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Jannali Oval. Sutherland Rd, Jannali.          Phone No: (02) 9528 3519

Inaugural Events

A Sutherland Shire Sports Day was organised for September 5th 1959, when all sports were invited to be represented in a procession from Cronulla to Sutherland and every sporting body to stage a short match at Sutherland Oval. Como West Junior Soccer Club entered a float in the procession. Ted Farr-Wharton offered the back of his truck. Members were invited to indicate what shape the float should take, not exceeding five thousand pounds in cost, ($10,000). This figure was most definitely incorrect as records of credit balance of the club at that time was recorded as one hundred and fiftyfive pounds, nine shillings and seven pence, equating to $310.97 in today's currency.

In all probability this figure would have been either five pounds ($10), or fifty pounds, ($100), had a "point (.)" been inserted to show pounds, shillings and pence - currency of that time, e.g. 5.0.00, or 50.0.0.

Social games for the mothers of Como West players were organised in 1958 and 1959 against Punchbowl, Cabramatta and other areas. The game in 1958 against Punchbowl was televised by ATN Channel 7, at Jannali Oval, a great thrill as television was only introduced in Australia in 1956. Film of the game was made available for four pounds four shillings ($8.40). (A copy of this film unfortunately has not been located.

Players in the first social ladies team were: Mesdames Stewart, Rasmussen, Bryant, Wagstaff, Pratt, Clark, Rogers, Morvan, Leighton, Barnes and Weston; coach was Alan Bryant.

In September 1960, an amount of twelve pounds twelve shillings ($25.20) was approved to be donated to Georges River to "help them get started". At the next meeting however, it was suggested that the money be withheld until "it was decided whether they will join with Green Point Sports Club". It was also reported , in October 1960, that the Caringbah Club would break into three clubs, Caringbah, North Caringbah and Lilly Pilly (sic).

Local residents were endeavouring to establish a new club in 1969. Rules and a Constitution were drawn up for what was to be known as Como-Jannali Memorial Sports Club. Records also refer to this proposal as the Como Jannali R.S.L. The objects of the Club were " to promote social and sporting activities at Como, to organize social functions, and to procure and erect premises which were to be licenced and house offices and social halls". Membership was sought from Como Cricket Club, Como-Jannali Sub-Branch Returned Serviceman's League, Como-Jannali Junior Rugby League Football Club and Como West Junior Soccer Club. Max Pinkerton and Alan Deeth, as members of the Steering Committee, were endorsed by the soccer club to act on its behalf.

This information does not appear at first glance to relate to the history of the Como West Soccer Club. The question does have to be asked however, if establishment of such a club had been successful, just what effect would the presence and growth of another "sports club" have on the local soccer clubs and subsequent history.

N.B. No further details of the above are available from club records. However Max Pinkerton reported the idea was abandoned when Council rejected approval for site.

In Y2010, women's soccer celebrates 35 years in the Sutherland Shire competition.

Como West-Jannali entered a team in the inaugural year of 1976, and was coached by Frank Hall and managed by Marie Pinkerton. The team consisted of Elizabeth Pinkerton, Gail Stewart, Vanda Roche, Peri Roche, Wilhemina Kooiman, Jenny Parkes, Kim Orman, Gail Tyldsley, Ann Cooper, Karen Rendell, Carole Henderson, Joanne Lumsden, Tracey Gunther, Sharyn Corr and Karen Agius. Two members of that team are still playing members;Y2010, Elizabeth Pinkerton (35 years) and Gail Keane, nee Stewart (32years).

Club opponents in the 1976 senior division were: Como West-Jannali, Miranda, Caringbah Rangers, North Caringbah, Heathcote, Engadine and Gymea. ( Como West-Jannali was runner-up to Miranda in 1976 and 1977.)

The Sex Discrimination Act (1984) made it possible for girls who had not attained the age of 12 to play in boys teams. However upon reaching the age of 12, the girls were required to play in a "womens" team; a W12 competition was subsequently introduced in 2005. This opened the way for the first girl, Rebecca George,(and Rachel McArthur) to be registered by the Club, in 1985 in an under 7 side. Rebecca and Rachel are currently playing in a senior women's team.

When an over 35 competition was introduced in 1987, Como West-Jannali entered a team in the 35A competition. The team was beaten by Gymea in the grand-final after a penalty was awarded. Coached by Bob McArthur, and managed by Frank Hall, players in this team were Bob Britton, Alan Payne, Mick Danzey, Brian Wallace, David London, Glenn Sheehan, Colin Emanuel, Michael McDonald, Arthur Smith, Brian Donnelly, Colin Scope, Neil Patulny, Bob McArthur , Sam Le Monaco and James Bosson.

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