BLACK DIAMOND AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Inc 2012 ANNUAL REPORT
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INDEX
2012 Officials and Office Bearers 2 BDAFL Board of Management 3 League History Board 3 Football Operations Manager's Report 4 Umpires' Coach Report 5 Representative Football 8 Isaac Heeney 10 Season Launch 10 Finals 11 Presentation Night 15 2012 Winners 15 Leading Goalkickers 16 Club Championship 16 Club Administration Award 16 Merchandising 17 Publicity i7 Competition Ladders 18 Best & Fairest Voting 19 Black Diamond AFL Records 21 Black Diamond Cup Home & Away Results 25 First Division Home & Away Results 27 Second Division Home & Away Results 29 - -Unaer 18's Home & Away Results 31 2012 Financial Statements 33 Mission Statement
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2012 OFFICIALS AND OFFICE BEARERS
President Scott Harrington
Vice President Anthony Monk
Board Members Steve Welsh*, Phill Knight, Michael Way, Duane Roy, ~hil Lewis, Terry O'Kane I I Football Operations Manager ·· Adam Lowe
Treasurer Adam Lowe
Football Record Editor Website Editor Independent Arbiter Adam Lowe Adam Lowe David Reed
Committees Umpires Coach: Peter Hampshire1 Liaison: Darrel Luck Selectors: Peter Hampshire Adam Lowe Roger Crowhurst1 I Tribunal Panel I David Reed (Chairman) Gavin Cornish Kevin Greaves
Representative Staff .
Coach: Courtney Knight 1 Selectors: Scott Harrington (Chairman) Chris Bishop Courtney Knight Manager: Phill Knight Captain: Chris Bishop Runner: Mitch Knight Trainers: Jessica Thornton Sean Riedel
Life Members +Senator J Arnold, +J. Arnold Jnr, +A. Baylis, D. Bouch, L. Boyd, +W. Best, R. Boyle, +B. Brown-Parker, L. Butt, G. Clark, , D. Craney, R. Dinneen, W. Deenen,
E. Dixon, +W. Elliott OAM, +A. Gilpin, I. Granland OAM1 +F. Kaaden, D. Manson, G. McBain, J. McCormack, Aid D. McDougal, D. McKenzi'e, J. McKeown, +A. N.eeds, A. Oaten, R. Pratt, N. Reading, +D. Rees, Pastor W. Robinson, +A. Savage, V. Stark, I. Shugg, J. Sullivan, N. Turner, R. Walters, C. Watson
*Resigned +Deceased
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BDAFL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
BDAFL EXECUTIVE MEETING ATTENDANCE (From 14 November 2011 to 14 November 2012)
NAME No. Eligible to Attend No.Attended Apologies/Absent Scott Harrington 8 8 0 Phil Knight 8 8 0 Duane Roy 8 6 2 Anthony Monk 8 5 3 Michael Way 8 4 4 Phil Lewis 4 4 0 Terry O'Kane 4 1 3 Steve Welsh ** 3 2 1 **Resigned
LEAGUE HONOUR BOARD
2000 *David Phillips Chris Arnold Michael Coligan Terrigal Avoca Troy Bayliss (C) 18 M. Goolagong (TA) 64 Chris Arnold Bar Leac 2001 Chris Arnold Barry Leacy Greg Stewart WestNewc. Shawn Simpson (C) 20 M Goolagong (TA) 135 Wallsend 2002 Chris Arnold Barry Leacy Greg Stewart Cardiff David Hamilton (TA) 20 M.Goolagong (TA) 102 D. Heale c 102 2003 Barry Leacy Ian Granland Greg Stewart Newcastle City Jason Coulloupas (NC)16 M.Goolagong (TA) 122 OAM 2004 Ian Granland OAM Trevor Drake Greg Stewart Cardiff Jason Coullou as NC 22 M.Goolagong TA 121 2005 Ian Granland OAM *Trevor Drake Garry Burkinshaw Cardiff Clint Austerberry (KV) 24 M Goolagong (TA) 83 David Fl nn 2006 Ian Granland OAM *David Flynn Garry Burkinshaw Cardiff Clint Austerberry (KV) 23 Michael Ryan (C) 92 John McMahon An us Darlin TA 23 2007 Ian Granland OAM Rob Dixon Scott Ledwidge Killarne Vale Tim Sheldon C 20 C.Knight NC 110 2008 Steve Smith Ian Kingwill *Scott Ledwidge Newcastle City Luke Rawnsley (NC) 28 Michael Ryan (C) 1 08 Les Horne 2009 Steve Smith Grant Godfre Scott Ledwid e Newcastle Ci An us Darlin TA 30 Peter Van Dam TA 76 2010 Steve Smith *Ian Granland Scott Ledwidge Newcastle City Mitchell Knight (NC) 18 Michael Ryan (C) 72 MichaelWa 2011 Scott Harrin ton Anthon Monk Sha ne McKenzie Newcastle Ci Ben Hod es 17 Peter Van Dam TA 76 2012 Scott Harrington Anthon Monk Adam Lowe Terrigal Avoca Anthon Stewart NC 19 Peter Van Dam TA 62 •Resigned
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FOOTBALL OPERATIONS MANAGER'S REPORT I 2012 was a year of change for the BDAFL, with divisionalised football being implemented for the first time. Premier Division, Division 1 and Division 2 allowe~ clubs to field teams in a competition where they could be competitive. . .
Each division had 6 teams as well as 5 Under 18 teams, who finished off the season. Newcastle City embraced divisionalisation, by entering a team in each division, which is a model that other clubs will look at in 2013. !
We also welcomed the Maitland Saints into the BDAFL for the first time, and look forward to seeing their future growth as both a senior and junior club. , I The most pleasing thing about divisionalised football in 2012, was to see all 10 clubs represented in the finals series. i
Having 3 divisions and an Under 18's competition meant that t~e game day structure of our I finals series had to adopt a new approach. Number 1 Sportsgrbund and Bateau Bay Sporting I 1 Facility were able to host 4 games a day during the finals, and having Premier Division play under lights was an exciting concept. To see a tense last quart6r between Terrigal-Avoca and Cardiff, in the Premier Division Grand Final, under the lights at Number 1 Sportsground, was a fantastic experience for players, umpires and spectators.
The Board this year worked really hard on the image of our co~petition, to make it attractive for families to come and watch, as well as for sponsors to be associated with us. We will continually work with our clubs to ensure that our match day e~vironments have a positive effect on all players, umpires, officials and spectators. ! ·
Media wise, we had some excellent traction through local radiJ and the newspapers. Our new website also gave the Black Diamond AFL a fresh new look online, and we hope to generate more traffic through our website, as more and more people fin~ it easier to navigate around. I A special congratulations must go to our premiership teams a~d major individual award winners:
Premier Division: Terrigal-Avoca Panthers Division 1: Singleton Roosters Division 2: Warners Bay Bulldogs Under 18's: Warners Bay Bulldogs Elliott - Davey Medallist: Anthony Stewart (Newcastle City) Coach of the Year: Chris Bishop (Terrigal-Avoca Panthers) I , Volunteer of the Year: Kevin Greaves (Maitland Sai~ts)
It is also crucially important to acknowledge the wonderful dire,ction and leadership that our Board has provided during 2012. A massive thank you has to go to Scott Harrington, Anthony Monk, Ph ill Knight, Duane Roy, Michael Way, Phil Lewis and Terry O'Kane, for the dedication j 1 they have each shown, in providing a better football experience to our Region.
Thank you also to our countless number of club volunteers" a~ without you, our competition simply does not happen. ·
Thank you as well to our umpires, who will always be such an !important part of our game. We will continue to work on the recruitment and retention of umpires, to cater for the intended growth in teams. I
2013 promises to again be a big season, with extra teams anticipated, and a closer alignment with our junior clubs, to ensure that we have sustainable pathways for all participants, from Auskick through to Senior Football. I am excited to be involveql.
Simon Smyth On Behalf Of Adam Lowe
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UMPIRE COACH'S REPORT
The BDAFL landscape underwent a major change at the start of the year when the competition was redesigned into a divisional structure. The aim of the modification was to try and even out the competition as it was felt the difference in standard between the stronger clubs and the others was not good for the game. The resulting BDAFL left six teams in the Premier Division, six in First Division, six in Second Division and at the start of the season six in Under 18s.
These changes had an effect on the number of umpires required each week. The aim was once again for the NCCUA to provide panels of umpires to cover games at least in the Premier Division and Under 18s. ·
As has happened in previous seasons, the turnover of umpires leaving the group was again · high. Five field umpires, ten boundary umpires and four goal umpires with BDAFL Cup experience were not umpiring in 2012 for various reasons. In fact there have been eighteen boundary umpires who umpired at Cup level during either 2010 and/or 2011 that were not with the group in 2012.
To compensate for these numbers, three field umpires and nine boundary umpires made debuts at Premier Division level in 2012 and there was one returning goal umpire. Of the nine boundary umpires, eight were aged between 13 and 17 which hopefully will augur well for the future.
During the season, twelve field, eleven boundary and nine goal umpires were involved in BDAFL Premier Division games. There have been a number of junior umpires participating in the Newcastle and Central Coast areas that have been identified as potential BDAFL senior umpires and it is hoped that the development of these umpires will take place over the next twelve months. Ideally the more quality umpires that can be produced, the more competition there will be for spots each week and this will result in standards being raised across the board.
Wet weather again had some affect on the competition with games postponed and training at Marks Point being disrupted. However, with amenities such as the Bateau Bay Sports Facility and Dick Burwell Oval at Nelson Bay, the BDAFL was able to rearrange a number of games away from grounds that have poor drainage.
Hopefully the BDAFL can work with the various entities that control grounds such as Bill Elliott Oval, Adelaide Street and Hylton Moore Oval to improve the conditions that these ground present when rain falls. I am sure the clubs themselves are frustrated at the need to reorganize training and games during the season, especially when home games are rescheduled away from venues where clubs can benefit financially from canteen sales.
The Northern Region Umpire Development Squad this year had 8 members - Joshua Duffy Sykes, Lachlan Head, Jake Bateman, Amos Austin, Brent Crow, Joseph O'Brien, Lachlan Taylor and Jay Barry. Joshua Duffy-Sykes, Lachlan Head, Jake Bateman debuted in the BDAFL Under 18 competition during the season with Joshua umpiring so well he was appointed to some Premier Division games.
Lachlan Taylor performed very well as a Premier Division boundary umpire during the year and Jay Barry umpired strongly in the BDAFL Under 18 competition. Amos, Brent and Joseph have shown enormous potential at junior level and hopefully all eight umpires can be fast tracked over the upcoming seasons into prominent BDAFL roles.
Thank you to Carl Fletcher and Graham Glassford from the AFL NSW/ACT for their continued leadership of Northern Region Umpire Development Squad programme and umpiring in the Newcastle/Central Coast region in general.
Just where is umpiring headed in the future. Feedback from clubs has been that they feel that a number of umpires are not fit enough for the BDAFL and some umpires themselves have complained about the training requirements because they believe that umpiring is a "hobby" and they should not have to commit to training as required by the BDAFL. Wednesday-13 March, 2013 5 Black Diamond AFL Inc 2012 Annual Report
These two thoughts appear to be at the opposite end of the spectrum. The bottom line is that if umpires expect to be paid the type of money that umpiring has to offer, they need to be fit and skilled to be able to handle a two hour game each weekend.
Some umpires are happy to train once a week and rely on this exercise to do a game on the weekend. The effort required to maintain a high level of umpiring skill needs to be more than this. For umpiring to get better in this region and go to the next level, the commitment of some umpires needs to improve both in fitness and skill.
It was no coincidence that come end of season games, appointments to the Grand Finals were based firstly on performance during the home and away season and also on training attendance and effort during the year. Umpires cannot expect to attend training ad hoc and then be appointed to the big games over umpires who have sh0wn commitment throughout the year. No matter how good an umpire is, dedication to their craft at training must be taken into consideration when appointing umpires to the pinnacle games of the season.
Further to the development of umpiring in the region and ways to improve all aspects, the BDAFL through the AFL NSW/ACT has commissioned a full review of umpiring. Former BDAFL President Chris Arnold was asked to speak to all stakeholders to sort through the perceived problems from all sides of the fence.
The NCCUA gave Chris a formal submission on how it believe$ umpiring should be structured moving forward and met with him both as a committee and with interested umpires to discuss its view and the feedback from other parties. The plan is for Chris to report back to the AFL NSW/ACT and the BDAFL and decisions will then be made on:what is the best structure for umpiring.
Areas covered in the NCCUA submission included -
• Competition administration and organisational structure •Match day • Appointments • Umpire Remuneration ·Coaching • Retain/Recruit •Mentors •Training •Pathway
The review must be considered as a positive for the group anq any changes that come from it hopefully will only improve the standings of umpiring in the BDAFL competition. It is a perfect opportunity for all parties including umpires, clubs and others to come up with ways of improving the standard. I hope all groups take the opportunity to put forward their ideas, not remain silent and then complain loudly in the future about their perceived problems with umpiring.
As coach of the team, I was fortunate enough to have a number of people behind me who gave tremendous support. Assisting me on the Umpires Appointment Committee during the 2012 season was Roger Crowhurst. Thank you to Roger for hi.s vast experience and knowledge that not only helped me in my role but as a mentor'to younger umpires. The evergreen John Sullivan as always provided feedback each week on umpiring performances which was greatly appreciated. Roy Reichert continued his role as AFLGSJ Newcastle Umpires Manager/Coach and successfully developed a numbbr of new umpires with some moving into the senior BDAFL competition.
On the Central Coast, Carl Fletcher and Darrel Luck with the ~ssistance of young umpires Lachlan Head and Joshua Duffy-Sykes ran weekly training sessions and helped mentor the junior umpires in this area. i To the BDAFL Football Operations Manager, President and Board, thank you for your work during the year. Th~ BDAFL made the decision to reposition the competition's structure and the general feedback is that the senior level was the most eve'n in years. It is difficult to understand why the Under 18 competition numbers fell away during 2012. I am sure the
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BDAFL will be concentrating on ways to get more kids involved in our great game that can provide the springboard for future senior players in the future.
In conclusion I would like to thank Darrel Luck and the NCCUA committee for their work during the year. For the NC CUA to prosper, the group needs some new blood to become involved in the running of the Association. It is unfair on the same people to be expected tci continue to run the Association year after year without help. I encourage some of the younger members to become involved in helping the NCCUA develop.
Good luck to all for the future.
Peter Hampshire Black Diamond AFL Umpires Coach 2012
Black Diamond Cup Umpires - 2012
, Field Umpires Gm Boundary Umpires ~ Gms Goal Umpires Gm Roger Crowhurst 22 Richard Eve 20 John Sullivan 21 Jason Crookall 19 Riley Luck 19 Roy Williams 17 Darrel Luck 19 Cooper Williams 19 Ron Oeser 16 Aden Kittel 18 Colin Goodenough 16 Jake Lowe 13 Jackson Stokes 18 Joel Alexander 12 Richard Cornish 13 Peter Hampshire 17 Stephen Blume 12 Paul Best 12 Cameron Fox 16 Lachlan Taylor 10 Rachel Goodenough 7 Lee Gardener 16 Robert De Boos 5 Sasha Farrand 1 Troy Edwards 11 Alex Coburn 2 Neville Turner 1 Richard Brasier· 10 Thomas Pickering 2 Roger Stokes 3 Jarrod Thompson 1 Joshua Duffy-Sykes 2
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REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL
BDAFL participated in the AFL NSW/ACT Representative program in 2012 with a match against Riverina FNL at Blacktown International Sportsground. : ' The selectors, Scott Harrington (Chairman), Courtney Knight (Coach) and Chris Bishop ! I (Assistant Coach) selected a training squad of 45 players at the! beginning of May with 5 training sessions scheduled at Tulkaba Park and Bateau Bay.
I Unfortunately the commitment from players was not as expected and the Board opted to invoke the By-Law regarding Representative Football which indluded the ability to suspend those players who make themselves unavailable. In the end, the Board opted to issue those players with a warning as opposed to a suspension. The league makes a significant investment in Representative Football; and as such are entitled, to have the best players available for selection.
Prior to the final week of training the squad was reduced to 24 players, with the final 22 named after the final training session.
' All players and officials received a polo shirt and fleecy top and travelled to and from Blacktown on the same day by Bus (Port Stephens Coaches). i A function was held after the game where Chris Bishop was presented with a trophy as the BDAFL's Best Player.
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The Black Diamond AFL Representative Team participated in the 2012 Representative Carnival on June 9 at Blacktown International Sports Park playing Riverina AFL on the No 1 Oval.
i Black Diamond AFL President Scott Harrington was Chairman of Selectors, with Courtney Knight Senior Coach, Chris Bishop Team Captain and Assistant Coach, Luke Rawnsley and Corey Shackleton Vice Captains, Phill Knight Team Manager and Mitchell Knight Team Runner.
After a detailed assessment of the regions talent and most suitable game style, a squad based around ball winning ability, speed, foot and hand skill ar11d aerobic fitness was compiled. An initial 42 playing squad was selected which represented a balance of youth, experience and club representation with the vision of:
1. Producing a highly competitive performance against the Riverina 2. Developing a program to lead into preparations for th~ 2013 NSW Country Championships Unfortunately the training schedule was poorly supported by sbme clubs which resulted in poor numbers at most training sessions. This meant that the SGhedule was somewhat inefficient in achieving its goals completely, however the experience proved beneficial and enjoyable for the players and officials who did support the prowam.
The match itself was high paced from the outset. In each quarter Riverina gained an early ascendance, which Black Diamond was able to claw back he9ding into each change. Riverina went into the main break 31 points in front. A spirited and entertaining third quarter showcased the desired Black Diamond brand which resulted ih an increase in hard ball wins and possession which converted to winning the quarter by 18 1points. With more run in their legs, Riverina were able to maintain their intensity outscoring Black Diamond in the last quarter by seven goals, and running out 57 point victors. I
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An after match function was held at BISP No 1 Oval for all Leagues who participated in the day. Captain Chris Bishop was named best player for Black Diamond. He was ably supported by Bryce Singleton, Anthony Stewart, Sam O'Brien and Pete Van Dam.
Representative Match Weather Fine BDAFL vs Riverina Football League @ Blacktown International Sports Park Saturday 9 June 2012
BDAFL I 2.3 I 3.5 I 7.12 I 7.14 I 56 Goal Kickers BDAFL - Sam Brasington 3, Joshua Wheeler 2, Michael Healy 1, Mark Wheeler 1 Best BDAFL - Bryce Singleton, Mathew Bailey, Chris Bishop, Luke Rawnsley, Anthony Stewart, Blake Erickson BDAFL Umpires: Roger Crowhurst, Aiden Kittel, (field), Richard Eve (boundary), John Sullivan (qoal)
2012 REPRESENTATIVE TEAM NAME CLUB NAME CLUB Anthony ATKIN Warners Bay Josh AVIS Newcastle City Mathew BAILEY Newcastle City Ian BAKER Newcastle City Chris BISHOP Terrigal Avoca Sam BRASINGTON Sinqleton Mitchell CLUNE Lake Macquarie Blake ERICKSON Nelson Bay Kurt FLEMMING Terrigal Avoca Michael HEALY Newcastle City Cameron KEAST Newcastle City Sam O'BRIEN Terrigal Avoca Hugh O'NEILL Cardiff Sam PAYNE Newcastle City Luke RAWNSLEY Newcastle City Corey SHACKLETON Killarnev Vale Bryce SINGLETON Lake Macquarie Anthony STEWART Newcastle City Jayson VAN DAM Terrigal Avoca Peter VAN DAM Lake Macquarie Joshua WHEELER Newcastle City Mark WHEELER Newcastle City Coach: Courtney KNIGHT Runner: Mitch KNIGHT Chairman of Selectors: Scott HARRINGTON Team Manager: PHILL KNIGHT
Back Row: Mitchell Clune, Blake Erickson, Anthony Stewart, Hugh O'Neill, Sam O'Brien, Sam Payne, Kurt Flemming, Josh Avis Middle Row: Jess Thornton (Physio), Josh Wheeler, Sam Brasington, Jayson Van Dam, Peter Van Dam, Cameron Keast, Anthony Atkin, Mark Wheeler, Jan Baker, Bryce Singleton, Sean Riedel (Trainer), Mitch Knight (Runner) Front Row: Scott Harrington (President), Michael Healy, Courtney Knight (Coach), Chris Bishop (Captain), Luke Rawnsley, Corey Shackleton, Phil/ Knight (Team Manager), Mat Bailey
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ISAAC HEENEY
Isaac Heeney began 2012 playing Under 18 football for Cardiff; however by the end of it he was meeting the Prime Minister.
It was quite a year for the 16 year old which included:
Selection in the Sydney Swans Academy; Selection in AFL NSW/ACT Rams Under 16's team to play in National Championships; Best on Ground in each of the Rams three matches and not only received the award as NSAW/ACT's Best player of the Carnival but also was adjudged as the winner of the Mclean Medal as the Best of Fairest player in Division Two of the National Carnival; Named in the AFL-AIS program Received Jim Stynes Scholarship Met Prime Minister Julia Gillard in Canberra as part of winning the Scholarship 1 Won BDAFL Most Outstanding Young Footballer of the year; - Played in the Black Diamond Cup Grand Final for Cardi1 The Jim Stynes Scholarship is awarded to 11 junior AFL playe~s Australia-wide. The I Scholarship is A federal government-financed program aimed kt helping disadvantaged I footballers reach the AFL.
Stynes died in March after a long and public battle with cancer and was renowned for his acts of philanthropy.
The No.11 Melbourne Demaris jersey was made famous by St nes and upon his passing, Stynes' wife, Sam, along with a panel of judges from the AFL ~nd the Reach Foundation, chose to offer 11 scholarships I .
The Scholarship is worth up to $20,000 over two years and helps ease the financial burden of football travel and education expenses.
SEASON LAUNCH
In 2012, the BDAFL held it's season launch at Rocksalt Restaurant on Newcastle Marina.
AFL NSW/ACT General Manager and Premiership winning cabtain, Tom Harley was the guestspeake~ l Approximately 40 people attended the function with represent tives from Newcastle City Council, Media, AFL NSW/ACT, GSJ Newcastle & Central Co~st and BDAFL Board members in attendance. Unfortunately the representation from the BDAW. L clubs was not as high as anticipated with a number of clubs not represented.
1 Whilst it was a good night the lack of support from the clubs will mean a review into the value of such event being held in the future.
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FINALS
The 2012 BDAFL competitions all used a final four final system with finals played over three weeks. The Semi Finals were played on the first weekend at Newcastle No 1 Sportsground (2°d semi final) and Bateau Bay Sports Facility (1st semi final). The Preliminary and Grand Finals were both played at Newcastle No 1 Sportsground.
Newcastle No.1 Sports Ground has been the home of the Black Diamond AFL in each of its thirteen years.
With the introduction of as Second Division competition there were four matches played on each day with the Premier Division matches played as twilight fixtures.
As per previous seasons, the canteen, alcohol sales and gate were offered to clubs who wished to tender. This is a chance for all clubs to operate these functions which can raise much needed funds. The Entrance Bateau Bay Junior Football Club very kindly agreed to run the canteen for the first semi final. Newcastle City Juniors ran the canteen at the Newcastle finals with Newcastle City Seniors operating the bar. Newcastle City manned the gates for the 2nd Semi Final with Lake Macquarie manning the gates for both the Preliminary Final and Grand Final. The Board of the BDAFL are thankful to all of the clubs involved for their assistance during the finals series.
Admission charges for the final series remained the same at the Newcastle finals. Adults $10, aged pensioners $5, Children under 15 free and Cars $3. Football Records were included in the admission price at the Newcastle finals but were sold for $2. Due to an issue with charging an a_dmission fee at Bateau bay Sports Facility the 1st Semi Final was free admission.
Overall the finals were a success, although the behaviour of a number of club officials and members at both the Preliminary and Grand Finals was unacceptable and resulted in a number of Code of Conduct Breaches being recorded and subsequent disciplinary action taken.
FINALS MATCH DETAILS First Semi Final - Sunday 26 August 2012 Gate: $0 (free entry) Bateau Bay Sports Facility, Bateau Bay Black Diamond Cup rd Killarnev Vale I 5.2 I 8.3 I 10.4 I 14.8 I 92 Goal kickers: Cardiff: Michael Ryan 5, Nie Kocon 3, Cameron Jones 2, Beau Heeney 2, Isaac Heeney 1, Ben Stewart 1, Michael Krake 1, Jackson McMahon 1, Ben Serafin 1 Killarney Vale: Dane Amidy 3, Brad Edwards 2, Peter Collins 2, Daniel Lloyd 1, Jeff Mclean 1, Jordan Evans 1, Hugh Wells 1, Brendan Lewis 1, Tom Sheooard 1, Michael Smith 1 Best Players: Cardiff: Nathan Smith, Tim Sheldon, Liam Gibson, Nicholas Kocon, lac Metcalfe, Dustin Spriggs Killarney Vale: Brad Edwards, Joshua Mifsud, Michael Smith, Max Mumford, Daniel Lloyd, Michael Besley
GQal kickers: Wyong Lakes: lee Moore 3, Jon Koop-Folkes 2, Brad Ede 1, Mitchell Logan 1, Gavin Stokes 1, Chris Koo -Folkes 1, Mitch Ede 1, Bill Denniss 1, Omar Alameddine 1, Peter Bo Ian 1, Luke Willersdorf 1 Cardiff: Tom Quade 3, Andrew Roxb 2, Joshua Mcleod 2, Matthew Garrett 1, Jerem Kocon 1
Cardiff: Joshua Mcleod, Jerem Kocon, Julien Wells, Tim Brown, Quinton Davis, Matthew Vukovic
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Warners Bay: Leigh Anderson 7, Ben Hunter 2, James Newburn 2, Josh Nicol 1, Cameron Alcroft 1, Daniel Gra 1 Steven Ma 1, Mark Bottrill 1 Lake Mac uarie: Damon Bar 3, Jacob Ginn 2, Matthew Meares 1, Daniel Ta lor 1
Warners Ba : Chris Ho arth, Scott Butcher, Lei h Anderson, Ben Hunter, Ja cen Wilson, Steven Ma Lake Macquarie: Simon Gardner, Matthew Meares, James Byrnes, Rawdon Middleton-Pierpoint, Michael Townsend, James Ri b
41.18 264 1.4 10
Nelson Bay: Nathan Vaisey 9, Mark Spencer 7, Jeremy Eddy 4, Luke Price 4, Mark McCormack 4, Benjamin Eddy 2,Andrew Thompson 2, Matthew Greenwood 1, Liam Kendrick 1, Dylan Stuart 1, Nathan S owart 1, Ja den R mer 1,James R an 1, T ler Williams 1, Case Parsons 1, Daniel Ross 1 Killarne Vale: Tom Mumford 1 Best Players:
Killarney Vale: James Kidd, Lachlan Wilson, Michael Forster, Murray Baldwin, Joshua Mifsud, Tom Mumford
Second Semi Final - Saturday 25 August 2012 Gate: $4,326 Newcastle No. 1 Sportsground Black Diamond Cup
Newcastle City I 2.3 I 5.7 I 6.101 I 7.10 I 52 Goal kickers: ,· ' Terrigal Avoca: James Polglase 4, Peter Van Dam 3, Angus Darling 2, Mitch Betson 1, Kurt Flemming 1 Newcastle City: Joshua Avis 2, Courtney Knight 1, Michael Healy 1; Mathew Bailey 1, Jonathon Joy 1, Josh Wheeler 1 Best Players; Terrigal Avoca: Matt Gencur, Sam O'Brien, Peter Van Dam, Jack Jones, James Polqlase, Jai Turner Newcastle City: Jadan Morton, Joshua Avis, Matthew Enright, Luke Rawnsley, Hayden Kavanagh, Jonathon Hamilton
Goal kickers: Singleton: Joshua Bridge 6, Jacob Walmsley 3, Sean Douglas Moffatt 3, Jarryd Ingram 3, Vahid Roser 2, Joshua Childs 2,Alex Mitchell 2, Daine Cowburn 1, Ben Paech 1, Paul Chandler 1 Nelson Bay: Nick Ridgeway 3, Tim Law 3, Blake Erickson 2, Brenton Leipper 1, Damian Williams 1, Joel Erickson 1,Andrew Gibson 1, Brad S encer 1, Joshua Cannon 1, Brian Deacon 1 -Best Pia ers: ·· Sin leton: Tom Collea , Luke Davis, Alex Mitchell, Mark Irvin , Vahid Roser, Gabe Smith Nelson Bay: Brenton Leipper, Blake Erickson, Ben Grace, Shaun Wheatley, Brad Spencer, Michael Dellar
Maitland 2.1 5.3 Killarne Vale 3.3 6.7 · Goal kickers: . Maitland: Scott Mclarty 5, Pat McMahon 4, Conor Haswell 2, Corey Kennedy 1, Jay Mitchell 1, Jim Taranto 1, Justin Smith 1 Adrian Hoffman 1 Killarney Vale: Michael Solomons 2, Darren Blackwood 1, Adam Mclean 1, Mark Richards 1, Justin Dale 1 ' Best Pia ers: Maitland: Mark Curran, Ben Crowle , Pat McMahon, Wade Beard, Jim Taranto, Colin Carroll Killarney Vale: Anthony King, Glenn White, Darren Blackwood, Damien Badoir, Daniel Cartwright, Justin Dale
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4.3 6.9 9.9 3.6 4.11 8.13
Warners Bay: Ryan Cross 7, Jack Dawson 4, Luke Roach 2, Hayden Farrell 2, Jake Hayes 2 Terri al Avoca: Not Su lied Best Pia ers: Warners Bay: Not Supplied Terri al Avoca: Not Su lied
Preliminary Final - Saturday 1 September 2012 Gate: $5,645 Newcastle No. 1 Sportsground Black Diamond Cup
Newcastle Citv I 2.1 I 6.4 I 7.5 I 8.8 I 56 Goal kickers: Cardiff: Beau Heeney 3, Cameron Jones 2, Tim Sheldon 1, Nathan Smith 1, Adam Clarke 1, Michael Krake 1,Tristan McCormick 1, HuQh O'Neill 1, Michael Ryan 1, Liam Gibson 1 Newcastle Citv: Courtnev Kniqht 4, Joshua Younq 2, Matthew Enriqht 1, Abraham Gibson 1 Best Players: Cardiff: Adam Clarke, Nicholas Kocon, Beau Heeney, Cameron Jones, Brendan Wold, Ben Stewart Newcastle City: Mark Lannon, Matthew Enright, Cameron Keast, Hayden Kavanagh, Thomas Hunt, Gerard Bourke
Won Lakes Goal kickers: Nelson Bay: Tim Law 3, Blake Erickson 3, Matthew Hardes 2, Todd Thornton 1, Bradley Sainsbury 1, Nathan Ash ole 1, Kurtis Law 1, Jerem Edd 1, Brian Deacon 1 W ong Lakes: Rick Sn kers 2, Peter Bo Ian 1, Robert Hanle 1, Chris Koo -Folkes 1, Gavin Stokes 1 Best Pia ers: Nelson Bay: Darren Puleston, Blake Erickson, Andrew Gibson, Joshua Cannon, Bradley Sainsbury, Todd Thornton Wyong Lakes: Jon Koop-Folkes, Chris Koop-Folkes, Gavin Stokes, John Griffey, Mitch Handel, Kris Clouten
Killarne Vale 0.3 0.5 0.5 3.8 26 Goal kickers: Warners Bay: Josh Nicol 3, Leigh Anderson 2, Mark Bottrill 2, Ben Street 1, Ben Hunter 1, Daniel Gray 1, Travis Price 1 Killarne Vale: Nathan Wenger 1, Justin Dale 1, Tim Bo d 1
Warners Ba : Scott Butcher, Luke Govan, Ben Street, Josh Nicol, Tim Kolatchew, Travis Price Killarne Vale: Darren Blackwood, Glenn White, Justin Dale , Daniel Curtis, Anthon Kin , Tim Bo d
Goal kickers: Terrigal Avoca: Max Enders 4, Matthew Schultz 2, Sam Telfer 1
Terri al Avoca: Fin Neaves, Rile Clifton, Sam Ellis, Max Enders, Liam Townsend, Jarrad Warren Nelson Bay: Ethan Arndell, Andrew Thompson, Jarryd Rymer, Dylan Stuart, James Ryan, Mark McCormack
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Grand Final - Saturday 8 September 2012 , Weather: Fine Newcastle No. 1 Sportsground Gate: $12,971 Black Diamond Cup
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Maitland: Corey Kennedy 2, Wade Beard 2, Scott Mclarty 1, Jay Mit~hell 1, Jack Buttenshaw 1, Adrian Hoffman 1
2012 Black Diamond Cup Premiers - Terriga/-Avoca
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PRESENTATION NIGHT
This year the Night was once again held at Mingara Recreation Club.
The venue fits in well with our requirements and easily accommodates the 200 people who attended.
Tickets were struck at $48.40 which included a three course meal plus wine on the tables. Canapes and drinks were also provided upon arrival.
Clubs were provided with eight tickets per team as part of their affiliation fee.
The MC was Star FM 104.5 personality, Sarah Maree Cameron and her performance very much contributed to a successful night.
The night included a visual presentation of all award winners, including a count of the Elliott Davey Medal.
2012 WINNERS
Black Diamond Cup Premiers Terrigal Avoca First Division Premiers Singleton Second Division Premiers Warners Bay Under 18's Premiers Warners Bay Elliott Davey Medal - Black Diamond Cup Best & Fairest Anthony Stewart - Newcastle City 19 Votes Granland Medal- 1st Division Best & Fairest Blake Erickson - Nelson Bay 22 Votes 2"0 Division Best & Fairest Wade Beard - Maitland 31 Votes Chris Arnold Medal - U18s Best & Fairest Sam Ellis -Terrigal Avoca 15 Votes Maurice Goolagong Medal - Black Diamond Cup Peter Van Dam - Terrigal Avoca 62 Goals Leading Goalkicker 1st Division Leading Goakicker Blake Erickson - Nelson Bay 36 Goals 2"0 Division Leading Goalkicker Leigh Anderson - Warners Bay 92 Goals U18s leading Goalkicker Ryan Cross - Warners Bay 58 Goals Club Championship Terrigal Avoca Club Administration Award Singleton Most Outstanding Young Footballer Isaac Heeney - Cardiff James J Arnold Volunteer of the Year Kevin Greaves - Maitland Young Volunteer of the Year Ryan Merrick - Maitland Coach of the Year Chris Bishop - Terrigal Avoca Umpires of the Year Aden Kittel & Roger Crowhurst McBain Medal - Black Diamond Cup B.O.G Grand Final Jayson Van Dam - Terrigal Avoca 1st Division B.O.G Grand Final Tom Colleary - Singleton 2"0 Division B.O.G Grand Final Ben Street - Warners Bay U18s B.O.G Grand Final Matt Spinks - Warners Bay
Kevin Greaves Terrigal Avoca AFC Volunteer of the Year Club Champions
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LEADING GOALKICKERS
Peter Van Dam Terrigal Avoca Newcastle Cit 49 35 Josh Wheeler Newcastle Cit 47 29 Cardiff 47 Alex Mitchell 29 Killarne Vale 46 Ben Paecti 26
Leigh Anderson Warners Bay Ryan Cross Michael Solomons Killarne Vale 91 Jake Mccann 41 Maitland 44 Jack Dawson 30 Scott McLart Maitland 27 Rile Clifton 26 Dann Mitchell Lake Mac uarie 21 Luke Price 26 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
84 12 112 24 44 104 17 39 60 48 16 163 44 80 16 140 93 26 8 127 66 28 94 72 8 80 uarie 12 36 8 14 70 Maitland 56' 56 34 34
Black Diamond Cup - 6 points a win; 3 points a draw 1st & 2nd Division - 4 points a win; 2 points a draw Under 18 - 8 points a win; 4 points a draw One bonus point is added each time a Club fields an under 1Biteam.
Congratulations to the Terrigal Avoca Football Club on winning the Club Championship for 2012. Their club, along with second placed Warners Bay and third placed Killarney Vale, received a cheque at the League's Presentation Night.
CLUB ADMINISTRATION AWARD
The Club Administration Award is designed to reward clubs at the end of the season with a financial incentive for the clubs that meet most of their administration requirements. It negates the need for clubs to be fined on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis where they fail to complete their required tasks. Many other organisations simply just issue fines to clubs which has a negative impact on the people trying to do the right thing.
Each club commenced the year with 200 points, with points deducted where clubs failed to meet the requirements or points added for doing things early or providing the league with certain information to help the system and provide a smooth process.
This year's winners were Singleton, with Newcastle City in second place and Lake Macquarie third.
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2012 Black Diamond Cup Home & Away Results
Round 1 Cardiff 39.17 251 Warners Bay 5.4 34 Terrigal Avoca 7.11 53 Killarney Vale 6.4 40 Lake Mac uarie 4.10 34 Newcastle City 16.14 110
Round 2 Cardiff 30.15 195 Lake Macquarie 11.11 77 Terrigal Avoca 11.13 79 Newcastle City 14.7 91 Killarne Vale 22.10 152 Warners Ba 5.4 34
Round 3 Cardiff 11.17 83 Terrigal Avoca 11.11 77 Warners Bay 15.6 96 Lake Macquarie 10.11 71 Killarne Vale 15.18 108 Newcastle Cit 16.12 108
Round 4 Newcastle City 12.11 83 Cardiff 7.15 57 Lake Macquarie 5.8 38 Killarney Vale 15.15 105 Warners Bay 6.7 43 Terrigal Avoca 24.14 164
Round 5 Newcastle City 33.21 219 Warners Bay 4.5 29 Terrigal Avoca 22.16 148 Lake Macquarie 2.3 15 Cardiff 11.11 77 Killarne Vale 12.13 85
Round 6 Killarney Vale 8.7 55 Terrigal Avoca 12.8 80 Newcastle City 15.31 121 Lake Macquarie 3.4 22 Warners Ba 5.2 32 Cardiff 26.21 177
Round 7 Cardiff 16.12 108 Killarney Vale 5.9 39 Warners Bay 5.2 32 Newcastle City 15.18 108 Terrigal Avoca 22.15 147 Lake Mac uarie 4.2 26
Round 8 Terrigal Avoca 11.7 73 Cardiff 6.6 42 Lake Macquarie 7.6 48 Warners Bay 18.11 119 Newcastle City 31.15 201 Killarne Vale 6.6 42
Round 9 Cardiff 9.4 58 Newcastle City 10.16 76 Warners Bay 6.3 39 Terrigal Avoca 15.5 95 Lake Macquarie Forfeit Killarne Vale Forfeit
Round 10 Killarney Vale 14.7 91 Cardiff 17.13 111 Lake Macquarie 2.5 17 Terrigal Avoca 18.15 123 Warners Ba 4.3 27 Newcastle Ci 21.17 143
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Round 11 I Cardiff 19.11 125 Warners Bay 6.8 44 Terrigal Avoca 27.18 180 Killarne~ Vale 2.1 13 Newcastle City 28.15 183 Lake Maqquarie 5.6 36
Round 12 Warners Bay 14.6 90 KillarneJ Vale 9.15 69 Newcastle City 16.9 105 Terrigal Avoca 13.10 88 Lake Macquarie 4.7 31 Cardiff 23.13 151 I Round 13 Cardiff 10.6 Terrigal kvoca 14.19 103 66 I Killarney Vale 5.6 36 Newcastle City 14.18 102 Lake Macquarie 16.10 106 Warner~ Ba 14.14 98 Round 14 I Newcastle City 8.13 61 Cardiff 14.11 95 Killarney Vale 19.8 122 Lake Ma~quarie 9.13 67 Warners Ba 7.8 50 Terrigal \Avoca 17.4 106
Round 15 I Lake Macquarie 5.2 32 Cardiff 31.18 204 Terrigal Avoca 7.5 47 Newcastle City 8.3 51 Warners Ba 9.6 60 Killarne 1 Vale 12.11 83
Round 16 Newcastle City 21.17 143 Warnerk Bay 7.6 48 Terrigal Avoca 8.10 58 Cardiff 6.8 44 Lake Macquarie 8.10 58 Killarne 1 Vale 7.5 47 i Round 17 Killarney Vale 8.17 65 Warner~ Bay 4.6 30 Cardiff 8.10 58 Newcastle City 12.15 87 Lake Macquarie 4.6 30 Terrigal !Avoca 11.15 81
Round 18 Newcastle City 5.11 41 Terrigal \Avoca 7.12 54 Warners Bay 10.13 73 Lake Macquarie 8.15 63 I Killarney Vale 10.6 66 Cardiff 13.12 90 I
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2012 First Division Home & Away Results
Round 1 Singleton 18.16 124 Newcastle City 1.2 8 Cardiff 7.7 49 Nelson Bay 12.10 82 Terri al Avoca 10.2 62 Wyong Lakes 13.2 80
Round 2 Singleton 21.6 132 Cardiff 2.4 16 Terrigal Avoca 12.10 82 Newcastle City 12.7 79 Won Lakes 11.8 74 Nelson Ba 9.7 61
Round 3 Wyong Lakes 14.8 92 Newcastle City 15.8 98 Cardiff 13.10 88 Terrigal Avoca 9.12 66 Sin leton 15.9 99 Nelson Ba 5.6 36
Round 4 Nelson Bay 14.10 94 Terrigal Avoca 6.3 39 Singleton 18.12 120 Wyong Lakes 2.4 16 Newcastle City 15.6 96 Cardiff 15.7 97
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