21/08/2024
On Saturday we were fortunate enough to induct 2 incredible members of our community as life members 🖤🤍
Brett Porter – “Pottsy”
Arriving from Tasmania to Byron Bay in 2013/14; we’d like to thank the self-described “old dog learning new tricks” for his contributions to the Byron Bay Magpies AFC as Senior Men’s Coach in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 – and inherent roles as Game Day Coordinator, Sponsorship Coordinator & Secretary across this time period.
With the assistance of then President Michael Young, Pottsy established the new home of the Byron Bay Magpies from Bangalow to the Cavanbah Centre in 2015. Working relentlessly and applying up to 80 hours to the team per week, Pottsy established precedents for culture, discipline, group accountability, winning mentality and personal buy in to the club. Thursday night pre-game training proved a masterclass in competitive reconnaissance each week, and with 10’s of pages of printed game strategy, opponent match ups and opposing team ground reports Pottsy brought a vehement and comprehensive ex*****on to coaching that has not been witnessed since.
He transmuted a lot of personal athletic accountability to players, with cut-throat selections and equally supportive camaraderie establishing the base for a culture of excellence and resulting in Premierships for our Senior Men’s team in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
Daniel Tiffin
Playing 235 senior games for Byron Bay Magpies, Daniel Tiffin is the second highest game holder ever in Magpies history.
His team accolades across this time including Best Backman in 2007 & 2012, Spirit of Byron 2016, Senior Men’s Captain in 2023 & 2024
Behind the scenes, Tiff’s extensive contributions to the executive includes Presidency in 2021 & 2022, Treasurer in 2023 & 2024, canteen coordinator for 6 years running, and multi-faceted efforts in fundraising coordination, volunteer coordination and player onboarding. A role model to junior players in both conduct and game play, Tiff is first to arrive, last to leave the ground, and the one unwavering constant over the past 20 years of Byron Bay Magpies.