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st Coast Poly is proud to announce a further extension to its 15 year partnership with Country Football WA.
We have worked with the team at Country Football WA to redefine what this award means. We hope to put a spotlight on the ‘champions’ in our rural communities that play an important role throughout the WA country football community. This is a formal opportunity to shine a light on those individuals who go above and beyond to support their club, on and off the field.
West Coast Poly CEO, Stephen Thompson is thrilled to be partnering with country football once more.
“Here at West Coast Poly we are proud and excited to be the sponsor of Country Footy WA’s Champion of the Week,” Mr Thompson said.
“Whether they are on the field, or off the field, each local footy club in WA has their own champions that embody community spirit and commitment, that help their local footy club thrive.”
“A lot of our staff come from the country, so we know how important country footy clubs are to the community. They are the hub and beating pulse of each town.”
“It’s important that they are supported and highlighted for the tremendous good they do in the community, it’s why we have been sponsoring Country Footy WA for over 15 years.”
The new award will see country clubs and communities nominate their West Coast Poly Champion of the Week, with the winner receiving a $50 SportsPower voucher.
Each weekly ’champion’ will then go in the running to be named the West Coast Poly Champion of the Year, to be awarded at the 2024 WAFL Grand Final.
In addition, the West Coast Poly Champion of the Year will receive a WAFL Grand Final Experience as well as a Josh Kennedy signed eagles jersey and Josh Kennedy signed footballs, for their club.
WAFC Executive Manager Country Football, Facilities and Affiliates, Brent Hedley said this partnership extension and refocus is a testament to the ongoing commitment from West Coast Poly to the health of regional WA.
“Country Football WA is thrilled to extend its partnership with West Coast Poly,” Mr Hedley said.
“Country football is the lifeblood of local communities. Volunteers and players play pivotal roles in sustaining the vibrant football culture we cherish.”
“The West Coast Poly Champion of the Week is the perfect way to shine a light on those ‘champions’ within regional WA.”
“Country Football WA’s vision is to ensure that communities are thriving through football.”
Nominations will open from Monday 29th April. Click here for more information, or to nominate please click here.
Each week you can nominate a member of your club that is a ‘champion’ in your rural footy club. They can be for those on field or off field, so whether they kicked a bag on field, or helped out so the club ran smoothly off field, we want to recognise your champions!
Nominate your champion each Monday at the Country Football WA website here
West Coast Champion of the Week // Week 9 – Mitch Tenardi
This guy is the kind of player that you would want to come down to your local footy club to watch. His consistency in winning 6 consecutive best and fairest awards for the league side demonstrates not only his talent but also his dedication and leadership on the field. Mitch is a great bloke and a great idol of country football.
West Coast Poly Champion of the Week // Week 8 – Don Bradford
Don Bradford has been chairman of the Kulin Great Southern Colts Carnival Committee since 2005. He is passionate about country football and the Kulin community.
Kulin hosts the carnival for 2 years alternating with Lake Grace for 2 years. Kulin has hosted the carnival 10 times; each being well run and very successful financially with profits funding upgrades to local sports facilities. On carnival weekend, the population of Kulin nearly doubles, with over 300 footballers, support staff and spectators attending each carnival.
Don facilitates the accommodation booking for all visitors in Kulin and all meals and other services provided by a volunteers. Don & his committee co-ordinate the carnival with a big team of volunteers from the local community and the Kulin Kondinin Football Club, ensuring that the players, support crew and visitors have a fantastic weekend. It is people like Don who we want to recognise as a Champion in Country WA.
West Coast Poly Champion of the Week // Round 7 – Neil Vanderplank
Neil and the Ord River Magpies put on their first MND charity event on the 8th June between Magpies and the Port Wyndham Crocs. Neil organised with the club, collected a huge range of memorabilia for auction, generated donations online and via a local celebrity ice plunge. Amongst all that on the day played a great game and MC’d the remainder of the night. Congratulations Neil on winning our Champion of the Week.
West Coast Poly Champion of the Week // Round 6 – Dennis Amour
In his 20th year in the Onshore Cup Football Association , no one has ever achieved 20 years for the Busselton Bombers Football Club or the league. Playing every role in the club and playing a huge part in keeping the league running a few years back in leaner times. Dennis is still playing, holding down the forward pocket. We know you will celebrating this milestone in a few weeks, however, Country Football would like to congratulate and thank you for your contribution to football!
West Coast Poly Champion of the Week // Round 5 – Trent Tanner
Trent is both a player and volunteer, who is integral to the Clubs operations – Trent’s commitment to going above and beyond is exceptional (much like West Coast Poly)! Trent has recently been involved in the development of Club facilities – ensuring that much like West Coast Poly, Collie Eagles are built to last.
West Coast Poly Champion of the Week // Round 4 – Garret Greenham
Garret has been involved with the Burracoppin Football Club for the last decade and during that time he has been a player, a member of the committee, volunteered behind the scenes, and has worked tirelessly to ensure the Club’s survival. Of the past 4 years he has stepped into the role of President where he has led the Cats from near extinction to a healthy, sustainable, proactive, financial enterprise.
Garret took on the role of presidency at a time when the Club was struggling with numbers (both playing and supporting) and in a bit of a lull. He put his hand up when no one else wanted to, and worked hard to engage our local community to boost participation both on and off the field. He is an avid supporter of junior sport and developing grass-roots talent, and is passionate about building a Club culture that is safe, welcoming and inclusive.
Garret is a popular member within the Cattery. He has a passion for our Club like no other and dedicates copious hours to ensuring everything runs smoothly. He is our tech guru when we need him and has boosted our social media profile by 1000%.
Other achievements include the incorporation of 4 netball teams under the Burracoppin umbrella, working with the committee to make our 100 year celebration a success, and completing compliance training and workshops to ensure our Club is well governed and organised.
Whilst Garret has a young family and works shift-work, his dedication to the Cattery is unquestionable. He devotes endless hours to ensuring our Club runs smoothly, and is always available to mentor and support younger committee members and players.
We are grateful for Garret’s ongoing contribution to the Burracoppin Football Club and believe he is a worthy candidate for the Champion of the Week award.