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Round 1 this year many of us thought the Grand Final would be "So Dad, Our advantages between Belconnen and the Swans – or did we? are that we have Cam, Griff, Danger, Jim and Lexie all in great Belconnen lost the first two games and ultimately I would like to take this opportunity to thank form. We also have Canberra Milk four for the season. Ainslie seemed to have several people who have assisted in making their measure but perhaps took their eye off this season memorable. you know so I reckon the Magpies the immediate issues in their semi final against should be singing tonight." Eastlake only to never get a chance to play the The AFL Canberra Board has been excellent. Harry Mahar Magpies in a final. Steve Mahar kept his players Committed, passionate and always with integrity. focussed on the bigger picture and is rewarded with This is the strength of AFL Canberra and each another opportunity to win the ultimate prize in our of them should be protected and encouraged to competition. The Magpies belting of Sydney in the continue for many years yet. Mark Peters will be semi final proved that they are primed for the fight an enormous loss. How can you replace a person right now. They have played Sydney two games who operates at THAT level? Geoff’s role in the in a row already and had a weeks break between return of the competition to unpredictable cannot each game. No doubt they are savvy enough to be underestimated and we have all benefitted from keep some tricks up their sleeve for the big dance. his vision, courage and tenacity. I feel privileged to have worked with all Board members and will The Swans have coughed and spluttered their way miss the regular contact with them all. to the Grand Final. Only Tuggeranong did not beat them during the year. And a Preliminary Final Jamie Wilson and his team from Coordinate classic with the Demons left to shake their heads has been excellent to deal with. Professional, for 51 weeks does not fill the Swans fans with accommodating and perfectionists they have been overwhelming optimism for their side’s chances the team behind the Football Record. I hope you this week. There must be something in this Blood are enjoying the Grand Final edition. Brothers concept because the Swans had no right to win that game but with a courageous mark here Andrew Trost gives the Record life with his and there, precise team play when it mattered and photographs. Andrew has been exceptional for is some old fashioned G and D and the Swannies are commitment to the competition volunteering his still there. Full credit to them and their leaders. time and producing fabulous images week after week. His pictures are available for sale with I hope it is a great day for all concerned. We have thousands of them on his website. Marist, Ainslie, Queanbeyan, Swans and Belconnen all a chance to be celebrating tonight. Thank you also to Russell and Tamarah in the office. We have had some challenges this season How is that Ryan Lewis? From nowhere he wins the but have arrived at the final game with our passion highest individual accolade we have. I can assure for the game intact and a sense of satisfaction you, having known him for many years, that he will knowing we have done the best we can. cherish his victory, consider it an honour and prove to be a very worthy winner. He is a very hard worker May the team who deserves to win achieve in every sense, excellent leader, tough footballer glory this weekend, in every grade. with under rated skill and most importantly a champion bloke. Good on you Lewy!

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Ryan Lewis from Ainslie has capped off a The 25 year-olds triumph is a real highlight for remarkable first year in the AFL Canberra Ainslie given the Tricolours 14 point elimination competition by being named the leagues best final loss to Eastlake. player when he was awarded the 2008 Mulrooney medal last night. Lewis has played a pivotal role in the Tricolours season and was a catalyst for Ainslie’s surge to The Tricolours midfielder polled 19 votes to take reach the finals after the club suffered a string of out the league’s highest individual award ahead of losses in the first half of the season. James Bennett 14, Griffin Underwood 12 and Billy Neely on 11 votes. Playing in the midfield, Lewis kicked 16 goals and played all 19 games including Ainslie’s In his first year with the club Lewis became the semi-final loss. first Ainslie player since 1986 to win the | prestigious honour. AFL Canberra General Manager David Wark said the highly talented midfielder has made a positive And this is not the first time Lewis has received the contribution to Ainslie. status of being the league’s best player. Lewis won the South Australian National Football “Lewis is a worthy winner, a dynamic League’s reserves Magarey medal in 2006, following a stellar season for Norwood. onballer and has made a real difference to Ainslie both on the field and the culture,” And on top of that Lewis spent this year’s pre- season playing AFL for St Marys in the Northern Wark said. Territory where he was best on ground in the Grand Final. “He is a consummate team player, extremely popular and a champion bloke.” St Marys has been known to produce some of the AFL brightest indigenous stars like the talented Cyril Rioli from Hawthorn and St Kilda’s Xavier Clarke. Souvenir Poster Ryan Lewis - 2008 Mulrooney Medalist Thank you

The Tigers would like to take this opportunity Our thanks once again to our dedicated to thank departing League General Manager Coaching Staff in particular to Mark Armstrong, David Wark for his efforts over the past two Jamie McGinley, Adrian Pavese, Shaun O’Reilly, years. His efforts to promote the League and Noel Sibly, Doug Daniel, Paul Campbell and reinstate it as one of the best in the country have Scott Taylor with special assistance from Jason been outstanding and he will be sorely missed. Gilbert, Tony Wynd and Michael Niesen. The Good luck to you David in your future endeavors. Club would like to extend its gratitude to Rod O’Riley whose assistance during the season The Club would like to take this opportunity of has been very much appreciated and is a publicly thanking all our Coaching Staff and magnificent gesture. Many thanks also to our enormous Volunteer base for their efforts Chairman of Football Bob in what has been a tremendous year for our Gibbs and his committee. organisation. Thanks also to all our Sponsors in particular The following deserve our appreciation: Team our Principal Partner from Dairy Farmers - Managers Noel Miller, Kaye Parsons, Peter Garry Sykes and to Major Corporate Sponsors McGinley, Mark Lindbeck, Rob Cooke and Paul Walshe (ActewAGL), Christine Walters Trevor Weickhardt. Sports Medicine Staff Gary (Tobin Brothers), Rob Hitchcock (Dale & Bullivant, Jane Haddock, Judy Mustard, Kerrie Hitchcock), Peter Scott / Cathy Chaffey (Bing and Greg Dickinson, Wendy Downey and Fred Lee), Peter Walmsley (Mawson Dental Care) Gisik. Masseurs Bob Griffin, Graham Harmer, and our Licensed Club Board of Directors Kerrie Gribbon and Wally Thompson. Runners for your continued friendship and support Todd Pulford, Rod Gisik, Tony Wynd. Water throughout the season. - Lisa Bush, Statisticians Phil and Karen McClure, Andrew Beer. Timekeepers Wally Thanks to Geoff Gosling, David Wark, Russell Thompson and Nick Vosnakes. Publicity and Taylor and Tamarah Knox at AFL Canberra Tribunal Advocate Noel Sibly, James Buckley and to all the Development Staff under (Queanbeyan Age). Scoreboard Attendants James Ceely and Garry Buchanan for their Alanna Beer, Michael Rutherford, Jill and Nicole support and assistance. Bright. Changeroom Maintenance – Ray Daniel. Barman – Mal Corcoran. Official Photographers A reminder to all that the Tigers Presentation Andrew Trost & Travis Longmore. Gatekeepers Night will be held on Saturday 18 October at the Queanbeyan West Rotary. Robyn and Darryl Queanbeyan Conference Centre. You can RSVP Jenkins, Lesley and Wally Thompson, Joan by calling the Football Office on (02) 6299 3467. Vosnakes and Di McGinley for those wonderful after match and training night refreshments. Finally, good luck to all teams competing The team at QBN FM 96.7 have done a excellent in their respective Grand Finals today. job of broadcasting games where possible. The team includes Craig Revell, Michael Niesen and James Buckley. The season in detail

Position (home & away season): more committed on the day, with 10 goals from Mark Armstrong leading them to a stunning 1st (14 wins/4 losses) 23 point upset.

Leading goal kicker: The standout performers: Andrew Ainger (56) James Bennett: The Mulrooney Medal runner up has been sensational all season across the Highest score of the season: midfield, with his form during the middle of the year pivotal to the Magpies run of 11 straight 29.20 (194) vs. Tuggeranong (round 17) wins. He is just 21 years of age, yet is one of the most mature and naturally gifted players in the Lowest score of the season: competition. MAGPIES ONE STEP FROM GLORY 11.11 (77) vs. Ainslie (round 16) Griffin Underwood: One of the success stories of the year, Underwood has taken it all before him By James Patmore this year, winning the player of the carnival in Longest winning streak: the ACT’s successful Australian Country Football Only one thing stands in the way of premiership Belconnen’s performance in 2008 speaks for 11 (rounds 3 to 13) Championships campaign, along with the ANZAC glory for Belconnen in 2008, the three-time itself. The best attacking and defensive record Day Medal in the Magpies drubbing reigning premier. in the competition, four 100-point plus victories, of Queanbeyan. seven players selected in the ACT representative Longest losing streak: The Magpies head into the 2008 AFL Canberra squad and a rare victory over the Swans Cam Illett: The 23 year old has impressed 2 (rounds 1 to 2) Grand Final having won 15 of their last 17 Reserves in Sydney, the first time any Canberra many throughout the year, changing between matches to be overwhelming favourites to collect side has achieved this feat since 2004. the midfield and the forward line to cause his their first premiership since 2004. opponents numerous problems. Has kicked 47 It is an imposing record that Belconnen has Best win of the season: Yet the monkey that is the Swans Reserves goals for the season to be second in the Magpies set, with its excellent mixture of youth and Vs. Swans Reserves at ANZ Stadium (round 13) goal kicking. stands in their way, who will be bidding for experience instrumental to the side’s Belconnen became the first side to defeat the their fourth straight premiership and looking impressive 2008. to secure their third grand final win over Swans Reserves in Sydney in three and a half What’s been said: Belconnen, to go with their triumphs in 2005 and Whilst the senior brigade of Steve Mahar, Paul years to record their eleventh straight win. 2006. Raadts and Matt Campbell have continued to James Bennett, Josh Jennings and Andrew Lexie Bennett (Belconnen captain) lead the way throughout the season, it is the Ainger kicked three goals each to lead their side Whether they win or not on Sunday, the Magpies “You’re always positive about how your season’s side’s youngsters that have been pivotal to to a famous victory. going to be, so I suppose that was always our aim have proven to everyone that they were the team Belconnen’s dominant 2008, with the likes of to beat in 2008, having overcome a shaky start, to make the Grand Final…Obviously last year was James Bennett, Griffin Underwood and Andrew disappointing for us [missing the Grand Final], but where they dropped their opening two matches Ainger starring on a weekly basis to give the Worst loss of the season: of the year, to finish four games clear at the top this year we’ve got new players and they obviously Magpies a distinct advantage over the rest of Vs. Queanbeyan at Dairy Farmers Park (round 14) didn’t feel the pain we did last year. of the ladder. the competition. After 11 straight wins, Belconnen went into So it’s a new year and I don’t think any of those Now all that is left is to secure that illusive Come Sunday it will be these players that will the clash with Queanbeyan as overwhelming scars so to speak will come back [to haunt us].” premiership. be critical in the Magpies quest to hold up favourites, with Queanbeyan having lost seven the premiership cup. straight matches. However the Tigers were The season in detail Position (home & away season): The standout performers: 2nd (10 wins/8 losses) Matt O’Dwyer: O’Dwyer was the Swans Reserves leading vote getter in the Mulrooney Medal count; with his work rate and toughness around the Leading goal kicker: ball helping him make his AFL debut during (28) the season. Ben Matthews: The Swans veteran will play Highest score of the season: his final game on Sunday, and whilst he will be disappointed that he has struggled to find a way 26.13 (169) vs. Queanbeyan (round 12) into the senior side, he has been instrumental in the Swans Reserves push for their fourth TOUGH BATTLE, BUT SWANS STILL Lowest score of the season straight premiership. 9.7 (61) vs. Eastlake (round 4) Patrick Veszpremi: The small forward has been IN HUNT FOR FOUR-PEAT an excitement machine this year, impressing Longest winning streak: many since making his AFL debut late in the By James Patmore season. Has kicked 23 goals for the Swans 4 (rounds 5 to 8) Reserves this season to be third in their goal kicking. The Swans Reserves quest for their fourth the finals with three rounds remaining, whilst straight premiership remains on course…just. a modest 42% winning record in Canberra proved Longest losing streak: they were vulnerable away from the SCG 3 (rounds 13 to 15) What’s been said: After sneaking home by a single point against and ANZ Stadium. Eastlake in the Preliminary Final, the Swans Brett Allison (Swans Reserves coach) Reserves go into Sunday’s Grand Final looking Yet they have snuck into Sunday’s decider, which Best win of the season: “[There’s been] a little bit of doubt this year. to do what only two sides have ever done in proves just how dangerous a side they are. Vs. Belconnen at ANZ Stadium (round 2) Even on the weekend we managed to just scrape the competition’s history, win four straight across the line against Eastlake, so obviously the premierships. The new restrictions on the Swans Reserves has meant many of the side’s younger players Led by eight goals from Nick Davis, the Swans blokes that are playing realise that it’s not going If they manage this feat, it will be an have had to step up in 2008, with the likes of Reserves overcame a 21-point half time deficit to to be any easy task [winning the grand final]. But achievement that will be marvelled by most. Jesse White, Matt O’Dwyer and former Eastlake sneak home by 13 points, with a seven goal last the younger blokes are certainly excited with the youngster Aaron Bruce proving they have quarter proving the key. challenge that they face on Sunday, so hopefully After dominating the competition in emphatic enormous potential and will certainly be keen they can bring their best game and we can put on style from 2005 – 2007, new restrictions placed to cement a spot on the Swans list with a strong Worst loss of the season: a good spectacle for the people that turn up.” on the Swans Reserves this year has seen them Grand Final performance. fall back to the pack in startling fashion, as they Vs. Eastlake at Manuka Oval (round 14) scraped their way to 10 wins and eight losses, Whether they can beat Belconnen, who have sneaking into second spot ahead of Ainslie and had their measure in four of their five meetings The Swans Reserves let slip a 25 point three Eastlake on percentage. this season, and win that historic fourth straight quarter time advantage to be run over the top by premiership remains to be seen. the Demons, who got home by five points. Nick Such has been the Swans Reserves battle in Davis also went down with a season ending knee 2008 that they were still a chance of missing injury to add further pain to the loss. The season in detail

Position (home & away season): 5th (7wins/11losses) Powell offered the drive for the Tigers through Leading goal kicker: the midfield and half back. Scott Dickinson: when fully fit, is undoubtedly the #1 Mark Armstrong (57 goals) premier ruckman in the competition. The Tigers consistently won when he played in Season 2008 Longest winning streak: and his development has been crucial as he takes over from the retired Danny Jaques in ‘09. 3 (rounds 1 to 3) Chris Haddock: played his first full season with the Queanbeyan Tigers first grade this Longest losing streak: year, cementing his sport after several years 7 (rounds 7 to 13) as a fringe player. His rebound from half back QUEANBEYAN’S QUEST QUELLED BY INJURIES was vital to the Tigers as he beat more fancied By Joe Sullivan Best win of the season: opponents. Vs Belconnen at Dairy Farmers Park (round 14) What’s been said: The Tigers finals hopes were thin and history Mark Armstrong Queanbeyan Coach They don’t like to make excuses in Tigerland The momentum began to swing away from was against them. Mark Armstrong was at his but after showing promise early, injuries got the Queanbeyan and their season’s derailment best kicking ten goals and helping Queanbeyan “We had much greater expectations than finishing better of the Queanbeyan Tigers in Season 2008. was highlighted by Tuggeranong defeating roar over their arch rivals for the first time in fifth that’s for certain, we didn’t achieve anywhere the Tigers on their home turf. a long time at Margaret Donoghue. near the expectations we had for ourselves, The Tigers flew out of the blocks early, not only for myself as coach but as a playing accomplishing what so few have been able to Playing coach Mark Armstrong called a group we’re bitterly disappointed. Yes we had do in recent years – defeat the midseason meeting to try and address the Worst loss of the season: some challenges along the way but I would have in round one. situation and the Tigers began their fight Vs Ainslie at Ainslie Oval (round 12) expected personally the group would have been back with a gutsy win over Belconnen able to respond more strongly than we did. Buoyed by this feat Queanbeyan made their at Dairy Farmers Park in round 14. Essentially with a spot in the finals up for grabs, way to the top of the table and by round six had Mark Armstrong was in fine goal-kicking form. There’s no doubt we started well and I suppose sounded a warning to the rest of the competition However they were essentially knocked out The Tigers were leading by two goals with we didn’t finish too bad but that middle third, that they were prepared to go one better than of the finals race in round 16 by Eastlake. minutes remaining in the final quarter and the particularly from rounds seven to twelve, we were last year. season looked back on track, but Queanbeyan Although last year’s Grand Finalists failed to battling through a number of injuries and some blew it. How cruel the timing of injuries. meet expectations this year, the Tigers believe of the players who had some injuries, when they they are in a strong position for a tilt at the came back weren’t able to play at the level we Many key players spent significant periods premiership in Season 2009. wanted them to... there’s a combination of factors of time nursing their bodies back to full The standout performers: of why we went so poorly and in the end we lost health including star midfielder Mitch Daniher, Injuries have provided opportunities for fringe Mark Powell: was a lynchpin for the Tigers some games by less than a goal and we seemed premier ruckman Scott Dickinson and players and their development will be crucial in Season 2008. Arguably the best player for to lose the ability to win the close ones and that’s utility Andrew Carey. to the Tigers next year. Queanbeyan throughout the course of the year, probably what cost us in the end.” The season in detail Position (home & away season): The loss cost them second spot and put them in an elimination semi final clash with Eastlake, a 3rd (10 wins/8 losses) game they ultimately lost.

Leading goal kicker: The standout performers: Ben Hughes (44) Ryan Lewis: The Mulrooney Medallist proved to be the star recruit for the Tricolours, with the former Highest score of the season: Norwood Reserves midfielder providing excellent support to Billy Neely to help their rise up the 23.16 (154) vs. Tuggeranong (round 14) ladder. Won the Mulrooney Medal by five votes AINSLIE SURPRISE MANY, BUT LATE to be the premier player in 2008. STUMBLE PROVES COSTLY Lowest score of the season: Billy Neely: The Tricolours captain was 6.9 (45) vs. Swans Reserves (round 10) sensational all season, teaming up well with Lewis across the midfield to lead his side to a By James Patmore surprise finals appearance. His All-Australian Longest winning streak: selection in the Australian Country team 4 (rounds 13 to 16) highlighted a wonderful individual season. After a disastrous 2007, Ainslie’s return to performances of their interstate recruits, Ben Hughes: The former North Melbourne rookie finals football in 2008 was one of the surprises with Ben Hughes, Marcus Crook, Connor Longest losing streak: provided an excellent target up forward for the of the season. Pettersson and Mulrooney Medallist Ryan Lewis Tricolours, leading the side’s goal kicking with instrumental in the Tricolours rise up the ladder. 3 (rounds 5 to 7) 44 goals. Bags of five goals against Belconnen Following a summer of heavy recruiting, the and seven against the Swans Reserves proved his young Ainslie side were very impressive for The form of Billy Neely was also important to outstanding talent. most of the season, being the only side to beat their revival, with the inspirational captain the Best win of the season: Belconnen twice, whilst also picking up multiple overwhelming favourite to win the Mulrooney Vs. Swans Reserves at Ainslie Oval (round 3) wins against the Swans Reserves and Eastlake. Medal, only to be overshadowed by his fellow What’s been said: midfielder. Ainslie inflicted the Swans Reserves second However a poor end of the season, which loss in three matches with a thrilling two point Chris Rourke (Ainslie coach) saw them drop their final two home and away Ainslie also had five players selected in the win at Ainslie Oval. Led by seven goals from Ben “We wanted to be very competitive in every game matches, saw the Tricolours let the double ACT side for the Australian Country Football Hughes, Ainslie came from 17 points down at this season and I think our performances showed chance slip, before falling to Eastlake in the first Championships, with Neely and full back Michael three quarter time to record a famous win. that we were in just about every match we played. semi final in a wet slog at Manuka Oval. Ghobrial winning All-Australian selection. Obviously we were really disappointed with how It was a disappointing way to end a season that Given Hughes, Pettersson, Crook and the Worst loss of the season: the season finished off, but with a young squad had delivered so much, but it should provide talented Ashley Harris are all under 21 years of that can happen. However we’ve set a platform Vs. Queanbeyan at Dairy Farmers Park (round 18) plenty of motivation for the side to take a age, the signs look promising for Ainslie, with that will have us looking to improve further further step in 2009. these four likely to be the key in the Tricolours A win would have secured second spot and the in 2009.” quest to challenge Belconnen and the Swans double chance for Ainslie, however the Tricolours There were many great stories to come out Reserves for the premiership over the next were out-enthused by a Queanbeyan side looking of Ainslie this season, particularly with the couple of years. to farewell champion Danny Jacques in style. The season in detail Position (home & away season): Will Overs: was another defender which consistently that held his own in the back half 6th (3wins/15losses) of the ground. Overs is looked at as a leader in defence in years to come Leading goal kicker: Nathan Smith: took big steps forward making #5 Matt Ghirardello (36 goals) his debut later in the season but impressed playing as the small crumbing forward. Alongside Matt Ghirardello, it could prove to Longest winning streak: be a fruitful partnership as the Hawks look N/A to kick more winning scores in ’09.

Longest losing streak: What’s been said: TUGGERANONG TOUGHS IT OUT 7 (rounds 2 to 8) Michael Horne, Tuggeranong coach By Joe Sullivan “Obviously we’d love to improve on the win/ Best win of the season: loss ratio... but the important thing is for us is to retain these kids and look after them and the Vs Eastlake at Greenway (round 1) culture is that they want to play for Tuggeranong. Many people from Tuggeranong will tell you that Coach Michael Horne placed a large emphasis at the start of Season 2008, the Hawks were in on developing his young list but was aided with In a round which saw the competition turned If we can keep the group together and hopefully survival mode. inspirational performances from captain Troy on its head, Tuggeranong started their season in two to three years we’ve got a core group of Takanen and seasoned performers Craig Healy in style with Matt Ghirardello kicking six goals 15 or 16 players that have been there for quite a Speculation was rife that they would merge with and Jay Kickett. to set up a memorable Hawks win. while, who have played 50-60 senior games and the Wildcats, but Tuggeranong managed to stay with that will come success. on its own two feet come the start of the season They helped the Hawks put a dent in Ainslie’s and they began it in style. finals aspirations in round 12 with an uplifting Worst loss of the season: We’ve just got to focus on building on that and 24 point victory. Vs Belconnen at Manuka Oval (round 10) hopefully they’ll stick together, become close- Arguably their best performance was in round knit and that will help you win games of footy one when they disposed of Eastlake at Greenway Despite winning fewer games than they lost, Belconnen blew the Hawks away with a ten first in the future.” Oval to the tune of 37 points. Tuggeranong is set to shake the competition goal from which the Hawks could not recover, in the coming seasons. eventually going down by 133 points. For coach However Tuggeranong would only sing their Michael Horne it was most displeasing to see song twice more during their year. The coaching staff are confident that the his side not switched on from the first bounce. Hawks strong showing in lower divisions will There was talk of pushing for the fourth spot transpire into their first grade team and that in the finals when they defeated Queanbeyan their development players will take the next step The standout performers: in round nine, but it proved to be a lofty dream towards helping Tuggeranong to a premiership. for a team that is trying to create a culture and Charlie Prowse: showed signs that he will be develop the next generation of Hawks. a force to be reckoned with in the future. The young gun in his first year of footy had some big tasks in defence but showed consistently that he was capable The season in detail Position (home & away season): Worst loss of the season: 4th (10 wins/8 losses) Vs. Belconnen at Manuka Oval (round 12) Eastlake copped a 14 goal belting from the Leading goal kicker: Magpies in this round 12 affair. The Demons could Stafford Cooper (37) manage only 42 points, their lowest total for the season in a performance describe as ‘horrific’ by captain/coach, Nathan Clarke. Highest score of the season: 20. 14 (134) vs. Queanbeyan (round 7) The standout performers: EASTLAKE IMPRESS, BUT STILL Nathan Clarke: Clarke had yet another By Harry Thring Lowest score of the season: sensational season as the main-man at Eastlake. SOME WORK TO BE DONE He has lost sleep since his side bowed out of the 6. 6 (42) vs. Belconnen (round 12) finals race; such is his commitment to the club. Clarke polled well in the Mulrooney Medal count, Longest winning streak: finishing equal fourth. Eastlake’s quest to win their first flag since 2001 Eastlake ranks. 3 (rounds 16 to 18) came to an end last week, losing to Sydney by Stafford Cooper: His move forward has been one the barest of margins. Many youngsters were given opportunities to of the masterstrokes of 2008. Cooper booted 37 prove themselves on the main stage this year Longest losing streak: goals this season to be the number one forward Despite producing a desperate three goals to with the likes of John Van Meurs, Nick Bowen, at Eastlake and was rewarded with representative one final quarter, the Demons just couldn’t find Sam Gumly and Justin Mesman all impressing. 2 (rounds 11 and 12) squad selection. enough to win through to the grand final. 2009 is going to be an exciting season for Eastlake as these young guns continue to Their season didn’t begin well either. improve their games. Best win of the season: What’s been said: Vs. Sydney at Manuka Oval (round 14) Nathan Clarke (Coach) A loss to Tuggeranong in the opening round Stafford Cooper’s move forward was one of the wasn’t the start Nathan Clarke and his players surprises of 2008; a move that payed off for the Down by 25 points at three-quarter-time, “We’ve been renowned as a side who plays well were after. They bounced back the following Demons score line. Cooper kicked a team best Eastlake mounted an astonishing final quarter when everything is going well but one that falls week however with a determined 45 point win 37 goals this season to finish seventh on the comeback to slay the Swans in mid-July. away somewhat when we’re down. This year has over rivals Ainslie. leagues goal kicking tally. been different. We’ve galvanised as a group and Led by Nathan Clarke, the Dees kicked six last- shown a lot of fighting spirit. The win in round 14 Since then it has been an up and down sort of term goals to sneak home five point victors. year for the Eastlake boys: a win one week would over Sydney was a prime example...It’s been great be often followed by a loss the following week. to see so many young guys flourish this year. Guys However the inconsistency could be attributed like John Van Meurs, Nick Bowen, Sam Gumly to the lack of experience found amongst the and Justin Mesman have really improved and will continue to improve in 2009.” CUB Player of the year

James Bennett is fast approaching champion status. He is the 2008 winner of the CUB Canberra Times Player of the Year Award. His 26 votes wins from Billy Neely on 24, Nathan Clarke 23, Aaron Rogers 20 and Cam Ilett 18. James is a goal kicking mid fielder that has the capacity to play many different roles. He is the son of Magpie champion David Bennet and brother of the Magpies Captain Lexie Bennett. James was, in a sense, at his best in Shepparton when the final was played. He was asked to subdue the Victorian’s best player – he did, and also did plenty of damage in a slogging game including kicking a great goal in the last quarter. James is destined to be a high achiever as he approaches the Congratulations- it’s all about you! Thanks to the end of his fourth year of law at Canberra Labour Club this week’s “face in the crowd” university, which the Magpies winner receives a meal voucher to use at any of the Labour are no doubt thankful, binding Club venues. The winner must present themselves at one him to Canberra for a couple of the Labor Club venues, prove they are the person circled of seasons yet. in the above picture (each reception area will have a copy He is a better person than footballer of this photo) and the meal voucher will be sent to you. and if he chooses will be viewed as one of Belconnen’s best of all time.

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BELCONNEN THE KEY Griffin Underwood has been a revelation since pulling on the Magpies guernsey this year. In his first year of in the AFL competition Underwood has won numerous awards including the inaugural ANZAC day medal, the players PLAYERS of the tournament at the Australian Country Football Championships whilst finishing third in the Mulrooney medal on Monday. There is a reason for all of this attention, and it’s not because he has dreadlocks. Underwood has slotted into a fine midfield and made it his own with his attacking flair and kicking 31 goals throughout Season 2008. From Sydney’s point of view he must be stopped on Sunday or he will prove to be too damaging.

SYDNEY Patrick Veszpremi returns to the Swans after a stint with the senior Swans side. Every one of the twelve club listed players are crucial to Sydney’s chances on Sunday but perhaps none more so than Veszpremi. He is going to have to work in the midfield for the majority of the day without too much support and will need to call on all of his limited AFL level experience to maintain his effort. The odds are stacked against Veszpremi with Belconnen fielding a strong midfield but he has shown this year he is ready for the AFL with the senior Swans side and must prove that once again.

BELCONNEN THE Number 47 is a number which traditionally doesn’t receive too much attention and the case if no different with Nick Barton. The quiet achiever had been The Review solid in defence this year and the 24 year old has gone about his role in an WILD- unassuming way. However Sunday could prove the day which Barton puts the number 47 into AFL Canberra folklore with his running from defence And then there were two... by one point. They hit the front with just CARDS and ability to beat his opponent. He maybe the player which could crack the game open at a critical moment for Belconnen. minutes to spare and set themselves up for Season 2008 will climax with a blockbuster a shot at four consecutive premierships. SYDNEY Grand Final at Manuka Oval on Sunday, However the odds are starting to stack up Heath Grundy has played a lot of football with the senior Swans side but will as the two top ranked sides in the against them. They have lost the majority of be upset that he hasn’t seen AFL finals action. Returning to the Swans side, competition face off in a gladiatorial their games in Canberra this year, they have his ability to play forward or as a defender will give coach Brett Allison an advantage to create a mismatch and strain the Magpies defence. Grundy will final of epic proportions. only beaten Belconnen once and that was at also be hoping that the senior Swans dispose of the Western Bulldogs on the start of the year and the restrictions are Friday night so he may get the chance on Sunday to show that he deserves The Belconnen Magpies had the week off no doubt limiting what coach Brett Allison to be playing finals action for the red and white.sneak forward as a target after their major semi final win to gain a would like to do. Yet if there’s a side that for the Swans on Saturday. direct path to the biggest game on the AFL knows how to defeat Belconnen in a Grand Canberra calendar. It will keep the Magpies Final, it’s Sydney with wins in 2005 and 2006. refreshed as they enter this week with a BELCONNEN - Lexie Bennett, Belconnen captain major advantage considering Sydney’s epic WHAT result last week. Added to that there are no FORECAST (as of Friday morning, 12/9): “The blokes who I play with made it easy [to captain.] It’s not just me that major injury worries and they enjoy every looks to lead the blokes, there’s James [Bennett] and Cam Ilett who [have] Sunday, Rain periods, windy. Min 11 - Max 18 THEY’VE helped me out a fair bit. All the other players who I play with look to take confidence of playing Sydney at Manuka. on leadership roles and just help out wherever they can. But games are not won on confidence, the LAST WEEK: SAID Magpies learnt that lesson to some degree in “With the restrictions on them [the Swans] you never know how they are Preliminary Final going to work. They were hit pretty hard with injuries during the middle of the the 2007 finals series. Sydney 12. 10. 82 defeated Eastlake 11. 15. 81 year which brought them back slightly but they’re the reason why clubs have improved their recruiting and all that kind of stuff to get up to their level. So Meanwhile Sydney will be looking for every HEAD TO HEAD IN SEASON 2008: clubs have improved themselves rather than the Swans coming back so much. Belconnen 4, Sydney 1 opportunity to rest their bodies after last “The last time we won the grand final in 2004 we had the week off so that week’s mammoth effort to defeat Eastlake obviously helped us, but it gave me a chance to get over some injuries and [I’m] looking forward to this weekend. RUCK/FOLLOWERS MATT PORTER RYAN UNDERWOOD GRIFFIN UNDERWOOD RUCK/FOLLOWERS DANIEL CURRIE RYAN BRABAZON NIC FOSDIKE BELCONNEN - Lexie Bennett, Belconnen Captain WHAT FF “It won’t be successful if we don’t win on the day.” ANDREW AINGER THEY’VE “Everyone is raring to go and come grand final day you forget the small little niggles that you have and you’re ready to go.” LUKE JEFFERY FP AARON BRUCE FP CAMERON ILETT SAID “Obviously last year was disappointing for us but this year we have new JONO KALINA BP FB BP LUKE ANDREATTA continued... players who didn’t feel the pain that we did last year so it’s a new year and I don’t think any of those scars so to speak will come back.” SYDNEY - Brett Alison, Sydney Coach

“We haven’t beaten them in Canberra all year and certainly we’ve had some CHF great battles with them over the last five years since we’ve come into STEVE MAHAR the competition.” HEATH GRUNDY “We know they are keen as mustard to knock us off and we expect them to HFF BROCK WESTON MATT CAMPBELL HFF come out and play the exciting footy that they’ve played all year and we don’t CHB expect anything different on the weekend.” HBF MATT O’DWYER JORDAN FOSTER HBF

“A little bit of doubt [among the playing group.] Even on the weekend we only just managed to scrape over the line against Eastlake so obviously the blokes that are playing realise that it’s not going to be any easy task. “

“But the younger blokes are certainly excited with the challenge they face on Sunday so hopefully they can bring their best game and we can put on a good spectacle for the people that turn up.”

“The Belconnen players will obviously relish the opportunity to play against those sort of quality of players (Sydney’s midfield.) I think they will be coming in to do as good as they possibly can and lead the younger blokes around the park.” C W BRETT KNOWLES JAMES BENNETT SIMON CURTIS W W NICK SMITH BEN MATHEWS PETER FAULKS W

Belconnen will be boosted by their ability to rotate several key players C THE through the midfield and forward line. With the likes of Griffin and Ryan Underwood and Cam Ilett playing pivotal roles in the centre of the ground and then having the ability to go forward and kick goals could prove the difference WINNING between the two sides on Sunday. The Magpies defence is pretty solid led by captain Lexie Bennett and surrounded by the likes of Paul Raadts, Chris York and able supported by Ryan Turnball and Nick Barton. However that will be FORMULA the perceived weakness, with Belconnen exerting a lot of firepower in Andrew Ainger and Luke Jeffery.

Sydney will be looking to send Ben Mathews out on a high after a phenomenal career with the Swans. And with the senior side playing on Friday night selection headaches could cause worry for Belconnen match-ups. Players HBF JOHN LOVE JOSH JENNINGS HBF like Heath Grundy, Patrick Veszpremi, Ed Barlow and Matt O’Dwyer will also CHB be looking to prove a point should the senior Swans defeat the Bulldogs in HFF LUKE BRENNAN MATTHEW BECKMANS HFF LEXIE BENNETT the AFL semi final on Friday night. They will want to taste finals action and show both coaches Allison and Roos that they deserve to be on the biggest ED BARLOW stage in AFL. However the restrictions remain a sticking point, plus their poor record in Canberra this year and the fact Belconnen are looking to redeem CHF themselves after 2005 and 2006 are not advantageous to Sydney.

This game should be decided by the battle of the defences. Which defence stands up to the pressure and whatever team gets first use of the footy will win this game.

PREDICTION BRENTON JOYCE BP FB BP SCOTT HENNING Belconnen has been the benchmark team of the competition all year and MATT BERNASCONI FP FP while this game should be close the Magpies may have the extra run to PAUL RAADTS defeat the Swans. With the Swans side restricted to 12 listed players they JESSE WHITE will struggle to match Belconnen for the entire game. The last time these two teams met was only two weeks ago where the Magpies produced a dominant FF fourth quarter. And with a week off Belconnen will be fresh and eager to put Sydney’s quest at four straight flags to an end. INTERCHANGE LUKE RHODES MARTIN RICE DAVID McPHAN RYAN TURNBULL DANIEL PAHL INTERCHANGE AIDEN RILEY JAKE ORREAL NATHAN GORDON BRENDAN EDWARDS Manuka Oval, Sunday 14th September, 2:30pm

Pre-game BELCONNEN sydney swans No. Name DOB HT WT Games No. Name DOB HT WT Games 1 Matt Campbell 25/12/1977 175 85 4 Ben Mathews 11/29/1978 182 84 3 Steve Mahar 30/07/1976 196 96 7 Luke Brennan 3/3/1985 186 89 scoop 4 Luke Rhodes 28/04/1986 188 78 11 Ed Barlow 1/27/1987 196 96 5 Brock Weston 21/03/1979 180 85 12 Nic Fosdike 2/26/1980 180 82 6 James Bennett 3/06/1987 187 80 13 Patrick Veszpremi 9/1/1989 181 84 Belconnen Vs Sydney Swans 7 Brett Knowles 13/05/1978 187 90 14 Craig Bird 1/21/1989 179 84 8 Paul Raadts 14/01/1980 196 105 18 Jesse White 1/9/1988 196 103 The Swans have had a remarkable season, The game will be won in the midfield, and 9 Scott Henning 11/05/1982 178 80 23 Peter Faulks 4/24/1988 194 82 advancing to their fourth straight grand final. Belconnen will need to contain the dynamic Ryan 10 Blake Talsma 20/08/1987 187 82 34 Ryan Brabazon 12/26/1986 182 78 The Swans ended Eastlake’s season last Sunday Brabazon, and the sensational Ben Matthews, who 11 Lexie Bennett 28/05/1984 187 80 35 Daniel Currie 2/15/1989 200 97 in heartbreaking fashion, proceeding to the grand is playing his final game for the Swans. James 12 Luke Jeffery 30/11/1989 177 74 36 David Smith final by a solitary point. It was a gripping contest, Bennett will need to stand up for the Magpies. As 13 Josh Jennings 28/02/1983 180 82 38 Aiden Riley with Currie, Brabazon, Matthews, and Bruce one of the club’s leaders, Bennett is a sensational, 14 Cameron Ilett 12/03/1985 179 84 39 Heath Grundy 6/2/1986 192 97 flying the flag for the red and white. gifted player who has had a stellar season. 15 Andrew Ainger 4/12/1987 198 92 40 Nick Smith 6/12/1988 185 77 17 43 Matt Byatt 8/06/1989 180 78 Matthew O’Dwyer 7/21/1988 181 79 19 Ryan Underwood 12/11/1982 183 90 44 Jake Orreal 9/26/1989 204 90 Belconnen has been the victim of two grand final After finishing second in the Mulrooney Medal. 22 Martin Rice 1/10/1984 199 100 45 Nathan Gordon losses at the hands of the Swans, will this week Bennett also represented the ACT which won the 23 Daniel Pahl 11/03/1987 180 80 46 Matthew Beckmans 10/13/1989 187 80 be any different? The Magpies have had the edge Australian Country Championships against Victoria. 24 Stewart Gilchrist 25/01/1990 194 80 47 Aaron Bruce 12/14/1989 187 87 over the Swans this season, but what impact will All that is missing from Bennett’s trophy cabinet in 25 Brenton Joyce 3/05/1987 187 98 48 Dean Terlich 12/13/1989 185 83 a week’s rest have on the Belconnen players? Will 2008, is the prestigious premiership. Belconnen has 27 Griffin Underwood 7/10/1985 177 74 49 Nathan Bottin-Noonan the players be refreshed after earning the week been the form side of the competition this season, 28 Robert Phillips 8/02/1979 180 80 50 Cameron Bernasconi off, or will Sydney power forward following their and should end the Swan’s reign. 29 Simon Curtis 3/12/1988 189 88 51 Brendan Edwards momentous win last week? 31 David McPhan 20/06/1985 194 85 52 Matt Bernasconi 32 Julien Moussi 2/04/1988 186 80 53 Jordan Foster Prediction Belconnen 33 Chris York 15/07/1986 183 80 54 Jono Kalina 34 Stephen Coate 174 78 55 Luke Andreatta 37 John Love 22/05/1985 179 75 44 Liam Early 180 80 46 Ryan Turnbull 3/10/1988 180 75 47 Nicholas Barton 27/01/1984 189 85 52 Matt Porter 9/07/1983 198 108 53 Tristan Irvine 20/05/1989 175 75 Coordinate & AFL Canberra would like to thank the below sponsors for their support of the AFL Canberra Record

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No. Name 42 Joey Dunstan No. Name 47 Daniel Cuttiford 2 Brendan Read 43 Sean Hanily 3 Jordan Longmore 48 Jon Elias Shattered Dreams 6 Chris Davis 49 Ian Firns 16 Adam Garrett 45 Ben Turnbull By Harry Thring 18 Ben Langham 48 Ken Merrideth 9 Luke Whatman 50 Jared Daniel 12 Dennis Quade 51 Danny Dwyer 20 Ryan McClintock 49 Anthony Whittard 14 Dane Miller 52 Ross Hore 21 Chris Calvert 50 Matthew Keys Eastlake’s quest for its first premiership in By three-quarter-time Sydney extended 20 Daniel Walker 54 Steve Imrie seven years came to a dramatic end last their lead to 15 points, but was still in reach 26 Leigh Dennis 51 Simon Rice 22 Josh Davis 56 Sam Burns 30 Matt Viney 54 Andrew Gatenby 24 Todd Dickinson 60 Steve O'Neill week, losing by a solitary point to the of Clarke and his players. 35 Andrew Smith 55 Harry Rowe 27 Joe Sibly 61 Jeff Charman Swans Reserves. 36 Jeremy Brodie Reed 56 Mick Henry 29 Daniel Jabornik 62 Tye Lehman “I wanted to try and exploit their top-up players. 38 Michael Foster 57 Jon Van Dieman 32 Sam Burly 65 Steve Foden In a tense battle, the Demons launched a Not that they were worse players, just that 39 Sam Power 58 Chris McDevitt 34 Luke Thompson 58 Travis Longmore desperate last term attack and kicked three they hadn’t played as much footy with the 40 Justin Lalor 60 Luke Smeaton 37 Paul Campbell 59 Kym Boyle 41 John Gregory 61 Logan Knight 39 Brett Ormston 60 Sam Burns goals to Sydney’s one, only to fall agonisingly core group. We also wanted to clear space f 40 Jackson Brooker 61 Jeff Charman short. or guys up forward,” Clarke said. 42 Brett Fruend 62 Tye Lehmann 44 Daniel McGavin 63 Matt Weickhardt “I was totally guttered and I think a lot of the Despite producing a stellar last quarter 45 Paul Briedis 64 Ty Lehman guys were in tears,” Eastlake’s captain/coach Eastlake couldn’t peg back Sydney’s lead, 46 Beau Watts 65 Steve Foden Nathan Clarke said. eventually falling just short. But it could have been very different had they converted “I’ve lost sleep since the game thinking what I Aaron Gladki League 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Points their chances. In the first and third quarters could have done personally to get us across the Ben Lowe combined Eastlake kicked three goals and line. It’s just; to get that close and see it slip... 11 behinds, to Sydney’s six goals four. This Ewan McDonald it really hurts.” inaccuracy in front of goal cost the club dearly According to Clarke, Eastlakes preparation was but is hard to correct during a match. good. The team was excited and given Eastlake “I’m not really sure what you can do...you just had defeated the Swans twice before this need to keep encouraging guys, tell them to Under 18’s Grandfinall season the feeling was they could do it again. stick to their kicking routine and not to dwell on “We certainly weren’t over confident. I told the it. But the only thing you can really do is guys if we were in touch at three-quarter-time to work on it at training and correct it for next Manuka Oval, Sun 14th September, 9:00am that I thought we could go on with it. Over the week- only this time there is no next week,” Clarke said. Ainslie Football Club marist xvii last few weeks we had become last quarter specialists, so I knew if we could stay with them “After the match we just sat in the rooms, No Name 14 Jeff James 28 Blair Wilson No Name 13 Jordan Eagle 25 Rohan Corrigan until then we’d be in with a shot,” Clarke said. silent, for about ten minutes. I told the guys, 1 Corey Baxter 15 Steven Boden 29 Daniel Rumble 1 Sam Smith 14 Declan O’Rourke 26 Kai Palmer 2 Daniel Sainsbury 16 Richard Lewis 30 Jordan Flanagan 2 Josh Winchester 15 Niall Jacobsen 27 Joey Luks “We were sweating on whether Nic Fosdike especially the younger ones they can’t forget 3 Ben Spencer 17 Brendon Sainsbury 31 Sam Potts 3 Nick Kane 16 Luke Wright 28 Matt Fletcher would be selected. We don’t have the greatest this feeling. We had come a long way from 4 Luke Wesney 17 Riley McMahon 29 Sean Woods 4 Brady Scholes 18 James Taylor 32 Rodney Dart round one and had had a great season but don’t 5 Rhys O’Brien 18 Will Ryan 30 Jack Mason depth in our midfield and knew [Fosdike] would 5 Joel Fraser 19 Roger Dauth 33 Ancel Franklin 6 Chris Chivers 19 Nathan Dunn really test us out. So when he was picked we forget this feeling.” 6 Brendan Matthews 20 Alex Grozinger 34 Harry Piesley 7 Will Shafron 20 Alex Lewis knew we had our work cut out for us.” 7 Jason Tutt 21 Dean Faganello 8 Matt Smith 21 Corey Ryan The heartbreaking loss will no doubt be etched 8 Shaun Campbell 22 Lachie Highfield 9 Luke Cusack 22 Josh Bowden into every Eastlake player’s mind and will make 9 Matthew Vickers 23 Jeremy Hirst 10 Dan Nulley 23 Jack Gordon Eastlake didn’t start the game well. A series 10 Jack Gumley 24 Jesse Griffin 12 James Brown 24 Hayden Armstrong of missed opportunities handed the Swans them more determined than ever to bring home 11 Stewart Gray 25 Ed Jurkiewicz a handy eight point lead, which in a tight the ultimate prize. With so much youth on 12 Philip Lemmon 26 Josh Creaser game proved vital. Eastlake’s list, the devastating loss could 13 Brock Adams 27 James de Salis well prove a blessing in disguise.

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