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he AFL (NSW/ACT) organisation is the governing body quality of"infrastructure" referenced to earlier. of the AFL in NSW and the ACT, our core business is the Coaching and education progams designed to accelerate Tdevelopment of participants, player talent and fans of participants/parents/volunteers understanding of the game Australian Football across the region, spanning some 3246 and a community club environment that attracts and retains schools and 1130 community club teams in 18 affiliated families is critical for success. Greater resources will be competitions. In business terms this is a diverse distribution dedicated to creating quality club environments. and stakeholder network that requires investment, education At a talent level, innovative identification, attraction and and ongoing communication. It is our greatest opportunity, yet development programs like the 2006 State Championships can also become a threat as investments can be spread thinly Series at ages 13 through 18 and the AFL Scholarship program across the extensive infrastructure required to grow the game combined with an increasing youth participation pool will .. eg. coaches, umpires, administrators, facilities, data systems ensure better results by 2010 . ' etc. across club and schools. Attracting fans to our game will be achieved by creative Importantly, much of this infrastructure needs to be marketing and advertising programs eg. Barry Hall Hall, developed via the support of the volunteer community in order enhanced broadcasting and a commitment to developing a to multiply the investments made across the state/territory. relationship with new customers identified through Welcome In the emerging AFL development regions of NSW, this is to AFL programs. SYDN EV FOOTBALL particularly challenging as What does this PLAYERS' REUNION families, school PILLARS KEY MEASURE AS AT 2005 PHASE ONE: BY 2010 all mean for systems and peer Participation >Total -60,000 100,000 the Sydney AFL DATE groups are still -53 club; 47 school (total%) -48% club; 52% school competition? Saturday 9th September, 2006 learning the game >Mix club v school - 33:67 (metro) -37:63 (metro) 2006 - the challenges - 75:25 (regionol) - 60:40 (regionol) The Sydney AFL are significant ever Talent > No./% of Nat Pool - 8/120=6.6% -10% competition is VENUE PHELAN/ SNOW more so in the (Draftees/Rookies) not dissimilar to Marrickville Hardcourt Tennis Club, Centennial Street, face of increased fan Growth the Sydney AFL competition from > %of5yd that follow AFL -32% -50% MEDAL NIGHT Marrickville (Just behind Henson Park) (source: > Highly involved supporters -270k'Highly involved' - 420k 'Highly involved' competition I played other sports. AFL Brand >Sydney Members - Swans 20,000 members - Swans >30,000 for a year in 1995, Tracking) (Sydney) members in Sydney which was largely DATE TIME My role as General populated by players 1.30pm for 2.00pm -Grand Final starts@ 3.30pm Manager is to Monday 4th September, 2006 who have moved develop the goals and plan collaboratively with my team and interstate, without a sustainable influx of local players and COST stakeholders, allocate the resources accordingly and continue their families providing volunteer support. Previously, I to lead the direction in the face of external competition and Free highlighted the example of a dozen Riverview boys and their VENUE demands from our aligned schools and clubs. families joining Baima in this year as an example of what the The Waterview Convention Centre, future needs to look like. FOOD What is the goal and plan? We need to have a significant increase in quality young Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park Snack Bar will be open players coming through. This year we have 1,000 plus The goal for Australian Football in NSW to 2010 is to grow secondary students playing in the Independent Schools participation, talent and fans, whilst improving the quality of Program and are accelerating our involvement in the Catholic TIME DRINKS infrastructure across the system. and State Secondary schools. I believe that by 2010 these At Bar sales The priority in the plan is to continue to invest in the 6.30pm programs will have significantly greater numbers playing and base of the participation pyramid (primary/junior) whilst our linkages to local clubs will be stronger through the Club ENTERTAINMENT developing the pathway at the second phase (secondary/ Incentive Program. youth), to capitalise on the interest created at primary/junior Special Guests, Sydney Football Legends, Grand Final Preview The environment to attract and retain young players COST level over the last few years. As the secondary/youth pathway and their families requires improvement in coaching quality $93.50 inc GST inclusive per head matures we will invest significantly more in the third phase of through the junior and youth clubs as well as enhanced club HISTORICAL DISPLAY the pathway - the senior club competitions throughout NSW. facilities generally. You will see increased investment and 125 Years of Sydney Football History This may require a different model from the one that exists improved club support coming through next year. FURTHER INFORMATION today and we will do what is required to ensure Australian It may also require us to consider the current configuration Football in NSW/ACT provides teenage participants and their of the Sydney AFL and be prepared to change the way we Deb Keen on 8333 8002 FURTHER INFORMATION families with an attractive second tier senior competition. Look think. Ilook forward to the challenge. Craig Davis on 8333 8019 or Peter Ramus on 9798 5173 no further than South East Queensland. [email protected] Increased participation will bring greater demand on the Dale HOLMES is the General Manager for AFL (NSW/Aa} 26: visit sydneyafl.com.au SYDNEY AFL RECORD : 3 SYDNEY AFL PREMIERSHIP STATS

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TEAM p w l D B FF F A % M/R STREAK SYDNEY UNI 15 15 0 0 1 0 1911 546 350.00 100 WlS UT5 lS 13 0 1 1920 623 308.19 86.67 W5 MANLY-WARRINGAH 15 10 1696 969 175.03 66.67 Wl SOUTHERN SfibR~S 15. 9 6__ Q 1324 275 135.79 60 ---~ll __ HOLROYO-PARRAMATIA 14 10 576 1739 33.12 28.57 l4 PENRITH 15 12 772 1673 46.14 20 Wl MACQUARIE UNI 15 12 721 1636 44.07 20 lJ SOUTH-WEST SYDNEY 14 12 802 1561 5138 14.29 lll

FIRST DIVISION RESERVES SYDNEY AFL UMPIRE NUMBERS TEAM PW D BFFF A% M/R 5YDNEYUNI 13 12 0 1 0 1S92 391 407.16 92-31 Anton Lewis Tim Pow 23 UTS 13 11 2 0 0 1689 376 449.20 84.62 Matthew Gestier Damian Hill 25 -SOUTHERNSHARK5 13 11 1 0 1£8) 535 140.W 84.62 Danny Deigan Jeremy Boland 26 ~ANLY:WARRINGAH.13_7_6 __ 0_1_0_1143_696_16!_2_2__~~ Glen Callaghan 27 MACQUARIE UNI 13 1039 872 119.lS 46.lS Sean Richardson 4 PENRITH 13 780 1162 67 .13 30.77 Graham Glassford Carl Fletcher 28 STH-WE5T5YDNEY 13 12 208 1897 10.96 7.69 David Jacobs 6 Stephen Collins 29 HOLROYD-P'MATIA 13 13 69 1876 3.68 Frank Kalayzich 7 Robert Murdoch 30 Michael Peck 8 Tom McDonald 31 SECOND DIVISION SENIORS Troy Pannell 9 Brenton Hissey 32 Andrew Cohen 10 Peter Beckwith 33 TEAM p w l D B FF F A % M/R NOR-WEST JETS 11 11 0 0 1 0 1331 240 SS4.58 100 Gavin Bertram 11 Justin Fox 35 Bulldogs-UNSW /ES 11 9 1083 476 227.52 81.82 Peter Humphries 12 Mark Davies 36 UTS BLACK 11 9 1021 610 167.38 7S Daniel Coghlan 14 David Lenior 37 SYDNEY UNI BLUE 11 1224 353 346.74 72.73 Craig Rogers 15 Andrew Rutherford 38 603 -139306364- PENNANT HILLS 11 840 David Connelly 16 Petros Markou 39 BALMAIN 11 724 801 90.39 58.33 Joel Elliott 17 Andy Smyth 40 ST CLAIR CROWS 12 10S4 692 152.31 54.55 Steven Wallbank 18 Michael Heinrichs 41 Whales-UNSW /ES 11 743 718 103.48 54.55 42 SYDNEY UNI RED 11 450 892 S0.4S 27.27 Steve Smoothy 19 Brian Sullivan UTSGREEN 11 510 861 S9.23 18.18 Simon Dutton 20 Peter Hoffman 43 MANLY-WARRINGAH 11 399 1217 32.79 18.18 Nathan Lessels 21 Tony McGilvray 44 SOUTHERN SHARKS 12 10 466 1421 32.79 16.67 Paul Barron 22 MACQUARIE UNI 11 10 294 ms 23.43 9.09

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FIRST DIVISION SENIORS T FIRST DIVISION RESERVES T SECOND DIVISION SENIORS T iaret Hog_arth (MANLY-WARRINGAHJ 60 Gerard Mitchell (SYDNEY UNI) 68 Nathan Peters (ST QAIR) 53 Andrew Davis (UTSJ 51 Travis Paech IUTSJ 36 Luke Ayling (NOR-WEST JITT) 42 Nicholas Gilbert (U75J 46 Jason Mclennan (SYDNEY UNI) 31 Charles Stewart (SYDNEY UNI BLUE) 25 Matthew Rawle (MANLY-WARRINGAH) 41 Paul McWhirter (SYDNEY UNI) 25 Daniel Timson (SYDNEY UNI BLUE) 22 Daniel Archer (SYDNEY UNI) 39 Julian Holsman (MACQUARIE UNI) 23 Ben Mostafa (Bulfdog_s-UNSW/ES) 21 Gregory Walker (UTSJ 36 Andrew Dransfield (MANLY-WARRINGAHJ22 Gerard Smits (NOR-WEST JETS) 20 Jason Philip (SOUTHERN SHARKS) 33 Jason Ware (PENRITi-1) 22 Nathan Baird (STCIAIRJ 19 '\ Christopher Mclachlan (SYDNEY UNI) 27 Colin Sharpin (UTS) 18 Grant Webb (STCIAIR) 18 200 NAB SYDNEY AFL Jeremy Dwyer (SYDNEY UNO 24 Chris MacKinlay (MANLY-WARRINGAH) 17 Nicholas Robins (SYDNEY UNI BLUE) 17 James Terry !SYDNEY UNI) 23 Luke Slobin (MANLY-WARRINGAHJ 14 John Valente IUTS BIACK) 17 RISIN\ sT~~JNNERS Marc LORD Dean DAVIES SYDNEY AFL RECORD: 25 SYDNEY AFL PREMIERSHIP STATS NAB SYDNEY AFL RISING STAR AWARD ., --~----- ~~ -~ -- . ii The NAB Sydney AFL Rising Star Award PREMIER DIVISION SENIORS {l' In 2006, the NAB will again be proud supporters of up and I TEAM p w L D B FF F A % M/R STREAK .1 coming young players in the Sydney AFL by providing the NAB EAST COAST EAGLES 16 16 0 0 2 0 1923 911 211.09 11)0 Wl6 Rising Star Award. Previous winners such as Marc Lord and WESTERN SUBURBS 16 11 s 0 2 0 1661 1059 156.85 68.75 l1 I Dean Davies have received tremendous recognition. PENNANT HILLS 16 10 6 0 2 0 1578 1075 146.79 62.50 L2 The annual award will be presented at the League's end­ SlGEORGE 16 10 6 0 2 0 1251 109] 114.56 62.50 Wl CAMPBELLTOWN 16 9 7 0 2 0 133B 1286 104.04 56.25 W2 of-season Phelan Medal Presentation night, with the recipient UNSW/ES 16 6 10 0 2 0 105B 1634 64.75 37.50 Wl being selected from the weekly awards. NORTH SHORE 16 5 11 0 2 0 1260 1367 92.17 31.25 Wl Players nominated by their club must be in their first full WOLLONGONG 16 4 12 0 2 0 1067 1528 69.83 25 L2 season of senior football (less than four senior matches in the BALMAIN 16 1 15 0 2 0 899 2083 t 43.16 6.25 LS Sydney AFL or elsewhere prior to 2006) and must be under 21 years of age. Players may be nominated more than once PREMIER DIVISION RESERVES U18 PREMIER CUP throughout a season but can only win the weekly award once.

TEAM p w L D B FF F A % M/R TEAM p w L D B FF F A % M/R PENNANT HILLS 13 11 2 0 2 0 1306 432 302.31 84.62 PENNANT HILLS 14 12 2 0 0 0 1282 426 300.94 8S.71 EAST COAST EAGLES 13 • 11 2 0 1 0 1026 467 219.70 84.62 WOLLONGONG 13 10 0 0 0 987 478 206.49 76.92 ROUND BY ROUND NOMINATIONS NORTH SHORE 13 9 4 0 2 0 939 730 128.63 69.23 ST GEORGE 13 10 0 1140 654 174.31 76.92 WOLLONGONG 12 7 4 1 2 0 861 705 122Jl.§~ NSBOMBE~S 14 10. 4 0 1302 625 208.32}1.43 ( ROUND 1- Matthew MOREY· C~inpbelltown ) UNSW/ES 14 7 7 0 2 0 953 998 95.49 50 N5WILDCATS 13 6 7 0 763 705 108.23 46.15 WESTERN SUBURBS 13 5 7 0 2 0 880 929 94.73 42.31 REDBACKS 14 10 711 1269 56.03 28.57 ROUND 2 - David CONWAY· North Shore BALMAIN 13 5 8 1 2 0 787 1091 72.14 38.46 EAST COAST 13 12 405 1206 33.58 7.69 ( ) ST GEORGE 14 3 11 0 1 0 696 118S 58.73 21.43 ST IGNATIUS COLL 14 1 13 308 1535 20.07 7.14 ( ROUND 3 - David LINSEN • Western Suburbs CAMPBELLTOWN 13 0 13 0 2 0 384 1295 29.65 0 he Round 18 NAB Sydney AFL Rising Star Nominee is ) James Ford from the East Coast Eagles AFC. James has made a remarkable recovery from serious injury early in ROUND 4- Josh FLANAGAN -Ba/main ) ~. T c I' 2006 to be the final Rising Star nominee this year. As a result .. ~ -•' NSW/ACT ROUND Mark IRVING· Camp~elltown ... of a heavy knock during the pre-season Under 18 Grading c 5 - ) Carnival, he had his spleen removed and was in serious doubt - (ROUND 6 ·Alex FRAUNFELTER· Pennant Hills ) U18 CHALLENGE CUP whether he would play football again. An extremely talented player, James has shown plenty of TEAM p w L D B FF F A % M/R ROUND 7 - Alex GOODALL· Pennant Hills ) PENNANT HILLS 11 10 1 0 3 0 775 483 160.46 90.91 character and determination to come back, making the State c BALMAIN 11 9 2 0 3 0 1049 341 307.62 81.82 Under 18 RAMS side that competed in National Championships ROUND 8- Josiah AYLING· Campbel/town WESTERN SUBURBS 10 7 ·3 0 4 0 862 452 190.71 70 in in June. Since then, he has finished off the year ( ) CAMPBELLTOWN 12 5 7 0 2 0 66}_ 761 87.12 41.67 with five impressive performances with the Eagles senior side. PENRITH 10 3 7 0 3 1 488 763 63.96- JO ROUND 9 -Joel ROBBIE· St George ) Pushing himself into an undefeated side that will make an c MANLY-WARRINGAH 11 2 9 0 2 1 455 808 56.31 18.18 ST GEORGE 11 2 9 0 3 0 336 1020 32.94 18.18 assault on the club's first senior premiership, James has offered ( ROUND 10- Sam DOWLING· Wollongong ) Coach Rohan Graham another handy on-ball option, averaging GOAl.'."KfCKERS 15 possessions per game. In Round 18 against Balniain, he ROUND 11 - Nick CAMPBELL· Pennant Hills ) also demonstrated his brilliance in front of goal, kicking three c PREMIER SENIORS T PREMIER RESERVES T U18 PREMIER CUP T majors. ( ROUND 12 - Mark MAHER· Campbel/town ) Gus Seebeck (EAST COAST) 61 Hayden Benger (PENNANT HILLS) 30 Daniel Jacob (PENNANT HILLS) 33 James is a product ofthe Baulkham Hills JAFC and Matthew Withers (WESTERN SUBURBS) 58 Mark Petersen (EAST COAST) 23 Christopher Macdougal (STGEORGE) 29 progressed through each of the age groups with the Falcons ROUND 13 -Jeremy KIEL· UNSW/ES ) 28 c Peter Dugmore (STGEORGE) 55 Terrance Leischke (EAST COAST) 23 Harry Bown 1wOUONGONGJ from the Under 1ls. Throughout his junior career, James has Brad Abbott (UNSW/ES} so Stephen Ball (UNSWIES) 19 Andrew Marsh (NS BOMBERS) 19 made a number of representative teams and squads, including ( ROUND 14- Tim KEAR· East Coast ) Laine Spencer (PENNANT HILLS) 41 Daniel Roberts (NORTH SHORE) 19 representing NSW/ACT at the Under 16 Championships in ROUND 1S - Charlie RICHARDSON· Pennant Hills Justin Barratt (PENNANT HILLS) 29 David Seiter (UNSWIESJ 16 ; ·- Adelaide in 2004 and the RAMS in 2004 and 2005. ASydney Peter Carey (PENNANT HILLS) 28 Alexander Huggins (PENNANT HILLS) 15 Joel Curzon (BALMAIN} 35 AFL Red backs player in 2004 also, James progressed to the East (ROUND 16- Tim LAMBERT· Western Suburbs ) Ryan Smith (EAST COAST) 27 Terence Little (WOLLONGONG) 15 Clinton McGrath (WESTERN SUBURBS) 23 Coast Eagles Under 18 and reserve grade sides in 2005. Joshua Ryder !EAST COAST) 26 Craig Barnes (BALMAIN} 15 Thomas O'Neil (WESTERN SUBURBS) 23 Congratulations James on being this week's NAB Sydney ( ROUND17-JamesWILSEN·StGeorge ) Leigh Lavery (UNSW/ESJ 26 Anthony Brawn (PENNANT HILLS) 14 Jesse Bray (PENR/1"HJ 20 AFL Rising Star Nominee!

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GOALS- Western Suburbs: TO"Neill 6; MGould 3; KEgan AClark; JKatz; PMcWhirter Manly-Warringah: CPettersson; PENNANT HILLS Campbelltown: MKennedy 4; ABell; CFoord; DHope; RWharton; PArmitage; RKing; TAnderson; BHawkins DEMONS ZJohnson COACH: Michael COUSENS GOALS· Western Suburbs: CMcGrath; JMcinerney; ,____ _.,SECQND DIVISION _S_E~IQRS~---' HNguyen; AElchah; LRoehrig; PGannon Campbelltown: GOALS BEHINDS CMurray; MKennedy; MShandler; ABell; MEdwins; THunt Preliminary Final Sebastian PARKER (c:;l _____ ==:J 5 Alistair RICHARDSON 2nd Semi Final UNSW/ES: 4.1 7.6 7.8 9.12 (66) , Ben LANGHAM ·---___ ~-Shaun J.QN.5_5_ SYDNEY UNI BLUE: 1.2 2.2 3.3 4J (27) 5 Mark EGAN-----i______7 Jason CLARKE----! BALMAIN: 4.2 9.4 9.4 13.6 (84) "'-----';._;;'-=:::_:.:::.:._6 Chris BISHOP ____ , ___ --- S Nicholas POTIER PENNANT HILLS: 1.1 2.1 4.4 7.5 (47) GOALS - UNSW/ES: BMostafa 3; RRyan 3; PGallo; MGribble; 7 Jess McGUIRK 9 Tim POTIER ,;,___;...;.;.:;..;,,;.;.;:.=,;.;.;.;..----l------8 Andrew EURELL J10 Robert WATIS ---=::J WSwanson Sydney Uni Blue: BHeys; SKinsella; NMcKinnon; i::_-'-~~-=-=-:.:=:::.=.----1------;.__;..A;,:.;dc:;.;am.:.:.;_Fl;;::;D.=D.::.LE:::.R:.____ -J ___ --- 11 Paul FOLKARD GOALS- Baima in: JCurzon 3; CMatheson 3; TLindsay 2; CStewart j12 Ben FITZPATRICK ---~ BArndell; RLay; HMangal; CPallister; MParker Pennant BEST - UNSW/ES: DCain; RFleming; RStevens; CStanley; 13 Charlie RICHARDSON Hills: ADryburgh 2; NLow 2; McLauran 2; JDuncan JLonergan; BSearle Sydney Uni Blue:B Heys; ABuck; /14 Alexander FRAUNFELTER - O=::J BEST - Balmain: HM.angal; MGood~in; CMatheson; RDoran; TRadford; TLewis; (Wilkinson; NTao 15 Kieren WRIGHT JCurzon; TLindsay Pennant Hills: RFitzgibbon; JSchwarze; !16 Alex GOODALL NLow; AD"Archy; JDuncan; CImrie Matthew WITHERS 20 Josh KEEN FOX FOOTY SYDNEY AFL 19 Jason McPHERSON !21 Peter CAREY 20 Eid KASSEM 23 MichaelTALBOT ,_____ FlRSLQIVl~lill'L$tmQJl.~S ____. FINALS FOOTBALL ;::.:..,.....::...;:..;..:;_.;,:.;=='------1------121"'-'---"-'.;;..:;..c'-'-"'--".C.::c__ Neville SKINNER ___ , ___ --- f24 Justin BARRATI 22 Stewart HARPER 25 Damien DELL'AQUILA Preliminary Final i23 Matthew HODGE i26 Tom ANGEL 24 Clint McGRATH 31 Scott MYERS UTS: 2.1 9.4 11.7 13.10 (88) !25 David LINSEN B4 Clint SETFORD =---=:.::.:;::..:::.;=.:..;_----I------MANLY-WARRINGAH: 1.3 2.5 4.7 8.8 (56) ~----~;.....;_26 Chris NOORDHOF _____ ,___ --- 36 Jonathon MORAITIS f27;:;.:.__;:;~::..:.._:_;..:.__ JamiePITI _____ ,___ --- 8 SamWIDMER 29 Matthew EURELL 41 Matthew CAREY GOALS- UTS: GWalker 3; NGilbert 3; MFrinsdorf 2; Tune in to the Fox Footy Channel on Foxte/ this Friday §o Tom O'NEIL .._143__ Ri-'ch_a_rd_L_A_IN_G ______=::J AKymantas 2; ADavis; THutchison; JUrban Manly­ 1 night from 8:30pm for the matches between · 31 Daniel O'CONNELL 46 Nick CAMPBELL Warringah: JHogarth 3; JColeman; CPridgeon; 0 Jarvie; §3 =---"'=.:.::;;.=-:.:.:=;;_Mitchell SYKES ____ , ___ --- [48 Llo~d SHEPHERD MMcWhirter; DMcMillan 41 Yessear CHAHROUK 55 Rob EDDY BEST - UTS: SCarter; THutchison; DStock; AKymantas; ~Matthew ~0! .._60__ La_in_e_S_PE_N_C_ER ____ ,--- =::J ·----1------HNailon; MMackay Manly-Warringah: CPridgeon; ~ '56 Tim LAMBERT 62 Matthew MCCAMEY WESTERN SUBURBS HCrombach; BBrendan; PGumbleton; MAshton; JColeman Rushed Rushed MAGPIES ..__ __ FIRST DIVISION RESERVES : J v

Preliminary Final WESTERN SUBURBS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY PENNANT HILLS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ~ SYDNEYUNIVERSITY: 3.3 4.4 10.613.10(88) PENNANT HILLS ittonarch MANLY-WARRINGAH: 2.1 2.2 4.2 5.2 (32) DEMONS GOALS: Sydney University: GMitchell 7; NRobbins 2; [mil BJarman; JMclennan; PMcWhirter; AUnsworth Manly­ Warringah: SPettersson 2; RWharton; BHawkins; SWood BEST -Sydney University: DAllan; NBiven; NRobbins; fox footy .Channel, in P.artnerihip with Digital Sports Productions 6: visit sydneyafl.com.au - SYDNEY AFL RECORD : 23 SYDNEY AFL FINALS RESULTS SYDNEY AFL PREMIER DIVISION PREVIEW '

2nd Semi Final bounced back to win the preliminary final to qualify for the grand final. PENNANT HILLS: 0.3 3.6 5.7 6.14 (SO) Last year, it was Pennant Hills who was knocked out in EASTCOAST: 2.3 3.5 3.8 3.11 (29) straight games in the finals. However the Demons have fought PENNANT HILLS back this season, showing their best form last weekend to 1st Semi Final WESTERN SUBURBS v account for St George by 57 points in the first semi final. Justin GOALS- Pennant Hills: HBenger 2; GHair; SMyers; MAGPIES DEMONS Barratt kicked 6 goals and Peter Carey 4, as the Demons hit the PENNANT HILLS: 2.6 6.7 12.9 19.12 (126) I Wheatley; CYard East Coast: DChapman; SO"Connor; front in the second quarter and steadily increased their lead ST GEORGE: 4.1 5.6 6.7 10.9 (69) M Peterson Henson Park, Sunday 3 September Preliminary Final, Premier Division Seniors - 3pm over the remainder of the game. BEST - Pennant Hills: A Brawn; MGray; CYard; AGoodall; The last match between the two sides was a see-sawing GOALS- Pennant Hills: J Barratt 6; PCarey 4; M Carey 2; BHatherley; M McCamey East Coast: CMagnusson; ASliwka; ast Coast is through to its first grand final, and this match encounter at Ern Holmes, with Wests getting on top at the end LSpencer 2; NCampbell; SJones; JMoraitis; CSetford; MTalbot LMadden; I Burbage; TPhysick; RFrost gives Wests and Pennant Hills the chance to join the to win by 22 points. With a grand final spot at stake, expect St George: PDugmore 4; SDemir 2; J Horder; JWilsen; EEagles in Sydney footy's biggest day. another close contest this time. SWilsen; RCraig Wests went down to East Coast in the second semi final BEST - Pennant Hills: PCarey; A Fraunfelter; DDell"Aquila; last week, but not without giving the minor premiers a fright. RESERVES PRELIMINARY FINAL Going into the game without NAB Rising Star nominee David JMoraitis; SJones; MTalbot St George: RCraig; SWilsen; 1st Semi Final Linsen and the experienced Adam Fiddler, the Magpies jumped A Buttling; RTalbot; VStephens; EWilson East Coast's reserves will be looking to join their senior the Eagles early and led by 20 points during the second quarter. NS BOMBERS: 4.1 7.2 12.4 15.6 (96) counterparts in grand final action. Despite a good start, they Unfortunately for the Magpies they were unable to score a goal 2nd Semi Final STGEORGE: 1.5 4.6 7.9 7.12 (54) were unable to get up against Pennant Hills last week, after the in the second half, which enabled the Eagles to take the lead Demons hit the front in the third quarter. North Shore is also in the third term and secure a 31-point win. Salem Kassem through, after a hard-fought 16-point win over Wollongong EASTCOAST: GOALS- North Shore: PBrackin 3; M Carney 3; AMarsh 3; 1.2 4.8 9.10 11.14(80) at full-back played a great game on Seebeck, while Matthew last Sunday. The Eagles have a chance to add a second team to WESTERN SUBURBS: 4.1 7.2 7.5 7.7 (49) L Pryor 2; J Baker; SDavies; DFitzgerald; KTangney St George: Hodge and Ben Langham also played impressive games for the their grand final line-up, while for the Bombers a grand final CMacdougall 3; J Brain; T Heath; J Keogh; WWade Magpies. appearance would be consolation after their seniors missed out GOALS- East Coast: GSeebeck 3; RSmyth; J Ryder; BEST- North Shore: J Baker; KTangney; DFitzgerald; LPryor; on finals action this season. CRobinson; BPhysick; TKear; MGoodey; DCharleston M Robinson; AMarsh St George: THeath; PAley; JWood; Western Suburbs: TCole 3; MWithers 2; AConvery; J Keogh; M Hennig; J Brain U18 PREMIER CUP PRELIMINARY FINAL M Egan BEST - East Coast: PEntwistle; KPearson; J Ryder; 2nd Semi Final Pennant Hills are through to the grand final after accounting BMcNamara; JVlatko; DCharleston Western Suburbs: for Wollongong last week. The Lions were unable to score in the M Hodge; SKassem; BLangham; SHudson; J Bradfield; PENNANT HILLS: 1.1 4.3 5.6 9.12 (66) second half, but have a chance to make amends against North AConvery WOLLONGONG: 2.1 3.3 3.3 3.3 (21) Shore after the Bombers led all day to defeat St George on Sunday. In just their second season as a Premier Division club, GOALS- Pennant Hills: DJacob 3; TAngel; DKolarik; BMill; this match gives the Lions an opportunity to appear on Sydney J Rabone; CSmith; JTrestrail Wollongong: HBown 2; football's biggest day. In a season where several under-18 players have made it to senior ranks, the grand final will attract SPhillips 1st Semi Final the attention of football recruiters. BEST - Pennant Hills: CSmith; REdiriwickrama; J Ellison; NORTH SHORE: 2.1 6.5 10.7 13.9 (87) TAngel; A Crisfield; PBarnes Wollongong: M Rush; H Fullagar; Although Wests were defeated, they troubled the Eagles SDowling; PMcEntee; TStjepanovic; LWilson U18 CHALLENGE CUP PRELIMINARY FINAL WOLLONGONG: 3.4 5.7 8.7 10.11 (71) early. With the likely return of missing players, and learning from their experience last week, Wests' coach Kevin Eynaud will The day will begin as it ends, with Pennant Hills taking on GOALS- North Shore: DRoberts 4; J Considine 2; M Carpenter have some encouraging signs to work from ifthe Magpies get Wests. The Devils were jumped early by Balmain last week, 2; LGreen; J Karutz; RLynch; J O"Dell; GPhyland Wollongong: another crack at the Eagles in the grand final. but have a chance to make amends. 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~ the club missed out on finals this season, their pre-season amalgamation with the Greater West under-18 team creates a pathway for players in the region and should ensure a supply of players into the future. David Cummings was leading goal­ COACH: Ben CARLYON kicker with 22 goals. • \-. ~~··.\.''~-,· .·. ~· ~.~~··•··· ~ \. ' b --- Ben MACKNEY HOLROYD-PARRAMATTA GOANNAS 2 --- 2 Brendan FITZGERALD (VC) ------... ·· ..• \.~... ;-' ~ 1-.... !3 Michael HUGHES ------13 Dale FITZGERALD (C) J;,,~··.· 1"1 ~;c:--- \\\:. --..' '' '·~"" ------' I• . fj!\.. I Holroyd-Parramatta struggled for numbers early in the season, husi:in MILLER 4 Jarryd WATTERS ..- -__ .-- __ t.J' t - . : --- with their reserves forfeiting 6 times. Gradually the club fought Matthew RUSH ------~ Simon DAVIES their way out of trouble and finished in a respectable fifth Ben GRIFFEN Jason MURRAY ------his weekend at Kelso sees the end of another- season of 6 place, with four wins forthe season. Two of them, dose-fought Ben DUNWOODIE ------Marcus CARNEY First Division football. Eight teams started the season, and --- affairs against 2005 finalists Penrith, were a credit to the Scott PHILLIPS (C) --- 8 Jacob LLOYDE ------although six have now been eliminated, those teams all T Goannas'fighting spirit and gives the club real hope that they no Ben WELLINGTON ------fl Levi BRAIN ------had some highs and lows in a season to remember. ------can return to their former glory days. The other victories were 11 Hugo FULLAGAR --- 10 Brent FRANKISH --- at home, against South-West Sydney and Macquarie Uni. Craig ~m STJEDANOVIC ------111 Nick MELROSE ------SOUTH-WEST SYDNEY MAGPIES Smith was leading goal-kicker, with 15 goals. 13 Pat McENTEE 12 Kade TANGNEY Matt UNICOMB ------Anthony ROBERTSON --- !14 ------!13 ------South-West Sydney were unable to win a match in 2005, but 15 Sam DOWLING (VC) 14 Nick LANGLEY SOUTHERN SHARKS !16 Paul BALDING ------Andrew MARSH ------immediately broke their losing streak in the opening match of ® ------!1s ------· 2006, accounting for Holroyd-Parramatta by 87 points at Kelso. 17 Tim BIGNELL 16 Jason RUSSELL-JONES Southern Sharks had a successful return to finals football in [18 Ben RAWSON ·------!17 Anthony BARKER ------With another win coming up in round 3 against Macquarie Uni, 2006 after missing out last season. Athree match winning ------the Magpies were looking good. Sadly, injuries and a lack of 19 Guy BARTLETT 18 Michael SMITH streak to start the season set the tone for a successful l20Silaun PAGET depth took their toll as the season continued, and they did not !19 Sean HUNTER ---- campaign. The gap between the top 3 and the rest was stark, 21 Josh WALTON (VC) ------20 Jackson BAKER --- win another match for the season. If the Magpies can recapture . with the Sharks unable to defeat a team above them on the !22 Lewis WILSON ~1 Patrick BRAKIN the form and confidence they showed early in the season, ladder. In round 13 they held undefeated Sydney Uni to a win 23 Grant STYLIANOU ------22 Mathew ROBINSON (VC) ------a steady improvement is on the cards for 2007. Nicholas --- /-:: of just 19 points, a result that gives hope they can compete ~4 Luke SIELY --- Q3 Rohen FOLEY --- Denko and Greg Morris were top goal-kickers for SWS, each with the best next season. Jason Philp was leading goal-kicker, 25 Harry BOWN --- 24 Lachlan PRYOR --- contributing 15 goals. --- with 35 goals. i26 Kevin CONDON ------5 Christopher ROBERTS ------l 27 Ryan WELLS ------26 Matthew LONG --- N1 MACQUARIE UNI @ MANLY-WARRINGAH WOLVES !28 Mitchell DALY --- i27 David MARTIN --- MACQ!JARIE 29 Dion RUSH --- 28 Tannath SCOTT ------UlrW(flS1'V-tl'rllo'

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e've come to the business end of the season. For the lost by just 2 points, in a match that possibly should have been top 3 clubs, the premiership dream remains alive. For a draw. Unfortunately for the club, their attempts to overturn Wthe other 6 teams, the season is over and it's time to the result was unsuccessful and the Kangaroos finished one put the club colours in mothballs for the summer. game plus percentage out of the top four. Results -Won 9, lost 7. 104.04%. Finished 5th. SYDNEY v UTS UTS v SYDNEY Leading Goalkicker- Troy Parker & Simon Webb (24). •• ST GEORGE CROWS UNI BATS BATS UNI Rep players - Shannan Kershaw, Mark Skuse, Troy Parker. Jason Fleming St George returned to finals action after missing out in 2005. Kelso Park, Saturday 2 September Kelso Park, Saturday 2 September Rising Star Nominations - Matthew Morey, Mark Irving, Damian Hall joined Todd Dalton in the coaching job, and Hall's Grand Final, First Division Seniors - 2.1 Spm Grand Final, First Division Reserves - 12pm Josiah Ayling, Mark Maher. pace in the midfield was a factor in the rise of the Crows. The Season Highlight {Round 8) - With Josiah Ayling kicking espite taking out the minor premiership in the Reserve return of Peter Dugmore and Dec/an Donohue also helped their 3 first-quarter goals on debut, Campbelltown jumped North Grade, Sydney University will start as underdog in the cause, while the steady development ofyoung talent such as the Shore early, then showed depth of character to hold out a DGrand Final against a rampant UTS side that took them Wilsen brothers, Joel Robbie and Jack Dickens has seen the dub determined fight back to defeat the Bombers at Gore Hill for apart in the second semi final. The Bats were far too strong that looking promising in the future. the first time since returning to the Sydney AFL. day and exposed the inferior fitness of the Camperdown boys The Crows started the season solidly, but having their score on the wide expanse of Kelso Oval. wiped in a player count debacle at Gore Hill damaged their Amuch improved showing against the Wolves in the percentage. From then on, the Crows always looked likely to ·----1JNSW7ESBUUDOGS preliminary final-ha·s-restored Sydney Un i's confidence anci make the finals, but never looked like premiership contenders. could well be the tonic they need to rise to this challenge. It Qualifying for finals action was a welcome achievement at Olds With premiership coach Tim Jones returning to the dub this has been a very even year in this grade between the top three Park, and St George now has a base to plan for an assault on season, hopes were high for the Bulldogs, but unfortunately finishing sides and prior to the commencement of the finals it the title in 2007. this season saw them fall out of the finals for the first time since appeared to be an open race for the flag. While UTS has gained Results-Won 10, lost 6. 114.56%. Finished 4th. 2007. the early momentum and deserve to be favourite, Sydney Uni Leading Goalkicker- Peter Dugmore (55). After a strong start, the wheels fell off in May, with ere both clubs are again. Two weeks ago, the Students will be a tough opponent. Both sides have battled out the last Rep players - Declan Donohue, Ben Kinnaird, Luke Thatcher, UNSW-ES losing 3 games in a row by over 100 points. In the were too good for the Bats and continued their three reserve grade premierships with the record standing at Joel Robbie second half of the season, the Bulldogs regrouped and became unbeaten run in 2006. That day the Bats failed to add one-all so far. Rising Star Nominations - Joel Robbie, James Wilsen. more competitive. The season ended on a strong note with H the necessary pressure when their chance came and now have Season Highlight {Round 4)- Defeating Pennant Hills at two consecutive wins, including a cliff-hanging match against the opportunity to turn that around in the penultimate match Em Holmes is never easy, especially when the Demons are in Pennant Hills at Em Holmes. of the season. Last week they showed they have the ability to form. In one of the best games of the season, St George got on During the season, Troy Luff showed time and again that make it count with an incredible second term, kicking seven llRI top and held the Demons goal-less in the third quarter before even in the twilight of his career, he is still one of the best goals to one and effectively knocking out the dangerous Wolves holding on against a late fight back by Pennant Hills to take a players in the Sydney AFL competition. Brad Abbott was again then and there. To Manly's credit they kept battling the match NOR-WEST v UNSW/ES 7-point win. a key target up forward and was well supported by Leigh out and won the second half on the scoreboard to keep the JETS Lavery, while cult figure Peter Kefalas had his best season for BULLDOGS result respectable. Captain Allan Kymantas again was superb the Bulldogs. Injuries to other key players hurt the club dearly CAMPBELLTOWN KANGAROOS for the Trumper Park side and was well supported all over the Kelso Park, Saturday 2 September though, and had Andre Pech and David Coupe been available •••••• ground. Grand Final, Second Division - 9.4Sam for the full season the outcome may have been different. After wooden spoons in 2004-05, Campbel/town received a boost To finish undefeated throughout a home and away season The only Premier Division club not to field an under-18 in the lead-up to 2006 with Glenn Garner coming on board as and the finals is a special feat- the perfect year. Sydney he Bulldogs get another chance to upset the all­ side, much of the Bulldogs' young talent played in the club's playing coach. Also joining him in Kangaroo colours were new University looks to achieve that on Saturday, taking a little conquering Jets after finishing off Sydney University Blue Second Division teams. Khan Haretuku was the pick of the recruits Troy Parker and Drew Franklin. piece of history with them and winning their third premiership Tlast weekend and going at least one better than 2005. junior talent, and looks to have a bright future for the Bulldogs. The young, developing side copped a few hidings along in four years. The Bats would like to carve out a little piece of The Jets remain undefeated and supremely confident of taking Results-Won 6, lost 10, 64.75%. Finished 6th. the way, but as the season unfolded confidence grew. The history for themselves and win their maiden flag in the First out their second successive Second Division premiership. In Leading Goal kicker - Brad Abbott (50). Kangaroos didn't lose a game to a team below them on the Division. The Students have earned their'favourite' status and the second semi final, the Bulldogs kept the match close with Rep players - Ryan Underwood, Troy Luff. ladder during the season, and in round 12 at Monarch they should be good enough to cope with high expectation that both sides struggling to adjust to the tempo of the match with Rising Star Nomination - Jeremy Kiel. went down to the Eagles by just 14 points, the closest match label brings. The Bats will also be quietly confident knowing fitness and injuries to key players hampering both teams. The Season Highlight {Round 17) - On a heavy track, the the undefeated minor premiers experienced all season. Despite they have all of the tools necessary to be victorious. The week off will assist the Jets, while the Bulldogs will benefit Bulldogs' defence held firm to hold the highly-fancied Pennant some close calls though, the Kangaroos were unable to defeat a memory of last year's loss in the corresponding match will from having another run after displaying a more direct and Hills side to just one goal by three-quarter time. In a low­ top four side until beating Wests at Wagener in the final round. add extra incentive to go one better in 2006. Acolossal battle effective brand of football last week. Give the Bulldogs credit if scoring game, UNSW-ES held on to win their last game of the There were some controversial moments for Campbelltown in awaits us. they can push the Jets all the way, but most would expect the season by 5 points. 2006, particularly in round 11 against St George. 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playing on in 2006. The depth around the dub has also been NORTH SHORE BOMBERS bolstered, with the Lions' reserves and under-18s qualifying for the finals this season. Aplayer exodus after last season forced coach Michael Hosking to The club has advertised on the Sydney AFL website for a send the Bombers into a rebuilding phase for 2006. The Bombers senior coach for 2007. The successful applicant will inherit an had played in the last 6 grand finals, but it soon became apparent exciting side of talented players ready to take the next step and ,, that number 7 was not going to happen. challenge for the finals. li:O:Jfuger MOTEN Results- Won 4, lost 12. 69.83%. Finished 8th. ------2 Chris TAYLOR ------The Bombers had some luck early in the season when St --- George's score was wiped during afinal quarter player count. Leading Goalkicker- Aaron Jackson (25). ~~-nk PU~S~~ ------~MACKAY - Rep players -Adam McConnochie, Troy Bartlett, Cameron 4 Michael HIGGINS ------4 Andrew DAVIS ------Ranked in the top 4 on percentage after round 7, they did not • Stanton, Luke Norton-Smith. Taimus WERNER-GIBBINGS ------8 Nick GILBERT win another game until round 16, and by then the damage ~ - - Rising Star Nomination - Sam Dowling. 6 Aaron CRESPI (VC) ---·--- 10 Will HUDSON ·------was done. The club finished strongly, winning 2 of their last 3 Season Highlight (Round 6) - Against finals aspirant Wests V Leigh McWHIRTER --- Todd HUTCHINSON games and was unlucky not to beat Campbelltown at Monarch - fl1 at Rosedale, few would have given Wollongong achance. 8 Greg O'CONNOR ------13 Dan MILLMAN ------in round 17 after closing the margin to 1 point in the last term. However despite trailing by 22 points at half-time, the Lions ~ Joel CARR (vc) !14 Tom McNAMARA ------Some retirements were short-lived. Jarrod Crosby returned rallied to hit the front late in the game. Their thrilling 2-point 10 Ben GAY ------15 Alan KYMANTAS (C) ------after round 3, and later in the season former captain Matthew win was their first in Premier Division away from North Dalton. 01 Ashley PECK l16 Michael MULLINS ------Parker and Nathan Carbone made guest appearances for the 12 Sean McGRATH ------17 Dominic VAN DER MERWE ------dub. North Shore fielded two under-18 teams, with several !13 Jeremy DWYER (VC) !1s Julian HAY ------players from those teams also being given senior experience. A 14 Luke HIGGINS (C) ------19 George ANTONAS --- total of 53 players played seniors for North Shore in 2006; many 15 Roland WOOD QO Chris MINTERN ------of them will come back stronger and better players for the · The Tigers were expected to struggle in 2006, but early results 16 Nicolas COSTELLO 21 David STOCK experience. were encouraging. In round 2 against St George, the Tigers held a 17 Luke TAYLOR ------!25 Will THOMAS ------·------Results-Won 5, lost 11. 92.17%. Finished 7th. 6-goa/ lead but were unable to hang on. 18 Jonny KATZ 31 Dustin TEASDALE Leading Goalkicker -Adam Nicks (23). Sadly for Baima in, they were unable to maintain that Simon NASH (VC) ------B2 Chris DEAN --- Q9 ------Rep player - Mark Livy. early-season form and in May-June they lost 4 games in a row ~-~WLAVERY ~hNAILON Rising Star Nomination - David Conway. by over 100 points. During that streak, coach David Beauchamp hael HEALEY B4 Steven CARTER ------Season Highlight (Round 18)-The Bombers left their best departed, and was replaced by Andrew Leoncelli. 22 Nick CAIN --- 36 Shane McGAHAN ------performance until last. Taking on finalists Pennant Hills at Ern From there, the season was mixed. Afew niore floggings Q3 Daniel ARCHER ~8 Mark FRINSDORF Holmes, the Bombers trailed the Demons at every change, 24 Benjamin WHITE ------41 Greg WALKER ------· were dished out, but on other occasions they were far more but in astirring last quarter they hit the front and recorded an competitive. Awin came against Wollongong, while the Tigers 125"Cii'ristopher McLACHLAN ---- ~2 Greg GINN ------upset win by 9 points. 26 Josh MORAN ------45 James LINDSAY --- only lost to UNSW-ES by 17 points. ------The young Tigers could not afford injuries, but sadly big !27 Tim NIXON ----· 147 Tim MITCHELL ------28 Ben JARMIN --- so George CAPOZZI WOLLONGONG LIONS name players Leoncelli, Lee Campbell and Josh Flanagan !29 Matthew WAKELIN ------ls1 Jan GABRYNOWICZ ------all spent long periods on the sidelines. The Tigers turned to 30 Karl MCGRATH ------S4 Joel URBAN ------In their second season in Premier Division, the Lions were able youth development, with atotal of 52 players making senior appearances for Baima in in 2006. Rushed Rushed to improve on last year's tally of 3 wins. The Lions started the season in style with a 38-point win over Ba/main in what was to It was a challenging season for Baima in. For 2007 and be their only victory at North Dalton for the season. Wins against beyond, the club has entered a partnership with Fremantle, r-u1ir-u--1irtlli.,~il~!·!i r-u1ir-u--1ir1a1·1i~ Wests and UNSW-ES were to follow before the half-way point of and with their support, the club will be looking to launch an the season. exciting new direction into the future. UTS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY SYDNEY UNIVERSITY PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY The season had challenges for the Lions, and late in the Results -Won 1, lost 15. 43.16%. Finished 9th. season coach Leigh Forsyth departed the club, replaced by Greg Leading Goalkicker - Timothy Ley (20). Nugent. In Nugent's first game as coach, the Lions rallied to Rising Star Nomination - Josh Flanagan. peakphysique Season Highlight (Round 12) - In a low-scoring game, in physiotherapy defeat reigning premiers North Shore. The following week at North Dalton, Wollongong jumped Wests early and had hopes which only 12 goals were kicked, a 4 goal to 1third term was SYDNEY d sportsme of an upset, but the Magpies fought back to hit the front before to prove decisive, as Baima in hit the front against Wollongong half-time and run away in the second half. and hung on in the last term to record a 13-point win in front of When Wollongong was promoted to Premier Division, the their loyal supporters at Drummoyne. club adopted ayouth policy, with many of those young guns

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2007 pre season training will commence at North Narrabeen at Sydney University. Benefits at the scholarship scheme EAST COAST EAGLES Reserve on Sunday 19th November under Senior Coach Michael PENRITH RAMS include financial assistance for education or sporting expenses, Hosking and the club would welcome any new players from academic and career counselling, personal mentoring, access The club is grateful for the premium sponsors support PMA Under 18 through to Seniors. Watch www.northshorefc.com. Penrith AFC require a Senior Coach and playing staff for the to swim/gym facilities, nutrition assessments and sports Solutions, Taxi Clothing, Loscam and the ongoing support au for further details. The Bombers would like to thank the 2007 SAFL 1st Division season. Applications received in the medicine, physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage, podiatry and from Base Course Management. We thank our award sponsor following 2006 Sponsors. Rhe ,Snowy strictest confidence. Strappers and Medical Staff also required. acupuncture services at a reduced rate. lfyou would like more Speakers Australia. The East Coast Eagles would like to thank Hydro, Norths Leagues Club, The North Sydney Hotel, Crestway Financial remuneration available. Please contact Stuart Ayres information on SUANFC see our website at www.suanfc.com or the following player sponsors for Season 2006: Horizon Sports, Constuction, DataBaseSolution, Design Ziino,MDF Group,MMB • (Football Manager) on 0412117 265 for more information or contact us on 0405 751043. Homebush Bay Brewery, Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, David Print Management,OAMPS&Puma. Good Luck U18 Bombers visit penrithafc.sydneyafl.com.au. Polkinghorne, Base Course Management, Taxi Clothing, KPMS, and Reserves ~/ Loscam, Digital Sports, EMJAY Packaging, PMA Solutions, • SOUTHERN SHARKS # Suncorp/JG, Profiler and Sales, Cheque Mates, CIB, Goodrem PENNANT HILLS DEMONS Players Wanted! Hey Kids, Play AFL for the best Junior Club in Management, Crystal Watters, Cellarbrations, Foss Australasia, Southern Sharks AFC is seeking expressions of interest for Sydney. Enquiries are welcome from boys between the ages of IBIS Hotels, The Beauty Shack and Crystal Waters. Pennant Hills Demons has announced sponsorship committee members including President, team managers, 6 and 16 wanting to experience the thrill of playing Australia's I I I 1 arrangements with the Pennant Hills Bowling Club and players and supporters for the 2007 season. Southern Sharks National Game in 2007. Get Mum or Dad to phone the Club ~ HOtROYD~.P-ARRAMATTA_GOANNAS _QptionOneJinanciaJ Partners. Tl:Le Pennant Hill BQ\l/ling Club made the semi-finals in Sydney AFL First Division in both Senior President Nick Miller on 9744 7791 or 0407 228 285 or contact ~ in Yarrara Road Pennant Hills offers Demon members the and Reserve Grade and look to buildOn this success in 2U07. the--Auskil:k fo-mdinatorfavilH\bfalter-on 959l-3050·0f-04ll Parramatta are happy to announce that Troy Balzan will advantage of a modern club facility in the local area. The club Please email your expressions of interest to Daniel Stanton, 108 880. Excellent coaches plus the opportunity to play at the continue as senior coach for season 2007. Troy's commitment facility is utilised by the players for a meal and team selection President, Southern Sharks at [email protected] or SCG and Telstra Stadium during SWANS games. and coaching style has played a major role in the fantastic on aThursday evening and for after game functions following phone 0407 489 744 for further information. IF' atmosphere in the club for 2006. We look forward to the great all home games. Demon members can book their functions WOLLONGONG LIONS spirit around the club continuing on in to next season. The at the club - contact Stewart Cosgrove and mention you are a SOUTH-WEST SYDNEY MAGPIES ~·~ Goanna's will be running out on to an outstanding playing Demons supporter. OptionOne Financial Partners can arrange Upcoming Events: AFL Grand Final- 12pm, Saturday September surface in 2007 thanks to the Holroyd City Council. With work finance simply and easily for Demon Members. They act on Applications are invited for First Grade and Reserve Grade 30@ lllawarra Master Builders Club. WAFC Presentation Night being carried out throughout the 2006 season and more work behalf of members to find the most appropriate lender and - 6.30pm. Friday October 13@ lllawarra Master Builders Club. to be completed in the off-season, Holroyd City Council have optimal terms to suit their specific needs. Contact Mark Hassen · Coaches and Players. For more information, contact Frank Aboud on 0403 720 569 or [email protected]. Tickets available@$40 from Steve Rowland on 0419 963 913. showed their commitment to AFL in the local area. The Holroyd at OptionOne on 1300 88 15 11 or www.optionone.com.au The Wollongong Australian Football Club is proud to announce Parramatta Blacktown AFC are seeking players and committee In conjunction with Wagga Wagga Winery, Demon members an exciting new initiative between the Lions and the University officials for the 2007 Season. The Goanna's are a club with an can purchase quality wines at generous discounted rates ' SYDNEY UNI of Wollongong. The Wollongong Australian Football Club atmosphere that is both friendly and welcoming to players of - speak to any player or committee to obtain your order Scholarships will be offered for the first time in 2007, and are all abilities and skill levels. Our Ground is located at Gipps Rd, form and toast the Demons. This sponsorship arrangement SUANFC would like to acknowledge the 75th birthday of its designed to encourage talented young players to pursue their Greystanes. If you are interested please contact Club President offers supporters the opportunity to purchase their wine ultimate Club Legend, Hatvey"Banger" Gordon. Before joining passion for AFL with the Lions while studying at the University John Perry (email: [email protected] Ph: 0410 601 requirements at a special rate with free delivery to their home SUANFC many years ago Harvey was a fixture at the Newtown of Wollongong. Applications are invited for Senior Coach for the 866. The Goanna's presentation night for 2006 season will be or office. Pennant Hills Reserves and Under 18 Demons were footy club and whilst generations of Uni boys consider him 2007 season. Wollongong is a young and vibrant club building held at Merrylands RSL on Saturday 7th October, 2006. For successful in their 2nd Semi Final match last weekend and are their special mate he is a Sydney football icon known and a strong tradition in the Sydney AFL Premier League. This is more information or ticket purchases contact Club President now preparing for their Grand Final match next weekend. The loved by many. He is quite simply a living treasure of the a golden opportunity for a highly regarded and motivated John Perry (email: [email protected] Phone 0410 Pennant Hills Seniors and Under 18 Devils are playing today local game. Few have put in the hours Harvey has to support individual to lead the emerging "Lions" to success in 2007 and 601 866. and looking forward to a win in their respective Preliminary Sydney footy and he has been one of the great stalwarts of the beyond. Inquiries welcome. Phone Stephen Rowland on 0419 final match to make it four team in the Grand Finals for the Sydney competitions. We all salute you Harvey, for all you have 963 913. Please send written applications and football resume NORTH SHORE BOMBERS Penna Demons in season 2006. The Demons Vote count night done for the game in Sydney and for what you continue to do. to: Football Operations Manager, Wollongong Australian will be held on Thursday 14th September 2006 at the Pennant Happy Birthday! SUANFC provides playing opportunities to Football Club, 12 Prospect St, Mt St Thomas NSW 2500 Hills Bowling Club from 7.00pm. The vote count will be for The North Shore football club would like to invite all students and non students at all levels by fielding four senior (applications close September 30, 2006). All inquiries will be Seniors, Reserves Under18 Demons, Under 18 Devils and Thirds. Players,Families and Friends to the 2006 Presentation Evening teams which are based out of the super convenient (5 mins treated as confidential. Opportunities also available for new The Club Presentation Night will be held on Saturday October to be held at Norths Leagues Club,Celebrity Room on Friday 3rd from CBD) and picturesque city campus of Sydney University, players. 14th at Harold Park Function Centre -full details at a later November 7.00pm. $60.00 per head (includes 3 coarse meal) just off Broadway and City Rd. The club prides itself on its date. The vote count will be for Seniors,Reserves,U18 Bombers fun and collegiate environment, where lifelong freindships and Ul 8 Wildcats. Special guest 1966 VFL Grand and personal and professional networks are made. For the Final Hero and former Bomber Premiership Coach. RSVP elite player SUANFC's parent body SU Sport offers a limited [email protected] or Jeff Melrose 0418 252 656. number of sports scholarships to players who intend to study 14: visit sydneyafl.com.au • SYDNEY AFL RECORD: 15