Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September AFL AROUND THE GROUNDS LADDER
P W L D % Pts FREMANTLE 22 17 5 0 119 68 WEST COAST 22 16 5 1 148 66 HAWTHORN 22 16 6 0 158 64 The first of the 2015 Premiers have now been crowned and this weekend we will crown another five. SYDNEY 22 16 6 0 127 64 RICHMOND 22 15 7 0 123 60 Last weekend saw Gosford crowned Women’s Division Two when they defeated Penrith by 3 points. It’s a great effort WESTERN BULLDGS 22 14 8 0 115 56 by the Wildcats who have only been in the competition for two years. In the Division Five grand final, UTS were far too ADELAIDE 22 13 8 1 116 54 strong for UNSW/ES as they ran out 79 point winners. NORTH MELBOURNE 22 13 9 0 107 52 Congratulations to both sides on achieving the ultimate prize in football! PORT ADELAIDE 22 12 10 0 107 48
GEELONG 22 11 9 2 101 48 This Saturday features five Grand Finals including the Men’s Division Two, Three & Four deciders along with the GWS 22 11 11 0 99 44 Womens Division One match and the Under 19s Division Two game. COLLINGWOOD 22 10 12 0 106 40 MELBOURNE 22 7 15 0 77 28 The main game on Saturday will see the top 2 sides do battle for the Division Two premiership as minor premiers Cam- ST KILDA 22 6 15 1 78 26 den and Blacktown (second) play off . Camden won a hard fought game against Manly Warringah last week and this ESSENDON 22 6 16 0 74 24 match should be a cracker. GOLD COAST 22 4 17 1 73 18 The Women’s Division One match features minor premiers Sydney University looking for a three-peat taking on New- BRISBANE 22 4 18 0 68 16 town Breakaways . This match will feature some of the best female footballers in the country and first bounce is at CARLTON 22 4 18 0 65 16 1:30pm. FINALS WEEK 1 RESULTS UTS will start favourites over Sydney University in the Division Three decider however the Students have shown that they can beat the Bats and will be hoping for a repeat this weekend and enter the match in good form. WEST COAST 14.12.96 def. HAWTHORN 9.10.64 The first game of the day is the Division Four match which features Macquarie University and Wollondilly. The action FREMANTLE 10.9.69 def. SYDNEY 7.18.60 kicks off at 8.45am. The Warriors will be looking for their first reserve grade premiership while the Knights will be out to go one step further than last year when they finished runners up.
ADELAIDE 16.13.109 def. WESTERN BULLDOGS 14.18.102 The last game to be played will be under lights starting at 6.45pm with Western Suburbs looking to win back to back premierships as they take on minor premiers Holroyd Parramatta in the Under 19s Division Two decider. NORTH MELBOURNE 15.15.105 def. RICHMOND 14.4.88 In the Premier Division competition, East Coast booked their place in the Grand Final after victory over Pennant Hills on Saturday. The Demons were impressive throughout the game but East Coast class shone through and now they get to sit back this weekend as the Demons face St George after the Dragons defeated last years premiers Manly Warrin- FIXTURES gah on Sunday. The Dragons dominated the second half as they outscored the Giants eleven goals to four to book themselves a Preliminary Final berth on Sunday. Finals Week 2 Finals Week 3
Friday 18th September Friday 25th September Other confirmed Grand Finalists after victory last weekend were Pennant Hills (Division One) and UNSW/ES (Under 19s Fremantle vs Winner of 2nd Semi Final @ Domain 2nd Semi Final Division One) Stadium @ TBC Hawthorn vs Adelaide @ MCG @ 7.50pm Saturday 19th September AFL Sydney Premier Division Saturday 19th September Make sure you keep up to date with all the latest news and score up- West Coast vs Winner of 1st Semi Final @ Domian 1st Semi Final Tips for Finals Week 3 Stadium @ TBC dates through our AFL Sydney Twitter (@aflsydney) and Facebook Sydney vs North Melbourne @ ANZ Stadium @ pages. ‘The Rookie’ ‘The Oracle’ 7.20pm Prem Div Prem Div Finally, don't forget that Monday night is the AFL Sydney night of nights as we crown the competitions best players including the 2015 Phelan Demons by 8 Dragons by 12 Medallist. Stay tuned to the website next week for all the details and Div 1 Div 1 winners. Tigers by 11 Students by 5 Womens Div 1 Womens Div 1 Enjoy your weekend at the footy Bombers by 6 Bombers by 2 www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 40 1 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September CODE OF CONDUCT 2015 PREMIER DIVISION FIXTURE Round 1 Round 6 Round 11 Round 16 PARENTS & SUPPORTERS Friday, Apr 10 Saturday, May 16 Saturday, Jul 04 Saturday, Aug 15 UTS 16.13 v UNSW/ES 6.5 ECE 20.21 v NS 4.1 ECE 15.13 v PH 5.12 ECE 17.8 v SU 4.11 Saturday, Apr 11 STG 7.4 v MW 13.12 WS 9.10 v SU 13.9 STG 22.13 v NS 8.10 Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game. ECE 15.5 v MW 14.14 PH 9.7 v SU 9.7 UNSW/ES 11.10 v UTS 16.8 PH 12.8 v UTS 12.11 NS 10.15 v WS 10.9 WS 4.11 v UTS 7.7 NS 10.7 v MW 15.10 UNSW/ES 6.10 v WS 14.13 Encourage participation, but don’t force it. PH 16.9 v STG 11.10 UNSW/ES—Bye STG—Bye MW—Bye SU—Bye Teach that enjoyment is more important than winning. Round 7 Round 12 Round 17 Round 2 Never ridicule mistakes or losses. Supporters are there to support not down- Saturday, May 23 Saturday, Jul 11 Saturday, Aug 22 Saturday, Apr 18 grade. MW 15.11 v SU 6.10 NS 7.8 v SU 14.9 UTS 10.14 v STG 16.21 STG 17.9 v SU 14.11 UTS 8.12 v PH 13.6 PH 10.11 v MW 9.11 WS 11.9 v MW 13.15 MW 9.7 v PH 9.14 Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires, administrators and NS 12.11 v STG 19.15 STG 12.7 v ECE 19.11 NS 9.6 v ECE 31.28 NS 11.8 v UNSW/ES 19.16 Sunday, May 24 UTS 10.11 v WS 15.11 SU 19.8 v UNSW/ES 8.5 spectators. Physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated. WS 7.4 v ECE 20.14 WS 9.18 v UNSW/ES 7.7 UNSW/ES—Bye PH—Bye UTS—Bye Recognise all volunteers who give up their valuable time. ECE—Bye
Round 13 Round 18 Never publicly criticise umpires, rather raise personal concerns with club Round 3 Round 8 Saturday, Jul 18 Saturday, Aug 29 Saturday, Apr 25 officials in private. Saturday, June 13 ECE 26.10 v WS 3.4 STG 15.9 v WS 12.12 WS 6.6 v PH 15.10 STG 12.11 v UTS 12.9 MW 8.12 v UTS 8.7 SU 12.5 v UTS 14.6 Do not use remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability as many such UNSW/ES 4.7 v MW 21.14 MW 17.14 v WS 6.5 Sunday, Jul 19 MW 19.13 v UNSW/ES 7.9 SU 12.11 v NS 6.12 comments are politically incorrect and it is your coach, team-mates, Club and SU 5.9 v ECE 16.14 UNSW/ES 4.10 v STG 13.10 PH 25.10 v NS 6.8 Sunday, Apr 26 family that are let down with such remarks. Sunday, Jun 14 SU 7.9 v PH 13.13 ECE—Bye ECE 21.17 v UTS 3.3 UNSW/ES 15.8 v NS 16.6 NS—Bye STG—Bye Respect the facilities and equipment of your own and opposing Clubs. PH—Bye Sat 5th Sept
Round 14 MW 4.11 vs PH 7.11 Do not engage in physical and/or verbal intimidation, abuse or conduct toward Round 4 Round 9 Saturday, Jul 25 any player, official, umpire or supporter. Such actions are totally unacceptable. Saturday, May 02 Saturday, June 20 UTS 11.9 v ECE 21.21 Sun 6th Sept STG 12.10 v UNSW/ES 9.12 ECE 25.15 v UNSW/ES 5.4 MW 17.20 v STG 7.7 STG 9.9 vs SU 8.11 Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, UTS 7.9 v SU 8.10 UTS 7.9v NS 15.7 PH 8.18 v UNSW/ES 5.9 officials or players. MW 10.10 v NS 1.3 PH 12.9 v WS 9.7 Sunday, Jul 26 Saturday 12th Sept PH 3.4 v ECE 7.8 SU 9.11 v STG 13.12 WS 14.16 v NS 6.8 ECE 9.9 vs PH 7.9 Abusive language is unacceptable. WS—Bye MW—Bye SU—Bye
Do not use information technology to make or post inappropriate comments Sunday 13th Sept Round 5 against players, clubs, club officials, match officials or the League which is dis- Round 10 Round 15 MW 9.12 vs STG 17.9 Saturday, May 09 Saturday, Jun 27 Saturday, Aug 08 criminatory or offensive. Information technology includes, but is not limited to, ECE 23.12 v STG 5.10 MW 7.14 v ECE 15.11 STG 14.7 v PH 14.12 Sunday 20th Sept email, instant messaging, text messages, phone messages, digital images, web- SU 17.16 v WS 4.12 NS 9.11 v PH 12.9 NS 7.8 v UTS 8.17 Pennant Hills vs St George site postings (including social media such as Facebook, Twitter and blogs). UNSW/ES 3.9 v PH 7.16 UNSW/ES 10.4 v SU 23.10 MW 11.9 v SU 8.8 UTS 12.6 v MW 17.9 WS 12.17 v STG 14.7 UNSW/ES 5.7 v ECE 26.18 Sunday, 27th Sept NS—Bye UTS—Bye WS—Bye East Coast vs TBC Postal Address
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CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 LEADING GOALKICKERS AUBURN GIANTS Amna K-Hassan 0415 282 855 [email protected] BALMAIN TIGERS Andrew Kyprianou 0423 781 021 [email protected] Premier Division LW TOT
U19/3 TRENT STUBBS EAST COAST 0 59 BALMAIN WOMEN’S Laura Holdsworth 0417 791 844 [email protected] Sen Res 's / W Tot Wom BRAYDEN FOWLER MANLY 4 56 BLACKTOWN MAGIC Fabian McLeod 0431 748 751 [email protected]
ANDREW MCCONNELL EAST COAST 0 47 CAMDEN Warren Back 0414 795 529 [email protected] Pennant Hills 234 133 89 456 Division One LW TOT CAMPBELLTOWN David Carey 0423 163 597 [email protected] LUKE JARJOURA BALMAIN 0 49 Camden 264 122 27 413 EAST COAST EAGLES Peter Physick 0419 264 159 [email protected] ANTHONY BRAWN PENNANT HILLS 5 42 GOSFORD WILDCATS Lachlan Thompson 0415 676 867 [email protected] 244 126 33 403 Manly Warringah BEN ROGERS HOLROYD PARRA 0 36 HOLROYD PARRAMATTA Justin Cunneen 0433 990 079 [email protected] East Coast Eagles 281 88 14 383 Division Two LW TOT MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY Pete LeBreton 0423 067 040 [email protected] MATT LECEK CAMDEN 2 34 Macquarie University 183 152 33 368 MANLY WARRINGAH Russell Clack 0411 666 577 [email protected] DANIEL MCDONALD PENRITH 2 29 UTS 113 156 88 357 MARC DRAGICEVIC RANDWICK 3 28 MOOREBANK Mark Coles 0424 249 078 [email protected] Division Three LW TOT NEWTOWN BREAKAWAYS Verna Leigh 0421 805 147 [email protected] Blacktown 213 72 69 354 JARED PATIRA EAST COAST 4 66 NOR WEST Dom Shipley 0413 358 131 [email protected] St George 188 88 56 332 MITCHELL STEVENS PENRITH 1 50 NORTH SHORE Liz Fitzgerald 0417 290 219 [email protected] GABRIEL ROBBIE SYDNEY UNI 11 49 Holroyd Parramatta 83 150 88 321 PENNANT HILLS Phil Hare 0409 205 213 [email protected] Division Four LW TOT PENRITH Greg Corless 0412 579 061 [email protected] Penrith 114 130 69 313 CAMERON DESMOND CAMPBELLTOWN 0 43 RANDWICK CITY Jeremy Grant 0414 673 210 [email protected] Balmain 233 70 7 310 CAMERON GALLO MANLY 1 40 SOUTH COAST THUNDER Michael Dobie 0421 367 725 [email protected] Division Five LW TOT Sydney University 141 111 33 285 SOUTHERN POWER Lauren Hodgson 0412 771 574 [email protected] NATHAN PETERS HOLROYD PARRA 2 53 Moorebank 159 24 56 239 JOHN HOOK UNSW/ES 6 40 ST GEORGE Brendan Donohue 0419 405 546 [email protected] Under 19s Division One LW TOT SYDNEY UNIVERSITY Tristan Liles 0402 447 966 [email protected] Southern Power 133 66 31 230 MATTHEW PREEN PENNANT HILLS 4 44 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S Ashlee Morgan 0401 353 121 [email protected]
Western Suburbs 75 62 81 218 BEN DAVIS UNSW/ES 2 36 UNSW/ES Mark McDonald 0438 386 416 [email protected] Under 19s Division Two LW TOT Nor-West 117 86 10.15 213.15 UNSW WOMEN’S Karen Hutchison 0414 267 703 [email protected] MARCUS PASFIELD HOLROYD PARRA 0 33 UTS Justin Kurenda 0415 672 145 [email protected] North Shore 56 70 72 198 LUKE HYLAND PENRITH 0 32 UTS SHAMROCKS Simone Faulkner 0431 400 196 [email protected] Campbelltown 183 0 9.15 192.15 Women’s Division One LW TOT WESTERN SUBURBS Nick Miller 0487 410 477 [email protected] VERNA ILES NEWTOWN 0 33 Gosford 57 75 6.6 138.6 WESTERN WOLVES Yvette Andrews 0408 281 810 [email protected] CODIE BRIGGS NEWTOWN 2 23 WOLLONDILLY KNIGHTS Russell Andrews 0414 920 481 [email protected] Randwick City 57 30 20 107 Women’s Division Two LW TOT JESSIE BURNHAM PENRITH 4 33 WOLLONGONG SAINTS Jessie Mulholland 0431 087 092 [email protected] UNSW/ES 19 0 75 94 MORGAN ROSS GOSFORD 0 23 NSWAF UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Will MacArthur 0433 723 803 [email protected] www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 38 3 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September FIXTURES 2015 AFL SYDNEY LADDERS FIXTURES — SEPTEMBER 19th—20th FIXTURES — SEPTEMBER 27th DIVISION FIVE P W L D % %WON Premier Division Premier Division 1 UTS 13 12 1 0 498 92 Sunday, 20th September Sunday, 27th September 2 PENRITH 14 12 2 0 196 86 Preliminary Final—Pennant Hills vs St George @ Henson Park @ 2.30pm Grand Final—East Coast vs Winner of Preliminary Final @ Henson Park @ 3pm Division One Division One 3 UNSW/ES 14 11 3 0 204 79 Sunday, 20th September Sunday, 27th September 4 HOLROYD PARRAMATTA 16 11 5 0 150 69 Preliminary Final—Balmain vs Sydney University @ Henson Park @ 12.15pm Grand Final—Pennant Hills vs Winner of Preliminary Final @ Henson Park @ Division Two 12.15pm 5 PENNANT HILLS 15 9 6 0 142 60 Sunday, 13th September U19 Division One 6 NOR-WEST 14 6 8 0 102 43 Grand Final—Blacktown vs Camden @ BISP @ 4pm Sunday, 27th September Division Three Grand Final—UNSW/ES vs Winner of Preliminary Final @ Henson Park @ 7 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 15 6 9 0 94 40 Saturday, 19th September 9.45am 8 CAMDEN 15 4 11 0 53 27 Grand Final—UTS vs Sydney University @ BISP @ 11.05am Division Four 9 RANDWICK CITY 15 3 12 0 44 20 Saturday, 19th September Grand Final—Macquarie University vs Wollondilly @ BISP @ 8.45am 10 BALMAIN 15 1 14 0 21 7 U19 Division One UNDER 19 DIVISION ONE P W L D % PTS Sunday, 20th September Preliminary Final—Pennant Hills vs North Shore @ Henson Park @ 9.45am 1 PENNANT HILLS 18 16 2 0 200 64 U19 Division Two 2 UNSW/ES 18 13 4 1 144 54 Saturday, 19th September Grand Final—Western Suburbs vs Holroyd Parramatta @ BISP @ 6.30pm 3 NORTH SHORE 18 13 5 0 170 52 Womens Division One Saturday, 19th September 4 ST GEORGE 18 10 8 0 118 40 Grand Final—Sydney University vs Newtown @ BISP @ 1.30pm 5 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 18 5 11 2 78 24
6 MANLY WARRINGAH 18 6 12 0 72 24 7 SOUTH COAST 18 5 13 0 76 20 8 EAST COAST 18 2 15 1 43 10
UNDER 19 DIVISION TWO P W L D % %WON 1 HOLROYD PARRAMATTA 17 15 2 0 412 88 2 WESTRN SUBURBS 16 13 3 0 1201 81 3 PENRITH 16 11 5 0 190 69 4 MOOREBANK 16 9 7 0 82 56 5 SOUTHERN POWER 16 5 11 0 64 31 6 PENNANT HILLS 16 5 11 0 57 31 7 CAMPBELLTOWN 16 0 16 0 14 0 WOMEN’S DIVISION ONE P W L D % %WON 1 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 13 11 2 0 260 85 2 NEWTOWN 15 12 3 0 279 80 3 UNSW/ES 14 10 4 0 196 71 4 WESTERN WOLVES 14 8 6 0 151 57 5 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 15 5 10 0 64 33 6 SOUTHERN POWER 15 3 12 0 30 20 7 WOLLONGONG 14 1 13 0 20 7 WOMEN’S7 DIVISION TWO P W L D % %WON 1 GOSFORD 12 9 3 0 363 75 2 AUBURN 14 10 4 0 199 71 3 UTS 13 9 4 0 270 69 4 PENRITH 13 9 4 0 216 69 5 BLACKTOWN 13 9 4 0 202 69 6 MANLY WARRINGAH 13 7 6 0 134 54 7 NEWTOWN 13 4 9 0 46 31 8 MOOREBANK 13 2 11 0 19 15 9 UNSW/ES 14 0 14 0 15 0 www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 4 37 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September 2015 AFL SYDNEY LADDERS AFL SYDNEY WEBSITE PREMIER DIVISION P W L D % PTS 1 EAST COAST 16 15 1 0 292 60 2 MANLY WARRINGAH 16 13 3 0 158 52 3 PENNANT HILLS 16 12 3 1 130 50 4 ST GEORGE 16 10 6 0 99 40 5 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 16 7 8 1 102 30 6 UTS 16 6 10 0 83 24 7 WESTERN SUBURBS 16 4 12 0 73 16 8 NORTH SHORE 16 3 13 0 54 12 9 UNSW/ES 16 1 15 0 51 4 DIVISION ONE P W L D % PTS Visit www.sydneyafl.com.au for 1 BALMAIN 18 14 4 0 136 56 2 UTS 18 14 4 0 125 56 3 PENNANT HILLS 18 12 6 0 129 48 Latest News 4 MACQUARIE UNI 18 11 7 0 123 44 5 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 18 10 8 0 127 40 Results 6 EAST COAST 18 8 10 0 104 32 7 ST GEORGE 18 8 10 0 101 32 8 SOUTHERN POWER 18 8 10 0 87 32 2015 Fixtures 9 HOLROYD PARRAMATTA 18 5 13 0 74 20 10 UNSW/ES 18 0 18 0 47 0 Ladders DIVISION TWO P W L D % %WON 1 CAMDEN 17 15 2 0 177 88 2 BLACKTOWN 17 12 5 0 139 71 Photo Gallery 3 MANLY WARRINGAH 16 10 6 0 105 63 4 MOOREBANK 17 9 8 0 101 53 Sydney AFL Forms 5 PENRITH 16 6 10 0 108 38 6 NORTH SHORE 17 6 11 0 79 35 7 WESTERN SUBURBS 16 5 11 0 67 31 and more 8 RANDWICK CITY 16 3 13 0 65 19 DIVISION THREE P W L D % %WON 1 UTS 16 14 2 0 183 88 2 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 17 14 3 0 196 82 SOCIAL MEDIA 3 PENRITH 17 11 6 0 136 65 4 PENNANT HILLS 18 10 8 0 120 56 5 WESTERN SUBURBS 18 10 8 0 97 56 6 EAST COAST 18 8 10 0 87 44 7 NOR-WEST 18 7 11 0 99 39 AFL Sydney @aflsydney 8 BALMAIN 17 6 11 0 66 35 9 GOSFORD 16 3 13 0 52 19 10 UNSW/ES 17 3 14 0 60 18 DIVISION10 FOUR P W L D % %WON 1 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 17 13 4 0 207 76 2 HOLROYD PARRAMATTA 16 12 4 0 158 75 3 WOLLONDILLY 17 11 6 0 131 65 4 MANLY WARRINGAH 16 10 6 0 118 63 5 CAMPBELLTOWN 18 11 7 0 150 61 6 CAMDEN 18 11 7 0 127 61 7 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 17 10 7 0 108 59 8 NORTH SHORE 17 8 9 0 87 47 9 BLACKTOWN 18 6 11 1 84 36 A F L Sy d n e y @ a f l s yd n e y 10 SOUTHERN POWER 18 6 12 0 77 33 11 RANDWICK CITY 17 2 14 1 56 15 12 MOOREBANK 17 2 15 0 32 12 www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 36 5 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September MEN’S RISING STAR CLUB NOTES There seems to be no clear favourite when it comes to the Men’s Rising Star award this season. PENNANT HILLS Pleasingly, it is one of the strongest group of youngsters in the last few years which gives credit to the great Last weekend we had three teams competing in semi-finals … Premier Division, Reserve work both the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants Academies are doing. Grade and Under 19 Division 1 playing for the opportunity to advance to Grand Finals. Penno featured prominently on the Saturday card at Henson Park, playing in 3 out of 5 finals that day. Of the three St George lead the way in terms of nominations with five players, with Pennant Hills having four and North teams, Reserve Grade was successful, while Prems and Under 19 Div 1 were beaten by narrow margins, but sur- Shore with three. Only Sydney University’s Ben Hawtin played all 16 games this season. vive to fight again in Sunday’s preliminary finals. Although only a fortnight out of winter, last Saturday was more like a balmy summers-day and the unseasonable heat made playing conditions difficult.
Ressies played minor premiers Balmain, having lost to the Tigers two weeks prior in Round 18. The match started The AFL Sydney Premier Division coaches will vote on the award, voting 1 to 5 on the nominated rising stars perfectly for the Tigers, with their first goal within 90 seconds of the start and then they kicked a second, several and they are unable to vote for any player from their own club. minutes later. Penno kicked their first goal after 7 min and by half-way through the first quarter, Balmain had kicked 3 goals to 1. The Demons then kicked 5 unanswered goals to take a lead of 27 pts, which Balmain reduced The winner will be announced on Phelan Medal night. The nominees are: to 21 pts at half time. In the 3rd term, Balmain veteran Troy Luff received two favourable free kicks within easy Round 1—Tom Harvey (North Shore) Round 10—Bradley Keough (Pennant Hills) range of goal and gave the Tigers some hope of a revival, however, goals by Brant “Smakco” Jack, playing in his Round 2—Eli Prescott (St George) Round 11—Alex McKenzie (UNSW/ES) 200th game, and 300 game veteran Jason Clarke, almost unrecognisable in a sleeveless jumper (No 24), kept Penno Round 3—Campbell Luscombe (Pennant Hills) Round 12—Mitchell Wright (North Shore) ahead by 17 pts at the final change. Two early goals by the Tigers in the 4th quarter got the margin back to a man- Round 4—Ben Hawtin (Sydney University) Round 13—Connor Owen-Auburn (Pennant Hills) ageable 5 pts, however, the Demons pressure and ill-discipline by the Balmain defenders allowed Penno 3 easy Round 5—Allister Clarke (Sydney University) Round 14—Kirk Lower (UNSW/ES) goals, 2 from 50 metre penalties and one when Barnsy received a second kick at goal when he was felled late after Round 6—Ryan Speed (Western Suburbs) Round 15—Jack Mapleson (North Shore) the act of scoring. Penno’s 6 goals to 2 in the final term resulted in a 41 pt victory and a place in the Grand Final. Round 7—Nathan Cooper (Pennant Hills) Round 16—Dylan Sanderson (St George) Sam Zikman and Pete Barnes each kicked 4 goals. Brant Jack was able to celebrate his 200th game milestone with Round 8—Jack Hill (St George) Round 17—Brayden Kilpatrick (St George) a victory … congratulations Smakco! Round 9—Jake Brown (St George) Round 18—Ben van den Nieuwenhof (Western Prems took on the power-house East Coast Eagles and we weren’t really given much of a chance at victory. ECE Suburbs) were minor premiers, having lost only one match and having monstered most teams, including Penno, already this season. After ECE made the first clearance with impressive speed and efficiency, it seemed that our worst fears, a blow-out, might be realised. However, astute coaching and a ferocious desire to do well under-pinned a great WOMEN’S RISING STAR performance by the Dees, albeit they just fell short of victory in the end. There seemed to be something special in the air when our physio’s table was crushed in a sideline incident and when an East Coast shot at goal went out of This years Women’s rising star has a good mixture of both Division One and Division Two players and the award bounds on the full and popped neatly into a garbage bin like a hole in one! Such quirky omens seemed to inspire could go to anyone. our boys who played above themselves and we matched or excelled the Eagles for most of the match. However, in
the end, it was a small number of fatal turnovers that lead to East Coast goals that cost our boys an early ticket to Ten clubs have had at least one player nominated in 2016 which shows the wide range of increasing talent across the Grand Final; the final margin an even 2 goals. This was an impressive effort against a formidable side and it the competition. Macquarie University lead the way with four nominations while Auburn, Newtown and UNSW/ES gives us high hopes for today’s preliminary final against St George, before, with skill and luck, we get another shot have two each. at East Coast in the Grand Final.
Of the 3 sides competing today, the Under 19 Div 1 team was probably the most favoured to win straight through There is plenty of competition for the award with Sydney University’s Nicola Barr a slight favourite to win the to the Grand Final. However, this turned out not to be the case. In an arm-wrestle where there was never much of award after representing NSW/ACT in the rep game against AFL Queensland however Auburn’s Haneen Zreika, a difference in scores, UNSW/ES Bulldogs had a slightly better time of it in the second half and held on for a 7 pt who played for NSW in the Youth Girls Nationals and was also selected in the Under 16 All Australian side also win. This means that Penno will need to get over North Shore in next week’s preliminary final, if they are to make having a fantastic first season of senior football and will be right up there in the voting. the Grand Final for a re-match against the Bulldogs. Interestingly, in terms of recent form, Norths and UNSW have
won their past 5 matches straight, whereas Penno is 2 wins, 3 losses. Clearly, our boys will need to lift if they are The AFL Sydney Women’s coaches will vote on the award, voting 1 to 5 on the nominated rising stars and unable to progress in the finals series. to vote for anyone from their own club. So, this week, we have two teams competing in preliminary finals on Saturday at Henson Park. Prems and Under
19 Div 1 take on St George Dragons and North Shore Bombers. As you would expect of finals, each of these The winner will be announced on Phelan Medal night. The nominees are: matches will be hotly contested and our boys will need to play at their best if they are to win through to next
week’s Grand Finals. So come on out to Henson Park to cheer the boys on. Round 1—Nicola Barr (Sydney University) Round 10—Haneen Zrekia (Auburn) Dates for the diary: Thursday 1 October 2015 is Vote Count Night to be held at the MKO club rooms; and Presen- Round 2—Kiona Vance (Macquarie University) Round 11—Rheanna Lotter (Southern Power) tation Night is on Friday 9 October 2015 at the Epping Club. Round 3—Sharni Collins (Gosford) Round 12—WASHED OUT Want to talk Demons history? Then drop us a line at [email protected]. Round 4—Narmeen Mohammed (Auburn) Round 13—Gabrielle Ferreira (Macquarie Uni) Round 5—Quincy Dorans (Blacktown) Round 14—Terri-Ann Martin (Newtown) Round 6—Tayla Stahl-Smith (Newtown) Round 15—Sam Murray (UNSW/ES) Round 7—Emma Nolan (Penrith) Round 16—Telecia Brown (Macquarie University) Round 8—Jen Chan (UNSW/ES) Round 17—Vivien Talbot—(Macquarie University) Round 9—IIsabella Rudolph (Manly Warringah) www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 6 35 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September CLUB NOTES FROM YEARS GONE BY - 2 0 1 2 Sydney Football League Sydney Football League—Div One HOLROYD PARRAMATTA Final Ladder Final Ladder A familiar foe stood between the Goannas Reserves and a spot in the Grand Final, with their Preliminary Final matchup against Wollondilly at Blacktown being their third meeting in 4 UNSW/ES 60 Manly Warringah 72 weeks. The Goannas started strongly, having the better of the first quarter, but were unable to take full advantage North Shore 60 Southern Power 60 of their opportunities and went into quarter time trailing by 3 points. With memories of their second quarter comeback 2 weeks ago still in their mind, the Goannas were hoping to repeat the dose but were met by a hard Pennant Hills 60 Holroyd Parramatta 48 running Knights outfit, who took control of the game and opened up a 35 point lead at half time. It would be a Balmain 52 hard road for the Goannas to come back, but they came out fighting, and after a tight opening to the third term UTS 44 they made inroads into the Wollondilly lead, reducing the margin at three quarter time to 21 points and setting themselves up for a strong last term. Both teams left nothing in the tank in the last term, with the Knights match- St George 48 Penrith 40 ing everything that the Goannas threw at them, and when the final siren went it was Wollondilly who prevailed by UTS 44 North Shore 32 26 points. Grant Webb was fantastic for the Goannas all over the ground and was named best afield. Troy Martin and Adam Townsend were excellent in defence, while Jesse Haurua, Matt Ophof and Andrew Grogan did their Sydney Hills Eagles 20 UNSW/ES 28 best to get the Goannas moving forward. With the season over the club would like to thank Kristin Carville for a fantastic season, which saw the Goannas Reserves reach their first Preliminary final since 2001. The club is confi- Illawarra 16 Pennant Hills 24 dent that a better run with injuries in 2016 will see them take out the Premiership. Goannas 7.10.52 v Wollondilly Western Suburbs 16 11.12.78. Macquarie University 20
The Goannas Under 19’s ran out under lights at Henson Park last Saturday looking to book a rematch against Campbelltown 16 Sydney Hills Eagles 20 Wests in the Grand Final. It was a scrappy start to their game against Moorebank, but it was the Goannas who Sydney University 4 soon settled the better, finishing the quarter strongly to lead by 11 points at the first break. The second quarter Western Suburbs 8 saw the Goannas begin to assert their authority over the opposition, but they could not quite get full reward for Premiers their effort. The Goannas had a 26 point half time lead and came out in the third term looking to take the game UNSW/ES Premiers away from Moorebank, but every time they threatened to break the game open the opposition would do enough Manly Warringah to keep themselves close enough. The lead was a comfortable 40 points at the start of the last quarter, and the Grand Final final quarter saw the teams scrap it out to see the margin at full time a convincing 47 points. Adam Storey had a UNSW/ES 13.11 (89) def Balmain 7.5 (47) Grand Final fantastic game sweeping across the middle and was named best on ground, while Mitch Sapiatzer was also out- Manly Warringah 11.15 (81) def Southern Power 9.2 (56) Rod Podbury Medal (B.O.G Grand Final) standing and finished with 5 goals. Reuben Pannu was strong in defence, Reece Morris and Hayden Landels gave Adam Gulden (UNSW/ES) Club Championship plenty of rebound, with Chom Manut providing a great target up forward. Goannas 14.17.101 v Moorebank Manly Warringah 7.12.54. Phelan Medal The Goanans Under 19's will take on Western Suburbs in the Grand Final on Saturday night at Blacktown Interna- Dane Rampe UNSW/ES 26 Snow Medal tional Sports Park. The game starts at 6.30 pm. Coach Phil Lane, and his able assistant Jeff Taylor have worked Kieran Wright Pennant Hills 20 Andrew Craig Southern Power 25 hard all season wirth this group of talented footballers and they are now where they had planned to be from that Craig White Balmain 19 Jake Brazill Holroyd Parramatta 21 very first pre season run, the Grand Final. So 50% of the job is done, and it will take every boy to give 110 % if they Leading Goalkickers Tyrone Armitage Manly Warringah 16 want to get the ultimate prize. Let's all get down there on Saturday night in big numbers and make some noise Leigh Lavery UNSW/ES 89 and to cheer the boys on. Nick Ryan St George 65 Leading Goalkickers The League Awards (Phelan Medal Night) is being held on Monday night, 21 September. This is always a great Ben Taggart Balmain 60 David Kovacevic Manly Warringah 86 night, and could be even more special with the Goannas having such a solid season, with 3 out of 4 sides playing Jared Wilson Southern Power 39 finals. Nathan Peters and Marcus Pasfield have already secured the Division 5 and Under 19 Division 2 goal kicking Rising Stars Michael Stacey Holroyd Parramatta 31 awards with 54 and 33 sausage rolls respectively, and we will be hoping plenty of Goannas feature in the Medal Sam Tagliabue (UNSW/ES) & Stephanie Kostic (Penrith) counts. We've got a couple of tables attending, so to those that are going, have a fantastic night, and to the play- Volunteer of the Year (Ken Ferguson Award) Representative Football ers in line for an award, best of luck. Paul Simonsen (UNSW/ES) VAFA 15.18 (108) def AFL Sydney 8.13 (61) At this year's Gray Medal & Presentation Night, not only will the Club be awarding trophies for the best players, AFL Sydney U23s 8.7 (55) def Farrer FL 14.11 (95) and celebrating another great year of the mighty Goannas, we will also be bringing together the brilliant 1990 Team of the Year Premiership side, 25 years after their 9.15.69 v North Shore 9.8.62 Grand Final win at Erskinville Oval. All players, B: Farrell (BAL), Pearson (BAL), Nicholls (UNSW) Representative Players Player coaches, officials and supporters from that era are wlecome and it will be a fantstic night, culminating in the 2015 HB: Wright (PH), Wason (NS)-(c), Collett (UNSW) Dane Rampe C: Round (BAL), Goodall (PH), Conway (BAL) Gray Medal presentation. Please contact Peter Taylor on 0438.004905 for more information. Presentation Night Hall of Fame Inductees will be held at the Merrylands RSL Club on Saturday 24 October. HF: Carey (PH), Taggert (BAL), B.Fitzgerald (NS) F: White (BAL), Lavery (UNSW), Ryan (STG) Cliff Matson, Jaret Hogarth & Jason McPherson We would like to acknowledge again our great 2015 partners, at Merrylands RSL Club, Rossfreight Express, HTT R: Tagliabue (UNSW), Wilkie (BAL), Rampe (UNSW) Management, Crown On McCredie Hotel, Mr Taxman, Cash Converters (Blacktown), Value H2O, Satsuma Solu- INT: McAlister (UNSW), Saddington (STG), D.Fitzgerald (NS, Lee- Life Member tions, Road Runner Rubber Supplies, Stratton Finance, Quigley's Quality Meats, Salmon Bros, Quickfee, Nolan Steere (NS) Peter Physick Plumbing Services, Aceit Sportswear and of course the Holroyd Council. Coach: Jon Hayres (NS) Ump: Dean Garroway www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 34 7 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September WEEK 2 FINALS REVIEW T E ACLUB M NOTES L I S T S Article and Photos by Michael Shillito Semi-Final weekend was played in glorious spring sunshine, with Henson Park the BLACKTOWN venue for the Premier Division matches. The Blacktown Magic AFC Men's Division 2 team plays in the season's biggest game, the Grand Final against Camden. East Coast vs Pennant Hills Saturday was Second Semi-Final day. East Coast Eagles were taking on Pennant Hills In the Major Semi Final, Blacktown emerged winners in a very dour game of footy and are Demons. looking to replicate the same result this weekend. With the aid of kicking with a favourable breeze in the 1st Since the opening round, the Eagles had carried all before them in a dominant sea- quarter the Magic dominated possession and had numerous opportunities to build a decisive quarter time lead son. Not dropping a game since round 1, with an enormous percentage through the however the breeze and poor kicking resulted in 2-8 to 1-2 for the quarter. Goals to Matty Newson and Benny home and away season. A team with plenty of stars who had previously played NEAFL with them in the last few seasons. Hynes allowed the Magic a handy 2 goal lead at quarter time with big Tim Baracz dominant in the ruck provid- Their opponents, Pennant Hills, hadn’t had everything go their way during the season. But they still had enough class to ing first use to the middies. make the top three, and a win over Manly in last week’s Qualifying Final got them through to play against the Eagles. And with a spot in the Grand Final at stake, the pressure was going to be turned up. The 2nd quarter was again a contested affair with the game being played largely on the grandstand side with It looked a mismatch on paper, but the Demons were applying the blowtorch early. The Eagles weren’t finding it easy to stoppage after stoppage taking place, and resulting in a low scoring quarter. The Magic back line lead by skipper get the ball forward during the early exchanges. It took 17 minutes before a goal would be scored, as the Demons piled on Josh Mann playing on the best CHF in the comp was at his spoiling best and Dave Bertram’s strong hands were the pressure and prevented the Eagles from getting their running game going. The Demons created chances but were a feature of the quarter. unable to capitalise on them, three behinds resulting when a goal or two could have been achieved. But once Jamie Vlatko marked and goaled to break the deadlock, the game looked to be returning to the form script as he Going into the 3rd quarter with the breeze behind them, the Magic started on fire with an early goal to EJ scored a second a minute later, and a quick snap from Daniel Spiteri opened up a 17-point lead to the Eagles at quarter time. Barclay setting him a light for a strong second half following a quiet first half. Despite the quick start to the But the burst by the Eagles late in the first quarter would be the exception rather than the rule; and rather than launching quarter the Cats gained the ascendancy and without the desperation from the back 6 could have seen the Cats a run of goals in the second, they would be well held. Luke Bilbe had the Demons’ first goal within a minute of the second take the lead heading into the final change. EJ kicked 2 for the quarter as the Cats were held to 1-6 for the term, quarter starting, and the Demons were working their way back. The Eagles were unable to score a goal in the second leaving the Magic with a big task kicking to the non scoring end in the final term with a slender 8 point lead. quarter, as the Pennant Hills defenders stood up to the challenge. Time and again, the ball would rebound out of the defensive 50 as quickly as it had come, and the Eagle forwards were denied the space to create leads and scoring chances. A final quarter break plea, from coach Leighton Corr, demanded that the Magic play one more quarter of hard A 50 metre penalty got the Demons their second goal. It was a low-scoring contest, physical and intense for the most part. committed footy to earn themselves a spot in the GF, and the boys took it in their stride as they stuck to their The clock had ticked into time-on and the Demons worked the ball forward again. And it was James Dunn who stood and structures and backed themselves in. Big final terms from all the boys, in particular Aaron Hill who started had a delivered, taking the mark 35 metres from home on an angle. As he went back to line up his shot, the siren sounded. But, quiet start to the game but stepped up across half back reading the ball well in the air and taking numerous showing no sign of nerves and rising to the occasion, Dunn moved back, took his kick and drew twin flags from the goal important marks. Big moment goals to Jase Moeller and the sealer to EJ, with 3 minutes to go, left the Magic umpire, giving the Demons a surprise two-point lead at the long break. with a nervy final few minutes but they were able to control the ball and slow the strong Cats side down. If you’d looked at the quarter-by-quarter scores from this game, you’d think there was a massive wind blowing. There wasn’t. It was the flow of the game and not the conditions that had seen all the first half goals, and most goals for the As an even a team performance as the Magic have had all year but key call outs to Tim Baracz, Kent Weir, An- game, going to the Sydenham Road End. And in the early minutes of the third term, Nathan Cooper showed that goals drew Polks and the entire backline in trying conditions for footy. T could be scored at the scoreboard end as he marked and slotted the goal home, and the Demons were eight points in front. For a fleeting moment, hopes were rising of a boilover. A brief five-minute burst of devastating football by the Eagles snuffed out those hopes. Quick snaps on the run by Trent Blacktown's coaches, Leighton Corr and Ash Moeller have worked tirelessly to ensure the team is peaking at the Stubbs and Scott Reed and a strong mark and goal by Jamie Vlatko turned the Eagle deficit into a ten-point lead in the right time so as to ensure a lap of honour at the end of the game to cap off a successful 2015 season. blink of an eye. The tide looked to have turned, the Eagles had lifted and for much of the remainder of the third quarter This game celebrates the fourth year in succession that the first grade team at Blacktown has contested in the the ball was inside the Eagles’ forward 50. Grand Final and there are members of this week's team that have played in all of them, a mighty achievement Against the run of play, Nick Hey gave the Pennant Hills fans something to shout about as he marked and goaled. But the indeed. Eagles were looking stronger, Reed and Stubbs again capitalising on the weight of possession which was running their way; taking the lead to 20 points at the last change. And when Jamie Vlatko kicked his fourth in the opening minutes of the final term, the game looked to be beyond doubt. The Blacktown Club continues to prosper as it gains support from both the local community and its sponsors The sun was setting, the lights were taking over. But day turning into night brought about another shift in the momentum, who have embraced the Club over the last four seasons. Without that support it would be very difficult to fulfil as the Demons lifted their work rate one more time and left nothing in the tank as they worked relentlessly to make every the potential of the coaches and players in end of season success. effort to overcome the deficit. James Dunn was a focal point, as he took a succession of strong marks on the half-forward line to give the Demons scoring The Club would like to thank the Ettamogah, Noise and Energy Control (NEC), Jimmy’s Gourmet Pizza, Sol Cafe, chances. Two of them went through the big sticks and the margin was back to 14 points and there was still enough time First National Blacktown, Helloworld Winston Hills, Sydney Show Boats, Jaydub Electrical Services, Triforce left on the clock if they could get another one quickly. And it wasn’t for a lack of effort that the next goal didn’t come; one Sports, Exclusive Cabinetry, DSE Trucks.Clean Shred Health Coaching & JS Sports shot hitting the post, the besieged Eagle defenders forced to rush another behind, a string of ball-ups and boundary throw-ins inside the Demon forward 50. But the Eagles defenders were able to hold the Demons out as the clock ran down. And when the final siren sounded, the minor premiers had taken the game by 12 points. Far from convincing, far from the blowout that their home and away form had suggested. But enough to book them a spot in the Grand Final.
www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 8 33 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September CLUB NOTES WEEK 2 FINALS REVIEW Jamie Vlatko finished with four goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Aaron Savage and Andrew Browning also PENRITH got plenty of the ball for the Eagles. Before entering the NEAFL, the Eagles had played in five Grand Finals in six years; and after returning their senior side to AFL Sydney after their NEAFL time came to an end, they’re back. Another year has come and gone for the Penrith Rams and despite no silverware, an Michael Johnston, Ranga Ediriwickrama and Daniel Preen featured prominently for Pennant Hills. The Demons were absolutely hugely successful year with all five teams playing finals football for the first beaten but far from disgraced; and they showed that the all-conquering Eagles can be beaten. Had they made the most of time in history. their chances, they could have stolen this game. They’re not through to the Grand Final yet, but they have another chance The Ramettes played their first ever Grand Final at Blacktown on Saturday and after in next Sunday’s Preliminary Final. three sudden death wins, put it up to minor premiers Gosford Wildcats on an extremely hot morning that certainly took its toll on both teams as the game progressed. But it was to be the Wildcats that were Manly Warringah vs St George to stand on the winner’s dais and congratulations to Simon Berry and his team on a wonderful second For the third year in a row, the Preliminary Final will see Pennant Hills take on St George. The Dragons booked their ticket to the Preliminary Final on Sunday afternoon at Henson Park when they completed a convincing 45-point win over Manly year in the Sydney competition. in the First Semi-Final. The Ramettes were no doubt disappointed by the loss, but the huge band of supporters and the whole Manly’s hopes of a premiership three-peat suffered a setback during the week when key forward Brayden Fowler and tall club are extremely proud of their magnificent efforts, not only his year, but ever since their inception in Gareth Benbow found themselves suspended. But there was still plenty of talent in the Giants’ lineup when they took on 2012. A big thank you to everyone who has played, assisted or supported in the journey this far on. the Dragons, a team they had beaten twice during the regular season. Penrith Rams wish to congratulate all the teams still playing over the next fortnight and wish them all the But the Giants didn’t look their normal selves during the first quarter. Normally relentless with the physical pressure, they best in their respective games. We would like to also acknowledge the great amount of work and passion were letting the Dragons get more loose ball than an opponent is usually able to get. And the Dragons took advantage that Competition Manager, Matt Graham has put into the last few successful seasons and wish him all with three goals to one to lead by 14 points at quarter time. the best in his new position as Facilities Manager. We also welcome Lauren Button to the helm of the The Giants needed to lift in the second term, and it didn’t take long for them to kick some goals to get themselves back into the contest. The Dragons were forced into desperate defence. A bus positioned itself in the car park behind the goals ship and will be giving out full support to her and Scott in 2016. at the Sydenham Road End, and the Dragons would have been wishing it had been parked just a few metres further in, in The Penrith Rams Australian Football Club is seeking expressions of interest for all coaching front of the goals, as wave after wave of Manly attack looked to impose some scoreboard pressure. positions club for the 2016 season. Twice the Giants managed to level the scores, and then a behind saw them hit the front deep in time-on. But a hospital The Rams had a very successful 2015 with all 5 teams making the BLK AFL Sydney Finals se- chip across the face of goal was intercepted by Jordan West, who took advantage to mark and goal to give the Dragons a ries, with the ladies team, The Ramettes appearing in the Grand Final. four-point lead at half time. The Rams have a most enviable record in the Sydney AFL competition, with six grand final ap- The third quarter, often known as the premiership quarter, is so often the time when games are won and lost. And that pearances and three premierships since 2010. We are looking for experienced coaches for the was emphatically the case in this contest as the Dragons took control during the third term to set up a match-winning Seniors (Div 2), Reserves (Div 3), Thirds (Div 5), U19’s and Women’s team that can: lead. Develop and work with our club Early in the quarter, the Giants were looking good. A couple of behinds and then a goal on the run to Anthony Robertson Attract players saw the Northern Beaches team take the lead. But a 50 metre penalty to Eli Prescott would restore the St George lead, Communicate with players, board and committee and change the momentum of the game. Suddenly the Dragons had their tails up, and the bounce of the ball was running their way. Suddenly players who had Work with players on all levels struggled to make an impact began to put their hand up and accumulate possessions. Suddenly loose men began to ap- Work with other coaches pear, anticipating the bounce of the ball and helping themselves to some easy touches. And suddenly the team that has Increase skill levels dominated Premier Division since going up just three years ago were looking vulnerable. Implement game plans and structures Young guns Nathan Kenny and Taylor Preece, two of the crop of youngsters who have made an impression at Premier Become a quality club person Division level this season, helped themselves to goals. But much of the work up forward was done by a veteran who’s All coaches are required to have at least Level 1 accreditation. This can be obtained before the worked tirelessly for the club for a long time, often in the midfield but this time enjoying the freedom to run forward. season starts. Please forward your expression of interest to John Rix (Manager-Football Opera- Declan Donohue was hard to stop up forward, adding two more goals to the three he managed in the first half to set up tions) Email [email protected] or phone 0407 668 855. an impressive lead. Also a reminder that Annual Presentation Night will be held at the Gaels Club on Saturday Night In the end, it was a run of six goals to one for the quarter; and at the last change the Dragons were 39 points ahead. And October 17 and tickets are now available. Check out the Rams website try as they did, there was no way back into the contest for Manly in the final term. The Giants would manage three goals, but the Dragons had the answers with four of their own; and there was no way back into the contest for Manly. www.penrithrams.com.au With the 45-point win, the Dragons booked their passage into the Preliminary Final. Declan Donohue spearheaded the Finally, we express our thanks to major sponsors, O’Donoghues Irish Pub at Emu Plains and charge with a five goal haul; and along with Nathan Kenny and Tim Coenen was among the Dragons’ best. Slater + Gordon Lawyers for the magnificent support they continue to provide for the Penrith Jordan Weir, James Brain and Calum Johnston were Manly’s best. But two losses in the first two weeks of finals sees the Rams. Giants eliminated. Their 2015 season, and their dreams of a premiership three-peat, are over. And so three teams remain. East Coast are through to the Grand Final, and have another week next weekend to rest and prepare. Either Pennant Hills or St George will join them in Sydney footy’s biggest day. It’s the third year in a row that Pennant Hills and St George have faced off in the Preliminary Final. Will the Demons prevail and make their way to their third Grand Final on the trot? Or will it be third time lucky for St George? All will be revealed at Henson Park next Sunday. www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 32 9 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September PHELAN MEDAL T E ACLUB M NOTES L I S T S The Phelan Medal is awarded to the AFL Sydney Premier Division player judged as the best and fairest in a season on votes of the field umpires who cast 3, 2 & 1 votes at ST GEORGE the completion of each game. Another glorious Spring Day at Henson Park and the young Dragons Unnamed the award was first presented in 1926 and then in 1932 tagged the were ready to face the reigning premiers in Manly. We have some “Provan Medal” after the donor, Mr Aubrey D.S Provan, the President of the NSW AFL. In 1937 the name was changed to the Phelan Medal perpetuating the work of Mr very good tussles with them and so we thought this would be a task James E Phelan (1860 – 1939) a man who devoted much of his lifetime to the interests not beyond us. of Australian Football in Sydney. And so it turned out to be. The Dragons started out well and the Premiers re- YEAR NAME CLUB VOTES turned fire. The result was close at half time but in the third quarter the Dragons DNA shone with a 7 goal to 1 return. The last quarter was even as the match 2014 Alex GOODALL Pennant Hills 28 drew to a close much to the delight of the vocal crowd on one part of the hill. 2013 Tyrone ARMITAGE Manly Warringah 23 And to today. For the third season in a row the Dragons take on Pennant Hills in 2012 Dane RAMPE UNSW/ES 26 the Preliminary Final. Surely it is now time for the Dragons! Our Presentation Night, the Dwyer-Sterling Medal presentation, will be held at St 2011 Kieran WRIGHT Pennant Hills 20 George Masos on Saturday night the 24 October. Your registration fee covers 2010 Alex LEE Sydney University 19 your cost of entry. For all others it is $50 and drinks are at bar prices. 2009 Brydon COLES Sydney University 19 2008 Matt CAREY Pennant Hills 17 NORTH SHORE 2007 Charlie RICHARDSON Pennant Hills 16 It’s Preliminary Final day for our Under 19s. Our young Bombers have had an 2006 Troy LUFF UNSW/ES 21 outstanding season to make the finals, and at our last start a fortnight ago 2005 Dean DAVIES North Shore 22 were far too good for St George and cruised to a comfortable win. But the job’s not done yet. A win here will book a place in the Grand Final; and after the 2004 Stephen PECH UNSW/ES 19 pain of last year’s defeat, the motivation is there to go one better. 2003 Jason TURNER Campbelltown 15 But whatever the results from here on in, it’s been a great season for our Under 19s. Many of them have had a taste of senior footy and will be looking to make playing in the North 2002 Troy LUFF Balmain 20 Shore seniors a regular thing in years to come. And they have the talent to do it. 2001 Jason McPHERSON UNSW/ES 16 Coming up on Friday 9th October is the North Shore Presentation Night. It’s a night when 2000 Mark MACKENZIE Balmain 19 we reflect on the season that was, recap the highs and lows, and present our awards. 1999 Trevor BURNETT Campbelltown 34 It’ll be held at Norths Leagues Club. Tickets cost $60 ($50 for life members). Includes cana- 1998 Jarrod CROSBY Baulkham Hills 22 pes and a two-course meal. Get your payment in to make sure of your place.
1997 Simon WILSON St George 16 Preparations are under way for 2016, when we’ll be looking for a big North Shore fightback. 1996 Joe CORMACK Western Suburbs 21 We’re on the lookout for players to spearhead the charge. If you’d like to play for North Shore in 2016, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] 1995 Graham JONES Baulkham Hills 22 1994 Chris O'DWYER East Sydney 28 Enjoy your day at the footy. Go Bombers!!! 1993 Tony QUINN St George 20 1992 Darren OATES & Lee CAMPBELL St George & Campbelltown 19
www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 10 31 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September CLUB NOTES CAMDEN The Camden Cats have defeated the Manly-Warringah Giants by one point 9.8 (62) to 9.7 (61) in their qualifying final of the AFL Sydney division two competition at the Blacktown International Sportspark on Sunday. The minor premiership winning Camden side will now contest the AFL Sydney division two grand final at the same venue next Saturday afternoon at 4.00pm. “The players are ecstatic about making the grand final,” said Camden Cats President Joshua Leys after the nail biting one point victory. “Reaching the grand final is a great achievement for our club, but our goal this year has always been to win a premiership.” “Next Saturday we will be giving it our all to win that ultimate prize,” he said. Camden is striving to win a historic first premiership in the elite AFL Sydney competition, having joined the competition from the south coast league in 2008. A large and boisterous contingent of Camden Cats’ fans made the trip to Blacktown on Sunday, but it was Manly-Warringah who started the game best. They got the jump on the Cats in the first quarter, making the most of every one of their scoring opportunities to lead by 17 points at the first break. In the second quarter, Manly-Warringah kicked the first two goals to have the Cats staring down a five goal deficit, the biggest margin for the game. Looking for a spark in the middle, the Cats found it in half-back Brenton Sommerville who was shifted into the ruck. The move proved to be a masterstroke with Camden immediately starting to win the centre clearances. The Cats went on to kick four goals to one in the second quarter to reduce the margin to five points at half time. Camden began the third quarter strongly, with midfielder Tom Vella leading the way. His hard tack- ling and attack on the ball was sublime, keeping the Cats in touch with a slim 9 point margin sepa- rating the two teams at the final change. The final quarter was hard, tough and action packed with both teams leaving nothing in the tank in pursuit of a grand final berth. Ben Wharton, Mark Maher and Mitch Hogan were again Camden’s best around the ground, con- tinuing their recent run of good form, whilst speedster Mitch Broadstock had one of his best games for the year. But it was full forward Matthew Withers that was the difference in the last term. His two late goals proved the difference between the two teams, with the Cats hitting the front for the first time with less than two minutes remaining. A kick after the siren from Manly-Warringah player Stephen Kelly failed to trouble the scorers when his kick sailed over the boundary on the full, a one point victory to the Cats the final result. “Manly definitely made us work hard for the win today,” said Camden Captain Josiah Ayling. “I am proud of the boys. They stuck it out all day and even when the chips were down they kept their heads up high and kept working hard for each other.” “This week we will be a big one on the training track as we look to sharpen our skills and be ready to play our best football next Saturday,” he said.
www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 30 11 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September FROM YEARS GONE BY AFL SYDNEY FINALS RESULTS SYDNEY AFL PREMIER DIVISION DIVISION FIVE GRAND FINAL (formerly Sydney Football League) UTS Bats 3.5, 9.6, 14.11, 20.13 (133) PRELIMINARY FINALS UNSW/ES Bulldogs 1.4, 4.7, 6.8, 7.12 (54) GOALS, 2014 Blacktown Pennant Hills 7.14.56 def. St George 3.9.27 UTS Bats : M. Hagias 4, T. Thorn-Saville 4, L. Wesney 3, J. Hedrick 2, J. Alsford 1, J. Levy 1, Z. Thor- 2013 Blacktown Pennant Hills 15.13.103 def. St George 12.10.82 neycroft 1, S. Pascal 1, E. Taffa 1, J. Bocking 1, R. Simpkin 1 2012 Blacktown Balamin 12.11.83 def. Pennant Hills 10.14.74 2011 Blacktown Balmain 13.7-85 def. Sydney Uni 12.10-82 UNSW/ES Bulldogs : M. Cullen 1, N. Dowsett 1, S. Wright 1, J. Hook 1, R. Cosgrave 1, J. Reid 1, A. 2010 Blacktown East Coast 16.10.106 def. Western Subs 6.15.51 Yanitsas 1 2009 Blacktown UNSW/ES 12.7.79 def. Westerrn Subs 9.11.65 BEST, 2008 Henson Park East Coast 18.14.122 def. UNSW/ES 11.11.77 UTS Bats : T. Thorn-Saville, A. Reynolds, J. Alsford, N. Brunton, M. Hagias, Z. Thorneycroft 2007 Henson Park North Shore 18.13.121 def. Pennant Hills 11.10.76 UNSW/ES Bulldogs : C. Stritch, J. Reid, M. Martin, J. Hook, D. Hughey, M. Cullen 2006 Henson Park Pennant Hills 19.14.128 def. Western Subs 6.6.42 2005 Henson Park North Shore 13.12.90 def. Pennant Hills 6.11.47 2004 Henson Park St George 8.8.56 def. UNSW/ES 5.7.37 2003 Monarch Field UNSW/ES 12A.10.82 def. St George 5.6.36 2002 Roger Sheeran UNSW/ES 18.10.118 def. St George 9.10.64 2001 Roger Sheeran Campbelltown 15.13.103 def. St George 9.14.68 2000 Roger Sheeran North Shore 15.8.98 def. St George 11.8.74 1999 Roger Sheeran Balmain 17.17.119 def. Pennant Hills 15.10.100 1998 Wagener North Shore 13.17.95 def. Balmain 18.9.117 1997 Wagener Balmain 21.16.142 def. North Shore 11.6.72 1996 Wagener Pennant Hills 16.12.108 def. St George 7.10.52 1995 Monarch Field Pennant Hills 15.12.102 def. Baulkham Hills 8.8.56 WOMEN’S DIVISION TWO GRAND FINAL 1994 Macq Fields North Shore 18.13.121 def. Western Subs 8.12.60 1993 Gore Hill North Shore 26.16.172 def. Western Subs 13.15.93 Gosford Wildcats 1.3, 1.3, 3.3, 4.3 (27) 1992 Wagener North Shore 19.21.135 def Western Subs 15.16.106 Penrith Ramettes 0.4, 2.4, 2.5, 3.6 (24) 1991 Football Park Holroyd Parra 19.12.126 def Western Subs 14.11.95 GOALS, 1990 Erskinville North Shore 16.13.109 def Campbelltown 14.6.90 Gosford Wildcats : M. Ross 4 Penrith Ramettes : N. Perrett 1, J. Vella 1, R. Tomkins 1 1989 Erskinville North Shore 25.23.173 def St George 10.12.72 BEST, 1988 Erskinville Campbelltown 19.12.126 def North Shore 13.12.90 Gosford Wildcats : M. Ross, T. Mutton, E. Crookes, M. Lawrence, K. Mackay, K. Smallacombe 1987 Erskinville St George 21.12.138 def East Sydney 9.15.69 Penrith Ramettes : R. Tomkins, J. Vella, N. Camilleri, N. Perrett, K. Easthope, S. Kostic
www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 12 29 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September AFL SYDNEY 2015 PREMIER DIVISION RESULTS AFL SYDNEY MATCH OF THE WEEK EAST COAST VS PENNANT HILLS East Coast Eagles 3.2, 3.4, 8.8, 9.9 (63) Pennant Hills Demons 0.3, 3.6, 5.6, 7.9 (51) GOALS, East Coast Eagles : J. Vlatko 4, T. Stubbs 2, S. Reed 2, D. Spiteri 1 Pennant Hills Demons : J. Dunn 3, T. Edmonds 1, N. Hey 1, L. Bilbe 1, N. Cooper 1 PENNANT HILLS ST GEORGE BEST, Sunday 20th September East Coast Eagles : J. Vlatko, A. Savage, A. Browning, D. Charleston, B. Anderson, S. Turner Pennant Hills Demons : M. Johnston, R. Ediriwickrama, D. Preen, A. Crisfield, D. Dell'Aquila, D. Witt 2:30pm @ Henson Park UMPIRES: Frank Kalayzich, Matthew Baigent, Lachlan McDonald Round 15 2015 - Pennant Hills 14.12 (96) def St George 14.7 (91) MANLY WARRINGAH VS ST GEORGE Round 1 2015 - Pennant Hills 16.9 (105) def St George 11.10 (76) St George Dragons 3.3, 6.5, 13.7, 17.9 (111) Manly Warringah Giants 1.1, 5.7, 6.10, 9.12 (66) GOALS, St George Dragons : D. Donohue 5, T. Preece 2, N. Ryan 2, J. Okunbor 1, B. Jones 1, N. Kenny 1, D. Gilbert 1, D. Sanderson 1, B. Kilpatrick 1, E. Prescott 1, N. Shaw 1 Manly Warringah Giants : A. Robertson 2, D. Dickerson 1, M. Bell 1, D. Sanderson 1, J. Monk 1, H. Koch 1, J. Pola- Smith 1, L. Brain 1 BEST, St George Dragons : N. Kenny, T. Coenen, D. Donohue, J. West, T. Martin, N. Shaw Manly Warringah Giants : J. Weir, J. Brain, C. Johnston, M. Carter, L. Brain, H. Koch UMPIRES: Dean Garroway, Aden Kittel, Lachlan Head AFL SYDNEY FINALS RESULTS DIVISION ONE PENNNAT HILLS 15.7 (97) def. BALMAIN 8.8 (56) SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 6.12 (48) def. UTS 5.13 (43) In 2015 selected matches will be live streamed through the AFL Sydney DIVISION TWO website and www.youtube.com/aflsydneylive thanks to Digital Sports. CAMDEN 9.8 (62) def. MANLY WARRINGAH 9.7 (61) DIVISION THREE All matches live streamed will then be stored on the AFL Sydney website SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 17.13 (115) def. WESTERN SUBURBS 7.7 (49) and can viewed at any time. Upcoming matches— DIVISION FOUR WOLLONDILLY 11.12 (78) def. HOLROYD PARRAMATTA 7.10 (52) ALL LOWER DIVISION GRAND FINALS WILL BE LIVE UNDER 19S DIVISION ONE STREAMED. UNSW/ES 9.6 (60) def. PENNANT HILLS 8.5 (53) BRING A RADIO TO THE GROUND AND TUNE IN TO UNDER 19S DIVISION TWO HOLROYD PARRAMATTA 14.17 (101) def. MOOREBANK 7.12 (54) 89.6FM TO HEAR THE COMMENTRAY LIVE WOMEN’S DIVISION ONE NEWTOWN 6.5 (41) def. UNSW/ES 5.4 (34)
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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY WOLLONDILLY Coach: Daniel Ranson Coach: Neal McGarrity Colours: Red, Black & White Colours: Red & White
Team List Team List No Name Goals No Name Goals 10 GAVIN NIXON 1 JACK NELSON 24 JARED LAWRENCE 26 NATHAN JACKSON 2 JAMES WESTON 29 EMMETT O’REILLT 3 CORY RUTLAND 31 TROY MCMURRICH 4 RHYS HAMILTON 34 ALEC VENSON 5 JAY HAMILTON 35 TIM SHUMACK 7 CHAD FITZSIMMONS 38 TRENT CARTER 39 WILL BICKERSTETH 9 SHAUN PAGET 40 BRAD FISHER 11 BENJAMIN ROBINSON 41 MATTHEW LAWRENCE 12 JASON HADDOCK 42 TOM ELLEN 13 TYE JACKSON 43 CHRIS EPHRAUMS 44 DAVID MUNDAY 15 CHRISTOPHER WOLFE 45 STUART THOMPSON 16 ALEXANDER DEBS 46 RYAN LUDOWYKE 20 CHRIS UNDERWOOD 47 KIERAN BRIDGER 21 SEAN FITZSIMMONS 48 JAMES COBURN 22 JADE PURCELL 49 BEN KUCHARSKI 50 SIMON MCINERNEY 23 BRENDAN COCKERILL 51 TIMOTHY CAMERON 24 TIMOTHY GODDARD 52 SAMUEL SCHUMACK 26 RUSSELL ANDREWS 53 NICHOLAS BELL 28 DANIEL HOCKEY 54 STU JAMIESON 32 RYAN GEER 55 ALEX COOPER 56 ELLIOTT THEW 33 CHRIS WITTEVEEN 57 DARREN MCLANDERS 34 DAVID WOLFE 58 JOSH COOPER 36 ANDRE STAMOULOS 59 DAVID MARSH 37 IAN ANDREWS 60 STEVE CLAYTON 39 JACKSON CRANE 61 LUKE DEMPSEY 62 CONOR APCAR 69 SCOTT SMITH 1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time FINAL WARRIORS KNIGHTS www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 14 27 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September PREMIER DIVISION PRELIMINARY FINAL DIVISION FOUR PREVIEW PENNANT HILLS ST GEORGE Macquarie University will be looking to win their first reserve grade premiership while Wollondilly will be Senior Coach: Chris Yard Senior Coach: Terry Mudge looking to go one better than their runner up position in 2014. Colours: Red & Navy Blue Colours: Red & White The Road So Far Macquarie University Team List Team List After dropping back from Division Three this year, the Warriors didn’t start the season too well with No Name Goals No Name Goals three losses from four games and it looked like they would be near the bottom of the ladder again. How- 1 CHRIS FRANGOS ever, something clicked after that point as they only dropped the one more match en route to claiming 2 SEB PARKER 2 DANIEL NAPPER the minor premiership. A 123 point win over Moorebank in Round 15 was their biggest win of the year.
3 AARON CRISFIELD 3 JORDAN WEST Wollondilly 4 NATHAN COOPER 4 PATRICK MCBRIDE After being defeated in last years Grand Final, the Knights were keen to go one better in 2015. Early on in 5 RANGA EDIRIWICKRAMA 5 DAVID LYCAKIS the season, the Knights struggled to get back to back wins but found form in the second half of the year 11 THEO MORAITIS 6 BLAKE GUTHRIE to finish in third. The Knights shook of their defeat to Holroyd Parramatta in the Qualifying Final to flip 7 DAVID RYAN the result in the Preliminary Final against the Goannas. 12 SAM ZIKMAN 8 MICHAEL MILNER 13 BRAD KEOUGH Previous Matchups 9 DECLAN DONOHUE Wollondilly and Macquarie University have surprisingly only played once this year, way back in Round 2. 14 DANIEL PREEN 10 BEN JONES The Knights got the victory over the Warriors by 19 points at University Oval that day. 15 KIERAN WRIGHT 11 STEPHEN WILSEN 16 TIM WALES 12 BEN SHARP Key Players Macquarie University 13 BRYCE ADDISON 17 ADAM NIXON Troy McMurrich – The big Macquarie University ruckmen will be key for the Warriors in the middle of the 18 DANIEL WITT 14 MATT PETERING ground and will be looking to give his midfielders first use of the ball. ‘Phar Lap’ also works hard around 15 ELI PRESCOTT th 20 NICOLAS HEY the grounds and will push back in defence to sit in the hole. Played his 300 game earlier this season. 16 JACK HILL 25 DAMIEN DELL’AQUILA 17 DEAN GILBERT Gavin Nixon – The Warriors captain has showed all his experience in 2015. After being a regular member 27 JESSE HARE 18 NATHAN KENNY of the Division One side the previous three years, the 37 year old took on the captaincy of the Division Four side and has led from the front all season. Doesn’t mind a goal either, kicking 20 goals during the 28 CAMERON SMITH 19 NICK RYAN year. 30 MICHAEL TALBOT 20 TOM COENEN 21 DANIEL COOPER 31 JAMES DUNN Wollondilly 22 NICK TAIT Daniel Hockey – Last years Armstrong Medallist, Hockey adds class coming out of defensive 50 finding 34 THOMAS ANGEL 24 DANIEL TOMLINS teammates further up the ground. Has spent less time in the middle this season but has had another superb season. 37 STEPHEN WRAY 25 DANIEL RIXON
38 SAM WIDMER 26 TRAVIS MARTIN Jason Haddock – The former Campbelltown Premier Division player, Haddock will be the main forward 40 LACHLAN VILE 27 JANSON DOUGHTY for the Knights on Saturday. Strong hands above head and a good kick at goal, the Warriors will need to 41 MATTHEW CAREY 28 TAYLOR PREECE shut him down. 30 BEN HODGSON 42 THOMAS EDMONDS Prediction 31 NICK SHAW 52 MICHAEL JOHNSON The Warriors have been outstanding in the second half of the year and will be very hard to beat but Wol- 32 NICK TATE londilly have claimed the only win between the pair and will believe they can do it again. 56 CAMPBELL LUSCOMBE 33 ALEXANDER WYNN 59 LUKE BILBE 36 JAKE BROWN Macquarie University by 23 points 1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time FINAL DEMONS DRAGONS www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 26 15 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September DIVISION THREE PRELIMINARY FINAL DIVISION ONE PRELIMINARY FINAL
UTS SYDNEY UNIVERSITY BALMAIN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY Coach: Luke McCormack Coach: Sam Power Senior Coach: Hugh Priest Senior Coach: Adam Clarke Colours: Teal & Black Colours: Blue & Gold Colours: Yellow & Black Colours: Blue & Gold
Team List Team List Team List Team List No Name Goals No Name Goals No Name Goals No Name Goals 1 ANDREW LANGFORD 1 BRENDON CLENDENNING 1 ALEX O’DEA 3 ANDREW HOLMES 2 SEAN FLAHIVE 2 CHARLES ALLWORTH 2 JAMES WEBSTER 5 TOM KIRKHAM 3 SIMON COSTA 3 JOSH ANDERSON 3 JESSE DRANSFIELD 5 JAMES LEVY 4 RIORDAN LEE 4 EDEN BENNELL 6 LUKE EGAN 6 ASHLEY LOXTON 5 TRENT MILLSTEAD 5 COLIN BROWN 8 MICHAEL CAREY 7 ANDREW BOSSIE 6 JOHN GREGORY 6 BILLY LAMBERT 9 CHARLES ALLWORTH 9 SHAUN SILVER 7 PETER LLOYD 7 CHRIS BOLT 13 NICK LLOYD 12 BRAD STEWART 8 MATT WHITAKER 8 DAN BRIAN 14 DOM VINCENT 13 BRETT DAY 9 ALEX CLARK 9 BILLY TAHA 16 HARRYBROWN 16 JACOB ALSFORD 10 JOHN WALSH 10 BRAD PLUG 19 HEATH MITCHELL 11 KYLE PARKER 11 LUKE JARJOURA 20 LUKE FREEMANTLE 21 SIMON HORAN 12 BEN SEWELL 12 EDEN WOODEND 23 PATRICK COUGHLAN 22 NICHOLAS WARD 13 LUKE HAYWARD 13 DAMON WOODEND 24 SAM RYAN 24 ADAM BROCK 14 NICHOLAS LLOYD 14 JOEL GRAY 25 RYAN KENNEDY 25 HAROLD SLEIGH 15 JIM BEARD 15 REECE GILLESPIE 29 BEN FITZPATRICK 26 MARK BIGNELL 16 PAUL YOUNAN 16 HARRY JENKINS 30 WILL GOWERS 27 MICHAEL LEBBON 17 LIAM WRIGHT 17 HUGH PRIEST 32 THOMAS KING 28 MICHAEL IZJIK 18 NATHAN DANCKERT 18 JAYDEN DONATO 29 HUGH PERKS 19 TOM WHITAKER 19 LUKE ELASI 34 NICK DALE 30 MICHAEL MAY 20 ALEX HARMER 20 BRENDAN CANN 35 OLIVER MAHONEY 31 WESLEY WOODMAN 21 ED TURNER 22 WAYD BLACKBURNE 36 AARON HAWKINS 33 MARK AYERS 22 SASHA WILLESEE 24 JASON FRETWELL 37 SEAN MCGRATH 34 TIM ODONOVAN 23 MATT WATSO 25 ROWAN CHOWANETZ 43 WILL PEARSE 35 RICHARD FITZGERALD 24 GORDO WILLIS 26 TOM FALKNER 44 MICHAEL HIGGINS 36 PATRICK TEGART 25 PAUL OSCAR 27 NICK WHITEHEAD 37 BRADLEY WOOTEN 26 BRENT POLLOCK 28 BRETT WALL 45 SEB FOTEA 38 GUY KAUFMAN 27 TOM KING 29 BILLY SHIPWAY 50 SACHA WILLESEE 40 NICHOLAS BARRETT 28 GABRIEL ROBBIE 30 AARON COTTRELL 52 SAM POWER 41 NICHOLAS BRUNTON 29 JOSH CUTRUPI 32 LUKE DUIGAN 54 GARY BURCH 42 TYRONE BURNETT 30 STEPHEN LLOYD 34 TROY LUFF 43 TREVOR PINER 55 DANIEL MILLER 31 SEBASTIAN DIXON 35 ALISTAIRE DUELL-FERGUSON 45 DANIEL MURRELL 32 MICHAEL FOGARTY 56 OLIVER WETZLAR 37 KEVIN JONES 46 EDWARD MCCONACHY 33 TRISTAN IRVINE 45 BEN PLUG 60 CHRIS KENDRICK 50 MARK PENNYCUICK 34 JACK HOLLYWOOD 49 LACHLAN BENNETTS 61 XAVIER NELSON 62 SAMUEL CARNE 35 MITCH THOMPSON 69 JAMES WEST 62 MICHAEL FOGARTY 1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time FINAL 1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time FINAL BATS TIGERS STUDENTS STUDENTS www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 16 25 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September UNDER 19s DIV ONE PRELIMINARY FINAL DIVISION THREE PREVIEW PENNANT HILLS NORTH SHORE The battle of the Universitys will take place Saturday as minor premiers UTS look to bring the Bats Senior Coach: David Pinker Senior Coach: Jamie O’Dell their second premiership in 2015 when they take on Sydney University at Blacktown ISP. Colours: Red & Navy Blue Colours: Red & Black The Road So Far UTS Team List Team List The Bats started the year like a house on fire winning their first 12 matches before finally being No Name Goals defeated by their Grand Final opponent Sydney University by 17 points in the Round 4 wet weather 1 MITCHELL TRENAMAN No Name Goals catch-up game. Another loss to Pennant Hills two weeks later raised question marks on whether 2 SCOTT BRAIN 1 NED CAMPBELL the Bats were premiership material but they squashed all questions with a comprehensive win in 3 ETHA CLAXTON the 2nd Semi Final. 3 AIDEN COX 4 NATHAN MACE 5 HARRY RIVERS 6 NICHOLAS GARRICK Sydney University 6 ANTHONY WOODWARD The Students were at the top of the ladder for the first 11 rounds of the season before two losses 8 JACK PATTEN 10 JAMES LONERAGAN in their next three games ended their minor premiership hopes. A comprehensive win over West- 9 KIERON COALDRAKE 13 SAM BARKLEY ern Suburbs last week have them primed for this match. 11 BRETT THOMPSON 12 CHRIS ALLAN 14 ANTHONY TREACY Previous Matchups 13 CAMPBELL LUSCOMBE Have met three times this year with UTS claming two of those meetings with a 9 point win in 15 SUDKET FRASER-KRAUSE 14 COOPER LEE Round 9 and a 28 point victory in the 2nd Semi Final. The Students know that they can beat the 15 JOSH BOAG 17 MICHAEL GOODE Bats, having done so in the Round 4 wet weather catch-up game which they won by 18 points. 16 ZACH BAGLIN 17 JORDAN RENE 22 MATTHEW BUSKARIOL Key Players 18 LUKAS DE VRIES 24 GILES COLOE UTS 19 JAMES CARROLL Harry Sleigh – The Bats full forward, Sleigh is a player who is able to hit the scoreboard at will. Only 20 MAINE VIDLER 26 LAURENCE SMITH played the eight games in Division Three this year, Sleigh has still kicked 40 goals averaging just under 5 goals a game and will need to be stopped. 21 DERRICK VISSER 28 LUKE ROBERTSON 23 JACKSON PREEDY 25 BEN WOOLETT 32 DALE WALKER Richard Fitzgerald – The running midfielder, Fitzgerald has been one of the Bats most consistent 26 ADRIAN COULAUTTI performers in 2015. Has played 11 games this season being named in the best 7 times. 37 ETHAN HARVEY 27 MATTHEW PREEN 28 ISAAC PEARSON 43 JARROD STEINERT Penrith 29 MATTHEW VILE Gabriel Robbie – The big full forward, Robbie has had another fantastic year this year kicking 62 30 AIDAN RUSSELL 47 CHARLES SILVESTER goals from only 11 games. The former Premier Division player can kick a big bag, highlighted by his efforts in Rounds 7, 8 & 18 where he kicked 10 goals or more in each of the matches. 31 BRANDON CLARK 48 RORY MCARTHUR 32 BRADLEY KEOUGH 33 BAILEY MIEDLER 49 ANGUS QUAIL Joshua Cutrupi – with a long penetrating kick, Cutrupi will be a key for the Students to break open UTS’ defensive pressure. Has played all 20 games for the Students this year and will provide good 34 CIAN FURLONG 51 CHARLES SENNITT leadership. 35 CONNOR OWEN-AUBURN
36 JOEL COUSENS 55 BRADLEY CADDEY Prediction 37 NATHAN COOPER 58 ANGAD ROY The Bats have been strong favourites all season long and will be very tough to beat but if any team 38 NICHOLAS HEY 75 MATTHEW WILSON can do it, it is Sydney University. 39 WILLIAM KEOUGH 1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time FINAL UTS by 19 points DEMONS BOMBERS www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 24 17 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September WOMENS DIV ONE GRAND FINAL UNDER 19S DIVISION TWO PREVIEW
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY NEWTOWN Western Suburbs and Holroyd Parramatta will play in the first ever Under 19s Division Two night grand Senior Coach: Yucel Celenk Senior Coach: Darren Lewtas final this Saturday. Colours: Blue & Gold Colours: Red & White The Road So Far Western Suburbs Team List Team List The defending premiers had another outstanding season in 2015, finishing second on the ladder with a No Name Goals No Name Goals win-loss record of 13 and 3. The Magpies started the year with four wins before their first loss came in 1 ORLAITH SPOONER 1 CASSANDRA LEES Round 5. It’s been a stop start season after that with forfeits rearing their ugly head resulting in the Mag- 2 GRACE CAIN 4 SHARLEE MOORE pies having four sides forfeiting when playing them. This has not stopped the Magpies gaining momen- tum towards the Grand Final currently on a four game winning streak. 3 ASHLEE MORGAN 6 GEORGIA VERKUYLEN 8 ROSEMARY MORRISON 4 KELSEA TARLINTON 10 TRACEY FARRUGIA Holroyd Parramatta 5 SOPHIE CLARKE 12 COLLEEN WINTERS The Goannas have been big improvers in 2015. After not winning a single game in 2014, the Goannas 6 EMMA YUEN youngsters pushed themselves to premiership contenders with an outstanding season. Like the Magpies, 13 ROSALIE GRAHAM 7 BELINDA MICHALK the Goannas have also been affected by forfeits with four against them as well. They won 10 games in a 16 LAURA HOLDSWORTH row during the middle of the season including some monster winning margins, Round 12 by 150, Round 8 JENNIFER LEW 19 HAYLEY WARREN 14 by 147 and Round 15 by 120. 9 MEREDITH GRAY 20 HOLLY INGLIS 10 CLARE SULLIVAN 24 MELISSA DALEY Previous Matchups 11 ALICE WOOD 25 ALEX SCHRODER These two sides have met on four occasions splitting the wins two apiece. Holroyd Parramatta had some 12 FELICE TONG 27 CODIE BRIGGS massive wins again Wests in Round 5 by 77 points and Round 10 by 144 points. The Magpies however have won the latest two encounters by 7 points in Round 16 and 24 points in the 2nd Semi Final. 13 TAMMY CALLAGHAN 28 ALISON PARKIN 29 STACY CROSS 14 SERA KAUKIONO 31 EDWINA ILLMAN Key Players 16 SHELLEY MULHERN 32 TERRI-ANN MARTIN Western Suburbs 17 AMY FOO Ben Zoppo – Probably has the best overhead mark in the competition, Zoppo will be the number one 33 DANIKA HEAD 18 ALEXANDRA CATTERSON player on the ground. If he kicks five goals on Saturday, the Magpies will most likely be premiers. Played 34 VERNA ILES one Premier Division game this season and was very impressive in his debut match. 19 TARA MCKENTY 35 ROWIE MORGAN 20 LARA CREBER 37 NATALIE GARDNER Dom Kannan – Kannan will be the general in the midfield for the Magpies. Another Magpie who has had 21 REBECCA MOXON 38 CLAIRE GROOM a taste of Premier Division footy, Kannan will be looking to use his precise skills to great affect. Can also 22 LIBBY SADLER 40 ANOUSKA SYMONS be used as a goal kicking option as well if needed and has already kicked nine goals in a game once this 23 TESS NOBLE 41 HAYLEY LEGG season. 24 EMMA CASTRO 42 GENAVIEVE ZOELLER Holroyd Parramatta 25 OLIVIA WARREN 48 SACHA GRATTON 49 GRACE FOWLER Mitchell Sapiatzer – Sapiatzer will be the main forward for the Goannas and has some good form after 27 NICOLA BARR kicking a bag of five last weekend. Has kicked 20 goals this season and has also played nine games for the 55 ELISE HOGAN 28 CHIARA TYSON BINAZZI Goannas Division One team. 56 BELINDA SMALL 30 STEPHANIE WALKER 62 LAUREN FOY 31 MAEBH O’SHAUGHNESSY Stephen Smith – Smith is a clever small forward who could be an x-factor in the final on Saturday. Has 63 FRANCESCA HOCKING kicked 36 goals throughout the season and has been impressive against the Magpies this year with 10 32 MEGAN ANDRESON 64 TRAM NGUYEN goals from four games against the Magpies. 33 MARGOT ALAI 77 STEPH FOSTER 34 KYRSTEN WINKLEY 84 CHRISTINE COLLINSON Prediction 35 RACHAEL STACK 85 NICOLE ROACH This match will be a nail biter, if Holroyd Parramatta can stop Zoppo up forward, the Goannas will be in the box seat for the premiership. 1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time FINAL STUDENTS Holroyd Parramatta by 2 points BREAKAWAYS www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 18 23 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September UNDER 19s DIV TWO GRAND FINAL WOMENS DIVISION ONE PREVIEW
WESTERN SUBURBS HOLROYD PARRAMATTA Sydney University will be looking for three premierships in a row this Saturday as Newtown look to claim Senior Coach: Warwick Polley Senior Coach: Phillip Lane their first premiership since 2010. Colours: Black & White Colours: Blue & Gold The Road So Far Sydney University Team List Team List After claiming the premiership in 2014 without losing a game, the pressure will be on the Bombers to see if they can win a third straight premiership. They did not go through undefeated this year after losses in No Name Goals No Name Goals Rounds 4 to Western Wolves and Round 15 to Newtown, but the Bombers look on track to claim a third 1 CALLUM GREY-MCEVOY 1 JOEL UPFILL straight flag.
2 MITCHELL SAPIATZER 2 ANTHONY KANNAN Newtown 3 THOMAS AMANITIDES 3 ADAM STOREY After Balmain folded at the start of the year, Newtown were the main beneficiaries of this, recruiting some former Balmain women to the club. These recruits immediately lifted Newtown to a genuine pre- 4 PATRICK MANTHOS 4 LACHLAN COTTELL miership contender with Newtown finishing second on the ladder helped by big wins over fellow top four 5 SAMUEL JENNINGS 5 CHOM MANUT teams, Western Wolves in Round 6 and UNSW/ES in Round 2 and also in the Preliminary Final in extra time last week. 7 DANIEL TILIO 6 DANIEL NEWCOMBE
8 ETHAN POOLEY 7 BRAYDEN PIDGEON Previous Matchups Both sides have met three times this year with the Bombers winning two of those clashes, in Round 5 by 9 AKSHAY YADAV nd 8 JUSTIN TAYLOR 30 points at St Pauls Oval and in the 2 Semi Final two weeks ago by 33 points at Blacktown ISP. The 10 THOMAS KANNAN 10 JOSHUA BARTLETT Breakaways have shown they can beat the Bombers, in Round 15 by a whopping 63 points at Mahoney Park. 11 DOM KANNAN 11 REECE MORRIS 13 DAVID MAHER 12 STEVE SMITH Key Players Sydney University 14 BRYCE DONNELLAN 13 MITCHELL BLESSING Stephanie Walker – The Women’s Division One Best & Fairest from 2014, Walker will look to use her run 15 KAYA BREMNER 15 DARCY JENSON and carry on the open spaces at Blacktown ISP to break open the game. A shoulder injury has hampered Walker this year but looks to have recovered from that at the right time of the season. Team of the Year 16 HUGH OAG 16 JAKE AUBERT member in 2015 on the half forward flank. 19 KANE FOREMAN 18 NAJEEB MIRZAIE Nicola Barr – Nicola Barr may be one of the youngest players in the competition but she is also one of the 20 LUKE SARIC 23 HAYDEN LANDELS most skilled. Nominated for the rising star award in Round 1, Barr has had an excellent year playing in 21 JAGAN BLAIR-SUMMONS 24 LUKE MANSOUR the midfield and has also represented NSW/ACT in 2015. Team of the Year member in 2015 on the wing.
22 RICHARD CONNELLY 25 JARRAD SHERLOCK Newtown 24 BEN ZOPPO 26 KRISTIAN MANSFIELD Alison Parkin – The pint sized back pocket possesses some of the best skills in the whole competition. A beautiful kick of the footy, Parkin will look to create from the back half of the ground to set up the Break- 25 CONNOR MORAN 27 MARCUS PASFIELD aways attack and will be intrusted in taking the kick outs. Team of the Year member in the back pocket. 26 JORDAN ETTO 34 REUBEN PANNU Verna Iles – The leading goalkicker in season 2015, Iles will be the main forward on the ground. If her 27 AIDAN BELL 35 CONNOR MILLISS teammates can give her enough opportunities, Iles’s is someone who can kick a winning score off her 28 HARRY WHITTING 36 BILLY SHIPLEY own boot. Team of the Year member at full forward.
30 BRENT HOLLAND 37 JOSHUA PLAIN Prediction 32 SIMON STEPHENS 39 RYAN BEATTY If there is one team in the competition who can stop the Bombers winning their third premiership it is the Breakaways but Sydney University on the bigger ground may be too quick for Newtown. 1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time FINAL MAGPIES Sydney University by 11 points GOANNAS www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 22 19 Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September Finals Week 3 - 19th—20th September DIVISION TWO GRAND FINAL DIVISION TWO PREVIEW
BLACKTOWN CAMDEN If their last two encounters are anything to go by, the Division Two match between Blacktown and Cam- Coach: Ash Moeller Coach: Chris Hughes den will be physical. Colours: Red, Yellow & Black Colours: Navy Blue & White The Road So Far Blacktown Team List Team List Last years runners up have had another impressive season in 2015. They finished second on the table No Name Goals No Name Goals with 12 wins and 5 losses and with the second best percentage in the division. They started the year on 2 PATRICK BARCLAY 1 JOSHUA VAN LUENAN fire with a four game winning streak including a 107 point win over North Shore in Round 1. The Magic 2 CHRISTOPHER MURRAY then lost three of their next four before regaining their form to finish the season off with five straight 4 ANDREW CAREY 3 JAMES BROADBENT wins. 5 KENT WEIR 4 NICHOLAS HILLS 6 JOSH MANN 5 BEN WHARTON Camden Camden have been the big improvers in Division Two after finishing fifth in 2013 & 2014. After losing in 8 HENRY BUTTON 6 JAMES WATKINS Round 2 against Manly Warringah, Camden went on to win 14 games straight to claim the minor pre- 9 LEIGHTON CORR 7 MARK MAHER miership. Under coach Chris Hughes, the Cats defeated all teams during the home and away season and 11 MICAHEL CLINCH 8 SAM YOUNG were at their best in Round 16 as they demolished Western Suburbs by 108 points. A come from behind 13 LUCAS BENDT 9 RHYS NEWMAN victory last weekend against Manly Warringah was probably their greatest victory this year. 10 MARK STREET 14 JOEY SAUNDERS 11 MITCHALL BROADSTOCK Previous Matchups 16 DAN MCINTYRE 12 JAMIE BROWN Camden lead the ledger between the two sides, after a 50 point victory in Round 7 and a 10 point win ain 17 MATT NEWSON 13 WILLIAM WYLIE Round 13. However, the Magic have claimed the most recent and important meeting when they de- nd 20 BEN AKMENS 14 SHANNAN KERSHAW feated the Cats by 10 points in the 2 Semi Final two weeks ago.
21 BRAD WHALE 15 NICHOLAS LAWS Key Players 22 DANIEL HURWOOD 16 JOSHUA LEYS Blacktown 26 ANDREW POLKINGHORNE 17 JOEL WHEELER Josh Mann – The captain of the side, Mann leads from the front with his strong marking and good deci- 27 BEN HYNES 18 MATTHEW WITHERS sion making. Playing across the halfback line, Mann will most likely get the important job on either Josiah 19 MICHAEL CHANDLER Ayling or Matthew Withers. 31 JARROD VAN VEEN 20 CRAIG TREWHELLA 39 ASH MOELLER 22 ADAM NOYCE Ash Moeller – Moeller has played higher up the ground in 2015 impacting his scoreboard output however 40 MATT HINCHCLIFFE the coach of the Magic has been fantastic once again. He has still kicked 30 goals this year and the Cam- 24 SHANE DOHERTY den defenders must be cautious of him when inside forward fifty. 44 TOM GRAHAM 26 MATTHEW SMITH
50 ZAC GODDEN 28 JOSIAH AYLING Camden 54 JASON MOELLER 29 JAMES BOTTIN-NOONAN Josiah Ayling – The two time Sanders Medallist has battled injuries the last two year but has seemed to 57 CONNOR MOORE 30 BLAKE PEARCE have shaken those off and is ready for a big performance in the Grand Final. He kick started the Cats 59 AARON HILL 32 MITCHELL HOGAN comeback last week with two goals in the second quarter. 33 KYLE SOMMERVILLE 60 TIM BARACZ 34 MARK HALTEH Matthew Withers – Withers has already had a distinguished football career and a premiership with Cam- 62 DAVID BERTRAM den will be one more item he can add to the resume. The 35 year old was close to best on ground last 36 BEN YAKIMOV 66 DANIEL LIM week and kicked the winning goal with under a minute to play to give the Cats the lead. 37 VICTOR MUSGRAVE 71 ETHAN BARCLAY 38 MICHAEL SADLER Prediction 76 ALEX VAN VEEN 43 THOMAS VELLA The Magic would have enjoyed the week off last week to freshen up and will fancy their chances on the 77 SCOTT COOMBES 47 MATTHEW LECEK larger spaces at Blacktown. The Cats though found some form last weekend and won’t want to miss this 1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time FINAL opportunity.
MAGIC Cats by 4 points CATS www.sydneyafl.com.au www.sydneyafl.com.au 20 21