Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club Annual Report 2013-2014 fitzroydoncastercc @fitzdonc TheLionsTV Contents Office Bearers 1 President’s Report 2 Balance Sheet 5 Profit & Loss Statement 6 Notes to the Financial Reports 9 Independent Audit Report to Members 10 Declaration by Members of the Committee 11 Communications 12 Cricket Victoria 13 Congratulations 13 Appreciations 13 Club Supporters 13 Club Coach: Season Review 15 Harvey Watts Academy: Season Review 17 1st XI: Season Review 19 Season Statistics: All Grades 20 Award Winners 1st XI Batting & Bowling 21 2nd XI Battting & Bowling 22 3rd XI Batting & Bowling 23 4th XI Batting & Bowling 24 Doug Rumble Trophy 25 A.E. Liddicut Medal 26 Shields & Trophies 27 Outstanding Performances 28 1st XI Statistics Batting 29 Bowling 30 1st XI Statistics: Career Batting 31 Bowling 32 2nd XI Statistics Batting 33 Bowling 34 3rd XI Statistics Batting 35 Bowling 36 4th XI Statistics Batting 37 Bowling 38 Honour Roll Fitzroy Cricket Club 39 Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club 42 Honorary Life Members 43 Hall of Fame & Club Legends 44 Vale 46 Congratulations 47 Club History 48 Office Bearers Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club Inc. Committee PRESIDENT Graeme Cook TREASURER Alex Steenberg SECETARY Megan Duckworth COMMITTEE MEMBERS Brian Barnard James Considine Stephen Stanley Wayne Stewart Leigh Watts CRICKET VICTORIA DELEGATE Leigh Watts Cricket Sub-Committee CHAIRMAN Jeff Harvey SECETARY Alan Melbourne SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS Graeme Cook Peter Dickson John Hayes Lloyd Mash Leigh Watts 1 President’s Report Graeme Cook As foreshadowed in the Chairman’s Report last year, Tim Considine stepped down as Chairman of the Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club at the Annual General Meeting held in July 2013. Tim set a new vision for the Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club, particularly with respect to a regional alliance plan. It is a privilege to replace Tim in the role of Club President, and I would like to thank him for his support and guidance during the hand over period. Cricket Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the coaching staff and playing group for their achievements. It was very satisfying to end the season with both our Second and Fourth XI teams in finals. The Fourth XI players acquitted themselves well in a drawn quarter final that we had to win against Hawthorn Monash, the eventual premiers. They all learnt much from the experience. The Second XI, well what can be said, to win three knock out finals against Richmond, Carlton and Dandenong to win the premiership was simply outstanding and will long be remembered. Congratulations to all the other Premiers in men’s and women’s Premier Cricket this season and to the St Kilda Cricket Club no winning the Club Championship. For Lloyd Mash, I am sure this success for the Club was a proud moment in his fourth season as Senior Coach. I would like to say thank you to Lloyd on behalf of all the Committee, members and players on the effort and achievements over his four year tenure. Lloyd will be taking time out next season. We wish him and his family well, and trust that in the future we will see Lloyd around the Club in some capacity. I would also like to extend thanks to Assistant Coach Stuart Clarke and Development Coach John Hayes who both provided excellent support to Lloyd and provided a large contribution around the Club over several seasons. Plans are well underway for the coming season. Everyone is now aware that Michael O’Sullivan has been appointed as Senior Coach for two years. I cannot over emphasise firstly, how fortunate we are to have gained the services of Michael, and secondly how well this places our Club to leverage off the existing players’ capabilities. We look forward to more success. I am also very pleased to confirm that we have retained the services of Sean Pietersz as Assistant Coach, which we were very keen to achieve, and Steve Cashen as batting coach. The Cricket Committee are still finalising the other coaching rolesI but would like to express my thanks to Jeff Harvey, Leigh Watts, and particularly Ben Waterman who worked tirelessly to put in place the new coaching structure. 2 President’s Report Finance Despite a very strong focus on cost control throughout the season, it is disappointing to report again this season that the lubC recorded a financial loss. Fortunately, the loss was less than last season, and although small in cash terms, it was, however completely unsatisfactory. The primary cause of the loss was the pre-season decision by the Committee to include the cost of player clothing in the fees for 2013/14, which ultimately we could not offset with anticipated increases to fundraising. To improve our financial management, we purchased a new finance system at the start of the season to record accurately all financial transactions, and the Committee now has access to improved reporting. Together with other controls implemented by Alex, our new Treasurer, we have improved our budgeting to manage our financial position. To address the financial situation, the Committee has remained active since the end of season. The key focus has been the identification of potential sponsors and preparation of sponsor packages that will leverage off our outstanding social media capability. Operations At a Special General Meeting held in September, we adopted a new constitution based on the Consumer Affairs Victoria Model Rules. In doing so, we reverted to the more traditional terms of Committee and President, rather than Board and Chairman. This season the Cricket Committee continued working to improve our facilities with Manningham Council, particularly around our goals and requirements for the turf wickets and ovals. This effort saw our ground ranking improve to a level where we were eligible to host the Men’s Fourth XI Grand Final. Thanks largely to the effort of Wayne Stewart in his first season as Game Day Manager, we hosted a number of other significant games for Cricket Victoria. Including the Women’s, First and Second XI Grand Finals, and two ‘All – abilities’ games, the first of which was attended by the Minister for Sport and Recreation, the Honourable Hugh Delahunty and Tony Dodemaide, CEO of Cricket Victoria. 3 President’s Report In addition, Schramms Reserve became the training venue for the Australian Women’s Cricket Team, the Southern Stars, before leaving for their successful T20 campaign in Bangladesh. These events at Schramms were important opportunities for us to showcase our facilities to Cricket Victoria. The Committee believes Schramms Reserve is in a great location, with good facilities and easy access from the city, enabling it to be a key cricketing venue in the City of Manningham. We will continue to work alongside the Council with the aim of developing the facilities accordingly. Community In the community, our alliance with the Manningham Cricket Club, is an important initiative for both of our Clubs and continues to develop. For example, this season Manningham Cricket Club ran their ‘in2cricket’ program at Schramms on Saturday mornings. We have a role to assist in the development of cricket within our region, particularly in junior cricket. It is consistent with Cricket Victoria’s direction for Premier Cricket, and it provides an opportunity for both clubs to fundraise jointly through much larger events, such as the breakfast function held in February 2014. In closing, I would like to acknowledge the hard work of everyone on the Committee and the Cricket Committee. I can assure Members that we are determined to be a sustainably, successful club. Special thanks to our volunteers, particularly Graeme, Ilva and Glenn Woolard, Roger Page and Les Allan, and the parents who have helped on match days and Thursday nights. The sad passing of our long standing volunteers, Don Patrick and Les Allan this season, gave us cause to reflect on how important volunteers are to the fabric of clubs, and a great satisfaction in life is being able to give to others. Finally, I would like to acknowledge Cricket Victoria whose support is invaluable. Go Lions! Graeme Cook President 4 Balance Sheet Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club Inc. For the year ending 30th April 2014 2014 2013 $ $ Assets Current Assets Cash & Term Deposits 195,541 207,058 Recievables 920 9,061 Inventories 5,048 10,746 Total Current Assets 201,509 226,865 Non-Current Assets Plant & Equipment 20,187 18,797 Total Non-Current Assets 20,187 18,797 Total Assets 221,696 245,662 Liabilities Current Liabilities Creditors & Other Payables 2,863 17,937 Current Liabilities - 17,937 Total Liabilities - 17,937 NET ASSETS 221,696 227,725 Equity Members Funds Retained Earnings 218,833 227,725 TOTAL EQUITY 218,833 227,725 5 Profit & Loss Statement Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club Inc. For the year ending 30th April 2014 2014 2013 $ $ Income Cricket Victoria & Grants - General grants 37,221 37,221 - Administration Grant 17,500 18,083 - Sponsorship Grant 4,000 4,000 - Game Costs reimbursed - 1,500 - Country Game Allowance 1,300 1,300 - Country Week Allowance 727 800 - Prize Money - 750 - Other Grants 950 599 Cricket Victoria & Grants 61,698 64,253 Players Contributions - Membership subscriptions 15,298 14,672 - Clothing sales 2,009 5,695 Player Contributions 17,307 20,367 Sponsorship 18,909 21,045 Fundraising 11,758 741 Bar & Canteen Sales 25,044 4,049 Other Income - Manningham City Council Grant 3,567 3,498 - Ground Hire & Other Catering 4,487 - - Other 2,594 1,553 - Bank interest 6,894 8,890 Other Income 17,542 13,941 Total Income 152,258 124,396 6 Profit & Loss Statement Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket