DISTRICT FOOTBALL REPORT

With 2021 bringing so much uncertainty to the community football landscape, I think it is certainly fair to say that seeing our great game return to somewhat of its original format following on from COVID, brought plenty of joy to the people of the Subiaco district. Our highly committed Club presidents and their fabulous committees remained agile whilst operating in at times, unexpected circumstances navigating COVID to get the season underway. These Clubs are made up of dedicated volunteers, eager to give back to football in some capacity in which they do a fantastic job. The WAFC truly value the contribution of all 1,700 volunteers across junior football within the Subiaco district. Community participation reached new heights in 2021, which saw female football continue to go from strength to strength in the Subiaco district. Across seven Clubs, female Auskick surged to 145 participants, whilst the junior female competition achieved an eye catching 35% increase on 2019 female participation. The female youth competition, also achieving a 33% increase, with a total of 269 female youth players within the Subiaco district. Other 2021 Highlights include: • 70,000 community football participants across WA reached in 2021 • Stirling JFC crowned Club of the year • Chris Spencer named WA Optus Volunteer of the Year for the

Subiaco District • Jan Cater from Carine JFC named as Metro North volunteer of the year • Ryan Fong from Kingsway JFC named as youth coach of the year • Modified coach of the year awarded to Tony Ricciardello

Stirling JFC • Lions district umpire Thomas Spencer named umpire of the year • Sorrento Duncraig JFC awarded Auskick program of the year • Auskick volunteer of the year awarded to Mel Parkinson

Carine JFC The Lions District culture is a culture often spoken about regarding its professionalism, respect, and hard work. This culture, and its attributes are no better displayed than by our great umpires who make our game possible. They strive to make our game better each week. A role that certainly presents its challenges and obstacles, the Subiaco district umpires display great leadership and resilience, and this is reflected by the Subiaco district umpiring manager Chris Spencer. Chris’s dedication to ensuring the development of the Lions district umpiring pathway, contributes heavily to the growth of umpire participation in WA community football. With the appreciation and gratitude that comes with the completion of the football season, the effort that all teams put forward in season 2021 were certainly commendable. All Subiaco District affiliated Clubs and players should be proud of the effort displayed this season.

2021 PREMIERS

• Carine Blue – Year 11/12 League • Kingsley Tigers – Year 8 Josh Rotham • Carine – Year 8 Jaxon Prior • Sorrento Duncraig Hawks – Year 7/8 Ashton Hill • Sorrento Duncraig Dolphins – Year 10 Liam Henry • Carine – Year 7/8 Matilda Sergeant

2021 BEST AND FAIREST WINNERS

Brodie Riach • Year 7/8 Matilda Sergeant – Jazmine Farnan – Carine JFC • Year 7/8 Ashton Hill - Olivia Ferguson – Sorrento Duncraig JFC • Year 8 Oscar Allen – Wesley Walley – Warwick Greenwood JFC • Year 8 Josh Rotham - Riley Hay – Kingsley JFC • Year 8 Jaxon Prior - Hudson Walker – Kingsley JFC • Year 10 Oscar Allen - Luker Kentfield – Carine JFC • Year 10 Liam Henry - Oscar Dees – Sorrento Duncraig JFC • Year 11/12 Male reserves - Xavier Lloyd – Carine JFC

AFFILIATE CLUBS

JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUBS

• Balga JFC • Carine JFC • Kingsley JFC • Kingsway JFC • Sorrento Duncraig JFC • Stirling JFC • Warwick Greenwood JFC

PERTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

• Hammersley Carine AFC • Kingsley AFC • Kingsway AFC • Nollomara AFC • Osborne Park AFC • Stirling AFC

METROPOLITAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

• Balga FC • Warwick Greenwood AFC

WAFLW

• Subiaco Women’s Football Club

AFL MASTERS WA

• Kingsway AFC • Nollomara AFC