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I offer my report of /996 to members with satisfaction, however it also reflects concern. The positive is the present financial position of the League - without any funding assistance from the AFL, the NSWAFL through planning and management has been able to maintain its financial and service status. We welcome Ross Howarth as a new member of the Commission. Ross' early input has been outstanding and with the newly formed Sydney Football Board of Management, I j wish him well as he and his board plan the future of football in Sydney. The appointment of Ross followed the resignation of Peter Mackinlay in July. We thank Peter for his contribution as a member of the NSWAFL Commission and wish him well in his role as Chairman of the NSW-ACT Australian Football Development Foundation (NSW-ACT AFDF).

Chief Commissioner On behalf of the NSWAFL, I congratulate the Sydney AFL Football Club's JOHN YATES management, coaches and players for their great season. They certainly have helped give our code a tremendous lift in profile throughout the State. Being your representative on the Swans board has been a great experience for me and I can assure you, the working relationship between the NSWAFL and the Sydney AFL club has strengthened. It is still early days in terms of consolidation but I am sure as the Sydney FC cements its high place in AFL ranks, their success will carry through to grassroots football and assist in the overall strengthening of Australian Football throughout NSW. The first year of full operation of the NSW-ACT AFDF has seen a great increase in junior numbers kicking our footy. The success of the Under 18 VSFL team, the Rams, in its first season of competition was both exciting and outstanding in making the Grand Final. Congratulations to the players, coach David Noble and all members of the Commissioner working party which brought this success to NSW-ACT. I believe the concept of the COL KOHLHAGEN Rams is great for this State however we must not lose sight of the role played by the NSWAFL. Apart from development programs, the NSWAFL is in place to ensure all football leagues are running efficiently and successfully; to absorb the influx of players so they can mature and proceed to play at a higher level. Only a few will make it through and reach AFL level, but the balance must be reached to ensure the level of player interest and competitive standards are maintained which will keep our players within the State. My major concern at this time is over the decision where all transfer fees are to be directed into the funds of the NSW-ACT AFDF to assist the development program. This move has been strongly opposed by affiliates from all over the State and on your behalf the Commission is challenging the AFF decision. Their proposals not to allow our affiliated League councils any funding, particularly junior clubs, is failure to reward the Commissioner REG TURNER efforts for creating the aspiration toward achieving the greatest possible success - failure to reward these bodies will have long-term repercussions at grassroots working level. To our sponsors, both major and associates, I thank you for your constant support of the NSWAFL - I trust you benefit widely for being part of our football family. In closing, I wish to thank a very faithful staff. Craig has done a tremendous job during 1996 in all aspects of management and fund-raising, to keep the League viable - Peter for his general football knowhow and management skills; Kris for her great abilities in the secretarial process, and Brendan for his level of dedication - the whole staff can feel proud for a job, well done. As I record my thanks to the permanent staff, I do not forget the many voluntary people who have assisted in the office during the season, and particularly Paul who answered Commissioner the phone and collected the various messages, well done Paul. JOHN LIVY To my fellow Commissioners, thank you for your dedication to the code. Of the nine years I have been a member of this Board, I state that the present Commission is the NSW-ACT UNDER 18 TEAM keenest and most dedicated I have experienced. Thank you gentlemen for your commitment and support, to myself and the staff. 1996 AFL UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS I wish all administrators across our many Leagues, Clubs and affiliated League Row 3: David Willett, Matthew Harrison, Renee loppi, Brad Fuller, Cameron McManus, Councils, all the best for the 1997 season and trust you all have a peaceful and joyous Craig Lambert, Travis Rankin, Mark Woodward, David Harrison. Christmas and a healthy and happy 1997. Row 2: Chad Williams, Matthew Hyde, James Byrne, Jarrod Twitt, Luke McCormick (Captain), Ben Physick, Joshua Wooden , Micheal Hogan, Ted Ray (Team Manager). Front Row: Adam Chatfield, Nathan Tresize, Cameron Mooney, Craig Drum , David Noble (Coach) , Chris Jackson (Vice Capt), Brett Howman, Matthew Olney, Rodney Frost. Commissioner JOHN YATES ROSS HOWARTH Chief Commissioner

NSWAFL PAGE 3 Bl THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE II

NSW-ACT AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Excert from last year's Report-"its vital development agenda is to create an infra-structure The cwtain comes down on another season - a season when the League (you) to increase grass roots football and to establish a NSW-ACT State Under 18's to compete in came of age, cast adrift financially by the Australian Football League due to the VSFL Eighteen's competition" ... the re-direction of development funding to the NSW-ACT Football Development Foundation From the Auskick boys and girls to the R.A.M.S. - 1996 has captured and built upon the I hard work of the past, establishing the status of the Elite Junior Program verified by the The challenge was to cwtail expenditure and increase income streams, it is Rams grand final berth, and culminating in six players being drafted to AFL clubs-the most therefore with some satisfaction that the New South Wales Australian Football by any VSFL Under 18s team plus a sizeable increase in junior registrations, with a potential League recorded a small profit ($886. 00) as well as maintained our services to to grow above the national average. the Affiliates. The Board, Rod Carter and his staff can be well satisfied with the infra-structure they have Chief Executive CRAIG DAVIS Sponsorship, Central Ordering and fund-raising were the areas where the created which will spring-board the game towards 2000. League concentrated their efforts, which in tum kept the first increase of the Affiliation Fees by this Commission to a modest level and it is with some The NSW Australian Football League is duty bound to aid the Foundation in achieving our satisfaction to announce, the 1997 fees will remain at the same level. common goals-"more and better footy".

Insurance is a 'bug bear' of all sporting organisations and at this time last year, the League was faced with the prospect of a huge increase in premiums. With THE SYDNEY FOOTBALL CLUB - THE SWANS the valuable assistance of Horsell Intemational's Rob Veale, the League was fortunate in negotiating a three-year agreement with F.A.I. which even in a bad After Sunday April 7th, it was two games into the season and "here we go again". But, how year will keep premium increases to a manageable level. The best part about wrong were we? Grand Finalists and an excitement for the code never seen before across the this a"angement is-Horsell International are the Brokers and represent the length and breadth of the State. Even Premier Carr not only was there at the MCG but then at League in all discussions and disputes with F.A.l. We take this opportunity to Martin Place for the welcome back to Sydney-even writing a personal letter of reference to thank Tiffany Boys of I.E.A. for fine service in previous years as our Insurance the character of 'Plugger'. Administration Manager Company. PETER HISCOCK More importantly, the commitment of the Board under the leadership of Richard Colless, Kelvin Templeton, their staff and the players to assist in all facets of development, with all AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE reasonable requests met with a favourable response.

The celebration of the AFLs Centenary Year and the resultant advertising With our Chief Commissioner John Yates as a Swans Director, the grass roots of the game are campaign increased the awareness and popularity of the game. The year was well-represented and with their continued support, the future seems bright. filled with excitement, passion, emotion, achievement and humour. To have the two captains of the grand finalists in Paul Kelly and Wayne Carey, as well as Ross Oakley presided over his last Grand Final as Chief Executive Officer. His Daniel McPherson, Jason Mooney and Brad Seymour from the Riverina region is testament of decade in the hot seat has seen the game grow from a Victorian body to a the talent which exists in our State. flouring National competition. I believe this will remain Ross Oakley's most lasting triumph. The best 1997 development initiative that the Swans can do, is maintain its continued success on the field-go Sydney! Ross' support and encouragement of the NSWAFL has been strong over the years and is very much appreciated. To Ross, wife Christine and family, our DEPARTMENT Of SPORT &RECREATION best wishes for the future. The Government through the Minister Gabrielle Harrison, Director General William Gillooly AFL Departmental Staff assist the League on a wide range of issues from pre­ and the relevant departmental heads provided the League and AFDF with valuable assistance, season matches, ticketing and administrative matters-for their part in these administratively and financially. processes, we thank them. Administration Salary subsidies ($36,000.00), coaching grants ($12,000.00) and Footy Tab funding BRENDAN CONNELLY To the AFL Commissioners, Executive Staff-Ross Oakley, Ian Collins, Dean ($100,000.00) enables structures and facilities to be put in place for the bettennent of the Moore, Ken Gannon, Jill Lindsay, Bill Deller and staff, thank you for your game help and friendship. Recent advantages we have enjoyed - As "Keeper of the Code", the AFL has increased its commitment to National development for 1997 by 15% with $1 .105 million being directed to Statewide Hawkesbury Lights $5,000.00 programs in NSW and the ACT. The creation of a total player pathway through Nelson Bay Amenities Block 17,500.00 the RAMS is fine-but it does not address the wants of the senior affiliates. Bangor Juniors Amenities Block 14,000.00 Osborne Amenities Block 32,000.00 This, and other issues will be agenda items at an upcoming meeting. Failure to Urana Amenities Block 31,000.00 address these problems could have a negative effect on the resurgence we are enjoying at the present. The reduction in coaching grants from $20,000 to $12,000 raises some concerns in which direction the Government and Department is heading towards the 2000 Olympics. In addition, Executive Secretary the effects of the establishment of the NSW Institute of Sport will require close monitoring. KRIS HONAN As Chairman of the Non-Olympic Sport Task Force and a Council member of the NSW

Page 4 NSWAFL NSWAFL PAGES 1\1 THE CHIEf EXECUTIVE THE CHIEf EXECUTIVE II Sports Federation, I am in a position to assert some degree of influence on the decision­ making process. the support of Reg Turner, Jeff Busch and the staff of the Merchandising & Marketing Departments. As sports people representing millions of New South Wales voters, it is our right to demand far greater funding from the Budget for sport, so give your local member the hurry-up, in The football family is a marketable commodity, attractive to corporate sponsorship and this regard. merchandising companies. STATE ®IONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FUTURE The League is responsible for the administration of our code at both senior and junior level Let me re-state the Commission's policy on the concept of Representative Football-they are across the State and the Australian Football Development Foundation's role is to manage a must to keep the standard offootball in the State on an even keel and to give players an Junior Development, the Elite Programs and Junior Representative ftxtures. opportunity to play at a higher level. The challenge is to make sure the agendas which inevitably exist in football are not hijacked League Executive and club delegates need to look at the broader picture. That was the case for the benefit of others. Rest assured, we will not be down-trodden nor be subservient in the return of the Hume League after too long an absence from the representative scene. because-once the fabric, the heart-and-soul of the game is taken for granted, then the end is Their success at Yerong Creek against arch-rivals the Farrer Football League was a huge near. success, on and off the field. The League Executive is committed to improving communication with its affiliates and to The State Championship match between Riverina and Sydney was a close contest and the assist them where possible with their development as we meet the challenge to expand and newly-surfaced Wagener Oval at Ashbury (courtesy of Footy Tab) was a fitting venue for the promote our game to a wider audience. annual event. Events, such a practice matches will he expanded. Functions like the Brownlow Night will be 1 The standard of the match befitted the status of the Leagues trying to secure the title of NSW further improved and season launches amplified into other areas. Premier League. The dialogue with the ACTAFL, a like organisation will he broadened to strengthen both our Congratulations to the Riverina FL led by Terry Daniher. Sydney were certainly not Leagues and to accommodate the requirements of the AFL in providing professional disgraced by their performance, a fine testament for representative football. competitions of a high standard. The Regional Championship schedule deviated from the past because of economics. A series CONClUSION of challenge matches were played as one-off fixtures. John Yates' name commands instant respect whether one is talking to the small club or the After advice from the Regional Directors, the League will format the 1997 schedule taking ~igh~st official in the land. We are all fortunate to have a leader like John who challenges, into account the importance of giving every player the opportunity to make the senior State inspires and supports when required. side which will play the Victorian Amateurs, possibly in Wagga in late June. John and his fellow Commissioners do not accept their responsibility lightly. Each brings to The Executive will also be meeting with the VCFL management to explore playing Leagues the board room table, a wealth of football and business expertise. along the border. Col Kohlhagen (Affiliated Leagues Council Chairman), Reg Turner (Sponsorship), John Livy (Special Events and Strategic Planning) and newly-appointed Ross Howarth (Chairman SPONSORSHIP &MARKETING of Sydney Football). As stated in last year's Annual Report, the League set a projected income of $60,000 from The Commissioners and Regional Directors whose voluntary contribution are a labour of love and commitment to the cause, is much appreciated. fund-raising opportunities. This was surpassed by some $10,000 with the practice matches at Griffith and Lavington and 'The Night I Won the Brownlow' function (with 1,280 in I than~ all of the Leag_ue staff-Peter Hiscock, Kris Honan, Brendan Connelly, Paul attendance), now the largest sporting function in Sydney, exceeding budget. Droudis, Ted Ray, Keith Ogston, Ken Longley, Roy Bohmer and John Vizard for their I take this opportunity to thank the Marketing Committee-Simon Kelly, Terry Bartley, outstanding services to the League in 1996. It is a pleasure to work with a great team. Charles Mann, Shaun Welch, Lindsay Gulliver and Raymond Gulliver, and the hundreds of Special thanks are due also to our hard-working Accountant Ralph Neill who keeps us on the helpers who so freely gave of their time to produce functions to such a professional standard. straight and narrow ensuring that our organisation's financial procedures are beyond The League has created four levels of sponsorship - reproach and to our honorary Solicitor Aldo Nicotra of Blake, Dawson and Waldron who arranges expert advice as the need arises.

Level I Major Sponsor I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all members of the football family for your Level 2 The Premiership Package $15,000.00+ discipline, determination and desire which will take the game to new heights in 1997 and Level 3 The Brownlow Package 5,000.00+ beyond. Rest assured we do not take you for granted because people power is the life blood of Level 4 The 2000 Plus Package 2,000.00+ any organisation. We at the office are readily available when required. For those who have departed, may their contribution and memories live on and welcome to The appreciation page incorporated with this report, documents the companies and all the newcomers. individuals who support the game, so please support them. Finally to Kevin Taylor whose dedication to quality is evident in all of the League Our major sponsor, Carlton & United Breweries are just a fantastic company to deal with, publications he has produced including this Annual Report. Thank you, Kevin. making the commercial arrangement one of a co-operative nature which maximises the benefits to our two corporations. We are in the last of a three-year agreement with C. U.B., holding a three-year option CRAIG DAVIS clause-the Executive is positive of renewing. We don't take them for granted, appreciating Chief Executive

Page 6 NSWAFL NSWAFL PAGE 7 RR UMPIRING TRANSFER fEE PAYMENTS - AH TO NSWAH CLUBS 1ft

Umpiring maintained its continued progress in only be of benefit for football and umpiring in NSW throughout 1996. The development of the future. Feedback from League and club younger umpires at all levels of the game officials has been very supportive of these young combined with the retention of experienced umpires. AFL CLUB & PLAYER NSWAFL Club Milestone Transfer Fee 'whistle-blowers' meant a successful season was Representative selections in 1996 were again again possible. keenly sought. All umpires who were appointed When looking at the 'Annual Needs Survey' to represent either NSW or their association Craig Nettelbeck Leeton SO AFL Games $4,500.00 (umpiring census) it is interesting to note that perfonned at a very high standard. These Statewide we recruited some 217 'new' umpires included- Stefan Carey Pennant Hills First AFL Game 7,500.00 (99 field, 82 boundary, 36 goals). In all 106 National Under 18 Championships - Melbourne umpires were lost due to retirement, business, Anton Lewis, Sydney Greg Stafford Western Suburbs 25 AFL Games 10,000.00 study or other reasons. However, our numbers in Michael Forbes, Sydney 1996 were Jar better than in 1995 when we could only break even! In that year the numbers National Schoolboys Under 16 - Melbourne Brad Seymour Wagga Tigers 25 AFL Games 10,250.00 recruited only equalled the numbers lost to Richard Taylor, Sydney umpiring! Ray Chamberlain, ACT Troy Luff Nelson Bay 50 AFL Games 6,400.00 Some of the pleasing aspects of 1996 were the Sydney Football League v Director of Umpiring development programs run both prior to and Riverina Football League - Sydney KEITH OGSTON during the season. These included - Anton Lewis (Sydney), Nick Angelos (Sydney), Chris Daniher Ungarie 100 AFL Games 4,500.00 Gene Hodgins (Riverina) 1 - an Umpiring Advisors Course at together with the Sydney umpires - Jason Mooney Turvey Park 50 AFL Games Wollongong in February for current and Tom Hassan, Steve Power 8,000.00 prospective Umpires Advisers. Paul Hoare, Ian Prendergast 2 - an Umpire 'Development' Seminar at State Under 15 Championships - Barooga Wollongong in March for talented 'upcoming James Watson, Ross Davill $45,390.00 umpires'. Damien Pattison, Adam Broughton, 3 - three AFL Umpires (Gavin Dore, Scott Peter Chamberlain, David Farrelly, McLaren and Keith Callaghan) ran an Umpires Matthew McDonald, Jason Fisher. Clinic in W agga after officiating at the Sydney As State Director of Umpiring, I am pleased to v Brisbane practice game at Griffith. state I have noticed a growing change in 4 - the work of Bob Stacey and Russ Taylor in acceptance of umpiring and the attitude in making 14 visits in all, to the Riverina Umpires general to umpires. Since taking up the position Association, Albury Umpires League and three years ago I have observed a closer liaison Sapphire Coast Umpires Association to carry between League Administrators, Club Officials, out coaching activities, observations and clinics. Club Coaches, players and umpires. 5 - the use of eight young Talented Umpires to There is no doubt, the development of the game umpire the State UlS Championships at in NSW is "up to us all" and that a better Barooga was a developmental success. The understanding of the difficult task of umpiring eight umpires involved did a great job which helps us in our vision for the games in the enhanced the already high standard of play. future. Accreditation of umpires continues as a major Continued support from administrators and club priority in all umpiring groups in New South officials also helps our retention of umpires from Wales. In 1996, some 49 field umpires, 40 year to year. It is most important that umpires MERIT AWARDS boundary umpires and 48 goal umpires passed remain involved in the game. In 1996 we II their Level One Umpiring Accreditation. A retained more 'experienced umpires' than we further group of 20 field umpires around the have in previous years. State passed their Level Two Accreditation. In Overall, it has been a pleasing year in umpiring Sydney three umpires gained Level Three and in NSW. Whilst numbers remain 'tight' I have one umpire achieved a Level Four Certificate. observed an improved level of perfonnance in This award originated at the time of the AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL COUNCIL to The Umpiring Associations and Leagues who most games in 1996. I wish to acknowledge the recognise outstanding service to the Game. In the progression of years, the Award has been also support umpires in a/tainting their qualifications support of the NSWAFL Commission, NSWAFL known as the NFL (National Football League) Award, and the NAFC (National Australian must be thanked for their efforts. The staff and the local leagues. Football Council) Award. Presently it bears the name of the AFL Merit Award. advisers-co-ordinators who spend long hours The NSW-ACT Australian Football Development assisting umpires in gaining their certificates and Foundation continues to assist umpiring as it 1955 Ken Ferguson 1970 WilfHolmes 1990 Lionel Beale coaching their umpiring panels deserve strives to develop the game. A great example of congratulations for their time and expertise they Umpiring and the AFDF working together was 1956 Bill Elliott 1971 Herbert R Conlan 1991 Neil Whelan provide! seen in Sydney this year when at the NSW CHS 1957 Ronald Bradbury 1973 Ernie Marshall 1991 John Morris Once again the AFL used NSW umpires in Championships and NSW PSSA 1958 Syd Olroyd 1974 Jack Hardy 1992 Neil Winkler senior AFL fixtures throughout I 996. Those Championships-some 25 umpires donated their 1959 Ernie McFarlane 1976 Bob McConnell 1992 Malcolm Levett appointed to the highest level were: time and expertise to umpire over both three-day carnivals. 1960 Arthur Bridgewater 1977 Jack Dean 1993 Col I Fisher Matthew Norden (F) 13 games 1961 Jim Kealey 1978 Lou Boyd 1993 Vic Woolnough Anton Lewis (F) 3 games The AFL through its Umpiring Department is Mike Heinrichs (G) 17 games very supportive of NSW Umpires. The AFL 1962 Alby Young 1979 John McKeown 1993 Bill Carey Paul Hoare (G) 3 games continues to encourage NSW Umpires to reach 1963 Syd Felstead 1981 Allan Baker 1994 Lance Seaman Tom Hassan (B) 3 games the highest level and I know that this is 1964 Roy Hayes 1982 Peter Issac 1994 Neil Terrell Steve Donlan, ACT (B) 19 games appreciated by all who umpire in this State. With 1965 Les Clarke 1986 Bob Loveday continued support from all involved in football 1995 Jim Reynolds Another 12 umpires were used at the AFL and umpiring, there is no doubt that in the 1966 Allan Wicks 1987 Pat Hayes 1996 Garry O'Connell Reserve Grade level. The highlights being - future, umpiring can continue to grow at the 1967 Bill Hart 1988 Bill Thomas 1996 Rob Ash Anton Lewis who officiated in two AFL Reserve same rate the game does in NSW. Grade finals and Albury umpire Mark Foster 1968 Danny Wilson 1988 Brian Lenton who ran the boundary on the SCG in an AFL 1969 Jack Hammond 1989 John Foy Reserve Grade game at the age of 16 years! Once again it is pleasing to note the young umpires around the State who have progressed KEITH OGSTON from lower grades into Senior football. This can State Director of Umpiring

Page B NSWAFL NSWAFL PAGE 9 II NSW-ACT AUSTRALIAN fOOTBAll DEVELOPMENT fOUNDATION NSW-ACT AUSTRALIAN fOOTBALl DEVELOPMENT "FOUNDATION II

In I 995 the National Australian Football Council was The NSW-ACT AFDF wishes to thank the NSWAFL more than 250 stores throughout NSW. Our potential Nine-a-side was a new concept adopted by Northern voluntarily wou11d up. The AFL through the newly Chief Executive Officer-Craig Davis and his staff - and our opportunity to reach this market has never Regional staff this year. To test the water, a formed Australia11 Football Fou11datio11, assumed Peter Hiscock, Kris Ho11a11 and Bre11da11 Co1111elly for been so great. All Sydney junior clubs have aligned competitio11 was offered for Under 13 boys - the responsibility for the 11atio11al development of the Game. their support and assistance throughout the year. themselves to a McDonalds store. Junior clubs realise result, 72 schools from Sydney, Wollo11 go11g, the that a healthy Auskick program will ensure a solid North Coast and the Hunter Region entered teams. A Each State has formed its ow11 Football Fou11datio11. SYDNEY JUNIORS base of junior players and parents in coming years. positive result that will see the age groups expanded i11 The NSW-ACT AFDF is an i11depe11de11t legal identity 1997. that is controlled by a board of directors responsible for There was a11 impressive 34 per cent increase ofjunior SCHOOL PROGRAMS the developme11t of our game in NSW a11d the ACT. registrations i11 1996. This growth in number ca11 be Th e wi1111i11g U11der 13, 9-a-side teams were - attributed to the hard work of the Foundation staff and Primary The NSW-ACT Foundatio11 Board comprises 011e the officials at the Junior Clubs. The interest created by The thrust of Developme11t Programs i11 Sydney, the North West representative of each of the football bodies - the Sydney Swans will 11ot have a11 impact 011 Sydney 's Hunter and Wollongong have been i11 primary schools. Newman High School & Blacktow11 High School NSWAFL (John Yates) and ACTAFL (Alla11 junior numbers until the comme11ceme11t of the 1997 The staff's objective is to have school children and North McKi1111on), two appointed by the AFF (Ed Biggs) and season - early i11dicatio11s would suggest there will be staff embrace our ga me. The four-week program St Jg11atius College & Killara High School Ke11 Ga111w11), and AFL appointees Ia11 Colli11s, To11y a11other sig11ifica11t i11crease in Sydney junior numbers culminating i11 a gala day, has been the major means South Fallet and the Chairman Peter Mackinlay. 11ext season. in achieving this objective. Endeavour High School South West There are currently 14 staff employed by the NSW-ACT SYDNEY DEVELOPMENT SQUADS Secondary Holsworthy High School AFDF, they are - The Lions Cup had a close to JOO per cent increase i11 Hunter A successful program for the development of Sydney's the number of schools participating i11 its 1996 St Edwards, East Gosford Northem Region Junior Footballers was introduced this year. Three competition - 70 compared to the previous year of 37. and Rod Carter (General Manager) squads - Under 14's, Under 16's and Under 18 years - St Mary's, Gateshead Scott We11ke (Northem Sydney) catered for more than JOO boys over the summer Regional results were - Bathurst John Fraa11je (North West Sydney) months. Th e program was launched i11 November 1995 North Shore Pittwater HS Bathurst High School Paul Williamson (Southem Sydney) with a break for Christmas and continued to the end of North-West Castle Hill HS Damien Phillips (South-West Sydney) last March. The aim was to improve the skills of those South Coast Eden HS The fi11al Round Robin involving all of the above Matthew Parker (Youth Development Mgr, part-time) participating and provide up-to-date coaching methods. North Coast Alsto11ville HS teams was played at Greenway Park at Cherrybrook 011 Alan Waud (Central Coast-Hunter, part-time) Southern Sydney St Pats, Sutherland Ju11e 25th, with St Mary's Gateshead High School 8.4- SYDNEY JUNIOR FIXTURES Newcastle-Hu11ter He11ry Ke11dall HS 52 defeating St Edwards East Gosford 1.2-8 Southern Region Steve Sharp (General Manager) As well as participating in the Under 15 State The Gra11d Final was won by Castle Hill High School Chris Gleeson (ACT-Sapphire Coast) Championships, Sydney Juniors had representative who defeated Alsto11ville High at Kelso Oval 011 Tony Tumer (Riveri11a) teams in the Under 14 and Under 16 age groups. Thursday, September 16 1996. ROD CARTER Paul Habel (Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area) Keith Miller (Youth Development Manager) The ACT and Brisbane both had represe111ative teams David Noble (Head Coach RAMS) visit Sydney to play our Under 14 and Under 16 squads. Tim Grigg (Trainee) At Kelso Oval 011 June 22, the 16's had a resou11di11g victory 18.11-119 to 1.1-7 over Brisbane, with The role of the developmellt staff is two-fold. Firstly, it Westbrook 's Luke Ellis judged Best 011 the Grou11d. promotes the game at grass roots level by performing school clinics and organising school competitions. The U11fortu11ately the Under 14's were defeated 13.3-81 lo Foundation liases with clubs and football leagues. It 7.3-45, with Adam Camboum of Pe1111a11t Hills as helps to organise many of the football programs such as Sydney's best. Auskick and Aussie Footy. Football promotions such as the Little League, Gala Days, McDonald's Registratio11 011 July 20, Sydney's Under 14's met the ACT under Day and AFL player clinics. Coach Educatio11 - the lights at Greenway Park, when Sydney 10.6-66 won the conducting of Coaching Courses, the development of e11cou11ter to 2.1-13. Agai11, Adam Camboum was coach education programs and the Coaches Association adjudicated best 011 ground. are all programs ru,1 within the Fou11datio11 . The next day, the Under 16 teams competed al Sydney Seco11dly, the Fou11datio11 provides a program i11 which U11iversity's No.I Oval. The Sydney 16's were again all children may achieve their potential. The Under IS's victorious 15. 7-97 to 7.13-55. Bangor FC ruckma11, State Camival, the Under 16 Schoolboys team, the Teal Aaron Grant, turned i11 a Best 011 Ground performance. Cup and the RAMS are all part of the Fou11datio11 pathway for young footballers wanting to pursue a11 Tha11k you to 1996 coaches Mark Seily (U11der 14's) AFL career. and David Grace (U11der JS 's and 16's) and Team Managers - Kevi11 Brewer/011 and Jan Parker, for their The AFL provides a gra11t to the NSW-ACT AFDF efforts i11 e11suri11g the programs success. which enables the fu11ding of the states' development programs. The AFL entered into linki11g agreements SYDNEY COACHES ASSOCIATION betwee11 the Foundation and both the NSWAFL and the ACTAFL. The award wi1111ersfor 1996 Coach of the Year were -

The NSWAFL and the ACTAFL assist i11 providing Auskick Jennifer Reiter (Bombers) office accommodation and 11ormal administrative Youth Garry Brown (Westbrook) overheads. Junior Garry Pe11dleto11 (Baulkham Hills) Coach of the Year Kevin Wilse11 (Ba11kstow11) Congratulations to new 1996 staff appointments - Chris Gleeson (ACT-Sapphire Coast D.M.); Tim Grigg AUSKJCK (Trainee-ACT) and Steve Sharp, formerly the ACT Sapphire Coast D.M., who was promoted to the position The Auskick program has been extremely successful. of General Manager, Southem Region. From an almost 11011 -existe11t program, there are 110w 350 official registrations i11 Sydney where most junior We wish to acknowledge Ro11 Roach, the former clubs are rw111i11g a successful Auskick program. The General Manager-Southern Region, for his diligence Riverina had a 100 per cent increase i11 the number of and vision. Ron, was the main instigator i11 establishing Auskick registratio11s, with 11umbers rising to 550 the NSW-ACT RAMS, our team competing i11 the participants i11 the 15 ce11tres. Victorian State Football League (VSFL) Under 18 competition. We thank you and wish you every success Mc Donald's Family Restaurants are the national in your 11ew role. sponsors of the Auskick program. McD011alds have

PAGE 10 NSWAFL NSWAFL PAG E 11 II AFL UNDER 18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WHAT PRICE IS HISTORY? II

This was the inaugural year of the AFL Under 18 Appreciation is extended to - National Championships. and the unification of the Australian Football Foundation State of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Footscray Football Club Territory, when players selected for the squad to Weston Creek Football Club represent the NSW-ACT in the carnival held in Tom Hafey Melbourne from July 7 to 13, were drawn from the and to our dedicated and free-giving support squad - NSW-ACT VSFL Under 18 Rams, Bendigo Pioneers, Clare Walsh Most people couldn't give a damn for what Murray Bushrangers and clubs in NSW. Keith Herbert happened yesterday, much less 116 years ago. The selection process was conducted on June 9 at Rod and Di Campbell Sue Smith Weston Creek ACT when the squad announced to The photograph on the left would not have Michael Noble represent the NSW-ACT were - seen the light of day during the lifetime of David Duke James BYRNE - Assumption College most of us. Adam CHATFIELD - Pennant Hills, Rams NSW-ACT v QUEENSLAND *Scott CROZIER - Ganmain-GGM, Rams For those with an historic bent, it comes Craig DRUM - Coolamon, Rams Saturday July 6, at the MCG from the pages of the official program Rodney FROST - Baulkham Hills NSW-ACT 4.2 8.2 10.2 16.5-101 printed/or the Jubilee Carnival held in Brad FULLER - Eastlake, Rams Q'LAND 2.1 8.5 11.7 13.9-87 Melbourne in 1908, when all States, even David HARRISON - Weston Creek, Rams Goals: NSW-ACT: Luke McCormick 3, David Willett a team from New Zealand gathered to Matthew HARRISON - Weston Creek, Rams 3, Cameron Mooney 3, Matthew Harrison, Brad celebrate the 50th birthday of our Game of Michael HOGAN - Eastlake, Rams Fuller. Best: NSW-ACT: James Byrne, Cameron Australian Football. *John HUNT- Lavington McManus, Chris Jackson, Nathan Tresize, Cameron Matthew HYDE - Barooga, Murray Bushrangers Mooney, Adam Chatfield, Luke McCormick, David A copy of it was purchased recently at a Brett HOWMAN - Tuggeranong, Rams Harrison. book auction by Paul Feain. Renee IOPPI - Queanbeyan, Rams Chris JACKSON - Hay, Rams He paid One Thousand Dollars for the NSW-ACT v NORTHERN TERRITORY small program which listed the history of Craig LAMBERT - Belconnen, Rams Tuesday July 9, at Waverley Park *Mark LIVY - North Shore, Rams all the States, NSW included, and inside NSW-ACT 3.4 7.8 11.11 17.16-118 was discovered this photograph. Luke McCORMICK - Ainslie, Rams N.T. 0.2 0.2 1.2 1. 4- 10 THE SYDNEY TEAM - 1881 * Andrew McINTOSH - Belconnen, Rams Goals: NSW-ACT: Luke McCormick 2, Brad Fuller 2, Standing: A.Gregory, T.Holland, C.Fairfax, L.A. Ballhausen, C.Windridge, A.Kimmis, Cameron McMANUS - North Shore, Rams The Sydney club together with East Sydney Mark Woodward 2, David Harrison 2, Michael Hogan H.Williams, P.Howe, J.McNamara. Cameron MOONEY - Turvey Park, Rams Middle (seated): J.Backwell, J.Taylor, O.Morris, E.Finn, were formed in the early days of June in Matthew OLNEY - Griffith Swans, Rams 2, Ben Physick 2, Brett Howman, Matthew Olney, E.McKellar, H.Hedger, O.M Ballhausen. 1880. They were the forerunner of a Ben PHYSICK - Baulkham Hills Travis Rankin, Cameron McManus, Rodney Frost. Front Row: W.Pierce, T.Carey, G.Crisp, H.Taylor, E.Wedd (Umpire). Sydney competition which began in 1881. Travis RANKIN - Bendigo Pioneers Best: NSW-ACT: David Harrison, Brett Howman, Nathan TRESIZE - Murray Bushrangers Chris Jackson, Cameron McManus, Matthew Olney, Jarrod TWITT- Wagga Tigers,Rams Adam Chatfield, James Byrne. *Daniel TOOZE - Turvey Park, Rams David WILLETT - Corowa-Rutherglen, Murray Bush. NSW-ACT v TASMANIA Chad WILLIAMS - North Albury Friday July 12, at Victoria Park Joshua WOODEN - Lockhart, Rams NSW-ACT 0.4 1.4 3.8 6.11-47 Mark WOODWARD - Tuggeranong, Rams TAS 4.0 5.2 6.2 9. 2-56 Aussie Rules aficionados have been treated to a piece of history at the Newcastle Regional *nominated as Reserves. Goals: NSW-ACT: Nathan Tresize 2, Luke Museum. At a ceremony to fonnally present the museum with what is believed to be the Coach - DAVID NOBLE McCormick, Renee Ioppi, David Willett. Best: NSW­ oldest football trophy still contested in Australia, the president of the Newcastle Australian Selectors - ROD CARTER, RON ROACH ACT: Nathan Tresize, Josh Wooden , Chris Jackson, Football League, Mr Jim Arnold, told the crowd of a little known match in Newcastle in Runner - PAUL HABEL Michael Hogan . 1889 in which Wallsend's finest defeated a much-vaunted visiting Fitzroy team. Team Assistant - DAMIEN PHILLIPS A crowd of about I 00 gathered at the museum on Tuesday night (June 18) for the official Physiotherapist - CLARE WALSH VOTING FOR PLAYERS IN CARNIVAL presentation of the Black Diamond Challenge Cup by the Newcastle AFL to the museum. Trainers - KEITH HERBERT, NSW-ACT Best Overall RON and DIANNE CAMPBELL Chris Jackson & Cameron McManus Among the crowd were the chief executive officer of the NSW AFL, Mr Craig Davis, and Team Manager - TED RAY Troy Luff, originally from Nelson Bay and now with the Sydney Swans. Best v Queensland The umpires appointed by NSW Director of Umpiring The elegant sliver cup, which was first contested in 1888, pre-dates cricket's Sheffield Shield James Byrne KEITH OGSTON were - ANTON LEWIS and and is still contested by the Hunter Region 's seven NAFL teams. (The first Sheffield Shield MICHAEL FORBES, with Anton proceeding to be Best v Northern Territory was presented for the 1892/93 season). one of the three field umpires who controlled the David Harrison Mr Arnold said the cup was worth $35,000 when last valued in 1986. virtual Division One grand final at the MCG between Accepting the trophy 011 behalf of the museum, the director, Mr Patrick Filmer-Sankey, said: Victorian Metro and South Australia. Best v Tasmania Nathan Tresize This competition "This is a living trophy. It's not going to sit in a display case glorifying the past, it will Conduct of the team was of a high standard - originated in 1953 as a continue to be competed for by local NAFL teams. " Mr Filmer-Sankey said the cup would be courteous, co-operative, good-natured, dedicated - Australian Defence Forces (Leadership) Award contest between NSW valued for insurance purposes. and Queensland as Th e truly a pleasure to be associated with . The itinerary Chris Jackson Teal Cup through the photo and text used by courtesy of The Newcastle Herald embraced training under Terry Wallace and the generosir; of Mrs Yvie Footscray coaching staff at the Whitten Oval where All Australian Selection Teal a dedicated Historical note: The Black Diamond Cup was donated in 1887 by a Newcastle firm, the lunch was also provided; a visit to the Melbourne David Harrison follower of the Ba/main Neil Tresize club in Sydney. Ir was Richmond Tobacco Company and Hunter clubs have played for the trophy since then. social club of the Sydney Swans, and attending as Newcastle holds a proud place in the history of the Australian game in NSW. In 1883 it guests to Waverley Park for the Sydney v St Kilda later expanded to Larke Medal (Division One) include all States and was three brothers John, Jim and George Duguid who had played the game on the match. Patrick Steinfort (Vic Metro) Territories and was goldfields of Ballarat and on migrating to the booming coalmining district were Accommodation and meals at Melbourne Grammar also called the disappointed to find their code was not played there. The brothers promptly found allies Commonwealth Bank were most satisfactory, with all requests granted. A Harrison Medal (Division Two) in their Wallsend workmates, many of whom were originally from Victoria, and formed TROY LUFF and CRAIG DAVIS Matthew Bernes (Tasmania) Cup in the early 1990s. the Wallsend and Plattsburg clubs. with the BLACK DIAMOND CUP decided asset was having virtually unlimited access to It now bears the name the training oval, swimming pool and indoor oftheAFL basketball stadium at the one site. TED RAY Under 18 National 1996 NSW Team Manager Championships.

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The ASSC and the Australian Football Development Western Australia were the winners of the Carnival Foundation joined in 1996 to conduct the National defeating Victorian Metropolitan in the Division One Schoolboys Under 16 years carnival. final by 10 points, 9. 5-59 to 7. 7-49. It was WA 's first outright title in the National Schoolboys Championships The NSW Combined High Schools ran the lnter­ since 1971. Regional Carnival in the St George area at Olds Park on May 14-15-16. The strong Riverina Murray side won the Performances by NSW were - carnival finishing ahead of Sydney, Riverina SW, West Darling, Western and South Coast regions. Sunday August 11 at Waverley Park DEAN SOLOMON (Broken Hill) was named Player of WESTERN AUSTRALIA 7.19-61 d NSW 8.10-58 the Carnival with DEREK MURRAY (Albury) as runner­ Goals: NSW: Jarrod Gornall, Mark McVeigh, Nicholas up. Davis, Derek Murray, Luke Ellis, Joshua Davis, Mark Alvey, Aaron McNuff. From this carnival, 25 boys were selected and went into Best: NSW: Brent Corcoran, Mark McVeigh, Dean camp between June 10-14 with 20 boys from the private Solomon (until injured), Lenny Hayes, Damien Allen. schools of NSW. The NSW Academy of Sport was the venue at Narrabeen for this development as students Tuesday August 13 from NSW Independent Schools and the Catholic schools at Moorabbin Oval of NSW worked through a program to identify the 20 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 9.13-67 d NSW 8.6-54 better independent school footballers. Though the week Goals: NSW: Derek Murray 2, Mark Alvey 2, Aaron was a superb initiative it was also a very wet period. But, McNuff, Brad Flinn, Damien Crotty, Nicholas Davis. the opportunity to mix with the Sydney AFL players and Best: NSW: Mark Alvey (until injured) , Brent Corcoran, train on the SCG were highlights. Tom Power, Lenny Hayes, Nicholas Davis, Adam Matthews, Damien Crotty, Joshua Davis, Tim 'Zac. On the last day of the camp a trial game was played at Milperra when the final 25 plus Jive reserves were Thursday, August 15 selected - an always difficult task - the final Jive at Victoria Park places are selected from 10 players of very similar VIC METROPOLITAN 30.12-192 d NSW 3.5-23 ability. Goals: NSW: Nicholas Davis 2, Jarrod Gornall. ,,,, Best: NSW: Nicholas Davis, Joshua Davis, Lenny Hayes, The final squad chosen was - Tim 'Zac, Jarrod Gornall, Aaron McNuff.

Damien ALLEN, Cardiff, St Paul's Booragul Sunday August 18 Mark ALVEY, Dareton, Coomealla HS at Victoria Park Shaun ANDRISKE, Lavington, Murray HS SOUTH AUSTRALIA 16.8-104 d NSW 7.7-49 Matthew ARBON, Quakers Hill, Seven Hills HS Goals: NSW: Nicholas Davis 3, Adam Matthews, Todd BROWN, St Pats Albury, Xavier HS Damien Crotty, Simon Nimmo, Mark McVeigh. Brent CORCORAN, Corowa, Corowa HS Best: NSW: Joshua Davis, Derek Murray , Tom Power, Damien CROTTY, Ardlethan, Ardlethan CS Nicholas Davis, Damien Crotty, Shaun Andriske. Joshua DA VIS, Collingullie-Ashmont, Mt Austin HS Nicholas DA VIS, Ramsgate, Distance Ed. Nick EGAN, North Shore, St Ignatius Riverview WA's centre half-back MICHAEL SAUNDERS capped a Luke ELLIS, Baulkham Hills, Richmond HS great championship winning the L.J Williams Medal for Ben FIXTER, Wagga Tigers, Mt Austin HS Division One's best and fairest player, as well as being Shannon GILSON, Albury, Murray HS named in the All-Australian Team. Damien GLAZEBROOK, North Albury, Murray HS Jarrod GORNALL, East Wagga-Kooringal, Kooringal HS One NSW player was elevated to All-Australian status Lenny HA YES, Pennant Hills, Redfieul College when the Mt. Austin HS student JOSHUA DA VIS was Adam MA TIHEWS, Rand, Corowa HS selected in its ranks. Aaron McNUFF, Vrana, Corowa HS Rowan McSPARRAN, Eden Whalers, Eden HS The two-week carnival was a thorough football and Marl McVEIGH, Pennant Hills, Mater Dei College social experience for the boys. A sincere thank-you is Derek MURRAY, Murray Bushrangers, Albury North HS extended to many helpers along the way, particularly to Simon NIMMO, Lockhart, Lockhart Central our major sponsor SELECT. Tom POWER, Wagga Tigers, St Michaels Wagga Dean SOLOMON, Broken Hill, Broken Hill HS Tim ZAC, Narrandera, St Francis Leeton The 1996 Swan Shield State Knockout was won by RESERVES: Shane DEMIR, Miranda, Port Hacking HS Finley High School, narrowly defeating Mt. Austin High Brad FLINN, North Shore, St Pius X in the final. Brad HULME, Benty, St Paul's Walla Walla Grant MACKINLAY, North Shore, Shore School Other schools to reach the top Eight were - The Simon NORTHEY, Scots, Albury Entrance HS, Castle Hill HS, Eden HS, Billabong HS, Note: Brad Flinn replaced Shannon Gilson due to illness. Narrandera HS and Lake Cargelligo-Ungarie CS.

Coach - Rob ASH, Narrandera HS The 1996 season proved to be a testing time Jor all Assistant Coach- Bill TAYLOR, Billabong HS interested teachers working with Australian Football in Manager - Phil JACKSON, Ede11 HS schools. All of these volunteers should be sincerely 1996 NSW AFL UNDER 16 NATIONAL SCHOOLBOYS CHAMPIONSHIPS NSW-ACT Australian Football Development Foundation thanked. Paul Williamson, John Fraanje. Row 4: Brent Corcoran , Aaron McNuff, Adam Matthews, Jarrod Gornall , Nick Egan . 1997 promises a year which will keep all of us on our Row 3: Luke Ellis , Rowan McSparran. Joshua Davis . Matthew Arbon . Lenny Hayes, Mark McVeigh , Nicholas Davis. The AFL National Under 16 Championships were held toes. in Melbourne across August 10 to 18 at several football Row 2: Damien Crotty, Ben Fixter, Simon, Nimmo, Tim Zac, Todd Brown. Shaun Andriske , Damien Glazebrook. venues. The NSW team performance was commendable Damien Allen . Shannon Gilson . Tom Power. overall. Early injuries suffered by Mark Alvey and Dean ROB ASH Front: Lynn Marks (SELECT, Sponsor) , Rod Carter, John Fraanje , Derek Murray (Vice-Capt.), Rob Ash (Coach) , Solomon proved costly in the final analysis. State Convenor Mark Alvey (Captain) , Phil Jackson , Paul Williamson , Grant Copley (SELECT, Sponsor) . (Absent)- Dean Solomon , Brad Flinn .

NSWAFL PAGE 15 PAGE 14 NSWAFL ■ NSW PRIMARY SCHOOlS SPORTS ASSOCIATION

The NSW PSSA Australian Football program In Melbourne, considering the amount of rain Many favourable comments were heard for proceeded again to hold its far-reaching experienced by fonner VFL-AFL venues, all both the playing unifonn and the day wear. Statewide program, including District and games were played on well-prepared surfaces. The long-sleeve T-shirts were popular and Region Trials, State Knockout competitions and The delights and professional organisation stylish, as was the Bomber jacket. The gear participation in the Australian School Sports provided by the Victorian convenors, provided supplied was appropriate for the weather Council's Australian Football Exchange. long-lasting memories for our fine young conditions. The players wore their outfits with team and their families. Schools this year competed for the NSW-ACT pride. Australian Football Foundation Shield, to Sunday August 11 1996 TEAM MEMBERS become the State Primary School Knockout DAY ONE - Glenferrie Oval Champions. Troy BARTLETT (Deniliquin North) Victoria 14.10-96 d NSW 0.1-1 Paul BEV AN (St Mary's, Corowa) Each June, the State Carnival is conducted in Not daunted by the usual much taller and skilful Troy BOOTH (Albury PS) a region, nominated in the prior year. At this Vi ctorian team, the NSW boys persisted throughout Steven BUTCHER (Edward PS) Carnival, a NSW team is selected to attend the four quarters and fought tenaciously against the Ben BUTCHART (Lavington PS) Australian Exchange, held in August each home team. A fair result as NSW controlled the Richie CARACELLA (Mulwalla PS) year. ball for much of the time throughout the match, but Ryan CRAWFORD (Moama PS) still the Vi ctorian team were able to develop their Wade DICKSON (Jindera PS) The State is divided into IO areas, each usual flow-on type of play Matthew DOSWELL (Lake Albert PS) administered by an Area Sports Organiser. Brent FRASER (Lake Albert PS) Each area is entitled to conduct Australian Monday August 12 Matthew FRASER (Lake Albert PS) Football Trials, where a team is selected to DAY TWO - Box Hill Football Ground Luke GARDNER (South Windsor PS) attend the State Carnival. Catholic and Private NSW 12.11-83 d ACT 2.0-12 Joshua HILL (St Patricks, Albury) schools also are entitled to select teams and After our first match where we were required to Alex ISAILOVIC (Balranald CS) attend State Carnivals. match up against much larger opponents, the game Jarod KOSCHITZKE (Brocklesby PS) against th e Capital Territory team was a much Stephen LEATHEM (Howlong PS) more even contest because the NSW team were not STATE CARNIVAL 1996 Jarrad McVEIGH (Our Lady of the Rosary) intimidated by older and larger boys. NSW were Travis MILLS (Barham PS) This was hosted by the Metropolitan East able to more consistently display their attacking Luke PACKER (St Mary's, Corowa) Region PSSA and conducted at the Penshurst skills to re cord a memorable victory - our first at Mark POWELL (Narrandera PS) RSL football ground, Olds Park. The carnival this level of competition since 1991. Adam SCHNEIDER (St Josephs, Lockhart) convened by Mark Berg (Maroubra Bay Christopher THOMAS (Barham PS) Primary) was held over three days with 10 Tuesday August 13 Luke THORNTON (St Mary's, Corowa) DAY THREE - Cramer Street Oval, Preston teams competing. Northern Territory 8,4-52 d NSW 5.6-36 RECOMMEND A TIO NS A rewarding effort to restrict the Territorians to Riverina West, Riverina East and MacKillop this score. NSW out-scored NT in the first half and To support NSW PSSA Australian Football Regions dominated in the preliminary rounds. appeared to be the quicker and more-aggressive application for 13 years age dispensation Other closely contested matches were witnessed team when attacking the ball. NSW were very (currently held by NT and ACT). At the post­ between Barrier, South Coast, Metropolitan satisfied with their performance, even though we Carnival meeting, it was indicated, it would be North and Metropolitan South West Regions. failed to take the points, against much-taller unanimously supported by all other State and opposition. Territory Australian Football contingents. It In the final, Riverina West coached by Brian was agreed that NSW is in its infancy in Weavers (Thurgoona Primary) defeated Wednesday August 14 developing the sport of Australian Football, and Riverina East coached by Graham Hyde (Rand DAY FOUR - a rest day and excursion to Th e the granting of this age dispensation would Primary) to become 1996 Carnival Champions. Melbourne Zoo. An excellent venue for the boys to assist in levelling the 'playing field'. Final placings were - wind down after three days of torrid, but enjoyable football - although ii rained cats and dogs To continue with the support provided by the 1 Western Riverina throughout the day. NSW-ACT Australian Football Development 2 Eastern Riverina Foundation, who provided a development 3 MacKillop Thursday August 15 officer to travel with the team. This assistance 4 Metropolitan North DAY FIVE - Caulfield Football Ground and professionalism was highly-valued by team 5 South Coast South Australia 7.6-48 d NSW 1.3-9 members, parents, Owen and myself. 6 Barrier The highly-skilled SA team were far too strong, tall 7 Metro. South West and quick for the NSW side who battled bravely on 8 Metropolitan East the open spaces of the soft ground. NSW were highly praised by the SA coaching staff. for their BOB BEVAN 9 Western NSW PSSA Team Manager-Convenor 10 Polding continued persistence and never-give-in allitude, which was also evident to an appreciative crowd 11 Metropolitan West who gave our team a great ovation as they left the ground. Next year's State Carnival will be conducted in the Riverina region, most likely in Griffith. Friday August 16 DAY SIX - Windy Hill Oval, Essendon A special thank you to the NSW-ACT Queensland 3.9-27 d NSW 3.2-20 Australian Football Development Foundation, In a magnificent contest, NSW was beaten in the and the NSWAFL, for their continued support final minutes of the match. Once again NSWwere of the State Carnival. the much smaller team, but persistent tackling, running and defence brought the Queens/anders AUSTRALIAN EXCHANGE - down to our level. Probably the game of the MELBOURNE carnival - as the scores indicate. This was conducted in Melbourne across FINAL 1 SOUTH AUSTRALIA Sunday August 11 to Friday August 16th. The RANKING: 2 VICTORIA 23-boy squad was chosen during the State 3 NORTHERN TERRITORY Carnival held at Penshurst. The team assembed 4 QUEENSLAND in Albury at the Lavington Primary School, 5 NEW SOUTH WALES where they were outfitted, and using the 6 AUST. CAPITAL TERRITORY facilities of the Lavington FC and the school to familiarise the team of excellent ambassadors The team's behaviour whilst travelling, during for our State. They then departed by coach to the exchange at each venue, on the excursion 1996 NSW PRIMARY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION STATE TEAM Melbourne where players were billeted and and at the billeting families residence was hosted by families of Apollo Parkways, most appropriate. They were fine ambassadors Greenhills, Sherbourne and Eltham East for NSW. The team mixed well with all other Back: Travis Mills, Luke Packer, Luke Thornton , Paul Bevan , Matthew Fraser, Jarrad McVeigh , Alex lsailovic, Troy Bartlett, Richie Caracella. Primary School. The coaching staff was states, their sportsmanship and team spirit was Middle: Matthew Doswell , Wade Dickson , Steven Butcher, Luke Gardner, Mark Powell , headed by coach OWEN DUNLOP a feature, which was a reflection of the Troy Booth, Christopher Thomas, Stephen Leathern. (Burrumbuttock PS), manager BOB BEVAN encouragement and direction of the team's (Lavington PS), PAUL HABEL, the Griffith­ management, The behaviour of the boys both Front: Ben Butchart, Joshua Hill, Brent Fraser (Captain), Bob Bevan (Manager) , Owen Dunlop (Coach}, Paul Habel (Asst Coach), based officer of the NSW-ACT AFDF. on and off the field was exemplary. Adam Schneider (Captain} , Ryan Crawford , Jarod Koschitzke.

PAGE 16 NSWAFL NSWAFL PAGE 17 1\1 THE PAPER CHASE fOR OUR HISTORY THE PAPER CHASE fOR OUR HISTORY II

On December 5 1995 the Committee of NSW cricket with South Melbourne before migrating to SRFU (who was educated at Rugby School), at weeks later on August 6th, 5000 Sydneysiders Football History was formed to build upon the Sydney in 1880 at the time when interest in the the 1880 annual meeting gave the real reason - paid to see NSW soundly defeated in the return work carried out by Jan Gran/and and Ted Ray - national code was gathering. he thought it 'almost frivolous' to play match, 9.16 to 1.8. During the season the intercolonial matches as the rules were so Melbourne FC also sent a team to play three joining with, the resources provided by Paul He played with the West Sydney club of the Feain. As well, 1 am happy to be part of the Ultimo-Pynnont suburbs during the days of the different and to alternate the rules would simply matches against Sydney clubs but these were group. Flanagan Cup which lasted from 1889 until 1894. mean that each colony would win under its own played on the adjacent open space of Moore Paul Feain conducts The Cornstalk Bookshops in Jim's interests in the Australian code would rules. A second series of matches between Park and by comparison with rugby matches Sydney, two outlets devoted to antiquarian books. endure until his passing in September 1939-at Carlton and Waratah did take place and were were poorly attended. Part of the reason was the As an admitted mad-supporter of Australian his passing "The Sporting Globe" in tribute said, closely contested, showing the problem of unwillingness of Sydney followers to pay Football-/rom the juniors of his much-loved "Often he was referred to as the grand old man of different rules were not insurmountable. regularly to see football matches though press Glebe Greyhounds through the Balmain FC, plus the national code in New South Wales, but the However, the SRFU would not compromise - reports record these matches were poorly support of the Sydney AFL club-he's also a title was not complete. He was the grand old man rather than play intercolonial matches against managed and advertised. collector of artefacts of our code and its through of all football. " Victoria, it wanted to play rugby intercolonials Clubs of the day consisted of the First 20, one of his purchases that a photograph of the Phelan was the founding secretary of the against New Zealand. and Second 20. Where some rivals were of a 1881 team of the original Sydney club appears on Newtown club in 1903. A confectioner by trade, The SRFU's refusal to yield propelled higher standard their opponents often were page 13 of this report. he was also a respected union official. In 1924, supporters of the Australian game into action allowed to field either 23, even 25 players. Club Paul privately funded acquisitions which have Jim Phelan was paid the honour when made a and at Woollahra in June 1880 held a well­ contests of 1881 were chiefly played at Moore provided our Committee with a library of press Life Member of the Australian National Football attended meeting according to the Sydney Mail Park though regular visits were made to the two cuttings dating back into the 1880s from the two Council, sincerely earned with the energies and whose football writer 'Leather-Stocking' newly established colleges of St Ignatius of major Sydney journals of our sporting history, resources he delivered to NSW football. In 1936, recorded - Riverview at Lane Cove and St Joseph's at "The Sydney Morning Herald" and "The Daily the highest Sydney award for best and fairest was " It is pretty well understood - that there are Hunters Hill. Years later James Edward Phelan Telegraph " -one should be able to grasp on the named The Phelan Medal. scores of footballers - who play the Rugby game widely referred to as the 'father of Sydney unique opportunity to learn 111uch of the history under protest as it were, and who would gladly football' recalled - of our code in this State, of which the greater But how did the game, born in Melbourne in welco111e a radical change in the present method "Preparatory to the opening co111petition ga111es of part has turned to dust. 1858, progress and find interest in New South of playing football". the season, clubs vied with each other to secure a Wales. The Committee of NSW Football History And, just who are the three men depicted on the A week later over 100 footballers formed the practice game at Riverview where Fr Gartlan, the is still in its very early days and though it is New South Wales Football Association then principal, dispensed hospitality in royal PHILLIP SHERIDAN front cover of this year's Annual Report, and recognised many conclusions have been drawn, adjoining this feature 011 the left. Most of you (NSWFA) to play under VFA rules. At the fashion. The writer retains vivid and pleasant future historians will find valid reasons to make formation of the Australian code in Sydney, the memories of his first trip to the college with the would have never heard their names-but without their corrections to our findings. them the game may never have taken roots in this By the 1880s, Australian football had first president of the body was Phillip Sheridan Waratah club ". State. become the dominant winter sport in Victoria, who as president of the NSW Cricket The Australian game was being played in The first photograph was taken from the obituary Tasmania, the Riverina and Broken Hill Association, again offered the use of his Queensland, the SRFU thongh keenly wanting written in "The Daily Telegraph" in January districts of NSW, as well as South Australia and association ground for intercolonial contests. to claim the colony brought a team to Sydney at 1910 for PHILLIP SHERIDAN. He was a Western Australia. These were regions where The following month, another gronp of its expense in 1882 to inaugurate intercolonial prominent cricket identity who was influential to Melbourne merchants and their commercial footballers formed to play under English matches, as well as sending a team to New providing the Albert Cricket Ground where the travellers did business, where Melbourne-based Association rules and although soccer would Zealand to establish relations. The SRFU used Waratah club and the visiting Carlton VFA team banks opened, and where Melbourne threaten neither rugby or the Australian game, the Association Ground but the crowds were met 011 Ju11e 23 and 25 1877. As a trustee of the promoters, emigrants and investors were more it reflects the antipathy of rugby supporters smaller than that enjoyed by the NSWF A Association Cricket Ground (the SCG from 1894) likely found. According to Geoffrey Blainey in toward the Australian game. Senior rugby against the VFA in 1881. he further assisted the establishment of the his 1990 work "A Game of our Own" ... "that officials welcomed the introduction of soccer NSWFA clubs of the day were playing for the national ga111e in Sydney when the NSW Football Sydney and its hinterland did not take to which they believed would improve the skills of Alexander trophies as West Sydney, City and Association (fonned June 1880) and the Victorian Australian-rules football was partly a reflection rugby players. Indeed, there was only one Redfern joined the throng. The code enjoyed Football Association (formed 1877) played the of Sydney's suspicion of any game devised in dissenter at the meeting, F Lyons Weiss, a wide interest in the Newcastle district where by first inter-colonial on Saturday July 1st 1881. Melbourne". committeeman of the NSWF A whose speech 1884 Newcastle City, Newcastle, Merewether, From the formation of the first club in ' nearly drove the Rugbyites to the refreshment Northnmberland, Hamilton and Wallsend For over a quarter of a century he was identified Wagga in 1881, clubs grew and a regular with the Sydney Cricket Ground. From 1878 to bar' declaring that - together with the afore-mentioned Maitland ALBERT E. NASH competition began in 1885. 1896, Mr Sheridan was a trustee and became " ... as the colonies in many matters, political and were in existence. It bronght a call by the In the early weeks of its inaugural season, manager from 1896, at a ti111e when the SCG was social, had struck out a path for themselves, he Northern Football Association, that the VF A - recognised as one of the finest cricketing the VFA (formed 1877 in Melbourne to control did not see why the same line of conduct should the game) sought to introduce intercolonial " ... should make some effort for the enclosures in the world. not be adopted in the ga111e offootball ... " matches. Australian football was to reach advancement of the game in New South Wales - At the start of the 1881 season there were only Sheridan was president of the NSWFAfrom 1880 Sydney when a local club Waratah invited there were some 16 clubs in the Northern two Australian football clubs in Sydney, the until the end of 1890, as listed on page 56. Carlton to play two matches, one each under Association ... and in addition to playing matches East Sydney and the Sydney clubs, though a Rugby and the Australian rules. Apparently in Sydney, might play at Newcastle, Maitland and ALBERT E. NASH was born in England and third team, from Maitland, about 100 miles rugby had become rather slow and unattractive Wallsend, where it was expected their matches converted from rugby after witnessing games in north of Sydney, competed against them Melbourne during 1890, and when moving to and the Waratah club hoped to make the point would have very liberal patronage ... " regularly. Late in 1881 a club was formed at Clnbs from Newcastle regularly played the Sydney became the second president of the in a direct comparison with Australian football. Petersham and in May 1882, Waratah formally NSWFA in 1890, an honour he held until 1912. On Saturday June 23 1877 nearly 3000 Sydney teams, with the SMH on August 22 switched its allegiance from rugby to the spectators paid one shilling each to see Waratah reporting in almost 1,000 words - "Despite the Nash experienced the tragic collapse of the Australian code. (By comparison, there were 30 beat Carlton under IS-a-side Rugby rules at the fact that Northnmberland had a very strong Australian code in Sydney at the end of 1894 rugby clubs affiliated with the SRFU, and 15 in Albert Cricket Ground (where flats now stand team on Saturday last in the return match when petty-parochialism overtook logic. Albert NSW country areas. Sydney's population of the opposite Redfern Oval). The following Monday, against Sydney, on Moore Park, the latter however was a strength when the resurgence took day was 225,000 compared with Melbonrne's Waratah and Carlton played a 20-men a-side obtained a very easy victory. There were about place with the rebirth of the NSWAFL in 1903. 282,000.) 'Victorian rules' contest which the visitors won 4000 people present, although the weather was JIM PHELAN Nash was one of the founders of the Australasian Also in 1881 the Trustees of the Association easily, reversing the Saturday result. cold, and at times showery". The Sydney 'reds' Football Cou11cil whe11 it was fanned i11 1905 and Cricket Ground annonnced their ground would Encouraged by the snccess of the response in won 10.11 to 3.2 with the report concluding - became its first vice-president. be available and the NSWFA arranged two Sydney, the VF A suggested to the SRFU that "In the evening the visitors were entertained at matches with the VFA. Perhaps through the During his period in office, he guided the regular intercolonial matches be inaugurated, the Freemason's Hotel, York Street. Mr Crisp patronage of Phillip Sheridan, the NSWF A NSWAFL purchase of the old Rosebery race­ starting in 1879. The SRFU declined, pleading occupied the chair. The health of the two teams course of more than 10 acres where the there was no ground in Sydney suitable 'for played clnb matches at the Association ground. was drunk very cordially, and the visitors left The first intercolonial match against the Australian Football Ground sporting complex was matches of so great interest' - however, this was the same night by the Newcastle boat". developed, with foresight half-a-century in VF A was played in Melbourne at the MCG on simply not the case. The New South Wales And, so our story still has more than a century to advance of other football bodies in Melbourne Saturday July 1st 1881, and possibly because of go. We hope to finish it within the next 100 years, and Adelaide. He lived a long life, passing away Cricket Association offe1·ed the use of its own Victoria's greater skills, but also due to the ban so any assistance which can be given with in Sydney in August 1960. ground (later called the Sydney Cricket Ground), but this was not 'convenient' for the by the SRFU on Sydney players taking part, the infonnation would be most appreciated-we've Records show JAMES EDWARD PHELAN was SRFU and the VF A's proposal was abandoned. home side won easily 9.24 to 0.1 (when behinds only scratched the surface-help us dig deeper born in Bendigo in 1860 and played football and Thomas Arnold, senior vice-president of the were recorded but only goals counted). Six down the mine of the greatest NSW stories ...

PAGE 18 NSWAFL NSWAFL PAGE 19 ■ NSWAH CHAMPIONSHIPS

1996 saw the continuation of the previous years fonnat with Northern Riverina FL v Central West AFL the Sydney Football League challenging title holders Saturday May 18 at We st Wyalong Riverina for the State Championship and a number of Nthn Riverina 6.5 14.7 17 .12 27 .12-168 Regional Challenge matches being played around the State Central West 3.1 3.6 6.12 8.15- 63 between neighbouring Leagues including the welcome Goals: NRFL: Richard Davis 7, Jed Simpson 7, Breu addition of the Hum e Football League. Dickson 3, Jason Boneham 3, Kim Block 2, Rod Daniher 2, Mark Daniher, Anton Noble, Robert Watkins. CWFL: Mick While the added incentive of state selection was missing this Febey 3, Heath McRae 2, Juslm Couper, Chris Niclwl, year, participating leagues contested their matches keenly in Justin Kennedy. Best: NRFL: Anton Noble, Richard Davis. true representative style. Kim Block, Jed Simpson. CWFL: Chris Nichol, Justin Kennedy, Heath McRae, Mi chael Sloane. CARLTON & UNITED BREWERJES Best Player Trophies: STATE CHAMPJONSHIP Anton Noble (NRFL), Chris Nichol (CWFL) . Rising Star Awards: IR l1utl 1~11 It was Sydney 's tum to host the 1996 State Championship Sean Kimball (NRFL), Jim Davis (CWFL). and the match against Riverina was scheduled/or Sunday June 16 at the picturesque Drummoyne Oval, the home of Sydney Football Association v Leisure Coast AFL the Balmain Football Club. Well, as the saying goes-best Saturday June 1 at North Dalton Park, Wollongong laid plans often go astray. Miserable weather leading up to Syd Assoc. 6.7 11.11 20 .13 25 .1 7-167 Bdlnllila •1tlhll lmg11 the game resulted in the closure of Drummoyne Oval (it can Leisure Cst 3.0 5.5 6.6 10.11- 71 only happen in Sydn ey) and a last-minute change of venue Goals: SFA: Jaret Hogan// 8, Barney Pierce 4, Corey Werfel to the Western Suburbs home ground Wagener Oval at 3, David Bing 2, Pat Sim 2, Tim Anderson 2, Darren Ashbury. Having just been resurfaced during the of/­ Edmonds, Dion Burke, Frank Chahwan. LCFL: Mick Bosko season, Wagener was very wet and soft underfoot but those 3, Paul Charles, Clarrie Raymer, Grant O'Brien, Tom who braved the elements to watch the match were not Hagley, Adam Collis, Aaron Benion, Rod Ashworth. disappointed with the contest. Best: SFA: Pat Sim. Ben Fisher, Mat/ Macoustra. Jaret Hogarth , Frank Chahwan, David Wilson . LCFL: Denis A last-minute disruption to the Riverina playing squad Mungovan, Nigel Clarke, Justin Moore, Mi ck Bosko, Paul threw their team balance into disarray and Sydney grasped Charles, Adam Collins, Dallas Gallagher. their opportunity with the new ball and were clearly the Umpires: Mark Rendell (SFA), John Thorne (LCFL). better side in the opening stages, leading by jive goals at the Umpires Best Player Awards: first change. Mau Macoustra (SFA), Nigel Clarke (LCFL) .

With all his side finally on deck, Terry Daniher rallied his Summerland AFL v North Coast AFL players and a better-organised Riverina outj"tt dictated play Saturday June 8 at Oakes Oval, Lismore in the second term outscoring Sydney by 8 goals to two to be Summerland 4.2 8.7 11.9 18.13-121 Balance Sheet & Accounts three points up at half-time. North Coast 4.3 5.7 10.12 11 .17- 83 Goals: SFL: Frank Reid 4, Davin Hicks 3, John Maher 3, The second half developed into a hard slogging affair in the Neil Thompson 2, Shane Shallue, Peter Anderson, Paul as at September 30th 1996 heavy conditions with Riverina maintaining a narrow lead Posterino, Dale Gude, Jason Hughey, Paul Lillis. NCFL: throughout. Sydney did most of the attacking late in the Andy Brown 3, Tony Waterfall 2, Bruce Austerberry 2, Scou game but the strong RFL defence held Jinn until the final Davenport, Jason Sincock, Luke Evans, Brian McIntosh. siren sounded giving the visitors a well-earned nine point Best: SFL: Jason Hughey, Gary Lohman, Paul Posterino, victory. John Maher, Dale Gude, Jim Maloney, Frank Reid. NCFL: Tony Waterfall, Darren White, Darron Pill, Gordon Details of all representative matches are - Johnstone, Glen Staples, Brian McIntosh. Umpires: Steve Holmes (SFL), Lindsay Moulden (NCFL). Director's Report Sydney FL v Riverina FL Umpires Best Player Awards: Sunday June 16 at Wagener Oval, Ashbury John Maher (SFL), Gordon Johnstone (NCFL) . Riverina 0.3 8.4 11.10 13.10-88 Profit and Loss Account Sydney 5.4 7.7 10.7 12. 7-79 Central Coast AFL v Newcastle AFL Goals: RFL: Mau Chilcotl 5. David Broomby 2, Mat/hew Sunday May 12 at Adelaide Street Oval, Tumbi Umbi Wooden 2. Terry Daniher, Jason Cockatoo, Rob Harper, Central Coast 22 .18-150 Balance Sheet Rowan Wadley . SFL: Mauhew Daykin 4, Manuel Lynch 2, Newcastle 12 .19- 91 Greg Coffey 2, Chris O'Dwyer, Gerard Zochling , Goals: CCFL: David Reed 4, Paul Eastman 2, B.Abbou 2, Mauhew Frost, Tony Regan B.Hill 2, K.Schulz 2, A.Mahoney 2, D.Merreu, Notes to and forming part of the accounts Best: RFL: John Anderson, Jason McPherson, Nick Carroll, Ty Gallagher, Stephen Munn ery, D.Moloney, J. Verdi, Nigel Chamberlain, Mall Chi/colt. SFL: Michael Carey, C. Onions. NAFL: D.Metca/fe 3, I. Caner 3, R.Moncrie/f 2, State of Cash Flows Bretl Ogston, Chris O 'Dwyer, Gerard Zochling, Jarrod A.Johnston 2, D.Mahoney, M.Norton. Best: CCFL: Gram Crosby, Rob Veale, Mau Daykin. Byrne, David Reed, Dave Grimmond, Paul Eastman, Umpires: Anton Lewis (SFL), Nick Angelos (SFL), Ty Gallagher, Stephen Munnery. NAFL: I. Caner, Statement by Dorectors Gene Hodgins (RFL). G.McNally, D.Metca/fe. Best Player Trophies: (No ocher details supplied). John Anderson (RFL) , Michael Carey (SFL) . Auditors' Report CARLTON & UNITED BREWERJES REGIONAL CHALLENGE MATCHES Additional Financial Data Hume FL v Farrer FL Saturday June 8 at Yerong Creek Hume 5.3 10.3 13.6 16. 7-103 Farrer 1.3 3.8 6.10 9.12- 66 Goals: HFL: J. Vilovas 4, S.Hetherton 3, B.Lee 2, H.Miles 2, T.Lyons 2, L.Gooden, A.English, D.Kohlhagen. FFL: P.GUihrie 3, T.Greenham 2, M.Currie, J.Ross, D.Jaques, K.Spencer. Best: HFL: S. McGrath , L.Gooden, H.Miles, S. Hetherton, T.Lyons. FFL: S.Nesbill, M. Currie, G. Trea cy, J.Ross, G.Graetz. Lance Seaman Medal: S.McGrath (Hume). Risi11g Star Award: Danny Jaques (Farrer) . Best Player Trophies: Tony Lyons (Hwne), Terry Greenham (Farrer).

PAGE 20 NSWAFL NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED (ACN: 002 242 542) (ACN: 002 242 542)

DIRECTORS REPORT DIRECTORS REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996

In accordance with a resolution of th e Directors , the Directors of the company submit herewith the Balance Sheet at 30 September 1996 and th e Profi t and Loss Account fo r the year ended on that date and report as follows : 7. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS

John Thomas Yates 1. DIRECTORS St ud Sheep Breeder. 15 years player. 7 years club administrator. 7 years Farrar FL President. 5 The names of th e directo rs of the company in office at the date of this report are: years Country Football League executive member. 8 years NSWAFL board member and 6 years as Chief Commissioner. John Thomas Yates Colin Al exander Kohlhagen Colin Alexander Kohlhagen Reg George Turner John Ronald Livy School Principal. 20 years player. Past President of Wagga & District JAFL 1984-1989. 6 years Ross Willi am Howarth NSWAFL hoard member.

2. ACTIVITIES Reg Geo1·ge Turne1·

The principal activity of the company during th e financial year was to ad minister and promote Public relations, sponsorship and promotions with Carlton & Uni!ed Breweries. Masters degree in Australian Football in New South Wales including th e administration of the Sydney Football League and sports scie nce and management from University of Oregon. Played Grade Rugby League on NSW Sydney Football Association competitions. South Coast. 4 years NSWAFL board member.

John Ronald Livy 3. RESULTS A franchising director with Southern Pacific Region Pepsi Co. Restaurants International. Active and The profit of the company fo r the year ended 30 September 1996, was $887; no income tax was involved in sporting organisations, formerly executive member and coach of St. Ives AFC. I year applicable. NSWAFL board member.

Ross William Howarth 4. DIVIDENDS Managing Director of a media consulting company and worked in the advertising industry for 30 plus The prime object of th e company is to administer Australian Football in New South Wales. The years. Amateur League player in Melbourne and Adelaide. Played first grade for East Sydney in 1974. Company is an organi sation not for gain and accordingly no dividend has bee n or is intended to be Chairman of the Sydney Football Board of Management. paid. 8. DIRECTORS BENEFITS

5. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS Since the end of th e previous financial year, no director has received or become entitled to receive a benefit (other than a benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and A rev iew of the operati ons of the company is included in the attached report of the Chairman. receivable by directors shown in the accounts, or the fixed salary of a full-time employee of th e company) by reason of a contract made by the company or a related corporation with the director or with a firm of which he is a member, or with a firm in which he has a substantial financial interest. 6. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE

No matters or ci rcumstances ha ve arisen si nce th e end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significa ntl y affect th e operations of th e company, the results of th e company, or the state of 1996 in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. affairs of th e company in financial yea rs subsequent to th e financial year ended 30 September 1996.

Cont. .. ,,,,-­

"------!ob.n Ronald Li Director Director NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED (ACN: 002 242 542) (ACN: 002 242 542)

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT BALANCE SHEET

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996 AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 1996

Note 1996 1995 Note 1996 1995

Operating profit/(loss) 2 887 (495)

Income tax expense attributable CURRENT ASSETS to operating profit/(loss) Cash 4 132,560 85,196 Receivables 5 145,293 161,278 Operating profit/(loss) after income tax 887 (495) Inventories 6 21,539 11,386 Other 7 10,575 6,200 Profit on extraordinary items Total Cu rrent Assets 309,967 264,060

Income tax expense attributable to NON-CURRENT ASSETS profit on extraordinary items Investments 8 10 10 Property , Plant & Equipment 9 75,093 67,510 Profit on extraordinary items Total Non-Current Assets 75,103 67,520 after income tax

TOTAL ASSETS 385,070 331,580 Operating profit/(loss) and extraordinary items after income tax 887 (495) CURRENT LIABILITIES Retained profits at the beginning Creditors & Borrowings 10 161,759 108,674 of the financial year 131,938 132,433 Provisions 11 26,743 28,893 Total Current Liabilities 188,502 137,567 Retained profits/(accumulated losses) at the end of the financial year $ 132,825 $ 131,938 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors & Borrowings 12 37,365 35,697 Total Non-Current Liabilities 37,365 35,697

TOTAL LIABILITIES 225,867 173,264

NET ASSETS $159,203 $158,316

ACCUMULATED FUNDS Reserves 13 26,378 26,378 Retained Profits 132,825 131,938 $159,203 $158,316 Capital Commitments 20 Contingent Liabilities 21

These account are to be read in conjuncti on with the accompanying notes which form part of the accounts.

These accounts are to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes which form part of the accounts. NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED (ACN: 002 242 542) (ACN: 002 242 542)

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996

Note I Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont.)

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Statements of Accounting Concepts, applicable (g) Depreciation Accounting Standards and the Corporations Law, including the disclosure requirements of Schedule 5. The accounts have also been prepared on the basis of historical costs and do not take into account Depreciation is calculated on a straight line and diminishing value basis so as to write off the changing money values or, except where stated, current valuations of non-current assets. The net cost of each it em of property, plant and equipment over its expected useful life. accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. (h) Employee Entitlements The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies adopted by the company in the preparation of th e accounts. The amounts expected to be paid to employees for their pro-rata entitlement to long service, annual and sick leave are accrued at current pay rates having regard to experience of employee (a) Company Limited by Guarantee departures and period uf service.

New South Wales Australian Football League Limited is a company limited by guarantee with the liability of members limited to the amount set out in the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association. 1996 1995 (b) Income Tax Note 2 Operating Profit/(Loss) The company is exempt from income tax in accordance with section 23(g) of the Income Tax Assessment Act, as it was established for the encouragement or promotion of an athletic game (a) Operating profit before abnormal items and or sport in which human beings are the sole participants. income tax has been dete rmined after:-

(c) Property, Plant & Equipment (i) Charging as Expenses

Property, plant and equipment are brought to account at cost, less, where applicable, any Amortisation of capitalised leased assets 9,126 24,803 accumulated depreciation or amortisation. The depreciable amount of all fixed assets and Depreciation of Plant and Equipment 9,369 13,545 capitalised leased assets are depreciated over their useful lives commencing from the time the Provision for Do11htful Oebts 5,572 asset is held ready for use. Provision for Football Development (11,628) Finance Charges - Lease 4,236 16,411 (d) Inventories (ii) Crediting as Income All inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Stock on hand includes sporting equipment and clothing, manuals and stationery. Int erest Received 11,241 6,453 Profit/(loss) on Sale of Non-Curre nt Assets (2,324) 2 118 (e) Investments (b) Operating Revenue:- Investments in unlisted securities are brought into account at cost and dividend income is recognised in the profit and loss account when received. Operating Revenue from principal activities 238,203 278,285 Other Operating Revenue (f) Assets Acquired Under Lease - Grants and Subsidies: - NSW Government 25,000 56,000 Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership - Australian Football League 411,000 of the asset, but not legal ownership, are transferred to the Company are classified as finance - Sponsorship 47,000 40,000 leases. Finance leases are capitalised, recording an asset and a liability equal to the present - Royalties & Endorsements 47,695 41,964 value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease - Fund Raising (Note 17) 72,894 7,022 payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest - Interest 11 ,241 6,453 expense for the period. - Profit on Sale of Non-Current Assets 2,118

i442,033 i842,842 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED (ACN: 002 242 542) (ACN: 002 242 542) NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996

1996 1995 1996 1995 Note 10 Current Liabilities - Creditors & Borrowings Note 3 Bad and Doubtful Debts Creditors & Accrued Charges 26,848 38,111 Balance 30 September 1995 22,387 25,000 Special Development Trust Account (Note 18) 127, 137 59,250 Transfer to/(from) Provision For Doubtful Debts 5,572 Lease and Hire Purchase Liability (Notes I (f) & 20 (b)) 7 774 I l 313 Bad Debts Written off against provision (17,959) (2,613) $161,759 $108,674

Balance 30 September 1996 $10,000 $22,387 ', Note 11 Current Liabilities - Provisions The provision has been provided for those Clubs and Leagues which have entered into a scheme of arrangement to repay their debts to the NSWAFL Ltd. Specific Purpose Provision (Note 15) 2,052 3,552 Umpire Development Provision (Note 16) 5,805 Note 4 Current Assets - Cash Annual Leave Provision (Note I (h)) 16,679 15,599 Long Service Leave Provision (Note I (h)) 8,012 3 937 Cash on Hand 200 200 $26,743 $28,893 Cash on Deposit 130,689 77,479 Cash at Bank 1 671 7 517 $132,560 $85,196 Note 12 Non-Current Liabilities - Creditors & Borrowings

Note 5 Current Assets - Receivables Lease and Hire Purchase Liability (Notes 1 (f) & 20 (b)) $37,365 $35,697

Trade Debtors 74,968 71,175 Other Debtors 80,325 112,490 Note 13 Reserves 155,293 183,665 Provision for Doubtful Debts 10,000 22,387 General Reserve $26,378 $26,378 $145,293 $161,278

Note 6 Current Assets - Inventories Note 14 Remuneration of Auditor Stock on Hand (Note l(d)) $ 21,539 $11,386 Amounts received or due and receivable by the Note 7 Current Assets - Other auditor of the company for: Prepayments 4,260 Security Deposits (Note 19) 6,315 6,200 Audit of the company 's accounts 4,000 4,000 $10,575 $6,200 Other Services $ 4,000 $ 4,000 Note 8 Non-Current Assets - Investments , , Shares in A.F.C. Pty Ltd - at Cost $ $ Note 15 Country Football Leagues

Note 9 Non-Current Assets - Property, Plant & Equipment As at 30 September 1996 the company was holding funds of $2,052 to be used for specific purposes for the Country Football Leagues. Interest earned on these funds has been allocated for expenditure Plant and Equipment and Motor Vehicles 160,870 96,101 relating to country football. Less: Accumulated Depreciation 94,385 72,976 66,485 23,125 Note 16 Umpire Development Provision Motor Vehicles and Photocopier Under Finance Leases (Notes l(t) & 20) 16,090 68,447 During th e year the funds allocated solely for the development of umpiring in New South Wales were Less: Accumulated Amortisation 7,482 24,062 transferred to the NSW-ACT Australi an Football Development Foundation. 8,608 44,385 Total Plant, Eq uipment & Motor Vehicles $ 75,093 $ 67.510 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED (ACN: 002 242 542) (ACN: 002 242 524)

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996

Note 17 Fund Raising CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Note 1996 1995

The amount shown under the heading of fund raising includes the company's one third (1 /3) share of Receipts from all activities 600,697 836,075 income from total tickets sold (to those associated with Australian Rules) in the super raffle. The other Payments to suppliers and employees 579,293 883,528 two thirds (2/3) is retained by the respective leagues, clubs and participants. Of the total number of Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2 21,404 (47,453) tickets distributed, 41 % were sold and returned, 23 % were returned unsold and 36% were not returned. / '

Note 18 Special Development Trust Account ' CASH FLOW FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES The amount of $127,137 represents unpaid funds allocated by the Department of Sport, Recreation and Proceeds from sale of motor vehicles 12,010 71 ,410 Racing for the sole purpose of developing the respective sporting facilities. Payment for property, plant & equipment (40,412) (2,230) Payment (net) for Umpire Development (5,805) (46) 1996 1995 Payment for Country Football Leagues (1 ,500) Proceeds from Department of Sport, Recreation & Racing 150,000 50,000 Note 19 Security Deposits Payments for Special Development (82,113) (85,250)

Deposits are held as security over the following Net cash provided by (used in) business activities 32,180 33,884 charges incurred by the company.

Mastercard facility 6,115 6,000 CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cabcharge facility 200 200 $ 6,315 $ 6,200 Proceeds from borrowings (Hire Purchase) 36,858 Repayment of borrowings (leases) (42,963) (111,872)

Note 20 Commitments for Expenditure Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (6,105) (111,872)

(a) Future Capital Expenditure Commitments; $ NIL $ NIL NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH BALANCES 47,479 (125,441) (b) Commitments in relation to finance leases and hire purchase contracts are payable as follows: CASH AS AT 1 OCTOBER 1995 91,396 216,837 - Due within I year 13,068 17,704 - Due within 1-2 years 13,068 32,035 CASH AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 1996 $138,875 $91,396 - Due within 2-5 years 33,059 7,598 - Due later than 5 years Minimum payments 59,195 57,337 Less: Future Finance Charges 14,056 10,327 Provided for in accounts $45,139 $47,010 NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS I,♦ J. Representing Note 1 Reconciliation of Cash Current 7,774 11,313 Non-Current 37,365 35,697 For the purpose of this statement of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and in cheque accounts with $ 45,139 $ 47,010 banks and net of bank overdrafts:- 1996 1995

Note 21 Contingent Liabilities Cash on Hanel 200 200 Cash on Deposit 130,689 77,479 On 30 June 1995, motor vehicles (under lease and hire purchase finance and used by development staff) Cash at Bank 1,671 7,517 were handed over to the NSW-ACT Australian Football Development Foundation Limited which Other Deposits 6,315 6,200 accepted all legal responsibility of the vehicles, including lease payments from that date. At the date of $138,875 $ 91,396 this report, the NSWAFL was still ultimately responsible to the respective finance companies for the vehicles. As at 30 September 1996 the total lease liability was $145,188 (1995 $217,079). NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF (ACN: 002 242 524)

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED (ACN: 002 242 542) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS SCOPE

I have audited the accounts, being the Statement by Directors, Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Note 2 Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations 1996 1995 Statement of Cash Flows and notes to and forming part of the accounts of New South Wales Australian Football League Limited for the year ended 30 September 1996. The company's directors are responsible for the Operating Profit/(Loss) 886 (495) .,. preparation and presentation of the accounts and the information they contain. I have conducted an independent audit of these accounts in order to express an opinion on them to the members of the company. Non-Cash Flows in operating profit - Depreciation and Amortisation 18,495 38,348 My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance - Charges to provisions 10,727 (32,115) ' \f as to whether the accounts are free of material misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a test - (Profit)/ loss on sale of fixed assets 2,324 (2,118) basis. of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the accounts, and the evaluation of accounting - Finance lease and hire purchase charges 4,236 16,411 policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion as to whether, in all material respects the accounts are presented fairly in accordance with Australian Accounting Changes in assets and liabilities Concepts and Standards and statutory requirements so as to present a view of the company which is consistent - Decrease/(lncrease) in trade debtors and prepayments 6,153 (68,006) with my understanding of their financial position and the results of their operations. - Decrease/(( ncrease) in inventories (10,153) 8,721 - lncrease/(Decrease) in trade creditors and accruals 1,264) (8,199) QUALIFICATION

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS i 21,404 i(47,453) The company receives income from functions, gate takings and raffle takings. Prior to the initial recording of such income in the accounting records, no accounting control can be practically established over the recording of or completeness of all income received. My examination of income has therefore been restricted to amounts recorded in the accounting records of the company.

AUDIT OPINION

NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED Subject to the effects, if any , on the accounts of the matter discussed in the preceding paragraph, the accounts of (ACN: 002 242 542) New South Wales Australian Football League Limited are properly drawn up:-

(a) so as to give a true and fair view of: STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS (i) the state of affairs of the company as at 30 September 1996 and of the results of the company for the year ended on that date; and In the opinion of the Directors of the New South Wales Australian Football League Limited: (ii) the other matters required by Division 4, 4A and 48 of Part 3.6 of the Corporations Law to (I) (i) The accompanying Profit and Loss Account of the company is drawn up so as to give a true be dealt with in the financial statements; and fair view of the results of the company for the year ended 30 September 1996. (b) in accordance with the provisions of the Corporations Law; and (ii) The accompanying Balance Sheet of the company is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at 30 September 1996. (c) in accordance with Statements of Accounting Concepts and applicable Accounting Standards. ' If (2) At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due. Peter Stubbs & Co. The accounts have been made out in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and applicable approved Accounting Standards. Clmd Acco""""'

Signed on 6 November 1996 in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Peter Stubbs Sydney 8 November 1996 John Ronald Livy Director - NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED (ACN: 002 242 542) NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED (ACN: 002 242 542) DISCLAIMER TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996 The additional financial data presented on this page and the following pages is in accordance with the books and records of New South Wales Australian Football League Limited which have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in my statutory audit of the company for the year ended 30 September 1996. My statutory GENERAL OPERATIONS audit did not cover all details of the additional financial data. Accordingly, I do not express an opinion on such financial data and no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. 1996 1995 In accordance with my firm policy , I advise that neither the firm nor any member or employee of the firm undertakes responsibility arising in any way whatsoever to any person (other than the company) in respect of .,. INCOME such data , including any errors or omissions therein , arising through negligence or otherwise however caused.

Affiliation Fees 57,950 51,590

PETER STUBBS & CO. ' (t Courses Chartered Accountant - Coaches Association 2,360 Football Record - Advertising 19,015 13,500 - Sales 5,913 6,888 Grants - State Government - Salaries 22,000 36,000 I - State Government - Championships Peter Stubbs 3,000 3,000 SYDNEY - Elite Blues Squad 7,000 8 November 1996 - Coaching 10,000 Interest ll,241 6,453 Junior Football - Pl aye r Contributions (Teal Cup) 7,830 - Player Contributions (Shell Cup) 3,450 - VCFL Contributions 3,000 - Representative Teams Raffle 4,700 - Championship Income 5,007 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED - Player Sponsorship U15 's 985 (ACN: 002 242 542) - Player Contributions (Blues Squad) 4,325 - Player Sponsorship (Blues Squad) 625 3,200 TRADING PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT Manage ment Fees - Sydney Leagues - Sydney Football Association 12,000 12,000 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996 - Sydney Football League 23,000 23,000 Profit/(loss) on Sale of Plant & Equipment (2,324) 2,118 Marketing 7,387 4,156 1996 1995 Manuals & Forms 485 1,951 Directors & Officers Liability Insurance 5,320 NET PROFIT/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO: ; •l Royalties & Endorsements 47,695 41,964 Sponsorship 47,000 40,000 General Operations 445 (543) Fund Raising (Note 17) 72,894 7,022 Sydney Footba ll Association 582 792 • \t Sydney League Contributions Sydney Footba ll League (140) (744) - Accounting Fees 6,000 6,000 - Audit Fees 1,800 2,008 - Umpires Workers Compensation 2,500 2,288 Total Net Profit/(Loss) (887) (495) - Computer Software Development 2,500 2,500 Unappropriated Profits Brought State Team Funding 2,000 Forward 131,938 132,433 State Transit 10,000 AFL Development Fund Grant 391 ,000 AFL Umpiring Development Grant 20,000 Retained Profits at the end of AFL Transfer Fees 6,635 4,476 The Financial Year $132,825 $131,938 Sundry Income 4 146 5,753

TOTAL INCOME $356,782 $747,524 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED (ACN: 002 242 542) (ACN: 002 242 542)

TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996

GENERAL OPERATIONS GENERAL OPERATIONS

EXPENSES (Cont.) 1996 1995 EXPENSES 1996 1995 ... Balance Brought Forward 106,984 254,019 Accountancy Fees 6,000 11,970 Advertising 1,692 4,238 Postages 4,757 7,545 Amortisation (Leased Assets) 9,126 24,803 •• Printing 8,095 7,533 Auditors' Remuneration 4,000 4,000 Provision for Annual Leave 1,080 (13,275) Bank Charges 2,900 3,712 Provision for Long Service Leave 4,074 583 Blazers & Ties 514 931 Provision for Football development (11,628) Courier & Freight 461 314 Radio Development Programme 3,654 3,692 Courses Rent - Millers Storage 2,282 1,683 - Coaching 1,073 Repairs & Maintenance 760 477 - Coaching Association 118 Representative Football - Administration 253 315 - Senior 9,108 Conferences 50 670 - Teal Cup 9,374 24,762 Development Staff Clothing 1,384 - Shell Cup - U 15 136 14,014 NSW-ACT Development Expenses 61,367 - Country Championships 6,234 7,769 Entertainment 1,956 2,738 - State Championships 11,485 12,837 Football Record Production Costs 18,551 18,264 - P.S.S.A. 3 ,000 Football Projects - C.H.S. 3,307 - Country Clinics & Trips 2,890 - Championship Expenses 5,503 - Jumper Grants 3,000 Riverina (Office Expenses & Programs) 8,600 - Footballs 5,000 Statewide Development Network 11,485 - Resources 1,445 Software Maintenance Development & Purchase 4,260 5,723 - Lions Cup 188 Sydney B.O.M. Grant 9,299 - Auskick 1,500 Sponsorship Servicing 10,824 2,803 - General Manager Dis . Fund 3,080 4,321 Staff Gratuities 933 62 - Affiliation Leagues Annual Form 3,031 2,768 Staff Training & Welfare 1,528 630 - Under 17 Elite Camp 19,734 Stationery 7,300 10,922 - AFL Player Activities 3,080 Super Raffle 3,778 2,753 Doubtful Debt Provision (Note 3) 5,572 Telephone 11,306 21,602 Depreciation 9,369 13,545 Umpiring Development Grant 20,000 Fringe Benefits Tax 10,617 17,400 ~ . Motor Vehicle Expenses - Petrol 4,937 10,625 Finance Charges - Leases & Hire Purchase 4,236 16,411 Vehicle Expenses 5,679 22,382 Insurance 10,565 10,776 Superannuation 8,977 14,677 League History 331 t l• Superbox (872) 796 Lega l, Fines & Charges 530 3,465 Sydney Umpiring Scholarship 1,000 1,000 Directors & Officers Liability Insurance 6,657 Wages & Salaries 134,421 267,210 Officials Travel & Accommodation 7 493 12,599 Sundry Expenses 3,351 6,569

TOTAL EXPENSES $356,337 $748,067

BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD $106,984 $254,019

TOTAL INCOME 356,782 747,524 TOTAL EXPENSES 356,337 748,067

NET PROFIT/(LOSS) $ 445 $ {543) NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED (ACN: 002 242 542) (ACN: 002 242 542)

TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996

SYDNEY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

1996 1995 1996 1995 INCOME INCOME

Affiliati on Fees 41,500 43,250 . .. Affiliation Fees 59,850 61,150 State Champ ionship Participation 2,000 Medal Night 526 Fines 50 600 Fines 250 1,470 Fin als Gate 2,576 . .. Finals Gate 11 ,328 10,592 Finals Ca nteen 1,200 1,600 Finals Ca nteen 2,500 2,500 Sponso rship 6,000 6,000 Sponsorship 9,000 9,000 Medal Night 626 State Championship Participation 3,500 3,500 Oth er Income 169 250 50,750 54,652 87 ,123 88,462

EXPENSES EXPENSES Accountancy Fees 3,000 3,000 Audit Fees 900 975 Accountancy Fees 3,000 3,000 Bank Charges 250 250 Audit Fees 900 825 Courier 1,041 1,100 Bank Charges 600 600 Entertainment & Meeting Expe nses 88 215 Courier 909 1,000 Flags Badges & Trophies 693 1,047 Entertainment & Meetin g Ex penses 712 551 Forms & Match Equip men t 806 750 Flags Badges & Trophies 830 821 Finals - Umpires 2,492 3,448 Forms & Match Equipment 170 1,000 Finals - Staging Costs 1,381 1,658 Finals - Umpires 7,061 6,514 Prizemoney 5,000 5,000 Finals - Staging Costs 5,005 1,903 Players In surance 7,000 8,400 Pri ze money 5,250 7,000 Directors and Officers Liability In surance 800 Pl ayers In surance 21,500 24,400 NSWAFL Affiliation Fees 3, 125 3,005 Directors & Officers Liability Insurance 600 NSWAFL Manage ment Fees 12,000 12,000 NSWAFL Affiliation Fees 4,025 3,980 Rep rese nt ative Team 3,454 3,535 NSWAFL Management Fees 23,000 23,000 Represe nt ati ve Team Gear 1,318 1,693 Representative Teams 1,520 4,751 Umpires Insu rance 1,000 1,496 Representative Team Gear 1,170 1,113 Umpires Boundary Coach 200 300 .' Umpires In surance 1,500 1,500 Umpires Trainer 1,500 1,250 Umpires Trainer 2,000 1,250 Umpires Adviser 1,500 2,500 Umpires Adviser 3,500 2,500 Umpires Goal Coach 200 300 .' Umpires Goal Coach 400 300 Umpires Ground Hire 1,045 220 Umpires Ground Hire 1,045 220 Umpires Observers 100 480 Umpires Observers 520 580 Software Development 1,000 1,038 Umpires Boundary Coach 400 300 Medal Night 125 Software Development 1,500 1,462 Sundry Expe nses 150 200 Medal Night 636 --- Sundry Expenses 146 50,168 53,860 87,263 89,206

NET PROFIT/(LOSS) $ 582 $ 792 NET PROFIT/(LOSS) $ {140} $ {744} '411N APPRECIATION . COUNTRY LEAGUE REPORTS RI

Unfortunately, the Gosford-Wyoming club, One of Alan's major successes was the the most senior in the competition and the inclusion of our sport in the Hunter one from which the League was inaugurated Academy of Sport's Development Program in 1976, withdrew, only days from the - more about that next year. season's start. To finalise 011 Alan's perfonna11ce, it is The concern about poor commitment to pleasi11g to work with someo11e who is juniors was given the highest priority and it willillg to listen and alter his views if he was resolved that should any senior club Jail sees value in alternative argument. to field or forfeit a junior game, then both the reserve and first grade of that club would Our league was successful in win11i11g the be automatically penalised one competition Carlton a11d United Breweries Bateau Bay point - regardless of whether they wo11 on Championship, played against the Killarney Vale the same weekend, or not. Newcastle League 011 May 12 at Tumbi North Central Coast Umbi on the Ce11tral Coast. Peninsula Swans To alleviate the commitment though, the Terrigal-Avoca minimum number of players in a junior Our ju11ior representative teams, from Wyong-Lakes MAJOR SPONSOR team was initially cast at nine, with the U11der 18 to U11der 12, were also successful opposition pennitted to field two additional in a 1111mber of activities in which they Gosford Bulldogs (juniors) ... players should they have them, both with participated throughout the seaso11. unlimited interchange. We had over 200 attend our league @Carlton. A colossal effort by some clubs and better presentation night at the Central Coast commitment by others saw the CCAFL League Club where the first grade Best & Player numbers or home grou11d facilities One of the world's great brewers. executive-driven initiative become an Fairest, the Davey Medal was presented to were not a problem - it was getting outstanding success. All clubs, apart Jrom Bateau Bay's Adrian Mahony. someo11e to ru11 the club! Every club 11eeds North Central Coast, who were given special that 011e perso11 steering the ship a11d dispensation Jor one year, fielded all three Killarney Vale's Alan Marti11 wo11 the first u11fortu11ately, those who were previously grades, giving us six teams in each of our grade goalkicking award with 72 goals. responsible have withdrawn. three junior divisions. LEVEL TWO SPONSOR (The Premiership Package) Our finals series would have achieved a A positive 11ote to come from this move is the Later in the year we increased the minimum total record gate, apart from the fact that it certai11ty that North Ce11tral Coast will field ♦ Ansett Australia ♦ Horsell International ♦ Hugh Lyon Knitware ♦ Sydney Aussie Rules Social Club ♦ number to 12 on the field and in the finals to rai11ed 011 the days leading to it, and on Under 12 and Under 14 grades for 1997 - 16, both with unlimited interchange. Gra11d Final day itself. obviously under differe11t ma11ageme11t.

In most cases the junior numbers increase It is interesting to note the gate receipts Maybe, the club will have to be rebuilt - LEVEL THREE SPONSOR (The Brownlow Package) far outweighed our expectations with some when, for the first time junior players were from the bottom up. ♦ Coca Cola ♦ Kendall Airlines ♦ Smith & Nephew ♦ Goodyear ♦ clubs demanding that the minimum number provided with two free admission passes for be extended to the full 18 players. their parents for each final game i11 which One other major co11cern to the CCAFL is ♦ Camperdown Travelodge ♦ Spalding ♦ City Ford ♦ Orlando Wyndham ♦ they participated. umpires - the recruitmellt, trai11ing and Our League experienced a 37.4% increase in retaining of them. junior player strength this season. Terrigal came from third place to a1111ex the LEVEL FOUR SPONSOR (The 2000 Plus Package) first grade premiership over Bateau Bay, The Central Coast of NSW is 011e of the Masterfoods, under the guidance of 9.17-71 to 6.10-46. Killarney Vale finished fastest-growing regions of Australia with the ♦ Mercantile Mutual ♦ United Distillers ♦ Select ♦ Managing Director, Bob Kennedy was again third, with Wyong-Lakes in fourth position. population expected to reach 400, 000 by the ♦ Pizza Hut ♦ Sanity Music ♦ K.F.C. ♦ Puma ♦ Australian Football Supplies ♦ the major sponsor of the Central Coast year 2020. ♦ Ross Faulkner♦ Prime Television Network ♦ Just Jeans ♦ Wagga Motors ♦ competition providing $13,000 to a number The Reserve grade was won by Wyong­ pre-detennined projects of the League. Lakes over Killarney Vale, 7.14-56 to The league are very much aware of this 4.6-30. explosion in population and are looking to The Central Coast Leagues Club, one of the plan and manage any significant increase in MINOR SPONSOR largest licensed clubs in Australia continued As a demonstration of the depth of their player population, particularly given the to sponsor our junior and school projects by club - Killarney Vale had all Jive grades in positive way the game is now regarded ill ♦ Stationery Wholesalers ♦ Excell Printing Pty Ltd ♦ A-One Sports Photos ♦ providing assistance of $4,500. their respective gra11d finals. Sydney. ♦ Western Suburbs Australian Football Club Limited ♦ Lamson Paragon ♦ In total, our league allocated in excess of ♦ Janson's P ies ♦ Wagga Motors ♦ Prime Television Network ♦ $24,500.00 to junior football this year. The Masterfoods Star Achiever Award for the best player, judged by votes other than IAN GRANLAND I could not say anything further now than to the umpires', was presented to Bateau Senior Vice President pay tribute to our (full-time) part-time Bay's Adrian Mahony. He received airline CCAFL SUPER RAFFLE CONTRIBUTORS development manager, Alan Waud. tickets, accommodation and reserved seats ♦ Creative Tours ♦ Ansett Australia ♦ QBE Insurance ♦ Just Jeans ♦ ' 1, for two to the AFL Centenary Grand Final. It has been as a result of his confidence, ♦ Terry Bartley ♦ The Australian Tie Company♦ Ampol Australia ♦ drive, initiative and a common sense Adrian, at 21 received the two major first ♦ Sydney Cricket Ground Trust ♦ Goodyear Auto Service Centre ♦ organised approach to his work that club grade awards for the season. ♦ Sydney AFL Football Club ♦ junior and school Jootball has been so successful in our area. The management of the club contributions to the League's finances was again Alan has supported 011 unendi11g list of successfully achieved. Rather tha11 clubs schools participating i11 the game at various paying i11dividually for affiliation, player levels. registration, umpire fees, tickets to the league prese11tatio11 11ight etc., a 11otio11al Henry Kendall High School, The E11tra11ce total of all these was calculated, then High School and Berkeley Vale Primary divided illto six equal mollthly instalments. School all participated in the finals of their Clubs the11 paid $930 to the League 011 the respective state-wide schools competitions. first of each month.

This, in itself, is evidence of what can be The major disappointment for the year was achieved with professional assistance and the folding of the North Central Coast demonstrates the potential the area has with se11ior club after the Jillal home-a11d-away more boys participating i11 the game. games.

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Attendances during the 1996 season showed an The Middleton Medal was won by Trevor Rynne The 1996 Australian Football seaso11 was very GRAND FINAL RESULTS increase, and conducting the Under 17 (West Broken Hill) and the Adelaide Mail Medal success/ul, due to a committed administration of First Grade competition under lights on Friday nights proved by Anthony Murgatroyd (South Broken Hill). Th e the league and the clubs believing that the league Albatross 10.10-70 d Bomaderry 5.8-38 popular with the younger generation and was well Fra11k Thomas Memorial Medal for the Best was not going to survive unless they regrouped - Man of the Match - O'Brien (Albatross) attended. Junior was wo11 by Dean Solomo11 of North this was achieved. Reserve Grade Broken Hill. Brad Brooks of South Broken Hill Camden 7.8-50 d Bomaderry 3.14-32 North Broken Hill and South Broken Hill was the Leadi11g Goa/kicker in the minor round Two new clubs joined - Camden and Gou/burn, Man of the Match - Adam Collins (Camden) dominated the competition throughout the season with 70 goals and added a further 19 goals duri11g together with a lot of hard work by the executive with 14 and 12 wins respectively during the minor the final series to take his total to 89. of the league to ensure these two were viable. BEST & FAIREST AWARDS round games with Central Broken Hill and West This was also achieved with Camde11 winning the First Grade - Tunbridge Medal Broken Hill recording six and four wins. Mr Bill Renfrew of the West Broken Hill Football Nigel Clarke (Gou/burn -Bargo) Central Broken Hill Reserve Grade premiership and Goulbum C~ub and a League Delegate and currently Albatross finishing a very creditable fourth in First Grade. Runners-Up - Paul Charles, B. Veale, Brett North Broken Hill 111 one of the best grand finals Jor several years Timekeeper for the West Broken Hill club Camden South Broken Hill Treeve. before a crowd of 2,500, South Broken Hill 11.8- received a a National Football Foundation Merit Gou lbu rn-Bargo Reserve Grade - Charlie Raisbeck Trophy West Broken Hill Bomaderry All clubs which made up the League are to be -74 defeated North Broken Hill 8.16-64, by a Award at the SANFL Affiliated Leagues dinner congratulated for their efforts in making sure Adam Collins (Camden) margin of JO points. on October 4th - Bill has given the game 50 .. Northern Districts Nowra that Australian Rules survived. At the start of Runner-Up - Grant McCarthy (Camden) years of continuous service. 1996, the future of this league was in some The Golden Whistle During the season, Broken Hill travelled to Port Kembla Shellharbour jeopardy, with clubs in financial trouble, player Paul Bortolio Karoondah in South Australia and defeated the 11umbers well down, and the league itself in a Mallee League by 52 points, Broken Hill LIONEL JOHNSTON ... financially unstable position. With everyone KNOCKOUT SHIELD (Tom Smith Knockout) 21 .15-141 to the Mallee 12.17-89. Secretary chipping-in with the common goal of seeing Bomaderry football survive, we were able to tum everything around, with most clubs being in a strong LEADING GOALKICKERS positio11 at the end of this year, a11d the league First Grade itself i11 a very sound financial situation. Paul Charles (Bomaderry) - 82 goals The Lightning Premiership opened the playing First Grade went to Brendan Dullagha11 of Reserve Grade season on Sunday March 24th - attended by all Singleton Lone Pine. The Do11 Geddes Medal for We were soundly defeated in our only Stephen Coleman (Camden) - 36 goals NAFL clubs and Killamey Vale from the Central Reserve Grade was won by Craig Davies of Coast AFL. Nelson Bay defeated Killamey Vale Western Suburbs, while the winners of the other representative game of the year by the SFA and major awards - in Under 17's Ben Thornton of the league in on a rebuilding program to make to win the Lightning Premiership Jor the second sure we are competitive in the future. time i11 two years. Wal/send and in Under 14's Jonathan Bradfield of Western Suburbs. All in all, it was a satisfying season, with the This season most First Grade matches had the future of football 011 the South Coast being GRAHAM CHARLES benefit of two field umpires, although boundary Leading goalkickers for the season were - assured with eight First Grade clubs programmed President umpires were still in short supply. However, a First Grade for 1997. LCAFL Jew more joined the ranks toward the end of the Stephen May (Warners Bay) - 111 goals season and hopefully there will be enough to Reserve Grade Cardiff cover all games next year. Nelson Bay Thoma Biviano (Wallsend) - 35 goals Reserves Under 17 Newcastle City Events for 1996. ■ 11 's Carnival very successful (Richmond AFL Ariah Park Mirool Grand Final Last May 12th, the Representative Team ('Black Brendan McMahon (Newcastle City) - 39 goals Singleton Lone Pine club won). Cootamundra Ariah Park Mirrool Diamonds') lost to the CCAFL in a disappointing Under 14 Wallsend Warners Bay ■ RFLflogged SFL (again). Marrar 15.5-95 d match at the Adelaide Street Oval in Tumbi Brendan Wold (Cardiff) - 49 goals Coota111u11dra 4.5-29 Umbi. Representative football in this League is Western Suburbs ■ Hume League beat FFL. The Rock-Yerong Ck ■ 'Crackers' Keenan attended RFL presentation now resolutely endorsed by all NAFL affiliated The Hunter Academy of Sports has adopted an clubs and the rules regardi11g players' evening. Riverina FL - Best & Fairest Under 16 squad from the Hu11ter Regio11. They First Grade - Quinn Medal commitments to the NAFL and to 'rep' Jootball ■ Greg Stafford and Brad Seymour (Sydney will be developed and trai11ing using a AFL) attended FFL presentation eve11ing. Luke Carroll (GGGM) - 21 votes will be fully enforced. comprehemive program during the closi11g ■ RAAF and North Wagga are amalgamating in Reserve Grade - Gaynor Medal months of 1996 and the early part of 1997. This David Cox (GGGM), Ricky Maybon (Leeton­ The Hunter Region Representative side was an 1997 - Alex Jesaulenko will take North Wagga­ is the first Academy of Sports to focus on Whitton), Scott Lovell (Wagga Tigers) - 15 votes RIVERINA innovation this year. The team, selected from RAAF for 1997 pre-seaso11 training. Australia11 Football in NSW. Under LS's - Lou Brown Medal Collingullie-Ashmont representative players from the CCAFL and the Coolamon Riverina FL Finalists of 1996 Anthony Breust (Coolamon) - 29 votes NAFL, played two matches, first against North 111 additio11, the Hu11ter Regio11 will also have a11 East Wagga Kooringal Shore and then against Baulkham Hills. 111 both Firsts Goalkicking Ganmain-Grong-Grong-Matong U11der 18 team playing ill the Syd11ey Football Wagga Tigers Grand Final instances the Hunter team was victorious. Next League competition. Firsts - Barry McLachlan (Coll-Ash) - 105 goals Griffith year, the Hunter Region Representatives will Ganmain-GGM Ganmain-GGM Reserves - Ke11 McPherson (EWK) - 84 goals Leeton-Whitton Colli11gullie-Ash. 18.13-121 d Mangoplah-Cookardinia United play the Sydney Football League representative The Newcastle Regional Museum now houses Under 18s - Joshua Davis (Coll-Ash) - 68 goals side. This will give local players an opportunity Turvey Park Wagga Tigers Narrandera the Black Diamond Cup in the Sporting Hall of Temora 9.10-64 North Wagga of being selected for the State side. Fame. The museum and the AFL searched Farrer FL - Best & Fairest Temora extensively but Jailed to find an older sporting First Grade - Clear Medal Turvey Park All clubs, except Singleton had enthusiastic Reserves Glen Treacy (APM) - 26 votes trophy still played for in competition in Griffith Grand Final Wagga Tigers Under 17 and Under 14 teams. Singleton is still Australia. The Cup was presented to the museum Reserves - Allan Carroll Memorial Medal working on Under 17's. The NAFL is grateful to Wagga Tigers East Wagga Kooringal Peter McCabe (?) - 20 votes FARRER during a very enjoyable evening on Tuesday 21.12-138 d all parents and club officials who gave of their East Wagga-K Ardlethan June 18th, attended by Craig Davis, Troy Luff, Colli11gullie-Ash. Wagga Tigers Goalkicking time a11d effort to support junior football. many NAFL Life Members and representative Ariah Park Mirrool Ganmain-GGM 9.11-65 Firsts - John Read (Cootamundra) - 168 goals Cootamundra from the clubs. Reserves - Richard Flanigan (TRYC) - 86 goals Grand Final Day brought the following results - Junee Under 18's Marrar First Grade Thank you to the Board Members who worked so Collingullie-Ash. Grand Final R.A.A.F. Nelso11 Bay 15.11-101 d Wamers Bay JO. 16-76 hard to iron out the lumpy bits to strengthen and Wagga Tigers Collingullie-Ashmont Rivcoll Reserve Grade develop football in this area. Also, 1 would like Coolamon 13.14-92 d South Wagga Tolland Warners Bay 10.5-65 d Wal/send 4.13-37 to thank Craig Davis, Peter Hiscock and all at Narrandera Wagga Tigers WAYNE GARDNER The Rock-Yerong Creek Under 17's the NSWAFL, whose support is so much North Wagga 4.6-30 Secretary Uranquinty-Kapooka Cardiff 12.9-81 d Newcastle City 6.5-41 appreciated by the NAFL. MVAFA Under 14's Farrer FL Finalists of 1996 Nelson Bay 3.5-23 d Newcastle City 2.8-20 Firsts Marra, Grand Final Wamers Bay with the best overall aggregate, Ariah Park Mirrool Marrar 13.10-88 d won the Club Championship. The Rock-Yerong Ck Ariah Park Mirrool HEATHER CLARK Cootamundra 12.8-80 The Bill Elliott Medallion for Best & Fairest in Executive Officer

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G.A Clements Medal (First Grade Best & Activities of interest through 1996 - The North Coast AFL with the same five member Macquarie) as runner-up. In what was a first, ■ successful Bathurst 12-a-side pre-season Fairest) - Mark Byrne (110 club specified). clubs available decided to try something new in Darre11 took out both the best player award and Goa/kicking Award, First Grade - Jarrod Dolan, Carnival, attracting teams from all over NSW, 1996 by playing our competition on Saturday with 65 goals in the home-and-away was Leading 64 goals (no club specified). with over $1000 in prize-money .. . evenings under lights at the Coffs Harbour Goa/kicker. Darren also kicked 13 goals in the ■ representative match played against Northern Reserve Grade (Best & Fairest), three-way tie - International Stadium - still giving Woolgoolga final series, proving he was a very deserved Riverina at West Qyalong for the Carlton Cup - Camero11 Cleary, Brian Matheson, Joh11 and Port Macquarie their home games. winner. Northern Riverina, the clear victors ... Tesse/or (110 clubs specified). Goa/kicking A ward, Reserve Grade - Ron Stitt, ■ Bathurst Australian Junior Developme11t Playing as many double-headers as possible at the Runner-up in the goals with 45 was Andy Brown Academy formed ... 38 goals (110 club specified). Stadium, senior games were timed to start at (Port Macquarie) who added another five in the ■ Dubbo RSL sponsorship secured to run a six­ Trevor Sandford Medal (First Grade Grand 4pm, then 6.30pm - this was well-received by finals. week primary school program ... Final Best player) - Sean O'Donnell (no club players and spectators as something different on Cotts Harbour Swans ■ a Bathurst High School competition started .. specified). Bathurst the North Coast. In the Reserve Grade grand final, Sawtell­ Cowra North Catts Harbour CSU-Mitchell Port Macquarie Toormina 5.15-45 downed North Coffs 1.3-9. First Grade Grand Fi11al, Bathurst 9. 7-61 , GRAHAM WILSON Early in the season Woolgoolga and Port Both sides were made up of players with ages Orange 3.3-21. President Dubbo Sawtell-Toormina Orange . . Woolgoolga Macquarie both showed they were finals ranging from 14 to 40-plus, a very good mixture Reserve Grade Grand Final, Ora11ge 16.13-109, contenders, playing strong, direct football. As the of youth and experience - something all clubs Dubbo 1.1-7. games under lights showed, you needed to make tried very hard to achieve this year, getting sure of chest marks, and careful direction of the younger players into full competition. . . ball, in the much damper conditions. The senior Grand Final was between Port Final Four Goa/kickers During the season two Reserve Grade players Macquarie who went straight through - to make Firsts Seconds Juniors Seniors: Travis Collier (Jerilderie) - 68 from Sawtell-Toonnina, Nathan Bradbury and the playoff, Woolgoolga had to play a very­ Jerilderie Rennie Rand Reserves: Marcus O'Dwyer (Rennie) - 61 Travis Brown were chosen to play in the Under spirited Coffs Harbour Swans. Woolgoolga played Buraja Coleambally Coleambally Juniors: no goals, to be recorded. JS's Allies Squad - a great achievement by both good hard football right from the first bounce Rand Jerilderie Jerilderie players. and continued in that vein for four quarters. Port Coleambally Wahgunyah Buraja CLINICS FOR JUNIORS - Clinics were run by tried hard but were outclassed on the evening - Peter Chesnell (Yarrawonga Coach) and Mark The NCAFL also enjoyed the pleasure of having Grand Finals 14.9-93 to 8.6-54 ... all clubs, senior, reserves, O'Dunohue (Corowa-Rutherglen) coach. Not Sydney Swans players Craig O'Brien and Stuart players, coaches and their executive deserve Firsts - Buraja 15.8-98 d Jerilderie 10.6-66 sufficient use is made of these guys. They are Maxfield for clinics, school tours and talks - it Seconds - Rennie 8. 10-58 d Coleambally 6. 11-47 congratulations for great Grand Finals ... the better with Juniors especially Peter than a11yo11e was a great success in having high-profile players NCAFL look forward to a successful 1997 ... Juniors - Rand 6.5-41 d Buraja 5.4-34 who has ever been to our league in twenty years. coming into the region. lt proved a very positive Coreen-Daysdale United Best & Fairest step and we applaud the Sydney AFL club. Coleambally Seniors: Arch Dennis Memorial - MILSTONES - LINDSAY NORMAN has Hopefield-Buraja Oaklands, Mathen Hanlon (Jerilderie) completed 30 years in administration - 10 years The Best & Fairest Player was Darren White NARELLE BRADBURY Jerilderie Reserves: Lewis Trophy - as Secretary & President of Daysdale and 20 (Woolgoolga), with Bruce Austerberry (Port Secretary, NCAFL Rand Margus O'Dwyer (Rennie) years as Secretary of the Coreen & District Rennie Juniors: Carroll Trophy Football League. Urana Nathon Reynoldson (Buraja) The Tathra Sea Eagles certainty experienced a Local Eden identities Heather McSparron and Wahgunyah tremendously successful 1996 season by going Kevin Clemmens put their hands up this year to through the year undefeated, culminating in a become involved in club ao.ministration and convincing win over Batemans Bay in the Grand Eden's significant improvement came as a result Final. The hard work of Mick McCaffery, of hard work off the field. lNTERLEAGUE - Hume FL success/ul against LEADJNG GOALKICKERS President - and coach Daryl Cunningham, was Farrer in both Under 16's and Under 25's. Piney Pub A wards justly rewarded. Former NSW representative Paul Holdsworth and Junior day against Coreen resulted in Hume lsts - Steve Hetherton (Henly) - 111 Batemans Bay key ruckman Brad White were winning Ul4's and Coreen win11i11g U16's. 2nds - Mark Morey (Burrumbuttock) - 86 As anticipated the big improvers for the season joint winners of this years Sapphire Coast Best & GRAND FINAL RESULTS were Batemans Bay in their second year back in Fairest. They also treated the crowd to an Jsts - Henly 18.16-124 d Walla Walla 10.3-63 the competition from the ACTAFL. Shane Art as exciting duel as opposing ruckmen in this years coach has been a credit to the Batemans Bay FC Grand Final. Chris Jones from the Merimbula 2nds - Cu/cairn 11.10-76 d Walla Walla 4. 7-31 Batemans Bay 3rds - Walla Walla 8.8-56 d Osborne 4.8-32 and they thoroughly deserved their berth in the Diggers was worthy winner of the Reserves Best Brocklesby Grand Final playoff. With a large population to and Fairest. Eden 4ths - Osborne 5.6-36 d Jindera 3.1-19 Merimbula Diggers Burrumbuttock draw from, and a hard working committee, BEST & FAIREST Culcairn Congratulations need to be extended to Rowan Merimbula Marlins Bate mans Bay should continue to go from Narooma Jsts - Kelly Azzi Medal - A tie between Scott Henty strength to strength. McSparron from Eden on his selection in the Howlong Pambula McGrath and Michael Killeen both of Culcaim. NSW Under 16 team and from all reports Rowan Tathra The runner-up was Steve Hetherton (Benty). Jindera The Merimbula Diggers will be running out of acquitted himself creditably throughout the 2nds - Bevan Odewahn Trophy - Andrew Lockhart wall space to hang Reserve Grade premiership Carnival. Osborne pennants after another success this year. Well Morrison (Howlong) on a countback from Lyle Walbundrie Bums (Burrumbuttock). done to the club. Three players exceeded the JOO-goal mark this Walla Walla year with the eventual winners, Ron Storck Jrds - Bill Thomas Trophy - Leigh Schneider East Lavington (in recess) (Osborne). Football on the Sapphire Coast is not getting any (Tathra) taking out his fourth SCAFL goal easier. Factors such as a lack of employment kicking award. make it difficult to recruit players and also fill places on committees. We were anticipating The small band of umpires continue to hang in commencing the season with an eight-team there although they certainly aren't getting Activities of Interest Leading Goalkicker younger each year. But David Boulton and his ■ Summer/and defeating North Coast in rep Matt Phillips (Byron Bay) - 57 goals competition but unfortunately Bermagui were not able to attract the numbers required to be committee continue to work hard to promote the game ... PERSONALITIES - competitive throughout the season. This left a cause of umpiring throughout the region and ■ appointment of Junior Development Officers .. SAFL President Don Buchanan was one recipient have been successful in attracting younger people ■ Alston ville HS reaching final of lions Cup ... fairly strong seven team competition but there are of life membership to the League, as was Dr certain inherent problems in a seven team fixture. to take up boundary and goal umpiring. ■ two Life Members appointed to SAFL ... John Chadwick who was co-founder of the SAFL Much work is being done to attract an additional The League was appreciative of the significant In the Grand Final, Ballina 6.16-52 defeated when Lismore was the only team and were team in 1997. playing in the Gold Coast League. support from sponsorship this year and will be Lismore 5.19-49 - Goonellebah and keen to continue to service our sponsors in a An outstanding milestone was reached by Frank Mention should be made of the Eden Whalers. Murwillumbah were the other finalists. supportive and professional manner. Reid when he was selected in the rep team this From 1101 winning a game in 1995 the Eden Best & Fairest - John Mason Memorial Medal Senior team were just tipped out of a place in the Ballina year - Frank was a selection 13 seasons ago in Thanks to all players, club officials, league James Corbett (Ballina) the first rep squad, and in that time has only final four in the last game of the year. But the Directors for their efforts this year. We look Byron Bay Runner-Up - Jason Hughey (Lismore) Reserve team went through to this years Grand Goonellabah missed selection in one season - a terrific effort. forward to another challenging season in 1997. Final. This was history-making stuff as no side Grafton Advocate Newspaper A ward MAX ARMSTRONG Lismore Jamie Lott (Ballina) from the Eden club since the inception of the GARY WALLIS Murwillumbah Secretary league had been represented in a Grand Final. Administration Manager PAGE 44 NSWAFL ---NSWAFL -illl/J) ---PAGE 45 In COUNTRY LEAGUE REPORTS SUPERULES II

The Northern Riverina FL had another successful Results of the Grand Finals - year, starting with the pre-season knockout which Seniors 1996 saw the continued growth of Superules within NSW. A new team was formed in was won by Ungarie. Barellan Utd 13. 7-85 d Girral-West Wyalong 10.8-68 Sydney, based at Westbrook, and next year Baulkham Hills will join the competition. Under 17's The competition proper started the following week Ungarie 12.13-85 d Lake Cargelligo 7.17-59 with seven sides competing for the flag, which Under 13's Interest has grown on the Central Coast after a game played there this year. Next was won in the Grand Final by Barellan United Tullibigea/ 9.9-63 d Lake Cargelligo 2.4-16 season hopefully they will run some games between themselves and put together a from Girral-West Wyalong. team to represent them at our Mini Carnivals. Best & Fairest Awards Major disappointment of the season however was Seniors - Evans Memorial Cup In addition to games at a local level in Sydney, there were Mini Carnivals in Sydney, Justin Male & Gerard Simpson (Barellan United) the lack of junior teams - and as they are the the ACT and Albury. The Albury Mini Carnival was again the highlight, with teams future, it is of concern. Under 17 Barellan Lachlan Rowling (Ungarie) Cobar representing Sydney, ACT, Vic Metro, Vic Country and South Coast, contesting Two highlights of the season included the great Under 13 Girral-West Wyalong games in both Super and Masterules. A game between Queensland and Sydney was success by the NRAFL against Central West by a Mitchell Glasgow (Tullibigeal) Lake Cargelligo also held in Coffs Harbour, and next year is already on the calendar. margin of 105 points on May 18 at West Wyalong Parkes Major Goa/kickers (figures fail to include finals) Tullibigeal ... together with the placement of the Auskick Ungarie After the success of the National Carnival in Bankstown in 1995, NSW expected to be program in various centres throughout the Seniors League region by the hard-working development Gerard Simpson (Barellan United) - 51 goals very competitive in South Australia but, the results were below expectations. Although officer, Paul Habel. Jason Boneham (Girral-West Wyalong) - 48 success on a personal level came to Sydney Superuler Steve Eurell, who won the Most Richard Davis (Ungarie) - 48 Valuable Superules Player A ward for the carnival, Steve was also selected in the The netball girls in our League, are a great help Superules All Australian side. at bringing in the crowds and footballers. STAN HAGUE (President) The jubilation for NSW players and his wife Cathy, on Presentation Night, resembled Congratulations are extended to all premiership LORRAINE HAASE (Secretary) winners of all grades and to the winners of our NRAFL the scenes at Randwick when Paul Kelly won the Brownlow in 1995. Well done Steve. best and fairest awards, which are detailed in the following. The Superules National Body is considering lowering the age qualification into Superules, and creating another age bracket for retired footballers. The Body felt the gap between finishing competitive football and eligibility for Superules was too long. This should help swell the ranks both here and interstate, and guarantee a great future for a great sport.

Superules NSW would like to thank the NSW AFL for their cooperation and support L throughout 1996, and we wish them well for the 1997 season. If you think that maybe you would like to taste the delights of Superules please feel free to contact Warren Finger on (02) 9601-4802.

JOHN ADDISON Secretary Superules NSW

ACTAFL NORTH COAST Ainslie 12.7-79 d Eastlake 10.9-69 Woolgoolga 14.9-93 d Port Macquarie 8.6-54 BROKEN HILL NORTHERN ECHUCA South Broken Hill 11.8-7 4 d North Broken Hill 8.16-64 Moama Lockington 12.8-80 d Bamawn United 11.10-76 CENTRAL COAST NORTHERN RIVERINA Terrigal Avoca 9.17-71 d Bateau Bay 6.10-46 Barellan Utd 13.7-85 d Girral-West Wyalong 10.8-68 Bruce Andrew was only a lightly-built player numerous educational films on the game in CENTRAL WEST OVENS & MURRAY who had extreme pace when he played 62 the 1930's. Bathurst 8.15-63 d Orange 3.3-21 Albury 13.16-94 d Lavington 10.11-71 VFL games in the famous Collingwood teams of the late 1920's. In 1950, Andrew began a 27-year reign as CORREN RIVERINA full-time secretary-field director with the Hopefield-Buraja 16.8-104 d Jerilderie 10.6-66 Ganmain Grong Grong Matong 18.13-121 d Wagga Tigers His career was hampered by injuries, most ANFC, introducing and promoting football to 9.10-64 notably a fractured neck he sustained during many previously neglected areas in NSW, FARRER the 1928 premiership celebration when diving Queensland, the ACT and New Guinea. Marrar 13.10-88 d Ariah Park Mirrool 12.8-80 SAPPHIRE COAST into baths on the Mornington Peninsula. He Tathra 14.16-100 d Batemans Bay 8.12-60 retired from senior football in 1932, when his It was in this role, he purchased some swamp HUME most significant contributions to football land for the ANFC outside Cairns in the early Henly 18.16-124 d Walla Walla 10.3-63 SUMMERLAND began. 1950s. That land now in right in the middle Ballina 6.16-52 d Lismore 5.19-49 of Cairns-and worth millions. Such KERANG & DISTRICT Andrew began delivering instructional decisions were typical of his foresight and Ultima 12.13-85 d Murrabit 11.11-77 SYDNEY ASSOCIATION lectures to young players, using large photos vision. Manly-Warringah 23.17-155 d Uni of NSW 11.9-75 of star players in action. The lectures were a LEISURE COAST big hit, and soon he added hand-colored His work over many years earned him an Albatross 10.10-70 d Bomaderry 5.8-38 SYDNEY LEAGUE lantern slides and took his show on the road. MBE for services to the game. Western Suburbs 12.16-88 d Pennant Hills 11.10-76 Presenting his magnificently illustrated talks MURRAY at football clubs and in community halls, Australian Football owes this quiet crusader UPPER MURRAY Deniliquin 9.16-70 d Barooga 8.11-59 which in today's high-tech world might seem an enormous debt. As the game grows even Border-Walwa 17.7-109 d Corryong 9.7-61 BRUCE ANDREW b. February 28 1908 a little mundane but back the11 they were larger, Bruce Andrew's contribution to it NEWCASTLE d. June 6 1996 ground-breaking stuff He went on to produce should never be forgotten. Nelson Bay 15.11-101 d Warners Bay 10.16-76

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SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE SEASON 1996 SEASON 1996 WESTERN SUBURBS BREAK THE DROUGHT 1996 THE MINOR ROUNDS THE LEADING GOALKICKERS MANLY-WARRINGAH MAKES IT TWO IN AROW

THE PHELAN MEDAL SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE FIRST GRADE LEAGUE - FIRST GRADE Western Suburbs ended an eighteen year drought when Joe Cormack (Western Suburbs) ...... 21 w L D For Agst o/o Pis Randal Green (Pennant Hills) ...... 68 they defeated Pennant Hills by 12 points in the 1996 Chris O'Dwyer (East Sydney) ...... 19 WESTERN SUBS 14 4 - 1933 1527 126.6 56 Greg Coffey (St George) ...... 63 Sydney Football League Grand Final played at their home ground Wagener Oval. For the second year in Michael Partridge (Western Suburbs) .... 18 •PENNANT HILLS 13 4 - 1970 1351 145.8 52 Adam Fiddler (Western Suburbs) ...... 44 succession, the Demons had to settle for the Runners Simon Wilson (St George) ...... 15 STGEORGE 11 7 - 1815 1476 123.0 44 Ben Physick (Baulkham Hills) ...... 40 EAST SYDNEY 8 10 - 1804 1743 103.5 32 Up position and their first senior SFL Flag has eluded Peter Bennett (Pennant Hills) ...... 14 Matthew Parker (North Shore) ...... 40 Baulkham Hills 7 9 2 1532 1836 83.4 32 them for another year at least. Tony Regan (Pennant Hills) ...... 13 Ian Wheatley (Pennant Hills) ...... 39 Balmain 5 12 1 1366 1961 69.9 22 Craig Headland (Pennant Hills) ...... 35 Shaun Edmunds (Baulkham Hills) ...... 12 The Magpies were the top side all year and their •Nor1h Shore 2 14 1 1195 1719 69.5 10 Manuel Lynch (Western Suburbs) ...... 35 Grant Batholomaeus (St George) ...... 12 * Round 21 - North Shere v Pennant Hills. cancelled. . . premiership under the guidance of Coach Ron Thomas David Bugg (8almain) ...... 11 Peter Bennett (Pennant Hills) ...... 35 was well deserved but Pennant Hills would be well Peter Orton (St George) ...... 11 LEAGUE RESERVES Dale Odgers (Western Suburbs) ...... 33 satisfied with their season after taking out the VIS and Rob Kerr (East Sydney) ...... 9 w L D For Agst o/o Pis Stuart Nash (East Sydney) ...... 32 Reserve Grade flags and just missing out on the First Scott Thomlinson (Western Suburb,! 9 NORTH SHORE 12 6 - 1339 824 162.5 48 Mike Scicchitano (Baulkham Hills) ...... 29 Grade trophy in a spirited performance. Rob Veale (North Shore) ...... 8 STGEORGE 11 6 1 1183 916 129.1 46 Nathan Lenton (Western Suburbs) ...... 29 PENNANT HI LLS 10 7 1204 952 126.5 42 Jarrod Crosby (Baulkham Hills) ...... 7 Rob Kerr (East Sydney) ...... 28 In the Sydney Football Association Manly-Warringah * WESTERN SUBS 9 7 1045 979 106.7 38 Michael Carey (Pennant Hills) ...... 7 Andrew Jurd (East Sydney) ...... 27 scored their second successive premiership victory over Balmain 8 10 - 1221 1309 93.3 32 Paul Zantiotis (St George) ...... 25 arch rivals University of NSW winning the Grand Final Gerard Mimmo (Pennant Hills) ...... 7 •Easl S)'dney 7 10 - 1092 1284 85.0 28 Blake Conlan (St George) ...... 24 at Gipps Road Oval by the impressive margin of 80 Baulkham Hills 3 14 902 1722 52.4 14 Blake McDonald (Western Suburbs) ...... 23 points. Uni of NSW gained some consolation in SANDERS MEDAL (Reserves) * Round 21 - East Sydney v Western Suburbs, cancelled. John O' Dwyer (East Sydney) ...... 23 winning the Reserves Flag defeating early favourites Andrew Lindfield (St George) ...... 14 LEAGUE THIRDS Mark Ellis (East Sydney) ...... 23 South Western Sydney by a comfortable margin of 42 Stephen Brown (Pennant Hills) ...... 12 w L D For Agsl o/o Pis points Matthew Colas (Balmain) ...... 10 •PENNANT HILLS 18 2 - 2021 447 452.1 72 SFL - RESERVE GRADE George Pehinis (Pennant Hills) ...... 10 BAULKHAM HILLS 16 5 - 2001 667 300.0 64 SYDNEY fOOTBAll LEAGUE Andrew Grimes (Balmain) ...... 9 STGEORGE 16 5 - 1998 754 265.0 64 Stephen Brown (Pennant Hills) ...... 43 Peter Berecz (Western Suburbs) ...... 9 •NORTH SHORE 14 5 1734 699 248.1 58 Andrew Hillas (St George) ...... 40 Clubs: Balmain, Baulkham Hills, East Sydney, North Mick Brazel (Pennant Hills) ...... 8 ••Penrith 5 13 852 1546 55.1 22 Chris Masterton (Western Suburbs) ...... 31 Shore, Pennant Hills, St George, Western Suburbs. Paul Casey (Western Suburbs) ...... 8 • Weslern Suburbs 4 15 - 525 1620 32.4 16 Paul Casey (Western Suburbs) ...... 27 Scott Tunbridge (St George) ...... 7 Eas1 Sydney 2 16 2 560 2168 25.8 12 Steven Smith (North Shore) ...... 23 The above seven clubs fought out the C. U. B Sydney Wayne Abbott (East Sydney) ...... 6 •Balmain 3 17 - 565 2355 24.0 12 Slav Eftingioski (Western Suburbs) ...... 22 Football League's 1996 premiership following reigning Craig Mills (North Shore) ...... 6 Round 10 - Penrith v Western Suburbs, abandoned. Jason Smith (East Sydney) ...... 20 premier Campbelltown 's departure to greener pastures Ben Baudinette (St George) ...... 6 Round 21 - North Shore v Pennant Hills. cancelled. Ken Couchman (Pennant Hills) ...... 20 at the A.C.T.A.F.L. Round 21 - East Sydney v Western Suburbs. cancelled. Greg Baxter (St George) ...... 18 Paul Carroll (Western Suburbs) ,...... 6 Round 21 - Penrith v Ba/main, cancelled. Chris Masterson (Western Suburbs) ...... 6 Matthew Gaden (North Shore) ...... 18 In contrast to previous years the majority of clubs opted Victorious Western Suburbs captain TONY GRAHAM - to retain their Coaches with the only new appointments it was the Magpies first premiership since 1977 ASSOCIATION FIRST GRADE SFL - THIRD GRADE being Kevin Allen (Baulkham Hills) and Rob Kerr (East KEALEY MEDAL (Under 18's) L D For Agst Sydney). Kevin took over from Garry Hutchinson who w o/o Pis Steven Smith (North Shore) ...... 81 arrival of Chris O's brother John in early June. Roger Matthew Burton (Baulkham Hills) ...... 20 MANLY-WARR 17 1 - 2800 1051 266.4 68 was lured away by the opportunity of travel and Rob Luke Ellis (Pennant Hills) ...... 60 Prezens was a good pick up from North Shore but his Chris Tyrell (North Shore) ...... 19 UNI OFNSW 16 2 - 2340 1221 191.6 64 Kerr resumed a coaching role at East Sydney when Jan transfer was offset by the loss of Peter Chadwick and Ben Scott (Pennant Hills) ...... 48 Mark McVeigh (Pennant Hills) ...... 19 SYDNEY UNI . 14 4 - 1863 1393 133.7 56 Roberts was unable to continue. David Willis who moved across to the Bears. The Ryan Meldrum (Baulkham Hills) ...... 18 HOLROYD-B'TWN 11 7 - 2080 1528 136.1 44 Brent Middleton (St George) ...... 45 Victorian Amateurs connection was fruitful with the Nelson Marques (Balmain) ...... 17 SWSydney 11 7 - 1884 1552 121 .4 44 Daniel Graham (Baulkham Hills) ...... 45 Michael Byrne (North Shore), Steve Barratt (Pennant recruitment of Rob Nankivell and Ed Alle11 from Old Lee Casey (Western Suburbs) ...... 16 Wollongong 9 9 - 1720 1465 117.4 36 Christian Driver (Pennant Hills) ...... 37 Hills), Grant Bartholomaeus (St George), Ron Thomas Scotch and Tony Duggan from Old Xavierians. Other Luke Ellis (Pennant Hills) ...... 15 Macqua rie Urn 5 13 - 1345 2158 62.3 20 Daniel Richmond (St George) ...... 34 (Western Suburbs) and John Reid (Balmain) all fronted quality players to arrive at Trumper Park included Tim Andrew Spring (Baulkham Hills) ...... 14 Penri1h 4 14 - 1193 1911 62. 4 16 Damien Dyke (Baulkham Hills) ...... 31 up for another year full of enthusiasm and optimism. Atkins (Southern Districts) and Steve Daly and Mark Cronulla-Sulherland 3 15 - 1278 2224 57.5 12 Jason Duss (Baulkham Hills) ...... 12 Ryan Madden (Baulkham Hills) ...... 28 Elliott from South Australia. Hawkesoory 18 - 835 2835 29.4 Nick Egan (North Shore) ...... 12 Shane Demir (St George) ...... 26 After a disappointing year in 1995, Balmain recruited well snaring a number of highly regarded players North Shore had no luck at all with a number of their ASSOCIATION RESERVES including star forward Gerard Zochling from Ainslie, highly rated imports spending more time off the w L D For Agst o/o Pis ASSOCIATION - FIRST GRADE David Bugg, Paul Netting and Sean Walsh from paddock than on. Luke Donald (Port Melbourne) SW SYDNEY 16 2 - 1664 596 279.2 64 Belconnen, Brett Ogston and Nathan Chisholm from Jaret Hogarth (Manly-Warringoh) ...... 139 managed only 8 games, Rob Walker from Sandringham SYDNEY ASSOCIATION UNI OFNSW 14 4 - 1624 698 232.7 56 Palm Beach, Daryl Riches from Campbelltown and Gary Gill (Wollongong) ...... 102 played 7 and ex Swan David 'Nudge' Willis from East MANLY-WARR 14 4 - 1609 879 183.0 56 Brendan Murray from Marcellin. On the down side, the Sydney only took the field 6 times during the year. THE SNOW MEDAL W'.)LL()N(lCT-,IG 11 7 - 1101 909 121.1 44 Stuart Cadzow (University of NSW) ..... 7 6 Tigers lost a talented trio in 1995 recruits Tony Hall, David Barwick (Holroyd-Blacktown) ...... 7 4 Frankston 's Brett Anthony proved to be the Bears best Stephen Byrns (University of NSW) ...... 25 Sydney University 10 8 - 1208 1185 101.9 40 James Considine and Ashley Thompson. catch for the season and while Alistair Lavery (Mac Macquarie Uni 9 9 - 1242 952 130.5 36 David Bing (University of NSW) ...... 72 Jaret Hogarth (Manly-W arringah)) ...... 18 Uni), Sam Pierce (ANU) and Andrew Milin (Adelaide Penri1h 7 11 - 918 1169 78.5 28 Peter Robertson (Manly-Worringah) ...... 71 Ozam Kassem (Holroyd-Blacktown) ...... 15 Western Suburbs were strengthened by the return of key Uni) all combined well with the excellent young local Holroyd-Black1own 5 13 - 972 1483 65.5 20 Stephen Byrns (University of NSW) ...... 59 Peter Robertson (Manly-Warringah)l ..... 13 defenders Nathan Lenton who spent 1995 with QA.FL talent, Norths were left wondering what might have Cronulla-Sulherland 2 16 - 743 1615 46.0 8 James Sandy (Manly-Warringah) ...... 44 Corey Warfel (Wollongong) ...... 13 club Southport and Tony Graham who had been honing been had they managed to get all of their top players on Hawkesoory 2 16 - 372 1967 18.9 8 Billy Thompson (SW Sydney) ...... 42 his fast bowling skills in England. Wests also picked up Matt Sailsbury (Sydney University) ...... 12 the field at the same time. Michael Cockerton (Macquarie Uni) ..... 39 other good players in Blake McDonald from Weston Mark lveli (Holroyd-Blacktown) ...... 11 Creek and the East Sydney trio of Brent Costelloe, Shane Dupille (Macquarie University) .... 10 Baulkham Hills were unable to recruit as well as they SYDNEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE Richard Palfreyman and Cullen Ball. Last seasons might have wished but they did get good value out of a Peter Smith (Cronulla-Sutherland) ...... 9 SFA - RESERVES CLUB BEST & FAIREST AWARDS Michael Chisholm (Uni of NSW) ...... 67 champion ruckman and Phelan Medal Runner Up Mick number of 'new' players. Royce Simpson returned to Shayne Stevens (Penrith) ...... 9 Partridge returned to Bomaderry at the beginning of the Peter Wall (SW Sydney) ...... 65 play a full season after being injured in the 95 pre­ season with rover Paul Charles but fortunately for the BALMAIN David Bugg Dan Huplau (Uni of NSW) ...... 44 season, Barry Denton from Holroyd-Blacktown added McFARLANE MEDAL (Reserves) Magpies Mick was back by round 7 creating havoc with BAULKHAM HILLS Shoun Edmunds John O'Brien (Macquarie Uni) ...... 33 some much needed bite to the ruck division and the Glenn Graham (5th West. Sydney) ...... 12 the opposition. experience gained by Jarrod Crosby during a stint with EAST SYDNEY Chris O'Dwyer Paul Gralen (Holroyd-Blacktown) ...... 30 Dan Hupfau (University of NSW)) ...... 12 VFA club Box Hill proved invaluable to the Falcons NORTH SHORE Breit Anthony Dwayne Barton (Manly-Worringah) ...... 29 Craig Goold (South We,tern Sydney) ... . 10 In characteristic fashion East Sydney had a high throughout the season. PENNANT HILLS Peter Bennett Andrew Smail (Macquarie Uni) ...... 27 Justin Waters (Manly-Warringah) ...... 8 turnover of players but benefited greatly from an influx STGEORGE Grant Batholomaeus Donald Dimmock (SW Sydney) ...... 27 Lucas Bird (South Western Sydney) ...... 8 of quality perfom1ers. The return of 1994 Phelan Pennant Hills opted to persevere with their proven WESTERN SUBURBS Mick Partridge Justin Waters (Manly-Warringoh) ...... 23 Donald Dimmock (South West Sydney).... 8 medallist Chris O'Dwyer who spent 1995 with the formula for developing local talent and this policy paid Russell Barwick (Manly-Warringah) ...... 20 Swans Reserves boosted the Bulldogs stocks as did the off handsomely. On the rare occasions that Pennant

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Hills do look outside their own area they certainly come mark of the last quarter all bets were off. In the up with the goods. The arrival of North Adelaide's star enthralling battle that ensued, valuable time passed forward Peter Bennett added to Penno 's previous. with neither side able to score until with only minutes to recruiting success stories of Tony Regan and Craig go, Phelan Medallist Joe Comiack goaled to put the Headland. Bennett was a key contibutor in the Demons Magpies back in front. Another behind made the excellent club championship season and finished a difference six points and the prospect of a dreaded draw creditable fifth in the voting for the Phelan medal. and replay was all of a sudden very real. A dramatic mark and goal by Jason Beverstock close to the final St George also relied heavily on existing players and bell sealed the result for Wests however and the third were fortunate to regain the services of Simon Wilson nailbiter for the day was over. who returned from Wagga Tigers. The Dragons have an excellent nursery in their own back yard but to be Season Awards more successful they may need to look further afield to In a close vote, Western Suburbs rover Joe Comiack bring in some players who have experienced the game MAURIE PODBURY presents the Rod Podbury Medal at a higher level. Pennant Hills U18 coach TON Y REGAN with won the coveted Phelan Medal as best & fairest player Demons captain TIM KENNY to CHRIS YARD (Pennant Hills) who was judged best in the Sydney Football League by two votes from East on the ground in the Grand Final. Trumper Cup goes to North Shore Sydney's Captain and '94 medallist Chris O'Dwyer with break on top of the table from Pennant Hills and St Grand Final. In the Reserves it was Pennant Hills who last years runner up Wests ruckman Mick Partridge one Another successful pre-season competition was staged George, North Shore had just recorded their first win came from behind to snatch a thrilling one point victory vote further back in third place. by East Sydney at Trumper Park and at the end of the and Ba/main, East Sydney and Baulko were locked in a over minor premiers and favourites North Shore. The day it was North Shore who came out on top after battle for fourth place. question on everyone's mind as the players took the Evergreen St George Coach Andy Lindfield took out the having to stage a couple of spirited fightbacks in both field for the first grade encounter was whether or not Reserve Grade best & fairest award, the Sanders Medal the early rounds and the final. After being the only On the eve of the final round a Jew weeks later, fourth Pennant Hills would achieve the unthinkable, by two votes from Pennant Hills sharpshooter Stephen undefeated side in the preliminary rounds the Bears spot was still undecided and mother nature decided to premierships in all three grades. Brown and Matthew Burlon of Baulkham Hills won the won a close encounter against Western Suburbs to earn make her presence felt. Fierce storms swept across Kealey medal for B & F in Third Grade by the a place in the final against Baul~h~m Hills who ~ipped Sydney on the Friday evening and next morning most While the players were the same, it was a different narrowest of margins over North Shore's Chris Tyrell out East Sydney in the other se1111-frnal. In the fmal grounds were closed. History will show that footy won Pennant Hills side which took the field against Western and Mark McVeigh of Pennant Hills who tied for Baulko looked to be headed for a win when they surged the day and the important matches were played. Suburbs in the senior grand final than that which went second. Matthew's teammate Ryan Meldrum was only to the front with the breeze in the second half but the Baulkham Hills scored a meritorious win over St through the motions two weeks earlier. Even though the one vote back in fourth place. Bears showed tremendous character to regain control George in atrocious conditions on the Saturday to move Magpies slipped away to a handy lead late in the first and take out the title. illlo the four only to see East Sydney snatch the quarter Penno had their share of the play and it was Chris O'Dwyer won the Bundy Player of the Year remaining finals berth back the next day with an obvious that a close contest was on the cards. The award which is presented to the weekly Bundy Award The season underway outstanding victory over Western Suburbs. Demons systematically worked their way back into the winner who polls the most Phelan Medal votes other game in the second term and with the aid of a rare than the winner. The SFL leading goalscorer awards Round one brought some interesting results and for 'double goal' they had reduced the Magpies lead to just went to Randal Green of Pennant Hills (First Grade - Ba/main supporlers in particular, the first game must The Finals four points by half time. 59 goals), Stephen Brown also of Pennant Hills have given them the horrors as a 117 point thrashing at The semi-final double header on week one of the finals Wests were off target early in the third temi but still (Reserve Grade - 42 goals) and Norlh Shore's Steven the hands of Pennant Hills at Ern Holmes Oval was not managed to open up a three goal break half way Smith (Third Grade - 76 goals). Steve Smith's efforl the start they were hoping for. The game must have brought two one-sided results. A devastating 10 goal last quarter burst in the first semi by St George brought through the quarter only to see the detem1ined Demons was outstanding considering that he also finished fifth brought back memories to Penno who sent Holr~yd_­ East Sydney's season to an abrupt end and Western rally again. With the difference only eight points at the in the reserve grade award with 23 goals. Parramatta crashing back into the SFA after a s1m1lar last change the stage was set for a great finish to the result in the first round at the same ground the previous Suburbs inflicted a crushing 97 point defeat on Pennant Hills in the second semi to establish themselves as fimi season. While a large section of the crowd were The highly valued Bob McConnell Club Championship season. favourites to take out their first flag in eighteen years. expecting to see the experienced Western Suburbs award was won for the second successive year by At half time at Trumper Park, the St George supporters combination bury their opponents at the business end of Pennant Hills for another outstanding season in all were also suffering after watching their beloved To their credit, the Demons regrouped the following the game the plucky Demons had other ideas and when grades and East Sydney under the capable guidance of Dragons sag under East Sydney's 17 goal onslaught. To the League's leading goalkicker Randal Green put President Chris Jackson won the Club Administration their credit however, St George recovered well after the week in the Preliminary Final to record a solid 56 point win over St George to earn a place in their second Pennant Hills a point in front at the eleven minute Award. break to restore some respectability to the scoreboard but not enough to prevent the Bulldogs from recording mccessive grand final and a chance to redeem themselves against Western Suburbs. their first opening round win since 1989.

While Baulkham Hills were enjoying a first round Bye, Grand Final day at Wagener Oval was North Shore took the field at Gore Hill Oval against Western Suburbs hoping to begin their climb back up easily the most the ladder after a poor season in 1995. The Bears were successful in recent years with fine weather, always going to be hampered by the absen_ce of their injured Captain Rob Veale and star recruit Luke good attendance and Donald. The strong Western Suburbs combination took three close matches to a while to get going but by half time they had taken keep the supporters on control against spirited opposition. The Magpies pulled the edge of their seats. . . right away in the second half and even at that early The first class manner stage the signs that they were going to be tough for any in which the ground and facilities were side to beat were clear. presented was a credit The second round brought some interesting results with to the Western Suburbs Balmain overpowering North Shore to score their first Committee and ground win in eighteen matches and Baulkham Hills running staff and Baulkham away from local rivals Pennant Hills in the final tem1 Hills ' professional at McLachlan reserve. Western Suburbs' nail biting win management of the over St George left them in the unusual position of canteen and being the only undefeated side at the end of round two refreshment facilities but in the following weeks however it became clear that was appreciated by all there was very little difference between the bottom and patrons. The SFL Reserves Cup held aloft by top placed sides. After round four no team was In the minor grades Penno coach SCOTT DIDIER undefeated and by the half way mark of the season, spectators were treated to ------~ Pennant Hills, Western Suburbs and St George looked two of the tightest finishes for many years which to have put a mortgage on the top three spots. The most resulted in Pennant Hills racking up two premierships surprising aspect of the competition at this stage was for their delighted supporters. A snapped goal 30 seconds before the final siren gave Pen no victory over North Shore's failure to win a match. Baulkham Hills who had come from nowhere to grab Manly-Warringah coach PETER ROBERTSON and his captain TIM ANDERSON with the SFA Cup. After sixteen rounds, the Magpies had opened up a the lead with only a few minutes to go in the under 18 It was back-to-back premierships for the Wolves - a joy shared by Manly president LEIGH ADAMS in front.

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was with the temperature out west hovering around 30 Following a night of storms Weldon Oval was awash 011 sessions was poor. It was even necessary to snatch a Reoresentotive Football degrees. Manly, Sydney Uni and Uni of NSW moved second semi-final day and with more rain forecast, player away from a Wollongong training session to This season it was Sydney's turn to host the State through the preliminary rounds undefeated and early goals on the board while the ball was still make up numbers on the day. Despite this a strong Championship match between the SFL and the Riverina Holroyd-Blacktown took the fourth semi-final spot 011 manageable would be an advantage. The match team took the field and scored a comprehensive 96 point FL and Balmain 's home ground Drwnmoyne Oval was percentage. Manly and Sydney Uni were easy victors in between these two top clubs Manly and Uni of NSW victory. Sydney Uni's Matt Macoustra won the umpires the nominated venue. The vagaries of Sydney's weather the semis and turned on an entertaining final with the started in typical fashion with neither giving an inch. vote for best SFA player on the day . intervened however and a last minute switch to Wolves eventually adding the pre-season title to their With only a Jew minutes to go in the first half only two Wagener Oval was necessary. previous years premiership. An encouraging aspect of points separated the two sides but with the weather Sincere thanks are due to Coach Peter Robertson who the day was the excellent spirit in which all matches deteriorating, two quick goals scored late in the second had no easy task in preparing the team, to Team 1995 SFL Premiership Coach Steve Bird took up the were played and most sides showed that they would be term gave Manly a handy break. The entire second half Manager Sean Adams who attended the training challenge of bringing the State Champions title back to competitive during the season. Manly Coach Peter scoreline of 1.3 to 0.1 in Manly's favour gave an sessions and looked after the gear and to match day Sydney and with Rob Kerr assisting, a formidable squad Robertson was awarded the trophy for best player in the indication of the horrific conditions and ensured a safe helpers Assistant Manager Ian Granger, Medicos was assembled to take on the might of the Riverina. final. passage into the grand final for the Wolves. Therese 'Buzz' Powell and Jeff Cavanagh and Runner Steve utilised the talents of Ray 'Leroy' Brown to hone With a devastating second quarter, Uni of NSW took Ken Dig11ey. The final playing squad was as follows - the fitness of the squad and the players responded to the The seoson begins the wind out of Sydney Uni's sails to set up an easy challenge. East Sydney's Andrew Jurd ably applied his victory in the preliminary final played at Gipps Road. Hawkesbury: Darren Edmonds, David Wilson, Simon physiotherapy skills to the players nagging injuries and After a break for Easter, the season got away in earnest In contrast to the previous week the fine weather Donovan Bruce Hunter headed up the capable Western Suburbs with some very interesting round one clashes. Holroyd­ conditions were much more conducive to good football Macquarie Uni: Frank Chahwan, Jon Purnell, Pat Sim training staff of Matthew Sheedy, John Eckersley and Blacktown were 7 goals in front of the previous years and the Walies had winners all around the ground. Manly-Warringah: Tim Anderson, Jaret Hogarth, Bruce Robb. Media Megastar Simon Kelly stepped in to runner-up Uni of NSW at half time but then started a Sydney Uni lifted their game considerably in the second Mark McLean manage the side on the day. Our appreciation is trend of second half failures that they would come to half but the constant pressure applied by their Sydney Uni: Matt Macoustra, Barney Pierce extended to all these people for the conscientious way regret later in the season. South Western Sydney opponents prevented them from capitalising on their Uni of NSW: David Bing, Ben Fisher, Rod Bordignon, they applied themselves to their respective tasks. showed good form in scoring a decisive win over opportunities. Uni of NSW went on to score a Steve Jenkins, Craig McLennan Macquarie Uni at Mac Uni and the huge winning comfortable win and set up a replay of the previous Wollongong: Corey Werfel, Dion Burke, Michael Love, On a very soft track, Sydney surprised the reigning margins posted by Manly over Wollongong and seasons grand final against Manly. Peter Veerhuis. titleholders with their tenacity in the first term and with Cronulla-Sutherland over Hawkesbury were very superior team play gained a handy five goal break on unusual for first round matches. The quarter-by-quarter progress of the grand final was their opponents. Pumped up by Coach Terry Daniher, almost a mirror image of the previous weeks game but ACKNOWlEOGEMENTS Riverina came back strongly in the second to take a As early as half way through the season, Manly, Uni of unfortunately for Uni of NSW the boot was on the narrow lead into the second half. After the break, the NSW and Sydney Uni had again stamped their other foot. It was Manly who took control early and Sponsors match developed into a hard slogging affair in the very authority 011 the competition and a three way battle were never headed as they stormed to their second heavy conditions and while Sydney kept within touch of involving Holroyd-Blacktown, South Western Sydney successive premiership in impressive style. Every player The Sydney Football Board extends its sincere their opponents at all times, they were unable to bridge and Wollongong was under way for the remaining contributed to the Wolves comprehensive victory and appreciation to the 1996 sponsors of the Sydney the gap despite attacking strongly for much of the final finals berth. Macquarie Uni, Penrith and Cronulla­ full credit must go to Coach Peter Robertson who has Football League and Sydney Football Association quarter. Time ran out with Sydney just nine points in Sutherland were simply 1101 strong enough to win moulded his side into probably one of the most arrears, a much improved performance over recent matches against the top teams and Hawkesbury, again formidable combinations ever seen in the SFA. Only Sponsorship from our major sponsor Carlton & United outings in the championships. Final Scores - Riverina suffering from a lack of player depth, were winless at time will tell if the club can continue to recruit the Breweries was again distributed in the form of 13.10-88 d Sydney 12. 7-79 the bottom of the table. standard of player needed to replace their experienced prizemoney to the successful clubs in each League and players when the time comes for them to hang up their our individual awards were sponsored as follows - Playing members of the SFL team were; When the final sirens had sounded at the end of the boots. home and away matches the 1995 grand finalists Manly Phelan Medal Lamson Paragon Balmain: David Bugg, Adam Coles, Brett Ogston, and Uni of NSW had taken the top two positions and Seoson Awords Sanders Medal Camperdown Travelodge Gerard Zochling Holroyd-Blacktown had won the battle for fourth spot Kealey Medal Goodyear Auto Service Centre Baulkham Hills: Tim Bylsma, Jarrod Crosby, to eam the right to take on Sydney Uni in the sudden In another impressive per/ormance, champion Uni of Bundy Player of the year United Distillers Matthew Frost death first semi-final. South Western Sydney were NSW forward Stephen Byrns polled 25 votes to win the Snow Medal, McFarlane Medal, SFL Goalkickers East Sydney: Chris O'Dwyer unlucky to miss out 011 a finals berth and probably paid Sydney Football Association's first grade best & fairest Hugh Lyon Knitwear North Shore: Brett Anthony, Jason Bush, Rob Veale the price of having too many services personnel in their award, the Snow Medal, for the second year in a row. Pennant Hills: Michael Carey, Matthew Daykin, line-up once again. Manly's goalkicking machine Jaret Hogarth was Sponsorship in the form of Football Record advertising Chris Mahar, Tony Regan runner up on 18 votes and Ozam 'Tommy' Kassem was generously provided by - St George: Grant Bartholomaeus, Greg Coffey, The Finols from Holroyd-Blacktown finished a creditable third Sydney Aussie Rules Social Club, Ansetl Australia, Brad Harrington, Simon Wilson with 15 votes. Uni of NSW scored a rare double when Camperdown Travelodge, KFC, Pizza Hut, Smith & Western Suburbs: Craig Eckersley, Manuel Lynch, The first semi between Sydney Uni and Holroyd­ Dan Hupfau won his second successive SFA reserve Nephew, Orlando Wy,1dham, Select, Mercantile Scott Thomlinson Blacktown was played in fine, sunny but windy grade best & fairest award when he tied with South Mutual, Kendell Airlines, City Ford, United Distillers, conditions at Weldon Oval and the excellent playing Western Sydney's Glenn Graham in the McFarlane Coca Cola, A-One Sports Photos, Australian Football The trophy for Sydney's best player as selected by the surface and green surrounds made conditions enjoyable Medal count. Another SWS Magpie Craig Goold Supplies, Western Suburbs AFC Ltd, Sanity Music, umpires was awarded to Michael Carey of Pennant for players and spectators alike. Play in the first two finished third with 10 votes. Drummoyne Sports Club, Balmain AFC, Hugh Lyon, Hills. quarters went with the breeze and the Goannas Lamson Paragon, Puma Australia, Goodyear Auto performed well to hold a narrow lead over their more Manly 's Jaret Hogarth topped the first grade Service Centre, Stationery Wholesalers, Spalding, fancied opponents. Sydney Uni gained the upper hand goalkicki11g list again with 134 goals taking his total to Excell Printing. SYDNEY FOOTBALl ASSOCIATION in a high scoring third term however and then finished over 700 goals since 1991 (not including finals or Clubs: Cronu/la-Sutherland, Hawkesbury, Holroyd- on strongly against fading opponents to win by 27 representative games), an average of 118 goals per Umpiring Blacktown, Manly-Warringah, Macquarie University, points. season. A career total of 1000 goals is now well within Penrith, South Western Sydney, Sydney University, sight for Jacko. The ageless Michael 'Trapper' Sydney Football again received tremendous sµpport University of NSW, Wollongong Chisholm of Uni of NSW took out the reserve grade from the umpiring group under the guidance of Keith goalkickir1g award with 63 goals. Ogston. In his capacity of State Director of Umpiring, Season 1996 saw some further consolidation of clubs in Keith has managed the difficult task of balancing his the Sydney Football Association with the departure of To cap off an outstanding season, Manly-Warringah State and 'AFL' duties admirably. Camden to the Leisure Coast and the disbanding of again won the Association's Administration award and Bankstown. A number of Bankstown players joined narrowly pipped Uni of NSW to win their third Graham Hunt again provided Keith with valuable forces with the former Liverpool club to form a new successive Bob McConnell Club Championship award. backup as Assistant Umpires Coach and the old firm of group under the name of South Western Sydney. In Peter Hampshire (Boundary Coach) and Ken Ray (Goal typical fashion there was a huge turnover of coaches Representative Football Coach) again gave the benefit of their considerable among the SFA clubs with only Manly's reigning experience to their respective charges. Peter also carried premiership coach Peter Robertson and Wollongong's Under the guidance of Manly's 1995 Premiership out the Umpires Appointments Secretarial duties in his Leigh Forsyth retaining their positions. Coach Peter Robertson, an Association Representative usual competent manner and his efforts in redirecting Team took on the Leisure Coast League in a C. U. B. umpires when the inevitable last minute changes Regional Challenge match at North Dalton Park occurred were way beyond the call of duty. Maureen Reigning Premiers Monly toke ore-seoson title Sydney Football Chairman ROSS HOWARTH Wollongong on 1st June. The interest shown by a Cummings continued as Fitness Adviser and the presenting the SFA Reserves Cup to Uni of NSW number of clubs in forming this team could best be Penrith played host for the annual pre-season lightning Reserves captain PETER FLIGHT extremely low incidence of injuries was due in no small premiership warmup at Greygums Reserve and wam1 it described as apathetic and the attendance at training way to her expertise.

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With in excess of 60 appointments each week in distributing our scores around Australia to the major Sydney, the function of umpires observation is dailies and our clubs only have what can best be SYDNEY FOOTBAll LEAGUE SYDNEY FOOTBAll ASSOCIATION extremely imponant. Terry Godfrey, Graeme Cocks and described as mixed success with their local newspapers. Max Henry performed this role very effectively each The print media is certainly an area where we need to 7 week providing the vital performance feedback lift our game. FIRST SEMI-FINAL - Saturday Sept. necessary for umpire development. First Grade St George 20.17-137 d East Sydney 9.13-67 FIRST SEMI-FINAL - Saturday August 24 And finally our umpires without whom our game could Volunteers and other helpers Reserve Grade First Grade not go on. Sydney Football is very fortunate to have an Like any other sport the success of our operations relies Pennant Hills 10.10-70 d Western Suburbs 7.5-47 Sydney Uni 21.12-138 d Holroyd-Blacktown 17.9-111 extremely concientious panel who apply themselves to heavily on the invaluable contribution made by our Under 18 Reserve Grade their task in a professional manner. Their efforts and am1y of volunteers. Our sincere appreciation is St George 9.9-63 d North Shore 8.6-54 Wollongong 8.8-56 d Manly 7.6-48 the excellent co-operation extended to the League by extended to all those who assisted the League in various the Umpires Association led by David Yole is greatly roles during the year. SECOND SEMI-FINAL - Sunday Sept. 8 appreciated. First Grade Joe Matchett, our experienced Sydney Football League SECOND SEMI-FINAL - Sunday August 31 Finals Ground Manager marshalled his charges at . " Western Suburbs 26.17-173 d Pennant Hills 11.10-76 Independent Tribunal Wagener Oval as efficiently as ever with John Foy, Bill Reserve Grade First Grade As sure as the sun rises each morning the Sydney & Bob Johnston, Ken Arthurson and new recruit Bob North Shore 9.8-62 d St George 6.7-43 Manly-Warringah 7.11-53 d Uni of NSW 4.7-31 Tribunal will assemble each week to adjudicate on the Reid manning the gates and Lionel Beale supervised Under 18 Reserve Grade alleged trangressions of players during the previous the League's contribution to equal opportunity with his Pennant Hills 7.10-52 d Baulkham Hills 3.8-26 Uni of NSW 6.7-43 d South Western Sydney 6.1-37 weekends games. A significant change occurred this timekeeping team of Barbara Dickin, Elizabeth Bishop year in the membership of the Tribunal with the and Albert Blake. PRELIMINARY FINAL - Sunday Sept. 15 departure of long serving members Chairman John First Grade Lanser, Deputy Chairman John Tarlinton, David George Kirby ensured that nothing was left to chance Pennant Hills 16.12-108 d St George 7.10-52 PRELIMINARY FINAL - Saturday Sept. 7 Shannon and Jeff Morris. Tony Fallet stepped in as the in the preparation of all of the facilities required for Reserve Grade First Grade new Chairman, Joe Matchett assumed the role of the finals and Bryan Woodbridge, Jim Pennell and Pennant Hills 9.7-61 d St George 7.5-47 Uni ofNSW 20.14-134 d Sydney Uni 10.16-76 Deputy Chairman and three other new members in other members of the Wagener Oval Ground Staff had Reserve Grade Peter Mackenzie, Kim Perry and Chris Rowlands joined the oval and surrounds in tip top condition. Under 18 existing members John Carson and Jamie Saba to Baulk.ham Hills 14.5-89 d St George 8.8-56 South Western Sydney 10.6-66 d Wollongong 7.6-48 complete the panel. Two grounds were used for the Sydney Football Association Finals this year. Leigh Adams and his GRAND FINAL - Sunday September 22 A subtle change to the rules allowing umpires to deal Committee at Manly hosted the semi-finals at Weldon First Grade with abusive language problems on the field rather Oval in fine style with the valuable assistance of Western Suburbs 12.16-88 d Pennant Hills 11.10-76 GRAND FINAL - Saturday September 14 than in the hearing room resulted in a significant Warringah Shire Council Groundsman Bernie Vince Reserve Grade First Grade reduction in the number of reports this season but and John Iveli, Roy Aldridge and Co from Holroyd­ Pennant Hills 5.9-39 d North Shore 5.8-38 Manly-Warringah 23.17-155 d Uni of NSW 11.9-75 nonetheless these gentleman were required to give Blacktown had Gipps Road Reserve in great shape for Under 18 Reserve Grade generously of their time in dealing with a consistent the all important Preliminary and Grand Finals. The Pennant Hills 6.5-41 d Baulkham Hills 5.6-36 Uni of NSW 9.9-63 d South Western Sydney 2.9-21 stream of reports. Their diligence in performing this Goanna's Phyllis Wells once again took charge of the thankless task was most appreciated. timekeeping duties.

For the first time in many years the League was not Special thanks are due also to the hundreds of club required to call on the services of NSWAFL Appeals volunteers who carried out the myriad of tasks Chairman Peter Hastings QC. The only conclusion that necessary to put our teams on the field each week. The can be drawn is that our tried and true procedures clubs are the League and without the support of all of introduced by John Lanser many years ago are now these people, we wouldn't have a competition. being more closely embraced both in Sydney and around the State to the credit of all involved in the And finally to Kevin Taylor who once again produced judicial process. our weekly Football Record, a publication which puts most others to shame. In the years to come, those who follow us will be greatly indebted to Kevin for his Media comprehensive compilation of results and statistics. During the season we are fortunate to have two radio Kevin is providing an invaluable service to the League programs which spread the gospel of Sydney Football. in his continuing efforts to document the history of our "Focus on Football " hosted by Simon Kelly went to air game in NSW. Sadly those who have preceded us have each Saturday morning on 2SER 107.3 FM and the neglected this important function. "Meyer Stand" hosted by Helen Meyer was broadcast on Thursday evenings on 2NBC 90.J FM. Simon and PETER HISCOCK Helen were assisted by regulars Rob Kerr and Michael Clift respectively and a host of other guests throughout the year. The League is indebted to Simon and Helen for the time and effort they each put into researching and presenting these informative and sometimes controversial programs.

In addition, the continuing coverage of AFL matches on the ABC's News Network, on 630 AM provided the opportunity for progressive SFL scores to be broadcast each weekend thanks to the kind co-operation of Tim Flynn.

And to round off our coverage, our roving reporter Craig Davis could be heard on various public radio stations during the week providing updates to audiences ranging from the lllawarra in the south to Newcastle in the north.

Whilst our radio coverage continues to improve each year, the lack of coverage by the print media gives us cause for concern. Louis White is allocated a small A section of the Western Suburbs supporters amount of space in Inside Football, AAP assists by at Wagener Oval, Ashbury on Sydney's 1996 grand final day.

PAGE 54 NSWAFL NSWAFL PAGE 55 ■ OFFICE BEARERS ACROSS 117 YEARS Of NSW fOOTBAU NEW SOUTH WALES STATE TEAM RESULTS II NEW SOUTH WALES Year President Secretary Treasurer NSW v QUEENSLAND (cont.) 1941 NP Joseph KG Ferguson NSW v VICTORIA INSW v A.C.T. AFL (cont.) FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION A J Snow Year Date Venue N.S.W. Opponent Year Date Venue N.S.W. Opponent 1942 NP Joseph KG Ferguson A J Snow Year Date Venue N.S.W. Opponent Year President Secretary Treasurer 1913 June 7 Brisbane 9.15- 69 7.10- 52 11963 May 18 Canberra 7. 7- 49 8.12- 60 1943 NP Joseph KG Ferguson A J Snow 1905 August 12 Melbourne 10.10- 70 12.18- 90 1914 August 5 Sydney 13.15- 93 2. 4- 16 1964 July 25 Sydney 8.17- 65 13.18- 96 1880 Phillip Sheridan Charles W Beal WC Hinwood 1944 NP Joseph KG Ferguson A J Snow 1911 August 3 Adelaide 11 . 6- 72 13.18- 96 1920 July 10 Brisbane 915- 69 10. 7- 67 11967 May 21 Canberra 13. 8- 86 19.11 -125 1914 August 11 Sydney 4 . 7- 31 24.20-164 1881 Phillip Sheridan 1945 NP Joseph KG Ferguson AJ Snow 1920 August 14 Sydney 911 - 65 5.16- 46 11968 June 8 Canberra 15.12-102 15.16-106 1882 Phillip Sheridan 1920 Sept 25 Sydney 6.10- 46 13.24-102 1921 July 9 Brisbane 11 10- 76 15.10-100 1970 May 24 Sydney 14.11 - 95 13.19- 97 1946 WH Fitt KG Ferguson AJ Snow 4. 7- 31 7.17- 59 1883 Phillip Sheridan 1921 August 6 Melbourne 1921 July 16 Brisbane 9.11- 65 12.13- 85 1971 June Brisbane 15.11-101 26.13-169 1947 WH Fitt KG Ferguson AJ Snow 1921 Sept 24 Sydney 11. 9- 75 17.19-121 1884 Phillip Sheridan 1921 July 30 ~swich 18.20-128 10. 5- 65 1971 May 9 Canberra 13.16- 94 19.12-126 1948 LJ Taylor KG Ferguson AJ Snow 1922 July 8 Sydney 9.15- 69 17.12-114 August 12 ydney 11 .18- 84 10. 9 .. 69 1973 1885 Phillip Sheridan 1922 June 23 Canberra 7.11- 53 12.14- 86 1949 L J Taylor KG Ferguson AJ Snow 1922 August 12 Melbourne 6. 6- 42 7.17- 59 1924 August 6 Hobart 16.22-117 6. 3. 39 1977 June 26 Canberra 14. 9. 93 18.24-132 14.18-102 1886 Phillip Sheridan L A Balhausen 1950 L J Taylor KG Ferguson AJ Snow 1923 June 30 Melbourne 13. 8- 86 1926 Sept 11 Brisbane 57 54 1978 July 16 Narrandera 17.12-114 26.17-173 1887 Phillip Sheridan A Morley 1923 August 23 Sydney 15.11 -101 11 .19- 85 L Oswald 1951 LJ Taylor KG Ferguson AJ Snow 1927 August 15 Sydney 14.27-111 6. 9. 45 1979 July 29 Canberra 19.21 -135 22.12-144 1888 Phillip Sheridan 1924 August 8 Melbourne 13.13· 91 15.14-104 1928 June 1 Brisbane 6.10- 46 5.13- 43 1980 March 16 Wagga 17.10-112 10.11- 71 1952 L J Taylor KG Ferguson AJ Snow August 12 Hobart 4. 6- 30 14.26-110 1889 Phillip Sheridan 1924 1928 June 3 Brisbane 8. 9- 57 8.19- 67 1981 April 12 Canberra 7. 9. 51 14.24-108 J Ross 1924 August 16 Melbourne 13.13- 91 15.12-102 1890 GWGriffiths 0 W Balhausen A McDonald 1929 July 6 Brisbane 11 . 5- 71 10.14· 74 1982 June 6 Sydney 17.15-117 27. 9-171 1953 LJ Taylor KG Ferguson AH Gilpin 1925 July 4 Melbourne 12.17- 89 19.16-130 21 .12-138 7.20- 62 1983 1891 GWGriffiths W Balhausen 1930 July 7 Brisbane May 29 Canberra 9.12· 66 12.12- 84 0 A McDonald 1954 L J Taylor KG Ferguson AH Gilpin 1925 August 15 Sydney 13.10· 88 13. 9- 87 1930 July 30 Adelaide 21 .12-138 7.20- 62 1984 June 24 Canberra 7. 7. 49 28.20-188 1926 June 12 Sydney 7.12· 54 12.15- 87 1892 GWGriffiths E P Young A McDonald 1955 L J Taylor KG Ferguson AH Gilpin 1933 August 4 Sydney 19.22-136 6.15· 51 1985 June 23 Canberra 13.19· 97 11 .15- 81 1893 Albert E Nash 1926 July 24 Melbourne 7. 6- 48 t 7.26-128 1934 June 2 Brisbane 14.14- 98 13.15- 93 1986 Apri l 13 Wagga 14.16-100 21 .14-140 1956 A J Snow KG Ferguson AH Gilpin 1927 August 19 Melbourne 9.12· 66 24 .10-154 1894 Albert E Nash 1957 A J Snow 1934 June 4 Brisbane 12. 7- 79 11 .16- 82 j 1989 June 10 Launceston 17.11-113 8.16- 64 KG Ferguson AH Gilpin 1928 June 16 Melbourne 14.11 - 95 26.13-169 1934 August 18 Sydney 17.14-116 12.10- 82 NEW SOUTH WALES FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1958 A J Snow KG Ferguson AH Gilpin 1929 June 8 Sydney 15.10-100 17.16-118 1935 August 3 Brisbane 911- 65 6. 9- 45 1959 A J Snow KG Ferguson SW McLean 1930 August 5 Adelaide 9.11 - 65 27.20-182 1938 August Launceston NSW lost. no scores 17.16-118 Year President Secretary Treasurer 1960 W J Holmes KG Ferguson SW McLean 1930 Augu st Adelaide 9. 6- 60 1939 July 8 Brisbane 12.12- 84 14.13- 97 1932 June 11 Sydney 9.12· 66 13.13- 91 1903 Albert E Nash A E Kerwin HJ Hedger 1961 E McFarlane J Boulus AH Davey 1940 July 6 Sydney 13. 9- 87 12.12· 84 1933 August 2 Sydney 14.18-102 23.17-155 1946 July 7 Sydney 18.27-135 15.23-113 1904 Albert E Nash H Chesney Harte 0 W Balhausen 1938 Augusl Launceston 10. 7- 67 16.15-111 1905 Albert E Nash H Chesney Harte DJ McKellar N.S.W. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL 1946 July 20 Brisbane 21 .11 -137 19.27-141 FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1941 May 24 Sydney 5.12· 42 15.15-105 1947 May25 Sydney 17.13-115 15.17-107 EE Brookes 1948 June 26 Sydney 9.10· 64 15.24-114 1947 June 21 Brisbane 21 . 9-135 18.24-132 1906 Albert E Nash H Chesney Harte DJ McKellar Year President Secretary Treasurer 1949 July 16 Sydney 9. 4- 58 18.18-126 1947 August 8 Hobart 14.12· 86 5.12· 42 1990" May 22 Sydney 13. 8- 86 10.16- 76 1907 Albert E Nash H Chesney Harte EE Brookes 1962 Ernie McFarlane Joseph Boulus Alf H Davey 1948 May 15 Brisbane 16.18-114 17.13-1 15 1993" June 1 Melbourne 8.17- 65 19.16-130 May 21 Brisbane 17.14-116 14.23-107 1908 Albert E Nash Alex Finn 1963 Ernie McFarlane Rhys R Giddey Alf H Davey 1949 1909 Albert E Nash 1949 July 30 Sydney 16.14-110 8.14- 62 1964 Ernie McFarlane Rhys R Giddey Norm Johnson 1950 July 24 Brisbane 6. 4- 40 3. 6- 24 1910 Albert E Nash AM Little J J O'Meara 1965 Tom McGrath Jack V Regan Norm Johnson 1953 May 30 Brisbane 15.16-106 25. 9-159 1911 Albert E Nash AM Little J J O'Meara 1966 Bill Hart Ken G Ferguson Brian G Osbourne 1953 June 1 Brisbane 7.20- 62 8.11 - 59 1912 Albert E Nash AM Little J J O'Meara 1967 Bill Hart Ken G Ferguson Brian G Osbourne 1953 June 14 Sydney 15.14-1 04 11 .16- 82 1913 Albert E Nash AM Little J J O'Meara 1968 Bill Hart Ken G Ferguson Brian G Osbourne 1954 June 13 Brisbane 9.23- 77 15.17-107 1955 August 14 Brisbane 19.14-128 21 .15-141 L Davidson 1969 Bill Hart Ken G Ferguson Brian G Osbourne ' 1914 Albert E Nash J J O'Meara 1956 July4 Brisbane 11 . 8- 74 13.14- 92 i 1970 Bill Hart Lionel Beale Brian G Osbourne 1956 July 7 Brisbane 12.12· 84 8.1 4• 62 I 1915 E W Butler J E Phelan H C Harte 1971 Bill Hart Lionel Beale 1956 July 22 Sydney 20 .18-138 13.16· 94 NSW V WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1916 J E Phelan 1972 Bill Hart Lionel Beale 1958 July 3 Melbourne 11 .13- 79 11.1 8- 84 I 1917 J E Phelan G H Turner 1960 June 25 Sydney 14.24-108 13.19· 97 Year Date Venue N.S.W. Opponent 1973 Bill Hart Lionel Beale 11908 August25 Melbourne 12. 3- 75 17.12-124 1918 J E Phelan G H Turner 1963 Mays Brisbane 13.11- 89 15.16-106 NEW SOUTH WALES 1964 June 14 Sydney 7.17- 59 13.31 -109 1911 August 7 Adelaide 8.18- 66 9.13- 67 1919 JV Bannon J E Phelan G H Turner 1914 Augu st 15 Sydney 8.10- 58 23.24·162 AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1966 July 2 Sydney 16.10-106 19.14-128 1 1920 J F McNeil J E Phelan G H Turner 1967 July 15 Sydney 10.23· 83 9.14· 68 1924 August 14 Hobart 9.12- 66 27.21-183 1927 E McDonnell 1974 Bill Hart 1968 June 10 Canberra 11.15- 81 20.13-133 August 15 Melbourne 14.19-103 18.14-122 Lionel Beale 1930 August 7 Adelaide 7. 8- 50 8. 9. 57 1921 J F McNeil J E Phelan SJ Hodgson 1975 Bill Hart Ken Hession NSWvV.F.A. 1968 July 7 Brisbane 16.16-1 12 20.25-145 June 14 Brisbane 17.13-1 15 26.19-175 1933 August 12 Sydney 16.18-114 17.22-124 1922 J F McNeil J E Phelan 1976 Bill Hart Ken Hession Year Date Venue N.S.W. Opponent 1970 1972 June 12 Sydney 13.18- 96 11 .13· 79 1949 June 29 Sydney 8.13- 61 15.24 ·114 1923 J F McNeil J E Phelan J B Byrne 1977 Bill Hart Ken Hession 1881 July 1 Melbourne 0.1 9.24 1988 March 3 Adelaide 10. 8· 68 9.12· 66 1924 J F McNeil G J Watson L Mccallum 1881 August 6 Sydney 1.8 9.16 1974 June 17 Sydney 9.12· 66 13.10- 88 Dorelle Hyman 1982 April 18 Brisbane 14.15· 99 28 .15-1 83 1925 SJ Donnelly J E Phelan G H Anderson 1886 May 22 Melbourne 8 goals 3 goals 1978 Bill Hart Dorelle Issac 1931 Sydney 13.17- 95 16.11 -107 1983 April24 Sydney 17.20-122 20.16-136 • NSW v SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1926 H W Smith A A Kerr G H Anderson 1984 April29 Sydney 11 . 7- 73 26 .13-169 President General Manager Treasurer 1960 July 3 Sydney 8. 9. 57 23.24-1 62 Year Date Venue N.S.W. Opponent 1927 H W Smith A A Kerr L W Percy 1987 May 13 Laving ton 10.12- 72 8. 5- 53 1985 April21 Wagga 11 .19- 85 21 .15-141 1911 Augu st 9 Adelaide 2. 9. 21 12.20- 92 1979 Bernie Heafey I 1928 ADS Provan Russell J Hopper Bernie Heafey 1989 June 9 Burnie 5 6- 36 20.11-131 1986 April 25 Brisbane no scores ! 1914 Augu st 10 Sydney 10. 3. 63 16.20-116 1929 ADS Provan A McWhinney HG Harris 1980 Allan Baker Russell J Hopper Kevin Taylor 1995 June 17 Melbourne 2. 7- 19 16.15-111 1991 July 16 Brisbane 9.16· 70 23.12-150 1924 Augu st 11 Hobart 9.12- 66 18.15-1 23 1992° May 12 Sydney 22 . 9-141 6.12· 48 1930 ADS Provan A McWhinney HG Harris John Armstrong 1927 Augu st 17 Melbourne 6.11· 47 29 .20·194 1992 May 12 Sydney 12.13· 85 14.18·102 1930 Augu st 4 Adelaide 10.13- 73 24.16-160 ADS Provan A McWhinney AWGSmith 1981 Laurie Davey Ken Ryan Kevin Taylor 1931 NSW v TASMANIA 1947 Augu st 6 Hobart 5.10· 40 17. 9·111 John Armstrong Year Date Venue N.S.W. Opponent 1932 ADS Provan A McWhinney AWGSmith ~ 1988 ° March3 Adelaide 8.11- 59 12. 8- 80 1933 ADS Provan JC Allison AWGSmith 1982 Sir James Hardy Reg Myers 1890 July 2 Sydney 2.1 8.21 Sydney 9.19 1934 HG Harris JC Allison R McGinness . Brian Apted 1890 July 5 2.4 1908 August 22 Melbourne 4.11 - 35 8.14- 62 NSW v NEW ZEALAND H C Keys 1983 Ken MacRae Brian Apted 1984 Ken MacRae Brian Apted 1911 August 10 Adelaide 3. 9. 27 15.11-101 Year Date Venue N.S.W. Opponent 1935 TW Conder JC Allison HC Keys 1914 August a Sydney 15.14-104 5.13- 43 1889 June 29 Sydney 4.10 5.4 1936 NP Joseph KG Ferguson H C Keys 1985 Darrell Smith Brian Apted 1921 August 20 Sydney 12.11 - 83 13.16· 94 1908 August 19 Melbourne 8.14- 62 9. 9- 63 1937 NP Joseph KG Ferguson President Executive Director 1924 August 9 Hobart 10.13· 73 22 .12-144 August 11 12.11 - 83 11 .14· 80 1938 NP Joseph KG Ferguson 1986 Rod Gillett Ron Fowlie 1927 Melbourne I NSW V AUSTRALIAN AMATEURS 1929 June 20 Sydney 14.15- 99 15. 8- 98 1939 NP Joseph KG Ferguson A J Snow Ian Granland 18.15-123 Year Date Venue N.S.W. Opponent 1930 August 2 Adelaid e 6.12· 48 July 1940 NP Joseph KG Ferguson AJ Snow 1933 August 10 Sydney 20.12-132 15.17-107 1950 Brisbane 9. 6- 60 11 .13· 79 ' 1958 July 11 Melbourne 9.12· 66 August 1 Hobart 13.18· 96 16.10-106 10.16- 76 1947 , 1965 June 12 Sydney 8. 7. 55 Sydney 13.17- 95 23.16-154 15.12-102 Chief General Chief 1950 July 29 1971 June Brisbane . Sydney 7.12· 21 .18-144 27.19- 181 14.12- 96 Commissioner Manager l;:xeculive 1955 July 17 54 1974 June 17 Sydney Year Commissioners • resigned 1975 July 5 Hobart 7. 7. 49 22.19-151 13.14- 92 10.21· 81 1987 Keith Miller Ian Granland Rod Gillett, John Morris. Ron Thomas. Ray Dignan 1976 July 11 Sydney 18.23-131 18.13-121 1988 John Morris Ian Granland Rod Gillett, Ron Thomas. Ray Dignan, John Yates 1982 April25 Hobart 11 .19- 85 20.10-130 NSW-ACT v QUEENSLAND 1983 May 15 Hobart 13. 9. 87 26.21-177 Year Date Venue 1989 John Morris Ian Granland •Roi:! Gillett. Ron Thomas. Ray Dignan. John Yates. Don Roach, John Potter NSW•ACT Opponent 1984 May 20 Sydney 11 . 7. 73 15. 9. 99 NSW v A.C.T. AFL 1994 June 19 Brisbane 8.12- 60 17.18-120 1990 John Morris Craig Davis Ian Granland •Ray Dignan. John Yates. Don Roach, John Patter. Col Kohlhagen 1985 May 5 Hobart 19.14-128 22 .11 -143 Year Date Venue N.S.W. Opponent 8.10- 58 7. 8- SO 1991 John Yates Craig Davis Don Roach. Col Kohlhagen, John Potter. Alan Baxter 1986 May 10 Hobart 18. 6-114 28.15-183 1925 August 15 Sydney 1989 June 12 Hobart 8.16· 64 17.t 1-113 1926 Sydney 14.18-102 10.10- 70 1992 John Yates Craig Davis Don Roach, Col Kohlhagen, "John Potter. •Alan Baxter, Reg Turner 1927 Sydney 8. 6- 54 6. 7. 43 1993 John Yates Craig Davis Ron Joseph •Don Roach. Col Kohlhagen. Barry Rogers. Reg Turner NSW v QUEENSLAND 1930 Sydney 11 .11· 77 8. 7. 55 1994 John Yates Craig Davis Col Kohlhagen, Reg Turner. Ron Joseph, Peter Mackinlay 1933 Augu st Sydney 16.14·110 12.10- 82 Year Date Venue N.S.W. Opponent 1938 Launceston 14.18-102 11 . 8- 74 1995 John Yates Craig Davis Col Kohlhagen, Reg Turrier. Peter Mackinlay, John Livy 1884 August 20 Brisbane 7.10 3.17 1939 Sydney 10.15- 75 10. 8· 68 1996 John Yates Craig Davis Col Kohlhagen, Reg Turner. •Peter Mackinlay, John Livy, Ross Howarth 1884 August 30 Brisbane 2.9 J.7 1939 June 24 Canberra 10.15· 75· 14.10· 94 1886 June 19 Sydney 4.11 1.8 1940 July 26 Sydney 15.18-108 18.21-128 1886 June 26 Sydney 9.11 1.7 1946 August 3 Sydney 18.16·124 17.18-120 1904 Sept 3 Brisbane 3.13- 31 4.15- 39 1947 June 15 Sydney 20 .13-133 19.16-130 LIFE MEMBERS - Bill Hart (elected 1964). Jack Hayes (1966), Syd Felstead (1967), Jack Hammond (1971 ). Jack Armstrong (1979), 1905 August 12 Brisbane 9. 7. 61 10.16- 76 1947 July 30 Hobart 18.22-130 7. 8· 50 1905 August 15 Brisbane 7. 7. 49 8.11 - 59 Rod Gillett (1989), Ian Granland (1990). Ted Ray (1993). 1948 May23 Canberra 8. 7. 55 17.14-116 1906 June 23 Sydney 11 .10- 76 3. 5. 23 1948 June 27 Sydney 9.10- 64 12.16· 88 1907 July 13 Brisbane 6. 4. 40 9.22· 76 1950 July 23 Brisbane 21 .13-139 7.11 - 53 Deceased - L W Alexander. LA Balhausen. OW Balhausen. J V Bannon. A H Bridgewater, E W Butler. R Browne, L Clarke. J Curry, 1908 August 27 Melbourne 13.15- 93 8.11 · 59 1954 June6 Sydney 19.19-133 12.16· 88 1909 Sept4 Brisbane 6.10- 46 11 .21· 87 SH Donnelly, KG Ferguson, L Harry, T J Hayes, H C Harte, HJ Hedger, W J Holmes, SJ Hodgson, J Kealey, M King, A A Laird, 1956 June 3 Sydney 11.18- 84 16.13-109 1910 June 11 Brisbane 9.15- 69 5. 7- 37 1957 July 27 Canberra 9.10- 64 20.17-137 G Leibs, R. McConnell, R McDougall. E McFarlane, J F McNeil!, A E Nash, J E Phelan. A D S Provan, H A Ryall, G H Sanders, 1910 August 20 Sydney 10.15· 75 6.12- 48 1958 July 7 Melbourne 9.13· 67 12.10· 82 H G Shepherd, H W Smith, A J Snow. L J Taylor. G H Turner, A Young. 1912 August 17 Sydney 19.22-136 12. 9- 81 1960 June 29 Sydney 13.14· 92 13.12· 90

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NSW v V.F.L. CLUBS NSW v WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CLUBS Date Venue N.S.W. Date Venue N.S.W. 1903 May 17 Sydney 7. 5- 47 v Fitzroy 8.22- 70 191 2 August 3 Sydney 7. 7- 49 v East Fremantle 7.12- 54 1903 Augu st 8 Sydney 6.13- 49 v Carlton 9.15- 69 1938 July 23 Sydney 9.11- 65 v East Fremantle 15.14-104 1906 Sydney 6 goals v Carlton 9 goals 1946 August 11 Sydney 18.16-124 v Perth 22.15-147 v South Melb 9.16- 70 1907 July 27 Sydney 9. 6- 60 1947 Augu st 9 Sydney 8.11 - 59 v Subiaco 11.10- 76 1908 unknown unknown v Geelong unknown 1947 August 10 Sydney 12. 6· 76 v Ea st Fremantle 15.11 -101 1909 August? Sydney 7.10- 52 v South Melb 10.19- 79 15.11 -101 v Sth F remantle 20.17-137 1909 August 10 Sydney 12.17- 89 v Geelong 15.12-102 1948 Augusts Sydney 1909 August 18 Sydney 3.10- 28 v Collingwood 12.12- 84 1957 June 30 Sydney 15.14-104 v Perth 20.14-134 1910 Augu st 10 Sydney 19.14-128 v Geelong 16.12-108 1959 August 9 Sydney 11 .19- 85 v Subiaco 22.25-157 1910 August 13 Sydney 11 3- 69 v Geelong 16.12-108 1965 July 11 Sydney 11 8- 74 v East Perth 22.27-159 1910 August 13 Sydney 6. 8- 44 v Fitzroy 6.17- 53 1910 August 17 Sydney 6.11- 47 v Fitzroy 9.14- 68 1911 August 5 Sydney 9. 6- 60 v Melbourne 19.18-132 NSW v OTHER CLUBS-BODIES 1911 Augu st 5 Sydney 12. 8- 80 v South Melb 17.12-114 Date Venue N.S.W. 1912 August 12 Sydney 12.14- 86 v Geelong 11 .18- 84 1881 Bendigo 4.0 v Bendigo 1.0 1923 July 28 Sydney 14.13- 96 v Melbourne 10.14- 74 1886 May 26 Bendigo lost v Sandhurst unknown v Carlton 18.16-124 1923 August 11 Sydney 11 6- 72 1910 August 20 Sydney 13.21- 99 v Riverina 8. 4- 52 Sept 19 Sydney 9.14- 68 v Richmond 13. 8- 86 1925 1913 July 12 Sydney 6. 7- 43 v SA 2nds 8.10- 58 1926 Sept25 Sydney 9. 4- 58 v North Melb 7. 9- 51 14.11 - 95 V S.A.F.A. 10.11 - 71 1925 Sept26 Sydney 6. 5- 41 v Footscray 7.13- 55 1927 Sydney 1927 August20 Sydney 7. 8- 50 v Carlton 16. 11 -107 1935 June 29 Sydney 14 .10- 94 v V.A.F.A. 13.17- 95 1928 August 11 Sydney 11 . 6- 72 v Carlton 18.16-124 1936 August 18 Adelaide 14.13- 97 v SA.A.F.A. 25.11 -161 1937 Augu st 7 Sydney 8. 8- 56 v Melbourne 17.32-134 1936 August 20 Adelaide 18.24-132 V Tas. A.F.A 12.17- 89 1939 Sept 29 Sydney 14. 9- 93 v Carlton 19.19-133 1936 August 22 Adelaide 17.16-118 v WAAF.A. 8. 10- 58 1945 Sept15 Sydney 10.18- 78 v St Kilda 4.24- 48 1938 Launceston 10. 7- 67 v V.A.F.A. 10. 7- 67 1946 Sept 8 Sydney 21 .14-140 v Richmond 35.19-229 1940 August 3 Sydney 19.23-137 v A.I.F. 16.12-108 June 21 Sydney 13. 9- 87 V North Melb 20 .22-142 1964 1941 July 26 Sydney 5.15- 45 v R.A.A.F. 16.13-109 1964 Sept 27 Sydney 6. 3- 39 v Hawthorn 23.21 -159 13.21- 99 v Comb Services 16.18-114 1966 July 10 Sydney 5. 7- 37 v North Melb 19.10-134 1942 Sydney 1979 March 11 Sydney 11 .11- 77 v Fitzroy 20.12-132 1952 Sydney 7. 17- 57 v Ovens & Murray 17.24-126 1980 March 23 Sydney 14.16-100 V Richmond 17.19-121 1963 June 9 Brisbane 10.12- 72 v Comb Univers. 18.16-124 1968 June 1 Sydney 12. 8- 80 v VFL 2nds 13.15- 93 1969 June 7 Sydney 12.12- 84 v SA 2nds 15.14-104 NSW v V.F.A. CLUBS 1969 Ju ly 26 Melbourne 6.13- 49 v VFL 2nds 19.17-131 N.S.W. Date Venue 1972 June 18 Sydney 23 .20-158 v VFL 2nds 11.15- 81 1882 Sydney 2.1 v Geelong 6.21 1883 Sydney 4.7 v South Melb 9.17 1884 Sydney 4.8 v South Melb 7.8 Note: • throughout State Results, denotes State-of-Origin matches. 1886 May 26 Melbourne 0.7 v Williamstown 6.5 Records subject to alteration as new information comes to hand. 1886 May 29 Geelong 0.2 v Geelong 14.17 1888 Sydney unknown v Melbourne unknown 1889 July 6 Sydney 2.4 V Port Melb 6. 12 1977 April 5 Adelaide 11 . 7- 73 v Preston 15.10- 100 THE MATCH RECORD 1978 May 9 South Melb 7. 4- 46 v Port Melb 12.20- 92 p w L D Unknown ACT AFL 39 16 23 NSW v SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CLUBS Austral ian Amateurs 4 1 3 Date Venue N.S.W. New Zealand 2 2 1884 Syd ney 3.15 v Sth Adelaide 3.9 Queensland 73 39 33 1884 Sydney 2.9 v Sth Adelaide 11 .10 South Au stralia 9 8 1906 July 7 Sydney 8. 9- 57 v Nth Ad elaide 13.10- 88 S.A. clubs 15 4 10 5.14- 44 1907 June 8 Sydney 8. 9- 57 V Port Adelaide Tasmania 22 6 16 2. 6- 18 v Norwood 13. 9- 87 1908 June 13 Sydney Victorian Association 8 2 6 1908 June 17 Sydney 7. 9- 51 V Norwood 12.14· 86 1908 June 20 Sydney 6. 8· 44 V Norwood 12.12· 84 VFA clubs 9 8 1910 June 11 Sydney 12. 7. 79 v Nth Ad elaide 18.12- 120 Victoria 29 3 26 1910 June 15 Sydney 6. 6- 42 v Nth Adelaide 10.14- 74 VFL clubs 30 4 25 1920 August ? Sydney 11.17- 83 v Sth Adelaide 12. 9- 81 West Australia 9 1 8 1920 August 21 Sydney 9.11· 65 v Nth Adelaide 13. 15- 93 W.A. clubs 9 9 1921 Sept 17 Sydney 11 . 5- 71 V West Adelaide 12.24- 96 others 20 7 12 1922 July 15 Sydney 13.12- 90 v West Torrens 12. 11 - 83 1922 August 19 Sydney 13.1 1· 89 v Port Adelaide 12.15- 87 278 83 189 5 1922 Augu st 23 Sydney 7. 8- 50 v Port Adelaide 7.20- 62

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