EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. CLUB MANAGERIAL HISTORY
YEAR PRESIDENT GENERAL SECRETARY FINANCIAL SENIOR CHAIRMAN MANAGER CONTROLLER COACH
1976 Ray Johns N/A TBA TBA N/A 77-79 John Morris N/A TBA TBA N/A 80-81 Kevin Hall N/A TBA TBA N/A 1982 Brian Ginger N/A TBA TBA N/A 1983 Ian Fraser N/A Glenys Reed John Mitchell N/A 1984 Grahame N/A Glenys Reed Andy McPhee N/A Willis 1985 Grahame N/A Prue Daffy Andy McPhee N/A Willis 1986 Bill McLeod N/A Jill Turbill Andy McPhee N/A 1987 Bill McLeod N/A Jill Turbill Andy McPhee N/A Jim Pascoe 1988 Bill McLeod N/A Jill Turbill Jim Pascoe David Grace Bruce Johnson 1989 Grahame N/A Pam Johnson Jim Pascoe Bill Willington Willis 1990 Grahame N/A Pam Johnson Jim Pascoe Doug Scholz Willis 1991 Grahame N/A Henry Yeates Jim Pascoe Doug Scholz Willis 1992 Jim Pascoe N/A Henry Yeates Jacki Toy Mick Toy *1993 Tony Hill N/A Henry Yeates Ian Fraser James Walton *1994 Tony Hill N/A Henry Yeates Jake Doug Scholz Armstrong *1995 Tony Hill N/A Henry Yeates Lou Zivkovich Dennis Dunstan Garry Hutchinson *1996 Peter Physick N/A Henry Yeates John Spring Kevin Allen *1997 Peter Physick N/A Henry Yeates John Spring Matthew Frost *1998 Peter Physick N/A Henry Yeates John Spring Craig McGrath *1999 Peter Physick N/A John Jan Frost Craig McGrath Evernden Bob Wynne 2000 Peter Physick Andrew Bence Bob Wynne Jan Frost Tim Jones 2001 Peter Physick Andrew Bence Richard Lee Bob Wynne Tim Jones 2002 Peter Physick Andrew Bence Richard Lee Bob Wynne Andrew Baxter Gus Seebeck 2003 Peter Physick John Evernden Sarah Bob Wynne Michael Knuppel Campbell 2004 Peter Physick Bob Wynne N/A Bob Wynne Michael Knuppel 2005 Peter Physick David Ralston N/A Andrew Baxter Rohan Graham 2006 Peter Physick Wally Gallio N/A Andrew Baxter Rohan Graham 2007 Peter Physick Anthony Dignan N/A Andrew Baxter Rohan Graham 2008 Gus Seebeck Anthony Dignan N/A Phil Bester Glenn Garner 2009 Gus Seebeck Anthony Dignan N/A Phil Bester Glenn Garner (to 30/06/09)
* The Sydney AFL Premier League teams played as the Baulkham Hills Falcons.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. INDEX
Club Managerial history…………………………………………………………………. 2 Club Life Member Honour roll …………………………………………………………. 4 Board of Directors and Team Management …………………………………………. 5 Chairman’s report……………………………………………………………………….... 6 Annual General Meeting notice for 2009 …………………………………………….. 8 Our Most Valued Sponsors …………………………………………………………….. 9 Strategic Planning ……………………………………………………………………….. 13 Financial Report ………………………………………………………………………….. 16 Norwest Alliance …………………………………………………………………………. 18 Canteen report ………………….………………………………………………………… 19 Bruce Purser Reserve report…..………………………………………………….…… 20 West Coast Eagles ……………………………………………………………………….. 22 Volunteers …………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Eagles’ Extravaganza ……………………………………………………………………. 25 Player Life Member rules…….……………………………..…………………………… 26 Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………………. 27 Special Achievements …………………………………………………………………... 28 Media Awards …………………………………………………………………………….. 29 Chairman’s Award……….…..…………………………………………………………… 30 Club Person of the Year Award………………………….…………………………….. 31 Leading Goalkickers …….…….….…………...………………………………………… 32 Clubman of the Year ………………….…………………………………………………. 33 Rising Star ………………………………………………………………………………… 34 Historical Record – Best & Fairest…. ………………………………………………… 35 Club Records ……………………………………………………………………………… 36 Football Operations report….…..……………………………………….…………….. 37 U/18 Challenge Cup report …………..…………………………………………………. 39 U/18 Premier Cup report …..……………………………………………………….…... 43 Third Grade (Division Two) report …………………………………………………….. 49 Reserve Grade (Division One) report ……..………………………………………….. 54 First Grade (Premier Division) report …..……………………………………………. 59 Club senior match statistics …………………………………………………………… 64 Player Milestones ………………………………………………………………………… 66 First Grade (Club Champion) voting including Players’ Player …………………. 68 Reserve Grade (Billy McLeod Medal) voting including Players’ Player……….... 69 Third Grade voting ….……………………..…………………………………………….. 70 U/18 Best & Fairest Premier Cup voting ……..………………………………………. 71 U/18 Best & Fairest Challenge Cup voting ….…..…………………………………… 72 Premiership ladders …………………………………………………………………….. 73 Autographs ……………………………………………………………………………….. 75
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. CLUB LIFE MEMBER HONOUR ROLL
LIFE MEMBERS 1984 Glenys Reed & Doug Reed 1986 Ian Mercer 1988 Grahame Willis 1990 Ian Fraser & Bill McLeod 1991 John Payne & Rob Stone 1993 Kath Fraser 1994 David Grace 1995 Pam Johnson & Anne McLeod 1996 Arthur Frost, Bruce Johnson, Warren Quintrell, Henry Yeates 1997 Graeme Merkel 1998 Greg Crosby 1999 Ross Abercrombie, Graeme Bleus 2000 Laima Physick & Peter Physick 2001 Alan Brotherston, Paul Madden 2002 Craig Abercrombie, Scott Abercrombie, John Evernden, Les Jarjoura 2004 Rudi Bylsma, Richard Lee, Bob Wynne 2007 Mike Pilkington 2008 Trevor Hangan PLAYER LIFE MEMBERS 1989 Sean Fraser, Michael Payne, Guy Place 1990 Steven Brown, Alistair Jackson, Mark McLeod 1991 Jason Crawford, Scott Fraser, Craig McLeod, Adam Stone 1992 Hugh Stone, Matthew Courts, Todd Cuneo 1993 Brett Baker, Doug Baker, Simon Bishop, Peter Bleus, Brendan Courts, Robin Drew, Simon Hammond, Adam Turbill 1994 Scott Abercrombie, Craig Armstrong, Matthew McPhee, David Reed 1995 Trevor Hare, Matthew Hayman, Anthony Horner, Scott Jones, Stuart Wynn 1996 Greg Driscoll, Matthew Frost, Daniel Graham, Ryan Meldrum, Lachlan Pascoe, Nathan Scott-Rogers, Gerard Thripp 1997 Jason Duss, Josh Harvey, Steve Merkel, Dean Nankivell, Heath Sharpe 1998 John Burt, Tim Delaney, Rodney Frost, Luke McLeod, Greg Thomas 1999 Craig Abercrombie, Jay Brotherston, Rory Cormican, Jarrod Crosby, Paul Eastman, Troy Eastman, Michael Faulkner, Mark Harrison. 2000 Chris Cottee, Liam Madden, Ryan Madden, Tim Physick 2001 Scott MacLean, Daniel Murrell, Michael Murrell, Ben Shiel. 2002 David Bleus, Sam Brotherston, Tim Coakley, Quentin Ellis, Brett Jackson, Daniel Madden, Jared Madden, Ben Physick, David Walsh. 2003 Luke Austin, Stephen Bilkey, Chris Coakley 2004 Trent Goodrem, Alex Wynne 2005 David Hook, Jayden Pendleton, Chris Wynne 2006 Brad Ure, Rowan Bilkey, Scott Logan 2007 Damian Gatte, James Gordon, Nathan Gordon, Tim Kear, Ashley Loxton, James Mann, Chris Moore, Travis Thripp
Player Life Members listed above received their recognition under the separate Constitutions which governed the Baulkham Hills AFC and East Coast Eagles AFL Football Club up until November 2007. At the 2007 AGM, a revised East Coast Eagles Constitution was adopted which varied the qualification terms. See page 26 for full details of the rules which have applied from and including 2008.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. BOARD of DIRECTORS - 2009
CHAIRMAN Gus Seebeck VICE CHAIRMAN and MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP Craig Abercrombie GENERAL MANAGER (Until 30/06/09) Anthony Dignan FACILITY MANAGEMENT Martin Tolar FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Phil Bester FOOTBALL Chris Ford PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Mark Pinchen
TEAM MANAGEMENT
UNDER 18 Premier Cup Coach Peter Steer
Premier Cup Assistant Coach Ryan Madden
Challenge Cup Coach Ryan Madden
Challenge Cup Assistant Coach Jamie McNeil
Runner Lindsay Mayo
Match Day coaching assistants Mark Pinchen & Peter Mack
Premier Cup Manager Peter Mack
Challenge Cup Manager Sandra Hutt
THIRD GRADE Coach Sean Streat
Manager Gary Bailey
Runner Various
RESERVE Coach Jason Duss
GRADE Assistant Coaches Scott Gatte & Trevor Hangan
Manager(s) Scott Gatte
Runner Various
FIRST GRADE Coach Glenn Garner
Assistant Coach Michael Sankey
Match Day Coaching Assistant Trevor Hangan
Runner Matt Wynne
Manager Jon Gawley
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
GUS SEEBECK
Dear Members, Supporters and Friends,
There's little doubt that season 2009 will be judged a huge success by all reasonable measures. After the best part of nine long years, the East Coast Eagles finally realised our ultimate goal by winning the Club's first Premier Division Grand Final in emphatic style. This success was the result of an enormous amount of hard work, dedication and sacrifice from many people, both on and off the field. It was a long time coming, but I'm sure everyone will agree it was well worth the wait!
One of the things I love most about playing football and being part of a football club is that it exposes those involved to a vast spectrum of emotions, often at a relatively young age. These emotions can have a lasting impact and we are forced to process and deal with them, often with very little preparation. Football teaches us how to handle criticism and how to lose, whilst 'keeping our heads up' and sticking together as a team. Conversely, it teaches us how to win with grace and humility and how to enjoy life's great highs, knowing full well that they are moments to savour and don't last forever.
In the near ten years since our incarnation as the East Coast Eagles, those involved have experienced just about every emotion. We've won almost every award and accolade there is to win from Reserve Grade and U/18 Premierships to the Club of the Year, League medals and more. We've also experienced the other end of the spectrum languishing at the bottom of the ladder, collecting the wooden spoon and losing Grand Finals in every grade. We've won games by 1 point and by more than 100 points and lost games by 1 point and more than 100.
Throughout this time, however, there remained one elusive feeling - one emotion that the club was yet to experience. That of the sheer jubilation and euphoria which reverberated around Blacktown Olympic Park when the final siren sounded on Grand Final day and the realisation began to sink in that after so much hard work, dedication and sacrifice, we had finally realised our dream.
The seeds of this success were planted many years ago. The vision of previous Boards and Directors to work tirelessly towards acquiring our own home ground, Bruce Purser Reserve, that we all showed off with great pride at the AFL NAB Challenge game earlier in the year. I believe it's no coincidence that our first year with a ground to call our own also coincides with the current level of success. I'm also very proud to say that despite the heartache we felt over the last three years losing two Grand Finals, at no stage did we as a club point fingers or look to apportion blame to others. We all took responsibility and stuck together knowing we were on the right track and with continued hard work, success was not far away.
Throughout the pages of this report, many people will be identified and thanked. Each of these acknowledgements is thoroughly well deserved. Personally, I would like to thank my fellow Board Members, Craig Abercrombie, Mark Pinchen, Phillip Bester, Chris Ford and Martin Tolar for their wisdom and experience in helping to oversee the Club's direction and governance. I would also sincerely like to thank all our valued sponsors, especially our Premium Sponsors PMA Solutions and Base Course Management. I would like to echo the words of many others through this report and thank all those who gave up their time to volunteer throughout the year and help to ensure our match days and other functions were such a great successes. ______6 ______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. I'm very pleased to report that the club remains in a strong position off the field as well as on. We remain debt-free and will return a modest profit in 2009. We have a robust strategic plan in place that will enable us to build on the successes of the year.
My lasting memory from 2009 will be the way our club united after the final siren on Grand Final day. The emotion and joy we shared was so significant because we all knew how long the journey had been. We knew how much had been sacrificed over so many years. We have all ridden the ups and downs together and in the end no victory is real without having those who are most important to us there to share it.
Finally, I would like to sincerely thank my beautiful family, Laura and Ella for allowing me to take so much time out of our lives to dedicate to football.
My most sincere congratulations to all involved with the club. Here's to the next ten years of hard work and to the successes we will share together.
Gus Seebeck Chairman
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. 2009 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The East Coast Eagles AFL Football Club Inc (ABN 13 731 963 684) will hold its Annual General Meeting as follows:
DATE: Wednesday 28 October 2009 TIME: 7.30pm VENUE: The Mean Fiddler Hotel ADDRESS: Cnr Commercial Road and Windsor Road, Rouse Hill NSW.
In addition to any other business which may be transacted at the Annual General Meeting, the business of the Annual General Meeting shall be:-
• to confirm the minutes of the 2008 Annual General Meeting and of any Extraordinary General Meeting held since that meeting.
• to receive from the Directors and various Committees, reports upon the activities of the Club during the preceding financial year.
• to elect 4 Directors of the Club
(1) Chairman (2) Finance & Administration (3) Football (4) Planning & Development
Please note that all candidates for election must be Financial (Voting) members and must be proposed and seconded by Financial (Voting) members.
Nominations lodged with the Club 7 days prior to the Annual General Meeting shall be eligible for election. If no nominations are lodged then nominations will be called for from the floor.
Full details of all positions vacant and Director nomination forms can be obtained from Rowan Bilkey [email protected].
• to receive and consider the statement which is required to be submitted to members pursuant to Section 26(6) of the Association’s Incorporation Act 1984: and,
• to receive and accept an audited copy of the Club’s Balance Sheet and Income & Expenditure Statement for the preceding financial year.
Gus Seebeck Chairman ======EAST COAST EAGLES EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given to Members that The East Coast Eagles AFL Football Club Inc (ABN 13 731 963 684) will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting as follows:
DATE: Wednesday 28 October 2009 TIME: 7.00pm VENUE: The Mean Fiddler Hotel ADDRESS: Cnr Commercial Road and Windsor Road, Rouse Hill NSW.
The sole purpose of this meeting is to consider and pass a special resolution to adopt changes to the Constitution of the East Coast Eagles AFL Football Club Inc.
Copies of the existing and revised Constitutions can be obtained from Rowan Bilkey via email [email protected] or 0400 033 877.
Gus Seebeck Chairman
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. OUR MOST VALUED SPONSORS
CRAIG ABERCROMBIE Director of Marketing and Sponsorship
In late 2008 we remembered what, at the time, was the most successful year that the East Coast Eagles had experienced. We had three teams in the Grand Final, celebrated a Reserve Grade Premiership but unfortunately, lamented an opportunity lost when beaten in the senior Grand Final. It would be another year of planning and preparation that would hopefully see us get another rare opportunity to bring home what this club so desperately wanted…
The rest they say is history, and needless to say, 2009 has been our most successful year to date. This Year Book will be filled with rightful congratulations and the first ever senior Premiership will be remembered and relived long after we are all possibly able to.
It is a cliché, but this year possibly more than ever, could not have been achieved without the tremendous support of so many who give time and money to ensure this club achieves the success it aspires to. There is no questioning that the corporate support that the East Coast Eagles enjoy is second to none in the league and envied by not only our own community, but also by those from other sporting codes.
In 2009, I am so glad that this club has been able to reward those who support us with a little piece of Premiership history.
Once again, our sincere thanks go to Phil Okill and his outstanding team at PMA Solutions. PMA have been the premium sponsor of the East Coast Eagles for five consecutive years. It is this level of commitment that has helped this club achieve the results it has and we are forever grateful.
It is a pleasure that the Eagles have been able to reward Steve Gawley and Base Course Management with a piece of premiership glory. Steve’s commitment to this club goes well beyond financial support and the scenes of celebration in the stands from Steve will always be a great memory of mine. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.
And speaking of support and celebrations, there come no better in both categories than Maree Gawley and the fabulous support from Profiler Sales and Service. Maree, you are simply the best. There was no escaping your support during the big game and I would like to think that at least two of the big fella’s goals can directly be attributed to you. I am so glad you are on our side.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. With our new home came a new partner in the Mean Fiddler Hotel. The Mean Fiddler has welcomed the Eagles in 2009 with arms wide open. It is so great to have the facilities of the best hotel in the country available to us and this was proven with the success of both our Jumper presentation and Grand Final luncheon.
To Brett McCall and his team at the Mean Fiddler, thank you and we look forward to a long and prosperous association.
Our match day sponsors took things to a new level this year as we were (finally) able to welcome them to our real home at Bruce Purser Reserve. And it was so great to see them make it their home as well. To John Geary and his team from Wirtgen Australia, thanks again for “backin’ up the profiler’ for our successful retention of the Warren ‘Pops’ Quintrell Trophy.
To Jan and Peter Barber from Coulton Isaac Barber Accountants, thanks for your ongoing support in 2009.
To Deb and Kevin Whiley, thank you for packing up The Beauty Shack and bringing it down to Bruce Purser for the day. It was fantastic to be able to offer footy and facials to our members in 2009.
And to Gary George and the wonderful support from Gary George and Co. Lawyers, thanks for once again choosing to join us as a match day sponsor this year and also for your wonderful professional support.
Swans Limousines joined us in 2009 and there seems to be no limit to the generosity of Greg and Jean Bell. Swans Limousines not only took sponsorship of the BPR scoreboard but continued their support with many great offers for our auction and other prizes. We look forward to a great future with Swans Limousines and the Eagles.
In 2009, we welcomed back a sponsor with a new look. Tony and Gayle Moran continued as our match ball sponsors in 2009, but with a new brand. A great big thank you to Aussie Home Loans, a wonderful partner we are proud to have. I may never be able to say thank you enough to you …. especially Gayle.
Kings Transport continues to be a great partner of the East Coast Eagles. To Michael Sankey and his ever growing team of Eagles, thank you.
Also, to Richard Blagrove and the crew form Kleen Heat Kwik Gas, thank you for your support and initiatives in 2009.
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Norwest Tint-a-Car joined us in 2009 and a big thank you to Ian and Joan Francis for once again choosing to support us.
Also, thanks to Melanie Morson and the Directors of The Castle Hill RSL Club who are amazing supporters of community sport in the Hills area. And to C2K gym and especially Matthew Corringham, thank you.
Finally to a man who, in his own words, “gave the Eagles a horn in 2009”. Glenn Johnston has a wonderful way with words and even though his blood once ran maroon and gold, it has turned a bright blue and gold. Stockwells Joinery Pty Ltd were great sponsors of the Bruce Purser Reserve siren (or horn!)
I realise that the last paragraph started with the words finally, but the support of the East Coast Eagles really has no limits. In 2009 our player sponsorship program saw an unprecedented number of supporters join us in our maiden Premiership year. To all the supporters below, a big thank you.
Profiler Sales and Service Jason Duss Base Course Management Ed Wilson Network Ten Gus Seebeck Kleen Heat Shane Ryan Banjo Books Rowan Bilkey Charter Contracting Kristian Pearson RA Motors Dean Siljanoski Outrigger Resort - Twin Town James Mann Forkpac Distributors Damien Bowles ICAP Daniel Spiteri Loscam Jon Vlatko Fujac Clothing Brad Ure BAS Rail and Electrical Matt Arbon Charter Contracting Jared Madden All Size Cartons Pty Ltd Trent Baker Niwate Pty Ltd Nathan Laing S and D Logistic Ross Donaldson Lound Tooling Mark Maher Drummond Golf Cory Durie Turrella Textiles Pty Ltd Damian Gatte
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. In 2009, the Eagles were able to offer permanent perimeter signage at Bruce Purser for the very first time. The club would like to thank the following companies for their support.
Speakers Australia Castle Hill RSL Lamson Paragon Swans Limousines Fosters PMA Solutions One HD West Coast Eagles Sports Physio Norwest The Beauty Shack Base Course Management Acacia Smash Repairs Kings Transport Charter Contracting
We also thank the NAB for their very generous sponsorship of the mid season ECE Golf Day played at the Long Reef Club. A great day was had by all ….
Much like a football team, each of our partners played their own special part in the club’s success in 2009. We look forward to your ongoing support as we look to continued success and growth through 2010 and beyond.
On a personal note, I would like to thank my fellow Board members for their support in 2009. It has been such a joy to work with you all as we start to implement many of the plans we have set for the successful future of this club.
Also, to Anthony Dignan, thank you for playing your part in the success and best wishes in your future pursuits. The club will need to grow and learn to survive without your expertise.
To Rowan Bilkey, thanks for bearing the brunt of my rants and generally being a sounding board throughout the year. Well done on your success, you deserve it.
Of course, this club enjoys the financial support of many wonderful companies, but it is also the invaluable time given by so many volunteers that creates the success we enjoyed in 2009. It is impossible to name all and I know that many of you will be acknowledged properly in other parts of the Year Book. Needless to say, to you all, congratulations on becoming the Premier club in 2009. To coaches, managers, trainers, players, physios and every cog in the wheel of this great club, well done on yet another successful season.
To my girlfriend Natalie, thank you for affording me the time to spend with my beloved Eagles. I don’t think you really understood what I was talking about when I said I was “involved” with a little local footy team. I look forward to a couple of free weekends over summer.
As you may all know, 2009 has been a year of great change and challenges for the Abercrombie family. This club has been my family’s passion for 25 years and has given back to us more than we could ever give it. To all of you who have shown us great support through the year, thank you. There has been no prouder moment than to see Rosscoe drinking from a Premiership cup, a memory that will stay with me forever.
Now I don’t mean to sound greedy, but now that we have tasted our first Premiership there seems only one thing to do… One More Eagles!
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
MARK PINCHEN Director of Planning and Development
The year 2009 will be regarded as one in which dreams were realised; the new ground and our first Senior Premiership flag. In the brilliance of these results it would be easy to overlook other achievements – the Swans v Western Bulldogs pre-season game and the inauguration of our ‘Thirds’ senior team are notable as additions to 2009’s successes. To cap it off we have grown to have 166 players run out in East Coast colours this year, compared to 126 last year!
To some outside the club it may seem as though these things ‘just happen’, but we are very mindful of the hard work and dedication that has been needed. We have faced challenges and have done our fair share of learning in the transition from a ‘nomadic club’ to a club in possession of the enviable asset that is Bruce Purser Reserve and being well placed to thrive. In all this we remain clear that our success is the product of effective planning and consistent effort on the part of a great number of people throughout the club, and that it is these things which will be the basis of our continued success, as well as the means by which we will go forward and grow as a club.
Some of you may remember the planning day in November last year. It was attended by the following people who gave up their valuable weekend time for the benefit of the club:
Craig Abercrombie Chris Ford Peter Mack Alan O’Connor Phil Bester Glen Garner Ryan Madden Peter Physick Peter Bleus Jon Gawley Dianne Mann David Polkinghorne Rowan Bilkey Trevor Hangan Peter Mann Gus Seebeck Anthony Dignan Ron Heathcote Alan Moeller Peter Steer Jason Duss Liz Holmes Tammy Moeller Julie Whale Liz Duss Richard Lee Tony Moran Peter Whale
In broadening the knowledge and experience thinking about the requirements for Season 2009, this day provided a number of positive initiatives that were to prove crucial in the successful season that has just been completed. Possibly the most significant being the action plans set in motion for the canteen, match day organisation, and the on-going management of the ground & facilities at Bruce Purser Reserve. In particular a great deal of thanks is owed to Julie Whale, Tammy Moeller and Peter Physick who took these actions forward from the planning day and made them work.
It is this sort of work that is serving us so well in the pursuit of our purpose: “To be the leading club in the Sydney AFL, delivering on-field success and providing a positive experience for all involved”
No one should believe we are yet fulfilling this purpose to the extent possible, but we are making significant gains in the five key success areas that frame our strategic plan.
• On-Field Success – Development, growth & performance of the player base
We have our first senior flag and the ‘Thirds’ are now an established part of our club but, arguably as significant for our future as anything else, is the fact that we have had 40 more players this year wearing the East Coast strip. This means we have a stronger, broader pathway from U/18 football to seniors, one ______13______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. that will promote the depth and development of our playing list. In turn, this underlines the importance of quality processes and structures to support on-field management and performance; and of ensuring that they are well understood, seen to be fair and remain appropriate to the needs of the club and its playing list.
• Administration – The governance of the club, including its Board, rules, policy & procedures
The loss of a full-time General Manager posed a significant challenge for us. The Board very quickly went from being a governance body to a management committee – concentration of that workload on a part-time group is not something that can or should be sustained. As a result, five new committees will be instituted in the coming weeks. Some will formalise existing structures that have grown to meet the needs of the club, others anticipate what will be needed to manage and grow the club going forward. These committees will be for Match Day Management; Sponsorship & Membership Development; Facilities & Ground Management; along with a Social Committee and a Canteen Committee. The role descriptions for these committees can be found on our website & participation is keenly invited.
• Resources – Personnel, coaches, grounds & infrastructure needed to field teams
The depth and breadth of our volunteer base remains central to the success of East Coast Eagles. It might not have seemed possible, but the number of people who have volunteered their time and effort has increased from last year! Unfortunately, there are still a number of people upon whom the workload falls disproportionately. While this can be maintained in the short-term, it is not something we should accept as being the norm. Spreading the involvement, workload and responsibilities will need to be a focus for 2010. This is partially the reason for the introduction of the committees, but it will also require us finding ways to make it easier for people to do the tasks for which they volunteer – further development of checklists, role descriptions and other aides are all part of making it easier and less burdensome to volunteer. In short we need to learn from the experience of this year.
• Community – Access & influence we have in our community to promote and support our club and code
This is probably the area that has been given the least amount of attention in 2009, with the focus of energy and effort being mainly internal on finding our way at BPR. We have arrangements with alliance clubs which saw U/18 players going back to their ‘home clubs’ to participate in Junior Club training and U/16’s being invited to train with the U/18’s. Kellyville also ran Auskick sessions and their juniors were given access to the rooms during senior matches (Thanks to Trevor Hangan for running with this). These are areas we will continue to develop.
Never-the-less we need to do more to engage our stakeholders in the life of the East Coast Eagles. Our sponsors and the East Coast / West Coast relationship are two priority areas as we turn our attention outwards from the running of Bruce Purser. In 2010 we plan to be more proactive in providing value to our sponsors and we will be implementing an agreed action plan with West Coast to build more mutually beneficial links that will reinforce and enhance an already strong relationship.
• Operating Imperatives – Those fiscal imperatives needed to sustain operations now and in the future
The financial position of the Club is addressed elsewhere, but 2009 has been financially successful. We must not however, lose sight of the fact that the financial demands of a home at Bruce Purser Reserve are significant – a profitable canteen and the success of key events (like the Swans v Western Bulldogs match) are demonstrative of the way we must utilise BPR to earn revenue in support of our requirements.
Hand-in-hand with the increased complexity of our finances is the need to structure our accounts and reporting systems to provide the necessary transparency of up-to-date information. Consequently we plan to structure our budgeting and accounts to make stronger associations between the funds raised and the cost of raising them (profit centres), as well as introduce more robust budgeting to make a clear
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. association between the physical requirements of our teams and the cost of their equipment and resources (cost centres).
In these five key success areas, East Coast has achieved a significant measure of success. In achieving the milestone of winning our first Premiership flag, some say we have “got the monkey off our back; we can relax.” I disagree. Good clubs don’t relax, they enjoy the success, but then look to do better.
In establishing ourselves as a community-based football club in Sydney’s Hills District, we need to continue to set ourselves a standard of excellence that rivals, if not exceeds those normally expected in more noted operations. This realisation underpins our strategic plan now and for the future so, as our creed declares, we will continue to, “…know no boundaries”.
Aaron Byerlee Mark Maher Ben Rogers
Matt Williams Rowan Bilkey
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. FINANCIAL
PHIL BESTER Director of Finance and Administration
Firstly I would like to give a huge thank you to anyone who volunteered throughout the 2009 season. With a new facility and an extra team, a lot of time, effort and money were needed to ensure we would continue to be the leading club in AFL Sydney and it is due to these wonderful people that this was achieved.
2009 has been a year of more challenges that even I expected. It started with us hosting an AFL pre season match and due to the efforts of many it gave the club a much needed financial boost at the start of the year. However for us to continue to keep our heads above water, we will need this type of support and the continued support of our wonderful sponsors for us to pay our debt to the AFL for the ground.
To all who helped out in the canteen and BBQ (Ron Heathcote and Jon Gawley) you can be proud of the fact that you contributed to a very profitable resource, as we almost doubled what we budgeted for in profit. This is mainly due to the great work of a few people and to all of those who Julie Whale thanked in her canteen report, I also would like to acknowledge and reiterate her comments.
A huge thank you must go to Julie and her family for their help in managing the canteen. A lot of work takes place during the week to make sure we all run to plan on the day. I also would like to thank Trevor Hangan for his efforts to help sell items on Thursdays and clothing on game day. To those who set up, (and usually pack up) on home games, well done. You go above and beyond.
To the players I ask that you support the volunteers as much as possible, as without them you will not be able to play football.
A huge thank you to our sponsors, who Craig Abercrombie has thanked in his report. Thanks also go to Craig and Rowan Bilkey for once again providing the “best in the League” productions which they continue to provide to us at no cost to the club.
Thanks to Anthony Dignan for his work this year and his help since his role was made redundant.
Congratulation to the Seniors on delivering what has been so hard to get for the Eagles over many years and well done to all who contributed in their own way both on and off the field.
Thank you Deidre Mack for her outstanding work in collecting all U/18 membership fees and thank you to all U/18’s for paying so early.
For senior players please be more proactive in the future as it is not an easy task trying to continually chase players for payment. Fees are crucial to the club and are still very cheap in comparison to other sports.
A financial statement will be made available at the Annual General Meeting, with full financial reports available once the accounts are fully audited. After starting the year with a lot of unknowns, assuming all outstanding debts are paid, we should finish in a healthy position financially again this year. This will enable us to implement detailed planning into our growth at BPR and make a dent into our debt to the AFL.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. The last two years have been satisfying in knowing I have contributed to helping the club run to its potential. With the General Manager position no longer in existence, the club needs all members and supporters to help as much as possible. For five months of 2009 I have been unemployed and during that time there would not be a day that I haven’t spent time on football tasks, but it is now time for me to let someone else take over the reins and I will be finishing at the end of this year.
I would lastly like to thank my beautiful girlfriend, Renee who has not only had to put up with all the hours I have spent on football this year, but also spent many hours volunteering in the canteen as well. I appreciate your support and thank you so much for your help.
Ed Wilson Daniel Spiteri Michael Sankey
Ben Bourke Damien Bowles
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. NORWEST ALLIANCE
ROWAN BILKEY
2010 will see a new zoning policy introduced to the AFL Sydney competition. Essentially, each Premier Division club will be allocated a number of junior clubs within their region from which to draw new players. Every junior player from within that zone, should they choose to continue playing our game once they graduate from U/16’s, is obliged to play for the club that they are aligned to.
So what does this mean for the East Coast Eagles? The Eagles, along with the Norwest Jets and Holroyd-Parramatta have been allocated the following junior clubs: Baulkham Hills, Kellyville / Rouse Hill, Hawkesbury, Winston Hills, Quakers Hill, Parramatta, Blacktown and St Clair. Above all else, it means that the Eagles will need to establish, continue and strengthen our relationships with these clubs.
Throughout 2009 we had 60 players representing the U/18’s. More than half of the squad were new players to the club, and a third had progressed directly from U/16’s at one of our proposed 2010 feeder clubs. Considering that Baulkham Hills fielded three U/16’s teams in 2009, with their Division 1 side playing in the Grand Final of the Northern Sydney competition, and the Norwest Eagles and St Clair finished in the top 5 in the Western Sydney Competition, there is an abundance of talented juniors running around in the Hills area. It is our club’s responsibility to ensure that these players view East Coast Eagles as an attractive environment to continue their football.
While in 2009 energy was focussed primarily on finding our feet at our new home, relationships with junior clubs were not given the full attention that they deserve. However, this does not mean that efforts were not made. Throughout the year, U/18 players twice returned to their junior clubs to assist with training and give an insight into the step from junior to senior football. In July the Castle Hill RSL held a junior football clinic and invited the East Coast Eagles to assist with the running of the day. Five senior players helped run the clinic on the day … some were even seen signing autographs afterwards.
The Norwest Eagles joined in with our U/18 training on four occasions. Junior players from the Kellyville Magpies were given access to the rooms during senior Eagles matches throughout the year. And of course, there was no better sight that seeing Kellyville juniors hang around after their own training on a Tuesday night to watch the big boys run around on Bruce Purser Reserve.
A concerted effort in 2010 to nurture our relationships with our local junior clubs is vital to the long term success of our club. Over a third of the 2009 senior premiership side were local juniors. There is no reason why this number cannot increase in the future.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. CANTEEN REPORT
JULIE WHALE
In our inaugural season at Bruce Purser our vision for the canteen was to serve tea coffee and soup in crockery mugs and to provide a variety of quality food at affordable prices. I am proud to say we achieved all of this and still made a substantial profit.
We were fortunate to share the canteen with the Kellyville juniors. Our thanks and best wishes go to their canteen manager, Fiona and the Kellyville Magpies for their support and co-operation throughout the season.
Our first few home games were at times a little trying, especially when we ran out of food and various supplies. Then we got into the swing of things and there was no stopping this team!
The culinary delights of homemade cakes and soups added the spice and icing to our picturesque sporting venue. There are so many who were so giving of their time. Our thanks to the many club supporters who baked and assisted at each home game.
By the end of the second half of the season, every club knew and marvelled over Ron’s fabulous Eagle Burgers.
Not Ronny Heathcote, but Mick Bowles on the barbie ….
At our early games, the order for bacon and egg rolls was faster than the speed we could unload the supplies from the cars!
We received compliments from both local and visiting club players and spectators and were told we were the ‘Best Canteen’ in the competition. Not bad for our first season at Bruce Purser!
Special thanks should go to Kerren Gatte who meticulously organised and labelled the canteen cupboards and storeroom. Kerren worked tirelessly at every home game and often midweek, to ensure the canteen was adequately stocked and ran smoothly.
It was also a pleasure to work with Phil Bester and Renee who would often be at the ground by 7am and not leave till very, very late. Thank you Renee for adopting our footy club and for your help throughout the season. It was greatly appreciated.
A special thanks to Philby who is not only the ‘Male’ face of the canteen but also the Director of Finance and Administration for the club. He was always only a phone call away to assist with food ordering and rosters. Last, but not least, thanks to Melissa who assisted with the shopping at Campbells and was always on hand to provide support where ever it was needed.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. BRUCE PURSER RESERVE
PETER PHYSICK
Leading into last year’s finals, the East Coast Eagles were training at the local showground, in and amongst an on-site circus and its inhabitants. This had been the venue all season and it was certainly not the most conducive environment to winning a Premiership. History shows that the Club failed in its second attempt to win an AFL Sydney Grand Final in 2008.
However in February 2009, the Eagles took possession of their brand new home at Bruce Purser Reserve and things began to fall into place. $6.9 million dollars had been spent on the new facility and in the words of that famous movie ‘Field of Dreams’, “If you build it, they will come”, life at the Eagles suddenly became a whole lot different. Not only did the Club finally have a home after 10 years of nomadic existence, members and supporters flocked to the ground for home matches.
With the complex situated as it is in the Rouse Hill development area, many local residents, who presumably weren’t AFL fans before, became attracted to the game. Dozens of new families appeared on the terraces and the mounds, providing East Coast with a brand new fan base and most importantly, a host of new junior supporters. Night games under the 500 lux lights were particularly popular in the moderate Sydney climate and our best attendances were achieved in televised matches against local rivals Pennant Hills.
We now had a pre-season training home, the Swans had chosen to play a NAB Challenge Cup match against the Western Bulldogs, opposition Clubs requested permission to play home games there and at season’s end the venue was used for some finals matches. Sponsorship income increased dramatically, as did revenue from catering and canteens. The scene had been set from an admin perspective and the Club then anxiously awaited the on field results from the squad assembled by senior coach Glenn Garner.
Those results are covered elsewhere in this Year Book, however suffice to say Bruce Purser Reserve was a huge contributor to that Premiership success, as we knew it would be. That pot of gold under the rainbow was just waiting for us.
The first season saw some challenges when the winter rye grass didn’t take properly, leaving the surface appearing to be uneven once the couch grass browned off in mid winter . However that has been fixed for 2010 with Council completely re-sewing the rye grass, which will provide the “SCG like” surface we had expected.
More spectator mounds are needed, as are nets at each end of the ground behind the goals. Dialogue to achieve these has started with Council, as has the planning of the East Coast Eagles Social Club to cater for sponsors, members and supporters. Initially we had assumed we would build the Club adjacent to the canteen, with that spacious area deliberately left vacant to achieve that aim in the future. However building a second storey across the wide expanse of the current facilities block now appears to have favouritism. There is still much to be done before any construction can commence, not the least of
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. which is receiving planning approval from Council and more importantly, raising the necessary funding to facilitate construction.
Kellyville Rouse Hill Magpies were excellent co-tenants in our first season and the working relationship with President Keith Leggett and his committee was a major factor in the smooth running of our first season. As were the North West Sydney Hurricanes Cricket Club under President Aaron Lewis who cooperated significantly in allowing us to use the complex for the full pre-season whilst it was in “summer mode” for cricket. We were also able to stage the major event of the Swans v Western Bulldogs NAB Challenge match on March 7th with cricket’s cooperation in moving a scheduled match to another venue. Aaron Lewis scoring the first ever "ton" at Bruce Purser in September 2009. In conclusion we once again thank the Hills Shire Council for their foresight in acknowledging the growth of AFL football in Sydney and the Hills district. In particular we extend our sincere thanks to Simone Francké, the permanent grounds person at BPR who has devoted countless hours to ensuring the ground could be in as good a condition as possible for football. As much as Simone thinks we are pretty good tenants, we think the world of her.
Oh, and we need a flagpole ….
th Bruce Purser Reserve - Sept 15 2005
Bruce Purser Reserve - March 26th 2009
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. WEST COAST EAGLES
DAVID ELLIOTT
November 2009 will mark the tenth year of the ground breaking partnership between West Coast and East Coast Eagles and it is clear to me the continued success of this relationship is testament to the hard working ECE individuals who are the lifeblood of this AFL Sydney powerhouse.
After spending most of the last decade as nomads we are thrilled ECE can now claim residence at Bruce Purser Reserve, the first East Coast Eagles home ground of AFL class. This historic transition is a massive improvement from the disjointed playing arrangements of the past and I share your enthusiasm in the vital project finally reaching completion.
Season 2009 was an exceptional year for ECE, thanks to the leadership of first year chairman Gus Seebeck whose talent is not limited to the off field management of the club. Ten goals in a Premiership match and finishing the year with 111 goals is an immense feat, well worth the Rod Podbury medal for best on ground. Congratulations Gus on a terrific achievement and the significant impact you have had at ECE.
Undoubtedly the 54 point victory in the senior’s Grand Final was the result of the coaching skills of Glenn Garner, the on field leadership of Captain Jon Vlatko and the gutsy effort of the determined squad. Witnessing the power performance, with the loyal supporters shaking with excitement in the stands, was a highlight of my involvement with East Coast. West Coast can be proud of our association with such an exemplary example of leadership, professionalism and passion.
Young Jack Dimery truly demonstrates these values; as such we were proud to announce Jack as the recipient of our sponsored award, the ‘Eagles Rising Star’ for 2009. At just 16 years of age the local Baulkham Hills boy has already played 19 senior games for East Coast and scored a senior Premiership medallion; an amazing effort.
Special mention must also be given to the Reserves squad for making their fifth consecutive grand final. Three out of five Premierships is an outstanding accomplishment and I am confident this year’s result will only drive you to further success in season 2010.
The bond we have with East Coast was continued this year in January when we had the pleasure of hosting Coach Glen Garner and players Ed Wilson and Damien Bowles to spend four days with our coaching team. The hospitality was then repaid on May 14th with Peter Sumich attending the East Coast Thursday night training session and team selection, with ‘Suma’ greatly appreciating the camaraderie of the group.
Then on Saturday the WCE Sponsors Golf Day at Camden Lakeside Country Club was significantly enhanced with the attendance of Gus Seebeck, Anthony Dignan, Tony Moran from Aussie Home Loans, Scott Gatte, Peter Mann and Glenn & Michael Johnston which proved to be a valuable networking opportunity for all involved.
I must acknowledge the tireless work of Steve Gawley and Peter Physick who are essential components to the ongoing success of our relationship. Also many thanks to Anthony Dignan for his time at ECE and best wishes to ‘Digs’ and family with their new venture.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. As the AFL looks to build the game in NSW by introducing a second team in Blacktown, I would like to affirm the commitment of West Coast to supporting East Coast Eagles and building on the solid foundations we have forged together.
On behalf of the West Coast Eagles I would like to thank the devoted players, support staff and board of the East Coast Eagles for your unwavering support and dedication to developing our great game in NSW. We look forward to sharing your future success as we look forward to an exciting season 2010.
Luke Stanford Mark Skuse Daniel Spiteri
Ben Rogers Kristian Pearson Damien Bowles
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. VOLUNTEERS
TAMMY MOELLER
Season 2009 was always going to be a year of learning as we finally moved into our own home ground facilities at Bruce Purser Reserve. The East Coast Eagles are rightfully now the envy of every other Sydney AFL Club with the best facilities available not only for us, but also for our visitors... and a Premiership to boot!
Each home game requires a large number of volunteers to make it run smoothly, and at East Coast we are fortunate indeed to have so many willing and able parents and supporters who are prepared to put their hand up to help out. At away games too we need support to get our teams on the field, and I thank everyone who followed our teams wherever they played, to ensure we filled the necessary volunteer roles at all of our games.
Thank you for doing your bit with ground set-up, ground managing, team managing, timekeeping, umpire escorting, goal umpiring, boundary umpiring, water carrying, physio and medical support, stats, video recording, amenities duty, canteen and BBQ duty, ball retrieval and ground pack-up. Thank you all for your help throughout 2009.
George Acland deserves a medal! George was our Central Umpire for all but one game of our U/18 Challenge Cup team this year. Well done and thanks George.
Forging a relationship with the Kellyville Magpies also proved beneficial as a few of their young guns helped out with boundary umpiring responsibilities this year. Lachlan, Cameron, Arin, Matthew and Josh are to be congratulated on their contribution at the East Coast Eagles this year. We look forward to their continuing support in the years ahead. Thanks boys!
Another idea for Season 2009 at Bruce Purser was to provide fruit for the umpires. This was greatly appreciated amongst the umpiring group as they all wanted to come back to BPR, not only because of the fantastic ground, but because of the East Coast Eagles hospitality.
I would like to thank the Board, in particular Chris Ford, Craig Abercrombie and Mark Pinchen (and Anthony Dignan in the early part of the year) for their support for me as Volunteer Coordinator this year. I have enjoyed being part of such a fantastic Club with so many wonderful people who don't hesitate to help out if asked. Our volunteer base has grown in 2009, which has helped enormously as far as filling the necessary roles is concerned. We have certainly learned a great deal as new tenants at Bruce Purser this year and we look forward to improving in various areas next year and beyond. Umpires’ escort – Maree Gawley
Congratulations to the Premier Division on winning their first Sydney AFL Premiership.
On a final note, I would like to acknowledge and thank Peter and Laima Physick. Dreams do come true!
Tammy Moeller
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. EAGLES’ EXTRAVAGANZA
The following table shows the Player Groupings, the highest bidder and the price paid. In the case of a syndicate, the bidding individual is named. (The rules and full details for Eagles Extravaganza can be found on the website.)
Minor % tage # PLAYERS 1 & 2 PLAYERS 3 & 4 BID OWNER Round Return Return Tim Physick Ryan Smyth Laima Physick 1 $1,000 $682.50 68.30% Josh Shephard Ross Donaldson Maree Gawley Kristian Pearson Gus Seebeck 2 $800 Glenn Garner $790.00 98.80% Tim Jenson Anthony Ellison Brad Ure Aaron Byerlee 3 Andrew $1,100 Frank Ure $1,100.00 27.70% Jason Duss Tumminello Adam Floyd Luke Stanford 4 $1,100 The Oldies $680.00 61.80% Daniel Spiteri Ben Boyles Matt Arbon Mark Mendola 5 $1,050 Maree Gawley $430.00 41.00% Damian Gatte Tim Coakley Glenn Garner Jon Vlatko 6 $1,050 Trevor Hangan $610.00 58.10% Scott Lear James Dwyer Mark Peterson Rowan Bilkey Dragon 7 Trevor Hangan $1,100 $55.00 5.00% Ben Bourke Stemare Alan Moeller Jared Madden Michael Sankey 8 $1,100 Karen Madden $200.00 18.20% Matt Scholz Kieran McRedmond Liam Madden Mark Skuse 9 $1,100 Swans Limos $867.50 78.90% Nathan Laing Trent Stubbs Ryan Fitton Jared Patira 10 $1,600 Glenn Johnston $165.00 10.30% Michael Johnston Eugene Kruger Andre Sliwka Ben Rogers 11 Any other eligible $1,200 Swans Limos $735.00 61.30% Cory Durie U/18 Peter Bleus Lyndon Urquhart 12 $800 Laima Physick $870.00 108.80% Mark Maher Any new signing Brad Whale Ben Physick 13 $1,300 Tammy & Laima $485.00 37.30% Ash Moeller Tim Kear Matt Williams Mannix Klinge 14 $1,000 Sharon Patira $485.00 48.50% Steve O’Connor Jack Dimery Rod Frost Shane Ryan 15 $1,500 Trevor Hangan $665.00 42.90% Alex Wynne Sam Brotherston Josh Young Ash Loxton 16 $1,700 Steve Gawley $210.00 12.40% Ed Wilson James Ford Julian Kasby Damien Bowles 17 $3,000 Steve Gawley $555.00 18.50% James Mann Martin Karafilis Chris Moore Michael Murrell 18 Andrew $1,400 Black & Blue $135.00 9.60% Justin Steer Polkinghorne David Griffith Steve Roberts 19 $1,100 Maree Gawley $165.00 15.00% Anthony Stubbs Adam Lovett Chris Wynne Darren Chapman Luke Stanford 20 $1,400 $360.00 25.70% Blake Jones Trent Baker syndicate
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc.
Totals $25,450 $9,450.00 37.10%
Players added to Group 12 throughout the year
Ben Hynes, James Denton, Steve Merkel, Ben Allen, Liam Patira, Peter Vlatko
Players shown as shaded are eligible for the best U/21 player
YEAR END RESULTS (not included within above totals)
First Grade Best & Fairest Jon Vlatko owned by the Trevor Hangan syndicate $3,305.00 Runner Up Gus Seebeck owned by Glenn Garner $1,015.00 Third Mark Skuse owned by Swans Limos $ 505.00 Best U/21 Mark Maher owned by Laima Physick $1,780.00
Division One Best & Fairest Josh Shephard owned by Laima Physick and Maree Gawley $1,525.00 Runner Up Cory Durie owned by Swans Limos $ 505.00 Third Darren Chapman owned by the Luke Stanford syndicate $ 250.00
Division Two Chris Moore owned by the Black & Blue syndicate $ 505.00
PLAYER LIFE MEMBERS RULES
Player members of the East Coast Eagles AFL Football Club Inc shall be entitled to Player Life Membership after playing one hundred and fifty (150) First Grade games for East Coast Eagles only or two hundred (200) games in any of East Coast Eagles First, Reserve or U18 grades only.
There are no qualifying members in the year of 2009.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We acknowledge and thank the following persons and organisations for their support during 2009.
• CEO Trevor Nisbett and the Board of the West Coast Eagles. In particular David Elliott for all his guidance and support.
• All Baulkham Hills Councillors and staff. In particular, the outgoing Mayor Larry Bolitho, the incoming Mayor Peter Dimbrowski and General Manager Dave Walker.
• Dale Holmes and the AFL NSW/ACT (Commission). In particular, Garry Burkinshaw, Bob Robinson and Alana Shackleton for their Operational input.
• Allan McKinnon at the AFL NSW/ACT (Commission) for his excellent assistance and support to the Club in the task of securing and designing Bruce Purser Reserve.
• The Sydney AFL Umpires Association headed up by Graham Glassford who continues to provide significant input into the growth and development of our competition.
• Craig Abercrombie and Rowan Bilkey at Digital Sports Productions for the countless hours spent on the upkeep of the Eagles’ website and provision of video expertise to the coaching staff at East Coast and for the production of Club Champion night.
• Peter Physick for his 14th successive compilation and production of the Year Book.
• Rodney Frost at Chequemates for the superb print job of the Year Book.
• Michael Vettas, Mark Spiteri, John Tibben, Richard Lee and Peter Physick for the use of their excellent photos in the Year Book.
• Scott Gatte for his assistance with the upgrade and compilation of all player statistics.
• The Kellyville-Rouse Hill Magpies for their cooperation and assistance with the operation of Bruce Purser Reserve.
• The North West Sydney Hurricanes Cricket Club for their cooperation and assistance with the operation of Bruce Purser Reserve.
• Steve Gawley at Base Course Management for his generous sponsorship of the weekly best player awards in First Grade.
• The Rouse Hill High School for the use of their car park on match days at Bruce Purser Reserve.
• Simone Francké the grounds person at Bruce Purser. Simone looks after it like it is her own.
• All junior AFL clubs within the East Coast Eagles Norwest Football Alliance. Baulkham Hills Hawks, Kellyville-Rouse Hill Magpies, Hawkesbury Saints, Nor-West Jets and the Quakers Hill Bombers.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
The Club extends congratulations to the following members, players and teams on their special achievements in 2009.
• The East Coast Eagles Premier Division team for winning the 2009 AFL Sydney Premiership.
• The East Coast Eagles Reserve Grade (Division One) for their fifth successive Grand Final appearance.
• Gus Seebeck for winning the Rod Podbury Medal for Best on Ground in the Grand Final. Note should also be made that Gus kicked 10 goals in the Grand Final victory.
• Gus Seebeck, Mark Skuse, Jon Vlatko and Damien Bowles for their selection in the 2009 Sydney AFL Team of the Year.
• Jon Vlatko, Shane Ryan, Ed Wilson, Gus Seebeck, Damien Bowles, Kristian Pearson, Mark Skuse, Mark Maher and Rowan Bilkey for their selection in the Sydney AFL Representative squad which defeated AFL Canberra at Blacktown Olympic Park.
• Michael Johnston, Trent Stubbs and Daniel Spiteri for their selection in the NSW/ACT RAMS team.
• Jack Dimery for his Round 11 nomination as the NAB AFL Sydney Rising Star.
• Trent Stubbs for his Round 13 nomination as the NAB AFL Sydney Rising Star.
• Damien Bowles, Jack Dimery, Mark Skuse, Eugene Kruger, Luke Stanford, Rowan Bilkey, Daniel Spiteri and Mark Maher for their selection in the 2009 AFL Sydney International Rules side for their match against the GAA.
• Gus Seebeck for winning the AFL Sydney Premier Division goalkicking with 97 goals. He finished the season (including finals) with 111 goals.
• Damon Steer for winning the AFL Sydney U/18 Premier Cup goalkicking with 54 goals. He finished the season (including finals) with 58 goals.
• Trent Goodrem for winning the Jack Oatey medal for Best on Ground in Central Districts’ winning Grand Final against Sturt in the SANFL Grand Final.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc.
MEDIA AWARDS
A sporting club can do everything in its power to promote its purpose, its contribution to the community, its sponsors and in our case, the code of AFL Football, but nothing succeeds like the power of the media.
In 2009, we were fortunate to engage the enthusiasm and support of two entities to further spread the word about footy and the East Coast Eagles.
At the 2009 Club Champion Night we acknowledged the contributions to our success of Michael Vettas from Michael Vettas Photography and Pranesh Nageshwar from the Hills Shire Times.
Michael Vettas
Michael was appointed by AFL Sydney to capture professional images of matches involving all Clubs in the Premier Division. His superb work is displayed on line at www.saflphotos.com.au Michael very quickly came to grips with how to photograph AFL football and having seen the quality of his picture taking, it quickly became apparent that East Coast could benefit from a partnership with him.
Agreement was reached with MV Photography for them to provide all photos taken at matches involving East Coast for use on our website, in this Year Book and for distribution to local newspapers. Photo selections, together with Peter Physick’s match reports, were sent to the local press each week on a Sunday evening.
There is no doubt that the high quality of photos supplied were significant reasons why we were able to get such excellent coverage at a local community level.
Pranesh Nageshwar
The local community are now very much aware that the East Coast Eagles are specifically a based Hills Club, despite their more generic football descriptive name. It was important to create an awareness campaign in the neighbourhood and the biggest ally to us in that regard was Pranesh Nageshwar, the Sporting Editor of News Limited’s Hills Shire Times. Pranesh also introduced us to their sister publication Rouse Hill Times which also provided great coverage.
The only week we didn’t receive major space with club story and photos was when there was no football because of the Representative game against AFL Canberra. True to Pranesh’s form however he went with the headline of “Seebeck sensational” to keep the Eagles in the forefront of readers’ minds.
We look forward to maintaining the association with the Hills Shire Times in the seasons to come.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
Perpetual trophy donated by Speakers Australia Pty Ltd
PREVIOUS WINNERS (Including BHAFC recipients)
1984 Anne & Bill McLeod 1997 Laima Physick & Samantha Edmunds 1985 Pam & Bruce Johnson 1998 John Evernden 1986 Andy McPhee 1999 Craig Abercrombie 1987 Terry Stephenson 2000 Graeme Merkel 1988 Rob Stone 2001 Geoff Cottee 1989 David Grace 2002 Stephen Nash 1991 Doug Scholz 2003 Graeme Merkel 1992 Robyn Maughan 2004 Steve Gawley 1993 Henry Yeates 2005 Steve Gawley 1994 Jake Armstrong 2006 Trevor Hangan 1995 Paul Madden 2007 Peter Mann 1996 Greg Fisher 2008 Scott Gatte
The Chairman’s Award was created to recognise the significant contribution to the Club’s wellbeing, by any individual who gives more than could ever be asked for. In a Club the size of East Coast, there is any number of candidates who would be worthy winners.
But each year someone always stands out …
And in 2009, that person is Tammy Moeller.
East Coast has always had a large base of volunteers as the club traipsed its way around Sydney for 10 years whilst playing at numerous different “home ground” venues. But with the inclusion of a fifth team and the move into Bruce Purser Reserve, it became apparent that some concentrated and dedicated attention needed to be given to the recruitment and coordination of the huge number of volunteers who would be required to run the show.
Tammy immediately put up her hand to take on this enormous task and set about drawing up a total season roster covering every conceivable duty that would be required. And more were added as the year wore on.
On home match days, Tammy arrived early and went home late having controlled the operations and paperwork at the official desk, as well as vocally supporting her husband Alan in his occasional forays in Third Grade. Whilst training nights saw Tam cleaning everything that needed to be cleaned, ably assisted by her partner in crime Liz Duss.
Congratulations to Tammy Moeller – a very worthy recipient of the 25th East Coast Eagles Chairman's Award.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR
Perpetual trophy donated by the Abercrombie family
PREVIOUS WINNERS (Including BHAFC recipients)
1989 John Mitchell 1999 Peter Physick 1990 Warren Quintrell 2000 Craig Abercrombie 1991 Lindsay Mayo 2001 Ryan Madden 1992 Trevor Hangan 2002 Jan Frost & Scott Abercrombie 1993 Greg Crosby 2003 Phil Bester 1994 Mick Brazel 2004 Alan Brotherston 1995 Garry Hutchinson 2005 Matt Stewart 1996 John Meldrum 2006 Peter Mann 1997 Matthew Frost 2007 Alan Moeller 1998 Richard Lee 2008 Peter Steer
A club is only as good as its people. Be they players, coaches, administrators, managers or supporters. We have many such people at East Coast who happily provide their assistance in a variety of ways. Some do it financially, others do it with time. Some do it with both.
With the move to Bruce Purser Reserve this year some enormous logistical issues confronted the Club to ensure that we made the best of our brand new complex. The canteen was but one of those and it loomed as a major revenue raiser if it could be set up and operated as our members, supporters and visiting spectators would like.
Julie Whale put up her hand instantly to volunteer her services to be the canteen ‘boss’ and get it set up to a standard that all would be proud of. Significant planning went into securing the items needed, given that it had nothing to start with. Not even a coffee cup existed, nor were any of the other basics there that we now take for granted.
The first big test was the Swans v Western Bulldogs match and considering that we hadn’t played a game at BPR yet, nor run a canteen, bar and food outlets to trial the set up, it worked perfectly thanks to Julie and all the volunteers we had on the night. From there you could say it was all downhill for the rest of the season. However there was still much to be done on a weekly cycle to ensure that the initial high standard was maintained on a consistent and regular basis. Julie covered off all that in a breeze.
The proof of any individual’s work comes from the regular and unsolicited observations from our own supporters and those of visiting clubs who often commented about the high quality of food and service from Julie’s canteen team. Certainly the Financial Director of the Club appreciated Julie’s efforts with the canteen providing an income way beyond the original amounts budgeted for the season.
It certainly goes to show that if you run a business with hard work and a smile, it pays off for all concerned.
Congratulations to Julie Whale our 2009 Club Person of the Year.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. GOALKICKING
Perpetual trophy donated by Chris Bilkey
East Coast Eagles
PREVIOUS WINNERS (Including BHAFC recipients) (Goals kicked in brackets)
1990 Steven Brown (59) 2000 Jason Crawford (25) 1991 Peter Sheehan (91) 2001 Gus Seebeck (47) 1992 Glen Johnston (117) 2002 Travis Hall (32) 1993 Jason Crawford (45) 2003 Luke Stanford (30) 1994 Greg Lake (41) 2004 Nick Trask (47) 1995 Jason Westerbrink (63) 2005 Mark Peterson & Nick Trask (33) 1996 Ben Physick & Daniel Graham (45) 2006 Gus Seebeck (61) 1997 Ryan Madden (105) 2007 Ben Rogers (45) 1998 Ryan Madden (27) 2008 Gus Seebeck (73) 1999 Michael Scicchitano (33)
The leading Goal kicker in the Club was for many years awarded to the player who kicked the most across all our grades of footy, no matter where they played, or how often. In 2001 it was changed to recognise First Grade senior goals only.
In 2009 the Leading Goalkicker is Gus Seebeck with 111 goals for the season.
Reserve Grade Ash Moeller (32) Under 18’s Premier Cup Damon Steer (58) Third Grade Jared Patira (10) Challenge Cup Stuart Tibben (12)
Gus has won his 4th Leading Goalkicker title at East Coast in 2009.
And didn’t he do it with a flourish!
The luxury of keeping Seebeck at full forward the whole game allowed Glenn Garner to set his match plan accordingly, knowing that the strongest marking forward in Sydney football would grab most of what came his way.
Unfortunately Gus missed out on the official “100 goals in the season” when he finished Round 18 stuck on 97. However 14 goals in two finals matches (and a Premiership) more than made up for any disappointment he may have personally felt.
A remarkable 10 goals in the Grand Final sealed the Bulldogs’ fate and he became the first East Coast Eagle to kick 100 goals in a single season.
Gus receives his trophy from Anton Damon Steer receives his Lewis as the leading goalkicker in trophy for the leading the Premier Div goalkicker in U/18 Premier Cup (Gus Seebeck’s major personal sponsor) ______32______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. CLUBMAN OF THE YEAR
Perpetual trophy donated by Tint•a•Car Norwest
This award had always automatically gone to the winner of the Best & Fairest trophy in First Grade. The Club Executive chose to introduce revised assessment criteria from 1999 onwards, thus allowing any East Coast player to win. This trophy will now be awarded to that player who displays exemplary form both on and off the field in relation to overall Club contribution. Up until and including 2006, this award was titled Footballer of the Year.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
1990 Mick Toy 2000 Jarrod Crosby 1991 David Reed 2001 Gus Seebeck 1992 Doug Scholz 2002 Daniel Bylsma 1993 Greg Lake 2003 Dan Gaunt 1994 Graham Jones 2004 Ben Macnamara 1995 Graham Jones 2005 Jon Vlatko 1996 Shaun Edmunds 2006 Kristian Pearson 1997 Rodney Frost 2007 Michael Sankey 1998 Jarrod Crosby 2008 Chris Moore 1999 Jarrod Crosby
All footy clubs across Australia have fine people. People who make it their mission in life to ensure that “their club” is the best. East Coast is no different to any other.
The Eagles have many such people and to receive acknowledgement as Clubman of the Year can be humbling because potential candidates do not set out to win such an award. They just turn up at every training night, match day, social occasion and working bee simply because it is the right thing to do for their club.
Tim Jenson epitomises what a footy club is all about. There is nothing he can’t, or won’t do if it means that his club can be one step closer to achieving the ultimate aim. The fact that East Coast won a Premiership this year is due in no small way to Tim’s 24/7 efforts to help where he can.
The accompanying picture demonstrates just a small part of the varied tasks he took on this year. Throw into the mix his enthusiasm, his generosity and his cheerfulness and it all adds up to a powerful recipe for others to follow.
Highly popular with the club, all members will be delighted for Tim and his acknowledgement as the 20th Clubman of the Year.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. RISING STAR
Trophy donated by West Coast Eagles
Rising Star criteria • In his first full year of Senior Football. • Demonstrates excellence in many areas of his football. • Is influential in the success of the senior team. • Lives up to the Team Values. • Demonstrates outstanding qualities that set him apart from others.
Our 2009 Rising Star winner is Jack Dimery.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2003 Luke Stanford 2004 Trent Goodrem 2005 Brad Ure 2006 Phill Entwisle 2007 Anthony Stubbs 2008 Michael Johnston
A truly fairy tale season unfolded for Jack this year.
The 16 year old Baulkham Hills junior was trialled in the pre season matches to see if he had the goods. 19 senior matches later, with a Premiership medal around his neck, everyone agreed that he did!
‘JD’ was an extraordinary find and his penetration and pace from the wing was a revelation for such a young footballer. His season has been capped off by winning the West Coast Eagles sponsored “Rising Star” Award for 2009.
Already acknowledged by Geelong with an AFL Scholarship, Jack has plenty more to give as he continues to learn with every match he plays.
“He is as good a kid as I have ever seen in Sydney footy”, remarked Glenn Garner. “I first noticed him in the time trials in January when I realised he was up there with Shane Ryan and Brad Ure”.
“For a lad who is that young and to play the style of game he plays, is remarkable”, continued Garner. “JD is very steady under pressure and performs beyond his years. His attacking footy is as good as his defensive abilities. I gave him some major ‘run with’ roles to play on key opponents in the finals and he succeeded admirably”, said Garner.
We congratulate Jack Dimery on his selection as the seventh West Coast Eagles Rising Star of the East Coast Eagles AFL Football Club. ______34______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. BEST & FAIREST HISTORY
Under 18 U/18 Reserve First Grade Year Premier Cup Challenge Cup Third Grade Grade Club Champion Billy McLeod Medal *1988 Matthew Frost *1989 Paul Eastman Scott Jones *1990 Adam Stone Andrew Brice Michael Toy *1991 Gavin Twining Paul Eastman David Reed *1992 Bradley Hogan Darren Doug Scholz Edmonds *1993 Dion Myles Scott Fraser Greg Lake *1994 Wayne Pobje Bradley Hogan Graham Jones *1995 Matthew Scott Fraser Graham Spencer Jones *1996 Ryan Meldrum Mick Brazel Shaun Edmunds *1997 Nathan Hearnes Mick Brazel Rodney Frost *1998 Steve Jackson Todd Batson Jarrod Crosby *1999 Matthew Phillips Rodney Deaves Jarrod Crosby 2000 Ryan Fitton Jason Crawford Steve Cutler 2001 Mark Leahy Tim Physick Clint Austerberry 2002 Daniel Murrell Daniel Bylsma Clint Austerberry 2003 Stephen Andre Sliwka Clint Davidson Austerberry 2004 Brad Ure Liam Madden Ben Macnamara 2005 Brad Whale Luke McLeod Jon Vlatko Rodney Frost 2006 James Mann Irwin Burbage Trent Goodrem 2007 Josh Shephard Ryan McLennan Tim Physick Gus Seebeck 2008 Josh Shephard Murray Andrew Shane Ryan Bamforth Polkinghorne Luke Stanford 2009 Dean Costello Adam Hutt Chris Moore Josh Shephard Jon Vlatko Jaren Serdar
* refers to the Club playing as the Baulkham Hills Falcons In 1988, 1989, 1993, 1994 & 1995 the competition was U/19’s In 1990, 1991 & 1992 the competition was U/20’s 1993 was the first year the Falcons played in the Sydney AFL
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. CLUB RECORDS
U/18’s Reserve U/18’s League Year First Grade Third Grade Challenge Grade Premier Cup Medallists Cup *1993 8th 6th 5th ** *1994 9th 7th Runners Up ** Graham Jones *1995 3rd 8th 3rd ** Phelan Medal *1996 5th 7th Runners Up *1997 7th 7th PREMIERS Jarrod Crosby Phelan Medal *1998 7th 7th 8th Steve Jackson Kealey Medal *1999 6th 8th 7th 2000 7th 3rd PREMIERS 2001 7th 7th 3rd Daniel Bylsma 2002 9th PREMIERS 5th Sanders Medal 2003 6th 3rd 3rd 2004 5th 3rd 4th
th Luke McLeod 2005 5 Runners Up 8th Sanders Medal 2006 Runners Up PREMIERS 7th Tim Kear 2007 5th PREMIERS 5th 7th Tim Physick Sanders Medal 2008 Runners Up PREMIERS Runners Up 7th 2009 PREMIERS Runners Up 9th 4th 6th
* Played as the Baulkham Hills Falcons in the Sydney AFL Premier Division.
** Played as U/19’s in 1993, 1994, 1995.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
CHRIS FORD Director of Football
The East Coast Eagles were established in the year 2000 as a Senior Club originating from the Baulkham Hills Falcons. It is with great pride that we have now captured our first Premiership flag as East Coast Eagles following an outstanding performance defeating the UNSW – ES Bulldogs with dominance across the whole ground. Executed by a team who turned up to play and were not going to let the cup slip from our grasp. Congratulations to the coach Glenn Garner, assistant coach Michael Sankey and captain John Vlatko in leading a committed group to the ultimate prize.
The Grand Final score was:
East Coast Eagles 22.12 (144) UNSW-ES 13.12 (90)
This is representative of the enormous success we have had on and off the field and is a deserving reward recognising the efforts of our players, sponsors, volunteers, members and supporters. All of whom have contributed to this significant milestone and deserve to celebrate the fact that East Coast Eagles are now “PREMIERS 2009”.
In support of this ultimate success were over 160 players who pulled on the Eagle jumper. Through weight of numbers, East Coast increased the number of teams competing in the competition by the inclusion of a Division Two team. This resulted in having five teams on the park each week, which we did successfully with the Division One side (the Mighty Twos) reaching the Grand Final for the fifth successive year and the U/18 Premier Cup side also making a semi finals appearance.
Congratulations to the coaches and managers of all teams on a job well done, as all efforts contribute to the success of our club on and off the field. We now have the depth of players most clubs dream about.
The year 2009 will also be remembered for the opening of Bruce Purser Reserve which, after many years as a nomadic club, gave us a home and permanently places us in the Hills as a major sporting entity with outstanding facilities. Even better …. a Premiership flag to run up the flag pole.
It has been a long year with lots of new challenges as we built volunteer structures and learnt how to operate and manage the new facilities. Our success could not have been achieved without the help of some key people who undertook crucial roles in us evolving as a club. An example of our ability to deliver was the ownership and delivery of the ground operations associated with the AFL pre-season game between the Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs. This was a huge success at Bruce Purser with well over 4,000 people in attendance and demonstrated the ECE club capability to a broad community.
It is important to recognise Tammy Moeller as Volunteer Co-ordinator. Tammy has been crucial to the club organisation of the army of volunteers who all gave their time generously to allow the players to compete week in, week out with a minimum of disruption. Working with Tammy has been Deidre Mack with co-ordination of the U/18’s volunteers who are an important part of our club and continue to grow in strength. Both have been outstanding in the organisation and execution of their roles which are often demanding and certainly consume large amounts of time.
Another area where ECE have shown leadership within the league was the appointment of an umpires’ coordinator with a view of not only facilitating the umpire requirements week in week out, but also begin work around developing local talent to increase the umpire pool for the betterment of the AFL game. George Acland has undertaken this role in a very constructive and low key fashion and built solid ties
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. with the Kellyville Magpies Junior AFL club in the supply of boundary umpires and George recognises David Arndt for his organisation. As an initiative ECE have supplied a link to the AFL Sydney umpires’ website - a first for a senior club and we will continue to promote umpiring in NSW. The club also created a first by supplying fruit and refreshments to the Umpires on game day. This was a real treat and was very much appreciated by the umpires on the day.
We are very fortunate to have had a long association with Sports Physio Norwest who provide exceptional medical coverage for all our teams and was this year headed up by Nathan Halliday. This highly skilled group has been significant in our success through their efforts in covering all teams every weekend, no matter the location or grade. The enthusiasm with which they have worked their magic has been greatly appreciated by all involved.
• Kathryn Warr & Joanna Graham - Physio students who were responsible for strapping at every training session and provided for both the Premier and Challenge Cups for the U/18s. Their skills and enthusiasm were fantastic and greatly appreciated by all the players.
• Sam Ennis - 3rd grade physio. Having been around the club for several years now, the players highly regard Sam’s skills and are very appreciative of her time, effort and knowledge to allow the best possible injury management to be able to play every week, often in trying circumstances.
• Sarah Bailey - In her 2nd year at the club as physio, Sarah confidently approached her role and was well appreciated by everyone. She has a good rapport with all the players and coaches and was vital to the overall success of the senior teams.
Supporting the Sports Physio Norwest team are the other medical personal - Rudi Bylsma and Brian Lawler who helped out with strapping and massage on game day and were invaluable to the club’s success.
Lastly, recognition must be made to Anthony Dignan who was our General Manager until the role dissolved midyear. A large part of the successful position we are currently in, both on and off the field, is due to the effort he put in over a number of years. His recruiting, financial management, club passion and day to day operations prior to the structural change have been significant and as a Club, we wish ‘Digs’ and his family all the best in their new endeavours in Victoria.
Overall a stunning year in any terms of measurement, with a new ground, five playing sides, exceptional operations, outstanding player facilities and support, large loyal supporter base, excellent sponsors, volunteers, three sides in the finals, First Grade top of the ladder and finally the 2009 senior Premiership.
Thank you all …. and as a great man has always said, “One More Eagles, One More”.
BASE COURSE MANAGEMENT MEDALS
We sincerely thank Steve Gawley at Base Course Management Pty Ltd who has generously sponsored the initiative of providing Medals to winners of the Best & Fairest Awards across Premier Division for the Club Champion, Reserve Grade for the Billy McLeod Medal and the Under 18 Premier Cup team.
Special East Coast medals have been struck, which are awarded on Club Champion night to the respective winners.
We thank Base Course Management for their continued generosity in sponsoring these highly valued awards.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. UNDER 18’s – CHALLENGE CUP
Coach – Ryan Madden Manager - Jamie McNeil Captain – Mitch Dinan
TROPHY WINNERS
Best and Fairest Adam Hutt Jaren Serdar Coach’s Award Paul Mildwater
Played 16 Wins 5 Losses 11 Final position Sixth
When I look back on season 2009 for the U/18 Challenge Cup side, I find it extremely difficult to put all the successes of the team into words. It was the most successful season for the East Coast Eagles Challenge Cup when you look purely at the number of wins (5) but there were so many more successes than just purely the games won.
In some ways it was a frustrating season in that we could have been a lot closer to the top four when you consider that we lost five games in a row by a margin of less than two goals. This included a loss to the eventual premiers Sydney University, who had been a class above every side all year, by just one point. If we had managed to turn two or three of these games into wins, the end of the year could have been very interesting as we may have pushed for a top four spot.
I learnt very quickly that there is a lot more to the Challenge Cup side than just winning games. For many of the players it is just the opportunity to run out each week and have a kick with their mates. For some it is a stepping stone to playing in Premier Cup and eventually senior football. As the year went on I realised more and more how much of a development side the Challenge Cup side was. As an example, in our final game for the year against Parramatta, every player, except for one, was under 17 or younger and this truly shows where the future of the club lies. It shows even more how successful we were as every week we came up against clubs where we were playing their best U/18 side.
The 2009 Challenge Cup side has unearthed a number of new players to the game. Inclusion within this team has given them the opportunity to learn the skills of the game and I am very hopeful that these players will continue in 2010 as they have all showed sufficient potential to develop into future players of the club.
From a pure numbers point of view we always managed to field a side of at least 18 players each week and it was only on two occasions where we had to rely on top up players from local juniors. I would like to thank Geoff Newson and the U/16’s from Baulkham Hills who helped us out on these occasions and to the Nor West Eagles players who also offered their services during the year. ______39______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. We had a number of players who made the step up to Premier Cup during the year. Jaren Serdar, Tom Kitto, Kyle Healy, Mitch Dinan and Stu Tibben were all a part of the Premier Cup side at some stage during the year. And on the flip side there were a few players who returned from Premier Cup either through form, injury or a pure numbers point of view. To these players, thank you for your contribution as you always gave your all when required. This really reflected the spirit of the U/18 squad rather than two separate teams.
As I mentioned earlier, there was a period of five games where we lost by a margin of two goals or less. It was during this period that I was probably most proud of the team. At no stage did they drop their head, or lose heart. They continued to attend training and worked hard on the areas of their game that they needed to. The side was rewarded after the five losses when, in round 8 against Macquarie University, they comprehensively won by 91 points. It was just reward for the side that was also given top billing that night as the last match on the program for the club. It was a highlight for the side and a great opportunity and experience for the boys to play a night game.
The development and improvement I saw on the field was also matched with their efforts off the field. Their discipline to keep coaching staff informed as to their whereabouts and availability for both games and training was the envy of other clubs. As other clubs would inform me on a Saturday morning that they may have 18 to start, I always knew what side I would have and was able to focus on preparing the team for the game ahead. Whilst it may only seem a little thing, these little things went a long way to the smooth running of the side.
To our award winners for season 2009. We had joint Best and Fairest Winners this year, Jaren Serdar and Adam Hutt.
Jaren showed his competitive spirit from round one and never backed away from a contest. Jaren was the ‘go to’ guy in the middle and the one most likely to win the contested possession and bring his team mates into the game. He was rewarded during the year with a number of games in the Premier Cup team and has a very strong future.
Adam gave his all every week. He consistently ran himself into the ground and was prepared to work at both ends of the field. Adam was very aware of his abilities and was prepared to utilise his strengths and work hard at his weaknesses. There wasn’t a week that went by when he didn’t run himself into the ground as he got to contest after contest and this is a just reward for his consistency throughout the year.
The Coaches award goes to Paul Mildwater. Paul was new to the game this year and took on every challenge that was thrown his way. He was prepared to take advice on board and then apply himself at training and games. By the end of the year Paul was a key member of the side and was prepared to take on a wide variety of roles whether that be as a key member of the back line or through the midfield. Paul has a strong future in the game and we look forward to seeing him develop in the coming years.
To our captain, Mitch Dinan - from the preseason Mitch put his hand up as a leader of the U/18 squad and took on the responsibility of leading the relatively inexperienced Challenge Cup side.
There are a large number of people who I need to thank, as I wouldn’t have made it through the season without the help of these dedicated individuals. Firstly to my assistant coach, Jamie McNeill - whatever was needed to be done, you put your hand up. Whether that was organising drink bottles and medical kits on a Thursday, to running, or coaching the side when I was unavailable, I couldn’t have got through the season without your help. Thank you for your support, ideas and advice throughout the year.
To Peter Steer - your dedication to not only the U/18 program, but to the East Coast Eagles never ceases to amaze me. The sheer number of hours that you put in to your role can never be questioned. I really appreciated all the support and guidance that you provided to me over the duration of the season. It is people like you who truly make this club function.
To my match day manager - Sandra Hutt, thank you for your assistance. The less paper work I had to look after the better and you always managed to keep me on track. You took on the role enthusiastically and I really did appreciate your support. ______40______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. To our runners during the year - Alex Foxall, Lindsay Mayo, Jamie McNeill and the cameos from Peter Steer and Jonee Lee thanks for your help in the smooth running of the team. To Jo Graham and Kat Warr, our trainers, thanks for your efforts each week, we really appreciate your help in looking after any injuries that occurred during the year.
We had a great number of parents and siblings who supported the Challenge Cup team throughout the year and I truly thank you for your support. A side and club such as this doesn’t function without the help of volunteers and it was a very rare occasion that I may have had to chase someone to fill in a job on game day.
The first of these is George Acland, our club umpire. It is such a luxury having someone of George’s experience and skill to umpire our games. He always gave a clear and quick explanation of his decisions. I can’t thank him enough for his efforts during the year.
Particularly I would like to thank the following for their roles as goal umpires and time keepers, Carol Gray, Shane Dinan, Glen Moynihan, Max Bancroft, Grant Robinson and Gary Kitto. I am sure that I will have forgotten someone in this list and if I have, I do sincerely apologise but I do appreciate everyone’s help during the year.
Congratulations to Glen Garner and all those involved in bringing home the first Premier Division flag for the East Coast Eagles. To Jason Duss and the Reserve Grade side - although you didn’t manage to win the big one, to get there five times in a row is a massive achievement.
Whilst the Challenge Cup side was unable to make the finals this year what was shown by the whole squad, not only in improvement as players, but more importantly in their development as people, made this a hugely successful season. It has truly been a pleasure to be involved with this group of young men.
Ryan Madden
Adam Hutt Jaren Serdar Paul Mildwater
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. U/18 CHALLENGE CUP - SEASON RESULTS
ROUND AGAINST RESULT SCORES 1 SOUTHERN POWER LOSS 3.3 (21) 10.20 (80) 2 BYE 3 PENRITH LOSS 2.9 (21) 5.5 (35) 4 MOOREBANK LOSS 9.12 (66) 10.10 (70) SPORTS 5 PENNANT HILLS LOSS 10.6 (66) 11.7 (73) 6 MANLY-WARRINGAH LOSS 6.9 (45) 7.10 (52) 7 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY LOSS 5.5 (35) 4.12 (36) 8 MACQUARIE WIN 13.18 (96) 0.5 (5) UNIVERSITY 9 BYE 10 SOUTHERN POWER LOSS 3.8 (26) 12.6 (78) 11 HOLROYD WIN 0.0 (0) 0.0 (0) PARRAMATTA 12 PENRITH LOSS 5.4 (34) 14.11 (95) 13 MANLY-WARRINGAH WIN 0.0 (0) 0.0 (0) 14 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY LOSS 2.2 (14) 31.18 (204) 15 MOOREBANK LOSS 4.9 (33) 5.10 (40) SPORTS 16 MACQUARIE WIN 9.12 (66) 6.7 (43) UNIVERSITY 17 PENNANT HILLS LOSS 4.4 (28) 10.14 (74) 18 HOLROYD WIN 10.6 (66) 8.11 (59) PARRAMATTA
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. UNDER 18’s – PREMIER CUP
Coach – Peter Steer Captain – Justin Steer Team Manager – Peter Mack
TROPHY WINNERS
Best & Fairest Medal donated by Base Course Management
Perpetual trophy donated by Taxi Clothing
Best and Fairest Dean Costello Runner Up Eugene Kruger Coach’s Award Tate Dimech Team Player Award Sam Pinchen
Played 20 Wins 15 Losses 4 Drew 1 Final position Fourth
After a good 2008 season, we had a big turnover of players, with some 26 leaving the U/18 squad. This opened the door for some younger players to step up and meant we had to really focus on recruiting, and our Norwest Football Alliance clubs provided a wealth of talent to fill the hole. Numbers were very strong which meant we could once again field the two U/18 teams. The ability to field two teams has significantly added to the strength of the U/18’s and the club in general, and we are one of only two clubs in this very strong position.
Once again, the season started with the pre-season camp with the seniors and we had numerous players attend. They gained enormous benefit from the camp, and they built some excellent relationships with some senior players, who to their credit remained involved with the 18’s all year. This type of support is invaluable and certainly fast tracks a young player’s development.
The squad started to shape up and we looked to field a very strong Premier Cup team and expectations and our team goals were high, but realistic. A top 3 finish was what we were aiming for and we needed to win at least 14 games to achieve that goal. This was going to be no easy task, but the players really rallied together to become a particularly cohesive unit.
We had the privilege of being the first East Coast team to play on our magnificent new home ground at Bruce Purser Reserve and who better to front up to, but Pennant Hills. The team were really fired up and set the scene for our season ahead with a hard fought 37 point victory over our arch rivals. Our season was mapped into four discreet components, the home and away series being split into three groups of six games and then the finals series. After the first six games, we were sitting in 2nd spot on the ladder with a 5:1 win loss record and we were off to a fine start. Some of our new recruits were stamping their mark on the team and the competition, and certainly justified their move to East Coast.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. The next six games were a mirror image of the first six, with us winning five and losing one, while still holding onto 2nd spot on the ladder. Our form was excellent and we were playing a high standard of football and the belief in each other was on an all time high.
The last six games of the home and away season produced a significant win over our nemesis North Shore and a draw with the Dragons. We consolidated our 2nd position and achieved all of our goals to this point. The anticipation and expectations were understandably high for our finals campaign.
Our preparation and lead up to the finals was particularly good, but we did not manage to display the form that got us to this point and went down to St George in the Qualifying Final and bowed out of the finals race with a very disappointing loss to Wollongong in the Semi Final. This result was certainly not a part of the plan and before we knew it our season was over and there were a bunch of devastated players and officials. If nothing else, this should serve as a painful reminder that finals are not won easily and nothing but a 100% effort will get us across the line.
It was an absolute pleasure to coach such a talented and respectful bunch of players and once again we featured strongly in representative football. We had a total of 17 players play representative football this year. Congratulations to all the players who represented themselves, their parents and the club with distinction:
• Trent Monaghan – U/16 Pioneers & U/16 State Team Train on Squad • Damon Steer, Michael Clinch & Jack Hemmings – U/16 Pioneers • The following players were selected for the U/18 Pioneers: James Randall, Alex Foxall, Justin Steer, Tate Dimech, Tom McNamara, Dean Siljanoski, Josh Patira, Michael Johnston, Daniel Spiteri, Ben Bourke and Jack Dimery • Martin Karafilis – U/18 Northern Heat • Cory Dimech – U/15 Pioneers
It has been a huge team effort this year and I would like to thank the following people for their outstanding contribution, dedication and support of the U/18’s.
To Ryan Madden, our Challenge Cup Coach and Premier Cup Assistant Coach (Forward Coach), who did a great job with the Challenge team and provided excellent support for me and the Premier players. His footy knowledge and passion for the game are to be admired and without Ryan, there is no doubt the U/18’s would not have had such a good season.
To Peter Mack, who again took on the role as Team Manager and Midfield Coach and his contribution should not be underestimated. His professional approach to the role made him a stand out performer on match day and was easily the most organised and efficient Team Manager. This makes the job of coaching so much easier and we all appreciate your efforts Pete.
To Deidre Mack, our U/18 volunteer coordinator and registrar, who was at nearly every training session and worked tirelessly to ensure all the jobs for game day were allocated and people knew exactly what was required. The introduction of this new role was a huge success and that can be solely attributed to Deidre’s commitment and efforts. Thanks.
To Mark Pinchen, our Defence Coach, whose astute footy knowledge turned several games for us and none more important than his “let’s roll the dice” moves against North Shore and his now infamous “take off your jumpers” address against Riverview. His passion and commitment are second to none and very much appreciated. Thanks Mark.
To Jamie McNeil, Challenge Cup Assistant Coach and Match Day Assistant. Jamie came to the club this year and made an immediate impact. His input and support was outstanding and the players learnt a great deal from him this year. His “do whatever it takes” attitude saw him provide much needed assistance in numerous roles. Thanks Jamie.
To Lindsay Mayo, our reliable Runner for both the Challenge and Premier Cup teams. His tireless efforts each and every week and his support at training were very much appreciated by the coaches and players alike. Thanks Lindsay. ______44______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. To Glenn Johnston, our specialist Forward Coach, who imparted his knowledge and experience with passion and vigor. His unique approach was very well accepted by the players and made a huge difference to the team. Thanks mate.
To the Leadership Group, Justin Steer, Matthew Mack, James Dwyer, Sam Pinchen and Scott Pierce, a big thankyou for your commitment and leadership all season. You all made very significant progression in this area and were encouraged to work outside of your comfort zone and you took to this challenge with enthusiasm and it made a big and positive difference to the team. Thanks guys.
To Alan Moeller, our U/18 Coordinator for all your support, especially in helping us set up the support base we had this year.
To Glenn Garner, our Senior Coach, congratulations on the Seniors’ Premiership and you have set a level of professionalism within the club that is the benchmark for the competition and I have learned a great deal from you this season. Thanks for your support.
To Jason Duss and Scott Gatte, congratulations on an excellent year and thanks for the support your have provided us. The way you all welcomed the U/18’s into your team had a very positive impact on the players and made their transition to senior footy a rewarding experience. Thanks guys.
To Trev Hangan, I can’t thank you enough for all you help this year. Your behind the scenes work and support of the U/18’s was absolutely outstanding. Thanks Trev.
To Anthony Dignan, thanks for your support and we all wish you the best with your future outside of East Coast.
To Rowan Bilkey and Craig Abercrombie (and Digital Sports), a huge thankyou for assisting us in bringing the latest technology to the U/18’s and the excellent support from you both. The introduction of electronic statistics and individual player video highlights has again put the East Coast club at the forefront in Sydney footy and these innovations greatly assisted me as coach and the players. Thanks!
To the East Coast Eagles Board (Gus Seebeck, Craig Abercrombie, Phil Bester, Chris Ford, Mark Pinchen and Martin Tolar), your support of the U/18’s has been very welcomed and we have all worked together to ensure the 18’s are an integral part of the club. Thanks.
To our Junior Alliance Partners, in particular Geoff Newson (Baulkham Hills) and Graeme McCumiskey (Hawkesbury), thanks for your support throughout the season. It was a pleasure having your teams be a part of East Coast and thanks for providing us with players when we were short. I’m sure the relationship will continue to grow and will benefit both parties. Thanks guys.
A big thank you to the parents for your contributions each week and the support you have shown your sons and the coaches
A special thankyou to my wife De for supporting me throughout the season and enabling me to undertake my passion of coaching.
While the year did not finish the way we had hoped, we have again had a good season and raised the bar in regards to professionalism and performance and I’m very proud to have been a part of the team this year.
Peter Steer
U/18 Premier Cup Leadership Group
Left to right
Scott Pierce, Matthew Mack, Sam Pinchen and James Dwyer
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. UNDER 18’s – MATCH STATISTICS PREMIER and CHALLENGE CUP
TOTAL U/18 U/18 ECE U/18 U/18 PREM CHAL FIRST TOTAL TOTAL PREM CHAL CHRISTIAN GAMES GAMES GRADE ECE CLUB GOALS GOALS SURNAME NAME 2009 2009 GAMES GAMES GAMES 2009 2009 Acland Steven 13 13 13 2 Baddock Anthony 20 20 20 Baird Angus 15 15 15 Bancroft Joshua 15 15 15 5 Campbell Nathan 19 37 37 16 Carey Ben 11 2 31 31 2 1 Clinch Michael 16 1 17 17 3 2 Costello Dean 19 22 22 3 Craig Jacob 20 20 20 11 Cunning- hamme Thomas 13 13 13 5 Denton Michael 1 1 1 Dimech Tate 20 20 20 19 Dimech Corey 9 9 9 1 Dinan Mitchell 2 16 27 93 Dwyer James 17 1 47 47 2 Entwisle Blake 7 7 7 Fergusson Jake 1 1 1 Ford Campbell 3 3 3 1 Foxall Alex 10 2 34 41 5 1 Goisisi Robert 16 1 35 35 2 Goldsworthy Mathew 15 15 15 7 Gray Ben 16 31 31 4 Healy Kyle 2 13 15 15 8 Hemmings Jack 1 1 1 Hutt Adam 16 16 16 7 Iranzad Darius 16 16 16 Kalmar Alex 1 12 43 Karafilis Martin 12 3 35 35 9 Kitto Tom 6 9 15 15 2 3 Kruger Eugene 16 1 21 21 7 Mack Matthew 16 52 203 Mayo Sean 12 6 47 201 McNamara Tom 19 20 20 26 Merson Karl 2 2 2 2 Mildwater Paul 16 16 16 4 Monaghan Trent 14 14 14 6 Mostert Mark 1 5 26 26 4 Moynihan James 16 32 32 1 Mudge Jack 9 12 78 4 Nance Michael 1 1 1 2 Newson Mathew 1 1 1 ______46______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc.
Ortiz Jonathan 15 15 15 Patira Joshua 19 34 156 39 Pianta Jake 19 19 19 30 Pierce Scott 18 53 170 Pinchen Sam 20 59 144 3 Polkinghorne Christopher 2 2 2 1 Randall James 18 41 41 1 Roberts Tom 18 1 52 52 1 1 Robinson Mathew 14 14 14 1 Serdar Jaren 6 9 15 15 2 1 Siljanoski 18 18 18 6 Spencer John 1 1 1 Steer Damon 19 29 29 58 Steer Justin 12 4 48 48 8 Thomas William 16 16 16 3 Tibben Stuart 1 15 33 33 12 Wright Patrick 3 33 141 Wylie Adam 16 16 16 2
1. Total ECE First Grade games include only matches played for East Coast Eagles. 2. Total ECE games include all East Coast Eagles matches in any grade. 3. Total Club games include all matches played in any grade at East Coast and Baulkham Hills AFC up to and including 2008.
Eugene Kruger Dean Costello
Tate Dimech Sam Pinchen ______47______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. U/18 PREMIER CUP - SEASON RESULTS
ROUND AGAINST RESULT SCORES 1 PENNANT HILLS WIN 9.17 (71) 5.4 (34) 2 NORTH SHORE LOSS 6.4 (40) 11.2 (68) 3 CAMPBELLTOWN WIN 10.18 (78) 0.4 (4) 4 BALMAIN DOCKERS WIN 16.12 (108) 6.6 (42) 5 WESTERN SUBURBS WIN 18.18 (126) 3.3 (21) 6 ST GEORGE WIN 9.12 (66) 8.12 (60) 7 ST IGNATIUS WIN 8.13 (61) 3.5 (23) RIVERVIEW 8 WOLLONGONG WIN 21.5 (131) 3.7 (25) 9 UNSW-ES WIN 14.13 (97) 10.3 (63) 10 PENNANT HILLS LOSS 10.5 (65) 13.8 (86) 11 ST IGNATIUS WIN 15.13 (103) 7.5 (47) RIVERVIEW 12 CAMPBELLTOWN WIN 19.17 (131) 4.5 (29) 13 WESTERN SUBURBS WIN 21.20 (146) 4.2 (26) 14 NORTH SHORE WIN 13.4 (82) 11.9 (75) 15 BALMAIN DOCKERS WIN 18.17 (125) 2.5 (17) 16 ST GEORGE DREW 11.4 (70) 11.4 (70) 17 UNSW-ES WIN 18.15 (123) 8.5 (53) 18 WOLLONGONG WIN 13.10 (88) 4.11 (35) QUALIFYING ST GEORGE LOSS 6.7 (43) 9.12 (66) FINAL
1st SEMI-FINAL WOLLONGONG LOSS 7.8 (50) 8.11 (59)
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. THIRD GRADE – DIVISION TWO
Coach – Sean Streat Manager – Gary Bailey Captain – Ben Hynes
TROPHY WINNERS
Best and Fairest Chris Moore Runner Up Matthew Scholz Most Committed Ben Hynes
Played 18 Wins 3 Losses 15 Final Position Ninth
The year that had to be … in the first year where we put three senior teams on the paddock, we all knew there would be challenges … there had to be. But the step needed to be taken.
So started the challenge … bring together 15-20 players to fill the side when injuries prevented us filling the Thirds through the core senior group. Consisting of ex footballers, supporters, friends and family, the group had everything … experience, youth, talent, enthusiasm … but most of all heart.
The on-field success started early, winning two of our first three games … but it was also where it ended; as we went on to win one more game for the year in a season that, on paper, showed we were not competitive against the top four sides.
Despite the results, to the team’s credit we fought out every game … and after every game we left the field proud of our performance, regardless of the score. Because in every game we had our small victories, our stand out players, and the knowledge that we were never far off the pace … a win was always ‘just around the corner’.
But the Thirds are more than on-field results. In theory, the team was designed to give the ‘not selected’ players an opportunity to play in the Eagles’ colours, and the chance to be seen and considered for selection the following week based on on-field performances. In reality we had only a handful of games where anybody missed out on a spot and many more where the phones rang hot on a Thursday evening to get the two or three extras we needed to field 22.
Therein lies the true depth of the East Coast Eagles Football Club, as all hands reached out and volunteered for a game … from the Challenge Cup boys to Trevor Hangan and Ryan Madden. In the end no less than 65 players fronted for a game in the Thirds through 2009, with 15 playing their first game of competitive AFL.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. Even more remarkable was the fact that 45 players gained votes in the club Best and Fairest … proof that every player who wore the East Coast colours in Third grade this year gave 100%, earning respect from their peers and supporters.
A great effort from all and well done. A special thankyou to everyone who found the extra bodies and those who, against their better judgment, pulled on the boots and had a run.
Congratulations Chris Moore on winning the Best and Fairest. You consistently gave 100% whenever selected in the Thirds, regardless of the reason you were there. Your commitment to the club is a reward to all of us; some personal on-field recognition is just reward to you.
Matt Scholz, your constant drive to improve is second to none. Well done on a successful year, and congratulations on winning the Runner up Best and Fairest Award.
And Ben Hynes, Most Committed. From training to match day, your commitment on and off the field this year deserves to be recognised. You set the standard for the rest of the team, always giving 100% and never giving up.
I would personally like to thank everybody who supported the Thirds this year, from parents and friends to the Eagles’ Board, sponsors, members and supporters, who give such a huge part of their lives to the club.
Special mention has to go to Gary Bailey who volunteered to help out where he could as Team Manager, and ended up only missing just one game. I couldn’t have done it without you.
Nathan Halliday and the team at Sports Physio Norwest … your commitment to provide training staff at every game, without fail, was exceptional and highly appreciated by all.
Tammy Moeller, thank you for adding the Thirds to your list … I know you had a huge job coordinating all the club volunteers, but sorting out the Thirds’ roster was above and beyond!!
Glenn Garner and Jason Duss … thank you for the support and guidance you gave me this year in my first year of senior coaching … I learnt more than you realise and truly appreciate the experience.
And finally thank you to my family, who without question supported me, and the team, week in week out, through the highs and lows. I cherish your love and support.
Sean Streat
Chris Moore Matty Scholz Ben Hynes
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. THIRD GRADE – MATCH STATISTICS
TOTAL THIRD TOTAL ECE GRADE FIRST FIRST TOTAL TOTAL THIRD CHRISTIAN GAMES GRADE GRADE ECE CLUB GRADE SURNAME NAME 2009 GAMES GAMES GAMES GAMES GOALS 2009 Allen Ben 13 18 121 5 Archer-Ede Brogan 6 6 6 2 Bailey Matthew 16 50 130 Bleus Peter 1 5 5 125 286 Boyles Ben 2 2 2 Brotherston Sam 13 54 244 3 Brotherston Jay 1 1 1 1 Chaffey Blake 1 1 1 Coakley Tim 1 4 4 136 273 1 Collis James 6 23 145 1 Commons Steven 3 3 3 1 Delaney Gerard 14 30 166 5 Denton James 16 38 38 Denton Barry 1 1 18 Dinan Mitchell 1 27 93 Dobson Josh 4 4 4 1 Doering Carl 10 56 56 3 Donaldson Ross 6 17 17 1 Doyle Nathan 14 14 14 2 Doyle Brendan 3 34 131 1 Ellison Anthony 8 8 8 Floyd Adam 1 39 39 43 43 1 Ford James 2 13 13 68 100 2 Frost Rodney 3 154 77 160 335 1 Gatte Damian 1 3 3 67 254 Gordon James 1 38 239 2 Hangan Trevor 1 1 32 Hoy Bradley 11 11 11 Hynes Ben 16 37 131 2 Jenson Tim 7 22 102 Jones Blake 10 38 138 2 Kasby Julian 8 1 1 105 132 2 Lear Scott 1 49 188 Lewis Samuel 4 14 27 1 Loxton Ashley 2 116 161 Lynch Christian 9 9 9 Madden Jared 3 103 291 1 Madden Ryan 1 13 11 63 256 1 McRedmond Kieran 1 34 34 36 36 Moeller Alan 9 9 9 3 Moore Chris 13 82 183 4 Moynihan James 2 32 32
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc.
O'Connor Daniel 12 12 12 5 Patira Liam 16 48 60 9 Patira Jared 5 2 2 93 149 10 Patira Joshua 1 34 156 Pearce Andrew 6 6 6 1 Peterson Mark 1 14 14 43 43 3 Physick Tim 1 38 32 143 334 Plumb Steve 6 6 6 1 Power Adam 2 11 11 4 Roberts Steven 3 40 66 Scholz Matthew 12 25 119 4 Sliwka Andrew 1 8 8 74 74 1 Streat Sean 2 35 12 18 61 1 Tarrant James 4 27 155 1 Tierney David 3 3 3 Trewin Brent 7 7 7 2 Tumminello Andrew 14 51 51 1 West John 4 4 4 Whale Brad 3 10 10 93 176 Whales Lewis 17 50 83 4 Wynne Chris 12 26 162 4 Wynne Alexander 8 52 232 Young Joshua 5 7 7 1
Total First Grade games include matches played for Baulkham Hills and / or East Coast Eagles. Total ECE First Grade games include only matches played for East Coast Eagles. Total ECE games include all East Coast Eagles matches in any grade. Total Club games include all matches played in any grade at East Coast and Baulkham Hills AFC up to and including 2008.
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Third Grade at Manly-Warringah ______52______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. THIRD GRADE - SEASON RESULTS
ROUND AGAINST RESULT SCORES 1 SOUTHERN POWER LOSS 1.2 (8) 23.19 (157) 2 CAMDEN WIN 10.11 (71) 6.9 (45) 3 CAMPBELLTOWN WIN 15.11 (101) 4.4 (28) 4 BALMAIN DOCKERS LOSS 3.5 (23) 21.10 (136) 5 UTS LOSS 0.3 (3) 22.10 (142) 6 MANLY-WARRINGAH LOSS 4.8 (32) 10.17 (77) 7 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY LOSS 7.3 (45) 14.10 (94) 8 MACQUARIE LOSS 3.7 (25) 7.19 (61) UNIVERSITY 9 CAMDEN LOSS 11.2 (68) 11.12 (78) 10 SOUTHERN POWER LOSS 4.1 (25) 23.14 (152) 11 HOLROYD LOSS 1.1 (7) 26.11 (167) PARRAMATTA 12 CAMPBELLTOWN WIN 12.4 (76) 7.13 (55) 13 MANLY-WARRINGAH LOSS 3.7 (25) 23.7 (145) 14 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY LOSS 5.3 (33) 24.23 (167) 15 BALMAIN DOCKERS LOSS 8.10 (58) 11.11 (77) 16 MACQUARIE LOSS 4.0 (24) 18.21 (129) UNIVERSITY 17 UTS LOSS 6.2 (38) 32.13 (205) 18 HOLROYD LOSS 5.5 (35) 14.12 (96) PARRAMATTA
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. RESERVE GRADE – DIVISION ONE
Coach – Jason Duss Captain - Peter Bleus Team leaders
Tim Physick Liam Madden David Griffith
TROPHY WINNERS Billy McLeod Medal donated by Base Course Management
Perpetual trophy donated by Billy McLeod
Best and Fairest Josh Shephard Runner Up Cory Durie Coach’s Award Jared Madden Players’ Player Josh Shephard
Played 22 Wins 15 Losses 7 Final Position Runners Up
It was another successful season for the East Coast Eagles Reserve Grade team. Many people will label it as disappointing; however, I believe that a team who has gained a place in its fifth successive Grand Final, deserves high recognition. It is not by chance that we achieved this. Instead, it was another reflection of the standards which our boys set for themselves, yet more importantly, their mates.
The competition was shuffled around a little this season, which saw our Reserve Grade team become part of the Division One competition. New teams such as Manly and UTS were promoted into this division to make it more competitive. These sides certainly deserved to be exposed to a better standard of football and proved to be a force within this competition. It is now us, as a club, who need to raise the bar to challenge these sides in a competition, which once belonged to us.
Promoting youth was again an aspect which saw the Ressies pass through an extensive list of both experienced and eager players, week in week out. This is not the most pleasant part of the job, but if we want to move forward and continue with our current success, we need to look to the future. It was great to see our third senior team take shape and compensate for the disappointed players who missed games on a weekly basis last season. There is no reason why we cannot aim to get all three senior teams playing finals in season 2010.
As we all know, football clubs don’t just take shape and run themselves. They rely on people. People who dedicate themselves for a common cause… Success! We are the benchmark of the competition from an administrative point of view. We have an enormous band of volunteers who just can’t say no. And we, as both coaches and players, are ever so grateful for this.
I would like to thank both Scott Gatte and Trevor Hangan for their assistance to me in season 2009. You guys help make a tough job easier. Your weekly input and presence around the playing group was
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. greatly appreciated. Being a coach draws a lot of energy out of you and requires many sacrifices. Thank you.
To our tremendous Board of Directors. Most people probably don’t even know how much planning was done and how the foundation was laid for season 2009. With the loss of the General Manager throughout the season, we were left with multiple shoes to fill. Congratulations to those individuals who put their hands up and took on the spare roles. You made this season what it became.
To Glenn Garner and Michael Sankey. Congratulations on producing the club’s first senior Premiership. Two blokes who understand their footy extremely well. It was a pleasure to work with both of you. Let’s make sure it’s not the last one!
To Peter Steer and Ryan Madden. Well done on your achievements in 2009. Another fantastic season where you proved that our club has a bright future. It can be a difficult task to lead kids in the right direction, but both of you have certainly done just that. Thank you for your weekly input and assistance throughout the finals series.
To Anthony Dignan and family. I want to personally wish you and your family the best of luck in your future, wherever footy will take you. The roles and tasks which you fulfilled as our General Manager were astounding. It isn’t until you lose someone like ‘Digs’ that you find out just how much he did. Thanks again.
To the biggest supporters of all. Family, wives and girlfriends. Football takes up a lot of time. Thank you for your continual support of the playing group, through their numerous sacrifices. It is pleasing to know that we will always have your support, regardless of success. Thanks.
To our sponsors, members and supporters. Your contributions, both financial and morally have rubbed off on many of the players. I want to thank you for your extensive assistance with our club. East Coast Eagles wouldn’t be the same without your contributions. Thank you all.
To the medical staff. Thank you for your weekly injury updates and the treatment you provided to our players when needed. I would only think that other clubs are jealous of your professionalism and dedication which you put into our club. Thank you.
To Peter Bleus and our leadership group. Thank you again on the presence you had both on field and off field. Your assistance in guiding our youth and providing aspirations for others to follow are greatly appreciated. Thanks to all of you.
Lastly, to the playing group. Each and every one of you ought to be congratulated on your individual and collective achievements this season. Your numerous sacrifices and efforts to be the best you can are certainly valued. It may be disappointing to lose a Grand Final, but bottle up the hurt and unleash the fury next season. I am a firm believer that our Reserve Grade is still the best team in this competition. Season 2010 is our next opportunity. Let’s make it ours!
Thank you once again to all of the people who were involved in season 2009. Some teams hope to play finals each season. We have made it a habit. Whether it continues, is up to all of you. Best wishes to everyone.
Jason Duss
Reserve Grade - Grand Final day ______55______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. RESERVE GRADE – MATCH STATISTICS
TOTAL TOTAL ECE RES FIRST FIRST TOTAL TOTAL RES CHRISTIAN GAMES GRADE GRADE ECE CLUB GOALS SURNAME NAME 2009 GAMES GAMES GAMES GAMES 2009 Arbon Matthew 7 137 137 147 147 10 Baker Trent 7 8 8 15 15 1 Bilkey Rowan 1 80 80 111 220 Bleus Peter 20 5 5 125 286 Chapman Darren 13 95 95 113 113 17 Coakley Tim 14 4 4 136 273 15 Costello Dean 3 22 22 Donaldson Ross 11 17 17 1 Durie Cory 18 10 10 37 37 7 Duss Jason 20 104 62 173 386 4 Dwyer James 4 1 1 47 47 Fitton Ryan 3 107 107 149 149 Floyd Adam 3 39 39 43 43 8 Ford James 12 13 13 68 100 6 Frost Rodney 10 154 77 160 335 9 Gatte Damian 22 3 3 67 254 6 Griffith David 20 66 179 Heger Aaron 1 1 1 Johnston Michael 1 31 31 43 43 Jones Blake 1 38 138 Karafilis Martin 4 3 3 35 35 Kasby Julian 4 1 1 105 132 1 Kear Tim 17 20 20 76 257 26 Kruger Eugene 4 1 1 21 21 Laing Nathan 9 1 1 38 55 1 Lear Scott 15 49 188 1 Lovett Adam 3 33 33 100 100 1 Loxton Ashley 6 116 161 Madden Jared 17 103 291 3 Madden Liam 16 2 2 129 318 Mann James 21 5 5 86 196 7 McNamara Tom 1 20 20 2 Mendola Mark 4 12 12 16 16 5 Merkel Steve 5 82 72 102 366 Moeller Ashley 18 7 7 65 148 32 Moore Chris 5 82 183 Murrell Michael 4 56 252 O'Connor Stephen 19 21 21 50 66 3 Patira Jared 13 2 2 93 149 17 Peterson Mark 2 14 14 43 43 2 Physick Tim 15 38 32 143 334 Pierce Scott 3 53 170 1 Polkinghorne Andrew 12 16 16 56 154 12 ______56______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc.
Power Adam 3 11 11 7 Rogers Ben 4 76 76 142 171 9 Scholz Matthew 3 25 119 Shephard Joshua 19 55 55 13 Skuse Mark 1 19 19 20 20 1 Sliwka Andrew 3 8 8 74 74 Steer Justin 6 4 4 48 48 5 Stubbs Anthony 1 31 31 35 141 1 Vlatko Peter 9 11 11 10 Whale Brad 11 10 10 93 176 Williams Matthew 13 45 45 91 91 1 Young Joshua 2 7 7
Total First Grade games include matches played for Baulkham Hills and / or East Coast Eagles. Total ECE First Grade games include only matches played for East Coast Eagles. Total ECE games include all East Coast Eagles matches in any grade. Total Club games include all matches played in any grade at East Coast and Baulkham Hills AFC up to and including 2008.
Josh Shephard Cory Durie
Jared Madden
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. RESERVE GRADE - SEASON RESULTS
ROUND AGAINST RESULT SCORES 1 PENNANT HILLS LOSS 9.9 (63) 11.9 (75) 2 NORTH SHORE WIN 14.11 (95) 4.8 (32) 3 MANLY-WARRINGAH LOSS 11.4 (70) 12.12 (84) 4 UTS LOSS 4.7 (31) 12.14 (86) 5 WESTERN SUBURBS WIN 12.10 (82) 5.4 (34) 6 ST GEORGE WIN 16.15 (111) 4.2 (26) 7 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY WIN 9.9 (63) 5.9 (39) 8 WOLLONGONG WIN 23.22 (160) 2.3 (15) 9 UNSW-ES WIN 12.8 (80) 8.6 (54) 10 PENNANT HILLS WIN 16.9 (105) 10.5 (65) 11 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY WIN 8.13 (61) 8.6 (54) 12 MANLY-WARRINGAH LOSS 7.7 (49) 12.15 (87) 13 WESTERN SUBURBS WIN 8.9 (57) 7.9 (51) 14 NORTH SHORE WIN 14.15 (99) 7.7 (49) 15 UTS LOSS 5.13 (43) 16.13 (109) 16 ST GEORGE WIN 23.16 (154) 2.5 (17) 17 UNSW-ES WIN 12.6 (78) 8.8 (56) 18 WOLLONGONG WIN 12.13 (85) 5.11 (41) QUALIFYING MANLY-WARRINGAH WIN 10.12 (72) 10.9 (69) FINAL
2nd SEMI FINAL UTS LOSS 4.5 (29) 12.12 (84) PRELIMINARY SYDNEY UNIVERSITY WIN 11.11 (77) 9.8 (62) FINAL
GRAND FINAL UTS LOSS 5.7 (37) 21.10 (136)
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. FIRST GRADE – PREMIER DIVISION
Coach – Glenn Garner Team Manager – Jon Gawley Captain – Jon Vlatko
Played 20 Wins 16 Losses 4 Final Position Premiers
TROPHY WINNERS
Club Champion Medal donated by Base Course Management
Perpetual trophy donated by Phil Bester
Club Champion Jon Vlatko Runner Up Gus Seebeck Rising Star Jack Dimery Players’ Player Mark Skuse Preparation, Professionalism Damien Bowles and and Performance Mark Skuse Leadership Recognition Rowan Bilkey, Kristian Pearson Michael Sankey
I sit here and write this with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction. On reflection, I would have to say that the year certainly ran to script. Even the disappointment of losing the Grand Final in 2008 and some patchy form through the back half of this season, served as a valuable tool and learning experience for the group. I am extremely proud of our playing group’s ability to take last year’s Grand Final loss for exactly what it was - a poor performance on the day.
I was and still am of the opinion that we had put three of probably the most dominant finals displays seen for a long time together to reach last year’s GF and took tremendous confidence out of the fact that we had been almost a 10 goal better side than eight other teams in the competition. In the hours following the 2008 Grand Final and in the days following, the quest for redemption was well and truly forged. Right from the first session of pre-season training to the culmination of our dominant 2009 Premiership performance, the group’s attitude, mindset and determination remained steadfast that achieving anything less than a Premiership was unacceptable.
I would like to thank all players for their time, effort and commitment over the last 10 months; you have been outstanding as individuals and as a group to make the required sacrifices to achieve our ultimate goal. I would also like to thank all the wives, partners and parents for their understanding and support. I ______59______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. have no doubt that the extra training sessions and late nights have been an inconvenience at times and please accept this as an apology for this year, and in advance for season 2010!
I would like to thank the Board for helping to provide a winning environment for our players and giving me the opportunity to steer the club’s on field direction. In order to consistently perform at a high level and win Senior Premierships, there needs to be a balance between the on and off field resources, personnel and performance. East Coast Eagles have for a long time been perceived as probably the most professional club off the field and due to this we have had more than our fair share of detractors.
Those people who have neither the desire nor ability to reach those standards have been quick to take a pot shot that it was a wasted effort as we had not won a Senior Flag. As I pointed out in my post match speech on Grand Final Day, if you work long enough and hard enough you will eventually achieve success. It has been my aim as a coach to not only set and meet my own high standards, but to ensure that I meet and exceed the standard and expectations of the club, players and its loyal supporters.
This year’s Premiership was truly a reward for all and is the reason I thought it fitting to acknowledge some of the individual contributions made by support staff, volunteers, supporters and sponsors over the last two years and in years previous. I can honestly say that being able to share the presentation of the eight spare Premiership Medals with my players and feel the sense of achievement and satisfaction it brought to the entire room was a moment I will always remember. Lastly, but certainly not least I would like to thank my fellow coaches and all of you who have helped me personally in filling game and training related roles. You have all played an instrumental part in achieving our success and your assistance, advice and friendship is much appreciated and valued.
I would like to congratulate Dussy, Scott Gatte and the Division One players on their efforts to make another Grand Final. Although you had a disappointing day you should be extremely proud of the qualities you showed to get there, and I have no doubt that without the inclusion of two senior sides into the restructured competition, we would have added another flag to the collection. The bar has now been raised in this division and we once again need to rise to the challenge and perform accordingly to regain the title. This will take a greater level of commitment and fitness from our players wishing to play in Division One and will conversely lift the standard of our new Division Two team.
Although I am sure he knows this already and was disappointed in not getting another crack at winning the Premier Cup Flag, our U/18’s under the guidance of Peter Steer have improved immensely over the last two seasons. ‘Steery’ has introduced a system and game plan that will not only consistently provide future opportunities to win Premierships, but allow his players to make a smooth transition to senior football. I have enjoyed watching his players, tactics and game plan consistently evolve as he is truly assisting in the development of an Eagles’ Philosophy. Along with Sean Streat and Ryan Madden we have certainly got a great coaching team.
I am proud to have played a part in the Eagles first Senior Premiership and would like to once again thank and congratulate everyone involved with this great club. I would also like to take the opportunity to remind you all that the hard work to get to the top will be required over and over again to ensure we stay there. We now know the feeling of Premiership success at both senior levels and I have no doubt that we can continue to build our teams into the benchmark in all grades if the club, coaches and players continue to set high standards and work hard to achieve them.
There is only one thing more satisfying than winning a Premiership…..that is to defend it! OUR FLAG WILL HAVE TO BE TAKEN, AS IT WILL NOT BE SURRENDERED…...WE OWN IT……..See you at the Fortress in 2010.
PREPARATION – PROFESSIONALISM – PERFORMANCE
Yours in Football,
Glenn Garner
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. FIRST GRADE – MATCH STATISTICS
TOTAL 1ST TOTAL ECE 1ST GRADE FIRST FIRST TOTAL TOTAL GRADE CHRISTIAN GAMES GRADE GRADE ECE CLUB GOALS SURNAME NAME 2009 GAMES GAMES GAMES GAMES 2009 Arbon Matthew 5 137 137 147 147 2 Baker Trent 8 8 8 15 15 3 Bilkey Rowan 17 80 80 111 220 1 Bourke Ben 17 17 17 17 17 5 Bowles Damien 19 37 37 37 37 3 Byerlee Aaron 17 31 31 33 33 20 Chapman Darren 4 95 95 113 113 Dimery Jack 19 19 19 27 179 4 Durie Cory 2 10 10 37 37 Dwyer James 1 1 1 47 47 Fitton Ryan 8 107 107 149 149 2 Garner Glenn 7 29 29 29 29 5 Johnston Michael 10 31 31 43 43 4 Karafilis Martin 3 3 3 35 35 Kruger Eugene 1 1 1 21 21 Lovett Adam 8 33 33 100 100 2 Maher Mark 16 37 37 37 37 2 Mendola Mark 12 12 12 16 16 1 Merkel Steve 8 82 72 102 366 Moeller Ashley 1 7 7 65 148 Pearson Kristian 20 96 96 99 99 4 Physick Ben 20 157 128 142 270 11 Polkinghorne Andrew 6 16 16 56 154 5 Rogers Ben 15 76 76 142 171 31 Ryan Shane 20 46 46 46 46 14 Sankey Michael 17 49 49 52 52 17 Seebeck Gus 20 130 130 130 130 111 Skuse Mark 19 19 19 20 20 18 Smyth Ryan 15 64 64 64 68 19 Spiteri Daniel 14 23 23 40 40 15 Stanford Luke 20 92 92 99 99 17 Steer Justin 4 4 4 48 48 1 Stubbs Anthony 6 31 31 35 141 Stubbs Trent 4 4 4 18 191 8 Ure Brad 14 49 49 104 233 5 Vlatko John 18 82 82 82 82 8 Williams Matthew 9 45 45 91 91 2 Wilson Edward 18 32 32 32 32 1
Total First Grade games include matches played for Baulkham Hills and / or East Coast Eagles. Total ECE First Grade games include only matches played for East Coast Eagles. Total ECE games include all East Coast Eagles matches in any grade. Total Club games include all matches played in any grade at East Coast and Baulkham Hills AFC up to and including 2008. ______62______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. FIRST GRADE – SEASON RESULTS
ROUND AGAINST RESULT SCORES 1 PENNANT HILLS WIN 13.12 (90) 8.5 (53) 2 NORTH SHORE WIN 19.16 (130) 8.10 (58) 3 CAMPBELLTOWN WIN 23.12 (150) 2.5 (17) 4 BALMAIN DOCKERS WIN 18.21 (129) 9.6 (60) 5 WESTERN SUBURBS WIN 14.10 (94) 10.16 (76) 6 ST GEORGE WIN 29.9 (183) 9.7 (61) 7 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY WIN 13.13 (91) 3.8 (26) 8 WOLLONGONG WIN 19.19 (133) 8.5 (53) 9 UNSW-ES WIN 27.17 (179) 12.7 (79) 10 PENNANT HILLS WIN 8.13 (61) 3.14 (32) 11 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY WIN 17.15 (117) 11.10 (76) 12 CAMPBELLTOWN LOSS 13.13 (91) 14.12 (96) 13 WESTERN SUBURBS WIN 12.12 (84) 12.9 (81) 14 NORTH SHORE LOSS 13.7 (85) 16.10 (106) 15 BALMAIN DOCKERS WIN 26.14 (170) 5.7 (37) 16 ST GEORGE WIN 22.13 (145) 7.5 (47) 17 UNSW-ES LOSS 12.7 (79) 17.18 (120) 18 WOLLONGONG LOSS 6.15 (51) 9.4 (58) 2nd SEMI FINAL WESTERN SUBURBS WIN 17.18 (120) 10.6 (66) GRAND FINAL UNSW-ES WIN 22.12 (144) 13.12 (90)
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. CLUB SENIOR MATCH STATISTICS
TOTAL TOTAL ECE FIRST FIRST TOTAL TOTAL CHRISTIAN GRADE GRADE ECE CLUB SURNAME NAME GAMES GAMES GAMES GAMES Physick Ben 157 128 142 270 Frost Rodney 154 77 160 335 Arbon Matthew 137 137 147 147 Seebeck Gus 130 130 130 130 Fitton Ryan 107 107 149 149 Duss Jason 104 62 173 386 Pearson Kristian 96 96 99 99 Chapman Darren 95 95 113 113 Stanford Luke 92 92 99 99 Merkel Steve 82 72 102 366 Vlatko John 82 82 82 82 Bilkey Rowan 80 80 111 220 Rogers Ben 76 76 142 171 Smyth Ryan 64 64 64 68 Ure Blake 58 58 92 148 Sankey Michael 49 49 52 52 Ure Brad 49 49 104 233 Ryan Shane 46 46 46 46 Williams Matthew 45 45 91 91 Floyd Adam 39 39 43 43 Physick Tim 38 32 143 334 Bowles Damien 37 37 37 37 Maher Mark 37 37 37 37 Streat Sean 35 12 18 61 McRedmond Kieran 34 34 36 36 Lovett Adam 33 33 100 100 Wilson Edward 32 32 32 32 Johnston Michael 31 31 43 43 Stubbs Anthony 31 31 35 141 Byerlee Aaron 31 31 33 33 Garner Glenn 29 29 29 29 Spiteri Daniel 23 23 40 40 O'Connor Stephen 21 21 50 66 Kear Tim 20 20 76 257 Skuse Mark 19 19 20 20 Dimery Jack 19 19 27 179 Bourke Ben 17 17 17 17 Polkinghorne Andrew 16 16 56 154 Peterson Mark 14 14 43 43 Ford James 13 13 68 100 Madden Ryan 13 11 63 256 Mendola Mark 12 12 16 16
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. Whale Brad 10 10 93 176 Durie Cory 10 10 37 37 Sliwka Andrew 8 8 74 74 Baker Trent 8 8 15 15 Moeller Ashley 7 7 65 148 Bleus Peter 5 5 125 286 Mann James 5 5 86 196 Steer Justin 4 4 48 48 Coakley Tim 4 4 136 273 Stubbs Trent 4 4 18 191 Karafilis Martin 3 3 35 35 Gatte Damian 3 3 67 254 Patira Jared 2 2 93 149 Madden Liam 2 2 129 318 Dwyer James 1 1 47 47 Kruger Eugene 1 1 21 21 Laing Nathan 1 1 38 55
1. Total First Grade games include matches played for Baulkham Hills and / or East Coast Eagles. 2. Total ECE First Grade games include only matches played for East Coast Eagles. 3. Total ECE games include all East Coast Eagles matches in any grade. 4. Total Club games include all matches played in any grade at East Coast and Baulkham Hills AFC up to and including 2008.
A major upgrade in our statistics has occurred throughout this season thanks to Scott Gatte and Peter Physick. Increased information can be seen above and also in the separate Match Statistics sections included in each team report in earlier pages.
Due to the complexity of this task, we invite any player who may feel their statistics to be wrong, to contact Scott Gatte on 0420 503635.
The table above includes only those who played for the Eagles in 2009 and who have played at least one (1) First Grade game.
For posterity, the 2010 Year Book will have a total list of players who have played AFL Sydney First Grade games whether currently playing or retired.
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. PLAYER MILESTONES REACHED DURING 2009
The Match Statistics sections for each grade are included within the overall team reports elsewhere in the Year Book. Those statistics, whilst listed alphabetically, are now ranked according to total number of AFL Sydney First Grade games played for East Coast Eagles (ECE), including any AFL Sydney First Grade games played for Baulkham Hills Falcons (BHAFC) prior to and including 1999.
Following the statistics upgrade conducted this season, we now also record and recognise only those East Coast Eagles games played across all grades. Some players may appear twice in the milestones.
We have made the decision to cease including BHAFC matches played after season 2008. Eventually, as players who have progressed through from the BHAFC junior club take retirement, these statistics will become pure ECE games played.
However it is important to also maintain a register of the number of games played for the “Club”. The definition of the “Club” for this purpose is all matches played with ECE and BHAFC in any grade, or age group prior to and including 2008. These individual statistics are shown against each player’s name in the respective Match Statistics for each grade.
The manner in which milestones will be acknowledged in this and future Year Books is as follows:
• 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 etc senior First Grade games. (Includes any First Grade games at BHAFC.) • 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 etc total ECE games across all grades • 200 / 250 / 300 etc Club games across all ECE grades and any matches played at BHAFC prior to 2008.
Congratulations to the following players who reached personal milestones during season 2009.
First Grade games
NAME GAMES Ben Physick 150 Ryan Fitton 100 Ryan Smyth 50
Total East Coast Eagles games
NAME GAMES Rodney Frost 150 Peter Bleus 100 Darren Chapman 100 Julian Kasby 100 Adam Lovett 100 Jared Madden 100 Steve Merkel 100 Brad Ure 100 Sam Brotherston 50 Carl Doering 50 Damian Gatte 50 David Griffith 50 Matthew Mack 50 Ryan Smyth 50 Ashley Moeller 50 Steve O’Connor 50 Scott Pierce 50 Sam Pinchen 50 Andrew Polkinghorne 50 Tom Roberts 50 ______66______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. Michael Sankey 50 Josh Shephard 50 Andrew Tumminello 50
Club games
NAME GAMES Damian Gatte 250 Tim Kear 250 Matthew Mack 200 Sean Mayo 200
Ben Physick Michael Johnston Ryan Smyth
Shane Ryan Ryan Fitton Brad Ure
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. CLUB CHAMPION BEST & FAIREST VOTING FIRST GRADE (Premier Division)
POSITION NAME CLUB PHELAN PLAYERS’ VOTES MEDAL PLAYER 1 Jon Vlatko 84 6 32 2 Gus Seebeck 80 7 33 3 Mark Skuse 72 3 42 4 Damien Bowles 61 13 27 5 Shane Ryan 60 10 23 6 Mark Maher 56 2 13 7 Kristian Pearson 45 3 9 8 Ben Physick 43 20 9 Daniel Spiteri 42 6 30 9 Luke Stanford 42 8 25 11 Jack Dimery 36 16 12 Ed Wilson 34 5 12 13 Rowan Bilkey 23 2 12 14 Aaron Byerlee 17 4 10 14 Ryan Fitton 17 3 16 Michael Sankey 15 6 17 Ben Rogers 13 6 3 17 Ben Bourke 13 8 19 Trent Stubbs 12 9 20 Ryan Smyth 9 2 21 Anthony Stubbs 8 22 Glenn Garner 7 23 Michael Johnston 6 1 23 Brad Ure 6 17 25 Andrew Polkinghorne 5 3 26 Trent Baker 1 26 Mark Mendola 1 2 26 Steve Merkel 1 2 26 Matt Williams 1 2 15 Justin Steer 1
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. BILLY McLEOD MEDAL BEST & FAIREST VOTING RESERVE GRADE - (Division One)
POSITION NAME CLUB SNOW PLAYERS’ VOTES MEDAL PLAYER 1 Josh Shephard 105 67 2 Cory Durie 97 4 23 3 Darren Chapman 55 5 21 4 Damian Gatte 45 3 17 5 Ash Moeller 40 5 26 5 Mark Mendola 40 1 16 7 James Mann 32 6 15 8 Andrew Polkinghorne 28 2 9 8 James Ford 27 3 15 10 Peter Bleus 24 2 12 10 Nathan Laing 24 14 10 Steve O’Connor 24 5 7 13 Steve Merkel 23 9 14 Jared Madden 22 20 15 Tim Physick 20 13 5 16 Ross Donaldson 19 3 17 Matthew Arbon 18 7 18 Ben Rogers 15 3 1 19 Justin Steer 14 11 20 Ryan Fitton 13 6 20 Tim Coakley 13 5 20 Matthew Williams 13 7 23 Martin Karafilis 12 1 17 24 Liam Madden 11 9 25 Rowan Bilkey 10 10 25 Adam Floyd 10 27 Jason Duss 9 4 3 28 David Griffith 7 7 28 Michael Johnston 7 2 30 Tim Kear 6 7 10 31 Tom McNamara 4 2 31 Dean Costello 4 2 31 Eugene Kruger 4 2 34 Peter Vlatko 3 35 Rodney Frost 2 35 Ashley Loxton 2 1 35 James Dwyer 2 2 35 Brad Whale 2 6 35 Michael Murrell 2 40 Scott Lear 1 2 40 Julian Kasby 1 Jared Patira 2 1 Anthony Stubbs 1 Matthew Scholz 2 Trent Baker 1 Blake Jones 1 ______69______2009 YEAR BOOK
EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. BEST & FAIREST VOTING THIRD GRADE - (Division Two)
POSITION NAME CLUB SANDERS MEDAL VOTES 1 Chris Moore 86 1 2 Matt Scholz 84 7 3 Ben Hynes 75 2 4 Liam Patira 61 5 James Denton 55 3 6 Anthony Ellison 33 7 Ross Donaldson 32 2 8 Matt Bailey 25 8 James Ford 25 8 Julian Kasby 25 11 Josh Young 24 1 12 Ben Allen 23 13 James Collis 22 13 Daniel O’Connor 22 15 Carl Doering 19 16 Brad Whale 18 2 17 Jared Madden 17 18 Tim Physick 15 2 19 Rod Frost 12 20 Mark Peterson 11 20 Lewis Whales 11 22 Sam Lewis 10 23 Peter Bleus 9 24 Sam Brotherston 8 24 Josh Patira 8 26 Adam Power 7 27 Bradley Hoy 6 27 Tim Jenson 6 27 Ash Loxton 6 27 Brent Trewin 6 27 Alex Wynne 6 32 Steven Commons 5 32 Blake Jones 5 2 32 Scott Lear 5 35 Andre Sliwka 4 35 Andrew Tumminello 4 37 Jared Patira 3 37 Sean Streat 3 3 37 John West 3 37 Chris Wynne 3 41 Nathan Doyle 2 41 James Gordon 2 3 41 Christian Lynch 2 44 Gerrard Delaney 1 44 Alan Moeller 1
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. BEST & FAIREST VOTING UNDER 18 - PREMIER CUP
POSITION NAME CLUB KEALEY MEDAL VOTES 1 Dean Costello 114 10 2 Eugene Kruger 84 9 3 Tate Dimech 79 11 4 Jake Pianta 61 5 5 Martin Karafilis 53 6 Tom McNamara 52 8 7 Damon Steer 48 6 8 James Dwyer 38 6 8 Trent Monaghan 38 5 10 Sam Pinchen 36 1 11 Alex Foxall 32 12 Josh Patira 28 13 Matthew Mack 24 2 14 Scott Pierce 23 15 Justin Steer 21 4 16 Tom Roberts 18 17 Jacob Craig 14 1 18 Ben Carey 10 19 Nathan Campbell 9 20 Anthony Baddock 7 20 Kavera Carr 7 20 Michael Clinch 7 23 Dean Siljanoski 5 1 24 James Randall 2 Tom Kitto 1
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc. BEST & FAIREST VOTING UNDER 18 - CHALLENGE CUP
POSITION NAME CLUB VOTES HART MEDAL 1 Adam Hutt 83 1 Jaren Serdar 83 11 3 Ben Gray 61 3 4 Paul Mildwater 49 5 Kyle Healy 45 6 Thomas Cunninghamme 43 7 Tom Kitto 37 6 8 William Thomas 35 1 9 Stuart Tibben 32 1 10 Jonathan Ortiz 26 11 Joshua Bancroft 24 12 Darius Iranzad 23 13 Alex Foxall 15 14 Jack Hemmings 13 14 Cory Dimech 13 16 Sean Mayo 12 17 Mitchell Dinan 11 2 18 Kavera Carr 10 18 Chris Polkinghorne 10 1 20 Michael Clinch 9 21 Angus Baird 8 21 Matthew Goldsworthy 8 21 Ben Carey 8 1 24 James Moynihan 7 1 25 Mark Mostert 2 25 John Spencer 2 27 Carl Merson 1
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EAST COAST EAGLES AFL FOOTBALL CLUB Inc.
SYDNEY AFL LADDERS AT COMPLETION OF THE 2009 MINOR ROUND
Premier Division ladder after Round 18 – PREMIERS EAST COAST EAGLES
POS TEAM P W L D For Ag PC Pts
1 EAST COAST EAGLES 18 14 4 0 2062 1136 181.51 56
2 WESTERN SUBURBS 18 13 4 1 1898 1239 153.19 54
3 UNSW/ES 18 12 6 0 1939 1572 123.35 48
4 PENNANT HILLS 18 11 7 0 1714 1279 134.01 44
5 CAMPBELLTOWN 18 10 8 0 1494 1708 87.47 40
6 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 18 9 9 0 1700 1608 105.72 36
7 NORTH SHORE 18 7 11 0 1565 1851 84.55 28
8 ST GEORGE 18 6 12 0 1365 1947 70.11 24
9 WOLLONGONG 18 4 13 1 1098 1718 63.91 18
10 BALMAIN DOCKERS 18 3 15 0 1212 1989 60.94 12
Division One ladder after Round 18 – PREMIERS UTS
POS TEAM P W L D For Ag PC Pts
1 UTS 18 18 0 0 1804 757 238.31 72
2 MANLY-WARRINGAH 18 15 3 0 1768 833 212.24 60
EAST COAST 3 18 13 5 0 1486 974 152.57 52
EAGLES
4 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 18 11 7 0 1541 979 157.41 44
5 UNSW/ES 18 11 7 0 1343 1139 117.91 44
6 PENNANT HILLS 18 7 11 0 1309 1200 109.08 28
7 WESTERN SUBURBS 18 5 12 1 971 1546 62.81 22
8 WOLLONGONG 18 4 13 1 799 1607 49.72 18
9 NORTH SHORE 18 4 14 0 1023 1573 65.03 16
10 ST GEORGE 18 1 17 0 693 2129 32.55 4
Division Two ladder after Round 18 – PREMIERS MACQUARIE UNI
POS TEAM P W L D For Ag PC Pts
1 SOUTHERN POWER 18 18 0 0 2150 507 424.06 72
MACQUARIE 2 18 16 2 0 1936 696 278.16 64
UNIVERSITY
3 UTS 18 13 5 0 1747 773 226.00 52
4 HOLROYD-PARRAMATTA 18 13 5 0 1444 961 150.26 52
5 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 18 10 8 0 1530 1181 129.55 40
6 BALMAIN DOCKERS 18 6 12 0 1134 1511 75.05 24
7 MANLY-WARRINGAH 18 5 13 0 1055 1367 77.18 20
8 CAMDEN 18 4 14 0 770 1853 41.55 16
9 EAST COAST EAGLES 18 3 15 0 697 2011 34.66 12
10 CAMPBELLTOWN 18 2 16 0 507 2110 24.03 8
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Under 18 Premier Cup ladder after Round 18 – PREMIERS NORTH SHORE
POS TEAM P W L D B For Ag PC PCWon
1 NORTH SHORE 18 16 2 0 0 1885 588 320.58 88.89
2 EAST COAST EAGLES 18 15 2 1 0 1711 778 219.92 86.11
3 ST GEORGE 18 14 3 1 0 1800 747 240.96 80.56
4 PENNANT HILLS 18 12 6 0 0 1669 760 219.61 66.67
5 WOLLONGONG 18 12 6 0 0 1358 1132 119.96 66.67
6 UNSW/EASTERN SUBURBS 18 5 12 1 0 1072 1458 73.53 30.56
7 BALMAIN DOCKERS 18 5 13 0 0 860 1880 45.74 27.78 8 ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE, RIVERVIEW 17 4 13 0 0 816 1382 59.04 23.53
9 CAMPBELLTOWN 17 2 14 1 0 569 1654 34.40 14.71
10 WESTERN SUBURBS 18 2 16 0 0 600 1961 30.60 11.11
Under 18 Challenge Cup ladder after Round 18 – PREMIERS SYDNEY UNI
POS TEAM P W L D B For Ag PC PCWon
1 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 16 15 1 0 2 2182 530 411.70 93.75
2 SOUTHERN POWER 16 14 2 0 2 1231 651 189.09 87.50
3 PENRITH 16 12 4 0 2 1327 598 221.91 75.00
4 MOOREBANK SPORTS 16 10 6 0 2 1166 917 127.15 62.50
5 PENNANT HILLS 16 9 7 0 2 869 1040 83.56 56.25
6 EAST COAST EAGLES 16 5 11 0 2 780 944 82.63 31.25 MACQUARIE 7 16 3 13 0 2 549 1381 39.75 18.75
UNIVERSITY
8 HOLROYD-PARRAMATTA 16 2 14 0 2 581 1577 36.84 12.50
9 MANLY-WARRINGAH 16 2 14 0 2 525 1572 33.40 12.50
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