AMPJFC 2018 Year Book
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PLECROS AP S PLEASA T NT M JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 2018 YEARBOOK To our wonderful 2018 sponsors In Honour of Ben Simpson “The Nail Gun” Thank you for the Support On behalf of the AMPJFC community, our hearts go out to the family of Ben Simpson after his tragic passing earlier this year but particularly to Jo, Iain, Matthew and his closest friends - be comforted by the fact that the family club has its arms around you now and forever. We honour the little champ in this 2018 yearbook and he will always have a special place in the history of our football club. Ben will forever be remembered as ‘The Nail Gun’ for being “tough & hard, ate bricks for breakfast, was blessed with a low centre of gravity and had magnificent balance… he ran straight lines in games and possessed a rocket launcher right foot. ” He played in a winning premiership side with the hawks, he got to ‘climb the mountain,’ celebrate team success with his mates, but more importantly he was a champion human being. Rest in peace little man. You made the world a better place….. PCB HOLDINGS WA Ben Simpson 2014 Year Book Player Profile (Year 7) A Tonka Tough player who runs straight lines and is difficult to shift thanks to his substantial core strength. A coach’s dream, with desire and team values along with his personal pride makes him a leader among the player group and officials. Every successful team must have a player like Ben. Ben was our go to man throughout the year. When a job needed to be done, Ben could be relied upon and he played many different roles throughout the year. Great center of gravity and work rate. A superb year, Ben. If you continue, football will be a big part of your life. Well done, excellent. To our wonderful 2018 sponsors In Honour of Ben Simpson “The Nail Gun” Thank you for the Support On behalf of the AMPJFC community, our hearts go out to the family of Ben Simpson after his tragic passing earlier this year but particularly to Jo, Iain, Matthew and his closest friends - be comforted by the fact that the family club has its arms around you now and forever. We honour the little champ in this 2018 yearbook and he will always have a special place in the history of our football club. Ben will forever be remembered as ‘The Nail Gun’ for being “tough & hard, ate bricks for breakfast, was blessed with a low centre of gravity and had magnificent balance… he ran straight lines in games and possessed a rocket launcher right foot. ” He played in a winning premiership side with the hawks, he got to ‘climb the mountain,’ celebrate team success with his mates, but more importantly he was a champion human being. Rest in peace little man. You made the world a better place….. PCB HOLDINGS WA Ben Simpson 2014 Year Book Player Profile (Year 7) A Tonka Tough player who runs straight lines and is difficult to shift thanks to his substantial core strength. A coach’s dream, with desire and team values along with his personal pride makes him a leader among the player group and officials. Every successful team must have a player like Ben. Ben was our go to man throughout the year. When a job needed to be done, Ben could be relied upon and he played many different roles throughout the year. Great center of gravity and work rate. A superb year, Ben. If you continue, football will be a big part of your life. Well done, excellent. 1 Presidents’ Report 2018 Presidents’ Report 2018 Take 2….. 2018 saw a changing of guard half way through the season. We hear from the outgoing and the incoming President. Taking over the reins from Peter Firth mid-year initially had its challenges, albeit I’m grateful to say it has been one of the more enjoyable encounters of my life. Giving back to the sport of 2018 has been another significant success for the newly named Applecross Mount Pleasant football has given me so much enjoyment and fulfilment in my life, this is something I’ve always Junior Football Club. While the numbers of players engaged in the game are down across the wanted to do, therefore I want to personally thank Peter for giving me the opportunity to become district our small boutique club continues to grow, not just in player numbers and player retention it president of this proud football club. continues to build that strong family ethos that our club is so proud of. Again, the game day To date I have been around the football club for four years, seeing my son Brooklyn come through environment provided by both players and spectators has been exemplary and as a committee the Auskick system to currently playing junior football. I never knew or could appreciate how much member and president it gives me a sense of pride in the club. or how hard the AMPJFC committee work to give our sons and daughters the opportunity to play 2018 has seen a changing of the guard which is always a healthy situation where new committee football each week. I now personally know first-hand there is a substantial involvement, which has members take control of the club and inject a variety of new ideas, keeping the spirt of the club been a humbling experience to encounter. I truly thank the committee for their endeavours and alive. Many roles were left vacant in the committee this year although it did not take long for the express my sincere gratitude for making me feel welcome. parent support to kick in Petra Fowler as Treasurer, Jess Davey as Club Secretary, Sheldon Brady Now that the 2018 season has officially come to a close my focus is already on the 2019 season. as President, Greg Martin as Canteen Manager, have all added immense value. We have a few valuable committee members stepping down, so I want to extend an invitation to Thanks, must go out to those long-term committee members who continue to support the club anyone who is interested in giving back to the community and working with some great people to year after year. Glen “Jacko” Jakovich coach’s co-ordinator, Heidi Haeusler registrar, Mark please contact the club. AMPJFC is going into a significant time with the upcoming relocation to D’Amato Grounds Co-ordinator, Keith Daddow does so many roles it is hard to mention them all, Shirley Strickland in the next couple of years, therefore if you think you have what it takes I Todd Paterson Auskick committee member, Jason Campbell sponsorship manager, Life Members, encourage you to please step up as I would appreciate some fresh faces and ideas. Phil Rohrlach, Drew Gaynor and Dave DaSilva. Two people who need a special mention are Finally, I would like to congratulate the team and the committee and all award winners, you have Leanne Stannard who is just amazing. Leanne was in an acting vice president role and then took worked exceptionally hard so I take this opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate your efforts. the social calendar to the next level. Last but by no means least is my wife Loretta who works so An enormous congratulations to Eric Cain on becoming a Life Member, you are well respected quietly, contributing to the quiz night and developing the year book or helping out at sundowners throughout the club and an overwhelmingly deserving winner. and other Club events. “Go the Hawks” While I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as president it was time to pass the baton over to Sheldon Brady during the year and he has already made a significant impact on the running of the Sheldon Brady club. I would like to take the time to say thank you for all of the committee members and Life AMPJFC President 2018- Members for their support over the past 4 years, it is hard to begin to explain all of the work that goes on behind the scenes to get our players on the field in teams, jumpers and associated equipment as well as managing the financial aspects of the club. Awards: Life Member AMPJFC 2018 A huge thanks goes out to Kristi Bates who took control of Auskick this year. The kids and parents really appreciate the all of your hard work, unity and energy that you have brought to our club. It would be remiss of me not to mention the support given by her husband Chris who was always Congratulations Eric Cain there on game day and provided the opportunity for inter club games for the year two teams. Eric Cain has been involved in the AMPJFC in many Our focus remains on the strategy and logistics of moving our club in its entirety to its new home, capacities spanning over 10 years. Predominantly he has Shirley Strickland (the current home for the Years 7-10s) within the next two years. The challenge filled the role as a Coach and is the current Year 9 Coach. will be to keep the club united through these changes until the completion of the project. It is Under Eric’s guidance the team has achieved success and exciting times ahead for the Club and I have every confidence that the result will be a stronger and continues to make the finals each year. more unified club. The depth and strength of our club was shown through an impressive Auskick environment, two Eric has always been active within the Club and the many teams in each year from year 3 through to year 6 and teams in years 7, 8, 9 and 10 with years 7 roles Eric has filled are President, Auskick Head Coach and and 9 contesting the finals this year and numerous players selected for East Fremantle Coordinator, Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator and development squads.