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A NEW MILESTONE FOR PORT ADELAIDE: 1980 - 1989
Whilst the 80’s did not provide the same on-field success of the Golden 70’s era, the Club’s
success should not only be measured by the winning of first grade premierships. Whilst it
did not have the same remarkable successes of A1 premierships in the 80’s, it still continued
as a very dominant force in South Australia Hockey.
This decade saw the amalgamation with the Inlanders Women’s Hockey Club, and started
what proved to be a highly successful partnership and ensured the Club’s long-term future.
However, without doubt the highlight of the 80’s was the installation of a synthetic turf pitch
at the Club ground.
1980
1980 was the first year since 1972 the Club did not win a premiership. It did however, win
the Pakistan Cup and shared the Summer Hockey Association Super League premiership
with Woodville, and in so doing, retained the Peter Gardner Memorial Trophy, together with
the $300 prize money for the Club. Brian Jordan was the Senior Coach, a position he
retained for the next three years.
However, the A1 team created a Club (if not an Association) record with a 22-0 win over
Salisbury – a game played on 23 August 1980 at home. Goal scorers in this game were
Mark McKenzie 10 (a Club A1 record), David McGrath 4, Brian Jordan 3, Barry Cibich 2, John
McGrath 2 and Bob Harvey 1.
The Club fielded two teams in the 1979-80 Indoor Hockey competition. The A Grade team
were declared runner-up after finishing second, following SAHA’s inability to organise the
playing of the Grand Final.
The Club grounds continued to be the best in the State. All A1 Grade finals, the Pakistan
Cup Final and all matches in the top two grades of summer hockey were played at Port
Adelaide. Controversy surrounded the playing of the A1 finals at Port Adelaide on the
Sunday in relation to an old Port Adelaide Council by-law that made it illegal to make
admission charges on Sundays. People associated with the Graduates Hockey Club drew
this to the attention of the Port Adelaide Council, and as a result of this action SAHA and
hockey generally were the losers in not being able to charge admission to the ground for the
Men’s and Women’s A1 finals. This by-law was subsequently repealed.
This year saw the inauguration of a Revelry Committee whose one aim was to organise one
night of revelry at the Club at the end of the season. So successful was their organisation,
that apart from a tremendously successful revelry night, the committee also donated a new
Honour Board, two flagpoles, and a new Club flag.
Once again, a small group of women were applauded for their efforts in organising and
controlling the canteen. Marj Germein, Joy McGrath, Kathy Simms and Phil Tapping
continued their significant contributions to the Club in this role. The efforts of the Ladies
Committee continued to generate considerable financial gain.
Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1980
A1 Grade:
Most West End Medal Votes:
A1 Reserve Grade:
B1 Grade:
B2 Grade:
Trevor Cibich
Trevor Cibich
Brian Heyer
Geoffrey Day
Jeff Wait
C2 Grade
D2 Grade:
Best Club Member:
Best Team:
Derek Hutchins
Jeff Thompson
Brian Heyer
B2 Grade
Team Results 1980
2nd
4th
6th
2nd
4th
5th
5th
9th
8th
A1
A1 Reserve
B1
B2
C2
D2
Under 16A
Under 14A
Under 14B
Australian/State Representatives:
Australia:
Seniors:
Under 21:
Under 16:
Indoor:
Dennis Meredith (Umpire – 1980 Olympics, Moscow [subsequent
boycott by AHA], European Tour in lieu of Olympics, and Australia v
Germany Series, Adelaide and Canberra)
Trevor Cibich and Dennis Meredith (Umpire)
Andrew Partington and Jack McGrath (Manager)
David Curtin, Iain Flockhart, Peter Royle, Bruce Baulderstone (Coach)
and Reg Thomson (Manager)
Brian Jordan (Captain-Coach), Mark McKenzie, Tom Meredith and Jeff
Stevens.
1981
1981 was a very successful year for the Club on the field. All five senior teams competed in
the Grand Finals, but only the A1 and B1 teams won premierships. The Club was again A1
premiers of the Summer Hockey Association, retaining the Peter Gardner Memorial Trophy.
The Club fielded two teams in the Indoor Hockey competition.
The Grange Hockey Club passed on its appreciation to the Club for the assistance it and
some of its members gave to Grange during the hosting of the Australian Senior
Championships. To quote from the letter received – ‘The Port Adelaide Hockey Club can feel
proud of its members and the Grange Hockey Club hopes that this type of working
relationship between the two Clubs can continue, as it feels it can in the end, only benefit
the Clubs and Hockey in general in this State’.
The Club won the Japan Trophy for this season, awarded by SAHA to the top Club in the
Association based on results in all grades, number of State representatives, player umpires,
etc.
Excerpts from The Magpie
WHAT IS IT?
The umpire blows his whistle. All players look anxiously until there is a confrontation
between umpire and player. The umpire reaches for his pocket! Will it be a packet of LifeSavers, an invitation to his home for tea, a dirty picture – No, none of these. As you may
have guessed it is a ‘Yellow Card’.
Over the past month some of the Club’s players have received this dubious honour:
Steve (The Stomach) Carpenter
Robbie (Iron Gloves) McMahon
Bill (Wombat) Drewett
Peter (Snick) Germein
Dennis (God) Meredith
Brian (BJ) Jordan
Dave (Wishy) Wishart
Comments on some of these suspensions:
On PG’s (Peter Germein) suspension, Natalie Meredith strolled past the goals and
casually said ‘Hi Uncle Peter, aren’t you playing today?’
The Wombat has had a rest on two consecutive weeks. Apparently he got used to
having a short rest when games were abandoned due to bad weather and thought he
would do the same thing when games resumed.
‘God’, who is usually on the opposite end giving out cards, also incurred an umpire’s
displeasure. He decided to explain to the player/umpire that his interpretation of the
experimental rules left a lot to be desired. The umpire did not take too kindly to
Dennis’s suggestions and thought it would be better if he had a short rest. 30 minutes
later Dennis was back on the giving end, sending off a Grange player in the next match.
Another Rumour: Jeff Stevens is flying to Canberra to have lunch with Tom Meredith on
the Friday before the Grand Final. It was traditional that Tom and Jeff had this
arrangement before a Grand Final. Superstition is one thing – but flying to Canberra seems
to be taking it to the extreme! Hope you had a pleasant lunch Jeff.
THEY SAID IT, THEY DID IT!!
Who was the Club member who thought she was an Opera Singer at about 11 o’clock on
Grand Final night. She stood on top of the grandstand but unfortunately the words did not
come out – something else did, however. (Kathy S.)
A member of the A1 team had planned two days leave after the Grand Final. On Monday
he was going to take his wife shopping, buy her lunch and then go to the movies. Henny
had to be satisfied with the movie only – the midday movie on Channel 9.
Speaking of driving home, mystery surrounds how B1 Premiership captain Warren Cosh got
home on Grand Final night. He phoned PG on Monday night to thank him. PG knew
nothing about it. Apparently Alan McGrath took him home, but Alan wasn’t told this until
some days later.
Perc Harvey was seen in yet another capacity during the B1 Grand Final match. He was
running up and down the sideline with a bowl of hot water. Our ever reliable Treasurer,
Peter Germein, was having trouble holding his stick, so Perc had to warm up his hands.
Talking of Peter Germein, he continued his amazing run in playing in Grand Finals. He has
yet to play in a losing Grand Final. Eight A1 Premierships and now a B1 Premiership.
Brian Heyer had to drive Peter Simms home from the Glanville Hotel after the Club had
closed on the Saturday of the Grand Final weekend. On arriving at his home Peter was
awoken by his escorts and said while still in the passenger seat “What have they done to
my lounge room!’
Speaking of replaying the game – after replaying the game during his sleep the Club
President, Trevor Cibich, awoke early Monday morning following the Grand Final to find
himself alone in bed. Apparently his tackles must have been rather vigorous and Sharon
decided to interchange with one of Tobi’s ‘Barbie Dolls’.
The Club was again successful in winning the Japan Trophy this year.
The Club grounds continued to be used for the A1 Grade finals. The Port Adelaide Council
carried out substantial top-dressing work at the end of the season. The relationship with
the Council continued to remain excellent.
Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1981
A1 Grade:
Most West End Medal Votes:
A1 Reserve Grade:
B1 Grade:
C1 Grade:
D1 Grade
Under 16 Grade:
Under 14A Grade:
Under 14B Grade:
Best Club Member:
Best Team:
Trevor Cibich
Trevor Cibich
Geoff Allen
Gary Victory
Steven Magnusson
David Wishart
Peter Royle
Kevin Searles
Donald Wood
Marj Germein
A1 Grade and D1 Grade
Team Results 1981
A1
A1 Reserve
B1
C1
D1
Veterans
Under 16A
Under 14A
Under 14B
Premiers
2nd
Premiers
2nd
2nd
Premiers
5th
3rd
5th
1981 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Kevin Harvey (Manager), Gary King, John McGrath, David McGrath, Bill Drewett, Paul Stockley,
Mark Forth, Bob Harvey, Les Wescombe (Trainer)
David Harvey, Brian Jordan (Captain-Coach), Jeff Stevens, Trevor Cibich, Barry Cibich
1981 PREMIERS – MEN’S B1 GRADE
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Absent:
Andrew Flockhart, Jeff Wait, Harrold (Rocky) Martin, Jim Flockhart, Gary Victory, Russell
Wescombe, Peter Royle
Peter Germein, Paul Littledyke, Geoff Day, Warren Cosh (Captain), Dennis Meredith (Coach)
Dennis Carlsson, Phillip Allen
1981 PREMIERS – MEN’S VETERANS GRADE
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Absent:
Jack McGrath (Manager), Ken Doudle, David Newble, Joe Buley, Peter King
Peter Germein, John McManus (Vice-Captain), Dennis Meredith (Captain), Dean Threadgold,
Lloyd Mathews
John Blacketer, Tom McManus, Dennis Carlsson
Australian/State Representatives:
Australia:
Seniors:
Under 21:
Under 16:
Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Champions Trophy, Karachi)
Barry Cibich, Trevor Cibich, Brian Jordan and Dennis Meredith
(Umpire)
Andrew Partington, David Harvey and Jack McGrath (Manager)
Bruce Baulderstone (Coach) and Reg Thomson (Manager)
1982
1982 saw an increase in team numbers to 9 teams. The A1 Reserve and D1 teams won
premierships. The A1 team lost only one match for the season, unfortunately the Grand
Final. A veteran’s team was formed for the first time and it was successful in winning the
knockout Cup competition.
During August the Australian Secondary Schools Under 16 Hockey Championship was
conducted at the Club ground. Five States were represented at this Championship.
Peter Germein was elected a Life Member.
Apart from Peter’s great contribution as a
player, his skills as the Treasurer for many years ensured the Club’s success from a financial
point of view during this period.
Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1982:
A1 Grade:
Most West End Medal Votes:
A1 Reserve Grade:
B1 Grade:
B2 Grade:
D1 Grade
Veteran’s Grade:
Best Club Member:
Best Team:
Trevor Cibich
Don Prior
Brett Arriola
Phillip Allen
Andrew Flockhart
Greg Cutt
Dennis Meredith
Kathy Simms and Marj Germein
D1 Grade
Team Results 1982:
A1
A1 Reserve
B1
B2
D1
Veterans
U17A
U14A
U13A
2nd
Premiers
6th
6th
Premiers
3rd
6th
6th
3rd
Australian/State Representatives:
Australia:
Seniors:
Under 21:
Under 17:
Dennis Meredith (Umpire – World Cup, Bombay, Esanda World
Tournament, Melbourne)
Barry Cibich, Trevor Cibich, Brian Jordan and Dennis Meredith
(Umpire)
David Harvey and Andrew Partington
Simon Layne and Mark Yeomans
1982 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 RESERVE GRADE
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Absent:
Kevin Harvey (Manager), Doug Nairn, Geoff Allen, Trevor Stockley (Vice-Captain), Mark
Yeomans, Pauline Harvey (Assistant Manager)
Peter Royle, Iain Flockhart, Robin McMahon, Steve Carpenter (Captain), Denis Holmes
Rick Stockley, Brett Arriola, John Petruzzelli
1982 PREMIERS – MEN’S D1 GRADE
David Gardner (Captain), Chris Barratt, Greg Borg, Darryl Cload, Greg Cutt, Neil Hussey, Andrew Johanson,
Jonathan Johanson, Greg McKenzie, Brad Magnusson, Chris Main, Chris Mogg and Vincent Moore.
1983
In 1983 the Club fielded six senior and three junior teams, and all but the Under 13 team
played in their respective finals. Premierships were won by the A1 and Under 17 teams.
The A1 team also won the Pakistan Cup.
Trevor Cibich again won the West End Medal for the Best and Fairest Player in the A1
Grade. This win began a series of four successive years that he was voted the best and
fairest player in South Australia. Dennis Meredith was a recipient of the Australian Hockey
Association Award of Merit in recognition of his outstanding service to hockey in Australia.
The Club maintained its high standard with its grounds, and Port Adelaide was again the
venue for the A1 and A1 Reserve Grand Finals for both men and women.
Debenture holders reinvested their money with the Club this year and this enabled the Club
to raise over $6,000.
These funds were used to help finance the new cold-room and
upgrade the change rooms.
Don Germein was appointed as the Director of the State Hockey Committee. He continued
in that role until the end of the 1990 season.
Team Results 1983:
A1
A1 Reserve
B1
B2
C2
D1
Under 16A
Under 14A
Under 14B
Premiers
2nd
3rd
3rd
4th
5th
5th
9th
8th
1983 MEN’S A1 GRADE PREMIERSHIP
Men’s A1 Grade Final Played at Port Adelaide Hockey club
Port Adelaide d. Woodville (Penalty Strokes)
Action shots of game/Crowd and Presentation of Cup to Brian Jordan (Captain-Coach)
1983 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 GRADE
Brian Jordan (Captain-Coach), Trevor Cibich, Bill Drewett, Iain Flockhart, Mark Forth, David Harvey, David
McGrath, John McGrath, Andrew Partington, Jeff Stevens, Trevor Stockley, Mark Yeomans
1983 PREMIERS – BOY’S U17 B GRADE
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Absent:
David Curnow, Dale Johnson, Andrew Magnusson, Peter Cleggett, David Gossman, Peter
Simms
Wayne Gue, Steve Edgar (Captain), Vladimir Ward, Kevin Searles
Connor Newble, David Foster, Phillip Duncanson
Australian/State Representatives:
Australia:
Seniors:
Under 21:
Under 16:
Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Australia v India Series, Perth and Hong
Kong Golden Jubilee Tournament)
Brian Jordan and Dennis Meredith (Umpire)
Iain Flockhart, Andrew Partington, John Petruzzelli, Mark Yeomans
and Don Prior (Umpire)
John McGrath (Umpire)
1984
1984 was the Jubilee (50th) Year of the Club. It saw a junior women’s team being entered
for the first time since 1970 under the guidance of Sue Adair and Marilyn Young. The team
finished in 4th position. The Club continued to win premierships, but the men’s A1 team
failed to finish in the four for the first time in 20 years – a great disappointment in the Club’s
50th year. The A1 Reserves, B1 and C2 teams won premierships.
The Club staged the Australian Under 21 Championship for the second time (previously
1976). Both fields were prepared to and maintained at championship standard throughout
and the South Australian Hockey Association was grateful for the effort put in by Trevor
Stockley and his team of groundsmen.
A special mention for the workers in the canteen, Kathy Simms and Marg Harris did an
excellent job in coordinating and supervising the girls who prepared an excellent range of
food for the players and spectators. Several interstate visitors commented that the quality
and range of food available was the best they had seen at a championship for a long time.
It would be an oversight not to congratulate Perc Harvey and John Dale who ran the Echo
Tent each day. The hours were long, the pay non-existent and the conditions pretty
miserable on some days, but they still managed to go home with a big grin on their faces
most nights! Overall, it was a well-run championship due to the efforts of members of the
Port Adelaide District Hockey Club.
The Mayor of Port Adelaide hosted a Civic Reception for participants of the Championship,
an honour generally reserved for the higher profile sports.
The ever-increasing demand on the Club grounds was most evident during this season.
Apart from the U21 Championships, the grounds were used every Saturday and Sunday
throughout the season, which included four weekends of Finals series matches. The
continued effort to keep the grounds in excellent condition was the result of many hours of
hard work by a small number of dedicated people.
A Past v Present Players hockey match was played during September and resulted in a 4-3
win to the Past Players team.
Trevor Cibich won the West End Trophy for the Best and Fairest Player in South Australia.
He also took over as Club Senior Coach, a position he held up to and including 1984. Past
player Don Prior was awarded his International Umpiring Badge. Ken Doudle was honoured
with a State Award.
Don Prior – International Umpire
Club President, Peter Germein in his Annual Report referred to the future.
stated:
The report
‘What does the future hold for the PADHC? It is inevitable that the SAHA headquarters
complex will eventually become a fact of life. What long-term effects will this have on our
Club? I believe that if and when the SAHA gets its headquarters, the traditional ‘Saturday
afternoon’ hockey competition will change dramatically. I would like to think that the
PADHC will be prepared for these changes when they arrive. Maybe the installation of our
own artificial surface, with all the training and playing advantages that go with it, will be the
aim of the Club in the future. I think this is one of the options that future committees will
have to consider when they look at ways of keeping the Club a viable proposition in years
to come.’
Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1984:
A1 Grade:
Most West End Medal Votes:
A1 Reserve Grade:
B1 Grade:
B2 Grade:
C2 Grade:
Brian Jordan
Trevor Cibich (Winner)
Nick Frankcom
Brad Magnusson
Jeff Wait
Kym Williams
Under 17 Grade:
Under 15 Grade:
Under 13 Grade:
Under13 Girls:
Best Club Member:
Best Team:
Kevin Searles
Wayne Thompson
Chris Collett
Charmaine Simms
John Dale
C2 Grade
Team Results 1984:
A1
A1 Reserve
B1
B2
C2
U17B
U15A
U13A
U13 Girls:
5th
Premiers
Premiers
7th
Premiers
3rd
6th
3rd
4th
1984 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 RESERVE GRADE
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Absent:
John McGrath, John Petruzzelli, Kevin Harvey (Manager), Trevor Stockley, Nick Frankcom
(Vice-Captain), Brian Heyer
Peter Gue, Peter Royle, Robin McMahon, Steve Carpenter (Captain), Rick Stockley
Mark Yeomans
1984 PREMIERS – MEN’S B1 GRADE
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Absent:
John Dale (Manager), Steve Magnusson, Chris Main, Trevor Butcher, Rick Holliday, Brad
Magnusson, Kevin Searles
Steve Edgar, Peter Germein, Blain Fitzgerald, Gary Victory, Warren Cosh
Paul Littledyke (Captain), Russell Wescombe
1984 PREMIERS – MEN’S C2 GRADE
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Absent:
David Wishart, Andrew Flockhart, Mark Moore, John Johansson
David Gardner, Greg Borg (Captain), Colin Barrett, Brian Mortitz, Peter Hogg
K Williams, Ken Doudle, R Duncanson
Australian/State Representatives 1984:
Australia:
Seniors:
Under 21:
Under 15:
Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Pre-Olympic Tour Europe and USA, 75th
Jubilee Tournament, Berlin, Olympic Games, Los Angeles, and
Champions Trophy, Karachi)
Dennis Meredith and Don Prior (Umpires)
John Petruzzelli, Iain Flockhart, Andrew Partington, Mark Yeomans
and John McGrath (Umpire)
Heath Selby
1985
In 1985 the number of men’s teams dropped to seven (5 senior and 2 junior), and an
additional junior women’s team was formed. Premierships were won by the men’s B1, C1
and U17 teams.
Arthur Weir, one of hockey’s most notable identities, passed away at the Repatriation
General Hospital on 20 April, in his 91st year. Arthur’s lifetime achievements were amazing.
Enlisting in the A.I.F. (Signals Corp) in World War I at 19 years of age, he served in France
and was awarded the Military Medal and Bar for bravery and was also mentioned in
despatches. After being wounded and gassed, he was invalided home to Victoria.
In 1920 he took up hockey to aid in his recuperation and played until 1928, representing
Victoria in 1927. He was transferred to South Australia in 1928 and played for Forestville
and Shell Clubs to 1933.
From 1934 until 1954 he played for Magpies Hockey Club (later to become Largs Bay, then
Port Adelaide). In all he played more than 500 games of hockey. In 1932 he was captain
of the South Australian State team.
Arthur’s career as a hockey administrator was equally as extensive. From 1925 to 1928 he
served on the Victorian Hockey Association Executive, was President of the Magpies/Largs
Bay/Port Adelaide Hockey Clubs from 1934 to 1952, was a member of the South Australian
Hockey Association Executive from 1934 to 1939 and was President of SAHA from 1939 to
1941. He also served as a coach and selector for senior and junior State teams and was a
Vice Patron of the South Australian Hockey Association from 1942 until his death.
He was elected to Life Membership of Port Adelaide in 1936 and of the South Australian
Hockey Association in 1946. In 1979 he received the AHA Award of Merit in recognition of
his representation for Victoria and South Australia at Australian Hockey Association Annual
General Meetings.
In 1982 he became the first person to receive the International Hockey Federation (FIH)
Diploma of Merit. For his service to the sport he received an Order of Australia Medal from
the Federal Government in 1978.
In 1961 Arthur founded Hockey News, a weekly newsletter which was made available to all
members of the South Australian Hockey Association. He remained Editor of this
publication until the end of the 1963 season.
Arthur always maintained that hockey gave him back his health after World War I and his
service to the sport was a repayment for that gift. He repaid the debt with compound
interest.
Trevor Cibich again won the West End Medal for the Best and Fairest Player in South
Australia.
Financially, the club identified some problems. To offset a carry-over of expenses from this
season, a fairly extensive cost-cutting budget was drawn up for the 1986 season. An
increase in playing fees was proposed which would bring the fees charged in line with most
other senior clubs in the SAHA. It is of interest the proposed fees for the next season were
Seniors $90, Under 18 $40, Juniors $20 and Non Playing $15. These were in contrast to the
previous year’s fees of Seniors $70, Under 18 $40, Juniors $15 and Non Playing $12.
Another first for hockey and particularly the Port Adelaide Club was the appointment of
Dennis Meredith and Don Prior to umpire the Australian Senior Championship final.
Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1985:
A1 Grade:
Most West End Medal Votes:
A1 Reserve Grade:
B1 Grade:
B2 Grade:
C1 Grade:
Under 17 Grade:
Under 13 Grade:
Under 15 Girls:
Under 13 Girls:
Best Club Member:
Best Team:
Brian Jordan
Trevor Cibich (Winner)
Nick Frankcom
Brian Heyer
Simon Francis
Peter Hogg
Peter Simms
Chris Gaffney
Charmaine Simms
Karen Godfrey
Dennis Stockley
Under 17 Boys
Team Results 1985:
A1
A1 Reserve
B1
B2
C1
Under 17
Under 13
Under 15 Girls
Under 13 Girls:
5th
2nd
Premiers
3rd
Premiers
Premiers
10th
2nd
3rd
Australian/State Representatives 1985:
Australia:
Seniors:
Under 21:
Under 17:
Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Australia v England Series, Melbourne and
Azlan Shah Tournament, Malaysia)
Dennis Meredith and Don Prior (Umpires)
Chris Selby
Mark Robinson and Chris Selby
1986
1986 was the year of a significant decision that would dramatically change the way in which
the Club operated in the future. To keep the Club self-supporting and maintain its good
record of being a Club to pull its own weight, a major decision was made that would change
the whole complexity around the Club, namely the installation of a synthetic turf pitch.
On 6 April the Management Committee of the Club appointed a sub-committee, comprising
Dennis Meredith (Chairman), John Collett and John McGrath to investigate the feasibility of
installing a synthetic turf hockey pitch at the Club ground.
The Committee quickly established that such a proposal was feasible if the Club was able to
gain both State Government and Local Government financial support. The time was midApril and applications for grant monies through the Department of Recreation and Sport had
to be lodged by 31st May – otherwise a wait of a further 12 months.
The Committee was therefore faced with the task of achieving the following within a six
week period:
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Completion of plans and specifications
Full costing of the project (including written quotes)
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Obtain approval from the Port Adelaide Council
Compile feasibility study
Obtain approval and commitment from SAHA and SAWHA as to the use of the
facility.
By the end of April the Club had received approval in principle from the Port Adelaide
Council for the installation of a sand-filled synthetic turf pitch at an estimated cost of
$290,000. The 30 May deadline to lodge an application with the Department of Recreation
and Sport was met. The application was for a $145,000 grant. The Club was advised on 20
August that it had been successful in obtaining a grant for $100,000. On 24 September an
application was lodged with the Port Adelaide Council for final approval to enable the work
to commence at an estimated cost of $380,000. Council gave final approval for the proposal
to proceed, including an $85,000 grant from the Council.
The first Working Bee to remove the old fencing at the Club was held on 23 November, with
a projected finish date for the whole project of 28 February 1987.
Club President, Jeff Wait made specific mention of two people who successfully achieved
this task. Dennis Meredith and John Collett spent unknown hours preparing plans and
submissions to various groups. Peter Young’s assistance in drawing up the plans at very
short notice was very much appreciated.
The cost estimate for the turf as at December was $355,000. This was to be financed by a
SA Government Grant of $100,000, a Port Adelaide Council grant of $100,000 and loan
funds (financed by Council subject to guarantors from the Club) of $155,000. The loan was
to be for a period of 15 years, with half yearly payments, the first payment to be made six
months after the completion of the project. The anticipated interest rate at that time was
$15.5%, and the anticipated annual loan repayments were $26,890. In addition, the
Council required the Club to invest $7,500 per annum into a Sinking Fund for the
replacement of the turf in 15 years.
This season saw the Club field five senior and four junior men’s teams, one senior and two
junior women’s teams, making a total of 12 teams representing the Club. Premierships
were won by the men’s A1 Reserve team and the women’s Under 15 team. Port Adelaide
won the Japan Trophy for the best overall Club in the Association.
Dennis Meredith was awarded the inaugural FIH (International Hockey Federation) Guust
Lauthowers Trophy for distinguished services to International hockey umpiring.
Harry Nederveen, President, Australian Hockey Association presents Dennis Meredith with the FIH Guust
Lauthowers Trophy (services to International Umpiring)
Trevor Cibich again brought honour to himself and the Club with his remarkable sixth West
End Medal win as the Best and Fairest Player in South Australia. Trevor’s contribution to the
Club as a player, coach and administrator was rewarded when he was elected a Life
Member.
The club farewelled Peter and Margaret Germein and children who shifted to Darwin. Peter,
a Life Member, past President, long serving past Treasurer and a long time player (never
playing in a losing Grand Final) will be greatly missed on the Committee and around the
Club.
The first synthetic turf hockey pitch in South Australia was established by the Woodville
Hockey Club adjacent to their clubrooms and was used extensively during the 1986 season
for men’s matches at all levels, plus some women’s matches.
The Club was again successful in winning the Japan Trophy this year.
The Club’s major sponsor for this year was Quins Marine of Port Adelaide.
Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1986:
Men
A1 Grade:
Most West End Medal Votes:
A1 Reserve Grade:
B1 Grade:
B2 Grade:
C1 Grade
C3 Women:
Under 17 Boys:
Under 15 Boys:
Under 15 Girls:
Under 13 Boys:
Under 13 Girls:
Under 11 Boys:
Steve Harris
Trevor Cibich (Winner)
Bill Drewett
Warren Cosh
Simon Francis
Greg Borg
Wendy Turbill
Chris Collett
Russell Turbill
Charmaine Simms
Brett Osborne
Kelly-Gene Young
Ryan McGrath
Best Club Member:
Best Team:
Kevin Harvey
A1 Reserve Grade and U15 Girls Grade
A1
A1 Reserve
B1
B2
C1
Under 17
Under 15
Under 13
Under 11
6th
Premiers
4th
3rd
2nd
6th
5th
10th
7th
Team Results – 1986
Women
C3
Under 15
Under 13
5th
Premiers
3rd
1986 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 RESERVE GRADE
Back (L-):
Front (L-R):
Trevor Cibich (Coach), Peter Simms, Brett Arriola, Chris Main, Bill Drewett, Andrew Flockhart,
David McGrath, Kevin (Perc) Harvey (Manager
Dennis Meredith, Chris Collett, Barry Haley, Rob McMahon, Steve Carpenter (Captain), Iain
Flockhart
Australia/State Representatives:
Australia:
Seniors:
Under 21:
Under 17:
Under 15:
Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Australia v Argentine Series)
Dennis Meredith and 'Don Prior (Umpires)
Chris Selby
Steve Button and Heath Selby
Chris Collett, Matthew Giblin and Andrew Meredith
1986-87 – INSTALLATION OF SYNTHETIC TURF PITCH
About a year after the turnstile was installed, it suddenly
disappeared overnight – stolen! Who would want a turnstile?
Apparently a prank at a buck’s night where a challenge was
issued to remove the turnstile and deposit it in the Port River.
Whispers went out about the culprits and it was suddenly
recovered from the bottom of the Port River and returned to
the Club.
It was cleaned up and reinstalled.
1987
1987 was regarded as a further milestone in the Club’s already great history.
events that occurred during this year included:
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Notable
Official Opening of the Club’s synthetic turf pitch and associated facilities.
Five Premierships (A1 Reserve, B1, C2, Under 17A and Under 13B)
Australia v Spain Test Match (a truly magnificent spectacle of hockey)
SA v Uhlenhorst, SA v AIS and Port Adelaide v Uhlenhorst
Hosting of Australian Under 16 Schoolboys Championship
Hosting of all A1 State League Finals (Men and Women)
Agreement to amalgamate with the Inlanders Women’s Hockey Club, which
would enable the Club to be represented in A Grade in Women’s Hockey for the
first time in its history.
OFFICIAL OPENING – FRIDAY, 24 APRIL 1987
MEN’S A1 TEAM OPENING NIGHT
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Trevor Cibich, Mark Robinson, Brian Jordan, John Petruzzelli, Kevin Harvey (Manager), Steve
Harris, Steve Button, Paul Lewis, Iain Flockhart
Peter Royle, Ravi Savarirayan, Mark McKenzie, Steve Christensen, Mike Johnson
The following Media Release was issued to advise of the Official Opening of the new ground:
‘The recently completed synthetic turf hockey pitch at the Port Adelaide Hockey Centre,
John Hart Oval, Swan Terrace, Semaphore will be officially opened by the Minister of
Recreation and Sport, the Hon. Kym Mayes, MP on Friday 24th April 1987 at 7.30 pm.
A feature of the Opening Night will be the attendance by the Captain of the Australian
World Cup team, David Bell, together with the World Cup Trophy recently won by the
Australian Team.
The completion of the new $½ million complex, a joint project of the Port Adelaide Hockey
Club, the Corporation of the City of Port Adelaide and the Department of Recreation and
Sport, sees the culmination of 12 months planning, negotiations and work by the Club.
Planning for the establishment of the synthetic turf ground commenced in April 1986, and
following a feasibility study, the Port Adelaide Council granted approval in principle for the
project, enabling the Club to apply for funds from the Department of Recreation and Sport.
When the Club was successful in obtaining a $100,000 grant from the Government towards
the cost of the project, the Port Adelaide Council matched that with a grant also for
$100,000. The balance of the cost of the project is being met by Club funds and loan
monies advanced through Council borrowings to be repaid by the Club over 15 years.
Club President, Dennis Meredith said: “The facility features a sand-filled Superior Grasse
synthetic turf, laid on a Sami rubber compound underlay shock-pad. An enormous amount
of research and testing was carried out by the Club, and we have incorporated the latest
European techniques in the installation. The centre is undoubtedly the finest Club facility in
Australia, and certainly on a par with the best Club facilities I have seen throughout
Europe.”
In addition to the synthetic turf, additional facilities at the Centre include new floodlighting
of sufficient standard for International matches, additional spectator mounds, new women’s
change rooms, handicapped person’s toilet facilities, new security fence enclosing the
facility, a spectator fence enclosing the actual playing surface of the ground, a turnstile at
the entrance to the Centre, and additional off-street car parking.
The Club has saved many thousands of dollars by using the experience and manpower of
various professionals and tradesmen within its membership. It has been common place for
the past three months for Working Bees to be in progress every weekend at the Club.
The South Australian Hockey Association has programmed 21 matches a week at the Centre
in the coming season. All State League matches (both men and women) will be played only
on synthetic turf this season. Veteran’s matches are programmed for Monday evenings.
Junior boys and girls on Friday evening and weekends, State League (men and women)
Saturday and Sunday (and occasionally Friday evening). In addition to match use, the Club,
which is fielding 10 men’s and 4 women’s teams in 1987 uses the pitch for training on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Other Clubs are also using the ground for training
purposes, as are the State Teams for Championship preparation.
The Port Adelaide Hockey Club have been the pacesetters in Hockey in South Australia over
the past 20 years, and the acquisition of a high quality synthetic turf pitch heralds a new
and exciting era in the Club’s history.’
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE SYNTHETIC TURF PITCH
Kym Mayes, Minister for Sport & Recreation
Dennis Meredith, Club President
Background: Adrian Berce, Australian Team, David Bell, Australian
Team Captain
Background: David Bell, Australian Team Captain, Roy Marten, Mayor
of Port Adelaide, Trevor Stockley, MC
Roy Marten, Mayor of Port Adelaide
Background: Adrian Berce, Australian Player, Allan Martin, SAHA Vice
President, David Bell, Australian Captain, Roy Marten, Mayor of Port
Adelaide, Dennis Meredith, Club President
David Olsson, President SA Hockey Association
Background: Adrian Berce, Australian Player, Allan Martin, SAHA Vice
President, David Bell, Australian Captain
Life Member, Jack McGrath and Bruce Pitt, Hon.
Secretary SAHA
Men’s World Cup on Display
Australian Player Adrian Berce, Ron Giblin, Life
Member Allan Drever
VIP Tent
Peter Hogg, Hon. Kym Mayes MP and Rick French
Chris Main, Don Germein and Trevor Stockley
AUSTRALIA V SPAIN – TUESDAY, 4TH AUGUST 1987
Mark Hagar Scores for Australia
This season saw the Club field six senior and four junior men’s teams, and one senior and
three junior women’s teams, an increase of two teams from the previous year. The men’s
A1 team finished Minor Premiers but lost the Grand Final 1-0, whilst the A1 Reserve, B1, C2,
U17 and U13 men’s teams won premierships.
1987 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 RESERVE GRADE
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Absent:
Kevin (Perc) Harvey (Manager), John McGrath, Andrew Flockhart, Chris Main, Bill Drewett,
David McGrath, Peter Simms, Trevor Cibich (Coach)
Peter Royle, Jason Young, Mark Robinson, Trevor Stockley (Captain), Chris Collett
Dennis Holmes
1987 PREMIERS – MEN’S B1 GRADE
Back (L-R)
Font (L-R):
Trevor Butcher, Geoff Allen, Greg Russell
Warren Cosh, Barry Haley, Rob McMahon (Captain), Brian Heyer, Russell Wescombe
1987 PREMIERS – MEN’S C2 GRADE
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Absent:
Kevin Harvey (Manager), Peter Hogg, Mark Moore, David Wishart
Brian Wait, Jeff Thompson, Chris Barrett, Gary Victory, David Robinson
Paul Littledyke
1987 PREMIERS – BOY’S U17 GRADE
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
John Collett (Manager), Lino DiNiro, Shaun Doudle, Connor Newble, Andrew Meredith, Andrew
Robinson, Michael Farmer, Greg Gaffney, Dennis Meredith (Coach)
Mark Harris, Jason Young, Guy Wightman, Scobie Cooper, Bradley Young, Chris Collett
1987 PREMIERS – BOY’S U13 GRADE
Back (L-R):
Front (L-R):
Absent:
Scott Playfair, Hayden MacGuiness, Wade Turbill, Chris Corcoran, Brenton Searle, David
McGrath (Coach)
Scott Souter, Benjamin Wait, Troy Clohessy, Mark Victory, Brenton Boyd
Christian Storch
Paul Lewis was awarded a full-time scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport Hockey
Unit in Perth.
The publication of The Magpie commenced again this year.
Club Treasurer, Trevor Stockley reported on an extremely busy year. The Club turned over
a record amount of money in all departments. The bar turnover was $76,500 generating a
profit of $21,500, gate takings were $64,000, ground hire $11,800 and sponsorship $5,500.
In all the Club turned over $½ million, with a surplus of $265,720.
These monies were used to repay loans, erect stands and verandahs, lay pavers, purchase a
ground sweeper, safe, deep fryer, security fence, hot water service, carpet and cupboards.
To cover the cost of the building of the new complex, the Club needed to borrow $200,000
from the Council. The Council would only permit this if the Club were able to provide
personal guarantors from the membership of the Club. The Club is indebted to the 14
members who acted as guarantors. For the record these members were Trevor Cibich, John
Collett, Peter Germein, David Harris, David McGrath, John McGrath (Jnr), Jack McGrath
(Snr), Mark McKenzie, Chris Main, Dennis Meredith, Neil Pentecost, Trevor Stockley, Gary
Victory and Jeff Wait.
The Club now had full facilities for women players, first class training facilities, change
rooms (with showers and toilets) and of course home ground facilities for all teams. The
lack of all of these in the past has prevented the Club from successfully promoting women’s
hockey at John Hart Oval.
The traditional concept of hockey at Port Adelaide was about to change. No longer can
players or spectators gain entry to the ground or Club without entry through a turnstile – no
longer can players expect to play matches at the traditional 1.30 and 3.30 Saturday
afternoon timeslots – no longer can juniors expect to play all matches on a Sunday
afternoon – veterans hockey will now be played on Monday evenings – training times on the
ground will be strictly policed, etc. These are some of the changes brought about by the
introduction of a synthetic turf ground.
After umpiring his 75th International match at the 9th Champions Trophy Tournament at
Amsterdam, Dennis Meredith announced his retirement as an umpire at International level.
A1 player, Ravi Savarirayan, seen serving behind the bar on Grand Final night – an
attractive young lady placed her order – ‘Can I have a Black Russian please’. As quick as a
flash Ravi’s response was ‘No, but would you settle for a Black Indian!’
The Club was again successfully in winning the Japan Trophy.
A highlight of the Annual Dinner was the acknowledgement and toast to Jan Victory and
Charmain Wait for their tremendous efforts in the canteen this year.
There were three generations of the one family playing for the Club this season. Joy
McGrath played in the women’s C3 grade, her sons John, Alan and David played in A1, C1
and A1 Reserve respectively and grandson Ryan in the Under 11 team.
Club Sponsors:
Quin’s Marine, Superior Grasse Pty Ltd, Bristol Paints, South Australian Brewing Co
Ltd, Glanville Hotel and Wee Willies Tavern.
Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1987:
Men:
A1 Grade:
Most West End Medal Votes:
A1 Reserve Grade:
B1 Grade:
B2 Grade:
C1 Grade:
C2 Grade:
Paul Lewis
Paul Lewis
Dennis Holmes and Trevor Stockley
Barry Haley
Dru Pamment
Paul Beswick
Paul Littledyke
Under
Under
Under
Under
17:
15:
13:
11 Mixed:
Chris Collett
Lino DiNiro
Wade Turbill
Ryan McGrath
Women:
B3 Grade:
Under 17:
Under 15:
Under 13:
Tracey Hughes
Charmaine Simms
Shoana McManus
Kelly-Gene Young
Best Club Member:
Best Team:
No record available
C2 Grade and Under 17 (Boys) Grade
Men
A1
A1 Reserve
B1
B2
C1
C2
Under 17
Under 15
Under 13
Under 11
2nd
Premiers
Premiers
3rd
5th
Premiers
Premiers
6th
Premiers
5th
Team Results – 1987
Women
B3
Under 17
Under 15
Under 13
5th
5th
8th
7th
Australian/State Representatives:
Australia:
Seniors:
Under 21:
Under 17:
Under 15:
Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Champions Trophy, Amsterdam, Australia
v Spain with Don Prior at Port Adelaide)
Steve Christensen, Paul Lewis, Dennis Meredith and Don Prior
(Umpires)
Paul Lewis (Captain), Steve Button, Andrew Michael, Mark Robinson
and Ravi Savarirayan
Chris Collett
Andrew Meredith (Captain), Andrew Robinson (Vice-Captain) and
Bradley Young
1988
The previous season was a hard act to follow, but for a number of reasons the
achievements in 1988 showed that the Club was continuing its success in many ways.
The Club was issued a new challenge at the beginning of the season, namely to successfully
achieve an amalgamation of the Port Adelaide and Inlanders Hockey Clubs, two Clubs with
fine histories and traditions. As has been done in the past, any new challenge was taken on
and attacked with vigor and enthusiasm, resulting in a successful amalgamation. The work
of Rosemary Stern, Gerry Kennett, Rosie Jones and Beth Wilkinson from Inlanders and
Wendy Turbill from Port Adelaide in coordinating and representing the interests of the
women in the Club in relation to the amalgamation was significant.
The Inlanders Hockey Club was formed in March 1966 by a group of people who were all
former residents of Alice Springs. The Club’s first President was Geraldine Kennett, who
continued in that capacity for the entire life of the Club until its amalgamation with Port
Adelaide at the end of 1987. Its senior team was promoted to A1 Grade in 1985 and
retained that status with the amalgamation.
The January edition of The Magpie reported the death of Dennis Stockley, father of players
Paul, Trevor and Rick. Dennis was a popular and enthusiastic supporter of the Club and was
a winner of the coveted A.A. Weir Best Club Member Trophy in 1985.
While the Club was disappointed that it did not achieve the ultimate goal of an A1
Premiership, the overall results of all teams was not matched by any other Club in South
Australia – 20 teams, 15 finalists, 9 grand finalists and 6 premierships including 3
undefeated teams. Steve Harris was appointed the Club’s first Senior Women’s Coach, with
the A1 Women’s team finishing a credible 5th in its first season for the Club.
The SA Hockey Board of Management realised its ultimate aim with the opening of the
magnificent $4.5 million Hockey complex at Gepps Cross, known as The Pines Stadium.
However, following the opening of The Pines Stadium, the use of the Club ground,
particularly for A1 matches lessened considerably.
The Club hosted teams from throughout Australia in October for the 1988 Australian Men’s
Veterans Hockey Championship. The Club ground was used in conjunction with The Pines
to accommodate matches for 32 Veterans’ teams. This created a superb performance by a
number of Club Members who helped with the running of this tournament. The canteen
staff was kept busy for 9 continuous days – serving breakfast from 8 am and cooking lunch
up to 5 pm. Both local and interstate visitors were generous in their praise for the service
which was offered and the range of meals that were available including grills, roasts, fish,
curries, etc. The Club had takings from the bar and canteen of nearly $14,000 for the
duration of the tournament.
Port Adelaide won the Japan Trophy for the third year in succession. There is no record of
this trophy being presented again after this year.
John Collett was elected a Life Member. The Inlanders Hockey Club had elected three Life
Members during its existence – Geraldine Kennett, Rosie Jones and Joan Tutton. With the
amalgamation they were accorded similar recognition with Port Adelaide.
Don Germein was honoured as a recipient of the Australian Hockey Association Award of
Merit.
Congratulations were extended from all at Port Adelaide to Don Prior on his superb
performance as an umpire at the Seoul Olympic Games, which included umpiring the final
between Great Britain and West Germany. Don commenced his hockey as a junior, playing
in an Under 16 premiership in 1971 and then progressed to the A1 team where he played
with distinction in a number of premiership teams. During this time he excelled as a fullback
in the South Australian senior team.
Club Sponsors:
Quins of Port Adelaide (Major Sponsor), Superior Grasse Pty Ltd, Glanville Hotel,
Kookaburra, Ansett Australia, Esanda Finance, Wee Willies Tavern, and Coca Cola.
Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1988:
Men:
A1 Grade:
Most West End Medal Votes:
A1 Reserve:
B1 Grade:
B2 Grade:
C1 Grade:
C2 Grade:
Under 17A Grade:
Under 17B Grade:
Under 15 Grade:
Under 13 Grade:
Under 11 Grade:
Steve Harris
Steve Christensen
Bill Drewett
Geoff Allen
Andrew Magnusson
Rick Holliday
Jeff Wait
Andrew Meredith
Russell Turbill
Simon Hurst
Mark Victory
Shaun Cox
Women:
Men
A1 Grade:
Most West End Medal Votes:
A2 Grade:
A4 Grade:
B1 Grade:
B2 Grade:
C1 Grade:
Under 17 Grade:
Under 15 Grade:
Under 13 Grade:
Jenny Kuhl
Debra Harvey
Margaret McDonald
Julie Small
Robyn Le Cornu
Joan Tutton
Kathy Briggs
Katherine Littler
Amanda Pearman
Tobi Cibich
Best Club Member:
Best Team Performance:
Elise Dansie
A1 Reserve (Men)
A1
A1 Reserve
B1
B2
C1
C2
Under 17A
Under 17B
Under 15A
Under 13A
Under 11
4th
Premiers
Premiers
5th
Premiers
4th
3rd
7th
6th
Premiers
Premiers
Team Results – 1988
Women
A1
A2
A4
B1
B2
C1
Under 17
Under 15B
Under 13
5th
6th
4th
3rd
2nd
7th
5th
Premiers
2nd
1988 PREMIERS – MEN’S A1 RESERVE GRADE
Trevor Stockley (Captain), Steve Carpenter, Chris Collett, Bill Drewett, Dennis Holmes, John McGrath, Andrew
Meredith, Andrew Robinson, Mark Robinson, Peter Royle, Peter Simms, Rick Stockley, Bradley Young, Jason
Young
Australian/State Representatives:
Men:
Australia:
Seniors:
Under 21:
Under 17:
Under 15:
Veterans:
Dennis Meredith (Umpire – Australia v New Zealand, Adelaide)
Steve Christensen, Paul Lewis, John Petruzzelli, Jeff Stibbard, Trevor
Cibich (Coach), Dennis Meredith and Don Prior (Umpires)
Steve Button, Andrew Michael, and Mark Robinson
Chris Collett, Andrew Meredith, and Andrew Robinson
Craig Doudle, John Godward, Simon Hurst, Kris Schiller, Bradley
Young, Steve Christensen (Coach), Robyn Christensen (Manager)
Dennis Meredith and Terry Victory
Women:
Under 21:
Under 18:
Jenny Kuhl
Charmaine Simms
1989
In 1989 the Club saw some of the impact that The Pines Stadium was having upon the use
of the Club ground and facilities. At least half of the men and women’s A1 matches were
played at The Pines Stadium. The remainder was played at Adelaide University (25), Port
Adelaide (24) and Woodville (23). This meant a reduction in the use of the Club bar after
matches by senior players.
Members were saddened with the report of the death of Ferg Scharnberg. Ferg was a great
supporter and Club President for eight consecutive years from 1963-1970.
Teams were maintained (10 men and 10 women) and premierships were won in A1
Reserve, B1, C1 and Under 17 in the men’s competition and A4 in the women’s competition.
Charmaine Simms and Andrew Meredith were selected in their respective Australian Junior
Talent Squads. Port Adelaide won the Under 17 Division of the State Junior Championships.
The winning team comprised:
Craig Doudle, Tony Doudle, Matthew Giblin, John Godward, Jeff Healy, David
Holland, Simon Hurst, Con Macris, Andrew Meredith, Jason Miller, Ken Murphy,
Matthew Rankine, Andrew Robinson, Kris Schiller, Bradley Young, Gavin Zauch,
Dennis Meredith (Coach). [Some names of note in later years!]
The Club entered both a men and women’s team in the Australian Masters Games during
October. The men won the Gold Medal in the Men’s 35+ Division.
1989 GOLD MEDAL – AUSTRALIAN MASTERS GAMES OVER 40 DIVISION
Back (L-R)
Front (L-R)
Terry Victory, Colin Doudle, Ron Giblin, Jeff Stevens, Bill Drewett, Bruce Baulderstone, John
McGrath, Gary Victory
Lloyd Mathews, Mike Johnson, Cyril Dakiniewicz, Peter King, Brian Heyer, Dennis Meredith
(Captain), Jeff Wait
The Annual Dinner was held at The Pines Stadium. The Canteen Convenors were Jan
Victory and Marlene Holliday who were commended for their efforts in the Annual Report.
Club Sponsors:
Quins of Port Adelaide (Major Sponsor), South Australian Brewing Co Ltd, Coca Cola,
Glanville Hotel, Kookaburra Australia, Esanda Finance, Ansett Australia, Portside
Mitsubishi, Wee Willies Tavern, Superior Grasse Pty Ltd and Pizza Haven.
Best & Fairest Trophy Winners 1989:
Men:
A1 Grade:
A1 Reserve:
B1 Grade:
B2 Grade:
C1 Grade:
C2 Grade:
Steve Harris
Heath Selby
Andrew Flockhart
Wayne Thompson
Rick French
Russell Wescombe
Women
A1Grade:
A2 Grade:
A3 Grade:
A4 Grade:
B1 Grade:
B2 Grade:
C1 Grade:
Jenny Kuhl
Gail Jackson
Shannon Heffernan
Jenny Crawford
Ruth Wise
Rochelle Case
Kathy Benn
Best Club Member: Rick Holliday and Gary Victory
Best Team Performance:
Under 17A Boys
Men
A1:
A1 Reserve:
B1
B2
C1
C2
Under 17A
Under 17B
Under 15A
U13A
3rd
Premiers
Premiers
2nd
Premiers
2nd
Premiers
4th
2nd
2nd
Team Results – 1989
Women
A1
A2
A3
A4
B1
B2
C1
Under 17
Under 15
Under 13
7th
10th
9th
Premiers
6th
6th
8th
5th
5th
2nd
1989 PREMIERS – WOMEN’S A4 GRADE
Josie Agars, Jenny Crawford, Eileen English, Karen Hood, Robyn Le Cornu, Shoana McManus, Marie Osborne,
Carla Stacey, Margaret Stegmeyer, Jenny Sweetman, Marcia Welsh, Lynette Withers, Margaret McDonald (Coach)
State Representatives:
Men:
Seniors:
Under 21:
Under 17:
Under 15:
Under 13:
Steve Christensen, Paul Lewis, John Petruzzelli and Trevor Cibich
(Coach)
Steve Button, Matthew Giblin, Andrew Meredith, Mark Robinson and
Bruce Baulderstone (Coach)
Andrew Robinson, Kris Schiller and Bradley Young
Rick French
Adam Jeffery, Ryan McGrath and John McGrath (Manager)
Women:
Under 21:
Under 18:
Charmaine Simms and Jenny Kuhl
Charmaine Simms (Captain)