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WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB INC. & WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALLERS’ CLUB INC.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS, WEDNESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2020
Notice is hereby given to all members that the Annual General Meetings of the West Adelaide Football Club Inc. followed by the West Adelaide Footballers Club Inc., will be held at 7.00pm at the West Adelaide Football Club, 57 Milner Road, Richmond.
In accordance with the Constitution, one Member Elected Director position will become vacant.
Nominations for the above position must be made on the official form which can be obtained with the Director Information Pack (available at www.westadelaidefc.com.au). A nomination must be proposed and seconded by two (2) financial members of the Club and returned to the Chief Executive Officer by no later than 5pm Wednesday 15 January 2020. A ballot for the above position (if required) will be conducted at the Club between 5pm and 6.30pm.
A member wishing to bring forward any special business at the Annual General Meeting must give notice of such special business in writing to the Chief Executive Officer 28 clear days prior to the AGM (close of business January 15 2020).
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Nominations for Life Membership are also now invited. To nominate, please use the form provided. Please direct all nominations to the West Adelaide Football Club via [email protected] and ensure your nomination is received before 5:00pm January 15 2020).
Ben Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer
CHAMPIONS OF AUSTRALIAFOXTEL CUP CHAMPIONSSANFL PREMIERSRUNNERS UP
1908, 191120131908, 1909, 1911, 1912, 1927, 1947, 1961, 1983, 20151922, 1954, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1991, 2003, 2012
WAFC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB (1897 - 2018)
WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALL INC. & WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALLERS’ CLUB INC.
PERMANENT STAFFCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERADMINISTRATIONFACILITY MANAGERFOOTBALL DEPARTMENTLICENSED CLUB
Ben HopkinsBridget Aiston, Gayle Dolphin, Rhianon Barber (part-year) Rod Harwood (part-year)Andrew Marks, Paul Streatfield (part-year)Kirsty Mansell, Cara Magier, Steve Skinner (part-year), Tony Waterman (part-year)
AUDITORBANKERSALT SANFL DIRECTOR
NO.1 TICKET HOLDERS
PATRON
SUPPORTMGI group(NAB) National Australia BankGraeme Barton
Hon. Rob Kerin, Hon. Steve Georganas MPMayor John Trainer MP
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OFFICE BEARERS
2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT &LEAGUE DIRECTOR MURRAY FORBES
VICE PRESIDENTGRAEME BARTON
ASSETS & VENUE MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORTROY ABBOTT
FINANCE DIRECTORMARK GODDARD
GOVERNANCE DIRECTOR
JACQUI ROSE
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR - CASUAL
VACANCYMARTEINE EDWARDS
MARKETING & COMMERCIAL
DIRECTORNICK KARASOULOS
PART YEAR
Kristen Demetriou, Lee Harradine, John Levy, Joseph Masika, Michael Memmler, Richard Sykes, Robert Tidswell
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SPONSORS
MAJOR PARTNER OVAL NAMING PARTNER
KEY CORPORATE PARTNERS
WOMEN’S MAJOR PARTNERPREMIER COTERIE PARTNER
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AARON ANDERSONANDRE PARRELLAANGUS RANABRETT TURNERCHOL MAJOKCHRIS SCHMIDT
CONOR NOONANCOOPER PATTERSON DALLAS WILLSMOREDUSTIN HEADELLIOT DUNKINERRIN WASLEY-BLACKGIBSON TURNERGUS HAYSMAN
HUGH HAYSMAN
ISAAC JOHNSONJACK AGOSTINOJACK EVANSJADE CLEELAND JAKOB HEITMANNJAMES BENTLEY JAYDEN KLEMKEJOHN NOBLE JONO BEECHJONTY INGLIS
MCDONALDS WEST TCEXBLADESBURLEY SEKEMATTA BOY BARBERSKALYMNOS PASTRIES DEAN WITHERS AND ASSOCIATESTOTALLY WORK WEAR COCA COLADR JONES AND PARTNERSFLEURIEU MILK WESTONIANSPFDCADDLE CRASHHAYSMAN FINANCIAL SERVICESHAYSMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES1800 ON HOLDPAST PLAYERSMEGA FAST KARTSIDM SPORTSSANFLSTATEWIDE SUPERWAFCCOPYWORLDABBOTT INVESTMENTSFRUIT AND VEG TORRENSVILLE
JOSH RYANJOSH SCHILLERKAINE STEVENSKEELAN LAUBEKENNY KARPANYKYLE KIRK
LACHLAN EVANSLOGAN HILLLYNDON HUPFELD MASON MIDDLETONMURRAY WAITENATHAN BATLEYNIGEL OSBORNPATRICK FAIRLIE PATRICK LEVICKI REED STEVENS SCOTT BENTLEY TOM KEOUGHTOM PILLIONTOM LYNCHTOM MORRISH TOM GALLAWAY WILL SNELLING WILL GUTSCHEZAC BATES
SERAFINOBL SHIPWAYHARVEY NORMANWAFC CHEERLEADERSVILISHARRADINE AND NORRIS GREENWHISPAIRBT LAWYERSADELAIDE IMAGE PRINTINGRJKMGALLAGHER INSURANCESPORTS POWERWAFCFRAME CONNECTIONTELCO STORE GOUGER STGAUCHOSTERRY WHITE CHEMISTADELAIDE GALVMUNRO SIGNSSOUTHERN CROSS TRAILERSPOWERADEREGENCY SHOWERSCREENSCITY MAZDASA BREWINGTIP TOP DRYCLEANERS
PLAYER SPONSORS
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LEAGUE PLAYER LIST & STATS
PLAYED: 18 WON: 2 LOST: 16 DREW: 0 FINAL POSITION: 10TH PLAYERS USED: 37
COACH : GAVIN COLVILLECAPTAIN : TOM KEOUGH
AGOSTINO, JACK ANTHONYANDERSON, AARON WAYNEBATLEY, NATHAN SCOTTBEECH, JONATHON SCOTTCLEELAND, JADEDUNKIN, ELLIOT JACKEVANS, JACK ANTHONYEVANS, LACHLAN JAMESFAIRLIE, CONNOR CHARLESFAIRLIE, PATRICK BRIANHAYSMAN, HUGH WILLIAMHILL, LOGAN DEANHUPFELD, LYNDON JAMESJOHNSON, ISACC LOUISEKARPANY, KENNETH G (JNR)KEOUGH, THOMAS ANTHONYKIRK, KYLELAUBE, KEELAN MAXLEVICKI, PATRICK JAMESMAJOK, CHOL MAKOYMAY, SAMUEL AUSTINMIDDLETON, MASON KNOBLE, JOHN ANDREWOSBORN, NIGELPARRELLA, ANDRE JOSEPHPILLION, THOMAS DAVIDRYAN, JOSHUA GRAHAMSCHILLER, JOSHUA BRYANSCHMIDT, CHRISTOPHER S SNELLING, WILLIAM ASTEVENS, KAINE H JTHILTHORPE, RILEYTURNER, BRETT AARONTURNER, GIBSONWAITE, MURRAY JOHNWASLEY-BLACK, ERRIN N WILLSMORE, DALLAS
DOB
11/6/199720/8/199116/9/19929/11/199030/03/199527/6/19986/2/199530/3/19976/12/199623/2/199926/2/199723/1/198821/2/199823/2/199812/10/199710/10/19915/07/199723/11/199915/01/199222/02/19903/06/200026/7/199425/3/19978/01/199121/9/199716/7/199717/4/19969/7/199220/03/19896/08/199720/9/19927/07/200211/1/199622/7/19937/5/199720/1/199529/05/1995
CMS
179177188188198182180189174186178178192183173193173191198194182190178178204191196184188175184199185180184188192
KGS
698579889876757572846680907568917573888678966884107739582817082957084758683
GAMES 2019
78141281814641413188613185512526741821641471861010161515
585349154820291541454155108501095612102784343010311051462210665011337915
021212010301116310120110067311010288512525
5188188202130232674354901110872431701921772827127295
5631012421141122471211164123381126142451
GOALS 2019
GAMES W
AFC
GOALS W
AFC
LEAGUE SEASONS
2015-192012 - 15, 18-192017 -192008 - 15, 18 -1920192018 - 192016 - 192018 - 19201920192014 - 17, 192008, 10 - 192018-192018 - 192016 - 192012 - 15, 17-1920192018 - 1920192017 & 1920192014 - 192016 -1920192018 - 192017 - 192016, 2018 - 192013 - 192006, 09 -17, 192015 & 192014 - 1920192016 - 192018 - 192016 - 192015 - 192019
CAREER SPAN
RETIREMENTS/DEPARTURES FROM 2019:Chris Schmidt, Jono Beech, Erin Wasley-Black, Hugh Haysman, Will Day, Dustin Head, Nigel Osborn, Will Snelling, John Noble (AFL)
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LEAGUE AWARDS & MILESTONES
50 CLUB GAMESAARON ANDERSON
HUGH HAYSMANKENNY KARPANYBRETT TURNER
100 CLUB GAMESTOM KEOUGH
KAINE STEVENS
150 CLUB GAMESJONO BEECHLOGAN HILL
STATE PLAYERSJONO BEECHJOHN NOBLE
WILL SNELLINGKAINE STEVENS
DRAFTED PLAYERSJOHN NOBLE
WILL SNELLINGWILL DAY
DALLAS WILLSMORESAM SUCKLING SHIELD
BEST FIRST YEAR PLAYER
JONO BEECHRODGER LUDERS AWARD
LEADING GOAL KICKER
JOSH RYANPRESIDENTS AWARD
PATRICK FAIRLIEKEITH REYNOLDS
MEMORIAL TROPHY
DUSTIN HEADGRANTLEY FIELKE AWARD
ELLIOT DUNKINBILL DOWNS MEMORIAL
TROPHY - MOST IMPROVED
2019 NEIL KERLEY MEDAL
1ST PLACE: LOGAN HILL / 131 VOTES2ND PLACE: KAINE STEVENS / 109 VOTES 3RD PLACE: ELLIOT DUNKIN / 105 VOTES
2019 MILESTONES
MURRAY WAITEBLOODS FOOTY AWARD -
SELECTED BY LEADERSHIP GROUP & COACHES
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AGOSTINO, JACK ANTHONYANDERSON, AARON WAYNEBATES, ZACHARY R JBATLEY, NATHAN SCOTTBENTLEY, JAMESBENTLEY, SCOTTCARUSO, NATHANCHAMBERLAIN, BAILEYCLEELAND, JADEDAY, WILLEVANS, LACHLAN JAMESFAIRLIE, CONNORFAIRLIE, PATRICKFIELKE, BAILEYGALLAWAY, THOMASGROOM, JOELGUTSCHE, WILLIAMHAYSMAN, GUSHEITMANN, JAKOBHUPFELD, LYNDON JAMESINGLIS, JONTYJOHNSON, ISAAC LOUISKARPANY, KENNETH G (JNR)KELSH, JACKKIRK, KYLE
293412141459310832161129391665113
12424402218030106301856706
RESERVES PLAYER LIST, STATS & AWARDS
PLAYED: 18 WON: 7 LOST: 11 DREW: 0 FINAL POSITION: 7TH PLAYERS USED: 49
COACH : RAMSAY, J
KLEMKE, JAYDENLAUBE, KEELAN MAXLEVICKI, PATRICK JAMESLYNCH, THOMASMAJOK, CHOL MAKOYMAY, SAMMIDDLETON, MASON K MOORE, ETHANMORELLI, SAULMORRISH, THOMASNIELD, MACENZIENOONAN, CONOR PATRICKNUNAN, BEAUOSBORN, NIGELPATTERSON, COOPERPILLION, THOMAS DAVIDRANA, ANGUSSAREEN, ARYANSINDERBERRY, JYESTEVENS, REEDTURNER, BRETT AARONTURNER, GIBSONWASLEY-BLACK, ERRIN NWOOLDRIDGE, ZAC
1111181316114316418165121116142429
0001014450143203015312123621
KYLE KIRKDEVELOPMENT TEAMCOACHES TROPHY
2019 BOB LEE MEMORIAL TROPHY
1ST PLACE: SAM MAY2ND PLACE: CONOR NOONAN 3RD PLACE: SCOTT BENTLEY & TOM LYNCH
GAMES
GOALS
GAMES
GOALS
AWARDS
PICTURED LEFT: SAM MAY
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SANFLW PLAYER LIST, STATS & AWARDS
BALLARD, ABBIBIDDELL, CHELSEABROWN, ASHLEACULHANE, KASIACZABAYSKI, ALEXDAVIS, NIAMHEDWARDS, PHOEBEELSEGOOD, MELANIEGEE, ALICEGRIFFITHS, SCARLETTHINGSTON, EMILYHOFFMANN, TEKIRAJAYNE, TAYLAHLOWERY, ALANAMAIDMENT, HELENMARTIN, RACHELLEMARTINO, MARIE
108187939221010239410
1140100010000000222
PLAYED: 10 WON: 6 LOST: 4 DREW: 0 FINAL POSITION: 5TH PLAYERS USED: 33
COACH : MOON, S
MASON, ALEXANDRAMESECKE, COURTNEYNEWMAN, MADISONOWEN, REBECCAPATER, GEORGIEPICKERING, JACALYNRAMSEY, GRETALRICH, MEGANRODATO, LAURENSMITH, EMMASMITH, MARYSMITH, OLIVIASTOUPPOS, BRIDIESWAIN, LEAHVENNING, ZOEWHITTAKER, KELLY
89101012105998485105
2000000104200020
GAMES
GOALS
GAMES
GOALS
2019 BEST & FAIREST MEDAL
1ST PLACE: ABBIE BALLARD2ND PLACE: MADDIE NEWMAN3RD PLACE: BEC OWEN
LAUREN RODATO/ MARIE MARTINO/KASIA CULHANEBEST TEAM PERSONLAUREN RODATOPLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEARCHELSEA BIDDELLCOACHES TROPHYMADISON NEWMAN
CHELSEA BIDDELL
DRAFTED PLAYERS
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UNDER 18 PLAYER LIST & STATS
ANDERSON, COOPERBAILYE, HARRISONBOCK, HARVEYBOUGHEN, BAILEYBOYLAN, AIDANBRAUER, DIONCHAMBERLAIN, BAILEYCOULTARD, TANNERCOUROUPIS, NICHOLASDAY, WILLDESIRA, HUGHDE CESARE, LACHLANEBERT, OLIVERFIELKE, BAILEYFORBES, AUSTINFORREST, JACKGIBSON, HENRYGILBERT, COOPERGROOM, JOELHANNAGAN, NOAHHARKINS, KADEHEITMANN, LUKEHENTY-SMITH, DECLANIULIANO, MATTHEWJOLLY, JACOB
GAMES
4121116417153243615168221517101101565
GOALS
1806112420001138400472507212
PLAYED: 20 WON: 12 LOST: 8 DREW: 0 FINAL POSITION: 3RD PLAYERS USED: 49
COACH : STREATFIELD, P
GAMES
GOALS
KELLY, HUGOKELSH, JACKKENNEDY, CADELAUDATO, MICHAELMORELLI, SAULNEAL, JORDANNIELD, MACENZIENUNAN, BEAUO’CONNOR-DAWKINS, LIAMPEARCE, TOMPEDERICK, MACKENZIEPLATE, ARCHERPRIDHAM, CHARLIERUNDLE, THOMASSAREEN, ARYANSHERLOCK, KANESINDERBERRY, JYESMITH, JOELSTAKIC, ALEKSANDERTALBORT, CALLUMTILTHORPE, RILEYVAN DEN BERG, EDUARDWESTLEY, JASONWOOLDRIDGE, ZAC
116316141161757111371910133836131711
40021013520110120010028090
JAKE WATSON MEMORIAL MEDAL:
HERDE FAMILY AWARD MOST IMPROVED: COACHES TROPHY: KNOTT/MITCHELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (MOST IMPROVED U/17): BEST TEAM MAN: COREY SIEMERS MEMORIAL AWARD (BEST U/18 FROM RIVERLAND): BEST U/18 FROM ROXBY DOWNS: BEST U/18 FROM MALLEE:
1ST PLACE: JOEL GROOM2ND PLACE: ARYAN SAREEN3RD PLACE: BEAU NUNAN
ZAC WOOLDRIDGEBAILY BOUGHENRILEY THILTHORPEBAILEY FIELKEZAC WOOLDRIDGEBAILEY CHAMBERLAINMACK PEDERICK
2019 U18 AWARD WINNERS
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UNDER 16 PLAYER LIST & STATS
BENNETTS, LIAMBLACKWELL, CONNORBONE, FRASERBURBRIDGE, BENJAMINCAMILLERI, KYLECHRYSOSTOMOU, JONATHONCOE, TYSONCOURTNEY, AIDENDESIRA, HUGHFAULKNER, EDWARDGACIC, NIKOLASGRIFFITHS, BAILEYHAHN, MITCHELLJONES, JAYDENKENNEDY, CADEMANNING, CHARLTONMATTERS, SAMUELMCARDLE, JACKMIDWINTER, DAVIDMORZER BRYUNS, LUKAOBST, JED
GAMES
583711818851918669717
GOALS
2502110075408110011001
PLAYED: 9 WON: 7 LOST: 2 DREW: 0 FINAL POSITION: 2ND PLAYERS USED: 42
COACH : WAKIM, M
OUEISS, CHARBELOUEISS, NADIMPAECH, PETERPETHERS, KOOPERPRIDHAM, CHARLIEREARDON, DAVIDROBERTS, JACKSONRYAN, KOBESANDERSON, WESLEYSGROI, TYRELLSIMPSON, HENRYTEAGUE, MACXTHACKERY, JESSETHOMAS, SAMUELTHOMSON, COOPERVAN KEMPEN, JOCKWARDLE, NOAHWHITE, DYLANWOODS, ASTONYEM, DAVIDYOUNG, LUKE
472283822524918212718
93008001011340000045015
GAMES
GOALS
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WAFC OFFICIALS, MATCHDAY STAFF & COMMITTEES
SENIOR COACHING DEPARTMENT LEAGUE COACHDEVELOPMENT COACHASSISTANT COACHES
HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
GAVIN COLVILLEJOSH RAMSEYBRENT FREWENDAMIEN MINERVINIANDREW BRUCEMARK BEECHOSCAR OLIVER-DEARMAN RICKIE KELLY CHRIS HADDOCKTODD CARR
PROPERTY DEPARTMENTLEAGUE & RESERVES TRAINING / PROPERTY MANAGERSTRAINERDRINKS STEWARDCOE PROPERTY MANAGER
DITMAR LAENGERREG MARKS
JOHNNY DEKRUYFJASON THIELERON MANNING
MATCHDAY STAFFTEAM MANAGER - LEAGUETEAM MANAGER - RES.LEAGUE RUNNERRESERVES RUNNERTIMEKEEPER - LEAGUETIMEKEEPER - RESERVES
PATRICK O’DRISCOLLTED KERLEY MATT JACOBSMICHAEL BRANSONANTHONY BARKELLRICHARD ADAMS
TRAINERSHEAD TRAINER - SENIORS
TRAINERS
HEAD TRAINER - JUNIORSTRAINERS
CAITLIN GARDNERCAITLYN TAYLOR STEFAN YAMADASARAH BRADBROOKPAMELA PIPPINSMATTHEW SCRIVINSNICK TAYLORCLAUDIA CARUSOLAUREN SIBLEYNICK TAYLOR ZOE MAY
SENIOR STATISTICAL DEPARTMENTHEAD OF STATISTICSSTATISTICAL DEPARTMENT
KEVIN JOSEPHMIKE MEMMLERROGER BRINEJOHN DUGGANHEATHER COULLS
SENIOR PLAYER LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP COACHLEADERSHIP GROUP
NICK TAKOSTOM KEOUGH (C)LOGAN KILLKAINE STEVENSJONO BEECHJACK AGOSTINOJOSH SCHILLERWILL SNELLING (PART YEAR)
COACHING DEPARTMENT U18 COETALENT MANAGER
U18 COACHTEAM MANAGERASSISTANT COACHES
S&C COACH / RUNNERU18 CAPTAINS
PAUL STREATFIELDJASON PORPLYZIA (PART
YEAR)
PAUL STREATFIELD ROD HOCKLEYDAIMON HEADJAMES LYONSCOTT PATCHINGBEN BRAITHWAITEARYAN SAREENBEAU NUNAN
COACHING DEPARTMENT U16COACHTEAM MANAGERASSISTANT COACHES
S&C COACHRUNNERU16 CAPTAIN
MICHAEL WAKIMMICHELLE WAKIM PHIL ANDRIANIDAMIAN VENNING ANDREW ROGERSBEN BRAITHWAITEZAC VENNINGCONNOR BLACKWELL
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MEDICAL & PLAYER WELFAREHEAD OF MEDICALHEAD PHYSIOTHERAPISTPHYSIOTHERAPISTS
DR ANGELA J MORANBRENDAN O’LEARYNED PONTIFEXMATT MUIR
OFFICIALS & MATCHDAY STAFF CONTINUED
EDP & OTHER PROGRAMME MANAGERSGAME DEVELOPMENTCOORDINATOR
MITCHELL NOYE
STATE YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP COACHESU15 COUNTRY TEAMU15 METRO TEAMU17 TEAM
NICK DILLONPHIL ANDRIANIDAIMON HEAD
FINANCE & AUDIT - PART YEAR
MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP - PART YEAR
GOVERNANCE - PART YEAR
MARK GODDARDMURRAY FORBES HEATH POCOCK BEN HOPKINS LEE HARRADINEADAM MAY
NICK KARASOULOSKRISTEN DEMETRIOU NICK HEUZENRODER PHIL GREIGBRIDGET AISTON
JACQUI ROSEMURRAY FORBESJOHN LEVYBEN HOPKINS
2019 RECOGNITION
On behalf of the Officials, Players and Members of the West Adelaide Football Club, we extend our congratulations to the following:
2019 CLUB SUPPORT AWARDS
2019 FRANCIS ELMER (VOLUNTEER ENCOURAGEMENT) AWARD - ROGER BRINE2019 PRESIDENT’S TROPHY - JOSH RYAN
2019 LIFE MEMBERSLOGAN HILLDITMAR LAENGERCRAIG LEWIS
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HIGHEST GAME PLAYERS
FIELKE, GRANTLEY CRAIGLOVEDAY, ROBERT PAULGROSSER, LEON CARLOMCKINNON, ROBIN M PKENNEDY, DEXTER ROBERTBROWN, COLIN FRANCISFAEHSE, BRIAN KEITHCAIRE, DANIEL NICHOLASSMITH, COLIN GEORGETHOMAS, DOUGLAS WILLIAMMORRIS, GEOFFREY PAULPOPE, RODNEY JAMESTAYLOR, JOHN THOMAS JNRTHOMPSON, COLIN R JWRIGHT, JAMES FRANCISMELLOR, GREGORY JOHNMEURET, PETER CHARLESBRAY, JEFFREY PHILIPSYMES, TIMOTHY ROHANBENNETT, RANDALL JOHNWILLIAMS, GLYNN BARNARDSUMMERTON, GREGORY CWINTER, PETER GORDONBENTON, RONALD MARKFIELKE, AARON WILLIAMPATTERSON, PAUL JOHNBURGESS, ANTHONYEGLINTON, KENNETH HAROLDDONALDSON, ROBERT JAMESHUGHES, TREVOR ERNESTCANNON, CLARENCEROACH, DONALD VIVIANA’COURT, FREDERICK JOSEPHEZARD, JAMES THOMASBARRETT, CHRISTOPHER G*HILL, LOGAN DEANSLATTERY, BERNARD T MBEECH, JONATHON SCOTTHEAD, HENRY RICHARDMCARTHUR, RAYMOND JOHNRICHARDSON, EDWARD W AKERLEY, DONALD NEILLYNCH, JOHN ARNOLDPIASENTE, DAVID CAMERON
PLAYER H&A
37439319725
6122
4126151442931027123362265211023
2
53
1421
CUP
82
11010192955105
32382
131
1
149
198
5417423216
SA
40
34
921
29
44
3
412265280261247244243225224226225219208201211200209246196214197190202185169211210178167164161206167163159157159166173156152195165148
TOTAL
GREEN, SHANNON JAMESTREGENZA, ALLAN E G^SCHMIDT, CHRISTOPHER SLAMB, CLAYTON ANDREWMYLES, DION EVANBURKETT, JOHN DOUGLASLUDERS, ROGER GORDONWILLITS, RYAN NICHOLASLEWIS, FRANCIS GORDONWILLIAMS, CRAIG STEPHENBENNETT, CHRISTOPHER WCOAD, JAMES COLLINGWOODDAY, ROBERT JOHNHOWARD, DEAN ROBERTDOWLING, WILLIAM HENRYKANTILAFTAS, JOHNBERTELSMEIER, DAVID JAMESVERRIER, IAN ARTHURSARA, GEOFFREY IANANDRISKE, JAMIE CRAIGHEWITT, MAXWELL LEONARDLOVEGROVE, LEON BRUCERAVESI, PAUL ANTHONYWEBB, DANIEL JOHNCOSTELLO, STANLEY ARTHURMATTHEWS, FRANK ERNESTBORCHARD, IAN ALFREDKUHLMANN, KEITH PHILIPJONAS, DAVID JOHNDE’BROUGHE, BRIAN LESLIEPOWELL, HORACE ARTHURDAILEY, JOSEPH BARNARDFOGDEN, BROOKE HARLANDMICKAN, MARK JAMESCODD, RICHARD W CHOOPER, JUAN FREDERICKBISHOP, JOHN THOMAS SNRWOOSNAM, DEAN FRANCISJARVIS, MAXWELL THOMASSOLOMON, HARRY CLIFFORDSOUTER, ALEXANDER G MCAHILL, JOHN GEORGECONNELL, JOHNDAY, GEORGE
110230
2212
191
2
322
376891865
20318
31512
11611
344
11046212316
6
8
17
4
2
6
3
44
413
2018
03
8
382
85
147159172180153146165150151172145140187140153156132141138135145138147134138126145132125131125125137225121122124126124124119122131118
327259241229228227222218215215208207203197196192191190190185181179175172166165163163162162159158157156155155154154153152150149147147
146146146145145144144144141141138138135135134134132132131129129129129127126126125125124123123122122122121121120120119119119118118118
AFLPLAYER H&A
CUPSA TOTA
LAFL
15
TOTAL
FISHER, BENJAMINHAYES, RAYMOND JAMESPORPLYZIA, JASON KARLHEWITT, GLYNN MAXWELLMUNN, SIMON ANDREWGOSS, GLENN JOHNFRASER, SIMON BREWSTERHAMILTON, RICHARD MSEMMLER, CLIFFORD GORDONPLEW, GRAEME RICHARDLEE, HENRY MEDLENSIMONS, HENRY F RBENNETT, JOHN FREDERICKBESWICK, KEVIN JOHNCHUBB, CHRISTOPHER VLEONARD, FRANK PATRICKRYAN, JOHN ALFRED*KEOGH, THOMAS ANTHONYFERGUSON, RYAN MICHAELEUSTICE, KENNETH JAMESJACKSON, THOMAS JOSEPHAGARS, MERVYN STANLEYPANNENBURG, JOHN JAMESSTOKES, ALBERT JAMES*STEVENS, KAINE H JBARKER, TREVOR BASIL*SCHILLER, JOSHUA BMORRIS, PHILLIP JAMESSILVERLOCK, TAITE J MBENNETTS, EDGAR J KHOLLANDS, BENJAMIN RMCGREGOR, HARRY BRUCEDONALDSON, LUKE ANDREWSHUEARD, ROBERT HALLETTBANIK, ANTHONY STUARTCARLSON, DARREN GRAHAMGURNEY, DAVID ANDREWBRICKNELL, SCOTT C JTWOMEY, MATTHEW LUKEBENNETTS, JEFFERYGRIMWOOD, TREVOR FOSTERRICHARDSON, ROBERT JACKLEE, ROBERT WILLIAMMILLER, STEPHEN HURSTMOORE, THOMAS RICHARD
15
3
24
15
11
4
111
19
1
8
732
1
522
6352233
14
4
42225
63321
1
1222
1
13015
47
8
4925
119123248138116139114129114114117112111113109110124111158141107112110109
114105112107105112125101101149130102101991051011039811999
1181181171161161151141141141131121121111091091091091091081071071061061061061051051041041021021021011011001001009999989898969696
PLAYER H&ACUP
SA TOTAL
AFL
RANKING CRITERIA
*STILL PLAYING
^ANNOUNCED RETIREMENT
H&A - Home & away games played for WAFC, H&A includes all minor and major round games (Premiership Point Games).
CUP - Cup Games include all SANFL night series and NFL Series games from the 1950’s to the 1990’s. They also include the National Foxtel Cup and Champions Of Australia Cup Games & SANFL Combined v SANFL premiers.
SA - State Games are for South Australia, Representative Games (City v Country 1940 &1990) are recorded as Cup Games.
FN - Many players on this list played league for other SANFL, VFA or WAFL Clubs but their stats are not recorded in H&A totals above.
© By MCJ Beswick & J Duggan (SANFL & WAFC Club Historian & History Group)
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YEAR NAME
1898 MR GRUNEKLEE, H. W. F. DEC.
1898 MR QUINN, A. J. DEC.
1905 MR DAY, G. - DEC.
1905 MR FARRACY, H. G. DEC.
1905 MR MCCABE, J. C. DEC.
1905 MR MCKENNA, P. J. DEC.
1910 MR PASCOE, H. J. DEC.
1914 MR FULTON, C. V. DEC.
1914 MR MOORE, T. R. DEC.
1914 MR PECKHAM, H. - DEC.
1915 MR DAILEY, J. B. DEC.
1919 MR BOWDEN, J. J. DEC.
1920 MR DOWLING, W. H. DEC.
1920 MR MCCARTHY, J. J. DEC.
1920 MR SUCKLING, S. H. DEC.
1924 MR HARRADINE, V. W. DEC.
1925 MR COOPER, H. E. DEC.
1926 MR DENNY, W. J. DEC.
1926 MR GIFFEN, C. W. DEC.
1926 MR HEAD, H. R. DEC.
1928 MR MONCK, J. I. DEC.
1929 MR BISHOP, J. T. S. DEC.
1929 MR MARSH, W. J. DEC.
1932 MR BREW, A. - DEC.
1933 MR BLACK, H. A. DEC.
1933 MR KENNY, A. - DEC.
1933 MR MCDONNELL, E. - DEC.
1933 MR OLIVER, W. S. DEC.
1933 MR TUNNEY, C. E. DEC.
1934 MR BAKER, J. J. DEC.
1934 MR HELE, R. R. DEC.
1934 MR MYERS, A. C. DEC.
1934 MR PIERCE, T. J. DEC.
1935 MR BENNETT, C. W. DEC.
1935 MR JARVIS, M. T. DEC.
1935 MR MILLS, W. T. DEC.
1935 MR SHEA, C. L. DEC.
1936 MR GRAVES, J. - DEC.
1936 MR WHELAN, E. P. DEC.
1937 MR A'COURT, W. B. DEC.
1937 MR LEE, H. M. DEC.
1937 MR MCCARRON, T. J. DEC.
1937 MR MCGREGOR, H. B. DEC.
1938 MR MATTHEWS, F. E. DEC.
1939 MR BRUCE, R. D. DEC.
1939 MR LARKIN, P. - DEC.
1939 MR OLIVER, A. J. DEC.
1939 MR SIMONS, H. F. R. DEC.
1939 MR STOKES, A. J. J. DEC.
1940 MR BENNETT, J. F. DEC.
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1940 MR SMITH, C. G. DEC.
1941 MR HOOD, D. R. E. DEC.
1941 MR JACKSON, T. J. DEC.
1942 MR CODD, R. W. C. DEC.
1942 MR HAIGH, N. I. DEC.
1942 MR MCARTHUR, R. J. DEC.
1942 MR POWELL, H. A. DEC.
1943 MR AITCHISON, L. G. DEC.
1943 MR BENNETTS, E. J. K. DEC.
1943 MR CONNELL, J. - DEC.
1943 MR NOBLE, A. - DEC.
1943 MR SOLOMON, H. C. DEC.
1944 MR BUDARICK, D. W. DEC.
1944 MR CAHILL, D. J. DEC.
1944 MR CAHILL, J. G. DEC.
1944 MR TAYLOR, J. T. JNR DEC.
1945 MR CHURCH, J. E. DEC.
1945 MR WILLIAMS, A. W. DEC.
1946 MR COAD, J. C. DEC.
1946 MR KNOWLES, A. J. DEC.
1946 MR LANGTON, H. C. DEC.
1946 MR SIMONS, C. A. DEC.
1946 MR SOUTER, A. G. M. DEC.
1946 MR SUGARS, J. - DEC.
1947 MR HOWARD, T. P. DEC.
1947 MR KEANE, W. J. DEC.
1947 MR O'DONOGHUE, L. R. DEC.
1947 MR STEVENS, C. A. DEC.
1947 MR TAYLOR, A. D. DEC.
1947 MR TAYLOR, L. -. DEC.
1949 MR BENNETT, A. C. DEC.
1949 MR FAEHSE, B. K.
1949 MR HAMILTON, R. - DEC.
1950 MR LEWIS, F. G. DEC.
1951 MR KENNELLY, E. D. DEC.
1951 MR SLATTERY, B. T. M. DEC.
1952 MR AGARS, M. S. DEC.
1952 MR BROWN, C. F. DEC.
1952 MR CANNON, C. - DEC.
1952 MR CHYNOWETH, T. A. DEC.
1952 MR SEMMLER, C. G. DEC.
1953 MR HANSEN, H. J. DEC.
1953 MR HOWES, W. H. DEC.
1953 MR WILTON, E. C. DEC.
1954 DR DOWNING, C. R. E. DEC.
1954 MR JOSEPH, G. - DEC.
1954 MR LYNCH, J. A.
1955 MR BRADY, J. - DEC.
1955 MR WILLIAMS, G. B.
1956 MR ATKINS, J. M. DEC.
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1956 MR CLEMENTS, J. W. DEC.
1957 MR CLUNE, B. J. DEC.
1957 MR HAMILTON, T. H. DEC.
1957 MR LEE, R. W. DEC.
1957 MR THOMAS, D. W.
1958 MR EGLINTON, K. H.
1959 MR A'COURT, F. J. DEC.
1959 MR FORRESTER, H. M. DEC.
1959 MR HEWITT, M. L.
1960 MR BOWDEN, E. R. DEC.
1960 MR CHARLES, R. B. DEC.
1960 MR LEESUE, J. I. H. DEC.
1960 MR TODD, C. - DEC.
1961 MR BAILEY, R. G. DEC.
1961 MR COSTELLO, S. A. DEC.
1961 MR KERLEY, D. N.
1961 MR LOVEGROVE, L. B.
1961 MR MEEK, J. W. DEC.
1961 MR TREGENZA, A. E. G. DEC.
1961 MR WRIGHT, J. F.
1962 MR BENTON, R. M.
1962 MR BRAY, J. P. DEC.
1963 MR EUSTICE, K. J.
1963 MR ROACH, D. V. DEC.
1963 MR RYAN, J. A.
1964 MR BARKER, T. B.
1964 MR BOSWELL, R. A. DEC.
1964 MR MCCRACKEN, J. H. DEC.
1964 MR MCGREGOR, K. B. DEC.
1964 MR MCKAY, D. B.
1965 MR BENNETTS, J. -
1965 MR SCARCE, W. J. C. DEC.
1966 MR DE'BROUGHE, B. L.
1968 MR BEAVIS, L. N. DEC.
1968 MR POPE, R. J.
1968 MR SARA, G. I. DEC.
1968 MR THOMPSON, C. R. J.
1969 MR BERNHARDT, J. A. DEC.
1969 MR BERTELSMEIER, D. J.
1969 MR DAY, R. J.
1969 MR HICKS, W. - DEC.
1969 MR HOOPER, J. F.
1970 MR BURKETT, J. D.
1970 MR HUGHES, T. E.
1971 MR BERNHARDT, R. C.
1971 MR JONAS, D. J.
1971 MR LOVEDAY, R. P.
1971 MR NELSON, P. J. C. DEC.
1971 MR WALLACE, C. E. H. DEC.
1972 MR FRASER, S. B.
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YEAR NAME
1988 MR BREW, M. A.
1988 MR BURGESS, A. -
1989 MR JAMIESON, D. N. DEC.
1989 MS LUKE, J. N. E. DEC.
1989 MR MCKINNON, R. M. P.
1991 MR BOLKUS, N. -
1993 MR PATTERSON, P. J.
1995 MR CANDY, K. J. DEC.
1995 MR PICKERING, D. T.
1996 MR CHILDS, B. J. DEC.
1996 MS GASMIER, C. O.
1996 MR VICTORY, F. P. DEC.
1997 MR INGE, J. H.
1997 DR OCHNIK, A. -
1999 MR MELLOR, G. J.
2000 MR DENTON, C. R.
2000 MR LEE, T. R.
2000 MR SHIPWAY, D. J.
2002 MR MCCAFFRIE, D. A. P. F.
2002 HON OLSEN, J. W.
2002 MR WINTER, T. J.
2002 MR WATSON, S. J.
2003 MR HARRADINE, D. L.
2003 MR SYMES, T. R.
2004 MR GASMIER, K. J.
2004 MR MORRIS, K. N.
2005 MR DIASINAS, N. -
2005 MR MCCONNACHY, P. W.
2005 MR RICHARDSON, E. W. A.
2006 MR BARRETT, C. G.
2006 MR BRANSON, H. P.
2006 MR CHARLTON, R. J.
2006 MR HAMRA, S. J. JNR
2007 MR JOSEPH, K. J.
2007 MR PINK, R. L.
2009 MR PIRAKIS, J. S.
2011 MR LEE, D. J DEC.
2011 MR MUNN, S.A.
2011 MR RABBETT, S. J. DEC.
2012 MR DEKRUYF, J. C
2012 MR PIASENTE, D. C
2012 MR THIELE, J. R
2012 MR TIDSWELL, D. S
2012 MR WATKINS, B. J.
2013 MR BRINE, R. L.
2013 MR SMITH, J. T. DEC
2014 MR CARN, K. R.
2014 MR MANNING, R. A.
2014 MR SPERLING, P. D.
2015 MR CAIRE, D. N
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2015 MR EZARD, J. T.
2015 MR FLANIGAN, J. J.
2015 MR GRANTHAM, A. G.
2015 MR NUNN, S. E.
2015 MR RUSSELL, G. E.
2016 MR MANNING, R. H.
2017 MR COULLS, W. B. DEC.
2017 MR FIELKE, A. W.
2017 MR KERLEY, J. E. “TED”
2017 MR PORPLYZIA, J. K.
2018 MR BESWICK, M. DEC.
2018 MR DAVIDSON, T.
2018 MR NATHAN, J.
2018 MR ANDRISKE, J.
2018 MR GREEN, S.
2018 MR SCHMIDT, C.
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YEAR NAME
1972 DR PFITZNER, M. A. DEC.
1972 MR SHUEARD, R. H.
1974 MR BROWN, W. J. DEC.
1974 MR MCEWAN, A. A. DEC.
1974 MR MCGREGOR, N. R. DEC.
1974 MR PANNENBURG, J. J.
1974 MR PLEW, G. R. DEC.
1974 MR VERRIER, I. A.
1975 MR JOHNS, G. J.
1975 MR SNELL, R. - DEC.
1976 MR CONLON, J. - DEC.
1976 MR KENNEDY, D. R.
1976 MR PROVIS, R. J. DEC.
1976 MR ROWE, H. D. DEC.
1976 MR THATCHER, R. G. DEC.
1977 MR GRUNERT, E. J. DEC.
1977 MR KENNY, L. J. DEC.
1977 MR STRATFORD, D. F.
1978 MR HAMRA, S. J. SNR DEC.
1978 MR HANNAM, L. G. DEC.
1978 MR LEONARD, F. P.
1978 MR MCCRACKEN, M. G.
1978 MR NOLAN, P. R. DEC.
1978 MR RUSSELL, J. W. DEC.
1978 MR WINTER, F. T. DEC.
1979 MR DONALDSON, R. J.
1979 MR DOWNS, B. I. J.
1979 MR MORRIS, G. P.
1980 MR PERRYMAN, C. M. DEC.
1980 MR SUMMERTON, G. C.
1981 MR BESWICK, K. J.
1982 MR HAYES, R. J.
1983 MR HALL, J. - DEC.
1983 MR MEURET, P. C.
1984 MR LUDERS, R. G.
1984 MR QUIGLEY, R. F.
1984 MR SHOOLBREAD, R. J.
1985 MR BENNETT, R. J.
1985 MR BORCHARD, I. A.
1985 MR FIELKE, G. C.
1985 MR GROSSER, L. C.
1985 MR HARRADINE, N. V.
1985 MR KANTILAFTAS, J. -
1985 MR KELLY, G. M.
1986 MR MILLER, G. C.
1986 MR WILLIAMS, C. S.
1986 MR WINTER, P. G.
1987 MR LAMB, C. A.
1987 MR SMITH, P. S.
1988 MR BAILEY, D. M.
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The West Adelaide Football Club would like to acknowledge the passing of the following past players and officials during the reporting period. To all members of the West Adelaide community who have lost loved ones through the year, we extend our deepest sympathies.
JACK LYNCHPETER PHIPPSNEIL MORRISDONALD BAILEY
LIFE GOVERNORS & PERSONALS
TROY ABBOTTANDREW ANTONIOUBRIAN BANNONSKIP BARBARODOROTHY BARBARODOMINIC BARBAROGRAEME BARTONTREVOR BEAVISGRAHAM BEAVISMERVYN BENNETTCRAIG BENNETTSK.R. BERNHARDTANTHONY BERNHARDTPETER BLEEZEMODGE BROWNDENNIS CANUTESTEPHEN CHARLTONBRIAN CHILDSGARY CIMAROSTI
TREVOR COLEMANGRANT CRAWFORDKEN CUNNINGHAMFRANK DAVISGEORGE DEMETRIOUDENNIS DUCAINEREG EDMONDSJOAN FLAVELROBERT FLAVELCHRISTOPHER FLETCHERJAN FLETCHERRICHARD FREERMALCOLM GEDDIEDARREN GEDDIECHRISTOPHER GEDDIEPETER HAMILTONMICHAEL HAMILTONVONNIE HARDINGSHARON HARVEY
GREG HAYNORMAN HAYGRAHAM HEHIRREG HENDERSONSTEVEN HEWISHGEOFF JAMIESONRUSSELL JOHNSONNICHOLAS KARASOULOSJULIAN KLUGEROSS LAMPARDSHANE LAMPARDJOHN MCINERNEYTOM MELIOSDES MERKELRON PARTINGTONANTHONY PEARCEALBY POPEBARRY PRIDHAMALWIN REID
DENNIS RICHARDSMARLENE RIGGSJEFFREY RYANANDREW SAMMUTROSS SAVVASDAVID SHIPWAY AMJACK SMITHFRED STEVENSJOHN SYMONSRON TARCARAYMOND TILLEYANTHONY TRIMBOLIANDY TSAKALOSSTANLEY TSAKALOSFRED VELLALINDSAY WALKERMICHAEL WILLISTHOMAS WINTERCOURTENAY ZAJICEKALEX ZIELINSKI
PERSONALS
LIFE GOVERNORS
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PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT
The year 2019 has rung in many changes and brought many new challenges. Certainly, the appointment of your new board of directors at the last Annual General Meeting on 25th February 2019 marked a turning point in the Club’s operations. Taking into account the recommendations contained in an independent KPMG review and building on the achievements of the previous board, your new directors have been devoted to planning and executing a re-energised vision of the Club’s future. It has not been easy. It is fair to say that the first six months were spent gaining an understanding of the way the Club operates, and your board of directors invested long hours identifying the priorities that needed to be addressed if the Club is to thrive well into the future. You will recall that we held a face-to-face member forum in June, where members were invited to come along and hear from each board member and to ask questions and provide input in a very open and transparent way. Despite many members not attending, valuable feedback was provided on the day, which has formed part of the planning for the future.
As President, I understand that many members have felt unsure about some of the changes that have been made at our Club. In the process of managing these changes, I have taken the attitude that everybody has a valuable opinion and deserves to be heard. You may remember that at the last Annual General Meeting I said I believe in clear, accountable communication and I have stood by this belief over the past twelve months. It has been a pleasure to meet personally with several members who have needed to discuss issues that have been bothering them, and I believe this has had a positive effect on the Club. I encourage all members to provide their feedback in a way that will promote the interests of the Club. If the Club is to move forward as a united, tightly knit unit, then we must continue to communicate our support for each other.
Each and every one of your directors is a professional, highly regarded person of integrity who has brought a specific set of skills to the Club. Each director has made a commitment to bring about change that will have a positive effect. I believe that your board of directors is now fully conversant with the major issues that lie ahead and is poised and ready to place our great Club in the position it deserves in South Australia. I wish to acknowledge the work done thus far by every board member. It has been an honour to be part of that great team.
The results of the Club in 2019, both on-field and off-field, were mixed. Only two wins for the senior men’s team and six for the women’s highlights just how much work needs to be done across many aspects of our football department. From a financial perspective, we saw consolidated income increase by $60,563 (1.4%). However, expenditure rose by $142,379 (3.6%) which resulted in a fall in profit of $81,816 on the previous year. There were several items of expenditure of an unusual nature which are non-recurring. As your board implements its plans during 2020 we expect to see all results improve.
There have been many people who have stood behind your board and provided directors with guidance and counsel to ensure that decisions have been made with full understanding
of the issues involved. In particular, I wish to acknowledge the invaluable advice given so generously by the Club’s Honorary Solicitor Mr John Levy. As a previous director and current Chair of the Club’s Risk and Governance Sub-committee, John has been instrumental in building a framework to strengthen the board and its decision-making processes.
I also acknowledge and thank the members of the Club’s Nominations Committee, comprising of Mr Adrian O’Dea and Mr John Kantilaftas. The committee invested many hours during the year to ensure that the board was provided with the very best recommendations during the selection of a candidate to take over from our Football Director, Mr Graeme Barton, who retires at the Annual General Meeting this February. Graeme is an integral part of the Club. He is a past player, he has served as a director for eleven years, has been a driving force behind the Westonians and the History Group, as well as devoting countless hours to the football activities of the Club. He has served as the Vice President for four years and has been a wonderful ambassador in that capacity. Graeme has been working very closely with his successor, Mr Derek Bonner, to ensure a smooth transition and I wish to thank Graeme for his energy and devotion, which I know will continue for many years to come.
The operations of Westies are managed and overseen by our tireless Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ben Hopkins. Having spent the first year of his tenure in an interim capacity, Ben demonstrated that his passion and dedication to the role of CEO was second to none. It was therefore pleasing to learn that Ben was keen to be appointed as a permanent member of the staff, and it was an honour to be able to offer the position as from November 2019. Ben has worked many long hours implementing changes at the Club and building a strong team around him. He has a clear vision of the Club’s future and works very closely and effectively with the board to ensure that planned strategies are managed professionally and sustainably. It has not taken long for Ben to build a great reputation among his colleagues and peers. He is a true asset to the Club and I personally wish to thank Ben for all he has achieved so far.
When you walk into our Club, chances are that you will be met by any number of people who form part of the backbone of our great organisation. You’ll see staff, volunteers, members, current and past players, officials, supporters, sponsors as well as those who simply have an interest in what we do. Without these people, the Club doesn’t have a reason for being. I wish to acknowledge the important part that each person plays in the life of West Adelaide Football Club. The immeasurable hours devoted by volunteers can never be overstated, just as the efforts of supporters and members of the coterie groups cannot be forgotten. The work performed by the Westonians, the Past Players and Officials and the History Group must be recognised as integral to the success of Westies and I thank them for what they do. I also thank the members of the Wolfpack, who have stood by the Club for many years to ensure that it is protected from the financial challenges of recent times. Additionally, I thank all our sponsors, in particular Adelaide Galvanising Industries for their long- standing support. I welcome and thank
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Hisense who have just taken over the oval naming rights from City Mazda, who will continue as sponsors. I trust that each and every one of our sponsors are receiving great benefit from being part of our Club – we will certainly be doing our best to provide value back to them and I ask that all members get behind the businesses that support Westies.
We receive enormous help and support from Mayor Michael Coxon and CEO Terry Buss of the City of West Torrens Council. Both have worked closely with us, recognising that the Club is an integral part of the Western Suburbs and can provide valuable activities for our community. I thank Michael and Terry for their involvement and look forward to enhancing our relationship with the Council during 2020.
Finally, I acknowledge and thank SANFL for their faith and belief in what we are doing at Westies. SANFL CEO, Jake Parkinson, and his staff have provided invaluable guidance and assistance during the year, never denying the Club the opportunity to seek help when required. We know that the Club has a long way to go before it can proudly say that it is sustainably financially independent. But we are on the path to that point, and SANFL are with us every step of the way. Your board is fiercely devoted to working closely with SANFL to ensure the best for our Club. I know that a bright future lies ahead.
MURRAY FORBESPRESIDENT
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CEO REPORT
2019 certainly presented some challenges for West Adelaide, both on and off the field.
Players, staff and volunteers dedicate a large part of their lives to overcoming these challenges and I would like to thank you all for the work you do to improve and assist the club on its journey. Without a team of people working together in pursuit of common goals, the task of getting better each and every year would be significantly more difficult.
I would also like to thank those members who support us through the tough times. It would be very easy to criticise from afar, but so many of our members loyally attend and provide words of encouragement or support at every opportunity and for that we are very grateful.
The implementation of the board structure voted for by members occurred late February 2019 and has brought a strong foundation for the club to build on in future years. President Murray Forbes has brought directors together and quickly formed alignment on a path for the club to move forward. Murray has been open and available to members at every request and has personally met with individual members to discuss the club at every opportunity. He has encouraged members to have their say by conducting an open forum for any member to attend and ask questions or express concerns. Individually and as a collective, the Directors have dedicated a huge number of hours to the West Adelaide Football Club and the improvement of its short, medium and long-term future.
FOOTBALL
Our SANFLW team narrowly missed out on a finals berth in season 2019, finishing only percentage outside of the top four. Strong seasons from Bec Owen and Madison Newman saw them finish third and second respectively in the Best and Fairest, with top honours taken out by Riverland product Abbie Ballard. Led by Captain Lauren Rodato, who also took out the Players’ Player award, the team showed improvement throughout the season and were unlucky not to get a chance in the major round.Both Madison Newman and star forward Chelsea Biddell were further rewarded for their strong seasons with selection in the 2019 AFLW draft. Both will get their chance with Adelaide FC in season 2020 and we wish them well in the next step of their football careers.
Our SANFL team finished the season with two wins, and many missed opportunities. In many, if not all games, we had either led or been in position to take control of the match but short lapses or strong bursts of scoring by our opponents left us behind at the final siren. Logan Hill had an exceptional year and was a deserved winner of the Neil Kerley Medal. Kaine Stevens finished second after another strong year and Elliot Dunkin showed the value of consistency with a third place finish.The elite competition came calling again and three more West Adelaide products were offered the chance to play at the highest level. For Will Snelling it was a return to the AFL system,
just in different colours. After an outstanding start to season 2019, John Noble joined Collingwood’s list and as with Will, made a significant impact at the highest level. Both players selected in finals sides for their respective clubs is an indication of the talent they possess and we will watch on with interest as their careers progress.
The November draft saw Will Day selected at Pick #13 by ‘the family club’ Hawthorn. How fitting for the Day family, with grandfather Robert a past player at the Hawks, that they now can support Will on his AFL journey.
For all three; Will, Will and John, we wish them all the best in their AFL careers.
We also bid farewell to a number of players during the year. Zac Bates and Mason Middleton left to pursue football in the country, while Nigel Osborn retired to focus on a career with the SA Metropolitan Fire Service.
After 54 league games, Hugh Haysman has headed to Melbourne to pursue other opportunities.
A club favourite, Dustin Head, also called time on a career cut far too short by injury. Dustin’s impact on this football club is far greater than his games tally as he has shown unbelievable resilience in the face of injuries and operations. He is highly regarded by all who he has played with, trained with or spent time with and will be missed amongst the playing group. We say goodbye (for now) to Jono Beech who has been an outstanding performer for the football club over many years. Our leading goal kicker in 2019, Jono heads to Queensland for 2020 but has left the door open for a return and we hope to see him back in black and red in 2021.
Finally, dual best and fairest winner and former Captain Chris Schmidt has called time on a career spanning 146 games for WAFC. Schmidt, a Player life member and also with a Jack Oatey Medal to his name has been a fantastic leader and an asset to the club over many years. We wish Chris all the best in life after SANFL football and as with all retirees and past players, hope to see him around the club in the future.
COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
Off the field, there were mixed results as well. We generated more revenue than the previous year but with increased costs will record a reduced overall profit. There are many underlying factors, but safe to say that there has been a significant amount of work put into implementing stronger cost control measures for the future. These measures, combined with the absence of some non-recurring expenses that were cleared in 2019, give us a strong foundation from which to build.We continue to receive strong support from loyal partners and it was with great pleasure that we were able to secure the ongoing support of Adelaide Galvanising Industries. Sincere thanks to
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Tony Grantham and Stuart Nunn for their support of the club in its endeavours and we look forward to working with you again in 2020 and beyond.
We welcome a new naming rights partner and look forward to growing the partnership as we play our home games at Hisense Stadium for the next three years. The support of a global brand, a leader in their field, is indicative of where we want to be as a club and we look forward to working with Hisense into the future.
I would like to thank City Mazda for their support over many years as the naming rights partner for the oval. They have been long term supporters of WAFC and have committed ongoing partnership, despite stepping away from the oval naming rights. A huge amount of credit also must go to Director Nick Karasoulos, who has brought numerous new sponsors to the club in season 2019. Nick’s work to engage these companies and share his passion for WAFC with new members and supporters is an asset to the club.
To all of our partners, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. We look forward to working with you again in 2020 and beyond.
We are privileged to have the support of the most active coterie group amongst all SANFL clubs. To Matthew Matschoss and his Committee, and all Westonians Members thank you for your support through 2019. The projects both small and large funded or supported by the Westonians are a valued component of the club and Westonian members should know that your contribution is hugely valuable for your beloved club.I would like thank all Directors who have served on the Board during the past 12 months. As volunteers of the club your time and input is extremely valuable. On a personal level, it is a privilege to work with the current group of directors in pursuit of better things for the West Adelaide Football Club.
Finally, to a small group of staff and a large group of volunteers that dedicate so much to their roles, thank you. Without you the club could not hope to compete in SANFL, SANFLW or underage competitions. From those who dedicate a few hours, to those that dedicate hundreds across the year I thank you all for the time you spend and your support of this wonderful club.
Looking forward to bigger and better things for Westies in 2020 and beyond.
BEN HOPKINSCEO
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FOOTBALL REPORT
FOOTBALL COMMITTEEGRAEME BARTONGAVIN COLVILLEDAVID TIDSWELL
PART YEAR: LEE HARRADINE, ANDREW MARKS, JASON PORPLYZIA, PAUL STREATFIELD, BEN HOPKINS
SENIOR FOOTBALL
Season 2019 saw Gavin Colville enter his second season as Senior Coach at the club. After finishing 7th in 2018, Gavin was excited for where the group could go to in 2019.Over the off-season the club recruited Patrick Levicki from Norwood, Jade Cleeland from Werribee, Chris Schmidt returned, Will Snelling returned and Dallas Willsmore from Hawthorn. Tom Keough was appointed club captain for the second successive year.
Our coaching staff also saw some changes with Josh Ramsey taking over the reigns as coach of the Reserves team, Andrew Bruce was a league assistant coach and Rickie Kelly as assistant coach of the reserves team. They all provided Gavin with great support for the season along with the remaining coaches from season 2018. All coaches dedicated many hours to helping improve our group and we thank them for their efforts.
The 2019 season began with the League team being highly competitive and in Round 1 against Port Adelaide with a quarter to go was right in the mix before being overrun, the following two weeks were a bit inconsistent but the team were able to put it together in Round 4 against the Eagles and secure the first win of the year.
In the early half of the season the club had some great individual performances which were highlighted at the inaugural AFL Mid-Season Draft where John Noble (Collingwood) and Will Snelling (Essendon) were both drafted which was a great achievement for the players and great recognition for the club as we continue to provide talent for AFL clubs.
No doubt the draft, which occurred between Round 6 and 7 in the SANFL impacted our League team with two of our best players leaving the club for the AFL. Although the results in the second half of the season weren’t what we would have liked, with only one more win against North Adelaide in Round 13, it did provide the club the opportunity to give players a chance to play League football and develop for the future.
The season finished with the League team having a record of 2 wins and 16 losses and finishing in 10th position. Although the result doesn’t look great on paper, it is important to note the positives with the development of our emerging League players for the future.
We had a number of debutants for the year including Jade Cleeland, Patrick Levicki, Dallas Willsmore, Patrick Fairlie, Nigel Osborn, Kyle Kirk, Riley Thilthorpe, Sam May & Connor Fairlie. In total 37 players representing the club at League level throughout the year.We had the following game milestones for the following players in 2019:50 Games – Aaron Anderson, Brett Turner, Ken Karpany & Hugh Haysman100 Games – Tom Keough, Kaine Stevens & Nathan Batley150 Games – Logan Hill150 club games – Jonathon Beech
Our award winners for season 2019 are to be congratulated:President’s Award – Josh RyanBloods Footy Award (selected by players) – Murray WaiteRoger Luders Award (Leading Goal Kicker) – Jonathon BeechGrantley Fielke Award (Player who shows outstanding leadership, team focus, commitment & consistency) – Dustin HeadSam Suckling Shield (Best First Year Player) – Dallas WillsmoreBill Downs Memorial Trophy (Most Improved Player) – Elliot DunkinNeil Kerley Medal 3rd Place – Elliot DunkinNeil Kerley Medal 2nd Place – Kaine StevensNeil Kerley Medal 1st Place – Logan HillFrancis Elmer Award (Volunteer of the Year) – Roger Brine
The Reserves were coached by Josh Ramsey who took over from Damian Minervini who stepped up to be a League assistant coach in 2019. Josh was assisted by Rickie Kelly, Oscar Oliver-Dearman and Chris Haddock.
The team started the season extremely well and were on top of the ladder after Round 11 but unfortunately with plenty of injuries to the club we finished the season with 7 wins and 11 loses and 7th on the ladder. Although it may look disappointing in the end not to play finals, we were able to give plenty of opportunities to Under 18 players in the Reserves team to build on for the future.
Our award winners for season 2019 are to be congratulated:Reserves Coaches Trophy – Kyle KirkBob Lee Memorial Trophy 3rd Place – Tom Lynch & Scott BentleyBob Lee Memorial Trophy 2nd Place – Connor NoonanBob Lee Memorial Trophy 1st Place – Sam MayWe are excited by 2020, with the continued development of the young players coming through the club and with some talented players joining us for the journey and with a new season, comes new opportunity.
We farewell Jonathon Beech, Jack & Lachie Evans, Hugh Haysman, Connor Noonan, Dustin Head, Nigel Osborn, Tom Pillion, Chris Schmidt and Errin Wasley-Black and thank them so much for their efforts and contribution to the club both on and off the field over a number of years.
We would like to continue to thank all the volunteers that regularly assist the football club, week in and week out, without
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your contribution and assistance the club couldn’t operate the way we do.
A special mention for our departing doctor Ange Moran who finished with the club in 2019 and we wish her all the best in the future.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL
U18 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Following a disappointing 2018 campaign, season 2019 brought with it a fresh burst of energy for our U18 centre of excellence with a fresh face of players graduating from the U16 program the previous year. I was pleased to continue in the role of U18 Coach and was joined by Daimon Head, James Lyon and Scott Patching as my assistants. It was clear from the start that the group were working well together both on and off the field, and were determined to drive rapid improvement for season 2019.After a slow start to the season that saw the group record 2 wins from the first 6 matches, the momentum began to build quickly as the side won 10 of their final 12 matches to finish 2nd on the ladder behind the Eagles. The season saw the team hang on to small leads, come from behind late to win, and at times put dominant performances together with a good blend of natural flair and team structure. Unfortunately two competitive finals losses meant the season finished one week earlier than hoped, but the group should still be commended on an excellent season.
U18 award winners for season 2019 are to be congratulated:Herde Family Award for Most Improved Player – Zac WooldridgeBest Team Man – Bailey FielkeCoaches Trophy – Bailey BoughenKnott / Mitchell Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Potential & Character – Riley ThilthorpeCorey Siemers Memorial Award – Best player from the Riverland – Zac WooldridgeBest player from Roxby Downs – Bailey ChamberlainBest player from the Mallee – Mack PederickPlayer of the finals – Riley ThilthorpeJake Watson Memorial Medal – 1st Place – Joel GroomJake Watson Memorial Medal – 2nd Place – Aryan SareenJake Watson Memorial Medal – 3rd Place – Beau Nunan
Perhaps most impressive was the ability of the team to keep performing despite large player movement between the grades. 11 players played reserves or league football with Riley Thilthorpe securing a regular league spot in the second half of the season. 4 players were selected in the state U18 squad – with Will Day the only one to play as injuries hampered Angus Rana, Tom Rundle & Riley Thilthorpe. 14 players were identified to progress to a senior pre-season for season 2020, up from just 8 the previous year.
U16 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Following the departure of Naomi Maidment, we welcomed Michael Wakim to the Head Coaching role for our U16 team.
Michael had previously been an assistant to Naomi and it was obvious from the start that he was well suited to this role. Michael’s ability to relate to players, coaches and parents is a great strength and ensured a smooth transition in to the role. With an excellent team of coaches and support staff along with a highly driven group of players, it was no surprise that the team performed well on the field. Apart from a round 7 hiccup against the Eagles, Michael’s team went undefeated through the minor round to finish top of the table with an excellent percentage. This performance is even more significant considering a squad of 44 players was played at some point throughout the season.
The knockout semi-final against Norwood was a difficult day. Whilst the team didn’t play overly well, they battled the whole way and a goal in the dying minutes saw them record a 3-point win and advance to the Grand Final. Sometimes the final game of the season doesn’t go to plan and this one certainly didn’t as a rampant Glenelg outfit ran out 39-point winners. Missed opportunities in the first quarter and a poor second quarter meant the game got away from us.
On an individual level the U16 group recorded some significant achievements. 7 players were included in the U16 state squad, 14 played in the U17 intra-state championships and 10 continued with the U18 squad for the remainder of the year with many of them playing U18 football.
ELITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Elite Development Program saw more than 250 players from across our metropolitan and country areas take part in a variety of training sessions and matches. Coordinated and assisted by senior players, the program continues to be a valuable pathway for future aspiring players at our club. In a change to the format for 2019, SANFL fixtured matches saw us play against other SANFL clubs at various league grounds around Adelaide. This was seen as a highlight for the players involved and we look forward to these continuing in the future. The U15/17 Intra-State Championships were again a highlight of the year and a good chance to assess where our talented players sit in comparison to other clubs. Each of our sides experienced a mixed week with some positive performances along the way.
ZONE ENGAGEMENT
We always need to be mindful of our development zones and ensure we are providing as many opportunities for engagement as possible with our programs. 2019 saw us travel to the Riverland, Mallee and Roxby Downs to work with local clubs and schools to ensure our club is recognised in the community and we are assisting the local football community where possible. Coach developmend sessions were conducted throughout the year and were well attended by local club coaches. Our U16 and U18 teams travelled to the Mallee and Riverland respectively as part of their pre-season preparation and was enjoyed by all involved.
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WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
Our 2019 SANFL Women’s team had a very promising year, finishing 5th on the ladder with six wins and four losses, only missing a finals berth due to percentage. While missing the finals was disappointing, it shouldn’t detract from the gains made on the back of hard work put in by both coaches and players throughout the season. We retained the majority of our playing list and had eight of our junior players join our SANFLW team and certainly took on the challenge.
The team welcomed a new Head Coach, Shane Moon, with assistance from Daniel Caire and Janet Bradley. Shane Moon was excellent in his new role and continually showed his dedication and belief in the team throughout the season. It was also clear to see his knowledge and experience was going to reflect on the team’s growth, which was a key focus in building from the previous season. It is a credit to Shane for his hard work and commitment to the team in 2019 and we thank him for his efforts. We would particularly like to thank our support staff who did an exceptional job as team managers, trainers and property stewards.
In September 2019, the group started their pre-season conditioning and craft work early and it was apparent during the matches that their fitness and skills had improved immensely. The pre-season camp was a positive weekend away in Victor Harbor where the players were able to bond together and establish a culture that would lead to success. There were many positives to be taken away from the 2019 Season and we look forward to welcoming a new coach coming on board for the 2020 season. Our best and fairest was awarded to an outstanding player, Abbie Ballard, who continually puts in the hard work at training and her hometown in the Mallee. Madison Newman took out second place in the best and fairest and Rebecca Owen finished in 3rd place. Congratulations to Chelsea Biddell and Madison Newman for being drafted to the Adelaide Crows for the AFLW 2020 Season. We wish Chelsea and Madison the best of luck as they embark on this exciting new journey.
The Junior Female Program has continued to grow over the past few years and once again the U15 and U17 State-wide Super Shield showcased many of our upcoming talented players. The trials held in the July School holidays saw 75 players attend in the hope of gaining a position in either team. This was the highest attendance rate over the existence of the competition, therefore making it very difficult for our coaches to select two squads of 30. Our U15’s side was coached by Janet Bradley and assisted by Jacalyn Pickering, and the U17 side was coached by Brett Baldey and assisted by Daniel Scott and Mary Smith. The U15’s side had another great season showing potential in all three matches. The U17’s team had an outstanding season winning 3 out of 4 matches played. They were particularly impressive in round 2 with a strong win against Woodville West Torrens. Zoe Venning was our highest goal scorer and Lauren Young made it into the best players weekly. It is exciting to see the talent emerging in both U15 and U17 sides, and we look forward to having a number of players train on with our SANFLW side.
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WOLFPACK REPORT
Established in 2015, to save the club from bankruptcy, 2019 marks the 5th year of Westies Wolfpack Pty Ltd operations. We continue to provide capital, critical, to assist in the operations and under pin the survival of our much loved and great football club.
EQUITY MOVEMENTS
The WAFC, in October, increased its stake to 83%, after receiving its 4rd Land Divestment payment from the SANFL.We are pleased to report, the WAFC, has a vastly improved relationship with the SANFL and has successfully negotiated an arrangement to return ownership of 57 Milner Road Property early in 2020. At this point the Wolfpack will be retired some 5 years ahead of schedule, which is great news forboth the WAFC & The Wolfpack Investors.
WESTIES WOLFPACK PTY LTD
DONATIONS
The Wolfpack over the past 5 years have donated in-excess of $150k to the WAFC. This has come in the forms of Rent Reductions, Debt write off’s, Interest free loans, Cash donations (to assist WAFC Recruiting & Coach Retention), low interest capital loans & Donations to purchase Pokies & Solar Panels. The Wolfpack & its members have also contributed, significantly, and are founding members of the WAFC Trust.
THE WOLFPACK INVESTORS
The Directors of the Westies Wolfpack Pty Ltd continue to be Dean Withers & Troy Abbott. This year we accepted the resignation of Founder & 4 year Director Richard Sykes & we take this opportunity to express our thanks and gratitude to him for making such a massive impact in saving the WAFC.
Current Investors are Richard & Jo Sykes, Troy Abbott, Murray & Alexia Forbes, Paul & Judy Sperling, Tony Davidson, Paul & Heather Evans, Robert & Yvonne Day, Graeme & Fay Barton, Dean & Sue Withers, Mike & Gayle Memmler & the WAFC.
TROY ABBOTTMANAGING DIRECTOR 0407 272 166
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WAFC TRUST REPORT
BOARD OF TRUSTEESTROY ABBOTTGRAEME BARTONROBERT DAYROB KERINDAVID SHIPWAY (OAM)
PURPOSE
Established in March 2018, as a separate legal entity, The WAFC Trust was born to accumulate Bequests and Donations to create a new & alternate revenue stream for the WAFC.
TYPE
The WAFC Trust is an independent non-profit organisation with its Board Members receiving no fees. Our sponsors will cover on-going running costs so every cent raised will benefit the WAFC.
WHY CONTRIBUTE?
Choosing to Bequest or Donate to the WAFC Trust is a long term investment in the future generations of the West Adelaide Football Club. Funds raised go into the trust, which exists in perpetuity, which means your capital stays intact while the interest goes to support the WAFC.
HOW IT WORKS
When you donate to this fund your gift will grow the capital base of the fund. The Target Capital Level is $500,000, once this is reached, interest from your donation will be distributed each year.
Your gift keeps on giving year in year out– working in perpetuity.We already have received in excess of $25k in donations from our “Foundation Members” and have received pledges of in-excess $600,000 in bequests.
JOIN US…
If you would like to donate $1750 and join as a Foundation Member and leave your legacy as a proud WAFC supporter OR if you would like to pledge a bequest, please contact me. All donors will receive appropriate recognition within the Club.
Troy AbbottChair of the Board of TrusteesWAFC Trust0407 272 166
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FOUNDATION MEMBERS
Troy Abbott, Bill Bollard, Wayne Coulls, Robert Day, Murray Forbes, WAFC, Westies Wolfpack Pty Ltd, WAFC- Westonians, Abbott Investments (SA) Pty Ltd, Abbott Developments (SA) Pty Ltd, Graeme & Fay Barton, Paul Sperling, Tony Davidson, Richard Sykes
SPONSORS
Abbott Investments (SA) Pty Ltd (Asset Management & Book Keeping), Dean Withers & Associates (Auditing & Accounting), JL Lawyers Pty Ltd (Legal), Westies Wolfpack Pty Ltd (Management Insurance)
TROY ABBOTTON BEHALF OF WAFC TRUST
WESTONIANS BOARDPRESIDENTVICE PRESIDENTTREASURERBOARD MEMBERS
MATTHEW MATSCHOSSGRAEME BARTONTROY ABBOTTPAUL EVANSRICHARD SELLERSDOUG ALLENGAYLE DOLPHINRICHARD SYKES KRISTEN DEMETRIOU
We often get asked what are the Westonians?
We all answer in different ways, but I say the most successful and respected coterie group in the SANFL.
That is rapidly followed by what do they do?
I see the Westonians as a group of West Adelaide supporters that gather to raise money for the club and enjoy each other’s company in a social setting.
It is then the role of the Committee to facilitate that in the best way possible.
It has been a pleasure being involved with the Westonians Committee during 2019. Firstly, and possibly most importantly we have contributed $80,000 toward the West Adelaide Football Club in income generation, direct cash donation and payment for projects throughout the year. A magnificent achievement in a tough year on and off the field.
That coupled with a truly enjoyable atmosphere at our match day functions and all of our events held throughout the year, has meant that the Westonians have continued to be a vital part of West Adelaide Football Club.
I wish to thank two retiring board members for their incredible work.
Fay Barton has done a tremendous amount of work to contribute to the Westonians both in the seven years she sat on the committee and the eight or so years prior to that where she was instrumental in organising the major raffle. Fay will be sadly missed from our committee.
The second, Kerry Carn, has been a fixture at the Westonian committee for most of its existence. Kerry has been the keeper of the truth as Secretary for 24 years. He quietly goes about making sure everything is organised and under control. No one can imagine a committee without him. We look forward
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to seeing him and Sue at our functions, relaxing and enjoying everyone’s company.
I would like to thank all of those on the committee this year, all played a vital role in our success. Vice President – Graeme Barton, Treasurer – Troy Abbot, with Paul Evans, Richard Sellers, Doug Allen, Gayle Dolphin, returning member David Price together with new members this year Richard Sykes & Kristen Demetriou.
We had great functions this year continuing the Quiz Night & Race Day. Together with our major raffle, 100 club, 50/50 raffle and match day raffles we have continued to raise much needed funds for the club.
For their help on match day I would like to thank the Cheer Leaders for both work behind the bar and helping sell the 50/50 raffle.
In all I would like to thank everyone’s input throughout the year and look forward to successful year in 2020. Next year will begin planning for our 50th year celebrations.
MATTHEW MATSCHOSSPRESIDENT
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WESTONIAN REPORT
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PAST PLAYERS & OFFICIALS REPORT
PAST PLAYERS & OFFICIALS COMMITTEE
Season 2019 was one of change for the Past Players & Officials with the committee trying new ideas to entice Past Players & officials back to the club. Instead of an annual dinner you were invited to attend a match day lunch to see if we could entice some of the more recent retirees back to the club. Although numbers were just above 30, we still feel we could have achieved more. Apart from this, numbers attending our rooms on match days are still increasing with many enjoying our hospitality & catching up with old mates.
The committee will be working even harder this year to come up with new & maybe some old initiatives to get you back to the club. We are building a stronger alliance with the best coterie group in the SANFL, The Westonians, & we hope to bring some exciting news further into the 2020 season. During the year we were invited to attend the Glenelg Past Players at their home match day versus the Bloods. A few of our members enjoying the hospitality they offered.We of course reciprocated when it was our turn to play them at home. These days are a great chance to catch up with not only old foes but mates you played alongside with. We hope to continue this tradition in season 2020 so keep an eye out for these upcoming events.
Our sponsorship of the West Adelaide football club continues with our under 18 Memorial Award Sponsorships. This year won by: Joel Groom “Jake Watson Memorial Medal” Riley Thilthorpe “The Knott/Mitchell Award” & Zac Wooldridge “The Cory Siemers Award”, Congratulations to these three young men.
We lost some great servants throughout season 2019 who have represented & served our club so well. They include Peter Phipps, Neil Morris, Donald (Buzz) Bailey, 1947 Magarey Medallist Ron Benton, Doug Walhurst, Adrian Eustice, Trevor Haupt, Max Hewitt & just recently wife of the late great Past Players & officials life member Ken Eglinton, Maureen Eglinton.They will always be remembered as a part of our great club.
Two of our long-time servants of the PP&O have decided to retire from the committee.
On behalf of the committee I would like to thank Robert Day & Craig Bennetts for their time & service over many years.The two people replacing Robert & Craig are Mike Hamilton &
Troy Abbott. We look forward to working alongside these two great stalwarts of the West Adelaide Football Club.A reminder to all Past Players & Officials to come & bring an ex-team mate along who haven’t been attending our home games. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been away from Richmond Oval “Hisence Stadium” for five minutes or five years please come back & cheer on our Bloods. Your support for our club & players is greatly appreciated.
We would like to thank the Management & Staff of the West Adelaide Football Club.
Good luck to Gavin Colville & your young men in Season 2020 we hope it’s a successful one for you all.
We look forward to seeing you all in our rooms located at the northern end of the mound bar in season 2020. Please check out the club’s web site for upcoming events for the Past Players & Officials.
BERNIE CONLENON BEHALF OF THE WEST ADELAIDE PAST PLAYERS & OFFICIALS COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE BERNIE CONLEN GREG SUMMERTON ROBERT DAY CRAIG BENNETTSMIKE HAMILTONTROY ABBOTT
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HISTORY GROUP REPORT
PRESIDENTS REPORT
HISTORY GROUP PRESIDENTVICE PRESIDENTTREASURERSECRETARYHISTORIANCOMMITTEE MEMBERS
BOB SAMPSONGRAEME BARTONTROY ABBOTT KERRY CARNJOHN DUGGANDOUG ALLENRICHARD SELLERSGEOFF JAMIESONLUKE JAMIESONNICK KARASOULOSCHRIS COLLLINS STEPHEN THOMPSON
The History Group has continued to catalogue the club’s memorabilia and recent donations which now number well over 1200 items.
This year the Group conducted its first ever “Show and Tell” on Sunday 14 July 2019, where the majority of rare and valuable items usually stored in the “Mark Beswick History Room” were displayed in the Sturt Pea Room for the day. Over 100 people visited and many people were amazed at the collection. Some people attending donated or loaned memorabilia to the club. Some good funds were also raised through the sale of some surplus items.
Gerry McGinlay from “At the Toss of a Coin” attended and has also assisted in the valuation of memorabilia.
The History Group are still seeking WAFC Annual Reports for 1922, 1923, 1926, 1931 and 1932 as we do not have a copy. Can you assist?
BOB SAMPSONPRESIDENT
To learn more about the history of the West Adelaide Football club including premierships, Hall of Fame, medallists, records and AFL/ VFL drafted players head to the history section of our website - www.westadelaidefc.com.au
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FINANCE REPORT
Clearly this has been a challenging year for all members of the Board as changes were only made in February 2019. During the reporting period, there have been many changes in both staff and operations, we believe we are now heading in the right direction but there remains much work to be done. This strategy may not be reflective in the financial performance of the Clubs at this stage, but it is important in a rebuilding phase, we establish strong foundations from which to grow.
Despite these comments, I am still disappointed with the financial results presented for FY19 but feel confident that the initiatives now in place will position the Club towards off-field success. Collectively between the Football Club and Footballers Club, we made a very modest profit of $118,004 which included the SANFL distribution to all Clubs from its land divestment funds. That receipt was again used to retire debt owing to the Wolfpack. We expect the balance of monies owing to the members of this valuable investor group will be repaid early in 2020. There are several other restructuring measures to effect in 2020 but one of the key initiatives of the Board is to reduce both debt and operating expenses.
Over the course of the year, the Finance & Audit committee took a critical view of the Club’s financial position and adopted a conservative approach regarding the Club’s assets & liabilities. As a result, there have been several abnormal trading events relating to write-offs of bad debts, write-off of old stock, unforeseen cleaning costs and re-stocking in the kitchen and unbudgeted commitments which affected the results by approximately $60,000. We are not anticipating a repeat performance in FY20 as we have implemented changes in processes and procedures. In addition, we are now better utilising the H&L software to monitor bar & bistro trading, conducting a monthly review of gaming data and have implemented a rostering system to schedule casual employees and manage costs.
The Board acknowledges the Club will continue to face financial pressures in 2020 as the changes and all controls measures are fully established. Clearly, the Board and management has recognised you cannot keep doing the same thing and expect a different result.
With the continued support of the members and supporters, we are confident the Club remains viable, but it is vitally important we generate a solid cash flow. We need everyone to continue to support our sponsors, fill the venue, enjoy a drink, have a meal and support the team during the season. As you would be aware, Gavin is now engaged full time as our League coach and we have a full salary cap in season 2020. These are additional costs beyond FY19 that need to be met and I particularly urge our supporters to buy memberships, attend our home games and special events throughout the year ahead and enjoy the hospitality on offer. Our budget for FY20 demonstrates our capacity to be operationally profitable and forecasts improvement in our cash flow.
I would like to thank Ben, Gayle, and Heath Pocock for their assistance over the past year which has challenged us all at times. I would also thank my fellow Board members and the executive of SANFL for their support of the Club in 2019.Very special thanks to our sponsors for their continued loyalty, the Wolfpack members for their valuable support, our suppliers and trading partners, our players, coaches and volunteers, our office and bar staff, members, and supporters because without you, we have no Club.
MARK GODDARDFINANCE DIRECTOR
