1933 SAAFL season

1933 SAAFL 30 April - 16 September A1: Underdale A2: Kensington A1: Underdale A2: Flinders Park A1: St. Augustine A2: Adelaide High O.S. A1 (Hone Medal): Bill Walker (Kenilworth) A2 (Chambers Medal): W.J. Bentley (Teachers' Training College) A1: Bill Hann (University) 66 goals A2: Gordon Sawley (Kensington) 139 goals 1932 1934 The 1933 SAAFL season was the 19th season of the South Australian Amateur Football League (SAAFL). The season commenced on 29 April and concluded on 16 September. An Australian Amateur Football Council was formed after an amateur sports club conference was held in Melbourne by the South Australian, Victorian, Western Australian and Tasmanian amateur football leagues. This would help deal with matters concerning the amateur status of footballers, the control of interstate matches, affiliation of junior leagues and details in regards to the interpretation of local rules and attitude to other bodies.4 February 1933 The Advertiser https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/41465817 The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) 10 The S.A. Junior Amateur Football League, which is the S.A.A.F.L.'s junior body, was disbanded. This was after having received resignations at the annual meeting from Semaphore Central Juniors, Prince Alfred O.C., St. Peter's O.C., and King's O.C. The Junior Amateur League was intending to still operate with only four teams. Those teams being Kenilworth, Otiose, Goodwood, and Railways Institute.6 April 1933 Four Teams in Junior Amateur League https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/129275246 The News (Adelaide, SA) 6Bloch Fred A History of the South Australian Amateur Football League 1911-1994 South Australian Amateur Football League 1995 0646249711 67–70 S.A. Amateur Football League University had amalgamated their B and C teams, to play in the Adelaide Students' Football Association as University B.31 March 1933 'Varsity Football Club https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/74012322 The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) 9 University were joined by King's Old Collegians, Prince Alfred Old Collegians B and St. Peter's Old Collegians B. Colonel Light Gardens A and B, and Goodwood B both left to the new South Australian National Junior Football Association. Kingswood had folded at the end of 1932. Semaphore Central Juniors renamed Exeter and joined the SAAFL proper. The Amateur League Umpires' Association was formed.12 May 1933 New Umpires' Association https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/41485017 The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) 10 The constitution was revised by a committee under chairman Jack Massey, which saw the introduction of life memberships. Nominated for life memberships were H.V. Millard (Secretary since 1922), Professor H. Darnley Naylor (President 1915-1926), Dr. F.S. Hone (President since 1927) and A.G. Donnell (Semaphore Central and state player). A sub-committee of Masset, F.L. Heritage (Umpires and Permit Committee) and C.G. Tideman was appointed to consider the nominations. They recommended the following: that life memberships not be conferred on current office holders; that life memberships be conferred only on officers or delegates of the Amateur League or others who have rendered outstanding service; that only one life member be appointed at present, that person to be Darnley Naylor; that players' long service certificates be not proceeded with at the moment - it was a matter for the clubs to decide and their advice was sought. The League introduced a new rule so that the umpires can order a player off of the field if they commit a breach of the rules. Then umpire is to then submit a report of this to the league.12 April 1933 Amateur League: New Power For Umpires https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/129277334 live The News (Adelaide, SA) 4 At the end of the season, Flinders Park were suspended by the Amateur Football League. This was due to, in the A2 Challenge Match, spectators invading the playing field and several fights occurring. This had been reported and on Thursday, 21 September 1933, the tribunal determined, in the interests of amateur football, to expel Flinders Park from the league. Flinders Park to play in the United Church Football Association from the 1934 season.23 September 1933 Football Club Expelled https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47003590 live The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) 15 A1 University, Underdale United, Semaphore Central, Alberton Church United, Goodwood, St. Peter's Old Collegians, St. Augustine's, Kenilworth8 April 1933 Amateur Football https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/129278631 The News (Adelaide, SA) 2 Ladder +PosTeamPldWLDPFPAPPPts1Underdale United14131014641006262University1494113961054193St. Peters Old Collegians147611121114349.5154Kenilworth147611043110748.5155Goodwood1477011221244146Alberton Church United145819651026117Semaphore Central1459010571186108St. Augustine141130109614802 source:10 August 1933 Amateur League Matches: Underdale Win Minor Premiership https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/90888378? live The Chronicle (Adelaide, SA) 20 Semi Finals Semi-finals Saturday, 19 August Underdale 13.13 H St. Peter's O.C. 10.14 University Oval Saturday, 26 August University 19.15 H Kenilworth 10.17 St. Peter's College Oval source:21 August 1933 Underdale in Amateur League Final https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/74024616 live The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) 528 August 1933 'Varsity Wins Second Amateur Semi-Final https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/74020784 live The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) 13 Final Final Saturday, 2 September Underdale 7.7 A University 10.9 Prince Alfred College Oval source:2 September 1933 University Win Final Of Amateur League https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/58629356 live The Mail (Adelaide, SA) 104 September 1933 University's Bid For Amateur Premiership https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46998689 live The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) 4 Challenge Final Sir George Murray Shield Saturday, 9 September Underdale 9.15 (69) D University 10.9 (69) Prince Alfred College Central: D. Busbridge. Boundary: G.K. Haskard, K. Gower source:8 September 1933 University Bids For Premiership https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46999689 live The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) 129 September 1933 Amateur League https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/58627301 live The Mail (Adelaide, SA) 4 Challenge Final Replay Sir George Murray Shield Replay Saturday, 16 September Underdale 3.6 (24) 3.7 (25) 6.15 (51) 6.15 (51) J. Wilson 3, Spain 2, Baird Ryan, Hepworth, Burnett, J. Wilson, Kearns H University 0.0 (0) 3.3 (21) 3.6 (24) 6.10 (46) Thompson 3, Day, James Larkin, McBain, Burnard, Thompson, McFarlane, Baudinet Thebarton Oval 2000 Field: D. Busbridge Boundary: K.W. Packham, W. Minear source:14 September 1933 Umpires for Amateur League Matches https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47001184 live The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) 1916 September 1933 Underdale Wins Final of Amateur League https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/58630262 live The Mail (Adelaide, SA) 9 A2 Prince Alfred Old Collegians, Henley and Grange, Teachers' College, Scotch Old Collegians, Y.M.C.A., Exeter, Flinders Park, Adelaide High Old Scholars, Kensington. +PosTeamPldWLDPFPAPts1Flinders Park1614202052828282Kensington1614202040958283Exeter1612401412998244Prince Alfred Old Collegians1611501719963225Henley and Grange1679011431187146Scotch Old Collegians1679011651438147Y.M.C.A164120826178288Teachers Training College1631301075177069Adelaide High O.S.16016058620760 source: Semi Finals Semi-finals Saturday, 2 September Flinders Park 22.21 H Exeter 6.10 University Oval Saturday, 2 September Kensington 10.20 H Prince Alfred O.C. 8.5 Rostrevor College source: Final Final Saturday, 9 September Flinders Park 7.6 A Kensington 14.15 Jubilee Oval Umpire: F.J. Montensource: Challenge Final Mark Mitchell Shield Saturday, 16 September Flinders Park 4.5 4.5 5.12 5.12 (42) Howitt, Norman, Bradbrook, Walton, Trevan Ward, Prider, Walton, Dedman, C. Trevan, Dunlop A Kensington 3.0 7.1 7.11 9.16 (70) G. Sawley 4, Bowen, Bertram, Hearn, Jones, Ramson Lyons, Smithies, Bertram, G. Sawley, A. Sawley Unley Oval Central: K. Gower Boundary: W. Abbott, J. Hounslow Flinders Park were reported due to the behaviour of their supporters. source:18 September 1933 Kensington Grade A2 Premiers https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47002320 live The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) 8 Representatives vs Victorian Amateur Football Association SAAFL Conroy (Underdale) Morton (St. Augustine's) Le Messurier (St. Peter's O.C.) Bentley (Teachers' College) Day (University) Bradshaw (Prince Alfred O.C.) Jones (Kensington) Newland (St. Peter's O.C.) Brunt (Kenilworth) Bridgland (St. Peter's O.C.) capt. McFarlane (University) Burnard (University) Colley (St. Augustine's) Baudinet (University) Burnett (Underdale) McGorm (Alberton Church United) Dunlop (Flinders Park) Walker (Kenilworth) Tunbridge (Semaphore Central) White (University) H.V. Millard (secretary of Amateur League) source:27 May 1933 S.A. Amateur Team for Victoria https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/58623517 live The Mail (Adelaide, SA) 105 June 1933 Victorian Amateurs: Today's Inter-State Match https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203808584 live The Age (Melbourne, VIC) 7 Monday, 5 June (2:45pm) V.A.F.A 7.4 (46) 13.7 (85) 18.9 (117) 21.14 (140) La Fontaine 14, Churchus 3, Mahlook, McGregor, Sibthorpe La Fontaine (BoG), Peters, McGregor, Morris, Churchus, Boyce, Davidson, Forty, Staues, Seabrook, Honey H S.A.A.F.L. 2.3 (15) 4.5 (29) 9.11 (65) 12.14 (86) Morton 4, Bradshaw 4, Day 3, Conroy Brunt, Bradshaw, le Messurier, Day, Morton, McGorm, Bridgland, Colley, Bardinet Richmond Cricket Ground 5000 W. Riley Marks Cup La Fontaine source:6 June 1933 Amateur Football https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203815861 live The Age (Melbourne, VIC) 4 References Category:1933 in Australian rules football Category:Australian rules football competitions in South Australia Category:Australian rules football seasons Category:Adelaide Footy League