Black Diamond AFL Inc 9th Annual Report
BLACK DIAMOND AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Inc
2008 ANNUAL REPORT
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INDEX
2008 Officials and Office Bearers 3 President’s Report 4 General Manager’s Report 6 Umpire’s Coach Report 8 Sponsorship 11 Publicity 12 Medal Night 14 Tribunal 16 BDAFL Executive Meeting Attendance 17 Representative Football 21 Finals 23 Office & Equipment 32 Sporting Pulse 33 AFL Development 33 Administration Award 38 League Honour Board 38 Merchandising 39 Football Record 40 Calendar of Happenings 42 2008 Winners 43 2008 Club Championship 44 League Best & Fairest 45 Leading Goalkickers 47 Best & Fairest Voting 48 2008 Competition Ladders 50 Club v Club 52 League Records 53 2008 Umpires 53 2008 Black Diamond Cup Results 55 Mission Statement 56 2008 Audited Financial Statements Inside Back Cover
BLACK DIAMOND AFL Inc
Unit 1, 15 Kam Close, Morisset NSW 2264
Postal: PO Box 6161, Kincumber NSW 2251
ABN: 92 825 700 134
Phone: 0418 277 051 Facsimile: 4969 6484
Email: [email protected]
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2008 OFFICIALS AND OFFICER BEARERS
President Chris Arnold*, Steve Smith JP
Vice President Ian Kingwill, Grant Godfrey
Board Members Chris Arnold*, Steve Smith, Ian Kingwill, Grant Godfrey, Bill Walford Andrew Druitt*, Russell Boucher*, Peter Tulk, David McCredie
General Manager Scott Ledwidge* Les Hornery
Football Record Editor Website Editor Independent Arbiter Jenni Stevens Ian Granland Evan Walker
Committees Tribunal Panel Umpires Chair: Barry Lacey Coach Roger Crowhurst George Simpson Liaison Darrel Luck Jeremy Raftos Selectors Grant Godfrey John Sullivan Roger Crowhurst
Representative Staff Senior Under 18 Coach: Adam Dugan Coach: Scott Harrington Asst Coach: Darren Gilmour Selectors: Adam Dugan Selectors: Steve Smith (Chairman) Scott Ledwidge David Flynn James Newburn Steve Cutler Mitch Ede Andrew Bubb Manager: Scott Ledwidge Manager: Lonny Hawkins Captain: Captain: Sam Brasington Runner: Scott Ledwidge Runner: Josh Nesbitt Trainers: Sean Riedel Head Trn Trainers: Sean Riedel Nathan Elliott Nathan Elliott
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, J. Cormack, D. Craney, R. Dineen, W. Deenen, E. Dixon, +W. Elliott OAM, +A. Gilpin, I. Granland OAM, +F. Kaaden, D. Manson, G. McBain, Ald D. McDougal, D. McKenzie, J. McKeown, +A. Needs, A. Oaten, +B. Parker-Brown, R. Pratt, N. Reading, +D. Rees, Pastor W. Robinson, +A. Savage, V. Stark, I. Shugg, J. Sullivan, R. Walters, C. Watson
*Resigned +Deceased
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
To say that this season has been a baptism of fire would be an understatement. Firstly, we lost out President, Chris Arnold, as he resigned in April on the eve of the season. A number of directors, Andrew Druwitt & Ian Kingwell followed suit.
Eventually the General Manager, Scott Ledwidge, also tendered his resignation and finished in June. I would like to thank Scott for his efforts in the league over the past 18 months and in particular the past four which has been a very difficult situation for the league. The Board, on a recommendation from AFL (NSW/ACT) Regional Manager, Glen Waide, we appointed Les Hornery to the position. In a very short time Les grasped the job in both hands and has proven to be a most welcome and respected addition to our league.
For the bulk of the season, due to the aforementioned resignations, we ran the league with a board of 3. This had some within the league calling for the AFL (NSW/ACT) to take over the running of our competition, a suggestion which I opposed most vehemently.
As has been the way in previous seasons, we appointed David McCredie and Peter Tulk to the Board. Whilst they may not have been able to attend a number of our monthly meetings they were able to provide valuable input via e-mail. Ian Kingwill also rejoined the board for the last three months (August – October) and has continued to be a valuable member of the group.
The season began with Woy Woy pulling out of the league due to lack of numbers. Nelson Bay struggled to field a first grade side and Singleton were in the competition then out of it and finally back in. Lake Macquarie stepped up into the first grade ranks and found their first year to be difficult but managed to remain semi competitive throughout the season.
This year for the first time in many years we saw a good fixture with clubs teams being split not needed. There were changes to the original fixture after Woy Woy pulled out and then the changes with the Singleton Football Club.
In an attempt to help struggling clubs the board introduced a change to our by laws to allow those clubs having the bye to “loan” players on a match by match basis on request. This proved to be a popular decision and there were no more forfeits following the introduction of that change to the rules.
Later this year I (or whoever is President) will be attending a meeting of all leagues affiliated with the AFL (NSW/ACT) where a generic set of bylaws prepared by the AFL's Bob Robinson will be high on the agenda. Our “Player Loan” bylaw is one which he wishes to incorporate in this new booklet.
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Following the successful season launch at Tulkaba Park where the committee and members of the Lake Macquarie Football Club did such a great job the season got under way. From the outset, Cardiff & Newcastle City stood out as the teams to beat. While Cardiff managed to go through the season unbeaten, a well drilled Newcastle City team were just too good in both the Preliminary and Grand Finals and were the worthy winners of the 2008 Black Diamond Cup.
Unfortunately during the season and more importantly the finals series some clubs and their supporters were guilty of breaches of the league’s code of conduct. We received numerous letters of complaint about the behaviour of the supporters from one club in particular and this club will be called before the board to answer these charges. We are trying to make our code the most respected football code in the region where families can enjoy the day out. Loutish behaviour detracts from these efforts and will not be tolerated by the league.
During the season we also participated in representative football; firstly against Sydney and then in defence of our title in the State championships in Wagga. While we did well against the Sydney team (this is destined to be a regular fixture in future seasons) our efforts in Wagga were disappointing to say the least. Rather than dwell on this, a representative section is included in this annual report.
Once again we enjoyed the continuing support of Ron Oeser and the Carlton Draught company together with Star FM & Prime who provided so much at functions and during the season. Their support has been invaluable and we look forward to renewing the partnership in 2009.
Unfortunately, sponsorship for the league has been difficult to obtain. We have had to rely on club affiliation fees and purchases to be able to continue to pay our General Manager to run the league. While our competition manages to get good press coverage on the Central Coast we continue to find negativity in the press in the Newcastle region. Prime TV has given good pre match coverage but NBN and other media outlets have been less than cooperative towards our code. This is a hurdle we will have to overcome in the coming seasons if we wish to be able to attract decent sponsorship dollars.
Finally, as we head into our AGM and elections, it is sad to note that we have only received one nomination from within clubland for the board. Does this mean all are satisfied with our performance? I tend to believe it is a case of indifference.
STEVE SMITH President
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
I started with the league in round 10 as the new General Manager after Scott Ledwidge tendered his resignation. I spent one day with Scott going over the schedule and I thank him for his time bringing me up-to speed with the work load. I wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
On my second day I introduced myself at the Presidents Meeting. I found the clubs to be welcoming and I started to form a relationship with the key people within each club. Over time I met more club people and by the end of the season I was no longer a stranger.
My background is in IT with 20 years in a Geographical Information Systems company which keeps me away from my two young children. I left my “career” and I have spent the last seven years at home with the kids.
I started working with the AFL two years ago after having played for Parkes in the Central West league in my late 20’s. With the AFL I worked with kids in schools and had great fun with all the smiling faces and could see the rise in numbers in the junior clubs.
I was then approached by the AFL and the BDAFL Board to join the league and have been working hard to get all parties on the same page. I set out to get the Board, AFL (Glen Waide & Chris Mintern), Clubs, Umpires and Juniors all talking together and that is coming together and will continue to grow and will ultimately be the future of AFL in this area..
I would like to thank all mentioned above for their support in my role as league administrator. Without their help I would have struggled a little more than I did. The members of the Board have been a tower of strength and I have made some new friends.
I spend my first nine weeks managing the home and away series, talking to the clubs and resolving any issues that arose. I managed the Tribunal and meet met some great gents in doing so. Barry Lacy and his team, namely George and Jeremy, were great and helped me through the process.
My first final series was an exciting time not knowing the work involved. This league followed the trend of 2008 with the underdog getting up to win the flag.
During the finals we held our Elliot-Davey Medal Night. I found this night very rewarding and was thrilled be to apart of such a major function. I would like to thank Steve Allan the MC as he made the night look like it was running smoothly and created a professional feel to the night. I was not happy with the Audio Visual setup at the Jockey Club. I arrived two hours early to find that the TV’s were not working and had only been installed a few days earlier. I got to work with my IT experience
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Congratulations to Newcastle City for taking the league to another level and winning the flag for 2009. After talking with Cities coaching staff it was explained to me that they were planning an ambush on their arch rivals Cardiff for the last six weeks of the competition.
After Cardiff won all 19 rounds of the season they were favourites leading into the final series. Newcastle City had a plan, and after it was all said and done, the plan worked and they were left hold the Cup.
Getting up at 4.30am to travel to the ground before the Preliminary Final was not a highlight of the finals. I met with Grant Godfrey and we made the decision to postpone the game until the following week.
The Grand Final was a great day and the ground was one of the best surfaces I have seen anywhere. I could not enjoy the day as I should because there was too much going on. The crowd on the hill caused us a little grief and the 3 hour cleanup after the game was not a highlight. But I was never alone as the members of the Board were always there to help and for that I thank them all.
After the Grand Final I slept for a full day and then proceeded to plan for the next meeting.
Lastly I would like to thank Garry Burkinshaw as his help was invaluable.
Les Hornery General Manager
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UMPIRES COACH REPORT
It is with great pleasure that I submit this report for the 2008 Black Diamond AFL season. As we look back over the 2008 season we have seen a season of great change for the Umpires and the NCCUA.
In my report for the 2007 season, I mentioned that in 2008, with the changes to the accreditation system, the attendance of umpires to training, lectures and skills work would take on a heightened priority.
This created a number of logistical challenges due to the umpiring group being spread over such a large geographic area. The NCCUA made the decision that Hawkins oval was no longer a suitable training venue. The need was to find a venue that more closely met our needs and was more centrally located between the Newcastle and Central coast regions. The NCCUA took a very bold step and moved umpires training to Baxter Field at Marks Point.
While there were some within the umpiring group who opposed this move, it has been a resounding success. The increase in the number of umpires that attended training over the year is testimony to this. It was very pleasing to see that this increase was as a result of the number of umpires from the Central Coast (who in the past found Hawkins logistically impossible) who now made the effort to attend training.
In order to provide some variation in training, this year we took the decision to engage a Fitness Coach. Kerry Lee quickly became an integral part of the coaching team. She carried out what is probably the most difficult task with the group. Providing a training program to meet all the varying levels of fitness and the vastly different running goals that exist within the group is no easy task. The fact that Kerry was able to do this only demonstrates her excellent knowledge, skill and professionalism. To simply say thank you to Kerry for all her work hardly seems like enough, but thank you. Your work this year is very much valued and appreciated.
That said however, it is disappointing that there still exists within the group a number of umpires who feel that training is an “optional extra”. That for whatever reason can’t or won’t attend training, lectures or any other skills work. The frustrating part of this is that there is a very noticeable gap in the fitness and skills levels between these umpires and those who make the effort to regularly attend training. With training attendance and performance now an important part of the selection process for umpires, this aspect will only become more important in the future. It is interesting to note that those umpires, who regularly complained about the games they were appointed to, were those we never saw at training.
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Season 2008 started for the umpires on Wednesday the 28 th of January with the start of preseason training. Over the next few months the umpires focused on fitness, skills and understanding new rules and interpretations. In what has now become a regular event, an Umpires Seminar was held in March before the start of the season. Once again the goal was to bring everyone together as a group and run through all the requirements for the new season.
Once again this was a great success with umpires from both the NCCUA attending as well as a number of umpires from both the Central Coast and Newcastle Juniors in attendance. Special presentations were made on the day by Carl Fletcher, Umpire Development Officer (AFL NSW/ACT) and Barry Lacey, Chairman of the Tribunal.
It always seems to be the case, that the issue of umpire numbers is one that occupies us each year. 2008 was no exception. While the number of umpires attending training had improved, we are always in a situation where we just don’t have enough people to do the job. This is not a problem just confined to the BDAFL. Umpire numbers are critical right around the country. We were very fortunate this year to have the support of the junior umpire groups. On a regular weekly bases these people assisted by filling gaps in many areas. This saw these young umpires running the boundary and having the opportunity to umpire U18 football.
The benefit of this is that it exposes these people to BDAFL football. It shows them there is a clear “pathway” from junior football to senior football. As these people gained more experience and started to attend BDAFL umpires training, many made the decision to join the NCCUA and make the move across to senior football. While not strictly part of my job description, I did on a number of occasions attend training session with each of the junior groups.
Not only does this share around the experience, but assists in the ongoing development of these vital links between the 3 bodies. I would like to thank both Managers of the junior umpire groups, Andy Waterman and Roger Stokes from the Central Coast and Roy Reichert from Newcastle for their help and assistance this year.
This year saw a number of umpires have the opportunity to be involved in representative football. This was both in Newcastle and with the State and National carnivals. For the umpires involved, this was an opportunity to experience football at a level much higher than the normal home and away competition. The umpires selected performed with great skill and professionalism and are a credit to themselves, the BDAFL and the NCCUA. This showed that our umpires can “match it” with any of their colleagues from other leagues.
Of course, the ultimate conclusion for the season is the finals series and the Grand Finals. All year our umpires have performed week in, week out with a goal in mind for that last Saturday of the season. As the Umpires Coach, I was very proud of the performances our people gave across the entire final series and on Grand Final day.
For those chosen, this reward was a testimony to their hard work, commitment to improving their fitness and skills, dedication to attending training and consistent
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There are a number of people who have assisted me on a week to week bases to ensure that the business keeps running and I would like to thank them. I mentioned earlier the outstanding help from Kerry Lee as our Fitness Coach. Many of our senior umpires took a leadership role this year by helping to run coaching and skills sessions at training. Thank you for your help and for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
To Grant Godfrey (BDAFL representative to the UAC), thanks for your support and guidance. My upmost gratitude and thanks to a true legend of umpiring John Sullivan (NCCUA representative to the UAC). John’s assistance, guidance, mentoring, experience and balanced input were invaluable and an absolute pleasure to have. I especially would like to acknowledge your role in taking full responsibility for umpire appointments during the finals. I would also like to thank those observers who put in time to look at and provide feedback on umpire’s performances.
I would like to extend my thanks to the Management, President and Board of the BDAFL. I have been fortunate to enjoy excellent working relationships with both Scott Ledwidge (past General Manager) and current General Manager Les Hornery. Football administration can be stressful at the best of times and it is great to have someone to turn to for guidance from time to time.
This role would be next to impossible without the support of the NCCUA. I would like to thank NCCUA President Darrel Luck for his support and assistance throughout the year and also his hard working committee. They are a group of people very passionate and committed to the cause of umpiring and are to be commended for their hard work. Without people like this, umpiring and football in general would be the poorer.
We now turn our attention to and look forward to season 2009.
Roger Crowhurst Umpires Coach
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SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship of the league has continued with a few great sponsors and the Board is searching for new sponsors and partners in 2009. Additionally the league is currently seeking new advertisers to cover the cost of the new Sherrin Footballs if the clubs elect to move away from the Burley Ball.
Foster’s Group extended their agreement with the league. The Team of the Week was introduced and Best on Field, Best Club Official, Best Umpire and Best Coach in each Black Diamond match won a carton of Carlton Draught. Carlton Draught sponsored both the Player of the Year and the Players Player of the year and supplied great prizes for both winners on the Medal Night.
Prime TV continued its arrangement, the league receiving commercials on a weekly basis advertising the up coming matches. Also advertisements were run at the start of the year for umpire recruitment and the Season Launch/ Gala Day played at Tulkaba Park. Prime also contributed $1000 to the league which gave them a full page ad in the weekly football record.
Star FM again were a media partner with plenty of exposure on the radio station. They sent their roadstars to selected matches throughout the season and to the finals including the Grand Final which was held outside their broadcast area.
There were other businesses who were involved with the league and all were regularly highlighted on our website on a rotating basis and weekly in the league’s Football Record.
List of 2008 Business Group Members, Sponsors and Media Partners:
SPONSORS SPONSORSHIP Star 104.5FM Media Partner Prime TV Media Partner Fosters Silver Sponsor Newcastle Commercial Finance Silver Sponsor Steve May Financial Planning Services Business Group Member NV Trophies Business Group Member Target Press Printing Business Group Member Mingara Business Group Member Accolades Awards & Promotional Products Business Group Member Bob Warren Electrical Business Group Member Newcastle Star Business Group Member Swansea RSL Club Business Group Member John Carpenter Excavations Pty Ltd Business Group Member
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PUBLICITY
In 2008 the BDAFL continued to form strong relationships with the public and good publicity.
The former General Manager wrote a weekly article in the Newcastle Star and held discussions with the Newcastle Post for a similar arrangement. Prime TV provided free commericals on their station and Star 104.5 FM as part of their partnership with the league provided air time. The Central Coast Express run regular article in both the Wednesday and Friday editions of their paper. Below is a list of paper, radio and television stations and some of the cover the league received.
When the new General Manager started in Round 10 he was handed a media list and a schedule for release information including a time table of events.
While part of the media release including results are a scatter gun approach, the General Manager decide that this was working and attempted form a close relationship with a handful of media outlets. Unfortunatley the weekly articles in the Newcastle Star ceassed and there was a lack of information in the Central Coast Express. Relationships with these two publications as well as other media outlets will be one of the aims of the league in 2009 to improve.
Television Prime TV – Provided FREE commercials for each game of the Newcastle finals series.
NBN Central Coast – Regular weekly reports, upcoming games and match results on its nightly news program.
Radio Star104.5FM – BDAFL media partner saw information posted on Central Coast their website as well as regular reports on their daily shows. - Their ‘Roadstar’ vehicles attended/reported on games on a number of Saturdays during the season, including attending our Grand Final Day. Match fixtures and results were included in news bulletins as well as a limited number of interviews on their Saturday morning sports show.
2HD – Warners Bay Captain and Representative Team Newcastle Player James Newburn was a regular on their Saturday morning sports show. Scores were included in news bulletins.
ABC Central Coast – Scott Levi had a number of live interviews with the Terrigal Avoca U18 Manager leading up to the finals.
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ABC Newcastle – Broadcast match fixtures together with scores during the season.
94.1 Hits & Country – General Manager was a regular on their Saturday Central Coast mornings sports show until the program was taken off air.
2CCC – General Manager was a guest on their Sunday Central Coast evening sports show periodically throughout the season.
Print Newcastle Star – Weekly article (approx 450-500 words) of a review Newcastle & Lake of the previous week’s matches and also a preview Macquarie to the upcoming matches.
Central Coast Express – Wednesday Edition – Review of last round Central Coast scores along with best players and goal kickers in Wednesday’s Edition – Friday Edition – Preview to upcoming matches. – The articles varied in length and often included photos of players.
Newcastle Herald – Write up of matches in Saturday’s Edition Newcastle – Large back page coverage of the Grand Final with a picture of the Black Diamond Cup and Team captains.
Daily Telegraph – Occasionally columns & photo’s as well as scores, Central Coast goal kickers and best players were included
Sun Weekly – Occasionally columns & photo’s as well as scores, Central Coast goal kickers and best players were included – Good coverage in second half of season and finals.
In addition to this the Maitland Mercury, Singleton Argus, Port Stephens Examiner & Lake Macquarie News printed scores and/or articles from time to time.
The league is grateful for the coverage that the game received and hopes to extend our coverage in season 2009.
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ELLIOTT DAVEY MEDAL NIGHT
In 2008 we moved the EDMN to the Newcastle Jockey Club which proved to be a very successful night.
Just as the players and their guests were about to enter the club there was a freak down poor which added to the intrigue of the evening.
On display was the old girl freshly polished direct from the museum and she looked good. She was joined this year by her sister, a large plaque which dated back to 1883 and together they looked after us for the evening.
The room itself was elegant but was not set out for a Medal Night with the large pillars and small TV’s for the audio visual presentation.
Steve Allan once again was the MC and did a superb job. Ron Oeser was great on the night supplying the major prices and the beer for the night.
The medal presentations went relatively smoothly although the screens were a little small to build the suspense. Steve Allan was great with his interludes and knowledge of players and past situations.
Summing up. It was proven that if you increase the professionalism of the event then the guests will behave accordingly. We had no trouble this year and all that attended were suitably impressed. Next year there will be pressure to hold the night on the Central Coast and the Board have already been out looking at a number of venues.
Elliott Davey Medal—LUKE RAWNSLEY
This years Elliott Davey Medallist is 26 year old Luke Rawnsley from the Newcastle City Blues. Rawnsley is in his 4th season with the Blues after making the move from VAFA club University Blues and during this time he has established himself as one of the premier players in the competition. Renowned as a Centre Half Back, "Bottles" has been moved into the centre this year by coaches Scott Harrington and John Burns. His strong body and penetrating left foot have been keys to the Blues success this season. As well as being a solid contributor for the Blues over the years, Rawnsley has also been a regular selection in the BDAFL representative sides and has featured prominently in the Blues best and fairest award since his arrival in Newcastle.
Congratulations Luke on behalf of everyone involved in the football community.
Granland Medal—DAN BEMBRICK
Killarney Vales Dan Bembrick has won this years Granland Medal for the fairest and best player in the reserve grade competition. The 32 year old Bembrick plays the majority of his football with the Bombers as a key defender, however he has also enjoyed success in the midfield or up forward. He is ultra competitive, extremely hard at the football and is an outstanding leader in the Bombers side. Bembrick has been a great contributor for the club since he returned to the Central Coast after stints on the South Coast and Queensland. The former Gosford player has taken on many roles at the club, including Secretary, and was president of the club when they won the BDAFL grand final in 2007.
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He has had a distinguished career at both 1st grade and reserve grade level, and will be leaving the region to take up a new position with his employer.
Congratulations Danny on the medal and best of luck in the future.
Chris Arnold Medal—NICK ROBERTS
17 year old Nick Roberts has won the Chris Arnold Medal for the Under 18s competition fairest and best player. Roberts has been an outstanding player for the Warners Bay club this year, and despite missing 5 games managed to poll in the last round to win the medal by 1 vote. Roberts began his football with Warners Bay as an 8 year old and has progressed through the junior grades. He is a natural leader and has been captain and a best and fairest winner at club level throughout his junior career. He plays in the centre and can drift forward and kick valuable goals. He has been a regular representative in Newcastle representative sides and the Northern Heat Talented Player Program and made his senior debut in 2007. His maturity, football smarts and use of the football are outstanding for a 17 year old and he is a much deserved winner of the Chris Arnold Medal. Roberts may also be leaving the area due to University commitments next season.
Congratulations Nick on taking out the medal and good luck in your pursuits off the field
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TRIBUNAL
This year saw some procedural and physical changes to the B.D.A.F.L’s Tribunal that are designed to streamline the reporting and judicial process. As well, the Tribunal attempted and succeeded at having the same three panel members for all of the sittings throughout most of the season.
Both these factors were to have a stabilising effect. Players and officials knew the prescribed penalty, if they accepted their guilt and the minimum penalty that would be applied if they contested the umpire’s report and were subsequently found ‘guilty’. The process is one which embraces the notion of self-determination which, in short, takes away some of the guesswork by knowing the prescribed and minimum penalties assigned to most offences.
What surprised the Tribunal members was the issue of players attending without their club representatives, their necessary playing history and their resultant inability to effectively present their case. This issue will be addressed with the Board of the BDAFL during the off-season.
In the early part of the season there were some administrative hiccups. At one stage the Tribunal was not made aware of, nor asked to convene even though several players had been reported over a three week period. That, in itself, is tardy to say the least, but in real terms it was a denial of natural justice to the players, the alleged victims and the game itself. That matter was effectively dealt with by the Board and the reasons for the held-over cases explained.
About half way through the season the new General Manager, Les Hornery arrived. Despite the difficulty of commencing a new job half way through a season Les quickly took control and was often seen working late into the night at BDAFL headquarters. The Tribunal’s efficiency improved greatly under Les’s management.
Some rash, idle and ignorant views were expressed about the Tribunal composition this year. The Members of the Tribunal were George Simpson, an Educator by profession who played for Wallsend AFL and who has previously been the Chairperson of the BDAFL Tribunal. Jeremy Raftos, a Retired Detective Senior Sergeant of Police, lecturer and educator who played and represented in Rugby Union and been involved in soccer, surfing and basketball. Lastly, myself, a Retired Superintendent of Police who played for Newcastle City for some 17 years, being a First Grade Best and Fairest winner, Club Captain in a premiership winning team and now a member of that Club’s ‘Team of the Century’. I later became a field umpire in Newcastle, Ballina and Bathurst. I sincerely thank George and Jeremy for volunteering their services, their support of the BDAFL and their contribution for the betterment of our great Australian game.
Yours in football, Barry Leacy, M.B.A., B.A. (Crim.Jus), A.I.M.M., J.P. Chairperson, BDAFL Tribunal.
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BDAFL EXECUTIVE MEETING ATTENDANCE (From 30 October 2007 to 28 October 2008)
NAME ATTENDED APOLOGIES Ian Granland * 1 Rob Dixon * 1 Steve Smith 9 2 Ian Kingwill 8 2 Grant Godfrey 12 Chris Arnold * 6 Andrew Druwitt * 4 1 Bill Walford 8 2 R. Boucher * 5 1 P. Tulk 1 2 * resigned
REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL
The program for representative football started early with the announcement of the State Regional Championships to be held in June in Wagga Wagga. It was anticipated that all leagues from NSW would participate. In the end, all did apart from Broken Hill.
With the 2007 coach, Russell Macey, accepting a head coach position with the Warners Bay Football Club and with time constraints, the Board looked for a new coach of the representative team. Adam Dugan who has been in the program for a number of years as a selector and runner was appointed Coach as well as the surprise decision to appoint him as Chairman of Selectors. Andrew Bubb, David Flynn & Steve Cutler were appointed selectors and Steve Cutler also to the position of assistant coach.
Another game was arranged, this time at home, to play the Sydney Development Team at Newcastle No.1 Sports Ground. As a curtain raiser for this day the Under 18 team was scheduled to play North Coast Under 18 and will some dealings between Scott Ledwidge, then General Manager and Anthony Monk, Greater Sydney Juniors – Newcastle, an Under 14 match between Newcastle and Sydney West was arranged to start the day.
Scott Harrington was re-appointed coach of the Under 18 representative team with Darren Gilmour his assistant and Lonny Hawkins the team manager.
With no team manager appointed by the Board of Management, Adam Dugan invited Noel McMahon to be the team manager for the senior side.
Black Diamond AFL 19.13.127 V Sydney Development Side 21.20.146 Black Diamond Best: Adam Clarke, Peter Van Dam, Michael Ryan, Michael Kemp, David Flynn, Chris Bishop.
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Black Diamond Goals: Michael Ryan 7, Dane Amidy 4, David Flynn 3, Michael Kemp 3, Josh Molan 1, Luke Orton 1.
The match was a competitive against a strong Sydney Development side. It was also good to have a hit out prior to the Country Carnival. The increase in intensity from Club football was evident in the first quarter of the game with our side taking some time to adjust. After adjusting to the pace of the game our side fought back during the second quarter to ensure the game would be a contest. Some improved running play, physical pressure and improved skills saw the team lead at half time and continue to be competitive during the third quarter but fell away approaching three quarter time. The Sydney team gained the advantage and won the match in the last quarter. No doubt the intensity of football week to week in the Sydney FL was the difference between the sides. The game provided many positives for the upcoming Country Carnival.
State Regional Championships at Wagga Wagga
Selections After the Sydney game we faced a number of withdrawals due to injury or work commitments. Unfortunately a lot of experience was lost. Players such as Captain David Flynn, Michael Kemp, Luke Orton, Chris Bishop, Courtney Knight and Dane Amidy being unavailable. As a result the selectors opted to expose youth to the level such as Braedon Jones and James Polglase from our Under 18 Representative Team who had been playing well at Club level as well as a number of players who were playing good football, e.g. Jason Kavanagh and Simon O’Brien.
Adam Clarke, James Newburn, Michael Ryan and Peter Van Dam were named co- captains for the carnival.
Travel and Accommodation The team bus left from Glendale with a pick up at Ourimbah for the eight hour bus trip to Wagga arriving at around 4pm. Accommodation was provided by AFL (NSW/ACT) for Friday and Saturday nights with the league meeting the costs for the Sunday night. Unfortunately no league officials travelled with the team and the only league official that attended the championships, was then General Manager, Scott Ledwidge.
One player pulled out of the team on Friday and it was only know late on the Friday that the runner, Steve Cutler was required to play, leaving the side with no runner.
With poor organisation by the selectors and coaching staff, Scott Ledwidge volunteered to run for the side for the Saturday matches on top of his official duties as the only league representative and team manager requirements.
Black Diamond 0.3.3.V Riverina 8.5.53 Black Diamond Best: Luke Rawnsley, Ben Haines, Braedon Jones, Cameron Grentell, Adam Clarke
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We unfortunately had a slow start to the carnival with a lack of sufficient players who had played at senior representative level telling in the end. We were able to win the ball through the centre and defend and counter attack well. Our centre line was competitive through Adam Clarke and Tim Sheldon while Cameron Grentell and Luke Rawnsley were excellent in defence. The loss of David Flynn and Michael Kemp left us short of key mobile marking targets up forward. Some good signs from the young players particularly Braedon Jones and Ben Haines and some encouraging passages of play left us optimistic for the remaining two games. With it being our belief that Riverina would be the number one team at the carnival.
Black Diamond 4.5.29 V Hume 7.6.48 Black Diamond Best: Ben Haines, Adam Clarke, Tim Sheldon, Steve Cutler, Peter Van Dam, James Newburn. Black Diamond Goals: Matt Hodge 2, Sam Brasington 1, Steve Conlon 1.
This was a game where we adjusted to the standard of competition. Some good defensive and centre line work and adjustments to our forward line structure saw a more competitive effort, especially after half time. Peter Van Dam, Michael Ryan and James Newburn lead by example with Steve Cutler providing some useful touches. Matt Hodge and Sam Brasington also improved through the second game. There were promising signs of improvement across the park.
Black Diamond 5.5.35 V Farrer 6.3.39 Black Diamond Best: Luke Rawnsley, Steve Cutler, Mitch Knight, Cameron Grentell, Adam Clarke, Braedon Jones Black Diamond Goals: Sam Brasington 1, Stephan Conlon 1, Matt Hodge 1, Cameron Clarke 1, Braedon Jones 1.
This was by far the teams’ best effort of the Saturday games. It was an entertaining affair which showed what could be achieved once we adjusted to the level of the Riverina sides. With a miserly defence and some good running play to set up our attack we had a kick in the last 30 seconds that sailed through for a behind. Had we scored we might have won the game. The main improvements came in our confidence to run the ball out of trouble and by adjusting to the intensity of the previous two games our disposal under pressure also improved. Rawnsley was again excellent in defence and was our best player over the three games. Young players Haines, Jones and Brasington improved throughout the day. Experienced players Steve Cutler, Adam Clarke, Cameron Grentell, Michael Ryan, Peter Van Dam and James Newburn all provided valuable contributions.
Saturdays’ Thoughts
Whilst we were prepared to play a running game the turnover of players from the game against Sydney and the loss of experience resulted in us taking a while to adjust to the speed and intensity of the games. As the day unfolded the junior members of the team gained the confidence to attack the game and with the experience of Luke Rawnsley, Michael Ryan, Adam Clarke, Peter Van Dam , James Newburn and Tim Sheldon we were able to finish the day, though without a win, in good spirits to achieve a win on Sunday.
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Black Diamond 19.8.122 V North Coast 4.3.27 Black Diamond Best: A Clarke, Ryan, Rawnsley, B Jones, Sheldon, Grentell. Black Diamond Goals: Ryan 4, Sheldon 4, J Kavanagh 2, C Clark 1, A . Clarke 1, Hodge 1, Wold 1, Smith 1.
Sundays’ game saw a good result on the scoreboard but also a good standard of football from the team. A disciplined approach to recovery sessions on Saturday evening and Sunday morning saw the team attack the ball from the first bounce and not relax the intensity for the full four quarters. A solid contribution from all players led to the game being decided by half time. Our senior players ensured that the team continued at the desired level through to full time; a great team effort.
Coach’s Overall Comments
Results
While the results of Saturdays games were below expectations I believe that had we not lost the number of senior players prior to the Country Carnival we would have won two of our games on the Saturday of the Carnival and progressed through to the final. We did however play some good football, which improved the more we were exposed to the higher level of competition. We introduced some of the league’s better young players to representative football. This was a move which should pay dividends to the representative team and the league in general in the future.
Support from North Wagga We acknowledge the effort of North Wagga FC in arranging the team with meals on Friday Night but note that the assistance in providing water runners for the duration of the carnival did not eventuate. This left us in the unenviable position of utilizing our medical staff as water runners during matches.
Player behaviour I would like to show appreciation to the players for their excellent efforts on the field and also their behaviour and professionalism off the field. The fact that our players treated the carnival with respect, playing to the best of their ability until the final game showed great character. Also the fact that they stayed off alcohol until the final game had been completed and that their behaviour was excellent when they did let their hair down is a credit to them.
Support from General Manager The General Manager, Scott Ledwidge, ensured that the squad made it to Wagga Wagga and provided assistance as a runner along with official duties during the Saturday games after Steve Cutler was required to play due to a player pull-out. Unfortunately he could not run on the Sunday.
However it left us desperately short of support staff for the game which has not been normal practice for league representative teams in the past.
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Support from Board I note that no board members attended the Championships. In the past it has proved valuable to have the representative players and board members mingle at representative level, especially if travelling away. A certain camaraderie and importance tended to be placed on the event due to the presence of board members that was appreciated by players and coaches alike. Whilst recognizing that there has been some upheaval at board level this year which may provide reasons for non attendance I would hope that past levels of board involvement can be achieved again next year.
Thanks to Support Staff The support staff is to be congratulated on their efforts to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Thanks to Steve Cutler who was required to play during the carnival as well as assist in selecting and coaching the team. Trainers Sean Reidel and Nathan Elsworthy who performed their duties in their usual professional manner as well as acting as message runners and water boys throughout the carnival.
Future The Black Diamond Board has shown a commitment over the past six seasons to promote representative football and encourage players to participate. I believe that the results of the 2008 representative program show that we should continue to encourage our players to test themselves at higher levels of football. We should continue to seek games against Sydney and Riverina sides in order to expose our players to these higher standard competitions. Our result against North Coast shows that we are at the top end of the country leagues. We should strive to maintain that status.
Senior Representative Team – Country Championships
Name Name Jason Kavanagh Newcastle City Peter Van Dam Terrigal Avoca Adam Clarke Cardiff Corey Shackleton Killarney Vale Braedon Jones Newcastle City Luke Rawnsley Newcastle City Mitchell Knight Newcastle City James Newburn Warners Bay Matthew Hodge Lake Macquarie Steve Cutler Killarney Vale Michael Smith Killarney Vale Michael Ryan Cardiff Tim Sheldon Cardiff Brendan Wold Cardiff Josh Molan Warners Bay Stephen Conlan Cardiff Ben Haines Newcastle City Cameron Clarke Cardiff Sam O’Brien Cardiff Gordon Burrows Newcastle City James Polglase Terrigal Avoca Ben Stewart Cardiff Sam Brasington Cardiff Cam Grentell Terrigal Avoca
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Black Diamond 11.11.77 defeated North Coast 8.9.57
After a number of weeks of training, culminating with a clinic conducted by the Essendon Football Club, the squad was selected for the fixture against the North Coast AFL, which was held at No 1 Sports Ground on May 17.
The squad was predominantly made up of players who were involved in either a senior program at club, or previously at Northern Heat level. As a result, despite some withdrawals due to illness and Swans Reserves commitments we were able to assemble a strong unit for the day, most players regularly representing Black Diamond AFL first grade sides.
The North Coast started the game strongly, with their well structured forward line causing our defenders some concern putting them right in the game at quarter time.
The second quarter saw us better organised which allowed us to gain the ascendency through some good clearance work from the midfield.
With the backline again holding strong, combined with some excellent finishing from our forward line players the ascendancy continued throughout the third quarter, resulting our team holding a good lead at the final break.
North Coast mounted a strong comeback in the final period, putting us under pressure and registering a number of goals in the term. Fortunately we were able to weather the storm and hold them off for a good win.
To all squad members coaches and support staff, thankyou for your efforts in making the day a successful one.
Special thanks must go also to the North Coast for travelling down for the game and hopefully this will begin an annual exchange between our two regions for many years to come.
2008 U18 Squad
Surname Given Club McGuiness Dave Warners Bay Pantalone Matthew Lake Macquarie Wells Hugh Killarney Vale Spencer Brad Nelson Bay Webster Ryan Terrigal Avoca Metcalfe Nick Warners Bay McKenna Luke Warners Bay Relic Joseph Lake Macquarie Manley Zach Wyong Lakes Roach Jake Warners Bay
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Stahl Kynan Singleton Jones Braedon Newcastle City Polglase James Terrigal Avoca Risby Andrew Cardiff Keith Liam Gosford Donovan Dean Gosford Brasington Sam Cardiff Wivell Aaron Cardiff Dawes Jacob Cardiff Bailey Matt Newcastle City Henderson Brad Nelson Bay May Michael Warners Bay Colville Sean Warners Bay White Jackson Cardiff *Rawson Mitch Newcastle City *Nesbitt Josh Newcastle City *Injured. Pulled out of game after being selected to play.
Team Staff Coach: Scott Harrington Assistant Coach: Darren Gilmour Team Manager: Lonny Hawkins Trainers: Sean Ridel and Nathan Elliott
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FINALS
The McIntyre Final Four System was used and the first semi final was played at Adelaide Street Oval, Tumbi Umbi. The remaining finals were all played at Newcastle No. 1 Sportsground.
First Semi Final
The night before the first semi heavy ran fell and the wind was still blowing in the morning. The games were never in doubt of being called off but it made for a heavy ball and mud between the sprigs.
The gate and canteen were run professionally by the members of the Killarney Vale Football Club.
The General Manager with help from the Board was in control of the administration functions of the day.
Game Report
The minor semi final for 2008 is over with some very happy boys and others that are looking forward to Mad Monday.
The day started early and the weather was not the best. The ground held up well after absorbing a major downpour over night. It was not only wet under foot but the wind was howling from the south.
The U18 Newcastle boys turned up ready to play kicking 9 to 2 points in the first quarter. It was a little scrappy due to the conditions but both sides picked up their on ball attack in the second and third quarters.
At the third break the sides were only separated by two points with Terrigal kicking ahead. The last quarter was a ding dong battle, both sides having chances to win the match. It looked like it was sealed by Terrigal with two minutes to go but Newcastle City took a mark within scoring range with seconds on the clock. A point was kicked into a cross wind and the siren sounded with Terrigal hanging on to fight another day.
The Reserve Grade match was as expected, a low scoring first quarter as the players struggled to get on top of the conditions. From that point Warners Bay started to edge ahead and showed they are a classy outfit in all types of weather. They ran out easy winners on the score board but it was a different story on the field with Killarney Vale hard at the footy all day.
The Cup match was a cracker, again starting slow and building into the sudden death match that it was billed to be. Both sides were playing above the conditions and both were hard at the football.
The boys were desperate to get the ascendancy on their opponents and as the siren sounded for half time both teams came together in a major skirmish where two yellow cards were issued.
The half time break gave them time to settle down and they came out ready to play in the second half with the talk around the ground being whichever team sticks to playing football will win.
At three quarter time Warners Bay were still just in front but with 13 minutes to go in the final term Killarney Vale hit the lead and with the crowd support looked like coming home against the wind. Warners Bay settled and with the strong wind kicked a couple of last minute goals to seal the win and will go on to play another day.
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Second Semi Final
Looking out over No. 1 Sportsground before the players and crowd arrived at No. 1 it was evident that the ground staff had created something special.
The gate and canteen were run professionally by the members of the Lake Macquarie Football Club.
The General Manager with help from the Board was in control of the administration functions of the day.
Game Report
Our prediction of 'a game' in the second semi came to fruition with the undefeated Cardiff machine stopped. They were beaten by Newcastle City 14.10 (94) to 9.16 (70).
The question is: Did the Blues win the game or the Hawks lose it? There is a difference.
Teams don't go through the season undefeated to get knocked off in the second semi final without a reason.
And one of the reasons as we understand it - not wanting to detract from the very courageous win by Newcastle City - is the Hawk's leading goalkicker and strongman CHF, Michael Ryan pulled a hamstring during the game and was only on one leg in the last quarter.
Added to this was the resting of Davey Medal favourite, Adam Clarke in the final term. These two are one half of Cardiff's engine room.
City started the game in a tame manner. They were in the contest but only just and it was the Hawks poor kicking at goal which kept them there.
But in the second half the Blues played like men possessed. They were tight in their defence and left no stone unturned in their attack at goal.
At three quarter time they were only four points down and in the last period it was just all the Blues.
They booted a remarkable 6.6 to a poor effort by the competition leader's 2 goals 2 behinds.
The six goals by Josh Wheeler and the defending by league CHB Luke Rawnsley was exceptional.
The result was a great result for Newcastle City and well deserved in gaining a place in their third successive grand final.
In the reserves Cardiff led throughout to win a very close match over City 14.13 (97) to 13.16 (94) while in the Under 18s it was another competitive game which also went to the Hawks 12.19 (91) to a very game Warners Bay 10.12 (72).
Preliminary Final
The General Manager was lying in bed listening to the wild weather the night before the Preliminary Final and had his alarm set for 4.30am. The Board and the GM met at 6.45am at No. 1 and found themselves in the mist of a major low pressure cell and had no hesitation to cancel the Final. At that time it was clear that the game could be simply postponed to the following week but it was not clear when the GF would be played. 26 October, 2008 25
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The next week the weather was completely reversed with the ground temperature nudging the 32 deg mark.
The gate and canteen were run professionally by the members of the Lake Macquarie Football Club.
The General Manager with help from the Board was in control of the administration functions of the day.
Game Report
Today’s preliminary final produced no real surprises. Cardiff 24.12 (156) won comfortably over Warners Bay 12.10 (82) after they started slowly and the result now sets up a great contest between the two league heavy-weights next weekend.
There wasn't a big crowd at No. 1 but thankfully the weather was fine, in fact it was a hot day.
The Hawks went into the game with all their gun players so the result was almost a forgone conclusion. A team doesn't go through the season undefeated without at least obtaining some respect from their opposition.
But by the way it started it wasn't going to always be the nominated result.
They Bulldogs had a top first quarter. First out of the blocks they worked to their game plan and fended off a constant Cardiff attack to establish quite a handy 14 point lead at the first break.
Then eight goals by the minor premiers in the second term though put paid to any thoughts of a victory by the Dogs. The machine just kept coming.
It was probably in the third quarter that Warners Bay found little affect from their forwards. Cardiff hammered their goal with accurate kicking and by the time of the last change it was always going to be a Hawks game.
In the seconds it was a surprise 18.11 (119) victory by Warners Bay over Newcastle City 11.9 (75).
There were those at the game who had trouble in remembering the last time that City were not in the reserves grand final. So now it’s the Bulldogs to play Cardiff in next weeks climax.
The Under 18 match went to Terrigal Avoca 18.13 (121) to Warners Bay 13.16 (94).
The Bay recorded one win from three which is a great effort when they were very much in Struggle Street only a few years ago.
The Grand Final next weekend will see Cardiff in all three grades.
They will play Newcastle City in the seniors, Warners Bay in the seconds and Terrigal Avoca in the Under 18s.
Each should be a great example of Australian Football and a day well worth putting in at the footy.
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Grand Final The Grand Final was a very hot day, unusual for this time of year. The ground was a picture and the Board were getting ready for another big drinking day. Security was brought in to check all cars and eskies for alcohol and they were kept busy.
The majority of the crowd were enjoying the sunshine and the quality football, but a small pocket of supporters unfortunately embarrassed themselves during the reserve grade final and the police were called to the ground.
The Black Diamond Cup was the standout game of the day. Newcastle City was out to make history by being the only team to beat Cardiff in 2008. Newcastle City had a well thought out game plan which included ice vests and quick interchanges.
The gate and canteen were run professionally by the members of the Lake Macquarie Football Club.
The General Manager with help from the Board was in control of the administration functions of the day.
Game Report
The expression is Third Time Lucky but it was anything but luck for Newcastle City today.
They simply outlasted, outplayed and out manoeuvred the minor premiers Cardiff to win the Grand Final 14.12 (96) to 8.11 (59) at the No 1 Sportsground in Newcastle in their third successive BDAFL Grand Final.
The Blues took the field a little short of their full complement and had Clarke Sturman, who played reserves all year, in their on-field 18.
Cardiff had most of their familiar faces in their side but exciting forward Cameron Jones was one who was suffering from a stomach bug.
The National Anthem was sung beautifully and live by Jennifer Hope, the daughter of the Newcastle President to set the scene.
The first goal in the match came shortly after the start by City who kicking against the wind, kept their opponents on the hop.
Cardiff's strongman, Mick Ryan, soon equalised on the run and the game was looking to become a thriller.
The wind very much favoured the southern end and Cardiff, the heavyweights of the competition, failed to make the most of their opportunities in this first quarter and it cost them dearly.
They were flat. The Blues were faster and quicker to the ball and certainly more committed.
They were not going to let their third consecutive grand final slip through their fingers.
City withstood the first quarter pressure against the wind to produce a slight lead at the first break 2.5 to 2.2.
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Adam Clarke was probably Cardiff's most effective player around the ground. He was picking up heaps of possessions but his disposal was not the best. Rawnsley was strong for the Blues. He was very effective. He continually saved in defence and booted those towering punts back into his attacking zone.
The Hawks were already battling and if it wasn't for Liam Gibson there is no doubt they would have been in much deeper trouble.
One who was everywhere for Newcastle City was 20 year old Ian Baker on the wing. Despite his build he was into everything but a jam sandwich and most of the time came out with the ball, a great effort.
At the long break the Blues held a commanding 9.6 (60) to 3.5 (23) lead.
Cardiff came out with all guns blazing in the third quarter. It was a grand final and they were there to prove they were not a spent force.
Kicking with the wind this time they claimed goal after goal whilst their opponents could not muster a six pointer. In fact they were flat out getting the ball into their attacking 50.
All this changed in the last quarter. Though there was a feeling at the ground that Cardiff could do it, if they wanted to, but 'a feeling' doesn't win games. The Blues wanted the flag and didn't let anything stand in their way.
Courtney Knight opened proceedings with a goal after a free in the forward pocket.
It was 32 degrees and the players were feeling it. With the heat and the intensity of the game, No. 1 Oval wasn't the place for the feint hearted as the opening minutes of the quarter proved to be a very tight affair.
But the Blues edged forward slowly, then by an avalanche. The only goal to Cardiff came to Mick Ryan after he gained a free kick for holding, played on and booted one from 35 metres out.
Players were cramping all over the ground. They had not played in these conditions all year and Huey saved it for the Grand Final.
In the end Cardiff could not maintain the pressure whilst Newcastle City revelled in raining goals, two of which were from outside the 50 and simply bounced through over the heads of the players. They finished the game strongly and a well deserved win.
The McBain medal went to Newcastle City's Ian Baker .
The reserves was won by Warners Bay 13.18 (96) to Cardiff 10.10 (70).
The Bulldogs set up the win in the first quarter when they kicked 6.8 to 0.1 with the wind. Cardiff came back but not with the commitment and endeavour of Warners Bay.
The heat was a problem for the players in this game too. They felt that last quarter, some more than others, but it was the Bulldogs Dan Pedersen who won the day. He played a sterling game, lifting his players and taking mark after mark.
Dan was rewarded by being awarded the Best Player in the Grand Final Award.
The Under 18s easily went to Cardiff 14.16 (100) to 9.10 (64). Terrigal only got back into the game in the last quarter booting six goals to make their score more respectable. The result gave the Hawks a clean sweep in the Under 18 competition for 2008.
Aaron Wivell was voted best on the ground to receive the medal.
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2008 BLACK DIAMOND CUP PREMIERS – NEWCASTLE CITY
FINALS MATCH DETAILS
First Semi Final – Sat 23 August 200 8 Weather – Cold & Rain Ade laide Street Oval, Tumbi Umbi Gate: $ 1713.00 Black Diamond Cup Gates (all finals) Charges: $8 adult, $3 concession, $3 per car Football Records sold at $1 each during finals Warners Bay 4.2 7.5 8.6 12.8 (80) Killarney vale 0.1 5.2 7.5 9.6 (60) Goalkic kers: Warners Bay: Scott Bartlem 3, Wayne Schuck 2, Jeremy Buckley 2, Ben Hodges, Josh Molan, Blake Brunckhorst, Ben Dunlop, Damian Byrne 1 each Killarney Vale : Matthew Chaplin 2, Dave Dunning 2, Brendan Lewis, Scott Reid, Bryce Singleton, Dane Amidy, Michael Solomons 1 each Best Players: Warners Bay : Scott Bartlem, Jeremy Buckley, Josh Molan, Blake Brunckhorst, Ben Dunlop, Damian Byrne Killarney Vale: Dave Dunning, Jason Edgley, Rick White, Greg Rolfe, Corey Shackleton, Glenn White. Umpires : Roger Crowhurst, Ashley Borg, Grant Godfrey
Reserve Grade Warners Bay 3.2 6.2 11.4 13.5 (83) Killarney Vale 0.3 3.5 3.5 6.10 (46) Goalkickers: Warners Bay: Nick Metcalfe 3, Tim Hof 2, Albert Kobe 2, Luke Kendall, Dan Pedersen, Mark Bottrill, Ben Street 1 each. Killarney Vale: Steve Cutler 2, James Bailey, Marc Adams, Russell Stimson, Adam Rumpler 1 each. Best Players: Warners Bay : Luke Kendall, Scott Ducker, Neil Gourlay, Ben Street, Anthony Mitchell, Nick Metcalfe Killarney Vale: Marc Adams, Michael Foster, Craig Pringle, Michael Strappazon, Ben O’Connor Umpires: Tyler Druitt, Steve Welsh, Phil Stone
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Goalkickers: Terrigal Avoca : Luke Gains 2, James Polglase 2, James Harding, Elliott Chandler, Ryan Shaw, Damen Smith, Nikolay Szecko 1 each Newcastle City : . Best Players: Terrigal Avoca : James Polglase, Luke Gains, James Harding, Elliott Chandler, Ryan Shaw, Nickolay Szecko Newcastle City : Braedon Jones, Matthew Bailey, Hayden Adams, Mitchell Lockwood, Sam Payne, Nathan Childs Umpires: Jonothan Benrendt, Darrel Luck, Lee Gardiner
Second Semi Final – Sat 30 August Weather: Fine then overcast Newcastle No. 1 Sportsground Gate $ 2,777.00 Black Diamo nd Cup Cardiff 3.6 4.12 7.14 9.16 (70) Newcastle City 2.1 5.2 8.4 14.10 (94) Goalkickers: - Cardiff: Steve Conlan 2, Michael Ryan 2, Simon O’Brien, Liam Gibson, Cameron Jones, Brendan Wold, Luke Orton 1 each Newcastle City: Josh Wheeler 6, Mark Wheele r 3, Michael Kemp 2, Gordon Burrows 2, Shannon Burke 1 Best Players: - Cardiff: Simon O’Brien, Liam Gibson, Lee Krake, Stephen Conlan, Luke Orton, Adam Clarke Cardiff: Luke Rawnsley, Josh Wheeler, Mark Wheeler, James Drury, Ian Baker, Michael Kemp Umpir es: Roger Crowhurst, Grant Godfrey, Darrel Luck Reserve Grade Newcastle City 5.2 7.5 11.11 13.16 (94) Cardiff 5.4 10.6 12.9 14.13 (97) Goalkickers: - Newcastle City : Clarke Sturman 5, Michael Deed 3, Tony D'Alessandro, Daryl Anesbury, Beau Hawtin, Chris Webster, Lucas Gorton 1 each Cardiff : Ricky. Roberts 3, Adam Dugan 3, Josh Bailey 2, Ben Cook 2, Matthew Kenny, Nathan Hirst, Ryan Sneddon, Brad Burrows 1 each Best Players: - Newcastle City: Clarke Sturman, Hayden Kavanagh, Simon Page, Tony D'Alessand ro, Mitchell McGuire, Lucas Gorton Cardiff: Nathan Hirst, Matthew Kenny, Josh Bailey, John O'Regan, Andrew McIntyre, Murray White Umpires:
Under 18 Cardiff 2.5 4.11 11.14 12.19 (91) Warners Bay 4.1 6.4 9.6 10.12 (72) Goalkickers: - Cardiff: Bailden Pepperall 3, Tim Brown 2, Matthew Garrett, Matthew White, Andrew Risby, Ben Simon, Aaron Wivell, James Foot, Tom Quade 1 each Warners Bay: Michael May 5, Jake Roach 2, Luke McKenna, David McGuinness, Nick Metcalfe 1each Best Players: - Cardiff: Andrew Hodge, Wade Beard, Aaron Wivell, Bailden Pepperall, Andrew Risby, James Foot Newcastle City : Jake Roach, Matthew Graham, Ryan Clarke, Nick Roberts, Luke McKenna, Tyren Hartley Umpires :
Saturday 6 September all matches postponed because of bad weather.
Preliminary Final – Saturday 13 September (6 September washed out) Weather – Fine & hot No. 1 Sportsground Gate $3,507.61 Black Diamond Cup Cardiff 2.2 10.3 17.6 24.12 (156) Warners Bay 4.2 8.4 11.7 12.10 (82) Goalkickers: Cardiff: Mick Ryan 5, Simon O'Brien 4, Tim Sheldon 3, Dave Flynn 2, Ben Stewart 2, Myron Olsen 2, 26 October, 2008 30
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Brendan Wold 2, Steve Conlan 2, A.Clarke, S. Williams, 1 each. Warners Bay Blake Brunckhorst 3, Nathan O'Donoghue, Wayne Schuck, Leigh Anderson, Jack Downing, Ben Hodges, Josh Molan, Dean Crotty, Jeremy Buckley, Damian Byrne 1 each Best Players: Cardiff : Simon O'Brien, Nick Kocon, Tim Sheldon, Liam Gibson, Shaun Smith, Mick Ryan Warners Bay : Jeremy Buckley , Jack Downing, Dean Crotty, Brad Williams, Nathan Brennan, Ben Hunter Umpires: Roger Crowhurst, Grant Godfrey, Ashley Borg
Reserve Grade Newcastle City 1.5 5.6 9.7 11.9 (75) Warners Bay 5.1 10.6 14.8 18.11 (119) Goalkickers: Newcastle City : Clarke Sturman 4, D. Anesbury 2, Michael Deed 2, Beau H awtin, Chris Webster, Ben Gorton 1 each Warners Bay: Tim Hof 5, Neil Gourlay 4, Ben Street 3, Albert Kobe 2, Luke Kendall, Matthew Simpson, Rodney Olsen, Joel Brunell 1 each Best Players: Newcastle City: Hayden Kavanagh, Clarke Sturman, Simon Page, Anth ony D'Alessandro, Lucas Gorton, Joe Judge Warners Bay : Tim Hof, Daniel Oakley, Luke Kendall, Tony Mitchell, Steve May, Ben Street Umpires : Jonothan Behrendt, Phil Stone, Steve Welsh
Under 18 Terrigal Avoca 2.4 100.9 13.10 18.13 (121) Warners Bay 2.6 4.11 11.15 13.16 (94) Goalkickers: Terrigal Avoca: Ryan Webster 6, Cameron Shaw 2, Nickolay Szecko 2, Ethan Lenson, Elliott Chandler, Ryan Shaw, Jon Clarke, Damon Smith, Sam Smith, James Polglase, Luke Turner1 each Warners Bay : : Michael May 3, Jake R oach 3, Nick Turner 3, Nick Watters, Luke McKenna, David McGuinness, Nick Metcalfe 1 each Best Players: Terrigal Avoca : Ryan Webster, Elliott Chandler, Nick Szecko, Cameron Shaw, James Polglase, Ethan Lenson Warners Bay : Nick Roberts, Nick Turner, Jos h Brackenbury, Jake Roach, Tyren Hartley, Ryan Clarke Umpires: Tyler Druwitt, Darrel Luck, Mark Trialonis
Grand Final – Saturday 20 September Fine and very hot. 32 degrees Newcastle No. 1 Sportsground Gate: $5,062.00 Black Diamond Cup Newcastle City 2.5 9.6 9.8 14.12 (96) Cardiff 2.2 3.5 7.11 8.11 (59) Goalkickers: Newcastle City: Jason Kavanagh 3, Courtney Knight 3, Michael Kemp 2, Ian Baker, Matt Bailey, Mark Wheeler, Martin Dinneen, James Drury, Clarke Sturman 1 each Cardiff: Steve Co nlan 2, Michael Ryan 2, Liam Gibson, David Flynn, Jeremy Kocon, Luke. Orton 1 each Best Players: Newcastle City Ian Baker, Luke Rawnsley, Tom Hunt, Braedon Jones, John Mahy, Ben Haines Cardiff: Laim Gibson, Sean Smith, Steve Conlan, Adam Clarke, Nick Ko con, Ben Stewart Umpires: Roger Crowhurst, Grant Godfrey, Ashley Borg McBain Meda llist: Ian Baker (Newcastle City)
Reserve Grade Cardiff 0.1 6.7 6.8 10.10 (70) Warners Bay 6.8 6.8 10.15 13.18 (96) Goalkickers: Cardiff : Ricky Roberts 4, M. Kenny 2, N. Pearson 2, C. Penfold, J. Bradley 1 each Warners Bay: Nick Metcalfe 2, Dan Pedersen 2, Albert Kobe 2, Joel Brunell 2, Steve May, Mark Bottrill, Dave Gourlay, Tim Hof Best Players: 26 October, 2008 31
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Under 18 Cardiff 4.6 8.11 13.14 14.16 (100) Terrigal Avoca 1.1 1.3 3.8 9.10 (64) Goalkickers: Cardiff : Ben Simon 4, Matthew White 3, Bailden Pepperall 2, Mitchell Barry, Matthew Garrett, Andrew Risby, Andrew Hodge, Tim Brown 1 each Terrigal Avoca: Cameron Shaw 2, Ben Morris 2, Josh Hudson 2, Luke Gains, James Polglase, Nickolay Szecko 1 each Best Players: Cardiff: Aaron Wivell, Matthew White, Ben Simon, Baild en Pepperall, Matthew Garrett, Andrew Hodge Terrigal Avoca: Damon Smith, Rhys Cooper, Nickolay Szecko, Cameron Shaw, James Polglase, Justin Cullinan Umpires : Jonothan Behrendt, Tyler Druwitt, Darrel Luck Best On Ground: Aaron Wivell (Cardiff)
2008 FINALS GATE TAKINGS COMPARISON
YEAR Elimination Qualifying 1st Semi 2nd Semi Prelim G/Final TOTALS 2000 n/a n/a $1,158.00 $ 998.00 $1,349.00 $4,622.00 $ 8,127.00 2001 n/a n/a $2,100.00 $1,824.00 $1,700.00 $4,783.00 $10,407.00 2002 $1,768.00 $1,260.00 $1,015.00 $1,486.00 $1,896.00 $5,053.00 $12,478.00 2003 $1,592.00 $1,530.00 $1,140.00 $1,894.00 $1,755.00 $5,626.00 $13,537.00 2004 n/a n/a $ 715.00 $1,693.00 $1,243.20 $5,836.00 $ 9,490.82 2005 n/a n/a $2,358.00 $2,453.80 $1,416.45 $5,948.30 $12,177.40 2006 n/a n/a $2,317.00 $2,454.00 $2,055.85 $5,410.30 $12,238.10 2007 n/a n/a $2,917.00 $3,596.00 $3,415.90 $8,059.25 $17,988.15 2008 n/a n/a $1713.00 $2,777.00 *$3,507.61 *$5,062.00 $13,059.61 TOTALS: $3,360.00 $2,790.00 $15,433.00 $19,175.00 $18,339.01 $50,399.85 $109,503.08 Average $1,680.00 $1,395.00 $1714.00 $2130.00 $2,037.67 $5,599.98 $12,167.01 *No Netball
OFFICE AND EQUIPMENT
The BDAFL continues to sub-lease an office in the AFL NSW/ACT premises located in Morisset. The league is in its second of three year agreement. The BDAFL moved into the office in 2007 and it has become the regular meeting place of all things AFL
The former General Manager worked from the office from the start of the lease until June of this year. He was generally at the office on Wednesday and Fridays and this helped clubs to know when to contact him. Since June, the new General Manager has been in the office on varing days and spends more time at his home office.
All the league’s meetings, workshops and Tribunal hearings were held in the training rooms at Morisset and having a close relationship with the AFL has been a major benefit to all parties.
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SPORTING PULSE
The league continued to use sporting pulse for the registration of players together with the compiling of match results, scores, goal kickers and games played. This year we saw the addition of online team sheets and this provided a great benefit to all clubs and players.
All in all, sporting pulse provides a very user friendly product and one that has unlimited potential. After results are entered and then checked by the General Manager and uploaded to the internet, many services and stats are available to all viewers, including scores, goal kickers, best players, yearly goal kicking table, games played for the season for each player, how many time a player is listed in the best for his team etc.
AFL DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (HUNTER/CENTRAL COAST)
Juniors
AFL GSJ Newcastle Juniors : Congratulations to the Cardiff Junior Football Club on winning the U12’s, U14’s and U16’s Premierships. Also congratulations to Warners Bay who were worthy Runners-Up in all three grades.
AFL GSJ Central Coast Juniors: Congratulations to all Clubs, players and umpires who participated in the AFL Central Coast Grand Finals last week. Results were: U12’s Gosford (Winners) and Saratoga Brown (Runners Up); U’14’s The Entrance/Bateau Bay (Winners) and Terrigal/Avoca (Runners Up); U16’s Killarney Vale (Winners) and Terrigal/Avoca (Runners Up).
AFL REC FOOTY: AFL Rec Footy Competitions will once again be conducted in the off- season at Adelaide St Oval, Tumbi Umbi and Tukulba Park, Teralba. Please see the AFL Rec Footy Update in this Football Record for more details or visit www.recfooty.aflnswact.com.au
Strong Growth in 2008 The AFL Newcastle Junior Competition grew by 54 players (8%) in 2008. This was a very positive result. On top of this growth the Eastlakes and Muswellbrook Auskick Centres were also established with an additional 71 Auskick Players. The AFL Central Coast Juniors remained stable this year with a small growth of 0.3% in playing numbers. This was off the back of huge growth last year of 16%!!
New Club in 2009 at Belmont Thanks to the hard work of parents, Tim Fitt and Scott Ferguson the Eastlakes Auskick Centre have managed to play during the U10’s final series. Next Year the Club will field Auskick, U10’s and U12’s. The Club is currently in its formation but taking great shape. A Public meeting will be held on Monday 22 nd September to begin the Club. Any parents or volunteers that would like to assist Tim and Scott on the committee are urged to contact the AFL office.
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TALENT U13’s and U14’s
The U13’s and U14’s Talented Player Program had their selections trials for the Northern Heat Teams on 14 th September 2008. Players from across the Hunter, Central Coast, North Coast and Central West Regions attended the day vying for a spot in the final 24. It was obviously harder this year to be selected and there are some great signs for our sport with the biggest number of players attending the trial day ever. Congratulations to all boys on their efforts and we wish the players making the squads good luck at the State Championships in Narrandera, held on the 7 th , 8 th , and 9 th of November. Please visit www.aflnswact.com.au for details of players selected in these squads.
Honour Board 2008 (U13’s – U18’s) Players from the Hunter/Central Coast region that have excelled in 2008 are: - Harrison Butchart (AFL academy) - Mitchell Crawford (AFL academy) - Jeremy Grocott (AFL academy) - Todd Thornton (AFL academy) - Thomas Head (AFL academy) - Alistaire Duell-Ferguson (AFL academy) - Jack Pratt (U15’s V-line Series and AFL academy) - Joshua Parsons (U15’s V-line Series and AFL Scholarship – Collingwood FC and AFL academy) - Timothy Law (U15’s V-line Series and AFL academy) - Brandon Reed (U15’s V-line Series and AFL academy) - James Webster (16’s RAMS National Championships and AFL Scholarship – Essendon FC) - Daniel Lloyd (16’s RAMS National Championships and AFL Scholarship – Western Bulldogs FC) - Jay Lewis (16’s RAMS National Championships and AFL Scholarship – Sydney FC) - Scott Reed (U18’s RAMS National Championships and AFL Scholarship – Collingwood FC) - Ben Jones - (U18’s RAMS National Championships and Sydney Swans Reserves) - Josh Nesbitt (U18’s RAMS National Championships and Sydney Swans Reserves) - Michael May (U18’s Rising RAMS and Sydney Swans Reserves) - Mitchell Rawson (U18’s Rising RAMS and Sydney Swans Reserves) - Sam Brassington (U18’s Rising RAMS) - Jacob Dawes (U18’s Rising RAMS) - Ben Haines (U18’s Rising RAMS) - Braedon Jones (U18’s Rising RAMS and AFL Scholarship – Western Bulldogs FC) - Jake Roach (U18’s Rising RAMS) - Ben Simon (U18’s Rising RAMS and AFL Scholarship – Essendon FC)
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Hunter Sports High School AFL NSW/ACT has conducted a Talented Sports Program at Hunter Sports High School for the past 2 years. We would like to thank all the boys for their commitment and also their coach Les Crawford who has done a fantastic job with the program this year.
SCHOOL
Year 3 and 4 School Auskick Gala Days
Year 3 and 4 School Auskick Gala Days have been conducted across the Hunter/Central Coast in the past few weeks at Warners Bay, Marylands, Tacoma, Maitland, Medowie, and East Gosford. The aim of these AUSKICK days is to give school kids in year 3 and 4 a chance to participate in skills before playing modified Auskick matches against other schools. All junior clubs are promoted at these days and it is hoped that kids who enjoy their experience will come across and play AFL next year.
Future Stars Program Both Newcastle and Central Coast regions have held screening days for selected students who have demonstrated strong traits of becoming AFL players at Paul Kelly Cup Days. A final playing squad of 24 has been chosen to represent their regions in a round robin carnival held in Sydney on Monday 29 th September where an AFL academy will be selected. We wish the boys the best of luck.
School Programs The AFL NSW/ACT Development Team have a heavy focus on educating children throughout our schools on AFL and where to play at local junior AFL Clubs. The Hunter/Central Coast has experienced fantastic growth over the past 2 years with the number of AFL participants doubling. The major school programs include:
- School AFL Skill Clinics - School Auskick Gala Days (Yr 3 and 4) - After -school Auskick - Paul Kelly Cup (Yr 5 and 6) - Swans Cup (Open Age) - Secondary AFL Programs
THANKYOU TO VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF
I would like to thank all Volunteers across Club land and various Committees that have put their hard earned time, efforts and money towards assisting with the growth and health of AFL across the Hunter/Central Coast Region. Without volunteers like you the game would be far from where it is today. We hope to continue to grow and prosper with your support in 2009.
I would also like to thank our AFL NSW/ACT staff, in particular Craig Golledge Development Manager (Hunter) and Dave Dunning Development Manager (Central
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Coast) for their hard working persistent efforts this year. We hope once again 2009 is a prosperous year for AFL and all the AFL Clubs across the Hunter/Central Coast.
Seniors
Club Development took another step in 2008 by providing programs and policies for willing clubs to ensure their own sporting environment was safe, secure and well governed. Also in the game’s 150 th year we recognized the people that make game what it is today; our volunteers.
Some key points from 2008 were:
Health Awareness Round – August 9 th /10 th The weekend of August 11 th and 12 th marked the second year of AFL NSW/ACT’s Health Awareness Weekend; 2008’s purpose was to promote and create awareness of a disease that affects all our players that take the field of a weekend – men’s cancers.
This year AFL NSW/ACT teamed up with the Cancer Council of Australia via their ‘Call to Arm’s’ initiative which saw all our players in all divisions take the field wearing yellow armbands to create awareness of men’s cancers; clubs were asked to donate funds via a gold coin donation at their canteens on game day.
The total proceeds from the weekend raised just under $5000. Well done to all clubs who got involved in this initiative.
‘Get that Grant’ Sessions In conjunction with the Facilities department and in addition to our Club Development month sessions we also delivered a session at the Morisset Office in relation to obtaining grants not only for the improvement of their facilities though for equipment or other smaller items.
These sessions will be continuing again in 2009.
Club Development Report A Club Development newsletter was introduced this year which contained information in regards to grants, training sessions and tips and hints on how to improve your club.
This was a monthly newsletter and will be continuing in 2009.
Regional Championships To celebrate 150 years of Australian Football, twelve leagues from through out NSW and the ACT made their way to Wagga for the inaugural AFL NSW/ACT Regional Championships on the long weekend in June.
The eventual winner of the championships was the Riverina Football League, with the BDAFL finishing fourth in Division One.
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The Championships will be held next in 2010.
JLT Sport Insurance Program Personal Accident and Public Liability Insurance was once again taken out via our Insurance Brokers, JLT Sport. For the fourth successive year, insurance premiums have remained the same whilst the coverage had improved.
JLT Sport’s Account Manager, Justin Gillingham, relocated to Sydney this year and delivered workshops through out the NSW and ACT community to explain the program
Volunteer of the Year This year we recognized 17 different volunteers from 17 different regions through out NSW and the ACT with one winner given the opportunity to go to Melbourne to watch the AFL Grand Final and take part in the AFL’s motorcade. This year’s winner from the Central Coast and Newcastle region was Andrew Barty from the Gosford Junior Football Club.
The overall winner was Ken Warran from the Riverina Football League who has been Marrar’s Football Club treasurer for over forty years!
Congratulations to Ken and Andrew.
League Watch Here’s what has happened in other leagues in your area this year:
AFL North Coast – this league has gone through a huge change this year and for season 2009, the league will have a totally different structure with the association now having a Board that oversees both Junior and Senior Football. Previously both leagues were separate associations.
Tamworth AFL – Tamworth is looking to have seven teams in the competition next year with hopefully the return of the Narrabri Eagles. At present they have almost completed their strategic plan under the guidance of league President, Darrell Benfield.
Look forward to working with you all in 2009.
Glen Waide (Juniors) AFL NSW/ACT Regional Manager - Hunter / Central Coast
Chris Mintern (Seniors) AFL NSW/ACT Club Development Manager.
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PRIME CLUB ADMINISTRATION AWARD
This year the BDAFL continued the newly named Prime Club Administration Award thanks to the kind sponsorship from Prime TV.
With the change over of General Manager mid season the points were not calculated until the AGM. The change of mailing address meant that no club lost points for match day paper work being late after round 11. Unfortunatley clubs did not received their weekly updated spreadsheet in the second half of the season which no doubt effect clubs on the ability to improve their administration.
Congratulations to Killarney Vale for winning the award for the second year in a row.
Final Points Table is as follows:
CLUB POINTS 1 Killarney Vale 275 2 Warners Bay 250 3 Cardiff 100 4 Lake Macquarie 61 5 Gosford 57 6 Nelson Bay 45 7 Newcastle City 10 8 Singleton -5 9 Terrigal Avoca -78 10 Wyong Lakes -213
LEAGUE HONOUR BOARD
YEAR PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL PREMIER ELLIOT T-DAVEY MEDAL VOTE LEADING MANAGER GOALKICKER 2000 *David Phillips Chris Arnold *Michael Coligan Terrigal Avoca Troy Bayliss (C) 18 M. Goolagong (TA) 64 Chris Arnold Barry Leacy 2001 Chris Arnold Barry Leacy Greg Stewart West New -Wallsend Shawn Simpson (C) 20 M Goolagong (TA) 135 2002 Chris Arnold Barry Leacy Greg Stewart Cardiff David Hamilton (TA) 20 M.Goolagong (TA) 102 D. Helaley (Card) 102 2003 Barry Leacy Ian Granland OAM Greg Stewart Newcastle City Joson Coulloupas (NC) 16 M.Goolagong (TA) 122 2004 Ia n Granland OAM Trevor Drake Greg Stewart Cardiff Joson Coulloupas (NC) 22 M.Goolagong (TA) 121 2005 Ian Granland OAM *Trevor Drake Garry Burkinshaw Cardiff Clinton Austerberry (KV) 24 M Goolagong (TA) 83 David Flynn 2006 Ian Granland OAM *David Flynn Garry Burkinshaw Cardiff Clinton Austerberry (KV) 23 M. Ryan (Card) 92 John McMahon Angus Darling (TA) 23 2007 Ian Granland OAM Rob Dixon Scott Ledwidge Killarney Vale Tim Sheldon (C) 20 C.Knight (NC) 110 2008 Steve Smith *Ian Kingwill *Scott Ledwidge Newcastle City Luke Rawnsley (NC) 28 Michael Rya n (C ) 108 Grant Godfrey Les Hornery * Resigned
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MERCHANDISING
The league continued with Cougar Sportswear in 2008 after receiving a $1,000 royalty together with one free set of representative jerseys. The clubs also received a 5% discount off their orders if they paid within a certain time frame.
Cougar Sportswear has just announced a new range of summer or pre-season singlets which will be available during this off season. Cougar Sportswear donated a full set of singlets to Newcastle City for winning the 2008 Black Diamond Cup
In 2008 the BDAFL continued their agreement with Burley Sekem to provide footballs to the league. In addition to the attractive price to clubs of $68.00 (plus GST) per red football they also provided two panels on the balls to use for advertising together with one free football for every 10 ordered. This resulted in the league receiving a total of 7 free footballs which will be received in 2008. Only one of the two advertising panels was used, in absence of a major sponsor. The BDAFL Logo was printed on the other panel as per the by-laws of new footballs.
In 2009 the clubs will be given the opportunity to move to the Sherrin Football. There is pressure from both the AFL and players to move across to the ball that is used by all other AFL clubs in NSW. In the 2008-2009 Planning Day the Clubs will be presented the facts and figures about the new ball and they will make the decision. The increased cost could be covered by a ball sponsor and the Board are looking at all possibilities.
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THE FOOTBALL RECORD
The Football Record has now established itself as a fixture at each game of the BDAFL. You will find them on the canteen counter and most clubs are simply giving them away.
We also have our collectors and I have a number of requests for entire seasons at a time.
The Football Record is a joint effort and I would like to thank all parties that help me with the booklet. I worked closely with the new record editor and with the regular contributors who supplied information each week.
In the latter part of the 2008 season I ran a trial whereby I put the record online, I know it has been on the web site before but this time we displayed it like a book. We used a turning book application and tried to replicate the hard copy version.
To date the trial has not created much interest and looks like the amount of work to upload the book is not warranted.
We published 180 records for each game in the final series and 350 were printed for the Grand Final and sold for $1 each.
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The Grand Final edition was used to celebrate the 150 Years of AFL and we supplied the public a special hand out of Jamie Cooper’s tribute painting. We also covered the record with an old style cover that was used back in 1910.
In 2009 we will continue with the record and establish a number of new columns and articles so we can keep it fresh and relevant to our game and our community.
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THE EVENTS OF 2008 October Ian Granland steps down as league president. Chris Arnold takes his place 2007 November 21 Singleton vote no to a short term amalgamation with the Nelson Bay Club 26 General Manager gives a positive report on the involvement of netball in the league. January 19 NCC Umpires appoint M/S Kerry Lee as fitness coach for the season. February 1 League to review its Prescribed Penalty System to make it fairer on players. 4 League provides holiday incentives for top umpires 20 Red card p enalties not changed in competition despite other leagues adopting a different policy. 24 Eight BDAFL players are selected in the 'Rising Rams' , the development squad. March 3 Gosford, Warners Bay and Killarney Vale are the only club who have represent atives at the club umpires forum. 5 Woy Woy Club removed from competition and severe conditions imposed on Singleton’s participation. 23 Gosford players Ryan Barrett and Aaron Monk sign with East Fremantle. 24 Singleton fail to agree with conditions and are out of competition. 28 A last minute meeting finds common ground for the re -introduction of Singleton 29 Round 1 will again be played at Teralba with all first grade teams participating on the one day. 29 A head count and alteration to their score does not impede Newcastle City’s strong performance against premiers, Killarney Vale, in round 1. 29 The league conduct a successful round robin netball series on the opening day of the football competition. April 4 Two clubs play unregistered players. 5 Club umpires officiate the first grade match between Warners Bay and Gosford 11 A Nelson Bay player gets 10 weeks for abusive language to an umpire and contempt of the tribunal. 15 League president, Chris Arnold, resigns. 26 Round 5 Killarney Vale v Wyong Lakes game postponed due to bad weather. May 7 The Sydney Football League come from behind to defeat the BDAFL on No. 1 10 Killarney Vale use 150 Year Game Anniversary to celebrate their 30 th birthday in style. 13 Steve Smith installed as new l eague president. 19 Ian Kingwill follows Andrew Druwitt and Chris Arnold in resigning from the league’s board. 28 Improvements made to league office. June 7/8 BDAFL Rep Team defeated in three games but win repechage at country championship. 23 League General Ma nager, Scott Ledwidge, resigns accepting a new position with another company 23 NAB offers home loan commissions to clubs who recommend potential clients. 24 League appoints part time development officer, Les Hornery as new General Manager. July 11 Nelson Bay forfeits their round 14 away game against Terrigal Avoca while Wyong Lakes forfeit their away game in reserve grade against Cardiff. 14 League considers a plan of ‘loan’ players to weaker clubs. 15 Sydney Swans set up supporters club on the Central Coast. 20 Wyong Lakes upset the apple cart with a 10 point win over Terrigal Avoca. Their first over the Panthers in the BDAFL. 26 NCCUA umpire, Ashley Borg is selected as the NSW representative umpire to officiate at the Australian Country Football Championships in Bendigo. He also umpires the final. 29 BDAFL Football Record is again posted online. August 4 Sydney Swans establish a regional supporters group in Newcastle. 30 Undefeated Cardiff suffer a 24 point loss to City in the s econd semi final. September 4 Luke Rawnsley wins Elliott -Davey Medal. 6 Preliminary Final postponed due to cyclonic weather conditions in Newcastle. Finals are put back one week. 9 League books additional venues in case of further weather problems. 19 BDAFL takes a bold stand for grand final warning that no alcohol will be permitted to be taken into the No. 1 Sportsground for the Grand Final. 19 Cardiff try for six premierships in one year with all their senior teams playing off for a flag after winning their three junior grades. 20 City crush Cardiff by 37 points in Grand Final win. League gate is down by $3,000.00 26 BDAFL life member and former club and league president in the NAFL, Jim Arnold dies. October 10 Newcastle City president, Mark Hope gains All Australian Selection in the Super Seniors division of Masters Football. This is Hope’s third selection as an All Australian player.
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2008 WINNERS
AWARD WINNER
BLACK DIAMOND CUP PREMIERS NEWCASTLE CITY FC RESERVE GRADE PREMIERS WARNERS BAY FC UNDER 18 PREMIERS CARDIFF FC MCBAIN MEDAL (Black Diamond Cup Grand Final Ian Baker (NC) Best & Fairest) RESERVE GRADE BEST ON GROUND Dan Pedersen (WB) U18 BEST ON GROUND Aaron Wivell (Cardiff) Best Club Website Warners Bay Chris Arnold Medal Under 18’s Vote Count Nicholas Roberts 20 Votes – Warners Bay Carlton Draught Players Player of the Year Brad Spencer 28 Votes – Nelson Bay Club Championship Award Cardiff James J Arnold Award Club Person of the Year Rowan Vinson - Singleton Award Coach of the Year Ricky Roberts - Cardiff Umpire of the Year Ashley Borg Club Umpire of the Year Simon Denham - Warners Bay Best First Year Umpire Shannon Oeser, Jonathan Behrendt Granland Medal Reserve Grade Vote Count Daniel Bembrick 22 Votes – Killarney Vale Outstanding Young Footballer of the Year Braedon Jones- Newcastle City Under 18’s Minor Premiers Cardiff Under 18’s Leading Goalkicker Joseph Relic (Lake Macquarie) – 63 Goals Reserve Grade Minor Premiers Newcastle City AFC Reserve Grade Leading Goalkicker Beau Hawtin (Newcastle City) –50 Goals Black Diamond Cup Minor Premiers Cardiff Maurice Goolagong Leading Goalkicker Michael Ryan (Cardiff) – 108 Goals Elliott Davey Medal Luke Rawnsley 28 Votes – Newcastle City
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2008 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
2008 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
BDC Reserves U18 Bonus Pts
Cardiff 102 52 128 16 298 Newcastle City 90 52 96 16 254 Warners Bay 66 48 86 16 216 Terrigal Avoca 48 22 88 16 174
Killarney Vale 48 48 32 16 144
Gosford 48 32 - 15 95
Lake Macquarie 6 - 72 16 94
Wyong Lakes 33 14 16 15 78
Singleton - 12 48 15 78
Nelson Bay 6 - - - 6
First Grade wins x 6, Reserve Grade x 4 and Under 18’s x 8. One bonus point is added each time a Club fields an under 18 team.
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LEAGUE BEST AND FAIREST
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2008 Leading Goalkickers
Black Diamond 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Gls Cup
1 Michael Ryan (C) 5 4 10 1 3 6 11 - 4 3 1 14 7 9 5 - 11 6 8 110
2 Courtney Knight 4 7 9 - 10 7 12 2 - 4 - - - 7 - 4 11 3 8 88 (NC) 3 Michael Kemp - 3 4 - 5 6 - 2 7 3 3 - 7 8 - 2 7 6 4 69 (NC) 4 Blake Brunckhorst 6 10 7 6 4 - 5 - - 3 - 2 10 - 5 - 2 1 3 66 (WB) 5 Tim Eather (G) 3 - 14 - - 3 2 8 4 1 3 5 - - 10 1 - 7 2 63
6 Steven Church - 2 4 - 1 - 4 2 6 - - 12 - 6 8 2 4 5 2 58 (G)
7 David Flynn (C) 4 4 8 1 1 2 - - 3 5 3 - 2 2 2 - 1 1 1 40
8 Scott Reid (KV) - 2 - - - - 4 5 1 1 - - 6 3 1 11 3 1 1 39
9 Matthew Hodge - 2 1 - 3 5 4 10 2 - 4 - - - - 2 - 7 37 (LM)
10 Brendan Wold 3 - 2 - 2 - 4 - 4 - 1 - 6 6 2 2 - 1 3 36
Reserve Grade U18 Beau Hawtin (NC) ...... 50 Joseph Relic (LM) ...... 63 Michael Deed (NC) ...... 40 Samuel Brasington (C) ...... 60 Ricky Roberts (C) ...... 39 Matthew Bailey (NC) ...... 43 Daryl Anesbury (NC) ...... 39 Nicholas Metcalfe (WB) ...... 32 Steve Cutler (KV) ...... 34 James Harding (TA) ...... 29 Craig Pringle (KV) ...... 30 Michael May (WB) ...... 28 Albert Kobe (WB) ...... 28 Jon Clarke (TA) ...... 27 Andrew Morrisby (TA) ...... 26 Scott Farrand (KV) ...... 25 Clarke Sturman (NC) ...... 24 Aaron Wivell (C) ...... 25 Michael James (TA) ...... 22 David McGuinness (WB)……….24 Darren Blackwood (KV)……..21
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BEST AND FAIREST VOTING
——————————————————————————————————————————— 2008 ELLIOTT-DAVEY MEDAL VOTING ——————————————————————————————————————————— Rawnsley Luke (NC) 28 Walsh Matt (WL) 26 Walford Tadd (G) 24 Clarke Adam (C) 23 Sheldon Timothy (C) 21 Bishop Christopher (TA) 17 Molan Joshua (WB) 15 Amidy Dane (KV) 13 Ryan Michael (C) 13 Van Dam Peter (TA) 12 Deitz Brad (G) 11 Bartlem Scott (WB) 11 Kavanagh Jason (NC) 11 Walford Kyall (G) 10 White Rick (KV) 9 Orton Luke (C) 9 Spencer Brad (NB) 9 Jones Braedon (NC) 9 Buckley Jeremy (WB) 8 Becker Christopher (WL) 7 Haines Benjamin (NC) 7 Dunning David (KV) 7 Schell Patrick (KV) 6 Brennan Nathan (WB) 6 Snelling Tim (KV) 6 Koop-Folkes Christopher (WL) 5 Conlan Stephen (C) 5 Enright Matthew (NC) 4 Grimmond David (TA) 4 Van Dam Jason (TA) 4 Smith Michael (KV) 4 Knight Courtney (NC) 4 Church Steven (G) 4 Robinson Lucas (LM) 4 Edgley Jason (KV) 3 Brunckhorst Blake (WB) 3 Spencer Aaron (NB) 3 Stewart Ben (C) 3 Sorenson Ryan (WB) 3 Boyles Eric (NB) 3 Grentell Cameron (TA) 3 Elsworthy Nathan (KV) 3 Munro David (NC) 3 Jones Cameron (C) 3 Anderson Leigh (WB) 3 Burke Shannon (NC) 3 Schuck Wayne (WB) 3 Ede Mitchell (WL) 3 Mapleson Stefan (NB) 3 Renehan Steve (LM) 3 Reid Scott (KV) 2 Woodhams Nicholas (NC) 2 Kosmeier Timothy (TA) 2 Stone Glen (NB) 2 Baker Ian (NC) 2 Cleaver Jason (NC) 2 Eather Tim (G) 2 Solomons Michael (KV) 2 Nesbitt Josh (NC) 2 Hodge Matthew (LM) 2 Sirilo Sammy (LM) 2 Smith Greg (NB) 2 Krake Lee (C) 1 Pedersen Dan (WB) 1 Jessop Timothy (LM) 1 Lynch Stephen (TA) 1 Deacon Brian (NB) 1 Knight Mitchell (NC) 1 BURNS John (NC) 1 Wheeler Joshua (NC) 1 Darling James (TA) 1 Crotty Dean (WB) 1 May Michael (WB) 1 Hodges Benjamin (WB) 1 Summers Marc (G) 1 Burrows Gordon (NC) 1 Singleton Bryce (KV) 1 Kemp Michael (NC) 1 Webster Ryan (TA) 1 Roxby Andrew (C) 1 Dawes Jacob (C) 1 Weston Brent (KV) 1 O'Brien Simon (C) 1 Goodchild Dean (LM) 1 ———————————————————————————————————————————- 2008 GRANLAND MEDAL VOTING ———————————————————————————————————————————- Bembrick Daniel (KV) 22 Pedersen Dan (WB) 17 Hirst Nathan (C) 11 Sturman Clarke (NC) 10 Stimson Russell (KV) 9 Kavanagh Hayden (NC) 9 Kobe Albert (WB) 9 Stats Brendan (S) 9 Hawtin Beau (NC) 8 Bailey Brendan (C) 7 Judge Joseph (NC) 7 Walls Travis (G) 7 Stokes Craig (G) 7 James Michael (TA) 6 Morrisby Andrew (TA) 6 Butcher Scott (WB) 6 Penfold Chad (C) 6 Smith Shaun (C) 6 Myers Shane (WL) 6 Allen Kevin (G) 5 O'Bryan Josh (NC) 5 Pearson Nathan (C) 5 Govan Luke (WB) 5 Summers Marc (G) 5 Ede Mitchell (WL) 5 Cutler Steve (KV) 5 Stats Brendan (S) 5 Sneddon Ryan (C) 4 Kocon Jeremy (C) 4 Petherbridge Bradley (WB) 4 Mitchell Anthony (WB) 4 Dawes Owen (NC) 4 Cardwell Dennis (G) 4 Wells Alex (KV) 4 Dinneen Martin (NC) 3 Webster Chris (NC) 3 Creemers William (TA) 3 Gourlay Neil (WB) 3 Matthews Lee (TA) 3 Blackwood Darren (KV) 3 Martin Stephen (G) 3 Jones Cameron (C) 3 Collins Peter (KV) 3 White Matthew (G) 3 O'Donoghue Nathan (WB) 3 Gorton Lucas (NC) 3 Baker Ian (NC) 3 Catlin Thomas (S) 3 Aafjes Thomas (KV) 3 Rumpler Adam (KV) 3 Wilkes Richard (S) 3 Deitz Brad (G) 3 Hanlon Nathan (WL) 3 Youlten Scott (G) 3 Brown Trent (G) 3 Lovett Paul (G) 3 Reynolds Michael (S) 3 Bishop Christopher (TA) 3 Kelso Mark (TA) 3 Hof Tim (WB) 3 Huntington Phil (S) 3 Dugan Adam (C) 2 Tomsett Damian (G) 2 Berry Simon (G) 2 Mehl Grant (TA) 2 Goldsworthy Bobby (TA) 2 Hayden Christopher (TA) 2 Bailey James (KV) 2 Logan Mitchell (WL) 2 Fairleigh Adam (C) 2 Munro David (NC) 2 Bailey Joshua (C) 2 O'Regan John (C) 2 Cornwall Ben (NC) 2 Convy Nathan (WL) 2 Roberts Ricky (C) 2 Craig Bob (S) 2 Doffay Phillip (G) 2 Kennedy Wayne (TA) 2 Metcalfe Nicholas (WB) 2 James Ryan (NC) 2 Sain Alex (LM) 2 ANESBURY Daryl (NC) 2 Guilmartin Mitchell (TA) 2 Schuck Wayne (WB) 2 Dorrington Neill (G) 2 Hodge Matthew (LM) 2 Sneddon Joshua (LM) 2 Thone-Kain Travis (KV) 2 Brunell Joel (WB) 2 Gordon Aaron (TA) 2 Avard-Percival Dane (LM) 2 Dugan Matthew (C) 2 Dunlop Ben (WB) 2 Stanley Garrett (KV) 2 Koop-Folkes Jonathon (WL) 1 Westley Nathan (G) 1 Watts Daniel (KV) 1 May Steven (WB) 1 Street Ben (WB) 1 Oakley Daniel (WB) 1 Gilbert Adam (TA) 1 Cansdale Blake (G) 1 Haddon Nicholas (C) 1 McLean Adam (KV) 1 Brown Joshua (G) 1 Adams Marc (KV) 1 Clark Tim (LM) 1 Grills Scott (LM) 1 Curtain Allen (G) 1 Smith Michael (KV) 1 Stokes Scott (G) 1 Lawson Byron (TA) 1 Vinson Jessie (S) 1 Donovan Dean (G) 1 Hillyard Ty (TA) 1 Robinson Lucas (LM) 1 Freeman Jarrod (WB) 1 Small Riley (S) 1 Hardy Jamie (WB) 1 Manuelle David (G) 1 Halls Aaron (LM) 1 Jenkins Josh (WL) 1 Ling Travis (LM) 1
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BLACK DIAMOND AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Competition Ladders
2008 Black Diamond Cup Ladder
TEAM P W L D For Agst PC MR
Cardiff 17 17 0 0 2947 815 361.6 100
Newcastle City 17 15 2 0 2676 868 308.29 88.24
Warners Bay 17 11 6 0 1836 1447 126.88 64.71
Killarney Vale 17 9 8 0 1932 1275 151.53 52.94
Terrigal Avoca 17 8 9 0 1669 1437 116.14 47.06
Gosford 17 8 9 0 1835 1583 115.92 47.06
Wyong Lakes 17 6 11 0 1295 2330 55.58 35.29
Lake Macquarie 16 1 15 0 930 3084 30.16 6.25
Nelson Bay 17 1 16 0 736 3017 24.4 5.88
2008 Reserve Grade Ladder
TEAM P W L D For Agst PC MR
Newcastle City 16 13 3 0 1859 582 319.42 81.25
Cardiff 16 13 3 0 1626 647 251.31 81.25
Warners Bay 16 13 3 0 1475 605 243.8 81.25
Killarney Vale 16 12 4 0 1579 729 216.6 75
Gosford 16 9 7 0 1389 820 169.39 56.25
Terrigal Avoca 16 5 10 1 894 1274 70.17 34.38
Wyong Lakes 16 3 12 1 534 2095 25.49 21.88
Singleton 16 3 13 0 629 1409 44.64 18.75
Lake Macquarie 16 0 16 0 438 2262 19.36 0
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2008 Under 18’s Ladder
TEAM P W L D For Agst PC MR
Cardiff 16 16 0 0 2068 536 385.82 100
Warners Bay 16 12 4 0 1510 706 213.88 75
Terrigal Avoca 16 11 5 0 1626 647 251.31 68.75
Newcastle City 16 11 5 0 1607 807 199.13 68.75
Lake Macquarie 16 10 6 0 1417 705 200.99 62.5
Singleton 16 6 10 0 1007 1665 60.48 37.5
Killarney Vale 16 4 12 0 897 1570 57.13 25
Wyong Lakes 16 2 14 0 446 2287 19.5 12.5
Gosford 16 0 16 0 512 2167 23.63 0
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CLUB WINS AND LOSSES SINCE 2000
CARDIFF GOSFORD Opposition Won Lost Drawn Total Opposition Won Lost Drawn Total Gosford 22 1 - 23 Cardiff 1 22 - 23 Killarney Vale 24 3 - 27 Killarney Vale 5 16 - 21 Nelson Bay 19 3 - 22 Nelson Bay 9 14 - 23 Lake Macquarie 2 - - 2 Lake Macquarie 2 - - 2 Newcastle City 20 7 - 27 Newcastle City 1 21 - 22 Terrigal Avoca 22 9 - 31 Terrigal Avoca 2 19 - 21 Warners Bay 22 4 - 26 Warners Bay 6 16 - 22 West New 4 3 - 7 West New 1 5 - 6 Wallsend Wallsend Woy Woy 2 - - 2 Woy Woy 2 - - 2 Wyong 8 - - 8 Wyong 11 1 - 12 TOTALS 145 30 175 155 TOTALS 40 113 - 153 Win Ratio: 82.9% Win Ratio: 26.1%
KILLARNEY VALE NELSON BAY Opposition Won Lost Drawn Total Opposition Won Lost Drawn Tota l Cardiff 3 24 - 27 Cardiff 3 19 - 22 Gosford 16 5 - 21 Gosford 14 9 - 23 Lake Macquarie 2 - - 2 Lake Macquarie 1 1 - 1 Nelson Bay 13 7 - 20 Killarney Vale 7 13 - 20 Newcastle City 7 16 - 23 Newcastle City 7 16 - 23 Terrigal Avoca 12 12 - 24 Terrigal Avoca 0 24 - 24 Warners Bay 15 10 - 25 Warners Bay 10 12 - 22 West New 7 1 - 8 West New 6 0 - 6 Wallsend Wallsend Woy Woy 2 - - 2 Woy Woy 2 - - 2 Wyong 11 - - 11 Wyong 3 8 - 11 TOTA LS 88 76 - 164 TOTALS 53 102 - 155 Win Ratio: 54.10% Win Ratio: 34.2%
LAKE MACQUARIE Opposition Won Lost Drawn Total Cardiff - 2 - 2 Gosford - 2 - 2 Killarney Vale - 2 - 2 Nelson Bay 1 1 - 2 Newcastle City - 2 - 2 Terrigal Avoca - 2 - 2 Warners Bay - 2 - 2 Wyong - 2 - 2 TOTALS 1 15 - 16 Win Ratio: 6.25%
NEWCASTLE CITY TERRIGAL -AVOCA Opposition Won Lost Drawn Total Opposition Won Lost Drawn Total Cardiff 7 20 - 27 Cardiff 9 22 - 31 Gosford 21 1 - 22 Gosford 19 2 - 21 Killarney Vale 16 7 - 23 Killarney Vale 12 12 - 24 Lake Macquarie 2 - - 2 Lake Macquarie 2 - - 2 Nelson Bay 16 7 - 23 Nelson Bay 24 - - 24 Terrigal Avoca 13 14 - 27 Newcastle City 14 13 - 27 Warners Bay 20 3 - 23 Warners Bay 16 5 - 21 West New 7 1 - 8 West New 3 3 - 6 Wallsend Wallsend Woy Woy 2 - - 2 Woy Woy 2 - - 2 Wyong 10 0 - 10 Wyong 8 1 - 9 TOTALS 97 51 - 148 TOT ALS 10 9 58 167 Win Ratio: 65.54% Win Ratio: 65.3%
WARNERS BAY WYONG LAKES Opposition Won Lost Drawn Total Opposition Won Lost Drawn Total Cardiff 4 22 - 26 Cardiff 0 8 - 6 Gosford 16 6 - 22 Gosford 1 11 - 10 Killarney Vale 10 15 - 25 Killarney Vale 0 11 - 9 Lake Macquarie 2 - - 2 Lake Macquarie 2 - - 2 Nelson Bay 12 10 - 22 Nelson Bay 8 3 - 8 Newcastle City 3 20 - 23 Newcastle City 0 10 - 8 Terrigal Avoca 5 16 - 21 Terrigal Avoca 1 8 - 7 West New 1 5 - 6 Warners Bay 2 9 - 9 Wallsend Woy Woy 2 - - 2 West New - 1 - 1 Wallsend Wyong 9 2 - 11 TOTALS 66 94 160 TOTALS 14 61 - 75 Win Ratio: 41.3 % Win Ratio: 18.7%
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LEAGUE RECORDS - FINALS
Grand Final Year Winner Score Runner Up Score 2000 Terrigal-Avoca 17.16 (118) Cardiff 10.18 (76) 2001 West New-Wallsend 21.9 (135) Cardiff 18.13 (121) 2002 Cardiff 11.15 (81) Terrigal-Avoca 7.10 (52) 2003 Newcastle City 17.16 (118) Cardiff 11.10(76) 2004 Cardiff 16.13 (109) Terrigal-Avoca 15.9 (99) 2005 Cardiff 17.11 (113) Killarney Vale 11.6 (72) 2006 Cardiff 8.9 (57) Newcastle City 2.4 (16) 2007 Killarney Vale 9.9 (63) Newcastle City 4.17 (41) 2008 Newcastle City 14.12 (96) Cardiff 8.11 (59) Preliminary Final Year Winner Score Loser Score 2000 Cardiff 13.17 (95) Killarney Vale 11.17 (83) 2001 West New-Wallsend 15.19 (109) Killarney Vale 12.11 (83) 2002 Cardiff 13.15 (93) Killarney Vale 11.11 (77) 2003 Newcastle City 18.15 (123) Terrigal-Avoca 11.17 (83) 2004 Terrigal-Avoca 19.8 (122) Newcastle City 13.12 (90) 2005 Cardiff 28.16 (184) Terrigal-Avoca 14.10 (94) 2006 Newcastle City 20.17 (137) Terrigal Avoca 11.7 (73) 2007 Killarney Vale 15.18 (108) Warners Bay 11.9 (75) 2008 Cardiff 24.12 (156) Warners Bay 12.10 (82) Second Semi Final Year Winner Score Loser Score 2000 Terrigal-Avoca 21.18 (144) Cardiff 15.17 (107) 2001 Cardiff 20.12 (132) Killarney Vale 13.11 (89) 2002 Terrigal-Avoca 20.14 (134) Cardiff 16.7 (103) 2003 Cardiff 14.16 (100) Newcastle City 12.12 (84) 2004 Cardiff 23.20 (158) Terrigal-Avoca 11.12 (78) 2005 Killarney Vale 14.9 (93) Cardiff 12.14 (86) 2006 Cardiff 23.19 (157) Terrigal Avoca 11.7 (73) 2007 Newcastle City 18.20 (138) Killarney Vale 11.8 (74) 2008 Newcastle City 14.10 (94) Cardiff 9.16 (70) First Semi Final Year Winner Score Loser Score 2000 Killarney Vale 17.14 (116) Nelson Bay 13.17 (95) 2001 West New-Wallsend 26.23 (179) Nelson Bay 14.16 (100) 2002 Killarney Vale 3.11 (29) Newcastle City 2.7 (19) 2003 Terrigal-Avoca 17.12 (114) Nelson Bay 14.15 (99) 2004 Newcastle City 29.19 (193) Warners Bay 6.12 (48) 2005 Terrigal-Avoca 9.7 (61) Newcastle City 6.8 (44) 2006 Newcastle City 11.17 (83) Warners Bay 5.12 (42) 2007 Warners Bay 14.14.(98) Cardiff 12.9.(81) 2008 Warners Bay 12.8 (80) Killarney Vale 9.6 (60)
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RECORDS – BDAFL
Highest Winning Score Round 12 - 2008, Cardiff 65.29 (419) d Lake Macquarie 4.2 (26) Bill Elliott Oval Highest Losing Score Round 11 - 2004, Killarney Vale 22.11 (143) V Nelson Bay 25.7 (157) at Dick Burwell Oval Lowest Score Round 13 - 2008, Nelson Bay 0.3 (3) v Newcastle City 38.26 (254) No. 1 Sportsground Most Goals in a Match Round 12 - 2008, Cardiff 65.29 (419) d Lake Macquarie 4.2 (26) Bill Elliott Oval Round 4 - 2001, WNW 59.28 (382) V Woy Woy at Hawkins Oval Most Behinds in a Match Round 16 - 2001, Newcastle City 39.35 (269) V Woy Woy at No. 1 Sportsground Most Goals kicked in a 135 Maurice Goolagong (T-A) 2001 Season Most Goals kicked in a 25 by Maurice Goolagong (T-A) R18 2001, V Woy Woy at Heazlett Park, Avoca match (player)
2008 UMPIRES
Thanks to the Newcastle Central Coast Umpires Association for continuing their partnership with the BDAFL. In 2008, Riley Hayes, Peter Hampshire, and Jonathan Behrendt made their debut as a field umpire in a Cup match. Congratulations to all umpires from the NCCUA, your contribution to the League was fantastic. Below is a list of umpires in all three disciplines who umpired in Black Diamond Cup matches in 2008.
Field No. Boundary No. Goal No. Roger Crowhurst 25 Colin Goodenough 25 Phillip Marriott 22 Ashley Borg 24 Doug Bell 25 Wayne Farrand 20 Lee Gardiner 21 Beau Hancock 13 Robert Raslan 20 Grant Godfrey 20 Callum Hunt 12 Richard Cornish 20 Darrel Luck 20 Shannon Oeser 11 Phill Behrendt 18 Steve Welsh 19 Ben Eddy 10 Jake Lowe 13 Riley Hayes 18 Jeremy Eddy 8 Ron Oeser 11 Marc Trialonas 16 Cameron Fox 6 Richard Blue 6 Jonathan Behrendt 14 Ben Arkley 5 Andrew Waterman 6 Tyler Druwitt 14 Mitchell Crawford 4 Mark Spencer 5 Peter Hampshire 14 Daniel White 4 Michael Long 4 Phil Stone 14 Mark Spencer 3 Aiden Kittle 3 Kevin Hoffman 7 Harry Freund 3 Jackie Rawlings 2 Neville Turner 5 Casey Parsons 3 Bruce Edmiston 2 Mathew Gestier 1 Roger Stokes 2 Jeremy Eddy 1 Bob Hunter 1 Victoria Brown 2 Mitchell Crawford 1 Anton Lewis 1 Liam Fitzgerald 2 Roger Stokes 1 Emily Reichert 1 Ashley Kent 2 Kurt Law 1 Riley Ruming 2 Cameron Tunks 2 Stuart Waterman 2 Alex Wesson 2 Aiden Kittle 1 Josh Duffy 1 Kurt Law 1 Jonathan Behrendt 1 Doug Bellman 1 Alex Berriman 1 Jusin Cullinan 1 Rhys Dawe 1 Daniel Dickson 1 Brendan Favero 1 Tiger Fitt 1 Jackson Monk 1 Thomas Speary 1 Jackson Stokes 1 Bradley Studdert 1
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2008 BLACK DIAMOND CUP HOME & AWAY RESULTS
ROUND 1 —Saturday 29 March ROUND 10 —Saturday 14 June & Sunday 15 June Nelson Bay 7.9.51 v Wyong Lakes 20.9.129 Terrigal Avoca 5.9.39 v Newcastle City 16.16.112 Gosford 11.13.79 v Terrigal Avoca 15.13.103 Wyong Lakes 21.15.141 v Nelson Bay 9.9.63 Warners Bay 8.7.55 v Cardiff 22.14.146 Cardiff 13.16.94 v Gosford 6.7.43 Killarney Vale 3.7.25 v Newcastle City 10.7.67 Killarney Vale 4.16.40 v Warners Bay 13.9.87 BYE: Lake Macquarie BYE: Lake Macquarie ROUND 2—Challenge Round —Saturday 5 April ROUND 11—Saturday 21 June Warners Bay 20.13.133 v Gosford 15.12.102 Lake Macquarie 8.13.61 v Nelson Bay 19.11.125 Cardiff 22.10.142 v Newcastle City16.15.11 Gosford 7.11.53 v Warners Bay 11.14.80 Killarney Vale 12.11.83 v Terrigal Avoca 11.15.81 Terrigal Avoca 1.8.14 v Killarney Vale 12.13.85 Nelson Bay 11.6.72 v Lake Macquarie 23.11.149 Newcastle City 12.6.78 v Cardiff 15.11.101 BYE: Wyong Lakes BYE: Wyong Lakes ROUND 3—Saturday 12 April ROUND 12—Saturday 28 June & Sunday 29 June Wyong Lakes 4.1.25 v Newcastle City 24.18.162 Newcastle City 30.20.200 v Wyong Lakes 8.5.53 Terrigal Avoca 10.9.69 v Warners Bay 14.15.99 Warners Bay 11.9.75 v Terrigal Avoca 13.16.94 Gosford 31.24.211 v Nelson Bay 2.9.21 Nelson Bay 9.8.44 v Gosford 34.14.218 Lake Macquarie 3.10.28 v Cardiff 36.13.229 Cardiff 65.29.419 v Lake Macquarie 4.2.26 BYE: Killarney Vale BYE: Killarney Vale ROUND 4—Saturday 19 April & Sunday 20 April ROUND 13—Rivalry Round —Saturday 5 July Nelson Bay 7.9.51 v Warners Bay 18.13.121 Cardiff 24.12.156 v Terrigal Avoca 5.10.40 Terrigal Avoca 14.13.97 v Wyong Lakes 10.11.71 Newcastle City 38.26.254 v Nelson Bay 0.3.3 Cardiff 13.7.85 v Killarney Vale 7.7.49 Wyong Lakes 6.4.40 v Killarney Vale 40.19.259 Gosford 17.23.125 v Lake Macquarie 9.9.63 Lake Macquarie 5.9.39 v Warners Bay 47.23.305 BYE: Newcastle City BYE: Gosford ROUND 5—Saturday 26 April & Sunday 27 April ROUND 14—Saturday 12 July Terrigal Avoca 7.9.51 v Cardiff 16.17.113 Cardiff 39.20.254 v Wyong Lakes 6.5.41 Nelson Bay 3.2.20 v Newcastle City 36.22.238 Newcastle City 34.18.222 v Gosford 8.9.57 Warners Bay 18.19.127 v Lake Macquarie 7.8.50 Killarney Vale 42.28.280 v Lake Macquarie 2.0.12 Killarney Vale 21.20.146 v Wyong Lakes 9.7.61 Terrigal Avoca v Nelson Bay BYE: Gosford BYE: Warners Bay ROUND 6—Saturday 3 May ROUND 15—Saturday 19 July & Sunday 20 July Nelson Bay 5.13.43 v Terrigal Avoca 23.13.151 Warners Bay 21.20.146 v Nelson Bay 8.5.53 Wyong Lakes 5.5.35 v Cardiff 28.27.195 Killarney Vale 5.10.40 v Cardiff 20.9.129 Gosford 8.8.56 v Newcastle City 20.17.137 Lake Macquarie 9.12.66 v Gosford 38.17.245 Lake Macquarie 13.6.84 v Killarney Vale 13.12.90 Wyong Lakes 14.14.98 v Terrigal Avoca 13.10.88 BYE: Warners Bay BYE: Newcastle City ROUND 7—150 Year Celebrations —Saturday 10 May ROUND 16—Saturday 26 July Cardiff 35.25.235 v Nelson Bay 4.4.28 Gosford 8.15.63 v Terrigal Avoca 12.15.87 Warners Bay 26.20.176 v Wyong Lakes 7.6.48 Warners Bay 5.6.36 v Newcastle City 16.19.115 Killarney Vale 23.10.148 v Gosford 9.4.58 Nelson Bay 9.9.63 v Killarney Vale 29.19.193 Lake Macquarie 5.7.37 v Newcastle City 27.32.194 Lake Macquarie 14.15.99 v Wyong Lakes 19.18.132 BYE: Terrigal Avoca BYE: Cardiff INTERLEAGUE DAY—Saturday 17 May - No.1 ROUND 17—Saturday 2 August Sportsground Nelson Bay 2.6.18 v Cardiff 27.26.188 BDAFL v Sydney Development Team at 2.00pm Wyong Lakes 12.10.82 v Warners Bay 22.26.158 BDAFL v North Coast AFL—Under 18’s at 12.00pm Gosford 14.10.94 v Killarney Vale 11.18.84 Newcastle v Sydney West—Under 14’s at 10.20am Newcastle City 33.29.227 v Lake Macquarie 1.4.10 ROUND 8—Saturday 24 May BYE: Terrigal Avoca Terrigal Avoca 4.10.34 v Gosford 10.17.77 ROUND 18—Saturday 9 August Wyong Lakes 18.13.121 v Lake Macquarie 13.10.88 Killarney Vale 11.8.74 v Newcastle City 17.12.114 Killarney Vale 36.20.236 v Nelson Bay 4.11.35 Cardiff 23.18.156 v Warners Bay 2.8.20 Newcastle City 19.16.130 v Warners Bay 11.5.71 Wyong Lakes 8.10.58 v Gosford 23.15.153 BYE: Cardiff Terrigal Avoca 30.17.197 v Lake Macquarie 12.2.74 ROUND 9—Ladies Round —Saturday 31 May BYE: Nelson Bay Newcastle City 22.18.150 v Killarney Vale 6.7.43 ROUND 19—Saturday 16 August Warners Bay 7.4.46 v Cardiff 24.18.162 Newcastle City 26.9.165 v Terrigal Avoca 11.10.76 Gosford 14.11.95 v Wyong Lakes 9.12.66 Nelson Bay 5.16.45 v Wyong Lakes 14.10.94 Lake Macquarie 6.8.44 v Terrigal Avoca 30.16.196 Gosford 18.9.117 v Cardiff 22.11.143 BYE: Nelson Bay Warners Bay 5.11.101 v Killarney Vale 8.9.57 AFL (NSW/ACT) State Regional Championships at BYE: Lake Macquarie Wagga Saturday 7 June & Sunday 8 June
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Mission Statement The Black Diamond Australian Football League is a dynamic body representing the greater Newcastle – Central Coast region of New South Wales in respect of Australia’s number one football code. We provide opportunities and an environment for players and officials to develop their football whilst promoting the game of Australian Football within the region.
Our 5 Critical Capabilities for Success are:
1. Promoting community involvement.
2. Developing our professional management.
3. Leadership and Planning.
4. Working with the clubs as partners.
5. Making fair and reasonable decisions .
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