2011 RugbyWA Annual Report by RugbyWA

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Office Bearers WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC) Founded 1893. Re-formed 1928 Patron Mr A Hill Vice Patrons Senator The Honourable Chris Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research, R C Kucera APM Life Members P Bailey, B Belfitt, Mrs V Bleakley, TJ Bradbury, Dr D Butcher, P Davies-Moore, Rev R Davis, M Day, S Fink, B French, J Hancock, Dr B Hartley, M Harvey (dec), Dr D Haultain, A Hill, G Hunt, M Hunt, Dr A Johnson, G Mickle, B Olney, Dr R Perry, D Procopis, D Redpath, B Reinecke, M Siddons, G M Stooke OAM, J Suckling, R Todman, R Trend, T Wilkinson Honorary Life Members R Arndt, J Freemantle, J Green, B Wright

Board Members D G Redpath (President), Dr R J Perry (Chairman), C Fear, S Fink, T Howart AO CitWA, L Davies, B Stewart, N Sharpe (Player representative - Alternate; S Staniforth), I Cochrane, D Vaux Chief Executive Officer V G Reid Secretary M Wilson Judiciary Board M Tudori, M Hunt, J Hancock, B Thompson, P Ellis, M Parker, M Becker, D Hodson, L Davies, A O’Shea, B Mews Australian Rugby Union Delegate Dr R J Perry Auditor Ernst & Young

President D G Redpath Chairman Dr R J Perry

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Contents 3

Office Bearers

5 President’s Report

Chairman’s Report

Chief Executive Officer

Commercial Services

Media & Communications

Professional Rugby Report

15 - 31 2011 Emirates Western Force Season Review

Community Rugby

Grade Tables

Juniors (WAJRU) Report

Referees (WARURA) Report

WA Schools Rugby

WA Country

40 - 45 Junior Elite Report

Chief Financial Officer

48 - 71 Financial Accounts

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Board & Award Winners

Sponsor Acknowledgements

President’s Report The 2011 Super Rugby season saw the emergence of the Australian Conference as a competition within Super Rugby for Australian franchises. With games both home and away against the other Australian teams the Emirates Western Force had plenty to play for and finished a credible 3rd in the Australian Conference. No doubt the players and coaching staff will be intent on improving on that record in 2012. While there were many close encounters in 2011 the highlight for me was hearing the chant go up during the season’s final game against the Rebels as the travelling ‘Sea of Blue’ helped to bring the Emirates Western Force home in a hostile AAMI Stadium in Melbourne. Congratulations to all Emirates Western Force players on completing a tough season and to those who went on to Wallaby honours including the World Cup. Special congratulations to Nathan Sharpe who played his 100th Wallaby Test and received the Rugby Union Player’s Association award for Excellence for the 3rd time. Well done to David Pocock on being named Wallaby Captain against the Barbarians following on from being nominated as IRB Player of the Year and named as WA’s Young Australian of the Year in recognition of his charitable work. Winger David Smith was the club’s Player of the Year. Recruited to the Emirates Western Force in 2011, Smith had an ‘X-Factor’ and developed a growing reputation as a game breaking try scorer. Rockingham prop Kieran Longbottom took home the Force Man award in recognition of both his development on the field and his commitment to growing rugby in his home state while the Rising Star award went to Patrick Dellit who made a sizeable impression in his debut season and the Members’ MVP, was presented to James O’Connor. RugbyWA moved in to a new home this year. The $17million world class facility is purpose built for RugbyWA and includes all the strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, education and administration requirements to take WA rugby to the next level. The Western Australian Rugby Centre will not only be a massive boost to the elite performance needs of the Emirates Western Force but also coaching, refereeing and grassroots development. RugbyWA has a strong relationship with the WA State Government and we sincerely thank government for its support which is greatly appreciated. Rugby at the grassroots level continues to grow exponentially. Participation numbers in WA have grown by more than 50% since the Emirates Western Force arrived on the state’s sporting scene and there are 55 venues around the state hosting matches each week. The 2011 KWIK Premiership competition was the most exciting season of rugby that I can recall. There were no certain winners on any given week with top of the table sides regularly finding themselves on the wrong end of the score line as lower placed sides showed their quality right to the end of the season. The makeup of the final four went down to the wire with some absolute thrillers on the final day of home and away fixtures. University won the KWIK Premier Grade competition for the first time in over 40 years with a thrilling 15 – 13 win over defending premiers Nedlands. Well done Allan Kingsley on being named player of the match after scoring all 15 of University’s points to reverse the result of the major semi final two weeks earlier.

Palmyra took out a high quality Reserve Grade Grand Final 3024 against Nedlands, holding their nerve in a tense match to claim a memorable victory. In the Colts grades Associates took the Under 20’s by defeating Wanneroo, UWA won the Under 18’s Div 1 over Wests-Subiaco 37 – 19 and ARKS defeated Mandurah 19 – 17 in Under 18’s Div 2. 3rd Grade Black went to Nedlands 38 – 6 over Southern Lions and 3rd Grade Gold was won by Joondalup 17 – 12 over Curtin University. Moving on to the 4th Grade premierships in 4th Grade Black Nedlands were unable to convert a 14-0 lead going down 17-14 to UWA who made it three in a row in this grade, Joondalup rolled Nedlands in the 4th Grade Gold competition with a 15-12 victory after extra time and in 4th Grade Blue Cottesloe got up for a 14 – 10 win over old rivals Associates. Powerhouse No.8 Anare Koliavu was rewarded for his standout season with Palmyra by being named the PG Hampshire Award recipient as the best player in the 2011 KWIK Premier Grade competition. The Coach of the Year award went to UWA mentor Steve McFarland who guided his University side to second place after the regular season and into the playoffs for the first time in more than two decades. Prop Ollie Hoskins took out the Best Colt award for the most outstanding U20 player in the competition. The most improved player went to the impressive JP Pretorious from Nedlands while Wanneroo’s Sharna Komene took out the Women’s Best & Fairest. Whistle blower Rob Kellham was rewarded for his consistency in 2011 with the Referee Award. Cottesloe were awarded the 2011 Champion Club for their consistency across all of their senior grades while Palmyra took home the Healthway Champion Club award which takes into consideration the performances of both the senior and junior grades. Well done to Young WA props Gary Neugebauer and Oli Hoskins who were rewarded for their impressive form with selection in the Australian U19s side that played the England 18s. Congratulations to Geoff Stooke of Associates in notching 600 games and to Damien O’Donnell of University on his 500th game. Thank you to all who take part in rugby in Western Australia whether as a player, coach team manager, volunteer administrator, parent, match official or simply as a spectator. 2011 was a sensational year for rugby and it is your enthusiastic participation that makes this possible. Thank you again. Well done to Vern Reid and the staff of RugbyWA on another big year in 2011. It was a sad farewell to Matt Tink our much loved manager of Community Rugby and a warm welcome for Andrew Hill to that position. A special well done to those who received staff awards during the year and to ‘Employee of the Year’ Dwayne Nestor. A special thank you to RugbyWA sponsors and supporters. Your assistance and support is overwhelmingly valued and appreciated. I look forward to seeing many of you again in 2012. Finally a note of thanks to the RugbyWA Board. It was pointed out last year that RugbyWA Board Member remuneration is not included in RugbyWA’s Annual Report. That is because the RugbyWA Board is a volunteer board who are not only highly skilled in their professional field but are also passionate about rugby in Western Australia and we willingly take on our responsibilities without remuneration. There is much to look forward to in the coming year and I wish all rugby enthusiasts a happy and safe 2012. David Redpath President RugbyWA 2011 Annual Report

Chairman’s Report 2011 was a year of mixed blessings with significant growth in the quantity and standard of community rugby; an improved but frustrating year for the Emirates Western Force; the occupancy of magnificent new ‘state of the art’ Rugby Headquarters at Perry Lakes; continuing financial and management constraints applied to RugbyWA by the ARU; and a welcome Government commitment to a significant first stage of the re-development of the rectangular nib Stadium to be ready for the 2013 season. Against this background, as you will see from the financial statements, we are reporting an accounting loss for the financial year. The loss is less than the previous year and within those numbers is a moderate trading surplus that assists in the ongoing management of cash flows that is being given the highest priority by your Board as we look to the future. The loss was mainly due to below budget revenues for game attendances; the restrictions caused by the current stadium venue in terms of corporate hospitality plus the accounting treatment of a number of items related to the cost of upgrades as we re-located to nib Stadium in 2010. Adding to the financial challenges looking forward; has been the decision of the ARU to significantly cut its funding to RugbyWA and the Emirates Western Force. While we have continually lobbied for support to grow the game in Western Australia we have received no such recognition of the geographic location and the potential to grow the game and widen the base of Australian Rugby – this is a strategy adopted by all the other major football codes. Indeed it is now apparent that due to the parlous state of the ARU’s finances, we will not only receive significantly less funds for the professional game (as will all other franchises), but have had the WA based academy funding taken away, as the ARU centralizes its academy activities in Sydney and Brisbane. It is important that your Board continues to engage with the ARU at all levels to gain recognition for a more equitable governance structure and funding system that allows WA to contribute better to Australian Rugby through supported and logical pathways that link a growing community rugby base throughout the country, seamlessly to the higher levels of Academies, Super Rugby and the Wallabies. On a more positive note it is important to acknowledge the strong support of the sponsors and business partners of RugbyWA and the Emirates Western Force – thanks to our naming sponsor Emirates and our major sponsors including ET Mining Solutions, Fugro-TSM, Bankwest, Volvo, Bupa and KWIK Transport and Crane Hire.

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It is also important to note with gratitude the continuing support of the Western Australian Government both in respect of the new WA Rugby Centre at Perry Lakes and the financial management of the $2 Million loan facility associated with the NIB Stadium upgrade. The personal interest and involvement of the Premier, Colin Barnett MLA, the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Terry Waldron MLA and the Director General of the Department of Sport and Recreation, Ron Alexander is gratefully acknowledged. During 2011 the Government announced a commitment to a $95 million new eastern stand at nib Stadium with improved spectator and hospitality facilities. Importantly the upgrade will result in a higher proportion of seated versus standing spectator opportunities as well as increased corporate capacity. This facility is programmed to be in place for the beginning of the 2013 season and provides a wonderful incentive for membership to ensure reserved and improved seating. RugbyWA’s executive team is working closely with the relevant government agencies to ensure the best possible outcome. In a similar vein, RugbyWA has been included by Government in the working parties looking at the proposed multi-purpose stadium at Burswood in the longer term. The challenge for the Rugby community in Western Australia is to support the game at the professional level and to demonstrate by attendances at Emirates Western Force games, that the future second stage to fully complete the rectangular stadium at East Perth should be done by Government sooner rather than later.

Of course in this regard the Emirates Western Force must do its part to encourage such support and we look back on 2011 to see how close we were to a finals berth for the first time, with the team being in front at the 65th minute mark for 11 of 16 games. The five games won in 2011 bettered the result of the previous year while the team either drew or lost by less than a converted try in seven other games. There was no doubting the team’s endeavour or commitment under our new coaching team, ably lead by Richard Graham. Our injury statistics reflect a better managed training environment despite the bad luck with injuries in the key number 10 and number 7 positions. While the backs suffered a lack of consistent combinations, the forwards performed exceptionally well and ranked second out of fifteen Super Rugby teams in terms of successfully completed scrums and lineouts. Looking forward to 2012 the player recruitment strategy has been targeted at overcoming the identified deficiencies. In particular we welcome Wallaby prop Salesi Ma’afu to the team and an exciting new marquee player in Fijian International Napolioni Nalaga. The flying winger who is a two time leading try scorer in the French Top14 competition, will replace last season’s “Player of the Year” David Smith who has departed for Europe. Together with the other new recruits from Australia and New Zealand we are optimistic of achieving the little bit extra, required to tip the scales to the victory position. Associated with recruitment has been the well publicized departure of a couple of high profile players. I sincerely believe that the management of these departures was not only appropriate but will contribute to a better, more leadership focussed culture within the team. The standards set by the playing squad itself and endorsed by the Board of RugbyWA identify the character and behaviour expected of a ‘Force Man’. These standards will not be diluted and have been reinforced by the exemplary behaviour and significant contributions off the field over a range of community based activities by the playing squad

overall. In this regard David Pocock’s recognition as the ‘WA Young Australian of The Year’ is a wonderful example for all. Underpinning these actions is a new success oriented training and performance culture that is now being carried out at the brand new training and community rugby facilities at the WA Rugby Centre. Generously provided by the WA Government, the building and associated playing fields provide the most modern and comprehensive rugby training facility in the country and will pay valuable dividends in terms of recruitment and retention of professional players. In thanking the Government and the Department of Sport and Recreation for the facility, it is noteworthy that it will also provide an important home for the growth and development of Community Rugby with over 7,000 registered players now playing the game – an annual increase of 7%. Importantly in our Junior Rugby competitions the numbers grew by nearly 10%. The WA Rugby Centre is already being substantially used by the total Rugby community. I wish to congratulate those Emirates Western Force players who will represent us in 2012, on their Wallabies selection during 2011, including Nathan Sharpe, David Pocock, Ben McCalman, Pek Cowan, Matt Hodgson and Salesi Ma’afu. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hardworking staff of RugbyWA and my fellow Board Members for their ongoing contribution to our organization. I believe that Rugby Union in Western Australia is also well served by the hard working volunteers across all junior and senior clubs and affiliate organizations – without their passion and dedication the base of the Rugby pyramid would not exist. This solid foundation has been created under the excellent leadership of former chairman Geoff Stooke and his colleagues and provides the basis for an improved and outstanding future for Community Rugby and the Emirates Western Force. Dr Russel Perry Chairman

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Chief Executive Officer

I’d like to begin by recognising and thanking everyone involved in rugby throughout Western Australia for their outstanding contributions both on and off the field in 2011. The continued positive growth in participation, both in senior and junior level, and a consolidation and improvement of our efforts in the professional arena wouldn’t have been achieved without the hard work of many wonderful people. Rugby is better for your involvement. It was a year of transition for RugbyWA with long serving Chairman Geoff Stooke OAM retiring after a remarkable quarter of a century on the Board, 23 of those as Chairman. Geoff’s efforts over that time have largely been responsible for the increased presence of the rugby in the state, and in particular the emergence of the professional era with the introduction of the Emirates Western Force into the Super Rugby competition. Dr Russel Perry, himself a long time Board member and active participant in WA rugby as a player, coach, referee and judiciary board chairman, was appointed Chairman and quickly set about building on the foundations established by his predecessor. Under Dr Perry’s stewardship the RugbyWA Board has set a clear direction for the sustained success and viability of rugby in the State. His time as a RugbyWA Board member and through more than a decade of experience as CEO of major land developers Ellenbrook and now the Capricorn Village Joint Venture, combined with the expertise of a highly qualified RugbyWA Board places the governance of rugby in WA in excellent hands. Additionally, the Board has recently appointed David Vaux as our Sydney based Director in an effort to better engage and monitor the administration of the game in its heartland. Another significant event in the history of RugbyWA took place midyear when we took up residence at a new state of the art training and administration facility in Mt Claremont. The Hon. Colin Barnett MEc MLA, Premier of Western Australia, officially opened the Western Australian Rugby Centre on July 14 as part of the AK Reserve Sporting Precinct. The facility has been meticulously planned and developed, and would not have been possible without the wonderful assistance of Hon Terry Waldron MLA, Minister for Sport and Recreation, Mr Ron Alexander, Director General of the Department of Sport and Recreation, the Department of Building Management and Works and VenuesWest. Thanks also to Ian & Jill Harding who have completed the wonderful fit-out of the building, Mr Terry Bradbury for his work

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in the planning phase and RugbyWA CFO Maryanne Wilson and General Manager of Rugby, Mitch Hardy for their leadership on the project and continued vigilance in ensuring we get the most out of the Rugby Centre. This is a vital piece of infrastructure that will provide a wonderful resource for rugby. In the short amount of time RugbyWA has been at the facility it has already received a glowing endorsement from staff and players. It is important to remember that rugby at all levels will benefit, servicing the elite Emirates Western Force programme through to the Academy and junior development as well as referee and coaching programmes. Rugby Park at Perry Lakes was our home for many years and will forever hold a special place in the history of the game. However, as we look to the future the opportunities presented by this world class facility can take rugby in Western Australia and the Emirates Western Force to a new level. Additionally, the Rugby Centre will benefit many other local sporting franchises with it being made available for use, outside of rugby’s commitments, to Perth Glory (soccer), West Coast Fever (netball), Wildcats and West Coast Waves (basketball) plus water polo. International recognition came during the Perth 2011 World Sailing Championships with emerging nation sailors using the gym and professional expertise of our strength and conditioning staff. The design of the building will facilitate the WA Institute of Sport (WAIS) wheelchair athletes who’ll have ease of use thanks to access ramps which are a key component of the building’s design. Whilst reporting a significant accounting loss for 2011, owing to the treatment of the government’s $2m loan and the associated costs of shifting to nib Stadium in 2010, we have managed to bring in a Trading surplus of $402,000. A second season at nib Stadium allowed us to better understand and utilise the facility after a settling in period following our inaugural campaign at the ground in 2010. While the stadium is still limited in its capacity to cater for our corporate hospitality clients and does not allow for adequate undercover seating for members, the viewing experience and match atmosphere continues to be improved and is a significant enhancement to that of the oval configuration at Subiaco Oval.

In a pleasing development in 2011, our members and corporate clients can look forward to a renewed experience at nib Stadium from 2013 onwards after the WA State Government made a firm commitment to redevelop the ground, initially with a $95 million investment in a new eastern stand. In what has been an inclusive consultation period with the Government as they finalise plans for the new stand, we can confidently say that rugby supporters will be well catered for within the design specifications which will bring a whole new level of comfort and engagement on match day. The 2011 Emirates Western Force season saw Richard Graham take the role of Head Coach and an improved winloss ratio was a positive step for the club. A strong culture and accountability were the platforms in which the squad is being developed and with some improvements at the back end of games the goal of finals is within reach for the seasons ahead. The rebranding of the competition as Super Rugby and the introduction of a conference format added a welcomed boost with attendance and viewership on Fox Sports increasing in Australia. The home and away format in each conference has added to the rivalry within each SANZAR country while touring teams from both South Africa and New Zealand continue to create interest to ex-pats who now call Perth home. While unfortunately injuries again had an impact on the ability of the Emirates Western Force to field their best side consistently, the opportunities that opened allowed squad growth and development. David Smith’s impact as a marquee recruit was justified with his team mates voting him the Player of the Year while Patrick Dellit proved to be a wonderful find as he took home the Rising Star Award in his debut season. A crowd pleaser in his time at the club, James O’Connor was voted the Members’ MVP while local prop Kieran Longbottom was named Force Man for his input both on and off the field. In 2011 we saw 31 players represented the club, 10 of those making their Emirates Western Force debuts. The development and rise of Kieran alongside that of Sam Wykes and Nick Cummins was heartening. These young men have a bright future in the game and have made a long term commitments to the club. They are all making forward strides which we hope will culminate in Wallabies caps in the next few years. The club was ably led by Captain Nathan Sharpe for a sixth season. A proud and dedicated professional, Nathan continued to set the bar high in his preparation and performance and achieved some significant milestones in the year.

Three of our inaugural players reached 50 caps in 2011, Richard Brown, Cameron Shepherd and David Pocock joining a select group to reach the tally. Professional rugby is not without movements and we said goodbye to James O’Connor, Matt Dunning, Tim Fairbrother, Tom Hockings, Mitch Inman, Jono Jenkins and David Smith. Thank you to them all for their involvement at the Emirates Western Force, we wish them the best in their rugby future. Additionally Mark Bartholomeusz hung up the boots after 78 Super Rugby caps which include a 2004 Super Rugby championship with the Brumbies. The local competition provided many highlights with the culmination coming in a wonderful Grand Final weekend with 11 matches being played across the two days. UWA had a standout year with wins in the 4th Grade Black, Under 18’s Division 1 and a thrilling two point result over reigning champions Nedlands in the KWIK Premier Grade. The spread of clubs taking trophies was particularly pleasing. It was Palmyra’s year in the Reserve Grade, Associates in the U20’s, ARKS in U18 Div2, Nedlands in the 3rd Grade Black, Joondalup in both the 3rd Grade Gold and 4th Grade Gold while Cottesloe were winners in the 4th Grade Blue and Perth Bayswater was again crowned Women’s champions. Congratulations to Palmyra No8 Anare Koliavu who was the PG Hampshire Award winner as the best player in the KWIK Premier Grade. Cottesloe, for the second year running, were Club Championship recipients for consistency and achievement across senior grades. Palmyra Rugby Union club won the Healthway Champion Club award which considers both senior and junior competitions, congratulations to everyone at Tompkins Park for their efforts. The support RugbyWA receives from its affiliate bodies is what makes the game tick in the state. Thank you to the referees, juniors, schools and country associations for their devotion to the growth of the game. The same can be said of the many, many volunteers who give of their time for rugby’s sake, we are indebted to your passion. The loyalty and support of our partners is also a critical component of our team. Special thanks go to our naming rights partner Emirates, major sponsors Bankwest, Volvo, ET Mining Solutions and TS Marine, along with all of the many other fantastic partners who have helped grow rugby in 2010. While 2011 presented its challenges, all were met by a committed group at RugbyWA. From the Board through to senior management and staff, a strong platform has been set for the continued strong momentum of rugby in WA. Vern Reid Chief Executive Officer

His total of 147 Super Rugby caps is now the benchmark in Super Rugby, surpassing George Gregan’s 136 appearances. In 14 seasons Nathan has hardly missed a beat and more than a third of his caps came in a remarkable 53 match consecutive streak for the Emirates Western Force, a record at the club.

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Commercial Services After playing our first year at a

all eight home games being Saturday nights (three of which

rectangular stadium in 2010, the

were long weekends) and a lack of on field success, resulted

2011 season was about taking

in lower match by match ticket sales and our lowest member

advantage of our new home

attendance rates to date. Whilst we achieved our second “sell

ground as an asset to increase

out” in the club’s history for our match against the Crusaders,

our engagement with our fan

it wasn’t enough to lift the overall crowd numbers with an

base.

average match day crowd for 2011 of just under 16,000.

Post match, our boys have always

From a marketing perspective the focus was on engaging

been great at making their way to

with our fans and getting up close and personal with rugby -

the fence lines to interact with the

encouraging them to “Feel the Force”. The stadium gave us

supporters in the stands. But now

reason to believe this on match days, with fans right on top of

we were playing at a far more intimate venue, the fans could

the action able to hear the chatter and hits on the field. Off field

actually feel the hits, feel the energy, feel the atmosphere and

we made a conscious effort to ensure that supporters could

feel like they were part of the action taking place right before

get as close to the team as possible to reinforce our strategy

their eyes. It was this ability to engage with fans at a new level

of engaging the rugby fraternity and wider West Australian

that formed the foundation of our activities in 2011.

public. This meant getting the boys out into the community

From a match day perspective, our goal was to provide an entertainment experience that was filled with action, fun and an electric atmosphere from beginning to end. Whilst the action on the field was the centerpiece, it was equally important that the fans had a great night out regardless of how entertaining the match was and irrespective of the result. Achieving this can

more. It meant having our professional players engage more with schools and clinics. It also meant taking Emirates Western Force training sessions into the rugby community and forming stronger ties directly with the local clubs. The result was a much stronger fan engagement in 2011 and the team being involved in more appearances in the month leading into the

take some time, however, anecdotal feedback and results from

season than they had done in all of 2010!

our annual tracking study showed we were well on our way to

As has been the case ever since our inception, the support

achieving this with satisfaction levels relating to atmosphere and entertainment value at the game scoring much higher than Subiaco Oval. It was this entertainment value on match days, combined with playing at a venue conducive to watching rugby that led us to achieve a record high retention rate amongst our membership. A strong retention of members and growth amongst our junior

we enjoy from our partner family continued to remain strong. Retention of partners was very strong with the only change being the welcoming of Vasse Felix on board as our official wine partner, reinforcing the club’s reputation for being associated with premium brands. After a successful first year with the club in 2010, Bankwest increased their involvement with the Emirates Western Force by stepping up to be an apparel

player members provided a small growth in our membership

partner with their logo adorning the shorts of the team.

figures allowing us to reach just over 14,000 season ticket

Continuing on from our work in the community, RugbyWA

holders. This was a great result considering our home fans had only witnessed two home wins the year before.

maintained its close relationship with Ronald McDonald House in 2011 supporting them across a number of different

Whilst the move to our new home ground had been a tough

areas. The year also saw the introduction of David Pocock’s

transition for corporates in 2010, 2011 saw hospitality

Eightytwenty Vision, as our other officially aligned charity

revenues grow by approximately 20%. With the stadium’s

partner with the boys running out in a limited edition design

corporate facilities being far more familiar now, clients were

jersey for our match against the Waratahs with all funds going

finding the new service initiatives introduced by the Corporate

to the cause.

Sales team, the intimacy of the venue and the new approach to match day entertainment were all impressing their guests to the point where we achieved the highest levels of satisfaction amongst our corporates in the club’s history.

With 2011 being a tough year on field, a big thank you must go out to the hard working Commercial Services team who are responsible for us hitting all our budgets and continually striving to take the organisation forward. Thank you for all your

Whilst satisfaction levels remained strong amongst both

efforts and here’s to a great 2012.

corporates and members and a record retention was achieved,

Sean Lee General Manager, Commercial Services

overall crowd numbers were down on 2010. A combination of

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Media & Communications In response to the continued uptake of on-line data sources for news and multi-media, RugbyWA and the Emirates Western Force undertook several significant projects to ensure a strong representation in this area.

Nathan Sharpe was a regular columnist for The West Australian

In March 2011 a new on-line presence westernforce.com. au was launched. This was the culmination of six months of planning and development, which included moving six years of news information across to a new content management system.

the KWIK Premier Grade competition as supplied by RugbyWA.

RugbyWA had invested in a web set-up that serviced site visitors well however an ARU initiated change required all unions to switch to the new system which has been positive for the most part but not without its frustrations.

Cambridge Sports Media through their involvement in the

Much effort was put in to ensure that westernforce.com.au not only captured all the essential information available on our previous platform but continued to set the benchmark across the Australian provinces. The new site has been well received with increases in page views and unique visits.

An increase of 38% in the total number of in-season interviews

Some frustration has come from the limited resources being made available through a centralised hub at the ARU, however we have patiently worked with the Digital team to ensure that RugbyWA is at the forefront of updates in this rapidly changing communications medium. There has been excellent growth in our Social Media interactions. The Emirates Western Force Facebook page (facebook.com/westernforce) saw an impressive increase of 169% while the upsurge in the popularity of Twitter, coupled with the playing squad embracing the technology, enabled @thewesternforce to jump a massive 520%.

newspaper, Cameron Shepherd with the Sunday Times, Matt Hodgson was aligned with 96fm, Richard Brown NOVA and James O’Connor with Channel 9 Perth. Local rugby coverage was assisted by the Sunday Times, The West Australian and Western Suburbs Weekly (Community Newspaper Group) publishing match reports and ladders of Our Super Rugby photography requirements were met by Getty Images and club contracted photographer Raw Images. Thanks to Gordon Pettigrew of True Spirit Photos for his endeavours across the KWIK Premier Grade competition. RugbyWA’s publication needs were again well serviced by match programmes, Annual Report and Season Guide. Analysis of media interactions has produced the following outcomes; conducted from 2010 to 2011. An increase in the average number of interviews conducted each round from 25 (2010) to 27 (2011). The first home match of 2011 (week 3) saw a record 44 interviews completed. We achieved the goal of introducing new Head Coach Richard Graham into the media as often as possible. Richard conducted 186 official media requests across January to July – an average of 26 per week. This would not have been possible without Richard’s assistance and generosity with his time. Nathan Sharpe was again the most sought after player at the club with 74 interviews conducted in-season – in part due to his commitments as Captain, but also his ability to communicate effectively. David Pocock and James O’Connor were next on the list with 38 apiece.

The increases achieved by RugbyWA across both of those key social media platforms was the best of any Australian union.

Interviews conducted by media type remained relatively

At the end of 2011 we had 21 players and seven members of the professional rugby staff actively tweeting and accruing followers, both for their own offerings as well as for the club. The entire squad has been educated on the responsibilities of using social media.

of content being produced by cross media providers such as

The Emirates Western Force was again positively supported by Perth media with players and coaching staff regularly contributing to TV, radio, newspapers and on-line publications. The club’s reach into the eastern states gained additional traction off the back of more derby matches in the conference system.

Australian and national media in gaining coverage of the

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stable. There was a dip in specific on-line requests as a result AAP. The additional number of matches and interest from broadcasters was reflected in interviews conducted specifically for television showing a 6% increase. I would like to thank the support of members of the West Emirates Western Force and also acknowledge the assistance of Media Officer Elise Goodin

and Media Intern Josh

Zimmerman. Mark White Manager, Media & Communications

Professional Rugby Report It would be easy to write in this report that in 2011 we were unlucky, ‘if only we won those close matches we would have…’, however I think we all know that those close matches are the ones you must win if the Emirates Western Force are going to be real threats in this Super Rugby competition. With the first year of the new conference format now completed we felt it was a positive change in competition structure, albeit that we don’t play everyone in a season is a short coming. To have two matches against teams from your home country certainly gives everyone a fighting chance to make the semi-finals. At a time where the depth of Australian Rugby is tested across the five provincial sides is it now more important than ever to ensure that you recruit and develop well within your rugby program, and this starts from the top down. Certainly as far as 2011 goes the acquisition of Richard Graham as Head Coach and his coaching staff Nick Stiles (Forwards), Phil Blake (Defence) and Andrew Scotney (Force A Program/ Skills) was a strong start. Charlie Higgins came on board as our new Strength and Conditioning Coach and has made an impact off the field with the way he has run the squad’s S&C program. Players such as Rory Sidey, Patrick Dellit, Alfie Mafi, Gene Fairbanks and James Stannard were all good acquisitions, bringing both experience and talent. The Emirates Western Force continues to provide a pathway for players and Patrick Dellit (Rising Star award recipient in 2011) is certainly one to watch. David Smith (Player of the Year 2011) as our marquee recruit certainly was a great finisher and played some of his best rugby towards the later stages of the competition, while local product Kieran Longbottom (Force Man 2011) went from strength to strength and is probably considered unlucky not to be recognised for his efforts by earning a Wallaby cap. It is certainly not far off for Kieran. Our Captain Nathan Sharpe played some of his best rugby in 2011 and was recognised by his peers by being awarded the Medal of Excellence at the RUPA Awards in December. Our other club Wallabies such as Ben McCalman, David Pocock, Matt Hodgson and Pek Cowan all had successful years in the Emirates Western Force blue and Wallaby Gold. In 2011 we farewelled a number of players namely Matt Dunning, Tevita Metuisela, Mitch Inman, David Smith and James O’Connor whilst Mark Bartholomeuz retired and Ryan Tyrrell through injury also retired. We wish these players all the very best with their future. You can be assured that we have replaced these losses with good quality people with plenty to offer the team on and off the field. It would have been nice to go into the 2011 season working out of our new facility but this was delayed until July of 2011. Now we are in, it has had an immediate impact on the players and staff. Coming to work each day in a brand new high performance building with state of the art facilities will hold us

in good stead for the future. There can certainly be no more excuses when it comes to facilities and that sentiment has been flowing throughout the corridors. The West Australian State Government and Department of Sport and Recreation have been very supportive of Rugby Union and our facilities are world class. While the new facility is an asset for the entire rugby community of Western Australia, we are also accommodating our neighbours by supporting the Wildcats, Perth Glory, West Coast Waves and West Coast Fever programs, as well as that of the UWA Torpedoes Water Polo team and a number of other high performance athletes. The Bankwest RugbyWA Academy has had a number of successes in 2011 with Corey Thomas, Harry Scoble, Isaiah Mosese, Richard Hardwick, Scott Tolmie and Patrick McCarthy all selected in the Australian Schoolboys squad. This is a testament to Dwayne Nestor (Head Coach) and Mick Byers (S&C) and the programs they deliver to the young elite of the WA rugby community. The state 15’s had a good tournament over east however the state 16’s and schoolboys struggled to be placed in the top teams at the respective National Championships. While the final results in those matches were disappointing, their performances were a distinct improvement on previous years and were highly competitive against the more fancied NSW and Queensland sides. I would like to express our thanks to the Community Coaches that assist with the Academy and state programmes. There is a very talented group of young enthusiastic coaches (Dwayne Grace, Phil Oddie, Mark Calverley, Gus Martyn) who are coupled with the more experienced coaches (Andy Cole, Willie Van Dyke, Dean Carlisle, Neil Zaltsman) out there looking after our best young players. 2012 will see the continuation of the Emirates Western Force A and Perth Gold programs. To also tie in with the WA pathway matches against the Rebels Rising as well as NSW 1st Grade sides Eastwood and West Harbour are all locked away. We look forward to our best from the Premier Grade competition step up to the next level and see more pull on the jumper in the 2012 Emirates Western Force A team fixtures. The work that past players such as Scott Staniforth, Chris O’Young and Mark Bartholomeuz are doing off the field for our current player group is providing invaluable career opportunities and support networks for life after rugby. The support from these players and also members of the Force XV Foundation is acknowledged and we appreciate the level they assist in ensuring all our players get the most out of their time with the club. With the ARU pulling back funding close to $500k, which includes professional player funding of $300k and Academy Funding of $200k, 2012 will be a tough year. RugbyWA is committed to continuing to provide the best possible professional rugby program in the country and through our many supporters and partners we will strive for a finals spot in the 2012 Super Rugby competition whilst providing a successful player development program for WA athletes. Mitch Hardy General Manager Rugby RugbyWA 2011 Annual Report

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Season Review Week 1

REDS v EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE The opening half saw the Perth side force a string of errors from the Reds and they were punished by a deadly goal-kicking display from O’Connor. The match was played in oppressive humidity and it became a war of attrition as the match wore on. Five players made their Emirates Western Force debut. Sunday, 20 February at Suncorp Stadium

Reds 21

(Tries: J Hanson, S Faingaa; Conversions: Q Cooper 1/2; Penalties: Q Cooper 3/5; Sin Bin: R Davies 40’)

Emirates Western Force 20

The Emirates Western Force earned a bonus point in their opening 2011 Super Rugby clash but saw three others disappear after going down in a one-point thriller against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium.

(Try: J O’Connor; Conversions: J O’Connor 0/1; Penalties: J O’Connor 5/6; Sin Bin: M Hodgson 67’)

A late converted try to Reds replacement hooker James Hanson gave the home side a slender lead with five minutes remaining and they were able to hang on to deny the Emirates Western Force a victory their performance deserved. Heading into the match without new flyhalf Willie Ripia the 10 jersey was handed to James O’Connor. The youngster was one of the standouts, winning the pivotal playmaker duel against Reds star Quade Cooper. The Emirates Western Force showed the benefits of an intensive preseason with their attack quickly finding its feet while the defensive effort was also a significant plus to come from the game. The visitors continually denied the Reds space and effectively quelled the creativity of the Queenslanders for the majority of the match, inspired by a superb display from the much-vaunted Emirates Western Force back row.

Emirates Western Force

REDS #

Name

(min played)

1. B Daley (57) 2. S Faingaa (69) 3. J Slipper (80) 4. R Simmons (80) 5. V Humphries (46) 6. J Horwill (80) 7. E Quirk (62) 8. L Houston (80) 9. W Genia (80) 10. Q Cooper (80) 11. D Ioane (80) 12. A Faingaa (80) 13. W Chambers (54) 14. R Davies (70) 15. P Hynes (59) Reserves 16. J Hanson (11) 17. G Holmes (23) 18. S Higginbotham (34) 19. B Robinson (18) 20. B Lucas (21) 21. M. Harris (0) 22. A Toua (26)

Name

(min played)

1. P Cowan (60) 2. B Whittaker (47) 3. T Fairbrother (67) 4. B McCalman (80) 5. N Sharpe (72) 6. M Hodgson (70) 7. D Pocock (80) 8. R Brown (80) 9. B Sheehan (59) 10. J O’Connor (80) 11. D Smith (80) 12. G Fairbanks (80) 13. M Inman (79) 14. N Cummins (65) 15. C Shepherd (80) Reserves 16. N Charles (33) 17. K Longbottom (33) 18. S Wykes (8) 19. T. Metuisela (0) 20. J Stannard (21) 21. R Sidey (1) 22. A Mafi (15)

Statistics REDS FORCE Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

6 12 52 48 52 51 64 (297) 70 (482) 19 (707) 13 (557) 5 8 2 2 102 91 11 12 8 (0) 7 (1) 12/1 8/2 11 10 78 85

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Season Review Week 3

EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE v SHARKS Despite playing solid football from the 40m line to the 22 the Perth side could not make the most of chances to cross. Flanker Tevita Metuisela made his Emirates Western Force and Super Rugby debut while Sam Wykes was one of the best for the home side after coming on early as a substitute.

Saturday, 5 March at nib Stadium

Emirates Western Force 12

(Penalties: J O’Connor 4/5; Sin bin: N Cummins 78’; Sent off: R Sidey 18’)

Sharks 39

The Emirates Western Force expected a physical battle against the Sharks in Perth however two injuries and a red card all before 20 minutes had elapsed certainly wasn’t part of the plan for the WA side, nor was the resultant 12-39 loss in front of a strong home crowd. Forced to play for more than three-quarters of the game with only fourteen men following the dismissal of Rory Sidey, and rocked by early injuries to both Mitch Inman and David Pocock, the West Australians showed great character and resolve before the visitors finished strongly giving the scoreline a lop-sided look. Despite suffering a numerical disadvantage for a significant portion of the match the leadership of Nathan Sharpe and Matt Hodgson ensured the men in blue were well organised and gave it their all. An unfortunate knock-on within sight of the try line summed up the attacking fortunes of the home side as opportunities were wasted in good scoring areas.

(Tries: O Ndungane, P Lambie, W Alberts, S Sykes, B du Plessis; Conversions: P Lambie 4/5; Penalty: P Lambie 2/3)

Emirates Western Force #

Name

(min played)

1. P Cowan (80) 2. B Whittaker (48) 3. T Fairbrother (68) 4. B McCalman (80) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. M Hodgson (77) 7. D Pocock (11) 8. R Brown (80) 9. B Sheehan (71) 10. J O’Connor (80) 11. D Smith (71) 12. G Fairbanks (80) 13. M Inman (7) 14. N Cummins (77) 15. C Shepherd (80) Reserves 16. N Charles (32) 17. M Dunning (12) 18. S Wykes (69) 19. T Metuisela (3) 20. J Stannard (9) 21. A Mafi (9) 22. R Sidey (11)

Statistics Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

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Sharks #

Name

(min played)

1. T Mtawarira (80) 2. B du Plessis (80) 3. J du Plessis (78) 4. S Sykes (76) 5. A Hargreaves (80) 6. J Botes (53) 7. W Alberts (71) 8. K Daniel (80) 9. C McLeod (78) 10. P Lambie (80) 11. J Pietersen (54) 12. M Bosman (80) 13. S Terblanche (80) 14. O Ndungane (18) 15. L Ludik (80) Reserves 16. C Burden (9) 17. J Smit (2) 18. A Bresler (4) 19. R Kankowski (27) 20. C Hoffman (2) 21. J Potgieter (26) 22. L Mvovo (62)

FORCE

Sharks

9 19 51 49 88 60 109 (596) 90 (596) 10 (403) 16 (408) 10 12 2 5 98 135 34 27 6 (0) 10 (1) 11/1 10/2 12 10 117 106

Season Review Week 4

EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE v BLUES The Emirates Western Force held a three-point lead with three minutes remaining and looked to have the match sewn up with just seconds to go however the referee intervened to give the Blues a get out of jail card with a long range penalty. Inaugural players Cameron Shepherd and Richard Brown notched 50 games for the club joining Nathan Sharpe, Matt Hodgson and Tai McIsaac as players to achieve that milestone. Saturday, 12 March at nib Stadium

Emirates Western Force 22

(Try: N Cummins; Conversions: J O’Connor 1/1; Penalties: J O’Connor 5/6; Sin Bin: J Jenkins 76’)

Blues 22

(Try: K Mealamu; Conversions: S Brett 1/1; Penalties: L McAlister 4/6, S Brett 1/1)

The Emirates Western Force came agonisingly close to picking up what would have been a deserved first win of the season however they had to settle for a share of the spoils when an after the buzzer penalty from Blues replacement flyhalf Stephen Brett saw the scores locked at 22 apiece. The West Aussies made their intentions clear from the outset and excellent contributions from across the park saw them take it right up to the unbeaten Blues. There was no shortage of physicality as the Emirates Western Force stepped up their pressure on the Kiwi’s much-vaunted backline. Alfie Mafi showed he would be a handy pick-up for the Perth side with both his attack and defence on show throughout, including a wonderful try-saving tackle to deny Blues fullback Isaia Toeava in the second half.

Emirates Western Force #

Name

(min played)

1. P Cowan (80) 2. B Whittaker (46) 3. M Dunning (49) 4. S Wykes (72) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. R Brown (80) 7. M Hodgson (80) 8. B McCalman (80) 9. B Sheehan (80) 10. J O’Connor (80) 11. D Smith (80) 12. G Fairbanks (80) 13. N Cummins (80) 14. A Mafi (80) 15. C Shepherd (80) Reserves 16. N Charles (34) 17. K Longbottom (31) 18. T Metuisela (0) 19. J Jenkins (4) 20. J Stannard (0) 21. M Brandon (0) 22. P Dellit (0)

Blues #

Name

(min played)

1. T Woodcock (80) 2. K Mealamu (80) 3. C Faumuina (50) 4. A Boric (80) 5. A Williams (18) 6. J Kaino (80) 7. D Braid (65) 8. C Lowrey (80) 9. T Morland (45) 10. L McAlister (72) 11. R Ranger (80) 12. B Stanley (80) 13. J Payne (80) 14. J Rokocoko (55) 15. I Toeava (80) Reserves 16. T McCartney (0) 17. J Afoa (30) 18. K Haiu (62) 19. L Braid (15) 20. A Mathewson (35) 21. S Brett (8) 22. S Stowers (25)

Statistics

FORCE Blues

Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

16 9 45 55 71 102 87 (545) 120 (830) 16 (580) 12 (462) 6 14 5 6 171 126 29 28 5 (0) 7 (0) 8/0 8/1 13 12 99 136

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Season Review Week 5

LIONS v EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE A superb piece of vision from Cameron Shepherd saw the star fullback collect a wayward clearance by the home side, chip over advancing defenders to re-gather under pressure and release Mafi who had a clear run to the line from 30 metres out. Patrick Dellit and Matt Brandon made their Super Rugby debuts as the entire matchday 22 played its part in the club’s first win of the 2011 Super Rugby season. Saturday, 19 March at Coca Cola Park

Lions 15

(Penalties: E Jantjies 4/6, B Francis 0/1; Drop Goals: E Jantjies 1/1)

Emirates Western Force 27

(Tries: A Mafi, N Cummins; Conversions: C Shepherd 1/1, J O’Connor 0/1; Penalties: J O’Connor 5/6; Sin Bin: J O’Connor 51’)

The Emirates Western Force kicked their season into drive and made a winning start to their South African tour with an impressive 12 point victory against the Lions at a rain lashed Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Skipper Nathan Sharpe equalled George Gregan’s all-time Super Rugby appearance record as the West Aussies got one up on inaugural coach and new Lions mentor John Mitchell. Matt Hodgson starred in a powerful, forward-dominated performance that finally reaped the rewards of the massive effort from the side in the opening month of the campaign. Defence was again a key for the Emirates Western Force who kept the South Africans tryless while running in two of their own to Nick Cummins and Alfie Mafi. James O’Connor was again on target with the boot, contributing 15 points. The Johannesburg side kept close with some long range penalties and found themselves in front (15-14) after a drop goal in the 57th minute. However that was to be short lived as the Emirates Western Force turned up the heat and raced away with the game.

Emirates Western Force

LIONS #

Name

(min played)

1. JC Janse van Rensburg (80) 2. B Maku (49) 3. P Cilliers (64) 4. W van Heerden (49) 5. F van der Merwe (80) 6. D Minnie (64) 7. J Strauss (80) 8. W Whiteley (80) 9. R Kockott (60) 10. E Jantjies (60) 11. M Killian (80) 12. W Murray (80) 13. J Boshoff (80) 14. L Mapoe (80) 15. J Taute (60) Reserves 16. M Bezuidenhout (31) 17. K Buys (16) 18. M Rhodes (31) 19. C Grobbelaar (16) 20. J Vermaak (20) 21. B Francis (20) 22. D van Rensburg (20)

Name

(min played)

1. P Cowan (80) 2. B Whittaker (49) 3. T Fairbrother (49) 4. S Wykes (60) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. R Brown (66) 7. M Hodgson (76) 8. B McCalman (80) 9. B Sheehan (74) 10. J O’Connor (66) 11. D Smith (80) 12. G Fairbanks (80) 13. N Cummins (74) 14. A Mafi (80) 15. C Shepherd (80) Reserves 16. N Charles (31) 17. K Longbottom (31) 18. T Hockings (20) 19. T Metuisela (18) 20. J Stannard (6) 21. M Brandon (4) 22. P Dellit (6)

Statistics LIONS FORCE Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

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9 14 43 57 75 73 88 (410) 90 (478) 22 (760) 25 (797) 3 2 1 4 112 121 18 9 5 (0) 7 (1) 11/1 15/1 8 12 112 111

Season Review Week 6

STORMERS v EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE which included a try and a 100% record in his four shots at goal. With wins built on the best defensive record in the competition, the Cape Town side was also gifted a number of excellent scoring opportunities while flyhalf Peter Grant was a significant contributor with 21 points in a perfect afternoon with the boot.

Saturday, 26 March at Newlands

Stormers 51

(Tries: J Fourie 2, D Fourie 2, J De Villiers, A Bekker; Conversions: P Grant 6/6; Penalties: P Grant 3/3; Sin Bin: F Louw 64’)

Emirates Western Force 16

(Try: J O’Connor; Conversions: J O’Connor 1/1; Penalties: J O’Connor 3/3)

In a special piece of history, Emirates Western Force skipper Nathan Sharpe set a new mark in Super Rugby appearances with his 137th cap in the world’s premier provincial competition. The inspirational second rower again turned in a strong performance in his milestone game however even his efforts weren’t enough for the WA side to secure a second win in succession on South African soil. In front of a big home crowd at Newlands the competition leading Stormers were determined to maintain their position at the top of the ladder and were aided by an Emirates Western Force side that limped into the game with several players suffering from illness. Sharpe did what he has done throughout his career and tested the opposition defensive line with typical bulldozer ball carries, however a resilient Stormers defence was on guard for anything the Emirates Western Force could throw at them. James O’Connor was the only one able to penetrate the Stormers line to score, registering all 16 of the club’s points,

Emirates Western Force

Stormers #

Name

(min played)

1. W Blaauw (52) 2. D Fourie (73) 3. B Harris (80) 4. D Steenkamp (56) 5. A Bekker (80) 6. P Louw (21) 7. F Louw (70) 8. D Vermeulen (80) 9. D Duvenage (68) 10. P Grant (80) 11. B Habana (80) 12. J De Villiers (80) 13. J Fourie (63) 14. D Poolman (80) 15. G Aplon (69) Reserves 16. S Ntubeni (7) 17. CJ van der Linde (28) 18. A van Zyl (24) 19. N Koster (59) 20. R Januarie (12) 21. L Cronje (11) 22. J de Jongh (17)

Statistics

Name

Stormers

Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

(min played)

1. P Cowan (80) 2. B Whittaker (48) 3. T Fairbrother (44) 4. S Wykes (63) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. R Brown (80) 7. M Hodgson (63) 8. B McCalman (80) 9. B Sheehan (56) 10. J O’Connor (80) 11. D Smith (80) 12. B Sefanaia (80) 13. N Cummins (68) 14. A Mafi (80) 15. C Shepherd (80) Reserves 16. N Charles (32) 17. K Longbottom (36) 18. T Hockings (17) 19. T Metuisela (17) 20. J Stannard (24) 21. M Brandon (0) 22. P Dellit (12)

FORCE

27 16 51 49 64 76 82 (477) 92 (481) 16 (451) 11 (315) 13 8 8 5 114 78 19 23 2 (0) 8 (0) 6/1 11/0 14 11 89 95

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Season Review Week 7

EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE v REBELS To their credit, the Emirates Western Force picked themselves up off the canvas with a Rory Sidey try and conversion by James O’Connor bringing the margin back to one with 14 minutes remaining. That unfortunately would be the last score of the game with salt rubbed into the wound when Matt Hodgson injured his shoulder late in the clash.

Saturday, 2 April at nib Stadium

Emirates Western Force 25

(Tries: R Sidey, S Wykes, N Charles; Conversions: J O’Connor 2/3; Penalties: J O’Connor 2/5)

Rebels 26

(Tries: M Gerrard, R Kingi, H Pyle; Conversions: D Cipriani 1/3; Penalties: D Cipriani 3/3; Drop Goal: M Gerrard 0/1; Sin Bin: M Gerrard 27’)

It was another thrilling finale to a match in Perth, this time the Emirates Western Force going toe-to-toe with competition newcomers the Melbourne Rebels. The Victorians travelled west with plenty to prove against the state that beat them to a Super Rugby licence six years before and it was a contest that had home town supporters on the edge of their seats.

Emirates Western Force

Unfortunately players and supporters alike had to deal with the heartbreak of going down by just a solitary point for a second time in 2011. As in the round one encounter against the Reds the Emirates Western Force had their opportunities but did not put their interstate rivals to the sword.

1. P Cowan (23) 2. N Charles (45) 3. T Fairbrother (80) 4. S Wykes (76) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. R Brown (80) 7. M Hodgson (69) 8. B McCalman (80) 9. B Sheehan (59) 10. J O’Connor (80) 11. D Smith (80) 12. G Fairbanks (80) 13. N Cummins (80) 14. R Sidey (80) 15. C Shepherd (80) Reserves 16. B Whittaker (35) 17. K Longbottom (57) 18. T Hockings (4) 19. T Metuisela (11) 20. J Stannard (21) 21. M Brandon (0) 22. P Dellit (0)

Things started well as powering lock Sam Wykes got the ball rolling with his first try in Super Rugby after just five minutes. The lead was 12 shortly after as Nathan Charles crossed for the club’s second but by half time it was just a one-point advantage to the Emirates Western Force. The Rebels were gifted two soft tries, the first an intercept to Hugh Pyle and the second a cheeky piece of play from former England international Danny Cipriani who feigned a penalty attempt shot at goal to instead chip to an on-running teammate who made it an eight point advantage to the visitors.

Name

(min played)

Statistics Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

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REBELS #

Name

(min played)

1. N Henderson (54) 2. G Robinson (80) 3. G Somerville (80) 4. A Campbell (80) 5. H Pyle (74) 6. J Saffy (80) 7. M Lipman (73) 8. G Delve (80) 9. N Phipps (80) 10. D Cipriani (80) 11. L Rooney (80) 12. S Mortlock (80) 13. L Mitchell (80) 14. R Kingi (69) 15. M Gerrard (70) Reserves 16. L Holmes (0) 17. L Weeks (26) 18. A Byrnes (6) 19. T Davidson (7) 20. S Cordingley (0) 21. P Betham (0) 22. A Taumoepeau (11)

FORCE REBELS 15 14 54 46 94 67 104 (689) 79 (384) 20 (795) 27 (1001) 6 16 8 3 107 136 16 23 0 (0) 8 (0) 11/2 6/4 7 13 126 109

Season Review Week 8

EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE v WARATAHS While outplayed, the Emirates Western Force continued to work hard and came agonisingly close to claiming a consolation try with five minutes remaining, only for David Smith to unfortunately knockon as he tried to barge his way over in the left corner. The team wore a special one-off jersey to raise funds for David Pocock’s charity EightyTwenty Vision. Saturday, 9 April at nib Stadium

Emirates Western Force 3 (Penalties: J O’Connor 1/3; Sin Bin: D Smith 74’) A bad week turned into a disappointing fortnight as the Emirates Western Force were outgunned in Perth by an inform Waratahs outfit. Playing an Australian side for the second week running the Emirates Western Force just couldn’t get into the groove against the Tahs who stamped their authority from the outset and finished with a four-try bonus point win. After a frustrating run with injury that kept him sidelined for the opening seven weeks of the season, New Zealand recruit Willie Ripia made his debut for the Emirates Western Force. The flyhalf showed glimpses of his ability to control the attack but he, like his teammates, was resigned to defensive duties for the majority of the night against a potent NSW side. It was a first Super Rugby start for loose forward Jono Jenkins who was called upon after injuries to the club’s Test-capped flankers David Pocock and Matt Hodgson. The Tahs enjoyed solid service from Wallabies duo Tatafu Polota-Nau and Wycliff Palu while Australian-capped scrumhalf Luke Burgess was a constant menace with his sniping runs from behind the ruck. Attacking aces Kurtley Beale and Drew Mitchell also enjoyed their time with ball in hand, bagging three tries between them.

Waratahs 31

(Tries: D Mitchell 2, T Carter, K Beale; Conversions: K Beale 4/4; Penalties: K Beale 1/4)

Emirates Western Force #

Name

(min played)

1. P Cowan (80) 2. B Whittaker (43) 3. T Fairbrother (38) 4. S Wykes (65) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. R Brown (80) 7. J Jenkins (59) 8. B McCalman (80) 9. B Sheehan (72) 10. W Ripia (80) 11. C Shepherd (80) 12. G Fairbanks (64) 13. N Cummins (76) 14. D Smith (73) 15. J O’Connor (80) Reserves 16. N Charles (37) 17. K Longbottom (42) 18. T Hockings (15) 19. T Metuisela (21) 20. J Stannard (8) 21. R Sidey (16) 22. P Dellit (4)

WARATAHS #

Name

(min played)

1. B Robinson (59) 2. T Polota-Nau (74) 3. S Kepu (80) 4. D Mumm (68) 5. K Douglas (67) 6. B Mowen (80) 7. P McCutcheon (72) 8. W Palu (51) 9. L Burgess (72) 10. K Beale (80) 11. D Mitchell (80) 12. T Carter (80) 13. R Cross (80) 14. A Pakalani (68) 15. L Turner (80) Reserves 16. J Ulugia (6) 17. A Baxter (21) 18. S Timani (25) 19. D Dennis (29) 20. C Alcock (8) 21. B McKibbin (8) 22. D Halangahu (12)

Statistics

FORCE WARATAHS

Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

3 17 39 61 54 116 69 (434) 137 (821) 15 (530) 18 (647) 5 13 3 6 178 90 31 17 3 (0) 11 (1) 11/0 9/2 7 12 83 128

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Season Review Week 9

BRUMBIES v EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE see the whole team come together at the same time and get the result,” Sharpe said following the game. “If your attitude is correct and the boys want to play for each other and win for each other it doesn’t matter what mistakes you make because you can rebound from that and I think that was evident tonight.” Sunday, 17 April at Canberra Stadium

Brumbies 19

(Try: M Giteau; Conversions: M Giteau 1/1; Penalties: M Giteau 4/4)

Emirates Western Force 27

(Tries: D Smith 2, J O’Connor; Conversions: J O’Connor 2/2, W Ripia 1/1; Penalties: J O’Connor 2/4)

The Emirates Western Force headed across the country in search of a win against an Australian opponent and found the right formula in a wonderful performance against the Brumbies in Canberra. A team-orientated defensive effort and two tries from speedy winger David Smith helped the West Australian’s claim a vital four points. With both sides desperate for a win, the game remained on a knife’s edge until two minutes from time when Smith scored his second try of the half and a James O’Connor conversion gave the visitors an eight point advantage. The lead switched hands five times during the second half but it was the Emirates Western Force who held their nerve and maintained defensive pressure until the end. Second rowers Nathan Sharpe and Sam Wykes typified that part of the game with their dominance at the lineout, allowing the West Aussies to pinch plenty of ball from the Canberra side. After coming so close on numerous occasions, it was a welcome time for Smith to open his try scoring account for the club. The former Hurricanes winger was a constant threat as he combined brilliantly with fellow Kiwi Willie Ripia. “You put a lot of work in regardless of whether you’re winning or losing and you want to get some reward for that effort. You want to

Name

(min played)

1. B Alexander (80) 2. A Hegarty (65) 3. D Palmer (41) 4. B Hand (80) 5. M Chisholm (80) 6. P Kimlin (80) 7. M Hooper (80) 8. I Vaea (46) 9. J Valentine (76) 10. M Giteau (80) 11. F Fainifo (59) 12. C Lealiifano (80) 13. A Smith (80) 14. P McCabe (80) 15. M Toomua (63) Reserves 16. E Levi (15) 17. S Ma’afu (39) 18. C Faingaa (34) 19. J Salvi (0) 20. P Phibbs (4) 21. T Smith (17) 22. A Ashley-Cooper (21)

Statistics Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

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Brumbies #

Name

(min played)

1. K Longbottom (80) 2. B Whittaker (55) 3. T Fairbrother (63) 4. S Wykes (72) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. R Brown (80) 7. J Jenkins (63) 8. B McCalman (80) 9. B Sheehan (55) 10. W Ripia (80) 11. D Smith (79) 12. J O’Connor (80) 13. R Sidey (80) 14. N Cummins (80) 15. P Dellit (69) Reserves 16. N Charles (25) 17. P Cowan (17) 18. T Hockings (8) 19. T Metuisela (17) 20. J Stannard (25) 21. G Fairbanks (11) 22. A Mafi (1)

Brumbies

FORCE

10 7 57 43 87 62 100 (728) 63 (381) 22 (712) 31 (1065) 10 3 5 4 91 130 20 29 6 (0) 8 (0) 12/0 10/5 6 12 113 98

Season Review Week 10

EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE v BULLS A great team try which was finished off by Shepherd and a pressure penalty by O’Connor gave the Emirates Western Force a handy break and from there they showed the conviction and discipline to ensure all the points were staying in WA. Following a couple of near misses in Perth, the victory was savoured by players and supporters alike as the Emirates Western Force also notched consecutive wins for the first time in 2011. Saturday, 23 April at nib Stadium

Emirates Western Force 26

(Try: C Shepherd; Conversions: J O’Connor 0/1; Penalties: J O’Connor 6/6, W Ripia 1/1; Sin Bin: J O’Connor 18’)

Bulls 21

(Tries: B Basson, C Ralepelle; Conversions: M Steyn 1/2; Penalties: M Steyn 3/3) A gutsy and rugged performance from the Emirates Western Force powered them to an impressive victory against reigning Super Rugby champions and perennial competition heavyweights the Bulls. The win was very much a team display with defence the cornerstone of the performance for the West Australians who were able to celebrate for the first time in front of home fans in 2011. The forwards, led by Nathan Sharpe and an impressive Richard Brown, muscled up to get over the top of their much-vaunted opponents while the back division also pitched in on a night when try scoring opportunities were at a premium. James O’Connor’s unerring boot contributed significantly to the result with the youngster booting six penalties while Cameron Shepherd scored the club’s only try on his return after a week on the sidelines. The visiting South African’s didn’t go away easily and made the home side work for the victory. It was anyone’s game with scores tied with just 11 minutes to play.

Emirates Western Force #

Name

(min played)

1. P Cowan (80) 2. B Whittaker (23) 3. M Dunning (34) 4. S Wykes (80) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. R Brown (80) 7. J Jenkins (70) 8. B McCalman (80) 9. B Sheehan (80) 10. W Ripia (80) 11. R Sidey (70) 12. J O’Connor (70) 13. P Dellit (80) 14. N Cummins (80) 15. C Shepherd (80) Reserves 16. N Charles (57) 17. K Longbottom (46) 18. T Hockings (0) 19. T Metuisela (10) 20. M Swanepoel (0) 21. M Bartholomeusz (0) 22. A Mafi (10)

Bulls #

Name

(min played)

1. D Greyling (80) 2. C Ralepelle (50) 3. W Kruger (65) 4. B Botha (50) 5. V Matfield (80) 6. D Stegmann (65) 7. D Potgieter (41) 8. P Spies (80) 9. F du Preez (80) 10 M Steyn (80) 11. F Hougaard (50) 12. W Olivier (80) 13. S Dippenaar (80) 14. B Basson (80) 15. Z Kirchner (80) Reserves 16. G Botha (30) 17. R De Klerk (15) 18. P van der Merwe (30) 19. D Rossouw (39) 20. F Brummer (0) 21. J Van der Westhuyzen (30) 22. D Kuun (15)

Statistics

FORCE

Bulls

Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

12 15 57 43 86 77 79 (392) 85 (546) 28 (904) 20 (523) 2 1 3 2 135 138 9 12 9 (0) 4 (1) 7/1 10/1 8 12 111 108

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Season Review Week 11

EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE v CRUSADERS David Smith started the sequence as he launched a quick counterattack from a Crusaders turnover. After bursting through a number of tackles, Smith linked up with O’Connor who drew two defenders before popping the ball out to Nathan Charles who in turn fed Willie Ripia before finding the overlapping Shepherd for the finishing touches. Saturday, 30 April at nib Stadium

Emirates Western Force 30

(Tries: C Shepherd 2; Conversions: W Ripia 1/2; Penalties: J O’Connor 5/5, W Ripia 1/1)

Crusaders 42

The Emirates Western Force and Crusaders served up a spectacular feast of running rugby in Perth with the New Zealanders needing two late tries to put away the home side.

(Tries: I Dagg 2, SB Williams, K Fotuali’i, C Flynn; Conversions: M Berquist 4/5; Penalties: M Berquist 3/4; Drop Goal: M Berquist 0/1; Sin Bin: R McCaw 47’)

In all, seven tries were scored, with Cameron Shepherd delivering a brace for the Force while Israel Dagg had two for the visitors. James O’Connor’s great season with the boot continued as the youngster slotted five from five penalty attempts to take his tally over the past two matches to eleven penalty attempts without a blemish. Another positive for the home side was the impressive return of star flanker David Pocock who was playing for the first time since injuring his knee against the Sharks in week 3. Such is the quality of the club’s vice-captain that he made an immediate impact in a quality 80 minute performance against Crusaders skipper Richie McCaw. The match also provided what would ultimately be voted the ‘try of the year’ as the West Australian’s showed their attacking flair.

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Emirates Western Force #

Name

(min played)

1. P Cowan (80) 2. N Charles (80) 3. M Dunning (32) 4. S Wykes (59) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. R Brown (80) 7. D Pocock (80) 8. B McCalman (80) 9. B Sheehan (76) 10. W Ripia (80) 11. D Smith (80) 12. J O’Connor (80) 13. P Dellit (76) 14. N Cummins (80) 15. C Shepherd (73) Reserves 16. B Whittaker (0) 17. K Longbottom (48) 18. M Hodgson (21) 19. T Metuisela (0) 20. J Stannard (4) 21. R Sidey (4) 22. A Mafi (7)

Crusaders #

Name

(min played)

1. W Crockett (80) 2. C Flynn (80) 3. B Franks (18) 4. L Romano (80) 5. C Jack (80) 6. G Whitelock (80) 7. M Todd (80) 8. R McCaw (66) 9. K Fotuali’i (80) 10. M Berquist (80) 11. Z Guildford (80) 12. SB Williams (80) 13. R Fruean (80) 14. S Maitland (80) 15. I Dagg (76) Reserves 16. Q MacDonald (0) 17. O Franks (62) 18. J Wheeler (0) 19. J Poff (4) 20. W Heinz (0) 21. T Marshall (0) 22. A Whitelock (4)

Statistics

FORCE Crusaders

Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

19 22 48 52 70 61 83 (467) 76 (791) 23 (750) 15 (356) 4 10 2 14 95 128 38 12 5 (0) 4 (1) 9/0 6/0 8 10 106 89

Season Review Week 12

WARATAHS v EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE With try scoring opportunities at a premium, both Nick Cummins and Sam Wykes got the closest to scoring for the WA side but lastditch defensive interventions by NSW foiled both attempts. David Pocock played his 50th match for the Emirates Western Force after bursting onto the Super Rugby scene as a teenager in 2006 and taking all before him in the years since. Saturday, 7 May at Sydney Football Stadium

Waratahs 20

(Tries: R Cross, J Ulugia; Conversions: K Beale 2/2; Penalties: K Beale 2/5; Drop Goals: B Barnes 0/1)

Emirates Western Force 15

The Emirates Western Force missed an opportunity to continue their mid-season revival going down to the Waratahs by five points at the Sydney Football Stadium.

(Penalties: J O’Connor 5/6)

The result was the West Australian’s first loss in three matches in the NSW capital but did show how much the Emirates Western Force had closed the gap between these two sides after the Waratahs were easy winners in Perth a month before. In what was a tense and gritty Australian derby, it was a lucky break that gave the Waratahs a handy leg-up on their way to the win. Former Emirates Western Force player Ryan Cross scored a decisive try which came from almost comical circumstances. He was the beneficiary of a bizarre rebound off the post from a penalty which fell into his lap and left the tryline wide open. The rebound picked out Cross with such precision it was almost as if the play had been set-up by the Tahs! The Emirates Western Force were their own worst enemy as they failed to cross for a try despite a number of promising forward forays.

Emirates Western Force

Waratahs #

Name

(min played)

1. B Robinson (80) 2. J Ulugia (80) 3. S Kepu (41) 4. D Mumm (80) 5. S Timani (77) 6. D Dennis (54) 7. P McCutcheon (64) 8. B Mowen (80) 9. L Burgess (72) 10. B Barnes (72) 11. S Anesi (80) 12. T Carter (80) 13. R Cross (80) 14. L Turner (80) 15. K Beale (80) Reserves 16. B Roberts (0) 17. A Baxter (39) 18. K Douglas (26) 19. C Alcock (16) 20. B McKibbin (8) 21. D Halangahu (8) 22. T Kingston (0)

Statistics

Name

Waratahs

Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

(min played)

1. P Cowan (80) 2. N Charles (59) 3. M Dunning (37) 4. S Wykes (71) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. M Hodgson (49) 7. D Pocock (80) 8. R Brown (80) 9. B Sheehan (58) 10. W Ripia (80) 11. D Smith (80) 12. J O’Connor (80) 13. M Inman (80) 14. N Cummins (63) 15. P Dellit (72) Reserves 16. B Whittaker (21) 17. T Fairbrother (43) 18. T Hockings (9) 19. B McCalman (31) 20. J Stannard (22) 21. R Sidey (8) 22. A Mafi (17)

FORCE

6 9 67 33 105 45 119 (632) 54 (240) 32 (1148) 42 (1449) 9 7 7 1 74 163 8 23 9 (0) 3 (0) 10/1 10/0 9 6 135 95

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Season Review Week 14

EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE v BRUMBIES timely penalty for the Brumbies allowed Giteau to kick the ball out and end the contest tied at 13 apiece. Sam Wykes continued his rise with another strong performance as well as notching his second try of the campaign, while his second row partner Nathan Sharpe played his 50th consecutive match for the club. Saturday, 21 May at nib Stadium

Emirates Western Force 13

(Try: S Wykes; Conversions: J O’Connor 1/1; Penalties: J O’Connor 2/5)

Brumbies 13

(Try: H Speight; Conversions: M Giteau 1/1; Penalties: M Giteau 2/3; Drop Goals: M Giteau 0/1)

Following a bye the Emirates Western Force dominated the Brumbies in Perth in every facet of the game bar one – the scoreboard – and for a second time at home in 2011 they were forced to settle for a share of the spoils. The match turned out to be a hard fought spectacle in which both sides threw everything they had at each other, yet neither could land the final knockout blow needed to take a win. Again it was a thrilling finish to a match in WA with play continuing after the final hooter. Matt Giteau had the first chance to win it for the visitors but his long range drop goal attempt was brilliantly charged down by David Pocock. The home side was then able to mount an attack of their own and won a penalty just on the half way line. The ball was handed to James O’Connor and the youngster had the shot heading on target however his 50-metre effort fell short. The Emirates Western Force continued to press and with the line in sight they looked the more likely to secure the points. However a

Emirates Western Force #

Name

(min played)

1. P Cowan (3) 2. N Charles (59) 3. M Dunning (80) 4. S Wykes (74) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. M Hodgson (80) 7. D Pocock (80) 8. B McCalman (71) 9. B Sheehan (80) 10. W Ripia (42) 11. D Smith (80) 12. J O’Connor (80) 13. R Sidey (80) 14. N Cummins (61) 15. P Dellit (80) Reserves 16. B Whittaker (21) 17. K Longbottom (77) 18. T Hockings (6) 19. J Jenkins (9) 20. J Stannard (0) 21. G Fairbanks (38) 22. A Mafi (19)

Statistics Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

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Brumbies #

Name

(min played)

1. J Owen (64) 2. S Moore (80) 3. B Alexander (80) 4. B Hand (80) 5. M Chisholm (77) 6. R Elsom (80) 7. C Faingaa (80) 8. J Salvi (74) 9. J Valentine (80) 10. M Giteau (80) 11. A Ashley-Cooper (80) 12. C Lealiifano (71) 13. T Smith (80) 14. H Speight (80) 15. P McCabe (80) Reserves 16. A Hegarty (0) 17. J Yanuyanutawa (16) 18. P Kimlin (3) 19. M Hooper (6) 20. P Phibbs (0) 21. R Coleman (9) 22. A Smith (0)

FORCE

Brumbies

10 10 61 39 92 75 107 (616) 88 (497) 20 (600) 10 (261) 15 9 6 2 116 145 23 23 11 (1) 4 (1) 11/0 13/1 9 15 122 97

Season Review Week 15

HURRICANES v EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE stretch but they were not assured of victory until well after the final hooter. Needing a try to win the Emirates Western Force made a massive final play and battered the Hurricanes line through seventeen phases, twice going close to scoring, before a penalty ended the enthralling contest. Friday, 27 May at FMG Stadium

Hurricanes 34

(Tries: M Nonu 2, C Jane, J Broadhurst; Conversions: A Cruden 4/4; Penalties: A Cruden 2/2)

Emirates Western Force 28

An industrious but undermanned Emirates Western Force side produced one of their best performances of the season to have the measure of the Hurricanes for the majority of the match in Palmerston North but unfortunately finished on the wrong side of a 34-28 result. With injuries to Willie Ripia, James O’Connor and several others leaving the club critically short in the backs, coaching staff looked to James Stannard and Mark Swanepoel to be the starting halves pairing. Stannard excelled in his move from scrumhalf to 10, while Swanepoel wasn’t overawed in his first start in Super Rugby and just his second appearance at the top level. The Emirates Western Force had the lion’s share of possession in the opening 40 minutes and continued to pressure the ‘Canes to run in three tries to Rory Sidey, Cameron Shepherd and Ben McCalman and lead 25-17 with less than 20 minutes to go. However a Hurricanes backline full of All Black talent eventually found their feet and made the most of their opportunities down the

(Tries: C Shepherd, R Sidey, B McCalman; Conversions: C Shepherd 2/3; Penalties: C Shepherd 3/4)

Emirates Western Force

Hurricanes #

Name

(min played)

1. J Schwalger (54) 2. D Coles (61) 3. N Tialata (80) 4. J Thrush (80) 5. J Broadhurst (77) 6. F Levave (51) 7. J Lam (80) 8. V Vito (80) 9. C Eaton (41) 10. A Cruden (80) 11. H Gear (80) 12. M Nonu (80) 13. C Smith (68) 14. A Taylor (3) 15. C Jane (80) Reserves 16. A Hore (19) 17. J Ellison (26) 18. B Evans (3) 19. M Reddish (29) 20. P Weepu (39) 21. J Hayward (12) 22. J Savea (77)

Name

(min played)

1. K Longbottom (80) 2. N Charles (80) 3. T Fairbrother (51) 4. S Wykes (73) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. M Hodgson (51) 7. D Pocock (80) 8. B McCalman (80) 9. M Swanepoel (80) 10. J Stannard (80) 11. D Smith (80) 12. R Sidey (80) 13. P Dellit (80) 14. N Cummins (73) 15. C Shepherd (80) Reserves 16. B Whittaker (0) 17. M Dunning (29) 18. T Hockings (7) 19. R Brown (29) 20. C Cottee (0) 21. M Inman (0) 22. A Mafi (7)

Statistics Hurricanes FORCE Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

10 18 47 53 78 90 112 (702) 99 (628) 20 (664) 25 (802) 22 2 9 6 128 103 30 18 8 (0) 4 (0) 10/0 11/0 6 8 100 124

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Season Review Week 16

HIGHLANDERS v EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE again showed great composure in just his second Super Rugby game at flyhalf and expertly directed the side around the park. “I’m incredibly proud of this group. We certainly showed wonderful character, I don’t think that has ever been brought into question but tonight they were rewarded for their efforts,” said Coach Richard Graham. Friday, 3 June at Carisbrook Stadium

Highlanders 14

(Try: B Smith; Conversions: L Sopoaga 0/1; Penalties: L Sopoaga 3/4)

Emirates Western Force 21

The Emirates Western Force became the first Australian team to win in New Zealand in 2011 with a strong effort against the Highlanders in Dunedin. Up against a tide of emotion from the New Zealand side who were playing on their traditional home ground for the very last time, the Emirates Western Force held firm and scored an impressive 21-14 victory. The late withdrawal of fullback Cameron Shepherd saw the Perth side head into the match with six regulars out of action, four of them capped Australian internationals, but against the odds they produced an inspired second half. After trailing by 11 at the break the Emirates Western Force piled on 18 unanswered points, including two tries to winger David Smith, to stun the Highlanders. A magnificent defensive effort was the bedrock of the win which secured the club its third victory on the road and fourth overall in 2011. While the effort was shared amongst the squad, David Pocock and Matt Hodgson were prominent in the loose, while James Stannard

(Tries: D Smith 2; Conversions: J Stannard 1/2; Penalties: J Stannard 3/3; Sin Bin: J Stannard 26’)

Emirates Western Force

HIGHLANDERS #

Name

(min played)

1. J Mackintosh (80) 2. M Schwalger (54) 3. C King (75) 4. J Hoeata (80) 5. J Bekhuis (67) 6. A Thomson (80) 7. J Hardie (54) 8. N Manu (62) 9. J Cowan (71) 10. L Sopoaga (80) 11. S Piutau (80) 12. S Treeby (80) 13. K Lynn (80) 14. K Poki (80) 15. B Smith (80) Reserves 16. J Rutledge (26) 17. B Murray (5) 18. T Donnelly (13) 19. N Crosswell (18) 20. A Smith (9) 21. R Robinson (0) 22. A Soakai (26)

Name

(min played)

1. K Longbottom (80) 2. N Charles (62) 3. T Fairbrother (67) 4. S Wykes (80) 5. N Sharpe (80) 6. M Hodgson (80) 7. D Pocock (80) 8. B McCalman (54) 9. M Swanepoel (80) 10. J Stannard (80) 11. D Smith (80) 12. R Sidey (80) 13. M Inman (80) 14. A Mafi (62) 15. P Dellit (80) Reserves 16. B Whittaker (18) 17. M Dunning (13) 18. T Hockings (0) 19. R Brown (26) 20. C Cottee (0) 21. N Cummins (18) 22. T Faulkner (0)

Statistics HIGHLANDERS FORCE Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

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14 3 39 61 63 105 86 (385) 122 (591) 14 (453) 23 (679) 9 10 5 6 146 97 36 20 11 (1) 8 (0) 10/2 8/0 9 9 87 131

Season Review Week 17

EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE v REDS A 14-point haul from Quade Cooper was decisive for the visitors. The star flyhalf bagged an intercept try early in the first half before adding nine points with the boot. A bonus point maintained third place for the Emirates Western Force in the Australian Conference with one match remaining in their 2011 campaign. Saturday, 11 June at nib Stadium

Emirates Western Force 21

(Tries: R Sidey 2, D Pocock; Conversions: J O’Connor 0/3; Penalties: J O’Connor 2/2)

Reds 24

The Emirates Western Force suffered a heartbreaking loss in their final home game of the 2011 season with the Reds scoring a converted try in the final minute to secure a narrow three point win. The Force controlled the match for significant periods despite having skipper Nathan Sharpe sidelined in the 24th minute with an ankle injury. David Pocock was massive at the breakdown in another man of the match performance. The star flanker also scored a second half try that put the home side up by four with 12 minutes to play. Rory Sidey was creative at inside centre and finished some smart attacking play to score a brace in the opening half. While the West Australians were able to push the top-of-the-table Reds to breaking point they were again left to rue a match that got away, particularly on the back of two soft tries the Reds were able to score in the first half.

(Tries: D Shipperley, Q Cooper, S Higginbotham; Conversions: Q Cooper 3/3; Penalties: Q Cooper 1/3)

Emirates Western Force #

Name

(min played)

1. K Longbottom (80) 2. N Charles (68) 3. M Dunning (56) 4. S Wykes (62) 5. N Sharpe (35) 6. M Hodgson (80) 7. D Pocock (80) 8. R Brown (70) 9. B Sheehan (57) 10. J Stannard (80) 11. D Smith (80) 12. R Sidey (80) 13. P. Dellit (73) 14. N Cummins (80) 15. J O’Connor (80) Reserves 16. B Whittaker (12) 17. T Fairbrother (24) 18. T Hockings (28) 19. B McCalman (45) 20. M Swanepoel (23) 21. M Inman (7) 22. A Mafi (0)

REDS #

Name

(min played)

1. B Daley (70) 2. S Faingaa (65) 3. J Slipper (80) 4. R Simmons (69) 5. J Horwill (80) 6. S Higginbotham (80) 7. L Gill (69) 8. R Samo (80) 9. W Genia (80) 10. Q Cooper (80) 11. L Morahan (70) 12. B Tapuai (80) 13. W Chambers (80) 14. R Davies (16) 15. J Lance (69) Reserves 16. J Hanson (15) 17. G Holmes (10) 18. A W-Harrison (11) 19. J Schatz (0) 20. B Coridas (11) 21. I Prior (21) 22. D Shipperley (64)

Statistics

FORCE

Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

16 14 44 56 74 90 83 (407) 112 (677) 23 (795) 23 (631) 9 13 7 5 149 119 17 28 6 (0) 8 (1) 10/0 9/4 6 8 105 126

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Season Review Week 18

REBELS v EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE After two drawn matches in 2011 the Emirates Western Force weren’t about to end the season sharing the points for a third time and did enough to secure a penalty and run down the clock in a great team performance. David Pocock captained the West Aussies who were without Nathan Sharpe for the first time in 53 outings. Friday, 17 June at AAMI Park

Melbourne Rebels 24

(Tries: A Freier, S Mortlock; Conversions: S Mortlock 1/2; Penalties: D Cipriani 4/6; Drop Goal: M Gerrard 0/1)

Emirates Western Force 27

(Tries: D Smith, J Stannard; Conversions: W Ripia 1/1, J Stannard 0/1; Penalties: J Stannard 4/4, W Ripia 1/1)

The Emirates Western Force played out another close, hard fought match but this time were able to celebrate a morale boosting 27-24 win to finish the season. In a clash that went down to the wire flyhalf Willie Ripia held his nerve to boot a long range penalty and break the deadlock with just a minute and a half remaining. Amidst a vocal home crowd doing their best to put the pivot off he lined up from just inside the half way line and kicked truly to snatch back the lead that had minutes earlier been eroded following a dubious try awarded to the Rebels. The West Australians had built themselves a handy 12-point lead with 14 minutes left on the clock thanks to two quick tries from David Smith and James Stannard but the Rebels were back within striking distance when they rumbled over for a converted try shortly after. Rebels skipper Stirling Mortlock was then awarded a try after a clear knock-on right in front of the referee to draw the scores level, however he couldn’t convert and it remained 24-all with time fast running out.

Emirates Western Force

REBELS #

Name

(min played)

1. N Henderson (56) 2. G Robinson (59) 3. G Somerville (80) 4. A Campbell (49) 5. A Byrnes (80) 6. J Saffy (80) 7. M Lipman (55) 8. G Delve (80) 9. N Phipps (80) 10. D Cipriani (72) 11. C Vuna (80) 12. S Mortlock (80) 13. A Taumoepeau (80) 14. R Kingi (63) 15. M Gerrard (80) Reserves 16. A Freier (21) 17. L Weeks (24) 18. K O’Neill (31) 19. T Davidson (25) 20. L Mitchell (17) 21. P Betham (0) 22. J Hilgendorf (8)

Name

(min played)

1. K Longbottom (80) 2. N Charles (72) 3. M Dunning (41) 4. B McCalman (80) 5. S Wykes (70) 6. M Hodgson (80) 7. D Pocock (80) 8. R Brown (80) 9. B Sheehan (80) 10. J Stannard (80) 11. D Smith (80) 12. R Sidey (80) 13. M Inman (80) 14. A Mafi (55) 15. P Dellit (55) Reserves 16. B Whittaker (8) 17. T Faulkner (39) 18. T Hockings (10) 19. J Jenkins (0) 20. M Swanepoel (0) 21. W Ripia (25) 22. C Shepherd (25)

Statistics REBELS FORCE Half Time Score Possession % Ruck and Mauls All Runs (m) Kicks (m) Offloads Line Breaks Tackles Tackles Missed Scrum Wins (TH) Lineout Wins (own/opp) Penalties Conceded Total Phases

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6 9 51 49 74 76 95 (564) 81 (577) 32 (1068) 35 (1286) 12 5 4 6 126 149 23 21 8 (0) 3 (0) 15/1 14/0 14 11 117 111

Season Review Finals conference ladders Australian Conference

Played

Wins

Draws

Losses

Bye

Bonus

Points

Reds

16 13 0 3 2 6 120 66

Waratahs

16 10 0 6 2 9 146 57

Emirates Western Force

-83

Brumbies

4 1

-123 33

Rebels

3 0

-289 24

New Zealand Conference

Played

Wins

Draws

Losses

Bye

Bonus

Points

Crusaders

16 11 1 4 2 7 163 61

Blues

16 10 1

Highlanders

16 8 0 8 2 5 -47 45

Hurricanes

16 5 2

16 6 1 9 2 6 -16 40 Played

Wins

Draws

Losses

Bye

70 60

Chiefs South African Conference

Bonus

-70 42

Points

Stormers

16 12 0 4 2 7 143 63

Sharks

16 10 1 5 2 7 68 57

Bulls

16 10 0 6 2 6 46 54

Cheetahs

16 5 0 11 2 12 -2 40

Lions

3 1

-126 29

Qualifying Final Blues v Waratahs at Eden Park, Auckland Friday 24 June 2011 Blues 26 Tries: L Munro, A Williams; Con: L McAlister 1/1, L Munro 1/1; Pen: L Munro 3/4, L McAlister 1/1 Waratahs 13 Tries: L Turner, T Carter; Con: K Beale 0/2; Pen: K Beale 1/1

Qualifying Final Crusaders v Sharks at Trafalgar Park, Nelson Saturday 25 June 2011 Crusaders 36 Tries: B Franks, SB Williams, K Read; Con: D Carter 2/2, M Berquist 1/1; Pen: D Carter 5/7 Sharks 8 Tries: W Alberts; Con: P Lambie 0/1; Pen: P Lambie 1/2

super rugby final Reds v Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium, BrisbanE Saturday 9 July 2011 Reds 18 Tries: D Ioane, W Genia; Con: Q Cooper 1/2; Pen: Q Cooper 2/3

semi Final Reds v Blues at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Friday, 24 June 2011 Reds 30 Tries: R Davies 3, B Tapuai; Con: Q Cooper 2/4; Pen: Q Cooper 1/3; DG: Q Cooper 1/1

Crusaders 13 Tries: D Carter; Con: D Carter 1/1; Pen: D Carter 2/3 Referee: Bryce Lawrence (NZL) Assistant Referee: Stuart Dickinson (AUS), Vinny Munro (NZL) Crowd: 52,113

Blues 13 Tries: C Lowrey; Con: S Brett 1/1; Pen: L McAlister 2/2

semi Final Stormers v Crusaders at Newlands, Cape Town Saturday 25 June 2011 Stormers 10 Tries: B Habana; Con: P Grant 1/1; Pen: P Grant 1/1 Crusaders 29 Tries: S Maitland, R Fruean; Con: D Carter 2/2; Pen: D Carter 5/7; DG: K Fotuali’i 0/1

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Reserve Grade Premiers – Palmyra

Under 20 Premiers – Associates

Under 18 Div 1 Premiers – UWA

Under 18 Div 2 Premiers – Arks

3rd Grade Black Premiers – Nedlands

3rd Grade Gold Premiers – Joondalup

4th Grade Black Premiers – UWA

4th Grade Gold Premiers – Joondalup

4th Grade Blue Premiers – Cottesloe

Women’s Premiers – Perth-Bayswater

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Community Rugby The 2011 Community Rugby season was one of many highs and very few lows. Participation levels across both schools and clubs increased again this year with the highlight being a 9% increase in junior registered players. This unprecedented growth can be put down to the combined efforts of an incredibly dedicated Development team, and of course, the tireless efforts of our volunteers in club land. The KWIK Premier Grade season saw some outstanding rugby played all year. On any given day all teams were capable of winning and evidence of this was often seen with an inevitable upset every weekend. As a consequence any one of seven teams could make the finals with only two weeks to go. This level of competition is once again evidence of the significant increase in standard in the Perth competition, and a massive amount of this credit goes to the coaches and players from our ten Premier clubs. Whilst Nedlands continued to be the bench march this year, they were eventually upset in the KWIK Premier Grade Grand Final by a spirited UWA. The scenes from both teams and their supporters after the final whistle showed how truly passionate club rugby people are about our wonderful game. A particularly pleasing aspect of the UWA win was that in the last 5 years, there have been 5 different 1st Grade Premiers. This season also saw a changing of the guard in the committee of the Western Australian Junior Rugby Union. This new committee has a tremendous vision for the future of our junior game and the working relationship between the WAJRU and RugbyWA continued to grow. There are several issues that the WAJRU will face in the future, but the combined resources of

RugbyWA and the WAJRU will ensure a fruitful future for junior rugby in Western Australia. This year’s Country Carnival was held by the WASM Boulder Club in a cold and wet Kalgoorlie. As per usual, the rugby was played in tremendous spirit and those in attendance marvelled at the passion, skill and commitment of the players involved. Disappointingly, no clubs from the South West chose to attend the carnival, but those in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will be sure to return. It was another big year for the Western Australian Rugby Union Referee’s Association. The introduction of a new competition rule forcing clubs to nominate one brand new referee meant that several new referees were identified and trained, however, this process will need some fine tuning to ensure its success in 2012. Some Saturday games once again proved tough to fill and as our game continues to grow, there will be an absolute need to have more referees. The WARURA combined well with RugbyWA to ensure their members were well educated and it is pleasing to note that as the playing standard in Perth has increased, so too has the standard of refereeing. As this is my last report as Manger of Community Rugby, I would like to send a special thank you to all the Presidents and Committees that I have worked with (and occasionally butted heads with) over the last five years. Your passion and dedication to our game is something I have often admired. Thank you for making our game better. Finally to the RugbyWA Community Rugby staff, it has been an honour to work with you these last five years. Your absolute desire to constantly challenge and improve has ensured the continued growth of our great game. I would also like to thank you for the professional and personal relationships we have formed and will maintain. Matt Tink Manager, Community Rugby

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Grade Tables Premier Grade

Nedlands UWA Cottesloe Associates

18 15 3 0 0 0 0 18 11 7 0 0 0 0 18 11 7 0 0 0 0 18 11 6 1 0 0 0

584 316 184.81% 14 464 393 118.07% 6 452 380 118.95% 7 520 400 130.00% 7

3 6 3 0

17 77 12 56 10 54 7 53

Wests Subiaco Palmyra Wanneroo Rockingham Perth Bayswater Kalamunda

18 10 8 0 0 0 18 9 9 0 0 0 18 7 10 1 0 0 18 6 12 0 0 0 18 5 12 1 0 0 18 3 14 1 0 0

440 424 103.77% 5 434 355 122.25% 6 463 494 93.72% 6 376 433 86.84% 5 315 517 60.93% 2 287 623 46.07% 2

4 3 4 7 1 3

9 49 9 45 10 40 12 36 3 25 5 19

0 0 0 0 0 0

Cottesloe Wanneroo UWA Associates Palmyra Perth Bayswater Nedlands Curtin Uni

14 11 1 1 4 0 1 13 9 3 1 5 0 0 13 6 4 3 5 0 0 13 5 5 2 5 0 1 13 5 6 1 5 0 1 14 4 9 0 4 0 1 13 3 8 0 4 2 0 9 0 7 0 2 2 0

Under 18’s

Bye

Fft

Opp Fft

Under 20’s

Bye

Fft

Opp Fft

18 17 0 1 0 0 0 18 14 4 0 0 0 0 18 13 4 1 0 0 0 18 11 7 0 0 0 0 18 7 9 2 0 0 0 18 5 12 1 0 0 0 18 6 12 0 0 0 0 18 6 12 0 0 0 0 18 4 14 0 0 0 0 18 4 13 1 0 0 0 D

Bye

Fft

Nedlands Palmyra Cottesloe Associates UWA Wests Subiaco Perth Bayswater Rockingham Wanneroo Kalamunda

Bye

Reserve Grade

Fft

Opp Fft

BP 4t

BP <7p

734 250 293.60% 15 599 288 207.99% 10 521 337 154.60% 11 438 355 123.38% 8 400 427 93.68% 6 386 467 82.66% 6 295 494 59.72% 3 256 539 47.50% 4 348 556 62.59% 5 288 552 52.17% 2 F

BP 4t

BP <7p

410 196 209.18% 4 415 202 205.45% 6 462 251 184.06% 7 413 190 217.37% 4 355 273 130.04% 3 343 299 114.72% 5 274 260 105.38% 1 161 312 51.60% 1 F

BP 4t

0 2 2 3 2 4 2 1 5 1

1 2 3 3 1 1 3 1

BP <7p

Pts

15 85 12 68 13 67 11 55 8 40 10 32 5 29 5 29 10 26 3 21 BP

Pts

5 76 8 71 10 65 7 61 4 56 6 47 4 36 2 12 BP

Pts

UWA 17 13 2 0 1 0 2 698 193 361.66% 14 2 16 83 Perth Bayswater 16 13 2 0 2 0 1 517 224 230.80% 11 1 12 79 Wests Subiaco 17 11 4 1 1 0 1 655 282 232.27% 12 2 14 70 Wanneroo 17 10 4 2 1 0 1 468 206 227.18% 8 1 9 63 Mandurah 17 8 8 0 1 0 1 496 272 182.35% 7 3 10 52 Cottesloe 15 5 8 1 3 0 1 407 273 149.08% 4 5 9 51 ARKs 18 6 9 1 0 0 2 460 332 138.55% 6 0 6 42 Palmyra 18 8 9 1 0 0 0 337 520 64.81% 4 1 5 39 UWA Green 16 4 10 0 1 2 0 242 489 49.49% 6 2 8 29 Joondalup 18 2 15 0 0 0 1 169 741 22.81% 1 0 1 14 Wanneroo White 9 1 3 0 0 4 1 68 256 26.56% 0 1 1 10 Southern Lions 12 0 7 0 0 5 0 51 530 9.62% 0 0 0 0 Women’s P W L D Bye Fft Opp Fft F A % BP 4t BP <7p BP Pts Wanneroo Perth Bayswater Cott/UWA Kalamunda Rockingham

12 9 0 2 3 0 12 9 1 2 3 0 12 3 8 1 3 0 12 4 7 0 3 1 12 1 10 1 3 0

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1 0 0 0 0

464 45 1031.11% 8 551 59 933.90% 8 246 194 126.80% 3 201 400 50.25% 2 149 538 27.70% 1

0 1 3 1 0

8 68 9 64 6 35 3 34 1 22

3rd Grade Black

Nedlands Southern Lions Palmyra Cottesloe Associates Kalamunda Wests Subiaco

18 17 1 0 0 0 0 17 13 4 0 1 0 0 18 13 4 1 0 0 0 18 11 6 1 0 0 0 18 10 7 1 0 0 0 17 6 10 0 1 0 1 18 7 11 0 0 0 0

Bye

Fft

Opp Fft

BP 4t

BP <7p

682 154 442.86% 11 464 195 237.95% 8 512 278 184.17% 9 477 296 161.15% 8 380 355 107.04% 5 344 363 94.77% 4 367 390 94.10% 5

1 2 1 0 2 5 4

Pts

12 80 10 67 10 64 8 54 7 49 9 43 9 37

UWA 18 5 12 1 0 0 0 365 458 79.69% 4 3 7 29 Wanneroo 17 2 14 0 1 1 0 183 656 27.90% 0 2 2 15 Perth Bayswater 15 0 15 0 0 0 0 147 701 20.97% 1 3 4 4 3rd Grade Gold P W L D Bye Fft Opp Fft F A % BP 4t BP <7p BP Pts Joondalup Mandurah ARKs Curtin Uni Midland Southern Lions Bunbury

16 15 1 0 2 0 0 16 13 3 0 2 0 0 15 9 6 0 3 0 0 16 9 7 0 2 0 0 15 4 10 0 3 0 1 15 3 12 0 3 0 0 15 0 14 0 3 1 0

4th Grade Black

Bye

Fft

Opp Fft

UWA 18 17 1 0 0 0 0 Nedlands 18 11 6 1 0 0 0 Rockingham 17 10 6 1 1 0 0 Wests Subiaco 18 12 6 0 0 0 0 Cottesloe 18 10 7 1 0 0 0 Perth Bayswater 17 6 8 3 1 0 0 Palmyra 18 6 9 3 0 0 0 Kalamunda 17 5 11 0 1 0 1 Associates 18 6 11 1 0 0 0 Wanneroo 17 0 16 0 1 1 0 W

Bye

Fft

687 83 827.71% 10 634 144 440.28% 7 445 271 164.21% 7 398 203 196.06% 8 255 372 68.55% 2 250 565 44.25% 3 173 754 22.94% 0

Opp Fft

BP 4t

BP <7p

433 171 253.22% 9 443 247 179.35% 11 323 181 178.45% 6 330 234 141.03% 7 333 227 146.70% 7 233 261 89.27% 4 263 346 76.01% 4 232 322 72.05% 1 236 418 56.46% 3 127 471 26.96% 0 F

BP 4t

1 1 1 3 2 2 2

0 3 3 1 2 3 4 3 3 2

BP <7p

11 81 8 70 8 59 11 57 4 40 5 32 2 17 BP

Pts

9 77 14 60 9 56 8 56 9 51 7 42 8 38 4 34 6 32 2 7

4th Grade Gold

Joondalup

16 14 0 1 2 0 1 576 116 496.55% 10 0 10 83

Nedlands 15 11 2 1 3 1 0 359 180 199.44% 5 Curtin Uni Mandurah ARKs Bunbury Southern Lions

15 8 7 0 3 0 16 6 9 1 2 0 15 3 10 2 3 0 16 3 11 1 2 0 15 4 10 0 3 1

4th Grade Blue

Curtin Uni Associates Cottesloe Joondalup Blue Joondalup Palmyra UWA Wests Subiaco Perth Bayswater

15 11 4 0 3 0 0 16 11 4 0 2 0 1 13 11 1 0 2 1 0 14 5 6 0 1 0 3 15 4 9 0 3 2 0 16 4 11 0 2 0 1 16 2 13 0 2 0 1 5 0 2 0 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0

Winners of 2011 Grand Finals Premier Grade: UWA Reserve Grade: Palmyra Under 20’s: Associates Under 18’s Div 1: UWA Under 18’s Div 2: ARKs 3rd Grade Black: Nedlands 3rd Grade Gold: Joondalup 4th Grade Black: UWA 4th Grade Gold: Joondalup 4th Grade Blue: Cottesloe Women’s: Perth Bayswater

Bye

Fft

0 0 0 1 0

Opp Fft

327 171 191.23% 209 244 85.66% 218 258 84.50% 257 346 74.28% 212 393 53.94% F

5 0 2 1 2

BP 4t

0 5 3 4 3 0

BP <7p

453 220 205.91% 10 552 133 415.04% 6 469 105 446.67% 8 291 262 111.07% 4 311 468 66.45% 3 278 376 73.94% 3 236 600 39.33% 1 12 117 10.26% 0 101 22 459.09% 2

1 2 1 0 2 1 2 1 0

Pts

5 66 10 57 3 39 6 37 4 33 2 33 BP

Pts

11 70 8 67 9 63 4 44 5 36 4 35 3 26 1 1 2 0

Award Winners PG Hampshire Award: Anare Koliavu (Palmyra) RugbyWA Referee Award: Rob Kellam RugbyWA Coach Award: Steve McFarland (UWA) Best Women’s Player: Sharnah Komene (Wanneroo) Most Improved Player: JP Pretorius (Nedlands) Most Outstanding Colt: Ollie Hoskins (Cottesloe) Highest Points Scorer: Matt Dreyer (Associates) Most Tries Scored: Nathan Hunt (Cottesloe) Club Championship: Cottesloe Healthway Champion Club: Palmyra RugbyWA Life Member: John Hancock RugbyWA 2011 Annual Report

WAJRU Report This season has seen growth both in player numbers and in teams registered. I believe that most members were satisfied this was a successful season. It is always difficult when there is a changing of the guard and I would like to take the opportunity to thank those committee members who left this year for the years of dedication they have provided to Junior Rugby. In particular our past president Julie Skiba, Treasurer Nick Cogin and Committee member and Development Officer Ross Dobson, their contribution to Junior Rugby has been outstanding for many years and their knowledge and contribution will be missed. Our competition can only function, prosper and grow with the help of volunteers; these people are the lifeblood of our game here and throughout the world. I would like to thank you all and ask you to pass on this message to all those volunteers who work tirelessly in the clubs to ensure junior rugby prospers. I would also like to thank our friends at RugbyWA, Matt Tink, who has left for greener pastures, Raj Suares and all the others at RugbyWA for their efforts in making this another successful season. One of my goals this year was to develop closer ties with the clubs which I think has been partially successful and something we can build on next season. We as a committee represent the clubs and I would like to see a much greater communication flow between us. I also gave an undertaking to progress the development of our strategic plan and with the assistance of RugbyWA we have negotiated a grant with the Department of Sport and Recreation to assist in the process. I have met with a number of professional planners and will commence the process soon. I will be sending out invitations to all clubs and other relevant parties to attend a meeting with ideas which will form the basis of our plan. It is important that you as the owners of this competition take ownership of this process as it will form the basis of our future direction. The onus is on all of us to ensure our standards remain high. Disrespect towards officials and other spectators can quickly creep into a competition and all of us must take ownership to ensure this is not the case for our code. We have a no

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tolerance approach to disrespectful behaviour. Coaches, players, managers and spectators have a responsibility to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, this is after all a game for our children and they deserve to play their game in a safe and friendly environment. The committee will be discussing ways to improve the management of our venues and your input is vital. I believe that we need to have strong administration with our clubs in order for this sport to grow and develop, without this we tend to stumble along year by year, with the majority of the work and responsibility falling to the few stalwarts every club has. Sooner or later they become worn out and move on, we need to recruit and prepare for this attrition. This is why our strategic plan is so vital to our code. We need to develop and share ideas, some clubs do this well, others not so well. Each club should have strong administrative support and this will attract players and provide a solid basis for success. I would like to thank our major sponsor Bankwest for their support of Junior Rugby, without their continued support our competition would not be as successful as it is. Thank you again for all the work in 2011 and I look forward to a successful 2012. Martin Becker President West Australia Junior Rugby Union

WARURA Report This report relates to the performance of our Association in its second year without a full-time referee manager. I think we have made progress but there is still much to do. The year has seen the introduction of some positive measures to improve delivery of services by the Association to the members. David Procopis has overseen the introduction of and then edited a Newsletter – The Whistle Blower - which has been informative, educational and amusing. It provides a much needed platform for communicating with those members who struggle to attend our fortnightly education meetings. This year the planning and implementation of those meetings was left substantially in the hands of Ian Hailes. They provided a few highlights for the season. The highly entertaining quiz night was one; but by far the outstanding evening was controlled by host Alex Ninkov delivering and fielding questions for our talented junior panel of referees: Liam O’Shea, Kyle Christie, Callum Stewart and Scott Tolmie. As one elder statesmen said to me later ‘it was one of the best meetings he had been to (and he’s been to many); whoever came up with the idea should be congratulated’. The idea was Ian’s and all year he delivered a positive and important message through these meetings. It was because of Ian’s outstanding contribution in inventing and delivering our education message that I chose him to receive the President’s Award at our Annual Dinner. The Association continues its long standing relationship with Argonaut which has committed to another year of sponsorship in 2012 as has our new major sponsor Bankwest. Both will provide the resources to enable the implementation of strategies for the continued development of the Association into the future.

This year saw some significant achievements and milestones for some of our members; new to Premier grade were Jac Burger and Alex Ninkov; Rob Kellam and Alex refereed in Sydney; Liam, Kyle, Callum and Patrick Davis were regularly seen refereeing in the senior competition and it is pleasing to think that they too are close to higher honours; and, Graham Cooper attended and performed admirably at the U16 championships. We have a strong band of up and coming referees. They will ensure that the Association moves forward both on and off the field. There are a number of others not far behind and the Association can, I think, look forward to the prospect of a significantly younger ‘A Panel’ group within the next 2 to 5 years. With the assistance of RugbyWA these young and talented prospects continue to be identified and encouraged. The development process has largely been implemented by the Junior CAB. For that they are to be congratulated. To get there however will require a good deal of work. But the process of planning for the future is well underway. Post season review meetings have identified areas to work on and strategies for implementation and results. Critical in that process is the development of a strong coaching platform which will require more ‘elder’ statesmen to commit to pass on their experience to those coming to take their place. New mature age referees have also been introduced to the Association by positive initiatives implemented by RugbyWA. Their contribution has been most welcome and needed. In that context it is, I think, important to recognise that in the last 2 years the Association has re-established a strong bond with RugbyWA thanks largely to the work of Matt Tink who has been a friend of referees in his years at the helm of Community Rugby. Through Matt and RugbyWA President David Redpath the Association has had an inclusive voice on issues relevant to the community game. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Brett Gallagher who continues to work closely with the Association on educational issues and of course Justin Shakeshaft for his support and assistance in all matters of rugby and officiating. Finally, there are those in the Association who do far more than I and without them the Association would not function. Of course Julie Skiba continues to toil with the administrative issues that warrant a full-time commitment. Doug Hodson is, without peer, the most punctilious treasurer and a great asset of the Association. Brent Mews continues to serve you with ambition and purpose. I would however save my penultimate comment for Brendan Fitzgerald who, for 2 years has provided me with support, guidance and encouragement in his role as your Vice-President. In ending my 2010 report I said: Let us continue to work together with all stakeholders to consolidate and improve Community Rugby. That should remain the goal into the future.

2011 RugbyWA Referee Award Winner Rob Kellam presented by RugbyWA Chairman Dr Russel Perry.

Sean Popperwell WARURA President

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WA Schools Rugby Within the Combined Schools and Colleges the final results were as follows; 1st XV’s Final Year 10 Final Year 9 Final Year 8 Final

The Season commenced in term 2 with the Combined Schools and Colleges fielding 1st XV’s and Year 9’s and the PSA sector fielding 1st XV, 2nd XV, Yr10, Yr9, Yr8. and Yr7. The trials in early April for the Schoolboy teams ran extremely well with thanks going to Dwayne Nestor and the team from RugbyWA who were heavily involved in the process. After the trials the Squad of 50 or so boys trained together under the capable guidance of Dwayne Grace, Willie Van Dyke (div1) and Leon Felton, Phil Oddie (div2) and managed by Michael Holland and Tom Jerram in a very professional way. The Levy for the Championships was set at $350 however all players decided to purchase a team tracksuit, which would put an extra cost to each player of $100 or so. Training both squads together was very beneficial for both players and coaches as they were able to learn from each other. Congratulations to both teams for performing above expectations. The boys who attended the Div2 Championship gained a huge amount from this as they are the lads who have not been through the representative pathway as have the Div1 players. The Rugby community in WA was very impressed with the Div1 boys who were selected in the Australian Schools teams; Australian Schoolboys: Isaiah Mosese, Harry Scoble, Corey Thomas Australia A Schoolboys: McCarthy, Scott Tolmie

Richard

Hardwick,

Patrick

Hale School continues to be the strength in the PSA although Guildford Grammar did manage to beat Hale in the home and away season.

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Aranmore Catholic College 22 def Thornlie Senior High School 0 Thornlie Senior High School 20 def Darling Range Sports College 17 Darling Range Sports College 55 def Aranmore Catholic College 0 Aranmore Catholic College 29 def Darling Range Sports College 21

The Schools that featured above are all Specialised Rugby Schools with all boys enrolled in the Rugby Program getting 4/5 in-school periods of coaching plus after school rugby training for a club. The CSC non Rugby Specialist Schools cover a vast cross section with some getting reasonably close to these Schools while others have been resoundly beaten by them. This is an area that will need to be addressed in the near future, also there is a great push from ASRU to have more sevens competitions within schools. Committee 2011 Patron: Stuart Meade, Hale School President: Don Mc Namee, CBC Fremantle Vice President: Mike Penhaligon, Corpus Christi Secretary: Garry Hart, CBC Fremantle Treasurer: Rod Chapman, Thornlie SHS Don McNamee Hon President WASRU

WA Country 2011 was another great year for rugby especially being the year of the World Cup. It did prove to be a long year of rugby with some competitions starting earlier to play a lot of their rugby before the Country Carnival and then the Rugby World Cup. Goldfields With three teams again contesting in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the competition improves every year. The word at the beginning of the season was that some of the teams would struggle to get one team and then the Bushwackers go and nominate two. All teams were evenly matched throughout the season with Boulder-WASM notching up a few wins from the highly fancied Stormers and Bushies. The final game of the season was shaping up to be a blockbuster with the Stormers confident after securing yet another Carnival title a few weekends prior. The Stormers however could not maintain their momentum and the Bushwackers took the 2011 title. Good news for the Goldfields is their ever growing junior program that will secure the competition for years to come. South West The South West dropped back to 4 teams after the loss of Katanning, but this did not lessen the quality of rugby played in the South. The Bunbury Bulls proved to be the quiet achiever this year by laying low and then coming full force at the time it mattered. The Bulls defence held up to Dunsborough’s attack to be crowned the 2011 Champions with a hard fought 13-10 win.

Country Carnival The Carnival travelled to the Goldfields this year as all the Goldfields Teams joined together as the host. A rugby weekend in Kalgoorlie could never be bad and with plenty of pubs and accommodation, all that attended had a great weekend. Even though the weekend was absolutely freezing, we had a total of 6 teams attend with the WA Police coming back for the second year. The Police again fielded a strong outfit but were just pipped by the Stormers in the first pool match 13-12. Several matches were played over the two days with the Police sitting at the top with the Stormers. Both teams played one of the best finals seen in the Carnival’s 23 year history. It was not until the final few minutes that the Stormers could pull away from a tiring Police side to secure the 2011 Country Championship 19-13. A big thank you goes out to Eastern Goldfields Rugby for a great weekend and also to RugbyWA for their continual support for Country Rugby. We have decided to hold the 2012 Carnival in Perth this year as a few clubs are struggling to travel any great distances. So we are currently securing one of the premier clubs as a venue and we look forward to seeing you all in Perth. A special thank you must go out to Matt Tink for his support during his time at RugbyWA. Matt is also a country boy and his efforts, along with that of David Redpath and Justin Shakeshaft, makes country rugby an always enjoyable experience. Ray Mills President

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Junior Elite Report U14s U14 State Championships DATE:

18/07/2011

DATE:

20/07/2011

DATE:

22/07/2011

CUMULATIVE TOTAL

OPPOSITION

POINTS FOR

POINTS AGAINST

OPPOSITION

POINTS FOR

POINTS AGAINST

OPPOSITION

POINTS FOR

POINTS AGAINST

FOR

AGAINST

DIFF

NORTH

South

-4

Tries

Macey Robertson, Steven Bereczky

Lorenzo Mario, Steven Bereczky

Goals

Macey Robertson

Nicholas Jooste

Penalties

Nicholas Jooste 2

Drop Goals

SOUTH

North

Tries

Trey Moloney, Chad Ross

Alex Burt

Kiam Fletcher, Callum reid

Goals

Matt Lander

Penalties

Matt Lander

Drop Goals

North

2011 State Champions: SOUTH U15s U15 State Championships DATE:

29/04/2011

DATE:

2/05/2011

DATE:

4/05/2011

CUMULATIVE TOTAL

OPPOSITION

POINTS FOR

POINTS AGAINST

OPPOSITION

POINTS FOR

POINTS AGAINST

OPPOSITION

POINTS FOR

POINTS AGAINST

FOR

AGAINST

DIFF

NORTH

South

Tries

Tristan Schneider, Brandford Fisher 1

Terrell Berryman 2, Brandford Fisher 1

Terrell Berryman 2, Tom Ingram 1

Goals

Barry Erasmus 1

Barry Erasmus 2

Barry Erasmus 3

Penalties

Barry Erasmus 1

Drop Goals

SOUTH

North

-14

Tries

Tyrone Pohatu, Ruban Birch, Isiah Pederson 1

Jacob Kohinga 1

Joseph Simpkins 1

Goals

Jackson Anderson 1

Penalties

Jackson Anderson 1

Jackson Anderson 2

Jackson Anderson 1

Drop Goals

North

2011 State Champions: NORTH

State 14s Champions - South.

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State 15s Champions - North.

U15 State Tour The West Australian State 15s finished their tour in second position with an impressive three wins from four outings at the 2011 New South Wales Junior Rugby Union State Regional Championship. The U15s State squad was: First Name

Surname

Club

School

Thomas

Ashworth

Kalamunda

Guildford Grammar

Terrell

Berryman

Wanneroo

Belridge SHS

Ruban

Birch

Perth Bayswater

GGHS

Reginald

Churchward

Southern Lions

Thornlie SHS

Barry

Erasmus

Joondalup

Guildford Grammar

Sean

Erasmus

Rockingham

Comet Bay College

Brandford

Fisher

Joondalup

Ocean Reef SHS

Moss

Gilmore

Wanneroo

Kingsway

Rhys

Hokianga

ARKS

Armadale SHS

Liam

Husband

Joondalup

St Marks

Thomas

Ingram

Associates

Hale

Jacob

Kohinga

Kalamunda

Darling Range

Codie

Mahu

Wests Subiaco

Aranmore

Lorenzo

Mario

Joondalup

Ocean Reef

Tom

McCrone

University

Wesley

Isaiah

Pedersen

Southern Lions

Kelmscott High

Blake

Phillips

Wanneroo

Clarkeson Community HS

Tyrone

Pohatu

Kalamunda

Darling Range

Tristan

Schneider

Joondalup

Quinns Baptist

Joseph

Simpkins

Kalamunda

Darling Range

Jaeden

Stephens

Southern Lions

Lakeland SH

Angus

Taylor

Associates

Newman College

John

Waqanivavalagi

Kalamunda

John Wollaston Anglican School

Day 1 Game 1 V NSW Northern Zone NSW Northern Zone 22 WA 7 (Tries – Jacob Kohinga; Conv – Thomas Ingram) Day 1 Game 2 V NSW Country WA 17 (Tries – Jacob Kohinga, Terrell Berryman, Angus Taylor; Conv – Thomas Ingram) NSW Country 15 Day 2 Game 3 V NSW Western Zone WA 15 (Tries – John Waqavavalagi, Sean Erasmus; Conv – Barry Erasmus; Pen – Barry Erasmus) NSW Western Zone 7 Day 2 Game 4 V NSW Southern Zone WA 24 (Tries – Joseph Simpkins, Ruban Birch, Reginald Churchward, Thomas Ingram; Conv – Thomas Ingram 2) NSW Southern Zone 12

State 16s Champions - South.

U16s U16 State Championships DATE:

18/07/2011

DATE:

20/07/2011

DATE:

22/07/2011

CUMULATIVE TOTAL

OPPOSITION

POINTS FOR

POINTS AGAINST

OPPOSITION

POINTS FOR

POINTS AGAINST

OPPOSITION

POINTS FOR

POINTS AGAINST

FOR

AGAINST

DIFF

NORTH

South

Tries

Dez LaaLaai, Tim Koiatu

Tim Koiatu

Alex Christian 2, Tim Koiatu

Goals

Tim Koiatu 2

Penalties

Tim Koiatu 2

Drop Goals

SOUTH

North

-10

Tries

John Van Der Wielen, Storm DuPreez

John Van Der Wielen, Storm Du Preez

John Van Der Wielen

Goals

Alex Oakley

Penalties

Alex Oakley

Drop Goals

North

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Junior Elite Report U16 National Championships The National U16 Championships was played at St Ignatius College, Riverview with eight division one and four division two teams battling it out over four days of competition. The West Australian side was part of the Division 1 competition and put their best foot forward but were unable to secure a result their efforts deserved. The WA U16 squad was: First Name

Surname

Club

School

Oscar

Backhouse

Palmyra

Hale School

Michael

Beatty

Cottesloe

Churchlands SHS

Alexander

Christian

University

Scotch College

Cody

Coe-Baker

Wests Subiaco

Aranmore College

Luke

Connolly

Palmyra

Aquinas College

Tom

Enright

Associates

Hale School

Shane

Gillham

Southern Lions

Atwell SHS

Harry

Hales

Cottesloe

Hale School

Odin

Hugo

Mandurah

Tranby College

Timothy

Koiatu

Wanneroo

John Forrest College

Tuhoe

Mahaki

Perth Bayswater

Guildford Grammar

Alex

Oakley

Southern Lions

Canning Vale College

Nicholas

Pearson

Kalamunda

Guildford Grammar

Andrew

Roche

Associates

Scotch College

Tristan

Schneider

Joondalup

Quinns Baptist

Mitchell

Short

Palmyra

CBC Femantle

Jean-Charl

Smith

Joondalup

Lake Joondalup Baptist

Conor

Spence

University

Trinity College

Michael

Tui

Mandurah

Lakelands SHS

Johnny

Van Der Wielen

Palmyra

Aquinas College

Nicholas

Ward

Palmyra

All Saints College

Riley

Winter

Wests

Aranmore College

Kylan

Yoxall

University

Hale School

Day 1 Results and Scores: Sydney Juniors 15 (Tries – Harry Jones 2, Matthew Crafts) Western Australia 13 (Tries – Tristan Schneider; Conv – Alex Oakley; Pen Goals – Alex Oakley 2) Half time: Sydney Juniors 5 – Western Australia 3. Day 2 Results and Scores: QLD Red 31 (Tries – Jonah Placid 2, Mack Mason, Wilson Bennet, Brannagh Corcoran; Conv – Mack Mason 2, Duncan Paia’aua) Western Australia 12 (Tries – Shane Gillham, Cody Coe-Baker; Conv – Alex Oakley) Half time: QLD Red 14 – Western Australia 7. Day 3 Results and Scores: Western Australia 3 (Pen Goal – Tim Koiatu) NSW Country 9 (Pen Goal – Nic Andrews 2, Corey Tulloch) Half time: Western Australia 3 – NSW Country 0. Day 4 Results and Scores - Finals: Western Australia 36 (Tries – Conor Spence 2, Shane Gillham, Tim Koiatu, Luke Connolly; Conv – Tim Koiatu 2, Alex Oatley 2; Pen Goal – Alex Oakley) ACT Brumbies 12 (Tries – Jordan Fulivai, Semesi Rogo; Conv – Naude Mynhardt) Half Time: Western Australia 17 – ACT Brumbies 5.

Western Australian State 16s

Division One Pool Standings: Team

Diff

Pts

Pool A New South Wales Schools

Queensland White

Victoria

Brumbies

106

-74

Pool B

Queensland Red

144

115

Sydney Juniors

-19

New South Wales Country

111

-69

Western Australia

-27

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STATE SCHOOLBOYS Division One Squad First Name

Surname

Club

School

Oscar

Backhouse

Lukas

Birch

Waqa Elliott Luke Hemi Josh

Blake Burka Burton Chase Eisentrager

Wanneroo Wests Associates Perth Bayswater Uni

Jacob

Gianoli

Richard Ross Brezze Steven Kane

Hardwick Haylett-Petty Hita Komene Koteka

Associates University Wests Wests Wests

Bradley

Lacey

Palmyra

Frederick (Rick)

Le Roux

Wanneroo

Patrick Chance

McCarthy Peni

University Wests Subiaco

Hale Guildford Grammar Wanneroo SHS Aranmore Hale Cyril Jackson Aquinas Guilford Grammer Churchlands Hale Thornlie Aranmore Aranmore Canning Vale College Churchlands SHS Aquinas Aranmore Guildford Grammar Wanneroo SHS Christchurch Grammar School Wesley Guildford Grammar Cyril Jackson

Ben

Read

Harry

Scoble

Wanneroo

Matt

Smith

Michael

Sutherland

Nedlands

Corey

Thomas

Scott

Tolmie

Associates

Division Two Squad First Name Dylan Adam Zian Moses Tom Waldo Justin Jordan Halvor Robert Tuhoe Zekial John Shawn Nicholas Jean-Charl Oliver Dean Matthew Alec Alexander Jason Kylan

Surname Ainsworth Candy Cooke Duffy Enright Fourie Fourie Hanson Harris Ingram Mahaki McFarland Monk O’Bree Pearson Smith Tinley Van Schalkwyk Vear Wilson Winter Woolfitt Yoxall

Club Cottesloe Wanneroo Wanneroo Cottesloe Wanneroo Nedlands Rockingham ARKS Associates Wests Cottesloe Wanneroo Joondalup Cottesloe Wests Subiaco Wanneroo Kalamunda

School North Lake Senior Campus Lake Joond. Baptist Mindarie Senior Collage Applecross SHS Hale Mindarie Senior Collage Wesley College Kolbe Thornlie SHS Hale Guildford Grammar Aranmore Cyril Jackson Belridge Guildford Lake Joondalup Baptist CBC Fremantle CBC Fremantle CCGS Trinity Duncraig Eastern Hills SHS Hale

2011 Australian Schools Rugby Union Division 1 Championship Results Game 1 NSW I: 28 (Tries: Rhys Domkins, Jack Percell, Clint Gutherson, Michael Wells; Con: Clint Gutherson 4) WA: 11 (Tries: Ross Haylett-Petty; Pen: Luke Burton 2) Game 2 WA: 23 (Tries: Josh Eisenstrager, Richard Hardwick, Brad Lacey; Con: Steve Komene; Pen: Luke Burton 2) QLD II: 7 (Tries: Samu Kerevi, Con: Kerevi) Game 3 Combined States: 22 (Tries: Paul Asquith, Jake McIntyre 2; Con: Asquith, McIntyre; Pen: McIntyre) WA: 20 (Tries: Scott Tolmie, Michael Sutherland; Con: Luke Burton; Pen: Burton 2) Game 4 NSW II: 23 (Tries: Jock Merriman 2, David Horwitz; Con: Angus Le Lievre; Pen: Le Lievre 2) WA: 15 (Tries: Joshua Eisentrager, Chance Peni; Con: Luke Burton; Pen: Burton)

Western Australian State Schoolboys

2011 Australian Schools Rugby Union Division 2 Championship Results Game 1 SA: 17 (Tries: James Buckland, Ethan Uili, Mac Heaney; Con: Heaney) WA: 10 (Tries: Jean Carl Smith, Kylan Yoxal) Game 2 National Indigenous: 12 (Tries: Timothy Worthing, Samson LinkHookey; Con: Akeen Williams Coveny) WA: 10 (Tries: Dylan Ainsworth, Zian Cooke) Game 3 WA: 46 (Tries: Halvor Harris 2, Dean Van Schalkwyk 2, Jordan Hanson 2, Tom Enright, Moses Duffy; Con: Waldo Fourie 2, Kylan Yoxal) Tasmania: 0

Tour Match: The State Schoolboys also hosted the ACT U17s in October. ACT U17s: 22 WA Schoolboys: 17 (Tries: Brad Lacey, Rick Le Roux, Tuhoe Mahaki 1. Con: Luke Burton 1)

Australian Representatives Australian Schoolboys: Isaiah Mosese, Harry Scoble, Corey Thomas Australia A Schoolboys: Richard Hardwick, Patrick McCarthy, Scott Tolmie

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Junior Elite Report BANKWEST ACADEMY The BankWest Academy incorporated the National Gold Squad and consisted of three levels. The initial squads were: First Name Jake David Conrad Daniel Nicholas Benjamin Ryan Zack Oliver Clynton Anare Michael Ammon Gary Juan Bruce Ben Heremaia Adam Josh Brezze Kane Harry Terrell Ruban Kyle Cody Luke Tom Odin Jacob Joel Tom Brendan Tristan Joseph Conor Angus Nicholas Oscar Lukas Antini Elliott Luke Ethan Richard Richard Steven Bradley Frederick (Rick) Patrick Isaiah Chance Jean-Charl Corey John Kylan

Surname Ball Cloete Gillingham Griffiths Haining Hales Hodson Holmes Hoskins Knox Koliavu Lees Matuautu Neugebauer Pretorius Smith-Wright Taylor Te Aute Candy Eisentrager Hita Koteka Scoble Berryman Birch Cameron Coe-Baker Connolly Enright Hugo Kohinga Lamatoa McCrone Rawiri Schneider Simpkins Spence Taylor Ward Backhouse Birch Brown Burka Burton Carlisle Cooper Hardwick Komene Lacey Le Roux McCarthy Mosese Peni Smith Thomas Vanderwielen Yoxall

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Program Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L1 Academy L2 Academy L2 Academy L2 Academy L2 Academy L2 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 Academy L3 NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS NGS

Club Palmyra Cottesloe Kalamunda Associates Cottesloe Associates Cottesloe Associates Cottesloe Cottesloe Palmyra University Associates Associates Nedlands University University Wests Subiaco Wanneroo Wests Subiaco Wests Subiaco Wanneroo Wanneroo Perth Bayswater Associates Wests Subiaco Palmyra Associates Mandurah Kalamunda Southern Lions University Kalamunda Joondalup Kalamunda University Associates Palmyra Palmyra Kalamunda Cottesloe Wests Subiaco Perth Bayswater Cottesloe University Wests Subiaco Wests Subiaco Wanneroo University West Subiaco Wests Subiaco Joondalup Palmyra University

Other Scotch College Corpus Christi Hale Lake Joondalup Baptist Aquinas Thornlie SH Aranmore Wanneroo SHS Belridge SHS GGHS Hale Aranmore Aquinas Hale Tranby College Darling Range Atwell College Wesley Thornlie Quinns Baptist Darling Range Trinity Newman College All Saints Hale School Guildford Grammar Lakelands SHS Aranmore Hale School Chisolm College Wesley Churchlands SHS Aranmore Canning Vale College Swan Christian College Aquinas Aranmore Aranmore Lake Joondalup Bapt. Guildford Grammar Aquinas Hale

The players completed three Stages in the program. The first ran from November to December and included a heavy focus on core skill. Stage 2 ran from January to April and involved core skill as well as unit and team structures. Stage 3 was a maintenance program in season running from April to September. The focus during this time was to enable all players the opportunity to train with their respective Club and School teams as well as relevant State teams. Reviews were held at the end of each Stage and applicable exits from the program were made. Tour Match: An Academy team was put together to play the ACT U17â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in October. ACT U17s: 32 RugbyWA Academy: 18 Congratulations to Jake Ball, Ryan Hodson, Oli Hoskins, and Gary Neugebauer who have been invited to train with the Emirates Western Force for five months as part of the 2012 pre-season.

PERTH GOLD The Perth Gold Program was run in conjunction with the Force A Program allowing Perth to host the West Harbour Premier Grade squad in March. The Perth Gold squad was: First Name

Surname

Club

Tyler

Berry

Wanneroo

Will

Brock

Nedlands

David

Cloete

Cottesloe

Stefan

Cooper

Wanneroo

Byron

De Freitas

Rockingham

Mike

Denton

Nedlands

Luke

Doherty

Nedlands

Conrad

Gillingham

Kalamunda

Daniel

Griffiths

Associates

Nicholas

Haining

Cottesloe

Benjamin

Hales

Associates

Zack

Holmes

Associates

Thomas

Hobbs

Associates

Oliver

Hoskins

Cottesloe

Anare

Koliavu

Palmyra

Michael

Lees

University

Tajhon

Mailata

Palmyra

Ammon

Matuauto

Associates

Gary

Neugebauer

Associates

Chris

Miles

Wests Subiaco

Juan

Pretorius

Nedlands

Bruce

Smith-Wright

University

Ben

Taylor

University

Heremaia

Te Aute

Wests Subiaco

Antini

Brown

Cottesloe

Isaiah

Mosese

Wests Subiaco

Chance

Peni

Wests Subiaco

Mason

Pomare

Nedlands

Joe

Ritchie

Nedlands

Nathan

Roberts

Nedlands

Rovira

Associates

Callum

Sauer

Nedlands

Keiran

Stringer

Cottesloe

Oli

Viney

Wanneroo

Marlon

Walker

Nedlands

Perth Gold Staff: Head Coach: Dwayne Nestor Assistant Coach: Elwee Prinsloo Assistant Coach: Ian Fowler Manager: Arno Visser Results: February 18: Emirates Western Force A 24 def Perth Gold 12 March 9: West Harbour 23 def Perth Gold 21 April 23: Emirates Western Force A 38 def Perth Gold 7

West Australian Representatives in the Australian and Australia A Schoolboys Sides.

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Finance Report Our final two home matches of 2010 saw the side defeat the Stormers and Crusaders and the positive momentum of these results certainly impacted our revenue for the 2011 season. There was a renewed energy from our key supporters; our 2011 membership retention was 84% the highest ever and our corporate renewal was really strong. One of the other key drivers to this was the new era in Australian rugby; Super 14 became Super Rugby and with it an expanded competition. We made a decision to reward the loyalty of our ‘Sea of Blue’ and maintained our membership prices inclusive of an additional two home games. When you compare our results from 2010 to 2011 you can see that we made a trading surplus of $402K, there was a significant increase in our trading revenue; $1.4M. This was mainly generated from match day ticket sales and corporate hospitality sales at the two additional home games. We also had a 6% increase in our sponsorship revenue. Our increased expenditure was to service the additional two home games; we trimmed 2% from our professional program and continued our investment into grassroots rugby by way of $1.0M. Our trading surplus was really a great result that reflects the enormous efforts by the staff here at RugbyWA who all worked so hard to help achieve this. Our reported result of deficit $823,384 is impacted significantly by the accounting treatment of the $2.7M stadium infrastructure that RugbyWA invested back in 2009. We were fortunate to receive a $2M interest free loan from the Western Australian State Government to bring the then named ME Bank Stadium up to the

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required standard for Super14 rugby. The majority of this expenditure was spent in 2009 with $1.7M spent on the rental of the eastern grandstand, southern marquee and the north eastern suites, and an additional $1.5M spent on upgrading the light towers, media boxes, big screens, change rooms and other infrastructure. The expenditure was then amortised over the rental term and the license agreement to use the stadium. The government announcement to redevelop the eastern grandstand and the change in ownership of the stadium from local to state government impacted on the accounting treatment that we had originally applied. This has resulted in $1.6M non cash expenditure in our 2011 accounts. We received a viability grant of $120K by way of the forgiveness of our scheduled loan repayment commitment to government and a $633K cash grant to assist with the fit out of our new home; the WA Rugby Centre. The write off of these assets has impacted on our 2011 balance sheet and resulted in negative member funds of $292K. The unearned revenue of $3.8M is the membership and corporate hospitality revenue that we generated in the last quarter of 2011. This will be bought to account during the 2012 Super Rugby season as we deliver the home games. Once again the finance team has been a great support to not only me but the entire organisation, thank you Lis, Bav, Ben, Jenny and Sue I really appreciate your dedication and ongoing hard work. Maryanne Wilson Chief Financial Officer

2011

2010

4008.4 2959.8 3335.1 1432.1 106.8 135.8 4598.2 939.8 196.5 17712.4

3794.3 3096.4 2626.5 921.7 137.2 146.9 4547.1 810.2 199.3 16279.7

646.5 63.2 935.1 278.5 1356.8 1707.8 306.6 952.0 6246.6

647.5 48.3 720.6 404.1 1077.8 1605.4 297.7 920.6 5722.0

5074.3 94.0 47.3 748.5 1484.3 178.9 113.4 168.2 50.1 7958.9

5196.4 112.7 47.9 750.6 1262.5 181.6 159.0 218.6 225.5 8154.7

166.9 469.2 290.3 90.6 1017.0

185.5 440.9 297.2 82.1 1005.7

267.5 1819.9

262.5 1832.5

Total Expenditure

17309.9

16977.4

Trading Surplus

402.4

(697.7)

120.0 633.2 00.0 753.2

00.0 00.0 629.8 629.8

Non-Trading Surplus/(Deficit)

180.9 723.9 453.7 302.0 103.8 43.6 171.1 1979.0 (1225.8)

180.9 00.0 461.8 00.0 92.1 43.6 48.7 827.1 (197.3)

Reported (Deficit)

(823.4)

(895.0)

Trading Activity Revenue Commercial Services Sponsorship Membership Corporate Hospitality Super Rugby License Income Functions Professional Rugby Community Rugby Corporate Services Total Revenue Expenditure Commercial Services Brand and Marketing Business Development Corporate Hospitality Membership Sponsor Servicing Super 14 Functions Com Services (Indirect) Professional Rugby Professional Players Strength & Conditioning Rugby Analyst Rugby Operations Team Management Team Medical Team Physiotherapy Team Consultants Junior Elite Academy Community Rugby Administration Senior Competition Development Coach Education

Media Services Corporate Services

Non-Trading Activity Plus Grant Revenue Reimbursement of Loan – cash Building Fit out – cash Interest benefit – non cash Less Expense (Non Cash) Prepaid Rental nib Stadium Prepaid Rental nib Stadium write off Prepaid nib Stadium Prepaid Rental nib Stadium write off Interest expense Depreciation Super Suite Depreciation other

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Financial Report WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) DIRECTOR’S REPORT Your board members submit the financial report of the Western Australian Rugby Union (Inc.) (“RugbyWA” or “the Association”) for the year ended 31 December 2011.

BOARD MEMBERS The names of the board members throughout the year and at the date of this report are: Geoffrey Stooke OAM CitWA - Chairman Retired March 2011 Russel Perry - Chairman Elected March 2011 David Redpath - President Ian Cochrane Appointed April 2011 Leon Davies Charles Fear Steve Fink Re-elected March 2011 Anthony Howarth Re-elected March 2011 Nathan Sharpe Appointed June 2011 Scott Staniforth Appointed June 2011 Brent Stewart David Vaux Appointed June 2011

Executives Vern Reid - Chief Executive Officer Maryanne Wilson - Chief Financial Officer BOARD MEETINGS The number of board meetings held and the number of meetings attended by each of the board members during the financial year are:

Board Meetings

A B

Geoffrey Stooke OAM CitWA - Chairman Russel Perry: Chairman David Redpath: President - Non-executive Ian Cochrane - Non-executive Leon Davies - Non-executive Charles Fear - Non-executive Steve Fink - Non-executive Anthony Howarth - Non-executive Russel Perry - Non-executive Nathan Sharpe - Player Representative Brent Stewart - Non-executive Scott Staniforth - Alternate Player Representative David Vaux - Non-executive

3 9 12 7 12 11 11 8 3 4 9 4 4

3 9 12 8 12 12 12 12 3 12 12 6 6

Vern Reid - Chief Executive Officer Maryanne Wilson - Chief Financial Officer

12 12

A - Number of meetings attended B - Reflects the number of meetings held during the time the Board member held office during the year.

REMUNERATION Non-executive directors do not receive remuneration from the Association.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activities of the Association during the financial year were the operation and management of Rugby Union development in Western Australia.

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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

There have been no significant changes in the state of affairs.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS The operating deficit for the financial year was $823,384. (2010: deficit $895,032). Detailed commentary on the Association’s operations are included in the Chairman’s Report, Chief Executive Officer’s report and the Chief Financial Officer’s report included in the 2011 Annual Report.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS AND RESULTS Likely developments in the operations of the Association and the expected results of those operations in future financial years have not been included in this report as the inclusion of such information is likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the association. The government has committed to the re-developmont of the eastern grandstand at nib Stadium. Construction is due to commence in July 2012 and be completed in time for the 2013 season; this will result in increased capacity at the venue.

CORPORATE INFORMATION The financial report of Western Australian Rugby Union (Inc.) for the year ended 31 December 2011 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the board members on 20 February 2012. Western Australian Rugby Union (Inc.) is an Association that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The registered office of Western Australian Rugby Union (Inc.) is located at:

203 Underwood Avenue FLOREAT WA 6014

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Association are described in the Director’s Report. The entity employed 75 employees as of 31 December 2011 (2010: 75 employees).

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE DATE There have been no material events after balance date that are required to be disclosed.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE The association is not subject to any particular or significant environmental regulation.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the members of the Board.

Russel Perry Dated: 20 February 2011 Perth

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

Note 2011 2010

$ $ REVENUE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

17,712,359

16,279,656

OTHER INCOME

753,155

629,785

OPERATING EXPENDITURE

Commercial services expenses

(6,246,558)

(5,721,962)

Media services expenses Community rugby expenses

(267,481) (1,017,032)

(262,503) (1,005,672)

Professional rugby expenses

(7,958,927)

(8,154,730)

Corporate services expenses

(1,991,032)

(1,881,248)

Stadium infrastructure expenses

(1,807,868)

(778,358)

NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 15 (823,384)

(895,032)

Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive surplus/(deficit) for the period

– (823,384)

– (895,032)

The accompanying notes form part of this financial report.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 31 DECEMBER 2011

Note 2011 2010

$ $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents

3,967,204

2,379,731

Trade and other receivables

815,476

505,212

Inventory

51,290

54,938

Other current assets

192,011

3,304,885

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

5,025,981

6,244,766

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 1,225,749

Property, plant and equipment

715,695

Prepaid license fee

904,788

Trade and other receivables

105,000

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 1,225,749

1,725,483

TOTAL ASSETS

6,251,730

7,970,249

CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables

618,782

714,175

Unearned revenue

3,853,883

4,763,226

Employee entitlements

174,701

137,644

Interest bearing liabilities

59,866

18,450

Other liabilities

60,000

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,767,232

5,693,495

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Employee entitlements

Interest bearing liabilities

Other liabilities

145,079 –

90,646 67,057

1,632,352

1,588,600

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,777,431

1,746,303

TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,544,663

7,439,798

NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) (292,933)

530,451

MEMBERS’ FUNDS Accumulated surplus/(deficit)

(292,933)

530,451

(292,933) 530,451 The accompanying notes form part of this financial report.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

Note 2011 2010

$ $ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from members and sponsors 12,773,896 12,403,554 Operating grants received 5,499,731 4,845,000 Payments to suppliers and employees (17,824,455) (15,948,657) Interest received 191,886 189,602 GST paid (767,028) (772,561) Net cash from/(used in) operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of property, plant and equipment Prepaid license fee Prepaid rental Investment in term deposits Proceeds from term deposits Net cash from/(used in) investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from borrowings Loan repayments Repayment of leases

(125,970)

716,938

(681,158) - (219,758) - 2,700,000

(493,157) (825,187) (430,567) (2,700,000) -

1,799,084

(4,448,911)

– (60,000) (25,641)

246,325 (60,000) (6,875)

(85,641)

179,450

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

1,587,473

(3,552,523)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

2,379,731

5,932,254

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 4 3,967,204

2,379,731

Net cash from/(used in) financing activities

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 Members Funds Total

At 1 January 2011 Deficit for the period Other comprehensive income At 31 December 2011

530,451 (823,384) – (292,933)

530,451 (823,386) – (292,935)

At 1 January 2010 Deficit for the period Other comprehensive income At 31 December 2010

1,425,483 (895,032) – 530,451

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Basis of Preparation This financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act of Western Australia and Australian Accounting Standards and other authorative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. The financial report has also been prepared on a historical cost basis. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars. Going Concern Notwithstanding the net liability position of $292,933 at 31 December 2011 and the net deficit for the year of $823,384 the Directors have prepared the financial report on a going concern basis. Included in current liabilities is unearned revenue of $3,853,883 which does not require any cash settlement. The Directors have reviewed the forecast cashflow and operating results for 2012 and are of the opinion that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. (b) Statement of Compliance The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. New Accounting Standards and Interpretations (i) Changes in accounting policy and disclosures The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except as follows: The Association has adopted the following new and amended Australian Accounting Standards and AASB Interpretations as of 1 January 2011: AASB 2010-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project [AASB 3, AASB 7, AASB 121, AASB 128, AASB 131, AASB 132 & AASB 139] AASB 124 (Revised) Revised AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures (December 2009) AASB 2009-12 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards AASBs 5, 8, 108, 110, 112, 119, 133, 137, 139, 1023 & 1031 and Interpretations 2, 4, 16, 1039 & 1052] AASB 2009-14 Amendments to Australian Interpretation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement AASB 2010-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project [AASB 1, AASB 7, AASB 101, AASB 134 and Interpretation 13] AASB 2010-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 101, 107, 112, 118, 119, 121, 132, 133, 134, 137, 139, 140, 1023 & 1038 and Interpretations 112, 115, 127, 132 & 1042] The Association has considered that there is no material impact on the financial statements with regards to the adoption of the new and amended Australian Accounting Standards and AASB Intrepretations. New and amended applicable Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective have not been adopted by the association for the annual reporting period ended 31 December 2011 and are outlined in the table below.

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Reference

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AASB 1054

Australian Additional Disclosures

This standard is as a consequence of phase 1 of the joint Trans-Tasman Convergence project of the AASB and FRSB.

1-Jul-11

The 1-Jan-12 Association has not yet determined the extent of the impact of the amendments if any.

This standard, with AASB 2011-1 relocates all Australian specific disclosures from other standards to one place and revises disclosures in the following areas: (a) Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards

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(b) The statutory basis or reporting framework for financial statements (c) Whether the financial statements are general purpose or special purpose (d) Audit fees (e) Imputation credits AASB 20106

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosures on Transfers of Financial Assets [AASB 1 & AASB 7]

The amendments increase the disclosure requirements for transactions involving transfers of financial assets. Disclosures require enhancements to the existing disclosures in IFRS 7 where an asset is transferred but is not derecognised and introduce new disclosures for assets that are derecognised but the entity continues to have a continuing exposure to the asset after the sale.

1-Jul-11

1-Jan-12 The Association has not yet determined the extent of the impact of the amendments if any.

AASB 20115

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Extending Relief from Consolidation, the Equity Method and Proportionate Consolidation

This Standard makes amendments to:

1-Jul-11

The 1-Jan-12 Association has not yet determined the extent of the impact of the amendments if any.

1-Jul-12

The 1-Jan-13 Association has not yet determined the extent of the impact of the amendments if any.

AASB 20119

AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements AASB 128 Investments in Associates AASB 131 Interests in Joint Ventures

[AASB 127, AASB 128 & AASB 131]

to extend the circumstances in which an entity can obtain relief from consolidation, the equity method or proportionate consolidation, and relates primarily to those applying the reduced disclosure regime or not-for-profit entities.

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Presentation of Other Comprehensive Income

This Standard requires entities to group items presented in other comprehensive income on the basis of whether they are potentially reclassifiable to profit or loss subsequently (reclassification adjustments).

[AASB 101]

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AASB 20114

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards to Remove Individual Key Management Personnel Disclosure Requirements

This Standard makes amendments to remove individual key management personnel disclosure requirements from AASB 124.

1-Jul-13

The 1-Jan-14 Association has not yet determined the extent of the impact of the amendments if any.

This Standard establishes a differential financial reporting framework consisting of two Tiers of reporting requirements for preparing general purpose financial statements:

1-Jul-13

The 1-Jan-14 Association has not yet determined the extent of the impact of the amendments if any.

[AASB 124] AASB 1053

Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards

(a) Tier 1: Australian Accounting Standards (b) Tier 2: Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements Tier 2 comprises the recognition, measurement and presentation requirements of Tier 1 and substantially reduced disclosures corresponding to those requirements. The following entities apply Tier 1 requirements in preparing general purpose financial statements: (a) For-profit entities in the private sector that have public accountability (as defined in this Standard) (b) The Australian Government and State, Territory and Local Governments The following entities apply either Tier 2 or Tier 1 requirements in preparing general purpose financial statements: (a) For-profit private sector entities that do not have public accountability (b) All not-for-profit private sector entities (c) Public sector entities other than the Australian Government and State, Territory and Local Governments. Consequential amendments to other standards to implement the regime were introduced by AASB 2010-2.

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AASB 9

Financial Instruments

AASB 9 includes requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets. It was further amended by AASB 2010-7 to reflect amendments to the accounting for financial liabilities.

1-Jan-13

These requirements improve and simplify the approach for classification and measurement of financial assets compared with the requirements of AASB 139. The main changes are described below. (a) Financial assets that are debt instruments will be classified based on (1) the objective of the entityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business model for managing the financial assets; (2) the characteristics of the contractual cash flows. (b) Allows an irrevocable election on initial recognition to present gains and losses on investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading in other comprehensive income. Dividends in respect of these investments that are a return on investment can be recognised in profit or loss and there is no impairment or recycling on disposal of the instrument. (c) Financial assets can be designated and measured at fair value through profit or loss at initial recognition if doing so eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would arise from measuring assets or liabilities, or recognising the gains and losses on them, on different bases. (d) Where the fair value option is used for financial liabilities the change in fair value is to be accounted for as follows: The change attributable to changes in credit risk are presented in other comprehensive income (OCI) The remaining change is presented in profit or loss If this approach creates or enlarges an accounting mismatch in the profit or loss, the effect of the changes in credit risk are also presented in profit or loss. Consequential amendments were also made to other standards as a result of AASB 9, introduced by AASB 2009-11

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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AASB 13

Fair Value Measurement

AASB 13 establishes a single source of 1-Jan-13 guidance under AASB for determining the fair value of assets and liabilities. AASB 13 does not change when an entity is required to use fair value, but rather, provides guidance on how to determine fair value when fair value is required or permitted. Application of this definition may result in different fair values being determined for the relevant assets.

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The 1-Jan-13 Association has not yet determined the extent of the impact of the amendments if any.

AASB 13 also expands the disclosure requirements for all assets or liabilities carried at fair value. This includes information about the assumptions made and the qualitative impact of those assumptions on the fair value determined. Consequential amendments were also made to other standards via AASB 2011-8.

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(c) Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions The carrying amount of certain assets is often determined based on estimates and assumptions of future events. The key estimates and assumption that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period are: Impairment of property, plant and equipment

The Association determines whether property, plant and equipment are impaired at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the recoverable amount to which the property, plant and equipment are allocated. Annual leave Liabilities for annual leave expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are recognised in provisions in respect of employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; services up to the reporting date. They are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Long service leave A liability for long service leave is recognised, and is measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to expected future wages and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. (d) Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Association and revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised. Rendering of Services Where the contract outcomes can be reliably measured: - control of a right to be compensated for the services has been attained and the stage of completion can be reliably measured. For membership subscription, stage of completion is measured by reference to matches played and costs incurred. For sponsorship revenue, stage of completion is measured by reference to periods fulfilled as a percentage of total sponsorship periods. Where the contract cannot be reliably measured: - revenue is recognised only to the extent that costs have been incurred. Interest Revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. Sale of Goods Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Risks and rewards of ownership are considered passed to the buyer at the time of delivery of the goods to the customer. (e) Grants Government grants that relate to an expense are recognised as income over the periods necessary to match the grant on a systematic basis to the costs that it is intended to compensate. Otherwise the grant is recognised as income on receipt. (f) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and short-term deposits in the Statement of Financial Position comprise cash at bank and in hand and short term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. For the purpose of the Statement of Cashflows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

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(g) Trade and other receivables Trade receivable which generally have 30-90 days terms, are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for uncollectible amounts. Collectibility of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis at an operating unit level. Individual debts that are known to be uncollectable are written off when identified. An impairment provision is recognised when there is objective evidence that the Association will not be able to collect the receivable. Financial difficulties of the debtor, default payments or debts more than 60 days overdue are considered objective evidence of impairment. The amount of the impairment loss is the receivable carrying amount compared to the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. (h) Income Tax The Association is a body in accordance with s50-45 of the Income Tax Assessments Act (1997) which exempts sporting clubs from income tax. (i) Other taxes Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except: - When the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and - Receivables and payables, which are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the Statement of Financial Position. Cash flows are included in the Statement of Cashflows on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority, are classified as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority. (j) Property, Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the specific assets as follows:- Furniture and fittings Leasehold improvements Motor vehicles Plant and equipment Website infrastructure

2011 2010 2 to 10 years the lease term 7 years 2 to 15 years 3 years

2 to 10 years the lease term 7 years 2 to 15 years 3 years

The assets’ residual values, useful lives and amortisation methods are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate, at each financial year end. (i) Impairment Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. (ii) Derecognition and disposals n item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are A expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in profit or loss in the year the asset is derecognised.

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(k) Prepaid license fee The up-front payments for rights under the license agreement are recognised as prepaid license fee in the statement of financial position, with the gross value amortised over the period of the license (including the optional renewal term) on a straight line basis. (l) Impairment of Assets Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. (m) Trade and Other Payables Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortized cost and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Association prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the Association becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. (n) Provisions Provisions are recognised when the economic entity has a legal or constructive obligation to make a future sacrifice of economic benefits to other entities as a result of past transactions or other past events, it is probable that a future sacrifice of economic benefit will be required and a reliable estimate can be made of the amounts of the obligations. When the Association expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for an example an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in the income statement net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a borrowing cost. (o) Employee leave benefits (i) Wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date. They are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. (ii) Long service leave The liability for long service leave is recognised and measured as the present value of expected future payments made to be in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wages and salary levels, experience of employee departures, and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. (p) Leases The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and requires an assessment of whether the fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

2011 2010 $ $ NOTE 2: REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME a) Revenue - Commercial services 11,977,957 10,723,030 - Community rugby 939,755 810,186 - Professional rugby 4,598,173 4,547,117 - Corporate services 4,588 9,722 - Interest received 191,886 189,601 17,712,359 16,279,656 b) Other income - Grants received 753,155 629,785 753,155 629,785 NOTE 3a: OPERATING EXPENDITURE Finance costs Bank charges 44,979 65,480 Interest paid 7,192 9,839 52,171 75,319 Depreciation expense Depreciation 171,104 48,714 171,104 48,714 Employee benefits expense Wages and salaries 7,068,866 6,925,826 Superannuation 602,634 597,706 7,671,500 7,523,532 NOTE 3b: STADIUM INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURE Depreciation 43,643 43,643 License fee 180,870 180,870 License fee - written off 723,917 Rental 453,660 461,785 Rental - written off 302,026 Interest on loans 103,752 92,060 1,807,868 778,358 NOTE 4: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank (i) 3,882,290 1,027,254 Term deposits (ii) 84,914 1,352,477 3,967,204 2,379,731 (i) Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. (ii) Short-term deposits are made for varying periods of between 30 days and three months, depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Association and earn interest at the respective short-term deposit rates.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

2011 2010 $ $ NOTE 5: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Current Trade debtors (i) 710,476 505,212 Allowance for doubtful debt - Bonds (non interest bearing) 105,000 815,476 505,212 Non current Bonds (non interest bearing) - 105,000 - 105,000 (i) Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on 30-90 day terms. An allowance for doubtful debts is made when there is objective evidence that a trade receivable is impaired. An allowance for doubtful debt of nil has been recognised by the Assoication in the current year. As at 31 December 2011 $43,040 (6%) of trade receivables were past due but not considered impaired, compared to $167,150 (33%) at 31 December 2010. Payment terms on these amounts have not been re-negotiated. However amounts that are for hospitality will have access withheld until payment is received. NOTE 6: INVENTORIES At cost 51,290 54,938 51,290 54,938 NOTE 7: OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Deferred costs 185,011 94,886 Prepayments 7,000 27,879 Infrastructure rentals prepaid - 482,120 Term deposits (i) - 2,700,000 192,011 3,304,885 (i) Term deposits are made for varying periods depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Association and earn interest at the respective term deposit rates.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

2011 2010 $ $ NOTE 8: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Leasehold improvements - cost 1,014,375 640,309 Less accumulated depreciation (98,846) (213,753) 915,529 426,556 Plant and equipment - cost 535,641 611,846 Less accumulated depreciation (352,244) (434,417) 183,397 177,429 Furniture and fittings - cost 55,086 13,997 Less accumulated depreciation (2,067) (13,885) 53,019 112 Website infrastructure - cost 64,283 64,283 Less accumulated depreciation (51,480) (41,919) 12,803 22,364 Motor vehicles - cost 41,150 41,150 Less accumulated depreciation (39,302) (36,711) 1,848 4,439 Leased motor vehicles - cost 109,930 109,930 Less accumulated depreciation (50,777) (25,135) 59,153 84,795 Total property plant and equipment 1,225,749 715,695 Reconciliations Leasehold improvements Carrying amount at beginning of year 426,556 38,473 Additions 544,176 436,432 Depreciation (55,203) (48,349) Carrying amount at end of year 915,529 426,556 Plant and equipment Carrying amount at beginning of year 177,429 193,024 Additions 84,319 41,200 Disposals (160,524) (90,981) Depreciation 82,173 34,186 Carrying amount at end of year 183,397 177,429 Furniture and fittings Carrying amount at beginning of year 112 2,320 Additions 55,086 Disposals (112) Depreciation (2,067) (2,208) Carrying amount at end of year 53,019 112

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

2011 2010 $ $ NOTE 8: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (cont.) Website infrastructure Carrying amount at beginning of year 22,364 12,884 Additions - 15,525 Depreciation (9,561) (6,045) Carrying amount at end of year 12,803 22,364 Motor vehicles Carrying amount at beginning of year 4,439 7,029 Depreciation (2,591) (2,590) Carrying amount at end of year 1,848 4,439 Leased motor vehicles Carrying amount at beginning of year 84,795 108,503 Additions - Depreciation (25,642) (23,708) Carrying amount at end of year 59,153 84,795 Total property plant and equipment 1,225,749 715,695 NOTE 9: PREPAID LICENSE FEE Carrying amount at beginning of year 904,788 260,472 Additions - 825,187 Amortisation (180,871) (180,871) Written off (723,917) Carrying amount at end of year - 904,788 NOTE 10: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Trade payables (i) 487,817 380,384 Other payables (ii) 130,965 333,791 618,782 714,175 (i) Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 day terms. (ii) Other payables are non-trade payables, non-interest bearing and have an average term of one month. NOTE 11: UNEARNED REVENUE Unearned membership revenue 2,175,310 2,600,988 Unearned corporate hospitality revenue 1,673,018 1,874,056 Unearned sponsorship/event revenue 5,555 288,182 3,853,883 4,763,226 Revenue is recognised in accordance with accounting policy in note 1(d)

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

2011 2010 $ $ NOTE 12: EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS Current Employee entitlements 174,701 137,644 174,701 137,644 Non current Employee entitlements 145,079 90,646 145,079 90,646 Reconciliations Opening balance 228,290 258,669 Charge for year 285,131 254,941 Utilised (193,641) (285,320) As at 31 December 319,780 228,290 NOTE 13: INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES Current Lease liability (Note 18) 64,970 25,642 Less unexpired lease charges (5,104) (7,192) 59,866 18,450 Non current Lease liability (Note 18) - 72,161 Less unexpired lease charges - (5,104) - 67,057 NOTE 14: OTHER LIABILITIES Current WA Government loan (i) 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 Non current WA Government loan (i) 1,451,613 1,421,697 Force15 Foundation (ii) 180,739 166,903 1,632,352 1,588,600

(i) WA Government loan is an interest free loan from the Western Australian Government for the term of 8 years, ending 30 June 2017. (ii) Force15 Foundation loan is an interest free loan from the Force15 Foundation (Inc.) for the term of 8 years, 30 August 2017. (iii) The carrying amount of the Association’s current and non-current borrowings approximate their fair value NOTE 15: MEMBERS’ FUNDS Accumulated surplus/(deficit) Balance at beginning of year 530,451 1,425,483 Add: Deficit for the year (823,384) (895,032) Balance at end of year (292,933) 530,451

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

2011 2010 $ $ NOTE 16: CASH FLOW STATEMENT RECONCILIATION Reconciliation of surplus to net cash provided by operating activities Net surplus/(deficit) for the period (823,384) (895,032) Add/(less) non-cash items: Depreciation 1,777,770 735,012 Grant revenue - (629,785) Interest charged 103,752 92,060 Before change in assets and liabilities 1,058,138 (697,745) Change in assets and liabilities during the financial period (Increase) / decrease in receivables (205,264) 74,593 (Increase) / decrease in other current assets (69,246) 222,626 (Increase) / decrease in inventories 3,648 (3,555) Increase / (decrease) in unearned revenue (909,343) 1,083,907 Increase / (decrease) in payables (95,393) 67,491 Increase / (decrease) in employee entitlements 91,490 (30,379) Increase / (decrease) in interest bearing liabilities - Net cash provided by operating activities (125,970) 716,938 NOTE 17: SEGMENT INFORMATION The Association operates solely within the Sporting Industry of Australia. NOTE 18: EXPENDITURE COMMITMENTS Operating Leases The Association has entered into commercial leases on certain motor vehicles. These leases have a life of three years with no renewal option included in the contract. There are no restrictions placed upon the lessee by entering into these leases. Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases as at 31 December 2010 are as follows: Within one year 30,441 39,850 After one year but not more than five years - 36,529 30,441 76,379 Finance Leases The Association has entered into commercial leases on certain motor vehicles. There are no restrictions placed upon the lessee by entering into these leases. Within one year After one year but not more than five years Less amounts representing finance charges present value of minimum lease payments Present value of minimum lease payments

64,970 - (5,104) 59,866

25,642 72,161 (12,296) 85,507

Lease liabilities provided for in the financial statements Current 59,866 18,450 Non current - 67,057 59,866 85,507

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

2011 2010 $ $ NOTE 18: EXPENDITURE COMMITMENTS (cont.) Western Australian government loan The Association has a contractual obligation to pay back the 8 year interest free loan. Within one year 60,000 60,000 After one year but not more than five years 1,820,000 640,000 After more than five years - 1,240,000 1,880,000 1,940,000 NOTE 19: RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Members of the Board The names of each person holding the position of Board Member of the Association during the financial year were: R Perry (Chairman), I Cochrane, L Davies, C Fear, S Fink, A Howarth, D Redpath, N Sharpe, B Stewart, S Staniforth, D Vaux The following related party transactions occurred during the year - market research costs totalling $77,900 have been paid to Synovate Pty Ltd, Brent Stewart was the Global Chief Strategy Officer of Synovate Pty Ltd. Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties Sales to and purchases from related parties are made in arms length transactions both at normal market prices and on normal commercial terms. NOTE 20: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES (i) Details of Key Management Personnel Key management personnel of the association during the financial year were: R Graham, M Hardy, S Lee, V Reid, M Tink, M White, M Wilson Total income paid or payable including termination payments, or otherwise made available to all key management personnel of Western Australian Rugby Union (Inc.) in respect of the management of the affairs of the association. 1,188,523 1,364,040 There have been no transactions and balances with key management personnel and their related parties during the year. NOTE 21: REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS The auditor of Western Australian Rugby Union (Inc.) is Ernst & Young Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young (Australia) for: * an audit or review of the financial report of the entity 36,250 34,500 * taxation advice 16,135 17,422

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

NOTE 22: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS There have been no significant events occurring after balance date, which may have affected the associations operations or results of their operations or the associations state of affairs.

NOTE 23: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Association’s principal financial instruments comprise receivables, payables, cash and short-term deposits. The Association manages its exposure to key financial risks, including interest rate risk in accordance with the Association’s financial risk management policy. The objective of the policy is to support the delivery of the Association’s financial targets whilst protecting future financial security. The Association uses different methods to measure and manage different types of risks to which it is exposed. These include monitoring levles of exposure to interest rate risk and assessments of market forecasts for interest rates. Ageing analyses and monitoring of specific credit allowances are undertaken to manage credit risk, liquidity risk is monitored through the development of future rolling cash flow forecasts. The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks as summariesed below. Primary responsibility for identification and control of financial risks rests with the Audit and Compliance sub-committee. The committee reviews and agrees policies for managing each of the risks identified below, including interest rate risk, credit allowances, and future cash flow forecast projections. (i) Interest rate risk The Association has not entered into any interest rate swaps, forward rate agreements, interest rate options or similar derivatives. The Associated entity’s exposure to interest rate risks together with the effective interest rate for classes of financial assets and liabilities at balance date is set out below. Financial Instruments

Floating interest rate

Weighted average effective interest rate

2011

2010

2011

2010

(a) Financial assets Cash

3,967,204

2,379,731

2.59

5.66

Total Financial Assets

3,967,204

2,379,731

Interest bearing liabilities

59,866

85,507

10.58

Total Financial Liabilities

59,866

85,507

(b) Financial liabilities

The table delow details the interest rate sensitivity analyses of the Association at the reporting date, holding all other variables constant. Financial Instruments

Effect On:

Risk Variable

Sensitivity

Interest Rate

+ 1.0 %

Effect On:

Profit

Equity

Profit

Equity

2011

2010

42,997

61,444

- 1.0 % (42,997) (42,997) (61,444) (61,444)

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

NOTE 23: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (cont.) (ii) Financial risk management objectives and policies Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each class of financial asset, and financial liability instrument are disclosed in note 1 to the financial statements. Credit risk exposures The Association trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties. It is the Association’s policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. In addition, receivables balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Association’s exposure to bad debts is not significant. Concentration of credit risk The Association minimises concentrations of credit risk in relation to trade accounts receivable by undertaking transactions with a number of low risk customers. There is no significant concentration of credit risk within the Association and cash held is spread amongst a number of financial institutions to minimise the risk of default of counter parties. Management monitor the credit rating on a monthly basis. Policy states that no more than 70% of funds can be held in any one institution even if sponsored by a financial institution. Commodity Price risk The Association’s exposure to commodity price risk is minimal. Foreign Exchange risk The Association’s exposure to foreign exchange risk is minimal. Liguidity Risk Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash to meet commitments as and when they fall due. Management monitors rolling cash flow forecasts to manage liquidity risk. The only financial liabilities of the Association at balance date are trade and other payables. These amounts are unsecured and usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Maturity analysis of financial assets and liability based on management’s expectation. The risk implied from the values shown in the table below, reflects a balanced view of cash inflows and outflows, trade receivables and trade payables. These assets are considered in the Association’s overall liquity risk. To monitor existing financial assets and liabilities as well as to enable an effective controlling of future risks, Western Australian Rugby Union (Inc.) has established comprehensive risk reporting commensurate with the size of its activities that reflects expectation of management or expected settlement of financial assets and liabilities.

Year ended 31 December 2011

6-12

1-5

months

years

Total

Financial assets Cash & cash equivalents

3,967,204

Trade & other receivables

710,476

100,000

5,000

815,476

4,677,680

100,000

5,000

4,782,680

Trade & other payables

618,782

Lease

64,970

Government loan

60,000

1,820,000

1,880,000

618,782

124,970

1,820,000

2,563,752

Financial liabilities

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION (INC.) DIRECTOR’S DECLARATION

The general purpose financial report has been prepared to satisfy the reporting requirements under the Association’s constitution. The Western Australian Rugby Union (Inc.) board has determined that accounting policies adopted are appropriate to meet the needs of the members of the Association. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements and other statutory requirements. In our opinion:

(a) the financial statements are drawn up so as to present fairly the Association’s financial position as at 31 December 2011 and its performance as represented by the results of its operations and cashflows for the year ended on that date; and

(b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they become payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with the constitution of Western Australian Rugby Union (Inc.) On behalf of the Board

R Perry Chairman Perth, 20 February 2012

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2011 Employee of the Year Dwayne Nestor

2011 PG Hampshire Award Winner Anare Koliavu

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