Life members inducted on Grand Final Day

Football Federation SA would like to congratulate the following persons on being inducted as Life Members at Grand Final Day 2019. 

Life Members 2019
Life Member inductees of 2019 [Photo | 80kms]

Michael Ball | 397 games played
Archie Christakos | 336 games played
Jace Cummins | 306 games played
Michael D'Aloisio | 326 games played
Damien Di Mella | 338 games played
Mark Donk | 342 games played
Nathan Elliott | 316 games played
Steven Kidd | 346 games played
Robert Matosevic | 330 games played
Moore Ryan | 329 games played
Jonathon Negus | 349 games played
Vasilis Parhas | 335 games played
Shane Pearce | 341 games played
Lee Robertson | 337 games played
Jim Stavrides | 337 games played
Aaron Westervelt | 337 games played

The next Life Members that were inducted were recognised for their contribution to the sport;

Mr Joe Janko
Joe Janko has been associated with the game in South Australia for approximately 55 years. He has been involved as a Player at junior and senior level and over the years has represented the Federation as Official Photographer, Gear Steward for SA State Teams here and overseas and is currently a Member of the FFSA Museum Working Group. Congratulations Joe on your Life Membership of the Federation.

Joe Janko
Joe Janko (middle) pictured with FFSA President, Sam Ciccarello (left) and FFSA Director, Orazio Di Carlo (right)

Mr Keith Puyenbroek
Keith Puyenbroek has been involved with the game in South Australia spanning over 34 years. Keith has contributed significantly over the years from being a Coach at Junior level, Administrator at all levels, including being a Club Chairman, Member of the Board of Commissioners together with numerous other Federation Committees. Congratulations Keith on your Life Membership.

Keith Puyenbroek
Keith Puyenbroek (middle) pictured with FFSA President, Sam Ciccarello (left) and FFSA Director, Orazio Di Carlo (right)

Mr Joe Franco
Joe Franco has served on the FFSA’s Finance Committee from the very early FFSA days as an invited Independent Committee Member. Served as an FFSA Director for 4 years from 2013 to 2017, served as an associate Director on the current Finance Committee and a member of the Project Control Group. Congratulations Joe on your Life Membership of the Federation.

Joe Franco
Joe Franco (middle) pictured with FFSA President, Sam Ciccarello (left) and FFSA Director, Orazio Di Carlo (right)

Mr Doug Conway
Doug Conway has been associated with football as a player, coach, and administrator. Doug has been involved in football in the southern districts of Adelaide for 45 years. He is a life member of Noarlunga and Districts Junior Soccer Association, Noarlunga United Soccer Club and Seaford Soccer Club and as of today, Life Member of Football Federation SA.

Doug Conway
Doug Conway (middle front) with son Stuart (middle back), President, Sam Ciccarello (left) and Director, Orazio Di Carlo (right)

The ceremony took place at Coopers Stadium at half time of the Men's National Premier League Grand Final between Campbelltown City and Adelaide Comets. 

Before the ceremony, FFSA paused to acknowledge the passing of Life Member and Hall Of Fame member, Mike Wells. 

Once again Football Federation SA would like to congratulate all inductees on their achievements and impact on our game.

Thank you to Adam Butler (80kms) for supplying the images.