WELLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB INC

Founded 1970

New Zealand’s Oldest Playing Through Rugby Club

2012 Season

143rd

Annual Report &

Statement of Accounts

Patron – Ian E McCarrison

President – Ross J Graham

The silverwear!!!The silverwear!!!The silverwear!!!The silverwear!!!

PAST PATRONS

GH Weir 1970-1971 GFW Jackson 1972-1974 JL Cragg – 1974-2005

PAST PRESIDENTS

Sir Wm Fitzherbert KCMG 1878-1880

Colonel E Pearce 1881-1883

WH Levin 1884-1893

NW Werry 1894-1897

AT Bate 1898-1904

J Eman Smith 1905-1909

T S Ronaldson OBE 1910-1922

G C Fache OBE 1923-1929

J Murray OBE 1930-1933

Dr PF McEvedy 1934

J Murray 1935

John Thompson 1936-1940

JH Fowler 1941-1944

AD Bayfield 1945-1947

FW Jackson 1948-1949

GH Weir 1950-1956

FD Kilby 1957-1959

FW Hislop 1960-1961

E Compton 1962-1963

Brig JR Page CBE DSO 1964-1966

JL Cragg 1967-1970

AA McLennan 1971-1973

JM Taylor 1974-1978

HH Trapp 1980-1982

AA Dean 1983-1984

JEB Evans 1985-1986

IE McCarrison 1987-1988

M Blackburn 1989-1991

HJ Wills 1992-1993

WA Brien MNZM ED JP 1993-1996

S E Stein 1997-1999

A Muir 2000-2001

DR Froggatt 2002-2003

RG Gallagher 2004-2007

LH Jones 2008-2010

VICE PRESIDENTS

Alabaster DB

Andrews BB

Attfield Sally

Blackburn M

Boyd DG

Bridge MI

Byford RJ

Conway J

Cowley RJ

Crist WF

Daniel Major FW MBE JP

Duffey SL

Evans JEB

Evans RM QSM

Fai G

Froggatt DR

Gallagher RG

Gard’ner BF

Gifford MF

Graham RJ

Guild H

Horsley GJ

Hughes NW

Jack PA

Jones LH

Jones Mrs Sue

Kendal PH

Knight MO

Laney WA

Lines IE

Lord WA

Mackay WM

McCarrison IE

McKay PB

McKenzie LV

McLennan AA

McLeod IS

Menzies B

Millar PW

Muir A

Newson IA

Nichols B

Nichols R

Nodder BJ

Norgate DF

Oldershaw J

Ownes BW

Parkin RH

Raemaki T

Rush Erin

Saunders RD

Sellers PHJ QSM

Siversen PA

Smith K

Stoddart A

Tait K M

Tilly WR

Tolov’a M

Turner MT

Watene FG

Williams GC

Wills HJ

LIFE MEMBERS

Blackburn M 1976

Conway J 1997

Cowley RJ 1994

Evans JEB 2000

Froggatt DR 1999

Guild H 1976

Hughes NW 2002

McCarrison IE 1980

Mexted MG 1988

Moon BG 1970

Muir A 1985

Nichols B 1993

Nichols R 2007

Oldershaw J 1980

Pierce MJ 1991

Raemaki T 2003

Stein SE 1999

Williams GC 1976

Wills HJ 1994

PAST LIFE MEMBERS

Abraham PAT 1970-80

Barron CS 1945-94

Bate AT 1922

Batkin EC 1914

Bayfield D 1932-60

Bell Sir Francis 1936

Bond F 1929-58

Bracken JH 1945-98

Brien WA MNZM ED JP 1978-2010

Burns ER 1945-89

Burton GH 1950-85

Carey R 1909-48

Cathie CH MC 1949-98

Chatwin FL 1936-59

Chote IC 1965-2012

Climo I J 1949-87

Cochrane SR 1945-71

Cooper MM CBE 1940-89

Cowie TSM 1931

Cragg JL 1948-05

Dalton RA 1978-97

Dean AA 1985-08

Fache GC OBE 1900-48

Firth JP CMG 1931

Francis WC MBE 1977-81

Galbraith N 1900-48

Gallagher B 1907-38

Gibbes AO 1896-16

Hempton JH 1896-14

Hislop FW 1945-96

Hislop HK 1948-05

Horsley H 1964-65

Horsley RH 1976-07

Hurne-Miller C 1964-92

Ivoiry RL 1929-83

Jackman GW B OBE JP 1950-06

Jackson GFW 1929-74

James WP 1909

Johnson LM 1932-83

Kenny HW QSM 1974-01

Kilby FD 1933-85

Knapp CA 1927

Kofoed JW 1953-80

Kreeft CW 1899-24

Kreeft EAO 1929

King AN 1962-84

Levin RL 1894-53

Levin WL 1894-15

Lindsay L 2008-10

Lloyd BJ 1954-77

Lynch RF 1939

Lindsay L 2008-2011

McEvedy Dr PF 1930-35

McKellar GF 1935-60

McLachlan AP 1965-68

McLennan AC 1960-03

McLean HF 1987-97

McLean WGI 1950-99

Manson CH 1907-64

Meredith Sir Vincent 1903-85

Morrah HE 1939-43

Murray J OBE 1910-67

Oliver DJ 1988-90

Opie MJD 1969-07

Page Brig J R CBE DSO 1967-86

Palliser CW 1935

Pollen H 1913

Roache JG 1932-47

Ronaldson TS OBE 1931

Smith AT 1949-80

Smith HD 1965-69

Smith JE 1916

Stevens DA CBE 1949-80

Stock JH 1914-32

Taylor JM 1948-79

Tennent CE 1935-77

Thompson John 1924-59

Thompson Johnson 1885

Thomson AD 1943

Thorburn SA 1969-98

Tossman B 1976-01

Tossman A 1953-07

Trapp HH 1940-90

Treadwell Dr WJ 1997-2012

Turner JAG 1962-86

Webb PP 1920

Weir GH 1929-71

Werry NW 1987

Wilson JS 1907-71

Whyborn WR 1945-82

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CAPS The following club members have been awarded Distinguished Service Caps since the inception of the award in 1989.

1989 Tony Anker Malcolm Bridge Jack Cragg

1990 John Conway Nigel Hughes Ron Nichols

1991 Bill Brien Cyril Hurne Miller Fred Hislop Ian McCarrison

1992 Mick Kenny Barry Nichols Jack Oldershaw

1993 Mattie Blackburn Bernie Tossman

1994 Bill Laney Bill McLean

1995 Ron Howatson John Plunkett Stu Thorburn Jack Wills

1996 Hector Guild George Metuarau

1997 Doug Froggatt Alan Muir

1998 Len Lindsay Ivor Newson Barry Owens

1999 Kerry Plunkett Melody Robinson John Tutt Peter Wiley

2000 James Mulcahy Erin Rush Kevin Smith

2001 Derek Alabaster David Boyd Chris O’Connor

2002 Lloyd Jones

2003 Bruce Moore

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2012

Chairman Jason Judd

Treasurer Sally Attfield

Club Captain Murray Gifford

Junior Convenor Jonathan Bacon

Committee Scott Fuller

Francie Russell

Dave Birnie

George Gallagher

Peter Jack

Duncan Field

Nigel Hughes – Delegate to WRFU

Honorary Solicitor Hughes Robertson

Minutes of the Wellington Football Club (Inc)

142nd Annual General Meeting

Monday 7th November 2011 at 6.00pm

Present: Jason Judd (Chairman), Ross Graham (President), Bruce Menzies (Secretary), Frances Russell,

George Gallagher, John Conway, Jack Oldershaw, Nigel Hughes, Doug Frogatt, Sharon Black, Dave Birnie,

Ian Cragg, Bruce Moore, Duncan Field, Scott Fuller, Roy Cowley, Gordon Stewart, Murray Gifford, Barry

Nichols, Murray Opie, Peter Jack, Murray Mexted and Sally Attfield.

Apologies: Ian McCarrison, William Strang, Jack Wills, Jonathon Bacon, Warren Tilly, Digger Nichols and

Mike Russell.

Jason Judd opened the AGM by thanking Francie Russell for her sterling effort in producing the annual

report.

Minutes Of the 141st AGM held 7th

December 2010

Moved that the minutes of the 141stth AGM be adopted Moved Scott Fuller/George Gallagher-carried

Matters Arising out of those minutes

Subject to the following amendment under General Business page 7 which should read “that the

Foundation has agreed to take over ownership, management, stewardship and cataloguing of the Club’s

Memorabilia etc”.

Chairman’s Address

Jason précised his comments in the report noting the Club had a reasonable season on the playing side,

regrettably, although our senior 2nd side again won the HD Morgan Trophy. Losses in the earlier round

meant we again failed to gain promotion. Special mention to the under 21’s who made it through to the

semi finals.

Special thanks to all committee members and those involved in the administration, coaching, etc, in both

our senior and junior club. Special comment and thanks to the bar staff. Jason noted the Secretary has

indicated, due to changing circumstances, he will not be standing for re-election after nine years on the

committee. Treasurer Ian Cragg has also advised due to business commitments he is unable to fulfill the

treasurer’s role next year but will be available to assist.

Accounts

Treasurer Ian Cragg presented the accounts and spoke to the meeting re same.

Main Points -

• Income not being matched by expenditure

• Repairs and maintenance continue to be a big drain on Funds. This coupled with a sharp decline in bar

takings has not assisted our bottom line.

• Insurance increases continue to be a major concern

• Club is basically insolvent, urgent need for a major injection of funds.

• From a financial sense the actual ongoing viability and future of the Club is at stake. If things continue as

is the Club will not be in a position to continue from a financial perspective.

General discussion resulted -

• Barry Nichols queried the amount noted of $19304 for outside coaching. Treasurer explained this was

for Clubs attendance at IRANZs, amount covered by a grant.

• Query from the John Conway re Club Insurance as it relates to the Memorabilia. Advised by the

Treasurer that items covered under general insurance, and also noted that due to our grave finances the

committee had elected to forego earthquake cover.

• General discussion followed re value of some of unique items held.

• Nigel Hughes commented that the Foundation will have to now look at arranging safer storage in the

future.

Moved that the 142nd Financial Statement be adopted. Nigel Hughes/ Ross Graham-carried

Passed by general acclamation. Roy Cowley asked that a vote of thanks be recorded for Treasurer Ian Cragg

contribution

Election of Officers:

Patron: Ian McCarrison

President: Ross Graham

Chairman: Jason Judd

Secretary: Delegated to incoming committee

Treasurer: Sally Attfield (subject to external commitments)

Auditor: Delegated to incoming Committee

Club Captain: Murray Gifford

Assistant Club Captain: Peter Jack

Junior Convenor: Jonathon Bacon

Committee: Dave Birnie, Nigel Hughes, Sally Attfield, George Gallagher, Jonathon Bacon, Ian

Craig, Francie Russell, Duncan Field, and Scott Fuller.

Hon Solicitor Nigel Hughes

Delegate to the WRFU Nigel Hughes

Other honorary roles carried over

Moved that the election of officers be accepted Jason Judd/George Gallagher-carried

Chairman indicated he will be calling an early meeting to assign various roles. Jason also noted Sharon

Black would not be continuing. Jason spoke of Sharon’s invaluable contribution over recent years and

asked that a vote of thanks be recorded.

Subscriptions 2010/11

Will be left to the incoming committee. General and lively discussion resulted re the Hon Membership fees

for next year.

“That the Honorary Membership Subscription for 2012 be set at $50”. Moved Scott Fuller/Francie Russell-carried

General Business

1. Notice of motion

Nigel Hughes spoke to a notice of motion to the following amendments to the Rules of the Wellington

Football Club (Inc) necessitated by Inland Revenue requirements

Take note Notice that I hereby move the following amendments the Rules of the Wellington Football Club

(Inc) as follows

1. Rule 12: “Add “Any changes to the Constitution shall not affect the non-profit aims, personal benefit,

or winding up clauses herein “

2. Rule (e) “Thirty replaced with “Fifteen”.

3. New paragraph 30(a): No member of the organisation or any person associated with a member shall

participate in or materially influence any decision made by the organisation in respect of the payment to or

on behalf of that member or associated person of any income, benefit, or advantage whatsoever. Any such

income paid shall be reasonable and relative to that which would be paid in an arm’s length transaction

(being the open market value).The provisions and effect of this clause shall not be remove from this

document, and shall be included and implied into any document replacing this document.”

4. Clause 34 deleted and replaced with the following:

“If upon the winding up or dissolution of the organisation there remains after the satisfaction of all its debts

and liabilities any property whatsoever the same shall not be paid to or distributed among the members of

the organisation but shall be given or transferred to some other organisation or body having objects similar

to the objects of the first organisation, or to some other charitable organisation or purpose, within New

Zealand.” Moved Nigel Hughes /Ross Graham-carried

Club future and current financial situation

Murray Mexted gave a passionate address re his view on our current situation.

Main Points -

• Recommended a recruitment drive be undertaken with a mail drop in our catchments area.

• Lower fees to be set for new members.

• Greater integration between the Senior and Junior Club

• Group coming through from the under 21’s will now be in their third year and important they take on a

greater role.

• Club need to reintroduce a Women’s side.

• Culture needs to be changed to encourage all members to utilise the club’s facilities, bar, etc.

• Vigorous discussion resulted re the future of the club, and shortfall of funds ($20k urgently required).

• Scott Fuller indicated the Committee was currently in the process of approaching our sponsors with a

scheme to produce some sponsorship money immediately, to cover our shortfall with a full back

position of raising debentures.

• Francie noted the committee had already formed a smaller group to look at ways of making better

utilization of our facilities this included among other things pursuing the Sportsville Model.

• President Ross Graham felt that we had another 12 months to right the ship and the future of the Club

revolved around Murray’s under 21 group coming through.

• Chairman Jason Judd thanked Murray and indicated the committee will take onboard his thoughts and

other suggestions from the floor.

• Now is not the time to throw in the towel.

Meeting closed 7.30pm

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Ross Graham

Greetings to all members and supporters

I would like to express my thanks to the Club for the confidence it had in re-appointing me President for

2012. I am very conscious of our history and tradition and of the need to uphold the high standards set by

my predecessors.

2012 shaped up as a crucial year for the Club. We needed to win promotion to Senior First division to

ensure a pipeline for our emerging players and we needed to develop a pool of talented young players,

building the Club from the bottom up. We have been successful on both counts. In addition, our finances

are in better shape and the bar and kitchen facilities have improved. There is a real buzz around the club

rooms. Our rise has been noted and applauded by the media and the broader rugby community.

I would like to acknowledge Murray Mexted for his outstanding leadership, his skills as a coach and mentor

and his passion for the WFC.

It was a stellar year for our senior team. After comfortably winning the Senior Second division and the H.D.

Morgan Memorial Trophy, promotion to Senior First represented a step up in terms of skill and intensity.

Our boys were more than up for the challenge and emerged as worthy winners of the Ed Chaney Cup, after

a hard fought win over Paremata-Plimmerton. The team dedicated their win to inspirational Axeman Dean

Gifford, who had lost his battle with cancer a couple of days earlier. The team's fitness, determination and

passion shone through week after week. Congratulations to the coaching and management team of the

seniors - Hohepa Tawhara (JT), Evan Hopkin, Richard Deck, Mo Mackey and Duncan Domett - they and the

players have done us proud.

The Colts also enjoyed a wonderful season, securing the Tank Paris Trophy in winning the first round of this

very prestigious grade and narrowly losing the championship final to a very talented OBU team.

Congratulations to Chris Kennedy, Ross Curd and Steve Mann for guiding and inspiring these young men.

The Reserves and Pressies also had successful seasons, playing attractive and positive rugby - these guys

certainly know how to enjoy themselves.

I want to acknowledge Scott and Tom Fuller for their creativity and energy in producing the weekly match

reports and regular editions of The Axe. Also Bruce Moore, Chris Kennedy, Jason Judd and others for the

detailed match reports.

Special thanks to the Club's Management Committee, under the capable leadership of Chair Jason Judd, for

their work generating funding and sponsorship, streamlining operations in the bar and kitchen and

providing a quality training, playing and social environment. Everyone has contributed but special mention

must be made of Nigel Hughes, Francie Russell, Scott Fuller and Duncan Domett.

The Club continues to face funding challenges but real progress has been made in growing our income and

managing our expenditure. Special thanks to those who continue to support us financially, including our

sponsors and individual benefactors.

The Junior Club, with 200 players, is in great heart. Congratulations to Jonathan Bacon and his committee,

coaches and managers for ensuring our youngsters enjoy all that rugby has to offer.

The WFC Foundation Trust organised the traditional Old Timers Day luncheon in May. An encouraging

number of supporters attended, together with senior representatives of the WRFU, and stayed on to watch

both the Colts and Seniors win their respective matches. The Trust continues to coordinate an audit of the

Club's memorabilia, to ensure the preservation of our heritage.

I would like to acknowledge our Patron, Ian McCarrison, for his long-standing and pro-active interest in the

welfare of the Club.

Congratulations go to Nigel Hughes on being elected a Life Member of the WRFU at its AGM in March. This

honour is richly deserved - Nigel continues to be an outstanding servant of the WRFU, the Centurions RFC

and especially our own club. He joins fellow Axemen Jack Oldershaw and Graham Williams in this

illustrious group.

A big thank you to the WRFU, Wellington City Council and the Wellington Rugby Referees Association for

their on-going support.

Planning has commenced for 2013, with the aim of getting the Senior Firsts promoted to Premier rugby.

Key coaches, managers and administrators have agreed to stay on and others have indicated they would

like to be actively involved. The Axemen Academy will drive player recruitment, team compositions,

summer training, off-season competitions as well as player and coaches scholarships, to ensure all teams

hit the new season fully fit and ready to compete.

I believe that when the history of the Club is updated for the 150th celebrations in 2020, the current

period will be acknowledged as when we began our journey back to the Premier Division and recognition

once again as one of the great New Zealand rugby clubs.

Thank you to all who have contributed to our rise this year. I hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing off-

season and look forward to seeing you at Hataitai Park in 2013.

Give 'em the Axe.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT – Jason Judd

Well, another season has passed on the field and it would have to rate as one of the most successful for the

Axemen in a number of years. The junior club has again provided a wonderful nursery for future Axemen,

the Pressies keep doing what they do, the Reserves got better and better as the season progressed, the

Colts cleaned up the first round and narrowly missed out on the double by losing the final and the Senior

1st's capped off an exceptional year by winning the Ed Chaney Cup as the best Senior 1st side in Wellington

and gaining promotion to the Senior One grade for 2013. The final was a pulsating affair and came down to

the last kick of the game, which was missed leaving our guys with a well deserved win. Before and after the

game there was special mention of Dean Gifford, who, as mentioned earlier, had sadly passed away a

couple of days before the final - the mantra of "do it for Dean" was mentioned several times and is seemed

appropriate that we were able to recognise this great man in an appropriate manner. The win gives us the

opportunity to push on for Premier honours in 2014 and is something all involved with the club should be

proud of.

Off the field, there are too many people to mention individually and this made the selection of winners at

Prizegiving all the harder. We have had a tremendous amount of time, passion and effort provided to the

club from many people and can I please pass on my thanks and regards to all who have contributed in

whatever capacity. Volunteer based organizations, like us, only survive on the hard work of those prepared

to do it and we have been very fortunate indeed in this regard. In my Prizegiving spiel I stole a line from JFK

and asked those there to commit to "ask not what your club can do for you, but what you can do for your

club" and this is something I think we will promote more in coming years. Our club isn't just about what

some individuals can get out of it, it’s about what we collectively can put in and then share the rewards and

success that this brings!

Finally, I hope all those who have followed the clubs success over the year stay in touch and we look

forward to sharing even greater success and stories next year. Planning is already underway to deliver the

infrastructure and resources we need to make 2013 as successful as we intend it to be.

Give 'em the Axe

CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT – Murray Gifford / Peter Jack

The winning back of Senior 1st status in our 142nd consecutive season was my top highlight of the season.

The effort of Murray Mexted and his coaches and managers was a step in fulfilling the dying wish of the late

Bill Brien and Murray’s aim of doing so within three years. It also brings back the history of the club in

1930, when the then top side was also relegated down to Senior 2 grade. The Club fielded five All Blacks in

that side the following season, which included Frank Kilby, Lance Johnson, Don Oliver, Hugh Mclean and JR

Page. The team scored 495 points with 17 against, won the playoff games and went up in the 1932 season.

The club fielded only 4 teams this year, possibly the lowest this club has ever had. However the result we

got from these teams showed that quality rather than quantity ruled the day. This was recognized when

we were recently presented at the Annual Tui Awards, the "Sir William Perry Memorial Trophy" for the club

with the highest average of championship points per team.

In terms of winning trophies this was the most successful season for over three decades. For the top side it

included WRFU trophies the Ed Chaney Cup and the National Mutual Cup. The Inter-club Trophies included

the Spud Lindsay Cup (Poneke), Albie Jack Cup (Ories), Air N.Z Trophy (Petone), Mick Kenny Cup

(Johnsonville) and the Mexted Cup (Tawa). The Colts side won the Tank Paris Cup for winning their first

round from the WRFU, named after a top clubman and coach for our Club and Ories. Again our President’s

team won the Rob Goulden Axe against Ories. So as you can see our trophy cabinet of silverware is full and

looks great. A further trophy, the Billy Jones Cup (Wainui) found in the cabinet will be contested next

season in our top grade.

Our top side in the Senior 2 grade in the first round won 10 of its 11 games and in its last game recorded, I

believe, a record by the club against West of 102 point to 14. This is was payback for a similar score when

we lost to Upper Hutt in our last season in Premier Grade in the early 2000’s. So the National Mutual Cup

was deservedly ours. The second round saw top wins against, HOBM, Paramata-Plimmerton, Poneke, OBU,

Avalon, Tawa, and one loss to Upper Hutt 12-16. The Semi-finals saw the team win 19-9 against Tawa.

The final for the Ed Chaney Cup saw our team well deserved winners 15-13 against Paramata-Plimmerton.

Our first win of the Cup since 1983 when we had two Senior sides. Dean Gifford‘s recent death was a strong

spur for the team to win this game for him. Two members of this side deservingly made the Wellington

under 20 Reps squad. They were Vaea Fifita and Hilton Mexted. A special mention to the teams scoring

machine, winger, Harry Domett with 27 tries. Knowing that this team is in Senior 1 grade for 2013 is very

satisfying to other old-timers and also myself.

Our Colt’s (Under21) under Chris Kennedy, Ross Curd and Steve Mann, as in last season, performed with

distinction. They instilled the will to win all games and it nearly came off. They won all games in the first

round and won the WRFU Tank Paris Cup, last won by the Club in 1992. Unfortunately they lost 14-25 to

OBU in the final of the John E Kelly Cup. A great season.

With the withdrawal of the 85kg side and the second Under 21 side, the Reserve side under Coach, Scott

Fuller, performed with credit. This team played well above their weight against heavier and more

experienced teams. This team had a large number of young lightweight players and a few vets from our top

side of last year. The games I saw played always showed some true Axeman grit. Deservedly, they finished

6th in the both rounds.

The Pressies, again under Juddy, enjoyed playing more games this season, winning a few and doing well at

the special Pressies Day at Porirua. They won The Rob Goulden Axe trophy back from Ories.

Unfortunately, Murray (Blocker) Gifford had to resign from the position of Club Captain due to Dean’s

deteriorating health and, sadly, his untimely death. So I have done my best with him in mind and the club

as a volunteer. I know, like myself, he would like to see more players, mates and supporters along each

Saturday, just like old timer’s days, TV day and Finals Day.

The Junior Club, under Convenor, Jonathon Bacon, saw 14 teams fielded, with over 190 boys and girls

taking part. We had over 20 players in various representative teams. A big thank you to all coaches and

helpers in this important part of the club.

To all coaches and managers, a big thank you for your time, JT Tawhara, Evan Hopkin, Richard Deck, Chris

Kennedy, Steve Mann, Ross Curd, Scott Fuller, Jason Judd, Duncan Domett, Mo Mackie and most of all,

Murray Mexted. Well done to Bruce Moore, the Team Managers and the Fuller’s for their weekly match

reports. An additional effort that went down well. Francie Russell should receive special mention for her

efforts in managing the bar and raising funds.

Also, thanks to the players for without you we would have no club.

Very special thanks to the WRFU, their staff, and the referees. They are always helpful to the WFC on all

matters.

As we look ahead to next season our goal must be having a couple more teams, more coaches, winning the

Senior 1st and Harper Lock Cup, and looking at going up to Premier Grade. Also a prime objective is

continuing to recruit players to this great Club. Once again I hope I can help out again.

TEAM RESULTS

Team Competition Played Won Drew Lost For Against

Senior 1 National Mutual * 11 11 0 0 506 136

Senior 2 Ed Chaney* 11 10 0 1 260 113

Colts Paris Memorial* 9 8 0 1 247 77

Colts John E Kelly 7 6 0 1 156 115

Reserves Round 1 7 2 0 5 131 212

Reserves Round 2 7 2 0 5 82 106

Pressies Season Lots Some 0 A Few N/A N/A

*Denotes Won Trophy

SENIOR 1ST

REPORT – Duncan Domett

Like the first round, the Senior’s finished in style, winning the Ed Chaney Cup by beating Paremata-

Plimmerton 15-13 in an exciting final played at home. Along with the National Mutual Cup from winning

the first round of Senior Two, they received the following interclub trophies; the Air NZ Trophy (Petone),

the Spud Lindsay Cup (Poneke), the Albie Jack Cup (Ories), the Mick Kenny Cup (Johnsonville) and the

Mexted Cup (Tawa). This made for a truly impressive haul of silverware for the WFC Team of the Year.

CORPORATE CONSUMABLES COLTS (U21) REPORT – Chris Kennedy

After winning the first round of the competition, the age grade boys received the Tank Paris Memorial

Trophy making them top contenders for the second round. Unfortunately they narrowly lost the final to

OBU. In the past three years this team has done better and better coming a close 5th in 2010, making the

semi finals in 2011 and then the finals this year. Following the trend, a win is on the cards in 2013!

RESERVES REPORT – Scott Fuller

The social side of things was the main aim for the season and it is fair to say that that part of rugby shone

through. The rugby being played was a fairly high level considering the size of most opposition teams and

the fact that the majority of the team would be eligible to play in the Under 85kg grade. Next season they

we will strive for a higher placing without taking away the main aim which is to have some fun!

PRESIDENT GRADE REPORT – Jason Judd

The Pressies have managed to survive another season and fielded enough novel and inventive excuses to

get away from mowing lawns on a Saturday afternoon to make John Banks proud! We could teach him a

thing or two about fudging the truth! On the field we had another very successful season and won about

two thirds of our games. Performances tended to depend on who turned up and in what state they were

but you tend to get that in our area. Some great individual performances and far too many names to

mention - all of your contributions have been greatly appreciated. I particularly appreciated those who

turned up despite being under the weather (you know who you were), late and pleasingly with mates in

tow!

A highlight for us was finishing up on Presidents Day with a solid win against a team we convincingly lost

too earlier in the season when numbers were a bit short.

Off the field we managed to enjoy a few ales throughout the year and sometimes even waited till after the

game before we had them. Team trip was to Rotorua and another resounding success – no arrests, dodgy

photos, injuries or intervention from the men in blue.

Great season guys, we will see you early next year!

JUNIOR CLUB – Jonathan Bacon

The Axemen Junior Club for 2012 was once again a great success. Our numbers have continued to grow

from year to year with 2 or 3 teams in all of the lower grades. This year saw 14 Wellington Club boys

making it into their respective rep teams. This was a marked increase from previous years and was built off

the increasing numbers at the Club. Many of our Junior teams played in various tournament with 2 teams

winning their grades at 3 different competitions.

We also had a number of teams play at Westpac Stadium during the Lions games. This is a fantastic

opportunity for the younger players to experience the big time.

Our appointment of Mowena as our CCO greatly benefited the coaches and players. Our focus is for a

quality driven rugby culture for all involved - parents, coaches and, of course, the Kids. 2013 looks like it

will be another great year for the Junior Club and we look forward to seeing all current and future Axemen.

Thank you to all involved for a great year!!

WELLINGTON RUGBY BOARD REPORT – Nigel Hughes

My first task after the Club’s AGM last year was to convince the Rugby Board to promote our team from

Senior 2 to Senior 1 in view of a number of factors, not least of which were our team’s results in the second

round and the Club’s attempt to build on the success of the Under 21s. I managed to get approval for this

from the Club Rugby Sub-Committee but by the time it got to Rugby Board level the idea had been

knobbled, as usual and by the usual suspects. As Hutt Old Boys Marist recently found out in having its plea

for two teams in the Senior 2 grade fall on deaf ears, it is still very much dog eat dog in terms of Rugby

Board administration.

The performance of the Hurricanes was welcomed by the Board, with the promise that the budget might be

slightly better this year than had been predicted. It was refreshing to have the nay sayers put in their place

(me included).

The Board of Directors engaged with NZRU when the Hurricanes’ franchise was put out to tender and we

have followed through that process during the year and a decision should have been made by the time the

AGM arrives. Essentially, WRFU would be a 50/50 joint venture partner with commercial interests in the

Hurricanes under an initial nine year licence although some of those aspects are yet to be finalised.

The Judicial Committee kept most Board members very busy for most of the year, at times occupying two

Committees over two nights and unfortunately including a number of referee abuse cases, not only from

players but also from spectators.

Most recently, the performance of the Wellington Lions has been to the fore in what is proving to be a very

tough competition although the gates would indicate that the heady days of receiving Christmas dividends

from WRFU are still a long way away!!

Notwithstanding the comments above there have been some genuine expressions of goodwill in the

remarkable progress made over the last two years with more, I hope to come.

Upon reflection, a solid performance in a busy year.

WELLINGTON BARBELL CLUB – Peter Jack, President

It was great to see that the use of the Gym has helped the success of our teams this season.

Disappointingly, however, the use by some of rugby players was appalling. There were 5 x 10kg broken

since last year, making a total of 10 since we opened. The way it has been left untidy after use is not what

users would do if they were members of other Gym Clubs, i.e. Les Mills, Club Active etc. On top of this the

taking of 2 x 15kg dumbbells by someone is making this report very disappointing. If all equipment, benches

plates, dumbbells and barbells were put back tidy in place for the next users all would be well.

Thanks to Francie Russell the Club enrolled two new members. Success came to active member Melanie

Stein in Track and Field. At the Wellington champs the 19 year old was 1st in the long jump, 2nd in the

100m, and at the NZ Secondary Champs she got 2nd in the long jump and 3rd in the triple jump, and lastly

at the NZ Championships she was 3rd in the triple jump.

With maturity I am hopeful the rugby users will realise there are other users in this Gym and it will left tidy

after use. I expect a change to the better in 2013. It does not take too much of your time.

Sponsors and Supporters

Wellington Football Club Foundation Trust

Corporate Consumables

Mainspec Ltd

DBC Services

IRANZ Ltd

Pub Charity

Infinity Foundation Ltd

Water Safety Education Foundation

New Zealand Community Trust

Pelorus Trust

Four Winds Foundation Ltd

Lion Foundation

Eastern Suburbs Sports Trust

Trophies and Prize Giving

Wellington Rugby Union Trophies won

• National Mutual Cup - Senior 2nd winner 1st round

• Ed Chaney Cup - Senior 1st 2nd Round

• Tank Paris Cup Colts (U20) – 1st Round

Inter Club won in First round by our top graded team

• Spud Lindsay Cup vs Poneke

• Albie Jack Cup vs Oriental Rongotai

• Mick Kenny Cup vs Johnsville

• Mexted Cup vs Tawa

• Air New Zealand Cup vs Petone

2012 Season Prize-giving - Club Trophy Winners

1. Senior 1st

• Best Back – Harry Domett

• Best Forward – Vaea Fifita

• Best Team Player – Adam Stewart

2. Reserves

• Best Back - Brad Adams

• Best Forward – Moana Tuilia

• Best Team Player – Zane (Beavis) Bennett

3. Under 21's

• Best Back – Matt Goosen

• Best Forward – Josh Leutogi

• Best Team Player – Manu Maihi-Ioane

4. Presidents

• Best Forward – Zeus Hakaraia

• Best Back – Colin Kilkolly

• Best Team Player – Mat Stone

5. WFC Awards

• Club Player of the Year – Vaea Fifita

• Team of the Year – Senior 1st

• Administrator of the Year - Francie Russell

• Axeman of the Year - Duncan Domett

Membership and Donations

Honorary Members Alexander, RR

Blackburn, H

Byford, R

Cragg, I

Fuller, S

Garner, M

Hopkin, E

Lines, T

Lithgow, R

Lynch, D

Maclon, P

McKenzie, L

Mexted, M

Millar, P

Moore, B

Pierce, M

Prescott, T

Senior, G

Wakelin, R

Walton, B

William, P

Wills, J

Axemen Club Peter Holland

Ross Graham

Graeme Horsley

Keith Quinn QSM

Grant Jamieson

Peter Wylie

Roger Blaylock

Donations WFC Foundation Trust

Gardner, B

Horsley, G

Jamison, G

Norris, KS & PS

Lithgow, R

McKenzie L

Moon, B

Parkin, R

Prescott, T

Quinn, K

Wakelin, R

Wills, J

Loans Aitken, R

Hughes, N

McCarrison, I

Moon, B

Russell, F

Obituaries

We record with regret the deaths of the following members:

Roy Atkin QSM

Roy was a Vice President and honorary member for more than 50 years. Despite being nearly blind Roy

was regularly on the sidelines and attended Old Timers Day until recently. Roy died on 27 April 2012 aged

92.

Dean Gifford

The son of Club Captain Murray Gifford, Dean was an outstanding Premier lock in the early 1990's. He

captained the Premiers in his final year, 1996. He represented Nelson Bays and Wairarapa Bush. Dean was

a popular and highly respected police officer. What really distinguished him was his tireless charity work,

focusing particularly on the Children's Ward at Wellington Hospital and supplying toys, sports equipment

and health foods to impoverished children in the Solomon Islands. Dean was a Wellingtonian of the Year

finalist in 2011. He is survived by his wife Penny, and two children, Carter and Riley. Dean died on 23

August 2012 aged 41.

Dr WJ (Bill) Treadwell – Life Member

Bill Treadwell was inducted as a life member in 1997 primarily for his work at the Club’s medical doctor.

He is survived by his wife, Lancely and three of his four children. Bill died on 19 October 2012 aged 84.

+ Our deepest sympathy to all concerned +

+ May they Rest in Peace +

WELLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB INC

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2012

NOTE 2012 2011

Current Assets

Westpac 00 a/c 13,316 22,292

Westpac 02 a/c 3,597 1,584

Bar Float 500 500

Accounts receivable 1,957 1,445

GST receivable 793 1,057

Stock on hand 1,999 4,120

22,162 30,998

Fixed Assets 2 361,724 357,378

TOTAL ASSETS 383,886 388,376

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable 12,326 10,800

Grants receivable not applied 3 - 25,000

Income received in advance 6,008 6,008

18,334 41,808

Loans from Members 16,000 -

NET ASSETS 349,552 346,568

Accumulated Funds

Balance 1 September 346,143 339,325

Surplus for Year 2,984 6,818

Honours Board 425 425

349,552 346,568

WELLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB INC

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2012

Note 2012 2011

Income

Subscriptions – active 2,400 4,315

Subscriptions & Donations – hononary 5,554 3,575

(incl Axemens Club)

Donations – WFC Foundation Trust 4 3,700 9,445

Premises Rental 6,995 8,740

Interest 61 58

Insurance received - 2,590

Sponsorship 3,200 2,639

Grants 3 72,187 27,304

Isherwood Lounge 16,040 13,060

Raffles - 6,718

Total Income 110,137 78,444

Expenditure

Cleaning 2,240 10,041

Compliance Costs 1,446 2,980

Water, Rates & Electricity 12,212 9,421

Insurance 9,476 7,077

Repairs & Maintenance 8,064 14,026

Other Lounge Costs - 50

Security 1,265 -

General - 904

Telephone & Tolls 570 1,002

35,273 36,501

Activities

Affiliation Fees 2,090 2,320

Club Functions 7,499 753

Outside Coaching 21,840 19,304

Engraving & Trophies 184 190

Players Expenses & gear 24,459 6,601

Training Ground Expenses 2,219 3,104

58,201 32,272

Administration

Professional Fees 1,665 199

Bank & Credit card Fees 765 -

Secretarial Expenses - 437

Interest - 399

Sundry Expenses 161 141

2,591 1,176

Total Expenses 96,065 69,949

Operating Profit 14,072 8,495

Depreciation 11,088 1,677

Net Surplus for Year 2,984 6,818

WELLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB INC

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 August 2012

1. Statement of Accounting Policy

Reporting Entity

The Wellington Football Club Inc. is an incorporated body established under the incorporated

Society Act 1908. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally

accepted accounting practice as required by the New Zealand Institute of Accountants.

Measurement Base

The accounting principles recognised as appropriate for the measurement and reporting of

financial performance and financial position on a historical cost basis are followed by the Club.

Specific Accounting Policies

The following specific accounting policies, which materially affect the measurement of financial

performance and position, have been applied. These financial statements have been prepared

on a GST exclusive basis.

Accounts receivable are included at the net realisable value. All know doubtful or bad debts

have been excluded. Stock on hand, consisting of bar and clothing stocks, have been valued at

the lower of cost or net realisable value. Allowance has been made for slow moving or obsolete

stock.

Fixed assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation has been charged

using the straight line method based on the economic life of the assets except for buildings,

which are not depreciated.

The following economic lives have been used:

Computer Equipment 6 years

Leasehold Alternations 5-10 years

Plant, Equipment & Fittings 5-10 years

Scrum Machines 5 years

2. Fixed Assets

Cost Accum Depn 2012 Book Value 2011 Book Value

Building 349,377 349,377 349,377

Leasehold

Alterations

105,836 105,836 0 3,533

Plant, Equipment

& Fittings

154,848 142,501 12,347 4,468

610,061 248,337 361,724 357,378

3. Grants Received

Opening

Balance

Funds

Received

Funds

Spent

Funds

Returned

Closing

Balance

Pub Charity 10,000 10,000 -

Water Safety Education 15,000 15,000 -

NZ Community Trust 10,000 10,000 -

Infinity 19,565 19,565 -

Lion Foundation 10,000 10,000 -

Eastern Suburbs Trust 1,000 1,000 -

Pub Charity 6,622 6,622 -

25,000 47,187 72,187 - -

4. Donations WFC Foundation Trust

An advance was made by the Foundation at 23 July 2008 for $9,445 for major repairs and was

to be repaid over 5 years.

The Foundation agreed to make a donation to the Club at the Annual General Meeting on 6

December 2010 on the basis of the Club assigning to the Foundation the Club owned

memorabilia held in the Isherwood Lounge in satisfaction of the debt of $9,445 and in taking

responsibility for the maintenance and protection of the memorabilia and those specific items

on loan to the Club.

5. Annual Audit

No audit has been completed for the years ended 31 August 2010, 2011 and 2012. The last

audit was completed for the year ended 31 August 2009 by Sally Attfield.