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The summer for every football club offers the chance to Tuggeranong, Tuggeranong, Tuggeranong. Just when it cleanse the soul, repair broken dreams, plan for the next looked as though there would not be a Hawk to be seen club assault and recruit the gun. In many ways every club does champion Bob Hughes returns to the club, galvanises sup- all of these things while the previous season’s Premiers are port, drags in a sponsor or two, straightens up some systems looking over their shoulder wondering how fast the rest of the and with the impressive leadership of Sean Giddings the competition are improving. Hawks have survived... again. A new coach in Michael Horne, yesterday’s loveable rogue and talented player, has become The summer we have all just enjoyed has seen some evolu- corporate and with zero recruiting capacity has moulded a tion and some revolution amongst the clubs we love and unit that will play with as much passion and courage as any in despise. the competition. There will be plenty of sentimental support for the boys from Tuggeranong but that helps little when the The Swans, deserving of their number 1 seeding for 2008, ball is there to be won. They may not be in the mix for the have farewelled many of their consistent performers at this premiership in 2008 but they will trip a few more credentialed level and we see a new generation. The rules under which opponents up along the way. My sincere hope for the Hawks they will play are designed to handicap their on field power. is that they turn the 2007 page of history over, learn from it Thee biggest challenge for the Swans though is perhaps their and never be forced to question their very existence for a very own injury list and early in the season they have taken a bat- long time. I know they will maintain the respect they have on tering at senior level. More than one local club is looking to the field, it’s the other side of the fence that needs mending challenge the Swans when the prize is on offer. I suspect the and the tradesman there at the moment are laying a very Swans welcome very much that challenge and should not be solid foundation. underestimated. And Ainslie. New leadership, new spine and now coach Queanbeyan have recruited specifically after last year’s Chris Rourke has a bit of talent to work with bringing its own splash. The real impact I suspect could be from a now fit pressures. Billy Neely is quite possibly the fittest player in and settled Mark Powell. They still have the two outstanding Canberra at the moment and will remain the most competi- forwards in James Kavanagh and the evergreen Mark Arm- tive. His honesty alone should add some energy to the culture strong. Those two alone will ensure the Tigers are competi- and with some extensive recruiting we may see a resurgent tive and likely to be ‘there’ when it matters. The form of the Ainslie outfit. Many of them have reasonable qualifications Tiger midfield and the speed of their ball movement remain but again this competition has the habit of biting people who critical to their Premiership hopes. do no prepare with absolute diligence. A good as the captain might be it is the form of assistant coach Tony Bourke which Belconnen have been smarting over their inglorious exit since is pivotal to the Tricolours hopes. Corey Saitta could well be last September and have benefitted from their shrewd Foot- the recruit that has the most impact at Ainslie. An impressive ball Manager, Garry Davidson, who went shopping where the football resume and extensive contact list Corey inherits the others weren’t looking. The results of that recruiting appear club that is easily the highest in profile outside the ACT. For in March to be fruitful. The underrated James Bennett and our competition to be recognised as ‘strong’ by the broader Steve Mahar will be the keys to the Magpie quest. There was football community the boys from Ainslie have to stand up in a real hunger in the way Belconnen trained over the summer 2008. and I would expect Mahar to keep that level of intensity for when it matters this year. It is reasonable to assume that when the ball bounces on In some way Eastlake have shown the most courage over Saturday (I find it enormously frustrating that people refer to the summer. A club with the undoubted capacity to be highly our beginning as a kick off!) there will be several relieved AFL competitive when recruiting, and this isn’t to say they didn’t Canberra Board members. It as been another demanding have a go at recruiting a couple of players, but in the end summer for us here and the strength of the Board has been there was a conscious decision to promote players from extraordinary. Thank you for your integrity, leadership and within their own system. Significantly expectations remain courage Geoff. The hours of negotiating, hours of planning, high but coach and elite player Nathan Clarke takes on some hours of debate and hours of scrutiny for the love of the game pressure to develop players and balance the win/loss ledger. have sapped energy and desire. The season now starts, the This has to be admired and even with the loss of their fine dreams are alive and all the focus goes onto the performance forward for many years, Julian Farkas, this side could be the of the teams. May you all enjoy the success you deserve, may one to watch. the ball bounce your way when you need it to and may the season throw up many surprise results. News

strong presence in the midfield that our young players can The Pre-Season Swap: work around,” he said. Of the other clubs, 2007 runners up Queanbeyan have Who’s come and who’s overcome the loss of travelling duo Michael Wescombe and Brett Daniher, by recruiting Kris Thompson and Andrew gone? Carey from , whilst Belconnen have picked up Julien Moussi from VFL club the Northern Bullants. By James Patmore AFL Canberra key player gains and losses Key to clubs success AfterAfter a brilliant 2002007,7, QQueanbeyanueanbeyan will be strivinstrivingg to stamp The pre-season has been a period of great change for theirtheir authority early. Mark ArmstronArmstrongg will coach aagaingain many AFL Canberra clubs, following the departure of a AINSLIE mightmight lie with who, and Renee Ioppi and Ryan QQuadeuade will begin their second number of prominent players, and the arrival of many season as co-captains. co-captains. fresh faces for the 2008 season. Gains: Clinton Mathis (Wildcats), Andrew Mathis (Wildcats), Michael Buchanan (Box Hill - VIC), John Holmes (Box Hill – Whilst a number of sides have recruited strongly, Ainslie not what The contrasting roles both captains played last year VIC), Ben Hughes (Warragul – VIC) worked wonders for the Tigers and fans will be hoping and Eastlake have especially seen a dramatic list change By Harry Thring over the off-season, with both clubs looking to youth to Losses: Nicholas Paine (South Fremantle – WA), Justin the experience of Ioppi, combined with the youth and exuberance of Quade, will indeed get them the flag they improve on their 2007 performances. Searle (North Shore – NSW) In difficult times there have always been men who show desire. strength and can lead their peers through the troubled Ainslie adopted a youth policy throughout 2007, and have BELCONNEN period and into the light. followed the same path in 2008, with the majority of their Ainslie will be led by captain Billy Neely, whose leadership will go a long way to ensuring success. Neely has been new recruits being under 22 years of age. Gains: Michael Archibald (Ungarie Magpies – NSW), Robert Leadership on the sporting field is constantly in question. described by coach Chris Rourke as “a man of few words”, Phillips (UNSW/Eastern Suburbs -NSW), Julien Moussi The need to stand up and be counted is ever present. Having recruited Michael Buchanan and John Holmes from (Northern Bullants – VIC) but a man who is ‘an all round professional’ and ‘leads by VFL club Box Hill, Ainslie coach Chris Rourke was able to example.’ attracted the highly sought after Mathis brothers - Clinton Losses: N/A Captain/coach of Eastlake, Nathan Clarke, is one of three captain/coaches in the competition. To Clarke, admiration and Andrew - from the Canberra Wildcats, who he believes Belconnen too are expecting big things in 2008 with new from one’s team mates is the most important ingredient will become key components of his midfield. EASTLAKE recruits, returning players, as well as a developing list. The for a successful leader. word from the Magpie camp is a top four finish. “They will both be very good for us,” he said. “They are a Gains: Richard Burrows (Old Trinity Grammarians - VIC), little bit behind in their fitness at the moment, but once John Pumpa (Port Districts - SA), Xavier McMahon (Marist), “Although it’s been said a thousand times- I think respect 2007 captain/coach, Steve Maher, believes the club has they are up and running and start to understand the game Cameron Thyer (Wanderers – NT), Michael King (Callington from your players is the most important thing for a captain what it takes to go all the way. plan, then they will be very important players for us.” United – SA) to have. Mind you leaders are generally chosen by their peers, so without the respect you wouldn’t really be in a “Given our preseason and playing list we’d probably be Eastlake will head into 2008 with significant changes Losses: Aaron Bruce ( – AFL), Julian Farkas leadership position to begin with.” to their side, having lost veteran Julian Farkas through (retired), John Southern (Mallala – SA), Brendan McGrath expecting to finish in the top four. I think we can be very competitive- we’ll be looking to beat them (Sydney), retirement, whilst rising star Aaron Bruce was picked up (Zillmere – QLD), Jayme Collins (Collegians – WA) Clarke believes his role as captain/coach is different to Queanbeyan as well as every other team in the comp,” by Sydney in the AFL rookie draft. that simply of a captain and will be looking to the whole Maher said. QUEANBEYAN leadership group to contribute. Eastlake football manager Keith Miller however is confident his club’s recruits can overcome these losses. Gains: Kris Thompson (Werribee – VIC), Andrew Carey In round one of AFL Canberra’s 2008 season, the likes of Tuggeranong have a new coach this year in Michael Horne. (Myrtleford – VIC) Armstrong, Maher and Clarke will give their all to be the He will join captain Troy Taken with hopes of putting the “Richard Burrows has been a big surprise so far, he really one who makes that , smothers that kick or takes interrupted pre-season behind them. knows how to play, whilst Xavier McMahon is a talented Losses: Michael Wescombe (overseas), Brett Daniher that mark. To be the one who inspires. player we picked up from Marist and we expect him to (overseas), Matt Liddle (injured) perform well this season,” he said. President of Tuggeranong, Sean Giddings understands TUGGERANONG leadership amongst a club is vital, but that it needs to be Miller believes ruckman John Pumpa, who was recruited the right kind. from South Australia, will be one new player to look out for Gains: Brendan Edwards (Former Eastlake listed player), in 2008. “Obviously leadership is crucial to a successful club- but it needs to be the right kind of leadership. We often see “Something we were lacking towards the end of last coaches who may be successful at one club but not as season was a big guy in the middle, and he will give us a successful at another, so you just need to find that fit,” he said. News

“He is an exceptional leader at the club, he does all the Swans rule changes to Leading from the right things,” Fowlie said. “The way he presents himself to the players and when he even up competition front – AFL Canberra’s was the captain he led by example and still does, he has an By James Patmore influential exceptional record at this football club.” After three consecutive undefeated premierships, the It’s evident when Armstrong commands the forward line Reserves will begin the 2008 AFL Canberra By Joe Sullivan alongside talented James Kavanagh. In 2007 Armstrong’s athletic leading, strong overhead marking and superb season under a new set of restrictions, in order to curb the To be influential on the footy field you have to exude sides’ recent dominance of the competition. goal-kicking saw the Tigers reach the Grand Final and give bravery, courage, class and leadership. Sydney a run for their money. These restrictions, which come into force in Sydney’s And while there are many players from across the AFL opening round clash with Queanbeyan on Sunday, should It’s a result that Armstrong hopes the Tigers will be able to Canberra clubs who can claim to possess all of those emulate in season 2008. reduce the gap between the Swans and the rest of the qualities, there is one name that people come back to as competition, giving the Canberra based teams a realistic the most influential in the competition. “I think we’re capable of doing as well if not better this chance of competing with the three time reigning premier. year,” Armstrong said. Ticking all the boxes is Queanbeyan’s playing coach Mark The key restrictions for the Swans in 2008 include: Armstrong, who is about to commence his 16th season at “If the Swans come back to the field this year it might be A maximum of 13 listed players on the field at any one time the Tigers. enough for us to put a premiership medallion around our necks.” A playing squad of 24 for each game, including 18 listed On the back of kicking over 100 goals last season, players Armstrong is set to leave his mark on the competition While Armstrong is arguably the most influential player in again in 2008. the competition there are several other players who could Top up players to be drawn from the AFL Canberra clubs put their hand up for that title in 2008. for Canberra games, and from other New South Wales Queanbeyan’s footy manager Jordan Longmore said the Clubs for Sydney games playing coach is revered around the competition simply Belconnen’s Cameron Illet and James Bennett are two because of the preparation he puts into his football and the hard midfielders who can change the momentum of a A maximum of 12 listed players on the team sheet for the example he sets on the field. match with their goal-kicking abilities. finals series. “His preparation is second to none,” he said. While Nathan Clarke, from Eastlake, and Bill Neely, from Swans coach Brett Allison has already seen the affects of Ainslie, have the skills to change a footy match for their the restrictions, with his side narrowly beating Belconnen “He always ensures it’s the best it can be and you only have respective clubs. by eight points in a practice match last weekend. to come to a match and listen to it on the sidelines to hear his booming voice on the field. “The rule means we’ve got two extra top up players then last season, which in theory should reduce our dominance “He’s not afraid to say something on the field and he’s a on the field,” he said. pretty genuine, tough player who leads from the front.”

“It will be interesting to see how much impact it has. I can Queanbeyan’s Operations manager Ron Fowlie said that around the club Armstrong is a role model. see already that Belconnen have improved a lot and I would Tuggeranong are expected to benefit greatly from these expect the other clubs have improved as well.” restrictions, with any left over players from the Swans’ squad to play for the Hawks throughout 2008. Queanbeyan coach Mark Armstrong, whose team was beaten by Sydney in last year’s grand final, believes the Hawks coach Michael Horne said the opportunity for restrictions could limit the Swans dominance throughout his squad to play along side AFL listed players will be a the season. fantastic learning experience.

“If the top up players are local players, like from the AFL “They have come out of a professional system and their Canberra reserves or under 18’s, then this will make some work ethic and knowledge of the game will be at a very difference to their team, and it will give the AFL Canberra high level. We have got a number of young players on our teams the belief that they can be very competitive with list, so their presence will be a very positive experience for them,” he said. them,” he said. AFL CANBERRA

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AINSLIE FOOTBALL CLUB BELCONNEN MAGPIES

No. Name DOB HT WT Games No. Name DOB HT WT Games Pre-game 1 Daniel McFarlane 6/13/1981 181 80 49 1 Matt Campbell 175 85 130 3 Steve Mahar 196 96 215 2 John Holmes 3/15/1986 184 79 0 4 Luke Rhodes 188 78 21 3 Tom Daniel 10/14/1983 188 87 17 5 Brock Weston 180 85 97 scoop 4 Marcus Crook 10/12/1987 185 82 0 6 James Bennett 187 80 58 5 Ben Hughes 8/30/1988 192 93 0 7 Brett Knowles 187 90 40 8 Paul Raadts 196 105 141 6 Ryan Lewis 2/7/1983 179 87 0 9 Scott Henning 178 80 40 7 Michael Lawless 10/1/1988 181 70 14 10 Blake Talsma 187 82 12 In 2007 Belconnen missed the grand final for the first time to watch at the Magpies in 2008 include James Bennett, 8 Ian Lawless 4/30/1985 183 80 18 11 Lexie Bennett 187 80 84 in seven years. Andrew Ainger and Cameron Ilett. 9 Ash Harris 11/29/1989 184 81 25 12 Luke Jeffery 177 74 49 The mighty Magpies will be determined to avenge the AFL Expect the Magpies to bounce back in 2008 and become a 12 Arrin Butler 9/13/1978 178 80 27 13 Josh Jennings 180 82 55 Canberra heavy weights, and reclaim their position as the dominant force in the competition. 14 Cameron Ilett 179 84 19 13 Brett Sheehan 4/14/1982 175 73 63 dominant Canberra side in the competition. The Magpies 15 Andrew Ainger 198 92 20 finished in second position behind Sydney at the end of the 14 Michael Ghobrial 3/29/1979 200 98 0 17 Matt Byatt 180 78 7 home and away season, only to fade out in their two finals Prediction Belconnen 15 Robert Tuohey 8/11/1989 189 84 0 19 Ryan Underwood 183 90 0 appearances. No doubt the Magpies will have their sights 16 Matt Renet 2/1/1989 168 82 8 22 Marty Rice 199 100 53 firmly set on 2007 grand finalists Queanbeyan and Sydney 23 Daniel Pahl 180 80 20 17 Dale Argall 11/14/1977 183 80 0 this season. 24 Stewart Gilchrist 194 80 2 18 Billy Neely 5/19/1980 178 80 36 25 Brenton Joyce 187 98 0 The Magpies have a talented and exciting playing list with 22 Daniel Simpson 8/12/1987 193 88 15 a good mix of leaders at the club. The pre-season will have 27 Griffin Underwood 177 74 0 allowed the players to become fitter and stronger, enabling 23 David Love 8/3/1986 180 90 39 28 Robbie Phillips 180 80 123 them to really shake up the 2008 competition. The players 24 Micah Buchanan 11/9/1984 176 75 0 29 Simon Curtis 189 88 19 31 David McPhan 194 85 13 26 Eric Stone 10/13/1985 193 93 0 32 Julien Moussi 186 80 0 35 Connor Pettersson 12/5/1989 179 70 0 33 Chris York 183 80 61 37 Brodie Montague 6/9/1988 183 80 0 34 Stephen Coate 174 78 4 38 Mitchell Mulroney 6/30/1989 203 102 2 37 John Love 179 75 14 44 Liam Early 180 80 7 39 Tony Bourke 6/13/1976 201 104 8 46 Ryan Turnbull 180 75 28 42 Andrew Olson 3/10/1983 194 88 20 47 Nick Barton 189 85 42 58 David Nolen 8/5/1987 186 85 0 52 Matt Porter 16 Ainslie Belconnen Magpiess 53 Tristan Irvine 1

2008 SEASON LAUNCH Magpies Long Lunch The Annual Magpies Long Lunch will be held on Friday The Ainslie Football Club launched the 2008 season 1 May at the National Press Club. Guest Speaker will be campaigns of the Ainslie teams at a function on Thursday, Steven Bradbury (Winter Olympics Gold Medallist) 27th March 2008. Senator Kate Lundy addressed the Contact Ray Baguley on 02 6278 8712 for further details launch which was attended by players, past players, and table bookings. sponsors, supporters, juniors and families. Player Milestone Games POST GAME FUNCTION Luke Jeffery 50 Senior Games After the game against Belconnen players and supporters Chris York 100 Club Games are invited to a Steak Night at the Ainslie Football Club. Sam Power 50 Club Games Come and join the post match awards and meet the Functions and Events Calendar players. Now that the draw is finalised, our 2008 events calendar SATURDAY 12TH APRIL will be completed this week. The round 2 game against Eastlake at Ainslie Oval will CONGRATULATIONS!!! Umpires League 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Points be the Past Players and Noel McCormick Day. A special Players, Staff and Members of BMFC wish to Congratulate tribute will be held for Noel McCormick, a long serving Brock and Tracey Weston on the safe arrival of Jesse Lea, Damian Hill Ainslie stalwart. Born 30 March 2008 weighing 9Lb 1oz!! Ewen McDonald Rowan Powell Greenway Oval, Saturday 5th April, 2pm

TUGGERANONG HAWKS EASTLAKE DEMONS

No. Name DOB HT WT Games No. Name DOB HT WT Pre-game 1 Will Overs 6/14/1989 184 86 21 1 Alex Hayward 6/20/1988 182 80 2 Malcolm Fernie 4/24/1988 172 72 2 2 Jason Duce 5/26/1983 186 89 3 Alex Lawder 1/12/1985 180 81 45 3 Nathan Clarke 10/27/1979 188 90 4 James Rice 8/9/1977 184 88 182 5 Matthew Ghirardello 4/16/1982 180 83 49 4 Sam Gumley 8/16/1990 185 86 scoop 5 Aaron Rogers 1/5/1984 192 93 6 James McCabe 5/30/1989 190 84 17 7 Charlie Prowse 10/18/1989 185 73 0 8 Tim Gray 5/1/1986 194 90 8 Ben Funnell 10/15/1976 183 84 189 9 Peter McGrath 4/28/1981 183 83 9 Daniel Johnson 7/17/1985 179 85 50 11 Ben Collins 2/4/1980 192 85 What will 2008 hold for the Tuggeranong Hawks? playing group will need to become even hungrier if they 10 Troy Takanen ( C ) 4/12/1983 186 88 67 12 Jeremy Stiller 11/9/1982 188 83 The Hawks will be keen to forget about the off - field are to reach September glory in 2008. With no ‘easy’ 11 Nathan Irvine 2/14/1982 180 82 42 13 Sean Clarke 3/26/1981 189 89 dramas which have plagued the teams pre-season games existing in this year’s competition, spectators 12 Kurt Masters 1/1/1981 188 92 77 14 Ben Maiden 12/27/1985 180 82 preparation. With a new captain and coach leading the should enjoy more unpredictability than in previous 13 Will Prowse 2/21/1989 193 81 3 side, the Hawks will be super keen to finally get on the seasons. 14 Peter Ashcroft 4/22/1977 190 100 17 15 Justin Mesman 11/10/1985 191 94 field and play some footy. 17 Craig Healey 6/9/1980 170 70 50 16 Stafford Cooper 3/13/1975 196 98 The intensity for a top four position has increased and 18 Ben Cleaver 5/11/1989 179 75 19 17 Ben Kane 8/3/1989 179 70 What about Eastlake? Captain Coach Nathan Clarke will be hotly contested between six competitive teams. 19 Ashley Pocock 4/8/1984 183 85 93 19 Matt Williams 2/4/1989 180 80 will need no reminders about his sides early departure Can Troy Takanen and the boys from down south make 20 Rod Beer 3/9/1989 195 88 0 20 Leigh McMahon 6/20/1983 192 80 from the finals last season. Adopting a youth policy the finals this year? The Hawks will need to lift and 22 Mitchell Staite 11/17/1983 180 85 1 21 Matt Chamberlain 1/18/1983 176 83 25 Phil Lovett 4/17/1988 190 82 4 this year, Eastlake will be determined to improve rally together to make an impact in 2008. Expect the 22 Mark Kimball 12/24/1987 175 80 significantly on last season. unexpected from the Hawks in 2008. 26 John Roache 12/7/1983 173 68 55 27 Simon Kelly 7/29/1983 182 80 23 23 Pat Clarke 11/25/1983 196 92 Will the changes which erupted during the pre-season 28 Sean Wilkinson 1/8/1991 173 67 0 24 George Fitzgibbon 1/15/1986 189 85 have an impact on the AFL Canberra competition Prediction Tuggeranong 29 Chris Robinson 7/23/1991 182 70 0 25 Cameron Squires 7/6/1987 185 80 and the Hawks? With the departure of the Wildcats 30 Jono Kalina 8/14/1991 178 74 0 26 Josh O’Malley 10/2/1988 185 85 narrowing the league down to six sides, the Hawks 31 Brendan Edwards 3/3/1986 182 86 0 27 John Pumpa 9/7/1980 198 103 32 Timothy Ghirardello 10/1/1984 180 87 49 28 Xavier McMahon 4/11/1990 188 86 33 Troy Fenyvesi 10/15/1990 180 85 9 32 Dean Roulstone 10/13/1986 188 78 34 Marc Maloney 4/1/1988 180 75 9 33 Jake Gumley 2/22/1988 180 75 35 Sam Hartmann 4/13/1989 195 92 9 37 David Smith 9/8/1988 182 85 0 34 Rory Linehan 12/2/1988 172 68 40 Matthew Bernasconi 7/25/1989 188 75 0 36 Michael King 1/4/1985 178 82 43 Jay Kickett 5/2/1977 183 82 171 47 Brad Adams 6/4/1984 188 87 Tuggeranong Hawks Eastlake Demons 48 Toby Richards 3/31/1990 175 75 0 50 Richard Burrows 11/10/1980 177 75

WELCOME Eastlake would like to welcome all of our new players The Tuggeranong Football Club wishes to congratulate to the club, with a number of new additions from Marist Movers and Shakers Business Relocations, Balfrans (Xavier McMahon, John Van Meurs, Joel Bourchier, Ben Removals and ActewAGL for coming on board as Corporate Kane, Pat McCartney, Russell Fort, Pat McCartney, David Partners in 2008. We also acknowledge the tremendous Oakeshott and Simon Starr), interstate (John Pumpa, support of the Southern Cross Club in continuing their Richard Burrows, Cam Thyer and Mick King). It is great to association. It was also be remise not to thank all our see a number of graduates from our U18 in Sam Gumley, other valuable corporate partners and player sponsors Nick Cibiras, Alex Thorman, Sam Ghirardello, Pat Conrick whose support enables us to support 5 teams each week. and Ryan Johnson doing well in senior ranks. In addition Matt Dean has come over from the Wildcats. In our Junior Gala Day – Saturday 3 May 2008 – Greenway Oval coaching ranks we would like to welcome Sean McGrath, On Saturday, 3 May 2008 we will hold our Junior Gala Day David Evans and Julian Farkas to their new positions. at Greenway Oval in conjunction with our game against Eastlake. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all teams all the very best for season 2008. Umpires Free entry will be provided to all players, coaches, League 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Points supporters, and sponsors of the Bulldogs and Lions. Ben Lowe Each junior player will receive a sausage sandwich and a Daniel Craig drink and there will be a jumping castle and other games Adrian Rowles for entertainment. Margaret Donoghoe Oval, Saturday 6th April, 2pm

QUEANBEYAN TIGERS SYDNEY SWANS

No. Name DOB HT WT No. Name DOB HT WT 1 2/8/1977 194 100 Pre-game 1 Mark Armstrong 5/27/1975 190 90 2 3/30/1980 184 83 2 Ryan Quade Co Captain 10/15/1984 195 95 3 Jarrad McVeigh 4/7/1985 184 80 4 11/29/1978 182 84 4 Chris Walmsley 8/6/1984 171 73 5 Ryan O’Keefe 1/24/1981 188 90 5 Matt Cavedon 1/22/1983 187 93 6 5/31/1980 190 87 7 Luke Brennan 3/3/1985 186 89 scoop 6 Chris Davis 9/26/1975 187 94 8 Daniel O’Keefe 10/25/1988 184 80 7 Paul Franchi 2/20/1989 183 86 9 8/15/1984 188 80 10 5/3/1974 201 102 8 Neil Irwin 6/8/1981 195 96 11 Ed Barlow 1/27/1987 196 96 9 Luke Whatman 1/17/1984 182 82 12 Nic Fosdike 2/26/1980 180 82 13 Patrick Veszpremi 9/1/1989 181 84 The 2007 grand finalists square off in round one for what This game will be won in the midfield, with Queanbeyan 10 James Kavanagh 12/3/1979 189 90 14 1/21/1989 179 84 should be an enthralling contest. The all conquering and Sydney both possessing deadly midfield combinations. 11 Chris Haddock 4/13/1984 183 90 15 6/28/1987 178 78 Swans have lost several of last year’s premiership players The key to Queanbeyan’s midfield lies with the inspirational 16 11/6/1981 200 105 13 Roy Jaques 11/23/1978 196 97 17 7/1/1981 189 90 to the AFL, which casts doubt over their ability to win Mitch Daniher, who had an outstanding 2007 season. If 15 Mitch Daniher 4/23/1986 175 72 18 Jesse White 1/9/1988 196 103 another flag in 2008. Daniher can get the Tigers’ midfield firing early, the Tigers 19 Michael O’Loughlin 2/20/1977 189 90 have a real chance of knocking off the powerful Swans. 16 Andrew Carey 6/28/1983 187 93 20 11/22/1982 184 89 Queanbeyan have had all season to prepare for this game, 17 Mark Powell 3/15/1984 193 90 21 5/19/1977 184 90 22 Matthew Laidlaw 2/9/1987 186 88 and will be ready to take control early, making the AFL 18 Andrew Lieschke 3/27/1983 182 82 23 Peter Faulks 4/24/1988 194 82 Canberra competition aware that 2008 is the year of the Prediction Sydney 19 Jeremy Kirkwood 5/7/1991 184 82 24 3/15/1980 183 83 Tiger. 25 1/11/1983 192 94 20 Daniel Walker 182 86 26 Henry Playfair 1/22/1983 198 100 21 Daniel Jaques 10/31/1975 198 118 27 Kristin Thornton 3/5/1988 184 80 28 3/5/1978 173 80 23 Scott Dickinson 12/31/1989 205 100 29 8/6/1982 188 83 25 Joel Feuerherdt 10/6/1982 182 82 3 0 Lewis Roberts-Thomson 9/8/1983 196 95 31 10/25/1976 184 80 26 Paul Wiliams 6/27/1985 175 89 32 10/10/1982 179 85 28 Renee Ioppi Co Captain 4/26/1978 180 94 33 Jarred Moore 3/6/1986 178 82 34 Ryan Brabazon 12/26/1986 182 78 30 Kris Thompson 1/6/1986 187 94 35 Daniel Currie 2/15/1989 200 97 31 Matt Liddle 7/5/1984 180 87 36 Tim Schmidt 3/14/1986 180 84 37 1/8/1980 194 96 32 Sam Burly 175 73 38 Brett Meredith 1/20/1989 181 81 35 Paul Slater 182 75 39 6/2/1986 192 97 40 Nick Smith 6/12/1988 185 77 36 Trent Balding 2/15/1985 187 88 41 Brendan Murphy 3/26/1989 197 90 38 Tim Cook 185 80 42 9/27/1984 183 83 43 Matthew O’Dwyer 7/21/1988 181 79 41 Greg Hair 3/4/1983 182 84 44 Jake Orreal 9/26/1989 204 90 43 Jason Satchell 4/23/1988 182 80 46 Matthew Beckmans 10/13/1989 187 80 Sydney Swans 47 Aaron Bruce 12/14/1989 187 87 Queanbeyan Tigers 50 Jared Daniel 2/21/1989 180 84 48 Dean Terlich 12/13/1989 185 83

REUNION SYDNEY SWANS LADIES LUNCH

The 2008 AFL Canberra Season represents an opportunity The Sydney Swans Ladies Lunch has fast become one for the Tigers Club to recognise two previous Premierships of the Sydney Swans most popular events of the year with a reunion of players planned to commemorate the and is a not-to-be-missed occasion for all Sydney Swans 1988 Premiership team Coached by Brian Quade and the female supporters. The event provides a great forum for 1998 Premiership team Coached by James Dore. The all women who are passionate about football where you Premiership Reunion Function will coincide with the Tigers can to get together and enjoy a day of delicious food and 100 Club Dinner on Saturday August 16. beverage, entertainment and special guest speakers including Sydney Swans players. SPONSORS This year the lunch will be held on Thursday 15 May at The Club welcomes all Sponsors for 2008 including the Four Seasons Hotel. To purchase your tickets visit Principal Partner Dairy Farmers, Major Corporate sydneyswans.com.au or phone 02 9339 9123, but hurry as Sponsors Tobin Brothers, ActewAGL, ETU and Major the event will sell out quickly! Sponsors Canberra Trophy Centre, Morrisons Newsagency, Umpires League 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Points The Queanbeyan Age, TransACT, Bank of Queensland, Bing Lee and newcomers Mawson Dental Care and Capitol Greg Healy Skills Centre. Our Principal Media Partner is Southern KevinUmpires Tingey Cross TEN. Glen Swan Reserves U18’s

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BELCONNEN MAGPIES AINSLIE FOOTBALL CLUB BELCONNEN MAGPIES AINSLIE FOOTBALL CLUB

No. Name 42 Joey Dunstan No. Name 44 Daine Harrison No Name 12 Michael Handscombe 24 Jake Low No. Name 12 Philip Lemmon 24 Jesse Griffin 2 Brendan Read 43 Sean Hanily 10 Stephen Lound 45 Paul Neiberding 1 Sam Cassimatis 13 Simon Hargraves 25 Steve O’Brien 1 Corey Baxter 13 Brock Adams 25 Ed Jurkiewicz 26 Josh Creaser 16 Adam Garrett 45 Ben Turnbull 20 Mark Jillard 46 Andrew Keegan 2 Nicholas Duncan 14 James Kenna 26 Toby Piper 2 Daniel Sainsbury 14 Jeff James 3 Josh Hanily 15 Ben Le Lievre 3 Ben Spencer 15 Jake Lampe 27 James de Salis 18 Ben Langham 48 Ken Merrideth 21 Clint Mathis 47 Aaron Gnaden 27 Reuben Towill 4 Trent Hopkinson 16 Jackson Maloney 28 Steve Batten 4 Brady Scholes 16 Richard Lewis 28 Blair Wilson 20 Ryan McClintock 49 Anthony Whittard 22 Daniel Simpson 48 Brendan Collis 5 Luke Donohue 17 Dean Ohlmus 29 Joel Byatt 5 Joel Fraser 17 Brendon Sainsbury 29 Daniel Rumble 21 Chris Calvert 50 Matthew Keys 25 Andrew Mathis 49 Lee Sloan 6 Cameron Burdett 18 Jonathan Randles 30 Chris McPhail 6 Matthew Vickers 18 James Taylor 30 Jordan Flanagan 26 Leigh Dennis 51 Simon Rice 28 Jason Iten 50 Nathan Candusso 7 Joshua Butz 19 Jack Sibthorp 31 Michael Heaysman 7 Jason Tutt 19 Roger Dauth 31 Sam Potts 30 Matt Viney 54 Andrew Gatenby 29 Josh Wilson 51 Sam Grozinger 8 Adam Curtoi 20 Jordan Smith 32 Joey Cormick 8 Shaun Campbell 20 Alex Grozinger 32 Rodney Dart 35 Andrew Smith 55 Harry Rowe 30 Glen Erickson 52 Ben MacCormack 9 Tom Davey 21 Nick Burridge 38 Michael Foster 9 Brendon Matthews 21 Dean Faganello 33 Ancel Franklin 36 Jeremy Brodie Reed 56 Mick Henry 31 Cian Ebert 53 Merrington, Leigh 10 Oliver Drummond 22 Sam Campbell 10 Jack Gumley 22 Lachie Highfield 34 Harry Piesley 38 Michael Foster 57 Jon Van Dieman 32 James Sullivan 54 Robert Ho 11 Brendan Ellwood 23 Brady Daw 11 Stewart Gray 23 Jeremy Hirst 39 Sam Power 58 Chris McDevitt 33 Gavin Jeffries 55 Toby Treloar 40 Justin Lalor 60 Luke Smeaton 34 Nigel Brown 56 Macias Alvaro 41 John Gregory 61 Logan Knight 35 Connor Pettersson 57 Tom Lemmon 40 Nathan Barb 58 Dave Nolen Greenway Oval, Saturday 5th April, 9:30am 41 Glenn Smith 59 Michael Jackson 43 Leigh Kennedy 62 Chris Jordan TUGGERANONG HAWKS EASTLAKE DEMONS

League 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Points Name Chase Grintell Scott Newhouse No Name 14 Sam Ash Umpires Luke Andreatta Blake Harlock Joshua Pitts 1 Jackson Nugent 15 Harry Treloar Brian McGlynn Josh Barker Ryan Hoole Jason Pottenger 2 James Lever 16 James Scott Rob Hutchings Rob Bennett Allan Johns Charlie Prowse 3 James Fitzpatrick 17 Lachlan White Cameron Bernasconi Jono Kalina Toby Richards 4 Will Ryan 18 Will Bonney Clancy Bretnall Cody Kickett Sean Richardson 5 Jack Lea 20 David Coward Daniel Carpentar Peter Ley Chris Robinson 6 David Wallace 22 Spencer Whitaker Greenway Oval, Saturday 5th April, 11:30am Tim Cleaver Nathan Maloney Daniel Sims 7 Frank Pazios 23 Will Comensoli James Creech Daniel Matthews-Hunter Jason Symons 8 24 Liam Abbey Marcus Doughty Matt McCabe Foster Townsend 9 Oliver Mahoney 26 Ray Jackson TUGGERANONG HAWKS EASTLAKE DEMONS Troy Fenyvesi Jesse McPhail Brett Ward 10 Tom Fitzgerald 28 Daniel Stephens Luke Gilbert Ben McRory Brent Wickson 11 Matt Blundell 33 Michael Olsson No. Name 53 Blake Harlock No. Name 40 Steven Roche Ben Graham Callum Moldrich Sean Wilkinson 12 Cody Stephens 35 Tom Macafee 16 Gerrit Wanganeen 54 Jason Cavanagh 6 John Van Meurs 41 Phil Curran Liam Greenwell Dean Murphy Alex Young 13 Liam Simmons 21 Cameron Rose 55 Kieran Bridger 10 Andrew Nunn 42 Nick Bowen 23 Nathan Costigan 56 Liam Greenwell 15 Justin Mesman 43 Patrick Conrick 24 Greg Packer 57 Chris Worland 17 Ben Kane 44 James Smith 36 Nathan Smith 58 Tim Cleaver 18 Daniel Ford 45 Steve Walters Margaret Donoghoe Oval, Sunday 6th April, 12:00am 38 Dylan Sidwell 60 Aaron Fairman 21 Matt Chamberlain 46 Ryan Johnson 26 Josh O’Malley 47 Brad Adams 39 Jeremy Miller 61 Nathan Maloney 29 John Sullivan 48 Josh Davey QUEANBEYAN TIGERS MARIST XVII 41 Cal Graham 63 Cody Kickett 30 Josh Box 49 Sam Ghirardello 42 Zac Chapman Jason Pottenger 31 Alex Thorman 51 Darren Charman No Name 14 Matt Browich 27 Adam Misios No Name 13 Jordan Eagle 25 Rohan Corrigan 44 Adam Sangston Rhys Cutifani 33 Jake Gumley 52 Chris Clowry 1 Liam Wilkinson 15 Matt Jones 28 Hayden Kelly 1 Sam Smith 14 Declan O’Rourke 26 Kai Palmer 2 Andrew Fengler 16 Ben Golding 29 Michael Hehir 2 Josh Winchester 15 Niall Jacobsen 27 Joey Luks 45 Neil Norman Stev Garing 34 Rory Linehan 53 Russell Fort 46 James Kuhn Peter Balshaw 3 John Noonan 17 Matt Redmond 30 3 Nick Kane 16 Luke Wright 28 Matt Fletcher 36 Michael King 55 David Oakeshott 4 Luke Cheetham 18 Alex Cuttiford 31 4 Luke Wesney 17 Riley McMahon 29 Sean Woods 47 Chase Grintell Luke Takanen 37 Joel Bourchier 56 Cameron Thyer 5 Michael Redmond 19 Scott Townley 32 Callum Birtles 5 Rhys O’Brien 18 Will Ryan 30 Jack Mason 49 Mark Ashcroft Jeremy McDonogh 38 Nick Cibiras 57 Simon Starr 6 Sam Daniel 20 John Carbone 33 6 Chris Chivers 19 Nathan Dunn 50 Brett Ward Craig Woodbury 39 Travis Chamberlain 58 Pat McCartney 7 Michael Hardy 21 Chris Barry 34 Doug Rhodes 7 Will Shafron 20 Alex Lewis 51 Phil McDonald Luke McElhinney 59 Matt Dean 8 Nathan Stevens 22 Jared Priestley 25 Simon Kellard 8 Matt Smith 21 Corey Ryan 52 Ben Fairman 9 Jeremy Kirkwood 23 Jeremy Fitzgerald 9 Luke Cusack 22 Josh Bowden 10 Kaine Stevens 24 Nathan Reid 10 Dan Nulley 23 Jack Gordon 11 Lachlan Dowling 25 Josh Henshaw 12 James Brown 24 Hayden Armstrong League 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Points Umpires 12 James Manie 26 Dean Ross Aaron Gladki Bede Moore AFL Canberra is produced by a champion team

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