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promote Sunday football. It wasn't unhl 1948 that ail finals were played·on Sunday, which in that particular year was fortuitous because due to industrial transport disputes, trams did not run in Sydney on 11 Sundays throughout the season which had an impacted on attendance. The graphs below represent the income derived by attendance and its correlation with the introduction of Sunday -~JM~--~ ~~lama football. 2 Mark PARMENTER 2 Declan .DONOHUE (C) It should be noted that throughout the war years, many ~?oJ~ ~.. ~lil!!lf!~P :." >,;--Rfj al ~~~~~~~n~~~~~~7a;e%e~~~~~~~~~;f:r~;in~~;a~e . ~,§--~ *'• ~ ~~@~~ contingentintheharbourcityandnearbylocations. Most of 6 Ant~o'.!r.JJ?.~Jt~LO- .• _, , ,, ~ •. 6.. ~..,~ : . ..· . Rli... . . • these talented players joined dubs, with some travelling from ~'tl@]..~fil~ -- BlRfJ(:@!3l~~ ~ - distantlocatlonslikeBathurs~GretaandlakeMacquarie. 8 Mark SNOWBALL 8 · Jack DICKENS ___ ---·•-----Those-that-didn~t-play-attended·thegames~.--~--- a\tMff~j§ld ~~ -..,~~·,P

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During the construction period of the present day , the original ground, which drew the largest crowd in the league, was neglected. Spectator facilities and buildings were not maintained or repaired because the ground would soon be dosed and re-developed. As a result, overall BACKS FORWARDS attendances dropped dramatically throughout this period. Benjamin Wilsen.S The move to introduce Sunday football in 1938 failed Pech.A Dugmore when dub delegates voted against it- 73 to 29. Many Weise Ryan.D considered the decision a poor result for football and a lost opportunity to promote the code to new followers. However, the shortage of grounds was a thorn in the League's side and so the proposal to play on Sunday remained ave you ever wondered why the Sydney AFL is played on the agenda. on Sunday? In 1943 and during WWII, many grounds in Sydney were H taken over by the military, both American and our own. Only From the code's inception in Sydney in 1880, football was six dubs comprised the League in that year: St George, RAAF. always played on Saturday, even In the days of the 48 hour Sth Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, Newtown and Sydney. North week -SYi days. Shore had gone into recess through lack of players. Initially, there was no Third Grade (Under 18) so the The League still only had use of two grounds where an Reserves would commence at 1.30pm, with First Grade kicking admission fee could be charged: Erskineville Oval and Trumper off at 3.00pm. This was at a time when everyone worked on Park. As a resul~ Sunday football was finally introduced. Saturday morning. The Federal Arbitration Court announced that a 40-hour week would be Implemented for all workers The League's 1943 annual report states: under Federal Awards fJorn January 1, 1948. State Awards soon followed. However, match starting times took a few years to "With the competition to six dubs, athird ground wos necessary. change even though most people no longer had to work on Sydney Ground No. 2, previously used, was not ovailoble Saturday. and arrangements were made withrugby union to share Kogarah In the 1930's the League had the use of three venues: Oval. This left nine days to be provided for and, aftermuch Trumper Park, Erskineville Oval and Kensington Oval negotiating, arrangements were made for Trumper Park to be (Cottenham Ave Kingsford). The latter was an unsatisfactory utilised on the Sunday of the alternate week that Kogarah Oval venue because there was no perimeter fence, meaning wos not available." anybody could watch without paying. Asmall number of games were also played at Jubilee Oval, Kogarah. The policy of the League is not to encourage Sunday sport; The NSW ANFL, orthe League as it was known then, did therefore it was upset by the forced circumstances. As a matter play some Sunday games in 1937, and gate receipts were of fact. it gave an opportunity of giving this vexed question a impressive (the League managed the gates and all income). trial." One game reported a figure of £80 ($160), which was quite This result proved very beneficial to the League, and the a large amount for the time. Average match Income was players and general public appreciated the opportunity to approximately £SO and if they were lucky, U.10 ($S) at watch and participate in matches on Sundays. In addition, Kensington Oval. 1943 was the first season dubs received any sizeable 'end of At the time, there were six dubs in the competition: season' grant fJom the League which was the direct result of Newtown, South Sydney, Sydney (Naval), Eastern Suburbs, increased revenue taken at the gate. St George and North Shore. In those days a home and away While most games were played on Sunday, one match, situation did not exist and dubs may not have had a connection usually the least competitive match, was always scheduled for with the ground they were playing on. Most grounds did Saturday. These Saturday games were very poorly attended not have a canteen to buy a pie or cup of tea and a beer was and became problematic for the League, who managed the certainly out of the question! gate at all home and away games. Clubs paid the League a The quality offacilities was a very important issue because very small affiliation fee. INTERCHANGE INTERCHANGE it was the income generated at the gate which provided the In shor~ Sunday games meant more people and therefore Kiel.E, KietJ, Abbott, Kefalas Bunling.A, Wilson.E, Wilsen.E, Windle bulk of the league's revenue. more money to the clubs so it was within their interests to 18 : visit: sydneyafl.com.au SYDNEY AFL RECORD : 7 '([ ''51 TALENTED PLAYER PROGRAM NEWS :~~?"'"

Ft (NSW/ACT) has announced the 2006 Under 18 Rams State in a position to name an' exciting group of players.to represent our Squad (JO players) together with additional players selected state & territory. Ato form a Development Squad (42 players). All Players will receive player reports & feedback sheets (in line All players are to be congratulated on their hardworldng with AFL reC!lllling documentation) via their zone coaches in due approach to developing their Individual 9ar11e both In training and course. on match days. Congratulations are extended to the players listed below. This ~uad indudes a number of Bushrangers players and one Under 18 Squad members will receive further information in due f>ISW resident based In who are eligible to represent course regards the live in c.amp at St Ignatius College Riverview NSW/ACT at National Championships. Performance at both the from 24-28April and the match to follow in launceston on 30 live in c.amp In April and duringlAC Cup fixtures over the next 2 April. months will bf monitored prior to a 25 Player team being named Development Squad Players will receive lnforination relevant for National Championships in June. to tflelr program requirements for 2006. Unless spedfied otherwise Simila~y, players not selected In this initial squad are these players wm not be required to attend tfle Live in Gimp In -----.. emindedthatindMdualjlerformanceswillbemonitored-asihe-April':-,------:-----­ season unfolds with feedback being provided by Individual dub coaches to RAMS coaching staff upon request. Selectors have UNDER 18STATESQUAD theabffityto add to the squad as required Daniel QUEE, Connor NEYIAND, MatthewSUCKUNG in the next 2 months should Injury or player ",Mitchell COLVIN, Josh MEISEi.BACH (Wagg a performance demand. Tigers) Luke HA8El (G.G.G.M), Jake WOODEN • Players and their families are reminded (Lockhart), Hamish IDWNSEND (lake Cargelligo); that playing AFL football at the highest possible Ryan TURNBULL' (Belronnen), Jake GUMllY level, is In part about perseverance. Talentand (Eastlake), l.aiarus LOUIS, Nick PAINE (Ainslie), the display of same takes you part of the way· Leigh PRIOR (Eden), Phil OOWISTlf •,Steve but your abllity to remain focused on your O'CONNOR, lames fORO (~Coast Eagles), Dan TURNER•. Ed WILSON (St George), David CONWAY, ambitions, to train hard, to listen to feedback and to apply it Malcolm LYNCH, 8en WOODS (St Ignatius Riverview), Craig BIRD consistently are just as important. To those players not selected (Nelson Bay), Evan DURYEA (Woolgoolga), Trent CASTLES, Sean lDGIE •, below, please do not consider your part this year in the Talent Tim MdNTYRE, Myles AALBERS, Jake PlATFUSS, Jay KOEHLBl (Murray Program as wasted effort Instead see this as an opportunity to Bushrangers), Tom HAWKINS (Melbourne Grammar) continue to ask questions of yourself and develop your game as •=subject ta Injury status history shom athletes continue to be drafted by AFL dubs from teams that are not directly linked to State Talent Programs. DMLOPMENT SQUAD The AFL (NSW/ACTJ Talent Program is designed to prepare Matthew LEE (l.av!ngton), Matthew BECKMANS, Nathan BYRNE players for senior football. Quite obviously not everyone can goon (Turvey Parle), Josh EISENHAUER(G.G.G.M), Ryan BULL, Tom GROVES to represent AFL aubs at national level, but we have achieved our (Coleambally), Simon DRUM (Coolamon), Sam RYAN (8arooga), Steven goal if you make a successful transition into senior footbaU. STROOBANTS (Mouleineln), Tim OOYl.f (Mulwala), Nicholas SHERIDAN. Special thanks to players & their families for their dedication (Lavington), Will OVERS (8arellan), Ned MORTIMER (Collingullie), to the Under 18 c.ause throughout the Day Challenge Matthew NELSON (Broken HOI West), Ben UEAVER, Will PROWSE, Cup fixtures. Much of this required extensive travel and time Luke FAVmA (Tuggeranong), Paul FRANCHI (Pambula), Matt BYATT (Belconnen), Todd DICKINSON (Queanbeyan), Patrick lIGART WESTERN SUBURBS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY PENNANT HILlS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY commitment outside your felllonal areas. I hope penonally you can take a positive approach to your20ne involvement this year (8ale!Oans 8.ly), A.iron BRUCE (Eastlake), Jack ANDERSON (Tathra), and extend my best wishes to you and your family for happy times Khan HARETUKU, lo!h WALTON, Sam DOWUNG, Matthew RUSH ahead. (Wollongong), Joel ROBBIE, James KEOGH (St George), James WILSEN (8ankstown), Ed CARROLL (St lgnatlus Riwrvlew), Simon DAVIES, I would like to publidy take this opportunity to thank all AfL David MARTIN (North Shore), Matthew EDWINS (Campbelltown), staff and V

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nother season is upon us, and for eight of the Premier Division teams the quest for the premiership starts this NORTH SHORE UTS Aweekend. Reigning premier North Shore has the opening BOMBERS BATS bye before their title defence commences in round 2. PREMIER DIVISION SENIORS North Shore timed their run to perfection to breakaway from UTS have improved on their previous season each year, Phelan Medallist- Dean Davies (North Shore) BALMAIN the pack and cause a stunning upset in the finals to take an graduating from finals contender to grand fi nalist last year. Leading Goalkicker - Laine Spencer (Pennant Hills) unlikely premiership last season. The Bombers will be aiming The Bats will be keen to go that next step in 2006. Acouple of Oub of the Vear- Pennant Hills TIGERS for a' threfi)eat'for the first time in their history, but will need player additions will strengthen coach Roger Moten's campaign National BankRising Star Winners - to do it without several of the players that played in previous to reach the grand final again, but theys till face considerable Baima in has invested fa ith in young talent to tum around their Marc Lord/Dean Davies (North Shore) years. Podbury Medallist Jarrod Crosby has hung up the boots; competition from Sydney Uni and Manlyfor ea~y season fortunes In 2006. Several of the St Ignatius' team thattook while Marc Lord and Dean Davies, after scooping the awards premiershipfavourite status. All will become dearer after the Representative Player of the Vear- Marc Lord (North Shore) out the under-18 premiership under the guidance of Cameron at last year's Phelan Medal night, have departed to seek other season openerat Weldon Oval on April 22 against the Wolves. French have made their way to Drummoyne to become his opportunities. However, the Bombers have again recruited team-mates. The Tigers are also excited about the return of strongly and will be confident of being there at the business exp~~~nc~Jl9Jlcscorer Lee Campbell after_a~tin t.a t.Wests, .end.of-the-season. PREMIER·DJVISIONRESERVES and having shown improvement during the course oflast Sanders Medal -Luke• Mcleod (East Coast) seaSOfl, coach David Beauchamp will be hopeful of moving up PENNANT HILLS Leading Goalkicker- Matthew Nichol (East Coast) the ladder in 2006. DEMONS CAMPBELLTOWN Pennant Hills commemorate their40th anniversary this seaSOfl, KANGAROOS - PREMIERDIVISION UNDER18 with major celebrations planned to mark the occasion. On the Kealey Medal - Josh• Flanagan (St Ignatius College) field, the Demons welcome backNick Potter, but lose Kieran Campbelltown has high hopes of a revival this season after Jack to the Sydney Swans. Takingout the 'Oub of the Vear' Leading Goalkicker-Tim Ley (St Ignatius College) taking the wooden spoon in the past two seasons. Experienced award last year, the Demons strength is in playerdevelopm ent former St George coach Glenn Gamer has come on board, while and new coach Michael Cousens inherits a squad full of talent. he Syd have n otball a busy recruitment campaign has seen several other players Front-runners for much of last season, the sad end to Barnaby in 2006-the U18 Premier Cup and the U1 8 Challenge secured with Sydney AFL experience induding Drew Franklin, Howarth's playing days left a gap from which they were unable TCup. FIRST DIVISION SENIORS Troy Parker, Hayden Reid and Jon Wright who have all played to cover. The Demons will be desperate to make up for the With the prospect of some dubs fielding two Under 18 Snow Medal -Al•ex Lee (Manl y-Warringah) under Gamer before. These players join a Campbelltown side fadeout in the finals last season, and with much of last year's sides and a number of dubs fielding Under 18s for the first Leading Goalklcker- Andrew Davis (UTS) that broke their long losing streak and finished last season on squad remaining intact, they will be sure to learn from the time in a number of years, it was agreed the best way of Oub of the Vear- Sydney University a positive note. The Kangaroos have a proud history and are experience. determining the strength and competitiveness of these sides hopeful that their darkest days are behind them with good was a grading weekend at the beginning of the season. times to come at Monarch. ST GEORGE The Grading Carnival began last weeka t the picturesque Bensons Lane, Hawkesbury and will condude this Saturday. ·FIRST DIVISION RESERVES CROWS All dub sides will compete over the three days in a round robin EAST COAST McFa ~ane Medal- Daniel Stanton (Southern Sharks) format of 40 minute matches. Sides will be assessed primarily • SC::: EW~ . EAGLES St George appointed Todd Dalton as coach mid-season last on performance during the Carnival with some consideration Leading Goalkicker - Gerard Mitchell (Sydney University) year, and this year he will be joined in the coaching box by given for the unavailability of recognised talented players and East Coast Eagles has come dose to the finals several times in Damian Hall. Dylan Addison departs the Crows as a result of their like~ competitiveness over the season. recent seasons and again to be a good chance of finally being drafted bythe Western Bulldogs, while TimAddison The SydneyAFL Redbacks will again be present in 2006 SECOND DIVISION SENIORS . breaking through to take part inS eptember action this year. and Glenn Coleman have also moved on. 2004 grand finalists but with a fewchanges . It will primarily be made up of Although they've lost mid-season recruits Glenn Garner and Dedan Donohue and Peter Dugmore return to Olds Park this Sydney's best Under-16 players; however it will have a squad Armstrong Medal -Stev•en Burrows (Nor-West Jets) Troy Parker, coach Rohan Graham and most oflast years squad season. With several young players now having senior football of over 40 players who will be rotated through the side for Seniors Goalkickers- Luke Ayling (Nor-West Jets) have remained with the dub. Having had a season to gel, they experience to build on, the future looks bright and a return to development reasons, also allowing the players to be available will be keen to improve on their achievements last year and finals football may not be far away. for their dubs every second or third week. 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HOLROYD-PARRAMATTA turned around its fortunes on and off the field greatly over the UNSW/ES past couple of years and has re-established itselfin the region. BULLDOGS GOANNAS Anew jumper will also be in use this year. Rick Allen's men »EAST COAST open their season afterthe Easter break against defending UNSW-ES welcomes back dual premiership coach Tim Jones. The Leadership group was named at the Guernsey Presentation The Goannas are looking to start afresh after a challenging premiers Sydney Uni atGreygums Oval. Like Macquarie Uni, it held at the North Ryde Club Friday 31st March. 2005 dub Jones wlll be joined on the coaching staff by former Sydney off-season. The good news is that the dub is now seeing strong will be a tough start to the year, but a competitive performance Jon Vlatko will captain the league team. In 2006 the numbers at training and they have also attracted some quality will really set the tone. Swans defender Heath James. On the field, the Bulldogs have lost the services of Cameron Templeton, Simon Nicholas and .vice captain will be used on a rotational basis each week. Round players to the fold. Despite this, it will be an extremely tough 1 Vice captain will be Jason Calloupas. Rohan Graham again Don Cruttenden, but retain a strong squad with the potential to year as the dub continues to build a solid foundation forthe coaches the league team and will be assisted by Mark Goodey SOUTHERN recapture their 2002-03 glory days. future. Gipps Road Oval is out of action for the lir5t home match and Terry Mudge. We would like to thank our Premium Sponsors with the surface undergoing renovation. See the Goannas kick SHARKs for season 2006 PMA Solutions, Loscam, Taxi Clothing and Base off the season against South West Sydney at Kelso Oval from WESTERN SUBURBS Course Management. Round 1 Match day sponsor is Allstate 2pm in the seniors. After being neck and neck with the Rams and coming up short MAGPIES Roads! East Coast Eagles would like to take this opportunity to intheracefortheremaining spot in the finals last year, the wish all competing players, staff and umpires the very best for MACQUARIE Sharks will aim to be in the mix again this season. New coach· season 2006. Jason Philp will also play, adding some much needed dass and Western Suburbs wUI be keen for revenge when the season UNIVERSITY experience to the side. The Sharks have had some great depth gel5 under way. The Magpies were dominant throughoutlast season, but were stunned on grand final day, missing out on »UNSW/ES in recent years and this should eventually help underpin some The UNSW·ES Bulldogs have had avery exciting off season with a After a disappointing season in 2005, winning just three better performances in the seniors. the Hag. Wests will need to create a new-look midfield, with leading Phelan Medal vote-winner Paul Gambale, Marty host of developments on and off the field. Anew committee has matches, Garry Bull has returned to the dub to coach and will taken over the reins and will be led by the astute Ken Fowlie. We oversee what is expected to be a much improved side this year. Brewster and Dale Odgers moving on during the off-season. SOUTH-WEST SYDNEY However most of the players recruited last season have are pleased to announce that Blindmaster have come on board Much excitement was generated in the off-season with the as our major sponsor and we would like to thank Simon and the announcement of the dub's new partner5hip with Westbrook MAGPIES remained and with new signings from the regional leagues Wests will be looking to go one better in 2006. crew at Blindmaster for there support. We have also secured JAFC and future plans of adding an under 18 side in season Diamond Blue Financial Services, Landscape Direct, APO Builders 2007. The season opener against traditional rival Sydney Like the Goannas, South West Sydney has had an uncertain and Vic Meat5 as associate sponsors. The Paddington Bowling University will test the boys from University Oval (formerly off-season but has pulled through. Despite being reliant on WOLLONGONG Club has come on board as our Social Partner and will be the . Roger Sheeran Oval) and a competitive performance will set the Army, whose players have traditionally dominated the LIONS Kennel where the BuHdogs celebrate after each game day. O n the tone for 2006. dub, the solid administration and continued efforts with local field we are very excited with our coaching appointments. Tim junior dubs are a recipe for success at Rosedale Oval. All the Jones has returned as senior coach and his assistant Is former signs are there for a strong future as the dub goes through a Wollongong found the going tough in the second half of the MANLY-WARRINGAH year as injuries and form took their toll after a promising start Swan Heath James. Tl led the Bulldogs to back to back flags in concentrated rebuQding period. Coach Rick Sciduna will be 2002/03 and brings a wealth of coaching experience back to WOLVES eager for some improvement on last year, hopefully winning to the 2005 season. The young Lions will be better for the experience though, and coach Leigh Forsyth has kept the bulk the dub. Heath James is assisting Tim and has done a great job their first game in over 18 months. The opener against the leading the boys through an arduous pre-season period. We Come April 22, Manly will be raring to go after a disapointing Goannas at Kelso Oval wlll be as good an opportunity as any. of the squad together and further bolstered it with talent from the regional and interstate amateur leagues. If the Lions can have also retained the services of David Watts (2nds), Adam finish last season. In a tight three-way tussle with UTS Griffiths (3rds) and Shaun"Gul" Fewings (4ths). Woof Woof. and Sydney University, and with aspirations of winning the get some eartysucce.ss and their confidence returns, there SYDNEY could well be exciting times ahead at North Dalton. premiership, the Wolves went down in the Preliminary Final »WOLLONGONG last year. Experienced coach Peter Kay returns, along with Snow UNIVERSITY And so a new season begins. All the dubs have reason to be To all players, officials,sponsors, volunteers and supporters of Medalist Alex Lee and a fairty Intact list. Acouple of interstate the Lions, WELCOME BACK! The lions extend a warm welcome additions will see Manly placed firmly among the premiership The defending premiers will again be strong and start joint optimistic; all have trained well and are ready for action. Many of the dubs who missed out last year have strengthened, to today's visitors Balmain. The Tigers gave us a touch up in favourites this season. Manly host UTS after Easter in their first favourites with UTS and Manly for the 2006 title. Daniel Archer all grades at our last meeting and the Lions are primed to match on April 22 at Weldon Oval. takes over the coaching role vacated by former Port Adela Ide making this one of the most even and unpredictable seasons yet. Bring it on!!! turn the tables and start the new season on a winning note. 'premiership player Roger Delaney and will be looking forward Congratulations to cameron Stanton who plciys his 50th dub to the challenge of back to back premierships. Captain Luke game today after debuting in the Under lll's.in.2002. Cameron PENRITH Higgins (second in the Snow Medal in 2005) will be ably has gone on to represent NSW at Under 18 ievel in 2004, play RAMS assisted by a young and talented side. The Uni boys host in the lions 1st Division premiership winning'team in the same Macquarie Uni this Saturday at Nol Oval, senior match from season, and represented Sydney against Riverina in 2005. Well Penrith made a long awaited return to the finals in 2005 and 2pm. done Cam. · will be looking to capitalise and challenge last year's three standoutteams- Manly, UTS and Sydney Uni. The dub has 14 : visit: sydneyafl.com.au SYDNEY AFLRECORD : 11 (J~'"'':V: i1{'"11) -~ · FIRST DIVISION SENIORS TEAM LISTS FIRST DIVISION SENIORS TEAM LISTS ~ci) .

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walk. After playing cricket In Bathurst during the summer of The fortunes of the clubs were very much governed by 1944-4S, Neate moved with his unit to Greta, west of Maitland. which servicemen they could recruit Into their side. Pure luck He managed only one trip to Sydney to play In 194S or word of mouth played avery big part and given the transient before all travel was banned. Fortunately, the club had a nature of serviceman In Australia, players often just turned up team photograph taken on Trumper Park before their round at grounds seeking agame. Not many trained. 18 dash against Eastern Suburbs. Many of the previous year's The Sydney Club altered it's name to Sydney Naval in premiership side had been transferred and were not in the 1944, hoping to entice naval servicemen to play with the club. photograph. Although not allowed, Neate played this match Whether a coincidence or not. they went from being last In and kicked 1goal, 2behinds. 1943 to premiers In 1944. · Unable to take leave from his base at Greta, Neate's relationship It was 17 year with the Sydney old Western Naval Club Australian came to an end. legend, Jack Unfortunately sheeilywho· the dub, along kicked Sydney with two other Into their first Inner city dubs grand final fur in Sydney 13yearswlth also ceased agoal right on operating. fulltlme In the preliminary final Neate remained which gave them in the army aone point win until November over Newtown. 1946 and upon returning to Many other Melbourne, stars ofthe VFL received an played In the Invitation league while to play with 30 Ed KIEL they served In Hawthorn. He ;JJ I the military played one hidudlng game against Colllngwood's Fitzroy and. 34 TroyLUFF Phonse Kyne, was knocked Carlton captain out In the first minute of play. He played a few games of second division later 1/4T 1/2T 3/4T f'INAL 3/4T f'INAL Em Henfrey, Brownlow Medalist Bill Morris, test atcketer and , St Kllda player Sam Loxton, Geelong high flyer Clyde Helmer, In the year but realised big time football was no place fur a60 , kilogram lightweight. r Footsaay captain and coach Alby Morrison and Melbourne's NORTH SHORE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNSW/ES PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY Ron Baggott Bob Neate was eventually discharged from the army In There were hundreds of footballers from other states and 1946, and returned to the same firm he worked with before country teams who played football In Sydney at the time. The the war, retiring In 1990. He now lives with his family In ' standard was very high, with 83 players playing first grade Blackburn, asuburb of Melbourne. ' . football with Sydney Naval In 194S • . Despite all the stars in his team, Neate won the club's Best and Ian GRANLAND Fairest In 1944, which was presented to him at an Informal History Committee affair atthe house of asupporter In Kensington, nearthe • Randwlck Racecourse. He says he can't remember much of the night despite his non smoking and non drinking life style! 6: visit: sydneyafl.com.au SYDNEY AFL REC.ORD: 31 \!AF'll) ~u, ~~ SYDNEY FOOTBALL HISTORY PREMIER DIVISION SENIORS MATCH UPS ~~

On July 24, 1943 a very slightly built young man Football. from Auburn, a suburb in Melboume, walked into Neate's request to play at the Sydney v Newtown Round 3 NORTH SHORE UNSW/ES Trumper Park in Sydney's east to watch a game match was Initially denied by club officials. However, Sydney's astute assistant secretary, Shorty Thomas overheard and asked between Sydney and Newtown. "Can I get a gamer FORWARDS he asked an official. Bob if he had his boots with him. BACKS Despite the fact he didn't, Neate got arun In the seconds Chlew Hipwell or Bob Neatethls started arelationship with the Sydney and was taken off at halftime and promoted to the seniors. He Kulk Abbott (Naval) Club which saw him not only win their 1944 Best . played the remaining 5 games for Sydney that year lndudlng Clarke Coupe Fand Fairest but play In their premiership team of the same the match against South Sydney where a21 year old Bill Wood year. from Albury, and future Footscray player, booted 28 goals on After 63 years we have been able to unearth some Ersklneville Oval- anational record which stood for over 30 information about Bob Neate, now 81, on his time playing years. football In Sydney and Importantly Sydney finished on the what football was like all those bottom of the ladder that season, years ago. winning only one game, ironically In 1943 Australia was deeply against Newtown In Round 3. A Involved In World War II. Japan had high light for young Bob In round swept down through South East 15 was avlsitto Trumper Park by Asia and was knocking on the door Prime Minister John Curtain who of Australla's north. Darwin had addressed the players after the been bombed on over 60 occasions; game. Coon • Broome had also been attacked and Bob's clerical course finished In so too had coastal towns In· north late September and he was posted Queensland. back to his unit at Bathurst. HALF-BACK The Federal Government • He was still In Bathurst when ~ Vasdekl resolved that all males turning 18 the 1944 season rolled around. ~· Ka were to be conscripted for military The dub wrote to him, offering to Colle training. It Is hard for us to Imagine pay his nineteen and eleven pence now, but they were desperate return train fare to Sydney to play times. each week. :,::... Neate, who had only Neate sought permission from played juniors In the East Suburbs the unit's adjutant each time to Protestant Churches Football play. He only had one rest day per Association in Melbourne and week and used this time to travel to later with Auburn In the BGrade Sydney. The adjutant approved his Amateurs, entered the Army at Royal Park and was assigned to football activities only when he had completed his work. which the 23rd Australian Infantry Training Battalion. meant leave was usually granted at about 10.30pm on Friday He was 1.68m and weighed just over 61 kilograms with a night Once leave was approved, Bob would hitch aride on a Zllno chest measurement of 86cm -avery small framed young man truck from the camp to Bathurst Railway Station, buy his ticket Mclachlan Indeed. and catch the Sydney train which left between 11.30pm and Hill.T After acouple of months his unit was moved by train midnight. through country Victoria and NSW to just outside Bathurst, The journey was 150 miles (241km) and took however because Bob had aclerical background before the approximately 6 hours. This would get him In to Sydney early Army he was sent to Sydney to undergo a10 week course at each Saturday morning. Fortunately he had an aunt who he Petersham Technical College to train as aclerk. He and his 30 could visit and eat breakfast with before heading out to the colleagues lived at Randwick Racecourse sleeping under the football. main stand. After the game Bob would return for tea before catching His weekends were free and so his only outlet In this the 9.30pm train back to Bathurst, arriving around 3.30am. INTERCHANGE INTERCHANGE foreign city was a game he had known all his life-Australian Once there, he hoped to be transported back to camp by an Green, Nicks.A, Abbott, Considine Kiel.E, Klel.J, Roberts, Seymour army truck picking up stores. Sometimes he would have to 30: visit: sydneyafl.com.au SYDNEY AFL RECORD : 7 r-----riP.Bm1EmIJll5ID...N ___...

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The Leadership group was named at the Guernsey Presentation held at the North RydeGolfClub Friday 31st March. 2005 club Champion Jon Vlatko will captain the League team. In 2006 the vice captain will be used on arotational basis each week. Round 1Vice captain will be Jason Calloupas. Rohan Graham again coaches the league team and will be assisted by Mark Goodey and Terry Mudge. We would like to thank our Premium Sponsors for season 2006 PMA Solutions, Loscam, Taxi Clothing and Base Course ~anagement. East Coast Eagles would like to· take this opportunity to wish all competing players, staff and umpires the very best for season 2006.

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Matthew MOREY The UNSW-ES Bulldogs have had avery exciting off season with Matthew EDWINS a host of developmenl5 on and off the field. Anew committee FIRST DIVISION ACTION Mark IRVING has taken over the reins and will be led by the astute Ken Darren CHARMAN Fowlie. We are pleased to announce that Blind master have ~~B.... ra~d~F~R~EN~E~Y~....._---1------HOLROYD-PARRAMATTA come on board as our major sponsor and we would like to v Ha den REID thank Simon and the crew at Blind master for there support We Paul MARKOU have also secured Diamond Blue Rnanclal Services, Landscape SOUTH-WEST SYDNEY Shane FREDERIKSEN Direct, APO Bullders and Vic Meats as associate sponsors. Corey EVERSON TroyBARTlITT The Paddington Bowling Club has come on board as our Social Aaron THOMAS Im Partner and wlll be the Kennel where the Bulldogs celebrate Gary WEBB Adam PAm'=Rs"'o""'N.,.-----•------· after each game day. On field we are very excited with our Rushed Rushed coaching appointments. Tim Jones has returned as senior coach and his assistant is former Swan Heath James. Tl led ~ r-im•=•H--1•mn.1 ! 3/4T FINAL the Bulldogs to back to back flags in 2002/03 and brings a L ~ I , wealth of coaching experience back to the dub. Heath James CAMPBELllOWN PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WOUONGONG PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY is assisting Tim and has done a great job leading the boys through an arduous pre-season period. We have also retained ·'~~ the services ofDavid Watts (2nds), Adam Griffiths (3rds) and . . Shaun"Gul"Fewings (4ths). Woof Woof• . O.

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CAMPBELLTOWN WOLLONGONG Paul Kelly Cup in 2006attracted111 teams from the Sydney City region. Gala days were held in Randwick, Ashfield a BACKS FORWARDS ·NSW./ACt· and Haberfield. From the 111 teams we have Croydon PS, Posch ,..... Belmore North PS and Newington College representing the Rodoreda .... Crouch Inner City at the Sydney final. Parker Patterson.a The Sydney City Junior AFL has seen agrowth of around Webb5 20% in participation for season 2006. The Concord Cats have AFL Development in Greater Western Sydney is looking secured ahome ground being Goddard Oval in Concord. very positive forthe future. During 200S AFL Development staff Goalposts will be erected later this month. visited and conducted AFL programs in 119 primary schools. Term 2will see 32 primary Schools and 8High Schools This was an increase of 18% on the previous year. engage in our NAB AFL Auskick programs or in our AFL Schools 2006 has already seen significant increases in Club competition. • numbers and club players with the majority of clubs With the Clubs incentive scheme 3out of the 5 Senior clubs experiencing excellent growth. Participation in the AFL Paul in the Sydney City nominated players to be involved In junior Kelly Cup also was up by 20% this year with atotal of 120 development These clubs will assist in the Implementation teams competing from the region. and running of programs and competitions. As well as creating Term 2Gala Days will focus on High School Competitions and growing relationships with junior clubs thatfeed into their and It is hoped thatthese competitions will continue to grow in Senior Club. team numbers and help grow the game and club numbers for Any queries on Junior development In the Sydney City the Greater West Region. region please call Jason McPherson on 0425 202 042. /:· For your closest Greater West AFL Club please contact Glen Waide on 0425 202 039. .··''.. . FOX FOOTY SYON EY AFL .·· .. . r ®• . . MATCH OF THE .ROUND 2006 has seen amove to Sunday football for the teams involved In the Sydney North Competition. We have seen an Tune in to the Fox Footy Channel on Foxte/ this increase in team numbers of around 10% which Is exciting. Friday night from 8:30pm for the match between In addition to this the NAB AFL Auskick numbers are also witnessing an increase. The NAB AFL Auskick program caters for children In the 5·8 age bracket which Is a skill based program BALMAIN with emphasis on.fun and safety. Children of ail levels of ablliiy TIGERS are most welcome. Ail junior dubs are still keen to recruit players for more Information call 8333 8030 The NSW AFL Sydney North Region offers awide range & of programs for both primary and high scho9ls to increase the Baker profile of AFL These include programs conducted at school and ,. inter school competitions.If you can assist with introducing AFL STGEORGE . in some way to your local schools please email simon.wllson@ CROWS ! aflnswact.com.au. We are ail keen to encourage more children to play our great game Local clubs East Coast Eagles, North Shore and Macquarie - University have nominated players to be inwlved with the incentive program. The philosophy is to help build the profile of senior dubs with key high schools and their feeder junior clubs. INTERCHANGE INTERCHANGE For your closest Sydney North AFL Club please contact fol Footy C!Jannel, In partne1'hlp wltll Dlgl!al Spons Productions Talbot, Mendola, McAllister, Frederiksen Holmes, Williams, Patterson.A, McClure Simon Wilson on 0425 202 039. 28: visit: sydneyafl.com.au SYDNEY AFL RECORD : 9 ~\ 1/4T 1/2T ::3/4T I FINAL, 3/4T FINAL I , I , . BALMAIN PROUDLVSUPPORTED BY ST GEORGE PROUDLY SUPPOR)tD BY BALMAIN PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ST GEORGE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

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24: visit: sydneyafl.com.au SYDNEY AFL RECORD : 13 NORTH SHORE BOMBERS v v G UNSW/ES BULLDOGS ST GEORGE- CROWS tiore Hill Oval, Saturday 22nd April , Saturday 22nd April. Seniors 2pm, Reserves 12pm. Seniors 2pm, Reserves 12pm. fter an opening round bye, North Shore will unfurl Its -B--a~lm-al-n-sta_rt_ed~t~he-ir-se-a-so_n_w_ith-t-he-lo_n_g_ro-ad·-tr-lp-to------i·lm~timl••••l••ll1••ll premiership flag and commence the quest for an historic North Dalton, and although they lost they were more 1 2 Athree-peat. Despite the loss of several stars during the than competitive for much of the game. Ayoung side, off-season, including rising stars Marc lord and Dean Davies with a healthy injection of talent from last year's Riverview and Podbury medallist Jarrod Crosby, Coach Michael Hosking Under-18 premiership side, the Tigers were able to find some retains a squad full of talent with the desire to go all the way. goal scoring options; while lee Campbell made a successful With a week~ break for Easter after the opening round, return to the black and gold with a strong performance In the the round 1 bye may prove to be an advantage for the midfield. Bombers, who were able to plan their pre-season for a later With former Melbourne AFl player Andrew leonceill start without a break between their first two games. coming on board, there are exciting times ahead atTigerland, While dominant in recent years, the Bombers have found and Bal main will be confident of a strong showing as they play one opponent to be a consistentthorn in their side, and that their first game at the picturesque Drummoyne Oval for 2006. opponent will again be on a mission to spoil the Bombers' Their visitors will be St George, who showed In the party. That side is UNSW-ES, who knocked off the Bombers opening round that they will be a force this season. After an In the 2002 and 2003 grand finals, and were the only team even first quarter, the Crows comfortably accounted for UNSW­ to defeat North Shore at Gore Hill last season. However the ES at the Village Green, and tightened their grip on the game, Bombers bounced back during the finals, with a comfortable holding the Bulldogs scoreless In the lastterm. The return of win In the first semi~final to launch their amazing premiership Peter Dugmore was particularly encouraging for St George, · run. with a best on ground performance and a bag of7 goals In his Tim Jones is back at the helm for the Bulldogs in 2006, first game of football since the 2004 grand final coaching a side that will be looking to bounce back after a Awin for the Crows would see them as one of the pace­ first-round loss to St George atthe Village Green. Taking their setters for the new season, while a Baima In victory would see places in the Bulldogs line-up will be 2004 coach lex Vasdekis these sides level on games In what could be a very congested and 2005 coach Troy luff. Jones may create football history pack of teams. Last time these sides met, only one point 1/4T 1/2T :3/4T FINAL by coaching a team that has two former coaches ofthatteam separated them. Another dose contest could well unfold this r , playing under him. time. PENNANT HILLS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY EAST COAST PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UNSW-ES will not wantto be winless after 2 rounds, and with goal sneak Brad Abbott in the multiple goal scorers list last week and former Phelan Medallist Stephen Pech in good form, the Bulldogs have a great chance to upset the Bombers. )lion arch This game will give a good indication where these sides are at for the new season.

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hen these teams last met, the Kangaroos got up by he Hills derby sees two opening round winners competing 5points; a result that broke a 27 game losing streak for the top spot on the ladder. Pennant Hills were too Wand served notice that Campbelltown would soon be Tstrong for Wests under the Henson Park lights In round 1. back as a force. Further success was to come before the season Only a couple of kicks separated the sides at the long break, but ended, with another win and the continued development of with MlchaelTalbot dominating the wing In a best-on-ground some exciting young players. With Glenn Garner joining the. performance and the defence being rock-solid, the Demons club, and former AFL legend Robbie Ahmat remaining on were able to shut the Magpies out of the game, holding them board, the rebuilding of the Kangaroos is gaining momentum. goal-less In the second half. 21 Brent HOSKING Although Campbelltown struggled to kick goals last week The Eagles struggled for accuracy early on, kicking 5 2 ~RDO and were comfortably defeated by the Eagles, the best Is still behinds In the opening term against Campbelltown, but once 23 D Ian TAYLOR to come. The new players will take time to gel Into a winning they got going there was no stopping them. Having come combination, and with names such as Reid, Markou and close to playing finals over the last few years, the Eagles are 25 DanlelTURNER Kershaw still to come back Into the side, there's still plenty of determined this will be the year they finally break through. ~ scope for a Campbelltown revival. ' Performances like last round won't harm their chances at all. 27 James WILSEN After their loss to the Kangaroos In 2005, the Lions didn't These sides have a record In recent years of playing some win another game for the season. However the opening round cliff-hanging contests. The last two meetings at Ern Holmes 32 William WADE In 2006 saw them return to the winners list with a 36-point have both been decided by less than a kick and on both win over Baima In - the highest score of the round. With Daniel occasions It was the Demons who took the points. Will it be Posch bagging 6 goals and Cameron Stanton kicking 5 In a . third time lucky for the Eagles, orwlll Pennant Hills continue free-flowing game, the Lions showed theywlll again play an their winning run?There won't be much In It attractive brand of football and will keep the scoreboard ticking over in 2006. ,I~ • ~· '. ; : I ! ' [I ' Since their promotion to Premier DMslon, Wollongong ' 3/4T FINAL Is yet to win away from North Dalton. If the Lions can break The Under 18 competition starts this weekend, following , t'iiiT-' .I through to win this game, they will find themselves up with the grading carnival held before the Easter break. NORTH SHORE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ST GEORGE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY the top teams In the competition and with two home games Both North Shore teams qualified for the Premier Cup, . In a row to follow, will be off to a flying start for 2006. A and both have home games first up- the Bombers playing St Campbelltown win would bring these sides together on the . . . George and the Wildcats taking on the Redbacks. St Ignatius' ladder, with winning margins and percentages being all­ Riverview unfurl Its premiership flag when they take on Important. ~ollongong at Riverview 4th, whil~ Pennant Hills are at home . : . . against East Coast .. In Challenge Cup, Penrith will host Campbelltown at -Mili!MIWH&ii- Greygums. Balmaln takes on St George at Drummoyne. while - new Under 18 side Manly will host Pennant Hills at Weldon. i--==~uNDERRE-srnucruREo~ 22: visit: sydneyafl.com.au SYDNEY AFL RECORD : 15 --·-----w= --

Aloss for the Sharks will put aserious dent In their finals aspirations early in the season, but acompetitive performance by the Magpies will confirm the extent of their turn-around. PENRITH.. RAMS v jf ~~ MACQUARIE UNI I v SYDNEY UNI •,, .1lh - Greygums Oval, Saturday 22nd April Seniors 2pm, Reserves 12pm. ~ HOLROYD-PARRAMATIA GOANNAS enrlth open the 2006 season hosting the defending First -- -- · - - Dlvlslon~remlers, Sydney Unlverslty.-ln-whatwlll-be-ablg _ _ __University_~!, ~aturday_22nd Ap_ril __ Pday for the new look Rams, the club will not only unveil Seniors 2pm, Reserves 12pm. a new impressive playing strip but host the Its own under 18 side for the first time In two years after the Greater West Power oth clubs came off convincing first round defeats and were absorbed back Into the club. The club has worked hard on will be looking to post an Important confidence booster its Image and operational proficiency to firmly entrench Itself Bfor 2006. Predictably Sydney Uni were too strong for as the senior pathway for football In the region, tying Itself an Improving but still under-manned Mac Uni side while the more closely with the local community and junior football Goannas were dlssappolntlng against aMagpies outfit that has world. Big lmprovers In 2005, Rick Allen and his men will be overcome aslmilarlytumutluous off-season. On the plus side, looking to continue that Improvement, but will have avery the Goannas will see a number senior players return to the side tough assignment In the defending premiers who opened Ir this week who were unavailable last week. season with a126 point victory over Macquarie Uni just prior to Easter. -

MANLY-WARRINGAH WOLVES 26 H~hHOWIE flWaiiii\S5Vi~lli!s 28 Taimus WERNER-GIBBINGS SOUTH-WEST SYDNEY MAGPIES a R v 30 Paul McWHIRTER UTS BATS • - f,d••*-1 SOUTHERN SHARKS Weldon Oval, Saturday 22nd April i- I Seniors2pm, Reserves 12pm. PENRITH PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY SYDNEY UNIVERSITY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY Rosedale Oval, Saturday 22nd April nwhat shapes up as effectively the match of the round In Seniors 2pm, Reserves 12pm. the First Division, this battle Is sure to be an early season Iblockbuster. Both sides will be keen to get off to the right outh West opened 2006 with their first win In 18 months start towards premiership redemption In 2006, both feeling over the struggling Goannas prior to Easter. They will be like they had genuine claims to the 2005 title. Snow Medallist Shoping that their great start to the year can continue Alex Lee returns for the Wolves who have acouple of new I against a Sharks outfit with major finals ambitions this year. additions but are relatively unchanged from last yea(s line-up An interesting early season encounter, this match will better while the Bats new side remains an unknown quantity until reflect how far both clubs have really come In the off-season. this match. 16: visit: sydneyafl.com.au SYDNEY AFL RECORD: 21 rAFti ~Ll1 if, ---~ AFL GREATER SYDNEY JUNIORS UPDATE FIRST DIVISION SENIORS TEAM LISTS @g~

he inaugural season of AFL Greater Sydney Juniors kicked The new technology Includes the AFLGSJ website (www. off on April Fools Day. aflgsj.com.au) which Is adynamic resource and Information TThere was no fooling about though for the hard-working centre for administrators, players, coaches and supporters. team that Implemented what ls now ahighly functional The website received over 8,000 visits during the first week of structure that will only improve in its operational procedures. competition. More recently, clubs now have administrative The foundations of AFL Greater Sydney Juniors go back access to the website and the capability to enter match results many years. In the last seven years growth in AFL participation and view live updated competition results and tables. has been primarily through AFL sponsored school programs but Furthermore the website holds awealth of Information in tum has only seen alimited effect on the growth of junior including contacts, season fixtures, results and ladders for all 2 Daniel CULLEN club participation. Growth in junior team numbers has been 68 clubs in the eight AFL Greater Sydney Juniors regions and incremental. the 42 competitions that are played by 318 teams. The old structure of junior football administration Regional representation on AFl.GSJ Board has and will presented barriers that impeded , .· • ·-·... · .. continue to provide an independent strategic change and delivery ll'·"cit~·:." . and equal voice for all matters of programs in auniform and :,. : .'i_.;. .. , · ,:, '-: involved in junior football across coordinated manner across . :·;,.. ;. ; ~ ·. ; ., :. "!, .. all regions while the structure of associatlonsandconsequentlyto #J! -::-.'.: .. -·:·~... : regional committees and work clubs. llilll ~ ! _ ...... -• ...... groupswillprovideamorefowsed NSW/ACTCompetltion A .. · ..,,, ... · · ··1:. 1 .... .,.. • approachtospedficareassuchas Strategy and Operations Manager, "I,,...,. · umpires, Auskick and youth football. Jonathon FINDLAY !• ' • . II';.. ; .....':.. . . ,· Bob Robinson wanted to unite eight The new structure will also nF. separate associations with a vision of ; ; . · , • •,,.. .·. · provide consistent and timely 16 Michael FINDLAY uO :;.·.·::.~· 1n1t1at1ve'deve1opmentfora11 '""'''"'"'""'"""'""""""onesetofrulesandguidelines. ·ar...... ,...... '""::',... ··.. . ·n· .., ,'.... ,.·".. :·. ' reglonsandabetterprocess ' Newcastle Junior AFL, Central :;. ··· , : . , -· i to management Recently, an CoastJuniorAFL,GreaterWestem ;•· • \., ! · . 1,. ,.;·• . ~ incentiveprogramwasconducted FootballAssodation,Northside. \. ·. )• , ·,,,:,, . .:·.~ ... :'. ·:" .r'_,,.,,,.,M byAFLGSJandplayerswho District Junior AFL, Sydney City Junior """ ... : · '' " · . · . .. _ · "" introduced new mates to AFL AFA,StGeorgeandSutherlandShire ...... '' ". J'·u··· R""'.,. o·"··a·· ...,. : hadtheopportunitytowinsome Junior AFA, campbelltown Macarthur . l . . fantastic prizes including Sydney District Junior AFL and Wollongong ; · "·· §" •, ..... ,_. ( "f-jilrf Swans merchandise and Sherrin DlstrictJuniorAFLwounduptheir ... !Sj: . ·. · footballs. All68clubsalsohavethe associations, joined AFL Greater opportunity to win a signed and Sydney Juniors and formed eight regions. framed Sydney Swans guernsey by attaining solid retention The new structure provides abetter organisational and recruitment levels. Further incentive programs for players relationship between the AFL. the regional groups and and clubs are anticipated in the future. 30 TroyPITT ultimately the clubs. • AFLGSJ will be conducting arep carnival between the Rushed

NSW/ACT General Manager, Dale Holmes said, '10 eight regions during July which provides the opportunity for 1/4T 1/2T 3/4T-- FINAL implement quality environments and strategic thinking that talented players from all regions to compete against the best will benefit all regions of Sydney and provide for greater juniors across greater Sydney. Programs such as this provide a r , r· representation. To grow the game we need a governance higher profile of junior AFl across aregional structure and will SOUTH-WEST SYDNEY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY SOUTHERN PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY structure that is capable of delivering long term sustainable provide aspringboard for maximising opportunities for broad growth~ sponsorship and grants. .

"We need to redirect volunteer effort from'administration The future certainly looks bright for increased growth and I and operations' type functions to more football specific focus participation of junior AFL across Greater Sydney. such as recruitment and retention.· ~L-~.· The new structure will see aconsistent and more focused .. 'best practice' approach to all matters right across the region Daniel STANTON while more investment and better use of technology will · :Adminlstratton Officer support the competitions. AFL Greater Sydney Juniors 20: visit: sydneyafl.corn.au SYDNEY AFL RECORD : 17 Rushed r·uir*-- 1 3/4T. FINAL , 1/4 T 1/2 T 3/4 T , FINAL, rfj"1t*-' amr:•1 I I MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY HOLROVD-PARRAMAlTA PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY uTs PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ·,'·/···_·· :.. ' ' .. l:A ·... ; ...., .. ~: ·: .· ,.'. · .. · U''' ·.·~:;

MACQUARIE UNI 14.11 (95) d HOLROYD-PARRAMATIA 11.16 (82)@GIPPS ROAD OVAL 18: visit sydneyafl.com.au SYDNEY AFL RECORD : 19 !/ / ).