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June 2017 Welcome Message ESSENDON FOOTBALL CLUB ISSUE 17 JUNE 2017 EST. 2010 WELCOME MESSAGE JAMES HIRD ACADEMY - ACCELERATION GROUP PLAYER AGE FATHER Daniel Hanna 17 Next Generation Academy Jaxon Neagle 17 Merv Nealge Mason Fletcher 17 Dustin Fletcher Ricky O’Donnell 16 Gary O’Donnell Darcy Denham 16 Sean Denham Tom Hird 16 James Hird JAMES HIRD ACADEMY - NEXT GENERATION PLAYER AGE FATHER Max Fletcher 14 Dustin Fletcher Joshua Misiti 14 Joe Misiti Nyawi Moore 14 Nathan Lovett-Murray EST. 2010 Tex Wanganeen 13 Gavin Wanganeen JHA Coach Greg Williams with Flight Squad members Josh Misiti, Noah Cara- Alex Hird 13 James Hird cella, Alex and Luca Alessio Alwyn Davey Jnr 13 Alywn Davey Jayden Davey 13 Alywn Davey Luca Alessio 12 Steve Alessio Hello and welcome to another The JHA is also thrilled to announce Will Hamilton 12 Paul Hamilton that AFL champion Greg Williams edition of the James Hird Luke Barnard 12 Kurtis Barnard will serve as the new Coach of the Alex Alessio 10 Alex Alessio Academy Newsletter Academy. After filling the senior Noah Caracella 11 Blake Caracella role last year, Jacob Thompson will act as Williams’ Assistant Coach this season. JAMES HIRD ACADEMY - BABY BOMBERS The James Hird Academy is PLAYER AGE FATHER celebrating its 7th anniversary since The new Coach was on-hand for Alijah Davey 10 Alywn Davey the program’s inception in 2010, the annual JHA Guard of Honour Mara Lovett-Murray 8 Nathan Lovett-Murray and the season is already showing Game to witness the Dons’ 70 point Logan Daniher 9 Chris Daniher promise with several youngsters demolition of Port Adelaide in Aidan Ramanauskas 8 Adam Ramanauskas amongst the JHA ranks performing Round 12 of the AFL Season. For a Taj McPhee 8 Adam McPhee well in junior leagues. full recap and photos of the event, William Hird 8 James Hird keep reading this newsletter! Koby Bewick 8 Darren Bewick Meanwhile at AFL level, the EST. 2010 Max Alessio 7 Steve Alessio Academy’s inaugural graduate Joe But for now, the JHA Newsletter is Thomas Caracella 7 Blake Caracella here to keep you up to date with the Daniher is enjoying a strong 2017 Taitum Dempsey 7 Courtenay Dempsey latest Academy news. campaign with match-winning Cove McPhee 6 Adam McPhee performances against the Magpies, Happy reading to the entire Lucas Ramanauskas 6 Adam Ramanauskas Cats, Eagles and Power to date. Bomber Family! Rylan Johnson 6 Mark Johnson Noah Peverill 5 Damien Peverill Lenny Solomon 5 Dean Solomon 2017 - 2018 Sponsorship Opportunities: Jacob Lloyd 4 Matthew Lloyd The James Hird Academy wishes to announce the availability of major and Connor Stanton 3 Brent Stanton individual player sponsorship opportunities for season 2017 and 2018. This Harlan Ryder 3 Paddy Ryder Cruz Davey 3 Alywn Davey is a fantastic opportunity to promote your product, service or corporation in Edward Mercuri 3 Mark Mercuri conjunction with the Academy. If you are interested in entering a sponsorship Bohdi McPhee 2 Adam McPhee agreement, please contact Brenton Humphreys on Aidan Stanton 2 Brent Stanton (03) 8340 2182 or [email protected] Henry Mercuri 1 Mark Mercuri for more information. Mekhi Dempsey 1 Courtenay Dempsey JHA Newsletter written & edited by Georgia Harvey & Zoe Cotsis Watson and Daniher spring immediately to FROM THE COACH mind… and bring back GREG ‘DIESEL’ WILLIAMS memories of tough times on the field in Greetings to all Academy Members opposition territory! and your families! It was great to be part It’s my pleasure to officially address all Academy of the JHA Guard of Members for the first time after assuming the Honour Game and it position as Coach of the JHA. was wonderful to meet It’s great to be working with a passionate Essendon so many Baby Bombers stalwart in Jacob Thompson, who will be on-hand and reunite with former as the Academy’s Assistant Coach this year. rivals under much friendly terms. Programs like the James Hird Academy play a very important role in the football landscape. As the AFL I look forward to seeing competition continues to grow at a rapid rate; it’s you at our upcoming vital that we don’t lose that sense of soul, heritage JHA Development Days in July at the Essendon and tradition that a foundation Club like Essendon Football Club High Performance Centre. has been built upon. Until then, good luck with your football The father-son legacy at the Bombers is one of commitments and go Bombers! the finest in the League. Names like Fletcher, NEWS & NOTES Joe Does it Again The JHA would like to congratulate Joe Daniher on his best-afield performances in Essendon’s thrilling victories against Collingwood and Geelong earlier this season. With his high-marking flamboyance and wheeling long-range goals, Daniher is fast becoming one of the most exciting players in the AFL competition. The young spearhead collected the ANZAC Day Medal after bagging three goals from 16 possessions, and also took home the Tom Wills Award for best on ground in the Country Clash with another 16 disposals and five goals. Well done Joey, and good luck for the rest of the season! AROUND THE GROUNDS JAXON NEAGLE: 2017 is proving to be a pivotal development year for Jaxon Neagle. After playing for Rand-Walbundrie-Walla in the Hume Football League, Jaxon has joined his older brothers (Jydon and Matt) at the Wodonga Raiders in the highly competitive Ovens & Murray Football League. The 17 year-old has played 9 reserves games, kicking 17 goals and has been named in the bests on 4 occasions (awarded best on ground in Round 2). In a fantastic footy story, Jaxon earned his place in the Senior Raiders team and has played 2 games alongside his brothers resulting in 2 victories, with Wodonga defeating Corowa-Rutherglen by 161 points and North Albury by 26 points. MASON FLETCHER The eldest son of the Essendon champion and games record-holder Dustin Fletcher, Mason has played 5 TAC Cup matches for the Calder Cannons this season, while also playing school footy for PEGS. KURTIS BARNARD: The eldest son of Bombers Premiership hero Paul Barnard, Kurtis is currently playing for the Aberfeldie U17’s Division 2 team in the EDFL. Aberfeldie is sitting 4th on the ladder with finals a distinct possibility. DANIEL HANNA: Essendon’s Next Generation Academy member is currently playing for the Calder Cannons in the TAC Cup, while also splitting his time between JHA commitments and school footy with St. Bernards. Diesel Power: Meet The Coach To generations of Essendon fans, the name Greg Williams once struck fear into our hearts. The former Geelong, Sydney and Carlton star was ruthless at his trade, winning contest after contest in the centre of the ground, amassing damaging possessions, and firing off rocket-like handpasses at will. Not gifted with great height, speed or agility; it was Williams’ bulletproof determination, deadly disposal and innate football nous that lead to one of the all-time great AFL careers. And it is that still razor-sharp football mind that will perhaps best serve the young members of the James Hird Academy, as they look to glean as much intel as possible from this AFL champion and new Coach of the JHA. The Premiership player, dual Brownlow Medallist and AFL Team of The Century member is excited by the opportunities this new role presents. “I’m really enjoying my time at the Bombers and working alongside the players and coaches,” Williams says. “The father-son rule has been one of the great initiatives of the AFL and the opportunity to help foster and develop Essendon’s prospects is something I’m really looking forward to.” In addition to his role with the JHA, Williams is also conducting specialized training sessions with the current Essendon stars. Williams is happy to play his part in the Bombers’ ‘Comeback Story’ after the incredible adversity of recent years. He says, “I work with the Senior List three days a week and I think everyone’s looking forward. The feeling is that the team is on the right track. There’s still a lot of work to do but I think there’s enough talent here to get back in the finals”. Despite being a tough-man of the game, Williams isn’t immune to the romance, tradition and nostalgia invoked by the Father-Son Rule. “It’s a great thing and I know the supporters love it. I think Academy programs like the JHA are a massive advantage for footy clubs,” the new coach relates. Williams can’t help but chuckle at the thought of helping the next generation of Baby Bombers succeed in their footy endeavours after spending a career in opposition colours. “I’ve always had a lot of respect for the Bombers. I played against a lot of the dads involved in the JHA program so it will be great to catch up with them and also offer as much help as I can to the children coming through.” He continues, “I want to make sure the kids come in, have fun, and become the best player that they can possibly be. And maybe, some will go on to play like Joey Daniher and (Jake) Longy – two Father-Sons that are already playing, and hopefully we can get some more”. When asked to pass on one footballing tip for aspiring athletes, the AFL great has a simple philosophy. “The key is practice and fitness. Enjoy your footy and if you’re good enough, you’ll get spotted and selected to state sides and things like that, but the main thing is to get out there and train.” Williams also has a clear message for the contingent of JHA parents and says, “I’d like to the let the JHA parents know that if their kids are keen to come down to the Club, then feel free to drop them off when they’re available to train – we’ll work on their fitness, skills and development and I think they’ll have a great time … who knows where they’ll end up!” Former Geelong Captain, Michael ‘Micky’ Turner bestowed Williams with one of the great football nicknames after his first VFL match in 1984.
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