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THE CARBINE CLUB of Western Australia- AFL Grand Final Luncheon

The Carbine Club of WA held the 2021 AFL Grand Final Luncheon at the Hyatt Hotel Perth. The

hugely successful luncheon was quickly pulled together by CCWA as a result of the Grand Final being

transferred from Melbourne to Perth. The function was attended by 350 Members, guests and

speakers.

The event was hosted by Brian Taylor with guest panel members Luke Hodge, Daisy Pearce, Mark

Brayshaw and Garry Lyon. Tribute was paid to recently named AFL Hall of Fame recipient Robert

Wiley. Included in the afternoon were guest speakers Gillon McLachlan who made the Toast to

Football and Ian Sandover who spoke about the history of the Sandover family involvement with the

WAFL Fairest & Best -Sandover Medal.

The Carbine Club of WA was proud to present this Luncheon on behalf of The Carbine Club (Vic). It

was an outstanding afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

(Thanks again to Leith Putland for keeping us up to date with news from the West)

Above: President Neil Pinner with Rita Saffioti-

Minister for Transport representing the Premier

CCWA Members John Ford, Scott James (Treasurer), Mike Heath (C’tee)

Neil Pinner (President), Matt Fahey (C’tee) & Norma Thomasen

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CC WA AFL Grand Final Luncheon

CC Tas – Sports Luncheon

Vale Alan Davidson AM MBE

Coming Club Events

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Glen Jakovich – AFL Cup Ambassador Terry Smith, Leith Putland, Ian Sandover Robert Wiley & MC Brian Taylor

CARBINE CLUB of Tasmania- Sports Luncheon

CCTAS held a Sports Luncheon at Wrest Point Casino on Fri 29 October where two speakers were

Australian cricket Captain Tim Paine and AFL Premiership player Ben Brown.

MC for the day was media personality Ally Bradley who of course gave a polished performance in the

role; newly reelected President Steve Adermann gave members a detailed update on the trials and

tribulations of the young sportspeople who have been sponsored by the Club in recent years and

continued his detailed work by interviewing both guests.

Tim Paine delighted with his frank and clear answers to Steve’s questions showing once again what a

great captain and ambassador for sport generally that he is. Ben Brown gave an insight into his AFL

journey and also into the important work he does outside football, supporting causes that he is

deeply committed to.

Club Member and our resident auctioneer Andrew “Flapper” Wright was at his best coaxing bids for

exceptional auction items which topped up Club funds to assist in support for the Club’s sporting

sponsorships.

Former Melbourne AFL star Ray Groom with Ben - Tim Paine tells President Steve Adermann how it is!

Also in the room was another former Melbourne player

Gary “Bull” Baker but hiding from the

camera because he was uncharacteristically wearing a tie

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VALE ALAN DAVIDSON AM MBE

Much has already been written and said after the passing of our esteemed Club member Alan Davidson. In a brief

summary of his stellar career as a cricketer Alan was named as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1962. He

was made a Member of the order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1964 and a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in

1987. He was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1988, the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2004, and the

ICC Hall of Fame in 2011. He received an Australian Sports Medal in 2000. Alan Davidson Oval, in Alexandria and

Wyoming, NSW, is named after him

As a member of the Carbine Club Alan was a regular contributor and attendee; the annual Davo Award made in his

honour each year to a noted contributor to the sports world will long live on- his esteem as a member of our Club was

beautifully summed up by the long term CCNSW Event Co-ordinator Victoria Ramirez who posted her own note saying:

“I had the privilege of knowing this great man. A sporting legend, he was always generous with his time, humble

and endearing... He will be dearly missed. God bless you Alan.”

That certainly sums up how Alan will be remembered by his Carbine Club fellows.

Pic: Alan standing by the gate at the Sydney Cricket Ground which is

named in his honour

Coming Events

HK – 5 November – Hong Kong Rugby Sevens Lunch, HKFC

NZ – 11 November – 50th Anniversary Dinner

ACT – 3 Dec – AGM Lunch, Boardroom at Jim Murphy’s (MO)

ACT – 6 Dec – Russell Parkes Memorial Golf Day, RCGC (MO)

ACT – 6 Dec – Members and Partners Christmas Cocktail Party, RCGC

HK – 5 Dec – 30th Anniversary Carbine Cup Race, Sha Tin (Box D173)

Singapore – 10 Dec – End of Year Lunch, Grand Hyatt

HK – 10 Dec – Hong Kong International Races Lunch, Grand Hyatt

QLD – 1 Dec - Members Xmas Lunch, Pineapple Hotel

SA – 15 Dec – Aust v England Test Cricket Luncheon

2022 Events

CCQLD Magic Millions Luncheon – 10 Jan 2022, Star Casino, Broadbeach