www.perthdemons.com.au Brownes Stadium Goodard Street, Lathlain 6100 Phone: (08) 9362 4499 Fax: (08) 9470 2069 Email: [email protected] Office Bearers and Football Staff Board Members: Vince Pendal (President), Daryle Mann (Senior Vice President), Neil Darby (Junior Vice President), Rod Basell, John Dorazio, Steve Kargotich, Gil Grant, Mark Treasure and Wayne Smith Chief Executive Officer Assistant Coaches Tribunal Advocate Marty Atkins League – Michael Broadbridge, Adam Steve Mayne Pickering, Trevor Williams Football Manager Development – Andrew Panetta, Craig Ground Announcer Brendan Kays Fewster Jesse Roznicki, Sarah Pendal, Peter Kennedy Colts – Chris Bolton, Glenn Davies and Pathways Development Officer/ Barry Stanton Ground Manager Rob Wiley Foundation Development Colts Ruck Coach – Terry Gilbert Gary Lendich Director Performance – Cain Goldfinch Peter Brear Opposition Coach – Cameron Palmer Club Doctor Dr Kate Jameson Accounts Manager Strength and Conditioning John Matthews League / Development – Jackson Physiotherapists Dennis, Kevin Mulchay, Daniel Stead League/Development – James Squires Sponsorship Administrator Colts – Sam Mainwaring, Toby Edwards, Colts – Nick Kane, Kelsey Pomeroy Kelli Bott Brock Fleay Head Trainer Membership & Event Coordinator Team Managers League/Development – Tanika Munckton Kerrie-Ann Pendal League – Ash Dinning, Kevin Wilson Colts – Bec Steddy Development – Kevin Dack, James Bar, Functions & Facilities Manager McGougan Stats Team Tim Dienhoff Colts – Steve Ransted Rod Basell, Brendan Carr, Laurie Liddelow, Andrew Myers Facilities Officer Team Runners Lance Rigby League – Matt Welburn, Daniel Stead Video Editing & Radio Colts – Kevin McArthur, Scott Stanton Andrew Owen Demons District Manager Scott Faulkner Match Up Boards Photographers League – Gary Poole Match Day – Gemma Boys, Aaron Raman District Development Officer Development – Neil Allen Events – Chris Bishop Anthony Balcombe / Bruce Fraser Colts – Andy Roberts, Andy Myers Club Patron Little League Manager Dr Steve Kargotich David Panton Vice Patrons Property Steward Ted O’Connor, Peter Gilkison, Barry Arthur Ransted, Doug Ransted McGrath, Gil Grant, Damian Matthews, Steve Irons, Ben Wyatt Interchange Stewards League / Development – Clive Mariano, Coaches Kevin Wilson League – Damien McMahon Colts – Paul Biggs Development – Michael Saunders Colts – Wayne Langborne Time Keepers Simon Collins, Brian Carr, Bob Scudds 2013 Perth Football Club Annual Report - 1 President's Report Vince Pendal, President What a year we had in 2013, starting off in blazing they are unable to continue on next year. fashion and limping to the line provided such a contrast. However a lot of positives were achieved, To all our other sponsors named in this report we do sincerely thank you not only at all levels of football but off the field as as we could not function without you and as we grow our game in the well. district so to does your profile as a supporter of grass roots community football become increasingly recognised. We also acknowledge the Our new management team has overcome most of continued support of the West Australian Football Commission. the difficulties they inherited and in fact were able to secure a number of new sponsors which helped us cope with the sudden closure of To our club legend for the year in Tom Davis and wife Ruth, a big thank Training Sense one of our major sponsors and employer of several of you for the dignified way you upheld the honour of Perth Football Club our footballers. Legend for 2013. On the plus side of course we gained the valuable services of Chance We also acknowledge our landlord the Town of Victoria Park, Mayor Batemen as a player, who together with our Captain Paul Bevan helped Trevor Vaughan, CEO Arthur Kyron and Director New Life Program raise the club profile off the field as they represented the club at a Anthony Vuletta for the cooperation we received both in terms of the number of charitable functions. needs of the Perth Football Club going forward and the proposed headquarters for the West Coast Eagles. Jointly we are in for a hectic Congratulations to all our clubs award winners especially Brett Hodge time over the next few years as we bring the community facilities for the on winning the Butcher Medal; Matthew Hunt winning our Brehaut PFC into the 21st century and the renewed life these projects will bring Medal as fairest and best in the Development squad and Brent Edmonds to the Lathlain Precinct. Although there is a lot of work yet to be done winning the Past Players and Officials Association Medal in the Colts. we are all confident that the end product will be of great benefit to the Also congratulations to Paul Bevan and Brennan Stack for their goal Town’s residnets, the PFC and the WCE. kicking feats both in the top three in the WAFL competition this year. To our staff headed by Marty Atkins, Brendan Kays (Football Operations Our coaching team performed well at all levels, with Damian McMahon, Manager) , Peter Brear (Pathways Development Officer), Tim Dienhoff his assistants in Trevor Williams, Adam Pickering and Michael (Functions Manager) Kerrie-Ann Pendal (Membership and Events Broadbridge working together to nearly get the league team to finals Coordinator) Kelli Bott (Sponsorship Administrator) and John Matthews football. Congratulations Michael Saunders in getting the Development (Finance Officer) and all the many volunteers, thank you for a job well team to the top of the ladder at season end only to trip up in the finals done. and Wayne Langbourne and his group getting the colts to third position by winning 11 games straight only to go out of the finals in the first semi Our Past Players and Officials Association under President Wayne Koch to end their season prematurely. still provide many services for the welfare of players and the club and have a merry band of volunteers. Wayne after three years as Colts Coach has announced he is unable to continue due to work commitments but will not be lost to the club and Many thanks to my fellow Board members in Daryle Mann, Neil Darby , we wish to thank him for a job well done in that period. Mark Treasure, Steve Kargotich, John Dorazio, Gil Grant, Kevin Dack, Rod Basell and Wayne Smith who joined us during the year to replace Scott Michael Saunders likewise has been an Assistant Coach now for three Spalding, who due to business commitments was unable to devote the years and due to a change in his employment has limited time and next time necessary to continue as a member of the Board. Scott however year will revert to a role with the league team to be decided by the through his company “Off the Vine” is a significant contributor to various Senior Coach. Again, thank you Michael for a sterling job this year. functions for which we thank him. The club is fortunate to have a number of our major sponsors who are Our major fundraiser is the Banquet Auction which again was an behind the club as we strive for that ultimate goal and Gavin Caudle outstanding success and we thank Sue Grant and Mark Treasure and at Provident Capital Partners and his family are at the forefront and his their team of helpers for a fun and fund filled night. The committee is support is paramount to our next phase. acknowledged in this report. Likewise Southside Mitsubishi and Dealer Principal Daniel Davies and To our many other contributors, like the Nominations committee, our his team have been great supporters of our club and we cannot thank Patron Dr Steve Kargotich and Vice Patrons, thank you for the efforts them enough for the mobile support and over the past few years we during 2013. have managed to get the community recognition for them that they deserve. Finally without our many loyal members and supporters there would not be a Perth Football Club. I sincerely thank you all and hope that To our stadium sponsor Brownes we extend our gratitude for their together we can take the next step in 2014 and play finals football at support over the past three years and particularly during 2013, Ben the league level as our reserves and colts have done the last few years. Purcell a big thanks. However unfortunately Brownes have indicated 2 - 2013 Perth Football Club Annual Report CEO's Report Marty Atkins, CEO I ended my 2012 report by saying “a lot of hard most importantly keen to support the club whenever they can, to see work ahead, but I am looking forward to it and it become successful. We look forward to this support continuing and hope Season 2013 is enjoyed by all”. Twelve relationships growing stronger in future years. I believe we have taken many months on, I hope most enjoyed the season - I steps in the right direction, but in saying this I know we have a lot more did, although it still delivered times of frustration. steps in front of us. Clearly our progress to date would not have happened However, our league team delivered their best without a Board willing to be involved and staff (most new in their positions) season since 2004, the development squad played positive and keen about making a difference. finals for a third year in a row, and the colts again played finals, having had an 11 game winning streak through the season. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our President Vince Pendal and the Board of Directors for their guidance and support, as well as my Football and As CEO, it is my responsibility to oversee all areas of the club, both on and Administration staff for their dedication and team work. I look forward to off field. Since commencing I have acknowledged the work of those before continuing to work with you, similar efforts will (as mentioned earlier) build me in ensuring off field the club has stayed as strong as possible and this on those foundations, with any success (not far away) to be enjoyed by all.