KICKOFF ROUND 7 SUNDAY WIN STADIUM V 23RD APRIL 2017

FIXTURES TEAM LISTS FIRST GRADE MATCH PREVIEW 3PM TEAM OF THE WEEK #PS4NPLNSW CORPORATE PARTNERS

2 CONTENTSHEADING NPLNSW.COM.AU

WOLLONGONG WOLVES COACHING STAFF & MANAGEMENT

1st Team Coach Jacob Timpano

1st Grade Assistant Coach Neil Mann and Alfredo Esteves Senior Managers Robert Positti and Surit Wadhwa Under 20s Coach Julio Miranda Under 18s Coach Richard Lloyd GK Coach John Krajnovic Match Preview 6 Health and Medical Services Figtree Physiotherapy Technical Director Neil Mann Team Lineups 18 CEO Chris Papakosmas 2017 Ladder 19 Admin Manager Susan Gatt Season Draw 30 Program Contributors Malcolm Rowney Photographer - Seniors Pedro Garcia Photographer – Juniors Chris Horn

Ground Announcer Kevin Morrissey

For advertising opportunities, please contact This program is proudly Susan Gatt on 4225 0999. printed by

WOLVES SHOP 105 Crown Street

Public Notices: • Entry inside the perimeter fence of the playing area is prohibited at all times and offenders will be prosecuted. • All spectators are requested to vacate the ground within 15 minutes of the end of the final game. Police may be requested to remove any unauthorised people who remain after the stipulated time. • The setting alight of, or the lighting or discharging of any type of object, including fireworks, signal or smoke flares is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be arrested and charged.

Website: wollongongwolves.com.au Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 2 4225 0999 Phone: 105 Crown St Wollongong NSW 2500 Twitter: @wollgongwolves Facebook: fb.com/wollongongwolves Instagram: @WollongongWolves 3 SPONSORS #PS4NPLNSW

4 WELCOME NPLNSW.COM.AU FROM THE

he hunt continues, today, here at WIN Stadium Community Engagement Programs to cover as T– The Wolf Den as our Wolves take on Hakoah much territory as we can and introduce football to in a must win game for both sides. as many people, particularly children, as possible.

The season has been a little up and down for us Our coaches and senior players understand, with some strong wins and good performances as part of the Wollongong Wolves, there is an mixed with a few difficult games away. expectation they have to represent our club across all sectors and regions throughout our Today however we are back at home, where we communities and spread the football gospel to all perform at our best, in front of our passionate and sundry. Thankfully, all our coaches and senior fans and supporters, putting on a show for our players have taken this added responsibility very home crowd. seriously and are out and about, assisting schools, local junior clubs and community groups, in giving Local support is crucial for any sporting team and everyone access and instruction to football. we are privileged to have the most dedicated and knowledgeable fan base possible. As a not for profit, community owned club, the Wollongong Wolves Football Club exists to The players lift significantly knowing they are support and grow our region. representing our region at our home ground, in front of family, friends, fans and all our local We are the representative pathway for the juniors, boys and girls, providing pride and and South Coast and must continue to inspiration to all those who form a very special ensure, that every single boy and girl within our part of our pack. region can participate, play, enjoy and prosper from the exposure and love of football. Community engagement is something absolutely crucial to the future of football across the Watch very closely the junior players we have Illawarra and South Coast. playing before the main game and at half time of first grade. We need to continue to grow our beautiful game and introduce the wonders of football to as many In the not too distant future, they will be ones people, boys and girls, men and women, as we running out on to WIN Stadium – The Wolf Den, can. representing our region with pride.

Through football we have the ability to deliver a They will be the ones, who having learned the wide range of opportunities and enhancements lessons football has given them today, will to not only the people who participate but also to be doing exactly the same thing for the next their families and communities. generation coming through, tomorrow.

From sport, many life lessons can be learned. That is one of the greatest strengths and major Experiences enjoyed on the football field can be powers of football. translated into virtually all aspects of life. The love of the game always endures. Health and fitness, teamwork and leadership, goal setting and personal responsibility. These things And through football, anything and everything is all make up a very important part of every player possible. and every football team. GO THE WOLVES The lessons and examples we show our kids through football give them a solid foundation for any and all paths they may end up taking in the future.

The Wollongong Wolves have extended our 5 MATCH PREVIEW #PS4NPLNSW THE OPPOSITION:

For today’s match, we welcome Hakoah Mullen, , Steve O’Connor, Ian Bruce, City East to WIN Stadium for the Round 7 clash Alex Robertson, , , of the NPL NSW Mens 1 competition. This will Nelio Borges, Willie Murray and David Mitchell. be the 15th league meeting between the two came on for Borges. The coach sides after the initial one in 1981. This will be was . also be the third encounter in the NPL NSW Wolves: Jim Preston, Peter Willis, Arno Mens 1 competition. Bertogna, Chris Dunleavy, Jeff Ainsworth, Larry THE OPPOSITION TODAY - HAKOAH SYDNEY Gaffney, Lee Adam, Peter Tredinnick, John CITY EAST Fleming, Roy Cotton and Phil O’Connor. The Hakoah, as a club last won honours by winning coach was Ken Morton. the NSW Club Championship in 2015. The away team got off to a good start scoring In 2016, the club finished in 10th position on after 12 minutes with Murray goaling. Hakoah 20 points four points higher than the Wolves, then skipped out to a two-goal lead when achieving six wins and two draws, scoring 38 Borges scored ten minutes later. However, the goals and conceding 56 with a goal difference Wolves pegged one back by Adam and this 1-2 of minus 18, one of seven teams to have a score line remained when the half time whistle negative goal difference. The top scorer was blew. Kevin Lopes with seven goals and ten other Following the interval, Willis restored parity players got on the score sheet as well. The team two minutes after his teammate Fleming was had three nil scores which equalled three other sent off. Mitchell restored his team’s lead on teams. The best result sequence without loss 74 minutes and with a one-man advantage was three games - draw, win and win in Rounds looked to have the game in the bag. However, 12, 14 and 15 with Round 13 being postponed. the Wolves’ top scorer goal had something left The worst losing sequence was seven, losses in the tank and with nine minutes to go and the in Rounds 16 to 22 with one clean sheet being match finished 3-3. achieved. THE MATCH-UP A new coach is at the helm this season after The two teams have three draws between them Mark Robertson left the club in 2016. The new with Hakoah having the more victories, five to coach is Scotsman Gavin Rae, a former player the Wolves two. of the club. As many as 13 of the previous seasons squad have left and new recruits have The highest scoring margins are Hakoah 5-0 in been added to take their place. New additions 1981 and 6-1 in 1984 and Wolves 2-0 in 1986. to the squad include Oliver and Jack Green Each teams best result sequence is - Hakoah from Sydney Olympic plus goalkeeper Anthony with eleven games, win, win, win, draw, win, Bouzanis from Sydney FC. Gideon Sweet, Alek win, win win, win, draw and draw. (1981-1986), Lekoski, Cameron Draper, Harry Jones, Anthony and the Wolves with five - draw, draw, win, win Frangie, and Robert Ezekiel. and draw. (1985-2016) BLAST FROM THE PAST In 2017, the results for the last five matches for Hakoah and the Wolves met at the Sydney Hakoah is loss, win, loss, win, and win, while the Athletic Field on 30th May 1982. Wolves’ sequence is loss, draw, loss, win and loss. Hakoah: , Kevin Hakoah sit in 6th position with 8 points from 2 wins and 2 draws while the Wolves have scored 6 goals, 6 MATCH PREVIEW NPLNSW.COM.AU

achieved 7 points from 2 wins and one draw 3. 1986. Sydney City 0 defeated by Wolves 2 and are in 7th position. (Jock Morlando, Pat Brodnik) The top scorers for the clubs are Alexander 4. 2016. Wolves 3 (Chris Price, Nicolas Bernal, Lekoski (Hakoah), Andre De Jong (Hakoah) Peter Simonoski) defeated Hakoah Sydney and Patrick Antelmi (Wollongong) with three City East 2 (Neil Jablonski, Kevin Lopes) goals apiece. The best result for each club 5. 2016. Hakoah Sydney City East 1 (Lee Jones) in 2017 has been Hakoah versus Sutherland drew with Wolves 1 (Stephan Dimoski) Sharks in Round 4-0 and the Wolves defeating Parramatta 3-1 in Round 1. SELECTED REPRESENTATIVES OF BOTH CLUBS – PAUL KAY In each team’s previous matches, Hakoah drew 3-3 with Bonnyrigg White Eagles with Paul Kay played six games for the Wolves in 1981 and played at Hakoah Sydney City from goals scored by Andre De Jong a brace and 1983-1986, tallying 64 games and scoring five Jack Green, while the Wolves were defeated by goals. Sydney United, 58 2-0. Kay’s initial Wolves appearance was in Round SCORES AND SCORERS FROM THE PREVIOUS 12 versus City on the 10th May, FIVE LEAGUE MEETINGS 1981, with his final being in Round 26 against 1. 1985. Wolves 1 (Zivko Hristovski) drew with Brisbane City at Spencer Park in Brisbane on Sydney City 1 (Grant Lee) 17th May, 1981. He was a midfielder who was strong in the tackle and delivered enterprising 2. 1986. Wolves 1 (Peter Kotamanidis) drew with passes. Sydney City 1 (Grant Lee) Kay came to the Wolves from St.George and left the club for Charlton Athletic in , then back in with Hakoah, Blacktown City and Wollongong Macedonia where he played in 1990/91. WOLVES’ PAST PLAYER OF NOTE - ALFREDO ESTEVEZ Estevez was a defender or defensive midfielder who played for the Wolves in the 2008 and 2009 seasons. He achieved honours with the club by playing in the 2008 NSW PL Grand Final, coming on in the 61st minute for Ballamodou Conde. In all, he made 28 starting appearances and 13 from the bench plus two cup appearances and 3 in the finals.

7 MATCH PREVIEW #PS4NPLNSW

Unfortunately, he did not manage any goals Macarthur Rams on 8th June, 2008, which was but went awfully close in the 2008 Round 21 the Wolves equal third highest number of goals match against Marconi at Crehan Park when in a single match. his powerful shot flashed narrowly wide. He stated post match, ‘It’s very good to get on. I’ve In 2009 season Estevez played in the majority of enjoyed being on a little more today. I had that matches where he was a mainstay in defence, chance and a header also. Everyone believed stood out doing a mountain of defending and that we could win and everyone was trying to leading by example with his experience in a take the chances.’ Coach John Turner stated mostly inexperienced team. ‘that’s our best win of the season’ as the Wolves He was also a Portuguese-East Timorese clawed back from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2. international who played 14 times for his In his games, Estevez was a solid at the back, country and scored his initial international goal could play himself out of trouble, timed his versus Laos in 2008 in his final game for his tackles to perfection and had good anticipation. county. He was adept in the air as he displayed his prowess when he won a header against the Estevez is now coach of the Wolves Under extremely tall Paul Wither against Sydney 20s and formerly coached at Albion Park and Olympic in the 2008 Semi-Final, moments after Fernhill in the IPL since retiring as a player. he placed well-timed tackle to dispossess a He has inaugurated a successful Beach soccer potential threat. competition in Wollongong for a number of years and continues to do so. Estevez also played in one of the Wolves highest scoring games, a 7-0 shutout of By Malcolm Rowney

8 01: LARGE USE: OVER 150MM WIDE This logo has a smaller ‘®’ symbol

SPONSORS NPLNSW.COM.AU

02: SMALL USE: 55MM - 150MM WIDE This logo has a larger ‘®’ symbol

9 LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUB #PS4NPLNSW FERNHILL An old log, right on the corner of Douglas Road . They had and Fernhill, holds a very managed to rise through special place in this history of football in the the ranks and reach their Illawarra. ultimate goal. Making it to the top grade. And excellent It was on this corner, way back in 1925 that reward for their years of hard work and a group of Fernhill local football enthusiasts decided it was time to form their own club to commitment. The “Foxes” had made it. represent their community and participate in For the next 22 years Fernhill were a staple the game they loved. in the top grade, however lack of funds and a The first official meeting was held, in exactly combination of factors contributed to them the same spot, on the 17th March 1926 and the losing their spot in the top tier in 1999. The Fernhill story had begun. It was decided they proud club continued however and remain would launch a fundraising drive across Fernhill committed to providing the best possible and surrounds and raise the required funds football opportunities for all across their necessary to establish the club. community. Nothing has changed from its original inspiration all those years ago. Colours were also agreed upon and the now well recognised and respected “Red and The Home of Fernhill since 1978 has been Ray Whites” were established. And ever since, Robinson Field, Towradgi Park, where both generations of locals have progressed through seniors and juniors gather to play all their the “Foxes” to establish Fernhill as one of matches. The Foxes have always held a very the best known clubs across not only in the strong focus on their juniors and Wollongong Illawarra and South Coast but right across the Wolves Football Club, first grade coach, Jacob state. Timpano, began his lifetime football journey on While “The Hill” haven’t won too many the grass at Ray Robinson Field, as a local Red premierships over its 90 year history it has and Whites, Fernhill junior. Today he steers the been at the forefront of development and region’s premier local representative football growth of football in our region. Many, many club but it all started for Jacob with the “Foxes”. players first tasted the wonders and joys of Today Fernhill Football Club continues to football through the mighty “Foxes” and their compete in First Division and will forever retain lifelong love of football developed directly a very strong position in the folklore of football through their experiences at Fernhill. in the Illawarra. As far as the powers that be One of Fernhill’s proudest moments occurred at Fernhill are concerned, eventually they will in 1977, when the club finally hit the big time return, to where they belong - in the top tier of and were invited to participate in the Illawarra the local competition.

1926 Committee 1928 Team 10 LOCAL FOOTBALLHEADING CLUB NPLNSW.COM.AU

Until then, and continuing after they reach this goal and forever more, they will ensure they remain focused and committed to the initial motivations that saw this great club first come into existence over 80 years ago. To promote and grow the love of football across their community and provide the best possible enjoyment and experience for the plethora of juniors, introduced to the beauties of football through this proud, great club. 1936 First Grade The Red and White Foxes of Fernhill are an institution, proudly celebrating 21 Fernhill Soccer Club Life Members, 3 Ladies Life Members and 17 Junior Life Members. Still proudly representing their community they have 75 seniors members, 250 juniors, 50 women’s and 30 amateurs, catering for the football pursuits of anyone and everyone who wants to participate. Fernhill, over the years have produced more than its share of top quality junior products, 1938 Tooth Cup Winners e Hall of Fame e

Steve Quinn 1991 Peter Thompson 1991 Grant Isedale 1991 Gary Pruks 1991

Craig Armour 1992 Andy Mawhinney 1994 Tony Bain 1995

11 LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUB #PS4NPLNSW many of whom have gone to do exceptionally well in higher grades of the code. This will never change. The Foxes have built up a long standing tradition of fair play and good sportsmanship in the past 90 years and club officials remain steadfastly committed to ensuring this trend continues.

“GO THE HILL” Now known as “The Foxes” One of our oldest and longest running clubs, Fernhill celebrated its 90 year anniversary last season. 1957 Juniors As part of the celebrations in 2016 Fernhill enjoyed a prosperous campaign and were represented in each of the grand finals of their competition right here at WIN Stadium. A significant amount has been achieved over this time and with the centenary celebrations inching closer and closer, the Red and Whites have more than earned their position as one of our greaters and most pro active pioneering football organisations. 1967 Premiers

UNDER 20s - PLAYSTATION 4 NPL NSW MEN’S POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Sutherland Sharks FC 6 5 1 0 24 6 18 16

2 Sydney United 58 FC 6 4 0 2 12 7 5 12

3 Blacktown City FC 6 4 0 2 10 10 0 12

4 Sydney Olympic FC 6 3 2 1 12 7 5 11

5 Sydney FC 6 3 1 2 10 7 3 10

6 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 6 3 1 2 10 8 2 10

7 Manly United FC 6 2 2 2 15 14 1 8

8 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 6 2 1 3 13 8 5 7

9 Parramatta FC 6 2 1 3 8 9 -1 7

10 Rockdale City Suns FC 6 1 1 4 4 15 -11 4

11 Wollongong Wolves FC 6 1 0 5 7 17 -10 3

12 Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC 6 1 0 5 4 21 -17 3

12 SPONSORS NPLNSW.COM.AU

13 FEATURE STORY #PS4NPLNSW THE ONE AND WOLVES‘ PLAYERS WHO HAVE SCORED A SINGLE LEAGUE GOAL

A number of Wolves‘ players have scored only a Vanega was brought down in the box with a penalty solitary league goal for the club. However, these goals kick being the end result. The former Leeds United were important for the team and the individual, as well McMaster subsequently glided the ball into the net in as to the supporters at the time. These are the players the 67th minute. Despite his goal, the result was a 6-5 and the circumstances behind most of these scoring loss. In all, he played just three games. efforts, with additional information of the players’ James Lawrence 2009 history with the club. Lawrence scored in Round 4 in his third appearance Adrian Karakolevski 2010 with opposition being Sydney Olympic. The midfielder Karakolevski scored his goal and the winning one managed to scramble the ball into the net in a in the Round 7 encounter at versus crowded area. He played fourteen games with two Manly United. It eventuated in the 76th minute. Ken substitute appearances in the league plus two Cup Chun lured in two defenders to create space for games. Karakolevski to score from six yards out. He made James Monie 2009 seven appearances as a substitute. Monie came to the team for just a few games in Sean Van Rooyen 2010 order to add some more striking power, but alas only Van Rooyen, a New Zealander, made nine starting scored one and that was in his final game for the appearances and came on as substitute in one other club in Round 22 against APIA then Sydney Tigers. It match. It was in fact in his ninth match that he scored. was in the 21st minute that Monie struck. A James In the Round 20 clash with Sydney Olympic at WIN Lawrence pass found him in an excellent position Stadium, Van Rooyen scored in the 58th minute, with and he threaded the ball past the goalkeeper. He also his goal being the team’s second goal of four with nil provided a headed ball forward for a teammate to in reply. Samet Kaynak provided a pass after he had score the second goal. Monie could hold the ball up gained possession of the ball. He squared a pass to and he was strong on the ground and in the air and Van Rooyen who subsequently slotted the ball home. possessed a powerful shot. Alex Mansueto 2010 Nick Stavroulakis 2004/05 Right sided wingback Mansueto played two seasons Stavroulakis scored in his final game for the Wolves in (2010-11) with the Wolves playing 40 League games Round 7, with the Bankstown City Lions club providing and two Cup games. For his goal at Lily Homes the opposition. Mineo Bonetig had waltzed around Stadium, Blacktown in his first year at the club, Tayfun defenders in a long run up field. His ensuing shot Buyukkopru’s free kick was placed into Mansueto’s went beyond the goalkeeper into the back of the path for him to head the ball into the goal. This net with ten minutes left on the clock. In total, seven happened in the 34th minute and was his team’s third games were played with two substitute appearances goal to win the match against Blacktown City 3-2. and one Cup game. Stavroulakis was an industrious midfield player who provided intentioned passes to his Stepjan Paric 2011 supports from his midfield position. Midfielder Paric played a single season with the club and totalled 15 starting League appearances with Jason Van Blerk 2003/04 two substitute run ons and four appearances in the Van Blerk scored his goal three minutes in against Cup. He was young at the time and was very creative Parramatta Power in Round 22. He played wide on the from midfield. His goal emanated in Round 2 versus left side and on receiving the ball he cut in to swing Parramatta Eagles. With nine minutes to go in the the ball over the ‘keeper’s head. In all, he made nine match, Paric robbed a defender and just outside the appearances and three off the bench. penalty area, he let fly with ball propelling into the Tanju Balabanel 2003/04 back of the net. Coach Trevor Morgan said in my Speedy player Balabanel scored his team’s third goal post match interview -‘Young Stepjan stole the ball. I in the Round 16, 3-2 win against South . thought he had an excellent game for a young fellow.’ On ninety minutes, the team broke away with the Jamie McMaster 2009 ball being slipped to the substitute, Balabanel. He McMaster, a striker, scored in the final round against ran directly at goal, being chased by defenders. His APIA (Sydney Tigers). He scored from the spot against subsequent shot took a deflection, and duly wrong the team that had released him five weeks footed the goalie to lodge inside the near post. He prior. Teammate Brian made four starting appearances and nine substitute on field roles.

14 FEATURE STORY NPLNSW.COM.AU

Borislav (Bobby) Dragas 2003/04 Peter Murray 1994/95 Tall central defender Dragas played 20 times and Peter Murray scored one goal in 1994/95 in Round scored in the Round 19 clash with Football Kingz of 8 v Brunswick Juventus. It was a thirty-ninth minute New Zealand in the 78th minute. It was the only score penalty after a defender had hand balled Adrian of the match. A Nahuel Arrarte thirty-yard free kick fell Cervinski’s goal bound header. The striker made a little short of the penalty area. A massed throng of sixteen starting appearances and three substitute on defenders and attackers scrambled for the ball as the field roles. goalkeeper flew in. He failed to make a strong contact Mike Grbevski 1993/94 with the ball then Dragas seized on his chance. He Grbevski scored in the seventieth minute of Round 25 jubilantly steered the ball into an open net. versus West at . Grbevski Dean Heffernan 2002/03 played three times in the starting line-up and five on field substitute roles. In his 20 games for the club Heffernan, who came from Sutherland Sharks to the Wolves, scored only John Danzo 1989 once. It was in the Football Kingz’ game in New Four starts and two substitute appearances was Zealand for Round 17. In the 51st minute, following Danzo’s tally in Wolves colours in 1989. He scored in calamitous defending, Heffernan got on the ball to the sixty-fifth minute in the 2-0 Round 11 victory over project into the goal. Melbourne Knights at Brandon Park. The next year he had one start and one substitute appearance. Darren McDonald 2001/02 McDonald had two stints with the club and in his first Sean Ingham 1989 he scored one goal that emanated in the 2-2 draw with Ingham signed for the Wolves from Sydney United mid Auckland Football Kingz in Round 5 at WIN Stadium. season and played six times. In the Blacktown City His was the matches second one, scored after thirteen Round 15 game, he scored the only goal of the match. minutes. He made six appearances with a further Frank Demertzis 1987 eleven starts with two cup appearances in 2006. From Demertzis, with this goal, was the first scorer in the his position to the right of goal, he goaled with a NSW Premier League competition for the club. It came powerful low shot. in Round 1 away to Uruguayan Penrith. This was his Con Anthopoulos 2001/02 only game. Anthopoloulos made nineteen appearances in his one Ray Farrell 1984 season. The defender scored his goal, which was his The opposition was Sydney Croatia and Farrell scored team’s consolation goal, in the 4-1 defeat by South the first goal of the Round 6 match in the 26th minute Melbourne. He struck just after the half hour mark. that was played at Dapto Showground on 10th April Gerald Quennet 1998/99 1984. Farrell made two starting appearances and four The Frenchman Quennet, who represented Tahiti from the bench. in the Oceania Nations Cup in 1998, made only one Alan Waldron 1982 starting appearance but came on five times as a Midfielder Waldron scored his team’s third goal in replacement. He scored in the Round 26 clash with the 3-1 win over Newcastle KB United in Round 22 at West Adelaide in the eighty-eighth minute. He had the International Sports Centre in Newcastle. Peter missed an earlier gilt edged opportunity but made Tredinnick zoomed in from the left side to set up amends with his late goal. Waldron in the seventy-seventh minute. His first game Steve Karavatakis 1998/99 was in Round 20 and numbered eleven matches in Karavatakis scored an eighty-eighth minute penalty 1982 as a starting player in the midfield. He played in the Round 21 4-4 draw with Adelaide City at again in 1983 but had two starts and one from the Hindmarsh Stadium. Micheal Brooks had powered in sideline. a shot that the City central defender kept out with his Billy De Graaf 1981 hand. He was sent off for his trouble and Karavatakis Central defender and New Zealand international duly converted. Karavatakis made five appearances player, De Graaf amassed twenty-five from the bench. starting games in 1981. He George Jolevski 1995/96 was a strong and Jolevski fired in from 18 metres with his shot flew past the ‘keeper but it was his team’s only score which West Adelaide doubled. He tallied thirteen starting appearances and three substitute on field roles.

15 SPONSORS #PS4NPLNSW

intimidating tackler with no quarter given. He scored the first away game to Heidelberg United in Round 2 in the eight minute of this Round 23 clash with South Morton goaled in the fifty-first minute for the teams Melbourne at the Wollongong Showground on July second goal. Clive Campbell produced a powerful shot 27th 1981. that the Heidelberg goalkeeper was not able to hold and Morton was there to slot it in. Ken Morton 1981 Coach Morton, the first coach of the Wolves made a These certainly have been ‘the one and only’ league goals from players for the Wolves. couple of appearances as a player off the bench in his first year and managed to score a goal in addition. In By Malcolm Rowney

16 HEADING NPLNSW.COM.AU

The Instant App® Introducing the Instant App® - the most powerful tool for customer interactivity

Digital Signage Bring your brand to life with stunning content and digital displays

Data & Analytics Our analytics platform allows you to gather a range of data to convert & analyse in multiple formats

17 www.mandoemedia.com S B # NAME S B # NAME 1 PASFIELD Justin 1 (GK) BOUZANIS Anthony 2 MATTHEWS Sam 2 WOLANSKI Remy 3 MADDEN Darcy 3 EZEKIEL Robert 4 MORTON Hayden 4 WALKER Bradley 5 BALDACCHINO James 5 BLUMBERG Dylan 6 HRISTOVSKI Steven 6 DRAPER Cameron 7 PRICE Chris 7 LEKOSKI Alek 8 GRIFFIN Brendan 8 ORGAD Paul 9 SIMONOSKI Peter 9 JABLONSKI Neil 10 STOJIC David 10 DE JONG Andre 11 TANOVSKI Hristjan 11 MUNDELL Jordan 12 KAIRIES Luke 12 GREEN Jack 14 MACDONALD Joshua 14 FRANGIE Anthony 16 ANTELMI Patrick 15 BEREVESKOS Dean 17 O’ROURKE James 16 GREEN Oliver 18 BERNAL Nicolas 17 SWEET Gideon 20 TOSI Ben 18 JONES Harry 21 WILSON Brett 19 RAE Gavin 22 ROBINSON Michael 33 SHADDOCK Connor 23 HAYES Steve 36 JONES Lee 30 TASHIRO Yuzo

Head Coach: Jacob Timpano Head Coach: Gavin Rae Assistant Coach: Neil Mann Assistant Coach: Physiotherapist: Matthew Whalan Assistant Coach: Alex Robertson Team Managers: Robert Positti and Manager: Brian Ree Surjit Wadhwa

Referee: Lucas, Stephen Assistant Referees: Horstead, Danny & Teleki, Patrick 4th Official: Plasto, Toby FIRST GRADE NPLNSW.COM.AU

1ST GRADE - PLAYSTATION 4 NPL NSW MEN’S POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Rockdale City Suns FC 6 5 1 0 15 7 8 16

2 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 6 5 0 1 15 5 10 15

3 Sydney Olympic FC 6 4 2 0 9 3 6 14

4 Blacktown City FC 6 4 2 0 11 6 5 14

5 Manly United FC 6 4 1 1 15 10 5 13

6 Sydney United 58 FC 6 3 0 3 11 9 2 9

7 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 6 2 2 2 13 11 2 8

8 Wollongong Wolves FC 6 2 1 3 6 9 -3 7

9 Sydney FC 6 1 0 5 8 12 -4 3

10 Parramatta FC 6 0 2 4 7 17 -10 2

11 Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC 6 0 1 5 9 20 -11 1

12 Sutherland Sharks FC 6 0 0 6 7 17 -10 0

19 TEAM LISTS UNDER 16s UNDER 15s

1 Mitchell Presilski - GK 1 Luke Genua - GK 2 Jarrod Alston 2 Sebastian Black 3 Adrian Avello 3 Tyson Black 4 Blake Burkinshaw 4 Jayden Calver 5 Joshua Correia 5 Adam Chicharo 6 Eddy English 6 Nav Darjani 7 Luca Gaudiosi 7 Harrison Dennis 8 Grimshaw 8 Anthony Krsteski 9 Sam Lendrum 9 Rocky Lavalle 10 Brendan Low 10 Keegan Matias 11 Fletcher McFarlane 11 Oliver Mitrevski 12 Rhys Mooy 12 Will Nattrass 13 Jayden Nikolovski 13 Luke Paull 14 Potts 14 Joshua Petrovski 15 Thomas Richmond 15 Preston Ridley 16 Smileski 16 Noah Vidler

UNDER 14s UNDER 13s UNDER 12s

1 Tom Butkovic 1 James Riach - GK 1 Morgan Woolnough - GK 2 Jake Almond 2 James Anagnostopoulos 2 Chisholm Brown 3 Sam Alston 3 Lucas Ayala 3 Josh Bussoletti 4 Zander Alston 4 Jack Deale 4 Jay DeGouvia 5 Harrison Anagnostopoulos 5 Julian DeFreitas 5 Aleksander Dulevski 6 Brandan Angelevski 6 Jack Duffy 6 Owen Flanigan 7 Andrew Aston 7 Matthew Jackson 7 Damon Gray 8 Josh Field 8 James Jovanovski 8 Kyron Guevara 9 Ned Glasgow 9 Jacob Krkovski 9 Jyden Harb 10 Gabriel Krsteski 10 Kieran Kuzmanovski 10 Thomas Hastings 11 Tony Krstevski 11 Flynn Madden 11 Cooper Kerridge 12 Dane Mathews 12 Daniel Merola 12 McKenzie King 13 Logan Mathie 13 Joshua Nikolovski 13 Martos 14 Luke Palermo 14 Anton Radice Jones 14 Noah McNeill 15 Matthew Popovski 15 Luca Seritti 15 William Milinkovic 16 Taylan Skurtevski 16 Samual Starcic 16 Skurtevski 17 Jett Stroemer 18 Ryan Thompson 19 Sebastian Tomasiello 20 Kalani Vella

20 TEAM LISTS

UNDER 11s UNDER 10s UNDER 9s

1 Harry Taylor - GK 1 Aaron Burns 2 Christian Beleski 1 Josiah Kirchberg - GK 1 Jacob Hastings - GK 3 Billy Beniuk 2 Max Atsas 2 Christian Anagnostopoulos 4 Kiran Dhami 3 Tom Bent-Genge 3 Lenny Atsas 5 Kolby Guevara 4 Alessandro Calmasini 4 Taj Demito 6 Axl Hornby 5 Noah Crapis 5 Kyan Hawke 7 Kahled Houchaymi 6 Lachlan Flood 6 Michael Marijan 8 Milo Hudson 7 Lachlan Groves 7 Noah Mathie 9 Isaac Kostovski 8 Adam Kairis 8 Ordham McDermott 10 Cooper Markovic 9 Josh Keir 9 Christian Mihajlovic 11 Jared Mihajlovic 10 Martin Kolevski 10 Ryan Molnar 12 Elijah Millet 11 Levi Martins 11 Rishay Patel 13 Lucas Moreira 12 Liam Mavridis 12 John Perri 14 Innocent Nwali 13 Adrian Pontone 13 Beau Randle 15 Samuel Palermo 14 Daniel Simone 14 Christian Rodriguez 16 Noah Smart 15 Miles Thompson 15 Lennox Roodenrys 17 Lukas Srbinoski 16 Daniel Tugrul 16 Jimmy Skarvelis 17 Christian Vujic 17 Ashton Stapleton 18 Kieran Wardle 18 Noah Stella 19 Harry Wililo 19 Zane Stroemer

21 FEATURE STORY #PS4NPLNSW VALE

Jason Connolly passed away on Tuesday, 11th being Sydney United for both games. For April 2017 following a Nepean FA Cup match in his first goal in Round 6, Connolly headed in an over 35s team with St. Mary’s Band Club. He an Alvin Ceccoli free kick past the Marconi was 46 years old. goalkeeper. For his final goal in his first season, he scored a penalty in Round 24 versus Connolly played in Wollongong for the Wolves Glory, which was his team’s only goal in the 3-1 for two seasons in the defeat. His final goal was scored in Round 6 in 1996/97 and 1997/98. He was a utility player the 5-1 demolition of Marconi. He knocked in playing either in midfield or defence but scored an Anthony Surjan corner eight minutes into a total of five goals in the red and white colours. the match. Connolly earned ‘Player Of The Year’ Achieving a total of 30 starts and 10 substitute points with his performance in the 0-0 draw run on appearances, he was a strong tackler with Marconi with his organizational qualities and good in the air. and this is a measure of his success as a player. Making his debut at Edensor Park on 13th Connolly earned honours with the club being October 1996 Connolly’s final game was on 12th part of the victorious 1997 Waratah Cup Final April 1998 Brandon Park with the opposition team that defeated Bankstown City Lions.

All at Wollongong Wolves would like to pass on condolences to his family.

UNDER 18s - PLAYSTATION 4 NPL NSW MEN’S POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Sydney FC 6 5 0 1 17 6 11 15 2 Rockdale City Suns FC 6 3 2 1 15 6 9 11 3 Manly United FC 6 3 2 1 13 10 3 11 4 Parramatta FC 6 2 4 0 5 2 3 10 5 Wollongong Wolves FC 6 2 3 1 8 5 3 9 6 Blacktown City FC 6 2 1 3 6 5 1 7 7 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 6 2 1 3 11 11 0 7 8 Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC 6 1 4 1 8 11 -3 7 9 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 6 1 3 2 12 15 -3 6 10 Sydney United 58 FC 6 1 2 3 9 14 -5 5 11 Sutherland Sharks FC 6 1 1 4 7 11 -4 4 12 Sydney Olympic FC 6 0 3 3 4 19 -15 3

22 TEAM LISTS UNDER 20s

2 Ricardo BERNARDINO 13 Jordan SWIBEL 5 Ethan KAMBIOSIS 20 Samuel MEHMET 7 Jack LOMBO 21 Julian RINALDI 8 James MARKOVIC 22 Rami ALASSMI 9 Stefan DIMOSKI 23 Steven KATSIONIS 10 Harrison TARANTO 24 Manoli NICOLAOU 11 Tory MUSUMECI 25 Dau AKOL 12 Dion STERJOVSKI 26 Jonathan DIMOPOULOS 13 Nikola DJORDEVIC 27 Nathan ROBERTS 14 Mitchell FERRARO 28 Satchel KOLT 15 Marcus BIMBILOVSKI 30 Connor ELDRIDGE 16 Luke FOSTER 32 Joshua ORCHARD 27 Jake TREW 34 Liam THOMAS 30 Daniel ARCABA 37 GK Jacob SAYLE 38 Finley HAYHURST Coach: Julio Miranda 39 GK Matthew LYNCH Assistant Coac: Alfredo Esteves 40 Michael KOUTA Team Manager: Robert Positti and Surjit 45 GK Michael FIGUEIRA Wadhwa Coach: Paul Hubbard Assistant Coach: Andy Norman Manager: Brian Ree UNDER 18s

1 Brendon KRCANOSKI 1 GK Marley BEETSON 2 Andrew BOVA 2 Cameron WARD 3 Daniel CHICHARO 3 Ethan TIPPING 4 Louis CONNELL 4 Jesse NAYLOR 5 Ekoue D’ALMEIDA 5 Mitchell KNIGHT 6 Thomas DARJANI 6 Jake LEES 7 Luke DAY 7 Aswin ADINANTO 8 Jordyn DELLA VEDOVA 8 Jake GANNON 9 Andre DIAS 9 Damian DABIC 10 Riley HINDS 10 Andre BIVIANO 11 Emanuel HONDROUDAKIS 11 Jesse TARASENKO 12 Jack HOOPER 12 Jake BESSER 13 Brendan MITROVSKI 13 Jordan SWIBEL 14 Benjamin RIACH 14 Matthew MIZZAU 15 Joel STARR 15 Orlando NORMAN 16 Maximillian BALARD Coach: Richard Lloyd Coach: Mark Gannon Coach: Jason Conroy Manager: Marc Besser 23 SPONSORS #PS4NPLNSW

24 SPONSORS NPLNSW.COM.AU

25 FIRST GRADE #PS4NPLNSW

CLUB CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Updated Monday 18 April 2017

NSW MEN’S

Club U/18's U/20's 1ST Total Blacktown City FC 7 24 56 87 Sydney Olympic FC 3 22 56 81 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 6 14 60 80 Manly United FC 11 16 52 79 Rockdale City Suns 11 8 52 71 Sydney United 58 FC 5 24 36 65 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 7 20 32 59 Sydney FC 15 20 12 47 Wollongong Wolves 9 6 28 43 Sutherland Sharks Football Club 4 32 0 36 Parramatta FC 7 14 8 29 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 7 6 4 17

Club Played Wins Draws Losses Total Blacktown City FC 18 10 3 5 87 Sydney Olympic FC 18 7 7 4 81 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 18 8 4 6 80 Manly United FC 18 9 5 4 79 Rockdale City Suns 17 8 4 5 71 Sydney United 58 FC 18 8 2 8 65 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 18 7 4 7 59 Sydney FC 17 9 1 7 47 Wollongong Wolves 18 5 4 9 43 Sutherland Sharks Football Club 18 6 2 10 36 Parramatta FC 16 3 7 6 29 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 18 2 5 11 17

26

If you believe there is an error in this document please contact Stacey Saggus 8814 4411 or email: [email protected] ROUND 6

TEAM OF THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Updated Monday 18 April 2017

Club U/18's U/20's 1ST Total Blacktown City FC 7 24 56 87 Sydney Olympic FC 3 22 56 81 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 6 14 60 80 Manly United FC 11 16 52 79 Rockdale City Suns 11 8 52 71 01: Sydney United 58 FC 5 24 36 65 LARGE USE: OVER 150MM WIDE This logo has a smaller ‘®’ symbol Hakoah Sydney City East FC 7 20 32 59 Sydney FC 15 20 12 47 Wollongong Wolves 9 6 28 43 Sutherland Sharks Football Club 4 32 0 36 Parramatta FC 7 14 8 29 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 7 6 4 17

Club Played Wins Draws Losses Total 02: Blacktown City FC 18 10 3 5 87 FOOTBALL NSW WOULDSMAL LIKEL USE: TO55MM THANK - 150MM WID THEIRE SPONSORS FOR THEIRThis CONTINUED logo has a larger ‘ ®SUPPORT’ symbol Sydney Olympic FC 18 7 7 4 81 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 18 8 4 6 80 Manly United FC 18 9 5 4 79 Rockdale City Suns 17 8 4 5 71 Sydney United 58 FC 18 8 2 8 65 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 18 7 4 7 59 Sydney FC 17 9 1 7 47 Wollongong Wolves 18 5 4 9 43 Sutherland Sharks Football Club 18 6 2 10 36 Parramatta FC 16 3 7 6 29 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 18 2 5 11 17

27

If you believe there is an error in this document please contact Stacey Saggus 8814 4411 or email: [email protected] SPONSORS #PS4NPLNSW

28 FEATURE STORY NPLNSW.COM.AU

29 HEADING HOME #PS4NPLNSW

HOMESUBHEAD GROUND - WIN STADIUM Harbour St, Wollongong

ROUND 03 SUN 26TH MARCH 1 - 1 VS Manly United FC

ROUND 05 SUN 9TH APRIL 1 - 0 VS APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC

ROUND 07 SUN 23RD APRIL 15:00 VS Hakoah Sydney City East FC

ROUND 09 SUN 7TH MAY 15:00 VS Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC

ROUND 10 SUN 14TH MAY 15:00 VS Rockdale City Suns FC

ROUND 12 SUN 28TH MAY 15:00 VS Parramatta FC

ROUND 13 SUN 4TH JUNE 15:00 VS Sydney Olympic FC

ROUND 15 SUN 18TH JUNE 15:00 VS Blacktown City FC

ROUND 17 SUN 2ND JULY 15:00 VS Sydney United 58 FC

ROUND 19 SUN 23RD JULY 15:00 VS Sutherland Sharks FC

ROUND 22 SUN 13TH AUGUST 15:00 VS Sydney FC

Fixtures subject to change. Check NPLNSW.com.au for the latest information. 30 Purchase your season pass by contacting the Wolves office on 4225 0999 or email [email protected]

Join us at Mr Crown, the home of football in the Illawarra, for our after match celebrations and presentations at 90 Crown Street Wollongong. Children Welcome. Restaurant Open. SHOW WITH SIRINE DEMACHKIE

WATCH ONLINE AT FB.COM/NPLNSW

EVERY WEEK 6PM