The AFL South East Commission is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Theobald to the commissioner ranks. Paul fills the casual vacancy left following the retirement of Ken Jungwirth in May.
A highly decorated footballer with Frankston YCW in the Peninsula FNL and Director of Greenway Projects, Paul brings a wealth of football and business experience to AFL South East.
Paul played 264 senior games for Frankston YCW between 1989 and 2001 including 5 premierships (2 as captain). Paul was twice named the MPNFL’s Best and Fairest Player in 1991 and 1997 and was twice Frankston YCW’s Best and Fairest in 1990 and 1999. Paul represented the MPNFL on no less than 8 occasions, missing out on what would have been 9 straight years of representation thanks to injury in 1995. Paul was also named in the Stonecats Team of the Half Century.
In announcing the appointment, AFL South East Chairman Jeff Kimber said the Commission was thrilled to have someone with Paul’s credentials helping shape football in the region. “Paul’s local football and business experience will be an invaluable asset to the strategic discussions and decisions of the Commission. Paul has an absolute passion for local football and that passion is evident in his enthusiasm to strengthen, develop and promote football in the region”, Mr Kimber said.
Paul said he is excited by the challenges and opportunity the Commission position presents. “Football has given me enormous joy, treasured memories and lifelong friendships and this role is just another element of my football journey. This role provides the opportunity for me to contribute to the strength and vitality of football in the region and continue to provide players the same opportunities I was afforded. In assessing this position, contributing to the enormous benefits AFL South East can and will bring to the region was something I was keen to be a part of. I look forward working with all stakeholders in the region for the best outcomes for local football”.
Paul joins Jeff Kimber, Scott Grimster, Russell Jacgung and Karen De Villiers as part of the 5 member Commission alongside Region General Manager Jeremy Bourke. The Commission will expand to 7 members at its Annual General Meeting later in the year, with AFL South East continuing to field strong interest in commissioner positions.
The AFL South East Commission has been established to oversee, promote and develop football in the region. As independent body, members of the commission (clubs, leagues and umpiring associations) have a direct say in the commission’s composition, direction and governance. AFL South East represents 30,000 participants in a region covering 6 municipalities.
For further information, please contact Jeremy Bourke (Region General Manager) on (03) 5995 5060.
Last Modified on 16/07/2014 12:41