President - B.McNeil
Secretary - Barry Dearing
Treasurer - D.Lewis
Club Award -K.Murray Snr
Leading Goal Scorer - Brother James
Most Improved Player -S.Hall
Club Championship Winners
1st Grade - Major Premiers
2nd Grade - Minor and Major Premiers
3rd Grade - Minor and Major Premiers
Best and Fairest
1st Grade - Peter Sweeney
2nd Grade - J.Coleman
3rd Grade - G.Dearing
3rd Grade No.2 - P.McConnell
Most Improved Player -S.Hall
1st Grade - Major Premiers
Grand Final at Smith Park on September 19th
Result 1 - 0 vs Norths
Goal to N.Watkins
2nd Grade - Minor and Major Premiers
Grand Final at Smith Park on September 19th
Result 2 - 0 vs Norths
Goals to Brother James and R.Kennedy
3rd Grade - Minor and Major Premiers
Grand Final at Smith Park on September 19th
West No.1 vs West No.2 nil all even after extra time.
Replayed on September 26th
West No. 2 defeated West No.1
Score 2 (T.Nasher, P.McConnell) - 1 (P.Toll)
Juniors
Under 16 - Minor and Major Premiers
Grand Finals at Smith Park on August 15th
Under 16 West vs Kahibah
President - J. Lawrence
Secretary - Barry Dearing
Treasurer - Peter Sweeney
Club Award - Paul Dearing
Leading Goal Scorer - Brother Geoffrey
Club Championship Winners
Mattara Hockey Carnival Winners
1st Grade - Minor Premiers
3rd Grade - Minor Premiers
Best and Fairest
1st Grade - Peter Sweeney
2nd Grade - K.Sweeney
3rd Grade - G.Dearing
3rd Grade No.2 - K.Murray Jnr
Most Improved Player -Mark Barrack
Grand Finals at Smith Park on September 25th
1st Grade Grand Finalists
Result 0 - 1 North
3rd Grade Grand Finalists
Result 1 - 2 vs Marist Rovers
Goal to G.Dearing
Juniors
Grand Finals at Smith Park on August 21st
Under 12 Grand Finalists
Result 1 - 3 vs Kahibah
Under 14 Grand Final Winners
Result 2 - 1 vs Carrington Spitfires
Under 16 Grand Final Winners
Result 5 - 1 vs Kahibah
President - J. Lawrence
Secretary - Barry Dearing
Treasurer - Peter Sweeney
Club Award - Paul Dearing
Clubman of the Year - A.Mulvaney
Leading Goal Scorer - Brother Geoffrey
Club Championship Winners
1st Grade - Minor Premiers
3rd Grade - Minor Premiers
Best and Fairest
1st Grade - M.Sweeney
2nd Grade - Brother James
3rd Grade - G.Beynon
4th Grade - T.Milne
Most Improved Player - J.Undery
Grand Final at Smith Park on September 23rd
1st Grade Grand Finalists
Result 0 - 1 vs Norths
3rd Grade Grand Finalists
Result 2 - 2 vs Kahibah after extra time
Replayed on September 24th
Result 0 - 1 vs Kahibah
4th Grade Grand Finalists
Result 0 - 1 vs South
Juniors
Under 14 - Minor and Major Premiers
Under 16 - Minor and Major Premiers
President - John Lawrence
Vice President - Ken Murray Snr, Charlie Dearing
Secretary - Barry Dearing
Assistant Secretary - N.Watkins, Greg Dearing
Treasurer - Peter Sweeney
Club Award - Michael Sweeney
Assistant Treasurer - M.Sweeney
Social Secretary - Alan Mulvaney
Gear Steward - A.Sweeney
Assistant Gear Steward - Ken Murray Jnr
Delegate to N.D.M.H.A - Ken Murray Snr
Selection Committee - Greg Dearing, Ken Murray Snr, Peter Sweeney, W.Jackson
Junior Committee - Peter Sweeney, Trevor Moran, Alan Mulvaney, Paul Dearing, Ken Murray Snr, Ken Murray Jnr, G.Dearing, Michael Sweeney, Robin Tuckwell, T.Clarke
Club Coach - Paul Dearing
Liaison Officer - B.McNeil
Ladies Auxiliary - President Pat Hine, Secretary Jan Watkins and Kay Beynin, Treasurer Jeanette Moane.
West attended Carnivals at Cremona, Gloucester, Scone, Taree, The Entrance, Mattara.
Fees for the season $20.00, under 18’s $10.00
Training - Wednesday afternoon and Sunday morning.
Clubman of the Year - Trevor Moran
Club Championship Winners
Mattara Hockey Carnival Winners
Results
1st Grade - Grand Finalists: score 2 - 3 vs Norths
Team Captain - Ian Yates, players - Peter Sweeney, Anthony Sweeney, Jeff Dearing, Michael Sweeney, Don Fraser, Paul Dearing, Don Fraser
2nd Grade - Grand Finalists
Captain Robert Farrow team - Brother James, Mick Quirk, Joe Murray, Mark Barrack, David Sweeney, John Lawrence, P. Leis
3rd Grade - Minor Premiers and Grand Finalists
Team - Lindsay Martin, Allan Mulvaney, Glen Beyon, Brother Geoffrey, David Sweeney, Grant Sim, Bruce Sim, Allan Ball, Gary Nicols, Trevor Moran
4th Grade - Semi Finalists
Captain - Dave Hine, Team - Charlie Moane, John Bennett, N. Cadogan,
Leading Goal Scorer -
1st Grade - Don Fraser
2nd Grade - Brother James
3rd Grade - Brother Geoffrey
4th Grade - N.Cadogan
Best and Fairest
1st Grade - Don Fraser
2nd Grade -Brother James
3rd Grade G.Beynon
4th Grade - D.Hine
Most Improved Player -Dave Sweeney
Representatives -
M.Sweeney, Ian Yates, E.Noack, Peter Sweeney, J.Dearing, J.Lawrence - Newcastle Seniors for State Championships in Tamworth.
M.Barrack, K.Sweeney, A.Sweeney, Ken Murray Jnr- Newcastle Colts for State Championships in Tamworth.
K.Sweeney, Ian Yates, J.Dearing, Paul Dearing, Don Fraser, Peter Sweeney, E.Noack, J.Lawrence - Newcastle against Auckland in Newcastle -
Peter Sweeney represented NSW Senior in the Australian Championship in Hobart.
Michael Sweeney represented NSW Colts in the Australian Championships in Brisbane and selection in the Combined University team.
Allan Ball, David Sweeney and Bruce Sim who represented NSW Junior Under 16 Australian Championships in Canberra.
Peter Sweeney and J.Dearing - NSW State Senior Squad for 1974.
Juniors
Leading Goal Scorers:
Under 10 - F.Listin and G.Nicols
Under 12 - Steve Dearing
Under 14 - L.Campbell
Under 16 - Peter Sweeney
Newcastle Representatives -
Under 10- S.Nicols, F.Liston, B.Foy
Under 12 - T.Webber, T.Mandl, R.Moran, P.Chopping, Steve Dearing,
Under 14 - L. Campbell, D.Yabsley, P.Gallagher, M.Cooper
Under 16 - Dave Sweeney, G.Sim, B.Sim, A.Ball, G.Nicolls, D.Foy.
Grand Finals at Smith Park on August 18th
Under 12 Grand Finalists
Result 1 - 2 vs Police Boys
Under 14 Grand Finalists
Result 1 - 3 vs Kahibah
Under 16 Division 1 Grand Finalists
Result 0 - 2 vs Kahibah
President - John Lawrence
Vice President - Charlie Dearing and Keith Yates
Hon. Secretary - Barry Dearing
Assistant Hon. Secretary - David Hine
Hon. Treasurer - Peter Sweeney
Assistant Hon. Treasurer - Michael Sweeney
Social Secretary - Allan Mulvaney
Gear Steward - Allan Mulvaney
Assistant Gear Steward -Jeff Dearing
Delegate to NDMHA - Ken Murray Snr
Selection Committee - Ken Murray Snr, Michael Sweeney, Robert Farrow, D.Hine
Junior Committee - Trevor Moran, Greg Dearing, Allan Mulvaney, Jeff Dearing, K. Sweeney, Paul Dearing, T.Clarke, Michael Sweeney, Ken Murray Snr, John Lawrence, Ken Murray Jnr.
Club Coach - Paul Dearing
Publicity Officer - Greg Dearing
Liaison Officer - B.McNeil
Women's Auxiliary President - Patricia Hine.
The club attended Carnivals at Cremona, Gloucester and Scone.
Club Award - Keith Sweeney
Clubman of the year - Allan Mulvaney
1st Grade - Coach Paul Dearing, Captain Ian Yates,
Team - Ian Yates, Mark Barrack, Kevin Sweeney, Anthony Sweeney, Joe Murray, Jeff Dearing
1st Grade
Semi Final Winners
Grand Finalists
Result 0 - 1 vs Norths
2nd Grade
Manager - Craig Stanley
3rd Grade
Coach - Barry Dearing
Captain - Ken Murray
Grand Finalists
Result 0 - 6 vs Norths
4th Grade
Captain - David Hine
Team - David Hine, John Brown, Allan Brown, Michael Cooper, Garry Stephenson, Wayne Moran, Stan Wilkinson, Mick Griffiths, Peter Newman, Stephen McKenzie, Phil Russell, Kerry Wells
Grand Final at Smith Park September 21st
Major Premiers
Result 3 - 2 vs Souths
Goals to J.Brown and P.Russell
Leading Goal Scorer
1st Grade - Don Fraser
2nd Grade - David Sweeney and Robin Tuckwell
3rd Grade - David Birt
4th Grade - Kerry Wells
Best and Fairest
1st Grade - Peter Sweeney
2nd Grade -John Lawrence
3rd Grade - David Birt
4th Grade - Kerry Wells
Most Improved Player - J.Brown
Special mention in 3rd Grade to Mark Skiperdene for a consistent season.
Representatives
State Championships in Cowra -
Colts - Mark Barrack, Kevin Sweeney, Anthony Sweeney, Joe Murray
Seniors - Paul Dearing, Jeff Dearing, Michael Sweeney
Juniors
Managers and Assistant Managers
Fred and Beryl King, Ken Murray, Toby Clarke, Anthony Sweeney, John Undery.
Representatives
Newcastle and NSW under 14 - Perry Gallagher
Newcastle and NSW under 16 - Lindsay Campbell
Under 10
Finalists
Under 12 - Minor and Major Premiers
Result 2 - 1 vs Kahibah
Under 14
Finalists
Under 16
Semi Finalists
Leading Goal Scorers
D.Yabsley 18, Harvey Plumstead 15, Jeff Dearing 13, P.Gallagher 13, Brett Foy 11, P.Chopping 10.
Best and Fairest
Under 10 - F.Liston
Under 12 - S.Dearing
Under 14 - D.Yabley
Under 16 - M.Cooper
Most Improved
Under 10 - E.Mocher
Under 12 - Bernard Hunt
Under 14 - T.Webber
Under 16 - P.Clarke
NDMHA Most Improved Players
Under 10 Award to F.Liston
President - A.Mulvaney
Secretary - I.Yates
Treasurer - Peter Sweeney
Club Award - K.Sweeney
Clubman of the Year - F.King
Leading Goal Scorer - M.Aratoon
Best and Fairest
1st Grade - Peter Sweeney and M.Sweeney
2nd Grade - W.Jackson
3rd Grade - C.Moane
4th Grade No.1 - M.Arratoon
4th Grade No.2 - Steve Dearing
Most Improved Player - M.Cooper
Grand Finals at Smith Park on September 19th
1st Grade Grand Finalists
Result 2 - 3 vs Northern Suburbs
Goals to David Sweeney and Peter Sweeney
4th Grade Grand Finalists
Result 0 - 1 vs Police Boys
Juniors
Grand Finals at Smith Park on August 23rd
Under 12 Grand Finalists
Result 2 - 3 vs Northern Suburbs
Under 14 Grand Final Winners
Result 4 - 2
Under 16 Grand Final Winners
Result 3 - 2 vs Kahibah
President - A.Mulvaney
Vice Presidents - Don Fraser and K.Murray Snr
Secretary - K.Smith
Assistant Secretary - J. Undery
Treasurer - C.Moane
Assistant Treasurer - Mark Barrack
Club Award - Peter Sweeney
Clubman of the Year - C.Stanley
Leading Goal Scorer - W.Hartmire
Social Secretary - M.Sweeney
Gear Steward - A.Alderson
Delegate to N.D.M.H.A - Ian Yates, M.Sweeney, Trevor Moran
Selection Committee - Don Fraser, Stuart Moane, W.Jackson, K.Murray Snr.
Junior Committee - Trevor Moran, M.Sweeney, J.Undery, W.Jackson, F.King, K.Murray Snr, A.Sweeney, R.Smith.
Club Coach - I.Yates
Patron - G.Maloney
Publicity Officer - M.Sweeney
Liaison Officer - B.McNeil
Delegate to Junior Association - A.Sweeney, J.Undery
Registrar - Stuart Moane
Ladies Auxiliary - Mrs Maureen Dearing
West is the Mattara Trophy Winner
1st Grade - Minor and Major Premiers vs Kahibah
Team - Ken Murray (Manager), Don Fraser (captain), Michael Cooper, Lindsay Campbell, Joe Murray, Peter Sweeney, Michael Sweeney, Anthony Sweeney, David Sweeney, Rick Yates, Paul Dearing, Stuart Moane
2nd Grade - Major Premiers Won 5 - 3 over North
Team - Craig Stanley (Manager), Bill Jackson (Captain),
3rd Grade - Lost Final 0 - 1 to North
4th Grade - Minor Premiers 1 - 3 North
Best and Fairest
1st Grade -Michael Cooper
2nd Grade - W.Jackson
3rd Grade - T.Milne
4th Grade No. 1 - W.Hartmire
Most Improved Player - M.Cooper
FIRST GRADE won the GRAND FINAL.
September 25th, 1976 at Smith Park saw WEST up against Kahibah Charlestown in FIRST GRADE.
The score was West 3 defeating Kahibah 2.
Our team was -
Goalkeeper - M.Barrack
Right Back - M.Sweeney
Left Back - D.Hadfield
Right Half - D.Cooper
Centre Halve - I.Yates (Captain)
Left Halve - A.Sweeney
Right Winger - David Birt
Right Inner - Peter Sweeney
Centre Forward - D.Fraser
Left Inner - J.Dearing
Left Winger - B.Barrack
Reserves - A.Campbell
Umpires on the day were - R.Kennedy and C.Charlton.
SECOND GRADE vs Northern Suburbs saw a 1 all draw.
The WEST team was -
B.Smith, David Sweeney, C.Stanley, P.Ward, S.Dearing, S.Robson, P.Birt, D.Barrack, D.Yabsley, Stuart Moane, M.Burrell.
Replayed on September 26th and saw WEST defeat Northern Suburbs 5 - 3.
Umpires were G.Dearing and D.Cummings.
Juniors
Leading Goal Scorers
Under 10 - Stewart Dearing
Under 12 - F.Liston
Under 14 - Brett Foy
Under 16 - D.Yabsley
Best and Fairest
Under 10 - S.Elkin
Under 12 - F. Liston
Under 14 - Steve Dearing
Under 16 - A.Brown
Most Improved
Under 10 - M.Crebert
Under 12 - S.Jones
Under 14 - S. B?
Under 16 - Paul Birt
Grand Final at Smith Park on August 8th
Under 10 - Minor and Major Premiers
Result 2 - 1 vs Kahibah
Under 12 - Grand Finalists
Result 0 - 10 vs Northern Suburbs
Under 14 - Major Premiers
Result 2 - 1 vs Kahibah Charlestown
Under 16 - Grand Finalists
Result 1 - 3 vs Kahibah Charlestown
President - Paul Dearing
Vice President - Allan Mulvaney and Ken Murray Snr
Secretary - Peter Sweeney
Assistant Secretary - J.Undery
Treasurer - C.Moane
Assistant Treasurer - Mark Barrack
Social Secretary - K.Sweeney
Registrar - Stuart Moane
Club Coach - K.Sweeney
Publicity Officer - Allan Mulvaney
Selectors - Stuart Moane, P.Brinley, Ian Yates, K.Murray Snr
Gear Steward -Mark Barrack
Junior Convenor - Trevor Moran
Delegate to N.D.J.M.H.A - Paul Dearing, P.Brinley
Delegate to N.D.M.H.A - Trevor Moran, P.Brinley, J.Dearing
Sponsors - Des Barrack, West Leagues Club, Bill Walmsley
Life Members - B.McNeil, M.Griffiths, Mrs Ettie Dearing(1977) Charlie Dearing(1977) Barry Dearing(1977) John Lawrence,
Paul Dearing made Life Member of NSW Hockey
Club Award - Kevin Sweeney
Clubman of the Year - Kevin Sweeney
Leading Goal Scorer -
1st Grade - Don Fraser
2nd Grade - David Sweeney
3rd Grade - Mark Barrack
4th Grade 1 - W.Hartmire
4th Grade 2 - W. Hartmire
Best and Fairest
1st Grade - Kevin Sweeney
2nd Grade - Dave Sweeney
3rd Grade - Steve Dearing
4th Grade No. 1 - W.Hartmire
4th Grade No.2 - S.Kavanagh
Grand Finals at National Park on September 24th
1st Grade - Minor Premiers
Result 1 - 3 vs Northern Suburbs
Goal to Kevin Sweeney
Team Jeff Dearing, Peter Sweeney, Daryl Hadfield, Don Fraser, Paul Dearing, Kevin Sweeney, Jeff Dearing, Mark Barrack, Anthony Sweeney, M. Sweeney, Dave Sweeney, Brad Barrack, Bruce Cooper, Lindsay Campbell, Peter Healey and Ian Yates.
2nd Grade - Minor Premiers
Team Steve Dearing, Brad Barrack, Robin Tuckwell, Joe Murray, Stuart Moane,
3rd Grade - Minor and Major Premiers
Result 3 - 1 vs Northern Suburbs
Umpire Paul Dearing and H.Kirk
Team - Coach - Kevin Sweeney
John Coleman, Mark Barrack, Bruce Greenwood, David Barrack, Tony Moore, Paul Brinley, Charlie Moane, Steve Robson, John Undery, Godfrey Khera, Brad Smith,
4th Grade - A and B Stephen Kavanagh, Ken Murray, Fred King, Trevor Moran, Alan Mulvaney, Wayne Hartmire, Stan Wilkinson.
Most Improved Player - S.Robson
Senior Representatives
Kevin Sweeney, Michael Sweeney, Peter Sweeney, Daryl Hadfield, Mark Barrack, Jeff Dearing, Paul Brinkley, Allan Mulvaney
Juniors
Junior Representatives
David Sweeney, P.Healey, L.Campbell, B.Barrack, D.Yabslie, B.Cooper
Steven Dearing, Darren Brinkley, Brett Foy were named in the NSW Juniors Team.
Grand Finals at Smith Park on August 20th
Under 10 Grand Finalists
Result 1 - 6 vs North Jets
Under 12 Grand Finalists
Result 3 - 7 vs North Chips
Under 14 Grand Finalists
Result 0 - 1 vs North
Under 16 Grand Final Winners
Result 5 - 1 vs Police Boys
Patrons - Peter Johanson, Kevin McDougall, Des Barrack, Glenn Maloney, David Hunt, Bill Walmsley.
Life Members - B.McNeil, R.Griffiths, Mrs. Ettie Dearing, Charlie Dearing, B.Dearing, J.Lawrence.
President - Paul Dearing.
Vice President - K.Murray Snr, A.Mulvaney.
Hon. Secretary - Peter Sweeney
Ass. Hon. Secretary - J.Undery.
Hon. Treasurer - C.Moane.
Ass. Hon. Treasurer - C.Stanley.
Social Secretary - J.Dearing
Social Committee - C.Stanley, Stuart Moane.
Registrar - David Sweeney
Club Award - Don Fraser
Clubman of the Year - Trevor Moran
Leading Goal Scorer - Don Fraser
Club Coach - J.Dearing.
Ass. Coach - I.Yates.
Publicity Officer - A.Mulvaney.
Selectors - Stuart Moane, K.Murray Snr, J.Dearing, P.Brinley.
Gear Steward - D.Hine.
Junior Convenor - Trevor Moran.
Delegates NDJMA - Paul Dearing, P.Brinley, Trevor Moran.
Delegates NDMA - J.Dearing, Trevor Moran, K.Murray Snr, P.Brinley, D.Hadfield, Stuart Moane.
Liaison with West Leagues - B.McNeil
Leading Goal Scorers
1st Grade - Don Fraser
2nd Grade - David Sweeney
3rd Grade United - Brett Foy
3rd Grade Rosellas - Bruce Smith and Stuart Moane
4th Grade - W.Hartmire
Best and Fairest
1st Grade - Don Fraser
2nd Grade - Steve Dearing
3rd Grade United - J.Lawrence
3rd Grade Rosellas - D.Burrell
4th Grade No. 1 - Harvey Plumstead
Most Improved Player - Brad Barrack
Representatives
Seniors - J.Dearing, D.Hadfield, Don Fraser, Ian Yates, M. Sweeney
Colts - David Sweeney, Brad Barrack, L. Campbell, B. Cooper, B. Monckton, D.Barrack, D.Yabsley
Grand Finals at Pat Jordan Oval Boolaroo.
1st Grade - Major Premiers
Result 2 - 1
Goals to Don Fraser
Team - Don Fraser, Daryl Hadfield, Michael Sweeney, Ian Yates, Brad Barrack, Mick Cooper, Mark Barrack, Bruce Monckton, Jeff Dearing, Anthony Sweeney, Peter Sweeney,
2nd Grade - Grand Finalists
Result 0 - 1 vs North
Team - Brad Smith, Stuart Moane, Dave Barrack, Dave Sweeney, Steven Dearing, Steve ?
3rd Grade United- Major Premiers
Result 2 - 3 vs Kahibah after extra time
Juniors
Under 10 x 1 team - Finalists
Under 12 West United - Minor and Major Premiers
Grand Final on August 12th at Smith Park
Result 3 - 2 vs Kahibah
Under 12 Rosellas - Finalists
Under 14 - Finalists
Under 16 West United - Minor and Major Premiers
Grand Final on August 12th at Smith Park
Result 2 - 1 vs North Major Premiers
Under 16 West Rosellas - Finalists
Leading Goal Scorers
Under 10 - J.Box
Under 12 - M.King
Under 14 - D.Brinley
Under 16 - Brett Foy
Team player of the year
Under 10 - A.Edwards
Under 12 United - O.Saunders
Under 12 Rosellas - A.Guy
Under 14 - D.Coates
Under 16 United - D.Burrell
Under 16 Rosellas - S.Robinson
Steve Dearing represented Newcastle and then selected in the NSS under 16 State team to play in Adelaide.
Stewart Dearing was selected in the NSW under 12 team.
President - Paul Dearing
Vice Presidents - Don Fraser, A.Mulvaney, K.Murray Snr
Secretary - Peter Sweeney
Assistant Secretary - S.Wilkinson
Treasurer - Stuart Moane
Assistant Treasurer - Craig Stanley
Patrons - P.Johanson, G.Maloney, D,Hunt, D.Barrack, Bill Walmsley Menswear, Goldsmith Shoes, Leopold Barnett
Social Committee - Mark Barrack, Stuart Moane, S.Wilkinson, Mrs Maureen Dearing
Registrar - Dave Sweeney
Coach - Ian Yates Assistant Coach - J.Dearing
Publicity Officer - A.Mulvaney, Stuart Moane
Selectors - Don Fraser, Ian Yates, Peter Sweeney, Robert farrow
Gear Steward - Dave Sweeney
Junior Convenor - Trevor Moran
Delegates to NDMHA - Ian Yates, S.Wilkinson, Stuart Moane
Delegates to NDJHA - Trevor Moran, Paul Dearing, Steve Dearing
Liasion Officer - B.McNeil
Life Members - B.McNeil, R.Griffiths, Charlie Dearing, Mrs Ettie Dearing, J.Lawrence, K.Murray Snr
Clubman of the Year - Stuart Moane
Leading Goal Scorer - Mark Barrack
Best and Fairest
1st Grade - Peter Sweeney
2nd Grade - P. Ward
3rd Grade - J.Undery
Most Improved Player - P.Ward and Harvey Plumstead.
Highlights of the Year - Lewis Oval was secured as the home ground. Big thanks to Stuart Moane, Craig Stanley, Robert Farrow, Trevor Moran for working on the ground.
Winning the 1st Grade Major Premiership.
The never ending assistance of the WEST Ladies - Maureen Dearing, Sue Stanley, Emily Sweeney, Katrina Moane, Michelle Farrow.
Many thanks to Charlie and Ettie Dearing who supplied oranges, iced water at half time all season.
Ken Muzza Murray was made a Life Member of the club.
Special Thanks to:
Walmsly Menswear (Phil Russell) for the generous donation of goal nets.
Ray and Brad Smith for construction of the nets.
Castle Chemicals for the use of their truck.
Club members who raised money to send Brett Foy to Perth.
Bob and Michelle Farrow holding Functions at their home.
FINALS RESULTS
FIRST GRADE - WEST 2 defeated Souths nil.
SECOND GRADE - WEST 4 defeated Souths 1.
THIRD GRADE- WEST 5 defeated Souths 1.
Juniors were supported and coached by Rob Tuckwell, Peter Plumstead, Darrell Hadfield, Paul Dearing, Paul Brinley, Steven Dearing and Brad Smith.
Junior Team Players of the Year -Neil Hopkins (u10), Phillip Gibbons (u12), Anthony Theacos (u14 Rosellas), Darren Brinley (u14 United), Mark Virtue (u16 Rosellas), Neil Saunders (u16 United).
Second Division.
A GRADE - WEST 2 defeated NCAE nil.
B GRADE - North defeated WEST nil.
Best and Fairest
A Grade - M.Smith
B Grade - S.Robinson
Newcastle Representative player from WEST was Brett Foy playing for NSW.