(WAAFL) Has a Proud History Since Its Humble Beginnings in 1922
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CONTENTS Officials 2 Presidents Report 3 Executive Officers 4 Report Brief History and Outline History 7 The Western Australian Amateur Football League (WAAFL) has a proud history since its humble beginnings in 1922. Over that time the League has been a progressive force in Umpire Reports 8 the development of "grassroots" community football in Western Australia. Send Offs 9 The WAAFL has a strong base in the administration of a viable and thriving Australian Rules football competition with 43 member clubs, including 118 senior and 30 colts (U19) teams providing games for more than approximately 7000 registered players during a State Football 10 home and away season. There also are some 150 umpires involved in the competition. Volunteers form the base of the competition and without their tireless efforts at both League and Club level the competition could not be sustained. All Australian 12 Team of the Year Value of Amateur Football Australian Amateur 14 Team of the Year The WAAFL provides organized football on Saturdays where anyone whatever ability, can participate or contribute to the football industry. Community 15 Football Council The system in place allows players to play in senior football at any level they are capable of achieving. Colts (U19) learn the fundamentals of amateur football and its responsibili- WAFA Report 16 ties after graduating from junior ranks. At present the leagues goal is to increase participation and is self funded (through the Special 20 clubs). Much more could be achieved in this area through significant financial assistance Acknowledgments and recognition that the WAAFL promotes football as a training ground for elite players. Fairest & Best 21 The WAAFL also provides a quality high standard competition for those players not wish- Award Winners ing to endue the commitment to WAFL (second tier competition) training due to study or career commitments or simply a lifestyle that considers football a recreational pursuit, Goal Kicking 21 however is in a position to bridge the gap between amateur football and the Champions Awards of tomorrow. Other Awards 21 Many well known WAFL and AFL personnel began their careers in the WAAFL. Former West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn coach Ken Judge began his coaching career at an A Premiership 22 Grade amateur club. Former Dockers coach Gerard Neesham played several seasons of amateur football and played at state amateur level. Ladders Grand Final 23 Other high profile players include Troy Wilson (West Coast Eagles), Gary Buckenara (Hawthorn), Shane Parker (Fremantle), Simon Beasley (Western Bulldogs), Sandover Results Medallists Ian Dargie (2), Alistair Pickett (2) and Shane Beros. Club Reports 24 Former Amateur players who have gone on to be senior administrators include former Chairman of the WA Football Commission Dr Peter Tannock, current WA Football Com- Previous Premier- 28 mission Chairman Dr Neale Fong (a triple A Grade Fairest & Best medallist with the ship Winners WAAFL), current Chairman of Sydney Swans Richard Colless and former West Coast Chairman and AFL Commissioner Terry O’Connor are just a few who have gone on to Previous Fairest & 31 contribute to Football at a higher level. Best Winners The WAAFL is continuing to focus on the future and how the league uses its leadership B.J. Giles Medal 35 and resources to set new standards of excellence and relevance for its member clubs' Winners and various committees. The League's Strategic Plan for the next 2 years was imple- mented in 2003 and is progressing well with a view to stabilising the League's financial Previous Goal Kick- 35 position and the establishment of a Club "culture" that will ensure a long and viable com- ing Award Winners petition. Premiership 36 Records Undefeated Teams 36 1 2004 Officials PRESIDENT AUDITOR John Davies Dennis Heaney VICE PRESIDENT PROTESTS & DISPUTES TRIBUNAL Milton Sanders Debbie Clinch, Neil Donaldson, Jim Haines, Ray Harp, Peter House, Trevor Howard, Trevor Mundy, Ken SECRETARY Mathews, Geoff Metcalf, Rob Milburn, Adam Bruce Wainwright Peacock, Gerry Stokes TREASURER INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE Brett Fullarton John Carson, Mal Harford, David Martino, David Nadebaum, John Prior MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Peter Grosser, Mark Herron, Trevor Howard MEDIA Graeme Jacques, Perry King, Lionel McQueen, Perry King, Ross Rayson Ross Rayson, UNDER 23 STATE COACH EXECUTIVE OFFICER Wayne Langbourne Ron Webster Email: [email protected] STATE FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT Milton Sanders, Peter Grosser, Neil Judge, OFFICE SUPERVISOR Ron Webster Jan Dellaca (resigned August) CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS AND LEGAL ADVICE ACCOUNTS / ADMINISTRATION Mark Herron Natalie Archer Email: [email protected] RECORDING OF WEEKLY SCORES Natalie Archer ADMINISTRATION Matthew Henson FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE Email: [email protected] Bruce Wainwright, Perry King, Phil Hayes CASUAL ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT COMMUNITY FOOTBALL COUNCIL Paulyne Webster Milton Sanders (Secretary), John Davies, Brooke Wood Ron Webster HONORARY ADVISOR AND CONSULTANT Neil Judge J.P. UMPIRES CO-ORDINATOR Bruce Wheatland CLUB UMPIRE CO-ORDINATOR Colin Merrigan (North) and Michael Parkes (South) FIELD & BOUNDARY UMPIRES COACH Paul Smith BOUNDARY UMPIRES COACH Dave Mason GOAL UMPIRES COACH Terry Kenny UMPIRE FITNESS COACH Stuart Tempest 2 President’s Report The past year has seen a continuation of the positive forward trends set in motion in 2003. The ongoing challenges, necessary changes, improvements, innovations and general stabilization in many areas have made the past 12 months more satisfying with the League working closer to- gether. The achievements of clubs in respect to financial viability, positive attitudes, greater ef- forts in looking after their administration responsibilities and their willingness to embrace the di- rections set down by the WAAFL Board of Management have made the League and Clubs much more viable than in past seasons. The WAAFL as a major participant in community (grass roots) based football has been encour- aged to play a leading role in the growth and success of football. The WA Football Commission (under the direction of Chairman Dr Neale Fong, Executive Officer Wayne Bradshaw, financial controller Michael Hnatojko and the Commissioners) have in the past few seasons put in place a direction for all facets of the WA football industry to work closer together in order to achieve success and growth for the good of the overall game. Being a key link between junior football and the WAFL, the expectations put upon the League has required us (and Clubs) to look closer at our operations, responsibilities and public image. Amateur Clubs as a consequence have been under pressure to lift their administration and off field standards. The WA Foot- ball Commission has rewarded those efforts with greater assistance in the running of the League’s office structure and also with special projects (colts, state 23/s, umpires and coaching accreditation, insurance premiums and en- larged office premises). This in turn has enabled the Board not to increase fees and as such relieved some of the financial pressure off Club committees. We sincerely thank the Commission for their faith and investment in Amateur football to assist the game grow. Sponsorship partnerships are at an all time high with major contributions made by Carlton and United Beverages and the West Coast Eagles. With a mixture of cash and goods the viability of the League and clubs is assured provided we all fully support our major sponsors. Metisc, Burley Sekem, Cougar Sports, Elastoplast, Quill Stationery and Park Auto Centre make up the compliment of supporting sponsors. We appreciate their vital involvement with the WAAFL. The Board of Management and the Executive have continued to give support and direction in many areas that makes the League as a whole a progressive and stable organisation. With their wide diversity and experience in football, business and vocational fields, plus coming from all across the metropolitan area, they are aware first hand of what is happening at Club land. I am extremely proud of their achievements and common approach to all manner of varied issues. Once again, I have had great support from Vice President Milton Sanders whose knowledge and interest in all levels of football is second to none. Treasurer Brett Fullarton and Secretary Bruce Wainwright along with Peter Grosser, Mark Herron, Perry King, Graham Jacques, Lionel McQueen, Trevor Howard and Ross Rayson. They all continue to handle a demanding work load on a purely voluntary basis. Ross Rayson steps down this year after a lengthy and valuable service to Amateur football. His presence will be surely missed with his expertise in local government, colts and our radio programme. The ever diligent office staffs, under the management of Executive Officer Ron Webster, have once again carried out their responsibilities in assisting and working with club officials. Amateur football is family football and our staff Na- talie Archer, Matt Henson, Paulyne Webster, Brooke Wood and Jan Dellaca has tried to keep it that way. Ron with his wide ranging business and management skills as well as first hand knowledge of the game has been a great plus for the WAAFL and has complemented the workings of our Board as well as providing great input into the football world in WA as a whole. The WAAFL consists of many independent operations apart from the day to day business. My sincere thanks to all those people who on a purely volunteer basis make up and have made contributions to the P& D tribunals, media, state football, investigating tribunals, colts future directions, the quiz night, reinstatements, volunteer awards, finals, Community Football Council and DDC’s. They are all necessary participants for the good governance of the League. The dedicated Umpires coaching panel of Mike Ball, Bruce Wheatland, Paul Smith, Terry Kenny, Dave Mason, Tre- vor Prentis and Tim Priest and their valuable support have worked hard to put on the field competent umpires whose performances have been of a high caliber. The new umpires’ specific training venue at Higgins Park for all Commu- nity Umpiring has been a plus for the men in white.