For the first time in many years Willetton JFC does not make it to a Grand Final.

The Under 14’s and Under 17’s finished in the final four.

the Under 11’s won their Lightning Carnival  which capped off a successful year.

The Club fields 9 teams  and a Pee Wees group. K Mart sponsors the club in 1988 and contributes $500 towards expenses.

The Club holds 2 quiz nights and a Goal-a-thon which gave fundraising efforts a big boost.

WSC Junior Footballer of the Year

Michael Pratt is awarded the WSC Junior Footballer of the Year. He also received the Under 17’s fairest and best player and is the first Willetton player to earn the East Fremantle Junior Football Council’s 17’s Fairest and Best Medal.  Michael had an outstanding year at Willetton having transferred from Kardinya in 1988.

James Darcy Memorial ‘Clubman” Award

Jeanette Gray in awarded the James Darcy Clubman trophy for her services to the club in the capacity of Club Recorder.  She has held thus role for a number of years and is a very worthy recipient.

1988 Club Awards

13’s Fairest and Best: Paul Berson.  Runner Up:  Brendan Logan

Best Utility Player: Trent Keen

Most Improved Player: Mark Taylor

Coaches Award: Simon Hunt

Most Courageous Player: Jeremy Hodgson

14’s Fairest and Best: Danny Craig.  Runner Up: David Mc Manus, Michael Chapman, Dirk Klicker

Most Improved Player: Glenn Maclachlan

15’s Fairest and Best:  Mark Connor, Adam Periera, Justin Hobbs, Bradley Simms, Daryll Flintoff

17’s Fairest and Best: Michael Pratt.  Runner Up: Mark Bateman

Milestones

100 Games

Todd Bateman (kicked 7 goals against Lynwood on 100th game)

Kane Morphett is awarded WSC Junior Sports Star for his outstanding season in  1987.