"Welcome to the 2008 NWFA Season. The Forth Football Club claimed the double last year and will be out to defend its well deserved premierships against clubs who have plotted the demise of the Magpies since last year.
In the 114th year of our association I am delighted to confirm players will have the opportunity to join forces to represent the NWFA, with the return of the combined game against the Darwin Football Association on June 7th.
Off the field the NWFA Executive has recruited strongly.
Highly respected Brian Holloway assumes the role of Association Secretary, with experienced administrator..."
...Phil King appointed as delegate.
Maree Aitken is again in charge of the purse strings. With two years experience to her credit I feel confident Maree will keep the association on the right side of the ledger.
Independent Delegate Matt Hillier adds the position of Vice President to his duties this season, and joins Phillip Gilchrist in the role; both will continue their great work from last year.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank retiring Secretary Sharon Stokes for her wonderful contribution to the association. Her tireless efforts in recent years are greatly appreciated by the Executive and clubs, and her professionalism and smiling face will be sadly missed. Sharon has left the association on a solid footing for the future and I'm sure you join me in wishing her well in her new role with the Ulverstone Football Club.
The Executive is greatly appreciative of the generous time given by the club delegates throughout last year, providing valuable input and feedback from club members. We look forward to further interesting discussions ahead in 2008 for the continued improvement of our association.
Peter King will again lead our well respected umpire's brigade and I wish him and his fellow umpires all the best for the season.
Steve Daley heads up the Tribunal Panel for another year and will continue to ensure the Association's rules and values, on and off the ground, are strictly adhered to.
Craig Stokes takes on dual roles this season, adding the job of registrar to the task of program editor, with contined support from clubs supplying correct information on time, I am sure Craig will repeat his mighty performance from last year.
Sponsors play a vital role in our great game. Along with our loyal club and association sponsors of past seasons, I welcome Tasmanian Packaging Solutions, Cougar Sportswear, and Xazz Media Group & Web Design as sponsors of the competition, and urge all to support the business that support us.
In closing, may I wish all clubs, administrators, coaches, players, and supporters all the best for the 2008 NWFA season!
Website Editorwrites: 04/2008
Matt Hillier is our Association Historian and is still after information from any club or club supporter that has anything of interest which has happened in our association over the last 114 years.
It's terrific to have someone like Matt in our comp, so everyone get behind him and dig up history for him. Matt gives up his own time, and is more than happy for help at any time.
Please find out more about the NWFA's history by clicking here...
