AFTER more than a decade of service, WRFL Tribunal Chairman Dale Sayner has decided to hang up the boots and retire.
Sayner has been involved with the Tribunal for 14 years and has been chair of the independent panel for 12 of those years.
Sayner said what he’ll miss most about being involved with the WRFL is the camaraderie of the members of the Tribunal.
“Michael McNamara, Adrian Noble, Jim Simmonds, Angela Coulson, Donna Watson, Rod Evans, Frank Plata and Darren Mayne, this is a team that the WRFL can rely on for years to come, a team that any League would want to have adjudicating on its cases each week,” he said.
“I am truly going to miss the companionship of all of these people.
“I will also miss the relationship with the clubs who have all shown great respect for me and the panels position.
“I also tip my hat to the way the umpires and the delegates have presented themselves over the past decade.”
Sayner said the Tribunal panel has come a long way since he first joined the group.
“What we have established and formed over the years is a Tribunal that was independent and fair to clubs, umpires and the league.
“It has been especially consistent in its verdicts - a long road from the days of conflict of interests and mateships.
“Today’s Tribunal is unapproachable, professional and fair.”
Sayner wanted to thank all those involved with the league during his tenure with the WRFL, especially Mark Penaluna, Ian Hamm, David Newton and Brian Wilson for their ongoing support.
Sayner said despite retiring from the WRFL Tribunal, he hoped to continue his involvement with footy.
“I will always keep myself busy and involve myself in football, most likely helping out with one of the VFL sides if they wish, or another sporting body,” he said.
“I will always be available to the WRFL, and any WRFL club and umpires that may need advice or help that I am able to give.”
The WRFL will make an announcement regarding Dale’s replacement in due course.
Last Modified on 13/11/2017 13:56