Northern Tasmanian Football League Inc.Headquarters: Ulverstone Recreation Ground, Victoria Street, Ulverstone 7315

Postal address: P.O. Box 452, Ulverstone, Tas. 7315

OFFICEPhone (03) 6425 1755 Mobile 0417 361 246

Fax (03) 6425 4603Email ntfl2@bigpond.comWebsite: www.ntfl.com.au

OFFICIALS 2013CO-PATRONS: Mr Neil Rawson O.A.M. (1987/1996) & Mr G. B. “Paddy” Martin, B.E.M. (1992)

BOARD of DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT: Andrew Richardson (2005/2009)

VICE-PRESIDENTS: Alan Broomhall (1998/1999) & Andrew Buchhorn (2007/2009)

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS: Wayne Elphinstone (2008), Geoff Rootes (2011), Kim Miles (2013), Barry Gaby (2013)

CLUB DIRECTORSGraeme Walton (East Devonport 2011) Rick Slatter (Latrobe 2012) Tony French (Penguin 2012) Graeme Pretty (Smithton 2010)Greg Wing (Ulverstone 2011) Tom Englund (Wynyard 2011)

ADMINISTRATIONExecutive Officer: Vicki SlaterRegistrar: Andrew RichardsonProgram Editor: Nigel TappPhotographer: Matt Bennet Photographics

TRIBUNAL

Chairmen Graeme Brown (1990) Bill Harris (2000) Noel Pearce (1995)

Panel Members Gary Bourke (1997) David Smith (2001) Max Rootes (2009) Phillip Templeton (2011) Max Hudson (2011) Ross Warren (2003)

APPEALS COMMITTEEJohn Febey (2005), Mike Gaffney (2005), Paul Fletcher (2009), David Templeton (2011)

AUDITORS:WHK

LEGAL ADVISER:Mike Bessell - McGrath & Co. Lawyers

Note: years indicated - first year joined league - second year elected to current position

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PRESIDENT1987-1994 Neil Rawson1995-1997 David Templeton1998 Garth Smith1999-2002 John Perkins2003 Gary Carr2004-2008 Geoff Squibb2009-2013 Andrew Richardson

GENERAL MANAGER

NTFL ADMINISTRATORS

1987-1989 Don Younger1989-1995 Ian Wotherspoon1995-1999 Thomas Gunn2000 Judy Hanson2001 Ian Wotherspoon2002 Gary Carr2003-2009 Ian Wotherspoon

2010 Steven Mooney2011-2012 Ian Wotherspoon2013 Vicki Slater

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Andrew Richardson

NORTHERN TASMANIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT - 2013I commenced last year’s President’s report with the following statement “Change is inevitable” and mentioned that the NTFL and its Executive were supportive of change and the belief that we all needed to be ahead of the game and make changes that suit our circumstances rather than react after change is forced upon us.

2013 has been a difficult year for the Executive as people have continually challenged our decisions, especially around the Eastern end State League team. It should be remembered that the Executive members are independent and as such have only the best interests of the NTFL in mind when making decisions. In accordance with our constitution these decisions are not binding until ratified by the Board. The NTFL Board only meets monthly and at times “In principle” decisions need to be made by the Executive to progress discussions and flush out all the details so they can be presented to the Board for ratification or rejection.

The NTFL believes that an eight team competition based on the coast would be ideal for the future. Devonport has applied to rejoin our competition and we are in discussions with AFL Tasmania about reducing the State League representation from the coast to two senior teams: one based at the Western end and the other at the Eastern end of the coast. If we are able to work with AFL Tas. to achieve this then we believe it would be possible to have both Burnie and Devonport clubs back into the NTFL.

The six club format again proved successful with all teams at stages throughout the year having good patches of form with Latrobe the standout all season going through undefeated. Attendance figures were slightly down on the previous year with an extremely wet winter being the major contributing factor. Wynyard played a couple of games under their new lights, Smithton played a game on Good Friday at Stanley, former AFL stars Matthew Lloyd, Micky O’Loughlin and Anthony Koutafides played “one off” games, proving that our clubs are looking outside the square in an endeavour to attract people to our games.

Our Executive officer Vicki Slater has “flown solo” this year and has been outstanding in organising and running our competition along with providing invaluable support to the Executive. Thank you Vicki for making the transition so trouble free.

The season’s launch was held at the Ulverstone Football Club. It was pleasing to see so many of our sponsors enjoy a great night which was also well supported by all clubs. Club Ambassadors were introduced, as were the senior coaches who gave an insight into what we could expect over the coming season.

Latrobe started the season as the only club to retain its coach as Wynyard appointed Tom Robinson, Smithton signed Jarrod Watling, returning from a stint with Clarence, Penguin appointed Justin Cotton from within their ranks, Ulverstone appointed Justin Hays to lift them up the ladder while at East Devonport Brett McCall took over to continue their improvement. Brett unfortunately broke his leg in the first game of the season and was restricted to the sidelines for the remainder of the season.

At the end of the roster season we were left with a final four of Latrobe, Wynyard, Ulverstone and Smithton. Latrobe were first through to the grand final defeating Wynyard, Ulverstone accounted for Smithton to progress to the Pre-final only to be beaten by Wynyard who earned the right to defend its crown against Latrobe.

Congratulations to the three premiership teams. Latrobe took back their senior title and again won the Reserves, while Ulverstone proved too strong in the Under 19’s.

The NTFL Representative side having disposed of both the SFL and NTFA in the past two seasons tackled the undefeated State Under 23 side at Ulverstone. Kent Jackson who was a late appointment to the coach’s role brought together a very good team that was not only good on paper but played to its potential and had a resounding win by 67 points. Credit must go to Kent and his coaches who were able to unite the group so well in a very short time.

The Mead Con Darrel Baldock Medal and Ambassador Quest function was again held at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre and proved to be a great success with over 240 people in attendance. The red carpet competition complete with photos was conducted again and was a highlight of the event with all photos displayed on screen during the function.

Invites were sent to the top five vote getters and although the main result was obvious early, the runner-up was only decided by the last vote of the call. All Ambassadors represented their clubs with distinction and to hear how involved in their clubs they had become and the work they performed was outstanding. The selection of the winner and runners up proved extremely difficult and our thanks go to Giovana, Natalie, Vonette and Vicki for their work as judges. Congratulations to all award winners, who are listed elsewhere in this report.

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As I have mentioned it has not been an easy year for the NTFL Executive with many additional meetings (often informal) required, and I would like to thank them all for their continued support and efforts along with all club official’s who have assisted in maintaining the professionalism synonymous with the NTFL.

The NTFL would like to express its appreciation to all our generous sponsors for the wonderful support they have given the NTFL. Next season WHK (now known as Crowe Horwath) will continue as our naming rights sponsor and we are hopeful that all other sponsors (as listed on the inside cover) will continue on in 2014.

The NWUA has again been totally responsible for providing umpires for our competition and has provided very professional and reliable teams of umpires throughout the year. New joint coaches Phil McCullough and Martin Gaffney brought new ideas to the table and their two year appointment should allow them to continue to develop these ideas next season. The NTFL and the NWUA have met with AFL Tasmania regarding the recruitment and retention of umpires as this is seen as a major problem within football across the state.

The media support of the NTFL has been outstanding with all major events and award functions being extremely well covered. The extensive weekly coverage of a very interesting competition I am sure is enjoyed by members of the public. The Advocate continued the hugely popular “blog” of both the Darrel Baldock Medal count and the Grand Final with another increase in participation experienced.

The Tribunal unfortunately experienced an increase in the number of sittings but as usual handled all matters very professionally and we thank them for their continued support and commitment to the NTFL. The NTFL Appeals Committee was not required during 2013 but again we appreciate their availability and continued commitment to the League.

The Tasmanian Football Council and AFL Tasmania continue to working together on a plan for all football below the State League. This is a partnership between the TFC and AFL Tas. and can only be good for community football within Tasmania as we are able to influence the direction of the sport within the state. A united TFC will represent all football below the State League and provide potential sponsors with a very large audience. Established initially to unite the three regional competitions and organise representative football, the TFC has developed into much more and has the capacity to provide regional football with a very strong voice.

The TFC provided the opportunity for 23 players to travel to Perth and play a Western Australian Under 23 Amateur side over the June long weekend. Their triumph by 21 points was a fantastic effort by all involved. The NTFL was well represented by ten players and an assistant coach. Tyson Armstrong and Chase Armstrong from Smithton, Kallum Kubicki and Nick Hall from Wynyard, Randall Hardy and Jason Radford from Penguin, Travis Davies and Corey Dyson from Ulverstone, Brodie Sheehan from East Devonport and captain Kurt Byard from Latrobe with Ross Harris as assistant coach.

The NTFL is headed for bigger and better things and I ask for everyone’s assistance to maintain the league as the premier regional competition (both on and off the field) in Tasmania.

Andrew RichardsonPresident

FINANCEThe financial year has ended with the league making a small profit of $2,257 after budgeting for a surplus of $19,400. The drop in profit was due to a large drop in finals gates revenue and the finals gate levy which were down just over $14,300 on last year’s result. The drop in crowd numbers can probably be attributed to the economic climate and also the fact that Latrobe and Wynyard provided, Five of the six sides on grand final day. During the year each club was subsidised $3,000 through the home game levy. Although the League still remains in a sound financial position sponsorship revenue and other sources of income is becoming harder to obtain. The time may be arriving when other avenues of income may be needed to be addressed. Let us hope the economic climate improves thus making it easier to improve the Leagues finances. Alan BroomhallFinance Director

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MATCH ATTENDANCESROSTER

Home game attendances decreased by 1% on the previous year with an average of 565 people attending the 60 roster matches. The figure is just below last years and considering the financial situation in Tasmania this is still a great number of people attending our footy.

Latrobe, Penguin and Smithton increased their attendances. The other three clubs however saw less people attending.

Latrobe and Penguin increased by 24% and 19% respectively. The increase was mainly due to “Fly-in” players Lloyd, O’Loughlan and Koutafides. Interestingly, both clubs attracted identical average numbers for the season.

East Devonport dropped from 2012, however the Swans did not have a “block buster” game this year. Wynyard and Ulverstone were down also. Good Friday, Anzac Day, a Sunday match or twilight games certainly help bring in the crowds. The three games held this season with “big name players” also boosted the gate takings. The following chart excludes each clubs best attended game, giving a better indication of support.

Admission charges have remained unchanged for the past two seasons. However, a sign of the financial times was that this was probably the worst year ever for clubs being unable to meet the home game levy charged by the league. The weather certainly did no favours with some day’s being so wet and cold that it would have been tough for the players to step outside, let alone spectators. One week, only one of the three games made the levy and then only by $42.

The NTFL and its clubs have very loyal followings and there is little doubt with more creative fixturing even more fans will be attracted to games. The NTFL has a fine product which must continue to be fully promoted, especially with the assistance of the media. Innovative rostering is a must.

AVERAGE HOME GAME ATTENDANCES

Club AverageVariation

from 2012

Highest Home attendance 201310 Year Average

Attendances 2004 - 2013

LATROBE 725 +24% 2510 - Good Friday v East with M. Lloyd 2013 565PENGUIN 725 +19% 1368 - Kouta game v Ulverstone 2012 573WYNYARD 527 -16% 765 - Night Game v Ulverstone 2011 552ULVERSTONE 499 -11% 614 - Sunday Game v Smithton 2010 572SMITHTON 468 +8% 757 - Good Friday v Ulverstone 2009** 563EAST DEVONPORT 450 -29% 529 - Verses Latrobe 2008 626

2007 598**From 2009 six team comp. 2006 591

2005 6212004 524

Average 549

Averages when each clubs’ highest attended game discounted (nine games)Latrobe 527 Ulverstone 487Penguin 654 Smithton 437Wynyard 501 East Devonport 441

Average 508

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FINALSThe Greenham Finals Series attracted 6566 people, down 24% on last year’s attendance. There is no doubt that overall attendances were significantly affected by there being only three clubs involved on Grand Final Day. In fact throughout the finals, there were only three clubs competing each day. The 2013 Grand Final teams were a complete replica of 2012. Latrobe’s going through the season undefeated may have had an affect on the crowd. Again the tight financial situation on the north west coast could have also been detrimental to numbers.

There is no reason why the league cannot in the near future attract more than 10,000 people to a finals series. With even more promotion and the stars aligning it can and will happen.

MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCESBOARD

The broad affairs of the NTFL are determined by its Board which consists of a representative of each club and the seven current members of the Executive. Ten meetings were held during the year. All meetings were held at NTFL headquarters with attendance being 83%.The Smithton Football club was able to combat the issue of travel to meetings this year by being able to skype in if required; an offer taken up on two occasions.

EXECUTIVE12 meetings of the Executive were scheduled for the year but it was necessary to hold only 11. This compares with 10 in 2012 and 14 in the preceding and is an indication of the stability and smoothness of the operation which the league runs. Frequently however, members of the Executive gathered informally or communicated electronically as required to discuss various issues. Attendance at formal meetings was 81% (compared with 86% last year)

The Executive operated with the total of seven members from April 2013. Ian Wotherspoon resigned in February. Kim Miles was voted onto the Executive at the February meeting and Barry Gaby in April.

CLUB BOARD DIRECTORSMeetings attended (from 10)

East Devonport Graeme Walton 8 (+2 proxy)Latrobe Rick Slatter/Peter Freshney 7 (+ 2 proxy)Penguin Tony French 5 (+ 4 proxy)Smithton Graeme Pretty/Jodie Saville 6Ulverstone Greg Wing 8 (+ 1 proxy)Wynyard Tom Englund 9 (+ 1 proxy)

EXECUTIVE11 Executive Meetings 10 Board Meetings

Andrew Richardson 11 10Alan Broomhall 11 10Andrew Buchhorn 9 9Wayne Elphinstone 6 6Geoff Rootes 10 10Ian Wotherspoon 0 (out of 1) 2 (out of 2)Kim Miles 10 (out of 10) 9 (out of 9)Barry Gaby 6 (out of 8) 4 (out of 7)

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SPONSORSHIP AND MARKETING

Sponsorship2013 was a year with no real change in sponsorship. Most aspects of the competition are well covered with naming rights; all is relative to the amounts received from major supporters, and as is frequently heard – times are tough. The NTFL has done very well.

Southern Cross Television was involved for the second of its three year deal as a prestigious partner of the league while The Advocate, North West Trophy House and 7AD, 7BU all completed 27 consecutive years as sponsors. The league prides itself on ensuring agreements signed with all sponsors are complied with in every way. Steps are taken to see that no sponsor withdraws its support because ‘the NTFL didn’t give what it promised.’

It is vital that the league continues to do everything possible to enhance its reputation as an organisation that marketing people are keen to be associated with. During the year major sponsor WHK implemented a name change and while the use of that name was continued, in 2014 the league will be known as the Crowe Horwath. Russell Athletic (Sherrin) still have a year to run on their agreement, while MeadCon, Greenham Tasmania and Tasmanian Bakeries took up options.

Major sponsor WorkSafe arranges its deal through the Tasmanian Football Council with the NTFL doing everything possible to remain at the forefront of compliance by the three regional leagues. The feedback has been very positive and we are now into a three year agreement.

Thanks must go to all the league’s valued sponsors who are listed on the inside front cover of this report.

MarketingThe NTFL is blessed that it has a great product and reputation, making marketing so much easier. The budget is extremely low, but the organisations with which the league has an association have been fantastic allies.

The early production of roster cards put the NTFL out there even before the AFL fixtures were available, while Tasmanian football’s best weekly program was another means of professionally marketing our product.

Newspapers, radio and television again made the public aware of what was happening in Tasmania’s premier regional football competition. No comparable sports body in this state enjoys the promotion received by the NTFL – and most of it’s for free! But it remains something which must be constantly worked on – there is no room for complacency. Specific information and thanks are listed under ‘Media’ in this report

Clubs too played great roles marketing themselves with innovative promotions to benefit themselves and various causes. WorkSafe promoted a “Match of the Month” this year which was magnificently hosted by the Wynyard Football Club. Penguin, East Devonport and Latrobe clubs also promoted Breast Cancer awareness and Call to Arms campaigns.

It is satisfying to note NTFL clubs are seen as worthwhile organisations with which promoters of these causes wish to be associated.

It reflects also the respect league clubs have within their communities. The number of businesses which decorated their Latrobe and Wynyard premises in grand final week confirm this and the league’s motto – “Your Club - Your Community” Clubs also attracted such high profile guests as former AFL stars Matthew Lloyd, Michael O’Loughlin and Anthony Koutafides. This is all part of marketing and promoting clubs, the community, league and football.

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ON-FIELD

General 2013 was yet another season whereby the unpredictable nature of the competition was confirmed. With two exceptions every team across the three levels won at least one game and all teams but two lost at least one match during the roster season. The shifting nature of fortunes within the NTFL is confirmed by the fact that in the five years since the restructure all clubs with the exception of East Devonport have participated in the senior Grand Final, with three different clubs having been premiers.

Latrobe Seniors cruised through the 2013 season without loss. This is a feat all clubs would love to replicate, being only the third time in league history this has happened. Latrobe won the flag in the Reserves for the third year in a row while Ulverstone reversed last year’s result against Wynyard in the Under 19’s premiership.

The Club Championship was this year won by Wynyard for the second consecutive year. All three Wynyard teams reached the Grand Final but all left the ground without any silverware. No team at any level found it necessary to forfeit a game during the season. East Devonport finished a tough season with its Under 19’s reaching the finals. Unfortunately they fell one hurdle short of the Grand Final.

Penguin was the only club not to reach the finals at any level. This year Ulverstone seniors started the climb from the bottom of last years ladder, which was an unfamiliar place for the Robins, and climb they did. All teams made the finals with the Senior and Reserves teams making it to third place and the Under 19’s winning the premiership. Smithton also had a good turnaround from their 2012 season. All three teams made the finals. While not able to get past the semi’s, they will start 2014 in a much better position.

In Round 13, the results could hardly have been any closer. A total of two points decided the three games. Smithton and Penguin drew, which was Smithton’s first of two draws for the season. Ulverstone scraped home by a solitary point over East Devonport and Latrobe had the biggest scare of its season with Wynyard getting to within one point on the siren. A fantastic round and a great advertisement for how even our competition is.

Player behaviour was again admirable. The fact that only 23 players were found guilty from 192 games is quite good when the physical, passionate nature of the game is considered. (Tribunal details are listed elsewhere in this report)

The Latrobe club for the 21st occasion was a magnificent host of the Greenham Grand Final.

Josh Holland finally completed his trophy cabinet by winning the award many people had presumed he would have won in previous years, by winning the Leagues prestigious Darrel Baldock medal. Josh was also victorious in other important awards.

The NTFL showed it class in a tough encounter at Ulverstone when its representative team had a comprehensive victory over the Tasmanian Under 23s.

Latrobe’s Josh Holland was announced winner of the Paddy Martin medal for best NTFL player in that game.

There is further evidence of the player quality within NTFL ranks with ten players chosen to represent the Tasmanian under 23 team in its victorious June clash against Western Australian in the AAFC Championship.

It remained a league requirement that every club coach and at least one trainer must have current accreditation to a least Level I. Courses are arranged by other authorities and as a result communication breakdowns occurred. This important area must be fine tuned in the future.

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WHK SENIORSLatrobe cruised through the season without a loss and although Wynyard and Smithton each came close, no-one could topple the Demons in 2013.

The reigning premiers Wynyard did not have the start they would have envisioned with only one win out of their first four games. By round 6 they were in second position on the ladder and never dropped below that spot for the rest of the season.Penguin never really looked likely to bother the top teams in 2013. With only three wins in the first half of the season, they needed to improve greatly in the second half. It was not to be with only two wins and one draw the best they could manage.East Devonport had a horrific start to the season with its coach Brett McCall copping a severely broken leg in round 1. It was the start to a season the Swans would prefer to forget. They did have a purple patch winning three out of four games in the middle of the season, including reigning premiers Wynyard.While the 1st and 2nd spots on the ladder were basically settled for most of the season, there was a lot of interest in who was going to take 3rd and 4th places. The question was not answered until the very end of the season.Smithton had a year that showed a lot of promise for seasons to come. While finishing 5th in 2012 and all teams missing the finals, 2013 saw all three sides tasting September action. 2012 was a horror season for Ulverstone: 2013 saw a huge turnaround. From last to third in one season gives a lot of hope to a club that is not used to being on the bottom of any ladder. All three teams played in the finals to top off a team building year.

Some milestones worth recording include:Round18:Latrobe kicked over 20 goals on 13 occasions during the roster series, with their lowest haul of 5 goals coming in the wet at Wynyard.Rounds 14 and 15:These rounds saw an aggregate margin of over 300 points when Latrobe played Smithton and Ulverstone.Round 13: This round was a fantastic testament to our great competition with a draw between Smithton and Penguin, Latrobe defeated Wynyard by one point as did Ulverstone over East Devonport. Round 16: The close competition continued with Ulverstone and Smithton playing out an exciting draw.Round 17:Ulverstone Robin’s miserable score of 3 goals 2 points was not their lowest score ever, that being a 2 goal 2 point score line back in 1989.

The general appearance and behaviour of players from all clubs both on and off the field was a credit to all concerned, enhancing the professional image of the league and its member clubs. It creates considerable pride within the leagues’ management and leadership.

While the magic “100” was not achieved this year, the top four goal kickers all kicked 50 plus. Of the top 10 goal kickers, five were from the Latrobe club.

Greenham Finals SeriesUlverstone, East Devonport and Latrobe hosted matches with fine weather each day.Eventual Grand Finalists Latrobe defeated Wynyard by 31 points in the 2nd semi, Smithton succumbed to Ulverstone by 12 in the 1st while Wynyard rebounded, defeating Ulverstone by 60 points in the Preliminary.

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Latrobe topped off its season with a 47 point win over Wynyard despite the odds of teams going through the season without a loss, only to be beaten in the Grand Final. It was not all one way traffic however with Wynyard staying in touch though out the game.Keith Ives was again a magnificent Grand Final presentation host, his 13th year in the role.

Grand Final: Latrobe 22.16.148 d Wynyard 14.17.101

Wilf Barker Medallist (Best Grand Final player) Rodney Coghlan Latrobe

Baldock Medallist (Best & Fairest) Josh Holland Latrobe (31 votes)

Leading Goal Kicker Adam Jeffrey Latrobe (67 Goals)

7AD, 7BU RESERVESThe Reserves is a vital part of the NTFL and the structure of its clubs. While some other leagues have dispensed with this level, NTFL clubs remain adamant that the reserves will remain. It is however recognised that team player numbers may have to be reduced as from time to time shortages did create problems.

It is interesting to note the final four in the reserves consisted of the same clubs which comprised the seniors ladder. Ulverstone and Smithton made the top four in 2013, trading places with Penguin and East Devonport.

East Devonport could not manage a win this year, slumping to the bottom while Penguin had three less victories than last year finishing fifth. At the other end of the scale Wynyard went through the roster season undefeated with Latrobe just holding down second place on 13 wins from Ulverstone and Smithton.

The leading goalkicker award was won by Ulverstone’s Brodie Connelly, who kicked away from team-mate Kayden Latimore.

The Graeme Wilkinson medal for best and fairest player was a tie between Penguin’s Jed Dunham and Wynyard Cat Ben Englund with each accumulating 14 votes.

The Grand Final saw Latrobe in no real danger, leading the then undefeated Wynyard throughout to take a “hat trick” of Grand Finals by 61 points. The winners’ Nic Von Schill was awarded the Royce Viney medal for best player.

Grand Final: Latrobe 19.13.127 d Wynyard 8.13.61

Royce Viney Medal (Best Grand Final player): Nic Von Schill Latrobe

Graeme Wilkinson Medal Ben Englund Wynyard(Best & fairest)(Equal Winners) Jed Dunham Penguin Leading goalkicker: Peter Fulton Latrobe (61 Goals)

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SHAW CONTRACTING UNDER 19’SThe NTFL Under 19’s competition showcases the best young players on the coast every week of the season. Players at this level can only play in the region regularly with NTFL clubs as they hone their skills before stepping to the next level. Many under 19’s already play at senior level.

All clubs except Smithton and Penguin fielded sides in the NWJFL Under 14 or 17 competitions (which includes state league clubs) with Ulverstone winning the Under 17 flag.This ensures there should always be a flow of young players within the various ranks of the game in the north west. That is of course, provided it is managed right.The current standard is unbelievable; it needs to be nurtured by those whose responsibility it is to cultivate the game and make it grow.

Again during the season each under 19 team played two ‘feature games’ which were played as the main curtain raiser, with the best player from each team being presented on the ground with a trophy, thanks to Shaw Contracting. This is yet another way in which the NTFL and its clubs promote under age football.

How fortunes change:After losing the Under 19’s Grand Final in 2012, the Ulverstone Robins were back on track this year, winning all but one game for the season and going on to be Premiers. Wynyard won two more games this season but could not repeat the result from last year and had to settle for “Runners-up”.East Devonport has a lot to be positive about with the amount of talented youngsters coming through its ranks. Ten wins saw the young Swans playing finals footy again this year.Smithton’s young Saints turned 5 wins from 2012 into eight for 2013 to reach the finals. While only making it into the first week of finals, there was still a lot to be positive about.Penguin battled on but not once did the young Two Blues taste victory. Word is that the Penguin club will field Under 14’s and Under 17’s again next year. It won’t be long and the young Two Blues will be back up and running.The wheel turns.

Wynyard’s James Allen took out the Kerry O’Neill medal for best and fairest.

The Grand Final was a tough ask for Wynyard. The Ulverstone Robins had come to avenge the loss of the previous year, jumping out of the blocks and never giving the young Wynyard Cats a chance to get into the game. Ulverstone was victorious by 98 points.

Grand Final: Ulverstone 20.12.132 d Wynyard 4.10.34

Neil Rawson Medal (Best Grand Final player) Jordan Quaile Ulverstone

Kerry O’Neill Medal (Best Fairest) James Allen Wynyard

Leading goalkicker Brodie Connelly Ulverstone (75 Goals)

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REPRESENTATIVE GAME

NTFL v TASMANIAN UNDER 23s

at Ulverstone – 19th May

The NTFL enhanced its reputation as the number one Regional League in the State, with a comprehensive victory over the Tasmanian Under 23s.

With the SFL and NTFA engaged in their own intrastate fixture, the NTFL accepted the opportunity to play the State Under 23s and their 67 point winning margin was testament to the effort of all concerned. The experienced Kent Jackson accepted the role of Coach only a couple of weeks prior to the match and his enthusiastic approach to training and match day preparation, ensured that team was primed to tackle the opposition, who were previously unbeaten in intrastate representative matches.

Team:

Josh Holland (Capt), Kallum Kubicki, Rodney Coghlan, Adam Jeffrey, Callan Newman, Alex Baldock, James King, Kurt Wells, Jarryd Chatwin, Shaun McCrossen, Rhys Phillips, Simon Vanderfeen, Jarrod Watling, James Wescombe, Josh Smith, Luke Dyson, Josh Walmsley, Zane Good, James Dawson, Matthew Stephenson, Tom Reynolds, Gavin Woodcock, Damien Medwin, Hamish Shaw

Final Scores:N.T.F.L 20.18.138Tasmanian Under 23s 10.11.71

Goals: D. Medwin 9, A.Jeffrey 4, J.Holland 3, L.Dyson 2, J.Chatwin, G. WoodcockBest: J.Holland, D.Medwin, A.Jeffrey, J.Smith, H.Shaw, K.Wells, R.Coghlan

Paddy Martin Medal for Best NTFL Player: Josh Holland

Staff:Coach: Kent JacksonAsst Coach: Gregg Sharman, Stephen Jackson, Craig French, Jarrod WatlingChairman of Selectors: Andrew RichardsonRunners: Don Naden, Connor BramichTrainers: Norrie Hayes, Rodney Adams, Alf WoodcockWater Carriers: Supplied by Ulverstone Football ClubTeam Manager: Kim Miles

Under 19sUnfortunately, for the second consecutive year the NTFL Under 19s were unable to secure a game, due on this occasion to the SFL playing the NTFA in Launceston.

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TRIBUNALAND APPEALS

This vital area again operated smoothly, thanks to the wonderful panel of Tribunal members and the behaviour of players. The Tribunal was required to sit on twelve occasions out of 23 weeks, dealing with 14 individual matters including three which were not proven. In twelve instances players accepted set penalties, not being required to attend a hearing. Players were required to sit out a total of 52 games as a result of their indiscretions.The figures show quite an increase on recent years. For example in 2011 only 9 players were found guilty or one for every 21 games. 2012 – 1 in 15, 2013 1 in 5.

Charges Proven or Set PenaltiesClub 2013 2012 2011 2010 Total

East Devonport 5 5 0 5 15Latrobe 3 0 1 7 11Penguin 5 4 4 1 14Smithton 5 5 3 5 18Ulverstone 4 1 0 3 8Wynyard 1 1 1 2 5Total 23 16 9 23 71

Not one club went through the season without a player appearing before the Tribunal. Wynyard did however appear only once.Significant penalties were imposed upon a player who hit an opponent twice (six weeks) while another two players were required to stand out for four matches each after being reported for striking offences.

Categories 2013 Seniors 6Striking 16 Reserves 7Rough Conduct 2 Under 19’s 10Head butting 1 History over past years:Front on Conduct 2 2013 1 guilty for every 5 gamesBehaviour towards Umpires 1 2012 1:15Spitting 1 2011 1:21

Total 23 2010 1:8

A disappointing number of Under 19 players were reported this season. This is a matter that the clubs will need to address in the future.Players, coaches and umpires are again to be commended for the manner in which games were conducted. The nine members of the Tribunal panel are also to be thanked for their commitment and manner in which they adjudicated matters yet again. How other senior bodies in the state must envy the process by which matters are dealt with by the judiciary in the NTFL. Umpires’ advocate Phil Cossins would be unequalled when it comes to prosecuting cases: his compassion and fairness are amongst the reasons he was awarded “Hall of Fame” status this year. Congratulations and thank you Phil.The members’ experience is vast with six of the nine averaging more than 15 years service in the role. All are volunteers; thank you gentlemen.

The APPEALS COMMITTEE was not required to convene on any occasion for the second consecutive year.Again this is an indication of the goodwill which exists within NTFL ranks and for the respect with which the Tribunal is held.

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OPERATIONS

ADMINISTRATIONVicki Slater had her first year alone as the league’s Executive Officer after being mentored by Ian Wotherspoon in 2012. After 16 years in three stints as General Manager, Ian left a huge void in the administration role, especially with his knowledge of the league and its day to day operations. Her previous skills resulted in her also taking over the operational side of finance, a role previously attended to by vice-president/ finance director Alan Broomhall.

Clubs were not required to contribute to operational costs which were again funded solely from increased sponsorship income.

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTSThere were some changes to the league executive (independent directors) in 2013, with one resignation and two new independent directors being appointed. Ian Wotherspoon retired early in the year. Kim Miles joined the league in February followed by Barry Gaby in April.

Of the listed 12 meetings it was necessary to hold just 11 meetings in the past 12 months.

President Andrew Richardson, Vice President Alan Broomhall and Ian Wotherspoon were elected to two year terms at the 2012 A.G.M., while Vice-president Andrew Buchhorn and Independent Directors Wayne Elphinstone and Geoff Rootes’ two year terms expire at the 2013 A.G.M. Kim Miles and Barry Gaby’s terms will also expire at the end of 2014.

Work commitments often created problems for members required to attend meetings, but an attendance rate of 81% is a great indication of the commitment these people have to the league.

Members worked in a constructive, harmonious manner throughout the year, all for the betterment of the NTFL and in honorary capacities.

REGISTRARRegistrations, clearances, contracts and a host

of related matters were for the fourth year handled by President Andrew Richardson.

Sporting Pulse again provided the program by which most of these processes were dealt with.

STATISTICS AND HISTORICAL DATA

Andrew Richardson also attended to the weekly statistical data including match results, ladders, goal kickers and games played, which again were programmed through Sporting Pulse.

Some individuals at clubs have adapted well to the concept, and although not yet perfect it is a decided acquisition which costs the NTFL nothing, just a headache or two from time to time.

WEBSITEWith the co-operation of Shane Harris at Xazz Creative and the willingness of Terry Morris to provide further updates, it is pleasing to report that the site is now quite informative and of benefit to those who choose to seek information by this means.

MATCH DAY SCORE SERVICEEvery week the NTFL provided regular score updates to the media. While this can be somewhat of a chore it is necessary if the league is to promote itself and enhance its reliable, professional reputation.

Coast FM and the ABC took quarter by quarter scores, both commercial TV stations were sent emails or called at the end of games and The Examiner and The Advocate used Sporting Pulse for results.

Frequently at some venues the opportunity was taken to provide scores from other grounds for broadcast via the P.A. at those places.

The Executive officer each Saturday made more than 30 calls to clubs and the media; those responsible at clubs were brilliant, being so reliable.

So to Graeme at Smithton, Pip at Wynyard, Penguin duo Coral or ‘Muzza,’ Leon at Latrobe, Paul or Neil at Ulverstone and Colleen at East Devonport, thank you.

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match as Ulverstone and Smithton were both in the running for finishing the season in third place. The third placed team normally hosts the final. Ulverstone won out on both counts as well as on the day of the final.

As always these decisions are made in the best interests of the league as a whole.

COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS

Two formal complaints were lodged this season. In one case it was alleged a senior player spat in the face of another. The matter was investigated, resulting in the player appearing before the Tribunal, being found guilty and suspended for four weeks. The other complaint was investigated, but it was difficult to determine without witnesses or an admission of guilt that the incident occurred. The Tribunal decided the matter could not be taken further and the complainant club had its fee returned.

APPEALS COMMITTEEFor the second consecutive year the Appeals Committee was not required to determine any matters; in fact there was no need for any dialogue with its members.

Thanks to committee members Mike Gaffney MLC, John Febey, Paul Fletcher and David Templeton for again being available to hear matters if required.

SPONSORSHIP SUPPORTWith two exceptions all sponsors were ‘signed up’ for 2013 at least, before the season began, which was a relief to all concerned.

The league did everything possible to ensure it complied with the terms of all sponsorship deals including the program, media advertising, invitations to function, updating of activities and generally ‘keeping in touch’. The feedback was always positive and augurs well for the future of corporate support.

It is pleasing that sponsorship income allows the league to pay administration costs and subsidise club home games. It’s imperative that the relationship with sponsors continues

PROGRAM PUBLICATIONAgain the NTFL produced by far the best weekly football program in Tasmania.

Roster season publications cost the league $1.12 per unit, they are then sold to clubs at $1 for sale at $2 each, with the league retaining advertising sales revenue to remunerate the editor and subsidise publication costs.

Little money is made from the publication, but it is the ‘flagship’ publication of the league and must be retained at least at its current quality for years to come. No other football publication in the state matches it.

It remained a quality publication of which the league can be proud, thanks to editor Nigel Tapp supported by the NTFL’s Vicki Slater, Mark Williams, Julie Good at the printing office “formerly known as” Richmond Concepts and Print and advertising sales guru John Wilshaw of Priority Promotions.

The team at Richmonds went through a name change during the season, but never missed a beat with publishing the NTFL program. Yet another sign of the professionals they are. Impressprint – as they are now known, are to be thanked for the magnificent job they do at a subsidised rate, with this year being the 21st year that the program has been produced there. Thank you to Colin, Cate, Julie and Margie in particular. Best of luck with the new look “Impressprint”.

Thanks also to club contributors who tried hard to meet deadlines with copy and in most cases succeeded.

MATCH COMMITTEE AND RULES ENFORCEMENT

The Match Committee consisted of experienced trio, president Andrew Richardson, vice-president Andrew Buchhorn and Kim Miles.

The executive is empowered to determine which venues may be used for finals with five clubs accepting invitations to apply to be considered as finals hosts.

The Match Committee nearer the day is then seconded to allocate specific finals venues.

The location of the first semi could not be confirmed until the end of the last roster

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to enable even greater benefits to flow onto clubs.

The league’s valuable sponsors are listed on the inside front cover of this report.

CLUBS MATCH DAY COMMITMENTS

NTFL rules require clubs (particularly host clubs) to carry out a multitude of tasks to ensure the orderly, efficient operations related to match day issues are carried out. Those who fell short were reminded of their shortcomings via the weekly newsletter called ‘Match Matters”. By season’s end the list of failings had diminished markedly.

When drawing attention to these things it was always borne in mind that the people attending to them in all cases are club volunteers.

Team and Match Managers’ roles are vital with the despatch of the hallowed match envelope usually the culmination of the days work (for some). Those people are to be commended for the manner in which they so dutifully complied with the League’s requirements.

Thanks to Jodie, Amanda, Coral and Muzza, Adrian and Neil, Sue and Leon for their co-operation.

The home game levy which is payable to the NTFL was always forwarded as required. Not once did a club fail to meet that commitment even though there were a few occasions when gate receipts did not reach the levy figure

Clubs met their playing commitments, although there were shortages from time to time with respect to reserves in particular, and doubling up of under 19’s players frequently happening with some clubs.

Clubs were again required to provide escorts for umpires leaving the ground and compliance in this area was the best ever.

HOME GAME LEVYThe home game levy remained at the figure set for the past two years.

It is set by the league to help cover costs such as umpires, footballs, and some insurance, although the league continued to subsidise

each home game.

Clubs retain all gate receipts and other match day income including that from program sales.

2013 Levy:Insurance $220.00Footballs $250.00Umpires $1,280.00Total $1,750.00

SALARY CAPThe Salary cap was introduced about 14 years ago in an attempt to control spending by clubs on playing and coaching staff. While very few of the current NTFL clubs spent anywhere near the amount permissible the by-laws required the cap to be increased each year by 3% or the CPI, whichever was the greater. Progressively it crept so high the amount became quite outrageous for this level of football.

So prior to the 20`2 season the by-laws were amended to allow the board to make its own choice on whether to vary the cap. A wise decision, although in some eyes it remains far too high, but is the MAXIMUM which MAY be paid.

Clubs are required to submit returns and there has been no evidence that breaches have occurred.

Maximum payments:

Players for 20 roster games $51,500

Coaching & associated staff $36,100

Total $87,600 or $4,380 per game

Clubs which pay players for finals games base payments pro rata on $51,500. Most don’t pay for finals.

$4,380 is a significant amount at regional football level, with affordability being the major issue. But clubs have to compete with the other two tiers of football, so the battle will continue with living within the means being paramount.

The Board has agreed that the cap will not change in 2014 following an earlier decision to not increase it for the 2013 season.

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Secretary Anthony and its coaching staff led by Phil and Martin.

MEDIAAgain this year media support of the league was fantastic. The coast’s best supported extended season of sport was put in front of the public and accordingly interest remained high. And that included social media, especially as provided by The Advocate.

The other two regional football leagues in Tasmania are in awe of the recognition accorded the NTFL by sections of the media.

The league is grateful for the support it received in this area, but must continue to co-operate with information and ideas to help that coverage.

The Executive held a small function post season in appreciation of the media peoples’ support. Thanks to The Advocate newspaper, the Sunday Examiner, 7AD, 7BU, SeaFM, Southern Cross Television, Coast FM, ABC Radio and WIN Television for the coverage they afford the NTFL.

Specific reports on the media are below.

THE ADVOCATE NEWSPAPERBudgetary restrictions, changed policies, social media and personnel changes had little affect on The Advocate’s coverage of the NTFL.

Editor Julian O’Brien took an active interest, leading from the front. The “three amigo’s” Matt Jones, Luke Edmunds and Brad Cole, have since changed to Cameron Whiteley, Jordan Abell and Brad. Just when we had them trained!

The Advocate again provided ‘blogs’ of the Baldock medal count and Grand Final with the huge number of hits justifying the paper’s role and indicating the interest which exists in the NTFL

Thank you to Danny Clark for offering and then arranging for the NTFL to have the original sketch of the front page of the Advocate on Grand Final Day. A silent auction was conducted and $500 was raised which

HEADQUARTERSThe league for the third year was housed in a fantastic headquarters building at the Ulverstone Recreation Ground, the lessee of which is AFL Tasmania.

Much of the NTFL’s memorabilia is on display while general storage space is quite adequate.

The facility is somewhat of a headquarters for coastal football with both the NWFA and NWJFL meeting there while the NTFL has a presence there most week days.

A debt of gratitude is owed to AFL Tasmania for its generous provision of this facility and to David Munns of the Australian Sports Commission who is an extremely helpful co-tenant.

UMPIRESThe much envied relationship between the NTFL and North West Umpires Association continued this year thanks to the loyalty, co-operation and support of its committee led by veteran, legendary president Ian Clarke and secretary Anthony Mee.

The numbers for umpires still remains the biggest issue for all. There was however only one week when clubs had to provide umpires for two Under 19 games.

Monthly payments to the association help with umpire payments, travel, coaching, observing and training facilities. Many younger umpires take it up as the remuneration is a good incentive, but few continue. The 20 – 40 year age bracket is where the depth is lacking; thankfully many of the older brigade stay on to help with numbers. The umpires’ presentation was also very professional.

The NTFL Executive felt that as the league was basically the major employer of the umpires, providing the bulk of its funding, it should have some say in the appointment of coaches. The NWUA agreed and the position was advertised and the two bodies appointed, in a joint coaching role, Phil McCullough and Martin Gaffney. Phil and Martin have implemented some positive changes between clubs, coaches, umpires and the league.

Thank you to the NWUA President Ian,

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was donated to “Relay for Life”.

Sincere thanks to the team members listed above, plus photographers, sub-editors and production staff for their contributions.

7AD, 7BU, SEAFMThe network which broadcasts across the coast on two frequencies was again a magnificent promoter of the NTFL throughout the entire season.

Weekly advertising of roster games, support of the reserves competition, the SeaFM Young Player of the Week which culminated in the Player of the Year award, trophy for the best young player in the representative game, general on-air promotions of matches and events and two segments a week involving Terry Morris discussing games were all provided at no charge to the league.

Heavily subsidised advertising of finals was also provided while the regular attendance of sales executive Robyn Ryan at NTFL games and functions was also appreciated.

The stations’ support and coverage is improving as time goes by, with thanks due to the following:

Station Manager Sylvia Sayers and Robyn Ryan, plus Venita and Indea for their administrative skills all playing important roles, together with the knowledgeable Terry Morris.

Thank you to the team at the radio centre.

THE SUNDAY EXAMINER NEWSPAPER

The Sunday Examiner again provided considerable editorial support of the NTFL throughout the season with match reports and other details including the “Player of the Year” award.

Senior reporter Terry Morris is another who is committed to the NTFL and his innovative ways of obtaining match information without being at games himself was a credit to him. Sunday’s NTFL segment was an eagerly awaited section which all associated with the league and clubs are grateful to have received.

This remained one way of people around the state being kept up to date with scores etc in the NTFL.

The newspaper, Terry himself and Karen Stallard of the Promotions department are to be thanked for their support which again promoted the competition to a wide audience.

COAST FMFor the 17th year the team from this community based station provided superb coverage of the NTFL, including weekly match broadcasts and special major segments with guests.

Led by ‘Doc’ Hancock CoastFM has become synonymous with the NTFL and the team which also includes Brian ‘Flick’ Paine, Ian Wright, and Rodney Woods are to be thanked for their commitment to the league. They are passionate about it. Also huge thanks to Bernard Dooley for receiving and passing on the quarter by quarter scores.

The station is run by volunteers who do a wonderful job for the coast and especially for the NTFL.

SOUTHERN CROSS TELEVISIONSouthern Cross Television sponsors the NTFL with weekly advertisements. Unfortunately the station’s policy with respect to not screening the results in the 6.00pm news, despite having the scores provided by 4.45pm, but not putting them to air until halftime in the AFL game that night, around 9pm, remains disappointing.

However, thanks to Southern Cross for their assistance, especially to Laura Moore.

WIN TELEVISION Sports journalist Brent Costello still receives the scores each week, putting then to air in the 6.00pm news.

Thank you Win Television and Brent Costello.

ABC RADIOABC Radio also receives and broadcast ¼ by ¼ scores of NTFL games.

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AFL TASMANIAAFL Tasmania is the AFL’s representative in Tasmania and responsible for the management and development of Tasmanian football at all levels.

The establishment of a strong and united Tasmanian Football Council provides AFL Tas. with an organisation they can work with for the betterment of football at a community level and will place the TFC and the TSL as equal partners with AFL Tas. in the development of football within the state.

Football competitions and football clubs are changing and while we may all like things to stay the same, they will not. We must adapt and be ready for the future by working with AFL Tas. to provide the best outcomes for football in the state.

There have been many plans established over the years for football in Tasmania.

How many of these has the regional competitions had any say in?

We now have the opportunity to be heard and assist with the development of future plans and it is important for regional football that the TFC becomes our voice.

Australian Amateur Football Council

By AAFC Delegate & NTFL President - Andrew Richardson

I had the pleasure of travelling to Western Australia with the Tasmanian Under 23 side over the June long weekend and witnessing an outstanding effort by twenty three committed players. Although only having been together for a three week period they combined and played as though they had been playing together for years.

What a difference twelve months can make. Last June Tasmania endured a horrible game in Launceston against South Australia going down by over 140 points but to come away with a win this year (the first since 1967 against the WAAFL) was totally unexpected.

Coach Wayne Kirby was appointed in mid-May after the incumbent coach decided that he could not commit to the concept and in the short time

The ABC Northern Tasmania breakfast program with Belinda King provided a great opportunity for the league to promote itself every Monday.

Belinda did her homework and had genuine interest in and knowledge of the league. Thank you to Kim Miles for representing the NTFL each week in a terrific way of publicising the league.

Thank you ABC, in particular Belinda King and her producers and to Marcus for his work on Saturdays.

OTHER FOOTBALL BODIES

THE TASMANIAN FOOTBALL COUNCIL

The role of the Tasmanian Football Council is in question with some members wishing to expand the role of the TFC and partner with AFL Tasmania to develop and plan for all Tasmanian football below the state league. The NTFL believes that there is a genuine need for all football people to work together for the betterment of the game.

The TFC provides us with outstanding opportunities regarding sponsorship as well as providing us with a powerful voice on how football in Tasmania is developed.

Through the support of AFL Tas. we have gained invaluable sponsorship from Work Safe Tasmania and their commitment for a further two years allows us to go forward with confidence.

The TFC is committed to providing the opportunity for players to represent their state. In 2013 the TFC sent an Under 23 state representative team to Perth to play Western Australia in June.

Next year it will host the Australian Amateur Football Council carnival in Hobart over the June long weekend and this will be an opportunity to work together as a state to run a successful four day carnival in Tasmania.

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available to him Wayne prepared his side firstly for a game against the NTFL and then the long trip to the West.

Ably assisted by Max Pearce, Ross Harris and Geoff Skeggs, Wayne instilled a level of commitment and desire to play for their state that proved to be the difference between the teams. To bring players together from three different competitions around Tasmania and encourage them to commit and perform as they did is a credit to all involved.

The commitment of all players selected in the initial squad has to be admired as players travelled each Sunday to Evandale for training sessions with some travelling from as far away as Cygnet, the East Coast and Smithton.

The team left Launceston airport at 6am on Saturday morning arriving in Perth at 11:30am Perth time, had a training run in the afternoon on a rock hard ground which was as big, or bigger, than any ground in Tasmania. A team meeting at 7pm allowed for an early night as everyone was feeling the effects of the early start and travel.

Sunday brought a fine and mild day which turned into a wet afternoon with rain commencing just prior to the game. The rain had little bearing on the standard of the game with both teams adapting well to the conditions.

There were very encouraging signs early in the game with Tyson Armstrong backing back into his much taller opponent to take a very important and courageous mark, Tom Bennett taking strong one grab marks on the lead, ruckmen Darren Long and Lewis Taylor winning every centre tap, not to mention the uncanny ability of Chris Novy to read the play and cut off many WAAFL attacking moves, then create run and attack from defence.

These are a few highlights that happened early to set the scene for the day and there were many more as the game unfolded with every player contributing to the win. Unfortunately there were a couple of early injuries to Josh Mitchell and Corey Dyson with both unable to take any further part in the game but still able to be on hand at the final siren to celebrate with their team mates.

Next year the Tasmanian Football Council will hold a carnival in Hobart with Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria travelling to Hobart

to participate over a four day period, with all states playing each other over the first two days in shortened games.

Results of these games will provide seeding for the finals which will take place on the last day over four quarters. The first two seeded teams playing off for the title and the remaining states playing off for third and fourth.

It is important that we continue to develop our side and also continue to establish the role of the TFC. SFL president Kyron Johnson has now assumed the position of TFC president for a two year period and the South will also provide the State coach over this period. Our challenge to not only to be competitive, but to also run a successful carnival needs to be tackled head on, with everyone around the state working together for the betterment of football at community level within Tasmania.

Result:

Tasmanian Under 23’s 5.5 7.7 12.9 13.11 89

WAAFL Under 23’s 3.2 7.3 9.7 10.8 68

Tasmanian Goals: Tom Bennett (3) Ben Halton, Jake Pearce, Travis Davies (2), Kallum Kubicki, Andrew Cox-Goodyer, Jack Johnson, Nick Hall (1)

Tasmanian Best: Chris Novy, Tyson Armstrong, Darren Long, Jake Huett, Travis Davies, Tom Bennett

Best on Ground Medal: Tyson Armstrong

LOCAL ASSOCIATIONSFor many years most if not all local competitions on the north west coast were affiliated with the NTFL.

The Leven, Darwin, Circular Head, King Island associations and the junior body of the NWJFL, are all affiliated with the NTFL.

The NTFL can provide benefits to the associations when asked and can help give a united voice on issues faced by bodies in this area. This is not to mention the social interchange which occurs.

We look forward to working with them (and the NWFA) for the betterment of football in the region.

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FUNCTIONS Three major functions were held during the year, from the impressive Season Launch at Ulverstone to the gala social event of the year, the MeadCon Baldock medal - Ambassador Quest presentations to the grand finale, the Greenham Grand Final luncheon.

Thank you to the Ulverstone and Latrobe Football clubs for the use of their idilic rooms and for hosting the Season Launch and Grand Final Function.

Beer for all functions was provided by league major sponsor Boags.

SEASON LAUNCH – Hosted by Ulverstone

More than 90 were present at the Season Launch at Ulverstone including representatives of all major sponsors and AFL Tasmania.

Most senior coaches, all appointed club ambassadors, the reigning Baldock medallist and Ambassador, all clubs, four affiliates, the three tribunal chairmen and 14 NTFL Hall of Fame members and media representatives attended.

The Ulverstone club is to be congratulated for organising the event. Food and service was excellent.

GREENHAM GRAND FINAL LUNCHEON – Hosted by Latrobe

A nice gathering of around 90 people attended the luncheon which was again well hosted by Latrobe in the superb cricket clubrooms facility from where the day’s activities could be watched.

The afternoon was a wonderful way of thanking volunteers such as Tribunal and Appeals committee members, past league presidents, affiliates’ representatives and recognising sponsors, media, award winners, local government people, umpire chiefs and general league personnel.

The Latrobe club and its magnificent crew of volunteers are to be commended on the wonderful manner in which the food was presented and bar duties attended to.

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Year Queen Miss Fundraiser1987 Michelle Eaton (Ulverstone) Lynn Paine (Deloraine)1988 Kathryn Loone (Deloraine) Kellie Pinner (Launceston)1989 Melissa Saville (Smithton) Tina Abraham (Scottsdale) 1990 Tammy Lamprey (Burnie) Cindy Bishop (Smithton)1991 Merrilyn Young (Deloraine) Shelly Popowski (Smithton)1992 Jenny Thurlow (Launceston) Belinda Walker (Burnie)1993 Kristie Atkinson (Burnie) Megan Dunlop (Smithton) 1994 Tamara Burnett (Scottsdale) Laurinda Murphy (Smithton)1995 Angela Broomhall (Latrobe) Jodie Edwards (Smithton)1996 Kathryn Orders (Ulverstone) Shaundelle Medwin (Smithton)1997 Belinda Hutchinson (Wynyard) Chelsea Jones (Scottsdale)1998 Tiani Steele (Launceton) Taneil Hall (Scottsdale)1999 Kim Underlin (Deloraine) Sharee Cassidy (Scottsdale)2000 Bridget Elliott (Wynyard) Kate Ritchie (Latrobe)2001 Courtney Heffernan (Deloraine) Belinda Dawkins (Latrobe)2002 Kim Fielding (Penguin) Kandice Blake (Latrobe)2003 Linda Sherriff (Deloraine) Rachel Curwin (North L’ton)2004 Tamika Costello (Ulverstone) Rachel Curwin (North L’ton) Ambassador2005 Stuart Whiley (Penguin2006 Kelly Bakes (Wynyard) 2007 Hannah King (Ulverstone) 2008 Vashti Borlini (East Devonport)2009 Elliott Stenson (East Devonport)2010 Stefani Bissett (Latrobe) 2011 Madison Hope (Wynyard)2012 Rachel Degenhardt (Wynyard)2013 James King (Penguin)

AMBASSADOR QUEST(FORMERLY QUEEN QUEST)

 

               

T o g e t h e r W e T o g e t h e r W e

B u i l dB u i l d

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Specialising in Superior Outcomes for our Clients

Proudly supporting the NTFL Baldock Medal & Ambassador Quest

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MEADCON AMBASSADOR QUESTThe Ambassador Quest was another aspect of the NTFL which was a great success. The four ladies and two gentlemen were wonderful representatives for their clubs. While the primary role is to assist with fundraising, the ultimate aim being to determine the person most suited to represent the NTFL as its Ambassador.

From their introduction at the season launch to the MeadCon Baldock Medal and Ambassador function in September where they addressed the gathering prior to the announcement of the eventual winner, they did a magnificent job. Not to mention the work they did to help their respective clubs during the season.

Congratulations to James King of the Penguin club for being named 2013 MeadCon Ambassador Alex Baldock of East Devonport was announced runner up with these gentlemen creating history, being the first time both the Ambassador and runner-up were not only males but present day players.

Mr Tim Mead of MeadCon made presentations to each of the ambassadors as well as the winners, assisted by reigning ambassador Rachel Degenhardt. Thank you to Tim and Vonette Mead for their company again being the valued sponsor of the event.

Thank you also to Giovanna Simpson and Natalie and Wayne Elphinstone and Vonette Mead for their assistance in the quest organisation which was greatly appreciated.

Club Ambassadors:East Devonport Alex Baldock Latrobe Bronte NightingalePenguin James King Smithton Monique GardenerUlverstone Megan Grice Wynyard Leah Englund

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MEADCON BALDOCK MEDAL COUNT – AMBASSADOR QUEST FUNCTION

– Burnie Arts & Function Centre

The NTFL‘s social event of the year was again held at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre on September 8.

Over 240 people enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of socialising and excitement in a wonderful venue. Host Keith Ives was a thorough professional, keeping the program moving along as required. The Red Carpet had a tremendous response again this year with Latrobe’s 2012 ambassador entrant, Olivia Michajlow, taking out the major prize this year.

A great meal was enjoyed by all while waiting on the announcement of the Darrel Baldock medal winner and the 2013 Ambassador.

Sponsors and the media were well represented as were all clubs. Wynyard topped the list for the most attendees for the second year in a row.

Congratulations to Baldock Medallist, Josh Holland and runner up Rodney Coghlan both from Latrobe. Well done also to James King of Penguin on being named the Ambassador with East Devonport’s Alex Baldock runner up. Many club volunteers, administrators, representative footballers and umpires also received awards.

MAJOR AWARDSThe NTFL continued its policy of inviting nominations from clubs for all awards, big and small, playing and non-playing, for determination by the executive.

 

               

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  Commercial

  Residential

Industrial

  Civil

Multi Award Winners inMulti Award Winners in Housing Housing andand Construction Construction

Specialising in Superior Outcomes for our Clients

Proudly supporting the NTFL Baldock Medal & Ambassador Quest

Together We Build

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HALL OF FAME - 2013 INDUCTEES

Kent JACKSON – Representative Football

Kent coached NTFL representative teams in 2000,2001,2009,2013 (all Aust.), coached State Under 23’s 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. He also coached Smithton in 1998-2001 & Wynyard in 2004-2006.

Kent played in the NTFL and represented the league as a player both at senior and under age levels.

Clinton STRETTON – Representative FootballClinton Stretton has played 12 seasons in the NTFL plus several at state league level totalling in well over 200 senior games. He has represented the NTFL on seven occasions: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012.

Roxley SNARE – Wynyard Football ClubOver 60 years of dedicated service to any club is an outstanding achievement.

His involvement started as a player and continues today with involvement in the day to day running of his club. He has acted as a club director within the NWFU and NTFL and received an NTFL Certificate of Merit award in 1989.

It has been a great year for Rox with the grandstand at the Wynyard ground being named after him during the season.

Phil COSSINS – Umpire/Tribunal AdvocatePhil started umpiring way back in 1975 as a central umpire before moving to the goals in 1981. He is a past president of the NWUA, chairman of the umpires appointment board for 5 years and has received multiple awards over many years from the Umpires association culminating with Life membership in 1995. He received an NTFL Certificate of Merit in 2006.

He has continued to serve as the umpires advocate at tribunals for a staggering 25 years.

Ian ‘Nobby’ BROOMHALL – Latrobe Football ClubNobby began with the Latrobe Football Club over forty years ago and has filled almost every conceivable position including two stints as Club President 1983-1987 and 1998-1999, as well as acting as the clubs NTFL Delegate. He received an NTFL Patrons Service to Football award in 1996.

Rox Snare, Ian Broomhall, Phil Cossins and Clinton Stretton.

Kent Jackson

2013KENT JACKSON – Representative Football

CLINTON STRETTON – Player

ROXLEY SNARE – Volunteer

IAN BROOMHALL – Club Administrator

PHIL COSSINS – Umpire/Tribunal

2012SIMON JOHNSON - Umpire

MORRIS BLOOM - Umpire

MATTHEW STEPHENSON - Player

2011DALE PERRY - Coach / Player

KIM MILES - Club Administrator

ALAN “DOC” HANCOCK - Media

2010GEOFF ROOTES - Umpire

LES TOOMBS - Club Administrator

JODIE SAVILLE - Club Administrator

G.B. “PADDY” MARTIN - Patron

2009LEON DAWKINS - Club Administrator

ALAN BROOMHALL - League Administrator

MATTHEW LANGMAID - Player

MARY SAVILLE - Volunteer

FRED O’HALLORAN - Club Trainer

2008STEPHEN FRENCH - Player

JANINE NADEN - Club Administrator

BILL O’HALLORAN** - Club Trainer

JUDITH MOORE - Club Committee/Worker

2007REX BLOOM** - Club trainer

ROBBIE LAVELL- Player

BRETT SMITH - Player

PHIL McCULLOCH - Umpire

2006PETER DUNLOP - Club Administrator

GRAEME “GYPSY” LEE - Player/Coach/Administrator

2005IAN WOTHERSPOON - League Administrator

GARRY CARPENTER - Player/ Club Administrator

TED HOWE - Trainer/ Club Administrator

NATHAN HOWARD - Player

2004RON ANSELL - Club Administrator

TONY MAGUIRE - Player/Club Administrator

IAN CLARKE - Umpire

2003DANNY HORTON - Umpire

PETER FRENCH - Umpire

STEPHEN TYSON - Club Administrator

ROD MORRIS - Media

2002NEIL RAWSON - League Administrator

ROYCE VINEY** - League Administrator

KERRY O’NEILL** - Club Administrator

TERRY MORRIS - Media

MAX BROWN - Coach

CRAIG MUIR - Player

WAYNE YOUD - Umpire

BRETT JAFFRAY - Player

BRETT SCHULzE - Player

MEMBERS NTFL HALL OF FAME

** Deceased

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2013 AWARD WINNERSPREMIERSHIPS

7AD 7BU Reserves Latrobe

Shaw Contracting Under 19’s Ulverstone

Club Championship (Wins in all three grades) Wynyard

Minor Premiers (Seniors) Latrobe

BEST AND FAIREST AWARDSDarrel Baldock Medal (Seniors) Josh Holland (Latrobe)

Graeme Wilkinson (Reserves) Equal Winners Ben Englund (Wynyard)

Jed Dunham (Penguin)

Kerry O’Neill Memorial Medal (Under 19’s) James Allen (Wynyard)

BEST PLAYER IN GRAND FINALSWilf Barker Memorial Medal (Seniors) Rodney Coghlan (Latrobe)

Royce Viney Memorial Medal (Reserves) Nic Von Schill (Latrobe)

Neil Rawson Medal (Under 19’s) Jordan Quaile (Ulverstone)

LEADING GOALKICKERS (Roster only)WHK Seniors Adam Jeffery 67 (Latrobe)

7AD 7BU Reserves Peter Fulton 61 (Latrobe) Shaw Contracting Under 19’s Brodie Connelly 75 (Ulverstone)

SPECIAL AWARDSAmbassador Quest Winner James King (Penguin)

Hall of Fame Inductees Kent Jackson (Representative Football)

Clinton Stretton (Player)

Roxley Snare (Volunteer)

Ian Broomhall (Club Administrator)

Phil Cossins (Umpire/Tribunal)

Patrons Service to Football Award Sue Milbourne (East Devonport)

Barry Walker (Junior Football)

Certificates of Merit Graeme Walton (East Devonport)

Phyllis Voss (Wynyard)

Impressprint’s Most Valuable Player Award Josh Smith (Smithton)

The Advocate Player of the Year Josh Holland (Latrobe)

Best First Year Player Kallum Kubicki (Wynyard)

Most Improved Player Kurt Wells (Latrobe)

Sea FM Young Player of the Year Jordan Quaile (Ulverstone)

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PATRONS SERVICE TO FOOTBALL AWARD1987 No Award1988 Greg Lethborg (Scottsdale), Rod Butler (Latrobe), Danny Hall (Scottsdale) Bill Fielding (Penguin)1989 * Royce Viney (Latrobe/ NTFL Independent)1990 Reg Cullen (NTFL Independent)1991 * Allan Scott (Umpire Appointment Panel)1992 Ron Dell (East Devonport)1993 Max Howard (Launceston)1994 Rodney Hill (Scottsdale), Wayne Wing (Ulverstone)1995 * Kerry O’Neill (Wynyard)1996 * Eddie Atkinson (Ulverstone), Ian “Nobby” Broomhall (Latrobe)1997 Scott Knight (Circular Head)1998 David Templeton (Umpiring/NTFL Independent)1999 Stephen Nichols (Scottsdale)2000 Kevin Williams (Umpiring), Ron Ansell (Ulverstone)2001 Terry Morris (Media), Ian Wright (NTFL Independent)2002 Brett Schulze (Penguin)2003 Dr Mark Heikkinen (Ulverstone)2004 Les Toombs (Ulverstone), Ian Wotherspoon (NTFL Administration)2005 Wayne Turnbull (Penguin), Bill O’Halloran (Smithton)*2006 Mary Saville (Smithton) Ivor Kirkwood (Latrobe)2007 Alan Broomhall (NTFL Executive), Kim Miles (Penguin)2008 Ted Smith (Devonport), Gavin Coombe (Smithton)2009 Kaylene Dawkins (Latrobe), “Doc” Hancock (Coast FM)2010 Dawn Targett (East Devonport), Audrey Conley (East Devonport)2011 Kevin Radford (Smithton)2012 Rod Walker (Latrobe)2013 Sue Milbourne (East Devonport) , Barry Walker (Junior Football)

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT1987 No Award1988 No Award1989 * Roy Breen (NWFA), Rox Snare (Wynyard)1990 Bert Cragg (Penguin), *Stephen Dunn (Scottsdale), Max Williams (Deloraine)1991 Earl Howard (Penguin), John Loone MLC (Deloraine)1992 Dr Mark Heikkinen (Ulverstone), Freda Trevarthen (Burnie Tigers), Sedric Trevarthen (Burnie Tigers)1993 Alma Carpenter (Penguin), *Charlie Crane (Burnie Tigers), Dick Page (Tribunal)1994 Victor Anderson (Penguin), Geoff Lidgerwood (Independent)1995 No Award1996 Rhonda Wagner (NEFU), Bill Wickham (Latrobe)*1997 Audrey Wilcox (Penguin)1998 Sheila Simpson (Deloraine), Bill O’Halloran (Smithton)*, Trevor Snooks (South Burnie)1999 Rex Frankcombe (Yolla)2000 Leon Dawkins (Latrobe), Pam Revell (Penguin)2001 David Simpson (Deloraine), Kevin Radford (Smithton), Tom Riseley (Tribunal), Rex Bloom (Ulverstone)*2002 Lilah Fitzallen (North Launceston), *Barry “Whip” Jago (Burnie Dockers) *Brendan O’Neill. (Wynyard)2003 Ian Cubit (Deloraine), Ian Clarke (NWUA)2004 Wayne Arthur (Wynyard), Graeme Brown (Tribunal), GB “Paddy” Martin (co-Patron)2005 John Cook (Tribunal), Stafford Heres (Smithton), Noel Atkins (Permit/Appeals Committee)2006 Allan “Doc” Hancock (Media) Phil Cossins (Umpiring, Tribunal)2007 Leonie Edwards (Smithton), Haydn Nichols (Smithton)2008 Sue Milbourne (East Devonport), David Riddoch (Smithton)2009 Don Naden (Penguin) Noel Pearce (Tribunal)2010 Millie Walmsley (Ulverstone), Grant Crowe (Wynyard), Andrew Buchhorn (East Devonport/NTFL)2011 Allan ‘Alf’ Woodcock (Latrobe), Gary Bourke (Tribunal)2012 Malcom Wright (Latrobe), Alan Winwood (Baldock Medal Count Service)2013 Graeme Walton (East Devonport), Phyllis Voss (Wynyard)

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Neil Rawson (1996)Royce Viney (1996)*Rod Butler (2001) Bill Fielding (2001) Danny Hall (2001) Rodney Hill (2001)

Greg Lethborg (2001)Stephen Nichols (2001)Wayne Wing (2001)Kerry O’Neill (2003)*Brett Schulze (2003)Ted Howe (2006)

Brett Smith (2006)Ian Wotherspoon (2007)Ron Ansell (2008)Ivor Kirkwood (2009)

LIFE MEMBERS

NTFL PREMIERSHIPS 1987 - 2013YEAR SENIORS COACH RESERVES UNDER 18/19 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP1987 Ulverstone Brian Hickey Wynyard Ulverstone Ulverstone1988 East Devonport Tim Allen Burnie Tigers Ulverstone Ulverstone1989 Scottsdale Danny Hall Scottsdale Ulverstone Smithton1990 Ulverstone Max Brown Ulverstone Ulverstone Scottsdale1991 Smithton Darren Denneman Ulverstone Ulverstone Ulverstone1992 Burnie Tigers Mark Lee Burnie Tigers Ulverstone Wynyard1993 Ulverstone Max Brown Ulverstone Ulverstone Ulverstone1994 Ulverstone Max Brown Scottsdale Ulverstone Ulverstone1995 Ulverstone Gerard Ennis Latrobe Ulverstone Wynyard1996 Ulverstone Gerard Ennis Ulverstone Ulverstone Ulverstone1997 Ulverstone Nathan Howard Ulverstone Ulverstone Ulverstone1998 South Launceston Dean Chiron Launceston Launceston Ulverstone1999 South Launceston Jason Elmer Ulverstone North Launceston Ulverstone2000 Ulverstone Max Brown Ulverstone Ulverstone Ulverstone2001 Burnie Dockers Mick McGuane Burnie Dockers Smithon Burnie Dockers2002 Burnie Dockers Nick Probert South Launceston South Launceston South Launceston2003 Burnie Dockers Nick Probert South Launceston South Launceston Burnie Dockers2004 Burnie Dockers Nick Probert Burnie Dockers North Launceston Burnie Dockers2005 Burnie Dockers Errol Bourn North Launceston North Launceston Devonport & North L’ton (Tied)2006 Launceston Adam Sanders Ulverstone Wynyard Devonport2007 Launceston Adam Sanders Devonport Latrobe Devonport2008 Launceston Adam Sanders Burnie Dockers Ulverstone Launceston2009 Ulverstone Troy Davies Wynyard Smithton Smithton2010 Latrobe Dale Perry East Devonport Ulverstone Latrobe2011 Latrobe Dale Perry Latrobe Ulverstone Penguin2012 Wynyard Shannon Bakes Latrobe Wynyard Wynyard2013 Latrobe Dale Perry Latrobe Ulverstone Wynyard

SENIOR BEST AND FAIREST - DARREL BALDOCK MEDAL

YEAR PLAYER CLUB 1987 Tony Flint Wynyard 1988 Mark Thorp Smithton 1989 Dean Tuson Smithton 1990 Peter Roozendaal Scottsdale1991 Darren Denneman Smithton 1992 Ricky Hanlon Scottsdale 1993 Reg Horton Ulverstone 1994 Tony Crennan Smithton 1995 Paul Spencer East Devonport1996 Nathan Howard Ulverstone1997 Nathan Howard Ulverstone 1998 Craig Muir East Devonport1999 Scott Harris South Launceston2000 Simon Walmsley Ulverstone 2001 Scott Blair Ulverstone 2002 Adrian Partidge East Devonport2003 Nick Probert Burnie Dockers Adam Sanders Launceston 2004 Anthony Taylor Launceston 2005 Brian Finch Launceston 2006 Matthew Westfield* South Launceston2007 Kurt Heazlewood Devonport2008 Kade Munday Burnie Dockers2009 Gavin Woodcock Latrobe 2010 Justin Hays Ulverstone2011 Clint Riley Smithton 2012 Sam Douglas Wynyard2013 Josh Holland Latrobe

SENIOR GOAL KICKING *Roster games only

(Name Inaugurated 2000)

SENIORS PREMIERSHIPSUlverstone 9Burnie Dockers 5Launceston 3South Launceston 2Latrobe 3East Devonport 1Scottsdale 1Smithton 1Burnie Tigers 1Wynyard 1

RESERVES PREMIERSHIPSUlverstone 8 Burnie Dockers 3Burnie Tigers 2Scottsdale 2South Launceston 2Wynyard 2Latrobe 4Launceston 1North Launceston 1Devonport 1East Devonport 1

UNDER 18/19 PREMIERSHIPSUlverstone 16North Launceston 3South Launceston 2Smithton 2Wynyard 2Launceston 1Latrobe 1

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YEAR PLAYER CLUB GOALS1987 Kevin Taylor Wynyard 1411988 Mark Williams East Devonport 1191989 Mark Williams Latrobe 1321990 Mark Nichols Scottsdale 711991 Chris Reynolds Burnie Tigers 761992 Chris Reynolds Burnie Tigers 961993 Mark Nichols Scottsdale 601994 Terry Keays Latrobe 1171995 Grant Williams Wynyard 801996 Stuart Blackwell Scottsdale 711997 Jamie Auton Ulverstone 951998 Stephen French Latrobe 621999 Grant Williams Wynyard 62

2000 Stephen French Latrobe 422001 Andrew Hering Burnie Dockers 1022002 Matthew Langmaid Devonport 872003 Matthew Langmaid Devonport 862004 Andrew Hering Burnie Dockers 772005 Adam Derbyshire Launceston 932006 Adam Derbyshire Launceston 111 2007 Phillip Crowden Devonport 1112008 Adam Derbyshire Launceston 1252009 Damien Medwin Smithton 882010 Nick Milbourne East Devonport 732011 Brodie Deverell Latrobe 772012 Brodie Deverell Latrobe 1062013 Adam Jeffrey Latrobe 67

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BEST FIRST YEAR SENIOR PLAYER1987 Brett Hadley Scottsdale1988 Mark Thorp Smithton1989 Colin Lamprey Burnie Tigers1990 James Sweeney Burnie Tigers1991 David Orders Ulverstone1992 Paul Beechy Launceston1993 Tony Saunders Scottsdale1994 Jamie McClennaghan Deloraine1995 Danny Schoenmaker Smithton1996 Mark Stretton Wynyard1997 Jamie Auton Ulverstone1998 Josh Cox Ulverstone1999 Ashley Peck Launceston2000 Peter Febey Latrobe2001 Kade Munday & Burnie Dockers Allan O’Sign North Launceston2002 Robert Gilligan North Launceston2003 Darren Crawford & Ulverstone Elijah Taylor Penguin2004 Nigel White & Burnie Dockers Nathan O’Donoghue Launceston2005 Damien Medwin Smithton2006 Alex Grima & North Launceston Hamish Anderson Ulverstone2007 Jarrad Gale Ulverstone2008 Sam Rundle East Devonport2009 Jack Templeton Penguin 2010 Tyson Armstrong Smithton2011 Corey Dyson Ulverstone2012 Brodie Sheahen East Devonport2013 Kallum Kubicki Wynyard

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER1987 No Award -1988 No Award -1989 No Award -1990 Charles Challis Deloraine1991 Roger Newman Wynyard1992 David Newitt Ulverstone1993 Chris McGurk East Devonport1994 Grant Guard Penguin1995 No Award -1996 No Award -1997 Matthew Stephenson Latrobe1998 Leigh Febey & East Devonport Wayne Dixon Smithton1999 Gregg Sharman Wynyard2000 Luke Marshall Ulverstone2001 Simon Coull Deloraine2002 Brad Dutton Launceston2003 Brad Crowden Deloraine2004 Gene Savage & Launceston Anthony MacMichael Wynyard2005 Leigh Harding North Launceston2006 Clint Matthews Devonport2007 Nathan O’Donoghue Launceston2008 Andrea Miar Launceston2009 Rodney King Penguin2010 Nick Leedham Ulverstone2011 Shaun Knott Ulverstone2012 Sam Douglas Wynyard2013 Kurt Wells Latrobe

WILFRED BARKERMEMORIAL MEDAL

(Best Player in Senior Grand Final)1987 Garth Barrett Ulverstone1988 Peter Apps East Devonport1989 Craig Willis Scottsdale1990 Leigh Rawson Ulverstone1991 Darren Munday Smithton1992 Jim Jess Burnie Tigers1993 Simon Walmsley Ulverstone1994 Leigh Rawson Ulverstone1995 Nathan Howard Ulverstone1996 David Orders Ulverstone1997 Adrian Siely Ulverstone1998 Jade Elmer South Launceston1999 Brent Dean South Launceston2000 Troy Davies Ulverstone2001 Matthew Wooldridge Burnie Dockers2002 Matthew Smith Burnie Dockers2003 Nick Probert Burnie Dockers2004 Jason Howard Burnie Dockers2005 Brad Davis Burnie Dockers2006 Sam O’Keefe Launceston2007 Tom Bellchambers Launceston2008 Adam Derbyshire Launceston2009 Jarrad Gale Ulverstone2010 James Wescombe Latrobe2011 Josh Holland Latrobe2012 Zac Smith Wynyard2013 Rodney Coghlan Latrobe

BEST PLAYER IN SENIORS REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES

(Known as GB “Paddy” Martin Medal since 1996)1987 Alan Neville Launceston1988 Rod Thomas Deloraine1989 Rod Thomas Deloraine1990 Kent Jackson & Smithton Neville Keep Penguin1991 No Award -1992 Wayne Jaffray Latrobe1993 Craig Johnstone Burnie1994 Tony Crennan Smithton1995 No Award -1996 Simon Walmsley & Ulverstone Brian Brett Penguin1997 Brian Brett Penguin1998 No Award -1999 Jade Elmer South Launceston2000 Scott Harris South Launceston2001 Chad Baker South Launceston2002 Scott Stephens South Launceston2003 Matthew Smith Burnie Dockers2004 Mark Lowe Devonport2005 Brian Finch Launceston2006 Brian Finch Launceston2007 Brennan Savage Launceston2008 Scott Blizzard Smithton2009 Scott Blizzard Smithton2010 No Award2011 Jeremy Soden Ulverstone2012 Brad McDonald Penguin2013 Josh Holland Latrobe

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RESERVES BEST AND FAIRESTGRAEME WILKINSON MEDAL

YEAR PLAYER CLUB1987 Terry Duff Penguin1988 Stephen Nichols Scottsdale1989 Mark Nichols Scottsdale1990 Matthew Goss Scottsdale1991 Graeme Haywood Penguin1992 Joey Hawkes• Wynyard1993 Gary Underhill Scottsdale1994 Dean Smith Latrobe1995 Jeff Triffitt Smithton1996 Dean Johnson & Smithton Craig McCulloch Ulverstone1997 Troy Donohue Smithton1998 Simon Hill Launceston1999 Simon Hill & Launceston Matthew Smart South Launceston2000 David Guard Penguin2001 Tim Bakes Penguin2002 Kelvin Popowski Smithton2003 Marty Fry & Wynyard Shaun Spencer South Launceston2004 Simon Spencer Launceston2005 Ben Poke Smithton2006 Callen Young North Launceston2007 Mitchell Wilson Devonport2008 Tim Auton Ulverstone2009 Dane Williams Latrobe2010 Dane Williams Latrobe2011 Dane williams Latrobe2012 Nathan T. Applebee East Devonport2013 Jed Dunham & Penguin Ben Englund Wynyard

RESERVES GOAL KICKING*Roster games only

YEAR PLAYER CLUB GOALS1987 Gary Howe Ulverstone 671988 Ricky Mica Wynyard 461989 Mark Nichols Scottsdale 1071990 Gary Howe Ulverstone 781991 Dan Laws Penguin 591992 Mark Nichols Scottsdale 521993 Phil Bennett Scottsdale 691994 Chris Baker Scottsdale 531995 Kerry Jackson• Penguin 691996 Grant Hearps Ulverstone 591997 Darren Gale Ulverstone 551998 Darren Thornton East Devonport 561999 Callum Woolley South Launceston 512000 Gary Clarke Penguin 462001 Geoff Page South Launceston 742002 Geoff Page South Launceston 772003 Marcus Smith Devonport 772004 Travis Hudson Burnie Dockers 652005 Joshua Moore Devonport 572006 Matthew Turner Ulverstone 772007 Josh Chugg North Launceston 1092008 Tim Auton Ulverstone 832009 Damien Hall East Devonport 532010 Simon Howard Latrobe 632011 Corey Lamprey Latrobe 542012 Manassa Walker Wynyard 402013 Peter Fulton Latrobe 61

LEADING GOAL KICKERSWHK SENIORS

PLAYER TEAM ROSTER FINALSAdam Jeffrey Latrobe 67 7Justin Cotton Penguin 55 Stuart Turner Wynyard 55Matthew Langmaid Latrobe 50 4Damien Medwin Smithton 48 6Gregg Sharman Wynyard 47 22George McLachlan East Devonport 40Shaun McCrossen Latrobe 37 6Joshua Holland Latrobe 35 1Kurt Byard Latrobe 34 6

7AD • 7BU RESERVES

PLAYER TEAM ROSTER FINALSPeter Fulton Latrobe 61 3Haidyn Clarke Ulverstone 56 4Shaun Baker Wynyard 47 3 Manassa Walker Wynyard 47 3 Clinton Stretton Wynyard 32 5 Jamie Auton Ulverstone 29 4 Brayden Hardy Penguin 23 Andrew House Wynyard 22 Anthony MacMichael Wynyard 21 Matthew Kinch Wynyard 19 Nicholas Bellinger Smithton 19 Rhys Morrison Smithton 19 1 SHAW CONTRACTING UNDER 19s

PLAYER TEAM ROSTER FINALSBrodie Connelly Ulverstone 75 4Kayden Latimore Ulverstone 54 Jordyn Blizzard Wynyard 37 4Alex Dilger Ulverstone 34 5 Bradley Gibson Ulverstone 31 2 Justin Noonan Wynyard 29 1 Adam Wilson Wynyard 27 3 James Allen Wynyard 25 2 Tyler Dell Latrobe 23 Rory Gurr Latrobe 20

YEAR PLAYER CLUB2000 Shannon Abel Ulverstone2001 Brett Robinson Burnie Dockers2002 Glenn Chapman South Launceston2003 Jacob Norris South Launceston2004 Ben Britton Burnie Dockers2005 Brad Fogarty North Launceston2006 Nathan Applebee Ulverstone

2007 Nick Hess Devonport2008 Brett Miller Burnie Dockers2009 Jye Gardam Wynyard2010 Chris Hall East Devonport2011 Nick Freeman Latrobe2012 Matthew Sheehan Latrobe2013 Nic Von Schill Latrobe

ROYCE VINEY MEMORIAL MEDAL(Best in Reserves Grand Final)

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UNDER 19’s BEST AND FAIREST KERRY O’NEILL MEMORIAL MEDAL

YEAR PLAYER CLUB1987 Damien McLennan (Deloraine)1988 Derek Smith (George Town)1989 Darren French (Burnie)1990 Michael Searle (Penguin)1991 Scott Garland (Wynyard)1992 Matthew Dawkins (Latrobe)1993 Adam Kent (Deloraine)1994 Brett Lethborg (Scottsdale)1995 Creighton Tinney (East Devonport)1996 Joe Pearson (Ulverstone)1997 Josh Cox (Ulverstone)1998 Gordon Smith (Launceston)1999 Jamie Hume (North Launceston)2000 David Coates & (Smithton) Rohan Gibson (Ulverstone)

BEST NTFL PLAYER IN U18/19 REPRESENTATIVE GAMEDON LAKIN MEMORIAL MEDAL

YEAR PLAYER CLUB 1994 Simon McCall Latrobe1996 Brent Melhuish Ulverstone1997 Russell Yaxley Ulverstone1999 Scott Bernes Launceston2000 Ben Hilfenhaus Ulverstone2001 Ben Hilfenhaus Ulverstone2002 No Game 2003 Brenton Gale Devonport2004 Darren Banham Devonport2005 Nicholas Buller South L’ton2006 Daniel Ellis Launceston2007 Tyrone Morrison Smithton2008 Shannon Buller North L’ton 2009 Jack Templeton Penguin2010 No Game 2011 Nick Pearce Wynyard2012 No Game2013 N/A

PAUL REINMUTH MEDAL (B.O.G V NTFA)YEAR PLAYER CLUB 1994 - - 1996 - -1997 - -1999 - -2000 - -2001 Gary Randall Smithton2002 Robert Gilligan North Laun2003 Luke Powe Bracknell* NTFA2004 Nils Williams Ulverstone2005 Jason Howard Burnie Dockers2006 Daniel Ellis Launceston2007 N/A2008 N/A2009 N/A2010 N/A2011 N/A2012 N/A

UNDER 18/19 GOAL KICKING *Roster games only

YEAR PLAYER CLUB GOALS1987 Phillip Glozier Burnie Tigers 541988 Darren French Burnie Tigers 451989 Darren French Burnie Tigers 781990 Troy Brooks Ulverstone 761991 Troy Brooks Ulverstone 1091992 Jason Stephens Ulverstone 651993 Andrew Jenkins Wynyard 721994 Cameron Galbraith Scottsdale 651995 Michael Towns Scottsdale 661996 Mark Singleton Ulverstone 661997 Darren Brown Smithton 651998 Peter Fulton Wynyard 601999 Clint Robertson Wynyard 402000 Michael Lette South Launceston 672001 Michael Lette South Launceston 552002 Matthew Adams North Launceston 772003 Matthew Freshney Latrobe 832004 Sonny Whiting North Launceston 702005 Kristan Higgs Devonport 572006 Corey Plumbridge Devonport 632007 Matthew Smedley Ulverstone 822008 Nathan Pendergast Launceston 922009 Haidyn Clarke Ulverstone 442010 Jordan Kelly Ulverstone 792011 Jordan Kelly Ulverstone 642012 Tyller Keene Wynyard 732013 Brodie Connelly Ulverstone 75

NEIL RAWSON MEDAL (Best in U18/19 Grand Final)

YEAR PLAYER CLUB1998 Brad Dutton Launceston1999 Nick Hammerstein North Launceston2000 Gillam Leary Ulverstone2001 Mark Spinks Smithton2002 Sam Page South Launceston2003 Scott Bryan Smithton2004 Josh Newson North Launceston2005 Kristan Higgs Devonport2006 Ben Grubb Wynyard2007 Kurt Wells Latrobe2008 Adam Holmstrom Ulverstone2009 Regan Townsend Smithton2010 Haidyn Clarke Ulverstone2011 Waide Jones Ulverstone2012 Kai Apted Wynyard2013 Jordan Quaile Ulverstone

YEAR PLAYER CLUB2001 David Coates (Smithton)2002 Dane Nichols (South Launceston)2003 Jarrod Watling (Smithton)2004 Mitcham Toreresi (South Launceston)2005 Josh Murfet (North Launceston)2006 Matthew Alway (Launceston)2007 Brent Sheean (Devonport)2008 Ben Arkless (North Launceston)2009 Tyson Armstrong (Smithton) Luke Dyson (Ulverstone)2010 Randall Hardy (Penguin)2011 James King (Penguin)2012 Nick Mitchell (Wynyard)2013 James Allen (Wynyard)

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HISTORY OF NTFL SENIORS REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL

1987 Lost by three points to Wimmerah League at Warracknabeal

1988 Lost by 96 points to Ballarat League at Latrobe

1989 Lost by eight points to Tungamah League at Shepparton Lost by 32 points to Riddell League at West Park

1990 Lost by 120 points to TFL Under 23’s at North Hobart

1992 Won by three points against TFL Under 23’s at North Hobart

1993 Lost by ten points to TFL Under 23’s at Devonport

1994 Won by 47 points against Tasmanian amateurs at Latrobe

1996 Won by six points against SFL at North Hobart

1997 Won by 55 points against SFL at Latrobe

1999 Won by 24 points against SFL at Pontville

2000 Won by 13 points against SFL at Latrobe

2001 Won by one point against SFL at York Park

2002 Won by 54 points against SFL at York Park

2003 Won by 51 points against SFL at North Hobart

2004 Won by 28 points against NTFA at York Park

2005 Won by 49 points against NTFA at York Park

2006 Won by 37 points against NTFA at York Park

2007 Lost by 23 points against SFL at Aurora Stadium

2008 Won by 45 points against SFL at Devonport

2009 Drew with NTFA 74pts a piece at Aurora Stadium

Lost by 15 points against SFL at North Hobart

2011 Won by 103 points against NTFA at Ulverstone**

2012 Won by 24 points against SFL at Ulverstone

2013 Won by 67 points against State Under 23’s at Ulverstone

Note: In 2008 a team consisting entirely of NTFL players represented Tasmania in an Australian Amateur Football Council Under 23’s match at Devonport. Score: W.A.A.F.L. 11 10 76 Tasmania 9 11 65

** NTFL 24 20 164 NTFA 9 7 61 Highest NTFL rep game score & biggest margin (103 points)

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FINAL LADDERSWHK Seniors

Team W L D F A % PtsLatrobe (1st) 20 0 0 3022 1447 208.85 80Wynyard (2nd) 13 7 0 2129 1428 149.09 52Ulverstone (3rd) 9 10 1 1697 2176 77.99 38Smithton (4th) 8 10 2 1609 1849 87.02 36Penguin 4 15 1 1777 2379 74.70 18East Devonport 4 16 0 1468 2423 60.59 16

7AD 7BU ReservesTeam W L D F A % PtsWynyard (2nd) 20 0 0 2199 578 380.45 80Latrobe (1st) 13 7 0 1863 955 195.08 52Ulverstone (3rd) 12 8 0 1715 942 182.06 48Smithton (4th) 8 12 0 1251 1093 114.46 32Penguin 7 13 0 1228 1394 88.09 28East Devonport 0 20 0 210 3504 5.99 0

Shaw Contracting Under 19sTeam W L D F A % PtsUlverstone (1st) 19 1 0 2286 530 431.32 76Wynyard (2nd) 16 4 0 1725 768 224.61 64East Devonport (3rd) 10 10 0 1044 1307 79.88 40Smithton (4th) 8 12 0 1083 1123 96.44 32Latrobe 7 13 0 1114 1148 97.04 28Penguin 0 20 0 256 2632 9.73 0

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Seniors Reserves U19s TotalWynyard 26 40 32 98Ulverstone 19 24 38 81Latrobe 40 26 14 80Smithton 18 16 16 50East Devonport 8 0 20 28Penguin 9 14 0 23Wins in each grade worth 2 points

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OBITUARIESThe WHK NTFL acknowledges the passing during the past 12 months of people who over the years had made significant contributions to their respective clubs. Men and women who helped build those clubs.

The league’s condolences are passed onto the families of those members of the NTFL football family who in 2013 lost their lives.

COUGAR SPORTSWEAR

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