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PRESIDENTS REPORT APRIL 2026

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We have all been biting at the bit for the season to kick off, it’s finally here. By the time you read
this we will have had our second match.
It’s an honour to play on Anzac Day, a day we remember those who served and died in all wars,
conflicts and peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those who have
served.
South have had personnel who have served our country recently and in the past. The Anzac Day
match is an opportunity to pay tribute. The game provides a platform for courage, mateship, and
sacrifice , similar is some respects to the qualities shown by our Forces. 

Lee and I are in Europe from May 1 until June 10, during that time we will be visiting the
battlegrounds of the Somme and Northern France for 3 days, it is something that has been on our
list of places to visit, even more so now as we have found relatives buried near Amiens and
inscribed on the Menin Gate walls. We will reflect their sacrifice.
After a long preseason, I’m sure the players are all keen to show what we can achieve. All that
practice, skill drills, fitness pain etc will be worth it.
Good luck to all our grades. 

We are struggling with U15 this year, I think there are about 10 players registered. About 4 go to
U18. As a Club we encourage you if you know of lads that are willing to come out, let us know. To
try and increase numbers the club is going to seek an exemption for first year U18 players (the
ones that are just out of u15) that may not get a game in U18 to drop back to U15. We don’t want
to forfeit games. We have also contacted all the clubs explaining our dilemma and are asking for
assistance with top up players.
The league and clubs are struggling to fill umpire positions, if you would like assist please make
contact with Mark Horner, Mick Kerin or Nicole McInnis. 

For every league across the state for all
grades u16.5 or below, a fair play rule has been introduced. This means for SGL U15
(mandatory) that the margin at which the game ends is now 60 points at either half time or full
time. 

Each league is to determine their own set of penalties for non – compliance by coaches or
clubs.
With the start of the season a whole range of jobs/duties need to be filled, we need people to help
out where they can, water carriers, trainers, runners to name a few. 

Volunteers are the backbone
of our club, if we all had one job (share the load) the club would be better off. On volunteering it is
incredible to be made aware that since we started the Bunnings BBQ’s we have had 61 people
involved. T

his is a great achievement and I want to thank Mick again for his dedication. 

 It goes to show we can achieve great things. Don’t forget we are ordinary people doing
extraordinary things for our Club (and Community).
I’ll be keeping up with the matches while I’m away, and I know the opposition will see a different
South this year. 

 All the best.
Nick Heron—President