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After 4 games it seems all is going very nicely with in a specifi c timeline I would have been very keen the division 1 grade. to have several incidents investigated. That is as far as I can take these matters but were it within You will know who has beaten who and how tough it my power I would also have lobbied to have a few is to pick winners each game. Just as I would like it players spending considerable time on the sideline and just as the AFL Canberra Board has worked so and not bringing their club into a position where hard to develop. However I have had the misfortune its integrity is questioned and the safety of the of seeing some snippets of recent games which opposition is assured. suggests just below the surface our competition is not as healthy as we would like. The umpires have as role to play in this matter by paying free kicks when they are there and To give my comments some background I will run making reports when they are there too. Similarly the risk of being a little philosophical about my own the tribunal needs to support umpires and while thoughts on the way the game should be played. remaining impartial, of course, appreciate that umpires only make reports when they assume the Football is a tough game that requires genuine player is guilty. courage to play. Generally the higher the grade the more players value their own ability to play I am all for hard football, aggressive play and the game and their attitude adjusts accordingly. teams using their physical power to dominate the Winning occurs with skilful use of the ball, opposition within the rules. Cheap behind the play courageous attempts to win the ball and an shots and using elbows or knees to avoid making aggressive approach to the opposition if they have legitimate contact with an opponent is weak and the ball. Protection of team mates, having an needs to be driven out of our competition. I am intimidation factor in your armoury and presenting sure the coaches will support this, I am sure most body language which promotes confrontation are players will support this but there may be a few traits of successful units. nervous thugs who now know they are the targets for increased attention. Football courage and toughness are generally measured in the extent players will go to win Kingston Physio Body on the Line Award the ball. We all admire the player who runs with the fl ight of the ball to mark and the player who We have all felt that feeling of knowing that the opens themselves up to other injury possibilities game is lost and preservation for the next battle when winning the ball on the ground. There is comes to mind. Last week the Hawks were gallant only admiration for players who do these types at Ainslie, brave to the end. At about the 15 minute of things regularly. Courage and toughness may mark of the last quarter the result was obvious, have been terms confused by some players when the game was iced I think is the current term. A hearing them in coaches pre-game addresses for regulation ball comes into the Ainslie half forward I have little doubt no coach has asked a player to line, a couple of Ainslie players are looking for the use their elbow to strike an opponent, no coach comfortable mark, a couple of Hawks have enough has asked a player to punch an opponent behind pride to make it a contest but running with the the play (particularly when the opponent has no ball and launching himself back into the pack was chance to defend themselves) and no coach would James McCabe showing a level of commitment ask a player to use their knees when attacking an belonging to frantic, game on the line type last opponent with the ball. That these incidents have quarters. Highly admirable, plain silly to the occurred is alarming and but for the rules being uninitiated but thoroughly worthy of the Kingston specifi c about what action AFL Canberra can take Physio Body on the Line Award.

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“We have a very young list and so are lacking some Former great to inspire experience; but it’s pleasing to see the club as a genuine force- in saying that though it’s very early days yet.” By Harry Thring Early days or not, Hughes has helped get the Hawks back To be regarded as one of the greatest footballers to have on their talons and is a massive part of the club. Whilst his ever played in the ACT is for most of us, unimaginable. efforts on the fi eld have granted him immortality amongst Many of the players selected are household names the football community, Tuggeranong will be hoping his nationally, let alone here in Canberra. off-fi eld efforts can now turn the club into a winning unit.

With this sort of achievement and recognition, it would be easy to become big headed or self-important.

However for Bob Hughes, self-important and bigheaded would literally be the last words used to describe him. “However with the pitch area it is pretty hard to take the Hughes doesn’t think of himself as one of the greatest the Curator meets challenge hardness out of the middle and that requires a fair bit of ACT has seen. In fact, he puts his selection in the ACT’s work.” Team of the Century largely down to good fortune. of maintaining Manuka “One of our biggest concerns for this season was that the “Obviously it’s (selection) the greatest honour I’ve By James Patmore centre bounce area for football is where the pitch that ever been given in footy- to be honest it was a bit we used for the one day international is. Fortunately this embarrassing,” Hughes admitted. It certainly has been a hectic twelve months for Manuka summer the pitch had a great grass cover, which made it Oval head curator Marcus Pamplin. much easier to prepare.” “You look at the players on the team and a whole lot of them have not only gotten to the VFL or AFL, but have With three international cricket fi xtures, four pre-season Having been through a demanding summer, the ground really succeeded at that level. Even during my day I thought and regular season AFL matches, three Australian received a four week break following the ACT Cricket fi nal, there were players who may have been equally as good as Rugby Championship matches, as well as the ground’s with Manuka playing host to its fi rst match of the AFL me but perhaps just didn’t get the opportunities,” he said. commitments to the ACT cricket and AFL Canberra Canberra season on ANZAC Day, when Belconnen and competitions, Manuka Oval has experienced one of the Queanbeyan clashed for the Canberra Cup. Hughes began his career as a junior in the under elevens busiest periods in its history, with the condition of the for Tuggeranong, or as it was then known, South Woden. ground solely in the hands of Pamplin and his fellow Pamplin said it was a break that the ground needed, to He progressed through the grades and eventually into the ground staff. help it prepare for the winter months. seniors, along the way seeing his club change its name twice; to Sutherland and fi nally to Tuggeranong. It was a demanding period for the 36 year old, however it “We used it as renovation time, to allow us to transfer was a challenge that he completed with great success. from warm season grasses (couch grass) to cold season It’s no surprise then that following Tuggeranong’s recent grasses (ryegrass),” he said. “This allows us to keep the troubles with a proposed merge with the Canberra “Having to faces challenges like that, it inspires you to oval green and to protect the couch grass, which becomes Wildcats, the AFL/ACT board approached Bob to assist do your job well,” he said. “It also helps to keep the job dormant in the winter.” the club. interesting, and tests your ability as a curator to ensure that you can get the ground up in its best possible condition With the challenge of the last year behind him, Pamplin for a range of sports.” looks back on the work he has done with great pride, as “I helped set up a business plan to ensure the longevity well as continuing to enjoy the opportunities that the job of the club,” Hughes said. Pamplin has been head curator at Manuka since 2004, presents him. coming to Canberra from Geelong, where he was a member of the ground staff, then head curator at Kardina “The greatest satisfaction is the no work is the same, Park (Skilled Stadium) for 13 years. there are always different challenges faced with every job we do,” he said. “We always aim on getting positive With such experience behind him, Pamplin was well feedback for what we do, as well as making the cricketers equipped to handle the role of transferring the ground and footballers, who are the users of the ground, happy as between the different events, whilst maintaining its well.” excellent playing condition.

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Cortese has already approached his employer to help the He may be a Canberra convert but for Belconnen’s Scott to adjust to a faster pace and higher skill level with the Managing the Jets kick a few more goals with their junior development Henning it doesn’t get much better than playing footy at transition. program. representative level. “Especially with the game being so fast, it’s getting faster Hydraulics of a Footy “From a club perspective to tie in someone like Actew AGL “It’s fantastic, I reckon it’s great,” he said. and faster each year, especially fi tness and also skills. would be a big boost, because Actew AGL is a well-known Club and respected product and that would help us and show “There’s nothing better and I reckon it’s very honourable “Skills make a big difference, if you can’t hit a target from the community that Actew AGL continues to believe in the playing for your state and territory.” 20, 30 metres away it could turn against you quickly the Gunghalin Jets.” other way. By Joe Sullivan Henning has previously pulled on the ACT jumper on two Cortese hopes that with sponsorship from Actew AGL the occasions and desires to pull it on again this year. “You go through your stages where you can hit a target Who would have thought that overseeing Actew AGL’s Gunghalin Jets junior development program would be from anywhere and then you can have a really bad day, “You always hope but you’re always thinking about your Northside water, sewers and storm water would go hand implemented throughout school throughout the Gunghalin so it’s about trying to even it out... practice makes perfect.” club footy before your rep footy. in hand with managing one of Canberra’s up and coming community. Henning’s practice has seen the Magpies enjoy recent footy clubs? “It would be good to (pull on the ACT jumper again), but It is a one of the cogs Cortese is working on to achieve the victories over Tuggeranong and Queanbeyan to get the we’re just thinking about Belconnen at the moment and to The key for Joe Cortese, Actew AGL’s Area Manger and goals he has for the Jets. Belconnen season back on track after a slow start. President of the Gungahlin Jets, is the training. how we’re going and if that comes up that would be good “At present we’re structuring our club and infrastructure to for us .” The Queanbeyan victory coming on ANZAC day, the fi rst “It’s probably why they made me President (of the take the next big step towards the premier division, that’s time AFL Canberra has staged an ANZAC day fi xture. Originally from Victoria’s East Gippsland area from the Gungahlin Jets),” he said. our future goal.” small town of Maffra, Henning made the transition to the For Henning hearing the last post before the fi rst bounce “My training in that area (of managing) helps a bit. That is of course in between managing Actew AGL’s ACT for a sea change. was a unique experience. Northside’s water services, which can see him get his hands “You’ve got to juggle a lot of logistical work – you’ve got “I grew up in Maffra my whole life and two years ago I “A thousand things go through your mind,” he said. dirty in the sewers occasionally. your water resources material and your manpower and decided to get out of there and try something different. “You try to think a bit about footy but she’s an eerie feeling, your plant and you coordinate that with your contractor and “Sometimes I do, I would like to get out in the fi eld a “Probably to play a bit better footy, I think it’s a bit better and your mind sort of goes towards the end, and rightfully then on the other side (the football club) you’re looking at lot more but I don’t get to because I’ve got a lot more league and I think it’s growing so much better and it should. coordinating volunteers and also employees.” managerial stuff on the safety side of things.” hopefully I’ll be around for a few more years.” The 53 year old is at the helm of one of the up and coming “You just try and think about the job at hand and playing football clubs in the AFL Canberra competitions and However Henning has had to improve areas of his game a good game with your teammates.” is thankful that his employer is helping him with his commitments away from work.

“My managers know that I’m involved with them (the Jets) and they ask how things are going.

“Actew AGL also sponsor a player, Andrew Ingold, and they pay for his subs and registration, which helps.

“They’ve also given us something, a prize to be part of our raffl e, which is pretty good and helps relay money back to the club.”

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quality football, I became really interested in what the The Man behind the competition had on offer,” he said. Trost has taken some pretty amazing photos during his Camera - Andrew Trost time with AFL Canberra, however it photo of a spectacular mark taken by Tuggeranong star Jay Kickett that stands out in his mind. By James Patmore “It wasn’t so much the mark that was memorable, it was One of the key features of the AFL Canberra Football more that a few of the Hawks players looked straight over Record are the amazing photos that are captured each to me after he had taken it, to check whether I had go a week, showcasing the major events that take place in the shot of it,” he said. competition. A Tuggeranong Hawks fan at heart, Trost says the The man behind these shots is 40-year-old school teacher evenness of the competition in 2008 provides an exciting Andrew Trost, a keen photographer, who began his role future for the league, one that will attract greater interest with AFL Canberra in 2006. from the Canberra community.

Trost has been involved in photography for over 30 years; “It’s really fascinating to watch now,” he said. “This is and has developed a strong interest in the competition because the competition is no longer as predictable, you since he started the role, with the two interests working can’t look at the draw now and confi dently say who’s going hand in hand with one another. to win each game, unlike previous years.”

Trost said his interest in the competition was captured “Now we’re down to six teams, it’s a chance for the league after watching the Swans Reserves play a match in Sydney to settle and stabilise for a while and look to attract more at the beginning on 2006. fans to the competition, to show them that there is some high quality football being played.” “I realised from watching this that the standard of the competition in Canberra is only just below that of the elite “Then maybe one day we can look at expanding again, to level, and after seeing a few really good games of high seven or even eight teams.”

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TUGGERANONG EASTLAKE

No. Name DOB HT WT Games No. Name DOB HT WT Pre-game 1 Will Overs 6/14/1989 184 86 24 1 Alex Hayward 6/20/1988 182 80 2 Malcolm Fernie 4/24/1988 172 72 5 2 Jason Duce 5/26/1983 186 89 3 Alex Lawder 1/12/1985 180 81 48 3 Nathan Clarke 10/27/1979 188 90 4 James Rice 8/9/1977 184 88 184 5 Matthew Ghirardello 4/16/1982 180 83 52 4 Sam Gumley 8/16/1990 185 86 scoop 6 James McCabe 5/30/1989 190 84 20 5 Aaron Rogers 1/5/1984 192 93 7 Troy Fenyvesi 10/15/1990 180 85 12 8 Tim Gray 5/1/1986 194 90 8 Ben Funnell 10/15/1976 183 84 192 9 Peter McGrath 4/28/1981 183 83 9 Daniel Johnson 7/17/1985 179 85 53 11 Ben Collins 2/4/1980 192 85 Eastlake bounced back in emphatic style last week, 10 Troy Takanen ( C ) 4/12/1983 186 88 69 12 Jeremy Stiller 11/9/1982 188 83 Tuggeranong V Eastlake handing the Swans a third loss for the season. Rodgers, 11 Nathan Irvine 2/14/1982 180 82 42 Clarke and Cooper were fantastic, standing tall when the 12 Kurt Masters 1/1/1981 188 92 80 13 Sean Clarke 3/26/1981 189 89 Tuggeranong sit at the bottom of the ladder with one win game was in the balance. 13 Will Prowse 2/21/1989 193 81 3 14 Ben Maiden 12/27/1985 180 82 and three losses after four games. The Hawks only win 14 Peter Ashcroft 4/22/1977 190 100 17 15 Justin Mesman 11/10/1985 191 94 came against Eastlake in round one. The Hawks need Tuggeranong’s season is at stake, and they will need 17 Craig Healey 6/9/1980 170 70 53 16 Stafford Cooper 3/13/1975 196 98 to win this game to stay in touch with the rest of the to reclaim the hunger which won them the four points 18 Ben Cleaver 5/11/1989 179 75 22 17 Ben Kane 8/3/1989 179 70 competition. in round one against the same opposition. 19 Ashley Pocock 4/8/1984 183 85 96 19 Matt Williams 2/4/1989 180 80 20 Rod Beer 3/9/1989 195 88 2 The Hawks could not match Ainslie last week, succumbing 20 Leigh McMahon 6/20/1983 192 80 22 Mitchell Staite 11/17/1983 180 85 3 to the Tri-colours by 59 points. The Hawks will need to be 25 Phil Lovett 4/17/1988 190 82 7 21 Matt Chamberlain 1/18/1983 176 83 on song this week, and meet an inform Eastlake outfi t. Prediction 26 John Roache 12/7/1983 173 68 58 22 Mark Kimball 12/24/1987 175 80 Tuggeranong 27 Simon Kelly 7/29/1983 182 80 24 23 Pat Clarke 11/25/1983 196 92 28 Sean Wilkinson 1/8/1991 173 67 0 24 George Fitzgibbon 1/15/1986 189 85 29 Charlie Prowse 10/18/1989 185 73 3 25 Cameron Squires 7/6/1987 185 80 30 Jono Kalina 8/14/1991 178 74 0 26 Josh O’Malley 10/2/1988 185 85 31 Brendan Edwards 3/3/1986 182 86 0 32 Timothy Ghirardello 10/1/1984 180 87 51 27 John Pumpa 9/7/1980 198 103 33 Chris Robinson 7/23/1991 182 70 2 28 Xavier McMahon 4/11/1990 188 86 34 Marc Maloney 4/1/1988 180 75 9 32 Dean Roulstone 10/13/1986 188 78 35 Sam Hartmann 4/13/1989 195 92 12 33 Jake Gumley 2/22/1988 180 75 37 David Smith 9/8/1988 182 85 0 34 Rory Linehan 12/2/1988 172 68 40 Matthew Bernasconi 7/25/1989 188 75 0 36 Michael King 1/4/1985 178 82 42 Zac Chapman 3/5/1989 186 79 1 47 Brad Adams 6/4/1984 188 87 Tuggeranong 43 Jay Kickett 5/2/1977 183 82 174 Eastlake 48 Toby Richards 3/31/1990 175 75 0 50 Richard Burrows 11/10/1980 177 75

Junior Gala /Sponsor’s Day – Saturday 3 May 2008 – EASTLAKE CLUB NEWS ROUND 5 Greenway Oval The history of Australian Football is a fascinating study. On Saturday, 3 May 2008 we will hold our Junior Gala/ And none more so when you hear the comments of us past Sponsor’s Day at Greenway Oval in conjunction with our players who may have some issues with how our game has game against Eastlake. evolved. We have a wonderful and committed supporter in Lou Pini who along with his legendary brother Jacko, Free entry will be provided to all players, coaches, comes to see us play whether rain, hail or shine. supporters, and sponsors of the Bulldogs and Lions. Now Lou’s favorite expressions are “kick it long” or “have a Each junior player will receive a sausage sandwich and a plug at ‘em”. His disregard for short kicking is well known. drink and there will be a jumping castle and other games Well on Sunday from the lips of Lou came the call ‘kick it for entertainment. short”. It was one of those moments to treasure. He must have nearly choked on his meat pie! We will also be using this opportunity to host our highly valued sponsor’s including Movers and Shakers Business Relocations, Canberra Southern Cross Club, Balfrans League 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Points Removals, ActewAGL and all our other valuable corporate partners whose support enables us to operate 5 teams each week. AFL CANBERRA

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BELCONNEN AINSLIE

No. Name DOB HT WT Games No. Name DOB HT WT Games Pre-game 1 Matt Campbell 175 85 1 Daniel McFarlane 6/13/1981 181 80 50 3 Steve Mahar 196 96 2 John Holmes 3/15/1986 184 79 2 4 Luke Rhodes 188 78 3 Tom Daniel 10/14/1983 188 87 19 5 Brock Weston 180 85 4 Marcus Crook 10/12/1987 185 82 2 6 James Bennett 187 80 scoop 5 Ben Hughes 8/30/1988 192 93 2 7 Brett Knowles 187 90 6 Ryan Lewis 2/7/1983 179 87 2 8 Paul Raadts 196 105 7 Michael Lawless 10/1/1988 181 70 16 9 Scott Henning 178 80 8 Ian Lawless 10 Blake Talsma 187 82 4/30/1985 183 80 20 Magpies showed their brilliance last week, thumping 9 Ash Harris 11 Lexie Bennett 187 80 11/29/1989 184 81 27 Queanbeyan by 89 points in the inaugural Anzac Day Belconnen V Ainslie 12 Luke Jeffery 177 74 11 Connor Pettersson 12/5/1989 179 70 2 Challenge. This will be a fantastic contest with the competition’s two 13 Josh Jennings 180 82 12 Arrin Butler 9/13/1978 178 80 28 inform teams going head to head. Last time these two teams met in round one, Ainslie came 14 Cameron Ilett 179 84 13 Brett Sheehan 4/14/1982 175 73 64 away victorious. A rejuvenated Belconnen side full of 15 Andrew Ainger 198 92 14 Michael Ghobrial 3/29/1979 200 98 2 Ainslie currently sit at the top of the ladder with three wins confi dence will be too hard to match this week. 17 Matt Byatt 180 78 15 Robert Tuohey 8/11/1989 189 84 2 and one loss, and have emerged as a serious contender 19 Ryan Underwood 183 90 16 Matt Renet 2/1/1989 168 82 8 for the premiership this year. Ainslie has accounted for 22 Marty Rice 199 100 17 Dale Argall 11/14/1977 183 80 2 Belconnen, Sydney and Tuggeranong, and appear to be 23 Daniel Pahl 180 80 18 Billy Neely improving with each game. Prediction Belconnen 5/19/1980 178 80 38 24 Stewart Gilchrist 194 80 22 Daniel Simpson 8/12/1987 193 88 16 However the mighty Magpies can never be underestimated. 25 Brenton Joyce 187 98 23 David Love 8/3/1986 180 90 40 After losing the opening two games of the season, the 27 Griffi n Underwood 177 74 24 Micah Buchanan 11/9/1984 176 75 1 Magpies have bounced back in spectacular fashion. The 28 Robbie Phillips 180 80 25 Mathis, Andrew 3/13/1987 178 82 0 29 Simon Curtis 189 88 26 Eric Stone 10/13/1985 193 93 2 31 David McPhan 194 85 29 Josh Wilson 3/10/1986 181 79 1 32 Julien Moussi 186 80 32 Sullivan. James 33 Chris York 183 80 2/6/1987 188 74 15 34 Stephen Coate 174 78 34 Nigel Brown 4/28/1978 196 102 14 37 John Love 179 75 37 Brodie Montague 6/9/1988 183 80 2 44 Liam Early 180 80 38 Mitchell Mulroney 6/30/1989 203 102 4 46 180 75 39 Tony Bourke 6/13/1976 201 104 10 47 Nick Barton 189 85 42 Andrew Olson 3/10/1983 194 88 22 Belconnen 52 Matt Porter 58 David Nolen 8/5/1987 186 85 0 Ainslie 53 Tristan Irvine 60 David Tow 8/4/1984 183 75 0

MAGPIES LONG LUNCH AINSLIE NEWS

The Annual Magpies Long Lunch will be held on Friday Red, White and Black Ball 16 May at the National Press Club. Guest Speaker will be Steven Bradbury (Winter Olympics Gold Medallist) The Ainslie Football Club will hold its annual Red, White Contact Ray Baguley on 02 6278 8712 for further details and Black Ball on Saturday June 21st. Further details will and table bookings. soon be available from the Club Web Site. Post Game Function

Following the Rd. 5 games on Saturday May 3rd, players and supporters are invited to All Bar Nun for the post match presentations from 7pm.

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Junior Games commence this Saturday with the U11 to U16 teams playing at Reid, and the U10s at Majura and Giralang. SCG, Sunday 4th May, 9.50am

SYDNEY SWANS QUEANBEYAN

No. Name DOB HT WT No. Name DOB HT WT 1 2/8/1977 194 100 Pre-game 2 3/30/1980 184 83 1 Mark Armstrong 5/27/1975 190 90 3 Jarrad McVeigh 4/7/1985 184 80 4 11/29/1978 182 84 2 Ryan Quade Co Captain 10/15/1984 195 95 5 Ryan O’Keefe 1/24/1981 188 90 3 Jordan Longmore 6 5/31/1980 190 87 7 Luke Brennan 3/3/1985 186 89 4 Chris Walmsley 8/6/1984 171 73 scoop 8 Daniel O’Keefe 10/25/1988 184 80 5 Matt Cavedon 1/22/1983 187 93 9 8/15/1984 188 80 10 5/3/1974 201 102 6 Chris Davis 9/26/1975 187 94 11 Ed Barlow 1/27/1987 196 96 7 Paul Franchi 2/20/1989 183 86 12 Nic Fosdike 2/26/1980 180 82 13 Patrick Veszpremi 9/1/1989 181 84 8 Neil Irwin 6/8/1981 195 96 Are the Tigers in a form slump or did complacency slip into 14 1/21/1989 179 84 9 Luke Whatman 1/17/1984 182 82 Sydney V Queanbeyan their game? 15 6/28/1987 178 78 16 11/6/1981 200 105 10 James Kavanagh 12/3/1979 189 90 The Tigers face a very different side to the one which The Tigers have to travel to Sydney this week, and will 17 7/1/1981 189 90 11 Chris Haddock 4/13/1984 183 90 18 Jesse White 1/9/1988 196 103 beat them in last season’s grand fi nal. The Tigers have face a desperate Swans outfi t who have managed one win 19 Michael O’Loughlin 2/20/1977 189 90 13 Roy Jaques 11/23/1978 196 97 conquered the Swans once already this year, and will be from four appearances. The Swans should be too tough for 20 11/22/1982 184 89 15 Mitch Daniher 4/23/1986 175 72 looking to bury the triple premiers again this week. 21 5/19/1977 184 90 Queanbeyan at home, and must win this match to stay in 22 Matthew Laidlaw 2/9/1987 186 88 16 Andrew Carey 6/28/1983 187 93 contention with the top four. 23 Peter Faulks 4/24/1988 194 82 17 Mark Powell 3/15/1984 193 90 The Tigers are coming off a humiliating 89 point defeat 24 3/15/1980 183 83 18 Andrew Lieschke 3/27/1983 182 82 in the Anzac Day Challenge against Belconnen last week. 25 1/11/1983 192 94 Belconnen completely dominated Queanbeyan, handing 26 Henry Playfair 1/22/1983 198 100 19 Jeremy Kirkwood 5/7/1991 184 82 Prediction Sydney 27 Kristin Thornton 3/5/1988 184 80 the Tigers their fi rst loss for the season. The Tigers were 28 3/5/1978 173 80 20 Daniel Walker 182 86 mediocre, and their lacklustre performance did not typify 29 8/6/1982 188 83 21 Daniel Jaques 10/31/1975 198 118 3 0 Lewis Roberts-Thomson 9/8/1983 196 95 the usual hunger and determination which they play with. 31 10/25/1976 184 80 23 Scott Dickinson 12/31/1989 205 100 32 10/10/1982 179 85 25 Joel Feuerherdt 10/6/1982 182 82 33 Jarred Moore 3/6/1986 178 82 34 Ryan Brabazon 12/26/1986 182 78 26 Paul Wiliams 6/27/1985 175 89 35 2/15/1989 200 97 28 Renee Ioppi Co Captain 4/26/1978 180 94 36 Tim Schmidt 3/14/1986 180 84 37 1/8/1980 194 96 30 Kris Thompson 1/6/1986 187 94 38 Brett Meredith 1/20/1989 181 81 31 Matt Liddle 7/5/1984 180 87 39 Heath Grundy 6/2/1986 192 97 40 Nick Smith 6/12/1988 185 77 32 Sam Burly 175 73 41 Brendan Murphy 3/26/1989 197 90 33 Michael Wescombe 42 9/27/1984 183 83 43 Matthew O’Dwyer 7/21/1988 181 79 35 Paul Slater 182 75 44 Jake Orreal 9/26/1989 204 90 36 Trent Balding 2/15/1985 187 88 46 Matthew Beckmans 10/13/1989 187 80 47 Aaron Bruce 12/14/1989 187 87 38 Tim Cook 185 80 QUEANBEYAN 48 Dean Terlich 12/13/1989 185 83 41 Greg Hair 3/4/1983 182 84 43 Jason Satchell 4/23/1988 182 80 50 Jared Daniel 2/21/1989 180 84

SYDNEY SWANS LADIES LUNCH QUEANBEYAN NEWS

The Sydney Swans Ladies Lunch has fast become one Congratulations to AFL Canberra on the promotion of the of the Sydney Swans most popular events of the year ANZAC Day Canberra Cup. Unfortunately we “didn’t come and is a not-to-be-missed occasion for all Sydney Swans to play” on the day and the Magpies were far too strong. female supporters. The event provides a great forum for Our next home game is against the old enemy Ainslie and all women who are passionate about football where you we look forward to that encounter on 11 May. can to get together and enjoy a day of delicious food and beverage, entertainment and special guest speakers The Club has tickets available for the Swans matches including Sydney Swans players. being played at ANZ stadium this year including those against Collingwood, Geelong and Essendon. Please make This year the lunch will be held on Thursday 15 May at inquiries to the Football Offi ce on 62993467. the Four Seasons Hotel. To purchase your tickets visit sydneyswans.com.au or phone 02 9339 9123, but hurry as the event will sell out quickly! League 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Points Reserves U18’s Greenway Oval, Saturday 3rd May, 9:30am Greenway Oval, Saturday 3rd May, 11:30am TUGGERANONG HAWKS EASTLAKE DEMONS

TUGGERANONG HAWKS EASTLAKE DEMONS Name Liam Greenwell Callum Moldrich No Name 14 Sam Ash Luke Andreatta Chase Grintell Dean Murphy 1 Jackson Nugent 15 Harry Treloar No. Name 41 Phil Curran No. Name 53 Blake Harlock Josh Barker Blake Harlock Scott Newhouse 2 James Lever 16 James Scott 16 Gerrit Wanganeen 54 Jason Cavanagh 6 John Van Meurs 42 Nick Bowen Rob Bennett Ryan Hoole Joshua Pitts 3 James Fitzpatrick 17 Lachlan White 21 Cameron Rose 55 Kieran Bridger 10 Andrew Nunn 43 Patrick Conrick Cameron Bernasconi Allan Johns Jason Pottenger 4 Will Ryan 18 Will Bonney 23 Nathan Costigan 56 Liam Greenwell 15 Justin Mesman 44 James Smith Clancy Bretnall Jono Kalina Charlie Prowse 5 Jack Lea 20 David Coward 17 Ben Kane 45 Steve Walters 24 Greg Packer 57 Chris Worland Daniel Carpentar Cody Kickett Toby Richards 6 David Wallace 22 Spencer Whitaker 18 Daniel Ford 46 Mitch Taylforth Tim Cleaver Peter Ley Sean Richardson 7 Frank Pazios 23 Will Comensoli 36 Nathan Smith 58 Tim Cleaver 21 Matt Chamberlain 47 Brad Adams James Creech Nathan Maloney Chris Robinson 8 Josh Bruce 24 Liam Abbey 38 Dylan Sidwell 60 Aaron Fairman 26 Josh O’Malley 48 Dan Parker Marcus Doughty Daniel Matthews-Hunter Daniel Sims 9 Oliver Mahoney 26 Ray Jackson 39 Jeremy Miller 61 Nathan Maloney 29 John Sullivan 49 Sam Ghirardello Troy Fenyvesi Matt McCabe Jason Symons 10 Tom Fitzgerald 28 Daniel Stephens 41 Cal Graham 63 Cody Kickett 30 Josh Box 51 Darren Charman Luke Gilbert Jesse McPhail Foster Townsend 11 Matt Blundell 33 Michael Olsson 42 Zac Chapman Jason Pottenger 31 Alex Thorman 52 Chris Clowry Ben Graham Ben McRory Brett Ward 12 Cody Stephens 35 Tom Macafee 13 Liam Simmons 44 Adam Sangston Rhys Cutifani 33 Jake Gumley 53 Russell Fort Brent Wickson 45 Neil Norman Stev Garing 34 Rory Linehan 55 David Oakeshott Sean Wilkinson Alex Young 46 James Kuhn Peter Balshaw 36 Michael King 56 Cameron Thyer 37 Joel Bourchier 57 Simon Starr 47 Chase Grintell Luke Takanen 38 Nick Cibiras 58 Pat McCartney 49 Mark Ashcroft Jeremy McDonogh 39 Travis Chamberlain 59 Matt Dean Manuka Oval, Saturday 3rd May, 9:30am 50 Brett Ward Craig Woodbury 40 Steven Roche 51 Phil McDonald Luke McElhinney BELCONNEN MAGPIES AINSLIE FOOTBALL CLUB 52 Ben Fairman No Name 12 Michael Handscombe 24 Jake Low No Name 14 Jeff James 28 Blair Wilson 1 Sam Cassimatis 13 Simon Hargraves 25 Steve O’Brien 1 Corey Baxter 15 Lachlan Gillis 29 Daniel Rumble 2 Nicholas Duncan 14 James Kenna League 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Points 26 Toby Piper 2 Daniel Sainsbury 16 Richard Lewis 30 Jordan Flanagan 3 Josh Hanily 15 Ben Le Lievre 27 Reuben Towill 3 Ben Spencer 17 Brendon Sainsbury 31 Sam Potts 4 Trent Hopkinson 16 Jackson Maloney 28 Steve Batten 4 Brady Scholes 18 James Taylor 32 Rodney Dart 5 Luke Donohue 17 Dean Ohlmus 29 Joel Byatt 5 Joel Fraser 19 Roger Dauth 33 Ancel Franklin 6 Cameron Burdett 18 Jonathan Randles 30 Chris McPhail 7 Joshua Butz 19 Jack Sibthorp 31 Michael Heaysman 6 Brendan Matthews 20 Alex Grozinger 34 Harry Piesley 8 Adam Curtoi 20 Jordan Smith 32 Joey Cormick 7 Jason Tutt 21 Dean Faganello Manuka Oval, Saturday 3rd May, 11:30am 9 Tom Davey 21 Nick Burridge 38 Michael Foster 8 Shaun Campbell 22 Lachie Highfi eld 10 Oliver Drummond 22 Sam Campbell 9 Matthew Vickers 23 Jeremy Hirst 11 Brendan Ellwood 23 Brady Daw 10 Jack Gumley 24 Jesse Griffi n BELCONNEN MAGPIES AINSLIE FOOTBALL CLUB 11 Stewart Gray 25 Ed Jurkiewicz No. Name 42 Joey Dunstan No. Name 47 Aaron Gnaden 12 Philip Lemmon 26 Josh Creaser 2 Brendan Read 43 Sean Hanily 10 Stephen Lound 48 Brendan Collis 13 Brock Adams 27 James de Salis 16 Adam Garrett 45 Ben Turnbull 20 Mark Jillard 49 Lee Sloan 18 Ben Langham 48 Ken Merrideth 21 Clint Mathis 50 Nathan Candusso 20 Ryan McClintock 49 Anthony Whittard 22 Daniel Simpson 51 Sam Grozinger 25 Andrew Mathis 52 Ben MacCormack Lindwall Oval, Saturday 3rd May, 11:00am 21 Chris Calvert 50 Matthew Keys 28 Jason Iten 53 Merrington, Leigh 26 Leigh Dennis 51 Simon Rice 30 Glen Erickson 54 Robert Ho MARIST XVII QUEANBEYAN TIGERS 30 Matt Viney 54 Andrew Gatenby 31 Cian Ebert 55 Toby Treloar 35 Andrew Smith 55 Harry Rowe 32 James Sullivan 56 Macias Alvaro No Name 14 Matt Browich 27 Adam Misios 36 Jeremy Brodie Reed 56 Mick Henry No Name 13 Jordan Eagle 25 Rohan Corrigan 33 Gavin Jeffries 57 Tom Lemmon 1 Sam Smith 14 Declan O’Rourke 26 Kai Palmer 1 Liam Wilkinson 15 Matt Jones 28 Hayden Kelly 38 Michael Foster 57 Jon Van Dieman 34 Nigel Brown 58 Dave Nolen 2 Josh Winchester 15 Niall Jacobsen 27 Joey Luks 2 Andrew Fengler 16 Ben Golding 29 Michael Hehir 39 Sam Power 58 Chris McDevitt 40 Nathan Barb 59 Michael Jackson 3 Nick Kane 16 Luke Wright 28 Matt Fletcher 3 John Noonan 17 Matt Redmond 30 40 Justin Lalor 60 Luke Smeaton 41 Glenn Smith 60 David Tow 4 Luke Wesney 17 Riley McMahon 29 Sean Woods 4 Luke Cheetham 18 Alex Cuttiford 31 41 John Gregory 61 Logan Knight 43 Leigh Kennedy 61 Marc Ablett 5 Rhys O’Brien 18 Will Ryan 30 Jack Mason 5 Michael Redmond 19 Scott Townley 32 Callum Birtles 44 Daine Harrison 62 Chris Jordan 6 Chris Chivers 19 Nathan Dunn 6 Sam Daniel 20 John Carbone 33 45 Paul Neiberding 63 Nathan Robertson 7 Will Shafron 20 Alex Lewis 7 Michael Hardy 21 Chris Barry 34 Doug Rhodes 8 Nathan Stevens 22 Jared Priestley 25 Simon Kellard 46 Greg Robertson 8 Matt Smith 21 Corey Ryan 9 Luke Cusack 22 Josh Bowden 9 Jeremy Kirkwood 23 Jeremy Fitzgerald 10 Dan Nulley 23 Jack Gordon 10 Kaine Stevens 24 Nathan Reid 11 Lachlan Dowling 25 Josh Henshaw League 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Points 12 James Brown 24 Hayden Armstrong 12 James Manie 26 Dean Ross Results round 04

Belconnen Magpies def. Queanbeyan 20.19-139 7.8-50 BELCONNEN MAGPIES Goal Kickers: C. ILETT 4, A. Ainger 4, J. JENNINGS 2, J. BENNETT 2, J. MOUSSI 2, L. JEFFREY, D. Pahl, C. YORK, G. Underwood, L. Rhodes, R. Underwood Ladder Best Players: G. Underwood, J. Love, C. ILETT, A. BENNETT, J. BENNETT, M. CAMPBELL QUEANBEYAN Goal Kickers: A. LIESCHKE 3, D. JAQUES 2, P. Williams 2 Best Players: A. LIESCHKE, J. KIRKWOOD, S. DICKINSON, C. WALMSLEY, M. Powell, R. QUADE 17.4-106 AINSLIE FOOTBALL CLUB 2:00 PM Ainslie FootballSat 5/Apr Club def. Tuggeranong 17.15-117 8.10-58 AINSLIE FOOTBALLAinslie Oval CLUB Goal Kickers: M. CROOK 3, M. LAWLESS def. 3, C. MATHIS 2, A. BOURKE 2, B. HUGHES, M. GHOBRIAL, W. NEELY, A. MATHIS, A.11.20-86 OLSON, R. TUOHEY, E. BELCONNENStone MAGPIES Best Players:AINSLIE W. NEELY, FOOTBALL D. LOVE, CLUB T. DANIEL, R. TUOHEY, D. McFarlane, B. MONTAGUE Seniors TUGGERANONGGoal Kickers: B. HUGHES 5, A. BOURKE 3, D. ARGALL, D. McFarlane, M. CROOK, M. BUCHANAN, Goal Kickers:M. LAWLESS,J. ROACHE, W. C. NEELY, HEALEY, J. J.HOLMES, KICKETT, R. S.TUOHEY, Hartmann, B. MONTAGUE B. CLEAVER, C. ROBINSON, W. OVERS, K. POS TEAM P W L D B FF For Ag PC Pts MASTERS Best Players: A. BOURKE, M. CROOK, D. ARGALL, A. HARRIS, W. NEELY, M. MULRONEY Best Players:BELCONNEN C. HEALEY, MAGPIES T. FENYVESI, P. LOVETT, C. PROWSE, J. McCabe, J. KICKETT 1 AINSLIE FOOTBALL CLUB 4 3 1 0 0 0 383 347 110.37 12 Goal Kickers: A. Ainger 5, S. MAHAR 2, M. CAMPBELL, C. ILETT, J. BENNETT, J. MOUSSI 2 QUEANBEYAN 4 3 1 0 0 0 387 358 108.10 12 Eastlake FootballBest Players: Club def. S. Henning, Sydney A. Ainger, Swans J. MOUSSI, L. Rhodes, M. RICE, J. JENNINGS 3 BELCONNEN MAGPIES 4 2 2 0 0 0 423 316 133.86 8 12.7-79 9.7-61 4 EASTLAKE FOOTBALL CLUB 4 2 2 0 0 0 307 353 86.97 8 EASTLAKE FOOTBALL CLUB 5 SYDNEY SWANS 4 1 3 0 0 0 366 391 93.61 4 Goal Kickers: S. COOPER 4, B. COLLINS 2, P. MCGRATH 2, T. GRAY, S. GUMLEY, N. CLARKE, P. CLARKE 6 TUGGERANONG 4 1 3 0 0 0 284 385 73.77 4 Best Players: S. COOPER, A. ROGERS, L. McMAHON, J. STILLER, S. CLARKE, S. GUMLEY SYDNEY SWANS Goal Kickers: L. BRENNAN 2, P. Veszpremi 2, M. O’’DWYER, M. Beckmans, B. MATHEWS, H. PLAYFAIR, P. Everitt reserves Best Players: B. MATHEWS, L. BRENNAN, T. SCHMIDT, B. Murphy, P. FAULKS, B. Edwards POS TEAM P W L D B FF For Ag PC Pts

1 EASTLAKE FOOTBALL CLUB 3 3 0 0 1 0 331 184 179.89 16 2 QUEANBEYAN 3 2 1 0 1 0 269 209 128.71 12 3 BELCONNEN MAGPIES 3 1 1 1 1 0 292 204 143.14 10 4 AINSLIE FOOTBALL CLUB 3 1 1 1 1 0 258 248 104.03 10 5 TUGGERANONG 4 0 4 0 0 0 199 504 39.48 0 AFL Canberra is proudly sponsored by U18’s

POS TEAM P W L D B FF For Ag PC Pts

1 QUEANBEYAN 4 3 1 0 0 0 343 203 168.97 12 2 EASTLAKE FOOTBALL CLUB 4 3 1 0 0 0 311 195 159.49 12 3 BELCONNEN MAGPIES 4 3 1 0 0 0 273 232 117.67 12 4 AINSLIE FOOTBALL CLUB 4 2 2 0 0 0 311 261 119.16 8 5 MARIST COLLEGE 4 1 3 0 0 0 247 304 81.25 4 6 TUGGERANONG 4 0 4 0 0 0 109 399 27.32 0

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Connor Petersson is not your classic hard players build - he is light, quick x P h y s i o t h e r a p i s t s t o A F L and very talented. He is also hard Canberra representative teams since 1996. and very effective with his disposal. Everyone plays desperate when x Specialising in sports injury a game is on the line but Connor rehabilitation. runs as hard in the last quarter as x Experienced in managing back anybody in this competition and & neck pain, post-surgery rehab, Choose 1 meal from our reduced menu, plus a glass of when it was all on the line last hand injuries & work injuries. week he was inspirational for his x Physiotherapist supervised gym wine, soft drink orr a coffee for $9.$9.9090 willingness to push himself from programs. contest to contest. Maintaining his excellent use of the ball when x Extended hours at competitive • Zeffs™ Chicken Salad: Chicken breast fillet, marinated & grilled, served on iceberg lettuce with fatigued and playing one on one rates. sun dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese & a traditional olive oil & balsamic vinegar dressing duals wit plenty of smart thinking x No doctor referral required. he drove Ainslie’s tiring team to Craig Wisdom • Veal Mushroom: Veal medallions, topped with mushroom sauce & served with chips victory. he put his body on the line and inspired all those around him to Anne-Marie Cavanagh • Rump Steak: 200g rump, cooked to your liking, with your choice of pepper, diane, mushroom or follow suit and for this he wins the Scott Coleman Kingston Physio Body on the Line garlic sauce, served with chips UNIT 1, 4 KENNEDY ST Award. KINGSTON • Fish & Chips: Deep fried fish fillet, served with lemon & tartare sauce P h o n e : 6 2 6 0 8 2 4 4 • Cannelloni: Our very own home-made spinach & ricotta cannelloni, topped with napoletana sauce & a sprinkle of parsley • Fettuccine Carbonara: Bacon, egg, cracked black pepper & parsley through a creamy cheese sauce • Spaghetti Bolognese: A rich tomato & meat sauce CUB Player of • Penne Napoli: Tomato & basil concasse • Salsicce: Traditional italian, home-made pork sausages topped with an onion & capsicum relish the week DRINKS You have been part of a very successful dynasty, you have long been a premier player in the competition, your side has made a most inglorious exit from last year’s fi nals, your expectations of 2008 are very high, Wine: Riesling or Claret you see the Swans stumble early and appreciate the opportunity to make a great start to the season but Soft Drink: Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta, Lift or Sprite instead see your team struggle well below its potential and at 1 win and two losses know that a game Tea/Coffee: Cappuccino, Espresso, Long black, Flat white, Macchiato or Latté against a fi erce enemy could make or break the psych of the side for the year. Playing the key attacking position and pitted against a genuine competitor the day didn’t start well • Strictly no modifications • Available Monday to Friday Lunch 11:30am until 2:30pm personally and rarely did the ball bounce his way but Steve Mahar continued to provide a focus for all • Available Sunday Lunch 12:00pm until 2:30pm • Large group bookings welcome movement from defence to attack for the Magpies last Friday at Manuka. Steve didn’t rule the air by any • Bookings essential • Not available Mothers Day or Fathers Day means or collect dozens of possessions either but his value to the side was in his willingness to keep presenting himself for every ball kicked from between half back to in front of the wing. Running, running and running, body on body the whole time and when any hard won possessions came his way Steve’s use www.zeffirelli.com.au of the ball was precise and everything you would expect of a player with his talent. By no means was Steve Mahar best on the ground but for the purest his was a fi ne game with leadership, courage and quality. For DICKSON BELCONNEN MANUKA this effort Steve Mahar is the CUB Player of the week.