Football West has announced a new Life Member as well as two new board members.
Frank Moretti was officially awarded Life Membership at last night’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the Sam Kerr Football Centre.
Frank’s involvement in football dates back to 1966, with his most significant contributions coming through refereeing—a path he began in 1987.
Over the course of a distinguished 14-year career as a referee, he officiated at top-tier events, including National Soccer League (NSL) matches and WA State Team games, notably against high-profile teams like Red Star Belgrade.
After retiring from active refereeing, Frank remained a key figure in the sport, taking on leadership roles in referee training, development, management, and administration throughout Western Australia.
He also served as a match commissioner during the NSL era and continues in this capacity today at the A-League level.
“Congratulations to Frank on his Life Membership, he is a very popular and widely respected figure in WA football who has given decades of service to refereeing,” Football West Chair Sherif Andrawes said at the meeting.
At last night’s AGM, Jade Concei and Greg Sleigh were elected as new Directors, while David Buckingham was re-elected for a second term on the Board.
Jade Concei is a corporate and commercial lawyer, currently serving as Managing Counsel and Deputy Company Secretary at energy provider Synergy.
Football runs in her family—her grandfather played for Perth Azzurri (now Perth SC) back in the 1950s.
Greg Sleigh is the General Manager of Commercial Operations at Optus Stadium for VenuesLive.
He brings a wealth of experience in strategy, sport, communications, and marketing.
He’s also actively involved at the grassroots level as the U16-17 Women’s Coordinator at Murdoch University Melville FC.
Jade and Greg step into the roles previously held by outgoing Board Members Will Golsby and Annette Tilbrook.
Mr. Andrawes welcomed Jade Concei and Greg Sleigh to the Board, praised David Buckingham on his re-election, and thanked outgoing members Will Golsby and Annette Tilbrook for their valuable contributions to Football West.
“Football West is delighted to welcome Jade and Greg to the Board. They are highly skilled professionals and will be great additions to Football West going forward,” Andrawes said.
“And well done to David Buckingham on his re-election. He first joined the Board in March 2021 and has contributed greatly over the past four years.
“I would also like to thank Will and Annette for their service to Football West. Will has done incredible work throughout his eight-year tenure, including as Deputy Chair, and he has been an outstanding asset to the organisation.
“Annette joined Football West just under three years ago, and has been a valued Board Member, especially with her experience in the Asian sphere.”
With this strong mix of experience and fresh perspectives, Football West is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in football across the region.
