ANNUAL REPORT 2014 COVER: The year that was - Season 2014. Photos by Darrell Jones and Raelene Clinch. INSIDE FRONT COVER: Tim Watson and the 7NEWS helicopter touch down at Avalon Airport Oval with the Premiership trophy ahead of the Division One Senior Grand Final. Photo: Darrell Jones.

2 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 CONTENTS

Page 2: President’s Report Page 4: CEO’s Report Page 6: Football Operations Report Page 8: Club Development Report Page 10: President & CEO History Page 11: Director of Umpiring Report Page 12: Tribunal Report Page 13: Media Report Page 14: Division One Team of the Year Page 15: Division Two/Three Team of the Year Page 16: Division One Competitions Page 19: Division Two Competitions Page 22: Division Three Competitions Page 24: Representative Football Page 26: Western Region Map Page 28: Junior Ladders Page 29: Junior Grand Final Results Page 30: Junior Premiers Page 36: Youth Girls Page 37: League Best and Fairest Winners Page 38: Best and Fairest History Page 42: League Awards Page 44: WRFL Life Members Page 45: Finance Report Page 52: Our People

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 1 PRESIDENT Bruce Mildenhall

It has been a great pleasure to preside over the year in 2014. Succeeding The Council has also been briefed on AFL Victoria’s “player payments” Bill Baarini in late 2013 was a relatively smooth transition as he had left the initiative, aimed at addressing the community football wide issue of growing Presidency with a strong sense of strategic direction and a united board. player payments, which threaten the fi nancial sustainability and evenness of competitions across the state. It is likely new measures will be introduced on a Bill had also managed a series of major reforms that have created a new level trial basis in 2015, with full implementation in 2016. The WRFL Board will be of professionalism in the League administration. The new headquarters, new keen to participate in the trial stage and contribute to the development of a robust CEO, an independent governance model, and refreshed Board were signifi cant plan for full implementation. achievements. This has resulted in an improved profi le and fi nancial performance for the WRFL, and four additional senior clubs joining the League in 2013 and The 2014 WRFL season itself was spectacular, with the combination of the 2014. dominant performance of Deer Park in Division One; the long sought fl ag in Second Division for Parkside; and the nail biting victory for Braybrook in the newly The growth in the number of senior clubs has allowed the League to address one of the major outstanding issues – the competitive balance within the competition. created Third Division. Congratulations to the teams, offi cials and volunteers of The WRFL has one of the largest average winning margins in community football. the Premiers in these divisions, and to those in all of our age groups! Our game The introduction of a third division during 2014 was a response to these concerns and competition represent the combined efforts and support of tens of thousands and appears to have made a signifi cant difference. of people in Melbourne’s West. Our community is signifi cantly strengthened by young people playing together, volunteers and players working together, With the likelihood of additional growth in club numbers over the next few years, and family members supporting and helping them. The benefi t should not be the Board is confi dent it can make further progress on the issue of competitive underestimated. balance. In fact, the value of community football has recently been measured in a LaTrobe During 2014 the WRFL has participated in the work of the AFL Victoria Western University Centre for Sport and Social Impact study. It found the average and North West Development Council. The Council is chaired by Western community football club makes an annual economic contribution of $630,000. Bulldogs President Peter Gordon and includes the Essendon District Football Perhaps more importantly, players are more socially connected than the average League, AFL Victoria and ourselves. It represents a major effort to identify joint Victorian of their age group and more likely to obtain employment from the social projects to further develop community football in our respective areas. It had networks provided by their club. been prompted by a research report that showed participation in AFL football has not been growing at the same rate as population growth in the developing The study also showed football players enjoyed a signifi cantly higher level of self areas of Melbourne’s West and North West. The AFL Commission has identifi ed reported physical and mental health than the general population, especially in Melbourne’s West as one of its three key areas across Australia for strategic the ‘at risk’ age group of 18 – 24 years. On average, for every player another 10 attention. people are involved or reached in their respective communities. So football is not only big business, it contributes a substantial benefi t to the wellbeing of our The Council is working on ways of providing more opportunity for children to community. experience football and to better integrate the efforts of all the bodies involved, including clubs, the AFL, schools, Auskick, and AFL player visits. I am confi dent Finally, I thank my fellow Board members and staff of the League. The Board has that additional resources will be found in response to the Council’s work and that again recruited well, with Scott Chapman, Meredith Angwin, Paul Robinson and new partnerships will be created to increase participation in football. Ross Williamson joining our ranks.

2 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 Scott Chapman is the current CEO of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Victoria). He has a strong background in senior management roles in local government and sport. Scott facilitated the workshops for our 2010 and 2014 strategic plans and adds signifi cantly to the acumen of the Board.

Meredith Angwin has a unique pedigree steeped in WRFL history. Father Ron (dec.) served as President of the FDFL for 11 years, while mum Thelma served as Treasurer for 10 years – both were awarded life membership of the League. Meredith has extensive experience both in Australia and overseas in senior consulting roles for some of the world’s largest corporations and has recently joined multinational professional services fi rm Ernst & Young as Partner - Advisory. Top Row L-R: Bruce Mildenhall, Terry McGarity, Barry Lovell, Bill Baarini, Dominic Drenen Bottom Row L-R: Gina Smith, Meredith Angwin, Scott Chapman, Ross Williamson, Paul Robinson Paul Robinson brings a blend of football administration experience and business skills to his role as a WRFL Director. He served as President of Altona Juniors Football Club for many years and is Deputy Chairman of the WRFL Juniors Sports Minister Justin Madden; Terry McGarrity – WRFL legend who has played, Board. He is a director of an engineering and mechanical testing company and a coached and umpired at the highest level; Dominic Drenen; our Treasurer and CEO passionate North Melbourne AFL club supporter. of an energy retailer; and Gina Smith; - a widely experienced sports administrator and offi cial. Ross Williamson is the General Manager of the popular South Melbourne Market. He has a Masters Degree in Sport and Recreation Management and extensive Thanks also to CEO Bob Tregear, Football Operations Manager Dave Newton, Club experience in senior management roles in sports as diverse as golf and swimming. Development Offi cer Tim Shellcot, Media and Communications Offi cer Kirstie Ross worked in a senior sports and recreation planning role with Sport & Fitzgerald, Events and Admin Lyn McLeod, Accounts Kristy Vidovic - our permanent Recreation Victoria after migrating from Scotland in 1989. staff. Thanks also to the range of specialists and partners who bring the game to us – from Stephen ‘Boppo’ Smith and Peter Harley in the offi ce, to media identity The new members complement the Board with a strong combination of sports Kevin Hillier, caller Louis Bulzomi, ‘Mr Interleague’ Steve Thom, statistics guru administration experience, club backgrounds, and diversity of skills. The existing Andrew Muscat, and a host of others who bring this terrifi c game to us every week. members; Bill Baarini – a lawyer with wide experience in the courts, unions and former Mayor of Hobson’s Bay; Barry Lovell – an experienced sports, state Bruce Mildenhall President government and local government administrator and former Chief of Staff to

The crowd is silent as the national anthem is sung before the Division One Senior Grand Final. Photo: Darrell Jones

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 3 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Bob Tregear

The value of strategic planning is nowhere more visible than in the advances Another important achievement from the 2010 Strategic Plan has been a near made by the Western Region Football League in recent years. The 2010 strategic trebling of umpire numbers over the past fi ve seasons. With more than 320 planning process that involved a wide range of club, umpiring and administration active umpires now registered, our attention is turning to quality improvement and stakeholders in setting a new direction for the WRFL and its member clubs retention. A second umpire training base was established this year at Saltwater continues to bear fruit. Development of new clubs; return to the fold of Reserve, Point Cook. Almost 60% of our umpires are under 18 years of age; a established clubs; massive increase in umpire numbers; and a clear focus on similar proportion lives in the Wyndham and Hobsons Bay local government areas. quality service to all member clubs are just some of the many indicators of recent A training base closer to home than the long-serving Scovell Reserve (Maidstone) success. Perhaps the most important sign of all is the emerging respect for our is seen as essential to the strategy of retaining the interest of younger umpires clubs, players, volunteer offi cials and the WRFL brand both within the football past their initial years. Looking ahead, the league is negotiating with Wyndham industry and across the wider community. City Council to establish a purpose-built umpire training base at Williams Landing, central to the majority of the WRFL’s region. Following the successful launch of new start-up clubs Manor Lakes and Sanctuary Lakes in 2013, the new Tarneit Titans Football Club was established in 2014 The league has invested heavily in off-fi eld support for umpiring in recent under the leadership of our only current female club President Sue Thornton. years. More than $85,000 was expended in 2013-14 on umpire academies, The Titans fi elded two senior and three junior teams in their inaugural season and training facilities, coaching and administration. Under the guidance of Director hosted both junior and Division 2 senior fi nals – a mighty effort that augers well of Umpiring Mark Westgarth and his panel of coaches and observers, even for a healthy club future. greater priority will be directed in coming years to umpire education, training and retention. However, it was the return of Werribee Districts Football Club’s senior teams to Division 1 competition after seventeen years with the VAFA that most graphically The western region of Melbourne and the City of Wyndham in particular is demonstrated the growing respect for the WRFL. In a bold move that would recognised as the fastest-growing population base anywhere in Australia. However, not have been contemplated even two or three years ago, the Tigers’ committee despite the recent success in establishing new clubs, participation growth across acknowledged that respect for WRFL standards was one of the key considerations the region is not keeping pace with population growth. The AFL Commission has in their return to our senior ranks. now recognised the western and north-western areas of Melbourne as of equal importance to national development strategy as western Sydney and south-east Introduction of a third senior competition division in 2014 was another of the Queensland. That recognition presents an opportunity for WRFL and EDFL to key deliverables from the 2010 Strategic Plan to be realised this year. Despite partner with the AFL in implementing targeted growth strategies that will directly many initial reservations about the wisdom of the move, the new competition benefi t community football clubs across the greater region. Both WRFL and EDFL structure was the subject of universal acclaim by season’s end. In addition to are already active participants in the new Western & North West Development providing the opportunity for six more teams to participate in fi nals each year, Council, along with AFL Victoria under the chairmanship of Western Bulldogs the new structure will improve competitive balance, reducing average win-loss Football Club President Peter Gordon. That partnership has the potential to secure margins and encouraging more sustained spectator support. Division 3 ranks a major increase in football development staffi ng, hopefully working from the will be expanded to 7 clubs in season 2015 with Wyndham Suns Football Club WRFL offi ce and in collaboration with WRFL staff. announcing its intention to fi eld Senior, Reserves and Under 18 teams, again in favour of affi liation with VAFA – yet another vote of confi dence in and respect for One of the key deliverables of the 2010 Strategic Plan was to reduce the cost the WRFL brand. to member clubs of league affi liation fees. That has been achieved through

Some young football fans support their team from the sidelines. Photo Darrell Jones.

4 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 signifi cant increases in sponsorship support and net fi nals-series earnings over the past four years. Despite the current low-interest rate environment, additional income has also been secured through careful management and investment of cash resources. Affi liation fees are the only direct call on member clubs to fund league administration costs. These fees are currently set at $700 per junior team and $1,400 per senior team and have not been increased since 2010, despite the growing costs of administration and compliance. Following a 10% reduction in 2012 and taking account of CPI movements, affi liation fees have seen an effective reduction in real terms of around 20% over the past four years. The ability to avoid affi liation fee increases going forward will depend largely on identifying and securing new, non-club sources of revenue. Along with other metropolitan football leagues, the Board is currently investigating the prospect of introducing an annual registration fee for players, payable at the time of on-line registration by players rather than clubs. In addition to raising additional revenue, this would result in shifting some of the fund raising burden away from club volunteer administrators to individual players who are the ultimate benefi ciaries of football participation. Our success is in no small measure due to the increased levels of support from our commercial partners over recent times. Those partnerships both contribute to the WRFL’s reputation and, in turn, are increasingly attracted because of the developing reputation, reinforcing the respect across the community for the WRFL Seven Network News Director brand. (Melbourne News) Simon Pristel pictured with WRFL chief A major coup for the 2014 season was the rollout of our new partnership with 7 executive Bob Tregear at the NEWS. As a signifi cant contributor to non-club revenue, the 7 NEWS partnership 2014 Season Launch. Photo: Darrell Jones. brings a welcome boost to the budget. As a clear statement of support and confi dence from a respected, high-profi le media company with state-wide reach, President; and injection of new Directors Meredith Angwin, Scott Chapman, Paul the partnership is priceless in terms of WRFL image and brand awareness. A Robinson and Ross Williamson. The current Board brings to the table a wide range of exciting new initiatives is planned to consolidate the 7 NEWS partnership range of professional and sporting acumen; and a willingness and expertise to in 2015 and beyond, aimed to engage directly with WRFL clubs, players and meet and overcome the many challenges faced by a volunteer-based, community supporters; and to provide television news coverage of WRFL activities on a regular sporting association. My thanks to Bruce and his Board for their unwavering basis. Our thanks are extended to Seven Network Programme Manager Graeme support to the staff team throughout the past year; and for their respective Hill, News Director Simon Pristel and Marketing Executive Elle Cato for their voluntary contributions to the good governance of our league. personal efforts in establishing and promoting the partnership. Our band of commercial affi liates continues to grow in numbers, adding further WRFL member clubs are served by a small but capable and united staff team, weight to the league’s reputation as a reliable and valued community partner. committed to delivery of quality service and support to club offi cials. My thanks Sincere thanks to all of our 2014 partners whose support has made our to David Newton (General Manager Football Operations), Tim Shellcot (Football competitions and programs possible, including: Operations & Club Development Offi cer), Lyn McLeod (Customer Service & Events Coordinator), Kirstie Fitzgerald (Media & Communications Manager) and Kristy • 7 NEWS • Gillies Famous Pies Vidovic (Administration Offi cer) for their hard work and support throughout a • Western Bulldogs Football Club • BLK challenging 2013-14 year. Kristy took parental leave for much of the year, with well-known western region identity Stephen (Boppo) Smith providing seamless • SEN 1116 • Sherwood and professional cover during that time. Peter Harley continued in the challenging • 88.9 WYN FM • Parmalat role of securing and servicing our commercial partnerships; and Kim Peak • The Yarraville Club • Club Warehouse provided professional accounting and statutory compliance support. • Beiersdorf • Bridgestone St Albans & As we move toward the 2015 football season, the Western Region Football League • Corsec Security Hoppers Crossing is poised to capitalise on the governance, organisational and program initiatives • Lion Nathan • Dons Smallgoods implemented over recent years. Our new Strategic Plan will be fi nalised and adopted in early 2015, setting the direction for continued development. Support • Werribee Tigers Football Club • Cyan Sporting Images to member clubs will be a cornerstone of the new plan. Our new plan will align • Ascot Vale Sports & Trophies • Trade Institute of Victoria with the work of AFL Victoria’s Western & North-West Development Council, aimed • Sherrin • Melbourne Injury Lawyers to inject a major increase in football development resources to our region. Our • Alan Mance Motors • Apparel by X-Treme league is well placed to realise the benefi ts of good governance and sound planning. The key to success in any endeavour is sound governance. The WRFL Board underwent a further phase of renewal in 2014 with retirement of past President Bob Tregear Bill Baarini after four years at the helm; election of Bruce Mildenhall as the new Chief Executive Offi cer

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 5 FOOTBALL OPERATIONS David Newton

The 2014 season saw the reintroduction of Senior Interleague for the fi rst across two divisions. The recent work to align the Under 18s with the senior time in over 10 years. The WRFL formed part of the new AFL Victoria Senior competitions has been diffi cult and therefore a different direction may be Metropolitan Championships that took place on the last weekend in March. used with a grading model being discussed at present. A total of 243 teams The WRFL (ranked 5th) took on the Southern Football League (ranked 6th) at competed across all WRFL competitions. There were a total of 21 junior Visy Park and was successful in defeating the SFL 11.16.82 to 6.10.46. The divisions from Under 9s through to Under 16s including the combined Youth Season Launch provided for the jumper presentation with the fi nal squad all Girls competition with the EDFL which continues to grow. receiving their jumpers from Tim Watson who represented the WRFL’s major Development was also seen in our umpiring numbers; increasing to 323 sponsor Seven News. The commitment shown by all players and offi cials from 307 in 2013.The most pleasing note was the signifi cant boost in the exemplifi ed the united bond that representative football is all about and umpires we retained which was up from 46 per cent in 2013 to 63 per cent it was testament to the hard work of Coach Brett Jacobs and chairman of in 2014. The WRFL established a second umpiring training base as Saltwater selectors Steve Thom and their coaching team that provided this focus from Reserve, Point Cook to cater for the growth in umpires that reside within the the outset. I congratulate Tim Jenkins, Kwame McHarg and Lee Spiteri who municipality of Wyndham. This complimented the academies running at both were selected to represent Victoria Metro against Victoria Country in July Werribee and Caroline Springs. The concept of club umpires being required and were all named amongst the best players in a game that saw the best on a Saturday is a distant memory and their requirement on Sundays is very community footballers in Victoria go head to head. minimal due the increases as outlined above. The commencement of the home and away season signalled the continued The WRFL Finals Series was played over an eight week period with the juniors growth of the WRFL with the move to three senior divisions. Division One taking the stage for the fi rst four weeks at Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Altona comprised 10 teams after welcoming Werribee Districts who moved their and Laverton. A total of 68 junior fi nals matches were played across the four senior teams from the VAFA to the WRFL. They had a very successful season venues, hosted by clubs who showed great commitment and professionalism making the fi nals in their fi rst year. With new club Tarneit entering senior to ensure the fi nals were the showcase of an outstanding season. teams this meant 14 teams would compete in Division Two for the fi rst 13 rounds prior to splitting into two separate divisions of eight (Division Two) With the move to three senior divisions there were some changes to the and six (Division Three). Playing the remaining fi ve rounds in their respective structures with both the Division Two and Division Three competing in fi nal divisions, it was pleasing to see the average margins reduce by over 10 goals four formats. The senior fi nals were played at Tarneit (Division Two), Hoppers in the Division Three competition over this time. Crossing (Division Three) and Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee (Division One and Division Two Grand Finals). The great weather across all junior and senior Although the initial nominations pointed towards decent growth, the Under fi nals made for some terrifi c fi nals matches. 18 team numbers remained consistent with only 15 teams participating

A crowd builds up around the WRFL Senior Interleague team during the half-time break at the AFL Vic Metropolitan Championships. Photo: Darrell Jones

6 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 The senior Grand Finals were the culmination and celebration of the season The big men fl y high in the and the re-introduced Division Three competition set the scene early. With Division Two Grand Final between the margins being four, two and fi ve points at each break the last quarter Parkside and West Footscray. Photo: Darrell Jones. reciprocated with Albanvale pulling back a three goal defi cit late in the last quarter. With the ball being kicked long into the Albanvale forward line the siren sounded handing Braybrook its fi rst Premiership since 1999. They will be looking to repeat their efforts in 2015 to work their way back into Division Two.

The Division Two Grand Final which also played host to our life members’ function was a derby like affair between Parkside and West Footscray. Parkside, who had lost four of the last fi ve Grand Finals went into the game resounding favourites and started that way keeping West Footscray goalless during the fi rst term to lead by 34 points. West Footscray mounted some resistance during the second term but ultimately Parkside were able to keep them at arm’s length and go on to win the Premiership and promotion to Division One for the fi rst time since 2007.

Deer Park entered its second consecutive Division One Grand Final remaining undefeated throughout 2014 whilst Spotswood were playing in a record eighth consecutive Grand Final. Tim Watson arrived in the Seven News helicopter with the Premiership Cup and presented it to President Bruce Mildenhall prior to the match. The game was played in perfect conditions in front of a great crowd. Although poor kicking on goal from Deer Park in the early stages kept Spotswood alive, it was only momentary as they started to display the dominance as witnessed all season. They went on to record a 77 point win and become back to back Premiers and undefeated Champions.

I would like to thank the following clubs, organisations and individuals who contributed to the success over the eight week period:-

• Hoppers Crossing FC • Yarraville Seddon FC • Tarneit FC • Altona Juniors FC • Werribee Tigers FC • Match Managers • Laverton FC • Finals match day offi cials • Werribee CC

It is exciting to see the development and professionalism of clubs on display throughout the season and highlighted during the fi nals. Each of these clubs are galvanised by the long list of dedicated committees and passionate The WRFL administration provides a great resource support to all WRFL clubs volunteers. and their networks and I thank Bob Tregear, Tim Shellcot, Lyn McLeod, Kirstie Fitzgerald, Stephen Smith, Andrew Muscat, Peter Harley and Kim Peak for The football operations team is well supported by the following groups: their great support throughout 2014. • Tribunal Chairman Dale Sayner and the panel of Independent Tribunal. 2015 will see the WRFL take on the Eastern Football League in the Senior • Appeals Chairman Graeme Bloom and the panel of Appeal Board Interleague with a win placing the WRFL as the second ranked metropolitan members. league in Victoria. We will see Wyndham Suns enter senior teams for the • Chairman Mark McDonald and the Independent Hearings Committee. fi rst time in the WRFL that will increase our senior teams to 25 across • Tribunal Secretary Brian Wilson who continues to provide countless hours three divisions. Well done to all clubs, players, offi cials and supporters for a in support of the Tribunal. successful 2014 and I look forward to growing our game further next year. • Director of Umpiring Mark Westgarth, umpiring appointment members and the coaches and support staff who have worked hard to grow and David Newton develop our young list of umpires. General Manager Football Operations

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 7 CLUB DEVELOPMENT Tim Shellcot

Season 2014 provided many highlights from a club development perspective. primarily an opportunity for our best junior talent to test themselves against the In senior football the transition to three divisions was completed following best from other metropolitan leagues, allowing them to develop as players and round thirteen and it is hoped the new structure will provide greater to take, for many, their fi rst signifi cant step on the talent pathway that leads to competitive balance across all senior divisions. The Tarneit Titans played their higher levels of competition. The interleague programme also has important fi rst competitive matches, fi elding teams in both senior and junior football, benefi ts within the junior competition, providing an environment in which while the Wyndham Suns announced post season they will enter teams in the players from all clubs can build relationships that may carry throughout their WRFL senior competition in 2015. The year also saw the beginning of a number football careers. of development initiatives that should have signifi cant positive benefi ts for our Coaching an interleague squad is a challenging task requiring skills including clubs over the next few years. talent identifi cation, match day tactics, player management and diplomacy. The junior competition maintained its participation levels, with 27 clubs Each coach has a limited period of approximately eight weeks to pick and train fi elding at least one team. From Under 9s to Under 16s, including our girls his squad and the competiveness of all squads in 2014 was a testament to competitions, 180 teams participated. Of the 27 clubs that fi elded junior teams 22 had a team participate in the fi nals, guaranteeing interest in the fi nals series was high. Fourteen junior grand fi nals were contested and with twelve clubs winning at least one premiership the feeling of on-fi eld success was well spread throughout the league. From an operational perspective the fi nals series was a great success with good weather over the four weekends providing the foundation for high quality, competitive matches watched by sizeable crowds.

The WRFL Youth Girls continued as a joint league with the EDFL. Now in its second year this structure has provided stability and greater competitive balance to youth girls’ football in the west and is providing a base from which a standalone WRFL competition may grow. The two leagues also joined forces to again fi eld a Western Region Youth Girls Under 16 interleague team in the AFL Victoria Metropolitan Championships. This team struggled to match it with their stronger opponents and planning has commenced to improve the competiveness of this squad and to provide the girls with a more enjoyable interleague experience.

Seven squads represented the WRFL in male junior interleague matches in 2014. Congratulations go to the Under 13s who played great football in the round robin carnival against the EDFL and RDFL, regaining the perpetual shield lost the previous year. The league’s Under 12 and Under 13 squads also played a full length game under lights against the EDFL, with both squads playing well to earn two wins. The Under 14 and Under 15 squads again competed in the AFL Victoria Metropolitan Championships, showing good form in matches that are important as a setting for initial elite level talent identifi cation purposes. The Under 14 Division 1 squad was the best performer, missing a grand fi nal spot on percentage.

Werribee Centrals player Daly Andrew’s While the win/loss ratio is important it is only one showcases his skills in the league’s factor in determining the success of each year’s Under 14 Division Two squad. Photo: Darrell Jones interleague programme. Junior interleague football is

8 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 the ability and commitment of each head coach; Under Flemington Juniors Under 11s player 12 – Colin Clohesy, Under 13 – Mark Smyth, Under 14 Div Marcus Jackman taking a terrifi c mark. 1 – Jason Rainbow, Under 14 Div 2 – Cam Atkins, Under Photo: Darrell Jones 15 Div 1 – John Singarella, Under 15 Div 2 – Charlie Maglogiannis and Under 16 – Andrew Willis. The Under 15 and Under 16 squads, in particular, dealt with some unique challenges during their training programmes and I congratulate the coaching staff and players on their ability to meet those challenges. North Sunshine, Laverton, Altona Juniors and Flemington Juniors football clubs provided access to their facilities, hosting either interleague training or matches and providing tangible assistance in the development of the WRFL’s best junior talent. The Western Jets Football Club also provides signifi cant support to the WRFL’s interleague programme and the league looks forward to this valuable relationship continuing.

Season 2015 will present many opportunities for the WRFL to continue the development of football in the western region of Melbourne. The league maintains strong relationships with each local Council in our area and these relationships are important as we work with councils to ensure involvement on a variety of local government issues directly affecting our clubs.

Signifi cant progress has been made in the latter half of 2014 to identify and begin connecting the work AFL Victoria, the Western Bulldogs and the WRFL do to build football in the west. A number of strategies are being developed, particularly aimed at stabilising and strengthening our clubs, and football in general, in the historical inner west heartland of the WRFL. These include pilot programmes to provide specifi c advice to improve club administration and increase junior participation, and to improve the transition of children from Auskick and school programs into junior club football. The league will also work more closely with AFL Victoria to ensure all coaches understand the importance of achieving and maintaining an appropriate coach accreditation and of opportunities to further their coaching knowledge. The senior coaching seminar, held in January 2014 in conjunction with the Western Bulldogs coaching staff, was attended by over 40 WRFL club coaches and is an example of an educational Thanks to WRFL staff Bob Tregear, David Newton, Lyn McLeod, Kirstie Fitzgerald, opportunity we hope to continue to provide. Coach education and accreditation Peter Harley, Kristy Vidovic and Stephen Smith and to AFL Victoria’s Tom is important given the critical role all coaches play in instructing their players Delahunty and Darryl Collings for their advice and assistance throughout the and in leading club philosophy and behaviour. 2014 season and to the many club volunteers without whom our football clubs and league would not exist. Thanks to the Juniors Board for their guidance to both WRFL administration and Executive Board on the format, structure and functioning of the junior football competition. The seven members of the Juniors Board all have signifi cant Tim Shellcot experience in junior football at club level and their recommendations are Football Operations and Club Development Offi cer vital in ensuring the league maintains a balanced and competitive junior competition.

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 9 PRESIDENTS & CEOs

YEAR PRESIDENT MANAGER / CEO YEAR PRESIDENT MANAGER / CEO YEAR PRESIDENT MANAGER / CEO 1931 H. Turner A. Magennis 1959 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1988 R.T Angwin L. Patching 1932 H. Turner F. Reid / 1960 G.W. Reynolds L.J. Bills 1989 R.T Angwin L. Patching R. Hodgson 1961 G.W. Reynolds G.W. Reynolds 1990 R.T Angwin L. Patching 1933 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1962 G.W. Reynolds L.J. Bills 1991 R.T Angwin L. Patching 1934 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1963 A.W. Abbey G. McDonald 1992 R. Swann (OAM) L. Patching 1935 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1964 A.W. Abbey G. McDonald 1993 R. Swann (OAM) L. Patching 1936 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1965 A.W. Abbey G. McDonald 1994 R. Swann (OAM) L. Patching 1937 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1966 A.W. Abbey R.J. Dye 1995 R. Swann (OAM) L. Patching / 1938 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1967 L.R. Maxwell R.J. Dye R. Swann 1939 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1968 S. Dacre R.J. Dye 1996 R. Swann (OAM) R. Swann / 1940 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1969 L.R. Maxwell R.J. Dye R. Murphy 1941 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1970 L.R. Maxwell D.G. Moore 1997 R. Swann (OAM) R. Murphy 1942 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1971 L.R. Maxwell R.J. Dye 1998 R. Swann (OAM) R. Murphy 1943 H. Turner A.E. Shepard 1972 L.R. Maxwell R.J. Dye 1999 R. Swann (OAM) M. Penaluna 1944 B.J. Jamieson A.E. Shepard 1973 L.R. Maxwell R.J. Dye 2000 R. Swann (OAM) M. Penaluna 1945 B.J. Jamieson A.E. Shepard 1974 L.R. Maxwell J.B. Huntington 2001 R. Swann (OAM) M. Penaluna 1946 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1975 L.R. Maxwell J.B. Huntington 2002 I. Hamm M. Penaluna 1947 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1976 L.R. Maxwell J.B. Huntington 2003 I. Hamm M. Penaluna 1948 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1977 P.I. Hollings J.B. Huntington 2004 I. Hamm D. Phillips 1949 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1978 P.I. Hollings J.B. Huntington 2005 I. Hamm D. Phillips 1950 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1979 P.I. Hollings J.B. Huntington 2006 I. Hamm D. Phillips 1951 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1980 P.I. Hollings J.B. Huntington 2007 I. Hamm J. Batty 1952 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1981 R.T Angwin J.B. Huntington 2008 D. Taylor J. Batty 1953 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1982 R.T Angwin J.B. Huntington 2009 D. Taylor J. Batty 1954 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1983 R.T Angwin J.B. Huntington 2010 B. Baarini R. Tregear 1955 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1984 R.T Angwin J.B. Huntington 2011 B. Baarini R. Tregear 1956 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1985 R.T Angwin L. Patching 2012 B. Baarini R. Tregear 1957 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1986 R.T Angwin L. Patching 2013 B. Baarini R. Tregear 1958 B.J. Jamieson A.I. Dunne 1987 R.T Angwin L. Patching 2014 B. Mildenhall R. Tregear

A fantastic mark by Deer Park Under 18s player Matthew Cooper in his match against Altona. Photo: Lavan Ruban.

10 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 UMPIRES Mark Westgarth

2014 resulted in a signifi cant increase in the umpires retained from the previous Female WRFL boundary umpire Shannessy Adams season. With umpires now umpiring in consecutive years, it allows us to build throwing the ball in from the sidelines. in those umpires the skills required to umpire at a higher level than previously Photo: Darrell Jones. achieved. This in turn develops the depth of skill in the umpiring group. To put it in numbers, during 2014 we have just over 300 umpires, similar to 2013, however we retained two thirds of the group and recruited one third. With just on 200 umpires returning to the WRFL this suggests we are providing an environment in which umpires enjoy being part of the league. The ongoing aim of the WRFL umpiring department is to improve the skill base for all umpires and we believe this has occurred in 2014.

With the standard of football continually improving in the WRFL, so to must the umpiring standard improve, and during 2014 we introduced a second training venue option for umpires at Saltwater Reserve, Point Cook. The sole objective of this venue was to simply provide another option for umpires to train and receive coaching and skill development with fellow umpires, given the WRFL covers an enormous area geographically. Saltwater achieved its objective and will continue in the 2015 season.

In the WRFL we need to supply 48 fi eld umpires in senior and reserves football and 14 in the Under 18s on a Saturday, whilst on Sunday we need in excess of 160 umpires to cover 80 junior games of football. I have not included boundary and goal umpires, so when we look at those requirements we have a signifi cant number of umpires to develop across all three disciplines and the WRFL umpiring department works very hard to develop the best possible umpires for the WRFL.

The umpiring academies across the league are starting to show the benefi ts of the hard work of the coaches and mentors, with seven out of the top 20 Division One fi eld umpires coming from the academies since 2009. A large number of boundary and goal umpires who commenced at the academies have also reached Division One senior football. Thanks to the team of academy coaches, with many being current Division One umpires, for the work with the junior umpires. Christian Brenner, Roland Caple, Adam Cosham, Phil Henderson, Graeme Hodgart, Mark Mather, Terry O’Donnell, Anthea Walsh, Will Watson and Mathew Westgarth provide the experience, passion and leadership to develop the future of umpiring in the WRFL.

Like football clubs, umpiring requires a number of dedicated coaches to work with the umpires in game day coaching, training and skills/laws coaching. I would like to thank Graeme Hodgart (Goal Umpires Coach) and his assistants Leo Keating and David Wright, Leigh Rowbottom (Boundary Umpires Coach) and his assistants The WRFL continue to provide tremendous support for the umpiring department, Richard Watt, Donna McDowall and Maree Wilke. Mark Mather (Junior Coach and led by Bob Tregear and his team. We look forward to ongoing developments in fi eld observer) and fi eld observers Rene van Kuyk, Brett Cryer and Paul Dimartino relation to coaching initiatives and promotion of umpiring in 2015. provide excellent support, advice and feedback, not just to myself, but the whole Again Maree Wilke provides a unique role within the umpiring department from umpiring group. administration, boundary observations, female liaison and the one person who A special mention goes to the umpires mentors who work with the junior umpires, has the ability to check the male egos in the umpiring group. Likewise the trainers known as ‘green shirt’ umpires. These umpires start in the Under 9s and 10s who support the umpires have a key role in keeping the group running at their and many umpire and/or are involved for the rest of the day in junior football. best but the most important group I wish to recognise is the families of the Without the mentors we would not be able to develop the junior umpires therefore umpires who are always there to support us when things don’t go well. they are critical to development of umpiring in the WRFL. Mark Mather (Junior Finally I would like to thank WRFLUA President Henry McFerran and his executive Coach), Anthea Walsh (Junior Boundary Coach) and Rene van Kuyk (Umpires for their support during 2014. I look forward to working with everybody involved Administrator) are exceptional people who work way beyond their roles in in the WRFL in season 2015 and thank everyone for their advice, ideas and supporting WRFL umpires. suggestions, as we can all learn from each other.a During 2013 we started the key challenge to develop umpiring skill base and in 2014 we have continued to develop our skill level. With more video analysis in Mark Westgarth 2014 and potential video coverage of Division One games in 2015, this will allow Director of Umpiring - WRFL for more focussed coaching. We consider this aspect of video will also assist with coaches, players and spectators having the ability to view WRFL football and develop a greater understanding of the laws of the game.

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 11 TRIBUNAL Dale Sayner

The WRFL Tribunal heard a total of 71 cases in 2014, 52 of which were found advocate courses will occur in 2015 to ensure clubs and players are much better to be guilty and 19 not guilty. This was up six cases compared to season 2013. prepared when attending Tribunal. Automatic penalties were also up six compared to the previous year. The Tribunal panel once again consisted of eight members with one change with The amount of severe cases totalled seven which remained consistent with 2013 Ben Sutherland retiring his seat and Paul Smallwood being the new member of but down considerably with the previous fi ve seasons. The league is based upon the panel. playing a physical sport in a fair and competitive manner with a total display of sportsmanship. These cases did not come under that category and were dealt with The Tribunal Panel Members for Season 2014 were: accordingly. Adrian Noble (Deputy Chair)

Although it is felt that the level of discipline within the competition and the clubs Michael McNamara (Deputy Chair) is at a reasonable level, it must be noted that we have some serious issues to Darren Mayne attend to with relation to the juniors. This season saw 33 junior clubs attend the Jim Simmonds WRFL tribunal which equated to 46% of all cases. One third of these cases related Frank Plata to under age offi cials, of which half were related to abuse towards umpires. Clubs must take responsibility for its offi cials and members and be vigilant in providing Rod Evans them with clear role descriptions and codes of conducts. As well handing out Paul Smallwood suspensions, the Tribunal also handed out substantial fi nes to clubs as a way of increasing the awareness of these responsibilities. The WRFL is greatly appreciative of the time that all Tribunal members commit to the league each year. The league would also like to thank Brian Wilson and The 52 guilty verdicts handed down by the Tribunal led to a combined total of 187 Richard Watt for sharing the Tribunal Secretary duties for the 2014 season. matches in suspensions. The Tribunal still has the aim to achieve a fi gure 50 per cent less than this season At all sittings throughout the year the clubs and umpires presented themselves in produced, and with the help of the clubs in total this can be achieved. a very professional and courteous manner, however the standard of some of the Dale R Sayner advocates representing the players can be improved. A greater focus on judicial Tribunal Chairman

Newport Power’s Under 18s captain Mohammed Taleb taking a terrifi c mark over his Hoppers Crossing opponent. Photo: Janine Grubb

12 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 MEDIA Kirstie Fitzgerald

It was one big step forward for the The new look WRFL website. WRFL in season 2014, and one giant leap for its media department.

In the lead up to the fi rst bounce of the new year, the WRFL launched a colourful new website. With a fresh look and cutting edge design, our website is now more user friendly and mobile phone compatible. With the ability to include regular photo galleries, feature stories and video content, the WRFL website is one to be proud of. In the midst of its debut year, it is extremely pleasing to report that the league has built on the increased page impressions in 2013 and has seen a signifi cant rise in web traffi c and unique users since the developments.

With a new website established, our Steve Thom for his work on the airwaves and Senior Footy Show for not only this strong social media presence also grew with a 63 per cent increase in the number season but for his work over the past decade. of Facebook Page ‘Likes’. Adding to that the average Weekly Total Reach of 10,369 people and increased user engagement of 2,365 people a week, it was another A staple for players and supporters alike, the WRFL’s Footy Record was once again successful year on Facebook which we hope to build on in the future. Other social a favourite at the local footy. Increasing its content from 48-pages a week to a media platforms including Twitter saw a rise in Followers, ticking over to the 1,000 staggering 64-page edition, the Footy Record was able to cater towards more mark at the end of October. The league also established its inaugural Instagram junior based content and results. With the increased amount of content, the page where fans can upload and share images, with close to 650 followers in WRFL’s faithful and hardworking team of volunteers produced the Record with a its debut year. With the increased dependency on social media platforms used circulation of 1700 copies each week. The team of Kevin Hillier, Declan Boffa, on a daily basis, the WRFL is keen to continue to improve its hold on the digital Justin Lemmon, Andrew Mead, Lavan Ruban, Johann Forbes-Anthony, Graeme landscape in 2015. Hodgart, Christopher Chick, Andrew Muscat, Shannon Brien and Sara Luczak have With more opportunities to engage with people online, the WRFL produced regular all been such a wonderful support this year producing weekly feature articles and video content which attracted more than 19,000 views. The Junior Footy Show match reports. Through their passion and expertise, the WRFL was able to deliver a increased its content from four episodes a year to 12 this season. Uploaded more comprehensive coverage of football in the west, and for that I thank you. each fortnight, the new look Junior Footy Show featured AFL player profi les, Junior Heartland Winners, match footage as well as special coach and player interviews. Adding to the largest volunteer media team we have seen, our new junior Special thanks must go to volunteer Film and Television guru Dylan French photographers Jayde Ferguson and Wade Archer were able to bring life to the who accompanied me each week to capture all the best moments in our junior page through their sensational action shots. Along with our professional Cyan competitions. Senior football was also covered on our YouTube channel with the Press photographer Darrell Jones, all three photographers gave up their time birth of the new Senior Football Show and Half-Time Heroes segment. With a each weekend to build up our extensive online gallery. A special mention must Post-Match and Preview Show uploaded each week, Steve Thom and Kevin Hillier also go out to all of the club administrators and individuals who provided images dissected all the action from across our three senior competitions. Introduced and stories for us to cover each week. I look forward to developing these club midway through the 2014 season, the WRFL Media team is looking forward to relationships even further in 2015. bringing you more senior content early next year. Special thanks to Kevin and Steve for their insights as well as cameraman Andrew Wilson. Whilst the WRFL media streams have seen improvement in season 2014, the external media support we receive throughout the football season and indeed Our online presence also came in the form of email, with the continuation leading up to it, is critical to promoting the league and its clubs to our community. of our ever popular e-newsletter, First Bounce. Distributing a weekly edition This season we were fortunate to have Melbourne’s 7NEWS become a major to a database of more than 6,000 people every Friday, First Bounce allowed supporters to interact with the league and catch up on what was making news supporter of the WRFL, featuring a number of special news stories during its sports in the west. With weekly feature stories, interactive videos and Junior Milestone bulletin throughout the year. The WRFL media department is looking forward to awards, First Bounce will continue to grow in popularity and is set to reach a increasing the amount of content featured on 7NEWS in 2015 and urges all clubs greater audience in 2015. and supporters to put forward ideas and be proactive. Our appreciation must also go to our other external media organisations including community radio station It was a new look radio outfi t in 2014, with the addition of three fresh faces WYN FM, Star Weekly and Leader newspaper group as well as commercial radio joining the Match of the Day broadcast on 88.9 WYN FM. Commentator Louie Bulzomi took to the airwaves with ease, with his work calling games alongside station SEN 1116. Steve Thom and Kevin Hillier seeing him fast become a familiar voice of the west. Finally, thank you to the WRFL team, their continued support and willingness to Brandon McLaren was terrifi c in his role as studio host and Andrew Wilson was assist me this year has been outstanding. See you in 2015! also outstanding as the offi cial stats guru. My sincere thanks go out to the radio team and WYN FM President Neil Maloney for their unwavering dedication and Kirstie Fitzgerald support this season. Congratulations must also go to 2014 Media Award recipient Media and Communications Offi cer

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 13 TEAM OF THE YEAR Division One

COACH CAPTAIN Steven Kretiuk Jordan Robbins (Hoppers Crossing) (Altona)

BACKS Mathew Ryan Jackson Barling Rhett King (Hoppers Crossing) (Deer Park) (Deer Park)

HALF BACKS Shylo Smith Jason Cloke Corey Brown (Deer Park) (Spotswood) (Deer Park)

CENTRES Matt Dean Tom Langlands Dion Lawson (Werribee Districts) (Spotswood) (St. Albans)

HALF FORWARDS Kwame McHarg Murray Boyd Christian Elliot (Deer Park) (Spotswood) (Spotswood)

FORWARDS Wayde Skipper James Wong Chris Molivas (Hoppers Crossing) (Deer Park) (Werribee Districts)

RUCKS Joel West Jordan Robbins David Iaccarino (St. Albans) (Altona) (Spotswood)

INTERCHANGE Tim Jenkins Justin Taylor Russell Douglas Todd Finco (St.Albans) (Port Colts) (Sunshine) (Albion)

14 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 TEAM OF THE YEAR Division Two/Three

COACH CAPTAIN Nathan Juegan Chris Muratore (Parkside) (Parkside)

BACKS Aaron McHutchison Aidan Boland Daniel Lee (Parkside) (Wyndhamvale Falcons) (Glen Orden)

HALF BACKS Guy Barbuto Rhys Bucktin Jason Shaw (Parkside) (West Footscray) (Parkside)

CENTRES Michael Nicolaides Devan Ellis Jadyn Trowsdale (Sunshine Heights) (Wyndhamvale Falcons) (West Footscray)

HALF FORWARDS Chris Graham Nick Grigg Luke Buttigieg (Wyndhamvale Falcons) (Parkside) (Parkside)

FORWARDS Sam Crea Paul O’Shea Shaun Buttigieg-Clarke (Glen Orden) (Wyndhamvale Falcons) (Caroline Springs)

RUCKS Michael Kennedy Chris Muratore Nathan Montague (West Footscray) (Parkside) (Manor Lakes)

INTERCHANGE Michael Licciardo Damien Yze Drew Mitchell (Parkside) (West Footscray) (Laverton)

Cameron Baker Levi Wallace Brendan Chugg (Manor Lakes) (Braybrook) (North Footscray)

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 15 DIVISION ONE Final Series

DIVISION ONE GRAND FINAL RESULTS (SENIORS) DIVISION ONE (SENIORS) DEER PARK 3.7-25 11.15-81 16.21-117 22.26-158 TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS SPOTSWOOD 2.3-15 4.3-27 9.7-61 12.9-81 Deer Park 18 18 0 0 0 0 2398 838 286.16 72 DEER PARK Spotswood 18 14 4 0 0 0 2309 1115 207.09 56 Goal Kickers: K. McHarg 7, S. Smith 5, J. Condos 2, C. Stewart , J. Purton-Smith , Werribee Districts 18 13 4 1 0 0 1697 1250 135.76 54 M. Bullen , R. King , J. Wong , B. Guerra , H. Ayres , B. Thornton Best Players: C. Stewart, K. McHarg , S. Smith , H. Ayres , S. Harrison , J. Barling St Albans 18 13 5 0 0 0 1693 1447 117.00 52 SPOTSWOOD Hoppers Crossing 18 8 10 0 0 0 1436 1491 96.31 32 Goal Kickers: D. Iaccarino 5, J. Orchard 2, J. Cloke 2, C. Elliott , M. Lewis , J. Altona 18 7 11 0 0 0 1307 1622 80.58 28 Dorward Sunshine 18 6 12 0 0 0 1421 1453 97.80 24 Best Players: D. Iaccarino , T. Langlands , D. Callard , M. Boyd , M. Lewis , W. Langlands Albion 18 5 13 0 0 0 1084 1890 57.35 20 2014 HERB PASCARL MEDALIST: Kwame Mc Harg (Deer Park) Port Melbourne Colts 18 4 13 1 0 0 1301 1866 69.72 18 Yarraville Seddon 18 1 17 0 0 0 667 2341 28.49 4

DIVISION ONE GRAND FINAL RESULTS (RESERVES) DIVISION ONE (RESERVES) ST ALBANS 3.6-24 6.8-44 8.11-59 11.14-80 TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS SUNSHINE 1.3-9 2.5-17 6.11-47 8.13-61 St Albans 18 15 3 0 0 0 1861 712 261.38 60 ST ALBANS Sunshine 18 14 4 0 0 0 1469 811 181.13 56 Goal Kickers: A. Pajtak 5, Z. Muhtari 2, T. Stewart 2, K. Wintels , R. Panetas Werribee Districts 18 12 6 0 0 0 1542 1034 149.13 48 Best Players: K. Sosnowski , R. Panetas , A. Pajtak , T. Sapountzis , S. Hoare , J. Tuppen Deer Park 18 11 7 0 0 0 1300 963 134.99 44 SUNSHINE Hoppers Crossing 18 11 7 0 0 0 1357 1088 124.72 44 Goal Kickers: C. Connor 2, S. Considine 2, T. Waring , J. Guy , M. Williams , J. Frost Altona 18 11 7 0 0 0 1187 963 123.26 44 Best Players: H. Andrew , S. Considine , M. Williams , T. Waring , M. Murphy , J. Spotswood 18 7 11 0 0 0 1192 1329 89.69 28 Frost Port Melbourne Colts 18 6 12 0 0 0 960 1651 58.15 24 BEST ON GROUND PLAYER: Jarrod Tuppen (St Albans) Yarraville Seddon 18 3 15 0 0 0 768 1523 50.43 12 Albion 18 0 18 0 0 0 598 2160 27.69 0 DIVISION ONE GRAND FINAL RESULTS (UNDER 18) SPOTSWOOD 2.7-19 5.11-41 7.13-55 9.18-72 DIVISION ONE (UNDER 18) WERRIBEE TEAM P W L D B FF FA F A % % won 3.0-18 4.1-25 6.1-37 8.2-50 DISTRICTS Werribee Districts 15 14 10300 1747 373 468.36 93.33 SPOTSWOOD Spotswood 16 13 30210 1466 555 264.14 81.25 Goal Kickers: C. Bettiol 3, J. Beilby 2, J. Bennett 2, S. Saaoud , J. Cairns Hoppers Crossing 15 12 30300 1452 580 250.34 80.00 Best Players: B. Williams, C. Bettiol , S. Davis , C. Daley , N. Ryan , K. Jaksic Deer Park 15 6 90300 939 1158 81.09 40.00 WERRIBEE DISTRICTS Altona 16 6 10 0 2 0 0 826 1065 77.56 37.50 Goal Kickers: M. Knezevic 4, J. Pettitt 2, J. Shell Best Players: K. Bol , J. Pettitt , M. Knezevic , A. Limina , J. Shell , D. Montalto Albion 15 2 13 0 3 0 0 493 1515 32.54 13.33 BEST ON GROUND PLAYER: Bryce Williams (Spotswood) Yarraville Seddon 16 1 15 0 2 0 1 346 2023 17.10 6.25

Division One (Seniors): DEER PARK Coach: Marc Bullen Captain: Chris Stewart

16 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 DIVISION ONE Final Series

Division One (Reserves): ST ALBANS Coach: Aiden Stott Captain: Spud Psaila

DIVISION ONE SENIORS DIVISION ONE RESERVES DIVISION ONE U18 Qualifying Final Qualifying Final Qualifying Final Spotswood 20.21.132 def Sunshine 14.16.100 def Werribee Districts 8.5.53 Spotswood 13.17.95 def Hoppers Crossing 11.7.73 Werribee Districts 12.10.82 Eliminati on Final: Eliminati on Final: Eliminati on Final: Deer Park 20.11.131 def Hoppers Crossing 3.4.22 Deer Park 6.9.45 def by Altona 9.8.62 St Albans 9.11.65 def by Second Semi Final Second Semi Final Hoppers Crossing 17.13.115 St Albans 11.6.72 def Sunshine 5.10.40 Werribee Districts 5.9.39 def by Spotswood 11.9.75 Second Semi Final First Semi Final First Semi Final Deer Park 18.22.130 def Spotswood 8.5.53 Werribee Districts 9.13.67 def by Hoppers Crossing 16.9.105 def Altona 7.8.50 First Semi Final Deer Park 14.10.94 Preliminary Final Werribee Districts 14.11.95 def Preliminary Final Werribee Districts 8.12.60 def Hoppers Crossing 7.12.54 Sunshine 12.10.82 def Deer Park 8.3.51 Hoppers Crossing 7.7.49 Preliminary Final Spotswood 16.12.108 def Werribee Districts 8.11.59

Division One (Under 18): SPOTSWOOD Coach: Matt Dean Captains: Mitch McLean & Bryce Williams

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 17 PREMIERSHIP HISTORY Division One

DIVISION ONE (Seniors) 1952 Braybrook 1974 Braybrook 1996 Parkside 1931 Parkside 1953 Seddon 1975 Braybrook 1997 Yarraville 1932 Riverside 1954 Braybrook 1976 Seddon 1998 Port Melbourne Colts 1933 Parkside 1955 Braybrook 1977 Spotswood 1999 Port Melbourne Colts 1934 West Footscray 1956 Braybrook 1978 North Footscray 2000 Parkside 1935 West Footscray 1957 Parkside 1979 Braybrook 2001 St Albans 1936 Parkside 1958 Spotswood 1980 North Footscray 2002 Hoppers Crossing 1937 Parkside 1959 F&Y Socials 1981 Parkside 2003 Parkside 1938 Spotswood 1960 F&Y Socials 1982 West Footscray 2004 Hoppers Crossing 1939 ICI (Deer Park) 1961 F&Y Socials 1983 North Footscray 2005 Port Melbourne Colts 1940 ICI (Deer Park) 1962 Parkside 1984 Spotswood 2006 Port Melbourne Colts 1941 ICI (Deer Park) 1963 F&Y Socials 1985 Albion 2007 Spotswood 1942 Braybrook 1964 Kingsville 1986 Albion 2008 Spotswood 1943 Kingsville 1965 Albion 1987 Spotswood 2009 Spotswood 1944 Braybrook 1966 St Albans 1988 St Albans 2010 Albion 1945 Braybrook 1967 Parkside 1989 St Albans 2011 Spotswood 1946 Braybrook 1968 Spotswood 1990 Spotswood 2012 Altona 1947 West Footscray 1969 St Albans 1991 Seddon 2013 Deer Park 1948 Parkside 1970 West Footscray 1992 Seddon 2014 Deer Park 1949 Parkside 1971 Spotswood 1993 Spotswood 1950 Seddon 1972 Spotswood 1994 Deer Park 1951 Parkside 1973 Braybrook 1995 Spotswood

DIVISION ONE (Reserves) 1979 Albion 1992 St Albans 2005 St Albans 1967 West Footscray 1980 North Footscray 1993 West Footscray 2006 Hoppers Crossing 1968 Albion 1981 Sunshine YCW 1994 Parkside 2007 Hoppers Crossing 1969 Spotswood 1982 Sunshine YCW 1995 Port Melbourne Colts 2008 Sunshine 1970 Albion 1983 Deer Park 1996 Parkside 2009 Albion 1971 Kingsville 1984 West Footscray 1997 Yarraville 2010 Albion 1972 Parkside 1985 West Footscray 1998 Port Melbourne Colts 2011 Sunshine 1973 Parkside 1986 Sunshine YCW 1999 Parkside 2012 Altona 1974 Braybrook 1987 Sunshine YCW 2000 Port Melbourne Colts 2013 Altona 1975 Albion 1988 Albion 2001 Spotswood 2014 St Albans 1976 Albion 1989 St Albans 2002 Spotswood 1977 Kingsville 1990 St Albans 2003 St Albans 1978 Braybrook 1991 Spotswood 2004 Spotswood

DIVISION ONE (Under 18) 1953 West Footscray 1971 Spotswood 1989 Hoppers Crossing* 1936 North Footscray 1954 West Footscray 1972 Footscray 4th* 1990 Hoppers Crossing* 1937 North Footscray 1955 West Footscray 1973 West Footscray* 1991 Spotswood 1938 West Footscray 1956 West Footscray 1974 Albion* Hoppers Crossing** 1939 North Footscray 1957 Sunshine 1975 Albion* 1992 Albion 1940 West Footscray 1958 Kingsville 1976 Braybrook* 1993 Sunshine YCW 1941 Spotswood 1959 Braybrook 1977 Braybrook* 1994 Hoppers Crossing 1942 Braybrook 1960 Braybrook 1978 Deer Park* 1995 Port Melbourne Colts 1943 West Footscray 1961 Braybrook 1979 West Footscray* 1996 Port Melbourne Colts 1944 West Footscray 1962 F&Y Socials 1980 Spotswood* 1997 Werribee Juniors 1945 West Footscray 1963 West Footscray 1981 Spotswood* 1998 Werribee Juniors 1946 Spotswood 1964 Spotswood 1982 West Footscray* 1999 Werribee Juniors 1947 West Footscray 1965 Spotswood 1983 West Footscray* 2000 Werribee Juniors 1948 Newport 1966 Spotswood 1984 Deer Park* 2001 Spotswood 1949 Spotswood 1967 Spotswood 1985 St Albans* 2002 Spotswood 1950 Spotswood 1968 Seddon 1986 St Albans* 2003 Spotswood 1951 Spotswood 1969 Braybrook 1987 St Albans* 2004 Spotswood 1952 Braybrook 1970 Braybrook 1988 St Albans* 2005 Werribee Juniors 2006 Williamstown Juniors 2007 Altona 2008 Werribee Juniors Sunshine player Andrew Edwards handballs 2009 Werribee Juniors out of danger during his Anzac Day match 2010 Hoppers Crossing against Werribee Districts. 2011 Hoppers Crossing Photo: Darrell Jones. 2012 Hoppers Crossing 2013 Hoppers Crossing 2014 Spotswood

* 18A competition conducted as 17A competition ** Both 18A & 17A competition conducted

18 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 DIVISION TWO Final Series

DIVISION TWO GRAND FINAL RESULTS (SENIORS) DIVISION TWO (SENIORS) Parkside 5.5-35 7.9-51 12.16-88 14.20-104 TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS West Footscray 0.1-1 4.3-27 6.4-40 10.6-66 Parkside 18 17 10002849 680 418.97 68 PARKSIDE Wyndhamvale 18 15 30002295 991 231.58 60 Goal Kickers: B. Kelly 2, J. Jamieson 2, A. Gervasi 2, E. Langwell 2, C. Koulouriotis, C. Muratore, L. Buttigieg, M. Pearce, G. Barbuto, D. Stevens West Footscray 18 14 40002658 1119 237.53 56 Best Players: A. Gervasi, M. Pearce, C. Muratore, M. Licciardo, M. Khartabil, J. Glen Orden 18 14 40002084 1284 162.31 56 Garita Manor Lakes 18 11 70002099 1358 154.57 44 WEST FOOTSCRAY Caroline Springs 18 10 80001982 1335 148.46 40 Goal Kickers: M. Lindsey 2, J. Lane 2, A. Yze 2, M. El Houli, M. Newport, T. Bray, D. Yze Best Players: J. Trowsdale, M. Kennedy, M. Speakman, B. Turner, A. Yze, R. Bucktin North Footscray 18 9 90001790 1508 118.70 36 REX SWANN MEDAL: Adrian Gervasi (Parkside) Sunshine Heights 18 6 12 0 0 0 1605 2058 77.99 24

DIVISION TWO (RESERVES) TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS DIVISION TWO GRAND FINAL RESULTS (RESERVES) Parkside 18 17 10002029 563 360.39 68 Wyndhamvale 1.4-10 4.7-31 5.8-38 7.11-53 Wyndhamvale 18 16 20001991 490 406.33 64 Parkside 1.2-8 2.6-18 3.9-27 6.9-45 West Footscray 18 16 20002149 666 322.67 64 WYNDHAMVALE Goal Kickers: T. Lawrie 2, D. Holman, J. Davies, N. Evans, N. Davenport, P. Manitta North Footscray 18 12 60001692 873 193.81 48 Best Players: S. Soto, J. Tessari, M. Malual, P. Manitta, C. Glennie, J. Clark Sunshine Heights 18 10 80001220 1044 116.86 40 PARKSIDE Manor Lakes 18 9 90001539 1064 144.64 36 Goal Kickers: B. Ashman, D. Davies, L. Gauci, B. Collins, N. Grant, M. Alderman Caroline Springs 18 9 90001455 1091 133.36 36 Best Players: J. Eastoe, I. Damas, I. Bera, B. Ashman, N. Grant, B. Collins Glen Orden 18 7 11 0 0 0 1048 1331 78.74 28 BEST ON GROUND PLAYER: Steven Soto (Wyndhamvale)

DIVISION TWO (UNDER 18) TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS DIVISION TWO GRAND FINAL RESULTS (UNDER 18) Newport Power 17 16 10012039 674 302.52 68 Newport Power 1.5-11 3.7-25 7.9-51 9.13-67 Werribee Districts 18 16 20002057 580 354.66 64 Werribee Districts 2.3-15 6.4-40 10.12-72 14.13-97 Wyndhamvale 18 13 50001432 991 144.50 52 NEWPORT POWER Hoppers Crossing 17 9 80011497 1083 138.23 40 Goal Kickers: Y. El Hawli 3, M. Taleb 2, A. Zahraman 2, A. El Houli, N. Hamad Caroline Springs 18 8 10 0 0 0 934 1210 77.19 32 Best Players: A. Zahraman, A. Al-Kantar, A. Abdo, M. Taleb, A. El Houli, S. Abdo Sanctuary Lakes 18 5 13 0 0 0 962 1284 74.92 20 WERRIBEE DISTRICTS Goal Kickers: D. Kerruish 4, J. Di Natale 3, B. Malual 3, B. Reid 3, G. Donnon Manor Lakes 16 3 13 0 0 0 807 1866 43.25 12 Best Players: T. Whiting, J. Di Natale, A. Keogh, M. Plant, B. Halimi, G. Donnon West Footscray/ 18 0 18 0 0 0 354 2394 14.79 0 BEST ON GROUND PLAYER: Timothy Whiting (Werribee Districts) Sunshine

Division Two (Seniors): PARKSIDE Coach: Nathan Juegan Captain: Christopher Muratore

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 19 DIVISION TWO Final Series

Division Two (Reserves): WYNDHAMVALE Coach: Mark Elso Captains: Trevor Urlich & Sam Ingham

DIVISION TWO SENIORS DIVISION TWO RESERVES DIVISION TWO UNDER 18S Second Semi Final Second Semi Final Second Semi Final Parkside17.19.121 def Wyndhamvale 4.11.35 Parkside 5.7.37 def by Wyndhamvale 5.15.45 Newport Power 14.10.94 def Werribee Districts First Semi Final First Semi Final 7.15.57 West Footscray 13.18.96 def Glen Orden 12.12.84 West Footscray 12.8.80 def North Footscray First Semi Final Preliminary Final 5.13.43 Wyndhamvale 12.14.86 def Hoppers Crossing Wyndhamvale 7.11.53 def by West Footscray Preliminary Final 12.5.77 13.18.96 Parkside 11.20.86 def West Footscray 7.6.48 Preliminary Final Werribee Districts 21.15.141 def Wyndhamvale 7.9.51

Division Two (Under 18): WERRIBEE DISTRICTS Coach: Justin Smyth Captain: Timothy Whiting

20 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 PREMIERSHIP HISTORY Division Two

DIVISION TWO (Seniors) 1946 Essendon Dist 1991 Altona City Hammerheads 1934 Newells 1947 Altona 1992 Hoppers Crossing 2003 North Sunshine 1935 Baptists C of C 1948 Spotswood 1993 Braybrook 2004 Altona 1936 Braybrook 1949 North Footscray 1994 Albion 2005 Altona 1937 South Footscray 6th Melb Scouts^^ 1995 West Newport 2006 Glenorden 1938 North Footscray 1950 Maidstone 1996 North Melbourne & 2007 West Footscray 1939 Victor Socials 1951 Altona Kensington 2008 Sunshine Heights 1940 South Footscray 1952-1985 NO COMPETITION 1997 St Albans 2009 Deer Park 1941 West Footscray 1986 North Sunshine 1998 Seddon/Yarraville 2010 North Footscray 1942 Kingsville 1987 E.H.S.E.S 1999 Braybrook 2011 Deer Park 1943 Newport CYMS 1988 Coburg Districts 2000 Yarraville 2012 Yarraville Seddon Eagles 1944 Spotswood 1989 Ascot Vale 2001 Seddon/Yarraville 2013 Glen Orden 1945 Essendon Dist 1990 Port Melbourne Colts 2002 Kensington Hill 2014 Parkside

DIVISION TWO (Reserves) 1993 Central Altona 2000 North Sunshine 2008 North Footscray 1986 Seddon 1994 Sunshine YCW 2001 North Footscray 2009 Parkside 1987 East Brunswick 1995 Sunshine YCW 2002 North Footscray 2010 Albanvale 1988 Central Altona 1996 North Melbourne & 2003 Glenorden 2011 Parkside 1989 Ascot Vale Kensington 2004 Glenorden 2012 Yarraville Seddon Eagles 1990 North Sunshine 1997 St Albans 2005 Altona 2013 Parkside 1991 Sunshine Heights 1998 North Footscray 2006 Glenorden 2014 Wyndhamvale 1992 Hoppers Crossing 1999 North Footscray 2007 West Footscray

DIVISION TWO (Under 18) 1982 Sunshine YC+ 1991-1992 NO COMPETITION 2010 St Albans 1972 Braybrook+ 1983 Braybrook+ 1993 Newport 2011 Point Cook 1973 NO COMPETITION 1984 St Bernards+ 1994 Seddon 2012 Hoppers Crossing 1974 KYMCA+ 1985 A.N.B.Y+ 1995 East Brunswick 2013 Glen Orden 1975 Parkside+ 1986 Sunshine Heights+ 1996-2004 NO COMPETITION 2014 Werribee Districts 1976 Yarraville Boys+ 1987 Hoppers Crossing+ 2005 North Footscray 1977 A.N.B.Y+ 1988 Yarraville Boys++ 2006 Albanvale 1978 KYMCA+ St Bernards+ 2007 Altona 1979 Parkside+ 1989 A.N.B.Y++ 2008 Werribee Juniors (+) 18B competition conducted as 1980 Sunshine YC+ North Sunshine+ Parkside++ 17B competition 1981 Wembley Park+ 1990 Albion+ 2009 Albion (++) 17C competition conducted ^^ Division Two (Section Two) competition conducted

In its second year in the competition, Manor Lakes huddle together before the next quarter of football. Photo: Darren Mercieca.

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 21 DIVISION THREE Final Series

DIVISION THREE GRAND FINAL RESULTS (SENIORS) DIVISION THREE (SENIORS) Albanvale 4.2-26 7.4-46 9.11-65 12.13-85 TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS Braybrook 4.6-30 6.8-44 8.12-60 12.15-87 Albanvale 18 8 10 0 0 0 1620 1788 90.60 32 ALBANVALE Braybrook 18 8 10 0 0 0 1673 2063 81.10 32 Goal Kickers: J. Sirianni 3, S. Blake 3, J. Henderson 2, J. Sirianni, J. Di Cicco, D. Borg, N. Cuthbertson Sanctuary Lakes 18 7 11 0 0 0 1468 1703 86.20 28 Best Players: S. Blake, J. Henderson, B. Cassar, N. Cuthbertson, D. Formosa, J. Di Laverton 18 5 13 0 0 0 1026 2413 42.52 20 Cicco North Sunshine 18 1 17 0 0 0 756 3187 23.72 4 BRAYBROOK Tarneit 18 1 17 0 0 0 535 2953 18.12 4 Goal Kickers: P. Cutajar-Milosev 5, S. Pearce 2, M. Charenko 2, H. Lai, L. Sidebottom, L. Wallace Best Players: P. Krueger, F. Hoang, P. Cutajar-Milosev, M. Bellingham, M. Shepperbottom, L. Wallace HENRY TURNER MEDAL: Matthew Bellingham (Braybrook)

DIVISION THREE GRAND FINAL RESULTS (RESERVES) DIVISION THREE (RESERVES) Sanctuary 2.7-19 5.11-41 8.13-61 11.20-86 TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS Lakes Sanctuary Lakes 18 10 8 0 0 0 1385 1148 120.64 40 Braybrook 1.4-10 2.7-19 5.12-42 6.12-48 Braybrook 18 8 10 0 0 0 1134 1699 66.75 32 SANCTUARY LAKES Goal Kickers: J. Tandy 2, C. Neville 2, A. Nikolovski 2, G. Jones, T. Krpan, A. Driver, Albanvale 18 4 14 0 0 0 879 1651 53.24 16 E. Stewart, M. Downing North Sunshine 18 4 14 0 0 0 839 2070 40.53 16 Best Players: T. Pearce, M. Seex, S. Leith, J. Kennedy, A. Driver, T. Krpan Laverton 18 3 15 0 0 0 600 2453 24.46 12 BRAYBROOK Tarneit 18 1 17 0 0 0 443 2260 19.60 4 Goal Kickers: L. Johnson 2, D. May, D. Smith, A. Hunter, T. Luong Best Players: A. Hunter, J. Foster, J. Burke, L. Johnson, J. Williams, J. Yeend BEST ON GROUND PLAYER: Michael Seex (Sanctuary Lakes)

PREMIERSHIP HISTORY Division Three

DIVISION THREE (Seniors) A3 (OPEN AGE) 1992 St Albans DIVISION THREE RESERVES 1988 Sunshine Heights 1978 KYMCA 1993 St Albans 1988 Sandridge 1989 Laverton 1979 Kensington 1994 Albion 1989 RAAF Laverton 1990 Braybrook 1980 KYMCA 1995 St Albans 1990 A.N.B.Y 1991 Wembley Park 1981 Spotswood 1991 Wyndhamvale 1992 Glenorden 1982 Sunshine YCW 1992 Glenorden A4 (OPEN AGE) 1993 North Melbourne & 1983 Old Essendon Grammar 1993 Newport 1983 Braybrook Kensington 1984 E.H.S.E.S 1994 Laverton 1984 Port Melbourne Colts 1994 Flemington 1985 Port Melbourne Colts 1995 Albanvale 1985 Port Melbourne Colts 1995 Newport 1986 NO COMPETITION 1996 Werribee Amateurs

1996 West Newport 1987 Seddon 1997 Albanvale 1997 Braybrook 1988 St Albans A5 (OPEN AGE) 1998 Flemington 1998 Sunshine Heights 1989 St Albans 1985 Sunshine YCW 1999-2013 NO COMPETITION 1999-2013 NO COMPETITION 1990 St Albans 2014 Sanctuary Lakes 2014 Braybrook 1991 St Albans

Division Three Senior Grand Final Day. Photo: Kirstie Fitzgerald

22 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 DIVISION THREE Final Series

Division Three (Seniors): BRAYBROOK Coach: Michael Shepperbottom Captains: Lachlan Sidebottom & Heath Smith

DIVISION THREE SENIORS DIVISION THREE RESERVES Second Semi Final Second Semi Final Albanvale 12.15.87 def Braybrook 10.12.72 Sanctuary Lakes 14.9.93 def Braybrook 13.10.88 First Semi Final First Semi Final Sanctuary Lakes 14.12.96 def Laverton Magpies 13.12.90 Albanvale 16.17.113 def North Sunshine 8.8.56 Preliminary Final Preliminary Final Braybrook 22.10.142 def Sanctuary Lakes 13.9.87 Braybrook 16.15.111 def Albanvale 10.9.69

Division Three (Reserves): SANCTUARY LAKES Coach: Matthew Stoodley Captain: Tom Krpan

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 23 REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL Junior Interleague

UNDER 12 UNDER 15 DIVISION 1 Sunday 8th June WRFL 7.8.50 def by EDFL 12.8.80 WRFL 6.4.40 def EDFL 2.4.16 Goal Kickers: F Considine 2, R McGaw, T Langham, T Kopa, T Sullivan, K Bistisi Goal Kickers: A Wharemate-Whati 2, W Bokma, Z Pritchard, E Ford, A Di Pretoro Best Players: L Fogarty, S Syme, O Brett, D Kizan, B Siwek, K Hudson Best Players: A Wharemate-Whati, W Bokma, A Patrice, E Ford, I Ali, L Blackmore WRFL 5.4.34 def by SEJ 7.8.50 WRFL 4.6.30 def by RDFL 6.3.39 Goal Kickers: J Mould, J Dimkovski, T Sullivan, M Tsaloukis, F Considine Best Goal Kickers: A Wharemate-Whati 2, A Di Pretoro 2 Players: K Hudson, J Drage, L Fogarty, L Windram, O Brett, J Mould Best Players: A Wharemate-Whati, D Grieves, A Patrice, W Bokma, M El-Houli, D D’Silva WRFL 6.2.38 def by South Metro JFL 24.7.151 Goal Kickers: F Considine 2, B Siwek, K Bistisi, L Fogarty, J Gilmore Wednesday 18th June Best Players: S Syme, L Fogarty, D Kizan, J Mould, M Tsaloukis, O Brett WRFL 8.11.59 def EDFL 4.3.27 Goal Kickers: C Atkinson 2, L Conway 2, A Wharemate-Whati, A Di Pretoro, L UNDER 15 DIVISION 2 Tarola, L Grima WRFL 7.5.47 def by EDFL 14.11.95 Best Players: Z Pritchard, D D’Silva, D Grmusa, K Hynes, A Wharemate-Whati Goal Kickers: M Burgess 2, J Smith 2, J Sotiropoulos, J Barlow, J O’Reilly-King, Best Players: J Spinks, T Young, W Markovski, J Sotiropoulos, J Smith, M Burgess UNDER 13 Sunday 8th June WRFL 4.6.30 def by South Metro JFL 15.13.103 WRFL 6.8.48 def RDFL 4.3.27 Goal Kickers: H Kilby, M Harmer, W Markovski, M Burgess Goal Kickers: Not available Best Players: L Andrew, T Young, B Cox, H Kilby, M Harmer, E Seiderman Best Players: E Bentley, J Moretti, L Rzanovski, J Kellett, Z Triplett, L Rocci WRFL 5.3.33 def by YJFL 16.16.112 WRFL 4.7.30 def EDFL 3.5.23 Goal Kickers: W Markovski, E Seiderman, J Sotiropoulos, L Cave, M Mazzeo Goal Kickers: Not available Best Players: H Kilby, J Papachatzakis, E Rosado, J Spinks, T Gannon, W Markovski Best Players: L Rzanovski, Z DeLeon, M Height, E Bentley, O Liberatore, S Kyriazis UNDER 16 Wednesday 18th June WRFL 5.8.38 def by RDFL 6.3.39 WRFL 15.7.97 def EDFL 8.4.52 Goal Kickers: Nicholas Christofi 2, Ben Wagland, Lachlan Huell, Luke Di Lizio Goal Kickers: S Kyriazis 5, J Moretti 4, E Bentley 2, J Ind 2, Z Triplett, J Kellett Best Players: Judah Dundon, Jack Robinson, Ben Wagland, Ben Taylor, Nicholas Best Players: Z Triplett, E Bentley, S Kyriazis, J Moretti, L Rzanovski, Z De Leon Christofi , Jordan Viojo

UNDER 14 DIVISION 1 WRFL 5.5.35 def by EDFL 8.11.59 WRFL 6.14.50 def EDFL 4.7.31 Goal Kickers: Matthew Copley, Ben Wagland, Matthew Muscari, Joel Menadue, Goal Kickers: C Verdino, L Wockner, Z Hannett, S Georgiou, J Krajina, D Phillips Josh Sutton Best Players: M Watt, J Gow, D Torcia, H Murphy, C Thar, J Conti Best Players: Jordan Viojo, Joel Menadue, Ben Wagland, Lucas Czajko, Jack Robinson, Lachlan Fox WRFL 10.9.69 def SEJ 5.2.32 Goal Kickers: L Wockner 3, L Sholl 2, B Khamis, C Thar, W Riley, H Murphy YOUTH GIRLS Best Players: D Torcia, C Thar, B Khamis, L Fava, M Gollant, L Wockner Western 0.4.4 def by SEJ 9.9.63 Goal Kickers: WRFL 8.5.53 def by South Metro JFL 12.14.86 Best Players: I Huntington, P Cordes, B Dane-Brigham, M Lister, R Aspinall, A Goal Kickers: B Khamis 2, C Thar, Z Hannett, H Murphy, L Sholl, M Watt, D Karagiannis Hamilton Best Players: B Khamis, C Thar, D Torcia, J Conti, J Harrison, Z Hannett Western 5.1.31 def by NFL 6.3.39 Goal Kickers: S Fazzolari, C Child, C Macumber, S Guastalegname, H Chivell UNDER 14 DIVISION 2 Best Players: M Lister, P Cordes, P Haig, A Karagiannis, B Dane-Brigham, S WRFL 3.8.26 def by EDFL 4.13.37 Fazzolari Goal Kickers: C Moir 2, J Butler Best Players: D Andrews, R Williams, C Moir, W Smyth, L Harrison, J Bettin Western 2.7.19 def by YJFL 11.5.71 Goal Kickers: I Huntington, M Burton WRFL 2.5.17 def by South Metro JFL 16.14.110 Best Players: I Huntington, S Fazzolari, M Lister R Aspinall, B Dane-Brigham, P Goal Kickers: V Hosking 2 Cordes Best Players: L Harrison, J Harris, W Smyth, J Bettin, I Osborne, T Cassar

WRFL 6.6.42 def by YJFL 12.12.84 Goal Kickers: I Osborne 2, W Smyth, Z Cox, C McIntosh, V Hosking Best Players: J Harris, A Tiricola, C Moir, W Smyth, D Andrews, M Lennard

The WRFL Under 14 Division Two squad runs in as one at halftime. Photo Jayde Ferguson.

24 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL Senior AFL Vic Metro Championships

WESTERN REGION FL TOPS SOUTHERN FL Courtesy of www.afl vic.com.au

The Western Region Football League has out-muscled the Southern Football League to clinch Game 1 of the Metro Championships. A fi ve-goal onslaught either side of half time proved the difference as the boys from the West powered to a 36-point win. Losing key backs Nathan Stewart to a heavy knock and Luke Crozier to a hamstring injury proved a challenge too great for the Southern FL to overcome in the 5v6 play-off. WRFL’s bevy of talented smalls shone, with Lee Spiteri (Altona) winning the best-on-ground medal and receiving plenty of support from Tim Jenkins and Kwame McHarg. The trio, along with key forward Mitch Turnbull, all booted two The 2014 WRFL Senior Interleague Squad. goals to help their side progress to the one of the stars of the fi rst half with run and carry providing plenty of headaches 3v4 play-off in 2015. for the SFL hierarchy. Captain Jason Cloke was another key contributor across half back, while the silky Another to impress was Deer Park’s McHarg whose defensive pressure created skills of Brad Sutcliffe were on display throughout. plenty of opportunities for his fellow forwards. For the SFL it was East Brighton’s Damien Rayson who led the resistance, winning The three late goals had split the game open and helped the WRFL to a 26-point plenty of ball through the middle and kicking two monster goals. lead at the main break. Captain Dean Williamson also stood tall against the tide, kicking two classy McHarg’s work was rewarded in the third term with his second goal telling as the majors and picking up plenty of possessions in close. WRFL took complete control of the match. With fans still fi ltering in to Visy Park, it was a somewhat subdued opening with The boys in blue spent almost the entire fi rst half of the quarter in attack and both team struggling to fi nd their feet. when Jordan Robbins slotted a booming goal, the margin was suddenly out to 45-points. Turnovers and poor kicking in front of goal meant that neither team was able to gain any real ascendancy, although it was the WRFL that appeared the surer by But just as a white wash loomed, SFL hit back with their best period of the game, hand and foot. kicking two goals and moving the ball with much greater effi ciency. Things appeared on a similar course in the second term until the WRFL sprang to Despite the increase in intensity, SFL remained 37-points adrift at the fi nal change life. and needing a miracle to get back into the contest. A thumping goal from Damien Rayson had pulled the SFL within two straight kicks It never arrived. but it seemed to spark the boys from the West. The WRFL cast aside any doubts over the result with Jenkins getting forward to Spiteri found space in the forward 50 to ram one home and his effort was quickly kick one of the goals of the day in the opening minute of the quarter. With two followed by goals to Steven McAnulty and Jenkins. The St Albans small man was opponents to beat at the fall of the ball, he sold some candy before stepping inside and casually slotting his second major from 15m out. St.Albans favourite Tim Jenkins Braybrook tall man Spiteri’s second a short time later secured the BOG award and the only question bursts through the pack. Lachlan Sidebottom takes an overhead was how much? mark. But showing great pride, the SFL refused to quit and bagged three of the last four goals to reduce the fi nal margin to 36-points.

METRO CHAMPS RESULTS: Western Region FL 2.5-17 6.7-43 9.14-68 11.16-82 Southern FL 1.3-9 2.5-17 4.7-31 6.10-46 Western Region FL Goal Kickers: L. Spiteri 2, K. McHarg 2, T. Jenkins 2, M. Turnbull 2, S. McAnulty , C. Elliott , J. Robbins Best Players: L. Spiteri, J. Cloke, B. Sutcliffe, K. McHarg, M. Dean, L. Hill

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 25 Western Region Football League

WRFL OFFICE P.E.G.S Level 1 Whitten Oval, Penleigh & Essendon Grammer 417 Barkly St Wright Street FOOTSCRAY WEST KEILOR PARK

ALBANVALE POINT COOK Robert Bruce Reserve Saltwater Reserve Gould Street Saltwater Promenade DEER PARK POINT COOK

PORT MELBOURNE COLTS ALBION JL Murphy Reserve JR Parsons Reserve Williamstown Road Cnr. Stanford & Wright Streets PORT MELBOURNE SUNSHINE SANCTUARY LAKES ALTONA Featherbrook Reserve Grant Reserve Windorah Drive Sugar Gum Drive POINT COOK ALTONA SPOTSWOOD ALTONA JUNIORS McLean Reserve Grant Reserve The Avenue Sugar Gum Drive SPOTSWOOD ALTONA ST.ALBANS BRAYBROOK Kings Park Reserve Pennell Reserve Gillespie Road Cnr. Cramwell & Burke Streets ST ALBANS BRAYBROOK ST. BERNARDS CAROLINE SPRINGS St Bernards College Town Centre Oval Beryl Street The Crossing WEST ESSENDON CAROLINE SPRINGS SUNSHINE DEER PARK Kinder Smith Reserve Deer Park Sports Oval Lily Street Hume Street BRAYBROOK DEER PARK SUNSHINE HEIGHTS FLEMINGTON JUNIORS Ainsworth Reserve JJ Holland Park Cnr. Glengala Rd & Vernon Cres Kensington Rd WEST SUNSHINE KENSINGTON

GLEN ORDEN TARNEIT Heathdale Oval Wootten Rd Reserve Cnr. Nightingale & Kookaburra Ave Wootten Road WERRIBEE TARNEIT

HOPPERS CROSSING WERRIBEE CENTRALS Hogans Road Reserve Galvin Park Hogans Road Shaws Road HOPPERS CROSSING WERRIBEE

LAVERTON MAGPIES WERRIBEE DISTRICTS Laverton Park Soldiers Reserve Cnr. Merton St & Hall Avenue Cnr. College & Duncans Rd ALTONA MEADOWS WERRIBEE

MANOR LAKES WEST FOOTSCRAY Howqua Road Reserve Shorten Reserve Howqua Road Cnr. Market & Essex Streets MANOR LAKES WEST FOOTSCRAY WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS NEWPORT POWER Bayside College Bryan Martyn Oval Bayview Street Market Street WILLIAMSTOWN NEWPORT WYNDHAM S5NS NORTH FOOTSCRAY Goddard St Reserve, Hansen Reserve Cnr Penrose Prm. & Goddard St, Roberts Street TARNEIT WEST FOOTSCRAY WYNDHAMVALE NORTH SUNSHINE Dennis Family Oval Dempster Park Honour Avenue Phoenix Street WYNDHAM VALE NORTH SUNSHINE

PARKSIDE YARRAVILLE SEDDON Merv Hughes Oval Yarraville Football Ground Farnsworth Avenue Williamstown Road FOOTSCRAY YARRAVILLE

26 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 27 LADDERS Juniors

Under 16A Under 13B TEAM P W L D B FF FA F A % % Won TEAM P W L D B FF FA F A % % Won HOPPERS CROSSING 13 11 201001203 540 222.78 84.62 ST ALBANS 13 12 101001017 323 314.86 92.31 WILLIAMSTOWN JNRS 12 10 20200 861598 143.98 83.33 WYNDHAM SUNS 13 12 10100 895352 254.26 92.31 YARRAVILLE SEDDON 13 10 301001046 606 172.61 76.92 YARRAVILLE SEDDON 13 760100 845573 147.47 53.85 ST BERNARD’S 13 670100 880657 133.94 46.15 HOPPERS CROSSING 12 660200 833994 83.80 50.00 WERRIBEE DISTRICTS 13 670100 907688 131.83 46.15 SANCTUARY LAKES 13 670101 509563 90.41 46.15 SPOTSWOOD 122100200516 1011 51.04 16.67 POINT COOK 13 580100 562723 77.73 38.46 POINT COOK 12 1 11 0200 374 1040 35.96 8.33 ST BERNARD’S 13 490100 420727 57.77 30.77 Under 16B WYNDHAMVALE 13 490110 442 1028 43.00 30.77 WILLIAMSTOWN JNRS 13 0 13 0100 346 1309 26.43 0.00 TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS HOPPERS CROSSING 13 13 00011383 589 234.80 56 DEER PARK 13 12 10011668 418 399.04 52 Under 12A WERRIBEE CENTRALS 13 11 20011194 568 210.21 48 TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS ALBION 14 860001129 860 131.28 32 YARRAVILLE SEDDON 14 14 00001168 328 356.10 56 WYNDHAM SUNS 14 86000 843987 85.41 32 WILLIAMSTOWN JNRS 14 12 20001102 284 388.03 48 ALTONA JUNIORS 13 67001 960763125.82 28 CAROLINE SPRINGS 14 10 4000 744313237.70 40 CAROLINE SPRINGS 14 68000 721 1279 56.37 24 WERRIBEE DISTRICTS 14 86000 611497122.94 32 WILLIAMSTOWN JNRS 14 59000 837 1017 82.30 20 ST BERNARD’S 14 59000 472666 70.87 20 NEWPORT POWER 13 49001 682 1252 54.47 20 HOPPERS CROSSING 14 3 11 0 0 0 300 951 31.55 12 SANCTUARY LAKES 13 3 10 0 0 1 808 987 81.86 16 POINT COOK 14 2 12 0 0 0 300 953 31.48 8 FLEMINGTON JUNIORS 11 29000 531 1144 46.42 8 SUNSHINE HEIGHTS 14 2 12 0 0 0 305 1010 30.20 8 WYNDHAMVALE 12 0 12 0 0 0 474 1653 28.68 0 Under 16C Under 12B TEAM P W L D B FF FA F A % % Won TEAM P W L D B FF FA F A % % Won GLEN ORDEN 13 12 101001471 562 261.74 92.31 WYNDHAMVALE 14 10 400101343 734 182.97 71.43 ALTONA JUNIORS 13 12 10100 942212 444.34 92.31 ALBANVALE 13 9401001297 503 257.85 69.23 ALBION 14 11 30000 901400 225.25 78.57 ST BERNARD’S 13 9401001181 597 197.82 69.23 FLEMINGTON JNRS 13 940100 619365 169.59 69.23 YARRAVILLE SEDDON 13 8501101006 858 117.25 61.54 NEWPORT POWER 14 860000 541512 105.66 57.14 MANOR LAKES 13 670110 752923 81.47 46.15 WYNDHAMVALE 14 770000 565519 108.86 50.00 WERRIBEE CENTRALS 13 580110 917809 113.35 38.46 SPOTSWOOD 14590000460665 69.17 35.71 SUNSHINE 13 580100 826791 104.42 38.46 WERRIBEE CENTRALS 13 3 10 0100 431795 54.21 23.08 SPOTSWOOD 133100101520 1532 33.94 23.08 SUNSHINE 13 1 12 0100 286925 30.92 7.69 POINT COOK 13 2 11 0100 487 1518 32.08 15.38 WILLIAMSTOWN JNRS 13 1 12 0104 226 1606 14.07 7.69 Under 12C Under 14A TEAM P W L D B FF FA F A % % Won TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS DEER PARK 13 13 001001122 270 415.56 100.00 ST BERNARD’S 14 13 01001528 321 476.01 54 CAROLINE SPRINGS 13 10 30100 852385 221.30 76.92 WERRIBEE DISTRICTS 13 10 21011501 515 291.46 46 WILLIAMSTOWN JNRS 13 10 30100 808405 199.51 76.92 YARRAVILLE SEDDON 14 950001028 740 138.92 36 ST BERNARD’S 13 940100 785470 167.02 69.23 WILLIAMSTOWN JNRS 14 59000 959844113.63 20 WERRIBEE DISTRICTS 12 570210 446619 72.05 41.67 POINT COOK 14 2 12 0 0 0 484 1441 33.59 8 WEST FOOTSCRAY/ 13490100585711 82.28 30.77 SPOTSWOOD 13 1 12 0 0 0 199 1838 10.83 4 SPOTSWOOD PEGS JUNIORS 13 490100 497667 74.51 30.77 Under 14B ALBANVALE 131120100386763 50.59 7.69 TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS GLEN ORDEN 13 0 13 0101 23 1566 1.47 0.00 WYNDHAM SUNS 14 12 20001345 436 308.49 48 ST ALBANS 14 12 20001479 630 234.76 48 FLEMINGTON JUNIORS 13 11 20011097 543 202.03 48 Under 11A WERRIBEE CENTRALS 13 940011198 653 183.46 40 TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS HOPPERS CROSSING 13 76001 872721120.94 32 POINT COOK 12 11 1020 860135637.04 52 ALBION 13 580011247 913 136.58 24 WILLIAMSTOWN JNRS 12 10 2020 977198493.43 48 ALTONA JUNIORS 13 49001 858920 93.26 20 CAROLINE SPRINGS 12 84020 766336227.98 40 CAROLINE SPRINGS 13 49001 661974 67.86 20 WERRIBEE DISTRICTS 12 75020 528404130.69 36 NEWPORT POWER 14 4 10 0 0 0 686 1084 63.28 16 ST BERNARD’S 12 48020 220779 28.24 24 WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS 909000 286 1811 15.79 0 HOPPERS CROSSING 12 2 10 0 2 0 128 890 14.38 16 Under 14C YARRAVILLE SEDDON 12 0 12 0 2 0 220 957 22.99 8 TEAM P W L D B FF FA F A % % Won WYNDHAMVALE 14 11 300001024 578 177.16 78.57 Under 11B SUNSHINE 13 9311001004 664 151.20 73.08 TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS ST BERNARD’S 14 10 40000 983650 151.23 71.43 NORTH FOOTSCRAY 14 13 1000 977240407.08 52 WERRIBEE DISTRICTS 14 9410101122 699 160.52 67.86 SANCTUARY LAKES 14 12 20001159 292 396.92 48 ALBANVALE 14 860000 874690 126.67 57.14 ALTONA JUNIORS 14 84200 503347144.96 36 POINT COOK 14 770000 643702 91.60 50.00 FLEMINGTON JUNIORS 14 85100 621422147.16 34 NTH FOOTSCRAY/ 13670101680883 77.01 46.15 SPOTSWOOD WERRIBEE CENTRALS 14 59000 423541 78.19 20 DEER PARK 13 3 10 0100 687631 108.87 23.08 PEGS JUNIORS 14 49100 356978 36.40 18 MANOR LAKES 14 2 12 0000 523 1274 41.05 14.29 NEWPORT POWER 14 3 11 0 0 0 455 726 62.67 12 TARNEIT/GLEN ORDEN 14 1 13 0000 441 1631 27.04 7.14 WYNDHAMVALE 14 1 13 0 0 0 287 1235 23.24 4 Under 13A Under 11C TEAM P W L D B FF FA F A % % Won ALTONA JUNIORS 13 10 211001006 357 281.79 80.77 TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS ST BERNARD’S 13 10 301001226 401 305.74 76.92 POINT COOK 14 13 1000 735259283.78 52 SANCTUARY LAKES 13 10 301001194 393 303.82 76.92 WYNDHAM SUNS 14 12 20001030 182 565.93 48 WERRIBEE DISTRICTS 13 8411001109 487 227.72 65.38 CAROLINE SPRINGS 14 77000 456524 87.02 28 CAROLINE SPRINGS 12 570200 706787 89.71 41.67 SUNSHINE 14 68000 336707 47.52 24 WERRIBEE CENTRALS 12 1 11 0200 351 1224 28.68 8.33 WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS 14 2 12 0 0 0 327 660 49.55 8 WILLIAMSTOWN JNRS 12 1 11 0200 300 1520 19.74 8.33 WERRIBEE DISTRICTS 14 2 12 0 0 0 258 810 31.85 8

28 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 GRAND FINAL RESULTS Juniors

UNDER 16A UNDER 14C UNDER 12C HOPPERS CROSSING 6.8-44 SUNSHINE 9.17-71 DEER PARK 5.7-37 YARRAVILLE SEDDON WYNDHAMVALE 8.13-61 ST BERNARD’S 4.6-30 7.12-54 EAGLES SUNSHINE DEER PARK HOPPERS CROSSING Goal Kickers: A. Nguyen 3, Z. Cox 3, T. Anthony, J. Nicola, Goal Kickers: N. Galea, M. Morda, J. Dadis, A. Politi, J. Goal Kickers: J. Viojo 2, K. Bistisi, R. Kitchen, B. Razlog, J. Jeffries-Hayes Chu J. Fullerton Best Players: A. Coupe, T. Anthony, T. Douglas, J. Green, Best Players: J. Dadis, L. Micallef, . Saitaua, N. Galea, S. Best Players: C. Guy, B. Kitchen, T. Gaby, J. Gordon, N. N. Jarvis, N. McKay Duval, M. Fegan Poland, J. Delmo WYNDHAMVALE ST BERNARD’S YARRAVILLE SEDDON EAGLES Goal Kickers: L. Oden 3, L. Timms 2, C. Atkinson, R. Goal Kickers: C. Brock 2, N. Trgovcic, A. Sammut Goal Kickers: B. Lester 4, G. Perry 2, K. Blake Medici, L. Purcell Best Players: A. Sammut, C. Brock, J. Bullock, N. Fogarty, Best Players: B. Green, B. Wagland, M. Wright, B. Lester, Best Players: K. Davis, L. Timms, D. Rigby-Wain, C. Kilner, J. Palumbo, J. Fuller K. Blake, M. Tsaloukis S. Beatson, K. Mulcahy

UNDER 16B UNDER 13A UNDER 11A DEER PARK 7.5-47 ST BERNARD’S 1.3-9 WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS 0.2-2 WERRIBEE CENTRALS 16.10-106 SANCTUARY LAKES 6.8-44 POINT COOK 6.5-41 DEER PARK ST BERNARD’S WILLIAMSTOWN JUNIORS Goal Kickers: N. Christofi 3, D. Maric 2, N. Nelson 2 Goal Kickers: A. Taylor Goal Kickers: N/A Best Players: M. Galea, T. Maiava, N. Nelson, R. Plese, A. Best Players: N. Asani, C. Barrett, J. O’’Sullivan, A. Best Players: R. King, C. Vicino, C. Oldham, Z. Provest, S. Scerri, J. Portelli Ossino, J. Rando, Z. Triplett Satchell, C. Jackson WERRIBEE CENTRALS SANCTUARY LAKES POINT COOK Goal Kickers: J. Sutton 3, Z. Cachia 2, S. Polden 2, J. Goal Kickers: B. Chehade 2, D. Blair 2, M. Szulc, J. Goal Kickers: K. Logan, M. D’’Ambrosio, B. Ware, R. Azzopardi 2, B. Carlton, C. Rae, L. Williams, J. Despott, J. Mathews Orlinski, J. McVey, J. Berryman Shipcott, D. Skinner, D. Chesterman Best Players: J. Mathews, J. Jewell, D. Blair, T. Amos, B. Best Players: J. Berryman, J. Wallis, B. Moffatt, M. Best Players: B. Taylor, J. Leggieri, H. Kilby, D. Chehade, C. Du Plessis D’’Ambrosio, J. Peatling, C. Wallace Chesterman, B. Carlton, G. Bindon

UNDER 13B UNDER 16C UNDER 11B ST ALBANS 7.3-45 GLEN ORDEN 18.16-124 NORTH FOOTSCRAY 4.2-26 HOPPERS CROSSING 3.6-24 ALBANVALE 10.13-73 FLEMINGTON JUNIORS 5.4-34 ST ALBANS NORTH FOOTSCRAY GLEN ORDEN Goal Kickers: J. Schneider 2, M. Volgyesi, C. Abela Goal Kickers: A. Rose 2, D. Muscat, D. Americo Goal Kickers: H. Shade 3, D. Rosenzweig 3, S. Rainbow Rogers, M. Bawden, R. Grech, D. Ciappara Best Players: D. Bennett, H. Heine, C. Kelly, D. Muscat, A. 3, F. Rubio 2, L. Green 2, J. Koumarianos 2, A. Kaponga, Best Players: C. Malvaso, D. Ciappara, J. Lieu, J. Povey, C. Stefos, D. Americo T. Jenkins, S. Duggan Abela Rogers, B. Beveridge Best Players: B. Bartlett, D. Rosenzweig, S. Rainbow, C. FLEMINGTON JUNIORS HOPPERS CROSSING Withers, M. Doyle, J. Koumarianos Goal Kickers: M. Jackman 3, K. Lynch, F. Otter Goal Kickers: L. Mckane 2, N. Piggott Best Players: M. Jackman, L. Mascia, K. Lynch, N. ALBANVALE Best Players: T. Meddings, D. Stanley, R. Matthews, D. Seiderman, A. Makiemg, F. Otter Goal Kickers: M. Thilk 4, S. Bonnici 3, B. Diacono, A. Camilleri, L. Mckane, E. Geelhuizen Constantiniats, L. Grech Best Players: A. Axiak, A. Miller, E. Makeer, X. Cooper, M. Thilk, B. Pink UNDER 11C UNDER 12A POINT COOK 6.11-47 YARRAVILLE SEDDON UNDER 14A 6.6-42 WYNDHAM SUNS 5.3-33 EAGLES ST BERNARD’S 2.9-21 CAROLINE SPRINGS 4.1-25 POINT COOK WERRIBEE DISTRICTS 4.6-30 Goal Kickers: J. Kuppen 2, V. Chaudhari, T. Clark, J. YARRAVILLE SEDDON EAGLES Archer, O. Mason ST BERNARD’S Goal Kickers: J. Giddey 2, D. Grieves, A. Tester, F. Pace, Best Players: J. Kuppen, J. Archer, J. Krupa, L. Addison- Goal Kickers: X. O’Halloran, L. Sholl J. Callaway Welbedalt, O. Mason, H. Schiavello Best Players: X. O’Halloran, L. Sholl, L. Farrell, D. Torcia, Best Players: S. Metcalfe, A. Tester, P. Tsapatolis, L. H. Fuller, L. Drazic Green, M. Le Grand, D. Grieves WYNDHAM SUNS Goal Kickers: R. Cox 2, J. Martin 2, D. Palimaka WERRIBEE DISTRICTS CAROLINE SPRINGS Best Players: A. Bey, O. Correia, A. Kenjo, D. Palimaka, J. Goal Kickers: Z. McMinn 2, M. Lazaridis, J. Gow Goal Kickers: L. Blackman 3, O. Gordon Martin, I. Fulton-Grover Best Players: L. Wockner, L. Stefanile, A. Alabakis, C. Best Players: O. Gordon, L. Blackman, C. Riccardi, Z. Moir, A. Tiricola, Z. McMinn Christofi , D. Sindoni, E. Sillato

UNDER 14B UNDER 12B WYNDHAM SUNS 7.5-47 ALTONA JUNIORS 5.6-36 ST ALBANS 5.13-43 ALBION 1.3-9 WYNDHAM SUNS ALTONA JUNIORS Goal Kickers: D. Hamilton 3, J. Smith 3, S. Costa Goal Kickers: H. Williams 3, Z. Galea, A. Zammit Best Players: S. Costa, M. Jerkovic, O. Shahin, D. Best Players: E. Williamson, C. Roa-Egbujor, K. Crooks, F. Hamilton, A. Singh, R. Haddara Rodwell, Z. Galea, H. Williams ST ALBANS ALBION Goal Kickers: J. Krajina 2, B. Khamis 2, D. Marshall Goal Kickers: B. Doll Best Players: A. Polidano, T. Wandel, J. Krajina, A. Best Players: R. Lowe, R. Tribe, B. Doll, K. Holden, J. Magtanong, J. Korov, B. Khamis Gath, Z. Dine

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 29 PREMIERS Juniors

Under 16A - YARRAVILLE SEDDON EAGLES: Captains: Tom Webster & Brandon Lester Coach: Tony Wright

Under 16B - WERRIBEE CENTRALS: Captain: Daryl Chesterman Coach: Matt Deluca

Under 16C - GLEN ORDEN: Captain: Brock Bartlett Coach: Tony Green

30 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 PREMIERS Juniors

Under 14A - WERRIBEE DISTRICTS: Captains: Connor Thar, Callan Gilboy & Connor Moir Coach: Luke Wenlock

Under 14B - WYNDHAM SUNS: Captain: Mitchell Jerkovic Coach: Tony Costa

Under 14C - SUNSHINE: Captains: Nathan Jarvis & Alec Coupe Coach: Luke Woods & Theo Nikola

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Under 13A - SANCTUARY LAKES: Captain: Jett Mathews Coach: Billy Comben

Under 13B - ST ALBANS: Captains: Dylan Ciappara & Christian Malvaso Coach: Charles Grech

Under 12A - YARRAVILLE SEDDON EAGLES: Captain: Darcy Grieves Coach: Greg Wray

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Under 12B - ALTONA JUNIORS: Captains: Lachlan Grima & Kyle Crookes Coach: Frank Grima

Under 12C - DEER PARK: Captain: Liam Micallef Coach: Frank Politi

Under 11A - POINT COOK: Captain: Massimo D`Ambrosio Coach: John Moffatt

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Under 11B - FLEMINGTON JUNIORS: Captain: Rory Edwards Coach: Eddie Jackman

Under 11C - POINT COOK: Captain: Joshua Calleja Coach: Darren Schiavello

34 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 PREMIERSHIP HISTORY Juniors

Under 16A 2013 Albion 1987 Deer Park 2010 Caroline Springs Under 13B 1954 West Footscray 2014 Werribee Centrals 1988 North Sunshine 2011 Yarraville Seddon 1972 Yarraville Boys Club 1955 FFC 5th XVII Under 16C 1989 West Footscray 2012 Deer Park 1973 NO COMPETITION 1956 FFC 5th XVII 1992 Spotswood 1990 Seddon 2013 Sanctuary Lakes 1974 Crossroads 1957 FFC 5th XVII 1993 Williamstown Juniors 1991-2012 NO COMPETITION 2014 Wyndham Suns 1975 Kingsville YMCA 1958 FFC 5th XVII 1994 Yarraville Boys 2013 Caroline Springs Under 14C 1976 Albion 1959 Spotswood 1995 Seddon 2014 NO COMPETITION 1991 Flemington 1977 Sunshine YCW 1960 Spotswood 1996 Rockbank Under 15C 1992 Newport 1978 Kingsville 1961 FFC 4ths 1997 North Melbourne & 1984 West Footscray 1993 North Sunshine 1979 West Footscray 1962 Spotswood Kensington 1985 North Footscray 1994 West Footscray 1980 Seddon 1963 Spotswood 1998 Werribee Juniors 1986 Wembley Park 1995 St Albans 1981 Seddon 1964 Spotswood 1999 Werribee Juniors 1987 North Melbourne & 1996 North Sunshine 1982 West Footscray 1965 Seddon 2000 Werribee Juniors Kensington 1997 North Footscray 1983 St Albans 1966 Seddon 2001 Hoppers Crossing 1988 Braybrook 1998 North Footscray 1984 Hoppers Crossing 1967 Spotswood 2002 Albion 1989 Sunshine YCW 1999 Flemington Juniors 1985 St Albans 1968 Spotswood 2003 NO COMPETITION 1990-2014 NO COMPETITION 2000 St Bernards 1986 Parkside 1969 Spotswood 2001 NO COMPETITION 1987 St Albans 2004 Western Magpies Under 15D 1970 Spotswood 2002 Hoppers Crossing 1988 Albion 2005 Parkside 1988 Altona City 1971 Altona NBY (White) 1989 Deer Park 2006 Deer Park 1989-2014 NO COMPETITION 1972 -1989 NO COMPETITION 2007 Werribee Juniors 2003 Sunshine Heights 1990 West Footscray 1990 St Bernards 2008 Altona Juniors Under 14A 2004 Werribee Centrals 1991-2009 NO COMPETITION 1991 Werribee Juniors 2009 Glenorden 1966 Sunshine 2005 Western Magpies 2010 Williamstown Juniors 1992 Werribee Juniors 2010 Altona Juniors 1967 Spotswood 2006 Sunshine (Blue) 1993 St Bernards 2011 Glenorden 1968 Spotswood 2007 Glenorden 2011 Point Cook 1994 St Bernards 2012 North Footscray 1969 Brooklyn 2008 North Sunshine 2012 Old Westbourne 1995 St Albans 2013 Newport Power 1970 Spotswood 2009 Glenorden 2013 Werribee Districts 1996 St Bernards 2014 Glen Orden 1971 Albion 2010 Werribee Juniors 2014 St Albans 1997 Werribee Juniors 1972-1988 NO COMPETITION 2011 Williamstown Juniors Under 13C 1998 Werribee Juniors Under 16D 1989 Werribee Juniors 2012 Albion 1993 Werribee Juniors 1984 Williamstown Juniors 1999 St Bernards 1990 Werribee Juniors 2013 Newport Power 1985 Wembley Park 2000 Spotswood 1994 St Albans 1991 Hoppers Crossing 2014 Sunshine 1995 Hoppers Crossing 1986 Braybrook 2001 St Bernards 1992 Albanvale Under 14D 1987 West Footscray 2002 Spotswood 1996-2006 NO COMPETITION 1993 St Albans 2007 Williamstown Juniors 1993 St Albans (1) 1988 Port Melbourne Colts 2003 Werribee Juniors 1994 St Bernards 1994 Werribee Juniors 1989 West Newport Juniors 2004 Werribee Juniors 2008 Williamstown Juniors 1995 St Bernards 2009 Williamstown Juniors 1995 Altona City Juniors 1990 North Melbourne & 2005 Hoppers Crossing 1996 St Bernards 1996 Hoppers Crossing Kensington 2006 Altona Juniors 2010 Williamstown Juniors 1997 Werribee Juniors 2011-2014 NO COMPETITION 1997-2002 NO COMPETITION 1991-2012 NO COMPETITION 2007 Werribee Juniors 1998 Altona Juniors 2003 Wyndhamvale Juniors 2013 Altona Juniors 2008 St Bernards Under 15A 1999 St Bernards (Gold) 2014 NO COMPETITION 2009 Williamstown Juniors 1972 St Pauls 2000 St Bernards 2004 Altona Juniors 2010 Hoppers Crossing 1973 Spotswood 2001 Werribee Juniors Under 12A 2005 Glenorden 1970 Spotswood 2011 Altona Juniors 1974 Spotswood 2002 Spotswood 2006 St Bernards 1971 Braybrook 2012 Williamstown Juniors 1975 Braybrook 2003 Werribee Juniors 2007 St Bernards 1972-1987 NO COMPETITION 2013 Altona Juniors 1976 West Footscray 2004 Altona Juniors 2008 Point Cook 1988 Werribee Juniors 2014 Yarraville Seddon 1977 West Footscray 2005 Werribee Juniors 2009 St Bernards 1989 Hoppers Crossing 1978 Spotswood 2006 St Bernards 2010 Spotswood Under 16B 1990 Hoppers Crossing 1960 Seddon 1979 Spotswood 2007 Spotswood 2011-2014 NO COMPETITION 1980 Deer Park 2008 Williamstown Juniors 1991 Albanvale 1961 Sunshine YC Under 13A 1981 Spotswood 2009 Altona Juniors 1992 Hoppers Crossing 1962 F.T.C.O.D 1972 Braybrook 1982 Deer Park 2010 Werribee Juniors 1993 Hoppers Crossing 1963 Braybrook 1973 Braybrook 1983 St Albans 2011 Hoppers Crossing 1994 Werribee Juniors 1964 North Footscray 1974 Braybrook 1984 St Albans 2012 Yarraville Seddon 1995 Werribee Juniors 1965 F&Y Socials 1975 Deer Park 1985 St Bernards 2013 Williamstown Juniors 1996 St Bernards 1966 ICI (Deer Park) 1976 KYMCA 1997 St Bernards 1967 Braybrook 1986 Werribee Juniors 2014 Werribee Districts 1977 Crossroads 1987 St Bernards 1998 St Bernards 1968 KYMCA Under 14B 1978 Spotswood 1999 Werribee Juniors 1969 Braybrook YCW 1988 Werribee Juniors 1966 Spotswood 1979 Crossroads 1989 St Bernards 2000 Spotswood 1970 KYMCA 1967 West Footscray YCW 1980 Spotswood 2001 Werribee Juniors 1971 Parkside 1990 Melton Juniors 1968 Braybrook YCW 1981 A.N.B.Y 1991 Werribee Juniors 2002 Altona Juniors 1972-1990 NO COMPETITION 1969 Seddon 1982 Parkside 2003 Werribee Juniors 1991 Altona City Juniors 1992 Hoppers Crossing 1970 St Albans 1983 St Bernards 1993 - 2010 NO COMPETITION 2004 St Bernards 1992 Sunshine YC 1971 Sunshine 1984 St Bernards 2005 Williamstown Juniors 1993 Albanvale 2011 Hoppers Crossing 1972-1990 NO COMPETITION 1985 St Bernards 2012 Hoppers Crossing 2006 Hoppers Crossing 1994 Spotswood 1991 Spotswood 1986 Werribee Juniors 2007 Altona Juniors 1995 Williamstown Juniors 2013 Werribee Districts 1992 Altona City Juniors 1987 St Albans 2014 NO COMPETITION 2008 Werribee Juniors 1996 Yarraville Juniors 1993 Glenorden 1988 Werribee Juniors 2009 St Bernards 1997 Werribee Juniors Under 15B 1994 Altona City Juniors 1989 Werribee Juniors 2010 St Bernards 1998 Sunshine Heights 1972 West Footscray 1995 St Albans 1990 Hoppers Crossing 2011 Williamstown Juniors 1999 West Footscray 1973 Sunshine 1996 Deer Park 1991 St Albans 2012 St Bernards 2000 Albanvale 1974 Yarraville Boys Club 1997 West Footscray 1992 Melton Juniors 2013 Caroline Springs 1993-1998 NO COMPETITION 2001 Deer Park 1975 Parkside 1998 Wyndhamvale Juniors 2014 Yarraville Seddon 2002 Sunshine 1976 Crossroads 1999 North Sunshine 1999 Hoppers Crossing 2003 Wyndhamvale Juniors 1977 Crossroads 2000 Werribee Juniors 2000 Werribee Juniors Black Under 12B 2004 Hoppers Crossing 1978 West Footscray 2001 Western Magpies 2001 Williamstown Juniors 1991 Deer Park 2005 Werribee Juniors 1979 Parkside 2002 Werribee Juniors 2002-2008 NO COMPETITION 1992 St Albans 2006 Werribee Centrals 1980 Seddon 2003 Wyndhamvale Juniors 2009 Williamstown Juniors 1993 Flemington Juniors 2007 St Albans 1981 Wembley Park 2004 Yarraville Juniors (Yellow) 1994 Spotswood 2008 Werribee Juniors 1982 Wembley Park 2005 Flemington Juniors 2010 Altona Juniors 1995 Seddon 2009 Wyndhamvale Juniors 1983 Albion 2006 St Albans 2011 Yarraville Seddon 1996 Wyndhamvale Juniors 2010 Wyndhamvale Juniors 1984 Hoppers Crossing 2007 Flemington Juniors 2012 Williamstown Juniors 1997 Rockbank 2011 Albion 1985 West Footscray 2008 Caroline Springs 2013 Williamstown Juniors 1998 Hoppers Crossing 2012 Yarraville Seddon 1986 St Albans 2009 Deer Park 2014 Sanctuary Lakes 1999 Werribee Juniors

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2000 Hoppers Crossing 2006 Sunshine 1990 Albanvale 1977 Yarraville Boys 1987 West Newport 2001 Western Magpies 2007 Altona Juniors 1991 Hoppers Crossing 1978 Kingsville 1988 Spotswood 2002 Albion 2008 North Footscray 1992 Hoppers Crossing 1979 St Albans 1989 Wyndhamvale 2003 Albion 2009 Caroline Springs 1993 Williamstown Juniors 1980 Deer Park 1990 Spotswood 2004 Albanvale 2010 Glenorden 1994 St Albans 1981 St Albans 1991-2006 NO COMPETITION 2005 Port Melbourne Colts 2011 Williamstown Juniors 1995 Altona City Juniors 1982 St Albans 2007 Altona Juniors 2006 Albanvale 2012 North Footscray 1996 Werribee Juniors 1983 St Albans 2008 NO COMPETITION 2007 Albion 2013 Hoppers Crossing 1997 St Bernards 1984 Werribee Juniors 2009 Hoppers Crossing 2008 Deer Park 2014 Deer Park 1998 Altona Juniors 1985 Port Melbourne Colts 2010-2012 NO COMPETITION 2009 St Albans Under 12D 1999 Williamstown Juniors 1986 Albion 2013 Werribee Districts 2010 Flemington Juniors 2008 Williamstown Juniors 2000 Werribee Juniors Gold 1987 Albanvale 2014 Point Cook 2011 Altona Juniors 2009-2014 NO COMPETITION 2001 Werribee Juniors Gold 1988 Albion 2012 Flemington Juniors 2002 Werribee Juniors Blue 1989 Deer Park Under 10A 2013 Werribee Centrals Under 11A 2003 Williamstown Juniors 1990 St Albans 1978 A.N.B.Y 2014 Altona Juniors 1972 KYMCA 2004 Altona Juniors 1991 St Albans 1979 Albion 1973 KYMCA Under 12C 2005 Williamstown Juniors 1992-2003 NO COMPETITION Under 9A 1974 Spotswood 2006 Altona Juniors 2004 Werribee Juniors 1991 Altona City Juniors 1975 Crossroads 1980 Deer Oark 1992 Flemington 2007 Williamstown Juniors 2005 Yarraville Juniors 1981 St Albans 1976 West Footscray 2008 Williamstown Juniors 2006 Old Westbourne 1993 East Brunswick 1977 Albion 1982 St Albans 1994 Seddon 2009 St Bernards 2007 Hoppers Crossing 1983 St Albans 1978 Deer Park 2010 Caroline Springs 2008 Werribee Juniors 1995 A.N.B.Y 1979 Albion 1996 Sunshine Heights 2011 Williamstown Juniors 2009 Yarraville Seddon Eagles Under 9B 1980 Albion 2012 Werribee Districts 2010 Hoppers Crossing 1981 Kingsville 1997 Kealba 1981 St Albans 1998 Wyndhamvale Juniors 2013 Williamstown Juniors 2011 Old Westbourne 1982 Melton Bloods 1982 St Albans 2014 Point Cook 2012 Old Westbourne 1983 St Albans 1999 Yarraville Juniors 1983 St Albans 2000 Western Magpies Under 11B 2013 Hoppers Crossing Youth Girls 1984 Melton Juniors 2014 Flemington Juniors 2001 Albion 1985 St Albans 1972 St Pauls 2012 St Albans 2002 Parkside 1986 St Albans 1973 NO COMPETITION Under 11C 2013 Sunbury** 2003 North Footscray 1987 Melton Juniors 1974 Crossraods 1984 Sunshine Heights 2014 Pascoe Vale** 2004 St Bernards 1988 Hoppers Crossing 1975 St Albans 1985 Port Melbourne Colts 2005 Deer Park 1976 Albion 1986 St Brendans N.C 1989 Hoppers Crossing ** Combined WRFL/EDFL competition

YOUTH GIRLS

In season 2014, the WRFL continued its relationship with the Essendon District Western Youth Girls Football League with a joint Youth Girls competition. With the fast growing interest TEAM P W L D B FF F A % PTS in female football on the rise, this season saw 113 girls lace up the boots each PASCOE VALE 12 12 00101082 111 974.77 52 SUNBURY 12 11 10101185 132 897.73 48 Saturday, an increase of 30 per cent from 2013. Playing across both WRFL and WYNDHAMVALE 12 10 20101043 292 357.19 44 EDFL venues, the combined competition was able to provide girls aged 13-18 ST ALBANS 12 84010 948260364.62 36 with the opportunity to play competitive football in an all-female division. MELBOURNE UNI 12 84010 772288268.06 36 KEILOR 11 47020 234699 33.48 24 In addition to the four 2013 WRFL teams Wyndhamvale, Altona Juniors, St.Albans CRAIGIEBURN 12 48010 428622 68.81 20 DEER PARK 12 48010 273593 46.04 20 and Deer Park, the Point Cook Football Club established its inaugural Youth Girls POINT COOK 12 39010 320593 53.96 16 squad to join the competition in 2014. Both Wyndhamvale and St Albans were NORTHERN SAINTS 11 1 10 0 2 0 97 1691 5.74 12 successful in making the fi nals with Wyndhamvale progressing to the Preliminary ALTONA 12 0 12 0 1 0 142 1243 11.42 4 Final where they went down to Melbourne University by fi ve goals. Despite our OAK PARK 000000 0 0 0.00 0 WRFL teams missing out on a Grand Final appearance, the league is excited for the growth of female football, with the hope that more clubs will develop Youth Girls teams to establish a standalone competition in the future.

In 2015 the league will be exploring its fi xturing options to provide the best opportunity for female football to continually grow. The league would like to thank those club volunteers who really drive the success of the female football landscape within their clubs. Thanks must also be given to Steph Zerowski from the EDFL who through the continued partnership, enables the combined competition to run effi ciently.

A couple of happy Falcon Youth Girl players embrace after kicking a goal. Photo: Arj Giese

36 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 BEST AND FAIREST Winners

DIVISION NAME CLUB VOTES Div 1 Seniors Matthew Dean Werribee Districts 21 Div 1 Reserves Brett Miller Altona 20 Div 1 Under 18s Sohrob Ismail Deer Park 17 Div 2 Seniors Christopher Muratore Parkside 25 Div 2 Reserves Benjamin Ashman Parkside 24 Div 2 Under 18s Liam Scarborough Wyndhamvale 25 Div 3 Seniors Levi Wallace Braybrook 16 Div 3 Reserves Grant Jones Sanctuary Lakes 17 Under 16A Benjamin Wagland Yarraville Seddon 15 Under 16B Mark Galea Deer Park 27 Under 16C Sam Bonnici Albanvale 25 Under 14A Connor Thar Werribee Districts 34 Under 14B Buku Khamis St.Albans 31 Under 14C Mutaz El Nour Deer Park 28 Under 13A Karan Bharathi Altona Juniors 28 Under 13B Dylan Ciappara St. Albans 25 Under 12A Kane Hynes Hoppers Crossing 15 Under 12B Bader Ismail Newport Power 21 Under 12C Jericho Dadis Deer Park 26 Under 11A Massimo D’Ambrosio Point Cook 23 Under 11B Marcus Jackman Flemington Juniors 29 Under 11C Joshua Kuppen Point Cook 26 YOUTH GIRLS Brooke Eley Wyndhamvale 14

BEST & FAIREST WINNERS

BACK ROW L-R: Karan Bharathi (Under 13A-Altona Juniors), Connor Thar (Under 14A- Werribee Districts), Benjamin Wagland (Under 16A- Yarraville Seddon Eagles), Buku Khamis (Under 14B- St Albans), Brett Miller (Division One Reserves- Altona), Sohrob Ismail (Division One Under 18-Deer Park), Levi Wallace (Division Three Seniors- Braybrook), Mark Galea (Under 16B- Deer Park), Kane Hynes (Under 12A-Hoppers Crossing). FRONT ROW L-R: Dylan Ciappara (Under 13B- St Albans), Jericho Dadis (Under 12C- Deer Park), Mutaz El Nour (Under 14C- Deer Park), Brooke Eley (Youth Girls- Wyndhamvale), Matthew Dean (Division One Seniors- Werribee Districts), Liam Scarborough (Division Two Under 18-Wyndhamvale), Joshua Kuppen (Under 11C- Point Cook), Marcus Jackman (Under 11B- Flemington Juniors), Massimo D’Ambrosio (Under 11A- Point Cook). ABSENT: Christopher Muratore (Division Two Seniors- Parkside), Benjamin Ashman (Division Two Reserves-Parkside), Grant Jones (Division Three Reserves- Sanctuary Lakes), Sam Bonnici (Under 16C- Albanvale), Bader Ismail (Under 12B-Newport Power).

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 37 BEST & FAIREST History * Tied winner; ^ U17 Competition; # 17C Competition DIVISION ONE (Seniors) 2011 T. Jenkins St Albans C. Ottenbach Ascot Vale* 1931 A.G Thomson Footscray Scouts 2012 C. O’Keefe Spotswood 1989 P. Michetti Sunshine Heights 1932 C. Mathieson West Footscray 2013 C. O’Keefe Spotswood* 1990 E. Muench Port Melbourne Colts 1933 J. Sainsbury Parkside S. Broadbent Deer Park* 1991 S. Rayment North Essendon* 1934 F. Barker 6th Melb Scouts 2014 M. Dean Werribee Districts B. Tuppen West Newport* 1935 J. Ryan Seddon DIVISION ONE (Reserves) 1992 P. Quinn Coburg Districts 1936 T. Laffan Parkside 1967 C. Gibbons Braybrook 1993 D. Page Albion 1937 N. Honey ICI (Deer Park) 1968 C. Gibbons Braybrook 1993 S. Rayment North Essendon 1938 J. Flint West Footscray 1969 R. Simmons Braybrook 1994 D. Page Albion* 1939 H. Dolphin 6th Melb Scouts 1970 G. Hollingworth West Footscray M. Sammut Ascot Vale* 1940 K. McGrath Seddon 1971 A. (Wal) Saunders Kingsville 1995 D. Gray Sunshine YCW 1941 E.J. Wilkinson Seddon 1972 D. Tipping Braybrook 1996 B. Cook Glenorden 1942 G. McLaren South Footscray 1997 J. Rankin Coburg Districts 1943 D. Taylor 6th Melb Scouts 1973 W. Trusler Albion 1998 L. D’Ambrosio Seddon/Yarraville 1944 S. Fox Parkside 1974 D. Thompson Seddon 1945 R. Cooke 6th Melb Scouts 1975 J. Anderson North Footscray 1999 P. Maynard North Sunshine* 1946 A. Mathieson Essondon Districts 1976 R. Campbell Seddon S. Carroll North Sunshine* 1947 R. Jewell Seddon 1977 A. Hall Albion 2000 K. Robertson Sunshine Heights 1948 H. Mason Seddon 1978 J. Barker Kingsville 2001 B. Evans Seddon/Yarraville Club 1949 B. Murray Parkside* 1979 B. Hall West Footscray 2002 J. McCallion Kensington Hill B. Brown Spotswood* 1980 P. Hockey Sunshine YCW Hammerheads 1950 K. Cooke West Footscray 1981 B. Bourke West Footscray 2003 G. Frankel Deer Park* 1951 R. Smith Seddon 1982 M. Igoe Sunshine YCW D. Williams North Footscray* 1952 E. Spence North Footscray 1983 D. Nelson Deer Park 2004 D. Williams North Footscray 1953 R. Jewell Seddon 1984 L. Croft Sunshine YCW 2005 S. Lane West Footscray* 1954 M. Beckett F & Y Socials 1985 B. Kenny Kingsville G. Frankel Deer Park* 1955 L. Charles West Footscray 1986 G. Bate Albion 2006 R. Telfer North Sunshine 1956 H. Bolger West Footscray 1987 A. Hunt Kingsville* 2007 L. Braun Braybrook 1957 M. Beckett F & Y Socials Greg Spurling North Footscray* 2008 M. Kennedy Western Magpies 1958 L. Anderson Kingsville 1988 G. Bate Albion 2009 N. Juegan Parkside 1959 L. Charles West Newport 1989 G. Langlands Spotswood 2010 L. Summers Deer Park 1960 A. Clough Seddon 1990 W. Dalton Spotswood 2011 R. Trajkovski Deer Park 1961 R. Murray North Footscray 1991 D. Scott Spotswood 2012 R. Ford Parkside 1962 J. Gaylor Albion 1992 L. D’Ambrosio Seddon 2013 Jessi Lampi Sanctuary Lakes 1963 J. Charles North Footscray 1993 G. Sperling Kingsville* 2014 C. Muratore Parkside 1964 A. Bottomley West Newport L. D’Ambrosio Seddon* DIVISION TWO (Reserves) 1965 D. Prior Albion 1994 P. Michetti St Albans 1986 D. Prior Deer Park 1966 G. Saunders Braybrook 1995 R. Patterson St Albans 1987 K. Jackson Sandridge 1967 A. McAssey Spotswood 1996 G. Sperling Yarraville 1988 M. Marmo Central Altona 1968 R. Smithwick North Footscray 1997 D. Gill Yarraville 1989 J. Vellani Ascot Vale* 1969 D. Knight ICI (Deer Park) 1998 J. Ryan Port Melbourne Colts I. Montomery Hoppers Crossing* 1970 R. Beattie Parkside 1999 G. Evans Altona* 1971 T. Flint North Footscray B. McQuade Port Melbourne Colts* P.Robertson North Sunshine* 1972 G. Gingell Kingsville 2000 S. Balshaw Port Melbourne Colts 1990 M. Flynn Coburg Districts 1973 B. Priest Braybrook 2001 G. Evans Altona 1991 L. Bomford North Essendon 1974 B. Chamberlain Seddon 2002 C. Clonan Hoppers Crossing 1992 R. Kitchen Hoppers Crossing 1975 B. Priest Braybrook 1993 T. Jedrojewski East Brunswick 1976 D. Brown Seddon 2003 B. Franksen Albion 2004 P. Eudey Sunshine 1994 S. Ivkovic Albion 1977 J. Narres Deer Park 1995 M. Barrett Fawkner Amateurs 1978 L. Hawkins Braybrook 2005 J. Scott St Albans* M. Brasher Albion* 1996 S. Butterworth Fawkner Amateurs 1979 A. Ebeyer North Footscray 1997 P. Sheldon Coburg Districts 1980 M. Komp Parkside 2006 B. Tyquin Hoppers Crossing 2007 D. Coleman Spotswood 1998 P. Russell Braybrook 1981 J. Blyth St Albans 1999 T. Danskin Braybrook 1982 G. Hodges Seddon 2008 A. Moore Albion 2009 M. Burns Port Melbourne Colts 2000 D. Murphy Glenorden 1983 R. Peterson St Albans 2001 H. Phan North Sunshine 1984 M. Hewat Braybrook 2010 A. Hodgetts Altona 2002 H. Phan North Sunshine 1985 P. Mildenhall Spotswood 2011 M. Ergunen Spotswood* 2003 N. Pistikakis Western Magpies 1986 J. Theodoridis Albion* A. Williams Hoppers Crossing* B. Caulfi eld Wembley Park* 2012 B. Miller Altona 2004 T. Minutolo Coburg Districts 1987 P. Eudey Spotswood* 2013 B. Miller Altona 2005 A. Hodgetts Altona M. Phelan West Footscray* 2014 B. Miller Altona 2006 T. Minutolo Coburg Districts 1988 J. Taylor Albion 2007 M. Dolny Albanvale DIVISION TWO (Seniors) 2008 M. Dolny Albanvale 1989 G. Brown Spotswood 1934 A. Self Baptist 1990 S. Moss Deer Park 2009 C. Hough Coburg Districts 1935 B. Richards Spotswood 2010 P.Growcott Albanvale 1991 S. Moss Deer Park 1936 H. Hickey South Footscray 1992 D. Pevitt Spotswood 2011 A. Haddara Parkside* 1937 W. Warden Kingsville P. Growcott Albanvale* 1993 M. Kriehn Spotswood 1938 H. Hickey South Footscray 1994 C. McKellin Deer Park 2012 P. May Braybrook* 1939 G. Tribe C.S.R 1995 F. Zoccali Parkside M. Allouche Yarraville Seddon Eagles* 1940 A. King St Andrews 1996 M. Frost Yarraville 2013 M. Raak Caroline Springs 1941 F. Kenny Kingsville 1997 M. Frost Yarraville 2014 B. Ashman Parkside 1942 H. Hickey South Footscray 1998 A. Venner Altona DIVISION THREE (Seniors) 1999 A. Venner Altona* 1943 W. Sheehan Newport CYMS 1988 M. Williams Braybrook YCW A. Thege Spotswood* 1944 S. Bell Yarraville Boys 2000 C. Barker West Footscray* 1945 K. Webb Sunshine 1989 J. Crouch Laverton S. Sir Parkside* 1946 H. Self Waratah 1990 A. White Wyndhamvale 2001 J. Fitzpatrick St Albans 1947 S. Wallis Waratah 1991 A. White Wyndhamvale 2002 A. Ibrahim St Albans 1948 W. McKenzie Vic Socials 1992 T. Phillips Flemington 2003 G. McGaw Hoppers Crossing 1949 G. McCann Williamstown Rovers* 1993 B. Regan Wembley Park 2004 D. Galea Spotswood A. McVeith 6th Melb Scouts* 1994 S. Zahra Laverton 2005 S. Arena St Albans 1950 K. Wood Vic Socials 1995 P. Barlow Wembley Park 2006 J. Clarke Port Melbourne Colts 1951 K. Blacker Williamstown Rovers 1996 R. Moloney West Newport 2007 R. Douglas Sunshine 1952-1985 No Competition 1997 T. Fulton Brunswick Amateurs 2008 B. Julier Port Melbourne Colts 1986 G. Kelly Braybrook YCW 1998 K. Robertson Sunshine Heights 2009 D. Jacobs Port Melbourne Colts 1987 G. Davis A.N.B.Y 1999-2013 No Competition 2010 T. Jenkins St Albans 1988 R. Pereira Ascot Vale* 2014 L.Wallace Braybrook

38 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 BEST & FAIREST History * Tied winner; ^ U17 Competition; # 17C Competition DIVISION THREE (Reserves) 1976 L. Girardi St Albans^ 1958 R. Walker Braybrook 1988 K. Jackson Sandridge 1977 S. Philpott West Footscray^ 1959 T. Roach Sunshine 1989 E. De Francesco Ascot Vale 1978 G. Considine Parkside ^ 1960 G. Chalmers Spotswood 1990 D. Gaul A.N.B.Y 1979 R. Aquilina Deer Park^ 1961 H. Steigler Sunshine 1991 D. Sheldrick North Sunshine 1980 T. Lockwood Parkside^ 1962 H. Steigler Sunshine 1992 R. Brown Newport* 1981 B. Tuppen Yarraville Boys^ 1963 R. Spargo FFC 4th B. Evans Newlands Coburg* 1982 S. Ktenidis Parkside^ 1964 R. Williams Spotswood 1993 M. Harris Wyndhamvale 1983 A. Torcello Albion^ 1965 C. Briscoe Spotswood 1994 G. Greaney North Essendon 1984 A. Williams Deer Park^ 1966 R. Cole F & Y Socials 1995 M. Hartshorne Laverton 1985 S. Dalli St Albans^ 1967 P. Welsh F & Y Socials 1996 G. Grist Laverton* 1986 M. Smyth Deer Park^ 1968 D. West West Footscray J. Darcy Laverton* 1987 S. Johansen West Footscray^ 1969 G. Delaland Sunshine 1997 M. Foss Kealba 1988 J. Bruzzaniti Spotswood^ 1970 T. Hudson Braybrook 1998 S. Dunn Brunswick Amateurs 1989 A. Walsh St Albans^ 1971 F. Mitchell A.N.B.Y 1999-2013 No Competition 1990 P. Ballan Werribee Juniors^ 1972-1989 No Competition 2014 G. Jones Sanctuary Lakes 1991 R. Musarra Hoppers Crossing^* 1990 C. McMahon East Brunswick A3 (Open Age) S. Millo St Albans^* 1991 M. Hovey Werribee Juniors 1978 G. Taylor KYMCA 1991 D. Crea North Footscray 1992 B. Baarini Altona City Juniors 1979 C. Davis Kensington 1992 J. Perrone Spotswood 1993 L. Saliba Albion 1980 G. Nuske Kingsville 1993 S. Carroll Sunshine YCW 1994 D. Blake Werribee Juniors 1981 T. Rajmajer Albanvale 1994 S. Cobovic Port Melbourne Colts 1995 S. Blake Werribee Juniors 1982 T. Rajmajer Albanvale 1995 J. Orsini St Albans 1996 K. McLeish Spotswood 1983 A. Lutterschmidt Old Ess. Grammar 1996 P. Battaglia Hoppers Crossing 1997 W. Foley Werribee Juniors 1984 S. Canov Port Melbourne Colts 1997 C. Simpkin Sunshine YCW 1998 J. Krainski North Sunshine 1985 E. Muench Port Melbourne Colts 1998 J. McCabe Sunshine YCW 1999 B. Twomey Port Melbourne Colts* 1986 No Competition 1999 R. Cassidy Altona D. Bonnici St Bernards* 1987 C. Starr St Albans 2000 M. Caruana Sunshine Heights 2000 F. Mastropasqua St Bernards 1988 M. Woods Albion 2001 L. Dennerley Wyndhamvale Juniors 2001 S. Pace Altona 1989 K. Jackson Sandridge 2002 J. Charter Albanvale 2002 C. Koutzamanis Hoppers Crossing 1990 H. Peterson Sandridge* 2003 S. Pace Altona Juniors 2003 D. Sablich Williamstown Juniors* T. Trimboli St Albans* 2004 M. Cravino Wyndhamvale Juniors M. Wright Western Magpies* 1991 D. Anderson Albion 2005 M. Nicolaides Albion/Heights 2004 J. Mather Werribee Juniors 1992 G. Kilty Ascot Vale 2006 R. Noye Spotswood 2005 D. Pace Altona Juniors 1993 J. Baars Albion 2007 M. Hardiman Altona 2006 D. Pace Altona Juniors 1994 W. Kennedy St Albans* 2008 C. Lawson Altona 2007 J. Fitzpatrick Wyndhamvale Juniors * A. Bradley RAAF Melbourne* 2009 A. Vivoda Altona J. Bailey Buckler Werribee Juniors* M. Walker RAAF Melbourne* 2010 J. McPherson Albion 2008 T. Dean Werribee Juniors* 1995 C. Green Sunshine YCW 2011 M. Poland Hoppers Crossing L. Fairley Williamstown Juniors* 2012 Jessi Lampi Point Cook 2009 N. Russell Williamstown Juniors A4 (Open Age) 2010 M. Zahraman Spotswood 1983 B. French EHSES 2013 B. Kuypers St Albans 2014 S. Ismail Deer Park 2011 P. Manivong Altona Juniors 1984 D. Barker Kingsville 2012 H. Bray Hoppers Crossing 1985 F. Cavarella Nth Dists DIVISION TWO (U18) 2013 B. Houlihan Altona Juniors A5 (Open Age) 1972 G. Western Braybrook^ 2014 B. Wagland Yarraville Seddon 1985 J. Dearaugo Albion 1973 No Competition 1974 R. Robinson Kingsville^ UNDER 16B DIVISION ONE (U18) 1975 T. Fox Altona North^ 1960 R. Wrobowleski St Albans 1936 J. Miller North Footscray 1976 G. Murray Yarraville Boys^ 1961 M. Mumford North Footscray 1937 J. Flint West Footscray 1977 B. Hitch Sunshine YC^ 1962 K. Menzies Footscray Tech 1938 M. McDonnell West Footscray 1978 P. Argus Sunshine YCW^ 1963 K. Pecrotti West Newport 1939 C. McClelland West Footscray 1979 M. Croft Braybrook^ 1964 R. Farrelly West Newport 1940 R. Cooke North Melb 1980 G. Gay Sunshine Juniors^ 1965 J. Lang St Albans 1941 J. Watters North Footscray 1981 J. Mallia Braybrook^ 1966 J. Lang St Albans 1942 M. Laffey West Footscray 1982 J. Mallia Braybrook^ 1967 M. Polrovski St Albans 1943 A. Mathieson Combine 1983 J. Soldatis Seddon^ 1968 M. Polrovski St Albans 1944 L. Reid Spotswood 1984 P. Hamilton St Bernards^ 1969 D. Brown Seddon 1945 M. McPherson West Footscray 1985 D. Deagan St Brendans^ 1970 R. Ramon F.T.C.O.B 1946 A. Greelish Spotswood 1986 J. Hobbs Sunshine Heights^* 1971 J. Hassett St Pauls 1947 J.J. Storey West Footscray G. Lababidi Sunshine Heights^* 1972-1990 No Competition 1948 J. Jackson Sunshine 1987 M. Makhoul East Brunswick^ 1991 C. Liddle North Melbourne & 1949 C. Poole Newport 1988 S. Bryan Williamstown United^ Kensington 1950 E. Whitten Braybrook R. Jimeno Albanvale^# 1992 D. McFerran St Albans 1951 W. Hughes Spotswood 1989 J. Bouchard Sunshine YCW^# 1993 J. McCutcheon Altona City Juniors 1952 B. Stockman West Footscray S. Thompson North Sunshine^ 1994 P. Battaglia Hoppers Crossing* 1953 F. Soraghan West Footscray 1990 M. Grima Parkside S. Tobin Spotswood* 1954 R. Hempel Kingsville 1991-1992 No Competition 1995 K. Roach Albion 1955 D. McLean F & Y Socials 1993 A. Saliba Albion 1996 C. Cusati West Footscray 1956 J. Cairns Spotswood 1994 D. Phelps Spotswood 1997 P. Carson Werribee Juniors* 1957 A. Saunders Seddon 1995 S. Maher Flemington Juniors D. Fitzpatrick St Albans* 1998 J. Cook Albanvale 1958 F. Ambrosy WCYMS* 1996-2004 No Competition 1999 J. Krainski North Sunshine K. Beamish North Footscray* 2005 M. Ellis West Footscray/Sunshine 2000 D. Tragjasi North Sunshine 1959 R. Walker Braybrook 2006 D. Mitchell Western Magpies* 2001 T. Bonnett Port Melbourne Colts 1960 F. Battestella F & Y Socials A. Maki Werribee Juniors* 2002 J. Linton Sunshine 1961 T. Parton F & Y Socials 2007 M. Dorricott Hoppers Crossing 1962 D. Doll F & Y Socials 2003 M. Cravino Wyndhamvale Juniors 2008 B. Lucas North Footscray 1963 K. Jackman West Footscray 2004 N. Richardson North Footscray 2009 S. Hudson Werribee Juniors 1964 H. McCauliffe Spotswood 2005 P. Savage Albion 2010 J. Cameron North Sunshine 1966 N. Ickeringill Parkside 2006 S. Thurston West Footscray 2011 Jordan Lampi Point Cook 1967 I. Grossman North Footscray 2007 J. Ollis Yarraville Seddon 2012 J. Caterino Albanvale 1968 R. Cole F & Y Socials 2008 W. Hosking-Elliott North Sunshine 2013 N. Johnson Glen Orden 1969 M. Pokrovsky St Albans 2009 K. Klix North Footscray 2014 L.Scarborough Wyndhamvale 1970 C. Kinniburgh West Footscray 2010 C. Craig Flemington Juniors 1971 W. Bates Footscray UNDER 16A 2011 L. Knight Yarraville Seddon* 1972 G. Hester Spotswood^ 1954 H. Munro Sunshine E. Yondemli St Albans* 1973 J. Ebeyer North Footscray^ 1955 R. Mills Sunshine 2012 L. Knight Yarraville Seddon 1974 S. Maiola Albion^ 1956 C. Cruickshank F & Y Socials 2013 C. McPherson Albion 1975 G. Langlands Spotswood^ 1957 M. Cursins Kingsville 2014 M. Galea Deer Park

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 39 BEST & FAIREST History * Tied winner; ^ U17 Competition; # 17C Competition UNDER 16C 1991-2012 No Competition UNDER 14C 1992 P. Vincent Williamstown Juniors 2013 B. Taylor Werribee Centrals 1991 S. Grant Flemington 1993 S. Maher Flemington Juniors UNDER 15C 1992 S. McGoldrick Yarraville Boys 1994 V. Taulufo A.N.B.Y 1984 R. Jovanovski Seddon 1993 S. Haw North Sunshine 1995 N. Hill Flemington Juniors 1985 J. Haberman Port Melbourne Colts 1994 C. Casati West Footscray 1996 A. Davis Rockbank 1995 B. Hatty West Footscray 1997 J. Lockton North Melb & Kens 1986 G. Manson Port Melbourne Colts 1987 A. Kukuljan North Melb 1996 J. Kranski North Sunshine 1998 S. Garcia Laverton 1997 D. DaSilva North Footscray 1999 J. Antonello Werribee Juniors 1988 J. Cuzzupe Braybrook 1989 R. Scardamaglia Sunshine YCW 1998 D. Ellis North Footscray 2000 D. Do Deer Park 1998 A. Morrow Werribee Juniors 2001 N. Renaut Werribee Juniors UNDER 15D 1999 M. Sani Flemington Juniors 2002 J. Litchfi eld Albion 1988 C. Salisbury Altona City 2000 S. Tucker Western Magpies 2003 No Competition 2002 R. Roach Sunshine Heights 2004 C. Revell Yarraville Juniors UNDER 14A 2005 B. Cooper St. Bernards 1966 G. Simmons Sunshine 2001 No Competition 2006 A. Afewerk Sunshine* 1967 D. Brown Seddon 2003 D. Jensen Sunshine Heights A. Gheorgiu Sunshine* 1968 T. Sgroi Braybrook 2004 T. Luong Braybrook 2007 A. Gilmore Point Cook 1969 S. Mandics St Pauls 2005 S. Reilly Sunshine 2008 H. Andrew Sunshine 1970 R. Davidson West Footscray 2006 M. Eason-Jones North Footscray 2009 J. Vella Sunshine Heights 1971 B. Burnett St Pauls 2007 J. Humphreys Glen Orden 2010 T. Madden St Bernard`s 1972-1988 No Competition 2008 C. Utri St Bernards 2011 J. MacDonald Glen Orden 1989 D. Carrington Hoppers Crossing 2009 G. Trotman Sunshine 2012 M. Howe Old Westbourne 1990 L. Boehme West Newport Juniors 2010 J. Blake Sunshine 2013 M. Taleb Newport Power* 1991 L. Saliba Albion 2011 B. Hodge Williamstown Juniors L. Scarborough Wyndhamvale* 1992 C. Davis St Bernards 2012 B. Kendall-Coyle Sunshine 2014 S. Bonnici Albanvale 1993 M. Micallef Albanvale 2013 J. Nguyen Sunshine UNDER 16D 1994 M. O’Toole Albion* 2014 M. El Nour Deer Park 1993 G. Richardson Seddon A. Kitchen Hoppers Crossing* UNDER 14D 1994 M. Chansawat Flemington Juniors 1995 M. Rhodes Albion 1993 S Attard St Albans (1) 1995 A. Kitchen Hoppers Crossing 1996 M. Asik Port Melbourne Colts 1994 N. Mallia Sunshine Heights 1996-2006 No Competition 1997 J. Krainski North Sunshine 1995 R. Jensen Altona City Juniors 2007 D. Krywyn Wyndhamvale Juniors 1998 A. Chiu Altona Juniors 1995 R. Preusker Kealba Green Gully 2008 L. Larsen St Bernards 1999 M. Coles North Footscray 1996 A. Shepherd Hoppers Crossing 2009 J. Davies Wyndhamvale Juniors 2000 L. Demetriou Albanvale 1997-2002 No Competition 2001 J. Spinella St Bernards 2010 H. Barnett Williamstown Juniors 2003 M. De Luca Wyndhamvale Juniors 2002 B. Houli Spotswood 2004 J. Grima Sunshine UNDER 15A 2002 A. Peters Yarraville Juniors 1972 M. Ryan Seddon 2005 E. Phasey Point Cook 2003 B. Bonnacci St Albans 2006 P. Purukamu Parkside* 1973 J. Dinatale Spotswood 2004 S. Sherlock Werribee Juniors S. Parker Flemington Juniors* 1974 T. Crawford F & Y Socials 2005 J. Carr Williamstown Juniors 2007 S. Georgiovski Point Cook* 1975 D. Hawkins Braybrook 2006 J. Charleston Spotswood M. Paoli St Bernards* 1976 B. Wilson Braybrook 2007 J. Charleston Spotswood 2008 J. Doyle Flemington Juniors 1977 M. Croft Braybrook 2008 C. Matheson Williamstown Juniors 2009 B. Dimattina Flemington Juniors 1978 R. Brennan St Albans 2009 P. Lenagh Williamstown Juniors* 2010 A. Esposito Werribee Juniors 1979 V. Dicocco Spotswood B. Jago Werribee Juniors* 1980 A. Taylor Albion 2010 P. Manivong Altona Juniors YOUTH GIRLS 1981 A. Pastore Spotswood 2011 R. Keegan Hoppers Crossing 2012 S. Murphy-Bourke Altona Juniors 1982 M. Taylor Albion 2012 M. Knezevic Werribee Districts 2013 B. Bonnici St Albans 1983 D. Madigan Deer Park 2013 J. Gilmore Old Westbourne 2014 B. Eley Wyndhamvale 1984 A. Johnson St Bernards 2014 C.Thar Werribee Districts UNDER 13A 1985 S. Kolyniuk St Albans UNDER 14B 1972 M. Lynch Spotswood 1986 F. Tripodo St Bernards* 1973 L. Girardi St Albans D. Enever Hoppers Crossing* 1966 J. Craig Spotswood 1967 V. Mesiti West Footscray 1974 B. Wilson Braybrook 1987 A. Robertson West Footscray 1975 S. Drysdale Deer Park 1988 D. Galakos Melton Juniors 1968 T. Hudson Braybrook YCW 1969 G. Rowe Seddon 1976 A. Yankos KYMCA 1989 L. Vasallo St Bernards 1977 F. Lownden KYMCA 1990 P. Sullivan Hoppers Crossing 1970 J. Ebeyer North Footscray 1978 R. Dimartino Spotswood 1991 C. Karakiozakis West Newport Juniors 1971 L. Wright Sunshine 1979 A. Metha St Albans 1992 S. Alabacos Werribee Juniors 1972-1990 No Competition 1980 G. Mortignago Kingsville 1993-2010 No Competition 1991 H. Theodorou Spotswood 1981 C. Beck Deer Park 2011 T. Padgett Altona Juniors 1992 G. Lis Deer Park 1982 S. Delli St Albans 2012 N. Williams Hoppers Crossing* 1993 C. Beazley Altona City Juniors 1983 A. Johnston St Bernards D. Sulejmani-Blackwell Williamstown Juniors* 1994 M. Dean Yarraville Boys 1984 A. Hailes Melton Juniors 2013 N. Buykx Point Cook 1995 M. Khoder East Brunswick 1996 R. Martin Albion 1985 A. Kukuljan St Brendans UNDER 15B 1997 A. Lika West Footscray 1986 T. Giarrizzo Sunshine YCW 1972 M. Barker Parkside 1998 C. Goullet St Bernards 1987 W. Smith Werribee Juniors 1973 T. Ebeyer North Footscray 1999 M. Formosa Kealba 1988 R. May A.N.B.Y 1974 A. Pulcini North Altona 2000 E. Sani Flemington Juniors 1989 T. Tran Albanvale 1975 M. Molony Kingsville 2001 D. Ibister West Footscray 1990 M. Bettin Albion 1976 A. Richards Yarraville Boys 2002 A. Abdo Albanvale 1991 D. McLean West Fotscray 1977 P. Argus Sunshine YCW 2003 J. Fortunato Albanvale* 1992 K. Haslinger Glenorden 1978 A. Paschalikis West Footscray S. Sherlock Werribee Juniors* 1993-1998 No Competition 1979 A. Slattery Parkside 2004 J. Attard Albanvale 1999 D. Thomas Hoppers Crossing Blue 1980 D. Saunders Seddon 2005 C. Moore Flemington Juniors 1999 J. Barling Williamstown Juniors 1981 P. Clarke Parkside 2006 I. Muftarov St Albans 1999 B. Prismall Werribee Juniors Gold 1982 P. Philpot West Footscray 2007 W. Leveni Port Melbourne Colts 2000 K. Williams Hoppers Crossing Blue 1983 J. Aziz Albion 2008 J. Humphreys Glen Orden 2001 B. Houli Spotswood 1984 D. Findlay Hoppers Crossing 2009 D. Sloman Albion 2002-2008 No Competition 1985 D. Jones West Footscray 2010 W. Donaldson Glen Orden 2009 K. Adams Yarraville Seddon Eagles 1986 D. Maddern Albion 2011 J. Romeo St Albans 2010 B. Davies St Bernard`s 1987 P. Mills St Albans 2012 H. Rocke Flemington Juniors 2011 B. Razlog Hoppers Crossing 1988 J. Karagiannis Albanvale 2013 J. Mould Wyndhamvale 2012 B. Siwek Werribee Districts 1989 A. Mills Yarraville Boys S. Syme Albion 2013 D. Andrews Werribee Centrals 1990 D. Derich Altona City Juniors 2014 B. Khamis St. Albans 2014 K. Bharathi Altona Juniors

40 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 BEST & FAIREST History * Tied winner; ^ U17 Competition; # 17C Competition UNDER 13B 2000 W. Phillips Yarraville Juniors 2006 M. Boag St Bernards 1972 T. Crawford F & Y Socials 2001 J. Gattellaro Deer Park 2007 P. Manivong Altona Juniors 1973 No Competition 2002 M. De Luca Wyndhamvale Juniors 2008 J. Menadue Altona Juniors 1974 C. Knox Parkside 2003 T. Finco Albion* 2009 A. Bouris Spotswood 1975 J. Beasley Kingsville C. Robson St Albans* 2010 B.Siwek Werribee Juniors 1976 C. Pegano North Footscray 2004 S. Moyle Albion* 2011 D. Andrews Werribee Centrals 1977 G. Bezzina St Albans C. Dalton Albanvale* 2012 J. Kellett Werribee Districts 1978 M. Monty St Albans 2005 W. Leveni Port Melbourne Colts 2013 M. D’Ambrosio Point Cook 1979 I. Newman Sunshine YCW 2006 L. Maschewski Albanvale 2014 M. D`Ambrosio Point Cook 1980 A. Abdulovski Seddon 2007 M. Huckstepp Caroline Springs 1981 D. Madigan Deer Park 2008 S. Cehic Caroline Springs UNDER 11B 1982 R. Chugg Kensington 2009 Z. Curmi Albanvale* 1972 P. Johns St Pauls 1983 D. Jones West Footscray J. Romeo St Albans* 1973 No Competition 1984 G. Manson Port Melbourne Colts 2010 M.Galea Deer Park* 1974 C. Pagano North Footscray 1985 P. Mills St Albans W.Parker Newport Power* 1975 J. Noye Kingsville 1986 K. Chu North Sunshine 2011 L. Andrew Old Westbourne 1976 D. Moloney Sunshine YCW 1987 T. Tran St Albans 2012 R. Vesty Old Westbourne 1977 A. O’Hehir Yarraville Boys 1988 T. Tran Albanvale 2013 C. Perkins Spotswood 1978 D. Hoy Parkside 1989 R. Evans Melton Juniors 2014 B.Ismail Newport Power 1979 W. Roach St Albans 1990 S. Zavalas West Footscray* UNDER 12C 1980 C. Bissett St Albans N. Hill Deer Park* 1991 S. Derich A.N.B.Y 1981 M. Mirikillis Braybrook* 1991-2009 No Competition 1992 R. Houcher East Brunswick H. Mirikillis Braybrook* 2011 C. Bond Caroline Springs 1993 R. Houcher East Brunswick 1982 M. George Kingsville 2012 B. Cox Wyndhamvale* 1994 A. Fonua Seddon* J. Lambley Werribee Centrals* 1983 A. Robertson West Footscray T. Peake West Footscray* 1984 D. Micallef St Albans 2013 C. Thar Werribee Districts 1995 J. Hughes A.N.B.Y 2014 D. Ciappara St Albans 1985 C. Bubeck St Albans 1996 S. McKenzie-Eyers East Brunswick 1986 P. Guida Parkside UNDER 13C 1997 M. Sani North Melbourne & 1987 T.M. Tran Albanvale 1984 J. Kavanagh Braybrook Kensington 1984 S. Blomeley North Footscray 1998 B. Crossthwaith Glenorden 1988 M. Bettin Albion 1985 S. Brooks Wembley Park 1999 S. Tucker Laverton 1989 S. McGoldrick Yarraville Boys 1986 B. Haviet Seddon 2000 A. Proud Braybrook 1990 D. O’Brien Sunshine YCW 1987 R. Bromeley North Footscray 2001 J. Tresopolos Albion 1991 B. Dallimore West Footscray 1988 D. Weston Flemington 2002 D. Redfern Braybrook* 1992-2003 No Competition 1989 L. Boehme West Newport Juniors S. Smith North Footscray* 2004 A. Anderson Hoppers Crossing 1990 P. Guida Parkside 2003 D. Sawad North Footscray 2005 M. McLaughlin Caroline Springs 1991-2012 No Competition 2004 B. Miles Western Magpies 2006 W. Krithararis Yarraville Juniors 2013 M. Rubino Altona Juniors 2005 W. Hoskin-Elliott North Sunshine 2007 L. Phillips Yarraville Seddon UNDER 12A 2006 R. Turner Sunshine Heights 2008 L. Scarborough Wyndhamvale Juniors 1970 R. Peterson St Albans 2007 B. Dimattina Flemington Juniors 2009 H. Rocke Flemington Juniors 1971 T.Forbes Kingsville YCW 2008 J. Bennett North Footscray 2010 J.Gilmore Wyndhamvale Juniors 2009 E. Kline-Marantelli St Bernards 1972-1987 No Competition 2011 S. Kyriazis Caroline Springs 2010 X.Cassar Hoppers Crossing 1988 A. Brown Deer Park 2012 A. Karauria-Lunt Newport Power 1989 L. McDonald Deer Park 2011 L. Bentley Spotswood 2012 K. Bharathi North Footscray 2013 K. Hynes Hoppers Crossing 1990 S. McGoldrick Yarraville Boys 2014 M. Jackman Flemington Juniors 1991 B. Power St Albans 2013 A. Wharemate-Waite Manor Lakes 1992 S. Blake Werribee Juniors 2014 J. Dadis Deer Park UNDER 11C 1993 R. O’Keefe Hoppers Crossing UNDER 12D 1984 J. Zukanovic Braybrook 1994 D. Bonnici St Bernards 2008 J. Shell Werribee Juniors 1985 R. Blomeley North Footscray 1986 D. Weston St Brendans 1995 D. Bonnici St Bernards UNDER 11A 1996 K. McKenzie Altona City Juniors 1972 G. Jenwick Parkside 1987 D. Marnell Yarraville Boys 1997 J. Bingham Hoppers Crossing 1973 D. Nelson Deer Park 1988 H. Theodorou Spotswood 1998 T. Langlands Spotswood 1974 A. Yankos KYMCA* 1989 A. Newman Port Melbourne Colts 1999 B. Sutcliffe Port Melbourne Colts A. Newman Port Melbourne Colts* 1990 J. Carroll Spotswood 2000 B. Houli Spotswood 1975 S. Moss Crossroads 1991-2006 No Competition 2001 B. Bonacci St Albans 1976 G. Lawrence West Footscray 2007 B. Redfern Braybrook 2002 C. Ward Spotswood 1977 A. Metha St Albans 2008 No Competition 2003 J. Carr Williamstown Juniors 1978 C. Haber Crossroads 2009 B. Lester North Footscray 2004 L. Mitchell St Bernards 1979 J. Aziz Albion 2005 J. Charleston Spotswood 2010-2012 No Competition 1980 M. Jones Sunshine Juniors 2013 M. Fletcher PEGS Juniors* 2006 L. Hunter Williamstown Juniors* 1981 T. Ewer Deer Park A. Weaven-Cahill Williamstown Juniors* B. Greenhalgh Caroline Springs* 1982 S. Bishop St Albans 2014 J. Kuppen Point Cook 2007 T. Madden St Bernards* 1983 J. Bouchard Sunshine YCW O. Abou-Zeid Spotswood* 1984 R. Smith Kingsville UNDER 10 2008 P. Manivong Altona Juniors 1985 S. Gannon St Brendans 1978 M. Shepperbottom Kensington 2009 C. Daley Spotswood* 1986 S. Morgan Werribee Juniors 1979 C. Regan Albanvale D. Sulejmani-Blackwell Williamstown Juniors* 1987 M. Christo Werribee Juniors UNDER 9A T. Crennan Werribee Centrals* 1988 L. McDonald Deer Park 1980 A. Markovic Spotswood 2010 M. Knezevic Werribee Juniors* 1989 M. Bettin Albion B. Kitchen Hoppers Crossing* 1990 N. Hill Deer Park 1981 J. Bouchard Sunshine YCW 2011 L. Fogarty Spotswood 1991 R. Houcher East Brunswick 1982 M. Fitzpatrick A.N.B.Y* 2012 B. Valastro Hoppers Crossing 1992 P. O’Keefe Hoppers Crossing R. Smith Kingsville* 2013 J. Moretti Caroline Springs 1993 P. Carson Werribee Juniors 1983 J. Thompson Kingsville 2014 K.Hynes Hoppers Crossing 1994 C. Foreman St Albans 1984 P. Guida Parkside UNDER 12B 1995 T. Montebruno Hoppers Crossing 1985 P. Bessell Parkside 1991 S. Murdoch Yarraville Boys 1996 S. Meehan Hoppers Crossing 1986 S. Murphy St Albans 1992 S. Attard St Albans 1997 B. Montebruno Hoppers Crossing UNDER 9B 1993 R. Beazley Altona City Juniors* 1998 D. Sablich Williamstown Juniors A. Flavel Flemington Juniors* 1999 L. Hadjigeorgiou Williamstown Juniors 1981 A. Cilmi Albanvale 1994 S. Aquilina Port Melbourne Colts 2000 R. Prismall Werribee Juniors 1982 B. Johnson Albanvale* 1995 J. Krainski North Sunshine 2001 J. Green Albion J. McCallam Melton Terriers* 1996 L. Raso North Sunshine 2002 J. Fitzpatrick Wyndhamvale Juniors 1983 C. Bubeck St Albans 1997 M. Agius Rockbank 2003 D. Schibeci Wyndhamvale Juniors 1984 A. Mahon Hoppers Crossing 1998 S. Sayers Hoppers Crossing 2004 J. Charleston Spotswood 1985 S. Gatt North Sunshine 1999 M. Nicolaides Sunshine Heights 2005 J. McKenzie Altona Juniors 1986 N. Geysing Yarraville Boys

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 41 WRFL AWARDS

GOAL KICKING AWARDS Div 1 Senior Andrew Gibson Medal James Wong Deer Park 81 Goals Div 1 Reserves Kirk Wintels St Albans 71 Goals Div 1 U18 Matthew Serafi n Albion 47 Goals Div 2 Senior Shaun Buttigieg-Clarke Caroline Springs 107 Goals Div 2 Reserves Corey Thomas West Footscray 81 Goals Div 2 U18 Yousef El Hawli Newport Power 78 Goals Div 3 Senior Paul Cutajar-Milosev Braybrook 42 Goals Div 3 Reserves Paul Adams Albanvale 27 Goals

LEAGUE AWARDS Umpire of the Year Greg Denison Field Umpire Umpire of the Year Lewis Spiker Boundary Umpire Umpire of the Year Paul Battaglia Goal Umpire Lindsay Patching Memorial Club Offi cial of the Year Val Lear Wyndham Suns Rookie of the Year Tyler Crennan Werribee Districts Media Award Steve Thom 88.9 WYN FM Melbourne Injury Lawyer Unsung Hero David Watson West Footscray SEN Most Valuable Player Award Troy Kelm Albion Football Club AFCA Junior Coach of the Year Peter Gardner Point Cook Football Club AFCA Senior Coach of the Year Luke Dennerley Wyndhamvale Football Club AFCA Coach of the Month (April) Kayne Taylor Caroline Springs AFCA Coach of the Month (May) Peter Gardner Point Cook AFCA Coach of the Month (July) Michael Andrew Wyndham Suns

Top: Division Two Leading Goal Kicker Shaun Buttigieg-Clarke from Caroline Springs FC. Bottom: The 2014 WRFL Rookie of the Year nominees.

42 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR

YEAR NAME CLUB YEAR NAME CLUB YEAR NAME CLUB 1964 M. McBean Kingsville 1979 W. Pride North Footscray 1997 C. O’Donnell Braybrook 1965 M. Herrick Seddon 1980 W. Pride North Footscray 1998 J. Purches Albanvale 1966 S. Burgoyne West Footscray K. Schwartz Spotswood 1999 C. Wisdom North Sunshine J. Doherty St Albans 1981 W. Pride North Footscray 2000 M. Payne Sunshine YCW 1967 M. Herrick Seddon 1982 T. Currie Deer Park 2001 L. Caithness Wyndhamvale Juniors 1968 M. McBean Kingsville 1983 W. Pride North Footscray 2002 A. Nimmo Yarraville Juniors 1969 N. O’Connor Parkside 1984 P. Mulgrew St Brendans 2003 P. Sandlant Werribee Juniors 1970 R. Fella West Footscray 1985 M. Laffi n Sunshine YCW 2004 M. Overman St Bernards J. Arnell Braybrook 1986 D. Carter Yarraville Boys 2005 L. Morgan Altona 1971 D. Wragg KYMCA 1987 B. Curry Spotswood 2006 S. Kennedy Coburg Districts 1972 D. Baker Crossroads 1988 A. Wright Albion 2007 P. Snow Port Melbourne Colts B. Ward Yarraville Boys 1989 R. Barr Sunshine YCW 2008 R. Eldridge North Footscray 1973 D. Moore Kingsville 1990 M. McDonald Port Melbourne Colts 2009 S. Ager North Sunshine 1974 D. Mills Albion 1991 A. Hales Seddon 2010 T. White Caroline Springs B. Ward Yarraville Boys 1992 M. Schwartz Sunshine YCW 2011 S. Tessari Wyndhamvale 1975 B. Ward Yarraville Boys 1993 S. Cadman Nth Melb & Kensington 2012 V. Sposato Sunshine Heights 1976 D. Mills Albion 1994 P. Evans Altona City Juniors 2013 L. Vann Hoppers Crossing 1977 C. McDougal Crossroads 1995 M. Penaluna Port Melbourne Colts 2014 V. Lear Wyndham Suns 1978 D. Sampson KYMCA 1996 J. Bunting Spotswood

AFL VICTORIA Recognition Awards

YEAR NAME CLUB YEAR NAME CLUB YEAR NAME CLUB 1982 John Huntington FDFL 1992 Thelma Angwin Executive 2001 Arthur Wright Albion/Executive 1983 Doug Mills Executive 1993 Vern Smithwick Executive 2002 Herbert Turner Executive 1984 Graham Saville Umpires 1994 Michael Schwartz FDFL 2003 Mark McDonald Independent Hearing 1985 Les Knight FDFL 1994 Des Barnard St Albans Committee 1986 Ron Angwin Executive 1995 Jeff Bunting Spotswood 2004 James Lee Parkside 1987 Trevor Grant FDFL 1996 Peter Bell Williamstown Juniors 2005 Ray O’Hara Yarraville Seddon 1988 Gordon Watt Executive 1997 Ian Buckingham Hoppers Crossing 2006 Steve Kennedy Coburg Districts 1989 Rex Swann (OAM) Executive 1998 Pam Evans Executive 2009 Dale Sayner Tribunal 1990 Alan Smith Executive 1999 John McLeod Deer Park 2013 Michael Psaila Executive 1991 Vic Roach Executive 2000 Patrick Hinds Spotswood

Top left: Umpires of the Year (L-R): Paul Battaglia (Goal), Greg Denison (Field), Lewis Spiker (Boundary). Photos: Darrell Jones

Top right: AFCA Senior Coach of the Year winner Luke Dennerley (centre) of the Wyndhamvale Football Club, pictured with fellow nominees Marcus Barclay (L) of St Albans Football Club and Colin Clohesy (R) of Deer Park Football Club.

Bottom right: 2014 Lindsay Patching Award recipient Val Lear from the Wyndham Suns Football Club.

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 43 WRFL LIFE MEMBERS

YEAR NAME CLUB YEAR NAME CLUB YEAR NAME CLUB 1940 J. Douglas* Seddon 1977 L. Tandy* Spotswood 1995 J. McLeod* Deer Park 1940 B. Jamieson* Executive 1978 D. Mills Albion 1996 M. Laffi n Sunshine YCW 1942 A.E. Shepherd* Executive 1978 N. O’Connor Parkside 1996 V. Roach Executive 1952 H. Turner* Executive 1978 G. Saville Umpires 1997 B. Stafford Sunshine Heights 1953 L. Bolger* West Footscray 1979 R. Falla West Footscray 1998 B. Skinner FDFL/Parkside 1954 A. I. Dunne* Executive 1979 V. Smithwick Seddon 1998 L. Murphy Spotswood 1955 Cheeseman* Parkside 1980 J. Borlase North Footscray 1999 D. Knight Executive 1956 C. K. Hodgeson* Executive 1980 A. Clough (OAM) Seddon 1999 D. Muir* Seddon/Yarraville 1957 J. Gardiner * Parkside 1981 P. Hollings Executive 2000 T. O’Donnell Umpires 1957 J. Morissey* N/A 1982 R. Hodges* Seddon 2000 B. Height Tribunal 1958 H. Pascarl* Parkside 1983 J. Huntington Executive 2001 H. Turner* Executive 1959 A. Robinson* Executive 1984 L. Murphy Parkside 2001 V. McTaggart Executive 1964 L. Rowley* Spotswood 1984 B. Priest Braybrook 2003 B. Wilson Parkside 1965 C.V. Cooke Parkside 1985 G. Dyson Executive 2005 T. McGarity Umpires 1966 A.W. Abbey* Executive 1985 K. Brown A.N.B.Y 2005 F. Olds Central Altona 1967 J. Chigweddon* Sunshine 1986 A. Smith* West Footscray 2006 A. Williams Albion 1967 W. Tillotson* Seddon 1986 R. Angwin* Executive 2006 A. Chandler Coburg Districts 1968 H. Kelly* Executive 1987 W. Pride North Footscray 2007 J. Booker Umpires 1968 W. Williams* West Footscray 1987 T. Grant* Executive 2007 J. Mizzi Executive 1969 C. Cuthbertson* West Footscray 1988 T. Angwin Executive 2008 I. Hamm Executive 1969 M. McBean* Kingsville 1988 R. Madigan Umpires 2008 M. McDonald Independent H.C 1970 L. Maxwell* Executive 1989 R. Swann (OAM) Executive 2009 B. Hardy Glen Orden 1970 W. Couch* Spotswood 1990 E. Spence* North Footscray 2009 F. Smith Braybrook 1971 J. Lloyd* Executive 1990 G. Watt Executive 2010 A. Wright Albion 1971 P. Cocks* Parkside 1991 J. McKay Tribunal 2010 D. Sayner Tribunal 1974 J. Doherty* St Albans 1991 R. Donahue Appeals Board 2011 D. Barnard St Albans 1975 H. Mason* Umpires 1992 J. Rayner Executive 2011 R. Evans Tribunal 1975 R. Dye* Executive 1992 D. Carter Executive 2012 R. O’Hara Yarraville Seddon 1976 I. McDonald Umpires 1993 R. Beales Appeals Board 2012 J. Lee Parkside 1976 D. Moore* Kingsville 1994 H. McFerran Umpires 2013 S. Fenech North Footscray 1977 R. Jewell* Seddon 1995 D. Lockhart* Tribunal *Deceased 300 GAME LIFE MEMBERS

Created in 2013, the WRFL 300-Game Life Membership category recognises those players and umpires who have given long participation service over an extended period and who may not otherwise qualify for Life Membership of the league. This year the WRFL inducted fi ve new members to the honour roll, including Charlie Pagano, Andrew Fregonese, Lindsay Howarth, Trevor O’Shanassy and Sean Weir.

2013 G. Langlands Spotswood 2013 B. McQuade Port Melbourne Colts 2013 J. Sutton Kingsville/Umpires 2013 G. Thompson Seddon/Umpires 2014 C. Pagano North Footscray 2014 A.Fregonese West Footscray/WRFL Umpires 2014 L. Howarth Spotswood 2014 T. O’Shanassy Albion 2014 S.Weir Port Melbourne Colts

300-Game Life Member Sean Weir. (L-R) 300-Game Life Members Charlie Pagano, Andrew Fregonese, Lindsay Howarth Photo: Darrell Jones and Trevor O’Shannassy. Photo: Kirstie Fitzgerald

44 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 FINANCIAL REPORT Treasurer’s Report

It is my pleasure as WRFL Treasurer to present the fi nancial reports for the to provide competition administration and club development services to year ended 31 October 2014, noting that once again our auditors have member clubs. With almost all of the club administration roles fi lled by signed-off on the accounts without qualifi cation. hard working volunteers, there is little opportunity (or indeed ambition) for leagues to develop a capital base. The fi nal trading result for the year under review was a modest (some might say, “wafer-thin”) surplus of $5,031, compared to a budgeted surplus of All leagues rely on club affi liation fees to balance their books after $17,600. The actual surplus represents less than 1% of turnover totalling exploiting the available non-club revenues (sponsorship, property and $2.02 million. Following trading defi cits totalling more than $40,000 for fi nals). In our case, the Board has kept faith with member clubs on its the previous two fi nancial years, the 2013-14 result represents a welcome, commitment to drive down club affi liation fees. Over the past four years, albeit marginal return to black ink. club affi liation fees have been reduced by around 20% in real terms compared to 2010 charges. For that commitment to continue, new sources Notable items in the 2013-14 result included improved performance of revenue will need to be identifi ed and secured. One prospect under of the properties division; a further increase to more than $200,000 in consideration is to introduce a player registration fee, payable by players sponsorship support; net fi nals revenue exceeding $100,000 for the fi rst (not clubs) as part of the annual FootyWeb registration process. The Board time, and continued downward pressure on investment earnings in an will pursue this and other prospects for non-club revenue as a matter of environment of record low interest rates. While staff wages were contained some urgency. within budget, total staff expenses were higher than expected due to a once-off accrual for long service entitlements and the costs associated The Board remains committed to good governance and responsible with replacing staff on parental leave. The challenges confronted by clubs fi nancial management as vital components of best practice service to in meeting ever increasing costs and volunteer time demands are refl ected member clubs. in the increased level of club debtors at balance date. The Board will continue to work through payment plans with a number of clubs over the summer break to ensure all clubs are fi elding teams next season.

Overall, the Board is satisfi ed with its budget monitoring and review processes and fi scal controls; and views the fi nal result for 2013-14 as a more than satisfactory outcome. However, our ability to avoid future defi cits will be dependent on signifi cantly increased revenues, preferably Dominic Drenen from non-club sources. Treasurer

Community football leagues across Victoria operate in a challenging and often changing commercial environment. They refl ect the aspirations, attitudes and experiences of their member clubs – their sole purpose is

STATEMENT BY EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

The Board has determined that the association is not a reporting entity and - At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that this special purpose fi nancial report has been prepared in accordance that the Western Region Football League will be able to pay its debts as with the accounting policies outlined in Note 1 to the fi nancial statements. and when they fall due.

We, Bruce Mildenhall and Dominic Drenen, being members of the Board This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the board and is of the Western Region Football League Incorporated certify that, in signed for on behalf of the board by: the opinion of the Board the fi nancial report (fi ve pages, including notes attached):

- Presents a true and fair view of the fi nancial performance and position of the Western Region Football League Incorporated during and at the end of the fi nancial year of the association ended on 31 October 2014, in Bruce Mildenhall Dominic Drenen accordance with Note 1 to the fi nancial statements. Meeting Chairman Treasurer

17th November 2014

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 45 FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 - 2014

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2014 2014 2013 $ $ ASSETS Current Assets: Cash On Hand 38,192 36,413 Investments 286,615 287,109 Trade Debtors 207,721 121,421 Total Current Assets 532,528 444,944 Other Assets: Prepayments 8,570 8,748 Stock of Footballs & Medals 12,868 7,932 Total Other Assets 21,438 16,680

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Offi ce Equipment 20,212 14,606 Motor Vehicles 22,678 27,911 Computer Equipment 876 1,460 Leasehold improvements 38,698 43,535 Furniture & Fittings 2,640 3,060 Assets held for Club use 26,651 29,612 Umpires’ Training Equipment 298 497 Total Non-Current Assets Note 2 112,053 120,682

Total Assets 666,019 582,305

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities: Creditors and Accruals 117,131 53,611 GST Liabilities (3,004) (5,610) Clearing accounts 6,560 10,078 Unearned Income 8,750 4,000 Payroll Liabilities 9,910 9,246 Provision for Employee Entitlements 43,993 28,672 Bank Loan 6,059 5,662 Total Current Liabilities 189,399 105,658

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Fidelity Bond Holders 27,500 26,500 Bank Loan 2,113 8,171 Total Long-Term Liabilities 29,613 34,671

Total Liabilities 219,012 140,329

NET ASSETS 447,007 441,976

EQUITY Retained Earnings 432,976 450,500 Current Year Surplus (Defi cit) 5,031 (17,524) Asset Revaluation Reserve 9,000 9,000 Total Equity 447,007 441,976

46 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 - 2014

INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2014 2014 2013 $ $ INCOME Properties Division sales 580,911 531,703 Cost of Sales 505,405 464,238 Properties Division Gross Surplus 75,506 67,465

OTHER INCOME AFL Victoria 41,724 39,177 Commissions 1,432 8,317 Finals 238,592 255,582 Footy Records 5,002 5,523 Functions 8,155 10,945 Interest Received 8,475 9,970 Junior Interleague 27,889 27,275 Management Fees - Affi liation 201,650 195,200 Management Fees - Insurance 148,973 110,640 Management Fees - Records 32,730 31,000 Management Fees - Umpires 451,094 382,368 Management Fees - Functions 27,585 24,160 Other Income 1,855 152 Photography Sales 0 705 Penalties & Fines 24,350 26,815 Profi t/(loss) on sale of assets 0 (195) Program Income 0 3,136 Sponsorship & Donations 203,245 173,425 Umpires - External Hire Income 5,180 17,615 Website Income 8,838 8,971 Income attributable to previous years 0 998 TOTAL INCOME 1,512,275 1,399,247

OPERATING EXPENSES Football Expenses: Advertising 300 0 Awards 4,512 4,844 Club Development 1,336 10,179 Finals 136,203 166,240 Footy Records 39,380 33,562 Insurance - Football 132,583 96,122 Interleague - Junior 39,044 31,328 Interleague - Senior 9,254 0 Investigation expenses 540 500 Junior Fun Day 0 13 Printing & Stationery 5,772 4,458 Program Expenses 2,230 3,835 Tribunal 1,141 3,340 Umpires 440,953 400,548 Umpires - External Hire Expenses 4,275 15,820 Expenses attributable to previous years 197 509 817,720 771,299 Non Football Expenses: Admin. & Compliance Expenses 32,401 21,864 Computer & IT Expenses 9,466 12,199 Depreciation 18,139 18,705 Facility Expenses 32,949 30,803 Functions 48,644 45,176 General Operating Expenses 47,203 60,644 Media & Marketing Expenses 29,247 28,727 Meeting Expenses 11,152 10,488 Sponsorship Costs 8,955 9,748 Staff Expenses 451,369 407,119 689,524 645,473 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,507,244 1,416,771 OPERATING SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 5,031 (17,524)

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 47 FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 - 2014

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2014 2014 2013 $ $ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash Receipts in the course of operations 2,088,135 1,943,329 Interest received 7,671 9,956 Cash Payments in the course of operations (2,085,011) (1,943,213)

Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities Note 4 10,795 10,072

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Payments for assets (9,510) (38,026) Receipts for sale of assets 0 17,000

Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities (9,510) (21,026)

Net increase / (decrease) in cash held 1,285 (10,954)

Cash at beginning of fi nancial year 323,522 334,476

Cash at end of fi nancial year 324,807 323,522

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2014 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT These fi nancial statements are a special purpose fi nancial report Items of property, plant and equipment are carried at cost or prepared in order to satisfy the fi nancial reporting requirements fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012, for use by the and impairment loss. The items have been assessed for current members of the League and to fulfi l the board’s requirements to replacement cost in 2014, and as a result there has been no prepare fi nancial statements. change in the values of the individual items. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate The fi nancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 benefi ts associated with the item will fl ow to the association and and the following Accounting Standards: the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements maintenance are charged to the income and expenditure statement AASB 107 Cash Flow Statements during the fi nancial period in which they are incurred. AASB 108 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant & and Errors equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal AASB 110 Events after the Reporting Period with the carrying amount, and are recognised net within other AASB 113 Fair Value income in the income and expenditure statement. AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment DEPRECIATION AASB 117 Leases Depreciation is calculated on the depreciable amount of all fi xed AASB 118 Revenue assets over their useful lives commencing from the time the asset is AASB 119 Employee Benefi ts held ready for use. AASB 1031 Materiality The depreciation methods and rates used for each class of assets No other applicable Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting are as follows: Interpretations or other authoritative pronouncements of the Offi ce Equipment – Diminishing value method 15% to 33.33% Australian Accounting Standards Board have been applied. The Motor Vehicles – Diminishing value method 18.75% fi nancial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and Computer Equipment – Diminishing value method 40% are based on historic costs and do not take into account changing Leasehold lmprovements – Straight line over 3 lease terms (9 years) money values or, except where specifi cally stated, current valuations. The fi nancial statements have been prepared on a going concern Furniture & Fittings – Diminishing value method 7.5% to 20% basis. Assets held for Club Use – Prime cost method 10%

The following signifi cant accounting policies have been adopted Umpires’ Training Equipment – Prime cost method 40% in the preparation of these fi nancial statements and consistently Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed applied to all periods covered. at each fi nancial year end and adjusted if appropriate.

48 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 - 2014

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2014

INVENTORIES GOODS AND SERVICES TAX

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount value. The cost is based on the fi rst in, fi rst out principle and of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and other incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Offi ce. In costs associated with bringing them to their existing location and these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of condition. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. Receivables and ordinary course of business, less the estimated selling expenses. payables are stated with amount of GST included. The net amount LEASES of GST recoverable or payable to the Australian Taxation Offi ce is Operating leases do not transfer substantially all the risks and included as a current asset or liability in the balance sheet. benefi ts incidental to ownership of an asset. REVENUE RECOGNITION Payments made under an operating lease are recognised in the expenditure statement on a straight line basis over the term of the Property Division Sales lease. The leased assets are not recognised in the balance sheet of Property Division Sales represent revenue earned from the sale of the association. products to member clubs. Revenue is recorded when the goods are

EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS despatched. Provision is made for the association’s liability for Employee lnterest Income Entitlements arising from services rendered by employees to Interest Income is recognised as it accrues. balance date. Employee Entitlements that are expected to be settled Management Fees within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on-costs. Annual leave Management Fees represent revenue earned from charges to has been assessed in accordance with the provisions of AASB 119 member clubs used to fund the provision of services (including but however, no change in classifi cation between current and non-current not limited to umpires). is considered necessary. Asset Sales

INCOME TAX The profi t or loss on disposal of assets is included as revenue of the The League has been granted an income tax exemption by the association. Such profi t or loss on disposal of assets is brought to Australian Taxation Offi ce. account at the date an unconditional contract of sale is signed.

2. PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT

Movement in Offi ce Motor Computer Leasehold Furniture & Assets held Umpires Training Carrying Amounts Equipment Vehicles Equipment Improvements Fittings for Club use Equipment Total

Net Carrying Amount

As at 31 October 2012 16,595 18,609 2,433 44,466 3,550 32,903 0 118,556

Additions 1,409 31,431 0 4,482 0 0 704 38,026

Disposals 0 17,195 0 0 0 0 0 17,195

Depreciation 3,397 4,935 973 5,412 491 3,290 207 18,705

As at 31 October 2013 14,606 27,911 1,460 43,535 3,060 29,612 497 120,682

Additions 9,510 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,510

Disposals 000 00 0 00

Depreciation 3,905 5,233 584 4,837 420 2,961 199 18,139

As at 31 October 2014 20,211 22,678 876 38,698 2,640 26,651 298 112,053

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 49 FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 - 2014

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2014 3. OPERATING LEASES

The League had one operating lease during the fi nancial year for the rental of the offi ce.

OFFICE There is a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the League as sub-leasee to Western Bulldogs Football Club. It and the draft lease received provide for terms of 3 years with seven 3 year options totalling 21 years, commencing May 2010. This MoU will remain in force until the formal lease is executed. Rental is reviewed annually in May and is subject to a CPI increase. In late 2013 the fi nal lease draft was received (but has not yet been actioned due to a change in personnel at the Western Bulldogs Football Club). The lease draft provides for annual increases to be the lesser of 3% and CPI. For the purposes of this note, a CPI increase each year of 3% has been assumed. OFFICE Not later than one year 26,214 Later than one year but not later than fi ve years 15,595 Later than fi ve years - 41,809

Lease expenses for period ended 31 October 2014 25,661

4. CASH FLOW STATEMENT NOTES

2014 2013

$ $ RECONCILIATION OF CASH

Cash and Cash equivalents

Cash at bank 37,992 36,152

Petty Cash 200 261

Term Deposit 103,421 178,443

Investment Account 183,194 108,666 Total Cash 324,807 323,522

RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Operating profi t / (loss) 5,031 (17,524)

Add back: Non cash fl ows in operating profi t

Depreciation 18,139 18,705

Provision for employee entitlements 15,321 (715)

Provision for doubtful debts 00

Loss on sale of assets 0 194

Decrease / (Increase) in current debtors / assets (86,300) (18,506)

Decrease / (Increase) in prepayments / deposits paid 178 (33)

Decrease / (Increase) in inventories (4,936) 1,980

Increase / (Decrease) in trade and other payables 68,023 12,349

Increase / (Decrease) in bank loan (5,662) 12,622

Increase / (Decrease) in fi delity & bond accounts 1,000 1,000

Cash fl ows from operating activities 10,795 10,072

50 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 FINANCIAL REPORT Independent Auditor Statement

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC.

We have audited the accompanying fi nancial report, being a special used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the purpose fi nancial report, comprising the balance sheet as at 31 management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the October 2014, the income and expenditure statement for the year fi nancial report. then ended, the cash fl ow statement for the year then ended, a I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is suffi cient and summary of signifi cant accounting policies and other explanatory appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion. information of the Western Region Football League Inc and the Statement by Executive Board Members. Electronic publication of the audited fi nancial report

It is our understanding that the Western Region Football League Board of Management responsibility for the fi nancial report Inc intends to electronically present the audited fi nancial report The Board of Management is responsible for the preparation and fair and auditor’s report on its internet website. Responsibility for presentation of the fi nancial report in accordance with the applicable the electronic presentation of the fi nancial report on the Western fi nancial reporting framework, and for such internal control as it Region Football League Inc website is that of those charged with determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the fi nancial governance of the Western Region Football League Inc. The security report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud and controls over information on the website should be addressed or error. The board has determined that the accounting policies by the Western Region Football League Inc to maintain the integrity described in Note 1 to the fi nancial statements, which form part of the data presented. The examination of the controls over the of the fi nancial report are appropriate to meet fi nancial reporting electronic presentation of audited fi nancial report on the Western requirements and the needs of the members. Region Football League Inc website is beyond the scope of the audit The fi nancial records kept by the Western Region Football League of the fi nancial report. Inc are such as to enable fi nancial statements to be prepared Auditor’s Opinion in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. In my opinion the fi nancial report of the Western Region Football League Inc presents a true and fair view, in all material respects, Auditor’s responsibility of the fi nancial position as at 31 October 2014 and its fi nancial My responsibility is to express an opinion on the fi nancial report performance and cash fl ows for the year then ended on that date based on my audit. I have conducted my audit of the fi nancial report and complies with applicable Australian Accounting Standards. in order to express an opinion on it to the members. Basis of accounting I disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the report, or on the fi nancial statements to which it relates, to any fi nancial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The person other than the members, or for any purpose other than that fi nancial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfi lling for which it was prepared. Executive Board Member reporting responsibilities. As a result, the My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing fi nancial report may not be suitable for another purpose. Standards. These standards require that I comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements, and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the fi nancial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the fi nancial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of risks of material misstatement of the fi nancial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to Grant Plozza Accountant, CPA, No 1415249 management’s preparation and fair presentation of the fi nancial GP Business Solutions Pty Ltd report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in 14th November 2014. the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion of the effectiveness of management’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies

WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 51 WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE Our People

WRFL Executive Board Secretary Brian Wilson President Bruce Mildenhall Tribunal members: Rod Evans Vice President Barry Lovell Darren Mayne Treasurer Dominic Drenen Frank Plata Directors: Meredith Angwin Paul Smallwood Bill Baarini Independent Hearing Committee Scott Chapman Chairman Mark McDonald Terry McGarity Deputy Chairman Ian Hamm Paul Robinson Committee: Nick Papadopoulos Gina Smith Arthur Wright Ross Williamson WRFL Staff WRFL Juniors Board Bob Tregear Chief Executive Offi cer Chairman Keith Brown David Newton General Manager Football Operations Deputy Chairman Paul Robinson Tim Shellcot Football Op’s & Club Development Offi cer Members: Graeme Clark Lyn McLeod Customer Service & Events Coordinator Colin Clohesy Kirstie Fitzgerald Media & Communications Offi cer Ivo Havard Kristy Vidovic Administration Offi cer Paul Madden Stephen Smith Relief Administration Offi cer Stephen O’Hare WRFL Key Consultants Mark Van Schoten Kim Peak Rob Peak & Assoc. (accounting services) WRFL Umpires’ Appointment Board Peter Harley Marketing/Sponsorship Consultant Director of Umpiring Mark Westgarth Kevin Hillier Howdy Partners Media (Broadcast Consultant) Andrew Muscat League Historian/Statistician Board Secretary Rene Van Kuyk Grant Plozza G.P. Business Solutions (Auditors) Boundary Coach Leigh Rowbottom Goal Coach Graeme Hodgart WRFL Umpires’ Association Field Observer Mark Mather President Henry McFerran Administrator Terry O’Donnell Field Observer Brett Carter WRFL Appeals Board Independent Tribunal Chairman Dale Sayner Chairman Graeme Bloom Deputy Chairmen Michael McNamara Committee: John Raciti Carolyn Wood Adrian Noble Jim Simmonds

2014 WRFL Staff (Back Row L-R): Kirstie Fitzgerald, Stephen Smith, Peter Harley and Lyn McLeod. (Front Row L-R) Tim Shellcot, Bob Tregear and David Newton.

52 WRFL ANNUAL REPORT 2014 WRFL PARTNERS & SUPPLIERS The importance of our partners and suppliers can never be understated when the income raised through this revenue source represents almost a third of the league’s net annual revenue.

Importantly, income sourced via partners and suppliers reduces the upward pressure on club affi liation fees.

To ensure this income stream is not only maintained but signifi cantly increased, it is crucial that clubs support the following partners and suppliers who we thank for their loyal support during 2014. WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE ABN: 48 429 867 046