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Steve Garrett (LM) - President

Grants Officer

Sponsorship

Steve has been at the helm since the start of the 2017/18 season. Having been a general counsel member of the committee for a number of years, Steve moved into the Presidential role, bringing years of business and management experience to the table. Steve has played a major role in securing our valued Sponsors.

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Rob Vitnell - Senior Vice President

A former First Grade Captain, after hanging up his boots from playing, Rob has continued to support the club through his business. Rob now steps back into clubland joining the committee in the role of Senior Vice President. Recently, Rob has taken on the growth of our "Old Boys" club and assisting with the revival of our Sports Luncheons.
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Penny O'Shea - Secretary

Communications

Penny joined the committee as Assistant Secretary in 2016/17, moving into the role full time in 2019/20. Penny has vast sporting experience as both a player and at committee levels. Penny has stepped in to assist the Juniors in the role of Secretary also.

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Richard Wood - Junior Vice President

Grants Officer

Richard will take over from long serving Junior Vice President, Ross Leonard this year. Richard will bring a fresh approach to the Jnr VP role.

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Adrian Mannel (LM) - Treasurer

Adrian has been in the role of Treasurer for over 10 years. With over 200 senior games for Newcastle City, he was also a Newcastle City junior. Nominated and accepted as a life member in at the end of the 2018/19 season, Adrian is true City Boy through and through.
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Yusuf Badat (LM) - Registrar

Play HQ Administrator

Yusuf has brought his Registrar skills from the Junior Committee through to the Seniors. Officially becoming a member of the Senior Committee for the 2018/19 season, he was also nominated and accepted as a life member in the same year.

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Greg Hook (LM) - Assistant Treasurer

Clothing

Player Liaison

Sponsorship

Greg has been the nucleus for all things "City" for a number of years. A life member, Greg's commitment to City is unmatched. Greg has held many roles with the Committee, currently wearing the Assistant Treasure and Independent Selector hat.

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Mitch King - Training Coordinator​

Training & Coaching

Equipment

Mitch has been part of our coachine team for many years now, and has now joined the committee to take over from Russel Fowler as our Training Committee.

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Francis Walsh - Grants

Grants Officer

Francis rejoined the committee during the 2023/24 season to assist with our Grant applications. You can still see Frankie on the field from time to time as well.

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Callan Fowler - Social Event Coordinator​

Social Events

Callan has been a city boy since juniors. He has progressed through the ranks to captain our 1st Grade side. Cal is now the lead on our Social Events

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Rob Parkinson - General Counsel

Training & Coaching

Rob has spent numerous years assisting on our Junior Committee, and this year will join our full committee as a General Counsel member. Rob has captained our 3rd grade side the past few seasons, and has been coaching our S.G Moore Cup campaigns.

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Alyssa Wharton - General Counsel

Women's Cricket Coordinator

Alyssa has been involved with the development of our Blasters and Women's Programs. Alyssa has officially joined the committee for the 2025/26 Season.

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Bryce Garrett - General Counsel

Social Media & Communications

Bryce has dropped back from his role as Senior Vice President to a General Counsel role.

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Kristie McDowell - General Counsel

Kristie joined the club in the 2025/26 season playing with our Women's T20 Div 2 side. Kristie now joins the committee for this coming season.
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Neil Motbey - General Counsel

Neil joins the committee this season after 4 seasons with the club. Over the past few years Neil has been the recipient of both the Matt Krevs & Anderson Medal awards. Both have a requirement for dedication to the club. Neil also stepped into a coaching/managerial role for our Women's side last year and will continue in this role this season.

Junior Sub-Committee

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Richard Wood - President

Grants Officer
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Penny O'Shea - Secretary

Communications
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Andrew McTaggart - Treasurer

Finances

Sponsorship

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Yusuf Badat - Registrar

Play HQ

Trophies & Awards

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Carolyn Nolan

Girls Coordinator

Assistant Secretary

Assistant Registrar

Working With Children Officer

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Jane Fryer

Clothing

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Neale Davy

Coaching & Balls

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Ainslie Frazer

Clothing

Assistant Grants Officer

Social Media

Trophies & Awards

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Julie Wharton

Assistant Girls Coordinator

Assistant Social Media

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Jen Sheehy

Girls Coordinator
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Tom Anderson

Equipment
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Rob Parkinson

Assistant Coaching & Balls
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Ross Leonard - (LM)

President Mentor

Grounds

Trophies & Awards