1970 - 1979

THE YEAR IS 1970

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 


THE YEAR IS 1971

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


THE YEAR IS 1972

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 

 

THE YEAR IS 1973

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 

 

 

THE YEAR IS 1974

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 

 

THE YEAR IS 1975

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 

THE YEAR IS 1976

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 

THE YEAR IS 1977

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 

THE YEAR IS 1978


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. 



 

 

THE YEAR IS 1979

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.

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