Sponsorship 10,250 3,780 Medal Night 3,821 55 Appeals Deposits o 100 Ground Hire o • 398 Sports Clothing 316 .. o State Championship Participation 3,000 ., 1,.667 Other Income 1,122 74,751 83,582 EXPENDITURE (NOTE 6) 2,000 Accountancy Fees 2,000 o Audit Fees 500 o Area Development: 3,472 114 Bank Charges 209 189 Courier 182 208 Entertainment « Meeting Expenses 1,110 3,201 Flags Badges « Trophies 929 o Forms « Match Equipment: 2,000 4,255 Finals - Umpires 4,200 2,822 Finals - Staging Costs 3,814 550 Ground Hire o o Prizemoney 10,281 5,200 Player Insurance 5,200 2.525 N.S.W.A.F.L. Affiliation Fees 2,525 19,796 N.S.W.A.F.L. Management Fees 22,800 3,820 Representative Teams 4,889 o Representative Teams Jumpers 1,345 113 Tribunal Expenses o 28 Travelling Expenses o 1,000 Umpires Insurance 1,100 o Umpires Advertising 823 o Umpires Assistant to Advisor 625 o Umpires Trainer 1,250 , o Umpires Ground Hire 486 ., 7,189 • Umpires Miscellaneous o 1,642 Sports Clothing o , 6,000 Software Development 2,000 -- 4.253 Medal Night 3~346 200 Sundry Expenses 158 65,771 76,444 8,980 NET PROFIT 7,138

• NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1989 SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE Eleven Months 30/09/88

INCOME (NOTE 6) 23.595 Affiliation Fees 32,750 15.980 Players Registration Fees 16.325 2,595 Fines 2,149 1.138 Finals Gate 6,311 1.515 Finals Canteen 1,275 o Sponsorship 5,350 4,530 Medal Night 4.541 o Ground Hire 65 402 Sports Clothing 119 '- o Country Championship Subsidy 3,000 140 Other Income 1,345 ,- 55.955 73,362

EXPENDITURE (NOTE 6) 2,000 Accountancy Fees 2,000 o Audit Fees 500 133 Bank Charges 144 122 Courier 153 o Entertainment « Meeting Expenses 300 o Flags Badges « Trophies 1,669 o Forms a Match Equipment 2.000 3.199 Finals - Umpires 3.325 3.055 Finals - Staging Costs ",194 o Ground Hire 65 121 Printing « Stationery o o Prizemoney 5,334. 7,750 Player Insurance 8,250 3.540 N.S.W.A.F.L. Affiliation Fees 2.165 11.600 N.S.W.A.F.L. Management Fees 20,400 1,614 Representative Teams 6,970 1.000 Umpires Insurance 1,100 o Umpires Advertising 823 o Umpires Assistant to Advisor 625 o Umpires Trainer 1,250 o Umpires Ground Hire 486 o Umpires Observers 300 4,983 Umpires Miscellaneous o 1,105 Sports Clothing o _., o Software Development 2,000 . 4,081 Medal Night 3,466 o Sundry Expenses 84 51,503 68,803 4,452 NET PROFIT 4.559 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED ======c======z======c=c==c== SOURCES AND APPLICATIONS OF FUNDS ======:======FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1989 ======~======ELEVEN MONTHS (30-9-88) SOURCE OF FUNDS ======•••••= Funds from Operations 411,270 Inflow of Funds from Operations 655,872 344,699 Less Outflow of Funds from Operations 647,779

66,571 8,093 Increase in Liabilities • Current Liabilities • Creditors « Accrued Expenses 20,547 10,000 Specific Purpose Provision Umpiring Development Provision 12,331 Accrued Annual Leave 15.791

Decrease in Assets Current Assets 17,000 Other Debtors

2,000 Proceeds From Sale of Assets

$ 95,571 $ 56,762 ======11: ======APPLICATION OF FUNDS ======11:====- Increase in Assets Current Assets 29,192 Cash 26,222 8,428 Debtors « Prepayments 15.725 Stock 12.187

Non Current Assets 18.599 Furniture Fittings & Equipment 2,628

Reduction in Liabilities Current Liabilities 39,352 Sundry Creditors & Accruals

$ 95,571 $ 56,762 =cc======c======_ RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS ===_c======_======••==== 65,259 Operating Profit as per accounts 3,018 Add/(Less) Non-Cash Items 1,528 Depreciation 5,075 (216) Profit on Sale of ~ixed Assets

$ 66,571 Funds from Operations $ 8,093 "'===e======- NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED ======~====c======NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS ======AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 1989 =====~======

NOTE 1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost accounting principles and do not take into account changing money values or current valuation of non-current assets.

NOTE 2 COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

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

NOTE 3 STOCK ON HAND

Stock on hand has been valued at the lower ot cost and net realisable value. Stock on hand includes sporting equipment and clothing, manuals and stationery.

NOTE 4 SECURITY DEPOSIT

This interest bearing deposit 15 held by Wes't:pacBanking Corporation as security over charges incurred on the Company's Mastercard facility.

NOTE 5 FIXED ASSETS.

Fixed Assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis so as to write off the net cost of each asset over its expected useful life.

NOTE 6 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DEVELOPMENT FUND

On 31 December 1988 the development fund ceased operations. The Development Fund was.established in ac;:cordancewith the licence agreement between the V.F.L. and the Licensee of the Sydney Swans. Monies were contributed to this Fund by the Licensee. Such monies were expended on promotion, development and increasing the popularity of playing Australian Rules Football throughout New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and any other zone which the V.F.L. may allocate to the Licensee, such expenditure to be " made in or on schools and clubs and under projects endorsed or planned by the V.F .L. Income and. expenses of the Fund (for the period to 31 December 1988) are not included in these accounts. However the Fund did pay certain of the New South Wales Australian Football League Limited I s administrative expenses including salspies of the Executive Director and the Coaching Director. NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED ======

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS ca======~======_ AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 1989 ===c====:======_

NOTE 7 LEASE COMMITMENTS

Lease commitments (including residual values) on motor vehicles and a photocopier are as follows:- 1989 1988 Due within 1 year 48,736 3,893 Due within 1-2 years 45,255 3,893 Due within 2-5 years 25,632 7,648

TOTAL COMMITMENT $119,632 $15,434 =c======

• NOTE 8 COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUES

As at 30 September 1989 the company was holding funds of $10,000 in an interest bearing deposit to be used for specific purposes for the Country Football Leagues. Interest earnt on this deposit has been allocated against the respective expenditure in the accounts.

NOTE 9 UMPIRE DEVELOPMENT PROVISION

During the year the company received from the V.P.L. and the National Australia Bank funds to be used soley for the development of umpiring in New South Wales. The amount in the accounts represents the balance of these funds to be expended.

NOTE 10 FUND RAISING

The amount shown under the heading of Fund Raising represents the company's one third (1/3) share of income from total tickets sold in the Super Raffle. The other two thirds (2/3) was retained by the respective Leagues or Clubs. With respect to the total number of tickets distributed, 33~ were returned sold, 35' were returned unsold and 32% were not returned.

NOTE 11 ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE

The amounts expected to be paid to employees for their pro-rata enti tlement to annual leave is accrued annually at current pay rates having regard to experience of employees departures and • period of service .

NOTE 12 INCOME TAX

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

1989 1988 NOTE 13 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES $ NIL $ NIL ======NOTE 14 CAPITAL COMMITMENTS $ NIL $ NIL ======NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

30 SEPTEMBER 1989

STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS

In the opinion of the Directors of the New' South Wales Australian Football League Limited:

(a) (i) The accompanying Profit and Loss Account of the Company is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the results of the Company for the year ended 30 September 1989.

(ii) The accompanying Balance Sheet of the Company is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 30 September 1989.

(iii) At the date of this Statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that: the Companywill be able to pay its de~ts as and when they fall due.

(b) The accounts have been made out: in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and appl ieable approved Accounting Standards.

Signed on 9 November 1989 in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

RAYMOND VINCENT DIGNAN Director

DONALD VIVIAN ROACH Director

;. ( AUDITORS' REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF

NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED

We have audited the attached accounts in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.

In our opinion:

The Accounts being the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Notes are properly drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Companies (New South Wales) Code. so as to give a true and fair view of:

(i) The state of affairs of the Company as at 30 September 1989 and of the resul ts of the Company for the year ended on that date; and

(ii) The other matters required by section 269 of that Code to be dealt with in the Accounts;

and are in accordance wi th Australian Accounting Standards and applicable approved Accounting Standards.

PETER STUBBS & COMPANY Chartered Accountants

10th Floor Culwulla Chambers 67 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Dated: 9 November 1989 f)QBE INSURANCE

SUPPORTING

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

IN

NEW SOUTH WALES

, , assistancc. Shane made available Finally, to Mr Alan Baxter, the As- all facilities at Trumper Park which sistant General Manager ensured that each day's play pro- (Underwriting and Marketing) of ceeded smoothly. QBE Insurancc. a big thank you.

Mrs Jan McLaughlin and the can- QBE's financial support is greatly teen staff from the Campbclhown appreciated by this association. The Blues Australian Football Club, company's support lifted from our who ran such an efficient and whole- shoulders the he,:,wyfinancial bur- some canteen. den of organising and running such a carnival I

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Thtt 1989 NttW South Wales P.S.SA AustnJlian Footb8J1 TMm Ifnes up with tholr No/boll counterparts st the Sydney Cricket Ground 81 the half lime interval of the Swans V &mrs match in the colourful Ail- Staros P8I8de

One highlight for many of the boys It is indeed gratifying to see a large was a ehance to meet Brownlow company such as QBE not satisfying Medalists Greg Williams and Ger- itself as being ~n solely as the rna. ard Healy. Greg, Gerard and also jor sponsor of the Sydney Swans but Merv Neagle took time out of their also investing in the nurturingoffu- busy schedules to meet and talk to ture champions like those who were manyof the boys and sign the obliga- on display at this year's Australian tory autographs. Exchange.

NSWAFI .• Poge 19 b 1989 Annual Report RIVERINA DEVELOPMENT MANAGER'S REPORT

January 1989 again proved to changes in age divisions in the tastic with his management of be an eventful month with the cul- Wagga and District Junior Football the first aid and treatment of inju. mination of projects run over the Association. ries and much of our success must summer period. be contributed to his ability to keep The team had a good carniva'l players on the field. The first being the conclusion at Deniliquin particularly on the to a group of 28 players who had first day when we defeated Murray 1989 opened another chapter in attended skill training oncc per Border in what was the match of the our involvement in schoolboys foot- week for a period of twelve weeks. carnival. With eight representatives ball (U/16 CH.S). I travelled with. This was conducted for players be- from that team we can be justifiably the boys to Darwin as trainerl twccn the age of 13-17 to increase proud, however, a little more com- strapper this year and can assure their skill level and 10 explain to mitment in the second game could everybody the standard of football them the commitment that is have seen us with at least 4 more and bchaviourwas outstanding. The needed to get to the top, firstly to players in the squad. The Riverina dedication shown by Kerry Hardie make your club side and progress to Murray did have 16 players in this as Coach (Kerry coached his tOOth League, Zone, State and finally squad which is indicative of the game at this level this year) and V.F.L. with the Swans. strength of the area. The Teal Cup Dave Power is to be commended teams successes have been well and encouraged as their contribu- The Sydney Swans Develop- documented but Iwould like to offer tion is pricelcsss. The boys are ment Squad also finalised training my congratulations to Craig Davis coached in the way we (the latc in January with a practice who did a magnificent job with the N.S.W.A.F.L.) would like to see match being played at the Rivcrina boys along with Col Fisher who was with the emphasis on competing to Murray Institute. Several players always on hand with a valuable con- the fullest. Some highlights of the consequently joined the Swans in tribution. Pat Thompson was a ter- carnival where the boys played the U/19 and Reserve teams with rific help to the boys and the team seven games in nine days were: Glenn Page (former Teal Cup) play- was a credit to his management ing his first senior match in 1989. Charlie Corbett was absolutely fan- Beating the Victorian and.

The final summer project is the Rivcrina Development Camp for players aged between 13-17. The camp was this year attended by 90 players over three days. Again proving to bea worthwhile exercise, Craig Davis and Craig Holden gave the boys every chance to improve by conveying their vast knowledge and experience. The boys responding by producing some excellent results in the trial games which were subse- quently ronducted.

The Swans had their summer training camp at the Borambola Fit- , ness Camp but could not find time to attend any of the sessions at the camp. One can only describe this as disappointing.

J assumed the role of Coach of Riverina/Wagga Teal Cup Squad as Tho partnershIp between the VFL D.nd their Development funding. lUId the well as prccccding this by coaching NSWAFL. clearly shOlm by RivfJrlna Development Manager Tony Turner, Dc",,1- the Wagga team as a result of the oprmmt Officer Craig Holden, and friend

NSWAFL Page" 1989 Annual Report South Australians, and drawing tasks well in hand. Dennis made to those men. Gerard with the eventual winners Queen- Burkinshaw contributed to the ef- Healy, Brett Scotl, Steve Wright, sland on the last day to halt their fort with his usual efficiency and was Adrian Battison, Craig Davis and clean record of the carnival, three always on hand for the few minor Craig Holden as well as Hawthorn boys making the all Australian emergencies we did have. player Dean Anderson and Team, Mark Sanson, Jason Mooney Collingwood's Paul Hawke. The and Ben Doolan. who also won the On the local area the boys who Clubs and schools these players vis- J.J. Williams Medal for the best failed to make these sides are, I am ited were absolutely ecstatic with player at the carnival. These three sure arc better players for attending the visits and were full of praise for boys arc all eligible to playTcal Cup the trials and camps and hopefully the efforts of those concerned. in 1990. Eighteen of these boys are they can improve over the summer from the Rivcrina/Murray area and period to put pressure on selectors Finally, the school competi- I would expect a large number of to select them in the 1990 flxturcs. tions in place in the Riverina were these boys to be prominent in Teal seriously rain effccted and while all : Cup Trials in 1990. During the 1989 season, the competitions have now been com- weather was not very kind to us, pleted it was a very trying year for The Shell Cup was a vcrydisap- therefore creating a drop in aetual organisers at schools as well as for pointing carnival for me as I felt school clinics held. When the me, trying to get to matches which some boys were under the impres- weather was fair I conducted clinics eventually started to overlap. sion it was all tbey had (0 do making mainly through the Primary Schools the side. Coach Terry McGee did "andwhere time permitted at sea)R- I have been lucky in 1989 as Lcs all that was humanly possible to mo- dary sdlools as well. Parish has helped me with develop- tivate the boys, but it was apparent ment in the Griffith Region and has that some were just not interested The country visit by the Swans presented trophies on behalf of the and others were not up to the stan- and V.F.L players was effected by N.S.W.AF.L in the area of school dard required, something the selec- the weather but the players were competitions. tors must work on next year. Ted well received and did a fantastic job Ray was again his usual competent 10 complete48scssions in three days I look forward to 1990 and the sclfwith all managerial (and other) so I feel a special mention must be challenges it brings.O

t'""'~-M.------~'- ~------"-.""- N.S.W.J.A.F.C. I

The New South Wales Junior Australian FootbaU Council again met oj three {)C(:nSSio~during 1989 to Gelthe dired:ion for junior football and retain' ~he bonds so vital in a largeStatesuchas ours. ;

Meetings werewellauended and took place in both DcnUiquinandSydncyJ !eading up to t1teAnnnal Forum, thi~year held in thedevelopingnrea (juniors) bCDubOO. • I The League CJCtcndsits 6inccrc thanks to aU who give of themselves tJ ~ in the promotion and development of our great game at the vital gt~ roots level. .,i I~. J

NSWAFL Poge 31 1989 Annuol Report COUNTRY LEAGUE REPORTS

BROKEN IIILL AFL CENTRAL COAST AFL At the annual presentation night winners of trophies were: Had one of the most interesting Despite appalling weather con- Best and :Fairest (1st Grode) competitions roryears with the Cour ditions at the beginning of the sea. Peter Smee (Peninsula) teams fighting for the minor premi- son the Central Coast Australian Runner Up ership throughout the year. With Football League completed two Peter Southwell (Gosford) four matches to go, Norths were complete rounds of home and away Best and Fairest (2nd Grode) challenging for the minor Premier- matches. John Gahan (Terrigal) ship honors but finished with the Runner Up wooden spoon. Wests improved Highlights ofthe year have been Paul Lawson (Killarney Vale) considerably from the previous sea. the signing of Bateau Bay's Graham nest and Fnlrest (Under 17) son and were beaten for the minor Hart (aged 17) by the Sydney Swans Graham Hart (Bateau Bay) premiership on percentage. Under 19squad, participation in the Lending Gonlklcker Country Championships at Banga- Peter Hansen (Terrigal) 52 goals In an exciting finals series low, being reprcsenlcd by talented Club Championship Souths defeated Wests in the pre- juniors in the Shell and Teal Cups Terrigal liminary final convincingly 10 make and the formation, under the um- (Back to back premiers and have the Grand Final from third position. brella of the CCAA... of a Junior not lost a game for two seasons). Souths went on to take out the pre-. Council with President Ollin Hard- miership defeating minor premiers wick and Secretary June Granland. Unfortunately, due to the local Centrals with little trouble,to finish This Council has already obtained council's closure of wet grounds the off a great year for the South con. sponsorship for junior football on junior competition (under 13's and tingent. the Central Coast for the 1990 sea- Under IS's) was abandoned but son from Rovals Enterprises. when weather permitted games were organised on a modified - ~Aussie Footy. System. FARRERFL

The Farrer Football League once again enjoyed principal spon- sorship from Carlton and United Breweries and hence 'was known as the Foster's Farrer Football League.

Fourteen clubs entered Senior and Reserve teams in the League's twO Divisions.

Division One clubs were:- Mangoplah.Cookardinia United (MCU), Barellan United, North Wagga, Marrar, The Rock-Ycrong Creek (TRYC), Temora, Ardlethan and Collingullie-Ashmont.

• ._.~---- Division Two's clubs were: • ---9 Cootamundra, South Wagga. -' --_. ~ - . Tolland, Uranquinty-Kapooka, ,- Rivcoll, R.AAF. and Whillon. -~~ ... -... Broken Hi" utility Brendon Price marks strongly (n tho "Hills" Stare Ch8nJpfon- Six clubs entered teams in the •. ship match ag8lnst Riverine - Photo courtesy ol8llJrler Dally Troth

NSWAI'1 .• Pn~32 1989 Annuill Report Under 18 competition, namely the Rock-Yerong Creek, MCU, Mar- rar, Collingullie-Ashmont, South Wagga-Tolland and Barellan United, with Barellan unfortunately having to withdraw mid-season.

1989 was another grand season for MCU, winning the Division One Club Championship, the Seniors and V18's Premierships and being runners-up in the Reserves. It was MCU"s ninth consecutive appear- ance in the Senior Grand Final and their first back-to-back premier- ships since 1972.

The Rock-Yerong Creek also had it's greatest time since 1972, when they took out the Division One Reserves Premiership. The Farrer Leagues 1989 Division I Representative side Collingullie-Ashmont were thwarted by MCU in their bid to Stephen Cole. Senior Best and Fairest, whilst take out the U18's Premiership for Cootamundra Premiership Coach, the fourth consecutive time. Division Two Runners-up for Don Oliver, won the goalkicking the past three seasons, Cootamun- prize. Divisions One's Best and Fair- dra, finally 'cracked it' to win the est Award was won by Barellan Premiership from reigning pre- The representative scene was United's first year assistant coach, miers, South Wagga-Tolland, who disappointing for the Farrer Mark Hodgson. The Reserves' suffered only two loses for the sea- League, whose top side, under the Award, the Schmidt Medal was won son - the second semi-final and the coaching of former Sydney Swan, by Trevor Smith, MCV, whilst grand final, both to Cootamundra. Colin Hounsell, finished third in the TRYC youngster, Graham Fellows QBE Insurance State Champion- won the V18's Best and Fairest South Wagga- Tolland gained ships at Broken Hill. Award, the Bance Medal. Fellows some consolation, however, by win- also shared a win in the U18's Lead- ning the Reserves Premiership However, Don Oliver (Coota- ing Goalkicker Award (he shared without loss. The ony Farrer mundra), John Schultz (MCU), with teammate, Wayne Jones). The League team to do it (ie remain un- Mark Hodgson and Chris Conlan last player to win both the Best and defeated) since MCU Under 19s in (Barellan Vnited) and David Currie Fairest and the Leading 1982, the South Wagga-Tolland Re- and Paul Irvine (Ardlethan) were Goalkicker's Awards was current serves also boasted the Division selected in the NSW Team which Sydney Swans' player, Matthew Two Reserves Best and Fairest played in Hobart in June. Lloyd, who did it in 1982. player, Jimmy Creek and leading goalkicker Keith Bevan. South Division Two's representative Leading goalkicker in the Divi- Wagga-Tolland also won the Divi- side, coached by Wayne Gardner sion One Reserves was TRYC's pre- sion Two Club Championship (South-Wagga-Tolland) lost to miership captain-coach, Peter Award. eventual winners, the Sapphire Jefferey. Whilst the Seniors Award, Coach League, in the semi-final of the Rex Burge Trophy, was shared Whitton's evergreen rover, the QBE Insurance NSW Country by North Wagga Coach, "Dick" Errol Boots won the Allan Carroll Championships, this year hosted by Carey and MCU stalwart, Memorial Medal for the League's the Farrer League at Wagga's •

NSWAFL Page 33 1989 Annnal Report Maher Oval. The apprehension that trav- enthusiasm from younger boys to elling would be a major hindrance, take up the sport. Season '90 As usual, a large number of was proven incorrectt as all players should see greater emphasis to re- players, friends and supporters were enjoyed meeting with and playing instate this competition with present at the Annual Presentation against new teams. ~Aussie Footy~ for 12 years and Night of the League, held at the Riv- under. This, hopefully, will lead to erina Australian Football Club. Enjoyable aspects of the year further Under Age competitions in include the attendaee at the finals future seasons. Again the League was well ad- of many officals from both North ministered, with President, Trevor and South, and the two tied Medal Taree had a commencement Urquhart, Secretary Phil Le Petit Counts with victory being shared by they would rather forget when dur- and Treasurer, Malcolm Levett to players from both former leagues ing the summer break, fire guttered the fore. their caravan canteen, along with The Illawarra League took on a senior grade guernseys and most of Other Board Members this year new look in 1989 and is hoping to the club's assets. This prompted the were Senior Vice President, Lance grow stronger by the year. club to change colours from VFL Seaman, Junior Vice President, Fitzroy's style to yellow with red and John Braid and members Ron Haste MID NORTH COAST blue sash, local town colours. and Robert Turner. The Port Macquarie Football As always the M.N.C.A.F.L. It is with sadness that notice of Qub again dominated the season season commences with a lighting resignation has been given by hard- for the Mid-North Coast Australian premiership, this year conducted at working secretary of the last seven Football League. Port Macquarie Taree. In appauling conditions, years, Mr Phil Le Petit. have lost only one game in the past Port Macquarie defeated Kempsey, two seasons, unfortunately for them stamping their authority to the Mr Le Petit has been a tower of that being last years Grand Final to other teams right from the start. strength for the League during that Kempsey. period and the secretary position, The representative team put up vacated by him, will be most difficult The season commenced with a good show at the Northern Coun- to fill. the demise of the Under 17 compe- try Championships, with Peter tition, due to players leaving the re- Forbes being declared Player of the From all Farrer League sup- gion for employment and a lack of Series. porters, thanks Phil Le Petit!!

ILIA WARRA AFL

1989 saw the joining together of the then South Coast AFL and the lllawarra AFL in what turned out to be a happy and amicable relation- ship.

With both Leagues losing strong cornerstone clubs from their ranks, namely Batemans Bay leav- ing the South Coast to join the Sap- phire Coast League and Wollongong shifting its major focus to the Sydney Competition, it was an obvious move for a twelve month trial basis, and that we hope will be cemented in the years to come. 1989 Mid North Coast AF.L Premiers Port Macquarie

NSWAFL •••• 34 1989 Annnal Report The first game of Round 2 saw remained adamant that viewers coverage., Taree and Kempscy draw a match would watch only Rugby League for the first time in this compcti- and no notice would be taken of Regardless, the local competition tion, 13.7.85 to 11.19.85. This the present and changed composi- began with a great fluny and some would hopefully mean teams are tion of local population. Ratings, superb exciting games ensued. But getting closer with on field per- those measurers notoriously incor- it soon became evident that formance. rect, were given as an excusc. No Grafton, Nambucca and Norths VFL would contaminate the area .• could not regularly field Reserves Mid season the League was sad- so that competition degenerated dened by the .Iossof League Secre- Then came the finals of the North into a South v Woolgoolga tary and Northern Regional Coast League. NRTV was in its (Woopi) battle ending on Grand Director, Ralph Poidevin. Ralph glory. The camera crew arrived Final day in a rampage of biff With was one of the hardest workers for and stayed long enough to film a Souths going down 5.5.-35 to Australian Football in (he North- couple of minutes of a brawl. Woopi's 29.22 -196. That was a ern Region and often donated gen- battle worth forgetting, an exhibi- erously to help young clubs The TV reporter tried to contact tion never wanted again. prosper. Lcagueofficials,and finally con- . tacted the Secretary, Bill Wether- In the Seniors the story was some- The remainder of games resulted ell. The reporter announced what different. The football was of much as expected with close en- himself and asked for a comment a high standard with quite some CJ[- counters between the lower clubs, -on the brawl. The Secretary re- citing games being played though Forster, Taree and Wauchope, plied, -Gee, that's disappointing. I even in this grade some six and whilst Port Macquarie and thought you were going to tell me eight weeks suspensions were Kempsey continued to dominate. you'd be showing the VFL next handed down. year: The reporter snapped, -Why The Best and Fairest was awarded should I do that? I don't give a One of the great features of the to Grant Shaw (Port Macquarie) damn about your game. - The Sec- year was the skillful display of the with a tally of 19 votes with runner retary then said, ~Iha\,'e no com- very young Grafton tcam. up Peter Forbes (Kempscy) with 18 ment." u votes. From this tcam came the BEST That night the local news dwelt AND FAIREST for the North Grant Shaw (port Macquarie) upon the brawl which it repeated in Coast League, 17 years old TROY kicked 108 goals from 14 games slow motion while the reporter in a MIRKIN, from South Grafton during the season to head the pique of juvenile petulance waxed High School. Troy, has certainly goalkicking list and also becoming sarcastic about the game and attracted more than just the inter- the first player in the M.N.C.AF.l ... League. est of the Swans Under )9's. to kick a century of goals in a Nambucca played wen but each season. This sort of opposition make at- week had problems rounding up tempts to expand the only their scattered players, however NORTII COAST M'L Australian-invented field sport ~•.' toward the end of the year they pretty difficult. seemed likely to threaten Nortbs At the end of 1988 an executive of for the third spot. In that they NRTV (Coffs Harbour) was heard The past year has been one of failed but they won the shield for to say that the Channel would not great highs and deep lows for the. the Best Administered Club, a be taking the VFL in 1989. North Coast League, a quite excit- shield donated by and presented by ing year, a difficult year, a year of N.C. League President, Jim Woo- This led to many letters to the battles on and off the field but au- dlock. Channel with eventually a confir- guring well for 1990. mation of the report. This resulted Another problem was faced half in a flood of letters to the Channel At the outset the local television way through the year when em. and an inundation of the local very channel NRTV declared that after cient and knowledged Secretary, tolerant press until the editor had years of regular Saturday coverage Jim Muggridge, had to resign. The to clamp down. Still the Channel of the VFL there would be no 1989 new Secretary, Bill Wetherell, ••

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found the going pretty tough even the year the local paper, The Ad- to travel here a lot of players cao- , though Jim had left valuable guide vocate, gave excellent coverage of not work on Saturday and play , lines. all games and events. Football too. Cocoa's clearance to ! Central West left us with only 6 Back on the Coaty ground Norths Radio 2CS through Leigh clubs in the competition. Unforlu- battled on and gave quite a few Harrison's efforts provided accu~ nately the strength of the clubs vac- jolts to other teams but failed to rate and good stories about the ies greatly and we had the fma14 crash into the Grand Final. How- game and on Saturday mornings formed after about 3 games. ever they have some very fine play- from 2CHY FM Administration ers and plenty of enthusiasm and Manager, Mike Magerison, led Failure of clubs to organise junior will pose a threat to others in '90. Steve Lavis in a listener's MmustMin teams was a big dissappointment their Sports Show. after last years junior success but at A good start was made to junior the start of the season only one development with solid founda- The Grand Final saw a fast, furious club, Inverell, had juniors ready to and at times, spectacular game as play, but these players just drifted tions laid for a mighty leap forward > next year, especially if a Develop- Souths battled to a 13.8-86 to 8.6- away. ment Officer is appointed. 54 win over Woolgoolga whose captain-coach Ivan McDonald was North West had its best year ever The Representative team failed sidelined with leg injuries. Ray in the Country Championships, this year to earn top spot at the Vidler and Ian Johnson led a under the present format. We Country Championships but will Woopi group of great players but even won a game and made the certainly be to the fore next year. Souths were too good with such semi finals to finish 4th. Dan players as Ian Clancy, Damien Jaf- Ritchil from Robb College was our Always there is a dearth of umpires fer, Mark O'Malley and Dean Lee best player in the championships. and quite some difficulties were ex- dominating. perienced during the year to BRIEF REPORT ON ALL CLUBS acquire sufficient numbers to cover Some few brawls erupted and these all games. But again, not all was were the only coverage given by TAMWORTI-I: Uncompetitive gloom. Paul Courtney, winner of NRTV through their ingenuously and lacking in player numbers. the League's Golden Whistle sarcastic antagonist. Running the club is left to a few. award officiated at the Country From a city the size of Tamworth a Championships Final at the sca. That finished the year on a down dissappointing effort. Forefited 5 At least two others are first class but now things are really looking games during the year and received umps and hopefully in 1990 the up with determined efforts being some big thrashings. Will have to services of an ex vea leading made to present top football for regroup for 1990. umpire will be available. the public and players to enjoy, and prospects of a viable junior compe- WEE WAA: Had to forfeit the first The weather was a great downer titian well founded. four games of the season due to when rain caused many games to players all working on the cotton. If be cancelled and the draw to be re- NORTH-WEST A.R.F.A. they can get all players on the field vised so that each Club would meet at once and train together would be each other an equal number of 1989 was in a lot of ways a fairly a competitive side. Administration times. disappointing year for the North is left to too few. West Association, in that we had The Awards Night proved very far too many forefits for the good GUNNEDAH: Loss of players popular. Best and Fairest went to of the game. from last year did not help Troy Mirkin of Grafton with Gunnedah's cause, however a few Souths supplying the runners- up, Our first dissappointment of the good juniors from last year made a Damien Jaffer and Steve Shelley season was the decision of Coonba- good impression in senior football. with Bob Caustley of Woolgoolga rabran Football Club to seek affili- Not the force of previous years but taking out the goal kicking award. ation with the Central West will bounce back - beware of a League to enable them to play Sat- wounded Bulldog." During all the ups and downs of urday Football. With the distances

NSWAFL Page 36 1989AnnualReport INVERELL: The tigers best year as successful. off. Player of the Final was ex VFL ever in the North West. Went and WA State Player, Steve from easy beats of previous years At long last our problems regard- Mount. to one of our stronger clubs. ing umpires have taken a giant leap Under Coach Roger Mann playa forward with the formation of the Junior football continues to grow, very physical game of football and Sapphire Coast Umpires Associa- and with the Sydney Swans/ are not afraid to mix it. The club tion. From on 2 umpires at the NSWAFL Development visit early beat Gunnedah Moree and Robb commencement of the season to a in the year, created a lot of inter- College for the 1st time ever in total of 11 at the conclusion is a est. 1990 will see the introduction 1989. A club on the move who will magnificent effort. Mr David of an Under 11 modified rules require respect next year. Levens, State Director ofUmpir- competition aimed specifically at ing, has been heavily involved in primary school children. Our big- MOREE: Transfer of Coach John the education and training of these gest problem still remains the atti- Zeleseo to Western Suburbs in umpires, and was instrumental in tude of many teachers towards June left Saints without a Coach solving our biggest headache. We Australian Rules. and they seemed to do better under were also fortunate to receive sup- a trimivate of 3 senior players. port from the ACT, Gippsland With the 1990 Teal Cup trials Lacks a few in player numbers but and Albury-Wodonga Umpires As- being held on the Sapphire Coast, always a most competitive side. sociations with members on loan or attention will once again focus on Unfortunately could not get to play providing valuable training. Next the state's up-and-coming players. Robb at home in finals and was 'year looks even more positive with This will be an opportunity for our once again the bridesmaid. Get- another 4 potential candidates - a League to promote all aspects of ting a reputation of the far cry from 1988 when umpires junior football and we look fOlward Collingwood of North West after were brought in from Victoria! to great weather and a successful being the losing side in past 4 carnival. Grand Finals. Another highlight was the victory This year the foundation has been in the 1989 QBE Country Champi- laid for the future. With the assis- ROBB COLLEGE: Made up of onships held at the Sydney Cricket tance of the NSWAFL, our mem- players from the University of New Ground. After being so close on ber clubs and supporters, this England and always the team to several occasions it was pleasing to future can only be one of contin- beat, being young and fit and most see all the hard work finally pay ued success. ~ players coming from a football background. Handicapped by the weather in Armidale, we hate playing in snow fellows, but a very good team. Unfortunately most players are only in our compeition for about 3 years.

We were very much saddened by the death of district councillor Ralph Poidiven during the year.

SAPPffiRE COAST A.R.F.L. (Established 1984) : The 1989 season has been a year of continued growth and consolida- tion for the ~apphire Coast League. Under the leadership of League President, Mr Frank Hunt, and his hard-working Executive, the season could only be described Steve Mount - Best player in S.C.A.R.F.L. 's historic Country Championship victory

NSWAFL Page 37 1989 Annual Report CENTRAL WEST AFL be justly proud of its achievements team manager and strappers for a and congratulations go to all con- job well done. The 1989 season for the Central cerned. Interest in the make up of Les Parish (Griffith) in his first year West saw the inclusion of O:mnaba- the final four was maintained to the rabran which made a seven team final round with fourth place being in the League won the Best and senior competition and a five team decided on the last kick of the home Fairest Award - The Jim Quinn Medal, with 23 votes from Brett Under 17 competition. and away matches. Page (East Wagga Kooringal) on 21 An umpires panel was established Season 1989 saw four new coaches votes. A very popular win by Les under the control of Graeme Wilk- in the League, Neil Pleming (Cool- was the highlight of one of the ins. The panel worked extremely amon), Stuart Stevens (Ariah Park League's most successful vote count well and for the first time in the Minool), Jed Lawton (Ganmain nights on record - thanks to our hard history of the League, local umpires Grong Grong Matong) and Les Par- working Promotions Committee. were used to conduct the finals. ish (Griffith). The R.F.L. was privileged to have as its guests Kevin Neale, Sydney Parkes were the dominant team in The League retained it's Swans, John Yates, N.S.W.AEL. 1989 taking out the premiership in N.S.W.AF.L. State Championship Commissioner, Ian Granland, both grades. Pat Clowry from title defeating the Sydney Football N.S.W.AEL. Chief Executive, Parkes also took out the Best & League in lhe final in what was a Mark Patterson, V.eEL. Secretary Fairest trophy. great game of Australian Football. and Lyle O'Brien, V.C.EL. River- Congratulations to Coach Wayne ina Director. After last years great effort in the Carroll and his players, their dedi- Country Championships at Bega we cation and application was first The Riverina Football League could not match the brilliance of the class. Thanks also to the selectors, wishes all Leagues success in 1990. Sapphire Coast League at this years Country Championships at Wagga and were beaten in the final.

RIVERINA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

The Grand Final of the Riverina Football League was held at the Narrandera Sports Ground on Sun- day, September 24,.

Results: First Grade: Turvey Park 14-15 (99) D Wagga Tigers 10-12 (72)

Second Grade: Wagga Tigers 16- 5 (101) D Turvey Park 10-10 (70)

Third Grade (U1S's): Griffith Swans 10-13 (73) D Leeton 10-10 (70)

Turvey Park's win made it three Pre- RFL stalwart Gerald Pieper togs up for another Representative game. A hard mierships in a row and the Club can fought NSW State Championship victory ovar Sydney ensued

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THE FUTURE THE PAST staff and Administration There are some very young umpires throughout Whilstwecandwellon Manager, Andrew moved exciting proposals to be NSW with a view establish- what is beneficial for foot- on early in the year as did considered by the league in ing a career path to League ball in the future, over the development officer, Brett the coming years includ- Football. past twelve months many Scott who resigned in Sep- ing: changes have been made tember. Another of our - Formal accredita- and the door has closed on development staff, Craig -The feasibility of the tion for all umpires in a number of personal in- Holden will be calling it a Auburn Complex, a NSW with provision for volvements. day at the end of 1989. ground which both the improvement through ac- state government and Au- crediation levels. The We have mentioned With the dawning of a burn Municipal Council scheme includes particu- the passing of long term new decade should bring have made available to the lar emphasis on the provi- league official, Ken with it new ideas, new league on which to estab- sion for ~club~umpires to Ferguson, whose involve- methods and hopefully a lish a state headquarters. learn the basics. ment in the game during new direction where the some very trying periods league should be heading. •A state game against • Improved coaching was outstanding. Queensland at a venue on of junior footballers with The past has had with the North Coast of NSW. compulsory accreditation it little planning, poor di- across the state to be im- rection and in some cases •An increase in staff plemented by May 1991. crisis management. to help lift the profile of the game throughout the •An improved net- This will change one state and thus increase the work of the junior organ- way or another. The playing numbers. isation with regional league has grown into a councils to be established powerful organisation and • An increase in the to provide a direct link to now needs to set affirma- number of teams playing the Commission providing tive policy to enable tar- the game at a senior level policy and recommenda- gets to be achieved and in Sydney. tions. goals realised.

•An increased media - A continuation of Ken Ferguson ••••• awareness of the code at a the talent identification scheme under the Director Two influential per- local level in Sydney With the past in mind, of Coaching. sonalities were lost from through a pre-determined the league is very much in- the Commission this year stratergy. volved in establishing it's -The establishment of in Ron Thomas, former history and re-establishing a coterie group in Sydney State Director of Coaching • A fe-deployment of the tradition which ap- for the benefit of Sydney then Sydney Swans Gen- responsibilities within the pears to be have been lost football. eral manager. state administration lead- in recent years. ing to greater productivity -Separate medal The other was Rod in terms of usable man- It is very important to nights in Sydney with the Gillett whose involvement power. document the events of League function returning in the game in NSW dates sport and in our case Aus- to black tie. back to the early seventies . •A revised view of de- tralian Football. Not a velopment and how our great deal has been done -The inclusion of the Both ofthese men still dollar can be better spent in this area in NSW and it ACT our state champion- reside in Sydney and may to gain the maximum value will prove a pains taking ships. not be altogether lost to from it. task to retrieve the data, the game. -The installation of photographs etc. to pro- - A statewide umpires vide those links with the improved on-line systems The League has also development squad to in- past. clude all outstanding for the administration. had movements from it's

NSWAFL Page 58 1989 Annual Report OFFICIALS FROM AROUND THE STATE

Feffer F.L President TrovtIf UrqhBrl

Central West Sec/stary Groome Clements SCARFL Socrotary Grog Wollaston

North West President Kevin Pay In discus Summerland Pros/dent Tony Lennon plc- sian with CommfsslonOf John Yates turod hero with Carom/sionot John Yatos

NSWAFL Page 57 1989 Annual Report NEW SOUTII WALES vVFA CLUBS NEW SOUTH WALES v OTHERS cont. Dale Club Venue NSWScore Opposition Dale Opposition Venne NSWScore Opposition 15.7.1882 Geelong Sydney 2.1 13 6.21 57 1881 Bendigo Bendigo 4.0 24 1.0 6 14.7.1~ Sth.~e1b. Syd.9C}' 4.7fe 31 9.17 71 29.05.1886Sandhurst Bendigo Score Unknown 25115.1 Will'town Melbourne ~ Unknown ?,g 20.08.10 Riverina Sydney 13.21 99 8.4 52 03,(16.1888Me1b. Venue & Score Unknown 12.07.13 SA. 2nds Sydney 6.7 43 8.10 58 30.07.1889Pt. Melb. Sydney 2.4 16 6.12 48 1927 SAFA Sydney 14.11 95 10.11 71 05.04.77 Preston Adelaide 11.7 73 15.10 100 29.06.35 VAFA Sydney 14.9 93 13.17 95 09.05.78 Pt. Melb. Sth.Melb 7.4 46 1220 92 03.08.40 A1F Sydney 19.23 137 16.12 108 26.07.41 RAAF Sydney 5.15 45 16.13 109 NEW SOUTH WALES vS.A. CLUBS 1942 Comb Serv Sydney 13.21 99 16.18 114 Dale Club Venue NSWScore Opposition 1952 a & M LgeSydney 7.15 57 17.24 126 Comb UnisSydney 26.6.1884 Sth;.;\del. SydJley ~'.1f 33 ,~.!!. 27 09.06.57 12.8 SO 1212 84 07":"07.06Nth. Ade1. Sydney 8. 57 13.10 88 07.05.63 Comb U nis Brisbane 10.12 72 18.16 124 08.06.07 Pt. Adel. Sydney 8.9 57 5.14 44 01.06.68 VFL 2nds Sydney 12.8 80 13.15 93 13JJ6.08 Norwood Sydney 2.6 18 13.9 87 07.06.69 SA 2nds Sydney 12.12 84 15.14 104 17.06.08 Norwood Sydney 7.9 51 12.14 86 26.07.69 VFL 2nds Melbourne 6.13 49 19.17 131 20.06.08 Norwood Sydney 6.8 44 12.12 84 1972 VFL2nds Sydney 23.20158 11.15 81 11.06.10 NthAdeL Sydney 12.7 79 18.12 120 15.06.10 Nth Adel Sydney 6.6 42 10.14 74 07.08.20 Sth. Adel Sydney 11.17 83 12.9 81 21.08.20 NthAdeJ. Sydney 9.11 65 13.15 93 17.09.21 West Adel Sydney 11.5 71 12.24 96 OVERALL RESULTS 15.07.22 West Torr. Sydney 13.12 90 12.11 83 Opposition Played Won 1.0" Drawn Unknown 19.8.22 Port Adel. Sydney 13.11 89 12.15 87 AAFC 5 2 3 23.8.22 Port Ade1. Sydney ACfAFL 39 15 23 1 NEW SOUTH WALES vW.A. CLUBS N.Z. 2 1 1 Date Club Venne NSW Score Opposition QAH.. 68 37 28 3 03.08.12 East Frem Sydney 7.7 49 7.12 54 SANFL 7 7 1930 Subiaco Sydney SCore Unknown TNFL 22 6 16 03.10.37 Kalgoorlie Sydney Score Unknown VFA 7 1 6 1 23.07.38 East Fmtl Sydney SCore Unknown VFL 26 2 2. 11.08.46 Perth Sydney 18.16 124 22.15 147 WAH.. 8 09.08.47 Subiaco Sydney 8.11 59 11.10 76 9 1 10.08.47 E. Fremtle Sydney 12.6 78 15.11 101 08.08.48 S. Fremtle Sydney 15.11 101 20.17 137 SA Clubs 14 5 8 30.06.57 Perth Sydney 15.14 104 20.14 134 VFAClubs 7 5 2 09.08.59 Subiaco Sydney 11.19 85 22.25 157 VFLClubs 23 2 19 2 11.07.65 East Perth! Sy~ 11.8 74 22.27 159 WAClubs 11 8 3 Others 16 5 10 1 NEW SOUTH WALES v NEW ZEAIAND TOTAL 256 75 165 1 15 Year Dale Venne NSWScore Opposition 1889 June 29 Sydney 4.10 34 5.4. 34 1908 Aug 19 Melbourne 8.14 62 9.9 63 NEW SOUTH WALES v AUST AMATEUR FBALL CNL Year Dale Venne NSWScore Opposition 1950 July Brisbane 9.6 60 11.13 79 1958 July 11 Melbourne 9.12 66 10.16 76 1965 June 12 Sydney 8.7 55 15.12 102 1971 June Brisbane 27.19181 14.12 96 1974 June 17 Sydney 13.14 92 10.21 81

NSWAFL PageS6 1989 Annual Report NEW SOUTH WALES v QUEENSLAND cont. 1979 July 29 canberra 19.21 135 2212 144 1980 March 16 Wagga 17.10112 10.11 71 Year D.te Venue NSWScore Opposition 1981 April 12 canberra 7.9 51 14.24 108 1954 9.23 June 13 Brisbane 77 15.17 107 1982 June 6 Sydney 17.15117 27.9 171 1955 AUgu'>t14 Brisbane 19.14 128 21.15 141 1983 May 29 canberra 9.12 66 1212 84 1956 July 4 Brisbane 11.8 74 13.14 92 1984 June 24 canberra 7.7 49 28.20 188 1956 July 7 12.12 84 Brisbane 8.14 62 -1985 June 23 Canberra 13.19 97 11.15 81 1956 July 22 Sydney 20.18138 13.16 94 1986 April 13 Wagga 14.16 100 21.14 140 1958 July 3 11.13 Melbourne 79 11.18 84 1989 June 10 Lallnceston 17.11113 8.16 64 1960 June 25 Sydney 14.24108 13.19 97 1%3 May 5 Brisbane 13.11 89 15.16 106 NEW SOUTH WALES v WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1%4 June 14 Sydney 7.17 59 1331 109 YM' D.te Venue NSWSoore Opposition 1%6 1uly2 Sydney 16.10 106 19.14 128 1908 August 25 Meloourne 12.3 79 17.12 124 1967 July IS Sydney 10.23 83 9.14 68 1911 August 7 Adelaide 8.18 66 9.13 67 1%8 June 10 canberra 11.15 81 20.13 133 1914 August 15 Sydney 8.10 58 23.24 162 1968 July 7 Brisbane 16.16 112 20.25 145 1924 August 14 Hobart 9.12 56 27.21 183 1970 June 14 Brisbane 17.13115 26.19 175 1927 Augusl15 Meloourne 14.19 103 18.14 122 1972 JilDe12 Sydney 13.18 96 11.13 79 1930 August 7 Adelaide 7.8 50 8.9 57 1974 June 17 Sydney 9.12 66 13.10 88 1933 Augusl12 Sydney 16.18 114 17.22 124 1982 April 18 Brisbane 14.15 99 28.15 183 1949 June 29 Sydney 8.13 61 15.24 114 1983 April 24 Sydney 17.20 122 20.16 136 1988 March 5 Adelaide 10.8 68 9.12 66 1984 April 29 Sydney 11.7 73 26.13 169 1985 April 21 Wagga 11.19 85 21.15 141 NEW SOUTH WALES v SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1986 April 25 Brisbane 17.18 120 23.12 150 Year Date Venue NSWSoore Opposition 1911 August Adelaide 2.9 21 1220 NEW SOUTH WALES v A.C.T.A.F.L. 92 1914 August 10 Sydney 10.3 63 16.20 116 YM' D.te Venue NSW800re Opposition 1924 August 11 Hobart 9.12 66 18.15 123 1925 August 15 Sydney 8.10 58 7.8 50 1927 August Meloourne 6.11 47 29.20 194 1926 Sydney 14.18102 10.10 70 1930 August 4 Adelaide 10.13 73 24.16 160 1927 Sydney 8.6 54 6.7 43 1947 August 6 Hoban 5.10 40 17.9 111 1930 Score and venue unknown 1988 March 3 Adelaide 8.11 59 128 80 1933 August 7 Sydney 16.14 110 12.10 82 NEW SOUTH WALES v CLUBS 1938 Launceston 14.18102 11.8 74 V.F.r.. 1939 Sydney IUS 75 10.8 68 D.te Cluh Venue NSWScore Opposition 1939 June 24 Qmbena 10.15 75 14.10 9. 27.05.03 Fitzroy Sydney 7.5 '7 8.22 70 1940 July 26 Sydney 15.18 108 18.21 128 05.08.03 carlton Sydney 6.13 .9 9.15 69 1946 August 3 Sydney 18.16124 17.18 120 1906 carlton Sydney Score Unknown 1947 June 15 Sydney 20.13 133 19.16 130 27.07.07 Sth. Melb. Sydney 9.6 60 9.16 70 1947 July 30 Hobart 18.22130 7.8 50 07.08.09 Sth. Melb. Sydney 7.10 52 10.19 79 1948 Moy23 canberra 8.7 55 17.14 116 10.08.09 Gee10ng Sydney 12.17 89 15.12 102 1948 June 27 Sydney 9.10 64 12.16 88 18.08.09 Coll'wood Sydney 3.10 28 12.12 84 1950 Juy23 Brisbane 21.13139 7.11 53 13.08.10 Geelong Sydney 11.3 69 16.12 108 1954 June 6 Sydney 19.19 133 12.16 88 13.08.10 Fitzroy Sydney 6.8 44 6.17 53 1956 June 3 Sydney 11.18 84 16.13 109 17.08.10 Fitzroy Sydney 6.11 '7 9.14 68 1957 July 27 Qmbena 9.10 64 20.17 137 05.08.11 Melb Sydney 9.6 60 19.18 132 1958 July 7 Melbourne 9.13 67 12.10 82 05.08.11 Sth Melb Sydney 12.8 80 17.12 11. 1960 June 29 Sydney 1~14 92 13.12 90 1926 Nth. Melb. Sydney Score Unknown 1%3 Moy6 Brisbane 7.7 .9 8.12 60 20.08.27 carlton Sydney 7.8 50 16.11 107 1%4 July 25 Sydney 8.17 65 13.18 % 07.08.37 Melb Sydney Score Unknown 1%7 May 21 Qmbena 13.8 86 19.11 125 29.07.39 carlton Sydney 14.9 93 19.19 133 1%8 June 8 Qmbena 15.12 102 15.16 106 15.09.45 8t Kilda Sydney 10.18 78 4.24 .8 1970 Moy 24 Sydney 14.11 95 13.19 97 08.09.46 Richmond Sydney 21.14 140 35.19 229 1971 June Brisbane 15.11 101 26.13 169 21.06.64 Nth. Melb. Sydney 13,9 87 20.22 1.2 1971 canberra 13.16 94 19.12 126 27.09.64 Hawthorp Sydney 6.3 39 23.21 159 1973 June 23 canberra 7.11 53 12.14 86 10.07.66 Nth. Melb. Sydney 5.7 37 19.10 134 1977 June 26 Qmbena 14.9 93 18.24 132 11.03.79 Fitzroy Sydney 11.11 77 20.12 132 1978 July 16 Narrandera 17.12 114 26.17 173 23.03.80 Richmond Sydney 14.16 100 17.19 121

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NEW SOUTH WALES v VICfORIA NEW SOUTH WALES v TASMANIA cont y~, Date Venue NSWScore Opposition 1982 April 25 Hobart 11.19 86 20.10 130 1905 August Melbourne 10.10 70 1218 90 1983 May 15 Hobart 13.9 87 26.21 177 1911 August 3 Adelaide 11.6 72 13.18 % 1984 May 20 Sydney 11.7 73 15.9 99 1914 August 11 Sydnoy 4.7 31 24.20 164 1985 MayS Hobart 19.14 128 22.11 143 1920 Sept 25 Sydnoy 6.10 46 13.24 102 1986 May 10 Hobart 18.6 114 28.15 183 1921 August 6 Melbourne 4. 7. 1989 June 12 Hobart 8.16 64 17.11 113 1921 sept 24 Sydney 11.9 75 17.19 117 1922 JulyS Sydnoy 9.15 69 17.12 114 NEWSOUTHWALES v QUEENSLAND 1922 August 12 Melbourne 6.6 42 7.17 59 Year Date Venue NSWScore Opposition 1923 102 June Melbourne 13.8 86 14.18 I"!;' 1::t/."¥:! Br~ne 7.1~52 3.16 34 1923 August 23 Sydney 15.11101 11.19 85 1886 Ju e 19 Sydney 4:11 35 r...8 , 14 1924 August 12 Hobart 4.6 30 14.26 110 1886 June 26 Sydney 9.11 65 1.7 13 1924 August Melbourne 13.13 91 15.14 104 1904 Sept 3 Brisbane 3.13 31 4.15 39 1925 July Melbourne 12.17 89 19.16 130 1905 Aug 12 Brisbane 9.7 61 10.16 76 1925 August 15 Sydney 13.10 88 13.9 87 1905 Aug 15 Brisbane 7.7 49 8.11 59 1926 June 12 Sydney 7.12 54 12.15 87 1906 June 23 Sydney 11.10 76 3.5 23 1926 July Melbourne 7.6 48 17.26 128 1907 July 13 Brisbane 6.4 40 9.22 76 1927 August 19 Melbourne 9.12 66 24.10 154 1908 Aug 27 Melbourne 13.15 93 8.11 59 1928 June Melbourne 14.11 95 26.13 169 1910 June 11 Brisbane 9.15 69 5.7 37 1929 June 8 Sydney 15.10 100 17.16 118 1910 Aug 20 Sydney 10.15 75 6.12 48 1930 AugustS Adelaide 9.11 65 27.20 182 1912 Aug 17 Sydney 19.22 136 12.9 81 1930 August Adelaide 9.6 60 17.16 118 1913 June 7 Brisbane 9.15 69 7.10 52 1932 June 11 Sydney 9.12 66 13.13 91 1914 August 5 Sydney 13.15 93 2.4 1933 August 2 Sydney 14.18 102 23.17 155 1920 July 10 Brisbane 9.15 69 10.7 67I' 1941 May 24 Sydnoy 5.12 42 15.15 105 1920 August 14 Sydney 9.11 65 5.16 4' 1948 June 26 Sydney 9.10 64 15.24 114 1921 Brisbane Score unknown 1949 July 16 Sydney 9.4 58 18.18 126 1921 July 9 Brisbane 11.10 76 15.10 100 1922 August 12 Sydney 11.18 84 10.9 69 NEW SOUTH WALES v VFA 1924 August 6 Hobart 16.22118 6.3 39 y~, Date Venue NSWScore Opposition 1926 Brisbane Score unknown 1881 July 1 Melbourne 0.1 1 9.24 78 1927 August 15 Sydney 14.27 111 6.9 45 1881 August 6 Sydney 1.8 9.16 70 1928 June 1 Brisbane 6.10 46 5.13 43 1886 May 22 Melbourne Score Unknown" 1928 June 3 Brisbane 8.9 57 8.19 67 1931 Sydney 13.17 95 16.11 107 1929 July 6 Brisbane 11.5 71 10.14 74 1%0 July 3 Sydney 8.9 57 23.24 162 1930 July 30 Adelaide 21.12138 7.20 62 1987 May 13 Lovington 10.12 72 8.5 53 1930 July 7 Brisbane Score unknown 1989 June 9 Burnie 5.6 36 20.11 131 1933 August 4 Sydney 19.22136 6.15 51 1934 Jnne 2 Brisbane 14.14 98 13.15 93 NEW SOUTH WALES v TAS:MANIA 1934 June 4 Brisbane 12.7 79 11.16 82 Year Date Venue NSWSoore Opposition 1934 August 18 Sydney 17.14116 12.10 82 1890 May 5ydnoy 2.4 16 8.18 66 1935 July 13 Sydney 7.18 60 7.13 55 1890 May Sydney 4.5 29 17.39 126 1935 August 3 Brisbane 9.11 65 6.9 45 1908 August 22 Melbourne 4.11 35 8.14 62 1939 July 8 Brisbane 12.12 84 14.13 97 1911 August 10 Adelaide 3.9 27 15.11 101 1940 July6 Sydney 13.9 87 12.12 84 1914 August 8 Sydney 15.14104 5.13 43 1946 Jnly7 Sydney 18.27 135 15.23 113 1921 August 20 Sydney 12.11 83 13.16 94 1946 July 20 Brisbane 21.11 137 19.27 141 1924 August 4 Hobart 10.13 73 22.12 144 1947 May 25 Sydney 17.13115 15.17 107 1927 August 11 Melbonrne 12.11 83 11.14 80 1947 Jnne 21 Brisbane 21.9 135 18.24 132 1929 June 20 Sydney 14.15 99 15.8 98 1947 August 8 Hobart 14.12 86 5.12 42 1930 August 2 Adelaide 18.15123 6.12 48 1948 May 15 Brisbane 16.18114 17.13 115 1933 August 10 Sydney 20.12 132 15.17 107 1949 May 21 Brisbane 17.14116 14.23 107 1947 August 1 Hobart 13.18 96 16.10 106 1949 July 30 Sydney 16.14110 8.14 62 1950 July 29 Sydney 13.17 95 23.16 154 195<1 July Brisbane 6.4 40 3.6 24 1955 July 17 Sydnoy 7.12 54 21.18 144 1953 May 30 Brisbane 15.16 106 25.9 159 1975 July 5 Hobart 7.7 49 22.19 151 1953 June 1 Brisbane 7.20 62 8.11 59 1976 July 11 Sydney 18.23 131 18.13 121 1953 June 14 Sydney 15.14104 11.16 82

NSWAFL Page 54 1989 Anoual Report NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Year President Secretary Treasurer Year President Secretary Treasurer 197' W.H.Hart L.O. Beale G.Lewis 1975 W.H.Hart KJ. Hc:8Sion None appointed 1976 W.H.Hart KJ.Hession None appointed 1977 W.H.Hart KJ. Hession None appointed DAHyman None appointed 197. Wl-I. Hart D.A Isaac None appointed

G~n~ralManager 1979 B. Healey RJ.Hopper B. Hearey 1980 AF.Ba~r RJ.Hopper K.E. Taylor PJ.Armstrong 1981 LF.Davey K. Ryan K.E. Taylor PJ. Armstrong 1982 Sir James Hardy R.L. Myers B M.Apted 1983 K.C.McRae B.M. Apted 1984 K.C.McRae B.M. Apted 1985 D.Smith BM.Apted

Executive Director 1986 R.A Gillett RA Fowlie l.H. Oranland

Chl~rCommlsslon~r Chl~rExKutlv~ Commlsslon~rs 1987 K.R. Miner I.H. Granland RA Gillett, J. Morris, RA Thomas, RY. Dignan 1988 J. Monis I.H. Granland RA Gillett, RA Thomas, RY. Dignan,J.T. Yates 1989 J. Moms I.H. Granland ORA Gillett, ORA Thomas, R.Y. Dignan, J.T. Yates, D.Y.Roach, J.L. Potter -resigned I

LIFE MEMBERS A Young elected 1962 AH. Bridgewater elected 1969 W. H. Hart elected 1964 J.W. Hammond elected 1971 RJ.Hayes elected 1966 R McConnell elected 1977 S.c. Felstead elected 1967

DECEASED L. W. Alexander, LA Balhausen, O.W. Balhausen, J.Y. Bannon, E.W. Butler, R Browne, L. Clarke, J. Cuny, S.H. Donnelly, KJ. Ferguson, L. Harty, TJ. Hayes, H.C. Harte, H. J. Hedger, WJ. Hoimes, SJ. Hodgson, J. Kealey, M. King, A,A, Laird, G. Leibs, R. McDougall, E. McFall'llne, J.F. McNeill, AE .Nash, J.E. Phelan, AD.S. Provan, HA Ryall, G.H. Sanders, H.G. Shepherd, H.W. Smith, AJ. Snow, LJ. Taylor, G.H. Tumer.D

NSWAFL PageS3 1989 Annual Report OFFICE BEARERS

NEW SOUTH WALES FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Year President Secretary Treasurer Vear President Secretary Treasurer

1880 Phillip Sheridan Charle!! W. Seal we Hinwocxl 1887 Phillip Sheridan 1881 Phillip Sheridan 1888 Phillip Sheridan 1882 Phillip Sheridan 1889 Phillip Sheridan 1883 Phillip Sheridan 1890 Phillip Sheridan 1884 Phillip Sheridan 1891 Albert E. Nash 1885 Phillip Sheridan 1892 Albert E. Nash 1886 Phillip Sheridan L.A Balhausen 1893 Albert E. Nash

NEWSOUTHWALES FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Year President Secretary Treasurer Year President Secretary Treasurer

''''3 Sir John See RC. Harte H.J. Hedger 1933 AD.S. Provan J.e. Allison AV.G.Smith 1904 Sir John See H.C. Harte D.W. Balhallllen 1934 H.G. Harris J.e. Allison RJ. McGinness 1"'5 Sir John See H. C.Hane DJ.McKeller H.C. Keys 1906 Sir John See H. C.Hane DJ. McKellar 1935 T.W. Conder J.e. Allison H.C. Keys 1907 Sir John See H. C. Harte E.E. Brookes 1936 N.r.Joseph K.G. Ferguson H.C. Keys 1908 Alben E. Nash AlexFmn 1937 N.r.Joseph K.G. Ferguson W.Clark 1909 Albert E. Nash 1938 N.r Joseph KG. Ferguson 1910 Albert E. Nash J. J. O'Meara 1939 N.P.Joseph KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1911 Albert E. Nash 1940 N.P.Joseph K.G. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1912 Albert E. Nash 1941 N.P.Jooeph KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1913 1942 N.P.Joseph KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1914 1943 N.P.Jooeph KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1915 E.W. Butler J.E. Phelan H.C. Harte 1944 N.P. Jooeph KG. Ferguson AJ. Snow 1916 J.E. Phelan 1945 N.r. Jooeph KG. Ferguson .AJ. Snow 1917 J.E. Phelan G.H. Turner 1946 W.H. Fitt KG. Ferguson AJ. Snow 1918 J.E. Phelan G.H. Turner 1947 W.H.Fitt KG. Ferguson AJ. Snow 1919 J.V. Bannon J.E. Phelan G.H. Turner 1948 L.J. Taylor K.G. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1920 J.F.McNeill J.E. Phelan G.H. Turner 1949 LJ. Taylor KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow E. McDonnell 1950 LJ. Taylor KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1921 J.F.McNeili J.E. Phelan 1951 LJ. Taylor KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1922 J.F. McNeill J.E. Phelan 1952 LJ. Taylor KG. Ferguson AJ.Snow 1923 J.F.McNeili J.E. Phelan J. Ross 1924 J.E. Phelan 1953 LJ. Taylor K.G. Ferguson AH.Gilpin 1925 HA Ryall AA Korr 1954 LJ. Taylor K.G. Ferguson AH.Gilpin 1926 H.W.Smith AAKerr L.W. Percy 1955 LJ. Taylor KG. Ferguson AHGilpin 1927 H.W.Smilh AAKerr L.W.Percy 1956 AJ.Snow KG. Ferguson AHGilpin 1928 AD.S. Provan 1957 AJ.Snow K.G. Ferguson AH.Gilpin 1929 AD.S. Prown A McWhinney H.G Harris 1958 AJ.Snow KG. Ferguson AH.Gilpin 1930 AD.S. Prown A McWhinney H.O. Harris 1959 AJ.Snow KG. Ferguson S.W.McLean 1931 AD.S. Prown A. McWhinney AW.G.Smith 1%0 WJ.Holmes K.G. Ferguson S.W. McLean 1932 AD.S. Provan A McWhinney AW.G.Smith 1%1 E. McFarlane J. Boulus AH.Davey

NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Vear President Secretary Treasurer Vear President Secretary Treasurer

1%2 E. McFarlane J. Houlus AH.Davey 1968 W.H.Hart KG. Ferguson 8.0. Osborne 1%3 E. McFarlane R.R. Oiddey AH.Davey 1%9 W.H.Hart K.G. Ferguson B.O. Osborne 1964 E.McFarlane RR Giddey N.Johnson 1970 W.H.Hart L.O. Beale B.O. Osborne 1965 T.McGrath J.V.Regan N.Johnson 1971 W.H.Hart L.O.Beale None appointed 1966 W.H.Hart KG. Ferguson B.G. Osborne 1972 W.H.Hart L.O. Beale NOlie appointed 1%7 W.H.Hart K.G. Ferguson B.G. Osborne 1973 W.H.Hart L.O.Beale NOlie appointed"

NSWAFL Page 52 1989 Annual Report 1989 MEDAL WINNERS

STATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 Snow Medal(l st Grade) Phelan Medal (1st Grade) Paul Annett Un; NSW 14 Michael Porta Parramatta 19 Phillip Jones Liverpool 11 Robert Trkula West Suburbs 17 Mark Hutchins Nth Eagles 11 John Glynn East Sydney 15 MacFarlane Medal(2nd Grade) Thomas Watts Balmain 12 Patrick Ockwell Suherland B Saunders Medal (2nd Grade) Warren Vankalker Liverpool 8 Robert Ash Parramatta 14 Richard Leonard East Sydney 9 Hart Medal(Under 20) John Quirk 8t George 9 Sean Collins Camden 14 Justin Robinson Sutherland 11 Jeremy Bryan Bankstown 10

Kealey Medal (Under 19) SFL DIVISION 2 David Costigan 8t George 16 Geoffrey Eldering Penrith 11 Damian Graham Campbelltown13 Rick Mckenna Hawkesbury 9 Curt Pahl BHJ 12 Mathew Parker Auburn 9

1989 Phelan Medalist Michael Porta from Holroyd.Parramatta

NSWAFL PageS! 1989 Annual Report GRAND FINAL 2ND SEMI FINAL Penrith 3.0 5.3 9.3 14 - 5 - B9 Auburn 3.1 6.1 8.2 9 -4 - 58 Auburn 1.3 1.4 2.7 5-B-3B Hawkesbury 2.1 4.1 6.3 8 - 7 - 55 Goals - Penrith:Wane 3,TuckweIl2,Campbell Goals - Auburn: Johnson 4,Parker 2,Major ,Lack,Walker ,Bradley ,Farrell. 2,Palmer ,Mead,Erichson. Auburn: Hawkesbury:Hallel3,Rigby Charouk,Johnson,Edmunds,Palmer, Porter 2,Stewart,Banks,Harrison. BEST- Penrith: BEST - Auburn: Mead,MclnerneY,Walker,Bril1ey Farrell,Bounds,Mathews,Bradley. Hawkesbury: Bayne,Price,Collison,Yates Auburn: Meade,Cusack,Edmunds,Parker

PRELIMINARYFINAL

Penrith 3.1 6.3 B.7 11 -7-73 Hswkesbury 3.2 6.4 6.5 7 - 5 - 47 Goais - Penrith: Clinton 3,Major2,Campbell 2,Lack 2,Mathews,Alexander Hawkesbury: Harrison 3,Beare,Kendrack,McKenna,Tapp BEST-Penrith: Mathews,McLaughlin,Campbell,Spicer Hawkesbury: Anderson,Price,Collison,Stewart.

Penrith Captain Geoff Eldering receivas the SFL 11Premiership Shield from NSWAFL Chief Commissioner John Morris

NSWAFL Page SO 1989 Annual Report SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2ND GRADE BALMAIN 10-13-73 1ST SEMI FINAL MANLY 4-9-33 Bankstown 1.1 7.11 7.11 11.23 - 89 Sutherland 1.7 2.7 6.14 6.14 - 50 U20 Goals - Bankstown: Masters 4,Shaw 3,Nguyen LIVERPOOL 11-15-81 2,Davis,Gray, Penny ,Svanberk. SUTHERLAND 10-6-66 Sutherland: Criggs 2,Mitchins, Edwards,Browne, Delahenty PRELIMINARY FINAL BEST- Bankstown:Holland,Masters,Nguyen, Manly 0.7 7.12 10.1515-17-107 Liardo Bankstown 2.5 2.8 2.12 4 - 16 - 40 Sutherland: Tremain,Griggs,Smith,Delahenty Goals - Manly: Latner 6,Zaarour 3,Walker 2,Francis 2,Anderson 2 Bankstown: Gray, Holland,Penny ,Svanberg BEST-Manly: Gallagher, Oolkens,Anderson, 2ND GRADE Latner WOLLONGONG 20-11-131 Bankstown: Scott,Holland,Masters,Coleman BANKSTOWN 6 - 5 - 41 2ND GRADE U20 WOLLONGONG 15-12-102 BANKSTOWN 3.2 8.5 8.7 12 - 9 - 81 MANLY 5-11-41 MANLY 2.1 7.1 9.2 10-4-64 U20 2ND SEMI FINAL SUTHERLAND 18-12-120 Balmain 2.6 5.9 10.1314 -15 - 99 BANKSTOWN 7-3-45 Manly 2.3 4.8 7.11 8 -12 - 60 Goals - Balmain: Boyce 3,Schelein 3,Muir 2,Kellly 2,Rush 2,Tilyard,Blackburne GRAND FINAL Manly: Matters 2,Zaarour 2,Rutherford,Gallagher ,Hogarth,Hooker Balmain 5.2 7.8 10.9 13-14-92 BEST - Manly 2.6 2.104.145-17-47 Balmain: Boyce,KeIIY,McCosker,Tilyard, Goals. Balmain: Tilyard 5,Archer 3,Schlein Manly: Taylor,Anderson,Ruthreford,Matters 2,Muir ,Blackburn,Jones Manly: Zaarour 2,Matters,Hogarth,Dolkens. BEST- Balmain: Muir,Traii Blackburn,Tilyard Manly: Gallagher,Wright,Walker,Anderson

SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2

FIRST SEMI FINAL Penrith 3.2 9.6 11.8 13 - 10- 88 Baulkham Hills 2.2 3.3 3.4 6 - 5 - 41 Goals - Penrith: Campbell 9,Tuckwell 2,Oxley,Lack Baulkham Hllis:McBean 2,Stenning,patch,Hewitt, Mayo BEST- Penrlth: Bounds,Bradley,Lack,Ware. Action from SFL I Reserve Grade Grand Final Baulkham Hills: Uren,Barlow,Jones,Jackson

NSWAFL Page 49 1989 Annual Report 1989 FINALS RESULTS

NSW STATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE

1ST SEMI FINAL PRELIMINARY FINAL

FIRST GRADE FIRST GRADE

St George 0.2 5.7 8.10 12-15-87 Nth Shore 7.5 11.8 22.1625.23 - 173 East Sydney 2.8 3.15 7.19 8.20-68 StGeorge 4.3 9.7 9.8 10.12-72 Goals - St George: Ansell4,Magrath 3,Clift Goals - Nth Shore: Robertson 8,Doyle 6,Quirk 3,Quinn 1,Siebels 1, 3,Querzoli 3,Faulkner,Croke,DempseY,Piirto East Sydney: Mildenhall 2,McLachlin 1,Maslin 5t George: Ansell 3,Magrath 2,Travers 1,Glynn 1,Conlan 1,801ton 1. 2, Fletcher, Clitt,Lawler. Best - 5t. George: M. Travers, Quinn, Ansell, BEST - Nth Shore: Robertson, Quirk, Croke, Milic, Siebels. Smith. East Sydney: Glynn, Dean, Elias, Bell. 8t George: Quinn, Myers, Siebels, Lawler.

RESERVE GRADE East Sydney 16-14-110 2ND GRADE Campbelltown 9 - 8 - 62 NTH SHORE 13-17-95 EAST SYDNEY 14-5-89

U19 U19 ST GEORGE 11 -14 -110 STGEORGE 7-12-54 PARRAMATTA 8 -16 - 64 BHJ 3-7-25

2ND SEMI FINAL GRAND FINAL

FIRST GRADE GRAND FINAL

Campbelltown 0.0 7.5 11.6 18.12- 120 Campbelltown 4.3 5.5 9.5 10.12 - 72 Nth Shore 8,4 11.716.816.8-104 Nth Shore 1.2 3.3 5.6 6.9 - 45 Goals - Campbelltown: McMenamin 4, Under- Goals - Campbelltown: R.Podbury 2,S.Podbury wood 3, S.Noack 2, Barrett 2, Darnell 2, Smith, 2,McMenamin,O'Hurley, Darnell,Reid,Underwoo G.Noack, Smith, Matheson, Clark. d,Clarke Nth Shore: Robertson 8,Doyle 4,Quirk NthShore: Robertson2,Doyle2, Faulkner, 3,Faulkner 1 Dempsey BEST - Campbelltown: G.Noack, BEST - Campbelltown: Mclaughlin, Barrett, S.Podbury,McMenamin, Underwood. Darnell, Kershaw Nth Shore: Robertson, Quirk, Smith, Doyle Nth Shore: Querzoli, Croke, Dignan, Donaldson

2ND GRADE 2ND GRADE STGEORGE 12-19-91 NTH SHORE 11-8-74 NTH SHORE 8-10-58 STGEORGE 11-7-73

U19 U19 NTH SHORE 10.9.69 STGEORGE 12-9-81 BHJ 7-12-54 NTH SHORE 12-8-80

NSWAFL Page 48 1989 Annual Report 1989 LEADING GOALKICKERS

NSWSTATE SYDNEY FOOBALL SYDNEY FOOTBALL FOOTBALL LEAGUE LEAGUE DIV 1 LEAGUE DIV 2 1ST GRADE ISTGRAnE I STGRAJ>E

P.R. RObertson(NS) 102 M.A Tilyard(BAL) 73 M. Parkcr(AUB) 52 e.B. An,cll(STG) 47 P.W. Boycc(BAL) 66 M.P. Campbcll(PEN) 52 D.A Boccabclla(CAM) 38 G.A. Schlein(BAL) 58 D.]. Andcrson(HWK) 31 C Maslcrson(ES) 38 J.A. Hogartb(MAN) 44 A.e. Mcbcan(BH) 29 AC. Gardincr(HLS) 33 MJ. Mooruddcn(WNG) 36 R.A. Palmcr(AUB) 24 N.R. Briscoc(pAR) 29 D.P. Holland(BNK) 31 M.J. Mcad(AUB) 22 P.J. Manassa(SU) 28 A Brownc(WNG) 30 R.J. Mnthcws(WOL) 21 M.S. Magralb(STG) 27 D.W. Bing(LIV) 29 O. Kassem(AUB) 21 A.J. Quinn(STG) 26 OJ. Mastcrs(BNK) 28 M. Johnston(AUB) 20 0.1. Barwick(pAR) 25 CA Z,arour(MAN) 25

2ND GRADE .2NDGRADE

R.N. Danicl(NS) 57 M. Valach(L1V) 48 $.J. P3tcrson(HLS) 47 R.M. Crawford(MAN) 35 - RJ. LcsIC,(SU) 41 M. Stanton(WNG) 31 A.P. Carcy(STG) 31 0.1'. Strangward(BAL) 31 D.]. Bonscr(ES) 27 R.M. Webster (WNG) 28 ~ M.e. Walmslcy(STG) 24 T.G. Hangan(BAL) 20 R.J. Ash(PAR) 23 P.J. Lcar(BAL) 19 :;. G.A. Mason(ES) 21 K. Dowling(WNG) 18 M.R. Barbour(NS} 21 K.E. Claxton(BAL) 16 S. Williamson(CAM) 20 T.H. Watts(BAL) 16

METROPOLITAN COLTS. U19 METROPOLITAN COLTS. U20

T. Tcdman(NS) 52 PJ. Lanc(NEP) 38 D.C. Costigan(STG) 49 S.D. GrC<1ccn(SHL) 31 SJ. Kellcr(PAR) 32 B.P. Riddick(MAN) 27 N.E. Fenton-Smith(SU) 24 C.S. Mutimcr(MAN) 24 R.E. Taylor(STG) 23 A Kypriaou(BAL) 24 D.J. Ryan(NS) 22 D.G. Pusch«BNK) 22 D.V. Ledwidgc(BHJ) 19 M.J. Swccting(SHL) 22 ~~_~. ___ ---.J M.B. Boys(NS) 19 S.B. Fitzpatrick(SHL) 20 AJ. Growcolt(NS) 18 T.Olivcr(BNK) 20 North Shoro Centurian Petor Robertson P.J. Goolcy(HLS) 18 S.J. Hammond(BNK) 19 - 8t S/ale ChBmpfonshlps

NSWAFL Pns:e 47 1989 Annunl Report 1989 FINAL PLACINGS

SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION I • 2ND GRADE

TEAM P WL D FOR AGST % PTS Balmain 16 12 1 3 1309 392 333.93 54 Manly 16 11 2 3 1280 501 255-49 50 Wollongong 16 10 3 3 1349 634 212.78 46 Bankstown 16 6 5 5 615 827 74.37 34

Un! N.S.w. 16 5 8 3 696 1221 57.00 26 Liverpool 16 4 8 4 891 811 109.86 24 Sutherland 16 3 8 5 505 880 57.39 22 Macquarie Un! 16 2 10 4 550 1096 50.18 16 Nthn Eagles 16 2 10 4 399 1232 32.39 16 N.S.W. STATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1ST GRADE SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE TEAM P WL D FOR AGST % PTS DIVISION II - 1ST GRADE Campbelltown 14 13 1 0 1575 884 178.17 52 North Shore 14 10 4 0 1582 991 159.64 40 TEAM PWLD FOR AGST % PTS East Sydney 14 10 4 0 1498 1164 128.69 40 Auburn 14 12 1 1 1677 544 308.27 50 Hawkesbury 14 10 2 2 1199 545 220.00 51 George 14 9 5 0 1448 1174 123.34 36 44 Penrith 14 9 3 2 1362 631 215.85 40 Baulkham Hills 14 6 7 1 844 1087 77.64 26 Parrramatta 14 6 8 0 1374 1280 107.34 24 Sydney Uni 14 5 9 0 1034 1358 76.14 20 Blacktown 14 4 9 1 695 1198 58.Q1 18 Heathcote 14 3 10 1 429 1361 Hiffs 14 2 12 0 1007 1729 58.14 8 31.75 14 Wollondilly 14 1 13 0 551 1401 39.33 4 Western Subs. 14 1 13 0 667 1805 48.03 4 METROPOLITAN COLTS - DIVISION I N.S.W. STATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE UNDER 19'5 2ND GRADE TEAM P WL D FOR AGST % PTS TEAM P WL D FOR AGST % PTS North Shore 14 14 0 0 1319 447 295.08 56 North Shore 14 12 2 0 1479 673 219,76 48 B.H.JAF,C. 14 11 3 0 1030 544 189.34 44 81. George 14 12 2 0 1182 707 167.19 48 SI. George 15 11 4 0 1206 652 184.97 44 East Sydney 14 9 4 1 1054 820 132.20 36 Parramatta 15 7 8 0 944 802 117.71 28 Campbelltown 14 9 5 0 948 760 124.74 36 Campbelltown 14 e 8 0 789 813 97.05 24 Hills 14 4 9 1 872 1030 84,66 18 Hills 14 6 8 0 788 869 88.38 24 Sydney Uni 14 3 11 0 742 1196 62.04 12 Sydney Uni 14 2 12 0 521 1185 43.97 8 Parramatla 14 3 11 0 676 1150 58.78 12 Western Subs. 14 0 14 0 243 1508 16.11 0 Western Subs. 14 3 11 0 631 1278 49.37 12

METROPOLITAN COLTS - DIVISION 2 SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE UNDER 20'S DIVISION I - 1ST GRADE TEAM P WL D FOR AGST % PTS TEAM P WL % D FOR AGST PTS Sutherland 19 10 2 7 1003 439 228.47 54 Manly 16 11 2 3 1406 782 179.80 50 Liverpool 19 10 3 6 1119 317 353.00 52 Balmain 16 10 3 3 1368 965 206.01 46 Bankstown 16 9 2 5 1541 792 194,57 46 Bankstown 19 10 4 5 1181 554 213.18 50 Sutherland 16 7 4 5 1085 774 140.18 38 Manly 19 9 3 7 861 489 176,07 50

Wollongong 16 8 5 3 1371 1148 119.43 38 Neapen 19 5 9 5 762 891 85.52 30 Uni N.S.W. 16 5 8 3 1020 1223 83.40 26 Liverpool 16 2 10 4 796 1297 61.37 16 Balmain 19 4 9 6 82' 1043 59.83 28 Macquarie Un! 16 2 10 4 679 1548 43,86 16 Nth Eagles 19 2 11 6 435 1132 38.43 20 Nthn Eagles 16 1 11 4 536 1893 28.31 12 Camden 19 3 12 4 338 1456 23,18 20

NSWAFL Page 46 1989 Annual Report (Scores in Country Championship Central West in going down by 29 Championship, whilst not successful Section) points. Although disappointed, the on the field, the group presented a Sydneysiders showed character and united front, and battled on with a S.F.L. DIVISION II perseverance in pushing the fancied degree of character. Central NSW team. Giving the SFL II Competition, a The efforts of Coach Todd Sander- meaningful Representative pro- The second outing on Day 1was less son and his assistant Wayne Watts gramme in 1989 was a priority from encouraging with the home team should not be under estimated. within the League. Farrer cutting its opposition with a They put a great deal of effort into long kicking, powerful display. Th:e the sides preparation and deserved In taking the SFL II team to Wagga visitors battled hard, yet couldn\t a greater reward. to compete in the QBE Insurance match their more experienced op- The support of most dubs was of NSW Country Championships, it position. significance in assisting the SFL II was envisaged that the two day car- competition to show the State it is a nival and quality Country cqmpeti- The consolation Final on day 2 was creditable competition. The thanks tion would be a fitting recognition seen as being a thriller with SFL II of the League go to these dubs for of the hiud work by clubs and play- a big chance over the boys from the their support. ers at this level. Illawarra League. Unfortunately, the Country side had more of the 1990 will again see a review of SFL Poor weather and saturated training ball and finished well through the II representative involvement. venues made training most difficult giant forward Adam Harris (former Much was learn't in 1989, and we and with only one session and very Hills APC player). The 44 point look forward to greater strides for- little match practice the SFL II boys defeat was a bit of a blow to the ward in the future. found the going difficult. hardworking players and officials.

On Day I, the opening commitment In reviewing the Sydney EL. II pro- (Scores in Country Championship Section) saw the Second Division side snap gramme, much comradery and feel- at the heels of eventual finalists ing was established over the two day

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1989 Annual Report NSWAFL Page 45 The support given by Ellis Noack as S.F.L DIVISION I thriller against the boys from Cen- Team Manager, Russell Matheson, tral West. With scores see-sawing the Assistant Coach, John Dunphy, The S.F.L. Division I had a mark- throughout, the team showed their as Trainer, as well as selectors edly increased representative com- character and stamina by outlasting Derek Heelan and Bob Quinn, all mitment in 1989 in competing in the their country rivals to record a sig- provided the framework for a con- Southern Division of the QBE In- nificant yet heart-stopping four siderably significant result. surance NSW Country Champion- point victory. ships over the June 3/4 weekend. The support of our generous Spon- Second position and undefeated sors QBE Insurance was also Pitting their skills against the best status earnt a position in the Semi- received with much appreciation as from the Farrer, Sapphire Coast, Finals on day two, and all were ex- was the physical support and best Illawarra, Central West and SFL II pectant of a berth in the finals. wishes offered by both Alan Baxter Leagues at Wagga Wagga over two andJohn Clancy from this fine Com- strenuous days was an undoubted Pitted again against fourth placed pany. challenge. Central West, another cliffhanger resulted with the result reversed. A A high standard has now been set Day 1 saw good fortunes as the slow start and first day injuries ham- and we must continue to develop on Sydney boys took on and defeated pered the city side, and the good this as our friends from the Country eventual Championship winners work of the first day was only a mem- react to the challenge sent out. Sapphire Coast in a high standard ory as Sydney's involvement was ter- nip and tuck affair. By running the minated a game earlier than had We must always strive to go forward ball in numbers and teaming to- been hoped for. and 1990 will need to see a greater getherwell, the Sydneysiders looked commitment from all to see Sydney on track for a successful campaign. The difficult preparation given Football rise to the Number One Sydney's atrocious weather position in this State. The second game for the day saw a throughout May made the task of the coach and selectors very much a difficult one. That they selected a side that very nearly made the final was a tribute to the hard work put in by Coach Trevor Hangan and As. , .. sistant Peter Kilborn. The thanks of the League is offered to these gentlemen and all whose assisted in the campaign.

The support of all but one club was also significant in achieving the re- sults gained in Wagga, and to all SFL I Clubs goes a vote of thanks. 1990 will see an even greater com- mitment to the Division I competi- tion raising it's image and standing by performing at the Representa- tive level, and we look forward to an even greater involvement from all clubs.

.• . _.- Much was gained in 1989, yet there -- -_. -,---~----- is still much more that can, and will The 1989 NSW State League Representative Team be achieved in 1990."

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QBE INSURANCE attack on the ball and superb team Goals: R. Sharpe 4, N. Brunton, R. STATE LEAGUE work was a tribute to the players Pod bury, B. Kershaw 2, P. desire and comradery. Robertson, M. Smith, W. Moore, K Phillips 1. 1989 saw a new determination by Sydney 8.6 10.9 15.11 21.16 (142) the State League to Representative Farrer 2.0 7.3 9.8 12.11 (83) Congratulations go to Peter Football and it's push for respect at Robertson who received the trophy the State Championships. Best: R. Podbury, B. Kershaw, P. for leading goalkicker at the Cham- Robertson, D. Querzoli, R. Sharpe, pionships, Rod Podbury who was With a co-ordinating Committee es- J. Ellias. adjudged as Sydney's best player, tablished in November 1988 to steer and those selected in the NSW State the Sydney campaign, a twelve week Goals: P. Robertson 8, W. McDon- Squad that competed in Tasmania. training programme was set to en- nell, R. Sharpe,J. Ellias2, B. Maslin, able selectors the opportunity to B. Kershaw, J. Glynn, G. Noack, R. Congratulations and thanks should view and select the best available Trkula, B. Smith, R. Podbury 1. go to all of the clubs and players for players. The players would also be the support they gave to the 1989 able to 'get to know' one another, The titanic battle between Champi- Representative Team, an effort re- an important factor in combined onship holders Riverina and the turned in full by the credibility and sides. Sydney side lived up to all expecta- respect gained for Sydney Football tions with an exhibition of flowing, by this outstanding group of foot- Wet weather once again reduced .spectacular football being turned on baIlers. both training time and competition by both sides. matches that could be observed, The effort and time put in by Coach however, the final squad saw only After an even first half the super Bill Brown was a credit to the man's one or two absentees from the best strong Riverina outfit pulled away love of our great game and his desire available talent. in the third stanza and set up what to put Sydney Football back on the appeared to be a match winning 25 map. Bill did a great job throughout Final Squad point lead. the campaign and won great respect "'Tony Smith (N.S), Geoff Noack from all involved." (Cam), *Rogan Sharpe (E.8), "'Rob The final quarter was one offluctu- Trkula (W.S), "'Jamie McLaughlin ating fortunes with the Southerners (Cam), Geoff Reid (Cam), Bill appearing to be set for a large win, Moore (S.U), *Peter Robertson but eventually saw the Sydney side (N.S), Bill Maslin (E.S), Peter mount a serious challenge causing Johnson (N.S), Brian Morley the Riverina camp considerable (Cam), Neil Brunton (par), *Jason concern. With time running out the Elias (E.S), John Glynn (E.S), Brett Sydney siders mounted desperate Smith (HIs), *Brian Kershaw forward thrusts, only to be turned (Cam), *David Querzoli (N.S), Ken back by the strong Riverina defence Phillips (N.S), Tony Loton (N.S), assisted by two "loose men". *Rod Podbury (Cam), Wayne McDonnell (Cam), Tony Croke The 12 point defeat was accepted (N.S), Michael Smith (N.S), Sean with disappointment yet all realized Barratt (Cam). the significant gains that had been made over the two days, and all will * Denotes selected in NSW State benefit from competing at the Squad. higher level.

The significant effort of a ten goal Sydney 5.4 7.7 9.11 14.13 (97) victory over the strong Farrer side Riverina 5.3 8.8 13.12 16.13 (109) on day one both created history and send a hum of expectation through- Best: R. Podbury, R. Trkula, J. Tony Loton recovers for possessjon wfth out all in attendance. The ruthless Ellias, J. McLaughlin. Geoff Noack ready to assist

NSWAFL Page 43 1989 Annual Report SPONSORSHIP (Coat) revenue, new incentives throughout stration at Moore Park, has devel- oped into one of far greater trust announce the securing of major the season were most weloome. and mutual purpose. sponsor QBE Insurance to assist Sydney Football has been in need of with football Statewide. a oompany to identify with in recent The dinosaurs who viewed the League as a dictatorial unoompro. The Sydney League was fortunate years and welcomes its new relation. ship with QBE lnsurance. mising body are now few, as the to pick up finals prizemoney again League through better oommunica- at the years oonclusion, and partici. CLUB~FAGUERELATIONS tion, good staff and a receptive pate in the innovative QBE lnsur. Commission bring Sydney Football Noticeably over the past 12-18 anre $ 1,000 -Matches of the Day-. heading back in a direction of new months, the relationship between purpose and strength. 0 With all clubs having the opportu- clubs in all competitions within nity to secure some much needed Sydney, and the League Adrnini

An appreclatod innovation In 1989 MilSthe opportunity to win prlzOf'f'lOll6Y In the popular OBE Insumnco 'Matches altho Do!Iy". Hore Manly Coach Peter Kilborn rrJCtJlvesnrward for e fino IIictory aver Balma/n, from NSWAFl ChleJ Executivo Ian Gmn/and and OBE Insurance representative Brian McMahon

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FINAlS UMPIRING TRIBUNAL The finals series again centred One of the low points of the 1989 John Lanser and David Murr again around both Erskineville and season was the lack of numbers ex- headed up Ihe tribunal, with won- Rosedale Ovals with the Wagener perienced in the umpires panel to derful volunteer assistance from and Jensen Grounds being utilized the detriment of the code in the Richard Henl)', Warren Quintrell when necessary. The limit of start State's Capital. Peter Boulton, Richard Orton and resources having been close to ex- Ted Ray hausted in recent seasons, it was or The extra drain of having to field great benefit to receive assistance men in white for the Swans 019 Never an easy task, the tribunal was from John Foy, Bill Johnson and the grade contributed to a problem that originally criticized for letting le- Sydney Junior Council during the has really been under our noses all galities stand in the way of justice. finals and our thanks are extended the time. Now that clubs have allocated re- to these people. sponsible, emotionally cool people Just as a football club will surely to properly represent their players Although Grand Final crowds were deteriorale and eventually fold the consensus is that justice is being down on last years post Swans rec- without proper recruiting proce- done. ord, the minor finals series did see dures and the injection of lifeblood an increase. from the juniors, so too has the It is not expected that the tribunal Sydney Umpires Panel nol ad- will be the popular component of 1990 will see a dramatic increase in dressed its requirements until this the football community, however the spectacle and lead up to Sydney year. their respect by the League and its Footballs highlight of the year, with sincere gratitude should lead the a definite priority for greater profile Short term recruiting needs arc a way for more to acknowledge their and attendances. priority next season, however, the vital and thankless contribution. greater priority will be to establish Media support for the finals series the long term recruiting and junior MEDAL NIGHT was again poor however the League structures 10 ensure the continuous The attendance and enthusiasm at has prioritised this area for a major flow of quality umpires from junior the 1989 Medal Night pointed to- assault in 1990. 10 senior level in the future. wards the success or the evening.

Hosted by former VFL st.1.rCraig Davis, the gala night was again held at the Western Suburbs Australian - Rules Club with many leading dig- nitaries in attendance.

The presentation of the Phelan Medal to Holroyd-Parramatta util- ity Michael Porta by Brownlow Medalist Greg Williams was indeed a highlight.

The entertainment on the evening will long live in the memol)' of all in attendance.

1990 could well sec a ncwvenueand an upmarket presentation to further enhance some of the contributions of 1989.

North ShonJ Coach Tony Smith urgl!S his chsrges on during the QBE Insur- SPONSORSIlIP ance NSW State Lcsgue SfJC;ond Sam! Finsl The League was delighted to •.

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NSW State League Sapphire Coast Tallangatta Campbelltown 10-12 (72) D Merimbula 21- 9 (135) D Tallangatta 13-13 (91) D North Shore 6- 9 (45) Tathra 16-17 (113) Holbrook 6-12 (48) Sydney Football League Dlv.! Broken Hill Summerland Balmain 13-14 (92) D Sth Broken Hill 25-17 (167)D Usmore 12-13 (85) D Manly 5-17 (47) Central B.HiII 6-11 (47) Murwillumbah 8-18 (66) Sydney Football League DIY.II Riverina North Coast Penrith 14- 5 (89) D Turvey Park 14-15 (99) D Sth Coffs Harbour 13- 8 (86) D Auburn 5- 8 (38) Wagga Tigers 10-12 (72) Wooigooiga 8-6 (54) Central West Ovens & Murray North West Parkes 15-22 (112) D Yarrawonga ]7-11 (113)D Robb College 14.21 (105)D Orange 11- 5 (71) Wodonga 14-13 (97) Moree 11-7 (73) Farrer Hume Mid North Coast M.CU 10-11 (71) D Walbundrie 17- 7 (l09)D Port Macquarie 11-13 (79) D Barellan 8-11 (59) East Lavington 9-17 (71) Kempsey 11-8 (74) Newcastle Coreen Plcals League Wallsend 10-1~73) D Oaklands 17- 7 (109)D Waaia 15-}4 (104)D Warners Bay 7-11 (53) Coreen 11.24 (90) Blighty 10-12 (72) Central Coast Northern Riverina Mid Murray Terrigal 12-15 (87) D Girral-W Wyalong 16-15 (111)D Balranald 22-14 (l46)D Gos./Wyoming 6- 9 (45) Condo.-Milby 12- 8 (80) Tintinda 17-15 (117) lIIawarra Murray Farrer Division II Bomaderry 15-19 (109) D Jcrildcric 17-16 (118)D Cootamundra 12-11 (83) D HMAS Albatross 7- 9 (51) Tocumwal 7- 9 (51) Sth Wagga 10-4 (64) ,I.-- f I

FBmJr Lft8gue President Trevor UfQUBrtpresents the Premiership Cup to victorious M.C.U. Coach Stove Hooley

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I SUMMERlA.ND AJo"L Northern Division of the Country At our end of season dinner and Championships at the Bangalow presentation night it was a fitting Bowling Club Sports Complex. We climax that Frank Reid, from the I am pleased to report that although feel that we have every right to be Nimbinfferania Club, should take the season got away to a very wet proud of our efforts in the running out the League's Best and Fairest start, owing to the Doods, we were of what was a very successful Carni- Award for 1989. Frank was the in- still able to have a very successful val. stigator in the formation of the year. From the start of the season Nimbin/ferania Gub and has been 2 teams stood out as possible final- As was previously mentioned, the the captain of our Representative ists, being Lismore and Murwillum- top two teams were to fight out the team for the past two years. bah who were closely followed by finals, but the battle for fourth posi- Nimbinfferania. The remaining tion went right down to the wire with Our leading goalkicker for the sea- three clubs, Ballina, Byron Bay and Goonellabah finally filling fourth son was Dean Lucivero, from Goonellabah, although not as position behind minor premiers Murwillumbah, Dean is the first strong as the top three clubs, were Murwillumbah, Lismore, Nimbinl player in our League to kick over to show before the end of the season Terania. 100 goals in one season. that with dedication and hard work that their teams would be a force in The Grand Final saw Lismore too As we now look forward to the 1990 1990. strong for Murwillumbah in what season we feel that with Ihe cantin. was a very hard but fairly played ued support from the Clubs we of The highlight of the season for us .game of Australian Football in the the Summerland League can only was the running of the N.S.W. ultimate game of the year. go from strength to strength. 0

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Barroflan BIg Man Mark Hodgson about to food tho ball to the wafting Jed Lawton (Ganmaln) and David Currie (Ardlathan)

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