AFL MATCH CENTRE AND LADDER AFLDD ALLIED PICKFORDS CUP ROUND 6 AFLDDJ MCDONALDS CUP ROUND 6 ISSUE 6 May 18th, 2013

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NEWS ROUND 6 UPCOMING EVENTS SOUTH BURNETT v USQ 337 RUTHVEN STREET LADDERS TIGERS/EAST STINGERS v WARWICK TOOWOOMBA, QLD 4350 RESULTS SOUTH TOOWOOMBA v PITTSWORTH SENIOR TEAMS LISTS CHINCHILLA v LOCKYER VALLEY Telephone: 07 4632 2994 JUNIOR FIXTURES & NEWS HUGHFIELDS v GOONDIWINDI Fax: 07 4659 8001 CROWS FIXTURES & NEWS DALBY v COOLAROO SCHOOLYARD & AUSKICK NEWS HIGHFIELDS v WARWICK (U16 only) Email: CLUB NEWS SOUTH TMBA v LOCKYER V (U16 [email protected] UMPIRES NEWS only) PHOTOS SOUTH TMBA v USQ (Reserves) Web: AFL LADDER & FIXTURES SUNDAY - LADIES www.darlingdowns.aflq.com.au SOUTHS v WARWICK v LOCKYER V (Home side listed first)

Front Cover: .Victorious Country team with the Tom North Shield (Inset Tom North & Andrew Foley PROUD SPONSORS OF AFLDD JUNIORS AFL Darling Downs Boys From the Bush Win Back in Town

Mission Statement A hard-working Country side has out-run the best of Toowoomba in a highly-skilled representative affair on Saturday afternoon. “We will lead the sporting community of the Darling Downs region in the growth, development, management and enjoyment of sport” The Country side, led by the returning Brendan Iles as skipper won by 21 points 13.11 (89) to 9.14 (68), while City’s Phil Driese was named Values best on ground.

TRUST, RESPECT, UNITY and HONESTY The Country side, playing in South Burnett’s bright orange Domestic Violence Awareness strip got out to an early lead, kicking 5 goals to 2 in the opening quarter. Troy Millard (Goondiwindi) was able to In retaining our individual personalities we will underpin our thoughts and give Warwick’s Brendan Iles first use early while Chinchilla’s James Kratzmann also got a number of actions with these agreed values. early clearances.

Our values will be evident in our day to day operation and we will be open to be tested as a group or as individuals to uphold these values As the rain picked up into the second quarter, the match became a tight tussle with clear footy coming at a premium. Warwick’s resurgence up the Allied Pickfords Cup ladder was showcased as Tyhe Actively, in order to be true to our values we will - Clarkson & 17 year old Tim Tate provided plenty of run off the wings to ensure the boys from the bush  · Speak and act positively lead by 11 points at the main break.  · Put the Team first  · Be active listeners Coming out after half-time, the City side appeared to mesh together as they hit the front by as much as  · Tell it as it is and how we see it 9 points before conceding two late goals to trail by 3 points at three-quarter time. Steve Harbort  · Be ourselves in functioning as a team (Tigers) & Christopher Davis (University) were able to extract some contested football, providing Chris Guice Medal winner Phil Driese (Coolaroo) with clean possession through the middle of the ground. AFL Darling Downs Established 1971 An inaccurate final quarter plagued both teams, however with 4 goals to 1, the Country side ran away to win the match for the first time in 14 starts. REMEMBER WE AREN’T PLAYING FOR SHEEP STATIONS AFL Darling Downs President Andrew Foley praised the event, claiming the day was a great success KID FIRST CAMPAIGN to showcase the sport in our region."Second Saturday in May, it's here to stay" beamed Foley after the match. Conditions of Entry By entering this facility, all persons agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions: The event provided a good stepping stone for the event which is set to expand in 2014 with new  All persons must conduct themselves in a proper and reasonable manner and in accordance with AFL Darling Downs’ guernseys for both sides and for Under 14 & Under 16 curtain-raiser matches. Codes of Conduct, a copy of which is available from AFL Darling Downs or from AFL Darling Downs website, www.darlingdowns.aflq.com.au  By entering, all persons agree to be bound by AFL Darling Downs’ and AFL ’s constitution, rules and regula- PHOTO: Country's Tim Tate breaks a tackle from City's Al Reilly. Courtesy: Dave Noonan (The Chronicle) tions and by-laws and submit themselves to AFL Darling Downs’ Tribunal, and any other disciplinary forum connected with AFL.  Persons entering agree to comply with any reasonable direction of any official connected with AFL.  The right to remove any person is reserved if the person’s behaviour is considered dangerous or unacceptable. UPCOMING EVENTS  Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs are prohibited from entering

 Smoking is prohibited unless it is within the Designated Outdoor Smoking Area (DOSA) 8th June Senior Rep Friendly Toowoomba  Consumption of alcohol is prohibited within the facility except in designated areas. 27th July Cancer Charity Match USQ Cougars  Only alcohol purchased at the venue may be consumed in the designated areas 4th Aug Women's’ and Reserves Grand Finals  Smoking and the consumption of alcohol is not permitted at any stage whilst Junior/Youth AFL matches are being con- 1st Sept U8/U10’s Carnival ducted. 14th Sept Holman Medal/Junior Presentation Night  No animals/pets are permitted inside the grounds at any AFL Darling Downs sanctioned matches. 21st Sept Grand Final Day Rockville Oval 8.30am ALLIED PICKFORDS CUP (SENIORS) 5TH MAY

AFLDD WOMENS COMPETITION 5TH MAY

ADRIAN JERICHO SHIELD (RESERVES) 5TH MAY

MCDONALDS CUP (U16’S) 5TH MAY

MCDONALDS SHIELD (U14’S) 5TH MAY

MCDONALDS TROPHY (U12’S) 5TH MAY

Mercer and Windley Newsagency 329 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba Phone: 07 4632 1524 Two doors down from the AFL office Warwick Redbacks AFC Notes Round 5 Seniors Results 4th May Score Home Team Result Away Team Score PO Box 987, Warwick, Qld 4370 2.6-18 Chinchilla def. by Coolaroo 19.10-125 Ground & Clubhouse: Roddies Oval, Jackie Howe Drive, Warwick Ph. 0417 746 595 5.11-41 South Burnett def. by South Toowoomba 26.16-172 President: Keith Clarke Email: [email protected] 18.12-120 Goondiwindi def. Dalby 13.6-84 28.19-187 Warwick def. Lockyer Valley 9.3-57 Club News Our next round is Sunday 19th May at Harristown Congratulations to the inaugural Redback's Park with games against Souths and Locker Val- 15.10-100 USQ def. Toowoomba Tigers 8.13-61 women team for their efforts against South ley. Bye Highfields Toowoomba in the first AFLDD Women's League Training is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm Round 5 Womens Results 5th May match at Roddie's Oval last Sunday. at Roddies Oval. Score Home Team Result Away Team Score With players ranging in age from 14 to 40, what New players are always welcome, regardless of South Toowoomba def. Warwick the Redbacks lacked in experience they made up age and experience. for in enthusiasm. We also invite anyone from outside Warwick, who Round 5 Reserves Results 4th May With only 5 girls having played before and our doesn't have a team, to come and play with the Score Home Team Result Away Team Score most experienced player also our youngest, it was Redbacks, USQ def. South Toowoomba always going to be a tough game against a side Our emphasis is on promoting Women's AFL by Round 5 4th May that boasts numerous current and former repre- getting as many women as possible playing footy Under 16’s sentative players. and having fun. Score Home Team Result Away Team Score 5.5-35 Highfields def. by Dalby 12.10-82 20.9-129 Warwick def. Lockyer Valley 7.7-49 18.20-128 USQ def. South Toowoomba 1.1-7 Bye Coolaroo AFLDD Umpires Association Notes Round 6 11th May

PO Box 132, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 4.4-28 South Toowoomba def. by Lockyer Valley 5.13-43 Training: USQ, Baker Street, Darling Heights 10.0-60 Highfields def. Dalby 0.0-0 Ph. 0401 180 315 RUM Darren Murphy Round 5 Under 14’s 4th May Email: [email protected] Score Home Team Result Away Team Score Umpire News 4.2-26 Goondiwindi def.by Dalby 24.17-161 7.4-46 Warwick def. by Lockyer Valley 7.7-49 WARNING TO PLAYERS 5.12-42 USQ def East Stingers 3.1-19 0.0-0 South Burnett def. by South Toowoomba 28.26-194 Umpires will yellow card any players that is caught sling tackling. This could lead to a red card. Bye Highfields & Coolaroo Round 5 ` Under 12’s 4th May Score Home Team Result Away Team Score 0.3-3 Chinchilla def. by Coolaroo 22.9-141 20.12-132 Highfields def. Pittsworth 0.1-1 1.1-7 Goondiwindi def. by Dalby 15.9-99 8.4-52 Warwick def. Lockyer Valley 7.6-48 AFLDD Umpires 14.10-94 USQ def. East Stingers 1.1-7 Association Sponsors 3.7-25 South Burnett def by South Toowoomba 10.13-73 NRR No result recorded due to failure to load results to Sportingpulse by Sunday night SOUTH BURNETT SAINTS USQ COUGARS Toowoomba Tigers AFC Notes

PO Box 132, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 Ground & Clubhouse: Rockville Park, Tor Street, Wilsonton Heights Ph. 0466 377 954 President: Ruth Wilson Email: [email protected]

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East Stingers AFC Notes

PO Box 2800, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 Ground & Clubhouse: Rockville Park, Tor Street, Wilsonton Heights Ph. 0408 657 359 President: Neville Jericho Email: [email protected] Stingers News - day. 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers We also thank our wonderful parents for The Stingers would like to acknowledge the wonderful their commitment to bringing their children G G efforts of their volunteers. We pay tribute to our com- along to the Stingers matches and for mittee under the guidance of President, Neville Jericho encouraging each and every Stingers B B and Vice President, Jeremy Sheldrick, who are working player. Without you we wouldn’t be where we are - tirelessly to keep things evolving for the Stingers. We THANK YOU. also pay tribute to our Coaches, Assistant Coaches, USQ Cougars AFC Managers, First aid/Trainers, canteen helpers, score- To the Stingers Mothers – we hope you had a wonder- would like to thank the following Sponsors board attendants, time keepers, ground marshalls, ful and Special Mothers’ Day with your families. runners and water carriers for their hard work on game Gladstone Hotel Toowoomba, Grace Removals Toowoomba First Aid Supplies, LJ Hooker Ferris Electrical, Out Look Eye Centre East Stingers AFC Sponsors South Burnett Saints AFC Notes TOOWOOMBA TIGERS WARWICK REDBACKS 1/45 Prince Street, Kingaroy, Qld 4610 Ground & Clubhouse: Lyle Vidler Oval, Youngman Street, Kingaroy Ph. 0413 853 103 President: Dan Clacy Email: [email protected] Club News

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USQ Cougars AFC Notes

PO Box 34, Darling Heights, Qld 4350 Ground & Clubhouse: USQ AFL Oval, Baker Street, Darling Heights Ph. 0411 030 989 President: Kelli Bolton Email: [email protected]

Club News USQ Cougars AFC would like to thank the 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final following Sponsors G G Gladstone Hotel Toowoomba, USQ COUGARS Grace Removals B B MOBILE COLD ROOM FOR HIRE Toowoomba First Aid Supplies, CALL KELLI 0411 030 989 LJ Hooker Ferris Electrical, Out Look Eye Centre

CHINCHILLA SUNS LOCKYER VALLEY DEMONS Pittsworth Power AFC Notes PO Box 354, Pittsworth, Qld 4356 Ground & Clubhouse: Bridgman Oval, Briggs Street, Pittsworth Ph. 0428 146 177 President: Michael Bauld Email: [email protected] Club News

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South Toowoomba Bombers AFC Notes

PO Box 7754, Toowoomba Mail Centre, Qld 4350 Ground & Clubhouse: Harristown Park, Talbot & Croxley Street, Harristown Ph. 0427 696 013 President: Shaun Rearden Email: [email protected] Club News 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final

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South Toowoomba AFC Sponsors Highfields Lions AFC Notes HIGHFIELDS LIONS GOONDIWINDI HAWKS PO Box 423, Highfields, Qld 4352 Ground & Clubhouse: Kratzke Oval, Highgrove Road, Highfields Ph. 07 4638 5541 President: Chris Sheath Email: [email protected]

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Lockyer Valley Demons AFC Notes

12 Forest Ave, Plainlands, Qld 4341 Ground & Clubhouse: Gatton Showgrounds, Eastern Parade, Gatton Ph. 0458 665 876 President: Tony Bowers Email: [email protected]

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B B DALBY SWANS COOLAROO ROOS Dalby Swans AFC Notes

PO Box 143, Dalby, Qld 4405 Ground & Clubhouse: Swans Oval, Owen Street, Dalby Ph. 0403 312 468 President: Scott Matthews Email: [email protected] Dalby Swans ready to fly in 2013 proudly sponsored by Major Sponsors

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Shorts Under 16’s Under 10’s Under 8’s THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS Associated Grain, AGL, B&L Haulage, BMO Accountants, CEC, Forbes Realty, Peter Milford Plumber, Signature Nails, Sue’s Hair Design, T&H Service Centre, Walkabout Electrical, Windsor Hotel Motel, Video Ezy Dalby

Goondiwindi Hawks AFC Notes

PO Box 549, Goondiwindi, Qld 4390 Ground & Clubhouse: Riddles Oval, Lagoon Street, Goondiwindi Ph. 0418 794 684 President: Paul Leahy Email: [email protected] Club News Stand out players for the country boys were Alex Tot- 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final ton, Jardy, T Roy, Pod & Cam in a great team perform- COUNTRY BOYS SHOW PLENTY OF TICKA ance. G G In miserable Toowoomba weather the country boys Good to see the boys step up for Northy and keep the B B banded together to show that they could handle their Shield in the Country! city cousins and never took a backward step all day. Today we have to keep the head down and stick to Winning the ball from the centre with big T Roy domi- Jardy’s game plan, no backing off now. nating the tap-outs allowed Brendan, Kratzy and Damo first use of the ball. The Country team showed more Cheers Paul Leahy spirit all around the ground and the strength of the back line in Jardy, Pod & Cam stood out as they re- Goondiwindi peatedly returned the ball straight back down the ground. Browny was in amongst it at every opportunity Hawks and was a handy option up forward. AFC Sponsors

Chinchilla Suns AFC Notes OTHER FIXTURES

77 Boyd Street, Chinchilla, Qld 4413 RESERVES Sat May 18th U14’s Sat May 4th Ground & Clubhouse: Chinchilla Showgrounds, Zeller St, Chinchilla South Toowoomba v USQ Bridgman Oval East Stingers v Warwick Rockville Oval Ph. 0438 877 694 South Burnett v USQ Lyle Vidler Oval President: Bryan Gent Email: [email protected] WOMENS Sun May 19th Highfields v Goondiwindi Kratzke Oval South Toowoomba v Warwick v Lockyer Valley Dalby v Coolaroo Swans Oval Club News Harristown Park Chinchilla Home Games at the Showgrounds. U12’s Sat May 4th Canteen from 11am. Licensed Bar from 2pm U16’s Sat May 18th East Stingers v Warwick Rockville Oval South Burnett v USQ Lyle Vidler Oval Chinchilla Suns Dalby v Coolaroo Swans Oval South Tmba v Pittsworth Bridgman Oval AFC Sponsors Highfields v Warwick Kratzke Oval South Tmba v Lockyer V Bridgman Oval Highfields v Goondiwindi Kratzke Oval Chinchilla v Lockyer Valley Chinchilla

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Coolaroo Roos AFC Notes

PO Box 2106, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 Ground & Clubhouse: Gold Park, Hume Street, South Toowoomba Ph. 0407 371 108 President: John Wiedman Email: [email protected]

Coolaroo Roos AFC Sponsors Crows Corner In the Schoolyard Centenary soar to greater Heights The Centenary Heights State High School have taken out their sec- U14 Crows Results ond straight AFL Darling Downs Cup after going through last Thurs- days schools carnival at Captain Cook ovals with a perfect 5-0 re- 12th May 2013 DD Crows 13.12-90 def. Caboolture 5.3-33 cord. The previously run Independent and Cups were U14 Crows Fixtures reformatted for the first time this year with all competing schools coming together to the same venue for a round robin style carnival 19th May 2013 DD Crows v Coorparoo Rockville Oval 12.30pm day. In previous years this competition had been run after school time over a 6-8 week block but complications with students and teachers availability forced this event into the carnival style one day National Volunteer Week competition. This week Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week in acknowledgement of the six million volunteers across The result was very pleasing with 10 teams nominating for the open the country who willingly donate their time and efforts throughout the year. division and 7 teams in the U14 division a total of 17 schools for the event. Regional Manager Keith Webb was pleased with the representation from Darling Downs schools. In the past year 1.2 million eager Queenslanders put their hands up to assist the running of many events, clubs “While it is unfortunate that we have had to move away from the 6-8 week competition we have had an increase and other community functions. in the number of schools competing by moving to the one day format nominated by the schools. As a result more

students are being introduced to the game of AFL and hopefully we will see a few of these students giving AFL a Volunteers are the backbone of all football clubs, and without the input of their exceptional efforts community clubs would not be able to function. go and at club level. In the Open Division Centenary Heights SHS and St Mary’s Catholic College were the only 2 sides to make it Our volunteers make an enormous difference to the community because they make participation in sport possible, through their pool matches undefeated and consequently faced off against each other in the Grand Final game. and as if this weren’t enough they also create quality, family-friendly environments in the sporting community. The opening half of the main game was a close contest with Centenary’s Jackson Savill and Sam Banim linking well to give the Heights a handy 8 point led at the break. St Mary’s captain Stuart Huggins tried hard to pull his Volunteers benefit personally by making great friends, creating new networks and gaining new skills, and although side back into the contest in the second half and with Mary’s booting the opening goal it looked as though the they are unpaid, they are satisfied and rewarded with the great feeling that comes with giving the community a hand. final was going to go down to the wire. But as champion sides do Centenary responded with 2 goals of their own and ran away comfortable 16 point To celebrate National Volunteer Week, AFL Queensland are launching the 2013 Volunteer and Coach award, the victors 4.6.30 to 2.2.14. St Mary’s ball magnet Stuart Huggins was awarded the MVP trophy for his consistent first ever online volunteer and coaching nomination process making it easy and accessible for volunteers to be efforts throughout the day’s games. nominated. From the Open Division games played players were indentified to participate in the Charlie Rose representative

game between the Independent Vs State High Schools which will take place in approximately one month’s time. Clubs and volunteers can nominate special volunteers at any time of the year to ensure that they have the opportu- nity to recognize those who deserve it. Date and venue TBC. In the U14 division Concordia dominated the pool phase and were the only undefeated team heading into the Nominations for the 2013 awards close Friday 26th July 2013, and regional level winners are recognised at league Grand Final against Toowoomba Grammar. But as often happens Grammar turned the table on their opponents level end-of-season functions. These winners also automatically become state level nominations. in the main game with the Aston brothers and Sam Tasker controlling much of the play Grammar were able to record an eight point victory 6.5.41 to 5.3.33. The AFL Queensland State Volunteer and Coaching Awards Dinner is a highly prestigious event held in Septem- But it wasn’t all bad news for Concordia with Nathan Cherry being presented with the MVP award for the carnival. ber, where all state level awards are presented. From here Toowoomba Grammar will represent the Darling Downs in the upcoming U14 Northern States Cup The most prestigious award, AFL Queensland Volunteer of the Year, receives a once in a lifetime experience in- were they will face off against schools from SE Queensland, the Gold and Sunshine Coasts to find out who is the cluding 2 tickets to the 2013 AFL Grand Final with all flights and accommodation included and the opportunity to U14 AFL Schools State Champion. Best of luck to these players in their pursuit of this prestigious award. walk in the AFL Grand Final Parade which attracts 100 000 fans each year.

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