A record finals series has enabled Murray Football Netball League to improve its financial position after two years of hardship.
One of a number of items discussed at the league’s annual general meeting on Monday January 9, the competition also announced a number of changes to the board.
Operating without charging football administration fees to clubs, the league returned a trading profit of $11,200 for season 2022, helped by a record finals series revenue of $141,482.
General nanager Dale Norman said the league continued to operate in a harmonious environment.
“The executive remains open and transparent at all times with the clubs, respectful of the opinion of all clubs and mindful that any decisions are thought through thoroughly as to not have any negative impact on the clubs or the competition,” Norman said.
“The league continues to go from strength to strength. The executive is in awe of how the clubs have returned post COVID-19. The 2021 season was sensational, concluding with an amazing grand final day.”
President Julie Walsh will continue at the helm for a fourth term, while vice-president Peter Limbrick, junior vice-president Chris Drum and Wayne Cowley were also returned.
Joining the executive is former senior interleague coach Adrian Daly, while ex-league president Jack Hawkins returns to the executive.
“For the first time in 12 years the league will operate with a full executive,” Norman said.
“Julie has been exceptional in her role as president through some of the hardest times the league has endured.
“Finally Julie got to be at the helm on grand final day after two years interrupted by COVID-19.”
Set to kick off on April 1, the 2023 Murray league season is shaping up to be a big one and the solid financial position is only going to help the competition improve.
“The focus continues to be the promotion of the league and in doing so, driving new income sources,” Norman said.