Well, another season just zipped by with a rather abrupt ending having all four sides eliminated in the first round of the finals. Although we haven't had time to analyse everything, there is no doubt the competitiveness of all of our teams has improved significantly on last season. I am confident that this rate of improvement will continue into next season and we will have an even greater impact on the competition.
On behalf of the Club I would like to thank all of our volunteers involved with Football operations. Successfully fielding our many teams each week from Auskick and Minis through to A Grade takes an enormous effort and fantastic organisational skills by some very dedicated people. To our Co-ordinators, Coaches, Trainers, Team Managers and all the support staff a big THANK YOU!
On a sad note the resignation of Norm Bergman, our A Grade coach has been received by the Club. Norm's contribution to this Football Club has been outstanding over the last six years and his efforts and contributions beyond the call of duty have help enable the administration to spend more time on the "off field" improvements that are so important if this Club is to continue to grow and be successful. Congratulations and a big thanks to Norm, we will be doing all we can to keep him involved as quality people like Norm will be a huge asset for the Club going forward.
I would also like to acknowledge the extremely committed people on our committee that sacrifice a huge amount of their own personal time helping this Club to operate and improve through the season. We will, no doubt, celebrate and reflect on the season over a well deserved dinner in a couple of weeks before planning next year's program. A big well done again to Tod Stokes for giving our Club a social conscience through the "Club Connect" program, Breast Cancer awareness and the Whit Ribbon Day.
A lot of work has been done over the last couple of years on the structure and organisation of the Club to ensure we, not only continue to improve, but become a sustainably successful Football Club in the near future. Strategic Business Plans, Level 2 "Good Sports" accreditation and "Star Club" Status with the Department of Sport and Recreation are significant achievements which are evidence that we are on the right track.
So again, thank you to everyone that has contributed their time to help make this a truly great community Football Club and see you all next season.