Northern Tasmanian Football League Inc. Headquarters: Ulverstone Recreation Ground, Victoria Street, Ulverstone 7315 Postal address: P.O. Box 452, Ulverstone, Tas. 7315
OFFICE Phone (03) 6425 1755 Mobile 0417 361 246 Fax (03) 6425 4603 Email [email protected] Website: www.ntfl.com.au OFFICIALS 2013 CO-PATRONS: Mr Neil Rawson O.A.M. (1987/1996) & Mr G. B. “Paddy” Martin, B.E.M. (1992)
BOARD of DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT: Andrew Richardson (2005/2009)
VICE-PRESIDENTS: Alan Broomhall (1998/1999) & Andrew Buchhorn (2007/2009)
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS: Wayne Elphinstone (2008), Geoff Rootes (2011), Kim Miles (2013), Barry Gaby (2013)
CLUB DIRECTORS Graeme Walton (East Devonport 2011) Rick Slatter (Latrobe 2012) Tony French (Penguin 2012) Graeme Pretty (Smithton 2010) Greg Wing (Ulverstone 2011) Tom Englund (Wynyard 2011)
ADMINISTRATION Executive Officer: Vicki Slater Registrar: Andrew Richardson Program Editor: Nigel Tapp Photographer: Matt Bennet Photographics
TRIBUNAL Chairmen Graeme Brown (1990) Bill Harris (2000) Noel Pearce (1995) Panel Members Gary Bourke (1997) David Smith (2001) Max Rootes (2009) Phillip Templeton (2011) Max Hudson (2011) Ross Warren (2003)
APPEALS COMMITTEE John Febey (2005), Mike Gaffney (2005), Paul Fletcher (2009), David Templeton (2011)
AUDITORS: WHK
LEGAL ADVISER: Mike Bessell - McGrath & Co. Lawyers
Note: years indicated - first year joined league - second year elected to current position NTFL ADMINISTRATORS
PRESIDENT GENERAL MANAGER 1987-1994 Neil Rawson 1987-1989 Don Younger 2010 Steven Mooney 1995-1997 David Templeton 1989-1995 Ian Wotherspoon 2011-2012 Ian Wotherspoon 1998 Garth Smith 1995-1999 Thomas Gunn 2013 Vicki Slater 1999-2002 John Perkins 2000 Judy Hanson 2003 Gary Carr 2001 Ian Wotherspoon 2004-2008 Geoff Squibb 2002 Gary Carr 2009-2013 Andrew Richardson 2003-2009 Ian Wotherspoon
1 NORTHERN TASMANIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC. PRESIDENT’S REPORT - 2013 I commenced last year’s President’s report with the following statement “Change is inevitable” and mentioned that the NTFL and its Executive were supportive of change and the belief that we all needed to be ahead of the game and make changes that suit our circumstances rather than react after change is forced upon us.
2013 has been a difficult year for the Executive as people have continually challenged our decisions, especially around the Eastern end State League team. It should be remembered that the Executive members are independent and as such have only the best interests of the NTFL in mind when making decisions. In accordance with our constitution these decisions are not binding until ratified by the Board. The NTFL Board only meets monthly and at times “In principle” decisions need to be made by the Executive to progress discussions and flush out all Andrew Richardson the details so they can be presented to the Board for ratification or rejection.
The NTFL believes that an eight team competition based on the coast would be ideal for the future. Devonport has applied to rejoin our competition and we are in discussions with AFL Tasmania about reducing the State League representation from the coast to two senior teams: one based at the Western end and the other at the Eastern end of the coast. If we are able to work with AFL Tas. to achieve this then we believe it would be possible to have both Burnie and Devonport clubs back into the NTFL.
The six club format again proved successful with all teams at stages throughout the year having good patches of form with Latrobe the standout all season going through undefeated. Attendance figures were slightly down on the previous year with an extremely wet winter being the major contributing factor. Wynyard played a couple of games under their new lights, Smithton played a game on Good Friday at Stanley, former AFL stars Matthew Lloyd, Micky O’Loughlin and Anthony Koutafides played “one off” games, proving that our clubs are looking outside the square in an endeavour to attract people to our games.
Our Executive officer Vicki Slater has “flown solo” this year and has been outstanding in organising and running our competition along with providing invaluable support to the Executive. Thank you Vicki for making the transition so trouble free.
The season’s launch was held at the Ulverstone Football Club. It was pleasing to see so many of our sponsors enjoy a great night which was also well supported by all clubs. Club Ambassadors were introduced, as were the senior coaches who gave an insight into what we could expect over the coming season.
Latrobe started the season as the only club to retain its coach as Wynyard appointed Tom Robinson, Smithton signed Jarrod Watling, returning from a stint with Clarence, Penguin appointed Justin Cotton from within their ranks, Ulverstone appointed Justin Hays to lift them up the ladder while at East Devonport Brett McCall took over to continue their improvement. Brett unfortunately broke his leg in the first game of the season and was restricted to the sidelines for the remainder of the season.
At the end of the roster season we were left with a final four of Latrobe, Wynyard, Ulverstone and Smithton. Latrobe were first through to the grand final defeating Wynyard, Ulverstone accounted for Smithton to progress to the Pre-final only to be beaten by Wynyard who earned the right to defend its crown against Latrobe.
Congratulations to the three premiership teams. Latrobe took back their senior title and again won the Reserves, while Ulverstone proved too strong in the Under 19’s.
The NTFL Representative side having disposed of both the SFL and NTFA in the past two seasons tackled the undefeated State Under 23 side at Ulverstone. Kent Jackson who was a late appointment to the coach’s role brought together a very good team that was not only good on paper but played to its potential and had a resounding win by 67 points. Credit must go to Kent and his coaches who were able to unite the group so well in a very short time.
The Mead Con Darrel Baldock Medal and Ambassador Quest function was again held at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre and proved to be a great success with over 240 people in attendance. The red carpet competition complete with photos was conducted again and was a highlight of the event with all photos displayed on screen during the function.
Invites were sent to the top five vote getters and although the main result was obvious early, the runner-up was only decided by the last vote of the call. All Ambassadors represented their clubs with distinction and to hear how involved in their clubs they had become and the work they performed was outstanding. The selection of the winner and runners up proved extremely difficult and our thanks go to Giovana, Natalie, Vonette and Vicki for their work as judges. Congratulations toallaward winners, who are listed elsewhere in this report. 2 As I have mentioned it has not been an easy year for the NTFL Executive with many additional meetings (often informal) required, and I would like to thank them all for their continued support and efforts along with all club official’s who have assisted in maintaining the professionalism synonymous with the NTFL.
The NTFL would like to express its appreciation to all our generous sponsors for the wonderful support they have given the NTFL. Next season WHK (now known as Crowe Horwath) will continue as our naming rights sponsor and we are hopeful that all other sponsors (as listed on the inside cover) will continue on in 2014.
The NWUA has again been totally responsible for providing umpires for our competition and has provided very professional and reliable teams of umpires throughout the year. New joint coaches Phil McCullough and Martin Gaffney brought new ideas to the table and their two year appointment should allow them to continue to develop these ideas next season. The NTFL and the NWUA have met with AFL Tasmania regarding the recruitment and retention of umpires as this is seen as a major problem within football across the state.
The media support of the NTFL has been outstanding with all major events and award functions being extremely well covered. The extensive weekly coverage of a very interesting competition I am sure is enjoyed by members of the public. The Advocate continued the hugely popular “blog” of both the Darrel Baldock Medal count and the Grand Final with another increase in participation experienced.
The Tribunal unfortunately experienced an increase in the number of sittings but as usual handled all matters very professionally and we thank them for their continued support and commitment to the NTFL. The NTFL Appeals Committee was not required during 2013 but again we appreciate their availability and continued commitment to the League.
The Tasmanian Football Council and AFL Tasmania continue to working together on a plan for all football below the State League. This is a partnership between the TFC and AFL Tas. and can only be good for community football within Tasmania as we are able to influence the direction of the sport within the state. A united TFC will represent all football below the State League and provide potential sponsors with a very large audience. Established initially to unite the three regional competitions and organise representative football, the TFC has developed into much more and has the capacity to provide regional football with a very strong voice.
The TFC provided the opportunity for 23 players to travel to Perth and play a Western Australian Under 23 Amateur side over the June long weekend. Their triumph by 21 points was a fantastic effort by all involved. The NTFL was well represented by ten players and an assistant coach. Tyson Armstrong and Chase Armstrong from Smithton, Kallum Kubicki and Nick Hall from Wynyard, Randall Hardy and Jason Radford from Penguin, Travis Davies and Corey Dyson from Ulverstone, Brodie Sheehan from East Devonport and captain Kurt Byard from Latrobe with Ross Harris as assistant coach.
The NTFL is headed for bigger and better things and I ask for everyone’s assistance to maintain the league as the premier regional competition (both on and off the field) in Tasmania.
Andrew Richardson President FINANCE
The financial year has ended with the league making a small profit of $2,257 after budgeting for asurplusof $19,400. The drop in profit was due to a large drop in finals gates revenue and the finals gate levy which were down just over $14,300 on last year’s result.
The drop in crowd numbers can probably be attributed to the economic climate and also the fact that Latrobe and Wynyard provided, Five of the six sides on grand final day.
During the year each club was subsidised $3,000 through the home game levy.
Although the League still remains in a sound financial position sponsorship revenue and other sources of income is becoming harder to obtain. The time may be arriving when other avenues of income may be needed to be addressed.
Let us hope the economic climate improves thus making it easier to improve the Leagues finances.
Alan Broomhall Finance Director
3 MATCH ATTENDANCES ROSTER Home game attendances decreased by 1% on the previous year with an average of 565 people attending the 60 roster matches. The figure is just below last years and considering the financial situation in Tasmania this is still a great number of people attending our footy. Latrobe, Penguin and Smithton increased their attendances. The other three clubs however saw less people attending. Latrobe and Penguin increased by 24% and 19% respectively. The increase was mainly due to “Fly-in” players Lloyd, O’Loughlan and Koutafides. Interestingly, both clubs attracted identical average numbers for the season. East Devonport dropped from 2012, however the Swans did not have a “block buster” game this year. Wynyard and Ulverstone were down also. Good Friday, Anzac Day, a Sunday match or twilight games certainly help bring in the crowds. The three games held this season with “big name players” also boosted the gate takings. The following chart excludes each clubs best attended game, giving a better indication of support. Admission charges have remained unchanged for the past two seasons. However, a sign of the financial times was that this was probably the worst year ever for clubs being unable to meet the home game levy charged by the league. The weather certainly did no favours with some day’s being so wet and cold that it would have been tough for the players to step outside, let alone spectators. One week, only one of the three games made the levy and then only by $42. The NTFL and its clubs have very loyal followings and there is little doubt with more creative fixturing even more fans will be attracted to games. The NTFL has a fine product which must continue to be fully promoted, especially with the assistance of the media. Innovative rostering is a must. AVERAGE HOME GAME ATTENDANCES
Variation 10 Year Average Club Average from Highest Home attendance 2013 Attendances 2004 2012 - 2013 LATROBE 725 +24% 2510 - Good Friday v East with M. Lloyd 2013 565 PENGUIN 725 +19% 1368 - Kouta game v Ulverstone 2012 573 WYNYARD 527 -16% 765 - Night Game v Ulverstone 2011 552 ULVERSTONE 499 -11% 614 - Sunday Game v Smithton 2010 572 SMITHTON 468 +8% 757 - Good Friday v Ulverstone 2009** 563 EAST DEVONPORT 450 -29% 529 - Verses Latrobe 2008 626 2007 598 **From 2009 six team comp. 2006 591 2005 621 2004 524 Average 549
Averages when each clubs’ highest attended game discounted (nine games) Latrobe 527 Ulverstone 487 Penguin 654 Smithton 437 Wynyard 501 East Devonport 441 Average 508
4 finals The Greenham Finals Series attracted 6566 people, down 24% on last year’s attendance. There is no doubt that overall attendances were significantly affected by there being only three clubs involved on Grand Final Day. In fact throughout the finals, there were only three clubs competing each day. The 2013 Grand Final teams were a complete replica of 2012. Latrobe’s going through the season undefeated may have had an affect on the crowd. Again the tight financial situation on the north west coast could have also been detrimental to numbers.
There is no reason why the league cannot in the near future attract more than 10,000 people to a finals series. With even more promotion and the stars aligning it can and will happen.
MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCES BOARD The broad affairs of the NTFL are determined by its Board which consists of a representative of each club and the seven current members of the Executive. Ten meetings were held during the year. All meetings were held at NTFL headquarters with attendance being 83%.The Smithton Football club was able to combat the issue of travel to meetings this year by being able to skype in if required; an offer taken up on two occasions.
EXECUTIVE 12 meetings of the Executive were scheduled for the year but it was necessary to hold only 11. This compares with 10 in 2012 and 14 in the preceding and is an indication of the stability and smoothness of the operation which the league runs. Frequently however, members of the Executive gathered informally or communicated electronically as required to discuss various issues. Attendance at formal meetings was 81% (compared with 86% last year)
The Executive operated with the total of seven members from April 2013. Ian Wotherspoon resigned in February. Kim Miles was voted onto the Executive at the February meeting and Barry Gaby in April.
CLUB BOARD DIRECTORS Meetings attended (from 10) East Devonport Graeme Walton 8 (+2 proxy) Latrobe Rick Slatter/Peter Freshney 7 (+ 2 proxy) Penguin Tony French 5 (+ 4 proxy) Smithton Graeme Pretty/Jodie Saville 6 Ulverstone Greg Wing 8 (+ 1 proxy) Wynyard Tom Englund 9 (+ 1 proxy)
EXECUTIVE 11 Executive Meetings 10 Board Meetings Andrew Richardson 11 10 Alan Broomhall 11 10 Andrew Buchhorn 9 9 Wayne Elphinstone 6 6 Geoff Rootes 10 10 Ian Wotherspoon 0 (out of 1) 2 (out of 2) Kim Miles 10 (out of 10) 9 (out of 9) Barry Gaby 6 (out of 8) 4 (out of 7) 5 SPONSORSHIP AND MARKETING
Sponsorship 2013 was a year with no real change in sponsorship. Most aspects of the competition are well covered with naming rights; all is relative to the amounts received from major supporters, and as is frequently heard – times are tough. The NTFL has done very well.
Southern Cross Television was involved for the second of its three year deal as a prestigious partner of the league while The Advocate, North West Trophy House and 7AD, 7BU all completed 27 consecutive years as sponsors. The league prides itself on ensuring agreements signed with all sponsors are complied with in every way. Steps are taken to see that no sponsor withdraws its support because ‘the NTFL didn’t give what it promised.’
It is vital that the league continues to do everything possible to enhance its reputation as an organisation that marketing people are keen to be associated with. During the year major sponsor WHK implemented a name change and while the use of that name was continued, in 2014 the league will be known as the Crowe Horwath. Russell Athletic (Sherrin) still have a year to run on their agreement, while MeadCon, Greenham Tasmania and Tasmanian Bakeries took up options.
Major sponsor WorkSafe arranges its deal through the Tasmanian Football Council with the NTFL doing everything possible to remain at the forefront of compliance by the three regional leagues. The feedback has been very positive and we are now into a three year agreement.
Thanks must go to all the league’s valued sponsors who are listed on the inside front cover of this report.
Marketing The NTFL is blessed that it has a great product and reputation, making marketing so much easier. The budget is extremely low, but the organisations with which the league has an association have been fantastic allies.
The early production of roster cards put the NTFL out there even before the AFL fixtures were available, while Tasmanian football’s best weekly program was another means of professionally marketing our product.
Newspapers, radio and television again made the public aware of what was happening in Tasmania’s premier regional football competition. No comparable sports body in this state enjoys the promotion received by the NTFL – and most of it’s for free! But it remains something which must be constantly worked on – there is no room for complacency. Specific information and thanks are listed under ‘Media’ in this report
Clubs too played great roles marketing themselves with innovative promotions to benefit themselves and various causes. WorkSafe promoted a “Match of the Month” this year which was magnificently hosted by the Wynyard Football Club. Penguin, East Devonport and Latrobe clubs also promoted Breast Cancer awareness and Call to Arms campaigns.
It is satisfying to note NTFL clubs are seen as worthwhile organisations with which promoters of these causes wish to be associated.
It reflects also the respect league clubs have within their communities. The number of businesses which decorated their Latrobe and Wynyard premises in grand final week confirm this and the league’s motto – “Your Club - Your Community” Clubs also attracted such high profile guests as former AFL stars Matthew Lloyd, Michael O’Loughlin and Anthony Koutafides. This is all part of marketing and promoting clubs, the community, league and football. 6 ON-FIELD
General 2013 was yet another season whereby the unpredictable nature of the competition was confirmed. With two exceptions every team across the three levels won at least one game and all teams but two lost at least one match during the roster season. The shifting nature of fortunes within the NTFL is confirmed by the fact that in the five years since the restructure all clubs with the exception of East Devonport have participated in the senior Grand Final, with three different clubs having been premiers.
Latrobe Seniors cruised through the 2013 season without loss. This is a feat all clubs would love to replicate, being only the third time in league history this has happened. Latrobe won the flag in the Reserves for the third year in a row while Ulverstone reversed last year’s result against Wynyard in the Under 19’s premiership.
The Club Championship was this year won by Wynyard for the second consecutive year. All three Wynyard teams reached the Grand Final but all left the ground without any silverware. No team at any level found it necessary to forfeit a game during the season. East Devonport finished a tough season with its Under 19’s reaching the finals. Unfortunately they fell one hurdle short of the Grand Final.
Penguin was the only club not to reach the finals at any level. This year Ulverstone seniors started the climb from the bottom of last years ladder, which was an unfamiliar place for the Robins, and climb they did. All teams made the finals with the Senior and Reserves teams making it to third place and the Under 19’s winning the premiership. Smithton also had a good turnaround from their 2012 season. All three teams made the finals. While not able to get past the semi’s, they will start 2014 in a much better position.
In Round 13, the results could hardly have been any closer. A total of two points decided the three games. Smithton and Penguin drew, which was Smithton’s first of two draws for the season. Ulverstone scraped home by a solitary point over East Devonport and Latrobe had the biggest scare of its season with Wynyard getting to within one point on the siren. A fantastic round and a great advertisement for how even our competition is.
Player behaviour was again admirable. The fact that only 23 players were found guilty from 192 games is quite good when the physical, passionate nature of the game is considered. (Tribunal details are listed elsewhere in this report)
The Latrobe club for the 21st occasion was a magnificent host of the Greenham Grand Final.
Josh Holland finally completed his trophy cabinet by winning the award many people had presumed he would have won in previous years, by winning the Leagues prestigious Darrel Baldock medal. Josh was also victorious in other important awards.
The NTFL showed it class in a tough encounter at Ulverstone when its representative team had a comprehensive victory over the Tasmanian Under 23s.
Latrobe’s Josh Holland was announced winner of the Paddy Martin medal for best NTFL player in that game.
There is further evidence of the player quality within NTFL ranks with ten players chosen to represent the Tasmanian under 23 team in its victorious June clash against Western Australian in the AAFC Championship.
It remained a league requirement that every club coach and at least one trainer must have current accreditation to a least Level I. Courses are arranged by other authorities and as a result communication breakdowns occurred. This important area must be fine tuned in the future.
77 WHK SENIORS Latrobe cruised through the season without a loss and although Wynyard and Smithton each came close, no-one could topple the Demons in 2013.
The reigning premiers Wynyard did not have the start they would have envisioned with only one win out of their first four games. By round 6 they were in second position on the ladder and never dropped below that spot for the rest of the season. Penguin never really looked likely to bother the top teams in 2013. With only three wins in the first half of the season, they needed to improve greatly in the second half. It was not to be with only two wins and one draw the best they could manage. East Devonport had a horrific start to the season with its coach Brett McCall copping a severely broken leg in round 1. It was the start to a season the Swans would prefer to forget. They did have a purple patch winning three out of four games in the middle of the season, including reigning premiers Wynyard. While the 1st and 2nd spots on the ladder were basically settled for most of the season, there was a lot of interest in who was going to take 3rd and 4th places. The question was not answered until the very end of the season. Smithton had a year that showed a lot of promise for seasons to come. While finishing 5th in 2012 and all teams missing the finals, 2013 saw all three sides tasting September action. 2012 was a horror season for Ulverstone: 2013 saw a huge turnaround. From last to third in one season gives a lot of hope to a club that is not used to being on the bottom of any ladder. All three teams played in the finals to top off a team building year.
Some milestones worth recording include: Round18: Latrobe kicked over 20 goals on 13 occasions during the roster series, with their lowest haul of 5 goals coming in the wet at Wynyard. Rounds 14 and 15: These rounds saw an aggregate margin of over 300 points when Latrobe played Smithton and Ulverstone. Round 13: This round was a fantastic testament to our great competition with a draw between Smithton and Penguin, Latrobe defeated Wynyard by one point as did Ulverstone over East Devonport. Round 16: The close competition continued with Ulverstone and Smithton playing out an exciting draw. Round 17: Ulverstone Robin’s miserable score of 3 goals 2 points was not their lowest score ever, that being a 2 goal 2 point score line back in 1989.
The general appearance and behaviour of players from all clubs both on and off the field was a credit to all concerned, enhancing the professional image of the league and its member clubs. It creates considerable pride within the leagues’ management and leadership.
While the magic “100” was not achieved this year, the top four goal kickers all kicked 50 plus. Of the top 10 goal kickers, five were from the Latrobe club.
Greenham Finals Series Ulverstone, East Devonport and Latrobe hosted matches with fine weather each day. Eventual Grand Finalists Latrobe defeated Wynyard by 31 points in the 2nd semi, Smithton succumbed to Ulverstone by 12 in the 1st while Wynyard rebounded, defeating Ulverstone by 60 points in the Preliminary.
8 Latrobe topped off its season with a 47 point win over Wynyard despite the odds of teams going through the season without a loss, only to be beaten in the Grand Final. It was not all one way traffic however with Wynyard staying in touch though out the game. Keith Ives was again a magnificent Grand Final presentation host, his 13th year in the role.
Grand Final: Latrobe 22.16.148 d Wynyard 14.17.101
Wilf Barker Medallist (Best Grand Final player) Rodney Coghlan Latrobe
Baldock Medallist (Best & Fairest) Josh Holland Latrobe (31 votes)
Leading Goal Kicker Adam Jeffrey Latrobe (67 Goals)
7AD, 7BU RESERVES The Reserves is a vital part of the NTFL and the structure of its clubs. While some other leagues have dispensed with this level, NTFL clubs remain adamant that the reserves will remain. It is however recognised that team player numbers may have to be reduced as from time to time shortages did create problems.
It is interesting to note the final four in the reserves consisted of the same clubs which comprised the seniors ladder. Ulverstone and Smithton made the top four in 2013, trading places with Penguin and East Devonport.
East Devonport could not manage a win this year, slumping to the bottom while Penguin had three less victories than last year finishing fifth. At the other end of the scale Wynyard went through the roster season undefeated with Latrobe just holding down second place on 13 wins from Ulverstone and Smithton.
The leading goalkicker award was won by Ulverstone’s Brodie Connelly, who kicked away from team-mate Kayden Latimore.
The Graeme Wilkinson medal for best and fairest player was a tie between Penguin’s Jed Dunham and Wynyard Cat Ben Englund with each accumulating 14 votes.
The Grand Final saw Latrobe in no real danger, leading the then undefeated Wynyard throughout to take a “hat trick” of Grand Finals by 61 points. The winners’ Nic Von Schill was awarded the Royce Viney medal for best player.
Grand Final: Latrobe 19.13.127 d Wynyard 8.13.61
Royce Viney Medal (Best Grand Final player): Nic Von Schill Latrobe
Graeme Wilkinson Medal Ben Englund Wynyard (Best & fairest)(Equal Winners) Jed Dunham Penguin
Leading goalkicker: Peter Fulton Latrobe (61 Goals)
9 SHAW CONTRACTING UNDER 19’S The NTFL Under 19’s competition showcases the best young players on the coast every week of the season. Players at this level can only play in the region regularly with NTFL clubs as they hone their skills before stepping to the next level. Many under 19’s already play at senior level.
All clubs except Smithton and Penguin fielded sides in the NWJFL Under 14 or 17 competitions (which includes state league clubs) with Ulverstone winning the Under 17 flag. This ensures there should always be a flow of young players within the various ranks of the game in the north west. That is of course, provided it is managed right. The current standard is unbelievable; it needs to be nurtured by those whose responsibility it is to cultivate the game and make it grow.
Again during the season each under 19 team played two ‘feature games’ which were played as the main curtain raiser, with the best player from each team being presented on the ground with a trophy, thanks to Shaw Contracting. This is yet another way in which the NTFL and its clubs promote under age football.
How fortunes change: After losing the Under 19’s Grand Final in 2012, the Ulverstone Robins were back on track this year, winning all but one game for the season and going on to be Premiers. Wynyard won two more games this season but could not repeat the result from last year and had to settle for “Runners-up”. East Devonport has a lot to be positive about with the amount of talented youngsters coming through its ranks. Ten wins saw the young Swans playing finals footy again this year. Smithton’s young Saints turned 5 wins from 2012 into eight for 2013 to reach the finals. While only making it into the first week of finals, there was still a lot to be positive about. Penguin battled on but not once did the young Two Blues taste victory. Word is that the Penguin club will field Under 14’s and Under 17’s again next year. It won’t be long and the young Two Blues will be back up and running. The wheel turns.
Wynyard’s James Allen took out the Kerry O’Neill medal for best and fairest.
The Grand Final was a tough ask for Wynyard. The Ulverstone Robins had come to avenge the loss of the previous year, jumping out of the blocks and never giving the young Wynyard Cats a chance to get into the game. Ulverstone was victorious by 98 points.
Grand Final: Ulverstone 20.12.132 d Wynyard 4.10.34
Neil Rawson Medal (Best Grand Final player) Jordan Quaile Ulverstone
Kerry O’Neill Medal (Best Fairest) James Allen Wynyard
Leading goalkicker Brodie Connelly Ulverstone (75 Goals)
10 REPRESENTATIVE GAME
NTFL v TASMANIAN UNDER 23s
at Ulverstone – 19th May
The NTFL enhanced its reputation as the number one Regional League in the State, with a comprehensive victory over the Tasmanian Under 23s.
With the SFL and NTFA engaged in their own intrastate fixture, the NTFL accepted the opportunity to play the State Under 23s and their 67 point winning margin was testament to the effort of all concerned. The experienced Kent Jackson accepted the role of Coach only a couple of weeks prior to the match and his enthusiastic approach to training and match day preparation, ensured that team was primed to tackle the opposition, who were previously unbeaten in intrastate representative matches.
Team:
Josh Holland (Capt), Kallum Kubicki, Rodney Coghlan, Adam Jeffrey, Callan Newman, Alex Baldock, James King, Kurt Wells, Jarryd Chatwin, Shaun McCrossen, Rhys Phillips, Simon Vanderfeen, Jarrod Watling, James Wescombe, Josh Smith, Luke Dyson, Josh Walmsley, Zane Good, James Dawson, Matthew Stephenson, Tom Reynolds, Gavin Woodcock, Damien Medwin, Hamish Shaw
Final Scores: N.T.F.L 20.18.138 Tasmanian Under 23s 10.11.71
Goals: D. Medwin 9, A.Jeffrey 4, J.Holland 3, L.Dyson 2, J.Chatwin, G. Woodcock Best: J.Holland, D.Medwin, A.Jeffrey, J.Smith, H.Shaw, K.Wells, R.Coghlan
Paddy Martin Medal for Best NTFL Player: Josh Holland
Staff: Coach: Kent Jackson Asst Coach: Gregg Sharman, Stephen Jackson, Craig French, Jarrod Watling Chairman of Selectors: Andrew Richardson Runners: Don Naden, Connor Bramich Trainers: Norrie Hayes, Rodney Adams, Alf Woodcock Water Carriers: Supplied by Ulverstone Football Club Team Manager: Kim Miles
Under 19s Unfortunately, for the second consecutive year the NTFL Under 19s were unable to secure a game, due on this occasion to the SFL playing the NTFA in Launceston.
11 TRIBUNAL AND APPEALS
This vital area again operated smoothly, thanks to the wonderful panel of Tribunal members and the behaviour of players. The Tribunal was required to sit on twelve occasions out of 23 weeks, dealing with 14 individual matters including three which were not proven. In twelve instances players accepted set penalties, not being required to attend a hearing. Players were required to sit out a total of 52 games as a result of their indiscretions. The figures show quite an increase on recent years. For example in 2011 only 9 players were found guilty or one for every 21 games. 2012 – 1 in 15, 2013 1 in 5. Charges Proven or Set Penalties Club 2013 2012 2011 2010 Total East Devonport 5 5 0 5 15 Latrobe 3 0 1 7 11 Penguin 5 4 4 1 14 Smithton 5 5 3 5 18 Ulverstone 4 1 0 3 8 Wynyard 1 1 1 2 5 Total 23 16 9 23 71 Not one club went through the season without a player appearing before the Tribunal. Wynyard did however appear only once. Significant penalties were imposed upon a player who hit an opponent twice (six weeks) while another two players were required to stand out for four matches each after being reported for striking offences.
Categories 2013 Seniors 6 Striking 16 Reserves 7 Rough Conduct 2 Under 19’s 10 Head butting 1 History over past years: Front on Conduct 2 2013 1 guilty for every 5 games Behaviour towards Umpires 1 2012 1:15 Spitting 1 2011 1:21 Total 23 2010 1:8
A disappointing number of Under 19 players were reported this season. This is a matter that the clubs will need to address in the future. Players, coaches and umpires are again to be commended for the manner in which games were conducted. The nine members of the Tribunal panel are also to be thanked for their commitment and manner in which they adjudicated matters yet again. How other senior bodies in the state must envy the process by which matters are dealt with by the judiciary in the NTFL. Umpires’ advocate Phil Cossins would be unequalled when it comes to prosecuting cases: his compassion and fairness are amongst the reasons he was awarded “Hall of Fame” status this year. Congratulations and thank you Phil. The members’ experience is vast with six of the nine averaging more than 15 years service in the role. All are volunteers; thank you gentlemen.
The APPEALS COMMITTEE was not required to convene on any occasion for the second consecutive year. Again this is an indication of the goodwill which exists within NTFL ranks and for the respect with which the Tribunal is held. 12 OPERATIONS of related matters were for the fourth year handled by President Andrew Richardson. Sporting Pulse again provided the program ADMINISTRATION by which most of these processes were dealt Vicki Slater had her first year alone as with. the league’s Executive Officer after being STATISTICS AND mentored by Ian Wotherspoon in 2012. After 16 years in three stints as General Manager, HISTORICAL DATA Ian left a huge void in the administration role, Andrew Richardson also attended to the especially with his knowledge of the league weekly statistical data including match results, and its day to day operations. Her previous ladders, goal kickers and games played, which skills resulted in her also taking over the again were programmed through Sporting operational side of finance, a role previously Pulse. attended to by vice-president/ finance director Some individuals at clubs have adapted well Alan Broomhall. to the concept, and although not yet perfect it Clubs were not required to contribute to is a decided acquisition which costs the NTFL operational costs which were again funded nothing, just a headache or two from time to solely from increased sponsorship income. time. WEBSITE EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS With the co-operation of Shane Harris at Xazz There were some changes to the league Creative and the willingness of Terry Morris executive (independent directors) in 2013, to provide further updates, it is pleasing to with one resignation and two new independent report that the site is now quite informative directors being appointed. Ian Wotherspoon and of benefit to those who choose to seek retired early in the year. Kim Miles joined the league in February followed by Barry Gaby in information by this means. April. Of the listed 12 meetings it was necessary to MATCH DAY SCORE SERVICE hold just 11 meetings in the past 12 months. Every week the NTFL provided regular President Andrew Richardson, Vice President score updates to the media. While this can Alan Broomhall and Ian Wotherspoon were be somewhat of a chore it is necessary if the elected to two year terms at the 2012 A.G.M., league is to promote itself and enhance its while Vice-president Andrew Buchhorn and reliable, professional reputation. Independent Directors Wayne Elphinstone and Geoff Rootes’ two year terms expire at the 2013 Coast FM and the ABC took quarter by quarter A.G.M. Kim Miles and Barry Gaby’s terms will scores, both commercial TV stations were sent also expire at the end of 2014. emails or called at the end of games and The Examiner and The Advocate used Sporting Work commitments often created problems Pulse for results. for members required to attend meetings, but an attendance rate of 81% is a great indication Frequently at some venues the opportunity was of the commitment these people have to the taken to provide scores from other grounds for league. broadcast via the P.A. at those places. Members worked in a constructive, harmonious The Executive officer each Saturday made manner throughout the year, all for the more than 30 calls to clubs and the media; betterment of the NTFL and in honorary those responsible at clubs were brilliant, being capacities. so reliable. So to Graeme at Smithton, Pip at Wynyard, Penguin duo Coral or ‘Muzza,’ Leon at REGISTRAR Latrobe, Paul or Neil at Ulverstone and Registrations, clearances, contracts and a host Colleen at East Devonport, thank you. 13 PROGRAM PUBLICATION match as Ulverstone and Smithton were both in the running for finishing the season in third Again the NTFL produced by far the best place. The third placed team normally hosts weekly football program in Tasmania. the final. Ulverstone won out on both counts Roster season publications cost the league as well as on the day of the final. $1.12 per unit, they are then sold to clubs at $1 As always these decisions are made in the best for sale at $2 each, with the league retaining interests of the league as a whole. advertising sales revenue to remunerate the editor and subsidise publication costs. Little money is made from the publication, COMPLAINTS AND but it is the ‘flagship’ publication of the league INVESTIGATIONS and must be retained at least at its current Two formal complaints were lodged this quality for years to come. No other football season. In one case it was alleged a senior publication in the state matches it. player spat in the face of another. The matter It remained a quality publication of which the was investigated, resulting in the player league can be proud, thanks to editor Nigel appearing before the Tribunal, being found Tapp supported by the NTFL’s Vicki Slater, guilty and suspended for four weeks. The Mark Williams, Julie Good at the printing other complaint was investigated, but it was office “formerly known as” Richmond difficult to determine without witnesses or an Concepts and Print and advertising sales guru admission of guilt that the incident occurred. John Wilshaw of Priority Promotions. The Tribunal decided the matter could not be The team at Richmonds went through a name taken further and the complainant club had its change during the season, but never missed a fee returned. beat with publishing the NTFL program. Yet another sign of the professionals they are. APPEALS COMMITTEE Impressprint – as they are now known, are to be thanked for the magnificent job they do at For the second consecutive year the Appeals a subsidised rate, with this year being the 21st Committee was not required to determine year that the program has been produced there. any matters; in fact there was no need for any Thank you to Colin, Cate, Julie and Margie dialogue with its members. in particular. Best of luck with the new look Thanks to committee members Mike Gaffney “Impressprint”. MLC, John Febey, Paul Fletcher and David Thanks also to club contributors who tried Templeton for again being available to hear hard to meet deadlines with copy and in most matters if required. cases succeeded. SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT MATCH COMMITTEE AND With two exceptions all sponsors were ‘signed RULES ENFORCEMENT up’ for 2013 at least, before the season began, which was a relief to all concerned. The Match Committee consisted of experienced trio, president Andrew Richardson, vice- The league did everything possible to ensure president Andrew Buchhorn and Kim Miles. it complied with the terms of all sponsorship deals including the program, media The executive is empowered to determine advertising, invitations to function, updating which venues may be used for finals with of activities and generally ‘keeping in touch’. five clubs accepting invitations to apply to be The feedback was always positive and augurs considered as finals hosts. well for the future of corporate support. The Match Committee nearer the day is then It is pleasing that sponsorship income allows seconded to allocate specific finals venues. the league to pay administration costs and The location of the first semi could not be subsidise club home games. It’s imperative confirmed until the end of the last roster that the relationship with sponsors continues 14 to enable even greater benefits to flow onto each home game. clubs. Clubs retain all gate receipts and other match The league’s valuable sponsors are listed on day income including that from program sales. the inside front cover of this report. 2013 Levy: Insurance $220.00 CLUBS MATCH DAY Footballs $250.00 COMMITMENTS Umpires $1,280.00 Total $1,750.00 NTFL rules require clubs (particularly host clubs) to carry out a multitude of tasks to ensure the orderly, efficient operations related SALARY CAP to match day issues are carried out. Those who fell short were reminded of their shortcomings The Salary cap was introduced about 14 years via the weekly newsletter called ‘Match ago in an attempt to control spending by clubs Matters”. By season’s end the list of failings on playing and coaching staff. While very few had diminished markedly. of the current NTFL clubs spent anywhere near the amount permissible the by-laws required the When drawing attention to these things it was cap to be increased each year by 3% or the CPI, always borne in mind that the people attending whichever was the greater. Progressively it crept to them in all cases are club volunteers. so high the amount became quite outrageous for Team and Match Managers’ roles are vital with this level of football. the despatch of the hallowed match envelope So prior to the 20`2 season the by-laws were usually the culmination of the days work (for amended to allow the board to make its own some). Those people are to be commended choice on whether to vary the cap. A wise for the manner in which they so dutifully decision, although in some eyes it remains far complied with the League’s requirements. too high, but is the MAXIMUM which MAY Thanks to Jodie, Amanda, Coral and Muzza, be paid. Adrian and Neil, Sue and Leon for their co- Clubs are required to submit returns and there operation. has been no evidence that breaches have The home game levy which is payable to the occurred. NTFL was always forwarded as required. Not Maximum payments: once did a club fail to meet that commitment even though there were a few occasions when Players for 20 roster games $51,500 gate receipts did not reach the levy figure Coaching & associated staff $36,100 Clubs met their playing commitments, Total $87,600 or although there were shortages from time to $4,380 per game time with respect to reserves in particular, and Clubs which pay players for finals games base doubling up of under 19’s players frequently payments pro rata on $51,500. Most don’t pay happening with some clubs. for finals. Clubs were again required to provide escorts $4,380 is a significant amount at regional for umpires leaving the ground and compliance football level, with affordability being the major in this area was the best ever. issue. But clubs have to compete with the other two tiers of football, so the battle will continue HOME GAME LEVY with living within the means being paramount. The home game levy remained at the figure The Board has agreed that the cap will not set for the past two years. change in 2014 following an earlier decision to not increase it for the 2013 season. It is set by the league to help cover costs such as umpires, footballs, and some insurance, although the league continued to subsidise 15 HEADQUARTERS Secretary Anthony and its coaching staff led by Phil and Martin. The league for the third year was housed in a fantastic headquarters building at the Ulverstone Recreation Ground, the lessee of MEDIA which is AFL Tasmania. Again this year media support of the league Much of the NTFL’s memorabilia is on display was fantastic. The coast’s best supported while general storage space is quite adequate. extended season of sport was put in front of the The facility is somewhat of a headquarters public and accordingly interest remained high. for coastal football with both the NWFA and And that included social media, especially as NWJFL meeting there while the NTFL has a provided by The Advocate. presence there most week days. The other two regional football leagues A debt of gratitude is owed to AFL Tasmania in Tasmania are in awe of the recognition for its generous provision of this facility and accorded the NTFL by sections of the media. to David Munns of the Australian Sports The league is grateful for the support it Commission who is an extremely helpful co- received in this area, but must continue to tenant. co-operate with information and ideas to help that coverage. UMPIRES The Executive held a small function post season in appreciation of the media peoples’ The much envied relationship between the support. Thanks to The Advocate newspaper, NTFL and North West Umpires Association continued this year thanks to the loyalty, co- the Sunday Examiner, 7AD, 7BU, SeaFM, operation and support of its committee led by Southern Cross Television, Coast FM, ABC veteran, legendary president Ian Clarke and Radio and WIN Television for the coverage secretary Anthony Mee. they afford the NTFL. The numbers for umpires still remains the Specific reports on the media are below. biggest issue for all. There was however only one week when clubs had to provide umpires for two Under 19 games. THE ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER Budgetary restrictions, changed policies, Monthly payments to the association help with social media and personnel changes had little umpire payments, travel, coaching, observing affect on The Advocate’s coverage of the and training facilities. Many younger umpires NTFL. take it up as the remuneration is a good incentive, but few continue. The 20 – 40 year Editor Julian O’Brien took an active interest, age bracket is where the depth is lacking; leading from the front. The “three amigo’s” thankfully many of the older brigade stay on to Matt Jones, Luke Edmunds and Brad Cole, help with numbers. The umpires’ presentation have since changed to Cameron Whiteley, was also very professional. Jordan Abell and Brad. Just when we had them trained! The NTFL Executive felt that as the league was basically the major employer of the The Advocate again provided ‘blogs’ of the umpires, providing the bulk of its funding, it Baldock medal count and Grand Final with should have some say in the appointment of the huge number of hits justifying the paper’s coaches. The NWUA agreed and the position role and indicating the interest which exists in was advertised and the two bodies appointed, the NTFL in a joint coaching role, Phil McCullough Thank you to Danny Clark for offering and Martin Gaffney. Phil and Martin have and then arranging for the NTFL to have implemented some positive changes between the original sketch of the front page of the clubs, coaches, umpires and the league. Advocate on Grand Final Day. A silent auction Thank you to the NWUA President Ian, was conducted and $500 was raised which
16 was donated to “Relay for Life”. This remained one way of people around the Sincere thanks to the team members listed state being kept up to date with scores etc in above, plus photographers, sub-editors and the NTFL. production staff for their contributions. The newspaper, Terry himself and Karen Stallard of the Promotions department are to be thanked for their support which again 7AD, 7BU, SEAFM promoted the competition to a wide audience. The network which broadcasts across the coast on two frequencies was again a magnificent promoter of the NTFL throughout the entire COAST FM season. For the 17th year the team from this community Weekly advertising of roster games, support based station provided superb coverage of the of the reserves competition, the SeaFM Young NTFL, including weekly match broadcasts Player of the Week which culminated in the and special major segments with guests. Player of the Year award, trophy for the best Led by ‘Doc’ Hancock CoastFM has become young player in the representative game, synonymous with the NTFL and the team general on-air promotions of matches and which also includes Brian ‘Flick’ Paine, Ian events and two segments a week involving Wright, and Rodney Woods are to be thanked Terry Morris discussing games were all for their commitment to the league. They provided at no charge to the league. are passionate about it. Also huge thanks to Heavily subsidised advertising of finals was Bernard Dooley for receiving and passing on also provided while the regular attendance of the quarter by quarter scores. sales executive Robyn Ryan at NTFL games The station is run by volunteers who do a and functions was also appreciated. wonderful job for the coast and especially for The stations’ support and coverage is the NTFL. improving as time goes by, with thanks due to the following: SOUTHERN CROSS TELEVISION Station Manager Sylvia Sayers and Robyn Ryan, plus Venita and Indea for their Southern Cross Television sponsors the NTFL administrative skills all playing important with weekly advertisements. Unfortunately the roles, together with the knowledgeable Terry station’s policy with respect to not screening Morris. the results in the 6.00pm news, despite having the scores provided by 4.45pm, but not putting Thank you to the team at the radio centre. them to air until halftime in the AFL game that night, around 9pm, remains disappointing. THE SUNDAY EXAMINER However, thanks to Southern Cross for their NEWSPAPER assistance, especially to Laura Moore. The Sunday Examiner again provided considerable editorial support of the NTFL WIN TELEVISION throughout the season with match reports and other details including the “Player of the Sports journalist Brent Costello still receives Year” award. the scores each week, putting then to air in the 6.00pm news. Senior reporter Terry Morris is another who is committed to the NTFL and his innovative Thank you Win Television and Brent Costello. ways of obtaining match information without being at games himself was a credit to him. Sunday’s NTFL segment was an eagerly ABC RADIO awaited section which all associated with the ABC Radio also receives and broadcast ¼ by league and clubs are grateful to have received. ¼ scores of NTFL games.
17 The ABC Northern Tasmania breakfast AFL TASMANIA program with Belinda King provided a great AFL Tasmania is the AFL’s representative in opportunity for the league to promote itself Tasmania and responsible for the management every Monday. and development of Tasmanian football at all Belinda did her homework and had genuine levels. interest in and knowledge of the league. Thank The establishment of a strong and united you to Kim Miles for representing the NTFL Tasmanian Football Council provides AFL Tas. each week in a terrific way of publicising the with an organisation they can work with for the league. betterment of football at a community level Thank you ABC, in particular Belinda King and will place the TFC and the TSL as equal and her producers and to Marcus for his work partners with AFL Tas. in the development of on Saturdays. football within the state. Football competitions and football clubs are changing and while we may all like things to OTHER FOOTBALL stay the same, they will not. We must adapt and BODIES be ready for the future by working with AFL Tas. to provide the best outcomes for football THE TASMANIAN FOOTBALL in the state. COUNCIL There have been many plans established over The role of the Tasmanian Football Council the years for football in Tasmania. is in question with some members wishing to How many of these has the regional competitions expand the role of the TFC and partner with had any say in? AFL Tasmania to develop and plan for all We now have the opportunity to be heard and Tasmanian football below the state league. assist with the development of future plans and The NTFL believes that there is a genuine it is important for regional football that the TFC need for all football people to work together becomes our voice. for the betterment of the game. The TFC provides us with outstanding opportunities regarding sponsorship as well Australian Amateur as providing us with a powerful voice on how Football Council football in Tasmania is developed. By AAFC Delegate & NTFL President - Through the support of AFL Tas. we have Andrew Richardson gained invaluable sponsorship from Work I had the pleasure of travelling to Western Safe Tasmania and their commitment for a Australia with the Tasmanian Under 23 side further two years allows us to go forward with over the June long weekend and witnessing an confidence. outstanding effort by twenty three committed The TFC is committed to providing the players. Although only having been together for opportunity for players to represent their a three week period they combined and played state. In 2013 the TFC sent an Under 23 state as though they had been playing together for representative team to Perth to play Western years. Australia in June. What a difference twelve months can make. Next year it will host the Australian Amateur Last June Tasmania endured a horrible game in Football Council carnival in Hobart over Launceston against South Australia going down the June long weekend and this will be an by over 140 points but to come away with a win this year (the first since 1967 against the opportunity to work together as a state to run WAAFL) was totally unexpected. a successful four day carnival in Tasmania. Coach Wayne Kirby was appointed in mid-May after the incumbent coach decided that he could not commit to the concept and in the short time 18 available to him Wayne prepared his side firstly to participate over a four day period, with all for a game against the NTFL and then the long states playing each other over the first two days trip to the West. in shortened games. Ably assisted by Max Pearce, Ross Harris Results of these games will provide seeding for and Geoff Skeggs, Wayne instilled a level of the finals which will take place on the last day commitment and desire to play for their state over four quarters. The first two seeded teams that proved to be the difference between the playing off for the title and the remaining states teams. To bring players together from three playing off for third and fourth. different competitions around Tasmania and It is important that we continue to develop our encourage them to commit and perform as they side and also continue to establish the role of did is a credit to all involved. the TFC. SFL president Kyron Johnson has now The commitment of all players selected in assumed the position of TFC president for a the initial squad has to be admired as players two year period and the South will also provide travelled each Sunday to Evandale for training the State coach over this period. Our challenge sessions with some travelling from as far away to not only to be competitive, but to also run a as Cygnet, the East Coast and Smithton. successful carnival needs to be tackled head on, The team left Launceston airport at 6am on with everyone around the state working together Saturday morning arriving in Perth at 11:30am for the betterment of football at community Perth time, had a training run in the afternoon on level within Tasmania. a rock hard ground which was as big, or bigger, Result: than any ground in Tasmania. A team meeting at 7pm allowed for an early night as everyone was Tasmanian Under 23’s feeling the effects of the early start and travel. 5.5 7.7 12.9 13.11 89 Sunday brought a fine and mild day which turned WAAFL Under 23’s into a wet afternoon with rain commencing just 3.2 7.3 9.7 10.8 68 prior to the game. The rain had little bearing Tasmanian Goals: Tom Bennett (3) Ben on the standard of the game with both teams Halton, Jake Pearce, Travis Davies (2), Kallum adapting well to the conditions. Kubicki, Andrew Cox-Goodyer, Jack Johnson, There were very encouraging signs early in the Nick Hall (1) game with Tyson Armstrong backing back into Tasmanian Best: Chris Novy, Tyson Armstrong, his much taller opponent to take a very important Darren Long, Jake Huett, Travis Davies, Tom and courageous mark, Tom Bennett taking Bennett strong one grab marks on the lead, ruckmen Best on Ground Medal: Tyson Armstrong Darren Long and Lewis Taylor winning every centre tap, not to mention the uncanny ability of Chris Novy to read the play and cut off many LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS WAAFL attacking moves, then create run and For many years most if not all local competitions attack from defence. on the north west coast were affiliated with the These are a few highlights that happened early NTFL. to set the scene for the day and there were many The Leven, Darwin, Circular Head, King Island more as the game unfolded with every player associations and the junior body of the NWJFL, contributing to the win. Unfortunately there are all affiliated with the NTFL. were a couple of early injuries to Josh Mitchell and Corey Dyson with both unable to take any The NTFL can provide benefits to the associations further part in the game but still able to be on when asked and can help give a united voice on hand at the final siren to celebrate with their issues faced by bodies in this area. This is not team mates. to mention the social interchange which occurs. Next year the Tasmanian Football Council will We look forward to working with them (and hold a carnival in Hobart with Western Australia, the NWFA) for the betterment of football in the South Australia and Victoria travelling to Hobart region. 19 FUNCTIONS SEASON LAUNCH Three major functions were held during the – Hosted by Ulverstone year, from the impressive Season Launch at More than 90 were present at the Season Launch Ulverstone to the gala social event of the year, at Ulverstone including representatives of all the MeadCon Baldock medal - Ambassador major sponsors and AFL Tasmania. Quest presentations to the grand finale, the Greenham Grand Final luncheon. Most senior coaches, all appointed club ambassadors, the reigning Baldock medallist Thank you to the Ulverstone and Latrobe and Ambassador, all clubs, four affiliates, the Football clubs for the use of their idilic rooms three tribunal chairmen and 14 NTFL Hall and for hosting the Season Launch and Grand of Fame members and media representatives Final Function. attended. Beer for all functions was provided by league The Ulverstone club is to be congratulated for major sponsor Boags. organising the event. Food and service was excellent.
GREENHAM GRAND FINAL LUNCHEON – Hosted by Latrobe A nice gathering of around 90 people attended the luncheon which was again well hosted by Latrobe in the superb cricket clubrooms facility from where the day’s activities could be watched. The afternoon was a wonderful way of thanking volunteers such as Tribunal and Appeals committee members, past league presidents, affiliates’ representatives and recognising sponsors, media, award winners, local government people, umpire chiefs and general league personnel. The Latrobe club and its magnificent crew of volunteers are to be commended on the wonderful manner in which the food was presented and bar duties attended to.
20 MEADCON AMBASSADOR QUEST The Ambassador Quest was another aspect of the NTFL which was a great success. The four ladies and two gentlemen were wonderful representatives for their clubs. While the primary role is to assist with fundraising, the ultimate aim being to determine the person most suited to represent the NTFL as its Ambassador. From their introduction at the season launch to the MeadCon Baldock Medal and Ambassador function in September where they addressed the gathering prior to the announcement of the eventual winner, they did a magnificent job. Not to mention the work they did to help their respective clubs during the season. Congratulations to James King of the Penguin club for being named 2013 MeadCon Ambassador Alex Baldock of East Devonport was announced runner up with these gentlemen creating history, being the first time both the Ambassador and runner-up were not only males but present day players. Mr Tim Mead of MeadCon made presentations to each of the ambassadors as well as the winners, assisted by reigning ambassador Rachel Degenhardt. Thank you to Tim and Vonette Mead for their company again being the valued sponsor of the event. Thank you also to Giovanna Simpson and Natalie and Wayne Elphinstone and Vonette Mead for their assistance in the quest organisation which was greatly appreciated. Club Ambassadors: East Devonport Alex Baldock Latrobe Bronte Nightingale Penguin James King Smithton Monique Gardener Ulverstone Megan Grice Wynyard Leah Englund
AMBASSADOR QUEST (formerly Queen Quest) Year Queen Miss Fundraiser 1987 Michelle Eaton (Ulverstone) Lynn Paine (Deloraine) 1988 Kathryn Loone (Deloraine) Kellie Pinner (Launceston) 1989 Melissa Saville (Smithton) Tina Abraham (Scottsdale) 1990 Tammy Lamprey (Burnie) Cindy Bishop (Smithton) 1991 Merrilyn Young (Deloraine) Shelly Popowski (Smithton) 1992 Jenny Thurlow (Launceston) Belinda Walker (Burnie) 1993 Kristie Atkinson (Burnie) Megan Dunlop (Smithton) 1994 Tamara Burnett (Scottsdale) Laurinda Murphy (Smithton) 1995 Angela Broomhall (Latrobe) Jodie Edwards (Smithton) 1996 Kathryn Orders (Ulverstone) Shaundelle Medwin (Smithton) 1997 Belinda Hutchinson (Wynyard) Chelsea Jones (Scottsdale) 1998 Tiani Steele (Launceton) Taneil Hall (Scottsdale) 1999 Kim Underlin (Deloraine) Sharee Cassidy (Scottsdale) 2000 Bridget Elliott (Wynyard) Kate Ritchie (Latrobe) 2001 Courtney Heffernan (Deloraine) Belinda Dawkins (Latrobe) 2002 Kim Fielding (Penguin) Kandice Blake (Latrobe) 2003 Linda Sherriff (Deloraine) Rachel Curwin (North L’ton) 2004 Tamika Costello (Ulverstone) Rachel Curwin (North L’ton) Ambassador 2005 Stuart Whiley (Penguin 2006 Kelly Bakes (Wynyard) 2007 Hannah King (Ulverstone) 2008 Vashti Borlini (East Devonport) 2009 Elliott Stenson (East Devonport) 2010 Stefani Bissett (Latrobe) 2011 Madison Hope (Wynyard) 2012 Rachel Degenhardt (Wynyard) 2013 James King (Penguin)
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MEADCON BALDOCK MEDAL COUNT – AMBASSADOR QUEST FUNCTION – Burnie Arts & Function Centre
The NTFL‘s social event of the year was again held at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre on September 8.
Over 240 people enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of socialising and excitement in a wonderful venue. Host Keith Ives was a thorough professional, keeping the program moving along as required. The Red Carpet had a tremendous response again this year with Latrobe’s 2012 ambassador entrant, Olivia Michajlow, taking out the major prize this year.
A great meal was enjoyed by all while waiting on the announcement of the Darrel Baldock medal winner and the 2013 Ambassador.
Sponsors and the media were well represented as were all clubs. Wynyard topped the list for the most attendees for the second year in a row.
Congratulations to Baldock Medallist, Josh Holland and runner up Rodney Coghlan both from Latrobe. Well done also to James King of Penguin on being named the Ambassador with East Devonport’s Alex Baldock runner up. Many club volunteers, administrators, representative footballers and umpires also received awards.
MAJOR AWARDS The NTFL continued its policy of inviting nominations from clubs for all awards, big and small, playing and non-playing, for determination by the executive.
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HALL OF FAME - 2013 INDUCTEES
Kent JACKSON – Representative Football Kent coached NTFL representative teams in 2000,2001,2009,2013 (all Aust.), coached State Under 23’s 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. He also coached Smithton in 1998-2001 & Wynyard in 2004-2006. Kent played in the NTFL and represented the league as a player both at senior and under age levels. Kent Jackson
Clinton STRETTON – Representative Football Clinton Stretton has played 12 seasons in the NTFL plus several at state league level totalling in well over 200 senior games. He has represented the NTFL on seven occasions: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012.
Roxley SNARE – Wynyard Football Club Over 60 years of dedicated service to any club is an outstanding achievement. His involvement started as a player and continues today with involvement in the day to day running of his club. He has acted as a club director within the NWFU and NTFL and received an NTFL Certificate of Merit award in 1989. It has been a great year for Rox with the grandstand at the Wynyard ground being named after him during the season. Rox Snare, Ian Broomhall, Phil Cossins and Clinton Stretton. Phil COSSINS – Umpire/Tribunal Advocate Phil started umpiring way back in 1975 as a central umpire before moving to the goals in 1981. He is a past president of the NWUA, chairman of the umpires appointment board for 5 years and has received multiple awards over many years from the Umpires association culminating with Life membership in 1995. He received an NTFL Certificate of Merit in 2006. He has continued to serve as the umpires advocate at tribunals for a staggering 25 years.
Ian ‘Nobby’ BROOMHALL – Latrobe Football Club Nobby began with the Latrobe Football Club over forty years ago and has filled almost every conceivable position including two stints as Club President 1983-1987 and 1998-1999, as well as acting as the clubs NTFL Delegate. He received an NTFL Patrons Service to Football award in 1996.
23 MEMBERS NTFL HALL OF FAME 2013 2007 KENT JACKSON – Representative Football REX BLOOM** - Club trainer
CLINTON STRETTON – Player ROBBIE LAVELL- Player
ROXLEY SNARE – Volunteer BRETT SMITH - Player
IAN BROOMHALL – Club Administrator PHIL McCULLOCH - Umpire
PHIL COSSINS – Umpire/Tribunal 2006 2012 PETER DUNLOP - Club Administrator Simon Johnson - Umpire Graeme “Gypsy” Lee - Player/Coach/Administrator
Morris Bloom - Umpire
Matthew Stephenson - Player 2005 IAN WOTHERSPOON - League Administrator 2011 GARRY CARPENTER - Player/ Club Administrator Dale Perry - Coach / Player TED HOWE - Trainer/ Club Administrator
Kim Miles - Club Administrator NATHAN HOWARD - Player
Alan “Doc” HancocK - Media 2004 2010 Ron Ansell - Club Administrator GEOFF ROOTES - Umpire Tony Maguire - Player/Club Administrator
LES TOOMBS - Club Administrator Ian Clarke - Umpire
JODIE SAV ILLE - Club Administrator
G.B. “PADDY” MARTIN - Patron 2003 Danny Horton - Umpire 2009 Peter French - Umpire Leon DAWK INS - Club Administrator Stephen Tyson - Club Administrator
Alan Broomhall - League Administrator Rod Morris - Media
Matthew Langmaid - Player
Mary Saville - Volunteer 2002
Fred O’Halloran - Club Trainer Neil Rawson - League Administrator Royce Viney** - League Administrator 2008 Kerry O’Neill** - Club Administrator Stephen French - Player Terry Morris - Media
Janine Naden - Club Administrator Max Brown - Coach
Bill O’Halloran** - Club Trainer Craig Muir - Player
Judith Moore - Club Committee/Worker Wayne Youd - Umpire
Brett Jaffray - Player
Brett Schulze - Player
** Deceased 24 2013 Award Winners Premierships 7AD 7BU Reserves Latrobe Shaw Contracting Under 19’s Ulverstone Club Championship (Wins in all three grades) Wynyard Minor Premiers (Seniors) Latrobe
best and fairest awards Darrel Baldock Medal (Seniors) Josh Holland (Latrobe) Graeme Wilkinson (Reserves) Equal Winners Ben Englund (Wynyard)
Jed Dunham (Penguin) Kerry O’Neill Memorial Medal (Under 19’s) James Allen (Wynyard)
best player in grand finals Wilf Barker Memorial Medal (Seniors) Rodney Coghlan (Latrobe) Royce Viney Memorial Medal (Reserves) Nic Von Schill (Latrobe) Neil Rawson Medal (Under 19’s) Jordan Quaile (Ulverstone)
leading goalkickers (Roster only) WHK Seniors Adam Jeffery 67 (Latrobe) 7AD 7BU Reserves Peter Fulton 61 (Latrobe) Shaw Contracting Under 19’s Brodie Connelly 75 (Ulverstone)
Special awards Ambassador Quest Winner James King (Penguin) Hall of Fame Inductees Kent Jackson (Representative Football) Clinton Stretton (Player) Roxley Snare (Volunteer) Ian Broomhall (Club Administrator) Phil Cossins (Umpire/Tribunal) Patrons Service to Football Award Sue Milbourne (East Devonport) Barry Walker (Junior Football) Certificates of Merit Graeme Walton (East Devonport) Phyllis Voss (Wynyard) Impressprint’s Most Valuable Player Award Josh Smith (Smithton) The Advocate Player of the Year Josh Holland (Latrobe) Best First Year Player Kallum Kubicki (Wynyard) Most Improved Player Kurt Wells (Latrobe) Sea FM Young Player of the Year Jordan Quaile (Ulverstone)
25 LIFE MEMBERS Neil Rawson (1996) Greg Lethborg (2001) Brett Smith (2006) Royce Viney (1996)* Stephen Nichols (2001) Ian Wotherspoon (2007) Rod Butler (2001) Wayne Wing (2001) Ron Ansell (2008) Bill Fielding (2001) Kerry O’Neill (2003)* Ivor Kirkwood (2009) Danny Hall (2001) Brett Schulze (2003) Rodney Hill (2001) Ted Howe (2006)
PATRONS SERVICE TO FOOTBALL AWARD 1987 No Award 1988 Greg Lethborg (Scottsdale), Rod Butler (Latrobe), Danny Hall (Scottsdale) Bill Fielding (Penguin) 1989 * Royce Viney (Latrobe/ NTFL Independent) 1990 Reg Cullen (NTFL Independent) 1991 * Allan Scott (Umpire Appointment Panel) 1992 Ron Dell (East Devonport) 1993 Max Howard (Launceston) 1994 Rodney Hill (Scottsdale), Wayne Wing (Ulverstone) 1995 * Kerry O’Neill (Wynyard) 1996 * Eddie Atkinson (Ulverstone), Ian “Nobby” Broomhall (Latrobe) 1997 Scott Knight (Circular Head) 1998 David Templeton (Umpiring/NTFL Independent) 1999 Stephen Nichols (Scottsdale) 2000 Kevin Williams (Umpiring), Ron Ansell (Ulverstone) 2001 Terry Morris (Media), Ian Wright (NTFL Independent) 2002 Brett Schulze (Penguin) 2003 Dr Mark Heikkinen (Ulverstone) 2004 Les Toombs (Ulverstone), Ian Wotherspoon (NTFL Administration) 2005 Wayne Turnbull (Penguin), Bill O’Halloran (Smithton)* 2006 Mary Saville (Smithton) Ivor Kirkwood (Latrobe) 2007 Alan Broomhall (NTFL Executive), Kim Miles (Penguin) 2008 Ted Smith (Devonport), Gavin Coombe (Smithton) 2009 Kaylene Dawkins (Latrobe), “Doc” Hancock (Coast FM) 2010 Dawn Targett (East Devonport), Audrey Conley (East Devonport) 2011 Kevin Radford (Smithton) 2012 Rod Walker (Latrobe) 2013 Sue Milbourne (East Devonport) , Barry Walker (Junior Football) CERTIFICATE OF MERIT 1987 No Award 1988 No Award 1989 * Roy Breen (NWFA), Rox Snare (Wynyard) 1990 Bert Cragg (Penguin), *Stephen Dunn (Scottsdale), Max Williams (Deloraine) 1991 Earl Howard (Penguin), John Loone MLC (Deloraine) 1992 Dr Mark Heikkinen (Ulverstone), Freda Trevarthen (Burnie Tigers), Sedric Trevarthen (Burnie Tigers) 1993 Alma Carpenter (Penguin), *Charlie Crane (Burnie Tigers), Dick Page (Tribunal) 1994 Victor Anderson (Penguin), Geoff Lidgerwood (Independent) 1995 No Award 1996 Rhonda Wagner (NEFU), Bill Wickham (Latrobe)* 1997 Audrey Wilcox (Penguin) 1998 Sheila Simpson (Deloraine), Bill O’Halloran (Smithton)*, Trevor Snooks (South Burnie) 1999 Rex Frankcombe (Yolla) 2000 Leon Dawkins (Latrobe), Pam Revell (Penguin) 2001 David Simpson (Deloraine), Kevin Radford (Smithton), Tom Riseley (Tribunal), Rex Bloom (Ulverstone)* 2002 Lilah Fitzallen (North Launceston), *Barry “Whip” Jago (Burnie Dockers) *Brendan O’Neill. (Wynyard) 2003 Ian Cubit (Deloraine), Ian Clarke (NWUA) 2004 Wayne Arthur (Wynyard), Graeme Brown (Tribunal), GB “Paddy” Martin (co-Patron) 2005 John Cook (Tribunal), Stafford Heres (Smithton), Noel Atkins (Permit/Appeals Committee) 2006 Allan “Doc” Hancock (Media) Phil Cossins (Umpiring, Tribunal) 2007 Leonie Edwards (Smithton), Haydn Nichols (Smithton) 2008 Sue Milbourne (East Devonport), David Riddoch (Smithton) 2009 Don Naden (Penguin) Noel Pearce (Tribunal) 2010 Millie Walmsley (Ulverstone), Grant Crowe (Wynyard), Andrew Buchhorn (East Devonport/NTFL) 2011 Allan ‘Alf’ Woodcock (Latrobe), Gary Bourke (Tribunal) 2012 Malcom Wright (Latrobe), Alan Winwood (Baldock Medal Count Service) 2013 Graeme Walton (East Devonport), Phyllis Voss (Wynyard) 26 NTFL PREMIERSHIPS 1987 - 2013 Year SENIORS COACH RESERVES UNDER 18/19 CLUB Championship 1987 Ulverstone Brian Hickey Wynyard Ulverstone Ulverstone 1988 East Devonport Tim Allen Burnie Tigers Ulverstone Ulverstone 1989 Scottsdale Danny Hall Scottsdale Ulverstone Smithton 1990 Ulverstone Max Brown Ulverstone Ulverstone Scottsdale 1991 Smithton Darren Denneman Ulverstone Ulverstone Ulverstone 1992 Burnie Tigers Mark Lee Burnie Tigers Ulverstone Wynyard 1993 Ulverstone Max Brown Ulverstone Ulverstone Ulverstone 1994 Ulverstone Max Brown Scottsdale Ulverstone Ulverstone 1995 Ulverstone Gerard Ennis Latrobe Ulverstone Wynyard 1996 Ulverstone Gerard Ennis Ulverstone Ulverstone Ulverstone 1997 Ulverstone Nathan Howard Ulverstone Ulverstone Ulverstone 1998 South Launceston Dean Chiron Launceston Launceston Ulverstone 1999 South Launceston Jason Elmer Ulverstone North Launceston Ulverstone 2000 Ulverstone Max Brown Ulverstone Ulverstone Ulverstone 2001 Burnie Dockers Mick McGuane Burnie Dockers Smithon Burnie Dockers 2002 Burnie Dockers Nick Probert South Launceston South Launceston South Launceston 2003 Burnie Dockers Nick Probert South Launceston South Launceston Burnie Dockers 2004 Burnie Dockers Nick Probert Burnie Dockers North Launceston Burnie Dockers 2005 Burnie Dockers Errol Bourn North Launceston North Launceston Devonport & North L’ton (Tied) 2006 Launceston Adam Sanders Ulverstone Wynyard Devonport 2007 Launceston Adam Sanders Devonport Latrobe Devonport 2008 Launceston Adam Sanders Burnie Dockers Ulverstone Launceston 2009 Ulverstone Troy Davies Wynyard Smithton Smithton 2010 Latrobe Dale Perry East Devonport Ulverstone Latrobe 2011 Latrobe Dale Perry Latrobe Ulverstone Penguin 2012 Wynyard Shannon Bakes Latrobe Wynyard Wynyard 2013 Latrobe Dale Perry Latrobe Ulverstone Wynyard
SENIOR BEST AND FAIREST SENIORS PREMIERSHIPS - DARREL BALDOCK MEDAL Ulverstone 9 Burnie Dockers 5 (Name Inaugurated 2000) Launceston 3 Year Player Club South Launceston 2 1987 Tony Flint Wynyard Latrobe 3 1988 Mark Thorp Smithton East Devonport 1 1989 Dean Tuson Smithton Scottsdale 1 1990 Peter Roozendaal Scottsdale Smithton 1 1991 Darren Denneman Smithton Burnie Tigers 1 1992 Ricky Hanlon Scottsdale Wynyard 1 1993 Reg Horton Ulverstone 1994 Tony Crennan Smithton RESERVES PREMIERSHIPS 1995 Paul Spencer East Devonport Ulverstone 8 1996 Nathan Howard Ulverstone Burnie Dockers 3 1997 Nathan Howard Ulverstone Burnie Tigers 2 1998 Craig Muir East Devonport Scottsdale 2 1999 Scott Harris South Launceston South Launceston 2 2000 Simon Walmsley Ulverstone Wynyard 2 2001 Scott Blair Ulverstone Latrobe 4 2002 Adrian Partidge East Devonport 2003 Nick Probert Burnie Dockers Launceston 1 Adam Sanders Launceston North Launceston 1 2004 Anthony Taylor Launceston Devonport 1 2005 { Brian Finch Launceston East Devonport 1 2006 Matthew Westfield* South Launceston UNDER 18/19 PREMIERSHIPS 2007 Kurt Heazlewood Devonport Ulverstone 16 2008 Kade Munday Burnie Dockers North Launceston 3 2009 Gavin Woodcock Latrobe South Launceston 2 2010 Justin Hays Ulverstone Smithton 2 2011 Clint Riley Smithton 2012 Sam Douglas Wynyard Wynyard 2 2013 Josh Holland Latrobe Launceston 1 Latrobe 1
SENIOR GOAL KICKING *Roster games only YEAR PLAYER CLUB GOALS 2000 Stephen French Latrobe 42 1987 Kevin Taylor Wynyard 141 2001 Andrew Hering Burnie Dockers 102 1988 Mark Williams East Devonport 119 2002 Matthew Langmaid Devonport 87 1989 Mark Williams Latrobe 132 2003 Matthew Langmaid Devonport 86 1990 Mark Nichols Scottsdale 71 2004 Andrew Hering Burnie Dockers 77 1991 Chris Reynolds Burnie Tigers 76 2005 Adam Derbyshire Launceston 93 1992 Chris Reynolds Burnie Tigers 96 2006 Adam Derbyshire Launceston 111 1993 Mark Nichols Scottsdale 60 2007 Phillip Crowden Devonport 111 1994 Terry Keays Latrobe 117 2008 Adam Derbyshire Launceston 125 1995 Grant Williams Wynyard 80 2009 Damien Medwin Smithton 88 1996 Stuart Blackwell Scottsdale 71 2010 Nick Milbourne East Devonport 73 1997 Jamie Auton Ulverstone 95 2011 Brodie Deverell Latrobe 77 1998 Stephen French Latrobe 62 2012 Brodie Deverell Latrobe 106 1999 Grant Williams Wynyard 62 2013 Adam Jeffrey Latrobe 67
27 BEST FIRST YEAR SENIOR PLAYER MOST IMPROVED PLAYER 1987 Brett Hadley Scottsdale 1987 No Award - 1988 Mark Thorp Smithton 1988 No Award - 1989 Colin Lamprey Burnie Tigers 1989 No Award - 1990 James Sweeney Burnie Tigers 1990 Charles Challis Deloraine 1991 David Orders Ulverstone 1991 Roger Newman Wynyard 1992 Paul Beechy Launceston 1992 David Newitt Ulverstone 1993 Tony Saunders Scottsdale 1993 Chris McGurk East Devonport 1994 Jamie McClennaghan Deloraine 1994 Grant Guard Penguin 1995 Danny Schoenmaker Smithton 1995 No Award - 1996 Mark Stretton Wynyard 1996 No Award - 1997 Jamie Auton Ulverstone 1997 Matthew Stephenson Latrobe 1998 Josh Cox Ulverstone 1998 Leigh Febey & East Devonport 1999 Ashley Peck Launceston Wayne Dixon Smithton 2000 Peter Febey Latrobe 1999 Gregg Sharman Wynyard 2001 Kade Munday & Burnie Dockers 2000 Luke Marshall Ulverstone Allan O’Sign North Launceston 2001 Simon Coull Deloraine 2002 Robert Gilligan North Launceston 2002 Brad Dutton Launceston 2003 Darren Crawford & Ulverstone 2003 Brad Crowden Deloraine Elijah Taylor Penguin 2004 Gene Savage & Launceston 2004 Nigel White & Burnie Dockers Anthony MacMichael Wynyard Nathan O’Donoghue Launceston 2005 Leigh Harding North Launceston 2005 Damien Medwin Smithton 2006 Clint Matthews Devonport 2006 Alex Grima & North Launceston 2007 Nathan O’Donoghue Launceston Hamish Anderson Ulverstone 2008 Andrea Miar Launceston 2007 Jarrad Gale Ulverstone 2009 Rodney King Penguin 2008 Sam Rundle East Devonport 2010 Nick Leedham Ulverstone 2009 Jack Templeton Penguin 2010 Tyson Armstrong Smithton 2011 Shaun Knott Ulverstone 2011 Corey Dyson Ulverstone 2012 Sam Douglas Wynyard 2012 Brodie Sheahen East Devonport 2013 Kurt Wells Latrobe 2013 Kallum Kubicki Wynyard
WILFRED BARKER BEST PLAYER IN SENIORS MEMORIAL MEDAL REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES (Best Player in Senior Grand Final) (Known as GB “Paddy” Martin Medal since 1996) 1987 Garth Barrett Ulverstone 1987 Alan Neville Launceston 1988 Peter Apps East Devonport 1988 Rod Thomas Deloraine 1989 Craig Willis Scottsdale 1989 Rod Thomas Deloraine 1990 Leigh Rawson Ulverstone 1990 Kent Jackson & Smithton 1991 Darren Munday Smithton Neville Keep Penguin 1992 Jim Jess Burnie Tigers 1991 No Award - 1993 Simon Walmsley Ulverstone 1992 Wayne Jaffray Latrobe 1994 Leigh Rawson Ulverstone 1993 Craig Johnstone Burnie 1995 Nathan Howard Ulverstone 1994 Tony Crennan Smithton 1996 David Orders Ulverstone 1995 No Award - 1997 Adrian Siely Ulverstone 1996 Simon Walmsley & Ulverstone 1998 Jade Elmer South Launceston Brian Brett Penguin 1999 Brent Dean South Launceston 1997 Brian Brett Penguin 2000 Troy Davies Ulverstone 1998 No Award - 2001 Matthew Wooldridge Burnie Dockers 1999 Jade Elmer South Launceston 2000 Scott Harris South Launceston 2002 Matthew Smith Burnie Dockers 2001 Chad Baker South Launceston 2003 Nick Probert Burnie Dockers 2002 Scott Stephens South Launceston 2004 Jason Howard Burnie Dockers 2003 Matthew Smith Burnie Dockers 2005 Brad Davis Burnie Dockers 2004 Mark Lowe Devonport 2006 Sam O’Keefe Launceston 2005 Brian Finch Launceston 2007 Tom Bellchambers Launceston 2006 Brian Finch Launceston 2008 Adam Derbyshire Launceston 2007 Brennan Savage Launceston 2009 Jarrad Gale Ulverstone 2008 Scott Blizzard Smithton 2010 James Wescombe Latrobe 2009 Scott Blizzard Smithton 2011 Josh Holland Latrobe 2010 No Award 2012 Zac Smith Wynyard 2011 Jeremy Soden Ulverstone 2013 Rodney Coghlan Latrobe 2012 Brad McDonald Penguin 2013 Josh Holland Latrobe
28 RESERVES BEST AND FAIREST GRAEME WILKINSON MEDAL LEADING GOAL KICKERS Year Player Club 1987 Terry Duff Penguin WHK SENIORS 1988 Stephen Nichols Scottsdale 1989 Mark Nichols Scottsdale PLAYER TEAM ROSTER FINALS 1990 Matthew Goss Scottsdale Adam Jeffrey Latrobe 67 7 1991 Graeme Haywood Penguin 1992 Joey Hawkes• Wynyard Justin Cotton Penguin 55 1993 Gary Underhill Scottsdale Stuart Turner Wynyard 55 1994 Dean Smith Latrobe 1995 Jeff Triffitt Smithton Matthew Langmaid Latrobe 50 4 1996 Dean Johnson & Smithton Craig McCulloch Ulverstone Damien Medwin Smithton 48 6 1997 Troy Donohue Smithton Gregg Sharman Wynyard 47 22 1998 Simon Hill Launceston 1999 Simon Hill & Launceston George McLachlan East Devonport 40 Matthew Smart South Launceston Shaun McCrossen Latrobe 37 6 2000 David Guard Penguin 2001 Tim Bakes Penguin Joshua Holland Latrobe 35 1 2002 Kelvin Popowski Smithton Kurt Byard Latrobe 34 6 2003 Marty Fry & Wynyard Shaun Spencer South Launceston 2004 Simon Spencer Launceston 7AD • 7BU RESERVES 2005 Ben Poke Smithton 2006 Callen Young North Launceston PLAYER TEAM ROSTER FINALS 2007 Mitchell Wilson Devonport 2008 Tim Auton Ulverstone Peter Fulton Latrobe 61 3 2009 Dane Williams Latrobe Haidyn Clarke Ulverstone 56 4 2010 Dane Williams Latrobe 2011 Dane williams Latrobe Shaun Baker Wynyard 47 3 2012 Nathan T. Applebee East Devonport Manassa Walker Wynyard 47 3 2013 Jed Dunham & Penguin Ben Englund Wynyard Clinton Stretton Wynyard 32 5 RESERVES GOAL KICKING Jamie Auton Ulverstone 29 4 *Roster games only Brayden Hardy Penguin 23 YEAR PLAYER CLUB GOALS Andrew House Wynyard 22 1987 Gary Howe Ulverstone 67 1988 Ricky Mica Wynyard 46 Anthony MacMichael Wynyard 21 1989 Mark Nichols Scottsdale 107 Matthew Kinch Wynyard 19 1990 Gary Howe Ulverstone 78 1991 Dan Laws Penguin 59 Nicholas Bellinger Smithton 19 1992 Mark Nichols Scottsdale 52 Rhys Morrison Smithton 19 1 1993 Phil Bennett Scottsdale 69 1994 Chris Baker Scottsdale 53 1995 Kerry Jackson• Penguin 69 SHAW CONTRACTING UNDER 19s 1996 Grant Hearps Ulverstone 59 1997 Darren Gale Ulverstone 55 PLAYER TEAM ROSTER FINALS 1998 Darren Thornton East Devonport 56 1999 Callum Woolley South Launceston 51 Brodie Connelly Ulverstone 75 4 2000 Gary Clarke Penguin 46 Kayden Latimore Ulverstone 54 2001 Geoff Page South Launceston 74 2002 Geoff Page South Launceston 77 Jordyn Blizzard Wynyard 37 4 2003 Marcus Smith Devonport 77 Alex Dilger Ulverstone 34 5 2004 Travis Hudson Burnie Dockers 65 2005 Joshua Moore Devonport 57 Bradley Gibson Ulverstone 31 2 2006 Matthew Turner Ulverstone 77 Justin Noonan Wynyard 29 1 2007 Josh Chugg North Launceston 109 2008 Tim Auton Ulverstone 83 Adam Wilson Wynyard 27 3 2009 Damien Hall East Devonport 53 James Allen Wynyard 25 2 2010 Simon Howard Latrobe 63 2011 Corey Lamprey Latrobe 54 Tyler Dell Latrobe 23 2012 Manassa Walker Wynyard 40 Rory Gurr Latrobe 20 2013 Peter Fulton Latrobe 61 ROYCE VINEY MEMORIAL MEDAL (Best in Reserves Grand Final) YEAR PLAYER CLUB 2007 Nick Hess Devonport 2000 Shannon Abel Ulverstone 2008 Brett Miller Burnie Dockers 2001 Brett Robinson Burnie Dockers 2009 Jye Gardam Wynyard 2002 Glenn Chapman South Launceston 2010 Chris Hall East Devonport 2003 Jacob Norris South Launceston 2011 Nick Freeman Latrobe 2004 Ben Britton Burnie Dockers 2012 Matthew Sheehan Latrobe 2005 Brad Fogarty North Launceston 2013 Nic Von Schill Latrobe 2006 Nathan Applebee Ulverstone 29 UNDER 19’s BEST AND FAIREST KERRY O’NEILL MEMORIAL MEDAL Year Player Club Year Player Club 1987 Damien McLennan (Deloraine) 2001 David Coates (Smithton) 1988 Derek Smith (George Town) 2002 Dane Nichols (South Launceston) 1989 Darren French (Burnie) 2003 Jarrod Watling (Smithton) 1990 Michael Searle (Penguin) 2004 Mitcham Toreresi (South Launceston) 1991 Scott Garland (Wynyard) 2005 Josh Murfet (North Launceston) 1992 Matthew Dawkins (Latrobe) 2006 Matthew Alway (Launceston) 1993 Adam Kent (Deloraine) 2007 Brent Sheean (Devonport) 1994 Brett Lethborg (Scottsdale) 2008 Ben Arkless (North Launceston) 1995 Creighton Tinney (East Devonport) 2009 Tyson Armstrong (Smithton) 1996 Joe Pearson (Ulverstone) Luke Dyson (Ulverstone) 1997 Josh Cox (Ulverstone) 2010 Randall Hardy (Penguin) 1998 Gordon Smith (Launceston) 2011 James King (Penguin) 1999 Jamie Hume (North Launceston) 2012 Nick Mitchell (Wynyard) 2000 David Coates & (Smithton) 2013 James Allen (Wynyard) Rohan Gibson (Ulverstone) BEST NTFL PLAYER IN U18/19 REPRESENTATIVE GAME DON LAKIN MEMORIAL MEDAL PAUL REINMUTH Medal (B.O.G v NTFA) Year PLAYER CLUB Year PLAYER CLUB 1994 Simon McCall Latrobe 1994 - - 1996 Brent Melhuish Ulverstone 1996 - - 1997 Russell Yaxley Ulverstone 1997 - - 1999 Scott Bernes Launceston 1999 - - 2000 Ben Hilfenhaus Ulverstone 2000 - - 2001 Ben Hilfenhaus Ulverstone 2001 Gary Randall Smithton 2002 No Game 2002 Robert Gilligan North Laun 2003 Brenton Gale Devonport 2003 Luke Powe Bracknell* NTFA 2004 Darren Banham Devonport 2004 Nils Williams Ulverstone 2005 Nicholas Buller South L’ton 2005 Jason Howard Burnie Dockers 2006 Daniel Ellis Launceston 2006 Daniel Ellis Launceston 2007 Tyrone Morrison Smithton 2007 N/A 2008 Shannon Buller North L’ton 2008 N/A 2009 Jack Templeton Penguin 2009 N/A 2010 No Game 2010 N/A 2011 Nick Pearce Wynyard 2011 N/A 2012 No Game 2012 N/A 2013 N/A UNDER 18/19 GOAL KICKING NEIL RAWSON MEDAL *Roster games only (Best in U18/19 Grand Final) YEAR PLAYER CLUB GOALS YEAR PLAYER CLUB 1987 Phillip Glozier Burnie Tigers 54 1998 Brad Dutton Launceston 1988 Darren French Burnie Tigers 45 1999 Nick Hammerstein North Launceston 1989 Darren French Burnie Tigers 78 1990 Troy Brooks Ulverstone 76 2000 Gillam Leary Ulverstone 1991 Troy Brooks Ulverstone 109 2001 Mark Spinks Smithton 1992 Jason Stephens Ulverstone 65 2002 Sam Page South Launceston 1993 Andrew Jenkins Wynyard 72 2003 Scott Bryan Smithton 1994 Cameron Galbraith Scottsdale 65 2004 Josh Newson North Launceston 1995 Michael Towns Scottsdale 66 2005 Kristan Higgs Devonport 1996 Mark Singleton Ulverstone 66 2006 Ben Grubb Wynyard 1997 Darren Brown Smithton 65 2007 Kurt Wells Latrobe 1998 Peter Fulton Wynyard 60 2008 Adam Holmstrom Ulverstone 1999 Clint Robertson Wynyard 40 2009 Regan Townsend Smithton 2000 Michael Lette South Launceston 67 2001 Michael Lette South Launceston 55 2010 Haidyn Clarke Ulverstone 2002 Matthew Adams North Launceston 77 2011 Waide Jones Ulverstone 2003 Matthew Freshney Latrobe 83 2012 Kai Apted Wynyard 2004 Sonny Whiting North Launceston 70 2013 Jordan Quaile Ulverstone 2005 Kristan Higgs Devonport 57 2006 Corey Plumbridge Devonport 63 2007 Matthew Smedley Ulverstone 82 2008 Nathan Pendergast Launceston 92 2009 Haidyn Clarke Ulverstone 44 2010 Jordan Kelly Ulverstone 79 2011 Jordan Kelly Ulverstone 64 2012 Tyller Keene Wynyard 73 2013 Brodie Connelly Ulverstone 75
30 FINAL LADDERS HISTORY OF NTFL SENIORS REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL WHK Seniors 1987 Lost by three points to Wimmerah League at Warracknabeal Team W L D F A % Pts 1988 Lost by 96 points to Ballarat League at Latrobe Latrobe (1st) 20 0 0 3022 1447 208.85 80 1989 Lost by eight points to Tungamah League at Shepparton Wynyard (2nd) 13 7 0 2129 1428 149.09 52 Lost by 32 points to Riddell League at West Park Ulverstone (3rd) 9 10 1 1697 2176 77.99 38 1990 Lost by 120 points to TFL Under 23’s at North Hobart Smithton (4th) 8 10 2 1609 1849 87.02 36 1992 Won by three points against TFL Under 23’s at North Hobart Penguin 4 15 1 1777 2379 74.70 18 1993 Lost by ten points to TFL Under 23’s at Devonport East Devonport 4 16 0 1468 2423 60.59 16 1994 Won by 47 points against Tasmanian amateurs at Latrobe 1996 Won by six points against SFL at North Hobart 7AD 7BU Reserves 1997 Won by 55 points against SFL at Latrobe Team W L D F A % Pts 1999 Won by 24 points against SFL at Pontville Wynyard (2nd) 20 0 0 2199 578 380.45 80 Latrobe (1st) 13 7 0 1863 955 195.08 52 2000 Won by 13 points against SFL at Latrobe Ulverstone (3rd) 12 8 0 1715 942 182.06 48 2001 Won by one point against SFL at York Park Smithton (4th) 8 12 0 1251 1093 114.46 32 2002 Won by 54 points against SFL at York Park Penguin 7 13 0 1228 1394 88.09 28 2003 Won by 51 points against SFL at North Hobart East Devonport 0 20 0 210 3504 5.99 0 2004 Won by 28 points against NTFA at York Park 2005 Won by 49 points against NTFA at York Park Shaw Contracting Under 19s 2006 Won by 37 points against NTFA at York Park Team W L D F A % Pts 2007 Lost by 23 points against SFL at Aurora Stadium Ulverstone (1st) 19 1 0 2286 530 431.32 76 2008 Won by 45 points against SFL at Devonport Wynyard (2nd) 16 4 0 1725 768 224.61 64 2009 Drew with NTFA 74pts a piece at Aurora Stadium East Devonport (3rd) 10 10 0 1044 1307 79.88 40 Lost by 15 points against SFL at North Hobart Smithton (4th) 8 12 0 1083 1123 96.44 32 2011 Won by 103 points against NTFA at Ulverstone** Latrobe 7 13 0 1114 1148 97.04 28 2012 Won by 24 points against SFL at Ulverstone Penguin 0 20 0 256 2632 9.73 0 2013 Won by 67 points against State Under 23’s at Ulverstone CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Note: In 2008 a team consisting entirely of NTFL players represented Seniors Reserves U19s Total Tasmania in an Australian Amateur Football Council Under 23’s Wynyard 26 40 32 98 match at Devonport. Score: W.A.A.F.L. 11 10 76 Ulverstone 19 24 38 81 Tasmania 9 11 65 Latrobe 40 26 14 80 ** NTFL 24 20 164 Smithton 18 16 16 50 NTFA 9 7 61 East Devonport 8 0 20 28 Highest NTFL rep game score & biggest margin (103 points) Penguin 9 14 0 23 Wins in each grade worth 2 points
31 OBITUARIES The WHK NTFL acknowledges the passing during the past 12 months of people who over the years had made significant contributions to their respective clubs. Men and women who helped build those clubs. The league’s condolences are passed onto the families of those members of the NTFL football family who in 2013 lost their lives.
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