President’s Report 2005 Disappointment of 2004 prompted a reassessment of our attitudes Disappointment of 2004 prompted a reassessment of our attitudes Fell short of our expectations in the lower grades Fell short of our expectations in the lower grades 2005 still a success across the board 2005 still a success across the board –2 nd in Club Championship –4 grades in semi-finals –1 st Grade Premiers

President’s Report nd placing in Club Championship 2 nd placing in Club Championship –Reflects our continued strength as a club within the zone –Every team contributed 1 st Premiership in 1 st Grade since st Premiership in 1 st Grade since 1998 –Culmination of 7 years of frustration –Gradual development of skills, confidence, maturity structure and self belief

President’s Report 2005 Results v Expectations Results v Expectations –Our club culture sets the bar at a high level –Every team competed to the best of their ability –Need to maintain that high standard –Continue to strive for improvement as a club both on and off the field

President’s Report 2005 Strength of our Colts has given us a strong platform for future Strength of our Colts has given us a strong platform for future –Number made run-on debuts in 1 st Grade –Many colts were on 1 st Grade bench –Blooding of colts in the top grade is an important facet in players achieving their full potential –Tradition that has been continued over many seasons

Presidents Report 2005 Discipline Discipline –Improved both on and off the field –Positive response from the zone and the referees –Congratulations to everyone involved –Reflected in our relationship with referees in all grades

President’s Report 2005 Colts competition in Central West still remains the envy of other zones Colts competition in Central West still remains the envy of other zones Bulldogs have lobbied for the last 6 years for the current format and will not back away from the “4 grade” competition Bulldogs have lobbied for the last 6 years for the current format and will not back away from the “4 grade” competition 3 rd Grade is now a target as some clubs are struggling for numbers 3 rd Grade is now a target as some clubs are struggling for numbers

President’s Report 2005 New competition structure may shorten the season New competition structure may shorten the season Less teams in premier competition Less teams in premier competition A proactive response by clubs to a serious problem A proactive response by clubs to a serious problem Some suggestions are only a short term fix and could in turn weaken the zone as a whole Some suggestions are only a short term fix and could in turn weaken the zone as a whole There is a need to carefully think through all the options and the positive & negative effects of any changes There is a need to carefully think through all the options and the positive & negative effects of any changes Continued lobbying by clubs, zones and unions for the re-introduction of the interchange rule Continued lobbying by clubs, zones and unions for the re-introduction of the interchange rule

President’s Report 2005 Player Recruitment Player Recruitment –Player numbers are currently good –The numbers in lower grades have improved through hard work –Combined effort from whole club is required to maintain player base –Areas to Target –Schools –Community –Overseas

President’s Report 2005 To maintain/improve our level of success To maintain/improve our level of success –Actively seek players both domestically and overseas –Retain our existing player base –Ensure club is financially strong –Support all facets of club life –Maintain our attitude to a high level of self discipline –Increase our visibility within the Rugby community Bulldog Web site Bulldog Web site News Letters News Letters Media Media Charitable work Charitable work

President’s Report 2005 Congratulations and thank you to: Congratulations and thank you to: –Players and coaching staff –Management committee –Selectors and team officials –Sponsors and supporters –Ladies of our club for their support and understanding throughout the season