AGM
At the AGM held on September 9th, the year was wrapped up and reported to the members.
The financials were presented, which showed that revenues were up 10% and expenditure was up by 8%. The Black & White Gala returned a handsome profit, and Assets, funds & stock are up by 9.3%. All in all that is a good result for the year, given how much we spent on improvements around the club, and new apparel.
The new committee was elected, and consists of -
President: Alan Vickery
Vice President: Tony Burrill
Secretary: Jenny Keogh
Treasurer: Graeme Vienet
>Registrar: Megan Tanner
Equipment Coordinator: Gary Chapman
Coaches Coordinator: Shaun Dowling
Sponsorship Coordinator: OPEN
Apparel / Merchandise: Kelli – Sue Smith
Social Coordinator: Jacinta Mulholland
Canteen / Bar Coordinator: OPEN
Senior Club Liaison: Lyle Ladlow
Coach of the Year
Dave Miller was nominated by the club for the Australian Football Coaches Association - Coach of the Year (Youth Category)……….and WON.!!!
Dave was presented with his award at the AFCA Gala Dinner in front of 280 people from a multitude of footy clubs in the area, from within and outside of the Yarra League.
The award honoured him for his commitment to the same team at Surrey for 6 years (including 2 premierships), for his role as Coach’s Coordinator, for his work with the U/15 Interleague side, and his general approach to coaching, his skills and his preparation.
It was a wonderful tribute to Dave, and a wonderful way for the club to express our gratitude.
Congratulations Dave.!!
Under 15s Triumph
In an outstanding display of good old G and D the Mighty Under 15s were triumphant in their Grand Final clash with Mount Waverley.
After losing the toss and kicking into a Gale Force 10 wind (at least that's what it felt like for the huge Panther crowd assembled) the boys were magnificant in holding the Falcons to three first quarter goals and soaking up plenty of pressure. The second quarter was an even tussle until just before half time when the boys played 5 minutes of explosive football to go in at the main break with the lead. The team was pumped as they left the field to the huge roar of the Panther faithful.
Mount Waverley again kicked ahead in the third quarter but the message at the final break was all positive with a real belief buzzing through the huddle. The first ten minutes of the final quarter was a battle of the half back lines before the boys finally began to take the ascendency. With goals to Jordan Cheppi and Jet Gates the Panthers kept coming and when Jet Gates kicked his second goal of the quarter the game was all ours.
Well done to Andrew and the boys for giving the club a famous day to remember and our first flag in three years. The whole club is extremely proud of you.
Interleague
Congratulations and best of luck to the following Panthers playing in YJFL and Vic Metro representative teams on the weekend
YJFL Interleague Representative teams
Under 10 - Henry Chapman
Under 11 - Danyon Smart
Under 12 - Tagan Carter-Taylor
Under 14 - Shaun Kennedy
Refer to the YJFL website for Game locations and times
Victorian Under 15 Championships
Under 15 Vic Metro Team - Jake Summers and Jordan Cheppi
(Coached by our own Dave Miller and all the support staff from Surrey Park Panthers)
Playing in the Grand Final on the Saturday at Sandringham's VFA Ground at 2.30pm (Melways P76 F8).
Steve Wiseman also made the Vic Metro Under 14 team.
Article on our founding father - Charlie Simms
The following article appeared in the Victorian Football League Record recently
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