Annual Report 2018Established 1884

Affiliated with: Mid Gippsland Football League

Mid Gippsland Netball Association Moe & District Netball Association

Central Gippsland Junior Football League

Presented to Members at the 2018 Annual General Meeting 16 November 2018 at the

Yinnar Community Hotel Function Room

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Melbourne

Yinnar

According to Wikipedia: Yinnar is a tranquil rural township located in the Latrobe Valley, in central Gippsland, Victoria. The origin of the name Yinnar is believed to have been derived from the Aboriginal term yinnar, meaning ‘woman’.

According to the 2016 Australian Census, Yinnar has a population of 860 making it the 3rd smallest population of the 10 MGFL / MGNA clubs. We are proud of our sustained performance both on and off the field that sees us ranked consistently higher than communities with significantly greater population bases from which to draw players, members, supporters and sponsors.

This population reality and the challenge to secure the financial and people resources required to operate a consistently competitive level underpins our objective to be the “Club of choice” for the Yinnar community and neighbouring communities.

As a Club, we take pride in producing an Annual Report that will promote the Club and community, and serve as a permanent record and reminder of our on and off field performance and achievements over the season.

We strive to improve its content and presentation every year, hopefully this is apparent to its readers. The Club Committee particularly thanks Ryan & Kim Walsh, for some very special and memorable photos that makes the Annual Report such a great pictorial record of an enjoyable year for so many.

About the Yinnar community & this report

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Club theme song

We are the black and whitesWe are the good, old black and whitesWe’re the team that never lets them downWe’re the only team from Yinnar townWith all the champions

They like to send upWe’ll keep our end upAnd they’ l l know that they’ve been playingAgainst the good old black and whites.”

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To the tune of Lily of Laguna (same as Carlton FC – but we had it first!)

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Foreword 6Club Aims 7Club Executive Report 8A day in the life of Yinnar 11Life Members 10Life Members in 2018 12Honour Board 13Club Personnel 15Significant Achievements 18Key Partners 22Competition Teams 25Player Milestones 26Football Premierships 29Netball Premierships 30Club & Committee Operation 31Memorial Award Winners 33Ross Sewell Memorial Best Club Person 34Craig Cook Memorial Under 18 Most League Best & Fairest Votes 35Obituary 36Membership 37Financial Statement 39Sponsorship 42Recognising Our Volunteers 43Capital Works, Facility & Equipment Improvements 44Yinnar Recreation Reserve 46Catering Operations 47Past Players & Officials Committee 48Auskick 50Central Gippsland Junior Football League Teams 512018 Award Winners 52Career Junior Football Matches Played 54Mid Gippsland Football League Teams 562018 Award Winners 57Goal Kicking 58Best and Fairest 59Career Senior & Reserve Football Matches Played 60Career Junior Football Matches Played 62Mid Gippsland Netball League Teams 652018 Award Winners 66Best & Fairest 67Career Senior MGNA Netball Matches Played 68Career Junior MGNA Netball Matches Played 69Moe & District Netball Association (MDNA) 702018 Award Winners 71Best & Fairest 72Career Junior (CINA) Netball Matches Played 74Thanks To Our Sponsors 75

Contents

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The aim of the Annual Report is to enable the Club Committee to report to members, sponsors and other key stakeholders on the performance of the Club over the 2018 football and netball season.

2018 has been another successful year for the Club. It is a key aim of the Club Committee to improve the management of specific areas where there is an opportunity to do so, and manage all other Club operations to at least the standard of prior seasons.

The future of the Club is dependent upon maintaining strong links with our community and offering recreation and leisure opportunities to all members of the Yinnar & district community. It is hoped that this Annual Report demonstrates that the Club is committed to these objectives and all that desire to be involved with the Club are able to participate in some way, on or off the field.

Every endeavour has been made to ensure the historical and statistical accuracy of this report. Should any reader be aware of an inaccuracy, or may assist with providing missing information, it would be greatly appreciated if the Club Secretary is informed.

The Club Committee hopes you find the Annual Report useful and informative reading.

Foreword

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It is the aim of the Club to:

1. Promote, encourage and foster the games of Australian football and netball within our community;

2. Provide an accessible, welcoming,inclusive and rewarding environment for all people associated with our Club;

3. Strive to be a leader in football and netball management so the long term success and stability of the games within our community are maximised;

4. Maximises the recreation, leisure and social opportunities for our community;

5. Take a whole of Club approach to the development of football and netball, to ensure our Club’s future is as far as possible ‘generated from within’;

6. Approach the leadership and management of our Club from the basis of establishing and maintaining strong internal and external relationships and partnerships.

Club Aims

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On behalf of the Club Committee, we are very pleased to present the Yinnar Football & Netball Club’s 135th annual report to our life members, members, sponsors, supporters and community.

The 2018 Club Senior Football & Netball Presentation saw the induction of 3 new Life Members: Greg Linton, Liam Visser and Diane Penney. Life Membership is the highest honour the Club bestows on an individual and the service Greg, Liam and Di have racked up is indeed extensive. Much loved (even you Greg!) and admired by many, the Club Executive were impressed when presented with their collective credentials as nominees for Life Membership.

Congratulations Greg, Liam and Di, your contribution has made major difference to the Yinnar Football & Netball Club, and our community. Well done, and thank you.

The Club Committee requested the assistance of members to determine the recipient of our highest individual honour awarded on an annual basis - the Ross Sewell Memorial for Best Club Person. Members voted or the people they believed worthy of receiving this prestigious award.

Votes were independently counted by Life Members Chris Long & Don Barnes with the winner announced at the Club Presentation Night. Congratulations to all nominees and in particular Peter Quigley, winner of the 2018 Ross Sewell Memorial for Best Club Person – for the 7th time.

Some of the year’s major issues, highlights, challenges and achievements are detailed in the Executive Report to members. 2018 proved to be a challenging year, with Club President Peter Linton announcing his standing down from the position in May.

At a meeting held just prior to the announcement the Club Executive resolved not to appoint an acting President at that time, deciding to take a shared leadership approach pending an ongoing appointment to the role. This was to allow the next YFNC President to be appointed in a considered manner and not rush or be rushed into a decision.

As the current Club Executive members indicated they were not a candidate for the Presidents role, it provided an opportunity for the appointment of a President to take the Yinnar Football & Netball Club into its next era of success built on the existing strong foundation, both on and off the field.

At the end of the 2018 season, the Presidents role remained vacant, pending completion of a Club governance and operational review.

The Club has had a very stable off field leadership team for many years. 2018 saw several factors emerge that unless addressed in a considered way, may result in a weakening Club leadership and ultimately Club performance. These factors included:

• Resignation of the President in May due to health reasons.

• None of the existing Club Executive members declaring an intention to take on the Presidents role for 2019.

• The long serving Club Secretary advising the intention to vacate the role at the 2018 Annual General Meeting.

• A need for an invigorated off field leadership team to position the Club for the future.

In August 2018, the Club commenced a review of its operations to ensure we remain a progressive Club, and one that is positioned to meet its many future challenges. The review scope is to asses existing operating and governance activities to assess improvement opportunities in respect to the following (but not limited to): 1. Football off field leadership & operating structure 2. Whole of club governance structure / framework

3. One Club, one future objective

4. Easing the burden of our volunteers

5. Optimising Internal and external communication channels

6. Succession planning, on and off the field

It is expected a report review would be completed by late September 2018 for consideration by the Committee and adopted recommendations implemented for the 2019 season.

Club Executive Report

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As part of the objective to reduce the workload on our volunteers, the Club further developed the functionality of the Tidy HQ platform, with focus over 2018 being:

• Implementation of the ‘Shop’ function, which saw all Club clothing ordering and payment moved to the platform. This saved hours of volunteer time, reduced the risk of cash management and resulted in far improved stock control. The function had some early teething challenges, but these were sorted and the function in now working very well.

• All documents are now stored in the Tidy HQ platform, not on laptops / hard drives / PC’s etc. This enables key Club personnel to access documents from anywhere, and saves a huge amount of wheel reinvention.

• The membership function continues to develop and this year saw minimal issues, and far greater ease of access for members to join, renew and pay on line.

A first for the Club in 2018, we engaged an administrative officer to undertake a range of administrative support functions that focused on services to our members, sponsors, suppliers, players & supporters. We were fortunate to secure the services of YFNC Life Member Cheridee Clissold to the casual role. Cheridee proved to be much more than a casual admin resource, her dedicated, no-nonsense get stuff done approach was just marvelous and a huge support to the Club Committee. Thank you Cheridee!

The Club continued to invest in the improvement of our facilities for the benefit of our players, members, volunteers, supporters and community. The Club invested over $24,000 in a range of capital works projects equipment acquisitions over 2018, further detail on these projects can be found in this report.

In the Executive Report we won’t got into too much detail on our football and netball operations, these are detailed elsewhere in the Annual Report. However, we will touch on two aspects here. In terms of football, all seven YFNC teams competed in the finals series, five in grand finals - what an achievement for such a small community. In respect to netball, 2018 saw our junior netball teams for the first time, play in the Moe & District Netball Competition. The comp saw a new excitement in our junior netball ranks, which is a real positive in many ways. Thanks to Net Poole, first time coordinator – who undertook the role with great

professionalism, energy and enthusiasm – well done and thanks Net!

Early in the season, the Club made the decision to do what it could to support the Base-d On a Cause initiative – comprising team members Luke Norder, Dan Nardino, Maddie Burney & Ryan Pollock. Their families have been part of our club and community for decades and made a huge contribution to it and our club, so it was an opportunity to help out and pay back some of their contribution. From the teams Facebook page:

Base-d On a Cause is a couple of mates banding together to make a difference for people suffering from MS, Mental Health and Cancer and the ongoing research and dedicated support required to alleviate the daily burdens both individuals and their loved ones face. Millions of Australians are affected and sadly, the amount of people that know someone impacted or have been directly impacted by these devastating conditions appear to be growing. The Base-d on a Cause team have personally been directly affected and look forward to reaching new heights to promote community donations.

The Club dedicated our practice match V Gormandale as a Base-d On a Cause fund raiser - resulting in $4,154.70 being raised, a terrific effort and we were very proud and honored to be part of the effort.

No community based organisation can assist without a huge contribution from volunteers. The YFNC has in excess of 100 people that put up their hand, contribute week in week out without fuss or fanfare or drama – thank you, our volunteers make our Club and all should be very proud of what we achieve – together.

We trust you have enjoyed season 2018 and we look forward to your continued support, and your enjoyment of the Club community in season 2019.

Deidre Buckley Dean Suares VP NETBALL VP FOOTBALL

Peter Quigley Andrew Jenkins SECRETARY TREASURER

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The Yinnar township and district were visited this year by The Citizen, a publication of the Centre for Advancing Journalism. It has several aims. Foremost, it is a teaching tool that showcases the work of the students in the University of Melbourne’s Master of Journalism and Master of International Journalism programs, giving them real-world experience in working for publication and to deadline.

The result was a series of six feature articles, two of them particularly relevant to our Club. They are special and we encourage all to visit: www.thecitizen.org.au/categories/a-day-in-the-life-of-yinnar

The features are on senior player Dean Linton and Yinnar legends Bill & Jean Welsh.

A day in the Life of Yinnar

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In addition to recognising outstanding off field contribution, Club policy is that players who achieve on field service of 200 senior / reserve football (adopted 1993) or senior netball matches (adopted 1996) are eligible to be nominated for Life Membership. Life Members include:

1948 Edith McLaverty1949 Eric Farley1950 Hugh King1957 Keith Quigley1960 Thomas Quigley1966 Seymour Williams1967 Jack Bennett1968 Mrs Annie Bond1969 Merv Bishop1970 Alwyn Welsh1971 Lyle Bond1972 Noel Williams1973 Reg Ebbot1974 Ron Bond1975 John Bennett1976 Lindsay Williams1977 Norm Jacobs1978 Ray Quigley1979 Gordon Bolton1980 Chris Long1981 Peter Rennie1981 Thelma Rendell1981 Joan Quigley1987 Phil Stimson1988 Herb Smith1991 Peter Quigley1991 George Renwick1992 Gordon Lont1993 Dale Olver1993 Mark Maynard1993 Shane Quigley1995 Neil Firmin1996 Joanne Whitelaw1996 Louise Goldsbrough1996 Leanne Hornibrook1996 Jenny Mills1996 Stan Ilic1998 Greg Hornibrook1998 Terrie Farnham Olver1999 Daryl Webster1999 Rodney Couling2001 Trevor Hornibrook2001 Brian Renwick2001 Craig Skinner2001 Deidre Greenwood2001 Don Barnes2001 Neil Whitelaw2002 Brian Little2002 Dean Suares2002 Donna Knowles2002 Glen Cheffers

2002 Jason Irvine2002 Kay Lont2002 Liz Young2002 Mark Duggan2002 Ron Conway2002 Russell Cheffers2002 Nicole Daly2003 Don Burney2003 Matthew Bugeja2004 Marilyn Daly2004 Marlene Cheffers2004 Sonia Williams2005 Vicki Stevens2005 Cheridee Clissold2005 Pauline Couling2006 Guy Cheffers2006 Ismail Kalan2006 Jeff Knowles2007 Michael Fox2008 Alanna Holt2011 Geoff Andrew2011 Mark Andrew2011 Lachlan Burslem2011 Matthew Dowling2011 Leanne Millsom2012 Kate Harwood2012 Hannah Mills2012 Barney Sewell2013 Stacey Whitelaw2014 Steve Durea2014 Luke Bremner2014 Lisa Bloomfield2015 Nicole Dalton2015 Daniel Webster2015 Lee Clarke2015 Deidre Buckley2015 Peter Linton2015 Danny Young2016 Louise Quigley2016 Paul Roberts2016 Sam Mills2016 James Mills 2017 Barry Bennett2017 Peter Fox2017 Mario Monacella 2018 Liam Visser 2018 Greg Linton 2018 Di Penney

Life Members

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Life Members in 2018The 2018 Club Presentation night saw the induction of 3 new Life Members, the highest individual honour that a member can achieve. Congratulations to:

Liam Visser

A Club ‘favourite son’, both on and off the field. A product of our juniors, Liam played his first senior game whilst in the 3rds, and has never looked back. Played in the higher level Gippsland League for a few years, returning to Yinnar as a multiple senior premiership player, Club & League best & fairest winner. ‘Retired’ a few years ago, itchy feet ensured a return to senior ranks and the achievement of 200 club games, a marvelous career topped off by the Club highest honor – Life Membership.

Greg Linton

An active volunteer for around 25-30 years – since the ‘bad old days’ when Yinnar were always on the bottom of the ladder – always.

Has undertaken jobs like barman / Thursday night Chef (creator of the famous ‘Linton Dogs’ gourmet hot dogs) / gate keeper etc etc.

Supported both football and netball through the toughest of times. Contributor to many a working bee and unofficial Club boilermaker and also to many Yinnar Rec Reserve projects.

Greg married well, then went on to have a role in producing 3 fine footballers / netballers, which in a small community is gold. Always there, always helping, always contributing, always with a minimum of fuss and absolutely no want of recognition. Bad luck Greg, you have been recognised, and rightly so. Di Penney

Di joined YFNC in 2003 and continues her significant service today to this day. Di has served the Club in varying capacities and roles such as several time netball premiership player, volunteer netball umpire & umpire coordinator, member of the Club MGNA Committee & Club Committee of Management, netball coach and club trainer for the past 5 seasons. And always entertaining!

This now brings the Life Member Honour Board roll call 102 Life Members, which is perhaps reflective of the clubs strategy to attract, retain and reward people, our players and volunteer people – on a long-term basis. Looking at the player career to date tallies, they are a significant number of footballers and netballers who have racked up impressive careers, together with pretty substantial off field contributions. It is not unreasonable to see Life Members numbers increase further in coming years.

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Honour Board

YEAR PRESIDENT SECRETARY SENIOR COACH1906 J Moore J Edney A Quigley1907 J Moore J Edney A Quigley1908 J Edney A Burnside A Fairbairn1909 J Edney W Jensen W O’Hara1910 J Edney W O’Hara1911 J Edney C Clark1912 T Richards W Robinson A Fairbairn1913 T Richards W Robinson A Fairbairn1914 A Fairbairn1915 A Fairbairn191619171918 W Forth1919 T Quigley1920 T Quigley S Williams S Williams1921 T Quigley S Williams S Williams1922 T Quigley C Hickson1923 W O’Hara1924 E Farley W O’Hara1925 E Farley W Horne1926 E Farley C Hickson1927 E Farley V Bond1928 E Farley V Bond1929 E Farley V Bond1930 E Farley V Bond1931 E Farley V Bond1932 A Deppler W Wicks1933 A Deppler W Wicks M Bishop1934 E Farley M Bishop1935 T Quigley C Bond W O’Hara1936 T Quigley C Bond W O’Hara19371938 1939 A Deppler J Whatmough M Rowley1940 A Sturgess J Whatmough M Rowley1941 –1945, competition suspended due to WW21946 E Farley M Selwyn W Welsh1947 E Farley M Selwyn E Vinning1948 E Farley R Ebbot H King1949 E Farley R Ebbot H King1950 B McIver J Montgomery E Baker1951 B McIver J Montgomery E Baker1952 B McIver / E Farley R Quigley E Baker1953 E Farley R Quigley L O’Sullivan1954 E Farley K Quigley L O’Sullivan1955 E Farley K Quigley L O’Sullivan1956 W Welsh K Quigley S Glossop1957 H King A Mathieson P Bevilacqua1958 M Bishop A Mathieson B Bennett1959 M Bishop A Mathieson B Bennett1960 M Bishop A Mathieson A Sewell1961 M Bishop A Mathieson A Sewell1962 M Bishop A Mathieson A Sewell

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Honour Board

YEAR PRESIDENT SECRETARY SENIOR COACH1963 A Shaw R Coxall / R Ebbot A Sewell1964 A Shaw R Ebbot A Sewell1965 R Bond B Bennett A Sewell1966 R Bond J Bennett A Sexton1967 R Bond J Bennett A Sexton1968 R Bond J Bennett M James1969 N Jacobs J Bennett K Nicholas1970 N Jacobs J Bennett K Nicholas1971 N Jacobs J Bennett M Ryan1972 N Jacobs W Ebbot M Ryan1973 N Jacobs C Keeshan H Kornacki1974 N Jacobs C Keeshan H Kornacki1975 J Bennett N McFarlane D McEwan1976 E Tabuteau C Long S Burridge1977 E Tabuteau C Long R Meredith1978 E Tabuteau C Long H Smith1979 R Quigley C Long K Neille1980 L Tavner C Long / I Hornibrook K Neille1981 J Stimson D Quigley P Corn1982 J Stimson D Quigley C Metcalf1983 J Stimson G Renwick L Ponton1984 J Stimson G Renwick L Ponton1985 J Stimson I Hornibrook D Junker1986 H Smith P Quigley N Brennan1987 H Smith P Quigley / B Little N Brennan1988 L Bond J Smith L Cook1989 D Barnes P Quigley J Knowles1990 D Barnes P Quigley J Knowles1991 D Barnes P Quigley J Knowles1992 D Barnes P Quigley J Knowles1993 R Cheffers P Quigley J Knowles1994 D Barnes B Faulkner J Knowles1995 R Cheffers B Faulkner J Knowles1996 P Quigley B Little L Knowles1997 P Quigley B Little C Metcalf1998 P Quigley J Sharp / B Little C Metcalf1999 P Quigley B Little C Metcalf2000 P Quigley B Little B Sherriff2001 P Quigley B Little B Sherriff2002 P Quigley B Little B Sherriff2003 P Quigley B Little B Sherriff2004 R Cheffers P Quigley T Darby2005 R Cheffers P Quigley T Darby2006 R Cheffers G Andrew T Darby2007 D Suares P Quigley T Darby2008 D Suares P Quigley T Darby2009 D Suares P Quigley Guy Cheffers2010 D Suares L Millsom Guy Cheffers2011 D Suares L Millsom Guy Cheffers2012 P Linton L Millsom S McCulloch2013 P Linton L Millsom S McCulloch2014 P Linton L Millsom S McCulloch2015 P Linton P Quigley N Lecchino2016 P Linton P Quigley J Blackford2017 P Linton P Quigley J Aitken2018 P Linton

(resigned May 2018)P Quigley J Aitken

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CLUB COMMITTEE

President, Peter Linton (resigned May 2018), otherwise vacant

Secretary –Peter Quigley

Committee Member, Janelle Szkwarek

Committee Member, Chris Stanlake

Committee Member, Dean Suares

Committee Member, Nick Lecchino

Committee Member, Scott McCafferty

Committee Member, Jess Penney

Committee Member, Diane Penney

Treasurer, Andrew Jenkins

Vice President – Football Ops, Dean Suares

Committee Member, Ryan Walsh

Vice President – Netball Ops, Deidre Buckley

Club Personnel

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Club Personnel

FOOTBALL OPERATIONSMGFL Seniors Coach Jaime Aitken

Assistant Coaches Danny Campbell, Sam McCulloch

Team Manager Craig Flanigan, Ken Hutchinson

MGFL Reserves Coach James Mills

Team Manager Tim Mills

MGFL Under 18 Coach Tyler Chisholm

Team Manager Margaret O’Brien

MGFL Under 16 Coach Troy Makepeace

Team Managers Brian Renwick, Dean Van Der Meer,

Trainers Di & Nick Penney

CGJFL Football President/Executive Ryan Walsh, Guy Cheffers

Secretary Stephen Pancutt

Committee Members Brendan Chessum

CGJFL Under 14 Coach Julien Schill, Shane McColl

Team Manager Dave Piedrafita

CGJFL Under 12 Coach Tim Mills

Team Manager Matt Bugeja

CGJFL Under 10 Coach Brent Ludlow

Team Manager Ross Kelly

Auskick Coordinator Jamie Winters

Administrator Danny Young

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NETBALL OPERATIONSMGNA Netball President Deidre Buckley

Secretary Janelle Szkwarek

Treasurer Sharon Kearns

Committee Members Leanne Linton , Pauline Couling

Linda Huzier, Sue Hutchinson

Naomi Kearns, Net Poole

MGNA teams A Grade Coach Halie McColl

A Grade Team Manager Cathy Hutchinson

B Grade Coach Ellie Young

B Grade Team Manager Pauline Couling

C Grade Coach Naomi Kearns

C Grade Team Manager Olivia Chapman

D Grade Coach Lauren Sewell

D Grade Team Manager Ellie Young

17 & Under Coach Sue Hutchinson

17 & Under Team Manager Lisa Dunn

15 & Under Coach Cathy HutchinsonCINA teams Coordinator Net Poole

13 & Under Coach Meagan Marks

13 & Team Manager Jacquie Burrows

11 & Under Coach Georgia Hutchinson

11 & Under Team Manager Net Poole

9 & Under Coach Tahlia Langan

9 & Under Team Manager Net Poole

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There are many indicators that potentially define the success of a Club. Some suggest that premierships are the only measure; the Committee believes that in addition to premierships there are a number of others that provide an indication of Club health, including:

Some significant achievements and events for 2018 included: TEAMS FIELDED

• 8 competition netball teams• 7 competition football teams • Auskick program

TEAMS COMPETING IN FOOTBALL FINALS

• MGFL Seniors• MGFL Reserves• MGFL Under 18• MGFL Under 16• CGJFL Under 14• CGJFL Under 12• CGJFL Under 10 TEAMS COMPETING IN NETBALL FINALS

• MGNA B grade• MGNA C grade• MGNA D grade• MGNA 17 & under • MDNA 13 & under • MDNA 11 & under

PREMIERSHIPS

• MGNA C Grade• CGJFL Under 12

LEAGUE BEST / ASSOCIATION PLAYER AWARDS

• MGFL Under 18 Best & Fairest: Judah Leak

• MGNA 17 & Under Best & Fairest: Hollie Bugeja

• MGNA C grade Runner Up Best & Fairest: Laura Duff

• MGNA D grade Runner Up Best & Fairest: Mary Corponi

• MGFL Reserve Goalkicking: Cameron Harwood

• CGJFL Under 12 Runner Up Best & Fairest: Luke Cheffers

• CGJFL Under 12 Goalkicking: Huntar Little

• CGJFL Under 14 Most Disciplined: Tom Hoghton

INTERLEAGUE & REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS

• Aidan Quigley, VFL Casey Scorpions• CGJFL Under 14 Interleague:

Harrison McColl & Dylan Makepeace• CGJFL Under 12 Interleague:

Corey Thorburn, Flynn Schill, Luke Cheffers, Clancy Mills & Huntar Little

• Harrison McColl selected in All Star’s Under 14 East V West match

• MGFL Under 16 Interleague: Jai Makepeace, Blake Van der Meer, Reece Adams & Caleb Bell

• MGFL Team of the Year representatives: Jaime Aitken, Brendan Chapman, Brad McBride, Jimmy Dowling

• MGNA Team of the Year representative: Skye McDonald

• MGFL Team of the Year Captain: Jaime Aitken

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

• 261 players• 400 members• 60 sponsors• MGFL Most Disciplined Club Award• Partnering with Work Solutions

Gippsland for the placement of a person with a disability, injury or health condition, to gain and maintain employment in the mainstream workforce

• Hosting the Evans Petroleum AFL Gippsland Under 18 & 16 Interleague Carnival

• Hosting the CGJFL second semi final• Participated in the AFL Gippsland All

Abilities round

Significant Achievements

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Key Partners

The Club participated in a number of programs that essentially strengthened our Cub and assisted in promoting a number of health and wellbeing matters that are highly important and relevant to the community we serve. These include:

Good Sports works together with local sporting clubs to build a healthier sporting nation. Good Sports support local sports clubs, social teams and elite clubs at the pinnacle of their profession. The Good Sports Program has helped over 8700 sporting clubs across Australia provide a safe and inclusive environment, where everyone can get involved.

YFNC is a Level 3 Good Sports Accredited Club. Level 3 puts everything into practice from levels 1 and 2 to create a comprehensive alcohol management policy for the club. The policy is developed in level 3 because it is important that clubs change their alcohol management practices before the document is written. This ensures the policy is embedded into management and culture, making the operating procedures sustainable. By completing level 3, clubs have reached the top of the Good Sports program and will continue to maintain their level 3 status, opening up opportunities for more participants, spectators and sponsors, along with a vastly improved environment for children and families.

SEA is a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation that aims to provide the sports industry with the knowledge and networks to become environmental stewards and generate change in the sporting community for the good of the environment.

GOOD SPORTS PROGRAM Responsible Management of Alcohol

SPORTS ENVIRONMENT ALLIANCE

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The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation is here to support people affected by gambling harm, including family and friends. We take a public health approach to our work, which means we focus on prevention, early intervention and support for those who are particularly vulnerable to gambling harm as well as those living in regional and rural communities. • By signing the charter, we support separating ‘the game’ from gambling. We will ensure our club is a safe and healthy environment in relation to gambling. • As a club, we understand the important role we play in the community in encouraging healthy lifestyles. We acknowledge that we have a responsibility to minimise any potential harm from gambling. • We accept a shared responsibility for generating awareness of the risks associated with gambling and encouraging the community to love the game, not the odds.

We are committed to minimising the exposure of young people to gambling activities and to gambling promotion.

The Club appreciate the contribution of Lauren Sewell in her dual role as YFNC netball coach & LCHS Responsible Gambling Project Officer in assisting with our Love the Game Round – which features our netballers in a short video promoting the benefits of playing sport in a healthy club environment. Check it out at on the Club website, it’s worth a look.

Most Disciplined Player Award was introduced by Sports Focus in conjunction with the Victoria Police in 1997. This award acknowledges those who: • Understand and abide by the rules of competition; • Demonstrate sportsmanship at all times; and • Show respect to officials, players and supporters.

LATROBE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE Love the game, responsible gambling charter

VICTORIA POLICE & GIPPSPORT Most Disciplined Player Program

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Competition Teams

The Club has 15 grades of football and netball, plus an Auskick Program and a Net Set Go team. These comprise:

• Mid Gippsland Football League: Senior, Reserves, Under 18 & 16• Central Gippsland Junior Football League: Under 14, 12 & 10• Mid Gippsland Netball Association: A, B, C & D grade, 17 & Under, 15 & Under • Moe & District Netball Association: 11 & Under, 13 & Under, 9 & Under

Ladder positions for teams playing for competition points at the completion of finals competition were:

GRADE POSITIONMGFL Senior 2ndMGFL Reserves 2ndMGFL Under 18 3rdMGFL Under 16 2ndCGJFL Under 14 4thCGJFL Under 12 1stCGJFL Under 10 2ndMGNA A grade 6thMGNA B grade 4thMGNA C grade 1stMGNA D grade 4thMGNA 17 & Under 3rdMGNA 15 & Under 5thCINA 13 & Under 3rd MDNA 11 & Under 2nd MDNA 9 & Under 5th

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The Club recognises player milestones initially at 50 junior and 100 senior games and then every 50 additional matches for both thereafter. Junior football and netball matches are recorded and reported separately in this report to senior football and netball.

COMPETITION PLAYER MILESTONE

MGFL – senior grades Daniel Webster 250

Liam Visser 200

Brendan Chapman 150

Daniel Yates 150

Sam McCulloch 100

Mark Stolk 100

MGFL – junior grades Aidyn Sheers 150

Jack Chessum 100

Bailey Flanigan 100

Tim Hutchinson 100

Matthew McCafferty 100

Mathew Ounjit 100

Sam Walsh 100

Jye Wilson 100

Caleb Bell 50

Matthew Kearns 50

Jai Makepeace 50

CGJFL – Juniors Archie Mills 50

Bailey Piedrafita 50

Flynn Schill 50

Corey Thorburn 50

Huntar Little 50

Ryder Makepeace 50

Ollie McColl 50

Harry Bugeja 50

Luke Cheffers 50

Hudson McCulloch 50

Riese Pancutt 50

Lucas McCulloch 50

Billy Durea 50

Tarmah Little 50

Player Milestones

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Some of the players achieving match milestones in 2018

COMPETITION PLAYER MILESTONE

MGNA – Senior grades Sonia Williams 400

Naomi Kearns 150

Halie McColl 150

Ellie Young 150

Phoebe Linton 100

Gabrielle Maynard 100

MGNA – Junior grades Tayla Cheffers 100

Meg Dunn 50

Georgia Martin 50

Hayley Sheers 50

MDNA - juniors Ella McCulloch 50

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Some of the players achieving match milestones in 2018

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The Club has won a total of 49 football premierships. Since formation of the MGFL in 1958, the Club has won 12 senior MGFL premierships.

Football premierships have been won in the following years and grades of competition:

1908 Seniors 1909 Seniors 1910 Seniors 1911 Seniors 1913 Seniors 1914 Seniors 1915 Seniors 1923 Seniors 1924 Seniors 1926 Seniors 1929 Seniors 1931 Seniors 1939 Seniors 1954 Seniors 1959 Reserves 1960 Reserves 1961 Reserves

1962 Reserves 1964 Seniors 1967 Seniors 1967 Reserves 1969 Seniors1969 Seniors1970 Seniors 1971 Seniors 1973 Seniors 1973 Reserves 1979 Reserves 1981 Reserves 1991 Under 17 1991 Under 15 1993 Under 17 1998 Seniors 1998 Reserves

2000 Under 10 2001 Seniors 2002 Reserves 2002 Under 10 2004 Seniors 2008 Seniors 2009 Under 16 2013 Reserves 2013 Under 162014 Under 162015 Seniors2015 Reserves 2016 Under 10 2017 Reserves2018 Under 12

Football Premierships

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Netball premierships have been won in the following years and grades of competition:

1980 A grade 1981 C grade 1985 A grade 1985 B grade 1990 B grade 1991 A grade 1992 A grade 1993 B grade 1993 D grade 1994 A grade 1994 B grade 1994 D grade 1995 A grade 1995 C grade 1996 D grade 1998 A Reserve 1998 C grade 1998 D grade 1998 Under 13 Gladiators 1999 C Grade 1999 Under 15 Gladiators 2000 B grade 2000 C grade

2000 Under 13 Magpies 2000 Under 11 Mighty Magpies 2001 A grade 2001 C grade 2001 D grade 2001 Under 15 Zodiacs 2002 C grade 2002 D grade 2003 A grade 2003 B grade 2003 C grade 2003 Under 15 2003 Under 15 Bullets 2003 Under 11 Checkers 2004 D grade 2005 D grade 2006 Under 17 Black and White 2006 Under 15 Checkers 2006 Under 13 Dominators 2006 Under 11 Mighty Magpies 2007 Under 13 Swifts 2007 Under 11 Checkers 2007 D grade

2008 Under 11 Running Rhinos2008 Under 13 Dominators 2009 Under 11 Dream Team 2009 Under 13 Mighty Magpies 2010 Under 11 HSM Chicks 2011 13 & Under Wildcats 2011 15 & Under 2012 15 & Under 2012 13 & Under Winners 2013 11 & Under Skittles 2014 17 & Under2015 13 & Under2015 11 & Under2016 13 & Under2016 11 & Under 2017 11 & Under2018 C grade

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GOVERNANCE

The Club Committee oversees all Club operations, some of which are delivered via Sub Committees. The following organisation charts illustrate the Club governance structure and relationship between the Club Committee and Sub Committees.

YFNC Executive

Vice President Football

Vice President Netball

Secretary TreasurerPresident

YFNC Committee of Management

CGJFL Sub- Committee

MGFL teamsCINA Sub- Committee

MGNA Sub- Committee

Past Players & Officials Committee

Auskick Coordinator

The Club Executive is empowered to deal with urgent business and any matter requiring consideration or decision between scheduled meetings of the Club Committee. The Executive, via the Club Secretary, has primary responsibility for Committee business and planning, policy development and communication.

OPERATING PLAN

The aim of the Club Committee Operating Plan is to provide a framework for Club operations for the season. It is not an exhaustive list of tasks that require completion by the Committee or Sub Committees, but a listing of approximately 60 key matters that need to be actioned if the Club is to be managed appropriately. Other tools that are used to support or compliment the Operating Plan include position descriptions, policies, procedures and operating guidelines.

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OPERATING PLAN The Club has six key aims on which guide the Committee in its decision making throughout the season. As part of its planning process and as an input to the Annual Operating Plan, the Committee determined a number of strategies that supports achievement of the Club aims. These are as follows:

1. Maximises the recreation, leisure and social opportunities for our community;

• The Club will ensure that it fields the highest number of football & netball teams at all levels to maximise participation.

• Entry-level development programs such as Auskick and Net Set Go will be conducted and supported to provide a non-competitive pathway into junior and senior grades.

• Membership packages will be designed to cater for people of all ages to be Club members at lowest possible cost.

2. Promote, encourage and foster the games of Australian football and netball within our community;

• The Club will actively promote, publicise and encourage the achievements of our Club and players within the community.

• Development initiatives will be linked to those of parent organisation and development bodies to enable a consistent approach to furthering football and netball within the community.

3. Provide an accessible, welcoming, inclusive and rewarding environment for all people associated with our Club;

• The Club will operate 100% smoke free facilities.

• Alcohol will be managed responsibly to ensure a family friendly Club environment.

• A range of codes of conduct will assist in creating an appropriate Club environment and ensures appropriate behaviours for all involved in the Club.

• The Club will support, recognise and reward its volunteers.

4. Strive to be a leader in football and netball management so the long term success and stability of the games within our community are maximised;

• Initiatives to strengthen Club administration will be considered and implemented as part of the annual planning cycle.

• Where appropriate, the Club will be a partner in innovative programs available through government and parent bodies both on and off the field.

• The Club will have in place a range of policies, and make operational decisions, that take into account its long term development, stability and success.

5. Take a whole of Club approach to the development of football and netball, to ensure our Club’s future is as far as possible ‘generated from within’;

• The Club will implement an annual football & netball development plan that assists in fostering the games within the community.

• The Club will develop close relationships with local schools and will assist and support them to conduct football and netball activities and matches.

• Junior Committees and their coaching staff will be appropriately trained and resourced to ensure that the players participating at this level have the greatest opportunity to continue playing at Yinnar and into senior ranks.

6. Approach the leadership and management of our Club from the basis of establishing and maintaining strong internal and external relationships and partnerships;

• The Club recognises both the responsibility and need to work with and support others to contribute to the development of our Club and community.

• Where appropriate, Club resources and facilities will be made available to assist other organisations in the conduct of their activities.

• The Club will establish and build relationships with key stakeholders within football, netball and the local communities.

• The Club will openly report to its members and stakeholders at least annually.

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Memorial Award WinnersThe Club recognises the following memorial awards:

ROSS SEWELL MEMORIAL - AWARDED FOR THE BEST CLUB PERSON ON AN ANNUAL BASIS

Ross was a player, coach and committee member at the Club and was struck down by illness and tragically passed away in 1985. Even in illness, Ross was a tireless contributor to the Club and in recognition of his contribution and determination not to let his illness stop him from helping out; the Club initiated the Ross Sewell Memorial Best Club Person Award in 1985. Ross Sewell Memorial Best Club Person for 2018: Peter Quigley VIN KALLIDAY MEMORIAL - PLAYED FOR ANNUALLY BETWEEN THE YINNAR AND MIRBOO NORTH SENIOR TEAMS. THE MEMORIAL IS CONTESTED AT THE HOME MATCH OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR’S WINNER

Vin was a senior player with the club who lost his life in a motor vehicle accident in 1976. Vin was a former Mirboo North senior grade player, and was playing seniors with Yinnar at the time of his death. In honour of his memory Yinnar and Mirboo North compete for the Vin Kalliday Memorial annually and it is one of the MGFL’s most fiercely fought contests and coveted trophies. The Vin Kalliday shield was won by Yinnar in 2018.

THE WELSH MEDAL - AWARDED TO THE SENIOR FOOTBALL BEST & FAIREST

The Welsh Medal was inaugurated in 2015 and is named in honour of Bill Welsh and son Peter Welsh, Club legends who both achieved playing at Australian Rules competitions highest level – the VFL.

The Welsh Medal winner for 2018: Brendan Chapman J W BENNETT MEMORIAL - AWARDED FOR THE HIGHEST GOAL KICKER IN THE SENIOR FOOTBALL GRADE

J W – Jack Bennett was a past player, President and contributor to the Club for many years. Jack also spent many hours looking after the grounds and oval at Yinnar, and the senior goal-kicking award is named in his honour. J W Bennett Memorial Leading Senior Goal kicker for 2018: Brad McBride CRAIG COOK MEMORIAL - AWARDED FOR THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF LEAGUE BEST AND FAIREST VOTES IN THE UNDER 18 FOOTBALL GRADE

Craig was a talented and skilled footballer, a well-liked young man who was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident. He was considered a future key senior player and the Craig Cook Memorial is dedicated to the player who is judged independently though the MGFL Best & Fairest process as a high on ground achiever in the Under 18 competition. Craig Cook Memorial Under 18 Highest League Votes for 2018: Judah Leak

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The Ross Sewell Memorial is awarded to the Best Club Person on an annual basis and is voted for by Club members. The Ross Sewell Memorial Best Club Person for the 2018 season was Peter Quigley.

Past winners of the Ross Sewell Memorial Best Club Person include:

1985 Peter Quigley 1986 Peter Quigley 1987 Herb Smith 1988 Herb Smith 1989 Gordon Lont 1990 Gordon Lont 1991 Gordon Lont & Peter Quigley 1992 Marlene Cheffers 1993 Gordon Lont 1994 Bryan Faulkner 1995 Gordon Lont 1996 Brian Little 1997 Greg Linton 1997 Greg Linton 1998 Peter Quigley1999 Liz Young 2000 Peter Quigley

2001 Janine Pollock 2002 Liz Young 2003 Liz Young 2004 Colin Dowling 2005 Geoff Andrew 2006 Geoff Andrew 2007 Kate Dowling 2008 Kate Dowling & Dean Suares 2009 Brendan Holt 2010 Brendan Holt & Nicole Holt 2011 Leanne Millsom 2012 Leanne Millsom & Sonia Williams 2013 Sue Webster2014 Sonia Williams2015 Peter Quigley 2016 Janelle Szkwarek 2017 Sheryrn Linton

Volunteers nominated for the Ross Sewell Memorial Best Club Person in 2018 were:

Andrew JenkinsArie HendricksCallum alexanderCheridee ClissoldChris LongDean LintonDean SuaresDee HendrikseDeidre BuckleyDiane PenneyDon BarnesGeorge RenwickGeorgia HutchinsonGordon LontGuy CheffersHalie McCollJames MillsJanelle SzkwarekKen HutchinsonLachlan alexander

Lauren SewellLorna Sutcliffe Luke LintonMarg ObrienMark StolkMichael KearnsNaomi KearnsNick LintonNick PenneyPeter LintonPeter QuigleyRod CoulingRyan WalshSam McCullochSheryrn LintonSimon FindlaySonia WilliamsSue WebsterTricia HicksTroy Makepeace

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Past winners of the Craig Cook Memorial include:

1985 Ricky Lont 1986 Phil Rhodes 1987 Darren Lont 1988 Scott Bond 1989 Vin Proud 1990 D Burrows / S Visser / R McFarlane 1991 Darren Burrows 1992 Steven Patterson 1993 Gavin Little 1994 Dale Patterson 1995 Brett Lindsay 1996 Ashley Milligan 1997 Lachlan Burslem 1998 Matt Dowling 1999 Lee Clarke2000 Bill Lafferty 2001 Travis Brighton

2002 Jimmy Dowling 2003 Daniel Webster 2004 Daniel Webster 2005 Todd Gilmour 2006 Nicholas Johnson 2007 Jill-Ivan Nuguid 2008 Dale Murphy 2009 Matthew Pilgrim 2010 Nicholas Linton 2011 Liam Maynard & Mark Stolk 2012 Jason Rendell 2013 Ben Webster & Billy Davey 2014 Mason Lardner2015 Luke Van Rooy2016 Haydn Peavey 2017 Joshua Bugeja2018 Judah Leak

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The Club extends its sympathies to the families of the following former members of our Club community who sadly passed away over the year:

Joe Brouns 10 April 1962 – 13 May 2018

Des Bennett 10 November 1930 – 21 October 2018

Noel Williams 27 February 1929 – 9 October 2018

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The Club membership base remains strong at just over 400 members.

Packages were simplified in 2018, and the membership function of our website providing vastly improved ease of access and payment over prior years.

Consistent with Club aims, membership packages are structured to cater for people of all ages to be Club members at lowest possible cost. The following membership categories were offered in 2018 (in addition to player membership categories):

• Platinum Magpie • Magpie • Adult • Senior Citizen • Adult • Junior Player Parent / Disability Support • Past Player & Official

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Financial StatementThe task of managing Club finances is a considerable one, we run a small business and with that comes significant responsibility and workload. Andrew Jenkins did a pretty amazing job as Treasurer in 2018 and we thank him sincerely.

Not only is the role a voluntary one, it carries the added responsibility of managing other people’s money – our members funds. AJ undertook this role with what could be described as understated confidence and competence and uber reliability.

The Stripe payment function hit it straps this year and made the Treasurers role simpler (to a degree) by reducing cash payments and automating primarily membership, clothing and event cash transactions.

The Club was able to report a reasonable trading profit on turnover in excess of $270k. It is important the Club continues to make a profit so that in turn it can invest in improving our facilities for the benefit of our players, members, supporters, volunteers and the Yinnar community.

The Club invested just over $23,000 in 2018 improving equipment and facilities that are integral to ensuring the environment in which our players and volunteers function is as good as it can be. These capital projects and purchases are detailed elsewhere in this report.

Due to a number of factors, some expenditure attributable to the 2017 season was not brought to account at the end of last season and was paid for in the 2018 season, distorting to a degree the financial performance of both reporting periods.

The following table details the impact on reported end 2017 and commencing 2018 cash balances. This is necessary to ensure there is clarity on actual operating activities and performance over both reporting periods.

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Net cash reported end 2017 as per Annual Report $91, 720Expenditure attributable to 2017 (paid in 2018) -8,821Net cash (actual) for 2017 period 82,449

NET CASH SEASON START $82, 448 CLUB ADMINISTRATIONAdmin Officer -3,940Administration -5,331Advertising -612Annual report & AGM -4,493Bank AC - int / charges / fees -46Phone / fax / internet -605Postage -645Net cost GST -1,877FOOD & BEVERAGE OPSBar trading 26,130Canteen trading 27,630Catering 10,755CLUB ACTIVITIES & OPSCaptains Camp 500Clothing -1,134Club trophies / honour boards -419Donations 234Gate takings 19,374Finals costs -1,726Magpie money / vouchers -930Membership 22,333Minor capital purchases -265Sponsorship 40,833OCCUPANCY COSTSCleaning costs / requisites -348Equip / infra repairs & maintenance -297Gas -1,810Power -5,624Rec Res CoM charges -176Security -1,347Waste Collection -1,051SOCIAL FUNCTIONSPost match entertainment -150Bogan Bingo -1,454Black & White Ball 1390's Night 575Presentation night -622PAST PLAYERS & OFFICIALSRaffle and Jnr Fund 734PP&O Expenses -2,837RAFFLES$50 note raffle - post home games 1,215Grand final raffle 795Hotel raffle 541

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MGFL FOOTBALL OPSAFL Vic affiliation / registration costs -6,910Coach education / courses -110Remuneration -52,350Contracted player/coach clothing -440Gear & equipment -5,805Incentive scheme -3,160Insurance -717Medical / first aid / trainers -5,205MGFL costs -3,417Trophies -1,062Umpires -9,935Umpires -9,278CGJFL FOOTBALL OPSAFL Vic affiliation costs -2,314CGJFL costs -340Coach education / courses -170Coaches clothing -110Gear & equipment -1,061Presentation function -1,057Trophies -706AUSKICK OPSActivities -265Trophies -168MGNA NETBALL OPSRemuneration -3,611Contracted player/coach clothing -336Gear & equipment -1,425MGNA costs -1,150Trophies -479Umpires -3,290VNA -69MDNA NETBALL OPERATIONSCoaches -224Coaches clothing -127Gear & equipment -305MDNA costs -210Trophies -510Umpires -500

NET RESULT OPERATING ACTIVITIES $6,387

EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS & PROJECTSAFL Gippsland levy -1,092Based On A Cause donation -2,000Footballers v Cricketers match 2,040Goal nets project -13,080Shelving for rooms -189Fridge for kitchen -299Pot washer for bar -2,959Club camera -428Cabinets for club offices -2,933Siren for eastern oval -550Flag poles project -2,824Eastern Oval soil renovation -809

NET RESULT EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS & PROJECTS -$25,122

PROFIT / LOSS FOR SEASON -$18,735

NET CASH END OF SEASON $63,713

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We are fortunate to have a group of sponsors willing to support the Club and the Yinnar community. Special thanks to all sponsors, their continued commitment and partnership with the Club and community has ensured that football and netball prospers. Our sponsors continue to grow year after year – and the level of support provided is outstanding. The new four-tier structure is: Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze. Sponsors businesses and services were promoted to our members, players, supporters and the wider community by a number of differing means. These included:

• Car bumper stickers• Change room sponsors board• Club news / this week at Yinnar

updates• Ground entrance signage• Deck signage• Oval fence signage• Letterhead • Club membership tickets• MGFL grand final Spectator

advertisement• Playing jumpers logos• Scoreboard and coaches box

signage• Social function advertising• Social room signage• Weekly Spectator header• Club clothing• Weekly team sheet banner• Weekly incentive awards naming

rights• Senior team match day windbreak• Senior team training jumpers• Senior warm up shirts

The Club acknowledges and appreciates the outstanding support provided by Dean & Dan at Young Signs in delivering our sponsors signage needs – all exceptionally professionally and with the promptest service possible.

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Recognising Our VolunteersThe Club is fortunate to have a large number of people that willingly put up their hand to make sure what needs to be done week in week out gets done – and consistently.

It is the aim of the Club Committee and Sub Committees to recruit retain and recognise as many volunteers as possible to assist in operation of the Club so as to spread the workload and not place too great a load on any one person, hopefully leading to a longer term involvement from all participating.

Some of the ways that the Club recognises our volunteers are:

• Worker of the Week in the MGFL Spectator • Invitations to the Club Annual Luncheon• The annual Appreciation Function, held prior to the AGM

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Capital Works, Facility & Equipment Improvements

The Club continued its commitment to the upgrade of facilities at the Yinnar Recreation Reserve in partnership with the Committee of Management and other user groups. This will ensure that quality facilities are provided for the benefit of players, members, supporters and the Yinnar community on an ongoing basis.

An investment of over $23,000 was made by the Club on the following key projects and purchases through 2018:

EASTERN OVAL KITCHEN UPGRADE PROJECT

This project was jointly undertaken by the YFNC, Yinnar Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, Morwell Tigers Yinnar Cricket Club & Yinnar & District Judo Club. We acknowledge grant funding received from the Latrobe City Council & Yinnar Community Hotel Co-operative that enabled the needed and long-awaited project to be delivered. Total grant funds were $22,500 – total project cost of $33,000.

The difference between grant funds and total project cost ($10.5k) was contributed by the YRR CoM, with call on user groups. This does highlight one of the many benefits we have as a member of the wholly community managed and operated Reserve, which is the envy of many and certainly a key asset for the Yinnar & District community.

The efforts of YFNC Life Member and YRR CoM President Don Barnes as Project Manager requires special mention, and ensured the project was delivered to an exceptionally high standard.

The project not only provides a base for catering and canteen operations that is a pleasure to work in and meets all current health standards, it provides a multi-purpose meeting space that the eastern oval facilities have not had to date. Great outcome that exceeded all expectations.

FLAG POLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Partially funded through an AFL Vic WorkSafe grant ($1,000 with Club funds of $1800), this project saw four new flagpoles installed in the prime front of western

pavilion position, providing a focal point for the flying of Club and other event specific flags. The new poles replaced existing poles welded atop the pavilion roof, and removed the risk of having to get on the roof to fly flags. If you are wondering why the flag poles look millimeter perfect, it’s because a YFNC Life Member was project manager – outstanding, thanks Pete.

WESTERN OVAL SAFETY NET PROJECT

Another project that has been on the priority list for a few years, now done with Club funds exceeding $13k. The project took significant planning, including soil tests, building permits and other LCC permissions were required, but we got there. Thanks to Dean Suares for persisting with the approval process and to Engie for donating the poles which were surplus to requirements from the Hazelwood Open Cut. Getting them in the air and the old nets down took some effort, and we thank Kevin Burrows, Peter Fox & Greg Linton for their contribution – along with a number of TA’s who helped on the day. The project removes the risk of footies getting out to Jumbuk Road and also reduced wear and tear on footies that don’t necessarily cope that well with bouncing across the bitumen. Apart from these project benefits the nets also look great and improve the amenity of the Reserve.

Other capital purchases and projects of note include:

• New AFL standard eastern oval siren, thanks Luke Bremner for sourcing and installing. Investment of $550.

• New joinery storage cupboards to support administration operations in the Club office and to assist our trainers in their facilities, thanks to Jack Buckley & Hi Tek Joinery for your work. Investment of approx. $3,200.

• New kitchen fridge to chill goods sold match days to ensure food safety standards, investment $300.

• Club camera costing $428 to reduce the reliance of volunteers equipment and to ensure a camera is always on hand for special events and occasions.

• New glass washer in the bar to replace the much loved ‘Rusty’ and to lessen the load on our volunteers, investment of $2,900.

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Yinnar Recreation Reserve

The Yinnar Recreation Reserve Committee of Management provides a high standard of facilities for all members, players and supporters to enjoy. The Committee of Management is seen as a progressive group that works to continually improve facilities for user groups and the community. The Club acknowledges and appreciates the work of the Committee of Management, and in particular, the contribution made by Chris Long, Gordon Lont, Don Barnes & Jeff Knowles whose efforts directly assist and support our players and Club.

As part of its responsibility as a user group of the Yinnar Recreation Reserve, the Club must undertake all cleaning and rubbish removal tasks. Thanks to the senior and reserve football players who were rostered in teams to complete post-match change room cleaning, social room cleaning, and rubbish removal for the whole Reserve. The player’s contribution was appreciated, as are all volunteers who contribute to this magnificent facility.

This year saw Callum Alexander take on the role of organising maintenance repair works across our facilities. Thanks to Cal for your significant efforts and also to Nick Penny & Luke Bremner our ever efficient sparkies, and of course Sam & Paul McCulloch from McCulloch Plumbing.

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A key feature of creating a positive, healthy and welcoming environment is providing nutritious and tasty meals for our players and volunteers, at functions / events / training / match days.

We may well be biased, but it is a fact we have the best catering crew of any club in Gippsland. Every week during the season, our players come off the track to enjoy a home cooked 2-course meal that would be the envy of any club. Similarly, the canteen operations of a home match are just first class, and for that we have many volunteers to thank. The core kitchen & canteen crew organisers comprised Sheryrn Linton, Dee Hendrikse & Trish Hicks. They were supported by key volunteers Sharon Kearns, Kerry Alexander, Lorna Sutcliffe, Leanne Linton, Nat Cheffers, Kim Walsh and Nicole Bugeja – along with a significant group of volunteers.

Sheryn, Dee & Trish announced their ‘retirement’ from Thursday night meal duty after 7 years of meritorious service, but will continue providing the best canteen service in the League (oops, Gippsland) in 2019. They leave big shoes to fill, and we are sure will assist the new chefs with plenty of tips and lessons learnt.

Add to our volunteers, thanks to the various netballers and footballers who pitch in – our catering operations are reflective of the importance placed on one of our key guiding principles: Provide an accessible, welcoming, inclusive and rewarding environment for all people associated with our Club

Thanks to everyone who assisted through donating food for the various functions and events, spent time in the kitchen as a volunteer, those that set up, cleaned up and ate up – a truly exceptional effort from all.

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From Chris Stanlake, Committee President Season 2018 has come and gone and we’ve had another busy year, highlighted by our two reunion days. The first celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the 1998 senior and reserves football premierships along with 1998 A Reserve, C Grade & D grade premiership winning netball teams.

The second of our reunion days was the 10 year celebration of our 2008 Senior Premiership team. It was fantastic to see 19 of 21 players attend as well support staff and others from the 2008 playing group enjoying a catch up over a few social beers.

Our Committee once again recognised former junior players who played their first senior football or A grade netball game. Congratulations to all juniors on playing at the highest level possible at our club. These young players are the future of this great Club and we wish them success and a long career at Yinnar.

The booth bar and deck once again proved to be a very popular place to watch the footy. Thanks to all the Committee members who helped out during the year and a special mention to booth bar manager Mick Kearns and Rod Couling for setting up the bar every home game. Well done Mick & Rocket. A big thank you also must go to the many regulars (you know who you are) who supported us all year with very generous donations and support of the raffle

“Wheels Wheel” which once again proved very popular and lucrative for the Past Players and Officials Committee. A big thank you to all who played along adding to a real positive atmosphere on the deck. Thanks again to Dean (The Wheel) Suares for embracing it with such enthusiasm. It will return in 2019.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to shout out a massive thank you to our committee, Rod Couling, Shane Quigley, Paul Buckley, Andrew Nardino, Mick Kearns, Dean Suares, Sonia Williams and Lee Clarke. You should all be proud of your contribution to our great club. Thank you for all your support and look forward to seeing you all again next year.

At this stage the date for our PP&O AGM has not been decided but It would be great to see some new faces there so we can form another strong Committee for next year.

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From Jamie Winters, Auskick Coordinator

2018 was another fun year with the Auskickers, some fresh Sunday morning starts but didn’t need to retreat to the sheds, keeping them moving but still a few chilly kids!

All in all most mornings turned out nice and sunny, parents always there to help and we all got plenty of laughs provided by the kids with the different activities.

It looks like 3 players will be joining the under 10’s next year, possibly more which is really good for our Auskick Program, the Club and community

We really enjoy watching the kids grow and improving with Auskick and looking forward to watching them develop through the juniors into the seniors.

Thanks to all my helpers, parents and also thanks for the support from the Club.

Our 2018 Auskickers were:

• Annie Bremner• Billy Bremner• Harvey Brighton• Sebastian Close• Quade Jobling• Finn Mahoney• Sonny Mahoney• Harvey McCartney• Austin McCulloch• Jackson O’Hara• Amelia Parry• Hudson Richer• Nicholas Spicer-Morris• Henry Try• Teddy Try• Cooper Webb• Joshua Webb• Royden Williams• Hayden Winters• Artan Young• Dusty Young• Kayla Young

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Central Gippsland Junior Football League (CGJFL) Teams

UNDER 10, UNDER 12 & UNDER 14

From Ryan Walsh & Guy Cheffers, Club CGJFL Committee Executive

A great season was had in 2018 for Yinnar in the Central Gippsland Junior Football League. Our Club fielded three teams with a total of 75 kids participating at under 10, 12 & 14 levels combined. All three teams reached the finals with our 14’s bowing out by only 2 points in the preliminary final and the 10’s & 12’s making the Grand Final. Unfortunately the 10’s went down to Mirboo North but the 12’s took out the big one in emphatic style, with a big win over Leongatha.

There were some great individual efforts this year- Harvey McKay (U/10 League Leading Goal Kicker), Huntar Little (U/12 League Leading Goal Kicker), Luke Cheffers (U/12 League B & F Runner Up/ BOG in GF) and Harri McColl (All Stars Representative).

We were very fortunate to have some fantastic coaches in our ranks this year. Brent Ludlow took on the task of coaching under 10’s, Tim Mills under 12’s and Julian Schill / Shane McColl

for under 14’s. All did a great job, well supported by their team managers and volunteers.

We again would like to thank all for the support we received this year in running the season. The Senior Canteen ladies backed up our Junior canteen in making sure stock was ordered and available for each home game. We would also like to thank Brendan Chessum (Grounds), Steve & Kylie Pancutt (SP Admin/ Canteen) and Haylee Pollard (Canteen Coordinator) for their efforts.

The Eastern Oval canteen upgrade was finally completed this year and what a difference it has made. The transformation has been amazing and well received. To all that were involved- thank you for your efforts. A special mention needs to go out to Don Barnes for his coordination and communication efforts on the project.

Again, thanks all for a successful CGJFL season. Bring on 2019!!

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UNDER 14 Best & Fairest Tarmah LittleRunner Up Best & Fairest Harrison McCollMost Determined Dylan MakepeaceMost Consistent Zac SchillMost Improved Ethan SultanaMost Disciplined Bailey PiedrafitaCoaches Award Tim VineyCoaches Award Lachlan Bell

UNDER 12 Best & Fairest Luke CheffersRunner Up Best & Fairest Corey ThorburnMost Consistent Liam MastersMost Improved Lucas McCullochMost Disciplined Riece PancuttCoaches Award Luke Douch

UNDER 10Most Determined Ford GoreMost Consistent Bailey BeecherMost Improved Hayden RyrieMost Disciplined Beau ChessumMost Courageous Harvey McKayBest Team Player Jay RogalskyBest Team Leadership Xavier McCafferty

BEST & FAIRESTYEAR UNDER 14 UNDER 12 UNDER 102000 R Duffus / B Embry R Pollock R Parry2001 J Norder J Embry J Roe2002 Brent Connelly Robert Parry Liam Johnson2003 Robert Parry Mason Lont Alex Tatterson2004 Robert Parry Nicholas Mayer Sam Mazou2005 Mason Lont Alex Tatterson Jayden Wilkins2005 Mason Lont Alex Tatterson Jayden Wilkins2006 Alex Tatterson Mark Stolk Billy Davey2007 Alex Tatterson Dylan Briggs Not awarded2008 Sam Mazou Riley Hogarth Not awarded

2009 Jack McGrath Riley Hogarth & Tyler Hillier Not awarded

2010 Matt Dyke Hudson Kerr Not awarded2011 Alex Lawson Aidan Quigley Not awarded

2018 Award Winners

BEST & FAIRESTYEAR UNDER 13 UNDER 111996 N/A S Cook1997 S Jones R Duffus1998 D Yeates R Pollock1999 N Andrijczak R Pollock

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BEST & FAIREST2012 Hudson Kerr Lincoln Oddy Not awarded2013 Aidan Quigley Bailey Flanigan Not awarded2014 Bayley Flanigan Nixon Hall Not awarded2015 Aidyn Sheers Nixon Hall Not awarded2016 Nixon Hall Harrison McColl Not awarded2017 Blake Van Der Meer Corey Thorburn Not awarded2018 Tarmah Little Luke Cheffers Not awarded GOAL KICKINGYEAR UNDER 13 UNDER 111996 R Duffus1997 R Duffus R Duffus

1998 R DuffusJ Nardino, B Connelly & T Negro

1999 R Duffus B HermensYEAR UNDER 14 UNDER 12 UNDER 102000 J Hornsey B Connelly R Parry2001 Not awarded J Embry J Roe

2002 Brent Connelly & Jayden Embry Jake Roe Liam Johnson

2003 Brent Connelly Liam Johnson Liam Maynard & Nick Mayer

2004 Jesse Hornibrook Liam Johnson Tom Grumley

2005 Ryan Tatterson Nick Mayer Jayden Wilkins / Brad Connelly

2006 Alex Tatterson Jayden Wilkins Brad Connelly2007 Alex Tatterson Liam Smit Max Renwick

2008 Sam Mazou Bradley Connelly Aidan Quigley & Mitch Renwick

2009 Jack McGrath & Kurt Holt Alex Lawson Aidan Quigley

2010 Matt Dyke Hudson Kerr & Sam Davey Dustin Weir

2011 Alex Lawson Aidan Quigley Aidyn Sheers2012 Aidan Quigley Aidyn Sheers Sam Walsh2013 Aidan Quigley Aidyn Sheers Sam Walsh2014 Josh Bugeja Tristen Waack Kaiden Jenkins

2015 Aidyn Sheers Sam Walsh / Tristen Waack Mack Reinets

2016 Hayden Dwyer Jack Quirk Huntar Little 2017 Hayden Dwyer Huntar Little Benjamin Burrows2018 Harrison McColl Huntar Little Harvey McKay

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PLAYER 2018 CAREERClancy Mills 17 96Jack Daddo 14 96Dylan Makepeace 14 94Mack Rieniets 14 92Clancy Mills 12 91Flynn Schill 17 82Harrison McColl 14 82Huntar Little 17 77Flynn Schill 11 77Oliver McColl 17 75Thomas Hoghton 13 75Zac Schill 13 75Noah McCafferty 17 74Lachlan Bell 12 73Luke Douch 18 72Huntar Little 9 72Corey Thorburn 16 70Archie Mills 13 70Luke Cheffers 18 69Noah McCafferty 3 69Ryder Makepeace 18 67Ryder Makepeace 2 67Corey Thorburn 3 65Harry Bugeja 17 63Hudson McCulloch 18 63Riese Pancutt 18 62Bailey Piedrafita 14 62Hayden Deacon 10 61Tarmah Little 14 60Lucas McCulloch 14 56Billy Durea 17 52Benjamin Burrows 18 48Liam Masters 18 48Lukas Seath 16 46Matthew Moore 17 45Beau Chessum 16 44Xavier McCafferty 15 44Kodie Gaspero 16 43Grady Ryan 16 41Daniel Masters 14 38Zachary de Beer 17 35Lachlan de Beer 11 33Bailey Beecher 16 31Cooper Gaunt 16 31Ryrie Hayden David 16 31

Career Junior Football Matches Played

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PLAYER 2018 CAREERSuede Makepeace 15 30Harrison Foster 14 29Harvey McKay 15 29Deagan Ryrie 14 29Ford Gore 14 28Grace Schill 15 28Jaxon David Ryrie 14 27Benjamin Woodward 14 26Parker Mason 13 26Sienna Cheffers 13 26Bobby Kanavan 10 24Tristan Viney 2 20Mysen Pollard 18 18Tristan Viney 18 18Jasper Naporowski 17 17Archer Poole 16 16Brian Parkes 16 16Caleb smith 16 16Jye Reyke 16 16Taidden Mitchell Viney 16 16Cade Reyke 16 16Declan Naporowski 15 15Harry Ludlow 15 15Jay Rogalsky 15 15Kobey Ross 15 15Tasman Leahy 15 15Xavier Jones 15 15Harvey Vanderzalm 14 14Patrick Mills 14 14Riley Prestipino 14 14Timothy Viney 13 13David Walsh 12 12William Walsh 11 12William Walsh 1 12Ethan Sultana 12 12Brady Gaspero 10 10Robert Walsh 10 10Kodie Gaspero 1 1

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SENIORS, RESERVES, UNDER 18 & UNDER 16

From: Dean Suares, Vice President Football

For the fifth consecutive season we had all four of our MGFL teams compete in the final series once again another exciting season for the Club.

Troy Makepeace took on the role of 4ths coach this season and his experience and vast knowledge of football certainly helped get the best out of a predominantly undersized and bottom age 4ths side.

Troy got the best out of the squad and had terrific support from parents week in week out. The fourths had a barnstorming finals series and made it through to the grand final where they were competitive for most of the match falling away in the last quarter. I would like to thank the many under 14 boys who stepped up each week to not only help but also contribute. We thank Troy and his support staff for their efforts this season.

Tyler Chisolm took on the difficult job of thirds coach this season as a first year coach; Tyler combined this role with also playing senior football each week. The thirds were very competitive all season and fell just short in the Preliminary final.

Tyler was a passionate coach and the players responded well with at least three playing extended football in the senior 18. We thank Tyler and his team manager Margaret and support staff for their passion and commitment towards our under 18 squad who even though were short of numbers remained top three all year. Again we thank the fourths player who doubled up most weeks. Our 3rds and fourths are the future of our club and it was great to have passionate and influential coaching staff on board.

James Mills in his third year as reserves coach again had a terrific season. Most weeks the reserves were undermanned due to the high injury and unavailability of the senior 18. Once again, the reserves finished top three winning their first final comfortably and then defeating the previously undefeated YYN in the second semi-final to progress through to the grand final.

With an injury depleted senior side the reserves played YYN again in the grand final but fell short at the end. We thank James and his support staff for their passion and commitment as coaching reserves football is not an easy challenge. James unique coaching style will be missed!

Jamie Aitken in his second season as senior coach once again recruited some quality players/people to the club, with a young localised leadership group, the seniors once again finished top three to qualify for the double chance, it was a difficult season losing key players to retirement, unavailability and injury giving the club a chance to play thirds and reserves players who acquitted themselves well, we lost our first final to Trafalgar and then went on to beat YYN in a thriller in the preliminary final to advance through to the grand final, with an injury depleted side we took it up to Trafalgar leading most of the day only to again fall short at the final siren.

The Cub would like to thank Jamie and especially his support staff who give up their time week in week out.

Finally, a big thankyou to all the tireless volunteers who assist in getting these sides onto the field each week, these teams would not be competitive without your wonderful support.

Mid Gippsland Football League Teams

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SENIORSBest & Fairest Brendan ChapmanRunner Up Best & Fairest Matt DykeMost Consistent Mark StolkMost Determined Nathan RowleyMost Improved Luke LintonMost Improved Daniel WebsterJW Bennett Memorial Goal Kicking Award Brad McBride

RESERVESBest & Fairest Daniel WebsterRunner Up Best & Fairest Gabe OlverMost Consistent Lachlan AlexanderMost Determined Max HendrikseCoaches Award Matthew Woodhouse

UNDER 18Best & Fairest Judah LeakRunner Up Best & Fairest Mathew OunjitBest Player in Finals Sam Findlay

Most Determined Arie Hendrikse

Goal Kicking Award Hudson Alexander-HicksCraig Cook Memorial – Most League B&F Votes Judah Leak

Most Disciplined Player Tom Hayes

UNDER 16Best & Fairest Jedd FelminghamRunner Up Best & Fairest Blake Van Der MeerMost Consistent Sam WalshMost Valuable Player Jye WilsonMost Improved Jai MakepeacePlayers Choice Award Reese AdamsMost Disciplined Player Riley Drummond

2018 Award Winners

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YEAR SENIORS RESERVES UNDER 17/18 UNDER 15/161966 P Rennie1967 P Rennie R McKay1968 P Rennie R McKay S Stewart1969 K Nicholas R McKay D Wilkins1970 P Rennie P Fox I Mitchell J Quigley1971 P Rennie G Brown G Williams1972 M Ryan P Rennie W Leviston S Quigley1973 M Ryan H McGregor M Smythe A Cook1974 J Kornacki I Sutherland A Cook S Quigley1975 P Rennie M Quigley S Quigley S Quigley1976 P Rennie R Brown S Quigley J Brouns1977 P Rennie P Rennie R Whitelaw M Maynard1978 P Rennie C Shepherd J Brouns M Maynard1979 P Rennie A Nardino T Sewell G Hornibrook1980 P Rennie S Griffiths G Hornibrook S Shaw & S Austen1981 P Rennie R Whitton G Hornibrook M Lawless1982 W Loechel P Rennie N Mitchell I Heesom1983 S Quigley P Rennie S Tavner R Lont1984 P Corn P Rennie C Lees C Jewkes1985 S Quigley P Rennie R Lont J Devries1986 S Quigley A Betts D Lont S Bond1987 D Starr G Gregoriou D Cook D Little1988 R Couling C Rasmus D Little B Little1989 R Couling R Cook V Proud B Little1990 D Lont E Duve B Little L Orchard1991 D Lont M Duggan B Little L Orchard1992 R Couling J Knowles D Starr D Burrows M Cheffers1993 R Thomas B Renwick/ B Stephens B Williams B Holt1994 R Couling R Lucas D Paterson B Holt1995 B Mayo D Shields B Lindsay L Burslem1996 A Quirk D Brown A Milligan S Mulder1997 A Milligan D Brown D Stanistreet N Scurrah1998 P McCulloch D Brown M Dowling S Hopkins1999 R Couling T Sullivan S McCulloch D Yeates

*Changed to Under 18 & Under 16 from 20002000 R Couling R Mayo M Kovacevic J Sanders2001 B Holt C Webster M McManus J Hornsey2002 C Harwood R Couling B Wilson B Wilson2003 M Andrew R Couling R Duffus B Wilson2004 B Sherriff D Brown R Duffus B Connelly2005 B Holt M McManus L Norder R Townsend2006 C Stanlake R Duffus R Pollock J Roe Duggan2007 Brad Knowles Rylee Duffus Jill Ivan Nuguid Joel Rasmus2008 B Holt / B Wilson Joshua Garth Mark Thorburn Nicholas Mayer2009 Brendan Holt Don Burney Shaun Zaghet Alex Tatterson2010 Brendan Holt Shaun Hecker Jake Renwick Sam Mazou2011 Thys Stanistreet Rylee Duffus Sam Mazou Jamie Maggs2012 Thys Stanistreet Tony Spiteri Callum Alexander Matt Dyke2013 Joshua Swift Cam Harwood Callum Alexander Max Renwick2014 Tim Aitken Marcus Webb Matt Hodder Aidan Quigley2015 Tim Aitken Michael Higgins Zac Cantrill Ben Cheffers2016 Brayden Wilson Marcus Webb Zac Cantrill Ayden Sheers2017 Liam Visser Patrick McGrath Joshua Bugeja Ayden Sheers

2018 Brad McBride Cam Harwood Hudson Alexander-Hicks Reece Brown & Blake Van Der Meer

Goal Kicking

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YEAR SENIORS RESERVES UNDER 17/18 UNDER 15/161959 J A Bennett A Hopkins1960 B Bennett A Hopkins1961 A Shaw N Williams1962 N Williams1963 D Gould K Oddy1964 R O’Hara R Makepeace G Walker1965 A Shaw R Makepeace W Little1966 A Sewell V Felmingham P Simpson1967 A Sewell H Kennedy T Farley1968 D Frame H Kennedy D Farley1969 I Schmutter A Amiet G Coleman1970 D Frame K Graham L Jay G Williams

1971 R Bremner L Jay M QuigleyG Williams / F Zoneveld

1972 R Wright J Gorrie W Leviston G Fowkes1973 P Porter D Farley W Leviston A Cook1974 R Roylance K Gorrie G Fowkes M Williams1975 C Metcalf D Farley W Bassee S Quigley1976 G Prater D Farley S Quigley G Bennett1977 J Hallam D Farley G Williams T Sewell1978 M Williams B Davey D Webster C Tavner1979 K Neille B Cain M Keogh M Maynard1980 M Goldsbrough T Rilen M Maynard G Tavner1981 P Flaherty W Zuidland A Inger S Trembath1982 B Mathieson C Shepherd G Sauzier I Heesom1983 R Bacchetti G Tavner G Renwick / D Bishop G Renwick1984 L Ponton R Connelly G Renwick G Renwick1985 A Nardino P Nardino R Lucas T Hornibrook1986 N Brennan B Cain S Walsh S Bond1987 D Webster J Triggs S Bond D Little1988 R Couling C Rasmus S Bond Guy Cheffers1989 M Monacella M Kearns V Proud Guy Cheffers1990 D Hogarth R Lucas S Bennett L Orchard1991 L Knowles A Rule B Lambrecht L Orchard1992 B Stanistreet Glen Cheffers Darren Burrows M Cheffers1993 B Stanistreet J Irvine G Little C Johnson1994 J Knowles N Firmin B Knowles B Holt1995 M Monacella / B Mayo B Renwick B Lindsay L Burslem1996 M Monacella B Lindsay A Milligan L Burslem1997 G Davey B Lindsay M Dowling K Smith1998 C Shanahan T Sullivan M Dowling S Hopkins1999 A Milligan M Maynard L Clarke J Dowling

* Age group Under 18 & Under 16 from 20002000 Dean Cheffers Brent Ludlow Jarred Broadbent Andrew Taylor2001 Rick Galea Ken Hutchinson Travis Brighton Steve Foster2002 Guy Cheffers Rod Couling Jimmy Dowling Daniel Webster2003 Liam Visser Mark Duggan Jimmy Dowling Ryan Cornell2004 Liam Visser Jason Irvine Jason Yates Nick Johnson2005 Liam Visser Daniel Webster Todd Gilmour Jill-Ivan Nuguid2006 Liam Visser Matthew Rennie Jake Roe Duggan Nicholas Johnson2007 Tom McQualter Matthew Rennie Dale Murphy Mason Lont

2008 Tom McQualter Kris LeahyDale Murphy & Daniel Nardino

Nicholas Linton

2009 Ash Milligan Matt Whitelaw Nicholas Linton Alex Tatterson2010 Daniel Webster Todd Gilmour Brendan Brownscombe Mark Stolk2011 Liam Visser Nicholas Linton Mark Stolk Tom Sewell2012 Brendan Chapman Matt Nardino Luke Linton Matt Dyke2013 James Dowling Dan Nardino Jack McGrath Riley Hogarth2014 James Dowling Luke Linton Mason Larder Hudson Kerr2015 James Dowling Luke Bremner Luke Van Rooy Max Hendrikse

2016 Jake Mowat Luke Van RooyDaniel Schneider & Zac Cantrill

Arie Hendrikse

2017 Danny Campbell Daniel Webster Sam Findlay Bailey Flanigan2018 Brendan Chapman Daniel Webster Judah Leak Jedd Felmingham

Best & Fairest

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2018 CAREERDaniel Webster 18 254Matthew Dowling 1 237Sam Mills 15 219James Mills 6 218Lee Clarke 4 212Danny Young 1 212Liam Visser 9 200David Giles 11 195Cameron Harwood 15 187Jamie Winters 19 177Marc Szkwarek 5 164Daniel Yates 7 156Brendan Chapman 22 155Luke Bremner 9 146Nick Linton 15 134James Dowling 16 133Liam Maynard 15 127Luke Linton 21 126Jaydyn Embry 12 112Todd Gilmour 10 110Mark Stolk 20 109Sam McCulloch 8 102Shane McColl 21 92Dean Linton 21 84Damien Yates 16 84Matt Dyke 19 79James Shea 12 78Callum Alexander 15 76Lachlan Alexander 21 74Jaime Aitken 20 73Eamon Suares 19 73Joel Lawless 19 70Jesse Sleswick 2 60Seb Famularo 17 57Jarrod Henderson 20 56Jesse Berryman-Lambert 18 55Matthew Woodhouse 17 54Jack Findlay 20 53Emerson Hicks 16 49Brendan Brownscombe 14 47Gabe Olver 19 46Jarrod Raun 8 45Leigh Cummins 12 40Brandon Mahoney 10 40Danny Campbell 17 37Tyler Chisholm 18 36

Career Senior & Reserve Football Matches Played

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2018 CAREERJosh Cahill 18 35Matt Lewellen 15 35Mitch Renwick 2 32Jai Williams 12 29Maximiliano Geraldes 4 26Sam Findlay 14 23Michael Geary 5 23Hafis Matthews 8 22Lincoln Albanese 21 21Liam Eade 21 21Brenan Young 4 21Liam Hutchinson 2 19Ben Cheffers 8 18Josh Bugeja 10 17Peter Duncan 16 16Max Hendriske 15 15Brad McBride 14 14Nathan Rowley 14 14Brandon Smee 13 13Jacob Kane 10 10Matthew Williams 10 10Michael Stockdale 8 8Arie Hendriske 7 7Ben McCormack 4 6Aaron Clydsdale 4 4Aidyn Sheers 3 3Zac Brown 2 2Thomas Hayes 2 2Hudson Alexander-Hicks 1 1Brendon Chisholm 1 1Nathan Chisholm 1 1Bailey Flanigan 1 1Liam Hobbs 1 1Oliver Houghton 1 1Oakley Kerr 1 1Judah Leak 1 1Brandon Moore 1 1Corey O'Shea 1 1Mathew Ounjit 1 1

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2018 CAREERAidyn Sheers 16 151Benjamin McCormack 18 146Joshua Bugeja 10 142Arie Hendrikse 15 136Sam Findlay 12 131Jedd Felmingham 21 121Tige Renwick 19 120Tim Hutchinson 25 117Jye Wilson 20 116Jack Chessum 19 115Sam Walsh 21 115Matthew McCafferty 17 111Jacob Lawless 1 104Mathew Ounjit 17 103Bailey Flanigan 18 100Joshua Lissa 8 99Hayden Dwyer 18 90Sam Lissa 15 87Mitchell VanDerMeer 4 86Oliver Houghton 17 85Caleb Bell 17 64Matthew Kearns 20 63Jai Makepeace 21 63Thomas Hayes 17 49Ethan Foley 18 48Hudson Alexander-Hicks 18 47Blake VanDerMeer 20 46Reece Brown 19 45Jeremy Radoc 13 42Harrison Smith 1 40Reese Adams 20 39Boyd Makepeace 14 39Liam Hobbs 17 38Eros Zappulla 16 38Patrick Rand 18 35Riley Drummond 20 32Lachlan Cormick 13 28Judah Leak 17 26Blake Wells 23 23Callum Bailey 17 17Brandon Moore 16 16Jaryn Makepeace 14 14

Career Junior Football Matches Played

63

2018 CAREERCorey O'Shea 14 14Ryan Schopp 14 14Zac Brown 11 11Blake Couling 7 7Jay Barry 5 5Brentan Clissold 2 4Josh Bloomfield 1 1Jack Hennessy 1 1Elijah Lappin 1 1Zachary Mongta 1 1Jimmy Quinn 1 1Jordan Wilson 1 1

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A GRADE, B GRADE, C GRADE, D GRADE, UNDER 17, UNDER 15

From Deirdre Buckley, Club MGNA Committee President

Well what a season for our coaches and players in 2018.

Our coaches for 2018 were Halie McColl, A grade, Ellie Young, B grade, Naomi Kearns, C grade, Lauren Sewell, D grade, Sue Hutchinson, 17’s, Cathy & Georgia Hutchinson, 15’s.

This year has been very successful for our netball teams with nearly all grades competing in the finals and our C grade winning the 2018 Premiership. A big congratulations to Naomi and her team.

The Club has always been very lucky with the calibre of our coaches, and this year was no exception, for our players to have these coaches, with their commitment, dedication, and enthusiasm coaching them was outstanding.

Congratulations to Mary Corponi Mid Gippsland runners up best and fairest for D grade, Hollie Bugeja Mid Gippsland best and fairest for 17’s. We also had girls play for State and Regional Leagues, Mid Gippsland squad, congratulation girls.

It’s always hard to find umpires to umpire 6 games every Saturday for 18 rounds, a big thank you to Janelle Szkwarek, Katie Vary, who are our Club umpires. Jenny Mills also umpired a lot of A & B games again this year, a very big thank you.

Thank you to parents that brought the junior girls to training, helped score, time keep, fill water bottles etc.

Our senior netballers a big thank you for doing canteen duty Saturday mornings before their game, scoring, time keeping, and packing up after the last game had concluded.

A Club is not successful unless they have a strong committee, ours consisted of Janelle Szkwarek Secretary, Sharon Kearns, Treasurer, General Committee, Pauline Couling, Linda Huzier, Leanne Linton, the players and I would like to thank you immensely.

This year the commitment and passion shown by our coaches and players were unbelievable, there is a great feeling amongst the Club, which showed in our successful year that we have had on and off the court, and one that I have been proud to be a part of.

I would like to thank everyone that made our Netball operation so competitive and successful this year.

Thanks, Dee.

Mid Gippsland Netball League Teams

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A GRADE

Best & Fairest Gabrielle Maynard

Runner Up Best & Fairest Skye McDonald

Coaches Award Ellen Mills

B GRADE

Best & Fairest Hollie Bugeja

Runner Up Best & Fairest Briar Henderson & Danielle

Coaches Award Tayla Cheffers

C GRADE

Best & Fairest Annabelle Linton

Runner Up Best & Fairest Hayley Huzier

Coaches Award Janelle Szkwarek

D GRADE

Best & Fairest Mary Corponi

Runner Up Best & Fairest Jessica Penney

Coaches Award Emma Renwick

17 & UNDER

Best & Fairest Tayla Cheffers

Runner Up Best & Fairest Hollie Bugeja

Best Player – Finals Series Sophie Lecchino

Most Consistent Meg Hutchinson

15 & UNDER

Best & Fairest Maya Davey

Runner Up Best & Fairest Jessica Hoghton

Most Consistent Chloe Huzier

Rising Star Chloe McCulloch

2018 Award Winners

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YEAR A GRADE B GRADE C GRADE D GRADE UNDER 151976 L Bennett1977 L Bennett S Bennett197819791980 S Bennett19811982 S Bennett1983 J Smethurst1984 S Whitelaw L Houghton L Hornibrook1985 J Mills C Bennett J Whitelaw1986 R Collins M Norder L Hornibrook1987 M Goldsbrough

1988 J Mills/C Bennett L Hornibrook C Schmitz

1989 J Mills J Whitelaw P Couling

1990 J Mills N Daly /W Maher S Stolk

1991 C Bennett W Smeele S Plumridge1992 M Joustra W Smeele N De Morton P Webster1993 D Burrows D Knowles C Lont/T Olver K Furlong1994 C Bennett K Nathan C Schmitz J Fox1995 C Hall L Linton R Clarke N De Morton

1996 R Quirk K Nathan P Couling/ N McKeown J Whitelaw

1997 S Welsh A Holt/M Currie B Fox D Jones1998 V Stevens K Nathan D Jones S Vesty K Cowie1999 V Stevens N Daly P Hicks S Barry A Williamson2000 N Bowe D Greenwood H Lancaster F Smith K Knowles

YEAR A GRADE B GRADE C GRADE D GRADE UNDER 17 UNDER 152001 A Holt D Sharman P Couling B Withington K Soutar/M Nathan J Webster2002 A Holt S Barry P Couling F Smith C Brimblecombe J Webster2003 A Holt D Knowles M Mills K Clarke L Webster T Chapman2004 J Stevens P Couling K Armstrong J Higgins C Gunn R Chapman2005 M Mills/N Holt A Galea L Webster K Brewer P Chapman R Chapman

2006 P Chapman P Couling L Bloomfield B Davey R Chapman J Salleh

2007 P Chapman P Couling/K Sherriff V Sharp J Deguara M Burney S Lewis

2008 A Holt N Holt S Williams L Pursch S Lewis P Linton

2009 P Shellcot N Holt L Pursch A Clarke /J Penney N Kearns L Hornibrook

2010 K Hillier L Pursch L Nardino J Webster J Quigley D Couling

2011 S McDonald K Harwood C Maynard C Mills K Mayer P Bennett Swinley

2012 P Chapman K Harwood T Leahy E Renwick G Maynard C Sherriff

2013 A Tewieriek E Couling /S Andrew M Hutchison S Whitelaw K Nardino Sinead Cantrill

2014 R Chapman G Maynard K Vary/J Quigley L Sewell K Nardino G Hutchinson

2015 H McColl Z Hibbert L Bloomfield/C Aristidou L Sewell C Sherriff/B

Henderson G Hutchinson

2016 G Hutchinson M Hutchison C Carney N Felmingham J Hutchinson M Hutchinson2017 M Masters H Bugeja J Hutchinson M Corponi S Lecchino M Tingay

2018 Gabrielle Maynard Hollie Bugeja Annabelle Linton Mary Corponi Tayla Cheffers Maya Davey

Best & Fairest

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PLAYER 2018 CAREERSonia Williams 19 400Hannah Mills 14 314Kate Visser 19 289Stacey Whitelaw 2 224Janelle Szkwarek 22 191Laura Nardino 7 177Jessica Penney 18 171Naomi Kearns 20 168Brooke Mills 18 168Halie McColl 16 157Ellie Young 20 157Lauren Sewell 19 138Danielle Couling 18 119Phoebe Linton 18 113Gabrielle Maynard 16 102Tahlia Langan 18 97Sarah Quigley 18 92Chloe Maynard 21 78Emma Renwick 17 78Maree Garratt 14 68Briar Henderson 20 55Daniella Read 1 50Annabelle Linton 21 49Skye McDonald 13 49Michelle Masters 13 40Tayla Cheffers 19 38Mary Corponi 19 38Hayley Huzier 20 38Hollie Bugeja 15 32Georgia Hutchinson 15 28Sophie Lecchino 11 27Jessica Clarke 21 26Charlotte Hicks 21 24Hannah Sandy 6 24Laura Duff 21 21Sinead Cantrill 8 18Ellen Mills 16 16Brooke Duncan 1 15Montana Earle 14 14Niamh Dalrymple 6 12Meg Hutchinson 2 5Hayley Sheers 1 1

Career Senior MGNA Netball Matches Played

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2017 TOTALTayla Cheffers 21 113Meg Hutchinson 20 80Hollie Bugeja 16 76Hayley Sheers 19 54Georgia Martin 19 53Jessica Hoghton 28 43Chloe McCulloch 28 43Sophie Lecchino 16 34Mackenzie Tingay 15 32Amy Hutchinson 18 30Meg Dunn 21 21Ella Cheney 19 19Georgia Cheney 19 19Maya Davey 19 19Chloe Huzier 17 17Ella McCulloch 16 16Sienna Cheffers 8 8Celeste Ceric 6 6Abby Davey 2 2Annie Burrows 1 1

Prior to 2001

Senior Games: Games played in A or B grade regardless of age, games played in any grade (A, B, C or D) for players over the age of 18.

2001 onwards

Senior Games: Games played in A/B/C/D Grade irrespective of age.

Career Junior MGNA Netball Matches Played

70

From Net Poole, MDNA Coordinator Season 2018 saw the YFNC affiliation with the Churchill Indoor Netball Association (CINA) come to an end, with the folding of the association due to the low team numbers in their competition. This opened the door for our Club to enter the Moe & District Netball Association competition, that runs from their current outdoor courts on Savige’s Road in Moe of a Saturday morning.

We based our decision to leave CINA on many factors, finding the decision very difficult. We felt our players would benefit from the move to the MDNA, as the competition provides growth, development & a wider variety of competition for our young netballers. This competition also gives the opportunity for our players to play squad netball.

We would like to take this opportunity to express how grateful our club is to CINA for helping to develop many current day junior & senior netballers.

In 2018 we welcomed Tahlia Langan as our 9 & Under coach. Tahlia is a current senior player with the YFNC and has been for the past 5 years. She came to us with great knowledge of the game and familiarity of the players as she was previously a teacher at Yinnar Primary School in 2017.

With all 11 of Tahlia’s 9 & under players being 1st year players with very little netball knowledge, Tahlia was able to provide the little players with a basic introduction to the game and what looked to appear to be a lot of fun for these players. Each 9 & under was rewarded with a participation medal by the MDNA, as well as their very own personalised medals from the YFNC at the end of the season.

Our 11 & Under was coached by Ellen Mills this year. Ellen played all her junior netball with the YFNC, and we were very excited to have her volunteer to take on the role as a junior coach along with returning to our senior netball club as

one of our A grade players. Ellen lead our 11 & under team to their 2nd Grand final in 2 years which is quite an achievement for this young group who began playing together last year.

Unfortunately, they were unable to walk away with the win on the day, losing to the undefeated Newborough Bulldogs, but were very graceful in their loss, representing YFNC with a lot of pride and great sportsmanship.

This year we welcomed Megan Marks as our 13 & Under coach. Megan was very excited to take on the role and returned to our club after previously helping to coach our junior teams a few years back. Megan came to us with many years of experience as both a player and coach, shown in the massive development of our 13 & Under players in the 2018 season. The 13 & under team were fortunate to reach the preliminary final in which they went down by 2 points to the Newborough Bulldogs.

The end of the 2018 Winter Season see’s many of our MDNA players moving onto the MDNA Twilight competition that runs over the summer of 2018/2019. Along with the 3 teams previously entered in the 2018 Winter competition, we have enough interest in the Twilight competition to enter a 2nd 9 & Under team, which will be great for preparation and development for the 2019 winter competition.

Thank you to all families for their cooperation and support throughout the season, as well as to coaches Tahlia, Ellen & Megan for their time and commitment to our junior netballers. I would also like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to Dee Buckley for all her guidance and support in my 1st year in this role.

Moe & District Netball Association (MDNA)

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11 & UNDERBest & Fairest Mia CheffersRunner Up Best & Fairest Frankie Spark13 & UNDERBest & Fairest Sienna CheffersRunners Up Best & Fairest Ashleigh Martin

2018 Award Winners

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UNDER 15 ZODIACS

UNDER 15 BLACK MAGIC

UNDER 13 GLADIATORS

UNDER 13 PURPLE UNDER 11 WHITE

1997 N/A S Barry L Martin K Cowie L Yates

1998 L Martin L Wilson K Hogan L Yates P Chapman

1999 UNDER 17 ZODIACS

UNDER 17 BLACK MAGIC

UNDER 15 GLADIATORS

UNDER 13 GLADIATORS

UNDER 13 ZODIACS

UNDER 11 LIGHTNING

A Holt A Wilcox K Soutar L Yates J Higgins P Chapman

2000 UNDER 17 BLACK UNDER 15 WHITE UNDER 13 MAGPIES UNDER 13 PIES UNDER 11

MIGHTY MAGPIES

F Barry J Higgins M Mills T Pike M Burney

2001 UNDER 15 ZODIACS

UNDER 15 MAGPIES

UNDER 13 THUNDERBOLTS

UNDER 13 LIGHTNING

UNDER 11 MAGPIES

C Brimblecombe C Gunn R Chapman P Lafferty K Ormrod

2002 UNDER 17 ZODIACS UNDER 15 STARS UNDER 13

SWOOPERSUNDER 13 BRUMBIES

UNDER 13 GROOVY CHICKS

UNDER 11 COMETS

UNDER 11 ASTEROIDS

S Langanke C Gunn K Halliday R Chapman G Pyle A Nicholls M Gunn

2003 UNDER 17 SUNS

UNDER 15 BULLETS

UNDER 15 BW’S

UNDER 13 COYOTES

UNDER 13 ZODIACS

UNDER 11 CHECKERS UNDER 11 ACES

S Langanke G Pyle T Pike R Chapman E Garth J Webster H Kaser

2004 UNDER 17 SUNS

UNDER 15 BULLETS UNDER 13 MAGGIES UNDER 13 ZEBRAS UNDER 11

MAGPIESUNDER 11 DOMINOS

S Langanke G Pyle E Bostedt B Seymour E Watson E Mills

2005 UNDER 17 PIXIES

UNDER 15 PRINCESSES

UNDER 13 WICKED WITCHES

UNDER 13 CHECKERS

UNDER 11 MAGPIES

UNDER 11 SWALLOWS

Penny Lafferty Emma Wyhoon Emma Watson Erika Peters Gabrielle Maynard Alex Bennett

2006 U17 BLACK & WHITE

U15 CHECKERS

U13 DOMINATORS

U13 ACES

U11 SWALLOWS

U11 MIGHTY MAGPIES

Brittany Webb Shae Heeremans Catherine Gunn Jayne Quigley Stacey Webster Gabrielle Maynard

Best & Fairest

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2007U13 MIGHTY MAGPIES

UNDER 13 SWALLOWS

UNDER 13 SWIFTS

UNDER 11 CHECKERS

UNDER 11 MAGPIES

Georgia Buckley Jayne Quigley Alexandra BennettPiper Swinley - Bennett

Stacey Webster

2008UNDER 15/17 T BIRDS

UNDER 13 PRETTY PANDAS

UNDER 13 CRAZY MAGPIES

UNDER 13 BCWW’S

UNDER 11 DOMINATORS

UNDER 11 RUNNING RHINOS

UNDER 11 CHEETAHS

Emma Watson Emma Gunn Danielle Couling Sarah Quigley Stacey WebsterSamantha Hogarth

India Inger

2009UNDER 15/17 TIK TOXX

UNDER 15/17 BLACK PANTHERS

UNDER 13 M&M’SUNDER 13 MIGHTY MAGPIES

UNDER 11 DREAM TEAM

UNDER 11 FUNKY MONKEYS

UNDER 11 BTE’S

UNDER HSM CHICKS

Natalie Ling Aimee Dawson Stacey WebsterPiper Swinley - Bennett

Bronte SparkSamantha Hogan

Kiana WilsonAnnabelle Linton

2010U15/17 WARTHOGS

U15/17 KUNGFU PANDAS

U13 M & MS

U13 MINI VIXENS

U13 DANCING DEVILS

U11 TERMINATORS

U11 JJ’S

U11 HSM CHICKS

Natalie Ling Genevieve Blakeley Samantha Elliston Alice DaveySamantha Hogarth

Georgia Hutchinson

Tayla CheffersEmily Vella

2011U15/17 RED VINES

U15/17 WILDONES

U13 ULTIMATE DREAM TEAM

U13 WILDCATS

U13 ACIDS

U11 SKITTLES

U11 ROXY NETBALLERS

Natalie Ling Genevieve Blakeley Tiarne Bayley Hannah Linton Rose Van Rooy Tayla CheffersEmily McCulloch

2012U15/17 REVENGE

U15/17 TRANSFORMERS

U13 SWOOPED UP

U13 BELIEBERS

U13 WINNERS

U11 ALL STARS

U11 CHIPETTES

Alice Davey Taylah Van Tilburg Charlotte Hicks Tayla CheffersGeorgia Hutchinson

Bianca Kelly Hollie Bugeja

2013UNDER 15/17 TERRADACTORS

UNDER 15/17 LET’S BE HONEST

UNDER 13 SWAGGENATORS

UNDER 13 ELECTRIFIED

UNDER 11 SKITTLES

UNDER 9 MINI VIXENS

Emma Telford Kim Gordon Chelsea Koostra Emily Vella Hollie Bugeja Emma Walker

2014UNDER 15/17 BEYONCE

UNDER 13 SHINY DIAMONDS

UNDER 13 RAINBOW ZEBRAS

UNDER 11 MINI VIXENS

Emily Vella Georgia Martin Hayley SheersAmy Hutchinson

2015 11 & UNDER 13 & UNDER 13

Amy Hutchinson Georgia Martin

11 & UNDER 13 & UNDER 13

2016 Not awarded Not awarded

2017 11 & UNDER 13 & UNDERMia Cheffers & Sophie Foster

Ella McCulloch

2018 Mia Cheffers Sienna Cheffers

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Career Junior (CINA) Netball Matches Played

2018 TOTALCharlise Pilgrim 6 6Stella Cardillo 7 7Lottie McCulloch 7 7Ruby Galletti 7 7Rose Mc Coll 7 7Pippa Mills 7 7Ivy Smith 7 7Lavinia Benson 5 5Mia Fede 7 7Sage Jobling 4 4Ruby Mackay 6 6Mia Cheffers 8 24Alannah Deacon 12 25Jess Macgregor 12 12Molly Mills 12 25Mackenzi Poole 12 25Frankie Spark 12 25Jada Sutherland 12 12Claire Thorburn 11 23Abby Walsh 13 13Annie Burrows 8 42Sienna Cheffers 8 25Sophie Foster 6 20Verity Jeffrey 8 49Ruby Marks 9 9Ashleigh Martin 7 49Ella McCulloch 2 56Meg Renwick 9 24Shanique Rohde 9 49Elisa Walsh 8 20

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