Presidents Report 2010

Season 2010 has come and gone, overall it has been a relatively successful one with all clubs participating in sporting activities. Unfortunately we had no clubs join our association,  we did have one club show interest but pull out at the last moment. Most clubs had good player numbers throughout the season, but again other clubs struggled.  I feel that unless these clubs can increase their player squads then the unfortunate demise of these clubs is a possibility.

A combined Adelaide team again travelled to Broken Hill.  Everyone who made the trip enjoyed the hospitality of the Shingleback boys. The June long weekend saw a Mini Carnival hosted by Gawler Districts.  Teams from Mt Gambier, Kangaroo Island and local sides participated and by all reports it was very successful.

During my involvement in Superules/Masterules/AFL Masters I have noticed that a few of the clubs have maintained the same delegates.  I would hate to think what might happen if clubs are so dependant upon these delegates that the clubs can not continue to function if these people cease to be involved.  Maybe now it is time for other people to step up and become involved rather than sit back and wait for others to do all the work?

Thanks to Greg Day for his co-ordination of Umpires for games.  There were no major issues over the season though some players have tended to be over zealous and have been reminded by delegates and coaches of the concept of “Footy for Fun”.

The 2010 Carnival was held in the National Capital, Canberra.  Our player numbers were down mainly due to the carnival being held outside school holidays in South Australia.  We did however field 4 teams with some players doubling up in two divisions to fill gaps in numbers.  Unfortunately the results are not what we would have liked but we did compete very well.  Thanks to our coaches Jason Bradbrook (over 35’s), Damian Woodards (over 45’s) Colin Thompson (over 50’s) and Mark Doyle (over 55’s), a great job in putting their teams on the oval.  To Clarry and Deb Fisher and their band of trainers, a fine effort with the facilities they were provided.  Also a special thankyou to our Team Managers, Runners and water carriers another great effort in supporting the boys.  Congratulations to all the players who received All Australian selection.  In 2011 the Carnival will be back in Maroochydore Queensland, October 8^th – 15^th.  Those who attended the 2006 Carnival thoroughly enjoyed the venue and I am sure we will have an increase in the number of players wishing to attend.

To all my committee members, Clarry Fisher, Deb Fisher, Bob Cannon, Dean Pangrasio, thankyou for your untiring efforts, without your assistance our association would struggle to be so professional.  To our Football Director Mark Doyle and Social Director Tony Hinrichsen thankyou for your input.  Special thanks to Colin Withy for his work in again organising our programme book.  To the delegates, thanks for your co-operation and support of the association during 2010 and hope to see you in 2011.

Lou Cailotto

President

AFL Masters South Australia