Football Record Volume 51 Number 20 Official Organ of the N.S
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2nd SPOT National Director of Coaching Again this weekend the top two sides meet in the match of the round in the Escort Premiership at Trum for Australian Football per Oval. Undefeated East Sydney meet Local NSW born former player and administrator Mr their 19th challenger in the John Warren has been appointed Rothmans National shape of Newtown who jumped Director of Coaching for Australian Football. into second spot last week. Rothmans National Sport Foundation has taken over the Newtown went to within four coaching directorship for the National Football League of points of Easts early in the Australia. season and lost by 22 points in their second encounter. This previously was financed by a grant from the Federal Governfment. It is very possible that Newtown Mr Warren's appointment was announced last week at-a function in VFL who have be en quietly winning their House. Melbourne. way to second spot could trouble The RNSF Chairman, Sir Robert Porter. and Dr Allen Aylett, chairman of the NFL, president of the VFL. and a member of the Foundation Board East Sydney on Sunday. of Advice jointly made the announcement. North Shore travel to Southern Mr Warren has a distinguished Australian Football background as a player, Districts home ground Rosedale selector, club manager and national administrator. Oval on Sunday in an attempt to John Warren was a former first grade player in the Ovens and Murray continue their winning run. League, and the Farrer Football League, of which he later became president Both the Bears and Districts had and chairman of the selectors. substantial wins over St George and Mr Warren then took over the sports directorship of the Lavington Sports Balmain last weekend. • Club complex at Albury. In this office he administered 28 Little League, three first grade, three Although North's home ground is reserve grade and eight junior teams as well as an all-districts pre-season the small North Sydney Oval they night football competition. play best on a big ground and should He organised the Lavington Sports Club cycling and athletic carnival. the carry too many guns for Districts. world's largest sports meet of its kind. Western Suburbs will be Oilt to Mr Warren has been a New South Wales Australian Football selector, return to the winning list when they manager of the NSW Shell Cup team, secreta,.Y of the Sports Advisory play St George at Olds Park. Council to the Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation and The Magpies Ian Harry, Was administration manager of the South Melbourne Football Club. In 1978 he became NFL national coaching director with responsibility for Preston and Mike Browne should be implementing and administering all phases of the League's national the dangermen who will appreciate coaching scheme. the big spaces of the St George This involved standardisation of coaching courses and resources, home ground. production of films. videos, manuals and general teaching aids. In the other match of the round He was responsible also for the code's general promotion throughout Pennant Hills, the best team out of Australia. the 'four', play Balmain. Mr Warren, who is married and has two children, has lectured on The Tigers disappointed last Australian FOotball in Papua New Guinea, Nauru, New Zealand and all Australian States. week going down to Districts. He will direct his work for Rothmans National Sport Foundation from the Pennant Hills lostto Newtown but NFL's offices in Albert Road. Melbourne. should have too much class for RNSF executive director, Mr Alan Davidson, said Mr Warren's Balmain. appointment would strengthen the national sports programme. as demonstrated by the success of similar Foundation support of other sports in response to approaches from their respective bodies. Other RNSF-appointed national directors of coaching were, Brian Taber ALL (cricket), Eric Worthington (soccer), Dick Marks (Rugby Union) and Peter Corcoran (Rugby League). he said. SYDNEY In addition Marlene Mathews was the Foundation-appointed convenor of athletics for the Australian Track and Field Association. of which she was FINALS secretary, and Ron Luxton as the RNSF golf professional. Mr Davidson said. Congratulations John Warren. local boy makes good. SHOWGROUND 1979 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE FOOTBALL RECORD VOLUME 51 NUMBER 20 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE N.S. W.A.F.L. 64 REGENT STREET, CHIPPENDALE 2008. PHONE: 698 1391 REGISTERED AT GPO SYDNEY FOR TRANSMISSION BY POST AS A NEWSLETTER General j\lanager: RUSSELL HOPPER President: BERNARD HEAFEY Editor: LIONEL BEAU 3 THE FUTURE N.S.W.A.F.L. With two home and away games to play in Sydney after this weekend presents the and finals fever about to descend on us 'tis time to reflect. Now that all the smoke has settled -the VFL have come and Phelan Medal Dinner gone - NSW state team has played two representative games at NEWTOWN RULES CLUB LTD. and lost both - where do we go 303 CLEVELAND STREET, REDFERN from here? Most of the news is good - with the VFL attracting nearly on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1979 50,000 paying customers in the two games. commencing at 7.30 p.m. And of course the NSW state team improved greatly from Guest Speaker: Mr. David Parkin March to July with the infusion (Hawthorn Football Club) of Sydney players. As well as the NSW State Championships in Narrandera for the sixth year in a row there Dress: Formal or $15 per head includes has been a Country Champion ship played at Newcastle. Lounge Suit meal, beer and wines The appointment of formerVFL player Colin Cruse as NSW state Director of Coaching is another step forward. He should take up his duties later this month. The most pleasing feature of the 1 980 season is of course the COMING EVENTS strength of the groundwork laid by the NSWAFL during 1979. Besides the counting of votes for the Phelan Medal and A Sydney Australian Football other Best and Fairest Medals at the Phelan Medal Dinner League competition and a on August 29 - the medals themselves will be presented Country Football League will operate next year. to the winners. Plus a further bracket of VFL Monday, September 17 will be the date for the League Dinner Dance to be games fitted into the Sydney held at Western Suburbs Club - A fun night with our football personalities season. plus stars of radio and television. At a recent meeting delegates The Media Awards for Best stories and pictures of Sydney Australian from all Sydney clubs reported Football will be presented at a special night on Monday, October 15. more interest in the Australian Nominations for media will be judged by a special committee. football following the VFL visit. Especially among junior players who are the champions of tomorrow and tomorrow certainly looks bright. FINALS VENUE 1979 The Board of Management have advised that all four Sydney Finals matches will be played at the Sydney Showground. General Manager of the League Mr Russell Hopper said that while the MIRANDA cost will be increased the league felt that the ground was a showcase to If on Sunday you notice that present the finals to the Sydney public. Newtown Committeeman Les It has been a practise of the NSWAFL to have the finals on a neutral Frigar is not his usual jolly self ground if possible. you can be sure that Miranda A special issue of the Football Record will be printed for each of the under 17's lost their Grand Final finals. on Saturday. Clubs desirous of advertising in the special Record should contact the Miranda Junior Club came of League Office 698 1391 for rates. age this year - their 21st year and a win by the under 17's in the Grand Final would be WHERE.ARE THEY NOW? certainly part of the celebration. News about past players or officials from the Sydney scene will be PS Les Frigars son Michael welcomed at all times by the Editor. plays for Miranda under 17's - Contributions can be posted to: The Editor. Football Record, 64 Regent St, if you had not already guessed. Chippendale 2008. GO MIRANDA - HAPPY BIRTHDAY. 5 FIRST DIVISION AWARDS & SOCIAL ST GEORGE PENNANT HILLS AWARDS AWARDS FIRST GRADE - 1st James Belltowers, 2nd Steve FIRST GRADE -STARLINE RESTAURANT AWARD Bird, 3rd Gary McKenzie - Rod Miles, 2nd Keith Delooze, 3rd Maurie Gale. RESERVE GRADE - 1st Phil Turner, 2nd Byron RESERVE GRADE - MERVYN'S RESTAURANT Caulfield, 3rd Tony Fairclough. Just missed out AWARD - Kevin Ronberg, 2nd Peter Cunnane, 3rd Greg Mciver. Peter Kelly. THIRD GRADE - 1st Gerard Davis, 2nd Steve THIRD GRADE - 1st Peter McClay, 2nd Greg Donlan, 3rd Steve Wilson. Aitken, 3rd Dave Whitting. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS SOCIAL FUNCTIONS See your Demon Newsletter for details of Social Fancy Dress Nite - Mortdale Bowling Club, Functions. Saturday, August 25, see Macca for tickets(or Fitzy). EAST SYDNEY AWARDS FIRST GRADE - David Jones Award - Ted WESTERN SUBURBS Pleming, 2nd Rob Claridge, 3rd Leigh Sullivan. RESERVE GRADE- HolymanAward-R. Norton, AWARDS 2nd A. Dawson, 3rd G. Feltwell. FIRST GRADE - Dave Tilley Award - Chris THIRD GRADE - 1st Lee Simons, 2nd Jerry Lee, O'Donoghue; ClubAward-MarkAtkins; Markofthe 3rd Darryl Jennings. Day - Mark Atkins. RESERVE GRADE - Lockett Spain Award- Peter SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Betros: Melrose Autoport Award - Ray Sexton. THIRD GRADE - Ashfield Automatics Award - Phelan Medal Dinner - Wednesday, August 29 - Dave Culling; Club Award-Steven Armstrong; Goal Newtown Rules Club - Book your seat now. of the Day - Leo Epifania. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS SOUTHERN DISTRICTS Disco - Friday night - Skyline Lounge. AWARDS Sunday Concert 5.30 pm - Allan Cox & Kathy plus FIRST GRADE - 1st Glen Cockburn, 2nd Ian Paul Birchall. Marston. Saturday, August 25 - Dance night with Ray Brown RESERVE GRADE - Greg Jupps.