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BOARD OF MANAGEMENT RACITI Tony PRESIDENT KADAYIFCI Bill SECRETARY PRIMERANO Frank TREASURER CUTRUPI Michael DIRECTOR LA IANCA Joe DIRECTOR MAROCCHI David DIRECTOR MELLINO John DIRECTOR MUSTICA Frank DIRECTOR RACITI Mario DIRECTOR RIZZO Nick DIRECTOR

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On behalf of the Board of Management, I would like to state-of-the-art Gymnasium, strength and conditioning welcome the Players, Coaches, Sponsors and Supporters facility, and a new medical room. of the Manly United FC, here tonight. In recent weeks, $105,000-00 was expended to top soil To this extent, warm greetings, to all our Supporters, the synthetic surface. financial Season Members, our valuable Sponsors and The grassed Warm Up Area … works have now importantly our Players, and in particular, our new Head commenced, with the use of this facility being open in Coach, Paul Dee. approximately 8 weeks. The Club, as you know, through our saturated social As well, we have commenced works on the new media coverage, has been beautifying, refurbishing APIA Community Farm, here at Lambert Park (details and renovating many sections of our boutique Stadium, forthcoming). which we all, jointly, can be very proud of. In closing, as you are aware, it was regrettable, the Our magnificent Merchandise Supporters Outlet will departure of former Coach, John Calleja, and we wish officially now open tonight, here at Lambert Park. him well in his future endeavours. Our new Members Lounge will also be open for the first time tonight. Again, as you are all aware, the Club is booming in all sectors, bursting at the seams, and in all age groups, To date, we have a new polished concrete floor, the our teams are either first or second. From SAP to Youth installation of three 75 inch Sharp Smart TVs. A new Bar League and so on in boys and girls, men and women. and refreshment area. The installation of two Daiken world-class split air-conditioning systems, both of which It is for this reason, that the Club, had to make the hard are 9 horsepower, funded, sponsored and serviced by decision as we have a strong obsession to maintain our ISKRA Air Conditioning. position, as the strongest National Premier League Club in the Country, and the most successful. The air conditioned comfort within our magnificent Club Members Lounge has been installed, fully funded and We are still on track to achieve another record, by sponsored by ISKRA Air Conditioning. The state-of- being the first Club in NSW NPL 1 history to reach four the-art air conditioning facility, is a significant funding consecutive Grand Finals. upgrade of the Club’s ongoing ground improvements, Without a successful team, and by successful, I mean that currently are in excess of $5million. leading the Competition Table, not just hovering in We ask members to kindly support sponsors of such and around the Top 5, results in the following *loss of calibre, so when you next require air conditioning, financial annual Season Members *loss of sponsorship no matter how big or small, whether it be ducted air opportunities *loss of merchandise sales *loss of conditioning, or a split level system, that ISKRA is your canteen takings *loss of bar sales and, most importantly, first, and only point of contact, at 9531 7462. *loss of gate takings. When only the best will do …. ISKRA. Notwithstanding the above significant revenue losses, we have a resurgent Junior arm with a 25% growth in The Members Lounge, features the Club’s astonishing 2021, with a registration base currently on target to history and mega Honours, going back to the 1950s, to reach 500. the extent of amazing murals featured on all walls, within the Members Lounge. The two flagship teams of the Club, obviously being the NPL 1 Men’s team, and the Women’s NPL 1 team, their Café style tables and chairs are also in place, with waiter success drives the brand, and their profile generates service being available and provided. increased playing, registration numbers. For your comfort, again also from tonight, you can view In closing, due to the intense pre-season ground the match live on our three mega TV screens whilst improvements and renovations, I have been unable, at remaining seated at your café style tables and chairs, if this stage, to officially welcome our new players and you so wish. sponsors, in a proper manner. The new Members Lounge is strictly for financial I will do so in our next edition. members and sponsors only. Away supporters will not be permitted entry, as we are not interested within our Hoping that tonight, will result in the club slowly climbing Members Lounge, entertaining any shenanigans, or any up the ladder to attain the position and the status that a type of anti-social behaviour. Club of this magnitude warrants and deserves. In the past three months, the Club has also completed a Your President, Tony Raciti

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FOOTBALL NPL NSW MEN - FIRST GRADE FOOTBALL NSW NPL 1 WOMEN - FIRST Head of Football Billy McColl GRADE Head Coach Paul Dee Head of Football Matteo Maiorana Assistant Coach Nick Stavroulakis Head Coach Spencer Prior Goalkeeper Coach Bruno Jasiczek Reserve Grade Andrew Tucker Coach Manager Vincent Leto Assistant Coach Sam Batshon Manager Joe Calabro Goalkeeper Coach Dom Garnier Manager Sergio Bucciarelli Manager Filiz Urkanci Manager Sam Barletta Manager Catherine Konstandinidis Physio Michael Sawan S&C Coach Andrew Casali FOOTBALL NSW NPL YOUTH BOYS Physio 1 Francis Broomfield Under 20 Coach Anthony Mazza Physio 2 Jordon Sarkodee Asst Coach Mariano Mirigliani Asst Coach Pierre Sassine FOOTBALL NSW NPL YOUTH GIRLS Under 18 Coach Gerard Peacock Under 17 Coach Michael Hawthorn Asst Coach Paul Watkins Manager Jackie Batshon Asst Coach Zac Vallorani Under 15 Coach Mario Coiro Under 16 Coach Gerard Peacock Manager Antoniette Parinetto Manager Angelo Rodic Under 14 Coach Ernesto Bivona Manager Celeste Vout Asst Coach Robert Foti Under 15 Coach Andrew Casali Manager Kathy Hronopolos Manager Anthony Papallo Under 14 Coach Andrew Casali FOOTBALL NSW SAP GIRLS Manager Anthony Papallo Under 13 Coach Filiz Urkanci Under 13 Coach Gerard Peacock Manager Belinda Cicco Manager Angelo Rodic Under 12 Coach Anthony Trieste Manager Radenko Sucur Coach Carl Modena Coach Kathryn Cooper FOOTBALL NSW NPL SAP BOYS Under 11 Coach Victoria Kakoliris SAP 12 Coach Steven Kayes Manager Angela Dossetor Manager Joe Garufi Under 10 Coach David Gioia SAP 11 Coach Nicholas Stavroulakis Manager Scott Ryall Manager Joe Garufi Administrator Alex Cicco SAP 10 Coach Nicholas Stavroulakis GSAP Andrew Wiefler Manager Joe Garufi Administrator SAP 9 Coach Steven Kayes Manager Joe Grufi

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BLAST FROM THE PAST Welcome Back Paul Dee

WELCOME BACK TO LAMBERT PARK ...PAUL DEE A Blast from the Past.... Here Is our new Head Coach, which back in those days, when the first team, to make it into the Grand Final, was given home ground advantage. As such, Paul was a significant key member of APIA's 2003, 3-1 Grand Final success versus Blacktown City, at a packed-to-the-rafters Lambert Park, with over 7,500 spectators in attendance.

8 #NPLNSW A MESSAGE FROM APIA’S HEAD COACH Paul Dee

I would firstly like to express my thanks to the APIA With last weekend’s game washed out against Leichhardt Club for trusting me with the position of Sutherland, we move our focus to my former club 1st Grade Coach, of such a prestigious Club, and I Manly United who are our upcoming opponents. am extremely excited about the opportunity. This will be a very challenging game as Manly have assembled a young, fast and capable side that are As a former player of the Club, I am very aware of our committed to their structured game plan. Manly rich history in the Australian football landscape and have a very organised defensive system, confident remember vividly the feeling and emotion attached ball playing midfielders, very quick and skilful over- to the Grand Final winning year of 2003. APIA has lapping fullbacks and a very fast and talented front always been a Club that exudes passion, stretching four that are creating chances at the moment with from the President and Board Members, through quick interchange play and aggressive attacking to all of the coaches and players, the parents, runs into the front third. This will be a great supporters and sponsors, all wear the APIA colours challenge for us as a club, but one that our players with pride, and hope for nothing but success for the are definitely looking forward to. Recent history club, both on and off the field. suggests there is a little bit of extra passion between It is clear to me upon returning that the Club is making the two Clubs, particularly after the Grand Final of fantastic progress, with impressive enhancements 2017, so it should be an entertaining game. at the ground, development of Junior players, Once again, I would like to express my gratitude community involvement and an overall Club culture, to the Club for giving me this opportunity to coach that is unrivalled in our competition. APIA. One commitment that I will make is that we will My primary immediate task is connecting with the always work hard and try our best, never forgetting current playing group, which is a fantastic team of the history of our club and encouraging the passion players, and building confidence and belief that we for APIA to be reflected in our performances every are a squad that not only can win games and play week. finals but are a team that plays with passion and Go Tigers! unwavering commitment performing each week to a standard that makes our entire Club proud.

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SCOPE OF WORKS: The Inner West Historical As well, the Club will be establishing a historical and Landmark Sporting Facility - FINAL Lambert Club Museum, within the grandstand complex, Park Facility Upgrade (Corner of Marion Street fronting Marion Street, forming part of the and Foster Street, Leichhardt) - Estimated Cost Grandstand facade - allowing all APIA Leichhardt’s $35 Million. supporters and the Club’s youngsters, to gain a significant insight into the Clubs’ mega history Lambert Park, is the home of Australia’s most well- (formerly known as Leichhardt - Annandale), as well known, Football Club and sporting brand. The as Football Fans, from within New South Wales - complex, is a historical Inner West - landmark. and all parts of Australia. Of far greater importance, Lambert Park, is recognised, as the heartland is for non-Football followers, living within the Inner sporting facility, of Australian Football. West, the opportunity to embrace, understand and We propose the following; experience the importance of such a much-loved community icon. A cantilevered grandstand along the Marion Street side of the ground. We are incorporating a bus The Club will be providing street lighting and stop within the site, for the benefit of patrons to the uplighting, underneath the cantilevered grandstand sporting facility and the general community. - to provide security, surveillance, plus weather protection for commuters walking towards the This bus stop will provide, a safe pick up and drop Marion Street light rail (the light rail, has provided off zone - for that special occasion, for people and a magnificent transport system, for all Inner West public community organisations, operating and Residents). living in the immediate vicinity, of Lambert Park. This is a perfect opportunity to gain, an off-street The Lambert Park section of Marion Street, will be bus stop, in the Inner City. Within the undercroft beautified, with a series of street trees, landscaping, of the grandstand, we will be incorporating and park-like benches on the footpath, provision for providing - lift access. water bubblers, (pet-friendly as well), and bicycle stands to compliment the Lambert Park Football We will also have a supporter’s Merchandise and Complex and the adjacent Lambert Park Reserve. Club sportswear shop, introducing the Club’s The footpath will be paved, with burnt granite. very own sportswear brand, that being Superstar Sportswear. APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club A wonderful opportunity has finally arisen, Inc, is the very first Football Club in Australia, to whereby the existing unsightly graffitied block have introduced our very own sportswear brand, brick wall (prison type structure), enclosure, the so that Club funds remain invested in the Club, for sports ground, will be completely demolished and the sole purpose of the participants…inn essence replaced, with an open style palisade and glass eliminating, extraordinary, another sportswear fencing, so that the community can see, and feel the brand with profits, also eliminating distributor activity, vibe and incredible excitement, within the profits, by buying direct from the manufacturer, complex. to the tune of approximately $75K, per annum. The project also includes four Futsal International To simplify this scenario, the Club for the past 67 Courts, including Indoor facilities for Cricket, years, has had to part with valuable Club funds, to Basketball and Volleyball etc. As well, as an two middle companies, on top of the manufacturer, Underground 125 spaces - Car Park. of course. These two middle companies now, have been made redundant. The project will also include a Caretaker’s Residence inclusive of Storage Facilities. Because the Club, as stated, has now our very own, sportswear brand. The Inner West Council, presides over two of the

14 #NPLNSW most magnificent Football complexes and facilities, and Fluminese - located in one of the most beautiful of any other suburb, in the Country, and obviously in cities in the World, Rio De Janeiro. the Inner West, suburb, of Leichhardt. We have the Lambert Park, creates a visual, exciting and first-class Lambert Park and , which breath-taking atmosphere, for the spectator and incidentally Lambert Park, is one of the biggest, if participants, which range from 4-year-old boys not the biggest playing field in all of Australia, as and girls, amateur footballers, to semi- professional well as, incredibly Europe. status….and again for both Men’s and Women’s. The following are real facts, the playing field at With our new spectator grandstand, you will no Lambert Park is bigger than any English Premier longer feel, you are watching a game, but actually League playing fields, larger and bigger, than any participating in the match, because of this stunning other field in all of England, (Great Britain) including boutique and future National Heritage listed, all divisions. The largest playing field, in all of sporting stadium - Lambert Park. In other words, England, is English Premier League, Brighton and you are sitting right on top of, the playing field. Howe Albion, Socceroo’ goalkeeper, Matt Ryan’s Club. We intend to provide an indoor training and leisure facility and multi-purpose functional gymnasium, Now to shock and surprise you further, Lambert to facilitate, the fitness needs and requirements, Park, is larger, than such massive World- renowned of all ages - joining the existing Clubhouse, which Club’s, as follows, vaster, than Anfield, Liverpool currently comprises, four-state-of-the-art, user FC, Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, Manchester friendly dressing rooms, equally divided between United’s Old Trafford, Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, Men and Women, Boys and Girls, and two referees’ even bigger than Tottenham’s new billion-dollar- rooms, to accommodate, Men’s and Women’s plus Stadium, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and referees. yes, even larger than the mega, London’s, Wembley Stadium. APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club, was the first, sporting and Football Club in the Country to The Lambert Park, playing field is bigger, than any provide, two dressing room facilities, for both males other playing field in all of Italy, France, Germany, and females. Brazil, Russia, Holland, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Spain. This second-floor additional training and leisure facility, will be suitable, for up to eight teams, at any It is far larger, than Milan’s San Siro, also shared one time, as such approximately 128 players, when by Inter Milan - Rome’s Olympic Stadium, jointly Council sporting fields are closed, due to inclement occupied, by Lazio and Roma. weather, around 128 players of varying ages, will Larger than Real Madrid’s Estadio Santiago be able to continue to maintain, their daily sporting Bernabeu, and Barcelona’s Camp Nou. activity and ongoing training needs. In Germany, the largest is Borussia Dortmund’s, Indoor sporting facilities, as we all know, are Signal Iduna Park, I also need to mention, Arsenal’s extraordinarily scarce, and when various teams, and Emirates and Aston Villa’s, Birmingham Stadium - Clubs’ attempt to book and hire, these limited and Prince William’s Club, that he supports. Ironically, essential facilities, especially during the cold and Aston Villa, shares the same colours as APIA, and rainy winter periods, it is a fact, that it is an absolute a Club that Australia’s greatest, if not one of the impossibility, to secure, such a sought after and in World’s, best ever goalkeeper, Mark Bosnich, demand facility, when Council grounds are closed, played for. Far in excess, of the Parc Des Princes, at any cost. the home of Paris St Germain, and finally, Brazil’s This second-floor sporting, fitness and leisure World-famous, Maracana, the home of Flamengo facility, will also include a viewing platform/balcony,

NPLNSW.COM.AU 15 WHERE ARE WE HEADING Official Club Media Release overlooking the Football playing field, and directly result, in matches, being cancelled and suspended. opposite the new, grandstand complex. Since 2015, Lambert Park, due to the original This viewing balcony, will provide additional vision of the Club, ensured that this issue was spectator comfort and facilities, and in a minor totally eliminated, as the playing surface, on any way, increase the permissible spectator numbers, given sweltering day, or during a 3-4 day period to attend, at any one time, whether it be amateur of extreme hot weather conditions, was at all times playing matches, semi-professional games and watered (utilising the Club’s existing, 120,000 litre local schools Grand Finals, or even for that matter, water tanks - currently 6 in all - as such, only using School Athletic Carnivals or community social and rain water, and not valuable Sydney Water. Lambert sporting events. Park’s, playing surface, in the past, currently today and in the future, at 6 am, is water saturated, on Simply put, this balcony/platform, will provide any given match or training day, to ensure that the much-needed, additional spectator facilities. This playing surface is cool, playable and does not cause valuable training and leisure facility, will be serviced what-so-ever, any potential, health risks. and accessible, via the existing lift. The second- floor facility, will incorporate a TV and media room, This hybrid playing surface, is not new, and to name but the existing limited space, will not be impacted a few venues, that already exist, and currently to be upon, as this TV and Media room, will float within air completed, they are at, the World-class Bernabeu, space and protrude and project from the second- in the heart of Spain’s, capital Madrid, the illustrious floor, facade of the building. This facility, will be home ground, of Real Madrid FC - and soon to of tremendous value and importance for live TV be installed, at the State Sports Centre, in South broadcasts, and other forms of televising, recording Australia, the Capital City, Adelaide - just 10km from and filming matches. This facility, will also provide the Central Business District. an opportunity, even for the mums and dads, to As well, this playing surface, is currently in place, simply film and record their children’s matches. at the marvellous and World-renowned San Siro, As well, it will provide an essential, tool for our within the heart of the universe’s, fashion city, Club coaches and visiting Clubs, who require such Milan. A synthetic playing surface will also be a facility, to film matches, so as to improve and installed within the Club’s warm up area, adjacent enhance the ongoing development of their players, to the light rail hub, this will involve, compliant Civil by having the necessary and required access, and Works, with the additional installation, of four mini, the infrastructure to video and record their player’s water cannons. An absolute necessity to maintain, performances. ground moisture, and performance. There will also be an additional viewing platform, This crucial warm-up area, in a sporting complex, below the new grandstand, at pitch level. The with limited land, is absolutely required, to allow introduction of a hybrid playing surface, which is a teams, both home side and opposition, to properly combination of natural and synthetic turf - designed warm-up before the commencement of their to deliver an elite playing surface, with the flexibility competition matches - as well as provide a valuable of extensively increasing the number of hours of facility, for community sporting and social events, usage, versus natural grass, without compromising, also to be able to, warm up and prepare themselves, the playing surface. for their sporting and social activity. The six (6) water cannons (the first and only of their This addition, to the available and confined space, kind, in all of Australia) will remain intact, to irrigate, an area, that the Club is privileged, honoured the new playing surface. As well, as is widely and humbled, to be provided with, will also give known, a synthetic surface, during scorching an incredible opportunity to pre- schools, small summertime soaring temperatures, may at time local primary classes - to utilise this facility, for any

16 #NPLNSW outdoor requirement, that they, so may wish. short distance, to go about their daily business, such as shopping, facilitate their banking needs, and Adjacent to the warm-up area, and to also ensure generally, to have a fun-filled, low-cost transport that this tiny parcel of Crown Land, is not impacted mode, within close proximity, to their personal, upon, to utilise the current slopped driveway, family living environment. ground entry hill, and to install a retaining wall, and provide off-street parking for eight (8) public car Australia today, is slowly, but surely and definitely spaces. moving towards, in a significant manner, as a local mode of transport, utilising bicycles and small These car spaces, are essential to the Inner West “Vespa”, like mode of transportation. This has residents and community at large, because as we been a Century-old, mode of transport, in densely all know, there is virtually no public car spaces, and populated Europe, and the most populated available anywhere along the congested corridor, Asian cities, and now of cause, with our buzzing, being Marion Street Leichhardt. As such, these high-density, Inner West residents - this mode of incredibly important, much needed and valuable transportation will continue to increase daily, and public car spaces, are of course, for the use of local rapidly, to the extent that the day will arrive, where commuters and residents, utilising Marion Street’s, a large majority of the Inner West residents, will light rail, to go to work or visit our Sydney Central absolutely, favour this health conscience, mode of Business District. transportation. In the evening, and on training and match days, also The Club also acknowledges, the Cadigal and being on a Saturday and Sunday, these public car Wangal people, as the traditional owners of the land, spaces, will ensure eight fewer vehicles, fighting for which Lambert Park, occupies. We acknowledge non-existent parking spots, within the proximity of the Elders and the descendants of the Cadigal and the Lambert Park Sporting Complex. the Wangal people. So, as such, we would like to Apart from establishing a public bus shelter, within thank the Cadigal and Wangal community, for the void of the new grandstand, we will be providing allowing Lambert Park, to be built upon their land. ten off-street “Vespa type”, public parking zones, We would like to emphasise, that all works, will 24/7. be undertaken, with the assistance, direction and To erect, a visually appealing, Heritage/Federation, guidance, of an Indigenous consultant. outdoor, solar powered, LED signage, placed The entire field area, at Lambert Park, is a staggering within metres of the Clubs’ English styled entry 8732 square metres - now this is another fantastic gates, on the footpath, so is to increase, street Club milestone, on top of the following: visibility to attract visitor attention, and deliver, critical information, instantly. This is to provide, a Australia’s most famous, historic and iconic Football visual feature, of this landmark site and institution, brand. to ensure that visitors and tourists, to the precinct, The Club has had the most Socceroo, National team are made fully aware. It will facilitate the name of players, and Socceroo Captains, of any other Club, the complex/facility, date, time, temperature, and in the nation - ever. coming events. APIA is officially, the highest ranked National The Inner West, has slowly but surely, moved Premier League 1 Club, in the Country. towards an incredible and much required and necessary, reliance, of a increasing number of The 1987, Championship National League, all residents, who travel, utilising, their own personal conquering, winning APIA squad, all of which scooter, commonly known as a “Vespa”, to travel a today, are legends of the game, and remain the

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Invincibles, of Australian Football history - a feat Lambert Park in 2014, underwent an extraordinary, that is unlikely, to be surpassed, in our lifetime. A $3.5m upgrade, $2.2m, was kindly funded by the 33-year extraordinary record, that remains intact NSW Government and Clubs NSW. The Club and until this day - with the longest unbeaten streak, in a private benefactors, and other sources, in cash, National Competition - proper. contra, and in-kind, contributed a further $1.4m. The Club that has produced Australia’s, greatest The Clubs’ importance, history, tradition, heritage, ever footballer - Joe Marston, the very first Australian, and widespread community benefits, in providing to play in a FA Cup Final, the first Australian to play a sporting environment, for young Australians’, professionally, in the top tier, being, the English and the youth of the Inner West, and further afield, Premier League. The A-League, Grand Final, Player was acknowledged by the record funding, that was of The Match, is awarded and named after, in honour granted to a community, Football Club in Australia. of Joe Marston, annually. APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club, is held in The Club that has had the most players signed, such high esteem, so much admired, cherished scouted, and recruited, from any National Premier and loved, such a community pillar, and fabric of League Club, in Australia - in essence APIA our society, such a significant focus, for thousands’, of peoples’ daily lives - the Clubs’ administrators, Leichhardt Tigers, has produced the most players when they meet newly registered players, whether to be acquired and signed, into the A-League, since they are Juniors or Seniors, their parents, their the A-League’s, memorable, inception. grandparents, their relatives, their supporters First-ever Club, in 2019/2020 to be the Number 1 and friends, the respect shown towards, all our Club, in all sections; Men’s National Premier League Club Directors’, Convenors, Coaches, Managers 1, Women’s and Girls Premier League 1, Boys Youth and support staff, all are genuinely, sincerely, and League and Skills Acquisition Program. This feat is deeply shocked, by all of this. unlikely to be ever repeated, and again, we humbly, This respect and admiration, is solely contributed, suggest, in our lifetime. to the Clubs’ brand, the name, the Club’s culture, We are heading towards B-League status - and there the history, and of course - the game itself. It is is no doubt, that the Club, will establish ourselves, amazing, and simply staggering, to understand and and raise to the very top, and the pinnacle of comprehend, the importance of the Club, within Australian Football - and eventually cement itself, our society. and be ingrained and entrenched, in the highest It is really an exhilarating feeling, and privilege for Football competition in our World-famous Country all involved, and to be part of. - Australia’s A-League, Football Competition. No amount of money, could or would ever equal, Lambert Park, has for the past 66 years, been a such an extraordinary, and fabulous feeling, in our facility, for everyone. It has not been, and has never lives. been, and will never be, for an elite few. It has been made available to all and sundry, as we, the Football is the only game, in the World, that can Club, are a community leader, so we must lead, bring, the entire nation, to an absolute standstill, when a World Cup match, involving their Country, and ensure that Boys and Girls, from three years is played. of age, up to Under 18s, at community grassroots level, Elite Boys and Girls, Elite Women and Men, Football is the World Game; it is a massive part wishing and desire, to play or participate in the of our lives - and amazingly, for a vast number of World Game, have been given complete access to citizens, it is actually, their life. This is not negotiable. this facility, right up until today - this is, what this What game, can consume, and create, such a daily Club - is all about. involvement, in our lives?

18 #NPLNSW Lambert Park today is simply stunning, it is and the population of the Inner West, residential spectacular, it is spine tingling, it is exciting, it is community. A region, that today, is the heart, and vibrant, and it is a showpiece, that the community, the life blood, of the Country. are rightly proud of. It has played, and continues I would sincerely and genuinely, would like to to play, a significant role; this complex makes our thank, and acknowledge, the Clubs’ previous community feel good, happy and content. It serves full-time Football administrator and current a significant purpose, in all our lives. casual administrator, the ever-loyal, diligent, and Lambert Park’s magical, 15,000 sqm is for the incredibly hard-working, Pia Scarselletta - spanning current, and future youth of, the Inner West. The 24 years. In recent weeks, I would also like to Club has continued to maintain this facility, to the recognise and thank, the dedicated assistance, best of our financial ability, capacity, and limited of young and up and coming, potential leading resources. The 2014, Lambert Park Upgrade, at Football Administrator, James Chetcuti - after an the time, was highly recognised, that the project eight-year term at Football New South Wales, was completed on time, to the highest possible James will, unfortunately, cease to be a director, of Australian Standards, and was the best-ever, in Australia’s largest sporting organisation, in terms of New South Wales history, utilisation of Government player participation number, in March 2021. I will funds in our current lifetime, for any other sporting absolutely not, forget to mention the outstanding project undertaken, ever, in Australia’s, largest architectural advice and guidance, provided by GM State, and highest citizen and tourist, population. Architects, with their principal “architects” George Khouri and his son Matthew, both providing The Lambert Park project, at the time, if it was, to be incredible pro-bono hours, to an extreme level, as managed and undertaken, by any other authority well as paid, architectural design services. or organisation, would have cost, in excess of $6million. This claim, was made by experts, neutral As well, I strongly wish to highlight, the incredible and independent observers. This was all achieved, and far-reaching support, both financially and because the Club had the backing of passionate incredibly, visionary contribution, of the current companies, and small businesses, and people, with APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club Inc, Football credibility, professionalism, outstanding morals Club’s Board of Management, which comprises, and ethics - and exemplary character. Michael Cutrupi, Aldo Di Mento, Frank Mustica, Frank Primerano, Bill Kadayifici, Mario Raciti, John The Club had access to; planners, builders, Mellino, David Marocchi, Nick Rizzo, Joe La Ianca. consultants, engineers, plumbers, electricians, And finally, humbly behind the scenes, but very concreters, carpenters, tilers, cement renderers, much part and parcel, of the Club’s stability, and project managers, painters, air-conditioning unparalleled success, plus, we have our 30-year mechanics, architects, labourers, welders, Technical Coaching Director, Billy McColl, Matteo boilermakers, - who all contributed, at zero cost, Maiorana and Vince Ciolino, that all have been a collectively. stabilising and contributing powerhouse force, to We the Club, have completed our work - we have the Club’s ongoing - well-being. ensured that the facility, has been maintained In recent times, our supporting Junior Clubs’ and immaculately, it currently sits proud, and is stunning. committed Board members, have been relentless When these works are completed, it will be the and a driving impetus, to ensure, the financial greatest day, in the Club’s, unsurpassed and valued and viability strength, of the Club, and they are, history. Lina Boffa, Anthony Mazza, Joe Mirigliani, Pia Not forgetting to mention, that it will also become, Scarselletta, and Joe Garufi. But Felice Montrone a tourist attraction, as well as give, tremendous (OAM) - has ensured, and maintained a watchful eye, pride to the sporting, social fabric and residents, in the background, and monitored administratively,

NPLNSW.COM.AU 19 WHERE ARE WE HEADING Official Club Media Release (continued) and financially supported, to guarantee, and advise, But the final and last piece, to complete the jigsaw strict Corporate Governance. puzzle, requires the listed scope of works, to be funded, built, and to finally deliver, a masterpiece, The Club also has had an amazing 66 benefactors Sporting facility. and philanthropists, with no ego, self- importance, between them, they have contributed millions of The Inner West of Sydney People’s Football Club. dollars, over a vast number of years, to maintain, the In closing, this entire Media Release, has been ongoing financial viability of the Club - a Football written by, compiled, collated, and researched by Club, a genuine and true Football Club, in every Tony Raciti. A lifelong, to be precise, 44 consecutive sense of the word. years, as the Clubs’, Honorary President of both, The Club today, this extraordinary community, and the APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club Inc and the much-loved icon, in the past, today would not exist, Leichhardt Tigers Juniors Soccer Club (excluding unless the following, five people, approximately 33 the past two years, whereas for the Juniors, where I years or so ago, funded, what was serious money have held the position of, Vice President). at the time, and is still substantial money today, During this 44-year, volunteer service, I have never being $12K each, to ensure the previous private received an honorarium, nor derived one solitary consortium did not, liquidate the Club. cent, for my administrative commitment. I am proud It has now been 33 years or so, and the following and honoured, to declare what is an absolute fact, magnificent five, have yet to be repaid, their loan that during this period, I have given my services, on contribution. They were and are, Tony Arcella, Aldo an absolute volunteer basis, 24/7 - saving the Club, Di Mento, Vince Di Mento, Mario Guerrerra and millions of dollars, in administrative wages. Nino Panuccio. That was the past, and God bless FORZA APIA them, and up until today, not one of them has ever asked the Club, which they are legally entitled to, to For any enquiries, assistance, or support, please be reimbursed, their loan monies, to maintain the phone the Club’s Infoline 0484 002 000 Clubs’ ongoing existence, viability and survival. Today, and in recent times, for a staggering, 27 consecutive years - the magnificent Wests Ashfield Leagues Club, has been the Clubs’ Major Sponsor - without this mega community organisation - APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club Inc - would not exist. Because of Wests Ashfield Leagues Club’s amazing community funding, has absolutely assisted, cemented, and allowed, the ongoing and vital community, social and sporting activity, that the Club provides, to literally, thousands and thousands of spectators, and an incredible number of, playing participants - to continue, and flourish. In conjunction with Wests Ashfield Leagues Club - a jointly, another broken record, has been established, by having the longest sporting partnership, of any code, in Australia - and for that matter, anywhere in the World - again, this will never, be surpassed, in our life time.

20 #NPLNSW FIRST GRADE REVIEWS

APIA - washed out Manly United attacker Dejan Pandurevic was gifted the opening goal in the 34th minute after a decent Rockdale Ilinden 1 – Manly United 1 at Rockdale spell of sustained pressure when his shot squirmed Ilinden Sports Centre under the body of David Bradasevic. Manly United proved they’re no pushovers with a The lead was short-lived however when Kyle dogged display in a 1-1 draw with reigning premiers Cimenti thundered home to restore parity four Rockdale Ilinden at Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday. minutes later. t It was a valuable point for Manly who kept their Both sides had their chances to snatch a winner undefeated record alive in dreary conditions against but the score remained deadlocked in what was an a Rockdale side which will be disappointed to have action-packed clash. not secured full points from the match.

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NPLNSW.COM.AU 21 1ST GRADE TEAM LISTS

1 Ivan Necevski 1 Dylan Mitchell (GK) 2 William Mutch 2 Kieren Paull 3 Paul Galimi 3 James Georgaklis 4 Joshua Symons 4 Jimmy Oates 5 Nick Azzone 5 Sam Gallagher 6 Harry Callahan 6 Joe Fox 7 Jack Fulton 7 Tynan Diaz 8 Dom Ferguson 8 Corey Biczo 9 Ben Koop 9 Blake Powell 10 Richie Cardozo 10 Franco Parisi 11 Daniel Fabrizio 11 Mathieu Cordier 12 Luca Kmet 12 Hassan Jalloh 13 Scott Balderson 13 David D’Apuzzo 14 Dejan Pandurevic 15 Themba Muata-Marlow 15 Jesse Piriz 16 Sean Symons 16 Seiya Kambayashi 17 Dejan Bakrdanikoski 17 Ronan Connolly 18 Adrian Ucchino 18 Lucas Rainbird 20 Samuel McIllhatton 19 Sam Benton (GK) 21 Michael Kouta 20 Alen Aganovic 22 Luke Turnbull 21 Jordan Segreto 23 Gian Fiorese 22 Zach Forsyth 24 Christian Cirino 23 Jordan Devries 25 Vincenzo Melissari 24 Finn Ashton 26 Vincent Fedele 40 Evan Davies Head Coach: Assistant Coach: Head Coach: Paul Dee Assistant Coach: Marty Judge Assist Coach: Nick Stavroulakis Goalkeeper Coach: Trinity Allen Physio: Steve Felsher Goalkeeper Coach: Bruno Jasiczek Team Manager: Ida Rigoni Managers: Vincent Leto, Joe Calabro, Sam Physio: PHYSIO4ALL – Christian Bate Barletta, Michael Sawan Strength and Conditioning: Alex Berger

Referee: C. Verdicchio Assistant Referees: C. Wright and M. Staples Fourth Official: H. Al-Nakeeb

*TEAM LISTINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE MATCH PREVIEW

New APIA Leichhardt Coach Paul Dee is set for Manly United will be determined to spoil their old a thrilling first match at Lambert Park against his boss’ party. former club Manly United this Saturday. They will be full of confidence after a gallant 1-1 Dee, who was named John Calleja’s replacement in draw against Rockdale Ilinden last round. Leichhardt last week, will be out to make a positive Dejan Pandurevic found himself on the scoresheet start to his tenure at the struggling powerhouse and will be looking to keep his scoring run going who remain slumped at the bottom of the ladder. against an APIA defence that has struggled to find A rained out round 4 match gave APIA a timely extra its way. week off to help Dee get his squad together ahead Manly shot-stopper Sam Benton was in inspired of his first match in charge. form against Rockdale and should be up for another Fans will be looking to see what side Dee names for big game. his first match and if he makes many changes to the There is plenty on the line in this match for APIA, team which has struggled in the opening weeks. and with Manly out to cause an upset, expect plenty Blake Powell has yet to truly fire this campaign, of action. and a lot is riding on the shoulders of the marquee marksman.

1ST GRADE LADDER

POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Sydney United 58 FC 4 4 0 0 12 3 9 12 2 Rockdale Ilinden FC 4 2 2 0 9 4 5 8 3 Sydney FC 4 2 1 1 7 8 -1 7 4 Manly United FC 4 1 3 0 4 3 1 6 5 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 4 1 2 1 5 6 -1 5 6 Wollongong Wolves FC 3 1 1 1 4 5 -1 4 7 Blacktown City FC 4 1 1 2 3 5 -2 4 8 Marconi Stallions FC 4 0 3 1 7 8 -1 3 9 Sydney Olympic FC 3 1 0 2 1 2 -1 3 10 Sutherland Sharks FC 3 0 2 1 3 5 -2 2 11 Northbridge Bulls FC 4 0 2 2 7 10 -3 2 12 APIA Leichhardt FC 3 0 1 2 1 4 -3 1 1. NECEVSKI 2. MUTCH 3. GALIMI

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NPLNSW.COM.AU 27 MEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Ivan Necevski 1 3 3 7 2 William Mutch 3 Paul Galimi 2 2 4 Joshua Symons 3 3 5 Nick Azzone 6 Harry Callahan 7 Tynan Diaz 8 Corey Biczo 1 1 9 Blake Powell 10 Franco Parisi 1 1 11 Mathieu Cordier 12 Hassan Jalloh 13 David D’Apuzzo 15 Themba Muata-Marlow 2 2 16 Sean Symons 17 Dejan Bakrdanikoski 18 Adrian Ucchino 20 Samuel McIllhatton 2 2 21 Michael Kouta 22 Luke Turnbull 23 Gian Fiorese 24 Christian Cirino 25 Vincenzo Melissari 26 Vincent Fedele 40 Evan Davies

This award is both for the NPL 1 Men and Women Player of the Year. 1. The winner of the APIA Player of the Year award, will accompany APIA’s U18s Youth Squad to the Annual Viareggio World Cup Youth Tournament, held in Viareggio, Italy annually, over a 15-day period. The Award Winner will receive Air Fares, travel, accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the full training, playing and dress and casual dress kit. 2.  The runner up will receive a complimentary Dinner for Two, at Haberfield Fresh/Dolcissimo Gelato, at the completion of the season. 3. The 3rd place runner up will receive the Club‘s full playing and training kit. The Winner will be announced at the Club’s Annual Awards Presentation Gala Fundraising Dinner. If the Men or Women’s Player of the Year is unable to participate in the tour, due to work or family commitments, the award then becomes null and void, at the club’s absolute discretion, and the runner up will receive the award.

28 #NPLNSW CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

CLUB PLAYED U20’s 1st TOTAL Sydney United 58 FC 8 2 48 50 Manly United FC 8 18 24 42 Sydney FC 7 14 28 42 Rockdale Ilinden FC 8 0 32 32 Sydney Olympic FC 6 18 12 30 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 7 8 20 28 Blacktown City FC 8 8 16 24 Wollongong Wolves FC 6 6 16 22 Marconi Stallions FC 7 8 12 20 Northbridge Bulls FC 7 12 8 20 Sutherland Sharks FC 6 12 8 20 APIA Leichhardt FC 6 8 4 12

Club championships for all NPL Men’s and Women’s are available online: Men’s: https://mens.nplnsw.com.au/club-championship/ Women’s: https://womens.nplnsw.com.au/club-championship-nsw-womens/

NEXT ROUND FIXTURES

MARCONI STALLIONS FC VS WOLLONGONG WOLVES FC MT DRUITT TOWN RANGERS FC VS SYDNEY OLYMPIC FC 4:00 PM / FRI 2 APR 7:00 PM / SAT 3 APR POPONDETTA PARK

MANLY UNITED FC VS SYDNEY FC ROCKDALE ILINDEN FC VS 7:00 PM / FRI 2 APR APIA LEICHHARDT FC 3:00 PM / SUN 4 APR ROCKDALE ILINDEN SPORTS CENTRE SUTHERLAND SHARKS FC VS BLACKTOWN CITY FC 3:30 PM / SAT 3 APR SEYMOUR SHAW SYDNEY UNITED 58 FC VS NORTHBRIDGE BULLS FC 4:00 PM / MON 5 APR SYDNEY UNITED SPORTS CENTRE (MAP) SELECTED TEAMS

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NPLNSW.COM.AU 29 U20 TEAM LISTS

27 Jonathan Accetta 32 Thomas Nicholas 28 Marcus Apostolakis 41 Dylan Schifino 29 Daniel Azzone 33 Harry Stavris 38 Joshua Azzopardi 34 Cooper Stormonth 40 James Khoury 35 Dylan Susovic 39 Anthony Kyriazis 36 Anthony Younis 31 Matt Lee 37 Alexander Zinnato 30 Gene Marantos Coach: Anthony Mazza Assistant Coach: Pierre Sassine Assistant Coach: Mariano Mirigliani Manager: Giuseppe Mirigliani

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

25 Harry Aquilina 34 Harry Lomas 26 Jack Berte 35 Jordan Metcalfe 27 Hugo Cornish 36 Matt O’Donoghue 28 Tom Chidiac 37 Nick Rainbird 29 Alex Demarco 38 Ping Tsai 30 Harry Eland 39 Liam Tachjian 31 Ben Gibson 40 Mitch Mattison 32 George Kriezis Head Coach: Andrew Christiansen Physio: Steve Felsher Assistant Coach: Nick Robb

U20 LADDER

POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Manly United FC 4 3 0 1 10 1 9 9 2 Sydney Olympic FC 3 3 0 0 8 1 7 9 3 Sydney FC 3 2 1 0 6 2 4 7 4 Sutherland Sharks FC 3 2 0 1 5 2 3 6 5 Northbridge Bulls FC 3 2 0 1 6 5 1 6 6 APIA Leichhardt FC 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 4 7 Blacktown City FC 4 1 1 2 5 6 -1 4 8 Marconi Stallions FC 3 1 1 1 1 3 -2 4 9 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 3 1 1 1 2 5 -3 4 10 Wollongong Wolves FC 3 1 0 2 3 5 -2 3 11 Sydney United 58 FC 4 0 1 3 2 9 -7 1 12 Rockdale Ilinden FC 4 0 0 4 2 11 -9 0

30 #NPLNSW MEN’S TEAM LISTS

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 18s

1 Sebastian La Luz 2 Massimo Melissari 3 Harry Nichols 4 Alex Bardas 5 Jett Law 8 Luke Prsa 9 Antonio Rizzo 10 Louis Agosti 11 Dylan Chau 12 Sebastian Boffa 13 Kade Barkhan 14 Muhammad Mansour 16 Thomas Van Gool 17 Sam Notarangelo 18 Octavio Gesto 19 Evan Hamele

Coach: Gerard Peacock Asst. Coach: Paul Watkins Asst. Coach: Zac Vallorani Manager: Joseph Garufi

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 16s

Abbas Reda Joel Gardiner Brayden Mcpherson Jensen Vout Coby New Julian Shalome Corey Cronin Louis Agosti Muscle Gym Cristian Martinez Kent Mizukoshi Chris Koukoutaris Michael Asprou Hugo Mckay (GK) Jordan Dias Elad Ben-david Xander Low

Coach: Gerard Peacock Official Manager: Angelo Rodic Manager: Celeste Vout BOYS TEAM LISTS

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 15s

Benjamin Leet Nicholas Stavropoulos Edward Lynch Patrick Lucraft Emmanuel Loaiza Rocco Murden Ethan Di Giacomo Sidhant Tuladhar Hikun Nguyen Thomas Argyrides Lachlan Choy Lucas Nadal Luka Cikota Aden Green Marko Ostojic Ko Tohara Coach: Angelo Rodic Manager: Anthony Papallo

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 14s

Dylan Nadal Cassius Flavell (GK) Lachlan Anderson Dylan Cotter Luca Tropiano Ibraheem Afazal Lucas Kotevich James Perry Luka Wong Josh Falato Massimo Papallo Kaine Estigarribia Zane Stevenson Lucas Sucur Billy Ilioski Michael Taylor

Coach: Andrew Casali Manager: Anthony Papallo

THIS WEEK’S BALL BOYS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 13s

Amos Taouil William Millwood Christopher Trpkovski Aaron Turner Dylan La Malfa Dominic Cordi (GK) Eizar Tanjung Hamish Maguire Ethan Sacks Henry Rumler Ewan Gasowski Jacob Sucur Julian Moores Zach Davis Richard Wilson

Coach: Gerard Peacock Official Manager: Angelo Rodic Manager: Radenko Sucur

32 #NPLNSW WOMEN’S TEAM LISTS

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 17s

Emilija Vidakovic Jess Saliba Caitlin Stringer Olivia Mitchell Annaliese Batshon Ava Piazza Giorgia Tropea Sophie Ingham Bronte Connolly Alyssa Thomson Brianna Irvine Charlotte Heath Jini Bell Layla Mouawad Beth Crawford Mary Mia Arabi

UNDER 15s PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Jessica Lampasona Claudia Parinetto Alyssa Walsh Layla Hamdan Isabelle Antoniou Yasmin Farrell Danielle Mandile Matilda Bradley Xanthe Coote Zoe Le Roux Caterina Mazzotta Priya Sciuriaga Ava Arena Keira Schwereb Maria Roumeliotis

UNDER 14s PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Alexia Karakaidos Holly Edmunds Billy Rose Taliai Isabella Zoghbi Claudia Lacalandra Sienna Poswell Georgia Bivona Emma Rosenberg Stella Valenti Mischa Spielman Ruby Wiefler Allegra Park Saskia Emery Maike Morris Tori Hronopolous Indie Smith

NPLNSW.COM.AU 33 WOMEN’S TEAM LISTS

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 13s

Allegra Butera Samantha Pak Taylah Khoudair Charlotte So Cecilia Cicco Matisse Emery Sophie Lexi Modena Andreacchio Isabelle Fitzpatrick Eliana Tzouganatos Mia Theoharis Bianka Pavela Carla Robertson Charlotte Butler Juliette Robertson

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 12s

Allegra Marando Stella Trieste Jade Labalan Ines Medley Eleanor Lenton Lotus Yengai Giulia Pappas Audrey Hunter Miki Cooper Maya Heald Maalika Chalak Geneveive Egan Charlotte Mintzas

UNDER 11s PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Sofia Abignano Elena Dimitropolous Minna Yates Belene Van Bueren Annabelle Zella Modena Roxburgh Olivia Cavallaro Hannah Ockerby Aleksandra Doran Cassie Ryall Ava Morris Elise Roman Eloise Roxburgh

UNDER 10s

Mia Argiridakis Mikayla Tadros Zara Nicholias Alice Barnet Lucia Ryall Elodie Fesq Matilda Trevarthen Lilah Ajami Zara Karagiannakis Tea Costin Emilia Bivona Olivia Ostin Matilda Shipard

34 #NPLNSW SAP BOYS TEAM LISTS

SAP 9s

1 Abbas Hijazi 8 Joshua Hassoun 15 Salvatore Di Natale 2 Archie Knight 9 Julian Parisi 16 Vieri Tosto 3 Carmelo Currenti 10 Julien Chatta 17 Zain El Assad 4 Dion Biviano 11 Luca Petrini 5 Izaac Iannuzzi 12 Luca Van Bueren Coach: Stephen Kayes 6 Jake Saad 13 Marcus Biviano Manager: Joe Garufi 7 James Milani 14 Max Morris

SAP 9S PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

SAP 10s

1 Aidan Jewell 9 Jacob Sousa 17 Takuma Yamada 2 Alfie omeoR 10 Jake Kalinovski 18 Toby Court 3 Ali Hijazi 11 James Boutros 19 Zayan Buhora 4 Ali Reda 12 Jawad Elreda 20 Brad Weerappah - GK 5 Archie Allison 13 Julian Da Silva 21 Aurelio Lo Iacono - GK 6 Armando Errichiello 14 Mason Portolesi 7 Christian Boutros 15 Miller Richards Coach: Nicholas Stavroulakis 8 Harry Parsa 16 Morris Saad Manager: Joe Garufi

SAP 10S PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

NPLNSW.COM.AU 35 SAP BOYS TEAM LISTS

SAP 11s 1 Adam Selby 9 George Poulos 17 Oscar Spresian 2 Ali Bazzi 10 Jamieson Geras 18 Rafael Rodov 3 Andrew Argyrides 11 Javier Giraldo 19 Salvatore Garufi (GK) 4 Aston Youssef 12 Julian Catanzariti 20 Yusuf Pehlivan 5 Charlie Hodgon 13 Mateja Wong Coach: Nicholas Stavroulakis 6 Christian Poimer 14 Mickey Hickey Manager: Joe Garufi 7 Darcy O’Dea 15 Mahmoud Elassad 8 Dimitri Staveris 16 Nikolas Kyriakou

SAP 11S PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

SAP 12s 1 Aaron Trocel 9 Jacob Boutros 17 Richie Kupec 2 giral 10 Jacob Duncan 18 Ryker Williams 3 Ari Kum 11 Jacob Turner 19 Tyron Garzaniti 4 Benjamin Sousa 12 Jordan Dib(GK) 5 Chilli Tonelli Smith 13 Lucas Catanzariti Coach: Steven Kayes 6 Ethan Law 14 Markus Mezei Manager: Joe Garufi 7 Harvey Heywood 15 Max Court 8 Heshem Eid … GK/Player 16 Olivier Chatta

SAP 12S PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

36 #NPLNSW APIA LEICHHARDT TIGERS JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB INC

COMMITTEE MEMBERS RACITI, Anthony President MAZZA, Anthony Vice President SCARSELLETTA, Pia Secretary / Treasurer BOFFA, Lina Registrar MIRIGLIANI, Joe Committee Member KADAYIFCI, Bill Committee Member CAMMAROTO, Lily Committee Member GULLOTTA, Nicholas Head of Communication

CONVENORS GARUFI, Joe – Convenor ADP and EDP MILANESI, Luigi – Head of Football and Convenor (Juniors) FEZZUOGLIO, Sara – Mini Tigers Co-Ordinator CAMMAROTO, Lily – Mini Tigers Assistant Co-Ordinator

JUNIORS CLUB OFFICIALS

UNDER 5 UNDER 6 Team Hassam Jallow Coach Gregory Weller Team Josh Symons Coach Peter Nommesen Team Ivan Necevski Coach Hugo Huezo Team Sean Symons Coach Robert Scarselletta Team Princess Ibini Coach Lily Cammaroto Team Blake Powell Coach TBA Team Grace Maher Coach Charlie Team Rhianna Coach Rob Lawrence Team Susan Coach Ricardo Gardenal Pollicina Phonsongkham Team Michael Coach Joe Di Mento Khouta UNDER 7 Team Nicki Flannery Coach Pete Atkin Elite Development Technical Gerard Peacock UNDER 8 Program Director APIA Development Coach Gerard Peacock Elite Development Coach Christian Cirino Program Program APIA Development Coach Zac Vallorani Elite Development Coach Dejan Bakrdnikoski Program Program APIA Development Coach Dylan Chau Elite Development Coach Aiden Gani Program Program APIA Development Coach Muhammad Team Parisi Coach Paul Nelson Program Mansour Team David Coach Adrian Looney APIA Development Coach Jett Law Team Galimi Coach Frank Umbrello Program Team Palombi Coach TBA APIA Development Coach Nabil Harrar Team Yeoman Coach Ross Aversa Program Team Ralston Coach TBA APIA Development Coach Kade Barkham Program APIA Development Coach Domenic Program Abbruyzzese

NPLNSW.COM.AU 37 JUNIORS CLUB OFFICIALS - continued

Under 8 Coach John Giallourakis Asst Coach Aykut Atasever Manager Maria Mamblona Under 8 Coach Marc Baddams Manager John Wilson Under 8 Coach Jesper Kjaersgaard Coach Soto Shen Under 9 Coach Peter Wadland Coach Kris Stojcevski Under 11 Coach Leonardo Mauceri Manager Jesper Kjaersgaard All Age Men Coach Edward Briscoe All Age Women Coach Peter Fokas Under 21 Men Coach Anthony Galimi Manager Ralph Falcone Over 35 Men Coach Gianpaolo Buonavoglia Manager Anthony Trieste Manager Robert D'Arrigo Over 35 Men Coach David Gaudiosi Over 45 Men Coach Tony Venezia Manager Tony Venezia Over 45 Men Coach Mal Taylor Manager Mal Taylor BBC Men Coach David Marocchi Coach Andrew Mandaglio Manager David Marocchi

38 #NPLNSW JUNIORS CLUB OFFICIALS - continued

ELITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PLAYERS Adam Stojcevski Christian Montrone Leonardo Oliveira Stanley Hebert Adam Aydin Christian Jabbour Luca Vujcic Tanat Vajasuwimol Adam Bonserio Christian Castorina Marcus Camilleri Valentino Di Maria Alejandro Melograna Dimitri James Max Tindall Xavier Follari Aleksander Peric Dylan Tuon Max Odell Yasir Abdallah Alessandro Mustaca Elijah Chambour Miller Heald Zacharia Helal Alexander Bileckij Ethan Alfarah Minato Yamada Zane Ibrahim Alexander Economides Finn Richards Nicholas Chetcuti Zayn Younes Alonso Silveri George Pappas Nicholas Papanikitas Elite Development Anastasi Andreou Georgije Stojanovic Oscar Markovic Program Officials Andre Da Silva Grayson Frank Howard Paul Bagnato Gerard Peacock Blake Hoang Henri Biguetti Rafael Dal Pra Technical Director Carter Carulli Hugo Molachino Rafael Quivaqui Christian Cirino - Coach Charlie Mayer Jacob Kabbara Robinson Ahumada Dejan Bakrdanikoski - Charlie No Jeremy Liang Salim Fodda Coach Christian Caristo Leander Tsirigotis Sebastian Noble Aiden Gani - Coach

ASSOCIATION U8 ASSOCIATION U8 ASSOCIATION U8 John Sgouras Harrison Baddams Joseph Byrne Bobby Ivaneza Quinn Hunter Elliot Dhupelia Berkay Akgul Oscar Wilson Miles Kjaersgaard Aidan Paino William Hunter Alexander Shen Jacob Bechara Tristan Rozario Jackson Hart Bill Giallourakis Madeline Macdonald Lincoln Mannion Luka Pavlovic Emerson Newton Sugam Subedi Lamar Imrich Owen Sharkey Paul Bagnato Rehmi Sandhu Joshua Grant Zion Velasquez Coach: Jesper Kjaersgaard Coach: Marc Baddams Coach: Soto Shen Coach: John Giallourakis Manager: John Wilson Asst Coach:Aykut Atasever Manager: Maria Mamblona

ASSOCIATION U9 ASSOCIATION U11 Max Foale James Raymond Garland Luka Sam Pyanic Zeke Foster Xavier William John Rohanek Rafael Seeto Oliver Micallef Ruben Seeto Filippo Previte Otis Natanael Kjaersgaard Joseph Hallas James Alexander Stevenson Adam Stojcevski Dylan Gould Matthew John Donovan Aydin Sullivan Issa William Carter Wadland Alessandro Vincenzo Mauceri Coach: Peter Wadland Ben Boxsell Coach: Kris Stojcevski Luke Patterson

Coach: Leonardo Mauceri Manager: Jesper Kjaersgaard NPLNSW.COM.AU 39 JUNIORS CLUB OFFICIALS - continued

ASSOCIATION U35 UNDER 21 MEN ASSOCIATION U35 MEN Christian Migliorino MEN Anthony Trieste Massimo Galimi Jacob Di Leo Michael Vardanega Alexander Falcone luca bartolomei Robert Pirreca Luke Iacona Michael Martin Salvatore Peter La Rocca Daniel Cerra Peter Skourmallas George Radmanovic Luca Vartuli Jourdan Di Leo Nino Fragassi Henry Meyer Carmine Bortone Joseph Ciano James Lopes John Rivas Carlos Gonzalez Robert Ferro David Gaudiosi John-Paul Boutros Luke Antico Dominic Mastrantuoni Carl Anthony Modena Joshua Boutros Michael Catalano Michael Frost Emanuel Giuffre Anthony Fasogiannis Robert D’Arrigo Luca Paglia Nick Argiridakis Paul Lombardo Edward Tannous michael pasek Marcus Frost Simon Di Vito Raphael Bove Coach: Anthony Galimi Pietro Rodaro Jem Richardson Manager: Ralph Falcone Fabio Sgarame Lorenzo Merlino Robert Younis ASSOCIATION U45 MEN Coach: David Gaudiosi Steven Biviano Josef Fiore George Vavdinos Mark Zecchin Raymond Younis stefano tedesco ASSOCIATION U45 Gianpaolo Buonavoglia Danny Sgaramella MEN Coach: Gianpaolo Alan Ladu Bryan Durrant Buonavoglia Ernie Cirignano Andrew Fisher Manager: Anthony Trieste Andrew Pitsis Jose Majarres Manager: Robert D’Arrigo Justin Bucciarelli Charith De Silva Mirco Di Carluccio Thomas Catalanotto Arturo Grassi ASSOCIATION BBC MEN Mal Taylor Adrian Lewis Rolando Serdoz Grant Groom Cedric Isaacs Dominic Gili Dane Johnson Riccardo Tedesco Justin Matthew Cavanagh Carlos Andres Gonzalez Jonathan Harvey Coach/Manager: Tony Justin Trentini Dwayne Vaz Venezia Julio Labraga Ibrahim Annous Rafael Sperber Kailum Najjar David Comer David De Sousa ALL AGE WOMEN David Higgins Max Drew simon potter John Joseph Kailath Grace Moussallem Mike Evans Matthew James Da Silva Naomi Baird’Willis Barry Donnelly Mateus Alves Regan Pullen Noel Askew Marcelo Turdera Sara Fezzuoglio Craig Bodecott Warren Spencer-Scarr Charlotte Rostron Anthony Halikiotis Christos Papadopoulos Keira Bennell Piero Di Pasquantonio Nagib Tadros Laura Madah Joe Rossi Aleksandar Al-Shamiry Lauren Owen Antonio Panzarino Lucas Trindade Cezar Tess Fezzuoglio Nicholas Rodriguez Katherine Andrea Bautista Coach/Manager: Mal Taylor Coach: David Marocchi Rojas Coach: Andrew Mandaglio Madeleine Saraeno Manager: David Marocchi Tara Madah Julia Cowan Coach: Peter Fokas 40 #NPLNSW JUNIORS CLUB TEAMS APIA Development Program team lists

ADP U9 ADP U9 ADP U10

Alonzo Gomez Aleks Nuka Christopher Skouteris Alfie Brown Benjamin Gan Diego Zekirovski Billy Thompson Bill Hartzivasilious Indigo Hannah Lockie Killingsworth Harvier Kari Jawad Sakr Harrison Ayoub Luka Orlovic Jordan Cvetanovski Jacob Hussary Marcus Zumbo Kaelan Wan Luke Tappin Oliver Stoddart Natpisith Neo Max Freeman Thomas Nguyen Changphanit Mickele Barberio Xavier Pantuosco Patrick Chessell Spyros Boulougouris Will Macdonald Zach Yeterian

ADP U10 ADP U11 ADP U12

Beau King Alessandro Tilocca Ali Shukeir Christopher Barreto Alessio De Maio Andrew Nguyen Daniel Pencarinha Andrea Capuano Christopher Tsangalias Daniel Marchesani Antonio Matulic Davian Vranjes Dylan Green Cisco Folden Ekin Kazan Elyas Khallouq Diego Gallo Enrico Coelho Emmanuel Charry Vergara Domenico Furfaro Eros Lo Ianco Ethan Ayad Hugo Viner Filip Vidovic Jack Lima Isacc Ayad George Galanis Jake Rodaro Leon Roff Jared Lentini Joseph Parrillo Matthew Pencarinha Michae Paludetto Lucas Westbury Monty Mutch Paris Prasoulas Sam Looney Yianni Thanos Tyler McCarthy Zachary Matthews

ADP U14 Adriano Papa APIA Development Program Officials Antonio Raciti Gerard Peacock - Coach Antonio Thillainathan Aramis Nicola Zack Vallorani - Coach Benjamin Pelikan Dylan Chau - Coach Daniel Milazzo Muhammad Mansour - Coach Dean Zaccomer Devansh Bhatta Jett Law - Coach Ian Flores Nabil Harrar - Coach Issac Arias Joshua Basile Kade Barkhan - Coach Max Adams-Bennett Domenico Abbruzzese - Coach Nicholas Murfin Vincent Blair Vincent Mazur

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NURSERY U5s

TEAM HASSAN JALLOH TEAM IVAN NECEVSKI TEAM PRINCESS IBINI

Archie Sharkey Alexander Sita Harvey Felice Arlo Newton Dante Cartelle Matteo Abbatantuono Huxley Weller John Younan Mila Azzam Jackson Moffatt Matthew Younes Zachariah Young Marcelo Graziano Orlando Huezo Elijah Siakos Alfie Walker Coach: Hugo Huezo Coach: Lily Cammaroto Coach: Gregory Weller

TEAM GRACE MAHER TEAM SUSAN TEAM MUATA-MARLOW PHONSONGKHAM Dino Lapic Eadie O’neill Felix Bailey Harry Von Dinklage Ava Gardenal Jarvis Hunter Jordan Alburquerque Darragh Dunne Joseph Barbaro Nicholas Matulic Marko Pyanic Sebastian Martin Olivia Friend Coach: Joe Di Mento Coach: Naomi Coach: Charlie

NURSERY U6s

TEAM JOSHUA SYMONS TEAM SEAN SYMONS TEAM BLAKE POWELL

Joseph Harrison Ibrahim Ilham Dante Franco Lorenzo Graziano Leon Lapic Jackson Killen Magnus Nommesen Leo Barberio Massimo Ragusa Michael Wallace Leonardo Field Willow Felice Thiago Noble Otto Majas Olivia McKenzie

Coach: Peter Nommesen Coach: Roberto Scarcelleta

TEAM RHIANNA TEAM MICHAEL KOUTA POLLICINA Adrian Abouhanna Christian Younes Alec Artinian Doyle Don Paul Tyson Vallenlonga Freddie Lawrence Vincent Dimento Luca Rodaro Hugo Bonano Owen Nguyen Jonah Powley Dante Franco Coach: Rob Lawrence Coach: Joe Dimento

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U7s

TEAM FRANCO PARISI TEAM DAVID D’APUZZO TEAM PAUL GALIMI

Archie Foustanis Edward Abandowitz Matteo Umbrelllo Ayaan Varma Lachlan MacGlip Alessandro Morsello James Nelson Leonardo Dentes Christian Guerra Mason Ashcroft-Lai Sebastian Massoud Declan Guardascione Xavier Evans Tom Looney Marco Lo Giudice Sebastian Palmiotto Salvatore Previte Coach: Adrian Looney Coach: Paul Nelson Coach: Frank Umbrello

TEAM ASH PALOMBI TEAM GEORGIA TEAM LIZZY RALSTON YEOMAN-DALE Aston Cook Julian Athanasiadis Finn Moffatt Caleb Rohanek Leon Gonzalez Jack Burns Giuseppe Arvesa Mario Sylla Jacob Callan Jordan Mayes Lachlan Musznig Tobias Weingarth Morello Mayes Noah Guedes Gabrielle Saverino Giuliano Aversa

Coach: Ross Aversa

TEAM NICKI FLANNERY

Joey McKenna Freddie Patel Jack Von Dinklage Henry Atkin Miles Gottlieb Pater Karagianis Marco Rinaldi Jacob Watson Sebastian Lucarotti

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