WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALL INC. & WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALLERS’ CLUB INC.
WAFC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB INC. & WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALLERS’ CLUB INC.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS, WEDNESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2020
Notice is hereby given to all members that the Annual General Meetings of the West Adelaide Football Club Inc. followed by the West Adelaide Footballers Club Inc., will be held at 7.00pm at the West Adelaide Football Club, 57 Milner Road, Richmond.
In accordance with the Constitution, one Member Elected Director position will become vacant.
Nominations for the above position must be made on the official form which can be obtained with the Director Information Pack (available at www.westadelaidefc.com.au). A nomination must be proposed and seconded by two (2) financial members of the Club and returned to the Chief Executive Officer by no later than 5pm Wednesday 15 January 2020. A ballot for the above position (if required) will be conducted at the Club between 5pm and 6.30pm.
A member wishing to bring forward any special business at the Annual General Meeting must give notice of such special business in writing to the Chief Executive Officer 28 clear days prior to the AGM (close of business January 15 2020).
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Nominations for Life Membership are also now invited. To nominate, please use the form provided. Please direct all nominations to the West Adelaide Football Club via [email protected] and ensure your nomination is received before 5:00pm January 15 2020).
Ben Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer
WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB (1897 - 2018) CHAMPIONS OF AUSTRALIA 1908, 1911 FOXTEL CUP CHAMPIONS 2013 SANFL PREMIERS 1908, 1909, 1911, 1912, 1927, 1947, 1961, 1983, 2015 RUNNERS UP 1922, 1954, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1991, 2003, 2012
PERMANENT STAFF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ben Hopkins ADMINISTRATION Bridget Aiston, Gayle Dolphin, Rhianon Barber (part-year) FACILITY MANAGER Rod Harwood (part-year) FOOTBALL DEPARTMENT Andrew Marks, Paul Streatfield (part-year) LICENSED CLUB Kirsty Mansell, Cara Magier, Steve Skinner (part-year), Tony Waterman (part-year)
SUPPORT AUDITOR MGI group NO.1 TICKET HOLDERS Hon. Rob Kerin, BANKERS (NAB) National Australia Bank Hon. Steve Georganas MP ALT SANFL DIRECTOR Graeme Barton PATRON Mayor John Trainer MP
1 OFFICE BEARERS
2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT ASSETS & VENUE FINANCE DIRECTOR LEAGUE DIRECTOR GRAEME BARTON MANAGEMENT MARK GODDARD MURRAY FORBES DIRECTOR TROY ABBOTT
MARKETING & GOVERNANCE MEMBERSHIP COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR DIRECTOR - CASUAL DIRECTOR JACQUI ROSE VACANCY NICK KARASOULOS MARTEINE EDWARDS
PART YEAR
Kristen Demetriou, Lee Harradine, John Levy, Joseph Masika, Michael Memmler, Richard Sykes, Robert Tidswell
2 SPONSORS
MAJOR PARTNER OVAL NAMING PARTNER
PREMIER COTERIE PARTNER WOMEN’S MAJOR PARTNER
KEY CORPORATE PARTNERS
3 PLAYER SPONSORS
AARON ANDERSON MCDONALDS WEST TCE JOSH RYAN SERAFINO ANDRE PARRELLA XBLADES JOSH SCHILLER BL SHIPWAY ANGUS RANA BURLEY SEKEM KAINE STEVENS HARVEY NORMAN BRETT TURNER ATTA BOY BARBERS KEELAN LAUBE WAFC CHEERLEADERS CHOL MAJOK KALYMNOS PASTRIES KENNY KARPANY VILIS CHRIS SCHMIDT DEAN WITHERS AND KYLE KIRK HARRADINE AND NORRIS ASSOCIATES GREEN CONOR NOONAN TOTALLY WORK WEAR LACHLAN EVANS WHISPAIR COOPER PATTERSON COCA COLA LOGAN HILL BT LAWYERS DALLAS WILLSMORE DR JONES AND PARTNERS LYNDON HUPFELD ADELAIDE IMAGE PRINTING DUSTIN HEAD FLEURIEU MILK MASON MIDDLETON RJKM ELLIOT DUNKIN WESTONIANS MURRAY WAITE GALLAGHER INSURANCE ERRIN WASLEY-BLACK PFD NATHAN BATLEY SPORTS POWER GIBSON TURNER CADDLE CRASH NIGEL OSBORN WAFC GUS HAYSMAN HAYSMAN FINANCIAL PATRICK FAIRLIE FRAME CONNECTION SERVICES PATRICK LEVICKI TELCO STORE GOUGER ST HUGH HAYSMAN HAYSMAN FINANCIAL REED STEVENS GAUCHOS SERVICES SCOTT BENTLEY TERRY WHITE CHEMIST ISAAC JOHNSON 1800 ON HOLD TOM KEOUGH ADELAIDE GALV JACK AGOSTINO PAST PLAYERS TOM PILLION MUNRO SIGNS JACK EVANS MEGA FAST KARTS TOM LYNCH SOUTHERN CROSS TRAILERS JADE CLEELAND IDM SPORTS TOM MORRISH POWERADE JAKOB HEITMANN SANFL TOM GALLAWAY REGENCY SHOWERSCREENS JAMES BENTLEY STATEWIDE SUPER WILL SNELLING CITY MAZDA JAYDEN KLEMKE WAFC WILL GUTSCHE SA BREWING JOHN NOBLE COPYWORLD ZAC BATES TIP TOP DRYCLEANERS JONO BEECH ABBOTT INVESTMENTS JONTY INGLIS FRUIT AND VEG TORRENSVILLE
4 LEAGUE PLAYER LIST & STATS
PLAYED: 18 WON: 2 LOST: 16 DREW: 0 FINAL POSITION: 10TH PLAYERS USED: 37 COACH : GAVIN COLVILLE CAPTAIN : TOM KEOUGH
DOB CMS KGS GAMES 2019GOALS 2019GAMES WAFCGOALS WAFCLEAGUE SEASONSCAREER SPAN AGOSTINO, JACK ANTHONY 11/6/1997 179 69 7 0 58 5 5 2015-19 ANDERSON, AARON WAYNE 20/8/1991 177 85 8 2 53 18 6 2012 - 15, 18-19 BATLEY, NATHAN SCOTT 16/9/1992 188 79 14 1 49 8 3 2017 -19 BEECH, JONATHON SCOTT 9/11/1990 188 88 12 21 154 188 10 2008 - 15, 18 -19 CLEELAND, JADE 30/03/1995 198 98 8 2 8 2 1 2019 DUNKIN, ELLIOT JACK 27/6/1998 182 76 18 0 20 0 2 2018 - 19 EVANS, JACK ANTHONY 6/2/1995 180 75 14 1 29 2 4 2016 - 19 EVANS, LACHLAN JAMES 30/3/1997 189 75 6 0 15 1 2 2018 - 19 FAIRLIE, CONNOR CHARLES 6/12/1996 174 72 4 3 4 3 1 2019 FAIRLIE, PATRICK BRIAN 23/2/1999 186 84 14 0 14 0 1 2019 HAYSMAN, HUGH WILLIAM 26/2/1997 178 66 13 11 54 23 4 2014 - 17, 19 HILL, LOGAN DEAN 23/1/1988 178 80 18 1 155 26 11 2008, 10 - 19 HUPFELD, LYNDON JAMES 21/2/1998 192 90 8 6 10 7 2 2018-19 JOHNSON, ISACC LOUISE 23/2/1998 183 75 6 3 8 4 2 2018 - 19 KARPANY, KENNETH G (JNR) 12/10/1997 173 68 13 10 50 35 4 2016 - 19 KEOUGH, THOMAS ANTHONY 10/10/1991 193 91 18 12 109 49 7 2012 - 15, 17-19 KIRK, KYLE 5/07/1997 173 75 5 0 5 0 1 2019 LAUBE, KEELAN MAX 23/11/1999 191 73 5 1 6 1 2 2018 - 19 LEVICKI, PATRICK JAMES 15/01/1992 198 88 12 1 12 1 1 2019 MAJOK, CHOL MAKOY 22/02/1990 194 86 5 0 10 1 1 2017 & 19 MAY, SAMUEL AUSTIN 3/06/2000 182 78 2 0 2 0 1 2019 MIDDLETON, MASON K 26/7/1994 190 96 6 6 78 87 6 2014 - 19 NOBLE, JOHN ANDREW 25/3/1997 178 68 7 7 43 24 4 2016 -19 OSBORN, NIGEL 8/01/1991 178 84 4 3 4 3 1 2019 PARRELLA, ANDRE JOSEPH 21/9/1997 204 107 18 1 30 1 2 2018 - 19 PILLION, THOMAS DAVID 16/7/1997 191 73 2 1 10 7 3 2017 - 19 RYAN, JOSHUA GRAHAM 17/4/1996 196 95 16 0 31 0 3 2016, 2018 - 19 SCHILLER, JOSHUA BRYAN 9/7/1992 184 82 4 1 105 19 8 2013 - 19 SCHMIDT, CHRISTOPHER S 20/03/1989 188 81 14 0 146 21 11 2006, 09 -17, 19 SNELLING, WILLIAM A 6/08/1997 175 70 7 2 22 7 2 2015 & 19 STEVENS, KAINE H J 20/9/1992 184 82 18 8 106 72 6 2014 - 19 THILTHORPE, RILEY 7/07/2002 199 95 6 8 6 8 1 2019 TURNER, BRETT AARON 11/1/1996 185 70 10 5 50 27 4 2016 - 19 TURNER, GIBSON 22/7/1993 180 84 10 12 11 12 2 2018 - 19 WAITE, MURRAY JOHN 7/5/1997 184 75 16 5 33 7 4 2016 - 19 WASLEY-BLACK, ERRIN N 20/1/1995 188 86 15 2 79 29 5 2015 - 19 WILLSMORE, DALLAS 29/05/1995 192 83 15 5 15 5 1 2019
RETIREMENTS/DEPARTURES FROM 2019: Chris Schmidt, Jono Beech, Erin Wasley-Black, Hugh Haysman, Will Day, Dustin Head, Nigel Osborn, Will Snelling, John Noble (AFL)
5 LEAGUE AWARDS & MILESTONES
2019 NEIL KERLEY MEDAL 1ST PLACE: LOGAN HILL / 131 VOTES 2ND PLACE: KAINE STEVENS / 109 VOTES 3RD PLACE: ELLIOT DUNKIN / 105 VOTES
JOSH RYAN PATRICK FAIRLIE PRESIDENTS AWARD KEITH REYNOLDS MEMORIAL TROPHY
DALLAS WILLSMORE JONO BEECH DUSTIN HEAD ELLIOT DUNKIN SAM SUCKLING SHIELD RODGER LUDERS AWARD GRANTLEY FIELKE AWARD BILL DOWNS MEMORIAL BEST FIRST YEAR PLAYER LEADING GOAL KICKER TROPHY - MOST IMPROVED
2019 MILESTONES
50 CLUB GAMES STATE PLAYERS AARON ANDERSON JONO BEECH HUGH HAYSMAN JOHN NOBLE KENNY KARPANY WILL SNELLING BRETT TURNER KAINE STEVENS
100 CLUB GAMES DRAFTED PLAYERS TOM KEOUGH JOHN NOBLE KAINE STEVENS WILL SNELLING WILL DAY 150 CLUB GAMES JONO BEECH MURRAY WAITE LOGAN HILL BLOODS FOOTY AWARD - SELECTED BY LEADERSHIP GROUP & COACHES 6 RESERVES PLAYER LIST, STATS & AWARDS
PLAYED: 18 WON: 7 LOST: 11 DREW: 0 FINAL POSITION: 7TH PLAYERS USED: 49 COACH : RAMSAY, J
GAMES GOALS GAMES GOALS AGOSTINO, JACK ANTHONY 2 1 KLEMKE, JAYDEN 1 0 ANDERSON, AARON WAYNE 9 2 LAUBE, KEELAN MAX 11 0 BATES, ZACHARY R J 3 4 LEVICKI, PATRICK JAMES 1 0 BATLEY, NATHAN SCOTT 4 2 LYNCH, THOMAS 18 1 BENTLEY, JAMES 12 4 MAJOK, CHOL MAKOY 13 0 BENTLEY, SCOTT 14 4 MAY, SAM 16 14 CARUSO, NATHAN 14 0 MIDDLETON, MASON K 1 4 CHAMBERLAIN, BAILEY 5 2 MOORE, ETHAN 14 5 CLEELAND, JADE 9 2 MORELLI, SAUL 3 0 DAY, WILL 3 1 MORRISH, THOMAS 16 14 EVANS, LACHLAN JAMES 10 8 NIELD, MACENZIE 4 3 FAIRLIE, CONNOR 8 0 NOONAN, CONOR PATRICK 18 2 FAIRLIE, PATRICK 3 3 NUNAN, BEAU 1 0 FIELKE, BAILEY 2 0 OSBORN, NIGEL 6 3 GALLAWAY, THOMAS 16 1 PATTERSON, COOPER 5 0 GROOM, JOEL 1 0 PILLION, THOMAS DAVID 12 15 GUTSCHE, WILLIAM 12 6 RANA, ANGUS 11 3 HAYSMAN, GUS 9 3 SAREEN, ARYAN 1 1 HEITMANN, JAKOB 3 0 SINDERBERRY, JYE 6 2 HUPFELD, LYNDON JAMES 9 18 STEVENS, REED 14 12 INGLIS, JONTY 16 5 TURNER, BRETT AARON 2 3 JOHNSON, ISAAC LOUIS 6 6 TURNER, GIBSON 4 6 KARPANY, KENNETH G (JNR) 5 7 WASLEY-BLACK, ERRIN N 2 2 KELSH, JACK 1 0 WOOLDRIDGE, ZAC 9 1 KIRK, KYLE 13 6
2019 BOB LEE MEMORIAL TROPHY 1ST PLACE: SAM MAY 2ND PLACE: CONOR NOONAN 3RD PLACE: SCOTT BENTLEY & TOM LYNCH
AWARDS KYLE KIRK DEVELOPMENT TEAM COACHES TROPHY
PICTURED LEFT: SAM MAY
7 SANFLW PLAYER LIST, STATS & AWARDS
PLAYED: 10 WON: 6 LOST: 4 DREW: 0 FINAL POSITION: 5TH PLAYERS USED: 33 COACH : MOON, S
GAMES GOALS GAMES GOALS BALLARD, ABBI 10 1 MASON, ALEXANDRA 8 2 BIDDELL, CHELSEA 8 14 MESECKE, COURTNEY 9 0 BROWN, ASHLEA 1 0 NEWMAN, MADISON 10 0 CULHANE, KASIA 8 1 OWEN, REBECCA 10 0 CZABAYSKI, ALEX 7 0 PATER, GEORGIE 1 0 DAVIS, NIAMH 9 0 PICKERING, JACALYN 2 0 EDWARDS, PHOEBE 3 0 RAMSEY, GRETAL 10 0 ELSEGOOD, MELANIE 9 10 RICH, MEGAN 5 1 GEE, ALICE 2 0 RODATO, LAUREN 9 0 GRIFFITHS, SCARLETT 2 0 SMITH, EMMA 9 4 HINGSTON, EMILY 10 0 SMITH, MARY 8 2 HOFFMANN, TEKIRA 10 0 SMITH, OLIVIA 4 0 JAYNE, TAYLAH 2 0 STOUPPOS, BRIDIE 8 0 LOWERY, ALANA 3 0 SWAIN, LEAH 5 0 MAIDMENT, HELEN 9 2 VENNING, ZOE 10 2 MARTIN, RACHELLE 4 2 WHITTAKER, KELLY 5 0 MARTINO, MARIE 10 2
2019 BEST & FAIREST MEDAL LAUREN RODATO/ MARIE MARTINO/ 1ST PLACE: ABBIE BALLARD KASIA CULHANE BEST TEAM PERSON 2ND PLACE: MADDIE NEWMAN 3RD PLACE: BEC OWEN LAUREN RODATO PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR DRAFTED PLAYERS CHELSEA BIDDELL MADISON NEWMAN COACHES TROPHY CHELSEA BIDDELL
8 UNDER 18 PLAYER LIST & STATS
PLAYED: 20 WON: 12 LOST: 8 DREW: 0 FINAL POSITION: 3RD PLAYERS USED: 49 COACH : STREATFIELD, P
GAMES GOALS GAMES GOALS ANDERSON, COOPER 4 1 KELLY, HUGO 11 4 BAILYE, HARRISON 12 8 KELSH, JACK 6 0 BOCK, HARVEY 11 0 KENNEDY, CADE 3 0 BOUGHEN, BAILEY 16 6 LAUDATO, MICHAEL 16 2 BOYLAN, AIDAN 4 1 MORELLI, SAUL 14 1 BRAUER, DION 17 12 NEAL, JORDAN 1 0 CHAMBERLAIN, BAILEY 15 4 NIELD, MACENZIE 16 13 COULTARD, TANNER 3 2 NUNAN, BEAU 17 52 COUROUPIS, NICHOLAS 2 0 O’CONNOR-DAWKINS, LIAM 5 0 DAY, WILL 4 0 PEARCE, TOM 7 1 DESIRA, HUGH 3 0 PEDERICK, MACKENZIE 11 1 DE CESARE, LACHLAN 6 1 PLATE, ARCHER 1 0 EBERT, OLIVER 15 13 PRIDHAM, CHARLIE 3 1 FIELKE, BAILEY 16 8 RUNDLE, THOMAS 7 2 FORBES, AUSTIN 8 4 SAREEN, ARYAN 19 0 FORREST, JACK 2 0 SHERLOCK, KANE 10 0 GIBSON, HENRY 2 0 SINDERBERRY, JYE 13 1 GILBERT, COOPER 15 4 SMITH, JOEL 3 0 GROOM, JOEL 17 7 STAKIC, ALEKSANDER 8 0 HANNAGAN, NOAH 10 25 TALBORT, CALLUM 3 2 HARKINS, KADE 1 0 TILTHORPE, RILEY 6 8 HEITMANN, LUKE 10 7 VAN DEN BERG, EDUARD 13 0 HENTY-SMITH, DECLAN 15 2 WESTLEY, JASON 17 9 IULIANO, MATTHEW 6 1 WOOLDRIDGE, ZAC 11 0 JOLLY, JACOB 5 2
2019 U18 AWARD WINNERS
JAKE WATSON MEMORIAL MEDAL: 1ST PLACE: JOEL GROOM 2ND PLACE: ARYAN SAREEN 3RD PLACE: BEAU NUNAN
HERDE FAMILY AWARD MOST IMPROVED: ZAC WOOLDRIDGE COACHES TROPHY: BAILY BOUGHEN KNOTT/MITCHELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (MOST IMPROVED U/17): RILEY THILTHORPE BEST TEAM MAN: BAILEY FIELKE COREY SIEMERS MEMORIAL AWARD (BEST U/18 FROM RIVERLAND): ZAC WOOLDRIDGE BEST U/18 FROM ROXBY DOWNS: BAILEY CHAMBERLAIN BEST U/18 FROM MALLEE: MACK PEDERICK
9 UNDER 16 PLAYER LIST & STATS
PLAYED: 9 WON: 7 LOST: 2 DREW: 0 FINAL POSITION: 2ND PLAYERS USED: 42 COACH : WAKIM, M
GAMES GOALS GAMES GOALS BENNETTS, LIAM 5 2 OUEISS, CHARBEL 4 9 BLACKWELL, CONNOR 8 5 OUEISS, NADIM 7 3 BONE, FRASER 3 0 PAECH, PETER 2 0 BURBRIDGE, BENJAMIN 7 2 PETHERS, KOOPER 2 0 CAMILLERI, KYLE 1 1 PRIDHAM, CHARLIE 8 8 CHRYSOSTOMOU, JONATHON 1 1 REARDON, DAVID 3 0 COE, TYSON 8 0 ROBERTS, JACKSON 8 0 COURTNEY, AIDEN 1 0 RYAN, KOBE 2 1 DESIRA, HUGH 8 7 SANDERSON, WESLEY 2 0 FAULKNER, EDWARD 8 5 SGROI, TYRELL 5 11 GACIC, NIKOLAS 5 4 SIMPSON, HENRY 2 3 GRIFFITHS, BAILEY 1 0 TEAGUE, MACX 4 4 HAHN, MITCHELL 9 8 THACKERY, JESSE 9 0 JONES, JAYDEN 1 1 THOMAS, SAMUEL 1 0 KENNEDY, CADE 8 10 THOMSON, COOPER 8 0 MANNING, CHARLTON 6 0 VAN KEMPEN, JOCK 2 0 MATTERS, SAMUEL 6 1 WARDLE, NOAH 1 0 MCARDLE, JACK 9 1 WHITE, DYLAN 2 4 MIDWINTER, DAVID 7 0 WOODS, ASTON 7 5 MORZER BRYUNS, LUKA 1 0 YEM, DAVID 1 0 OBST, JED 7 1 YOUNG, LUKE 8 15
10 WAFC OFFICIALS, MATCHDAY STAFF & COMMITTEES
SENIOR COACHING DEPARTMENT SENIOR STATISTICAL DEPARTMENT LEAGUE COACH GAVIN COLVILLE HEAD OF STATISTICS KEVIN JOSEPH DEVELOPMENT COACH JOSH RAMSEY STATISTICAL MIKE MEMMLER ASSISTANT COACHES BRENT FREWEN DEPARTMENT ROGER BRINE DAMIEN MINERVINI JOHN DUGGAN ANDREW BRUCE HEATHER COULLS MARK BEECH OSCAR OLIVER-DEARMAN SENIOR PLAYER LEADERSHIP RICKIE KELLY CHRIS HADDOCK LEADERSHIP COACH NICK TAKOS HEAD STRENGTH & TODD CARR LEADERSHIP GROUP TOM KEOUGH (C) CONDITIONING COACH LOGAN KILL KAINE STEVENS JONO BEECH JACK AGOSTINO MATCHDAY STAFF JOSH SCHILLER TEAM MANAGER - LEAGUE PATRICK O’DRISCOLL WILL SNELLING (PART YEAR) TEAM MANAGER - RES. TED KERLEY LEAGUE RUNNER MATT JACOBS COACHING DEPARTMENT U18 COE RESERVES RUNNER MICHAEL BRANSON TIMEKEEPER - LEAGUE ANTHONY BARKELL TALENT MANAGER PAUL STREATFIELD TIMEKEEPER - RESERVES RICHARD ADAMS JASON PORPLYZIA (PART YEAR) U18 COACH PAUL STREATFIELD TEAM MANAGER ROD HOCKLEY TRAINERS ASSISTANT COACHES DAIMON HEAD HEAD TRAINER - SENIORS CAITLIN GARDNER JAMES LYON CAITLYN TAYLOR SCOTT PATCHING TRAINERS STEFAN YAMADA S&C COACH / RUNNER BEN BRAITHWAITE SARAH BRADBROOK U18 CAPTAINS ARYAN SAREEN PAMELA PIPPINS BEAU NUNAN MATTHEW SCRIVINS NICK TAYLOR HEAD TRAINER - JUNIORS CLAUDIA CARUSO COACHING DEPARTMENT U16 TRAINERS LAUREN SIBLEY COACH MICHAEL WAKIM NICK TAYLOR TEAM MANAGER MICHELLE WAKIM ZOE MAY ASSISTANT COACHES PHIL ANDRIANI DAMIAN VENNING PROPERTY DEPARTMENT ANDREW ROGERS S&C COACH BEN BRAITHWAITE LEAGUE & RESERVES DITMAR LAENGER RUNNER ZAC VENNING TRAINING / PROPERTY REG MARKS U16 CAPTAIN CONNOR BLACKWELL MANAGERS TRAINER JOHNNY DEKRUYF DRINKS STEWARD JASON THIELE COE PROPERTY MANAGER RON MANNING
11 2019 RECOGNITION
OFFICIALS & MATCHDAY STAFF CONTINUED FINANCE & AUDIT - PART YEAR MEDICAL & PLAYER WELFARE MARK GODDARD MURRAY FORBES HEAD OF MEDICAL DR ANGELA J MORAN HEATH POCOCK HEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST BRENDAN O’LEARY BEN HOPKINS PHYSIOTHERAPISTS NED PONTIFEX LEE HARRADINE MATT MUIR ADAM MAY
GOVERNANCE - PART YEAR EDP & OTHER PROGRAMME MANAGERS JACQUI ROSE GAME DEVELOPMENT MITCHELL NOYE MURRAY FORBES COORDINATOR JOHN LEVY BEN HOPKINS STATE YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP COACHES U15 COUNTRY TEAM NICK DILLON MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP - PART YEAR U15 METRO TEAM PHIL ANDRIANI U17 TEAM DAIMON HEAD NICK KARASOULOS KRISTEN DEMETRIOU NICK HEUZENRODER PHIL GREIG BRIDGET AISTON
On behalf of the Officials, Players and Members of the West Adelaide Football Club, we extend our congratulations to the following:
2019 CLUB SUPPORT AWARDS
2019 FRANCIS ELMER (VOLUNTEER ENCOURAGEMENT) AWARD - ROGER BRINE 2019 PRESIDENT’S TROPHY - JOSH RYAN
2019 LIFE MEMBERS LOGAN HILL DITMAR LAENGER CRAIG LEWIS
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HIGHEST GAME PLAYERS
PLAYER H&A CUP SA AFL TOTAL PLAYER H&A CUP SA AFL TOTAL FIELKE, GRANTLEY CRAIG 327 37 8 40 412 GREEN, SHANNON JAMES 146 1 147 LOVEDAY, ROBERT PAUL 259 4 2 265 TREGENZA, ALLAN E G 146 10 3 159 GROSSER, LEON CARLO 241 39 280 ^SCHMIDT, CHRISTOPHER S 146 2 4 20 172 MCKINNON, ROBIN M P 229 31 1 261 LAMB, CLAYTON ANDREW 145 30 4 1 180 KENNEDY, DEXTER ROBERT 228 9 10 247 MYLES, DION EVAN 145 8 153 BROWN, COLIN FRANCIS 227 7 10 244 BURKETT, JOHN DOUGLAS 144 2 146 FAEHSE, BRIAN KEITH 222 2 19 243 LUDERS, ROGER GORDON 144 21 0 165 CAIRE, DANIEL NICHOLAS 218 5 2 225 WILLITS, RYAN NICHOLAS 144 2 1 3 150 SMITH, COLIN GEORGE 215 9 224 LEWIS, FRANCIS GORDON 141 10 151 THOMAS, DOUGLAS WILLIAM 215 6 5 226 WILLIAMS, CRAIG STEPHEN 141 19 4 8 172 MORRIS, GEOFFREY PAUL 208 12 5 225 BENNETT, CHRISTOPHER W 138 1 6 145 POPE, RODNEY JAMES 207 2 10 219 COAD, JAMES COLLINGWOOD 138 2 140 TAYLOR, JOHN THOMAS JNR 203 5 208 DAY, ROBERT JOHN 135 2 12 38 187 THOMPSON, COLIN R J 197 4 201 HOWARD, DEAN ROBERT 135 3 2 140 WRIGHT, JAMES FRANCIS 196 12 3 211 DOWLING, WILLIAM HENRY 134 3 16 153 MELLOR, GREGORY JOHN 192 6 2 200 KANTILAFTAS, JOHN 134 22 156 MEURET, PETER CHARLES 191 15 3 209 BERTELSMEIER, DAVID JAMES 132 132 BRAY, JEFFREY PHILIP 190 14 8 34 246 VERRIER, IAN ARTHUR 132 3 6 141 SYMES, TIMOTHY ROHAN 190 4 2 196 SARA, GEOFFREY IAN 131 7 138 BENNETT, RANDALL JOHN 185 29 214 ANDRISKE, JAMIE CRAIG 129 6 135 WILLIAMS, GLYNN BARNARD 181 3 13 197 HEWITT, MAXWELL LEONARD 129 8 8 145 SUMMERTON, GREGORY C 179 10 1 190 LOVEGROVE, LEON BRUCE 129 9 138 WINTER, PETER GORDON 175 27 202 RAVESI, PAUL ANTHONY 129 18 147 BENTON, RONALD MARK 172 12 1 185 WEBB, DANIEL JOHN 127 6 1 134 FIELKE, AARON WILLIAM 166 3 169 COSTELLO, STANLEY ARTHUR 126 5 7 138 PATTERSON, PAUL JOHN 165 36 1 9 211 MATTHEWS, FRANK ERNEST 126 126 BURGESS, ANTHONY 163 22 4 21 210 BORCHARD, IAN ALFRED 125 20 145 EGLINTON, KENNETH HAROLD 163 6 9 178 KUHLMANN, KEITH PHILIP 125 3 4 132 DONALDSON, ROBERT JAMES 162 5 167 JONAS, DAVID JOHN 124 1 125 HUGHES, TREVOR ERNEST 162 2 164 DE’BROUGHE, BRIAN LESLIE 123 8 131 CANNON, CLARENCE 159 1 1 161 POWELL, HORACE ARTHUR 123 2 125 ROACH, DONALD VIVIAN 158 10 9 29 206 DAILEY, JOSEPH BARNARD 122 3 125 A’COURT, FREDERICK JOSEPH 157 2 8 167 FOGDEN, BROOKE HARLAND 122 15 137 EZARD, JAMES THOMAS 156 3 4 163 MICKAN, MARK JAMES 122 12 6 85 225 BARRETT, CHRISTOPHER G 155 4 159 CODD, RICHARD W C 121 121 *HILL, LOGAN DEAN 155 2 157 HOOPER, JUAN FREDERICK 121 1 122 SLATTERY, BERNARD T M 154 5 159 BISHOP, JOHN THOMAS SNR 120 1 3 124 BEECH, JONATHON SCOTT 154 5 4 3 166 WOOSNAM, DEAN FRANCIS 120 6 126 HEAD, HENRY RICHARD 153 3 17 173 JARVIS, MAXWELL THOMAS 119 1 4 124 MCARTHUR, RAYMOND JOHN 152 4 156 SOLOMON, HARRY CLIFFORD 119 1 4 124 RICHARDSON, EDWARD W A 150 2 152 SOUTER, ALEXANDER G M 119 119 KERLEY, DONALD NEIL 149 14 32 195 CAHILL, JOHN GEORGE 118 4 122 LYNCH, JOHN ARNOLD 147 2 16 165 CONNELL, JOHN 118 13 131 PIASENTE, DAVID CAMERON 147 1 148 DAY, GEORGE 118 118
14 HIGHEST GAME PLAYERS CONTINUED
TOTAL PLAYER H&A CUP SA AFL TOTAL FISHER, BENJAMIN 118 1 119 HAYES, RAYMOND JAMES 118 5 123 RANKING CRITERIA PORPLYZIA, JASON KARL 117 1 130 248 HEWITT, GLYNN MAXWELL 116 3 4 15 138 *STILL PLAYING MUNN, SIMON ANDREW 116 116 ^ANNOUNCED RETIREMENT GOSS, GLENN JOHN 115 24 139 FRASER, SIMON BREWSTER 114 114 H&A - Home & away games played for WAFC, H&A includes all HAMILTON, RICHARD M 114 15 129 minor and major round games (Premiership Point Games). SEMMLER, CLIFFORD GORDON 114 114 CUP - Cup Games include all SANFL night series and NFL Series PLEW, GRAEME RICHARD 113 1 114 games from the 1950’s to the 1990’s. They also include the LEE, HENRY MEDLEN 112 1 4 117 National Foxtel Cup and Champions Of Australia Cup Games & SIMONS, HENRY F R 112 112 SANFL Combined v SANFL premiers. BENNETT, JOHN FREDERICK 111 111 SA - State Games are for South Australia, Representative Games BESWICK, KEVIN JOHN 109 4 113 (City v Country 1940 &1990) are recorded as Cup Games. CHUBB, CHRISTOPHER V 109 109 LEONARD, FRANK PATRICK 109 1 110 FN - Many players on this list played league for other SANFL, RYAN, JOHN ALFRED 109 11 4 124 VFA or WAFL Clubs but their stats are not recorded in H&A totals above. *KEOGH, THOMAS ANTHONY 109 2 111 FERGUSON, RYAN MICHAEL 108 1 2 47 158 © By MCJ Beswick & J Duggan (SANFL & WAFC Club Historian & History EUSTICE, KENNETH JAMES 107 9 25 141 Group) JACKSON, THOMAS JOSEPH 107 107 AGARS, MERVYN STANLEY 106 6 112 PANNENBURG, JOHN JAMES 106 1 3 110 STOKES, ALBERT JAMES 106 3 109 *STEVENS, KAINE H J 106 2 BARKER, TREVOR BASIL 105 8 1 114 *SCHILLER, JOSHUA B 105 105 MORRIS, PHILLIP JAMES 104 7 1 112 SILVERLOCK, TAITE J M 104 3 107 BENNETTS, EDGAR J K 102 2 1 105 HOLLANDS, BENJAMIN R 102 2 8 112 MCGREGOR, HARRY BRUCE 102 1 22 125 DONALDSON, LUKE ANDREW 101 101 SHUEARD, ROBERT HALLETT 101 101 BANIK, ANTHONY STUART 100 49 149 CARLSON, DARREN GRAHAM 100 5 25 130 GURNEY, DAVID ANDREW 100 2 102 BRICKNELL, SCOTT C J 99 2 101 TWOMEY, MATTHEW LUKE 99 99 BENNETTS, JEFFERY 98 6 1 105 GRIMWOOD, TREVOR FOSTER 98 3 101 RICHARDSON, ROBERT JACK 98 5 103 LEE, ROBERT WILLIAM 96 2 98 MILLER, STEPHEN HURST 96 23 119 MOORE, THOMAS RICHARD 96 3 99 15 LIFE MEMBERS
YEAR NAME YEAR NAME YEAR NAME 1898 MR GRUNEKLEE, H. W. F. DEC. 1940 MR SMITH, C. G. DEC. 1956 MR CLEMENTS, J. W. DEC. 1898 MR QUINN, A. J. DEC. 1941 MR HOOD, D. R. E. DEC. 1957 MR CLUNE, B. J. DEC. 1905 MR DAY, G. - DEC. 1941 MR JACKSON, T. J. DEC. 1957 MR HAMILTON, T. H. DEC. 1905 MR FARRACY, H. G. DEC. 1942 MR CODD, R. W. C. DEC. 1957 MR LEE, R. W. DEC. 1905 MR MCCABE, J. C. DEC. 1942 MR HAIGH, N. I. DEC. 1957 MR THOMAS, D. W. 1905 MR MCKENNA, P. J. DEC. 1942 MR MCARTHUR, R. J. DEC. 1958 MR EGLINTON, K. H. 1910 MR PASCOE, H. J. DEC. 1942 MR POWELL, H. A. DEC. 1959 MR A'COURT, F. J. DEC. 1914 MR FULTON, C. V. DEC. 1943 MR AITCHISON, L. G. DEC. 1959 MR FORRESTER, H. M. DEC. 1914 MR MOORE, T. R. DEC. 1943 MR BENNETTS, E. J. K. DEC. 1959 MR HEWITT, M. L. 1914 MR PECKHAM, H. - DEC. 1943 MR CONNELL, J. - DEC. 1960 MR BOWDEN, E. R. DEC. 1915 MR DAILEY, J. B. DEC. 1943 MR NOBLE, A. - DEC. 1960 MR CHARLES, R. B. DEC. 1919 MR BOWDEN, J. J. DEC. 1943 MR SOLOMON, H. C. DEC. 1960 MR LEESUE, J. I. H. DEC. 1920 MR DOWLING, W. H. DEC. 1944 MR BUDARICK, D. W. DEC. 1960 MR TODD, C. - DEC. 1920 MR MCCARTHY, J. J. DEC. 1944 MR CAHILL, D. J. DEC. 1961 MR BAILEY, R. G. DEC. 1920 MR SUCKLING, S. H. DEC. 1944 MR CAHILL, J. G. DEC. 1961 MR COSTELLO, S. A. DEC. 1924 MR HARRADINE, V. W. DEC. 1944 MR TAYLOR, J. T. JNR DEC. 1961 MR KERLEY, D. N. 1925 MR COOPER, H. E. DEC. 1945 MR CHURCH, J. E. DEC. 1961 MR LOVEGROVE, L. B. 1926 MR DENNY, W. J. DEC. 1945 MR WILLIAMS, A. W. DEC. 1961 MR MEEK, J. W. DEC. 1926 MR GIFFEN, C. W. DEC. 1946 MR COAD, J. C. DEC. 1961 MR TREGENZA, A. E. G. DEC. 1926 MR HEAD, H. R. DEC. 1946 MR KNOWLES, A. J. DEC. 1961 MR WRIGHT, J. F. 1928 MR MONCK, J. I. DEC. 1946 MR LANGTON, H. C. DEC. 1962 MR BENTON, R. M. 1929 MR BISHOP, J. T. S. DEC. 1946 MR SIMONS, C. A. DEC. 1962 MR BRAY, J. P. DEC. 1929 MR MARSH, W. J. DEC. 1946 MR SOUTER, A. G. M. DEC. 1963 MR EUSTICE, K. J. 1932 MR BREW, A. - DEC. 1946 MR SUGARS, J. - DEC. 1963 MR ROACH, D. V. DEC. 1933 MR BLACK, H. A. DEC. 1947 MR HOWARD, T. P. DEC. 1963 MR RYAN, J. A. 1933 MR KENNY, A. - DEC. 1947 MR KEANE, W. J. DEC. 1964 MR BARKER, T. B. 1933 MR MCDONNELL, E. - DEC. 1947 MR O'DONOGHUE, L. R. DEC. 1964 MR BOSWELL, R. A. DEC. 1933 MR OLIVER, W. S. DEC. 1947 MR STEVENS, C. A. DEC. 1964 MR MCCRACKEN, J. H. DEC. 1933 MR TUNNEY, C. E. DEC. 1947 MR TAYLOR, A. D. DEC. 1964 MR MCGREGOR, K. B. DEC. 1934 MR BAKER, J. J. DEC. 1947 MR TAYLOR, L. -. DEC. 1964 MR MCKAY, D. B. 1934 MR HELE, R. R. DEC. 1949 MR BENNETT, A. C. DEC. 1965 MR BENNETTS, J. - 1934 MR MYERS, A. C. DEC. 1949 MR FAEHSE, B. K. 1965 MR SCARCE, W. J. C. DEC. 1934 MR PIERCE, T. J. DEC. 1949 MR HAMILTON, R. - DEC. 1966 MR DE'BROUGHE, B. L. 1935 MR BENNETT, C. W. DEC. 1950 MR LEWIS, F. G. DEC. 1968 MR BEAVIS, L. N. DEC. 1935 MR JARVIS, M. T. DEC. 1951 MR KENNELLY, E. D. DEC. 1968 MR POPE, R. J. 1935 MR MILLS, W. T. DEC. 1951 MR SLATTERY, B. T. M. DEC. 1968 MR SARA, G. I. DEC. 1935 MR SHEA, C. L. DEC. 1952 MR AGARS, M. S. DEC. 1968 MR THOMPSON, C. R. J. 1936 MR GRAVES, J. - DEC. 1952 MR BROWN, C. F. DEC. 1969 MR BERNHARDT, J. A. DEC. 1936 MR WHELAN, E. P. DEC. 1952 MR CANNON, C. - DEC. 1969 MR BERTELSMEIER, D. J. 1937 MR A'COURT, W. B. DEC. 1952 MR CHYNOWETH, T. A. DEC. 1969 MR DAY, R. J. 1937 MR LEE, H. M. DEC. 1952 MR SEMMLER, C. G. DEC. 1969 MR HICKS, W. - DEC. 1937 MR MCCARRON, T. J. DEC. 1953 MR HANSEN, H. J. DEC. 1969 MR HOOPER, J. F. 1937 MR MCGREGOR, H. B. DEC. 1953 MR HOWES, W. H. DEC. 1970 MR BURKETT, J. D. 1938 MR MATTHEWS, F. E. DEC. 1953 MR WILTON, E. C. DEC. 1970 MR HUGHES, T. E. 1939 MR BRUCE, R. D. DEC. 1954 DR DOWNING, C. R. E. DEC. 1971 MR BERNHARDT, R. C. 1939 MR LARKIN, P. - DEC. 1954 MR JOSEPH, G. - DEC. 1971 MR JONAS, D. J. 1939 MR OLIVER, A. J. DEC. 1954 MR LYNCH, J. A. 1971 MR LOVEDAY, R. P. 1939 MR SIMONS, H. F. R. DEC. 1955 MR BRADY, J. - DEC. 1971 MR NELSON, P. J. C. DEC. 1939 MR STOKES, A. J. J. DEC. 1955 MR WILLIAMS, G. B. 1971 MR WALLACE, C. E. H. DEC. 1940 MR BENNETT, J. F. DEC. 1956 MR ATKINS, J. M. DEC. 1972 MR FRASER, S. B. 16 LIFE MEMBERS CONTINUED
YEAR NAME YEAR NAME YEAR NAME 1972 DR PFITZNER, M. A. DEC. 1988 MR BREW, M. A. 2015 MR EZARD, J. T. 1972 MR SHUEARD, R. H. 1988 MR BURGESS, A. - 2015 MR FLANIGAN, J. J. 1974 MR BROWN, W. J. DEC. 1989 MR JAMIESON, D. N. DEC. 2015 MR GRANTHAM, A. G. 1974 MR MCEWAN, A. A. DEC. 1989 MS LUKE, J. N. E. DEC. 2015 MR NUNN, S. E. 1974 MR MCGREGOR, N. R. DEC. 1989 MR MCKINNON, R. M. P. 2015 MR RUSSELL, G. E. 1974 MR PANNENBURG, J. J. 1991 MR BOLKUS, N. - 2016 MR MANNING, R. H. 1974 MR PLEW, G. R. DEC. 1993 MR PATTERSON, P. J. 2017 MR COULLS, W. B. DEC. 1974 MR VERRIER, I. A. 1995 MR CANDY, K. J. DEC. 2017 MR FIELKE, A. W. 1975 MR JOHNS, G. J. 1995 MR PICKERING, D. T. 2017 MR KERLEY, J. E. “TED” 1975 MR SNELL, R. - DEC. 1996 MR CHILDS, B. J. DEC. 2017 MR PORPLYZIA, J. K. 1976 MR CONLON, J. - DEC. 1996 MS GASMIER, C. O. 2018 MR BESWICK, M. DEC. 1976 MR KENNEDY, D. R. 1996 MR VICTORY, F. P. DEC. 2018 MR DAVIDSON, T. 1976 MR PROVIS, R. J. DEC. 1997 MR INGE, J. H. 2018 MR NATHAN, J. 1976 MR ROWE, H. D. DEC. 1997 DR OCHNIK, A. - 2018 MR ANDRISKE, J. 1976 MR THATCHER, R. G. DEC. 1999 MR MELLOR, G. J. 2018 MR GREEN, S. 1977 MR GRUNERT, E. J. DEC. 2000 MR DENTON, C. R. 2018 MR SCHMIDT, C. 1977 MR KENNY, L. J. DEC. 2000 MR LEE, T. R. 2018 MR WEBB, D. 1977 MR STRATFORD, D. F. 2000 MR SHIPWAY, D. J. 2019 MR HILL, L. 1978 MR HAMRA, S. J. SNR DEC. 2002 MR MCCAFFRIE, D. A. P. F. 2019 MR LAENGER, D. 2019 MR LEWIS, C. 1978 MR HANNAM, L. G. DEC. 2002 HON OLSEN, J. W. 1978 MR LEONARD, F. P. 2002 MR WINTER, T. J. 1978 MR MCCRACKEN, M. G. 2002 MR WATSON, S. J. 1978 MR NOLAN, P. R. DEC. 2003 MR HARRADINE, D. L. 1978 MR RUSSELL, J. W. DEC. 2003 MR SYMES, T. R. 1978 MR WINTER, F. T. DEC. 2004 MR GASMIER, K. J. 1979 MR DONALDSON, R. J. 2004 MR MORRIS, K. N. 1979 MR DOWNS, B. I. J. 2005 MR DIASINAS, N. - 1979 MR MORRIS, G. P. 2005 MR MCCONNACHY, P. W. 1980 MR PERRYMAN, C. M. DEC. 2005 MR RICHARDSON, E. W. A. 1980 MR SUMMERTON, G. C. 2006 MR BARRETT, C. G. 1981 MR BESWICK, K. J. 2006 MR BRANSON, H. P. 1982 MR HAYES, R. J. 2006 MR CHARLTON, R. J. 1983 MR HALL, J. - DEC. 2006 MR HAMRA, S. J. JNR 1983 MR MEURET, P. C. 2007 MR JOSEPH, K. J. 1984 MR LUDERS, R. G. 2007 MR PINK, R. L. 1984 MR QUIGLEY, R. F. 2009 MR PIRAKIS, J. S. 1984 MR SHOOLBREAD, R. J. 2011 MR LEE, D. J DEC. 1985 MR BENNETT, R. J. 2011 MR MUNN, S.A. 1985 MR BORCHARD, I. A. 2011 MR RABBETT, S. J. DEC. 1985 MR FIELKE, G. C. 2012 MR DEKRUYF, J. C 1985 MR GROSSER, L. C. 2012 MR PIASENTE, D. C 1985 MR HARRADINE, N. V. 2012 MR THIELE, J. R 1985 MR KANTILAFTAS, J. - 2012 MR TIDSWELL, D. S 1985 MR KELLY, G. M. 2012 MR WATKINS, B. J. 1986 MR MILLER, G. C. 2013 MR BRINE, R. L. 1986 MR WILLIAMS, C. S. 2013 MR SMITH, J. T. DEC 1986 MR WINTER, P. G. 2014 MR CARN, K. R. 1987 MR LAMB, C. A. 2014 MR MANNING, R. A. 1987 MR SMITH, P. S. 2014 MR SPERLING, P. D. 1988 MR BAILEY, D. M. 2015 MR CAIRE, D. N 17 LIFE GOVERNORS & PERSONALS
LIFE GOVERNORS
TROY ABBOTT TREVOR COLEMAN GREG HAY DENNIS RICHARDS ANDREW ANTONIOU GRANT CRAWFORD NORMAN HAY MARLENE RIGGS BRIAN BANNON KEN CUNNINGHAM GRAHAM HEHIR JEFFREY RYAN SKIP BARBARO FRANK DAVIS REG HENDERSON ANDREW SAMMUT DOROTHY BARBARO GEORGE DEMETRIOU STEVEN HEWISH ROSS SAVVAS DOMINIC BARBARO DENNIS DUCAINE GEOFF JAMIESON DAVID SHIPWAY AM GRAEME BARTON REG EDMONDS RUSSELL JOHNSON JACK SMITH TREVOR BEAVIS JOAN FLAVEL NICHOLAS KARASOULOS FRED STEVENS GRAHAM BEAVIS ROBERT FLAVEL JULIAN KLUGE JOHN SYMONS MERVYN BENNETT CHRISTOPHER FLETCHER ROSS LAMPARD RON TARCA CRAIG BENNETTS JAN FLETCHER SHANE LAMPARD RAYMOND TILLEY K.R. BERNHARDT RICHARD FREER JOHN MCINERNEY ANTHONY TRIMBOLI ANTHONY BERNHARDT MALCOLM GEDDIE TOM MELIOS ANDY TSAKALOS PETER BLEEZE DARREN GEDDIE DES MERKEL STANLEY TSAKALOS MODGE BROWN CHRISTOPHER GEDDIE RON PARTINGTON FRED VELLA DENNIS CANUTE PETER HAMILTON ANTHONY PEARCE LINDSAY WALKER STEPHEN CHARLTON MICHAEL HAMILTON ALBY POPE MICHAEL WILLIS BRIAN CHILDS VONNIE HARDING BARRY PRIDHAM THOMAS WINTER GARY CIMAROSTI SHARON HARVEY ALWIN REID COURTENAY ZAJICEK ALEX ZIELINSKI
PERSONALS
The West Adelaide Football Club would like to acknowledge the passing of the following past players and officials during the reporting period. To all members of the West Adelaide community who have lost loved ones through the year, we extend our deepest sympathies.
JACK LYNCH PETER PHIPPS NEIL MORRIS DONALD BAILEY
18
PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT
The year 2019 has rung in many changes and brought many new of the issues involved. In particular, I wish to acknowledge the challenges. Certainly, the appointment of your new board of invaluable advice given so generously by the Club’s Honorary directors at the last Annual General Meeting on 25th February Solicitor Mr John Levy. As a previous director and current Chair 2019 marked a turning point in the Club’s operations. Taking of the Club’s Risk and Governance Sub-committee, John has into account the recommendations contained in an independent been instrumental in building a framework to strengthen the KPMG review and building on the achievements of the previous board and its decision-making processes. board, your new directors have been devoted to planning and executing a re-energised vision of the Club’s future. It has not I also acknowledge and thank the members of the Club’s been easy. It is fair to say that the first six months were spent Nominations Committee, comprising of Mr Adrian O’Dea and gaining an understanding of the way the Club operates, and your Mr John Kantilaftas. The committee invested many hours during board of directors invested long hours identifying the priorities the year to ensure that the board was provided with the very that needed to be addressed if the Club is to thrive well into best recommendations during the selection of a candidate to the future. You will recall that we held a face-to-face member take over from our Football Director, Mr Graeme Barton, who forum in June, where members were invited to come along retires at the Annual General Meeting this February. Graeme is and hear from each board member and to ask questions and an integral part of the Club. He is a past player, he has served as provide input in a very open and transparent way. Despite many a director for eleven years, has been a driving force behind the members not attending, valuable feedback was provided on the Westonians and the History Group, as well as devoting countless day, which has formed part of the planning for the future. hours to the football activities of the Club. He has served as the Vice President for four years and has been a wonderful As President, I understand that many members have felt unsure ambassador in that capacity. Graeme has been working very about some of the changes that have been made at our Club. closely with his successor, Mr Derek Bonner, to ensure a smooth In the process of managing these changes, I have taken the transition and I wish to thank Graeme for his energy and attitude that everybody has a valuable opinion and deserves to devotion, which I know will continue for many years to come. be heard. You may remember that at the last Annual General Meeting I said I believe in clear, accountable communication The operations of Westies are managed and overseen by and I have stood by this belief over the past twelve months. It our tireless Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ben Hopkins. Having has been a pleasure to meet personally with several members spent the first year of his tenure in an interim capacity, Ben who have needed to discuss issues that have been bothering demonstrated that his passion and dedication to the role of them, and I believe this has had a positive effect on the Club. I CEO was second to none. It was therefore pleasing to learn encourage all members to provide their feedback in a way that that Ben was keen to be appointed as a permanent member of will promote the interests of the Club. If the Club is to move the staff, and it was an honour to be able to offer the position forward as a united, tightly knit unit, then we must continue to as from November 2019. Ben has worked many long hours communicate our support for each other. implementing changes at the Club and building a strong team around him. He has a clear vision of the Club’s future and Each and every one of your directors is a professional, highly works very closely and effectively with the board to ensure that regarded person of integrity who has brought a specific set of planned strategies are managed professionally and sustainably. skills to the Club. Each director has made a commitment to It has not taken long for Ben to build a great reputation among bring about change that will have a positive effect. I believe that his colleagues and peers. He is a true asset to the Club and I your board of directors is now fully conversant with the major personally wish to thank Ben for all he has achieved so far. issues that lie ahead and is poised and ready to place our great Club in the position it deserves in South Australia. I wish to When you walk into our Club, chances are that you will be met acknowledge the work done thus far by every board member. It by any number of people who form part of the backbone of has been an honour to be part of that great team. our great organisation. You’ll see staff, volunteers, members, current and past players, officials, supporters, sponsors as well The results of the Club in 2019, both on-field and off-field, as those who simply have an interest in what we do. Without were mixed. Only two wins for the senior men’s team and six these people, the Club doesn’t have a reason for being. I wish for the women’s highlights just how much work needs to be to acknowledge the important part that each person plays in done across many aspects of our football department. From a the life of West Adelaide Football Club. The immeasurable hours financial perspective, we saw consolidated income increase by devoted by volunteers can never be overstated, just as the $60,563 (1.4%). However, expenditure rose by $142,379 (3.6%) efforts of supporters and members of the coterie groups cannot which resulted in a fall in profit of $81,816 on the previous year. be forgotten. The work performed by the Westonians, the Past There were several items of expenditure of an unusual nature Players and Officials and the History Group must be recognised which are non-recurring. As your board implements its plans as integral to the success of Westies and I thank them for what during 2020 we expect to see all results improve. they do. I also thank the members of the Wolfpack, who have stood by the Club for many years to ensure that it is protected There have been many people who have stood behind your from the financial challenges of recent times. Additionally, board and provided directors with guidance and counsel to I thank all our sponsors, in particular Adelaide Galvanising ensure that decisions have been made with full understanding Industries for their long- standing support. I welcome and thank
20 Hisense who have just taken over the oval naming rights from City Mazda, who will continue as sponsors. I trust that each and every one of our sponsors are receiving great benefit from being part of our Club – we will certainly be doing our best to provide value back to them and I ask that all members get behind the businesses that support Westies.
We receive enormous help and support from Mayor Michael Coxon and CEO Terry Buss of the City of West Torrens Council. Both have worked closely with us, recognising that the Club is an integral part of the Western Suburbs and can provide valuable activities for our community. I thank Michael and Terry for their involvement and look forward to enhancing our relationship with the Council during 2020.
Finally, I acknowledge and thank SANFL for their faith and belief in what we are doing at Westies. SANFL CEO, Jake Parkinson, and his staff have provided invaluable guidance and assistance during the year, never denying the Club the opportunity to seek help when required. We know that the Club has a long way to go before it can proudly say that it is sustainably financially independent. But we are on the path to that point, and SANFL are with us every step of the way. Your board is fiercely devoted to working closely with SANFL to ensure the best for our Club. I know that a bright future lies ahead.
MURRAY FORBES PRESIDENT
21 CEO REPORT
2019 certainly presented some challenges for West Adelaide, just in different colours. After an outstanding start to season both on and off the field. 2019, John Noble joined Collingwood’s list and as with Will, made a significant impact at the highest level. Both players Players, staff and volunteers dedicate a large part of their lives selected in finals sides for their respective clubs is an indication to overcoming these challenges and I would like to thank you of the talent they possess and we will watch on with interest as all for the work you do to improve and assist the club on its their careers progress. journey. Without a team of people working together in pursuit of common goals, the task of getting better each and every year The November draft saw Will Day selected at Pick #13 by ‘the would be significantly more difficult. family club’ Hawthorn. How fitting for the Day family, with grandfather Robert a past player at the Hawks, that they now I would also like to thank those members who support us can support Will on his AFL journey. through the tough times. It would be very easy to criticise from afar, but so many of our members loyally attend and provide For all three; Will, Will and John, we wish them all the best in words of encouragement or support at every opportunity and their AFL careers. for that we are very grateful. We also bid farewell to a number of players during the year. The implementation of the board structure voted for by Zac Bates and Mason Middleton left to pursue football in the members occurred late February 2019 and has brought a strong country, while Nigel Osborn retired to focus on a career with the foundation for the club to build on in future years. President SA Metropolitan Fire Service. Murray Forbes has brought directors together and quickly formed alignment on a path for the club to move forward. After 54 league games, Hugh Haysman has headed to Murray has been open and available to members at every Melbourne to pursue other opportunities. request and has personally met with individual members to discuss the club at every opportunity. He has encouraged A club favourite, Dustin Head, also called time on a career cut members to have their say by conducting an open forum for far too short by injury. Dustin’s impact on this football club is any member to attend and ask questions or express concerns. far greater than his games tally as he has shown unbelievable Individually and as a collective, the Directors have dedicated a resilience in the face of injuries and operations. He is highly huge number of hours to the West Adelaide Football Club and regarded by all who he has played with, trained with or spent the improvement of its short, medium and long-term future. time with and will be missed amongst the playing group. We say goodbye (for now) to Jono Beech who has been an FOOTBALL outstanding performer for the football club over many years. Our leading goal kicker in 2019, Jono heads to Queensland for Our SANFLW team narrowly missed out on a finals berth in 2020 but has left the door open for a return and we hope to see season 2019, finishing only percentage outside of the top four. him back in black and red in 2021. Strong seasons from Bec Owen and Madison Newman saw them finish third and second respectively in the Best and Fairest, with Finally, dual best and fairest winner and former Captain Chris top honours taken out by Riverland product Abbie Ballard. Led Schmidt has called time on a career spanning 146 games for by Captain Lauren Rodato, who also took out the Players’ Player WAFC. Schmidt, a Player life member and also with a Jack Oatey award, the team showed improvement throughout the season Medal to his name has been a fantastic leader and an asset to and were unlucky not to get a chance in the major round. the club over many years. We wish Chris all the best in life after Both Madison Newman and star forward Chelsea Biddell were SANFL football and as with all retirees and past players, hope to further rewarded for their strong seasons with selection in the see him around the club in the future. 2019 AFLW draft. Both will get their chance with Adelaide FC in season 2020 and we wish them well in the next step of their COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS football careers. Off the field, there were mixed results as well. We generated Our SANFL team finished the season with two wins, and many more revenue than the previous year but with increased costs missed opportunities. In many, if not all games, we had either will record a reduced overall profit. There are many underlying led or been in position to take control of the match but short factors, but safe to say that there has been a significant amount lapses or strong bursts of scoring by our opponents left us of work put into implementing stronger cost control measures behind at the final siren. Logan Hill had an exceptional year and for the future. These measures, combined with the absence of was a deserved winner of the Neil Kerley Medal. Kaine Stevens some non-recurring expenses that were cleared in 2019, give us finished second after another strong year and Elliot Dunkin a strong foundation from which to build. showed the value of consistency with a third place finish. We continue to receive strong support from loyal partners and it The elite competition came calling again and three more West was with great pleasure that we were able to secure the ongoing Adelaide products were offered the chance to play at the support of Adelaide Galvanising Industries. Sincere thanks to highest level. For Will Snelling it was a return to the AFL system,
22 Tony Grantham and Stuart Nunn for their support of the club in its endeavours and we look forward to working with you again in 2020 and beyond.
We welcome a new naming rights partner and look forward to growing the partnership as we play our home games at Hisense Stadium for the next three years. The support of a global brand, a leader in their field, is indicative of where we want to be as a club and we look forward to working with Hisense into the future.
I would like to thank City Mazda for their support over many years as the naming rights partner for the oval. They have been long term supporters of WAFC and have committed ongoing partnership, despite stepping away from the oval naming rights. A huge amount of credit also must go to Director Nick Karasoulos, who has brought numerous new sponsors to the club in season 2019. Nick’s work to engage these companies and share his passion for WAFC with new members and supporters is an asset to the club.
To all of our partners, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. We look forward to working with you again in 2020 and beyond.
We are privileged to have the support of the most active coterie group amongst all SANFL clubs. To Matthew Matschoss and his Committee, and all Westonians Members thank you for your support through 2019. The projects both small and large funded or supported by the Westonians are a valued component of the club and Westonian members should know that your contribution is hugely valuable for your beloved club. I would like thank all Directors who have served on the Board during the past 12 months. As volunteers of the club your time and input is extremely valuable. On a personal level, it is a privilege to work with the current group of directors in pursuit of better things for the West Adelaide Football Club.
Finally, to a small group of staff and a large group of volunteers that dedicate so much to their roles, thank you. Without you the club could not hope to compete in SANFL, SANFLW or underage competitions. From those who dedicate a few hours, to those that dedicate hundreds across the year I thank you all for the time you spend and your support of this wonderful club.
Looking forward to bigger and better things for Westies in 2020 and beyond.
BEN HOPKINS CEO
23 FOOTBALL REPORT
FOOTBALL COMMITTEE We had a number of debutants for the year including Jade Cleeland, Patrick Levicki, Dallas Willsmore, Patrick Fairlie, Nigel GRAEME BARTON Osborn, Kyle Kirk, Riley Thilthorpe, Sam May & Connor Fairlie. In GAVIN COLVILLE total 37 players representing the club at League level throughout the year. DAVID TIDSWELL We had the following game milestones for the following players in 2019: PART YEAR: LEE HARRADINE, ANDREW MARKS, 50 Games – Aaron Anderson, Brett Turner, Ken Karpany & Hugh JASON PORPLYZIA, PAUL STREATFIELD, BEN Haysman 100 Games – Tom Keough, Kaine Stevens & Nathan Batley HOPKINS 150 Games – Logan Hill 150 club games – Jonathon Beech
SENIOR FOOTBALL Our award winners for season 2019 are to be congratulated: President’s Award – Josh Ryan Season 2019 saw Gavin Colville enter his second season as Bloods Footy Award (selected by players) – Murray Waite Senior Coach at the club. After finishing 7th in 2018, Gavin was Roger Luders Award (Leading Goal Kicker) – Jonathon Beech excited for where the group could go to in 2019. Grantley Fielke Award (Player who shows outstanding Over the off-season the club recruited Patrick Levicki from leadership, team focus, commitment & consistency) – Dustin Norwood, Jade Cleeland from Werribee, Chris Schmidt returned, Head Will Snelling returned and Dallas Willsmore from Hawthorn. Tom Sam Suckling Shield (Best First Year Player) – Dallas Willsmore Keough was appointed club captain for the second successive Bill Downs Memorial Trophy (Most Improved Player) – Elliot year. Dunkin Neil Kerley Medal 3rd Place – Elliot Dunkin Our coaching staff also saw some changes with Josh Ramsey Neil Kerley Medal 2nd Place – Kaine Stevens taking over the reigns as coach of the Reserves team, Andrew Neil Kerley Medal 1st Place – Logan Hill Bruce was a league assistant coach and Rickie Kelly as assistant Francis Elmer Award (Volunteer of the Year) – Roger Brine coach of the reserves team. They all provided Gavin with great support for the season along with the remaining coaches from The Reserves were coached by Josh Ramsey who took over from season 2018. All coaches dedicated many hours to helping Damian Minervini who stepped up to be a League assistant improve our group and we thank them for their efforts. coach in 2019. Josh was assisted by Rickie Kelly, Oscar Oliver- Dearman and Chris Haddock. The 2019 season began with the League team being highly competitive and in Round 1 against Port Adelaide with a quarter The team started the season extremely well and were on top to go was right in the mix before being overrun, the following of the ladder after Round 11 but unfortunately with plenty of two weeks were a bit inconsistent but the team were able to put injuries to the club we finished the season with 7 wins and 11 it together in Round 4 against the Eagles and secure the first win loses and 7th on the ladder. Although it may look disappointing of the year. in the end not to play finals, we were able to give plenty of opportunities to Under 18 players in the Reserves team to build In the early half of the season the club had some great individual on for the future. performances which were highlighted at the inaugural AFL Mid- Season Draft where John Noble (Collingwood) and Will Snelling Our award winners for season 2019 are to be congratulated: (Essendon) were both drafted which was a great achievement Reserves Coaches Trophy – Kyle Kirk for the players and great recognition for the club as we continue Bob Lee Memorial Trophy 3rd Place – Tom Lynch & Scott Bentley to provide talent for AFL clubs. Bob Lee Memorial Trophy 2nd Place – Connor Noonan Bob Lee Memorial Trophy 1st Place – Sam May No doubt the draft, which occurred between Round 6 and 7 We are excited by 2020, with the continued development of the in the SANFL impacted our League team with two of our best young players coming through the club and with some talented players leaving the club for the AFL. Although the results in the players joining us for the journey and with a new season, comes second half of the season weren’t what we would have liked, new opportunity. with only one more win against North Adelaide in Round 13, it did provide the club the opportunity to give players a chance to We farewell Jonathon Beech, Jack & Lachie Evans, Hugh play League football and develop for the future. Haysman, Connor Noonan, Dustin Head, Nigel Osborn, Tom Pillion, Chris Schmidt and Errin Wasley-Black and thank them so The season finished with the League team having a record of 2 much for their efforts and contribution to the club both on and wins and 16 losses and finishing in 10th position. Although the off the field over a number of years. result doesn’t look great on paper, it is important to note the positives with the development of our emerging League players We would like to continue to thank all the volunteers that for the future. regularly assist the football club, week in and week out, without
24 your contribution and assistance the club couldn’t operate the Michael had previously been an assistant to Naomi and it was way we do. obvious from the start that he was well suited to this role. Michael’s ability to relate to players, coaches and parents is a A special mention for our departing doctor Ange Moran who great strength and ensured a smooth transition in to the role. finished with the club in 2019 and we wish her all the best in the With an excellent team of coaches and support staff along with future. a highly driven group of players, it was no surprise that the team performed well on the field. Apart from a round 7 hiccup against the Eagles, Michael’s team went undefeated through the minor JUNIOR FOOTBALL round to finish top of the table with an excellent percentage. This performance is even more significant considering a squad of U18 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE 44 players was played at some point throughout the season.
Following a disappointing 2018 campaign, season 2019 brought The knockout semi-final against Norwood was a difficult day. with it a fresh burst of energy for our U18 centre of excellence Whilst the team didn’t play overly well, they battled the whole with a fresh face of players graduating from the U16 program way and a goal in the dying minutes saw them record a 3-point the previous year. I was pleased to continue in the role of U18 win and advance to the Grand Final. Sometimes the final game Coach and was joined by Daimon Head, James Lyon and Scott of the season doesn’t go to plan and this one certainly didn’t Patching as my assistants. It was clear from the start that the as a rampant Glenelg outfit ran out 39-point winners. Missed group were working well together both on and off the field, and opportunities in the first quarter and a poor second quarter were determined to drive rapid improvement for season 2019. meant the game got away from us. After a slow start to the season that saw the group record 2 wins from the first 6 matches, the momentum began to build On an individual level the U16 group recorded some significant quickly as the side won 10 of their final 12 matches to finish achievements. 7 players were included in the U16 state 2nd on the ladder behind the Eagles. The season saw the team squad, 14 played in the U17 intra-state championships and 10 hang on to small leads, come from behind late to win, and at continued with the U18 squad for the remainder of the year times put dominant performances together with a good blend of with many of them playing U18 football. natural flair and team structure. Unfortunately two competitive finals losses meant the season finished one week earlier than ELITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM hoped, but the group should still be commended on an excellent season. The Elite Development Program saw more than 250 players from across our metropolitan and country areas take part in a variety U18 award winners for season 2019 are to be congratulated: of training sessions and matches. Coordinated and assisted by Herde Family Award for Most Improved Player – Zac Wooldridge senior players, the program continues to be a valuable pathway Best Team Man – Bailey Fielke for future aspiring players at our club. Coaches Trophy – Bailey Boughen In a change to the format for 2019, SANFL fixtured matches saw Knott / Mitchell Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Potential us play against other SANFL clubs at various league grounds & Character – Riley Thilthorpe around Adelaide. This was seen as a highlight for the players Corey Siemers Memorial Award – Best player from the Riverland involved and we look forward to these continuing in the future. – Zac Wooldridge The U15/17 Intra-State Championships were again a highlight of Best player from Roxby Downs – Bailey Chamberlain the year and a good chance to assess where our talented players Best player from the Mallee – Mack Pederick sit in comparison to other clubs. Each of our sides experienced a Player of the finals – Riley Thilthorpe mixed week with some positive performances along the way. Jake Watson Memorial Medal – 1st Place – Joel Groom Jake Watson Memorial Medal – 2nd Place – Aryan Sareen ZONE ENGAGEMENT Jake Watson Memorial Medal – 3rd Place – Beau Nunan We always need to be mindful of our development zones and Perhaps most impressive was the ability of the team to keep ensure we are providing as many opportunities for engagement performing despite large player movement between the as possible with our programs. 2019 saw us travel to the grades. 11 players played reserves or league football with Riley Riverland, Mallee and Roxby Downs to work with local clubs and Thilthorpe securing a regular league spot in the second half of schools to ensure our club is recognised in the community and the season. 4 players were selected in the state U18 squad – we are assisting the local football community where possible. with Will Day the only one to play as injuries hampered Angus Coach developmend sessions were conducted throughout the Rana, Tom Rundle & Riley Thilthorpe. 14 players were identified year and were well attended by local club coaches. Our U16 and to progress to a senior pre-season for season 2020, up from just U18 teams travelled to the Mallee and Riverland respectively 8 the previous year. as part of their pre-season preparation and was enjoyed by all involved. U16 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Following the departure of Naomi Maidment, we welcomed Michael Wakim to the Head Coaching role for our U16 team.
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Our 2019 SANFL Women’s team had a very promising year, finishing 5th on the ladder with six wins and four losses, only missing a finals berth due to percentage. While missing the finals was disappointing, it shouldn’t detract from the gains made on the back of hard work put in by both coaches and players throughout the season. We retained the majority of our playing list and had eight of our junior players join our SANFLW team and certainly took on the challenge.
The team welcomed a new Head Coach, Shane Moon, with assistance from Daniel Caire and Janet Bradley. Shane Moon was excellent in his new role and continually showed his dedication and belief in the team throughout the season. It was also clear to see his knowledge and experience was going to reflect on the team’s growth, which was a key focus in building from the previous season. It is a credit to Shane for his hard work and commitment to the team in 2019 and we thank him for his efforts. We would particularly like to thank our support staff who did an exceptional job as team managers, trainers and property stewards.
In September 2019, the group started their pre-season conditioning and craft work early and it was apparent during the matches that their fitness and skills had improved immensely. The pre-season camp was a positive weekend away in Victor Harbor where the players were able to bond together and establish a culture that would lead to success. There were many positives to be taken away from the 2019 Season and we look forward to welcoming a new coach coming on board for the 2020 season. Our best and fairest was awarded to an outstanding player, Abbie Ballard, who continually puts in the hard work at training and her hometown in the Mallee. Madison Newman took out second place in the best and fairest and Rebecca Owen finished in 3rd place. Congratulations to Chelsea Biddell and Madison Newman for being drafted to the Adelaide Crows for the AFLW 2020 Season. We wish Chelsea and Madison the best of luck as they embark on this exciting new journey.
The Junior Female Program has continued to grow over the past few years and once again the U15 and U17 State-wide Super Shield showcased many of our upcoming talented players. The trials held in the July School holidays saw 75 players attend in the hope of gaining a position in either team. This was the highest attendance rate over the existence of the competition, therefore making it very difficult for our coaches to select two squads of 30. Our U15’s side was coached by Janet Bradley and assisted by Jacalyn Pickering, and the U17 side was coached by Brett Baldey and assisted by Daniel Scott and Mary Smith. The U15’s side had another great season showing potential in all three matches. The U17’s team had an outstanding season winning 3 out of 4 matches played. They were particularly impressive in round 2 with a strong win against Woodville West Torrens. Zoe Venning was our highest goal scorer and Lauren Young made it into the best players weekly. It is exciting to see the talent emerging in both U15 and U17 sides, and we look forward to having a number of players train on with our SANFLW side.
26 WOLFPACK REPORT
WESTIES WOLFPACK PTY LTD
Established in 2015, to save the club from bankruptcy, 2019 marks the 5th year of Westies Wolfpack Pty Ltd operations. We continue to provide capital, critical, to assist in the operations and under pin the survival of our much loved and great football club.
EQUITY MOVEMENTS
The WAFC, in October, increased its stake to 83%, after receiving its 4rd Land Divestment payment from the SANFL. We are pleased to report, the WAFC, has a vastly improved relationship with the SANFL and has successfully negotiated an arrangement to return ownership of 57 Milner Road Property early in 2020. At this point the Wolfpack will be retired some 5 years ahead of schedule, which is great news for both the WAFC & The Wolfpack Investors.
DONATIONS
The Wolfpack over the past 5 years have donated in- excess of $150k to the WAFC. This has come in the forms of Rent Reductions, Debt write off’s, Interest free loans, Cash donations (to assist WAFC Recruiting & Coach Retention), low interest capital loans & Donations to purchase Pokies & Solar Panels. The Wolfpack & its members have also contributed, significantly, and are founding members of the WAFC Trust.
THE WOLFPACK INVESTORS
The Directors of the Westies Wolfpack Pty Ltd continue to be Dean Withers & Troy Abbott. This year we accepted the resignation of Founder & 4 year Director Richard Sykes & we take this opportunity to express our thanks and gratitude to him for making such a massive impact in saving the WAFC.
Current Investors are Richard & Jo Sykes, Troy Abbott, Murray & Alexia Forbes, Paul & Judy Sperling, Tony Davidson, Paul & Heather Evans, Robert & Yvonne Day, Graeme & Fay Barton, Dean & Sue Withers, Mike & Gayle Memmler & the WAFC.
TROY ABBOTT MANAGING DIRECTOR 0407 272 166
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES TROY ABBOTT GRAEME BARTON ROBERT DAY ROB KERIN DAVID SHIPWAY (OAM)
WAFC TRUST REPORT
PURPOSE
Established in March 2018, as a separate legal entity, The WAFC Trust was born to accumulate Bequests and Donations to create a new & alternate revenue stream for the WAFC.
TYPE
The WAFC Trust is an independent non-profit organisation with FOUNDATION MEMBERS its Board Members receiving no fees. Our sponsors will cover Troy Abbott, Bill Bollard, Wayne Coulls, Robert Day, Murray on-going running costs so every cent raised will benefit the Forbes, WAFC, Westies Wolfpack Pty Ltd, WAFC- Westonians, WAFC. Abbott Investments (SA) Pty Ltd, Abbott Developments (SA) Pty Ltd, Graeme & Fay Barton, Paul Sperling, Tony Davidson, Richard WHY CONTRIBUTE? Sykes Choosing to Bequest or Donate to the WAFC Trust is a long term investment in the future generations of the West Adelaide SPONSORS Football Club. Funds raised go into the trust, which exists in Abbott Investments (SA) Pty Ltd (Asset Management & Book perpetuity, which means your capital stays intact while the Keeping), Dean Withers & Associates (Auditing & Accounting), JL interest goes to support the WAFC. Lawyers Pty Ltd (Legal), Westies Wolfpack Pty Ltd (Management Insurance) HOW IT WORKS
When you donate to this fund your gift will grow the capital base of the fund. The Target Capital Level is $500,000, once this is reached, interest from your donation will be distributed each year.
Your gift keeps on giving year in year out– working in perpetuity. We already have received in excess of $25k in donations from our “Foundation Members” and have received pledges of in- excess $600,000 in bequests.
JOIN US…
If you would like to donate $1750 and join as a Foundation Member and leave your legacy as a proud WAFC supporter OR if you would like to pledge a bequest, please contact me. All donors will receive appropriate recognition within the Club.
Troy Abbott TROY ABBOTT Chair of the Board of Trustees WAFC Trust ON BEHALF OF WAFC TRUST 0407 272 166
28 WESTONIAN REPORT
WESTONIANS BOARD to seeing him and Sue at our functions, relaxing and enjoying everyone’s company. PRESIDENT MATTHEW MATSCHOSS VICE PRESIDENT GRAEME BARTON I would like to thank all of those on the committee this year, all played a vital role in our success. Vice President – Graeme TREASURER TROY ABBOTT Barton, Treasurer – Troy Abbot, with Paul Evans, Richard Sellers, BOARD MEMBERS PAUL EVANS Doug Allen, Gayle Dolphin, returning member David Price RICHARD SELLERS together with new members this year Richard Sykes & Kristen DOUG ALLEN Demetriou. GAYLE DOLPHIN We had great functions this year continuing the Quiz Night & RICHARD SYKES Race Day. Together with our major raffle, 100 club, 50/50 raffle KRISTEN DEMETRIOU and match day raffles we have continued to raise much needed funds for the club.
For their help on match day I would like to thank the Cheer PRESIDENT’S REPORT Leaders for both work behind the bar and helping sell the 50/50 raffle. We often get asked what are the Westonians? In all I would like to thank everyone’s input throughout the year and look forward to successful year in 2020. Next year will begin We all answer in different ways, but I say the most successful planning for our 50th year celebrations. and respected coterie group in the SANFL.
That is rapidly followed by what do they do? MATTHEW MATSCHOSS I see the Westonians as a group of West Adelaide supporters PRESIDENT that gather to raise money for the club and enjoy each other’s company in a social setting.
It is then the role of the Committee to facilitate that in the best way possible.
It has been a pleasure being involved with the Westonians Committee during 2019. Firstly, and possibly most importantly we have contributed $80,000 toward the West Adelaide Football Club in income generation, direct cash donation and payment for projects throughout the year. A magnificent achievement in a tough year on and off the field.
That coupled with a truly enjoyable atmosphere at our match day functions and all of our events held throughout the year, has meant that the Westonians have continued to be a vital part of West Adelaide Football Club.
I wish to thank two retiring board members for their incredible work.
Fay Barton has done a tremendous amount of work to contribute to the Westonians both in the seven years she sat on the committee and the eight or so years prior to that where she was instrumental in organising the major raffle. Fay will be sadly missed from our committee.
The second, Kerry Carn, has been a fixture at the Westonian committee for most of its existence. Kerry has been the keeper of the truth as Secretary for 24 years. He quietly goes about making sure everything is organised and under control. No one can imagine a committee without him. We look forward
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PAST PLAYERS & OFFICIALS COMMITTEE Troy Abbott. We look forward to working alongside these two great stalwarts of the West Adelaide Football Club. COMMITTEE BERNIE CONLEN A reminder to all Past Players & Officials to come & bring an ex- team mate along who haven’t been attending our home games. GREG SUMMERTON It doesn’t matter if you’ve been away from Richmond Oval ROBERT DAY “Hisence Stadium” for five minutes or five years please come CRAIG BENNETTS back & cheer on our Bloods. Your support for our club & players MIKE HAMILTON is greatly appreciated. TROY ABBOTT We would like to thank the Management & Staff of the West Adelaide Football Club.
Season 2019 was one of change for the Past Players & Officials Good luck to Gavin Colville & your young men in Season 2020 with the committee trying new ideas to entice Past Players we hope it’s a successful one for you all. & officials back to the club. Instead of an annual dinner you were invited to attend a match day lunch to see if we could We look forward to seeing you all in our rooms located at the entice some of the more recent retirees back to the club. northern end of the mound bar in season 2020. Please check Although numbers were just above 30, we still feel we could out the club’s web site for upcoming events for the Past Players have achieved more. Apart from this, numbers attending our & Officials. rooms on match days are still increasing with many enjoying our hospitality & catching up with old mates.
The committee will be working even harder this year to come BERNIE CONLEN up with new & maybe some old initiatives to get you back to the club. We are building a stronger alliance with the best coterie ON BEHALF OF THE WEST ADELAIDE PAST group in the SANFL, The Westonians, & we hope to bring some PLAYERS & OFFICIALS COMMITTEE exciting news further into the 2020 season.
During the year we were invited to attend the Glenelg Past Players at their home match day versus the Bloods. A few of our members enjoying the hospitality they offered. We of course reciprocated when it was our turn to play them at home. These days are a great chance to catch up with not only old foes but mates you played alongside with. We hope to continue this tradition in season 2020 so keep an eye out for these upcoming events.
Our sponsorship of the West Adelaide football club continues with our under 18 Memorial Award Sponsorships. This year won by: Joel Groom “Jake Watson Memorial Medal” Riley Thilthorpe “The Knott/Mitchell Award” & Zac Wooldridge “The Cory Siemers Award”, Congratulations to these three young men.
We lost some great servants throughout season 2019 who have represented & served our club so well. They include Peter Phipps, Neil Morris, Donald (Buzz) Bailey, 1947 Magarey Medallist Ron Benton, Doug Walhurst, Adrian Eustice, Trevor Haupt, Max Hewitt & just recently wife of the late great Past Players & officials life member Ken Eglinton, Maureen Eglinton. They will always be remembered as a part of our great club.
Two of our long-time servants of the PP&O have decided to retire from the committee.
On behalf of the committee I would like to thank Robert Day & Craig Bennetts for their time & service over many years. The two people replacing Robert & Craig are Mike Hamilton &
30 HISTORY GROUP REPORT
HISTORY GROUP PRESIDENT BOB SAMPSON VICE PRESIDENT GRAEME BARTON TREASURER TROY ABBOTT SECRETARY KERRY CARN HISTORIAN JOHN DUGGAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS DOUG ALLEN RICHARD SELLERS GEOFF JAMIESON LUKE JAMIESON NICK KARASOULOS CHRIS COLLLINS STEPHEN THOMPSON
PRESIDENTS REPORT
The History Group has continued to catalogue the club’s memorabilia and recent donations which now number well over 1200 items.
This year the Group conducted its first ever “Show and Tell” on Sunday 14 July 2019, where the majority of rare and valuable items usually stored in the “Mark Beswick History Room” were displayed in the Sturt Pea Room for the day. Over 100 people visited and many people were amazed at the collection. Some people attending donated or loaned memorabilia to the club. Some good funds were also raised through the sale of some surplus items.
Gerry McGinlay from “At the Toss of a Coin” attended and has also assisted in the valuation of memorabilia.
The History Group are still seeking WAFC Annual Reports for 1922, 1923, 1926, 1931 and 1932 as we do not have a copy. Can you assist?
BOB SAMPSON PRESIDENT
To learn more about the history of the West Adelaide Football club including premierships, Hall of Fame, medallists, records and AFL/ VFL drafted players head to the history section of our website - www.westadelaidefc.com.au
31 FINANCE REPORT
Clearly this has been a challenging year for all members of the I would like to thank Ben, Gayle, and Heath Pocock for their Board as changes were only made in February 2019. During assistance over the past year which has challenged us all at the reporting period, there have been many changes in both times. I would also thank my fellow Board members and the staff and operations, we believe we are now heading in the executive of SANFL for their support of the Club in 2019. right direction but there remains much work to be done. This Very special thanks to our sponsors for their continued loyalty, strategy may not be reflective in the financial performance of the Wolfpack members for their valuable support, our suppliers the Clubs at this stage, but it is important in a rebuilding phase, and trading partners, our players, coaches and volunteers, our we establish strong foundations from which to grow. office and bar staff, members, and supporters because without you, we have no Club. Despite these comments, I am still disappointed with the financial results presented for FY19 but feel confident that the initiatives now in place will position the Club towards off-field MARK GODDARD success. Collectively between the Football Club and Footballers Club, we made a very modest profit of $118,004 which included FINANCE DIRECTOR the SANFL distribution to all Clubs from its land divestment funds. That receipt was again used to retire debt owing to the Wolfpack. We expect the balance of monies owing to the members of this valuable investor group will be repaid early in 2020. There are several other restructuring measures to effect in 2020 but one of the key initiatives of the Board is to reduce both debt and operating expenses.
Over the course of the year, the Finance & Audit committee took a critical view of the Club’s financial position and adopted a conservative approach regarding the Club’s assets & liabilities. As a result, there have been several abnormal trading events relating to write-offs of bad debts, write-off of old stock, unforeseen cleaning costs and re-stocking in the kitchen and unbudgeted commitments which affected the results by approximately $60,000. We are not anticipating a repeat performance in FY20 as we have implemented changes in processes and procedures. In addition, we are now better utilising the H&L software to monitor bar & bistro trading, conducting a monthly review of gaming data and have implemented a rostering system to schedule casual employees and manage costs.
The Board acknowledges the Club will continue to face financial pressures in 2020 as the changes and all controls measures are fully established. Clearly, the Board and management has recognised you cannot keep doing the same thing and expect a different result.
With the continued support of the members and supporters, we are confident the Club remains viable, but it is vitally important we generate a solid cash flow. We need everyone to continue to support our sponsors, fill the venue, enjoy a drink, have a meal and support the team during the season. As you would be aware, Gavin is now engaged full time as our League coach and we have a full salary cap in season 2020. These are additional costs beyond FY19 that need to be met and I particularly urge our supporters to buy memberships, attend our home games and special events throughout the year ahead and enjoy the hospitality on offer. Our budget for FY20 demonstrates our capacity to be operationally profitable and forecasts improvement in our cash flow.
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