Eagles Emails 2017

Reminder that next Monday 6th February 2017, the Annual General Meetings of both the Eagles Club Inc. and the Woodville West Torrens Football Club Inc. will be held at The Eagles Function Centre, Oval Avenue, Woodville South at 7.30 pm and 8.00 pm.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The Woodville West Torrens Football Club wishes to advise all it members, corporate partners, sponsors and supporters of the signing of players Jake Johansen and Jordan West and Assistant Coach Brian Haraida for the 2017 Season.

Jake, 20, after 53 plus SANFL League games and stints with Port Adelaide and Glenelg has decided to continue his career with our Club. Jake, a premier player at League level with great speed and skill, plays both midfield and forward and while small in stature, shows great tenacity for the contest. Jake is very excited and eager to immerse himself in the Eagles culture and continue his upward progression in his career.

Jordan, 23, a 203cm Ruck/Forward has signed with the Club from the St. George Dragons in the Sydney Premier League. Jordan, who spent time on the Swans Academy List and 3 years at Southern Oregon University playing basketball, is an athletic big man whose strength will be a key asset.

The Club is excited to have Jordan’s services and we look forward to him developing into a key component in our structure. Jordan is excited about the opportunity to play with the Eagles and is looking to have an impact on the club for many years.

Joining the Coaching group will be Brian Haraida to work with both the League and Reserves as an Assistant Coach. Brian, a 268 game, 3 time Premiership player and State representative with Central District (1990 – 2004) brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from both his football and business ventures. Brian is excited to be working with a talented player group and looking forward to helping the group continue to strive for success.

Ben Watkins, who has been a Senior Assistant for the past two seasons will take on the role as Head of Development. Part of this role will see Ben oversee the Reserves playing group, while continuing his role as Senior Assistant.The Club will look to add another assistant in the coming weeks once interviews have concluded.

Please join the Club in welcoming Jake, Jordan and Brian to the Woodville West Torrens Football Club

EAGLES CLUB

Seven 22 (Port Road) achieved a Net Profit of $488k for 2016 (prior to the distribution of $616k to the Football Club)
Eagles Function Centre (Oval Avenue) realised a loss of $283k for 2016.
The combined result for the Eagles Club was a surplus of 205k (prior to the distribution to the Football Club).
WOODVILLE WEST TORRENS FOOTBALL CLUB

The Woodville West Torrens Football Club realised a surplus of $328k for 2016. This is compared to previous years’ result of a deficit of $74k for 2015, deficit of $507k in 2014 and a deficit of $176k in 2013.
The surplus of $328k includes $250k which is the first payment received from SANFL from the sale of AAMI stadium. Excluding the AAMI Stadium funds results in a surplus of $128k for 2016.
The budget for 2017 has been set to achieve a cash surplus of $120k at the end of the 2017 financial year.
Whilst this target will be challenging we are $96k above budget at the end of the first 2 months. Some of this will be due to timing issues but others are saving achieved which will enhance the year end result.

The Woodville West Torrens Football Club is thrilled to announce Skill Hire has joined the Club as a new Major Corporate Partner for season 2017.

A company that originated as a training provider in Albany in 1992, Skill Hire can now be found at up to 20 locations across Western Australia and South Australia with a strong focus on providing opportunities for the local community through their training, staffing and employment services.

"We are extremely excited to have joined the Woodville West Torrens Football Club as a Major Corporate Partner for season 2017," said David Couzner, Chief Operating Officer of Skill Hire. "The partnership has already proven to be beneficial with the recent employment of Jared Petrenko and Paul Stewart into our APY Lands team. Skill Hire look forward to further strengthening the partnership with the club going forward."

"Skill Hire is doing great things in our community and we are really excited to be partnering with an organisation that holds such strong values, similar to our Club," said Woodville West Torrens General Manager of Commercial Operations Chris Branson. "We look forward to developing

Footy will be returning to Woodville sooner than we thought. Our trial match on the 1st of April versus South Adelaide scheduled for Thebarton Oval will now be played at Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval starting with the Reserves at 11:25am.

Also this coming weekend, three of our four teams will have their first hit out for the season.

Friday 10th March
Reserves - Eagles vs Norwood @ Thebarton Oval 6:30pm

Sunday 12th March
U16 - Eagles vs Sturt @ Cornerstone College, Mount Barker 11:50am
U18 - Eagles vs Sturt @ Cornerstone College, Mount Barker 2:10pm

Throughout the past two years the Eagles senior squad has been set on building upon the already strong culture at the football club. Whilst we are yet to achieve the ultimate success we desire, we have been able to build what we believe to be one of the best club cultures you will find. It really is a great place to be.

The players are only one part of ‘the club’. What makes it such a great atmosphere is the relationships between the players, coaches, staff and supporters. For the players, this means we have an environment where we enjoy training, playing and socialising as a club. The success of our junior teams and the Reserves in the past four years illustrates how important the club culture is in retaining our talented young players.

Our playing list has been intentionally rejuvenated over recent years where the senior squad now comprises of 85% of players originating from within our local zones.

The ‘2017 Season Launch and Player Auction’ on March 25th is the first event of the year where we get to celebrate what it means to be an Eagle. We appreciate the support of the entire Eagles’ Family, which includes members, volunteers, family and friends, and would love it if you would join us in what will certainly be a great night.

With games approaching, we’d love it if as many people as possible get back to the after match presentations, upstairs at the club and enjoy being part of the Eagles’ Family.

Regards,

Patrick Giuffreda & Luke Thompson
Co-Captains

The reason for this email is to let you know of some exciting improvements to the Maugham Thiem Hyundai Oval facility over the past few months. The City of Charles Sturt has replaced the bench metal seating in the Barry Jarman Stand with “bucket” seating from AAMI stadium. The interchange boxes in front of the Percy Fox Green Stand are also planned to be replaced.

A portable electronic scoreboard at the southern end on match days has been secured to enhance the viewing for all spectators. Other initiatives are also being explored to improve the facilities and experience for members and supporters including improvements to the PA system and more food and beverage options for game days.

The City of Charles Sturt has also replaced the existing fence around the oval with a new picket fence. New sponsor signs are in the process of being manufactured and printed with up to date logos.

The Club has decided to give members and supporters an opportunity to own their own little piece of the pickets by purchasing a plaque that is attached to the top of the Picket facing the crowd for $120 and will be in the colours of your choice being Yellow, Blue or Green.

We plan to formally launch the ability to secure a picket at the Player Auction night on March 25th.

Prior to this, as special recognition to the Seven Life Governors and the Seven Premiership Teams, we plan to give all sponsors & members the opportunity to place an offer to purchase one of the fourteen special plaques.

The reason to do this prior to the night is to allow any person not attending the Player Auction Night, an opportunity to place an offer for each plaque. The highest offer will be the opening offer on the night and prior offers will be securely and confidentially held. The successful highest offer will be informed prior to commencing the auction.

Please click here to complete a pre-release Auction form.

Kind Regards,

Chris Branson
General Manager, Commercial Operations
Woodville West Torrens Football Club

Catch all Eagles games live this season or watch a replay during the week using the new SANFL Macca’s League Digital Pass. Perfect for Eagles fans living interstate, overseas and in regional communities looking to keep up with the action.

For More Information
http://sanfl.com.au/2017-sanfl-maccas-league-digital-pass/

To Sign Up Today
https://premier.sportsubs.com.au/sanfl/wwtfc/products/products?productcategoryid=2&productsubcategoryid=604

List of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the digital pass
http://sanfl.com.au/digital-pass-faq/

Footy is back this Saturday with the League squad taking on Adelaide in a trial from 11:25am. Get down to Football Park (AAMI Stadium) and see the boys in action for the first time this season.

Also this Saturday at the Eagles Function Centre is the 2017 Player Auction starting at 7pm. There are a few spots still available so contact the club on 8347 2444 to book your seat at what will be a great night.

For those unable to attend here is your chance to place an offer on some of your favourite players for a chance to receive a monetary return according to their performance throughout the 2017 SANFL season.

final reminder for those that are unable to attend the Player Auction this Saturday night, you have until 10am this Friday to get your offers in to have your name linked to a Life Governor and/or a Premiership Plaque. Thank you to those who have bid so far. We will be in contact with the successful Pre-Auction bidders on Friday

The Woodville West Torrens Football Club is excited to offer fans a new and exciting way to follow every Eagles game this season!
The Digital Pass allows you to watch every Eagles game in high definition on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV or computer, with play-by-play commentary and live scoreboards.
Once signed up, you’ll have access to watch our games live, while matches broadcast live on Channel Seven, including the 2017 Macca’s League Finals Series, will be available to view on delay. You will also have the ability to watch archived games at any stage throughout the season.

PRICING

Digital Pass Product
Members
Non-members

Season Pass
$29.99
$74.99

30-Day Pass*
$5.99
$14.99



*If you purchase before the start of the season, the 30-Day Pass will commence countdown from 6 April 2017.

We believe we have a fantastic year ahead of us at the Woodville West Torrens Football Club. The players are doing their best with summer training getting ready for Round One.

The backbone of our club is our supporters, members and especially our VOLUNTEERS.

For the year ahead there are a number of opportunities to get involved to support your proud Football club.

We need helpers who can assist in a number of areas listed below:

Eddie the Eagle Mascot for home matches
Game Day BBQ & Canteen Assistance
Selling raffle tickets via a Mobile Phone APP
Sell raffles tickets at our Thursday night members draw
Oval setup before and after matches
Other home match activities
Please let me know if you can help make us an even greater club.

Contact Chris Branson for further enquiries.

Chris Branson
General Manager Commercial Operations
Mobile: 0418 700 224
Email: commercialmanager@wwtfc.com.au

Members are an integral part of the Woodville West Torrens Football Club. This season if you attend all home games you will receive tickets to the 2017 SANFL Macca’s League Final Series plus you will also go into the draw to win a double pass to the SANFL Macca’s League Official Grand Final Luncheon.

To be eligible you must be a ticketed member of the club. Not a ticketed Member? Contact the club on 8347 2444 to upgrade your Core Membership. See below for full Terms & Conditions.

Terms & Conditions
1. The Club Ticketed Member must have scanned into all 10 home games in 2017 - using the one ticket.
2. Only paid, individual ticketed memberships are eligible for the prize.
3. Excludes SANFL Players, Officials and Sponsor allocated ticketing.
4. SANFL Staff and SANFL Club employees are not eligible for the prize.
5. The 2017 SANFL Macca’s League Finals Series tickets are General Admission. Eligible ticketed members will receive a double pass to each week of the Finals Series (four weeks).
6. Each club will receive a double pass (two tickets) to the SANFL Macca’s League Grand Final Official Luncheon. This double pass is to be given to a Club Ticketed Member who has attended all 10 home games in 2017. Member & their guest must be over the age of 18 to attend the Grand Final luncheon. This is strictly non-transferable.

EAGLES RADIO LAUNCHED

We are excited to announce that we are the first SANFL Club to launch our own Eagles branded and slightly bias call of SANFL Football league games.

Eagles Radio will officially call all home SANFL league games from this Saturday against Glenelg via our website and WWTFC APP.

The call will be provided by Pickles & Bonz who have their own internet radio sports show on the Australian number one Kixx Internet Radio. They have experience calling SANFL league games and West End Redbacks Cricket games.

We are also in the process in exploring options to transmit on FM local radio for supporters to listen to while at matches as well as producing an hour long show broadcast LIVE to the Eagles App that will include interviews with the Coaches, Players, Past Players & officials. (On The Couch style show hosted by Pickles & Bonz).

To listen to Eagles Radio download the W.W.T.F.C. App via iTunes or Google Play or head to http://wwtfc.com.au/eaglesradio/ to listen through the website.

We have a number of exciting events coming your way.

'Back to Peckers Disco' - this Saturday night 7:30pm til late - featuring live band Jungle Jooce.

Reverse Raffle - Saturday 10th June 7:30-11pm - After our home match vs South Adelaide. Last ticket drawn wins trip for two to Fiji valued at $2000. Only 200 tickets to be sold.

Eagles Business Luncheon - Friday 23rd June 12-3pm - Guest Speaker Barry Hall and MC Tom Rehn.

The Club is delighted to announce we have developed a mutual business relationship with NAB and here is how you can help.

For anybody that is looking to buy a home, obtain a business loan, or has a loan and would like to see if you could get a great deal to refinance, if you mention that you are involved with or are a supporter of the Woodville West Torrens Football Club at the beginning of your conversation with NAB, your Club, the Eagles, will get a commission payment if the loan proceeds to settlement. The commission the Club receives does not influence the rate you receive as you decide if the loan arrangement suits your requirements.

If you have any queries please contact myself as per the details below and I am more than happy to make sure I can help place you in front of a NAB banker who can provide great service to you. Alternatively, you can visit your local NAB branch to discuss this further. NAB Terms and conditions and lending criteria apply.

For more information on the latest NAB offer visit link below.

https://www.nab.com.au/sites/personal/home-loans/rewards

Chris Branson
General Manager, Commercial Operations
T: 08 8347 2444

In an effort to receive valuable feedback from our members, we would like to ask you a few questions about your experience as a member so far this year.

Complete the survey in the link below to be in the running to receive two complimentary tickets to our Home Match Luncheon on Saturday 3rd June vs North Adelaide. The winner will be contacted via email before Thursday 1st of June.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FC8WV6K

We value the opinion of our members highly and appreciate all feedback given.

Regards,

Chris Branson
General Manager, Commercial Operations

I responded to the survey. I am not if others out there are of the same mind but we should have arrange our programming around the AFL to maximise attendance. As a crows supporter (Eagles first) we have a few clash matches and it divides me. An example is July1 we play the Magpies at Woodville and at the same time the Crows play Carlton at the MCG. I was considering going over that weekend. To help the Power play that evening and this will limit any magpie supporters. Surely the whole day would impact the crowd.

goddy11 wrote:I responded to the survey. I am not if others out there are of the same mind but we should have arrange our programming around the AFL to maximise attendance. As a crows supporter (Eagles first) we have a few clash matches and it divides me. An example is July1 we play the Magpies at Woodville and at the same time the Crows play Carlton at the MCG. I was considering going over that weekend. To help the Power play that evening and this will limit any magpie supporters. Surely the whole day would impact the crowd.  

I did talk to the man on the Email at woody oval he said its not the Eagles when it was Eagles v Crows , Same time crows afl was playing

I tend to agree Goddy. The vocal minority elsewhere in the footy forum universe were adamant that the league needed to play games on Saturdays. I understand for some clubs that might be the case for us Sundays seem the better option based on games so far this year. I dont follow either local AFL team but the attitude of many that the league shouldn't worry about them and play saturdays regardless because thats what happened in the glory days is short sighted. I have read North didnt do well on Sundays, fine, play Saturday home games the opposite seems to apply for South due to the SFL, for us the AFL and Ammos seem to have a big impact on Saturday crowds so lets work around it for the 10 home games.

It was a tough night at Coopers Stadium on Friday night for the League team, going down for the first time this season. Plenty of areas to work on before Saturday's game against North Adelaide.
After a big loss to Port Adelaide last week, the Reserves turned their fortunes around running away with the game in the second half by 43 points. State Under 18 squad members Isaac Moller and Cooper Gaffney shone in the win.

At Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval on Saturday the Under 18's ran out winners by 62 points and remain undefeated and on top of the ladder.

This week at Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval we have our first triple header for the season. The Under 18's kick things off at 9:25am,

This October, a group from the Eagles Football Club including players, coaches and staff will be trekking the Kokoda Trail to help raise funds for the Little Heroes Foundation and the WWTFC.

Senior coach - Michael Godden, Players - Jared Petrenko & Joe Heinjus, WWTFC Membership Coordinator/Receptionist - Melissa McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer of major partner Maughan Thiem - Daniel Thomas & Chief Operating Officer of major partner Skill Hire & WWTFC Board Member - David Couzner, will be following in the footsteps of the Australian soldiers on the 12 day Kokoda trek which is described as a world class, challenging, jungle bush walking experience.

The Kokoda Track inspires cultural interaction, not only with our own wartime history, but also with the trek crew and villagers you meet along the way!

Our Eagles team are already in preparation for the 96 kilometre journey and we would love your support. Every dollar raised goes towards helping WWTFC and our charity partner Little Heroes Foundation who heavily rely on the generosity of their supporters to be able to support seriously ill children and their families living in South Australia.

To Donate follow the link below. The link can also be found on the home page of our website. Every donation counts and any amount is extremely appreciated.

As a part of the Kokoda fundraising, the Club will also be running a Quiz night on Saturday August 5th. Put this night in your calendar and stay tuned for more details.

The SANFL today confirmed the fixture for the final round of 2017 with all matches scheduled for Saturday. Our match up against Central District at Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval will take place on Saturday the 26th August, Rerserves 11:30am and League 2:10pm.

In other news we are excited to announce that Eagles Radio will be heading to Adelaide Oval for the upcoming finals series. You can listen to Pickles and Bonz calling the action live on 88.3FM, so make sure you bring your radio to Adelaide Oval this September.

Also stay tuned for information surrounding our 2017 Club Champion event which will be announced very soon.

Enjoy your weekend free of Eagles footy and see you all next week.

There is just three weeks left in the 2017 minor round and we have two exciting home games to finish off another great year at Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval.

Round 17 vs Adelaide - Sunday August 20th
Next Sunday we host Adelaide in what will also be our annual Eagles Community Carnival Day. Prior to the league match there is the SANFL Juniors Lighting Carnival with 59 teams, both boys and girls, from 28 clubs within the Eagles zone. While this going on there is also plenty of activities for the kids including a Kids Community Treasure Hunt plus other FREE family friendly activities including a jumping castle, face painting and colouring in area, as well as the SANFL Activation Zone. For more information on the Eagles Community Carnival Day .

Also prior to the Adelaide game we have our Home Match Luncheon. $45pp includes a 2 course meal, 2 hour drink package plus hear from guest speakers Kym Koster and Adam Grocke. Click on the image at the top of this email to book your spot today.

Round 18 vs Central - Saturday August 26th
The minor round concludes with a real treat thanks to West End and Vili’s, celebrating the ultimate footy match – a beer and a pie. Patrons will be able to sample a West End or James Squire beer or cider, expertly paired with the perfect flavour of a Vili’s pie. Look out for the James Squire marquee at the Northern end when we take on Central.


Make sure you don't miss out on a big final two weeks of the SANFL Macca's League minor round before we head in to Adelaide Oval for some finals action.

There are just two games left at Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval in the 2017 season. If you attend these last two home games you will receive a double pass to the 2017 SANFL Macca's League Finals Series plus you'll also go into the draw to win a double pass to the 2017 Macca's League Official Grand Final Luncheon.

In addition to this as a part of SANFL Member Appreciation Round in Round 18, we will be inviting all our loyal members who have attended the first nine home games to join us in forming a guard of honor for the players as they run out to take on Central District, plus one lucky fan will toss the coin pre-match. More information will be provided in regards to this following this weekends game against Adelaide.

We look forward to seeing you over the next two weeks leading into our big finals campaign.

Go Eagles!