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MISSION STATEMENT PRESIDENT / CHAIRMAN VISION STATEMENT “The diligent pursuit of excellence and “To be acknowledged in all respects success through continuous club wide as the premier club of the SANFL” improvement and to create a pathway for our players to play in the AFL or SANFL” Jason Kilic BOARD OF DIRECTORS Phil Halliwell Jenny Hurley Carol Hutchings Grant Nancarrow Ben Pledge David Reynolds Chris Thredgold CEO CLUB COACH FOOTBALL MANAGER Sue Dewing Nathan Grima Chris Trapp CLUB CAPTAINS James Battersby Georgia Bevan Maya Rigter CLUB PATRON WOMEN’S PATRON NO.1 TICKET HOLDER Philip ‘Sandy’ Nelson Jenny Hurley Peter Motley CONTENTS President’s (Chairman) Report ....................................................................................................................... 2 CEO’s Report .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Football Manager’s Report ............................................................................................................................ 5 High Performance Manager’s Report ............................................................................................................ 7 Centre of Excellence Manager’s Report ......................................................................................................... 9 Women’s Football Report .............................................................................................................................. 10 Zone Clubs ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 Double Blues Go Green .................................................................................................................................. 12 Corporate Social Responsibility ...................................................................................................................... 13 In Memoriam ................................................................................................................................................. 15 Brenton Miels Service Award ......................................................................................................................... 16 Celebrating 50 Years ...................................................................................................................................... 17 League Results ................................................................................................................................................ 18 Reserves Results ............................................................................................................................................. 20 Under 18’s Results ......................................................................................................................................... 22 Women’s League Results ............................................................................................................................... 24 Premiership Tables ......................................................................................................................................... 25 2020 League Players ....................................................................................................................................... 27 League Player Records ................................................................................................................................... 28 League Player Statistics .................................................................................................................................. 29 2020 Women’s League Players ...................................................................................................................... 30 Women’s League Player Records ................................................................................................................... 31 Season Awards ............................................................................................................................................... 32 P.T. Morton Medal Voting .............................................................................................................................. 33 League Debutants .......................................................................................................................................... 35 Women’s League Debutants .......................................................................................................................... 36 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award Nominees ......................................................................................... 37 Magarey Medal / Other Medals ..................................................................................................................... 38 The Advertiser “SANFL Team of the Year” ..................................................................................................... 40 The Advertiser “SANFLW Team of the Year”.................................................................................................. 41 Current AFL Players ........................................................................................................................................ 42 Vice Presidents ............................................................................................................................................... 43 Sponsors ......................................................................................................................................................... 44 Life Members ................................................................................................................................................. 48 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 1 PRESIDENT’S (CHAIRMAN) REPORT STURT Football Club is pleased to announce an operating net profit of $453,333 for the year ending 31 October 2020. Despite the effects of COVID-19 this announcement continues a significant period of financial stability for the Club in posting an operating net profit position for the seventh consecutive year. In line with the business plan, the Club continues to deliver on its commitment to repay debt to Westpac Bank which is now well below $1 million down from $2.5 million five years ago. We anticipate this debt will be paid in full over the next 2-3 years. The Club continued its investment into the Unley Oval Redevelopment Project, known as “Building the Blues”, that recently received development approval. We are confident that together with the City of Unley we will secure government funding through COVID stimulus grants towards Stage II to complete the project. The development incorporates upgraded match day facilities, administration offices, a community hub and elite training facilities that will enable integration of all our football programs. This is a new era for the Club and something we have been relentlessly aiming to achieve for over a decade. The Club’s commercial strength was maintained throughout the year, with all sponsors continuing their commitment including Morris Finance, Australian Gas Networks (AGN) and Thomas Farms. In addition, we introduced player sponsorship of our senior women resulting in all players being sponsored. Excitingly, new partnerships have been confirmed for 2021 pointing towards further growth in the commercial area of the Club. The stability of membership is a testament to the commitment of our fans, and we look forward to seeing that support continue in 2021 and beyond. Despite on field results in both our league men and women’s sides we were pleased that 16 men and 13 women made their league debut with many players coming through our pathway programs. We look forward to watching these players secure their position within the league sides. We thank departing Coach Nathan Grima in a year that was continually disrupted. His commitment to the Club over the last two years was exemplary and we wish him and his family all the best. We also thank other departing coaches for their service to the Club. Significant credit must be given to the Board and Management particularly in a year where realistic plans had been endorsed only to have COVID-19 throw everything into disarray. Our members can rest assured that we are committed to continue to work incredibly hard to make sure our strong financial performance continues, and that next year, under Coach Marty Mattner, we continueto improve our squad, develop our own and importantly, chase success. Jason Kilic PRESIDENT / CHAIRMAN 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 2 CEO’S REPORT We had never been more ready, both on and off field for the start of a Season. COVID-19 delayed that start and along with other factors, subsequently derailed all our 2020 planning. The impact of restrictions presented challenges that most businesses would have not considered and/or been prepared for. It is a credit to the staff and players who were both flexible and accepting of the new normal. Their ability to adapt to conditions never previously experienced is to be commended. Despite the difficult economic environment, and implications due to social distancing, we are pleased to announce our seventh successive operating surplus. This result once again represents the Club Mission of continuous improvement, coupled with unyielding support, exceptional customer service and conservative expense controls. We are grateful