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President’s report to the members for the 2008 South Fremantle Warriors season. As required by the constitution I will Development Squad be stepping down as from this year’s Annual Jim Hurst has announced his retirement as General Meeting. chairman after an involvement which has been Football almost continuous since 1993. He has been a The season was dominated by Subiaco which magnifi cent contributor and we are hopeful of was clearly the best team and ultimately retaining his services in an advisory capacity. deserving Premiers. I do believe that we Peter O’Neil will take over as chairman. A would have been capable of troubling the number of priorities have been identifi ed for Lions during the fi nals had circumstances fallen 2009: President Terry Dean in his final address as our way. Unfortunately injuries, suspensions President after six consecutive terms and the unavailability of some AFL players • To better promote the success of the meant that we were unable to fi eld anything Warriors. Meeting. The club trustees are also reviewing like our strongest side. The league teams • To continue to develop the Warriors coaching the constitution to consider if any changes performance over the last three games was style as directed by our league coach. should be recommended to the members. quite disappointing. • To improve the level of professionalism of the I would like to acknowledge the contribution of Since the fi nals the club has conducted its programme. John Lange, John Colgan, Murray MacDonald, annual Football Forum during which we have Peter Dougan and others who worked on the planned for the coming season. I detect a • To better cater for those 16-17 year olds who Football Strategy Committee. The club slogan, steely resolve in John Dimmer to improve our don’t play colts. the Aims & Ethos have been retained as the performances. He has already held meetings • To appoint a Talent Development Offi cer to basis on which the business plan has been built. individually with many of our players to outline oversee the programme, subject to availability Much of the Football Operations section is also his plans and expectations for them. of funding. the results of their work. Acknowledgements Our thanks to all of the coaches and volunteers Club Volunteers and Support Staff • Congratulations go to Toby McGrath and who have worked so well to make the Once again I would like to acknowledge Keren Ugle who played their 150 games, programme successful. the magnifi cent efforts of our volunteers and support staff who have contributed so thereby gaining Life Membership. WAFL - Equalisation Policy much over the past year. Our propertymen, • Jason Matthews and Robbie Haddrill have The WAFL clubs have adopted a number medical staff, timekeepers, coaching both announced their retirements. Jason of measures to develop a more equalised assistants, interchange stewards and the many progressed through our colts and reserves to competition. These include: contributors to our football team’s performance have all ensured our players are well prepared play league football. His value as a clubman • A salary cap which will be increased for the to take the fi eld each week. was recognised this year when he was fi rst time in fi ve years for 2009. awarded the Best Clubman trophy. We are To all of those volunteers who have assisted • Restrictions on the number of players that can hopeful of retaining Jason in some capacity with fund raising activities, food preparations be recruited from other states. around the club. Robbie has only played and the myriad of activities necessary to run at the club for one year and injuries have • A points system which will apply from 2009. a successful football club sincerest thanks to curtailed his career. He was a wonderful your efforts. We are indebted to you all for the contributor both on and off the fi eld. While South Fremantle has expressed our wonderful contribution you make. opposition to these restrictions we do believe • Simon O’Keefe has returned to Victoria for that a competitive league is a desired outcome. Succession Planning personal reasons. He was a terrifi c recruit as Extensive recruiting of players from outside club An important element of the club’s developing demonstrated by his third placing Fairest and zones will now be very diffi cult. business plan is to ensure continuity when Best award. replacing key personnel when they leave. Facilities Accordingly the coming vacancy in the • Garry Fuller has decided to step down as Over the past twelve months the club has Presidency has been discussed by the Board reserves coach as he will be away for four continued its refurbishment with a make over of with Haydn Raitt selected as its nominee. weeks next season. Garry will