Peter, let's talk about your sporting highlight of playing in two losing cricket grand finals. What memories do you have of those games?
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It's all a bit hazy now, because it's a few years ago.
I remember we played Allansford at Brierly in one of them – I'm not sure who were played in the other one.
Let's just say they were in the twilight years of my career.
I never played junior cricket, I only jumped on board to play senior cricket with Wesley CBC.
The reason I got involved with the cricket was because my son Matthew was playing with Wesley CBC.
The side in division 4 was short one day and they asked if I could play. I jumped at the chance.
My highest score during my short but decorated career was 30 runs, while I got two wickets in one game.
I look back now and think I may have been underbowled.
That's why I never got many wickets.
I had a stint as vice-president at Wesley CBC for three years in the early 2000s.
I've still got strong links to Wesley CBC, because my son-in-law Jeremy Gillies plays in the seniors.
Peter, you mentioned that you never played junior cricket. Did you play much junior footy?
I played under 15 footy with St Johns up at Brierly Oval before playing under 17s with Warrnambool.
Then I went out to West End Allansford for a couple of years.
My senior career centred on playing reserves for Dennington for two years.
Let's just say, regarding my footy ability, I was not the best player that has played the game.
I could use the excuse that work opportunities played a big part in my limited sporting career.
Can you please elaborate about your work opportunities that took away from your footy career.
I started working as a lay-by cashier with Fosseys, who were in Liebig Street.
I worked my way through the system to become a regional manager with Target.
I ended up working all over Australia. I was with them for 31 years in various roles.
Your late father Logie was involved with local football administration and you are in your first season as president of the Hampden Football Netball League. How many years have you been on the HFNL board?
I've been on the board for four years.
Last year I was vice-president of the league, behind Hugh Worrall.
When Hugh decided to retire, I took over as the president this season.
What sort of shape is the league in on and off the field?
We're going along all right. I think the league has an excellent product in what we’re offering fans, regarding footy and netball.
Financially, the league is in a strong position.
We've got great sponsors – some of those sponsors have been on board for many, many years.
We appreciate the role that sponsors play in the league and with the various clubs in the competition.
The league understands the importance of each of its club.
The key component to the HFNL is volunteers.
There is no doubt the volunteers are the backbone of the success of the league and every club in the league.
The league is very appreciative of the commitment that so many volunteers make each and every week of the season to local clubs.
A big winner for the HFNL is our netball competition.
We, as a league, acknowledge that the netball competition is also a major part of our success story.
The recent interleague success under coach Jonathan Brown is a testament to the hard work that has been put in by so many people connected with the league at various levels.
You've said the HFNL is in a strong position. What about the individual clubs in the league?
The clubs are going along pretty well financially.
Let's say it's tough for them for a variety of reasons, but they are going along all right.
I think the HFNL clubs are in a stronger position than clubs in the minor leagues.
How are player numbers holding up at the various clubs in the HFNL?
From all reports the numbers are still strong.
We're always checking on the numbers in the reserves, but at this stage of the season they appear very good.
The HFNL came under a new administration umbrella set up by the AFL earlier this year. How is that progressing?
There's been a few minor teething problems but we've ironed those bugs out.
We're one of four leagues the administration hub has under its control and things seem to be going well.
It's great to know we've got the AFL there to help, support and guide us if we have any major issues or concerns.
Has the league decided to hold this year's grand final at the Reid Oval?
We've had no discussion regarding where this year’s finals will be played at this stage.
We’ll keep all our options open regarding the finals, but I can say as one of the user groups of the Reid Oval we would love to see the facilities improved.
We ventured down to Casey Fields for the recent interleague game and the facilities are nothing short of amazing there.
We would love it if we could get similar facilities at the Reid Oval one day.
Are you involved in any other sports away from the footy?
I'm also a greyhound steward. I'm in my fifth year in the part-time role. I do about 10 hours a week.
I can work at various greyhound meetings from Warrnambool, Horsham to Ballarat.
I really like the job, as I've always enjoyed the greyhounds.