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D Coleman I Phy:-iothcrap1,t) New South Wales Australian Football League 1988 Commissioners and Staff CHAIRMAN'S REPORT COMMISSIONERS • Chief Commissioner John Morris The 1988 season has been one of both change and consolidation, with the underlying feature being greater stability and progress. After several changes in 1987, this year has seen the ongoing commitment from all of our Commissioners. The heavy workload they are undertaking, coupled with their reasoned decision making, gives both myself and football officials throughout the state, great confidence in their ability to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. A highlight of the year undoubtably was the performance of our Senior State of Origin Team in the Bi-Centennial Australian Championships held in Adelaide in March. The determination and effort shown by all and their unbridled enthusiasm to do well for their home state produced marvellous results for New South Wales and the code in our state. The standing and respect in which N.S. W. is held by officials and supporters throughout Australia was particularly furthered by this group of young men. Rod Gillett Ray Dignan Ron Thomas John Yates The continued support of Junior Associations and Officials has maintained the high standard of our Junior State Sides, and their importance is of no lesser standing than their senior counterparts. The untiring efforts of workers EXECUTIVE STAFF in junior football throughout the state ensures the progression and growth of our code for the future. The fine work of Ian Granland, our Chief Executive, and his diligent staff has been of considerable value throughout the year. Our inter-relation with the Sydney Swans has again been of mutual benefit, and the continued flow of financial support from them has allowed much to be acheived in the areas of development and ongoing promotion of Australian Football in this state. The efforts of staff in the Swans office have also been of great assistance. Whilst I am pleased with the consolidation and improvement in the management of football in this State during 1988, I look forward with a keen eye to the unification into the fold of more of our Southern Leagues in the years to come. The zest and youthful exuberance of those in the Northern areas, complimented by the traditions and experience of those in the South, can see football in New South Wales going from strength to strength. I am hopeful that all will work towards this end, as just in the case of our State of Origin boys, only a united effort with New South Wales football rather than individual prejudices in mind, will see football as the winner in our great Chief Executive Operations Manager Development Manager state. Ian Granland Tim Johnson Craig Davis May I also take this opportunity to sincerely thank the New South Wales Government through its Department of Sport and Recreation arm for its enthusiastic support of our code by both consultative and financial assistance. □ ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF JOHN MORRIS CHIEF COMMISSIONER N.S.W. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE LTD. I ( NSWAFL Page 1 1988 Annual Report Administration Manager Riverina Development Executive Secretary Andrew Dee Manager Linda Blackbum Tony Turner THE N.S.W.A.F.L. IN 1988 STAFF AND STRUCTURE many other publications, "in house". Wales inserts are now available some. Ian Smith M.P., the Director, Assis­ ideal reference guide. As can be seen, the corresponding throughout the state, allowing any Support in the Country areas, espe­ tant Director and Departmental Of­ We trust that its distribution is being The first two months of 1988 saw the improvement in quality and layout club to send its teams onto the field cially the Riverina and Border ar­ ficer, Mr Paul Hernage. We look handled thoroughly and look for­ departure of Development Man­ reflect a far more professional im­ with a professional and attractive eas, has again been strong, forward to an ongoing happy asso­ ward to bringing you an even better ager Greg Harris after a two year age for the league and our code appearance. Whilst only in a small particularly from the print medium. ciation. product in the future. stint and the return to Queensland throughout the state. way, it also unifies our sport The traditions of the game in these of short term Administration Man­ throughout the state, thus giving areas are being assisted by the en­ SPONSORSHIP STATE OF ORIGIN MATCH ager Graham Nutall. Further improvements to the Ac­ players state identification and loy­ thusiastic coverage of local media. counting and Football Administra­ alty. The NSW AFL have invited the Vic­ Since this time a great deal more tion packages, as well as a larger A renewed commitment to the pro­ torian Football League to compete stability has been enjoyed with the memory capacity and new screen, Playing jumpers and footballs bear­ GOVERNMENT GRANTS& curing of monies from the corporate in a State of Origin match against a recruitment of Tim Johnson to fill place the league in a position of ing the NSW logo are also available ASSISTANCE sector has seen promising results al­ the role of Administration Man­ healthy preparation for the nineties. as of 1989, not only complementing ready in preparation for 1989. New South Wales team at the ager, and the promotion of Craig the on field image of the game , but The New South Wales Government Sydney Cricket Ground under lights Davis to the position of Develop­ Leagues or clubs who require print­ also providing revenue for football through its Sport and Recreation Once again, the low profile status during the 1989 football season. ment Manager. ing services for programmes, social in this state as well as a return to Department has again been of great that Australian Football holds in invitations or newsletters may con­ individual clubs. assistance to this League during the States' Capital gives administra­ It is hoped that the Victorians will Long serving League offical, Bob tact the League office. 1988. tors little joy when attempting to accept this offer and give the people McConnell, left in September and An exciting project, and one which gain corporate support. 1988 has of New South Wales the opportu­ nity of viewing and identifying with was replaced by young and enthusi­ ERSKINVILLE OVAL with the neccessary support, will see In many areas, this Department has seen little change to this scenario. astic AC.T.AF.L. employee, supporters of our game identifying provided invaluable advice and their own Senior State team. Andrew Dee, who will encorporate At the time of writing this report, with New South Wales being a sig­ planning assistance to the League. The League views sponsorship as a registrar duties amongst his tasks as the League was negotiating with the nificant Australian Football playing In particular, the support and coun­ vital resource to alleviate the finan­ The success of the NSW side in the Administration Manager. Tim Sydney City Council for a long term State. sel given during our application for cial burden on the budget. The suc­ Bicentenial Australian Champion­ Johnson has taken on the portfolio lease on the inner western football office space at Sports House was of cessful signing of a major sponsor ships held in Adelaide in March as of Operations Manager. ground for development solely as MEDIA SUPPORT great value. would allow greater success of indi­ well as the success of the State of the Australian Football headquar­ vidual projects such as State and Origin concept in other codes, leads Chief Executive, Ian Granland, ters in Sydney and the State. Over the past few years, media sup­ Financially too, theN.S.W. Govern­ Country Championships etc.. and us to view the possibility of such a again led his team of hardworking port for our game in Sydney has con­ ment has again contributed greatly also the financial strains of individ­ clash with great optimism. full-time staff in providing support By obtaining additional funds from centrated on the VFL team located to the maintainance of staffing lev­ ual clubs and Leagues. to all of the voluntary football lovers the state government through its in the Capital, and seldom shows els and for specific grants. TIMEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION throughout the state. "Footy Tab" arm for ground im­ interest in the local level. A continuance of priority in this provements and office The subsidizing of these salaries is area, coupled with staff capable of During 1988 a New South Wales Executive Secretary, Linda Black­ accomodation, the League would An improved amount of coverage imperitive for the stability and sat­ dealing with the corporate sector in Australian Football League Time­ burn, returned after a three month have an ongoing show piece and fa­ was evident during the finals period, isfactory manning of the League, we this regard, leads one to optimism keepers Association was formed for sabatical in sunny Queensland, and cility for NSW football.