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Australia’s most famous football club ... The Club that has had the most players signed, The Club that has had the most Socceroos, National scouted, and recruited, from any National Premier team players, and Socceroo Captains, of any other League Club, in Australia - in essence APIA Club, in the nation - ever. Leichhardt Tigers, has produced the most players to be acquired and signed into the A-League, since APIA is officially, the highest ranked National the A-League’s memorable, inception. Premier League 1 Club, in the Country. First-ever Club, in 2019 / 2020 to be the Number 1 The 1987, Championship National League, all Club, in all sections: Men’s National Premier League conquering, winning APIA squad, all of which 1, Women and Girls Premier League 1, Boys Youth today, are legends of the game, and remain the League, and Skills Acquisition Program. This feat is Invincibles, of Australian Football history, a feat that unlikely to be ever repeated, and again, we humbly is unlikely to be surpassed, in our lifetime. suggest, in our lifetime. A 33-year extraordinary record, that remains intact We are heading towards A-League status, and there until this day with the longest unbeaten streak, in a is no doubt, that the Club, will establish ourselves, National Competition, proper. and raise to the very top, and the pinnacle of The Club that has produced Australia’s, greatest Australian Football, and eventually cement itself, ever footballer, , the very first Australian and be ingrained and entrenched, in the highest to play in a FA Cup Final, the first Australian to play Football competition in our World-famous Country professionally in the top tier, being the English - Australia’s A-League Football Competition. Premier League. Lambert Park, has for the past 66 years, been a The A-League, Grand Final, Player Of The Match, is facility, for everyone. awarded and named after, in honour of Joe Marston, annually. It has not been, and has never been, and will never

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An important home game this week in the make up achieve victory. With multiple of the overall season against . With the positional changes across competition ladder quite compressed, consecutive the squad, it was great to see wins can make a significant impact on your position Franco Parisi and Corey Biczo and we will be looking to achieve that goal against get their names on the score the Wolves. sheet, and also Sean Symons and Mathieu Cordier attacking with freedom. Wollongong are a real force in the NPL1 competition Despite creating more scoring chances, we will need and always has has teams organised, to remain focused on ensuring defensively we stay motivated and striving to win games through an resolute across the full 90mins and not allow teams attacking brand of football. Despite managing to stay in games with small lapses of concentration through some injury and suspension challenges, I or desperation when needed in defence. expect no change to the overall style of play from Wollongong. We will need to be ready to face the We will be looking to continue our positive challenge on Friday and pay particular attention momentum this week. There is an increasing level to players like who is in goal scoring of self-belief returning to the team on goals we form and is dangerous in all phases of the game. can achieve this season, and a strong performance against Wollongong is very important. Our squad is coming off a good performance and a strong win against FC on Sunday. Our squad Overall, I’m positive the playing group is up for depth has been challenged recently with multiple the challenge against Wollongong this week and injuries to key players, but It was really pleasing will put in a spirited performance against a tough to see the team overcome that and play well to opponent.

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APIA Leichhardt will be battling for back to back wins They will be without young attacker Marcus Beattie for the first time this season when they host Wollongong for this clash after he was sent off against Blacktown. Wolves at Lambert Park on Friday night. Simultaneously, there are questions marks around the Midfield maestro Franco Parisi led the side to a 3-2 win availability of veteran defender Darcy Madden after he against Sydney FC in Round 8 with a brace which helped was forced off through injury less than 20 minutes into the side climb off the bottom of the table. last week’s match. Coach Paul Dee will be hoping it is the start of a change Lachlan Scott is the man that will carry the burden of in fortunes for his APIA side, which has struggled to live delivering for the visitors at Lambert on Friday. up to their potential. This is a tightly placed contest with both teams in The return of Paul Galimi from injury in recent weeks has desperate need of three competition points. given the Leichhardt based side some much-needed steel in defence, while the midfield is starting to find their rhythm. Skipper Sean Symons started up-front for APIA and we could well see him there again should Blake Powell not recover in time from injury while the return from suspension of David D’Apuzzo will certainly add more steel to the squad although the former A-League player will be sidelined through injury following the club’s FFA Cup match against Connells Point Rovers last week. They will be up against a Wollongong Wolves side who are also desperate to get their season back on track. The Luke Wilkshire coached outfit come into this game on the back of a 5-0 thrashing at home to Blacktown city. Proud Major Sponsor of the APIA After keeping a clean sheet in their previous two matches, the round eight defeat was a major regression Leichhardt Tigers Football Club for for the Wolves, who sit only one point ahead of APIA on the past 27 consecutive years the competition ladder.

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Date of birth: 1st March performance? Review how I played, and think about the 1999 positives and the negatives in the game, and build upon Height: 175cm that. Weight: 75kg What one word best describes you? Proactive. Proactive in every part of my life, whether it be sporting, Playing position: Right work or leisure. Wing Back If you could change anything in the rules of play football, What age were you when you started playing Football? what would it be? The leniency on slide tackling. Some Four (4). prefer slide tacking to be very soft, whereas I think it What is your favourite food to eat before a game? should be let go a little. Chicken Salad. What is the one Football skill that took you the most time What is your favourite drink? Green. to achieve? Slide Tackling. What is your favourite colour? Red. What movement in Football history inspired you the What music do you like listening to in the car? House most? No racism movements. Music. You are currently playing for a Club. which has produced Who’s your favourite band/ artist? I don’t have a set the most Socceroos than any other Football Club in favourite, but I enjoy listening to Eminem, J Cole, Ed Australia, the most National Team Captains, and the Sheeran and Fisher. Club that has had the most players progress from NPL Favourite movie? The Titans. 1 Australia wide into the A-League, with APIA winning Favourite TV show? Peaky Blinders. over 25 major trophies, not to mention the multitude of honourable achievements since the Club’s inception in Favourite holiday destination? Huskisson. 1954. What does it mean to play for a Club with such a Favourite Football memory? Italy winning World Cup in rich, illustrious and successful history? It means so much 2006. to me, the that I can follow in the footsteps of those who Favourite overseas team? Manchester United. have achieved higher levels of football. Favourite overseas player? Andrea Pirlo (Retired). What would you tell young Footballers who aspire to Favourite sports hero? Kobe Bryant. one day play for APIA? Stay persistent and work hard. What is your favourite Footballing moment in your Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t. Work hard. personal career? APIA winning the 2019 Championship. What are you saving up for? House deposit and a car. What emotions do you feel when you play well? What would you do with your last $20? Buy some sushi. Euphoria, excitement. If you could change something in the world, what What is the best part about competing? The energy of would it be? The pressure people put on young people your team against the other team. supporting each other to succeed. Giving young people the freedom to go during the game. down whatever path they like, without so much external What are three reasons you like being part of a team pressure in terms of finance and education. sport? Personal connections – love of sport – team What’s the dressing room morale like? Focused, support. determined and unified. What makes you love the APIA Football Club? The What drives you to get up and go training every day? relationships with everyone in the team and Club. My dreams. Who has had the biggest impact on your Football What is your training schedule like? Do you practice career? My father. He introduced me to the sport and every day? I practice every day whether it be physically his love and passion for the game has rubbed off on me. (gym, soccer training), mentally (reading, podcasts What is your favourite training drill? SOS. Shoot on analysis) or spiritually (meditation, yoga). Sight. What era was your favourite team jersey? Manchester What qualities makes a teammate a good captain? United 2009. Respect and attitude. Having respect for every player What do you do on your off time? Soccer, Practice, in their ability and age. As the Captain, you must have Gym, Yoga, Recovery Exercise. a determined and humbling attitude, that will allow the Favourite phone app? Instagram. rest of the team to follow. What is the one thing you always do after a good

20 #NPLNSW PLAYER PROFILE Vincenzo Melissari #25

Date of birth: 11th what would it be? Not sure, I’ve never considered there September 2001 a reason for them to change. Height: 175cm Who or what is your lucky charm which supported you in Weight: 73kg your life the most? Jesus Christ. Playing position: What is the one Football skill that took you the most Defender time to achieve? Game awareness, (still working on it), football is a game of the mind, your feet are the tools. What age were you when you started playing Football? Four (4). What movement in Football history inspired you the most? Italy winning the 2006 World Cup. What is your favourite food to eat before a game? Salmon. You are currently playing for a Club. which has produced the most Socceroos than any other Football Club in What is your favourite drink? Pineapple juice. Australia, the most National Team Captains, and the What is your favourite colour? Red. Club that has had the most players progress from NPL What music do you like listening to in the car? Italian 1 Australia wide into the A-League, with APIA winning music. over 25 major trophies, not to mention the multitude Who’s your favourite band/ artist? Eros Ramazotti. of honourable achievements since the Club’s inception Favourite movie? Grownups. in 1954. What does it mean to play for a Club with such a rich, illustrious and successful history? It means that Favourite TV show? Vampire Diaries. every time you put on the jersey, you wear it with honour Favourite holiday destination? Wollongong. and respect, and you do everything you can to prove Favourite Football memory? Becoming a First Grader at why you deserve to be a part of APIA, on and off the APIA Leichhardt. pitch. Favourite overseas team? Juventus. What would you tell young Footballers who aspire to Favourite overseas player? Leonardo Bonucci. one day play for APIA? Train hard, play harder and support this great club. Favourite sports hero? Fabio Cannavaro. What are the three reasons you like being in a team What is your favourite Footballing moment in your sport? personal career? Becoming a First Grader at APIA. Name three people you would invite out for dinner? My What emotions do you feel when you play well? All brothers, I only have two. Andrea Pirlo can join us for a round satisfaction. bottle of wine and some grapes if he likes. What is the best part about competing? The energy and What are you saving up for? Ferrari. aura associated with winning. What would you do with your last $20? Put it in the What are three reasons you like being part of a team team kitty. sport? Being a part of a team, winning as a team, forming lifelong friendships with the boys. If you could change something in the world, what would it be? The living conditions of the poor in developing What makes you love the APIA Football Club? The countries. Club’s rich Italian and successful football history as well as the atmosphere surrounding the club draws me in What’s the dressing room morale like? Second to none. and makes me love this club beyond words. We are a really tight knit group. The changeroom is one of the best places to be. Everyone is always smiling and Who has had the biggest impact on your Football having a laugh, not just team mates, but real friends. career? God, and my family. Our heavenly Father has blessed me with the opportunity and gift to be able to What drives you to get up and go training every day? play this beautiful game, and with a family that supports The love I have for football and this club, as well as my and pushes me to be the best footballer I can be. team. What is your favourite training drill? Small sided What is your training schedule like? Do you practice possession-based games. every day? On days that I don’t have club training I do gym and technical ball sessions in the afternoon, along What qualities makes a teammate a good captain? with other recovery sessions all throughout the week. Leading by example, honesty, loyalty, communication and passion. What era was your favourite team jersey? 1987 with the Agip sponsor. What is the one thing you always do after a good performance? Smile. What do you do on your off time? Going for long coastal drives with the family. What one word best describes you? Passionate. Favourite phone app? Snapchat. If you could change anything in the rules of play football,

NPLNSW.COM.AU 21 PLAYER PROFILE Samuel McIllhatton #20

Date of birth: 29th June If you could change anything in the rules of play 1998 football, what would it be? Nothing, I love the game Height: 170cm and the way it is. Weight: 65kg Who or what is your lucky charm which supported you in your life the most? No lucky charm, the harder you Playing position: work the luckier you get. Midfielder What is the one Football skill that took you the most What age were you when you started playing Football? time to achieve? Improving my weak foot. Five (5). What movement in Football history inspired you the What is your favourite food to eat before a game? most? The 2005 Socceroos WC Qualifier against Pasta. Uruguay. What is your favourite drink? Fruit Smoothie. You are currently playing for a Club. which has What is your favourite colour? Blue. produced the most Socceroos than any other Football What music do you like listening to in the car? Club in Australia, the most National Team Captains, Whatever is in the radio. and the Club that has had the most players progress Who’s your favourite band/ artist? Don’t have one. from NPL 1 Australia wide into the A-League, with APIA Favourite movie? Comedy movies mainly, and also the winning over 25 major trophies, not to mention the Blind Side. multitude of honourable achievements since the Club’s inception in 1954. What does it mean to play for a Club Favourite TV show? A Typical. with such a rich, illustrious and successful history? It is Favourite holiday destination? USA or Cyprus. a priviledge, and I hope to help bring more success to Favourite Football memory? Winning the NPL Grand the Club. Final and playing against Arsenal. What would you tell young Footballers who aspire to Favourite overseas team? Barcelona. one day play for APIA? Practice every day, and always Favourite overseas player? N’Golo Kante. have a ball at your feet. Favourite sports hero? Andre Agassi. What are the three reasons you like being in a team What is your favourite Footballing moment in your sport? personal career? Winning the NPL Grand Final and Name three people you would invite out for dinner? playing against Arsenal. N’Golo Kante, Messi and Andrew Agassi. What emotions do you feel when you play well? Happy What are you saving up for? Overseas travel when it feelings, especially if we’ve won. returns. What is the best part about competing? Winning as a What would you do with your last $20? Save it, if I only team. have $20 left, I probably shouldn’t waste it. What are three reasons you like being part of a team If you could change something in the world, what sport? Building new friendships, winning with my team would it be? The Covid situation right now. mates, and the process of the collective group working What’s the dressing room morale like? High energy together. and a lot of fun. What makes you love the APIA Football Club? My team What drives you to get up and go training every day? mates. What drives me is wanting to keep improving and Who has had the biggest impact on your Football learning. career? My family and all my coaches. What is your training schedule like? Do you practice What is your favourite training drill? 4v4 or any match every day? Lots of touches on the ball every day with like practice. the team, and on my own. What qualities makes a teammate a good captain? What era was your favourite team jersey? This Season’s Somebody that inspires others around them. home jersey. What is the one thing you always do after a good What do you do on your off time? Watch football, or performance? Nothing in particular but I always watch any other sport. the match again. Favourite phone app? Instagram. What one word best describes you? Committed.

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Sydney FC 2 – APIA Leichhardt 3 at Rockdale Wollongong Wolves 0 – Blacktown City 5 at Ilinden Sports Centre Albert Butler Memorial Park APIA Leichhardt has moved off the bottom of the A Travis Major brace has helped Blacktown City to a NPL NSW ladder with a 3-2 win against a ten-man 5-0 demolition of a ten-man Wollongong Wolves at Sydney FC at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre on Albert Butler Memorial Park on Sunday. Sunday. It was a dominant performance on the road from A brace to Franco Parisi and a goal to Corey Biczo City who eased to a two-goal lead in the first half was enough for APIA to collect only their second courtesy of Charles Mendy and Lachlan Campbell win of the season against a fast-finishing Young Sky before they put the opposition to the sword in Blues outfit. the second stanza courtesy of Major’s brace and a Wolves own goal. Patrick Flottman found the back of the net twice for the home side, but the send-off of Scott Browning in It was a tough day at the office for Wollongong, the 80th minute all but killed off Sydney FC’s hopes who struggled to contain Blacktown’s early attacks of a comeback. before being reduced to ten men after the send-off of Marcus Beattie in the final seconds of the first half. The result moves Blacktown back to fourth on the ladder, four points behind competition leaders Rockdale.

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The Club recognises and acknowledges, the greatly valued and appreciated 2021 Season Membership Pass holders, to date, and they are:

No. Name Surname No. Name Surname 1 Billy McColl 17 Nick Severino 2 Riccardo Montrone 18 Linda Stormonth 3 Jack Sciara 19 Peter Mustaca 4 Kenji Nakamura 20 Elisa Bardazzi 5 Con Kyriazis 21 Ilario Mazza 6 Geoff Newey 22 George Accetta 7 Keith Gregory 23 Ken Green 8 Eduardo Giraldo 24 Andrew Melissari 9 Tim Richards 25 Michael Sousa 10 George Bardas 26 Elizabeth Sousa 11 Frank Portolesi 27 Robert Scarselletta 12 Alicia Milligan 28 Matthew Raciti 13 Christian Nadal 29 Nick Apostolakis 14 Terry Reynolds 30 Billy Kadayifci 15 Naji Hassoun 31 Michael Levy 16 Ben viviani 32 Pia Scarselletta

24 #NPLNSW No. Name Surname No. Name Surname 33 Mark Field 72 Aldo Di Mento 34 Mario Raciti Snr 73 Domenic Di Mento 35 Tony Raciti 74 Jacob Di Mento 36 Abbas Reda 75 Jason Taylor 37 James Chetcuti 76 Constantinos Prasoulas 38 Denis Corkery 77 Carmine Bortone 39 John Mellino 78 Carlo Cordi 40 Mark Matthews 79 Matthew Severino 41 Zac Matthews 80 Giulio Severino 42 Joe Mangiapane 81 Alex Castilla 43 Graeme MacKinnon 82 Julie Castilla 44 Nick Rizzo 83 Jenna Castilla 45 Domenic Marino 84 Daniel Castilla 46 Joseph Garufi 85 Gerard Milani 47 Claudia Garufi 86 Zi Yan 48 Mario Raciti 87 Scott Symons 49 Amanda Woodfield 88 Lily Cammaroto 50 Gianluca Mirigliani 89 James Wright 51 Felice Montrone 90 Dominic Caristo 52 David New 91 Mitchell Leto 53 Lina Boffa 92 Joe Piazza 54 Joe La Ianca 93 Damian Wilson 55 Gaetano La Ianca 94 Heru Gani 56 George Mandic 95 Cleo Knight 57 Frank Peronace 96 Ritchie Leamon 58 Sam Peronace 97 Mattthew Callahan 59 Francesco Primerano 98 Ricky Staveris 60 Francesco Giuseppe Primerano Jnr 99 Antonia Andreacchio-Ottavio 61 Darin Gardiner 100 Giuseppe Mirigliani 62 Adam Raciti 101 Domenic Portolesi 63 Cane Bakrdanikoski 102 Belinda Portolesi 64 Con Kyriazis 103 Kelly Court 65 Ellyo Shalome 104 Frank Chiment 66 Tony Sestito 105 Frank Chiment (Guest) 67 Gregg Clarkson 106 Glenn Court 68 Tony Oliveri 107 Rosemary Nicholas 69 Domenic Oliveri 108 Anna Nocita 70 Carmelo Mustica 109 Vince Di Mento 71 Michael Cutrupi 110 Michael Urukalo

NPLNSW.COM.AU 25 NPL NSW WOMEN’S SENIOR SQUAD

NAME SPONSOR 1 Sophie Magus Love Pets Photgraphy 2 Julia De Angelis Alpha Athlete 4 Lizzy Ralston Ray White Commercial - Kristian Morris 5 Tori Tumeth Endurance and Recovery Boots 6 Rhianna Pollicina Easton Creek Smash Repairs 7 Grace Maher Mercato e’ Cucina 8 Deborah-Anne De La Harpe Di Lorenzo Coffee 9 Susan Phonsongkham Unified Commerce Pty Ltd 10 Ash Palombi Nugen Wines Estate 11 Princess Ibini Di Lorenzo Tiles 12 Lara Bosnich Energetics 13 Georgia Yeoman-Dale Cooper Family 14 Sarah Urquhart WMC Services 15 Teigen Allen Juventus Academy 16 Tara Pender BAC Systems 18 Sophie Hoban John A. Nurmi & Co. 19 Nicki Flannery Di Lorenzo Coffee 20 Courtney Halpin Mini Mastermind Early Leaning Centres 21 Carlie Ikonomou Nicole Evans Lawyers 22 Sarah Moore University of Newcastle 23 Josephine Dubbert Brindabella Blues Football Club 24 Gen Tucker Audi Five Dock 25 Lauren Pruscino Putney OOSH and Urban Fresh Botany 26 Alex Tims Dr Wayne Viglione 27 Sof Merkoureas APAC Facility Management 28 Tamires Sousa Ciolino Constructions 29 Zoey Halpin Clear to Work - Online RSA and Police Checks 30 Jess Urquhart Patti’s Hire 31 Elena Antic Australian Opal Stones 32 Tarsha Wayne Soilco 33 Mia Domine Monte Carlo Pizzeria 34 Sophia Konstandinidis Love Pets Photgraphy

26 #NPLNSW SPONSORS In acknowledgement of our Valued Sponsors

SENIORS SPONSOR

NPLNSW.COM.AU 27 MEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd Rd TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Ivan Necevski 1 3 3 1 3 11 2 William Mutch 2 2 4 3 Paul Galimi 2 2 4 Joshua Symons 3 3 1 7 5 Nick Azzone 6 Harry Callahan 7 Tynan Diaz 8 Corey Biczo 1 1 2 9 Blake Powell 10 Franco Parisi 1 2 3 11 Mathieu Cordier 2 1 3 3 1 10 12 Hassan Jalloh 13 David D’Apuzzo 15 Themba Muata-Marlow 2 2 16 Sean Symons 17 Dejan Bakrdanikoski 18 Adrian Ucchino 20 Samuel McIllhatton 2 2 3 7 21 Michael Kouta 22 Luke Turnbull 23 Gian Fiorese 24 Christian Cirino 25 Vincenzo Melissari 26 Vincent Fedele 40 Evan Davies

28 #NPLNSW THE ANNUAL VIAREGGIO COPPA CARNEVALE WORLD YOUTH TOURNAMENT

This award is both for the NPL 1 Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year. 1. The winner of the APIA Player of the Year award, will accompany APIA’s U18s Youth Squad to the Annual Viareggio World Cup Youth Tournament, held in Viareggio, Italy annually, over a 15-day period. The Award Winner will receive Air Fares, travel, accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the full training, playing and dress and casual dress kit. 2. The runner up will receive a complimentary Dinner for Two, at Haberfield Fresh/ Dolcissimo Gelato, at the completion of the season. 3. The 3rd place runner up will receive the Club‘s full playing and training kit. The Winner will be announced at the Club’s Annual Awards Presentation Gala Fundraising Dinner. If the Men or Women’s Player of the Year is unable to participate in the tour, due to work or family commitments, the award then becomes null and void, at the club’s absolute discretion, and the runner up will receive the award.

NPLNSW.COM.AU 29 THE ANNUAL VIAREGGIO COPPA CARNEVALE WORLD YOUTH TOURNAMENT

APIA has been a participant in this prestigious World Class Tournament for nearly two decades rubbing shoulders with the likes of the mighty Juventus, A C Milan (the two most successful Clubs in this Tournament with nine titles each), as well as Manchester United and , to name a few. The Viareggio Tournament, officially named the Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale, is a youth tournament held annually in Viareggio, Italy and its surrounding areas. Established in 1949, the Torneo di Viareggio is considered one of the most important youth football tournaments in the world. It coincides with the Carnival of Viareggio, starting on the third Monday of Carneval. The tournament runs for a fortnight, and finishes on the last Monday of the Carnival. For this reason, it is also known as the Coppa Carnevale (Carnival Cup). The most successful Clubs of the Coppa Carnevale:

Year Winner Runner-up Year Winner Runner-up 2019 Bologna Genoa 1992 Fiorentina A.S. Roma 2018 Internazionale Fiorentina 1991 A.S. Roma Napoli 2017 Sassuolo Empoli 1990 Cesena Napoli 2016 Juventus Palermo 1989 Torino A.S. Roma 2015 Internazionale Hellas Verona 1988 Fiorentina Torino 2014 A.C. Milan Anderlecht 1987 Torino Fiorentina 2013 Anderlecht A.C. Milan 1986 Internazionale Sampdoria 2012 Juventus A.S. Roma 1985 Torino A.S. Roma 2011 Internazionale Fiorentina 1984 Torino Napoli 2010 Juventus Empoli 1983 A.S. Roma Internazionale 2009 Juventus Sampdoria 1982 Fiorentina Ipswich Town 2008 Internazionale Empoli 1981 A.S. Roma Ipswich Town 2007 Genoa A.S. Roma 1980 Dukla Prague Lazio 2006 Juventud Juventus 1979 Fiorentina Perugia 2005 Juventus Genoa 1978 Fiorentina A.S. Roma 2004 Juventus Empoli 1977 Sampdoria A.C. Milan 2003 Juventus Slavia Prague 1976 Dukla Prague A.C. Milan 2002 Internazionale Torino 1975 Napoli Lazio 2001 A.C. Milan Vitória 1974 Fiorentina Lazio 2000 Empoli Fiorentina 1973 Fiorentina Bologna 1999 A.C. Milan Varteks 1972 Dukla Prague Internazionale 1998 Torino Irineu 1971 Internazionale A.C. Milan 1997 Bari Torino 1970 Dukla Prague A.C. Milan 1996 Brescia Parma 1969 Atalanta Napoli 1995 Torino Fiorentina 1968 Dukla Prague Juventus 1994 Juventus Fiorentina 1967 Bologna Fiorentina 1993 Atalanta A.C. Milan 1966 Fiorentina Dukla Prague

30 #NPLNSW THE ANNUAL VIAREGGIO COPPA CARNEVALE WORLD YOUTH TOURNAMENT

Year Winner Runner-up Year Winner Runner-up 1965 Genoa Juventus 1956 Spartak Prague A.C. Milan 1964 Dukla Prague Bologna 1955 Lanerossi Sampdoria 1963 Sampdoria Bologna Vicenza 1962 Internazionale Fiorentina 1954 Lanerossi Juventus Vicenza 1961 Juventus Lanerossi Vicenza 1953 A.C. Milan Juventus 1960 A.C. Milan Dukla Prague 1952 A.C. Milan Partizan Belgrade 1959 A.C. Milan Partizan Belgrade 1951 Partizan Sampdoria Belgrade 1958 Sampdoria Fiorentina 1950 Sampdoria A.S. Roma 1957 A.C. Milan A.S. Roma 1949 A.C. Milan Lazio

NPLNSW.COM.AU 31 THE ANNUAL VIAREGGIO COPPA CARNEVALE WORLD YOUTH TOURNAMENT

We are proudly announcing that the NPL 1 Women will also be participating in the next Coppa Carnevale World Youth Tournament.

32 #NPLNSW CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

CLUB PLAYED U20’s 1st TOTAL Manly United FC 16 42 60 102 Blacktown City FC 15 26 52 78 Rockdale Ilinden FC 16 2 68 70 Sydney Olympic FC 16 30 40 70 Sydney United 58 FC 16 10 56 66 Marconi Stallions FC 15 26 36 62 Wollongong Wolves FC 15 24 36 60 Sydney FC 16 28 32 60 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 15 10 48 58 Northbridge Bulls FC 15 16 32 48 APIA Leichhardt FC 15 14 32 46 Sutherland Sharks FC 15 22 24 46

Club championships for all NPL Men’s and Women’s are available online: Men’s: https://mens.nplnsw.com.au/club-championship/ Women’s: https://womens.nplnsw.com.au/club-championship-nsw-womens/

NEXT ROUND FIXTURES

SUTHERLAND SHARKS FC VS NORTHBRIDGE BULLS FC VS SYDNEY OLYMPIC FC APIA LEICHHARDT FC 3:30 PM / SAT 1 MAY SEYMOUR SHAW 7:00 PM / SAT 1 MAY SYDNEY UNITED SPORTS CENTRE

MARCONI STALLIONS FC VS BLACKTOWN CITY FC SYDNEY UNITED 58 FC VS MANLY UNITED FC 6:00 PM / SAT 1 MAY 3:00 PM / SUN 2 MAY SYDNEY UNITED SPORTS CENTRE

MT DRUITT TOWN RANGERS FC VS ROCKDALE ILINDEN FC SYDNEY FC VS WOLLONGONG WOLVES FC 7:00 PM / SAT 1 MAY POPONDETTA PARK 6:30 PM / SUN 2 MAY ROCKDALE ILINDEN SPORTS CENTRE

OFFICIAL MATCH BALL OF NPL NSW

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NPLNSW.COM.AU 33 U20 TEAM LISTS

27 Jonathan Accetta 32 Thomas Nicholas 28 Marcus Apostolakis 41 Dylan Schifino 29 Daniel Azzone 33 Harry Stavris 38 Joshua Azzopardi 34 Cooper Stormonth 40 James Khoury 35 Dylan Susovic 39 Anthony Kyriazis 36 Anthony Younis 31 Matt Lee 37 Alexander Zinnato 30 Gene Marantos Coach: Anthony Mazza Assistant Coach: Pierre Sassine Assistant Coach: Mariano Mirigliani Manager: Giuseppe Mirigliani

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

1 Tomas Butkovic 10 Nico Duarte 2 Evan Ball 11 Mason Mavridis 3 Brendan Low 12 Rocky Lavalle 4 Jacob Garner 13 Paul Soravia 5 Luca Danzo 14 Jarvis Patterson 6 Fletcher McFarlane 15 Jayden Smileski 7 Noah Vidler 17 Nav Darjani 8 Jake Lavalle 19 Deakin Brownlee 9 Lewis Grimshaw 21 Keegan Matias Coach: Matheus Scapin Team Manager: Jorge Perez Assistant Coach: Daniell Zeleny

U20 LADDER

POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Manly United FC 8 7 0 1 18 3 15 21 2 Sydney Olympic FC 8 5 0 3 16 9 7 15 3 Sydney FC 7 4 2 1 10 3 7 14 4 Blacktown City FC 7 4 1 2 19 7 12 13 5 Marconi Stallions FC 8 4 1 3 10 9 1 13 6 Wollongong Wolves FC 7 4 0 3 11 10 1 12 7 Northbridge Bulls FC 8 3 2 3 11 11 0 11 8 Sutherland Sharks FC 7 3 2 2 9 11 -2 11 9 APIA Leichhardt FC 7 2 1 4 9 16 -7 7 10 Sydney United 58 FC 8 1 2 5 11 18 -7 5 11 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 7 1 2 4 7 18 -11 5 12 Rockdale Ilinden FC 8 0 1 7 5 21 -16 1

34 #NPLNSW MEN’S TEAM LISTS

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 18s

1 Sebastian La Luz 2 Massimo Melissari 3 Harry Nichols 4 Alex Bardas 5 Jett Law 8 Luke Prsa 9 Antonio Rizzo 10 Louis Agosti 11 Dylan Chau 12 Sebastian Boffa 13 Kade Barkhan 14 Muhammad Mansour 16 Thomas Van Gool 17 Sam Notarangelo 18 Octavio Gesto 19 Evan Hamele

Coach: Gerard Peacock Asst. Coach: Paul Watkins Asst. Coach: Zac Vallorani Manager: Joseph Garufi

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 16s

Abbas Reda Joel Gardiner Brayden Mcpherson Jensen Vout Coby New Julian Shalome Corey Cronin Louis Agosti Muscle Gym Cristian Martinez Kent Mizukoshi Chris Koukoutaris Michael Asprou Hugo Mckay (GK) Jordan Dias Elad Ben-david Xander Low

Coach: Gerard Peacock Official Manager: Angelo Rodic Manager: Celeste Vout BOYS TEAM LISTS

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 15s

Benjamin Leet Nicholas Stavropoulos Edward Lynch Patrick Lucraft Emmanuel Loaiza Rocco Murden Ethan Di Giacomo Sidhant Tuladhar Hikun Nguyen Thomas Argyrides Lachlan Choy Lucas Nadal Luka Cikota Aden Green Marko Ostojic Ko Tohara Coach: Angelo Rodic Manager: Anthony Papallo

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 14s

Dylan Nadal Cassius Flavell (GK) Lachlan Anderson Dylan Cotter Luca Tropiano Ibraheem Afazal Lucas Kotevich James Perry Luka Wong Josh Falato Massimo Papallo Kaine Estigarribia Zane Stevenson Lucas Sucur Billy Ilioski Michael Taylor

Coach: Andrew Casali Manager: Anthony Papallo

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 13s

Amos Taouil William Millwood Christopher Trpkovski Aaron Turner Dylan La Malfa Dominic Cordi (GK) Eizar Tanjung Hamish Maguire Ethan Sacks Henry Rumler Ewan Gasowski Jacob Sucur Julian Moores Zach Davis Richard Wilson

Coach: Gerard Peacock Official Manager: Angelo Rodic Manager: Radenko Sucur

36 #NPLNSW WOMEN’S TEAM LISTS

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 17s

Emilija Vidakovic Jess Saliba Caitlin Stringer Olivia Mitchell Annaliese Batshon Ava Piazza Giorgia Tropea Sophie Ingham Bronte Connolly Alyssa Thomson Brianna Irvine Charlotte Heath Jini Bell Layla Mouawad Beth Crawford Mary Mia Arabi

UNDER 15s PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Jessica Lampasona Claudia Parinetto Alyssa Walsh Layla Hamdan Isabelle Antoniou Yasmin Farrell Danielle Mandile Matilda Bradley Xanthe Coote Zoe Le Roux Caterina Mazzotta Priya Sciuriaga Ava Arena Keira Schwereb Maria Roumeliotis

UNDER 14s PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Alexia Karakaidos Holly Edmunds Billy Rose Taliai Isabella Zoghbi Claudia Lacalandra Sienna Poswell Georgia Bivona Emma Rosenberg Stella Valenti Mischa Spielman Ruby Wiefler Allegra Park Saskia Emery Maike Morris Tori Hronopolous Indie Smith

NPLNSW.COM.AU 37 WOMEN’S TEAM LISTS

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 13s

Allegra Butera Samantha Pak Taylah Khoudair Charlotte So Cecilia Cicco Matisse Emery Sophie Lexi Modena Andreacchio Isabelle Fitzpatrick Eliana Tzouganatos Mia Theoharis Bianka Pavela Carla Robertson Charlotte Butler Juliette Robertson

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UNDER 12s

Allegra Marando Stella Trieste Jade Labalan Ines Medley Eleanor Lenton Lotus Yengai Giulia Pappas Audrey Hunter Miki Cooper Maya Heald Maalika Chalak Geneveive Egan Charlotte Mintzas

UNDER 11s PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Sofia Abignano Elena Dimitropolous Minna Yates Belene Van Bueren Annabelle Zella Modena Roxburgh Olivia Cavallaro Hannah Ockerby Aleksandra Doran Cassie Ryall Ava Morris Elise Roman Eloise Roxburgh

UNDER 10s

Mia Argiridakis Mikayla Tadros Zara Nicholias Alice Barnet Lucia Ryall Elodie Fesq Matilda Trevarthen Lilah Ajami Zara Karagiannakis Tea Costin Emilia Bivona Olivia Ostin Matilda Shipard

38 #NPLNSW SAP BOYS TEAM LISTS

SAP 9s

1 Abbas Hijazi 8 Joshua Hassoun 15 Salvatore Di Natale 2 Archie Knight 9 Julian Parisi 16 Vieri Tosto 3 Carmelo Currenti 10 Julien Chatta 17 Zain El Assad 4 Dion Biviano 11 Luca Petrini 5 Izaac Iannuzzi 12 Luca Van Bueren Coach: Stephen Kayes 6 Jake Saad 13 Marcus Biviano Manager: Joe Garufi 7 James Milani 14 Max Morris

SAP 9S PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

THIS WEEK’S BALL BOYS

SAP 10s

1 Aidan Jewell 9 Jacob Sousa 17 Takuma Yamada 2 Alfie omeoR 10 Jake Kalinovski 18 Toby Court 3 Ali Hijazi 11 James Boutros 19 Zayan Buhora 4 Ali Reda 12 Jawad Elreda 20 Brad Weerappah - GK 5 Archie Allison 13 Julian Da Silva 21 Aurelio Lo Iacono - GK 6 Armando Errichiello 14 Mason Portolesi 7 Christian Boutros 15 Miller Richards Coach: Nicholas Stavroulakis 8 Harry Parsa 16 Morris Saad Manager: Joe Garufi

SAP 10S PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

NPLNSW.COM.AU 39 SAP BOYS TEAM LISTS

SAP 11s 1 Adam Selby 9 George Poulos 17 Oscar Spresian 2 Ali Bazzi 10 Jamieson Geras 18 Rafael Rodov 3 Andrew Argyrides 11 Javier Giraldo 19 Salvatore Garufi (GK) 4 Aston Youssef 12 Julian Catanzariti 20 Yusuf Pehlivan 5 Charlie Hodgon 13 Mateja Wong Coach: Nicholas Stavroulakis 6 Christian Poimer 14 Mickey Hickey Manager: Joe Garufi 7 Darcy O’Dea 15 Mahmoud Elassad 8 Dimitri Staveris 16 Nikolas Kyriakou

SAP 11S PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

SAP 12s 1 Aaron Trocel 9 Jacob Boutros 17 Richie Kupec 2 giral 10 Jacob Duncan 18 Ryker Williams 3 Ari Kum 11 Jacob Turner 19 Tyron Garzaniti 4 Benjamin Sousa 12 Jordan Dib(GK) 5 Chilli Tonelli Smith 13 Lucas Catanzariti Coach: Steven Kayes 6 Ethan Law 14 Markus Mezei Manager: Joe Garufi 7 Harvey Heywood 15 Max Court 8 Heshem Eid … GK/Player 16 Olivier Chatta

SAP 12S PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

40 #NPLNSW APIA LEICHHARDT TIGERS JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB INC

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Anthony Raciti President Anthony Mazza Vice President Pia Scarselletta Secretary / Treasurer Lina Boffa Registrar Joe Mirigliani Committee Member Bill Kadayifci Committee Member Lily Cammaroto Committee Member

CONVENORS Mike Aykut Atasever Head of Juniors Football / Juniors Convenor Gerard Peacock Technical Director Joe Garufi ADP and EDP Convenor Sara Fezzuoglio Mini Tigers Co-Ordinator Lily Cammaroto Assistant Mni Tigers Co-Ordinator

ELITE PROGRAMS - COACHES Elite Development Program Gerard Peacock Elite Development Program Christian Cirino Elite Development Program Dejan Bakrdnikoski Elite Development Program Aiden Gani

APIA Development Program Gerard Peacock APIA Development Program Zac Vallorani APIA Development Program Dylan Chau APIA Development Program Muhammad Mansour APIA Development Program Jett Law APIA Development Program Nabil Harrar APIA Development Program Kade Barkham APIA Development Program Domenic Abbruzzese

NPLNSW.COM.AU 41 JUNIOR CLUB ELITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - PLAYERS

ELITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Adam Stojcevski Charlie No Hugo Molachino Paul Bagnato Adam Aydin Christian Caristo Jacob Kabbara Rafael Dal Pra Adam Bonserio Christian Montrone Jeremy Liang Rafael Quivaqui Alejandro Melograna Christian Jabbour Leander Tsirigotis Robinson Ahumada Aleksander Peric Christian Castorina Leonardo Oliveira Salim Fodda Alessandro Mustaca Dimitri James Luca Vujcic Sebastian Noble Alexander Bileckij Dylan Tuon Marcus Camilleri Stanley Hebert Alexander Economides Elijah Chambour Max Tindall Tanat Vajasuwimol Alonso Silveri Ethan Alfarah Max Odell Valentino Di Maria Anastasi Andreou Finn Richards Miller Heald Xavier Follari Andre Da Silva George Pappas Minato Yamada Yasir Abdallah Blake Hoang Georgije Stojanovic Nicholas Chetcuti Zacharia Helal Carter Carulli Grayson Frank Howard Nicholas Papanikitas Zane Ibrahim Charlie Mayer Henri Biguetti Oscar Markovic Zayn Younes

APIA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ADP)

UNDER 9 UNDER 9 UNDER 10

Alonzo Gomez Aleks Nuka Christopher Skouteris Alfie Brown Benjamin Gan Diego Zekirovski Billy Thompson Bill Hartzi Indigo Hannah Lockie Killingsworth Harvier Kari Jawad Sakr Harrison Ayoub Luca Orlovic Jordan Cvetanovski Jacob Hussary Marcus Zumbo Kaelan Wan Luke Tappin Oliver Stoddart Natpisith Changphanit Max Freeman Thomas Nguyen Patrick Chessell Mickele Barberio Xavier Pantuosco Spyros Boulougouris Will Macdonald Zach Yeterian

UNDER 10 UNDER 11 UNDER 12 UNDER 14

Beau King Alessandro Tilocca Ali Shukeir Adriano Papa Christopher Barreto Alessio De Maio Andrew Nguyen Antonio Raciti Daniel Pencarinha Andrea Capuano Christopher Tsangalias Antonio Thillainathan Daniel Marchesani Antonio Matulic Davian Vranjes Aramis Nicola Dylan Green Cisco Folden Ekin Kazan Benjamin Pelikan Elyas Khallouq Diego Gallo Enrico Coelho Daniel Milazzo Emmanuel Charry Domenico Furfaro Eros Lo Ianco Dean Zaccomer Vergara Hugo Viner Filip Vidovic Devansh Bhatta Ethan Ayad Isaac Ayad George Galanis Ian Flores Jack Lima Leon Roff Jared Lentini Issac Arias Jake Rodaro Matthew Pencarinha Michael Paludetto Joshua Basile Joseph Parrillo Monty Mutch Paris Prasoulas Max Adams-Bennett Lucas Westbury Yianni Thanos Tyler McCarthy Nicholas Murfin Sam Looney Zachary Matthews Vincent Blair Vincent Mazur

42 #NPLNSW JUNIOR CLUB NURSERY TEAMS

UNDER 5

TEAM HASSAN JALLOH TEAM IVAN NECEVSKI TEAM PRINCESS IBINI

Coach: Gregory Weller Coach: Hugo Huezo Coach: Lily Cammaroto Archie Sharkey Alexander Sita Harvey Felice Arlo Newton Dante Cartelle Matteo Abbatantuono Huxley Weller John Younan Zach Kokoris Jackson Moffatt Matthew Younes Constantine Kokoris Alfie Walker Orlando Huezo Oliver Soo Elijak Siakos

TEAM GRACE MAHER TEAM SUZANNE TEAM WILLIAM MUTCH PHONSOGKANI Coach: Naomi Coach: Sara Fezzuoglio Coach: Simon Belcher Baird-Williams Alexander Gentili Felix Bailey Dino Lapic Mila Azzam Joseph Barbaro Harry Von Dinklage Marcelo Graziani Sebastian Martin Jordan Alburquerque Marko Pyanic Ava Gardanel Nicholas Matulic Eadie Oniell Louis Belcher Olivia Friend Jarvis Hunter

UNDER 6

TEAM JOSH SYMONS TEAM SEAN SYMONS TEAM RHIANNA POLLICINA Coach: Peter Nommesen Coach: Robert Scarselletta Coach: Rob Lawrence Joseph Harrison Ibrahim Ilham Christian Younes Lorenzo Graziano Leon Lapic Freddie Lawrence Magnus Nommesen Leo Barberio Owen Nguyen Michael Wallace Leonardo Field Jackson Killen Thiago Noble Otto Majas Massimo Ragusa Peter Karagianis

TEAM BLAKE POWELL TEAM SOPHIE MAGUS

Coach: Joe Di Mento Coach: Joe Di Mento Adrian Abouhanna Alec Artinian Tyson Vallenlonga Hugo Bonano Vincent Dimento Jonah Powley Olivia Mackenzie Dante Franco Zachariah Young King Hudson Willow Felice

NPLNSW.COM.AU 43 JUNIOR CLUB NURSERY TEAMS

UNDER 7

TEAM FRANCO PARISI TEAM DAVID D’APUZZO

Coach: Paul Nelson Coach: Adrian Looney Archie Foustanis Edward Abandowitz Ayaan Varma Lachlan MacGlip James Nelson Leonardo Dentes Mason Ashcroft-Lai Sebastian Massoud Xavier Evans Tom Looney Sebastian Palmiotto Lachlan Musznig Noah Guedes Luca Rodaro

TEAM PAUL GALIMI TEAM ASHLEY PALOMBI Coach: Frank Umbrello Coach: Chris Burns Matteo Umbrelllo Aston Cook Alessandro Morsello Finn Moffatt Christian Guerra Jack Burns Declan Guardascione Jacob Callan Marco Lo Giudice Tobias Weingarth Salvatore Previte Julian Athanasiadis Mario Sylla Leon Gonzales

TEAM GEORGIA TEAM NICKY FLANNERY YEOMAN Coach: Pete Atkin Coach: Ross Aversa Joey Mckenna Caleb Rohanek Freddie Patel Giuseppe Arvesa Jack Von Dinklage Jordan Mayes Henry Atkin Morello Mayes Miles Gottlieb Gabrielle Saverino Marco Rinaldi Giuliano Aversa Jacob Watson Sebastian Lucarotti

44 #NPLNSW JUNIOR CLUB ASSOCIATION TEAMS

UNDER 8 UNDER 8 UNDER 8

Coach: John Giallourakis Coach: Marc Baddams Coach: Jesper Kjaersgaard Asst. Coach: Aykut Atasever Manager: John Williams Coach: Soto Shen Manager: Maria Mambiona Harrison Baddams Joseph Byrne John Sgouras Quinn Hunter Elliot Dhupelia Bobby Ivaneza Oscar Wilson Miles Kjaersgaard Berkay Akgul William Hunter Alexander Shen Aidan Paino Tristan Rozario Jackson Hart Jacob Bechara Madeline Macdonald Lincoln Mannion Bill Giallourakis Emerson Newton Sugam Subedi Luka Pavlovic Owen Sharkey Jesper Kjaersgaard Lamar Imrich Joshua Grant Soto Shen Rehmi Sandhu Marc Baddams Zion Velasquez John Wilson

UNDER 9 UNDER 11 UNDER 21 MEN Coach: Peter Wadland Coach: Leonardo Mauceri Coach: Anthony Galimi Coach: Kris Stojcevski Manager: Jesper Manager: Ralph Falcone Max Foale Kjaersgaard Christian Migliorino Luka Sam Pyanic James Raymond Garland Massimo Galimi Xavier William John Rohanek Zeke Foster Alexander Falcone Oliver Micallef Rafael Seeto Luke Iacona Filippo Previte Ruben Seeto Daniel Cerra Joseph Hallas Otis Natanael Kjaersgaard Luca Vartuli Adam Stojcevski James Alexander Stevenson Henry Meyer Matthew John Donovan Dylan Gould James Lopes William Carter Wadland Aydin Sullivan Issa Robert Ferro Peter Wadland Alessandro Vincenzo Mauceri Luke Antico Kris Stojcevski Ben Boxsell Joshua Boutros Luke Patterson Emanuel Giuffre Leonardo Mauceri Luca Paglia Jesper Kjaersgaard Anthony Galimi Ralph Falcone

NPLNSW.COM.AU 45 ASSOCIATION TEAMS

ALL AGE WOMEN OVER 35 MEN OVER 35 MEN

Coach: Peter Fokas Coach: Gianpaolo Coach: David Gaudiosi Grace Moussallem Buonavoglia Jacob Di Leo Naomi Baird’Willis Manager: Anthony Trieste luca bartolomei Regan Pullen Manager: Robert D’Arrigo Michael Martin Sara Fezzuoglio Anthony Trieste Peter Skourmallas Charlotte Rostron Michael Vardanega Jourdan Di Leo Keira Bennell Robert Pirreca Carmine Bortone Laura Madah Salvatore Peter La Rocca John Rivas Lauren Owen George Radmanovic David Gaudiosi Tess Fezzuoglio Nino Fragassi Dominic Mastrantuoni Katherine Andrea Bautista Joseph Ciano Michael Catalano Rojas Carlos Gonzalez Anthony Fasogiannis Madeleine Saraeno John-Paul Boutros Nick Argiridakis Tara Madah Carl Anthony Modena Michael Pasek Julia Cowan Michael Frost Simon Di Vito Robert D’Arrigo Pietro Rodaro Paul Lombardo Fabio Sgarame Marcus Frost Raphael Bove OVER 45 MEN Jem Richardson Coach: Mal Taylor Lorenzo Merlino BBC MEN Bryan Durrant Robert Younis Andrew Fisher Steven Biviano Coach: David Marocchi Jose Majarres George Vavdinos Coach: Andrew Mandaglio Charith De Silva Raymond Younis Manager: David Marocchi Thomas Catalanotto Gianpaolo Buonavoglia Grant Groom Mal Taylor Anthony Trieste Dane Johnson Rolando Serdoz Robert D’Arrigo Justin Matthew Cavanagh Dominic Gili Jonathan Harvey Carlos Andres Gonzalez Dwayne Vaz Justin Trentini Ibrahim Annous Julio Labraga OVER 45 MEN Kailum Najjar Rafael Sperber David De Sousa Coach: Tony Venezia David Comer Max Drew Josef Fiore David Higgins John Joseph Kailath Mark Zecchin simon potter Matthew James Da Silva stefano tedesco Mike Evans Mateus Alves Danny Sgaramella Barry Donnelly Marcelo Turdera Alan Ladu Noel Askew Warren Spencer-Scarr Ernie Cirignano Craig Bodecott Christos Papadopoulos Andrew Pitsis Nagib Tadros Justin Bucciarelli Aleksandar Al-Shamiry Mirco Di Carluccio Lucas Trindade Cezar Arturo Grassi David Marocchi Adrian Lewis Andrew Mandaglio Cedric Isaacs David Marocchi Riccardo Tedesco

46 #NPLNSW NPLNSW.COM.AU 47 2021 HOME FIXTURES HOME GROUND - Lambert Park Marion St, Leichhardt apiatigers.com

ROUND 4 20/03/21 (Sat) 17:15 Sutherland Sharks FC ROUND 5 27/03/21 (Sat) 17:15 Manly United FC ROUND 7 11/04/21 (Sun) 15:00 Marconi Stallions FC ROUND 9 23/04/21 (Fri) 19:30 Wollongong Wolves FC ROUND 11 08/05/21 (Sat) 17:15 Sydney United 58 FC ROUND 12 16/05/21 (Sun) 16:00 B;acktown City FC ROUND 13 22/05/21 (Sat) 17:15 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC ROUND 14 30/05/21 (Sun) 15:00 Sydney Olympic FC ROUND 17 20/06/21 (Sun) 15:00 Rockdale Ilinden FC ROUND 19 03/07/21 (Sat) 17:15 Sydney FC ROUND 21 17/07/21 (Sat) 17:15 Northbridge Bulls FC

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