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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Season 1994

President’s Report

My fellow Parksiders, it is with a sense of pride and accomplishment that I deliver my summation of
the 93/94 season. I stress the latter part of 93 as the seeds that were sown in that time formed the
basis for the results shown in 1994.

I will without hesitation state without the input of past President Paul Barbuto, Administrator Alan
Emmett and those members who formed the adminteams for the season 94 the results achieved in
94 would not have happened.

1993 was a year of reformation through the efforts of the recruiting team, the club stood on its and

regained its dignity. Robert and John worked very hard and all but completed a training
conferencefeet when we were just beaten by professional Nth Ballarat side. For the first time the
players came to pre-season in numbers and the results achieved through the year support their
dedication and the persistence, shown by Robin, Robert, John. Our players rode the crest of a wave
that finally broke when we were defeated by the eventual premiers Deer Park, unfortunately success
led to some complacency both by the player, committee and supporter groups. One wonders what
you have to do but it’s the old story you can please some people some of the time.

Behaviour

This has improved in the last 18 months, but we still have a way to go. Reports are down and this is
reflected in the way we behave whilst in the club or as part of the club. The club was ably
represented by Alan Emmett and Paul Barbuto at the tribunal and I will hear no criticism of their
efforts unless those criticising are prepared to put in themselves.

The finances of the club are in a sound state with the club finishing in the black. These results were
achieved by the professional administration of Craig Watt and the finance team. The pressure of a
work promotion in his Company made it hard for Craig to put in as many hours as he would have
liked, but Craig still achieved his targets, well done Craig.

To Judith who put up with my late nights and more meetings then the V.R.C. my heartfelt thanks and
I am sure I echo the thanks of those who enjoy the excellent catering provided by Pat and Judith on
Thursdays and Saturdays. The club has an excellent reputation for its' canteen and deservedly so.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider