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NEWCA6TLE AU6TQALIAN fOO'IBALL LEAGUE

INCOQPOQATED

AffILlATED CLUM 1995

Cardiff Australian football Club

Nelson Bay Australian football Club

Newcastle City Australian football Club

&ingleton Lone Pine Au&>tralian football Club

W all~nd Australian football Club

W arners Bay Australian football Club

W eslern &uburbs Australian football Club

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NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC.

1995 BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

President Mr. James Arnold Vice-President Mr. Alan White Honorary Treasurer Mr. Richard Boyle Board Members Mr. Ian Gray

Mr. George Simpson Mr. Greg Allen Mr. John McLeod

Executive Officer Ms. Heather Clark

Chairman

TRIBUNAL MEMBERS

Mr. Peter Hamilton Mr. Gino Adoranti Mr. Martin Trisely

NAFL LIFE MEMBERS

1950 Mr. A Gilpin (Life Governor) 1952 Mr. I. Shugg 1955 Mr. W. Elliott OAM 1957 Mr. F. Kaaden (Deceased) 1958 Senator J. Arnold Snr (Deceased) 1959 Mr. A Needs (Deceased) 1962 Aldeman D. McDougall (Deceased) 1966 Mr. A Savage (Deceased) 1968 Mr. D. Rees 1968 Mr. C. Watson 1970 Mr. A Baylis 1973 Mrs. D. Craney 1974 Mr.L.Butt 1975 Mr. J. McKeown 1977 PastorW. Robinson 1978 Mr. A Oaten 1979 Mr. L. Boyd 1980 Mr. J. Arnold Jnr. 1981 Mr. B. Brown-Parker (Deceased) 1982 Mr. J. McCormick 1983 Mr .. N. Reading 1985 Mrs. V. Stark 1994 Mr. R. Walters

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President's Report 1995

I take great pleasure in presenting for your adoption the President's Report for the 1995 season.

The consolidation of the Newcastle Australian Football League continued throughout 1995 with the emphasis on junior development continuing. In the latter part of the season we were able to appoint, together with the Central Coast Australian Football League, a full time Junior Development Manager shared between both regions. This was a very important move; as it allows us to concentrate on the introduction of Australian Football into primary and secondary schools and the development of both football skills while at a young age and football competition between the schools. The Junior Development Manager is Mr. Alan Waud and he has the job of liaising, arranging clinics and managing the development of junior football within the schools. It is the responsibility of each club within the NAFL to provide skilled personnel (players) to conduct these clinics; to obtain names and addresses of youth involved in the clinics and to entice them to come and play in the club's teams at weekends.

It is very important that all clubs foster juniors for in the 1996 season Each club must have a minimum number Under 17 and Under 14 players each week or the club will lose competition points in other grades, (see Under 17 and Under 14 Competition Rules). It may be necessary to make these rules tougher in 1996 and penalise senior teams within a club if all clubs do not field both Under 17 and Under 14 years teams. Note: The Sydney competition introduced a rule in 1995, similar to the one that the NAFL had in 1994, of penalising all senior teams in a club if the club failed to field all junior as required. The CCAFL is also considering introducing this rule in 1996.

I must at this time congratulate Alan White for the effort and organisation he has put into the Juniors in 1995. Together with his "Band of Helpers", he continued the basis for a good Junior competition. My thanks also go to Barbara Grant, Greg Allen, David Manson, John McLeod, Steve Wilmott and John McKeown. Keep up the good work in 1996 especially with Auskick for younger children. I also think that both the clubs and the Junior

Management Committee should consider an Under 12 competition together with a "Nine-a-Side" competition that has been introduced into the schools in NSW. It is being played in schools in Queensland and New Zealand. A copy of the rules is available through the Executive Officer, Heather Clark.

The present NAFL Constitution is now, in a number of areas, in conflict with the Incorporation Act. Mr. Paul Trisely, a solicitor, who is heavily involved with "Sport and the Law" is consulting with the NAFL with the view of updating the Constitution. After the completion of this process, a full copy of the proposed changes will be forwarded to each club for consideration. As required by our present Constitution we will then call a Special Meeting, after 28 days, to consider and adopt any or all of the proposed changes.

The Hunter Regional Board, which controls both the NAFL and the CCAFL, continues to develop. In 1996 the NAFL is to play an inaugural competition with the CCAFL clubs, for the Hunter Regional Cup. This competition will involve all of the clubs in both the NAFL and the CCAFL and will include First Grade, Reserve Grade, Under 17 and Under 14 teams over a period of six weeks commencing on Saturday 30 March, 1996. The winner of this competition will be decided by the number of games won and percentage. There will no finals played to decide winners. A Club Championship will also be held with two (2) points awarded for each game won in all grades. It is also proposed that there be a financial reward for the top teams in first grade, the amount hasn't been finalised yet, as it depends on sponsorship gained. On the Saturday 5 May 1995, this competition concludes. Club football will not be played on Saturday 11 May, as the Newcastle Black Diamonds will play Central Coast at Central Coast in the 1996 Country Championship round. It should also be noted that it is proposed that the CUB Challenge Cup will be played on Saturday 20 July, 1996, between the Central Coast and Newcastle at a Central Coast venue. It is ve1y important to the NAFL that we pick the best representative team available and we win both of these games.

The Newcastle Black Diamonds were successful against North Coast, at Coffs Harbour, at the end of June this year but were beaten by Monaro AFL on the Sydney Cricket Ground in July. My congratulations to the players and

coaches for a fine effort. However we cannot rest on our laurels as we need to continue to improve.

We are endeavouring to promote ·a combined Hunter Region Representative team to play against a Sydney Representative team before the NSW State Team is picked in 1996, thus once again allowing our players access into this higher grade competition. To make this a successful operation we need genuine commitment from all our players to put pressure on players selected in the "Black Diamonds" and ensure that the best available team is selected to represent the NAFL. (Refer NAFL Constitution Rule 6.19 page 26.)

Attached to this report is a survey of which was carried out into the financial cost of a person/player belonging to each of the NAFL affiliated clubs. We would appreciate it if you could correct and update this information.

Also attached is a resume of our new Life Member Mr. Ross Walters who will be presented with his Life Membership Badge at tonight's meeting. I would like to offer my congratulations to Ross for achieving this award and hope that he will continue to be associated with the NAFL and/or its clubs for many years to come.'

On a sadder note I mention the passing of two long servicing members of this League. They both spent a large amount of time and effort as both players and officials. They were Mr. Merv Williams, who was involved with the Mayfield and Maitland Australian Football Clubs, and Mr. Reg Clarke who was involved with the Waratah AFC. The· NAFL Board expresses its sympathy to the families and wishes to thank these members for their contribution.

My congratulations to the following: Newcastle AFC on winning the Black Diamond Cup and Black Diamond Shield as First Grade Premiers Wallsend AFC on winning the Waratah-Mayfield RSL Perpetual Trophy as Reserve Grade Premiers Cardiff on winning the Under 17 Grade competition Western Suburbs on winning the Under 14 Grade competition

Newcastle City on wmnmg the "Dennis Cooper" Memorial Club Championship. Andrew Thomas (Nelson Bay) on winning the Bill Elliott Medal for First Grade Best and Fairest. Mark Blackbum (Nelson Bay) on winning the Don Geddes Memorial Medal for Reserve Grade Best and Fairest. Tim Healey (Nelson Bay) on winning the Under 17 years Best and Fairest Trophy. Jonathan Bradfield (Western Suburbs) on winning the Under 14 years Best and Fairest Trophy.

It would be very remiss of me not to acknowledge the dedication of the members of the 1995 NAFL Board who have worked very hard this year enabling us to achieve some of our goals in 1995. Each of the Board members has an "area of responsibility" they looked after throughout the year and me would like to thank each of them for their assistance and time and effort that they put into these areas for which they were responsible. These were:

Alan White, Vice-President, responsible for juniors Richard Boyle, Treasurer, responsible for finances Greg Allen, responsible for umpires George Simpson, responsible for publicity John McLeod, responsible for marketing Ian Gray, who is retiring from the Board. He has been responsible for

Representative Teams and Coaches. I hope we can continue to have his support and help in the future and that at some future time he may rejoin the NAFL Board.

In conclusion I would like to wish all of the clubs a successful season in 1996 and look forward to seeing a stronger and more progressive League next year.

James J. Arnold JP. M.l.l.E. NAFL President- November 1995

Executive Officer's Report 1995 Seven Clubs made up a successful 1995 NA.FL season. Junior football, after being played on Sunday for a number of years, returned to Saturday morning with Under 14 and Under 17 competitions.

The Lightning Premiership opened the playing season and .Nelson Bay proved themselves to be a fonnidable force when they hosted and won the event. Nelson Bay also figured prominently in the Best And Fairest awards with players Andrew Thomas (First Grade), Mark Blackburne (Reserve Grade) and Tim Healey (Under 17), each pol.ling the highest points from the umpires, in their grades. Jonathan Bradfield from Western Suburbs was the winner in the Under 14 Grade.

The numbers of the umpires improved this year. Most First Grade matches had the benefit of two :field umpires. Boundary um.pires are still in short supply and the clubs have had to supply one or two boundary umpires for some Reserve Grade and junior games. 1b.ree umpires received their accreditation this year.

NA.FL Representative Team, the "Black Diamonds", defeated CCAFL last year and Summerland AFL at Coffs Harbour in June, 1995, earning the honour of playing on the Sydney Cri~ket Ground for the final in July. Unfortunately, the very competitive ACT/Monaro AFL Tea...m outclassed them on the day.

The Central Coast and Newcastle Leagues appointed Alan Waud as their Junior Development Manager. He is working with clubs from both Leagues to take Aussie Rules to many schools in both regions and is achieving excellent results.

The Tribunal was smoothly run by Chairman Peter Hamilton, with able assistance from Gino Adoranti and Martin Trisely. The NA.FL values their provision of a very necessary Of not always popular) service, to the League. Their willingness to give their time and erudition is invaluable.

All the clubs had teams in the flnals, with six clubs fielding a team on Grand Final Day. Newcastle City won the First Grade flag from Warners Bay in a hard fought match played in wet conditions. City also, had the best overall aggregate and is the proud winner of the Chm Championship Trophy. Wallsend was the Premiership team in Reserve Grade; Cardiff, the winner of Under 17 s and Western Suburbs successful in the Under 14 competition.

CCAFL and the NAFL clubs will commence the 1996 season with a six week competition for all grades next year putting some variety into the competition.

The help of all who work so hard to accomplish another successful season is much appreciated. Most clubs have had their Annual General Meetings and a mixture of new and old committee members are preparing to lead their clubs into the 1996 season. Good luck to all! H you need any help, e..'q>lanations or intetpretatlons with the communication between the League and the clubs please contact me. I hope everyone has a pleasant a break and returns next year full of enthusiasm and great football spirit.

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Executive Officer

Newcastle Junior AFL 1995 Report Junior football in the Newcastle AFL went through more changes and improvements in 1995. We saw the consolidation of two junior competitions in the U/14 and U/17 grades. These competitions were played on Saturday mornings prior to the senior games in the afternoon. This has allowed for more club involvement in their juniors with six out of seven clubs fielding an U/17 team and five out of seven clubs fielding an U/14 team. Difficulties were experienced with clubs not fielding teams and made it quite stressful on all participants trying to maintain interest. We will only call it a total success when all clubs have two junior teams playing regularly on a Saturday.

The finals series provided some of the most fantastic games of junior football played in Newcastle for many years. Our standard is certainly improving. Congratulations to Western Suburbs winning the Under 14 competition and Cardiff winning the Under 17 competition. To all other competitors, well done.

Much of the improvement in our players has been due to the opportunities for many of them to compete in representative games of the highest order. Our boys have played at Wagga, Sydney, the Central Coast, Perth and during the upcoming Grand Final week in Melbourne. Special mention to Damien Allen and Daniel Grant for winning NSW state schoolboy team selection. Others to do very well with representative honours were Lee Williams, Jonathan Bradfield and Ben Hodges. Many more boys made the Hunter Region representative team. Isn't that great?

Our Auskick program is being run by several clubs for all interested five to eleven boys and girls. The U/11 s played on the SCG during the Swans v Richmond game earlier this year and had a most enjoyable day. Has your club started the Auskick program yet?

With the appointment of Alan Waud from the Central Coast as the first development for the Hunter Region, we will see further improvements in the junior league. Alan has already made progress in the Newcastle Primary Schools and we wish him and our club representatives all the very best. The Hunter RHgion has requested from the NSW development board that this position be made a permanent appointment in 1996.

To conclude I would like to pass on one particular observation I have made this year. It has been noticeable that the clubs who have totally embraced the concept of junior football are receiving benefits beyond their expectations. What is happening is the parents of the junior footballers have become active members of the football club they have joined. They have become publicity officers, League delegates, active committee people, coaches , umpires and above all, have become keen supporters of their son's club and want that club to become as successful as possible for the sake of their children. And weren't the presentation nights well attended when the junior and senior grades combined on the same evening. So for the remaining clubs who have yet to benefit from a fully developed junior programme, keep going please, the rewards will be there and you won't be left behind.

Alan White - Director, Newcastle Junior AFL

., Publicity Report 1995

League affairs were regularly publicised during 1995 by:

0 David Manson talking to Craig Hamilton on 2NC (All in the Game) Saturday mornings 9.00- 10.00 am

0 Generic Promotions throughout the season (PRIME)

0 Match Previews (Saturday- Newcastle Herald)

0 Short results, brief comments (Sunday - Sun-Herald)

0 Match write-ups, full results (Monday - Sports Herald)

0 TV visuals and scores during the finals series (NBN)

There were also frequent photographs accompanying match reports in The Herald. I would like to express appreciation for the support of the media during the season, and hope we can expand the coverage in 1996.

May I also commend those club officials (or others) who, in the midst of post-match celebrations/post-mortems each Saturday afternoon, were able to keep clear heads and provide me with the information for our publicity. You were an important link ·· in the publicity chain. ·

Finally, I propose the following recommendations for the incoming Board's consideration;

I. That clubs be asked to provide, additionally, final scores as soon as the match is finalised, with a view to having them on Saturday night's television;

2. That all publicity be channelled through the League Publicity Officer to ensure that a "whole-of-League" image is presented to the r~ading public.

George Simpson NAFL DirectOr

·Umpires Director's Report 1995

The 1995 Annual General Meeting marks my first twelve months as a Board Member whose role includes being the Umpires' Director. This year was a year of growth for the NAFL Umpires. The previous Board and Umpires had set in motion the strategies that we were able to continue developing during the season. These plans included a recruiting program for all umpires, improvements to the remuneration system for Umpires and support for training programs.

Due to an increase in numbers, Mr. Bill Clarke, who has acted as U1npires' Coordinator for the past four years, was able to share the workload that he has carried most of that time. Season 1995 saw U1npires meeting regularly, with Demlis Thurlow (Secretary), Neville Turner (Treasurer), Bill Clarke and John Asbury (Committee), ensuring the season ran smoothly. Congratulations must go to John Sullivan, Bill Clarke and Neville Turner, for their fine effort as the Umpires' selection panel for the season.

Bill also ran Umpires' training and accreditation programs. Although eleven Umpires registered for accreditation, only three completed the full program this year. Umpires also attended training sessions with , the clubs, when asked, which further enhanced the improved understanding between Umpires and players.

The Umpires have already held their Annual General Meeting and are well into advance planning for a continual improvement of skills and image. The development of strategies of 1995 will continue so that in 1996 and beyond the NAFL has high quality and consistent Umpiring.

Greg Allen Umpires' Director 1996

ROSS WALTERS - NAFL LIFE MEMBER- 1994

Ross Walters commenced playing football with Hamilton Under 14 years' side in 1958 when he was twelve years of age. He continued to play with Hamilton AFC in Under 17, Under 19, Reserve Grade and First Grade until 1964. He captained the undefeated Reserve Grade side to a Premiership in 1962.

Ross became the Secretary of the Hamilton AFC in 1961 when he was 16 years of age and remained as their Secretary until the end of 1964. .

He moved to Lismore in 1965 where he helped form the Lismore AFC. He was also a foundation member and administrator for two years of the Lismore AFC.

Returning to Newcastle in 1967 he joined the Western Suburbs AFC (there had been an amalgamation oY\1\./estern Suburbs and Hamilton Clubs), as a player and remained with them until 1968.

From 1969 until the end of 1971 he worked with the Newcastle TAFE College, educating trainee teachers in Australian Rules skills and techniques.

In 1976 Ross moved to Albury and for two years he coached North Albury High School teams.

In 1977 he moved ·back to Newcastle and helped organise the Wallsend AFC, where he took the position of Assistant Secretary: He was involved as an administrator with the Wallsend AFC until 1994, filling the positions of Secr~tary 1987 to 1988, President 1979 to 1982 and committee man over various years.

In 1979 Ross organised, for the NAFL, the first Country Championships held in Newcastle. He became involved with the NAFL as an administrator in 1982 and remained with the NAFL until 1986.

Ross was recently elected President of Wallsend for the 1996 Season.

NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC

PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT PERIOD ENDING 31/10/95

THIS PERIOD THIS YEAR LAST YEAR

INCOME. /

SALES 290.00 290.00 1334.00 ------------ ------------ ------------

TOTAL INCOME 290.00 290.00 1334.00

DIRECT COSTS PURCHASES 290.00 290.00 1412.10

------------ ------------ ------------TOTAL DIRECT COSTS 290.00 290.00 1412.10

------------ ------------ ------------GROSS PROF IT 0.00 0.00 -78.10

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ADD: OTHER INCOME CLUB FEES 24150.00 24150.00 24150.00 DINNER - BARASSI 0.00 0.00 318.64 FINALS SERIES 3775. 90 3775.90 4968.35 FINES 680.00 680.00 340.00 INTEREST RECEIVED 1665.36 1665.36 1109. 86 LIGHTNING PREMIERSHIP -664.69 -664.69 30.16 PRESENTATION NIGHT 232.00 232.00 0.00 REGISTRATION FEES 3532.00 3532.00 1262.00 SPONSORSHIP 0.00 0.00 2000.00 SUNDRY INCOME 0.00 0.00 24.75

------------ ------------ ------------33370.57 33370.57 34203.76

------------ ---------~--- ------------33370.57 33370.57 34125.66 r

LESS: OVERHEADS I r

AFFILIATION 50.00 50.00 80.00 I

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ADVERTISING 884.00 884. 00 673.60 BANK CHARGES 159.06 15'9. 06 198.17 COACHING DEVELOPMENT 0.00 0.00 1050. 00 DEBT WRIITEN OFF 2464.66 2464.66 150.00 DEPRECIATION 2628.54 2628.54 808.27 DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 5000.00 5000.00 0.00 INJURY FUND CLAIMS 1650.00 1650.00 0.00 ENTERTAINMENT 287.50 287.50, 0.00 HONORARIUMS 8749.63 8749.63 11169. 96 INSURANCE 5034.80 5034.80 5344.00 JUNIORS 4236.53 4236.53 1437.45 NSWAFL 2965.00 2965.00 2165.00 PRINTING 670.00 670.00 0.00 PETTY CASH 50.00 50.00 0.00 STATIONERY. POST ETC 1313.67 1313.67 1320.29 SOFTWARE PURCHASES 625.00 625.00 380.00 REBATE TO CLUBS. 0.00 0 .00 < 5250.00

NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC

PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT

REPRESENTATIVE SQUAD REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SEMINAR SUNDRY EXPENSES TELEPHONE TROPHIES

TOTAL OVERHEADS

NET PROFIT

PERIOD ENDING 31/10/95

THIS PERIOD THIS YEAR LAST YEAR

4331. 71 1028.81 168.00 236.05 939.81

2541. 00

46013.77

4331. 71 1028.81

16.8. 00 236.05 939.81

2541. 00

46013.77

-12643.20 -12643.20

3228.15 423.50 560.00

0.00 342.49

1858.00

36438.88

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NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC

BALANCE SHEET

CAPITAL RETAINED PROFITS NET PROFIT FOR PERIOD

Appropriations:-

ASSETS CASH AT BANK PLANT AND EQUIPMENT SUNDRY DEBTORS CLUB DEBTORS STOCK ON HAND SUNDRY CREDITORS

TOTAL ASSETS

LESS: LIABILITIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

· AS AT 31/10/95

THIS YEAR·

-42431.16 12643.20

LAST YEAR

-44744.38 2313.22

-29787.96 -42431.16

-29787.96 -42431.16

22795.18 5388.95

74.75 2672.00 465.00

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30033.36

0.00

30033.36

34296.46 2933.49 2226.35 2353.06 867.20

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Newcastle's 1995 Representative season was a verv successful campaign indeed.

After securing our first CUB Challenge against the Central Coast in f'.h:Jv, we also tasted success in the Northern NSW Countrv Championship against Summerland Afl at (offs Harbour's fantastic new complex.

This set up the NSW Counb\J Final at the SCG against ACT/Monaro AFL in Julv. Unfortunatelv, in what I hope is their first and last appearance in the Championships, thev proved too strong, resulting in the lowering of our colours.

Evervone involved experienced a great year. ~ thanks to Aussell f'.h:Jcev, Simon Denham, David f'.h:Jnson, Dave Metcalfe, Pat White, Simon Hunt and Kevin Rvan for their assistance with the squad and selections. Special thanks also go to Heather Clark and Ian Grav from the NAFL for all their help during the campaign.

The '95 campaign also showed such traits as pride, team spirit and enthusiasm that will toke Newcastle to the top in the future, if thev continue. Thanks fellas for a great effort. We assembled a fantastic side of the best standard I have seen for monv vears.

To ensure our continued performance at this level I would like to make the following suggestions:

1 . All clubs to encourage plovers to represent. 2. All plovers to strive to represent. 3. No NAFL round on Rep weekends. 4. Continued NAFL support and recognition as in '95.

Yours in Sport Darren Gilmour

1 Scott Buchanan 2 James Gardiner 3 Glenn Crowe 4 Simon Noble 5 Andrew Lienart 6 Troy Bayliss 7 Anthony Maslem 8 Paul Garwood 9 Mark Wilson

10 Pat White 11 Simon Denham 12 Andrew Thomas 13 Ian Carter

14 David Metcalfe 15 Dwight Johnson 16 Shane Edwards 17 Adam Carter 18 Michael Wattus 19 Glenn McNally 20 Steven Blackman 21 Gavin Morgan 22 Simon Hunt 23 Rowan Garrard 24 Paul McNamara 25 Clarke Sturman 26 Bob Hooton

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

'THE DENNIS COOPER MEMORIAL TROPHY''

The Dennis Cooper Memorial Club Championship Trophy was first awarded in 1982 in memol)' of Dennis Cooper who was a serving officer in the RAAF when he died in England in 1980-81

The NAFL decided to create a memorial perpetual trophy named after Dennis Cooper bemuse of extensive association with Australian Football in the Newcastle area, both with the RAAF Club,. Western Suburos Club and also the League. The trophy was first awarded in· 1982 to Cardiff AFC at a large ceremony held in conjunction with the 1982 Qrand Final. The RAAF brought Dennis Cooper's widow from Tasmania, where she was living, to make the inaugural presentation. The RAAF also provided a band and the Williamtown Commanding Officer was present at the ceremony.

1982 Cardiff 1983 Western Suburbs 1984 Wamers Bay 1985 Wamers Bay 1986 Wamers Bay 1987 Williamtown 1988 Wamers Bay 1989 Nelson Bay 1990 Wallsend 1991 Wamers Bay 1992 Wamers Bay 1993 Nelson Bay 1994 Wamers Bay 1995 Newcastle City

Wara.tah-Mapield RSL Perpetual Trophy Premiers Prior to 1957 the Under 19 Competition

1957 Waratah 1970 Western Suburbs 1983 Western Suburbs 1958 Western Suburbs 1971 W aratah/Mayfield 1984 Nelson Bay 1959 Western Suburbs 1972 Cardiff 1985 Cardiff 1960 Western Suburbs 1973 Waratah/Mayfield 1986 Cardiff 1961 Western Suburbs 1974 Newcastle City 1987 Western Suburbs 1962 Hamilton 1975 Western Suburbs 1988 Warners Bay 1963 Waratah 1976 Cardiff 1989 WamersBay 1964 Newcastle City 1977 Western Suburbs 1990 Newcastle City 1965 Maitland 1978 Coalfields United 1991 Nelson Bay 1966 RAAF 1979 Western Suburbs 1992 Wallsend 1967 RAAF 1980 Western Suburbs 1993 Newcastle City 1968 Newcastle City 1981 Nelson Bay 1994 Newcastle City 1969 Cardiff 1982 Western Suburbs 1995 Wallsend

PRE'\.YJOUS F1RST GRADE WIM\1ERS OF 1:llE F~T AND BEST AWARD

DON REES AWARD

1948 D. Hathaway Mayfield 1954 D. Moore Western Suburbs 1949 D. Higgins Waratah 1955 V. Kenny& Maitland 1950 T. Coles Waratah R. Keer Waratah 1951 F.Ebbott Newcastle City 1956 A. Mitchell Mayfield 1952 R. Wilson Broadmeadow 1957 D. Rutherford Maitland 1953 R. Wilson' Hamilton 1958 D.Hoare Western Suburbs

BILL ELLIOTT MEDAL

1959 N. Reading Maitland 1980 M. Hope Newcastle City 1960 W. Gambrill Newcastle City 1981 B. Jansen Cardiff 1961 J. Parsons Maitland 1982 A. Marton Coalfields 1962 E. Fisher & Western Suburbs 1983 B. Jansen Cardiff

N. Reading Maitland 1984 P. Clothier & Singleton 1963 N. Reading Maitland B. Jansen Cardiff 1964 N. Reading Maitland 1985 B. Jansen Cardiff 1965 R. Peterson RAAF 1986 Brendan Higgins Western Suburbs 1966 N. Pola-Mounter RAAF 1987 M. Sharkey William town 1967 R. Jones RAAF 1988 Mark Kidd Western Suburbs 1968 N. Reading Maitland 1989 Mark Roser . Wallsend 1969 R. Evans Newcastle City 1990 Andrew Thomas Singleton 1970 I. Soster RAAF 1991 Glenn Edwards Western Suburbs 1971 J. Mcalpine Newcastle City 1992 Pat White Nelson Bay 1972 D. Austee Gos ford 1993 Troy Baylis Cardiff 1973 J. Preen Newcastle City 1994 David Metcalfe WamersBay 1974 W. Mitchell Gos ford 1995 Andrew Thomas Nelson Bay 1975 J. Hamilton University 1976 S. Hoare Cardiff 1977 D. Willmore & Coalfields

S. Paul WamersBay 1978 R. Thripp Wamers Bay 1979 K. Richter Cardiff

l_99S Leading Goal Seorers

FIRST GRADE RESERVE GRADE

David Wattus (Warners Bay) 95 Mark Blackburne (Nelson Bay 68

John Screaigh (Newc'tle City) 71 Grahame Stevens (Newc'tle City) 35

Andrew Lienert (Nelson Bay) 58 Jason Laurence (Western Sub's) 33

Ian Carter (Cardiff) 49 Dean Eade (Singleton) 27 James Gardiner (Newc'tle City) 46 Andrew Hicks (Newcastle City) 26 Wayne Harrison (Wallsend) 46 Thomas Biviano (Wallsend) 24 Dwight Johnson (Nelson Bay) 43 Jim Taylor (Singleton) 19 Brad Tate (Cardiff) 37 Derek Mitchell (Nelson Bay) 18 Troy Baylis (Cardiff) 34 Peter Nixon (Nelson Bay) 18 Paul McNamara (Wallsend) 33 Robert Kendall (Wallsend) 17 Paul·Garwood (Warners Bay) 31 Chris Trotter (Newcastle City) 17 David Young (Newcastle City) 31 Greg Miosge (Wallsend) 17 John McGregor (Warners Bay) 30 Mark Oldham (Singleton) 17 Scott Buchanan (Warners Bay 29 Steven Sharpe Warners Bay) 15 Damien Pusch (Nelson Bay) 29 Nils Sav (Newcastle City) 14 David Jackson (Western Sub's) 27 Rodney Little (Newcastle City) 14 Simon Hunt (Western Sub's) 24 Wayne Lampard (Singleton) 14

NAFL Best and Fairest 1995

First Grade Best & Fairest: Andrew Thomas (Nelson Bay)

Reserve Grade Best & Fairest: Mark Blackburne (Nelson Bay)

Under 17 Best & Fairest Tim Healey (Nelson Bay)

Under 14 Best & Fairest Jonathan Bradfield (Western Sub's)

1995 NAFL Representative Best Players

NAFL versus Summerland AFL Best Newcastle Player - David Metcalfe

NAFL versus Monaro AFL Best Newcastle Player - Troy Baylis

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FINALS SERIES RESULTS - 1995

First Grade: First Semi-Final

Nelson Bay 18.8:116 defeated Wallsend 14.16:100 Second Semi-Final

Warners Bay 5.12:42 defeated Newcastle City 4.6:30 Preliminary Final

Newcastle City 20.11:131 defeated Nelson Bay 10.10:70 Grand Final

Newcastle City 8.12:60 defeated Warners Bay 6.8:44

Reserve Grade: First Semi-Final

Singleton Lone Pine 14.16:100 defeated Nelson Bay 6.14:50 Second Semi-Final

Wallsend 13.19:97 defeated Newcastle City 3.2:20 Preliminary Final

Singleton 12.13:85 defeated Newcastle City 7 .9:51 Grand Final

Wallsend 14.15:99 defeated Singleton Lone Pine 7.6:48

Under 17 Grade: First Semi-Final

Cardiff 15.18:108 defeated Warners Bay 2.4:16 Second Semi-Final

Newcastle City 15.6:96 defeated Nelson Bay 14.11:95 Prelim.inary Final

Cardiff 10.11:71 defeated Nelson Bay 6.12:48 Grand Final

Cardiff 8.9:57 defeated Newcastle City 3.7 :25

Under 14 Grade: First Semi-Final

Western Suburbs 13.13:91 defeated Nelson Bay 6.2:8 Second Semi-Final

Newcastle City 3.4:22 defeated Cardiff2.5:17 Preliminary Final

Western Suburbs 14.12:96 defeated Cardiff 1.1:7 Grand Final

Western Suburbs 8.7 :55 defeated Newcastle City 2.4:16

FIRST GRADE PREMIERSHIP LADDER 1995 TEAM

WARNERSBAY

N'CASTLE CITY

WALLSEND*

NELSON BAY

CARDIFF

WESTERN SUB'S

SINGLETON

*Two penalty points

GAMES WON LOST DRAWBYE P/F

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

15

14

12

11

6

5

0

3

4

6

7

12

13

18

0 ·3

0 3

0 3

0 3

0 3

0 3

0 3

2189

2259

1934

2137

1519

1339

538

PIA

985

1073

1222

1556

1903

1986

3190

%

222.2

210.5

158.3

137.3

79.8

67.4

16.9

RESERVE GRADE PREMIERSHIP LADDER 1995 TEAM

N'CASTLE CITY

WALLSEND

NELSON BAY

SINGLETON*

WARNERSBAY

WESTERN SUB'S

CARDIFF*.

*Two penalty points

GAMES WON LOST DRAW BYE P/F

21

21

21

21

21

21

21

16

12

12

11

6

5

2

6

6

7

12

13

17

0 3

0 3

0 3

0 3

0 3

0 3

0 3

1646

1328

1579

1127

937

865

637

PIA

637

929

1110

1148

1311

1341

1643

%

258.4

142.9

142.3

98.2

71.5

64.5

38.8

UNDER 17 GRADE PREMIERSHIP LADDER 1995 TEAM

NELSON BAY

N'CASTLE CITY

W ARNERS BAY#

CARDIFF

SINGLETON

WALLSEND

WESTERN SUB'S

#Six penalty points

GAMES WON LOST DRAWBYE

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

14

12

11

6

6

5

0

2

3

4

10

10

10

15

0 2

0 3

3

2

0 2

0 3

0 3

P/F

1819

1427

1276

928

834

646

378

PIA

433

641

664

1323

1327

1334

1677

%

420

223

192

75

63

48

23

UNDER 14 GRADE PREMIERSHIP LADDER 1995 TEAM GAMES WON LOST DRAW BYE P/F

CARDIFF*

N'CASTLE CITY

WESTERN SUB'S"

NELSON BAY

SINGLETON

WARNERSBAY

*WESTERN SUB'S

*Two penalty points "Twelve penalty points

17 13

17 10

17 • 12

17

17

17

17

8

3

3

2

2

4

2

8

11

11

13

0 2

0 3

1 3

0 3

0 3

0 2

916

898

892

839

534

483

278

PIA

421

393

424

824

785

898

1303

%

218

228

210

102

68

54

21

POINTS

72

68

58

56

36

32

l2

POINTS

76

60

60

52

36

32

16

POINTS

64

60

56

32

32

32

12

POINTS

58

52

48

36

24

24

16

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COST OF CLUB MEMBERSIDP \

SENIOR PLAYERS JUNIOR PLAYERS

CLUB E!\.1PLOYED PLAYER UNE!\.1PLOYED STUDENT UNDER 17 UNDER 14 LIFE

:MEMBER

CARDIFF $70.00 $20.00 $20.00

-

NELSON $60.00 $30.00 $30.00 $15.00 $10.00 BAY

NEWCASTLE $80.00 $65.00 $20.00 $20.00 CITY $35.00 $35.00

per family per family

SINGLETON $60.00 .. LONEPTh'E $5.00

per game

WALLSE:NTI $80.00 $40.00 $40.00 free tee shirt

WARNERS $70.00 $40.00 $40.00 I $2.50 $2.50 BAY per game per game

I \VESTERN $90.00 $50.00 $45.00 I $45.00 $20.00 $20.00 SUBURBS

I I

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