CBRA Annual Report Season 2017

CANTERBURY – BANKSTOWN DISTRICT RUGBY LEAGUE REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION Inc.

96th ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENT SEASON 2017

Notice of Meeting 96th Annual General Meeting Thursday 22nd February 2018 The Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held at Canterbury League Club, 26 Bridge Rd, Belmore on Thursday 22nd February 2018 commencing at 7:45pm. A cordial invitation is extended to all members to attend.

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Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting Correspondance Consideration of the Hon. Secretary’s Annual Report Consideration of the Hon. Treasurer’s Report and Balance Sheet Hon. Auditor’s Report Election of Office Bearers Notice of Motion Committee Report General Business

Daniel Gardner Hon. Secretary 6 Douglas Street PANANIA NSW 2213 Phone: 0452 066 376 Email: cbrasecretary@outlook.com

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CONTENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

PATRON’S REPORT – Dr George Peponis, Mr Arthur Coorey 04 05 PRESIDENTS FORWARD – Mr Paul Archer 08 OFFICE BEARERS SEASON 2017 10 HON. SECRETARY’S REPORT – Mr Daniel Gardner 22 SOCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT – Mr Nathan Loveday 25 SPONSOR IN FOCUS – Canterbury League Club 26 DIRECTOR OF REFEREE’S REPORT – Mr Richard Daizli 28 LEO RANDLE TRUST REPORT – Mr Paul Archer 30 SPONSOR IN FOCUS – Ronnies Demolitions TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Mr Nathan Loveday 31 34 COACHING COORDINATORS REPORT – Mr Lionel Brown 36 SPONSOR IN FOCUS – MIYO Teamwear NRL REPORT – Mr Adam Gee 38 37 39 HON TREASURER’S REPORT – Mr Gavin Beecroft 45 SPONSOR IN FOCUS – BIDEL Group 46 MEMBERSHIP & MEETING ATTENDANCES 2017 47 COMMITTEE MEETINGS & ATTENDANCE 2017 POSITIONS HELD BY MEMBERS WITH OTHER BODIES 2017 47 49 SPONSOR IN FOCUS – NSW Harness Racing

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ASSOCIATION LIFE MEMBERS SEASON 2017 AWARD WINNERS GRAND FINAL APPOINTMENTS 2017 ASSOCIATION OFFICE BEARERS 1922- 1982 ASSOCIATION OFFICE BEARERS SINCE 1983 2018 MEETING DATES 2018 ELECTION RESULTS

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PATRON’S REPORTS SEASON 2017 Dr George Peponis Mr Arthur Coorey

On behalf of Canterbury League Club I congratulate the CBDRLRA on another fantastic year. Canterbury were proud to be the Association’s major sponsor once again in 2017 and we look forward to continuing the relationship in 2018.

Rugby League would not function without the work of our dedicated officials and we are pleased that we can play a small part in supporting the referee community in our district.

On a personal level I am honoured to have been appointed a patron of the Association in 2017. Having played and administered our great game at all levels I have nothing but the utmost respect for our match day officials and the role the Association plays in not just supporting existing referees but fostering new talent.

Dr George Peponis It is with great pleasure that I once again have the opportunity to write a message for the CBDRLRA Annual Report as Patron. CBDRLRA is an organisation that is integral to the ongoing success of our game, year in, year out. The training, development and support provided for referees in the Canterbury Bankstown District is invaluable from the grassroots of the Junior League competition right through to NSWRL and NRL. I am honoured to be associated with the great work your organisation does and look forward to continuing my relationship with the CBDRLRA in the New Year.

To the Committee, staff, members and their families I thank you for the time you give to our game and thank you for your continued support which has made 2017 such a successful year. I hope your holidays and New Year is filled with good health and happiness and look forward to the new season in 2018.

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PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD Mr. Paul Archer

As I write this report and reflect on season 2017 it is pleasing to consider the positives that have occurred. We as an Association are most fortunate to have a wonderful group of members, ranging in ages but with one purpose – to ensure that this Association continues to grow in statue. Our active district members have performed well. During the season we saw the retirement from the graded ranks of both Richard Daizli and Mat Damaso. Both Richard and Mat have had distinguished grade careers with several highlights, and what impressed me was how they both continued with their assistance to the district referees’ in 2017 with respective roles dealing with appointments and training.

Popular member Nathan Loveday was rewarded following another successful Junior Rep season being elevated to grade status, his perseverance and dedication has paid off and we look forward to good things ahead in his grade career.

What can I say about Adam Gee and his 2017! Made one of our youngest ever Life Members, establishing himself as a lead NRL referee and in fact by season end officiating in 3 NRL finals matches and receiving the award as the most improved NRL referee for 2017. He was then included in the World Cup Referees Squad where he had several appointments including a test match in Port Moresby between PNG and USA. Adam was then appointed as referee for the Women’s World Cup Final at Suncorp Stadium. Adam is a credit to himself, his family and has brought much credit to our wonderful Association. Well done Adam and I look forward to more opportunities coming your way in the seasons ahead.

It was most pleasing to see Joseph Tesoriero receive the Clubb-Johnson Trophy for being our leading district referee. Other award winners were Aaron McGeoch, Matthew Gomes, Daniel Gardner and Lionel Brown, all well deserved. The Secretary has noted these achievements elsewhere in his report.

On our social scene we had a range of experiences, a wonderful Blue and White Cabaret in June and a most disappointing golf day in October, the

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Committee is of the view that our traditional golf day has run its race and will be replaced with another activity in 2018.

To all our sponsors; Canterbury League Club, BIDEL Group, Ronnies Demolitions, TABCORP Park and MIYO Australia, your continued support is much appreciated. In particular thanks to George Peponis and Arthur Coorey from the League Club, and John Fadel from BIDEL for your dedicated support of CBRA. Without this support from all our sponsors we as an Association could not function to the level we do. We appreciate and acknowledge the financial and administrative support from the NSWRLRA. In 2018 we have some new sponsors coming on board as our first Centenary Sponsors; these will be confirmed at our AGM. We conducted our meetings in the main at the Tennis Club at Punchbowl, a venue which met our needs and we look forward to the opening of the refurbished club in the first quarter of 2018.

As you know during the season the Bulldog’s CEO and one of our Patrons, Raelene Castle resigned, I acknowledge the support which Raelene provided to our Association and we look forward to establishing a strong bond with incoming CEO, Andrew Hill. We appreciated the support from the Bulldogs Football Club under the Chairmanship of Ray Dib, the Junior League under Gavin Lawrence and the refereeing departments from both the NSWRL and NRL. A couple of negative notes from season 2017, firstly the death of 2 esteemed Life Members, Jack Harvey and John ‘Sticks’ Leeds, both these men were absolute gentleman and made a significant contribution to CBRA. Unfortunately, due to Jack not being in the best of health and Sticks being located in NZ we have not had the pleasure of their company in recent years.

But rest assured that they were always interested in events surrounding the Association. May they rest in peace.

As active members are aware the Committee conducted exams on the laws of the game late in the season with disappointing results. The Committee made a tough stand on this and we make no apologies for that, all referees are required to have a sound knowledge of the rules. The Committee has discussed some ideas on how to address this in season 2018.

Attendance at training was at times disappointing, the same faces appearing each week for which we are most appreciative. But if you want to improve

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your refereeing skills you need to actively be involved in this great Association, not just turn up on weekends. It is great to observe the bonds of friendship which are being developed within our younger members; it gives me great pride in the Association as we move towards our centenary in 2021 to know that we have a bright future.

On the financial front you will note in the financial records within this report that the Association for the second consecutive year is in the ‘black’. This is due to the hard work of the Committee, budgets which are in place on expenditure and in particular I acknowledge the efforts of our Treasurer, Gavin Beecroft.

To all Office Bearers thank you for your assistance during 2017, in particular to our Secretary, Daniel Gardner who in his second year in the job has continued to impress. Daniel puts in long hours in his various roles in the Association and does them to a very high standard, thank you Daniel.

Finally, as some of you may be aware I was most fortunate at season’s end to have been awarded the ‘Les Matthews’ Award by the NSWRL for my contribution to refereeing in NSW. I was totally shocked to be recognised at the function and was so proud to receive the award named after former CBRA President, Les Matthews. I accepted the award on behalf of all CBRA members who have contributed to the administration of CBRA over the years. I am proud to be your President and attempt to represent you all to the best of my ability.

Many thanks to my wife, Kim for her ongoing support to me but also for all that she does for CBRA. Bring on season 2018; hope to see you at the AGM.

Paul Archer President

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Patrons 2017

Dr George Peponis

Arthur Coorey

Raelene Castle

OFFICE BEARERS 2017

HON. SECRETARY

PRESIDENT

Daniel Gardner

Paul Archer

VICE PRESIDENT

HON. TREASURER

Brad Zarb

Gavin Beecroft

COMMITTEE MEMBER

SOCIAL SECRETARY

Aaron McAndrew

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ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Peter Chayna

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Kim Archer

DELEGATES NSWRLRA

CBDJRL

Joseph Tesoriero Joshua Mabon (Deputy)

John Maarbani Anthony Harb (Deputy) SUB-COMMITTEES

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

GEAR COMMITTEE

Kim Archer Anthony Harb Joshua Mabon

Nathan Loveday Kane Thorburn Mariam Rifaie

JUDICIARY MEMBER

RECRUITMENT OFFICER

Wayne Loveday

Barry Belford

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Nathan Loveday

Daniel Gardner

COACHING COORDINATOR

APPEALS PANEL

Lionel Brown Joseph Attard (Coach) Barry Belford (Coach)

Barry Ruttle George Elias David Abood

WELFARE OFFICERS Lionel Brown Barry Belford

JUNIOR

DIRECTOR OF REFEREES

Daniel Gardner Kim Archer & Dennis Quin (Assistants)

SENIOR

Richard Daizli Wayne Loveday (Assistant)

ADVISORY BOARD Paul Archer, George Elias, Lionel Brown, Adam Gee, Warren Gee, Wayne Loveday, Barry Ruttle, Warren Gee, Bob Garwood, Mat Damaso, David Abood, Nathan Loveday

AUDITORS Ian Butler & John Maarbani

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HON. SECRETARY’S REPORT Mr. Daniel Gardner

Mr Chairman and Members, I thank the members for allowing me another opportunity to serve as Secretary of such a great Association. I am still learning the role and may make mistakes along the way, but I always will try my best for the Association, and most importantly all of our members, who we as a Committee have a responsibility for. Whilst at times people may be disappointed with the actions undertaken by the Committee, it is always done with the best interests of our members at the forefront. We continue to go from strength to strength as an Association, and with our 100th year celebrations just around the corner (2021) there is exciting times ahead.

Once again our Social Committee, lead by Nathan Loveday & Kim Archer, produced many fantastic social events throughout 2017, including our Annual Blue & White Cabaret and Life Members Reunion, both of which were well supported by the members. Congratulations to Adam Gee who became our 84th and youngest ever Life Member at our Blue & White Cabaret. As touched on in the President’s Foreword, Adam had a year to remember and on and off the field, and we as an Association couldn’t be prouder of him. More on Adam’s season can be found further in the report.

Our Annual Seminar was held on Sunday 5th March, and was well attended by active members as we prepared for the commencement of the 2017 season.

Thanks to Brad Zarb for organising the seminar, and to all members who assisted.

The AGM was held on Thursday 9th February at the home of our major sponsor, Canterbury League Club.

Paul Archer was elected unopposed as President for his 15th season.

Our three patrons for 2017 were Dr George Peponis, Arthur Coorey & Raelene Castle, who all were all grateful in accepting the nomination, and expressed their thanks to the members.

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The only change to the 2016 Committee was Aaron McAndrew being elected as a Committee Member, with Lionel Brown advising he would not return to the role. All other members from the 2016 Committee were re-elected to their respective roles for 2017, Brad Zarb (Vice-President), Gavin Beecroft (Treasurer), Peter Chayna (Assistant Secretary), Nathan Loveday (Social Secretary) and Kim Archer (Committee Member).

Sponsorship Canterbury League Club was the Association’s major sponsor once again for 2017, taking the partnership to over 20 years. We are extremely grateful for all the support we receive from the Club, who are always on hand to assist with venues for meetings and social functions, as well as financial support which the members benefit from each season. We look forward to the completion of the Moxon Sports Club in early 2018, allowing us a venue central to most of our membership where we can conduct meetings, seminars etc.

Ronnie’s Demolition & Excavation returned as our sleeve sponsor for 2017.

Thanks again to Paul & Yvette Hassarati for their continued support of our Association. Both Paul and Yvette regularly attend our meetings and social functions, and will always be welcome at any of our Association functions.

Thanks to TABCORP Park Menangle, and in particular Bruce Christison for assisting with all our printing needs, including the Annual Report. Bruce is always willing to assist with our printing, as well as providing a first class venue for our Annual Trot Night. Thanks again Bruce.

MIYO Australia returned this season as our gear sponsor. Thanks to Nathan Loveday and his team who ensure we are always stepping out in the best gear possible.

Our shorts sponsors, BIDEL Group once again were big supporters of our Association throughout the season. I offer my sincere thanks to John Fadel, Steve Dib and Geoff Dib who have welcomed our Association into the BIDEL Group family with open arms.

In exciting news, 2018 will see us welcome our first ‘Centenary Sponsors’ as we head into the Centenary in 2021. Further details will be provided to members at our AGM.

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Junior League Season 2017 saw no major changes to the structure of the CBDJRL, with Lindsay Roach once again elected President and Gavin Lawrence continuing in his role as Competition Manager. Thanks to Lindsay, Gavin and the entire staff at CBDJRL for their efforts in not only running a quality competition, but their unwavering support of our referees.

The season got off to a wet start with the majority of trial weekends washed out throughout March. This saw a late start to the season (22nd/23rd April), which saw Gala Weekend pushed back to the first weekend in September.

The NSWRL changed the format of senior competitions, with our competition being part of the ‘South Western Conference’. This change created more opportunities for our referees as there was senior football (up to u16s) on Saturdays as well as the Sunday competitions. These changes also saw NSWRL employ staff across each region to assist with these competitions. Thanks to Ben James from NSWRL who worked closely with Gavin Lawrence in regards to the South Western Conference. Ben was always happy to assist when needed and was a great support to our referees around the grounds.

We were lucky enough to have 24 Grand Finals in total over 2 weekends (12 CBDJRL and 12 Conference). This saw plenty of referees receive opportunities in big matches, and it was pleasing to watch many referees perform to such a high standard. Every member involved in a Grand Final should be extremely proud of their efforts.

Special congratulations to Joseph Tesoriero, who refereed the 2 nd Grade Grand Final, that being the highest grade and therefore receiving the Clubb-Johnson Trophy at our Life Member’s Reunion. Joseph has worked extremely hard over the past few seasons, and to finish the #1 referee for Season 2017 was well deserved.

Gala Weekend was another enjoyable weekend, with the support shown by our members second to none. At one stage if you were to look across the hill at Belmore Oval, it was a sea of blue CBRA shirts. There is so much more to refereeing then turning up every weekend, and many of our members are enhancing that culture and forging wonderful friendships in the process.

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Membership & Meetings This year the Association held 11 meetings, including the AGM and the average attendance was 43.

Meetings were once again held fortnightly on Wednesday nights throughout the season, with one Thursday meeting held to avoid a clash with State of Origin. Whilst the average attendance was 43 which suggests good support of meetings, there were times were numbers were down for various reasons. The Committee is mindful of this, and as such has looked to alter the number and regularity of meetings for Season 2018. The Committee feels meetings are of high importance early in the season where a lot of information is passed on, and late in the season as the competition heads into semis. Therefore, we will have fortnightly meetings in March and August, with monthly meetings inbetween during April, May, June & July. Full list of meeting dates can be found at the end of this report.

This season saw us welcome 9 new members to the Association. As always, each of these members received the necessary training and support to ensure they are fully equipped to take the field. We are hopeful the majority of these members will return to referee again in 2018.

Training & Development Nathan Loveday once again ran the weekly training sessions for our active members, assisted by Brad Zarb, Mat Damaso and Joseph Tesoriero. Numbers were consistent, but we would like to see more active members attending as this will only benefit them with their refereeing. Nathan has advised he will not be re-nominating for the role of Training Coordinator for 2018, I am sure whoever takes over will follow on from Nathan’s good work and continue to make training enjoyable and beneficial for those attending.

Brad Zarb worked hard once again this season on the laws of the game, but unfortunately this wasn’t reflected in the results from some of our active member in the laws quiz. To be blunt, the results submitted were well below what is expected, and this is an area that the Committee will continue to work on to ensure all our referees have a sound knowledge of the laws when officiating. The Committee made the harsh decision to deem some active members ineligible for Semi Finals and Grand Finals as a result of the exams.

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This stance wasn’t taken lightly, but was in the best interests of not only our referees but the players who were to play in these important matches.

A combined training session was once again held this year, with our Association playing host to St George & Cronulla Referees. Once again, the turn out and support of this concept was outstanding with Neptune Park almost full to capacity between the 3 Associations. Thanks to all involved in making the night a success, especially some of our non-active members and mothers who cooked the BBQ to feed 80+ hungry referees after a big training session.

The Development Squad continued again this season. Nathan Loveday ran this program once again. It was most pleasing to see many members of this squad referee their first Grand Final this year. The knowledge and skills learnt from participating in this squad is invaluable for all involved, and will no doubt benefit them in the long run. Special mention to Mariam Rifaie & Stephanie Penteado who were both part of the NRL Women’s Academy for 2017 and have been going from strength to strength within this squad. Well done ladies, you have done a fine job representing CBRA this season and we are sure more opportunities will come your way. At the time of writing this report, Aaron McGeoch & Michael Tasker were invited to trial with the Junior Rep Squad over the summer, with the hope of being selected for the 2018 squad. We wish you both the best of luck.

The NSWRLRA Inter-district Touch Day was held again this year on Sunday 26th November, which we hosted at Vale of Ah Reserve. This day was well supported by most Associations, and both finals saw Canterbury v South Sydney. Unfortunately for us, we lost both finals. Congratulations to South Sydney Referees for winning the double in their first year participating. We look forward to hopefully expanding this concept in 2018 and getting further support from all Associations.

Awards Our Life Members Reunion is not only a chance to honour our Life Members and all they have done for our great Association, but also to recognise achievements by members on and off the field during the season. We pride ourselves on having a limited number of awards; such is the prestige of receiving an award each season. All award winners were worthy recipients on

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the night. Congratulations to you all. Further details on each award and the winner can be found later in the report.

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Leo Randle Award – Lionel Brown Clubb-Johnson Trophy – Joseph Tesoriero Farrelly-Dick Trophy – Aaron McGeoch Mathews-Styles Award – Matthew Gomes Archer-Garwood Award – Daniel Gardner

Grade – NRL/NSWRL Adam Gee was our lone CBRA representative in the NRL this season, but what a season he had!

Adam received many Lead Referee appointments throughout the season, and after some fantastic performances was rewarded with 3 NRL Finals Series matches as Assist Referee. Adam also received the most improved award at the Annual Col Pearce Medal night for the NRL Referees.

Adam was then selected in the Match Officials Squad for the World Cup, and reached International Referee status when he was appointed to control the PNG v USA match in Port Moresby during Round 3 of the RLWC. Adam then was appointed to referee a Women’s RLWC Semi-Final at Southern Cross Group Stadium, and topped off his stellar season by refereeing the Final of the Women’s RLWC between Australia v New Zealand, prior to the Men’s Final.

On the Graded front, Jimmy Oliveira and Nathan Loveday were both in the Graded Squad this season. Nathan was graded at the conclusion of the Junior Rep Season, and impressed with his short time in grade, receiving a Holden Cup U20s touch line in the first week of the Semi Finals.

Special mention to Mat Damaso and Richard Daizli, who both retired from Grade this season after lengthy and successful careers. Both gentlemen represented CBRA well over many years.

Thanks to NSWRLRA for their ongoing support of our Association, in particular Chairman Paul Simpkins and Executive Officer Frank Leonard. Frank Leonard announced that 2017 would be his final year as Executive Officer of NSWRLRA. Thank you Frank for all your service over many years, and to Michael Jones

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who will take over the role, I wish you the best of luck and look forward to working with you in 2018.

Vale Unfortunately this season saw the passing of 2 Life Members in Jack Harvey & John Leeds, both of whom were well liked and will be remembered by many for years to come.

Jack Harvey passed away in May this year. Jack joined the Association on the 16th May 1956, becoming a Life Member in 1970. Jack held various roles during his time within the Association, including a season as Vice-President in 1971.

John Leeds, or ‘Sticks’ as he was affectionately known, passed away in October 2017. John relocated to New Zealand to reside, which meant we didn’t see him too often, but he continued to follow the Associations affairs regularly sending emails. John was heavily involved in our Association during his time with us, including 13 years as Assistant Secretary (1962-74). John was a member for 63 years, and received Life Membership in 1966.

The Association extends its deepest sympathies to the families of those mentioned who we lost throughout the season, as well any member who suffered a loss of a loved one throughout the year. Our thoughts are also with you.

SOCIAL Our Social Secretary, Nathan Loveday was ably assisted by his Social Committee once again this season and put on many fantastic social events. We are widely known as the ‘Social Association’ and Nathan and his Committee should be commended for another great season.

As mentioned previously by our President, the Golf Day was rather disappointing this season, and as such we will be looking to replace this event for the 2018 calendar.

The majority of social functions are subsidised by the Association, and the Committee support all our events. We encourage members to continue attending Social Functions to enjoy the other side of our Association!

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GENERAL Our Annual Exchange Programs were undertaken again this season with Gold Coast Referees & Auckland Referees. Unfortunately due to scheduling the Junior League Exchange with Group 6 was postponed this season.

Congratulations to the following members who participated in our exchanges: • Gold Coast Exchange – Peter Chayna & Joshua Mabon • Auckland Exchange – Nick Oustambasidis & Kane Thorburn This year we hosted Matthew Grannis & Nigel Williams from Auckland Referees, and Aaron Wheeler & Brodie Cauchi from Gold Coast Referees.

All of them represented their respective Associations extremely well and were a pleasure to host. We hope you enjoyed the weekends as much as we did.

Thanks to Karen Bayliss (Gold Coast Secretary) and Steve Jelacic (Auckland Secretary) for all their efforts in facilitating the exchange programs and we look forward to continuing these in 2018.

This season we had 2 members in the Junior Rep Squad – Nathan Loveday and Joseph Tesoriero. At the conclusion of the Junior Rep season Nathan Loveday was graded into the NSW Referees Squad. A proud moment for Nathan becoming Graded Member #1004. We wish Nathan well as he begins a new journey in his refereeing career.

To finish, I once again want to thank all the members for their support in my second year as Secretary. I continue to learn and more importantly continue to enjoy this role. I am fortunate enough to deal with so many great people within CBRA, and for that, I thank you all. To my fellow committee members, thank you all for your efforts and ensuring the standards we want to set out are upheld. We are an Association with great pride and history, and I am sure this will continue for years to come.

To Peter Chayna, my Assistant Secretary, thank you for being there to assist whenever I need. You are always a phone call away and your support is appreciated.

Finally, thank you to Paul Archer. Paul has been my greatest support the past 2 seasons, and I would be lost at times without having Paul to chat to. Not only

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are you respected by all of us at CBRA, but it seems the greater refereeing community appreciate all you do as well. This much is evident by Paul receiving the ‘Les Matthews Award’ for outstanding contribution to refereeing at the NSWRL Volunteer of the Year Awards. Thanks again mate.

See you all at our 2018 AGM.

Daniel Gardner Hon. Secretary

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SOCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT Mr. Nathan Loveday

The 2017 Social Calendar was chock full of good fun and plenty of memories, with the Social Committee ensuring a good time was had by all!

Big thanks to my 2IC Kim Archer, who carried us through this year. A lot goes unnoticed and I do thank you a lot Kim but it is well deserved. You do so much, and I truly appreciate all your assistance.

To Anthony Harb and Josh Mabon who assisted throughout the year with the raffles and behind the scenes for functions, a big thanks!

The social season started with the cricket day back in February! What a glorious day it was at Gordon Parker Reserve. Big thanks to the 26 players that turned up and fought the heat! It was a good day with some highlights including George Elias batting without shoes facing Kane Thorburn charging in off the fence! There were also some controversial umpiring decisions but as always we fully understand that decisions no matter how bad they are need to be made! Who could forget the one-handed screamer from yours truly to dismiss Brad Zarb? There have been many memories and nothing makes most of us happier than seeing the Vice President trudging off after being dismissed from a speccy!

The day finished in a 187 run a piece draw! Absolutely amazing scenes taking some of our members back to the glory days of Botham, Border and Lillee being crowded on field by the 4 spectators and a dog that was present to celebrate the draw!

Up next the traditional trip to the Trots at Menangle Park! Another stellar night! A packed bus took the trip down the M5 to the picturesque venue!

The food was great, the company was better and the drinks (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) went down a treat! It was another good night had. As always, I encourage members and families within our Association to attend. It is a cracking night! One disappointment was Ray Payne was unable to get another $81 winner.... He managed to pull off a quinella that paid $57 which was pretty handy... for himself anyway!

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I think our very own President had a handy night from memory; although Kim was telling me it was actually all her tips which wasn’t a surprise!

By the end of the night it was a tired crew headed back past Revesby Workers, some kicked on, some went straight to bed. Either way another top night was had by all!

Our signature event, the Blue and White Cabaret saw 128 people enter the Blueberry Hill room for another cracker of an evening. Big congratulations to Adam Gee who was presented with a well deserved Life Membership to add to his already glowing list of achievements.

We were lucky to have our regular DJ back and Jimmy didn't let anyone down with the regular tunes keeping everyone on the dance floor nice and sweaty but still grooving.

This has and always will be our Premier Event on the Social Calendar. Doesn't matter how much is written in this column for the readers, the simple facts are, if you haven't been you need to go! It’s also a night where we give thanks to all those special ladies that put up with us on a weekly basis with our swings in moods because of appointments, training or just a certain player! 2018 will be a bigger and better so start planning your tables now!

We were fortunate enough to host the Inter-Association combined training session! I want to give great thanks to Barry Belford, Joe Attard, Lionel Brown, Ian Butler, Deanne Gomes & Kim Archer for their above and beyond effort on the BBQ and to organise and ensure it was a tip top feed!

Big thanks the NSWRLRA for the opportunity to host and to any volunteer that assisted to make this night a smooth one! We put on an awesome show and it put our Association in the spot light and we handled it with class!

The Life Members Reunion was another fantastic night. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all the award winners!

Joseph Tesoriero on his well deserved 1st Clubb-Johnson Trophy. It wasn't easy to hand this award over but a big congrats to you for your hard work and commitment!

Aaron McGeoch who showed great improvement and with the commitment needed was awarded the most improved for 2017! A big future ahead for you mate, it’s all in your hands!

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Matty Gomes! What a year! Showed what happens when you enjoy what you do. You killed this year mate and there’s an enormous future for you if you keep the smile on your face and keep enjoying it!

To the sheriff Lionel Brown; congrats on the Leo Randle Award mate. All those years of service absolutely outstanding and amazing achievement!

To my good friend Gards on the Archer-Garwood Award, just a clear reflection of the time and effort you put into the Association! Well done mate!

There was also a special presentation to Bidel Group for their contribution to our Association. Big thanks to John, Steve and Geoff for all their support of not only me personally which was greatly appreciated but to the Association!

There comes a time where things become old and outdated and it seems the Golf Day reached this stage in 2017. We had a lot of late pull outs and no shows which will signal the end of the Golf Day. For many years this has been an awesome social event but it has started to decline the last 2-3 years. Big thanks to Cliff Haynes, Col Turnell & Peter Longhurst for their awesome support of this day and assisting with the scorecards over many moons. The end of an era no doubt but who knows what the future holds!

It is with slight sadness that I am writing this report for the last time for the time being. It is time to move on from this role and 2017 was my final year as Social Secretary. It’s been an awesome learning experience and this role has given me an opportunity to learn so much about the Association and to see how the hard work behind the scenes culminates into the social nights and functions. It’s been an enjoyable ride and I have appreciated the support of Gavin Beecroft and Glenn Jeffcoat who helped me so much in the early years.

To Kim Archer who as mentioned above has been the rock of the Social Committee over a number of years! Thanks so much!

To all those who have been on the Social Committee over the years thanks for working with me to make so many great memories! To all those who have assisted with BBQ's over the years most mentioned above! You are the reason we are such a great Association, the first people to put their hands up without even being asked! You are the backbone and it is all appreciated.

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To my girlfriend Karissa who has put up with my mood swings over the last 2 years depending on numbers, pull outs and just anything that can go wrong! A big thank you!

To the current President Paul, a big thanks for all your support. You are always a phone call away whether it is social functions, issues at the last minute or anything else that happens; thanks for being there!

To all members, can I please encourage you to keep supporting the events that are put on, you don't understand how much efforts goes into it and also the happiness it brings to see successful functions and our Association achieving great heights socially! Get around it and keep supporting!

Until next time,

Nathan Loveday Social Secretary

Members & guests enjoying our Annual Blue & White Cabaret!

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SPONSOR IN FOCUS MAJOR SPONSOR – Canterbury League Club Our partnership with Canterbury League Club commenced all the way back in 1997 and for 21 years we have had great support from all the Directors and staff from Canterbury!

Canterbury League Club have been an integral part of our Association, allowing our functions to be held at their club/s, as well as offering funding which has been extremely beneficial for our active member base.

There is exciting time ahead in 2018, with the completion of Moxon Sports Club allowing the Association a central room for meetings, seminars and a ‘home’ for our members.

We cannot thank Canterbury League Club enough for their support, and we look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.

We encourage all our members to sign up as a member of this great club and support those who support us!

Canterbury League Club offers a wide range of facilities for their members and guests and more information is available at www.canterbury.com.au

Canterbury League Club Vice Chairman Arthur Coorey & Director George Coorey at our Blue White Cabaret!

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DIRECTOR OF REFEREE’S REPORT Mr. Richard Daizli

The Director’s role was once again split between junior games (Under 5 to Under 12s) and senior games (Under 13s to Opens). Special thanks to Daniel Gardner, Kim Archer and Dennis Quin for appointing the junior games and their assistance in preparing the younger referees to their progression to senior football. To Wayne Loveday, I offer my appreciation for his assistance as assistant director for senior games and his valuable input into evaluating performance of referees.

Season 2017 was a successful year where referees consistently performed strongly and were rewarded by officiating in higher grades than they had previously done. Some did their first grand finals and others got their first taste of senior football. It was a year of development and a number of referees were able to stand up to the challenge and perform strongly.

The year started with a number of wet weekends which restricted the trials to just one week of football for referees to brush off the cobwebs.

We had a number of new referees join us this year and hopefully they enjoyed the season and will remain with us for future years. With Gold divisions for 14, 15 and 16s moving to Saturdays, this stretched our resources in terms of covering touchlines for all games. Hopefully the new referees will be able to start running some touchlines next year in these grades to further their experience I would like to thank those referees who constantly would travel between grounds on Saturdays to fulfill these appointments.

This year, up and coming referees were given the opportunity to test themselves in higher grades and it was pleasing to see their rapid development and strong performances. Although this was not popular with all members, we as an association have the obligation to give potential referees every opportunity possible to reach the next level.

Credit must go to Nathan Loveday for his work with the development squad as most of the referees in this squad improved immensely by the end of the year

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and were rewarded with finals and grand finals. Challenges we continually have is the number of games we have over any given weekend which can result in referees changing grades over consecutive weekends.

It was pleasing to hear that Michael Tasker and Aaron McGeoch have been invited to train with the Junior Representative squad. Both individuals showed rapid improvement over the year and have put in the extras to be given the opportunity to progress their careers. We also had Josh Mabon, Mariam Rifaie and Ramzi Daizli invited to the Emerging Squad and hopefully they will progress to Junior Reps next year. There are a number of promising referees who will hopefully get the chance to impress next year. The Association has a bright future and with the correct guidance, many more will reach higher honours. Put that extra effort in and you may be rewarded.

Thank you to all advisory board members, including senior active referees who gave up their time to assess referees every week and pass on their advice to help develop all referees. With the high number of young referees we currently have, this will be even more important next year. There are a number of referees who will be ready to start officiating in senior football in 2018 and it is important that they are assessed to ensure they are ready.

Congratulations to all referees who officiated in Grand Finals. We had a mix of experience officiating with a number of young referees controlling their first senior grand finals. Having watched all games, our referees performed strongly and showed great professionalism.

Congratulations to Joseph Tesoriero for receiving the Clubb Johnson Trophy.

Joseph had a strong season and he was rewarded for his consistency and maturity in controlling the Opens Grades.

Congratulations to Aaron McGeoch for receiving the John Farrelly-Reg Dick Trophy for most improved referee of the year. His persistance and willingness to learn saw him control Under 19s games by the end of the year and was outstanding in the finals series.

Thank you to the executive board for their support during the year and understanding during some testing times. Also special thanks to Gavin Lawrence and the district club for their support throughout the year.

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Enjoy the festive season, keep training hard and set your goals for 2018.

Ensure you read the Laws of the Game as this is one area that will need more focus in 2018. Work hard to fulfill your goals and before you know it, trials will be around.

Richard Daizli Director of Referees

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LEO RANDLE TRUST REPORT Mr. Paul Archer

Trustees for 2017: Paul Archer (Chair), Brad Zarb, Daniel Gardner, Peter Longhurst & Adam Gee. During the current calendar year the Trustees held the required 3 meetings.

The Trustees sought legal advice regarding an updated Trust Deed which has been finalised and we are currently in discussions with the ATO regarding retaining the Trust as a tax exempt entity. We have been most fortunate to have had tax exemption for the past 9 years but this appears unlikely in the future.

I wish to place on record our appreciation in particular to Peter Longhurst and Ian Butler (financial advisor) for their ongoing administrative support to the Trust.

The Trustees approved a total of $6,386.30 be reimbursed to the Association in 2017, a breakup being: • • • •

Legal Fees (New Deed) Exchange Programs Communication Gear Official Gear

$939.44 $3939.52 $784.00 $723.34

The Trust balance continues to be in a very healthy state which will meet the requirements of the Association moving forward and will assist in some expenditure aspects of our Centenary in 2021.

Paul Archer Leo Randle Trust

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SPONSOR IN FOCUS SLEEVE SPONSOR – Ronnies Demolitions Established in 1988, Ronnies Demolitions are well known for professional demolition expertise. Ronnies operate a unique model that allows their service standards to remain high and their demolition and excavation rates low.

2017 marked 10 years with Ronnies Demolitions as our sleeve sponsors, and we are extremely thankful for the continued support we have received from Paul & Yvette Hassarati. Paul & Yvette are not only sponsors, but great friends of our Association. We look forward to continuing the wonderful relationship for years to come!

If any member has any demolition or excavation needs we encourage you to support our sponsor and simply visit www.ronnies.com.au

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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mr. Nathan Loveday

Season 2017 will be seen as a really positive step forward for the Development Squad with plenty of opportunity and plenty of success. Training on the other hand had inconsistent numbers, but on the whole the average of 22 active members hopefully saw them continue to improve.

With the assistance of Steve Clark from the NRL and Steve Clapson from NSWRLRA, our development squad members were used as Touch Judges and Referees throughout the GIO Schoolboy Cup. Anthony Harb refereed a game throughout, whilst Mariam Rifaie, Matthew Gomes, Joshua Mabon, Aaron McGeoch, Aaron McAndrew & Michael Tasker all officiated as Touch Judges. A couple even got their melons on TV! Thanks to Clarky & Clappo for allowing these opportunities. The Schoolboy Cup remains a very prestige competition and there is always room to develop in these games and it was very nice to be able to give our members the opportunity to be a part of it.

In the district we saw all members in the squads referee in their highest divisions, including some moving into the Opens Category and also gaining some very good Semi Final and Grand Final appointments. There are plenty of positives within this squad, with some good youth that are willing to learn and have the "whatever it takes" attitude. If this can continue throughout then I have no doubt we will have some further Junior Rep/Graded referees in the future.

There was a lot to adapt to this year and challenges thrown down in regards to the 1 and 2 step vocab and positioning which we followed through the National Structure. This will continue to be a work in progress for this squad but if there is strong commitment then no doubt progress will be made to higher levels.

There is still some work to do with attitudes and ensuring that the will to go further is there. Commitment at times from some was questionable; luckily there is time on their side. All have the ability it’s just a questions of the 1% that no one else knows about. This is the true test to the hunger.

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We were fortunate enough to have 2 of our Development members asked to train with Junior Reps. Aaron McGeoch and Michael Tasker have been training since early November and have shown some promise.

We have also had Mariam Rifaie, Joshua Mabon & Ramzi Daizli involved with the Emerging Squad with NSW Referees with the hope to be offered a position in reps with another good season locally!

I am very proud of what this squad has achieved this year, the structure and members involved will continue to be looked at by the Committee and there will be some slight changes in 2018!

In regards to training I want to take the time to thank Brad Zarb, Mat Damaso, Joey Tesoriero, Barry Ruttle & Wayne Loveday for their assistance throughout the year. It’s good to have the experience we do within the Association.

Mat Damaso joined the trainers later in the year and brought plenty of energy and drills to continue the improvement. I am sure it gets mentioned every year and in every report, but to the active members that do not attend it DOES affect on field performance. For those battling away in low grades wondering how you can change, it's simple; get to training and learn from those that have done plenty before you.

Season 2018 will hopefully see an increased attendance and we hope that the structures in place and also the variety can ensure numbers are positive and the opportunity to learn is there.

Nathan Loveday Training & Development

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COACHING COORDINATOR’S REPORT Mr. Lionel Brown

The 2017 season saw a drop of new members from twenty (20) in 2016, to nine (9) this year. But as always the Association continues to attract good quality people.

As always the challenge for us is to provide all the referees with the education, self confidence and support to progress to higher levels within our game of rugby league. At present The Quiz Master Brad Zarb and his team are doing a great job on that front.

This year, Balmain Referees Association conducted an NRAS Level 2 Face to Face Course, which they kindly granted access to all Associations who wished to nominate candidates. Canterbury took advantage of their offer with five (5) members attending. This course was held at the Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club with Tony Beger from Balmain as the Senior Provider.

The following Referee gained NRAS Level 5 Accreditation in 2017: • Adam GEE officiated in the World Cup Match, Papua New Guinea V United States of America at Port Moresby, on 12 November 2017.

The following CBRA members gained NRAS Level 2 Accreditation in 2017: • • • • •

Mariam RIFAIE Peter CHAYNA Pierre GERGES Joshua MABON Nick OUSTAMBASIDIS

The following Association members gained NRAS Level 1 Accreditation in 2017: • Anthony IBRAHIM • John WILLIAMS

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The following new members joined the refereeing ranks in the latter half of 2017 and are currently NRAS Level 1 Referees in Training: • • • • • • •

Hicham EL-ALI Wadee EL-KHEIR Jihad HAMMOUD Amin KATOUE Daniel KOLESNYK Jake KOLESNYK Laithe SABHA

The following new members joined the Association following transfers: • Robert Dalziel (Cairns Referees Association) • Eddie Semaan (St George Referees Association) New Members in 2017: CBRA # 831 832 833 834 835

NAME HICHAM EL-ALI WADEE EL-KHEIR ROBERT DALZIEL JIHAD HAMMOUD AMIN KATOUE

JOINED 22/3/17 22/3/17 14/6/17 28/6/17 28/6/17

LEVEL InTr InTr 2 InTr InTr

CBRA # 836 837 838 839

NAME DANIEL KOLESNYK JAKE KOLESNYK LAITHE SABHA EDDIE SEMAAN

JOINED 28/6/17 28/6/17 28/6/17 28/6/17

InTr – Indicates Level 1 in Training I would like to thank my old friend Joe Attard, for his continued support over the many years. Joe has been a member of the Coaching Panel long before I thought of becoming a referee, well done.

Thanks to Tony Beger from Balmain Referees and always with a supporting word, Barry Ruttle.

Thank you all.

Lionel Brown Coaching Coordinator

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LEVEL InTr InTr InTr 1

SPONSOR IN FOCUS GEAR SPONSOR – MIYO Australia MIYO Australia is a custom sportswear company specialising in creating unique items. MIYO has a great design team that can turn your ideas into reality!

MIYO has been our Gear Sponsor since 2014 and we are extremely grateful to Nathan Loveday and his team at MIYO for all their support provided for the past 4 seasons. MIYO has provided high quality on field and off field gear for all our members and we take great pride in stepping out onto the field looking the best in the business.

If any member is after any gear please visit their website www.miyo.com.au for further information!

Members in our on-field & off-field gear supplied

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NRL SQUAD REPORT Mr. Adam Gee

Once again an NRL season has come and gone in the blink of an eye, not without the usual controversies that always surround Referees and our great game!

The 2017 season began back in mid November 2016, with a great deal of variety in our training/venues with more of a focus on off-legs style training pre - Christmas. We all undertook a new style of fitness test incorporating bike intervals, rower intervals and the grinder machine to really push us to maximum lactate threshold....this certainly did test us!

We all came together again in early January for a camp out at Forbes. With the great assistance and generosity of the Norrie family and their farm, we embarked on a seven hour day full of varying physical and mental challenges, whilst battling the 35 degree heat.

Come February we began to enjoy some footy again when the Auckland Nines were on and trials began.

The beginning of the NRL season saw the retirements of Jared Maxwell (271 games) and Adam Devcich (131 games). During the season the NRL Referees were able to attend some coaching and development initiatives nationwide, which are being introduced due to the new National Structure. It also saw the Referees support the new ‘Beanies for Brain Cancer’ initiative in round 11.

Some debuts that took place this year include: • • • • •

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Round 21 Referee - Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski Round 3 Touch Judge - Michael Gordon Round 11 Touch Judge – Chris McMillan Round 14 Touch Judge – Jarrod Cole Round 18 Touch Judge – Chris Treneman

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Other Major achievements this year were Gavin Badger and Ben Cummins reaching 300 games within the same month. This is a very rare occurrence and an outstanding Milestone to reach. This is a true testament to their tireless dedication, sacrifice and commitment. Bernard Sutton and Luke Patten also reached 300 games, each in the Bunker, a true benefit from being able to officiate games from a central location and testament to their work ethic for a sometimes thankless job.

Other Milestones include: • • • •

200 games - Gerry Sutton and Alan Shortall 150 games - Nick Beashel and Michael Wise 100 games - David Ryan and Grant Atkins 50 games - Chris Sutton and Belinda Sleeman

The end of the NRL season saw a few more retirements: • • • • •

Shane Rehm (29 NRL Games) Anthony Elliott (35 NRL Games) Adam Reid (196 NRL Games) Jason Walsh (226 NRL Games) Russell Turner (429 NRL Games).

Special mention to Russell Turner who finished his career with an outstanding record, and 400+ NRL appointments.

In early October, the annual Col Pearce Medal Awards Night was held at the Establishment Hotel Sydney. A great night was had by all, which saw Matt Cecchin receive his first Col Pearce Medal, a just reward for an outstanding season. Other reward recipients included: • • • •

Clubman of the Year - Henry Perenara Touch Judge of the Year – Nick Beashel Emerging Squad Referee of the Year – Jarrod Cole Most Improved Referee – Adam Gee

October also saw NRL squad members join Kiwi and English Referees in camp in Brisbane for the World Cup. This was the first time the Referees had been treated like players and placed in a camp environment, with access to first class facilities for the six weeks. We have to thank the organisers and

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committee of the RLWC, along with Tony Archer and the rest of the coaching staff for allowing this to take place and set future standards for International Officiating.

I am sure all who viewed and took an interest in the World Cup witnessed how successful the tournament was and really brought International Rugby League alive again. It was a privilege and wonderful experience for all involved to get to know each other and learn from each other’s experiences in the varying hemispheres. Every hosting city or country had a vibe and sense of enthusiasm for the game...especially in PNG! Finally, I would like to personally take this opportunity to congratulate Richard Daizli and Mat Damaso on their wonderful graded careers after announcing their retirements during the season. I am sure both of you will continue to play a large part in this wonderful association. I would also like to congratulate Nathan Loveday on a highly successful season and becoming a graded member. Bigger things to come for you in the future Nathan!

On behalf of all the Canterbury active graded members I would like to once again thank the Association for its unwavering support of all of us. It is much appreciated.

Adam Gee NRL Squad Member

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HON. TREASURERS REPORT Mr. Gavin Beecroft

It is with pleasure that I submit the 2017 financial accounts to members for financial year ending 31st October 2017.

The overall result for the 12 months to 31 October 2017 was an increase in equity of $3,410.96.

I feel the balance with right for our Association from a financial point of view, once again my message is that we, as an Association need to remain disciplined on the management of our finances, with our focus now well and truly on 100 years celebration of our Association.

As Treasurer and on behalf of the Association, we remain extremely appreciative of all of the support provided by our sponsors, without which our many programs and initiatives would not be possible. The support that we receive from our sponsors should never go unnoticed, many of our sponsors we consider family within the CBRA. Below are our sponsors throughout 2017

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Once again we continue to be fortunate to have support from the New South Wales Rugby League Referees’ Association (NSWRLRA) by way of Coaching & Development and Administration Grants. We received the top tier of funding for Coaching & Development for 2017 from NSWRLRA. The criteria set by NSWRLRA are that these funds need to be used for Coaching & Development. I report our expenses to Coaching Development for 2017 were as follows:

Coaching & Development Expenses Season 2017 Camp Coaching

2,131.71 300.00

Training

1,029.59

Seminar

272.00

Communication Gear Servicing

230.00

Exchange Program Total Coaching & Development Expenses

3,939.52 7,902.82

The Leo Randle Trust has once again provided the Association with funds to run various programs throughout 2017 for the benefit of all members. The Leo Randle Trust allocated $5,446.86 for 2017. These contributions assisted with the following during the season: • Exchange Program • On Field Refereeing Gear • Association Training & Development Camp Centenary Fund The Centenary Fund balance is currently $34,251.58 as at 31 st October 2017.

Our Sponsors Bidel GROUP and Soneta have provided additional funds throughout 2017 to be contributed to our Centenary Fund. I thank these sponsors on behalf of the membership for their generosity.

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I would like to thank the Executive and General Committee, who have worked hard over the past few years in improving our financial position and I thank them for their support.

Gavin Beecroft Hon. Treasurer

Pre-Season Seminar @ Vale of Ah Reserve

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Profit and Loss Statement For the 12 months ending 31 October 2017 2016 Income Affiliation Fees Fines Gear Sales Leo Randle Trust Distribution Grants Member Fees Camp Fees Lotto Fund Raising Raffles Fund Raising Social Fee Subscriptions Sponsorship Total Income

Expense Advertising Bank Service Charges Blazers LRT Expenses Coaching & Development Camp Coaching Training Seminar Communication Gear Servicing Exchange Program Total Coaching & Development Communication Fees Internet Total Communication Fees Depreciation Expense Filing Fees Flowers Gear Purchases Gifts and Donations Golf Days Golf Day CBRA Total Golf Days Honorarium Social Media Manager Postage, Printing & Stationery

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2017

% of Income

$ 790.00 99.00 4,748.00 7,158.50 9,398.00 4,636.75 1,940.00 1,260.00 606.85 7,027.35 9,000.00 46,664.45

620.00 301.00 5,006.00 5,446.86 8,525.00 1,543.59 0.00 1,356.00 502.80 6,528.80 9,550.00 39,380.05

1.57% 0.76% 12.71% 13.83% 21.65% 3.92% 0.00% 3.44% 1.28% 16.58% 24.25% 100.00%

250.00 0.50 385.00 0.00

0.00 30.00 350.00 880.00

0.00% 0.08% 0.97% 2.43%

0.00 330.00 902.43 197.71 32.50 3,448.20 4,910.84

2,131.71 300.00 1,029.59 272.00 230.00 3,939.52 7,902.82

127.48 127.48

101.49 101.49

5.89% 0.83% 2.85% 0.75% 0.64% 10.89% 21.84% 0.00% 0.00% 0.28% 0.28%

2,126.15 54.00 188.99 9,128.25 205.00

1,771.15 44.00 20.00 8,243.00 0.00

4.89% 0.12% 0.06% 22.78% 0.00%

673.72 673.72

147.69 147.69

0.41% 0.41%

1,700.00 200.00 200.00

1,700.00 200.00 29.50

4.70% 0.55% 0.08%

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Social Activities Blue & White Cabaret Christmas Gathering Cricket Day Entertainment General Trot Night Leo Randle Meeting Gala Day Life Members Reunion Meeting Costs Total Social Activities

10,028.87 1,908.25 210.36 700.00 820.00 675.00 250.00 4,297.04 827.10 19,716.62

5,981.30 173.93 228.64 990.00 1,129.40 400.00 219.25 3,205.58 1,915.20 14,243.30

16.53% 0.48% 0.63% 2.74% 3.12% 1.11% 0.61% 8.86% 5.29% 39.36%

Member Fees - School Games Trophies & Engraving Honour Boards Update Association Photos Miscellanies Jersey Framing Total Expense

2,755.00 337.20 1,072.50 500.00 27.84 260.00 44,819.09

0.00 252.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 270.00 36,185.15

0.00% 0.70% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.75% 100.00%

Net Ordinary Income/ (Loss)

1,845.36

3,194.90

Other Income/Expense Interest Income Interest Income Centenary Fund Total Other Income

266.61 3,278.78 3,545.39

14.51 201.55 216.06

6.72% 93.28% 100.00%

Net Other Income

3,545.39

216.06

100.00%

Net Income

5,390.75

3,410.96

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Balance Sheet For the 12 months ending 31 October 2017 2016 $

2017 $

3,122.99 125.60 31,940.88 388.33 4,550.15

474.63 0.00 0.00 9,072.59 34,251.58

40,127.95

43,798.80

3,628.00 3,628.00

0.00 0.00

43,755.95

43,798.80

21,129.15 -15,639.15 5,490.00

11,967.00 -3,148.89 8,818.11

Total Fixed Assets

5,490.00

8,818.11

TOTAL ASSESTS

49,245.95

52,616.91

Accruals Total Other Current Liabilities

40.00 40.00

0.00 0.00

Total Current Liabilities

40.00

0.00

TOTAL LIABILITIES

40.00

0.00

49,205.95

52,616.91

43,815.20 5,390.75

49,205.95 3,410.96

49,205.95

52,616.91

ASSETS Current Assets: Current/Savings CBA Trading Account Arab Bank Online Account Arab Bank Online Account (Centenary Fund 2016) St George Bank Transaction Account St George Bank Business Saver (Centenary Fund 2017 only) Total Current/Savings Other Current Assets: Accounts Receivable Total Other Current Assets Total current assets Fixed assets: Equipment Original Cost*** Depreciation Total Equipment

LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Other Current Liabilities

NET ASSETS EQUITY Opening Bal Equity Net Income TOTAL EQUITY

*** Please note, In 2011 a set of on field communications gear was donated by the League Club, to the value of approx. $11,000.

Over time these set of on field communications equipment depreciated in value and had a nil value during 2017, hence the difference in reporting of original cost from 2016 to 2017

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SPONSOR IN FOCUS SHORTS SPONSOR – BIDEL Group BIDEL Group is the mother company of a group of companies. They are a specialist management company with many years of experience in construction management and planning. BIDEL Group Pty Ltd also owns and operates the following companies : • SONETA – Plumbing • DeVel – Home Renovations • Just Bronze – Beauty Shop In 2017, BIDEL Group launched into Sports Management, and we wish them all the best in this endeavour.

In just a short time as sponsors, BIDEL have become great friends and supporters of our Association, and we look forward to what is in store in the coming years.

For further information on BIDEL and the services they offer please visit their website www.bidelgroup.com.au

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Membership & Meeting Attendances Season 2017 Total Meetings held:11 LIFE MEMBERS (38) David ABOOD Paul ARCHER Kim ARCHER Joseph ATTARD (A) Brian BARKER Gavin BEECROFT (A) Barry BELFORD Chris BETTIOL Barry BOLTON Lionel BROWN Mario CAFARELLI Richard DAIZLI Phil DAWS Tom DELAUNEY George ELIAS Paul FIELD Robert GARWOOD Adam GEE John GORZANELLI (A) Jim HALL Cliff HAYNES Tom HEALY Claude HENNESSY Matthew HEWITT Mitchell HOFFMAN Sam ISSA Glenn JEFFCOAT Peter LONGHURST Wayne LOVEDAY (A) John McCORMACK Ray PAYNE Barry RUTTLE (A) Peter RYAN Michael THOMPSON Colin TURNELL David TURVEY Peter WALLACE Brad ZARB (A) (A) – Also Active

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8 11 11 9 2 11 9 1 0 8 3 11 0 0 10 0 10 8 11 2 3 0 0 1 0 2 3 3 8 0 2 7 0 0 5 0 0 10

Average Attendance: 43 ACTIVE MEMBERS (52) Yazan ABDELJABER 2 Rami ABU MANSOUR 1 Stavros ANAGNOSTAKIS 0 Abdelrahman ATIA 2 Luke BETTISON 1 Riley BURCHELL 2 Ian BUTLER 8 Peter CHAYNA 11 Ramzi DAIZLI 5 Jabril DAIZLI 7 Robert DALZIEL 4(5) Hicham EL-ALI 2(10) Dean ELECHE 1 Wadee EL-KHEIR 1(10) Pierro FAYAD 8 Nathan FAYAD 10 Greg FULLER 7 Daniel GARDNER 11 Pierre GERGES 11 Matthew GOMES 11 Jihad HAMMOUD 1(4) Anthony HARB 10 Anthony IBRAHIM 9 Taha ISKANDAR 6 Amin KATOUE 1(4) Daniel KOLESNYK 4(4) Jake KOLESNYK 3(4) Daniel KUSTEC 2 Meleck LABABIDI 11 Richard LANGTRY 0 John MAARBANI 11 Kassem MAARBANI 9 Joshua MABON 4 Katoa MAIRI 0 Daniel MAIRI 0 Reginald MARKS 4 Aaron McANDREW 10 Aaron McGEOCH 11 Zac OBEID 2 Amir OSMANI 1 Stephanie PENTEADO 8

Nick OUSTAMBASIDIS 0 Jamie POMEROY 1 Mariam RIFAIE 11 Laithe SABHA 1(4) Eddie SEMAAN 3(4) Michael TASKER 7 Joseph TESORIERO 9 Kane THORBURN 11 Gary TOWNER 0 Kemble WALSH 2 John WILLIAMS 9 NON-ACTIVE/GRADED MEMBERS (30) Scott BUTLER 0 Chris CAFARELLI 0 Phil COOLEY 0 Mathew DAMASO 7 Brian DAVOREN 0 Geoffrey DEEHAN 0 Robert DUBOIS 1 Andrew ELIAS 0 Dylan ELIAS 0 John ELLIS 0 Warren GEE 9 John GERGES 0 Ian GREGORY 2 Jeffrey HASSARATI 0 George JANKOWSKI 0 Ryan JEFFCOAT 0 Feras KAREM 0 Doug KEEN 2 Gary LEE 0 Nathan LOVEDAY 11 Shane MERRY 0 Jimmy OLIVEIRA 1 Jim O’MEARA 0 Dennis QUIN 1 Barry RYAN 1 John STEVEN 0 Hilton WOOD 1 Joseph YARAK 0 Matthew ZADA 0 Mark ZADA 0

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Committee Meeting & Attendances 2017 (1st Jan 17 to 31st Dec 17) Total Meetings: 7

President Vice President Hon. Secretary Hon. Treasurer Assistant Secretary Committee Member Committee Member Social Secretary

Paul Archer Brad Zarb Daniel Gardner Gavin Beecroft Peter Chayna Kim Archer Aaron McAndrew Nathan Loveday

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1

* Apologies were received from Nathan Loveday for his non-attendance at Committee Meetings*

Positions Held by Members – Other Bodies 2017 NSWRLRA Inc. • Matthew Hewitt - Director of Referee Development & Affiliate Liaison, Deputy Chairman, Seminar & Conference Committee, Affiliate Liaison Committee, Assistant to Director of Member Services & Director of Marketing & Communication • Doug Keen – Affiliate Liaison Committee, Social Committee, Peer Support & Welfare Committee, • Jimmy Oliveira – Sponsorship Committee, Finance Committee • George Jankowski – Historical and Archives Committee NRL • Adam Gee – NRL Match Official NSWRLRA Grade Squad • Jimmy Oliveira • Nathan Loveday 45

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NSWRLRA Junior Rep Squad • Nathan Loveday * Graded during Season 2017 • Joseph Tesoriero

RLWC17 Officials – James Child, Ashley Klein & Adam Gee

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SPONSOR IN FOCUS SPONSOR – NSW Harness Racing For 20+ seasons, NSW Harness Racing has generously assisted our Association with printing of our Annual Reports and Social Calendars, of which we are extremely grateful.

TABCORP Park Menangle is one of the Premier Harness Racing venues in NSW. The racing precinct has everything to accommodate every enthusiasts needs and offers a wide range of options for the general public right through to the corporate identities. The spacious lawns are family friendly and the public facilities are inviting. With over 130 meetings a year, there is always something happening at TABCORP Park Menangle.

Each year TABCORP Park Menangle hosts our Annual Trots Night, and our members and guests are always looked after with ‘the best seats in the house’.

For more information on the wonderful facilities provided by NSW Harness racing, in particular TABCORP Park Menangle, please visit www.clubmenangle.com.au

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HONOUR ROLL HONORARY MEMBERS FOR LIFE • • • • •

S. G. Garland OAM (Deceased) Keith Lotty Victor Pitt (Deceased) Garry Hughes Peter Winchester

HONORARY MEMBERS SEASON 2017 • • • • • • • •

Bruce Christison Paul Hassarati Yvette Hassarati Ray Dib John Fadel Steve Dib Geoff Dib George Coorey

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ALL LIFE MEMBERS 1933 George Russell* 1933 Vic Meinrath* 1938 R Oxford* 1939 Alec Spankie* 1940 R Wade* 1941 R Hibbard* 1942 H Miller* 1943 William Devine* 1944 E Fletcher* 1945 George Griffin* 1946 G Pearce* 1947 Jack O’Brien* 1948 Ernie Wearing* 1950 Dan Elphick* 1951 W Ward* 1952 S Robb* 1953 Jack Eedy* 1954 W.G Burns 1955 Leo Randle* 1956 Wally Farrin* 1957 Terry Johnson* 1958 Fred Csisz* 1959 John Martin* 1960 Frank Wilcox* 1961 James O’Conor* 1962 Jim Doherty* 1963 Reg Dick* 1964 John Smith Jnr*

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1965 Alan Aggett* 1966 John Leeds* 1967 Keith Clubb* 1968 Alan Matthews* 1969 Stan Williams* 1970 Jack Harvey* 1971 John Farrelly* 1972 Ron Smith* 1973 Arthur King* 1974 Brian Knight* 1975 Claude Hennessy 1976 Ron Peters* 1977 Tom Delauney 1978 Les Mathews* 1979 Colin Turnell 1980 Ron Fordham* 1981 Wally Kirk* 1982 Robert Garwood 1982 Robert Styles* 1983 Robert Hunt* 1983 Ray Payne 1984 Peter Wallace 1984 Barry Bolton 1985 Arthur Carragher* 1985 Tod Walker* 1986 Michael Thompson 1986 Paul Archer 1987 Peter Ryan

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1989 David Turvey 1990 Mario Cafarelli 1991 Paul Field 1992 George Elias 1992 Tom Healy 1993 Peter Longhurst 1994 John McCormack 1995 Phil Daws 1996 Brian Barker 1997 Barry Ruttle 1998 David Abood 1998 Mitchell Hoffman 1999 Matthew Hewitt 2000 Glenn Jeffcoat 2001 Joseph Attard 2002 Cliff Haynes 2002 Wayne Loveday 2003 Sam Issa 2004 Jim Hall 2005 Kim Archer 2005 Lionel Brown 2007 Chris Bettiol 2008 Richard Daizli 2012 Brad Zarb 2014 Gavin Beecroft 2014 John Gorzanelli 2016 Barry Belford 2017 Adam Gee *Deceased

CLUBB-JOHNSON TROPHY The Clubb-Johnson Trophy is awarded each year to the referee who finishes the season ranked number one, therefore refereeing the highest grade Grand Final possible.

2017 Clubb-Johnson Trophy Recipient – JOSEPH TESORIERO

Previous Clubb-Johnson Trophy winners 1978 Michael Thompson 1979 Robert Styles 1980 Paul Archer 1981 Peter Wallace 1982 Michael O’Neill 1983 Robert Styles 1984 Peter Moon 1985 Peter O’Brien 1986 Greg McAlister 1987 Barry Ruttle 1988 George Elias 1989 Ray McGavin 1990 Tom Healy

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1991 Paul Field 1992 Jim Hammonds 1993 Mario Cafarelli 1994 David Abood 1995 Mario Cafarelli 1996 Alan Fallah 1997 Sam Issa 1998 Chris Fitzpatrick 1999 Gary Towner 2000 Richard Daizli 2001 Gary Towner 2002 Chris Bettiol 2003 Chris Bettiol

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2004 Adam Gee 2005 Adam Gee 2006 Jimmy Oliveira 2007 Brad Zarb 2008 Brad Zarb 2009 Reg Marks 2010 Reg Marks 2011 John Maarbani 2012 Brad Zarb 2013 Nathan Loveday 2014 Nathan Loveday 2015 Nathan Loveday 2016 Nathan Loveday

FARRELLY-DICK TROPHY The John Farrelly-Reg Dick Trophy is awarded each season to the most improved referee. This award is named after 2 former Life Members and is voted on by the Director of Referees

2017 Farrelly-Dick Trophy Recipient – AARON McGEOCH Previous Farrelly-Dick Trophy Winners 1992 John Maarbani 1993 Kevin Freund 1994 Chris Bettiol 1995 John Tamine 1996 Alan Fallah 1997 Joe Makdessi 1998 Richard Daizli 1999 Brad Zarb 2000 Mo Fajajo

2001 Viktor Unal 2002 Brett Walsh 2003 Lionel Brown 2004 Hilton Wood 2005 Greg Fuller 2006 Chris Cafarelli 2007 Mark Zada 2008 Matthew Zada 2009 Feras Karem

2010 Nathan Loveday 2011 Phelix El Kek 2012 Billal Iskandar 2013 Joshua Quin 2014 Joseph Tesoriero 2015 Anthony Harb 2016 Joshua Mabon

MATTHEWS-STYLES AWARD The Matthews-Styles Award was introduced in 2012. This award is named after 2 former Presidents and Life Members, Les Matthews and Robert Styles. This award is presented to a new member (having not refereed before) who excels in their first full season. Training, meeting and social-function attendance as well as on field performance are all taken into consideration. This award is voted on by the Committee each year.

2017 Matthews-Styles Award Recipient – MATTHEW GOMES

Previous Matthews-Styles Award Winners

2012 Peter Chayna 2015 Mariam Rifaie 2013 Mark Moutou 2016 Nathan Fayad 2014 Aaron McGeoch

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ARCHER-GARWOOD AWARD The Archer-Garwood award was introduced in 2016 by the Committee, and is awarded to a member who gives outstanding contribution to the Association within that calendar year. The award is named after 2 long serving Life Members, Paul Archer and Bob Garwood, both of whom are still actively involved in the Association to this day. This award is voted on by the Members.

2017 Archer-Garwood Award Recipient – DANIEL GARDNER Previous Archer-Garwood Award Winners

2016

Nathan Loveday

LEO RANDLE AWARD The Leo Randle Award is considered an extremely prestigious award within our Association. Named after former Life Member and President, Leo Randle, this award is presented to a member who has shown considerable commitment and dedication towards the Association over a minimum period of 25 years.

This award is chosen by the Committee each year.

2017 Leo Randle Award Recipient – LIONEL BROWN Previous Leo Randle Award winners 1998 Les Matthews 1999 Robert Garwood 2000 Robert Hunt 2001 Bryan Knight 2002 Tod Walker 2003 Peter Ryan 2004 Paul Archer 2005 Robert Styles 2006 Tom Healy 2007 Peter Longhurst

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2008 Mario Cafarelli 2009 John McCormack 2010 George Elias 2011 Barry Ruttle 2012 David Abood 2013 Colin Turnell 2014 Glenn Jeffcoat 2015 Joseph Attard 2016 Wayne Loveday

GRAND FINAL APPOINTMENTS 2017 9 Division 2 Plate

Referee: Aaron McAndrew Touch Judges: Jihad Hammoud & Laithe Sabha

9 Division 2 Cup

Referee: Kassem Maarbani Touch Judges: Abdelrahman Atia & John Williams

9 Division 1

Referee: Nathan Fayad Touch Judges: Ian Butler & Riley Burchell

10 Division 3

Referee: Greg Fuller Touch Judges: Jake Kolesnyk & Rami Abu Mansour

10 Division 2

Referee: Stephanie Penteado Touch Judges: Daniel Kolesnyk & Josh Mabon

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10 Division 1

Referee: John Gorzanelli Touch Judges: Amir Osmani & Nathan Fayad

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11 Division 2 Plate

Referee: Kane Thorburn Touch Judges: Wadee El-Kheir & Josh Mabon

11 Division 1

Referee: Gary Towner Touch Judges: Anthony Ibrahim & Josh Mabon

11 Division 2 Cup

Referee: Jabril Daizli Touch Judges: Robert Dalziel & Gavin Beecroft

12 Division 2 Plate

Referee: Pierre Gerges Touch Judges: Meleck Lababidi & Brad Zarb

12 Division 2 Cup

Referee: Matthew Gomes Touch Judges: Nathan Fayad & Reg Marks

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12 Division 1

Referee: Nick Oustambasidis Touch Judges: Pierre Gerges & Dean Eleche

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13 Bronze

Referee: Peter Chayna Touch Judges: Kassem Maarbani & Katoa Mairi In Goal Judges: Abdelrahman Atia & Rami Abu Mansour

13 Silver

Referee: Gavin Beecroft Touch Judges: Matt Gomes & Stephanie Penteado In Goal Judges: Daniel Kolesnyk & Jake Kolesnyk

13 Gold

Referee: Mariam Rifaie Touch Judges: Anthony Harb & Jabril Daizli In Goal Judges: Dean Eleche & John Williams

14 Silver

Referee: Nathan Fayad Touch Judges: Ramzi Daizli & Mariam Rifaie In Goal Judges: Matt Gomes & Stephanie Penteado

14 Gold

15 Silver

Referee: Ramzi Daizli Referee: Brad Zarb Referee: Brad Zarb Touch Judges: Taha Iskandar & Daniel Gardner Touch Judges: Richard Langtry & Nathan Fayad In Goal Judges: Stephanie Penteado & Aaron McGeoch In Goal Judges: Anthony Ibrahim & Taha Iskandar

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15 Gold

Referee: Aaron McAndrew Touch Judges: John Gorzanelli & Peter Chayna In Goal Judges: Stephanie Penteado & Mariam Rifaie

16 Gold

Referee: Reg Marks Touch Judges: Kane Thorburn & Meleck Lababidi In Goal Judges: Jabril Daizli & Taha Iskandar

17 Gold

Referee: Aaron McGeoch Touch Judges: Josh Mabon & John Maarbani In Goal Judges: Taha Iskandar & Meleck Lababidi

19 Gold

Referee: Anthony Harb Touch Judges: Daniel Gardner & Gavin Beecroft In Goal Judges: Josh Mabon & Kane Thorburn

Opens Bronze

Referee: Michael Tasker Touch Judges: Pierre Gerges & Aaron McGeoch In Goal Judges: John Maarbani & Ramzi Daizli

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Opens Silver

Referee: Joseph Tesoriero Touch Judges: Reg Marks & Nick Oustambasidis In Goal Judges: Josh Mabon & Gavin Beecroft

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GRAND FINAL REFEREES A to E Grade (u16s) 1957-2011 (No records prior to 1957) YEAR A GRADE 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993

B GRADE

A Matthews J Smith R Dick B Jackman S Williams A Matthews R Dick W Kirk A Aggett J Farrelly J Farrelly J Harvey L Burnell W Kirk J Harvey B Knight A Benson C Hennessy J Harvey C Hennessy ----B Wiseman J Harvey C Hennessy ----A Collins T Delauney N Rumph J Leeds J Thomas L Matthews N Duncan L Matthews ----N Duncan J Leeds R Hunt ----R Fordham H Delauney R Hunt R Fordham M Thompson P Archer R Styles R Fordham P Archer P Ryan P Wallace (B) M O’Neill (B Res) M O’Neill D Turvey R Styles D Turvey ----P Moon ----P O’Brien G McAlister D Turvey B Ruttle W Whitney G Elias D Turvey R McGavin M Hoffman T Healy D Abood P Field T Healy J Hammonds D Abood ----M Cafarelli

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C GRADE

D (U18)

E (U16)

R Dick A Stanley P Tipper L Burnell W Kirk L White K Holman A King B Knight B Wiseman B Knight A Collins A Collins B Cole N Duncan C Turnell P Longhurst P Longhurst C Haynes R Styles H Delauney P Wallace J Bedford P Wallace P O’Brien M Hewitt P O’Brien D Turvey G Elias G Elias D Turvey R McGavin A Crogan J Hammonds M Cafarelli S Issa D Abood

C Jamieson J Harvey N Savage T Green F Aarons J Leeds A King C Hennessy T Dick J Leeds T Dick T Delauney B Knight M Keeble D Graham R Styles B Bradstock C Haynes H Delauney A Carragher P Moon J Bedford J Colwell G Elias J Blackmore G Lee M Davis P O’Brien M Cafarelli P Field P O’Brien T Healy D Abood S Issa B Newson G Elias M Damaso

J Harvey T Green J McGrath B Mills J Last W Kirk D Smith A Benson J Leeds L Donohue L Donohue W Needham N Rumph ----C Turnell B Bradstock R Hunt H Delauney S Stobbs J Bedford K Davis K Davis G Deehan M O’Neill P Field

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J McCormack

N Adamson M Davis B Ruttle W Whitney P Kelly J McCormack

J Makdessi W Loveday M Damaso M Damaso J Maarbani

YEAR A GRADE 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

B GRADE

D Abood M Cafarelli ----S Issa C Fitzpatrick G Towner R Daizli G Towner C Bettiol C Bettiol A Gee A Gee J Oliveira B Zarb B Zarb R Marks R Marks J Maarbani

G Elias ---------------------------------------------------------------------

C GRADE

D (U18)

C Fitzpatrick G Towner J Tamine M Cafarelli A Fallah A Crogan C Fitzpatrick B Newson S Issa J Tamine B Newson C Bettiol C Bettiol D Keen C Bettiol R Daizli B Zarb R Daizli B Zarb V Unal J Maarbani R Jeffcoat V Unal H Wood A Gee H Wood H Iskandar J Maarbani R Marks J Maarbani G Towner (19s) J Maarbani (17s) B Zarb (19s) G Towner (17s) B Zarb (19s) R Marks (17s)

E (U16) J Tamine G Towner C Bettiol P Tzamouranis

R Daizli J Maarbani M Teasel J Tamine M Fajajo J Maarbani H Wood J Oliveira G Elias Shane Merry G Beecroft B Zarb G Beecroft G Beecroft

GRAND FINAL REFEREES A Grade to u15s 2012 to date YEAR

A GRADE

U19s

U17s

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

--------N Loveday (3rd G) N Loveday (1st G) N Loveday (1st G) J Tesoriero (2nd G)

B Zarb N Loveday ----P El Kek J Tesoriero

N Loveday P El Kek (15s) B Iskandar B Zarb B Zarb (16s) A Harb (19s)

M Tasker (3rd G)

U16s

G Beecroft (17s) J Maarbani D Gardner (15s) B Iskandar B Zarb R Marks R Marks (17s) B Iskandar G Beecroft (14s) R Marks (14s) A McGeoch (17s)

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U15s

R Marks (16s)

Association Office Bearers 1922-1982 Year 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936

President W.N. Todd W.N. Todd W.N. Todd V. Meinrath V. Meinrath G. Russell G. Russell G. Russell G. Russell G. Russell G. Russell G. Russell V. Meinrath V. Meinrath V. Meinrath

Secretary/Treasurer L.F.K.Lea L.F.K.Lea L.F.K.Lea L.F.K.Lea A. Bray R. Oxford R. Oxford R. Oxford R. Oxford R. Oxford R. Oxford R. Oxford R. Oxford A. Spankie A. Spankie

(until 7/4/36)

R.Hibbard (after 7/4/36)

1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950

R.Hibbard R.Hibbard R.Hibbard R.Hibbard E. Fletcher E. Fletcher E. Fletcher E. Fletcher E. Fletcher G. Griffin G. Pearce G. Pearce G. Pearce G. Pearce

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H. Miller W. Devine W. Devine W. Devine W. Devine W. Devine W. Devine W. Devine W. Devine W. Devine W. Devine J. Eedy J. Eedy J. Eedy

Year 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982

President Secretary/Treasurer G. Pearce J. Eedy G. Pearce J. Eedy G. Pearce J. Eedy G. Pearce J. Eedy W. Devine J. Eedy W. Devine J. Eedy L. Randle J. Eedy L. Randle J. Eedy L. Randle J. Eedy L. Randle J. Eedy L. Randle J. Eedy L. Randle R. Dick J. Martin R. Dick J. Martin R. Dick J. Martin R. Dick J. Martin R. Dick J. Martin R. Dick J. Martin R. Dick J. Martin R. Dick J. Martin R. Dick J. Martin R. Dick R. Smith R. Dick R. Smith R. Dick J. Farrelly R. Dick J. Farrelly R. Dick J. Farrelly R. Dick J. Farrelly R. Dick J. Farrelly R. Dick J. Farrelly R. Dick T. Delauney R. Dick L. Matthews R. Dick L. Matthews R. Dick

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Association Office Bearers Since 1983 Year 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

President L. Matthews L. Matthews L. Matthews L. Matthews L. Matthews L. Matthews L. Matthews L. Matthews (to 18/4/90) R. Styles (after 18/4/90) R. Styles R. Styles R. Styles R. Styles R. Styles R. Styles P. Archer P. Archer P. Archer P. Archer P. Archer P. Archer P. Archer P. Archer P. Archer P. Archer P. Archer P. Archer P. Archer J. McCormack J. McCormack D. Abood D. Abood D. Abood D. Abood P. Archer P. Archer

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Secretary R. Dick R. Dick R.J. Garwood R.J. Garwood R.J. Garwood R.J. Garwood R.J. Garwood R.J. Garwood

Treasurer R. Hunt R. Hunt R. Hunt R. Hunt R. Hunt R. Hunt R. Hunt R. Hunt

R.J. Garwood R.J. Garwood R.J. Garwood R.J. Garwood R.J. Garwood R.J. Garwood P. Ryan P. Ryan P. Ryan P. Ryan P. Ryan P. Ryan C. Bettiol C. Bettiol M. Cafarelli M. Cafarelli M. Cafarelli M. Cafarelli M. Cafarelli M. Cafarelli G. Elias G. Elias G. Elias G. Elias G. Elias D. Gardner D. Gardner

R. Hunt J.McCormack J.McCormack J.McCormack J.McCormack J.McCormack P. Tzamouranis P. Tzamouranis P. Tzamouranis P. Tzamouranis B. Newson J. McCormack J. McCormack J. McCormack J. McCormack J. McCormack J. McCormack B. Zarb B. Zarb B. Zarb B. Zarb G. Beecroft G. Beecroft G. Beecroft G. Beecroft G. Beecroft G. Beecroft

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2018 Meeting Dates February – 22nd (AGM) March – 7th & 21st April – 18th May – 16th June – 13th July – 11th August – 8th & 22nd* * Leo Randle Meeting

The best time of year, Grand Final weekend!

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2018 Election Results Patrons: 1.

2.

President: Vice President: Hon. Secretary: Hon. Treasurer: Assistant Secretary: Committee Members: 1.

Social Secretary: Auditors: 1.

2.

Delegate NSWRLRA: Deputy: Delegate CBDJRL: Deputy: Social Committee: 1.

2.

Gear Committee: 1.

2.

Appeals Panel: 1.

2.

Advisory Board:

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Many thanks to all our sponsors for their support throughout 2017!

Major Sponsor – Canterbury League Club

Sleeve Sponsor – Ronnies Demolitions

Shorts Sponsor – BIDEL Group

Printing Sponsor – NSW Harness Racing

Gear Sponsor – MIYO Teamwear

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