Life Members & Award winners – 2017

Geoff Moyle & Ron Hoogkamer were named Life Members of Wantirna South Football Club at the recent presentation night. It was a great moment for the Devils with the room full of congratulations for these very popular men. 

In front of many attending Life members,players & supporters, Les Cochrane spoke with a heart felt appreciation of the contribution Ron Hoogkamer has made.  A former President (2012 to 2014), Ronny first started coming to Devils games in 1996 with his sons.  It wasn’t long before he was a regular, following his sons playing at the Senior club.  His willingness to help where he could has found him an integral part of the club over many years and an excellent leader. “Hoogy” loves the game and seeing our players enjoy themselves playing footy for the Devils is why he continues to help & support.

Mick Gillin, spoke with great passion & gusto when announcing Geoff Moyle‘s award.  A friend to everyone, Geoff has also made a significant contribution, over a long time, to the club.  After first coming down to enjoy the footy games in the early 2000’s, Geoff was keen to get involved and help. He has performed many roles & tasks to put the games on since.  Always a friendly face on game day selling margin tickets,  it is also the organising and transporting of all the equipment by Geoff which is vital to the players.

Well deserved Life members of the Devils.

Steve Draper – President

Club Awards
Best Club Person* – Andrew Stopinski
Most Courageous* (All Teams) –  Daniel Cromb
MVP (Senior Team)  –  Tas Clingan
Leeroy Huckstepp Trophy* (Best Recruit) – Glen Manson
Young Devil ( Under 21 )   –   Jack Hare

* Perpetual Awards

Senior Team
Phil Atkins Medal: Best & Fairest  –  Taylor Leggate (3rd time)
Runner up Best & Fairest  –  Sean Young
Most Consistent    –    Tas Clingan
Coaches Award   –    Jack Birkett
Most Goals    –      Taylor Leggate
Most Improved    –   Lincoln Wong

Development Team
Best & Fairest    –    Sam McIntyre
Runner up Best & Fairest   –   Tom Anderson
Most Consistent    –    Rob Papp  (EFL B&F)
Coaches Award   –   Tim Richardson
Most Goals  –  Daniel Beddome
Most Improved   –    Kyle Brooks
Best Finals Player   –    Josh Stone

Under 19
Best & Fairest    –    Noah Jackson
Runner up Best & Fairest   –   Luke Grima
Most Consistent   –   Nathan Palamara
Coaches Award    –  Chris Cahill
Most Goals    –   Luke Grima
Most Improved   –   Brendan Sarrin

Annual General Meeting 2017

Dear Members,

RE:   ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2017

The Annual General Meeting of the Wantirna South Football Club will be held in the Clubrooms, Walker Reserve, Tyner Road, Wantirna South on:

Monday, October 30th, commencing at 7.30 pm.

If you are an apology please email: wantirnasth@efl.org.au

Nick Silvester

Secretary

AGENDA

  1. APOLOGIES
  2. MINUTES of Annual General Meeting held 24 October 2016
  3. BUSINESS ARISING
  4. RULE CHANGES
  5. ANNUAL REPORT
  6. FINANCIAL STATEMENT
  7. ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2018
  8. GENERAL BUSINESS

Sam Bates – Development Coach 2018

The Devils have more great news , Sam Bates has been appointed the Development Coach for season 2018.

After 2 seasons as Matt Clark’s Senior Assistant coach, Sam is ready to make an impact as our Development coach.  A premiership player with over 300 games experience to draw from, Sam has plenty to offer our developing senior players.

Sam is an excellent communicator and is very clear about what he is focused on for the Devils. “As the coach of the Development Team I feel my main focus is to give our players the guidance, confidence and enjoyment to be the best player they can be”

“Our group needs to aspire to continually improve and push for senior selection, this is something I will encourage the players to aim for”

“The thing that excites me most about the role is the chance to work closely with our young players, including the U19’s coming up to senior football in 2018”

“I am excited I get to work with the clubs next generation of 150 game players, captains and footballers that our supporters will come and watch for the next 10 years”.

Sam is also looking forward to working with Senior Coach Jess Sinclair and providing a consistent approach to all on the list.

Steve Draper

President

Devils Senior Coach – Jess Sinclair

Great News for the Devils! Former AFL player, Jess Sinclair has been appointed Senior coach for 2018 & beyond. 

Having played for many years at AFL level, Jess brings great experience and leadership for our players to learn from.   Since finishing as a player, Jess has been coaching with success whilst continuing to develop his knowledge & skills in the role.

Background
– 192 senior AFL games with Fremantle (50) & North Melbourne (142) including 6 finals.

– Originally drafted by Fremantle from Eastern Ranges (East Ringwood)

– Rising star nomination 1998

– Retired from AFL 2008

– 2009 to 2013 played for Heidelberg – NFL Div 1 – Premiership player 2009

– 2014 to 2016 Senior Coach – St.Marys/Salesians – VAFA  Div 1 – Runners up & finals

– 2017 Senior assist Coach (to Shannon Grant ex Western Bulldogs & Essendon assistant coach) – St.Kevins – VAFA Premier Division – Premiers

Jess & the Football Department have begun preparing for season 2018. A meet the coach night has been scheduled for 1/11/17 at 6.30pm. All players & supporters are welcome to attend. Assistant coaches and the Development coach will be announced soon.

We welcome Jess, his wife Chantelle & their son Mason, to the club which promises to be an exciting season for all.

This is an excellent opportunity for our players to learn from a young, modern & experienced coach, as they strive to be the best they can be with their football.

Go Devils !  Newspaper article

Steve Draper – President

Rick Moloney – Vice President – Football Director

Devils winners at EFL awards 2017

Well done to Robert Papp (above) who won the Best & Fairest for EFL 2nd Div Reserves 2017. Great to see the key position marking player recognised for his consistently very good games. Many say Rob has the best marking hands at the club, but his ability to read the ball in flight is also outstanding.

Veteran Sam Bates (& Senior Assistant coach 2016 & 2017) also deserves congratulations for winning the Best & Fairest in the EFL Veterans. “Bater” was a fine senior player having played over 300 games, and his form and skills in the Veterans has continued to impress.

The Devils had 2 players named in the EFL Div 2 Team of the year, with Sean Young named at Full Back and Taylor Leggate on the half forward line.  Both players had very good seasons, and it is great that others have recognised this in 2017.

And in more great news, 2 Devils Premier Netball players were named in the EFL Premier league Team of the year.  Well done to Mary Livesy & Rebecca Subbiah