KICKOFF 2021 - ROUND 09

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Marconi Stallions FC play their second successive Sydney United and draws with Rockdale Ilinden, game at the Palace tonight when they “host” Mt Wollongong Wolves and Sydney Olympic. Druitt Town Rangers in a match of vital importance Mt Druitt Town Rangers are unbeaten at home, and to both sides. have lost both matches away to Wollongong Wolves A glance at the points table shows Mt Druitt Town (3-0 ) and Sutherland Sharks (4-1). Rangers sitting in fifth place on twelve points. The Both sides will be relying on their “target men” Marconi Stallions are seventh on nine points. up front - Marko Jesic the captain of the Marconi Marconi Stallions FC Coach Peter Tsekenis realizes Stallions is up with the leading goal scorers with the importance of the game. five so far. Jack Stewart also is one of the League’s “in form” strikers he has three for the Mt Druitt Town “In terms of the competition table, the game is Rangers and poses a real threat to the Stallions crucial to both teams, a win for them will see them defence. retain their place in the top five. A loss for us will widen the gap to the top group. A win will put us up Both teams have similar records having each with them in or around the top five “ conceded eleven goals after the eight rounds played . “To get in to the top five, we need to win games“ Tsekenis added. It has been a frustrating time for the The Stallions have no trouble scoring goals, they Stallions, SIX draws is proving costly on the points have twelve so far, Mt Druitt Town Rangers have table. One loss so far is indicative of how tough the nine. Stallions are to beat – especially at home. Rockdale It all adds up to an intriguing crucial clash, the Ilinden and Manly United are the only other teams Stallions have to start converting the draws to wins to lose just the one game so far. (They are first and to get into that all important top five. Just two rounds second on the table) remain after this before the competition reaches the “Our performances have been reasonable, we halfway mark. need to keep working hard and the wins will come Mt Druitt Town Rangers under coach Stewart – we aren’t losing matches, we are just not winning Montgomery are growing in stature in the them“ he added. competition and will fancy their chances against Both sides come in to this match with scoreless the Stallions especially with in form dangermen Jack draws at their last starts. The Stallions with Sydney Stewart, Cooper Coskerie and Tarek Elrich as their Olympic and Mt Druitt Town Rangers with Sydney key men. United. At half time, the Marconi Stallions FC SAP Program The Stallions record at the Palace is “mixed“ their will be paraded in the Main Stadium. The Youth one loss so far came against Sydney FC in the Program was introduced recently. first round, then it has been the one win against

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NPLNSW.COM.AU 3 1ST GRADE TEAM LISTS

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1 Nenad Vekic 1 Carlos Saliadarre 2 Nathan Millgate 2 Solomon-Johnn Monahan-Vaiika 3 Giorgio Speranza 3 Travis Oughtred 4 Roberto Speranza 4 Mitch Smith 5 Mason Ingram 5 Bonani Paulo 6 Mark Rodic 6 Blake Thompson 7 Chris Hatfield 7 Jack Stewart 8 Connor Evans 8 Jason Perez 9 Anthony Costa 9 John Roberts 10 Marko Jesic 11 George Tuson-Firth 12 Peter Nichols 11 Mitchell Mallia 17 Cooper Coskerie 12 Stefan Nikolic 19 Riley Ellem 14 Anthony Frangie 20 Robert Fanella 16 Liam Youlley 21 Tarek Elrich 17 Martin Fernandez 22 Jake Mamone 19 Zach Cairncross 24 Sunmola Yinka 20 Dion Shaw 27 Andre Cavalarro 21 Emmanuel Peters 28 Jared Macerola 23 Brandon Vella 32 Fumoto Kamada 24 Paolo Laxamana 33 Takumo Tsujimono 33 Marc Warren Head Coach: Peter Tsekenis Coach: Stewart Montgomery Manager: Peter Papoythis Asst. Coach: Stamati Glaros Managers: Kevin Allan/George Mandic Physio: Kris Caolia Progressive Physio. Strength & Conditioning: Shannon Codd

Referee: S. Kelly Assistant Referees: J. Adabjou and M. Staples Fourth Official: B. Merchant

*TEAM LISTINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE MATCH PREVIEW

Goals, goals, goals will be the message from Tarek Elrich and Jack Stewart both nearly snatched a Marconi Stallions coach Peter Tsekenis as his side late winner for Mt Druitt as the Stewart Montgomery prepares to take on Mt Druitt Town Rangers this side found a second wind in the closing stages. Saturday night at Marconi Stadium. Montgomery said post-match he considered the The Stallions battled out a scoreless draw against result two points lost and will surely be pushing his Sydney Olympic last week but paid the price for side to take their game to the next level this week. their lack of a clinical edge in attack. Both teams are stacked with game-changing players It was Marconi’s sixth draw of the season, and they so that this match could come down to a single are in dire need of a win to keep in touch with the top moment of brilliance. five as the Stallions have been given the nickname the “Draw Specialists’. This contest has the potential to be a match of the round and is one you won’t want to miss. Midfielder Connor Evans has been in strong form for the Stallions in the middle of the park, while Nathan Millgate’s presence at set-pieces provides Marconi with a real goal-scoring threat from dead- ball situations. They come up against a Mt Druitt Town Rangers side which has seemingly found their feet after a bumpy start to the campaign. The Rangers shared the spoils with Sydney United 58 last round after a scoreless draw in a feisty fixture at Popondetta Park.

1ST GRADE LADDER

POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Rockdale Ilinden FC 8 5 2 1 17 8 9 17 2 Manly United FC 8 4 3 1 12 9 3 15 3 Sydney United 58 FC 8 4 2 2 13 10 3 14 4 Blacktown City FC 8 4 1 3 14 7 7 13 5 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 8 3 3 2 9 11 -2 12 6 Sydney Olympic FC 8 3 1 4 6 6 0 10 7 Marconi Stallions FC 8 1 6 1 12 11 1 9 8 Wollongong Wolves FC 8 2 3 3 7 13 -6 9 9 Northbridge Bulls FC 8 2 2 4 16 16 0 8 10 APIA Leichhardt FC 8 2 2 4 7 11 -4 8 11 Sydney FC 8 2 2 4 12 17 -5 8 12 Sutherland Sharks FC 8 1 3 4 9 15 -6 6

NPLNSW.COM.AU 5 FIRST GRADE REVIEWS

Marconi Stallions 0 – Sydney Olympic 0 at Mt Druitt Town Rangers 0 – Sydney United 58 0 Marconi Stadium at Popondetta Park Marconi Stallions and Sydney Olympic shared the Mount Druitt Town Rangers and Sydney United 58 points in a 0-0 draw at Marconi Stadium on Saturday played out a 0-0 draw in an intriguing contest on night. Saturday night at Popondetta Park. The tight battle saw both teams fighting to the very The hosts showed their growth in the competition, end; however, neither team could capitalize on the where the home side was disappointed to not take opportunities they created. all three points. Marconi’s Mitch Mallia and Olympic’s Brendan Stewart Montgomery’s men controlled much of the Cholakian had their chances but could not find a contest and had chances through Jack Stewart and breakthrough. Tarek Elrich to snatch the winner. Despite both teams fighting to create opportunities Sydney United 58 put in a gritty performance in the dying minutes of the match, both teams were to rebound from their shock FFA Cup exit on goalless at the final whistle, sharing points in a hard- Wednesday evening. It is back-to-back draws for fought battle. the former iconic NSL club, but coach Tomi Vidovic remained adamant that his side will come good once more.

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Alec Urosevski Rockdale Illinden 7 Kyle Cimenti Rockdale Ilinden 7 James Andrew Sutherland Sharks 6 Patrick Antelmi Sydney United 58 5 Marko Jesic Marconi 5 Travis Major Blacktown City 4 Chris Payne Sydney United 58 4 Dejan Pandurevic Manly United 4

NPLNSW.COM.AU 7 U20 TEAM LISTS

30 Jordan Ford 38 Jesse Hirschowitz 31 Daniel Helweh 39 Jay Hirschowitz 32 Jarred McKinley 40 Luka Zepina 22 Andrew Holder 41 Ahmad Taleb ® 25 Blake Ilitch 42 James Hilton 18 Dimos Vlachos 43 Jackson Andrews 35 Jeremy Dinh 44 Adrian Neoklis 36 Jarrod Galea

Coach: Steve Appleby Manager: Patrick Gatt

18 Braiden Burr 30 Nate dunShea 21 Brendan Allen 31 Ngor Deng 23 Leo Abdo 35 Sunday Yona 24 Raj Singh 36 Joshua Armandi 25 Mo Sabbough 38 Anthony Louis 28 Callum Garrett 40 Andre Takami 29 Jacob Debian 41 Ivan Sunjic

Coach: Steve Mayer Asst. Coach: Can Ozemir

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

8 #NPLNSW MARCONI STALLIONS FC CONTINUES TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CANCER COUNCIL

Since Good Friday, Marconi Stallions FC has so far diagnosed with cancer. That is around 8,800 more raised $6080 for the “Balls for Balls” Fund Raising men than women,” Denise Daynes Cancer Council campaign for treatment of men’s cancers. NSW Community Co Ordinator said. Five boys deserve special praise, and mention for “Skin cancer prevention is a key focus of this their efforts so far campaign, as we know that men over the age of 40 are 1.5 time more likely to be diagnosed and 2.5 Kyden Salim (Under 9) has raised $1640 (photo times more likely to die of melanoma than women” below) said Ms Daynes. Marko Flaiban (Under 13) has raised $1620 Club Marconi have been long time supporters of (photo below) Cancer Council and have already committed to Daniel Di Giorgio (Under 9) has raised $1310 supporting the Balls for Balls campaign. (photo below) The club is already making donations through a Flynn Mason - (Under 9) has raised $571 promotion in the licensed club. Isaiah Wanna – (Under 10) has raised $561 “We are keen to promote sun safe behaviour Football Office Administrator Josie Spinozzi who is with our players” said Marconi Stallions Football driving the club’s campaign is delighted with the Manager Tony Peters. “We have asked our players progress so far. to participate in a football juggling fund raiser. This campaign is a great way to increase our players skills, “I am surprised at how much money has been raised whilst encouraging them to raise funds for a great in such a short period of time and the five boys have cause. Our best jugglers will be demonstrating their shown the way to the rest of our club to jump on skills at our match against Blacktown City on May board and support this most important cause.” 1st.” (Half Time) Kyden and Marko started the drive, and now we find For the next fortnight, coaches will continue to Daniel, Flynn and Isaiah are also becoming major conduct competitions at training to see which player contributors to the cause.” in their team is the one to represent them. During “No amount of money is too small” the process players will be seeking sponsors as they reach set targets. They can also keep a Juggling Log “We want to get as close as we can to the $10,000 Book to check on their progress during the next mark.” month. Marconi Stallions FC is one of many Sporting Clubs One of the early favourites in the juggling in Sydney’s Western Suburbs to be supporting the competition is Jetzen Lopez the youngster who went Cancer Council’s “Balls for Balls” Fundraising event. to Borussia Dortmund in 2020 “This year, over 76,700 men are expected to be He has exceptional skills in this area.

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NPLNSW.COM.AU 9 MARCONI MENTOR PROGRAM

To further unify Marconi Stallions FC from the bottom to the top an innovation has been introduced into the program in 2021. The aim is to have the top support the junior program and in return the junior program to support the senior. The innovation is the Mentor Program. Men’s NPL 1 players are now spending spend half an hour per week with their allocated team- 2 players per team. (3 in some cases) Younger NPL players with Boys SAP Program (Ages 9 to 12) Senior NPL players with Boys Youth (Ages 13 to 16 years) Players are meeting with their teams and are getting to know the players – they take an active part in the session – chatting with the players and building relationships with them. The purpose of the Program is for the senior players to help the younger ones develop their games, their character, ability to handle pressure and help them with any issues along the way. (Photos at training) Players in the NPL are from varying occupational backgrounds – schoolteachers, physiotherapists, personal trainers, Auto Mechanics, a farmer – so many varying backgrounds to offer support and advice to the younger players. We also have a player Mason Ingram who works with disabled children. In turn, the Boys SAP and Youth are getting to know the NPL players and take an interest in how the team is going. The Mentors of the Programs attend training and MARCONI STALLIONS FC make presentations when required. (photos) TEAM MENTORS FOR 2021 Head Coach Peter Tsekenis is in full support of the BOYS SAP Mentor Program. Under 9 – Anthony Costa /Anthony Frangie “It is important that the whole club is engaged in Under 10- Brendan Vella /Dion Shaw/Mason the Football Program. The Mentor System does Ingram just this -there is no better way than to have the young players at the club look to the older more Under 11- Mitch Mallia /Connor Evans/Stefan senior players for guidance and direction.” Nikolic Under 12- Robert Speranza/Liam Youlley/Paolo “With Mental Health becoming an increasingly Laxamana prevalent issue it is now even more important that young players have the support they need, both BOYS YOUTH within the family at home and also in this case their Under 13- Nathan Millgate /Chris Hatfield football family at Marconi.” Under 14- Giorgio Speranza/ Marty Fernandez/ The Mentors for the Boys SAP Program will be at Dimos Vlachos the Stadium on Saturday night when the Marconi Under 15- Nenad Vekic /Zac Cairncross Stallions FC Boys SAP teams ( Under 9 to 12) are Under 16 – Marko Jesic /Mark Rodic presented to the crowd.

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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

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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 6:00 PM / SAT 1 MAY MARCONI STADIUM MANLY UNITED FC 3:00 PM / SUN 2 MAY SYDNEY UNITED MT DRUITT TOWN RANGERS FC VS SPORTS CENTRE ROCKDALE ILINDEN FC 7:00 PM / SAT 1 MAY POPONDETTA PARK SYDNEY FC VS WOLLONGONG WOLVES FC 6:30 PM / SUN 2 MAY ROCKDALE ILINDEN SPORTS CENTRE

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ROUND 1 26/02/21 (Fri) 19:45 Sydney FC ROUND 3 13/03/21 (Sat) 18:00 Rockdale Ilinden FC ROUND 5 28/03/21 (Sun) 17:00 Sydney United 58 FC ROUND 6 02/04/21 (Fri) 16:00 Wollongong Wolves FC ROUND 8 17/04/21 (Sat) 18:00 Sydney Olympic FC ROUND 9 24/04/21 (Sat) 18:00 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC ROUND 10 01/05/21 (Sat) 18:00 Blacktown City FC ROUND 13 22/05/21 (Sat) 18:00 Sutherland Sharks FC ROUND 15 05/06/21 (Sat) 18:00 Northbridge Bulls FC ROUND 18 26/06/21 (Sat) 18:00 APIA Leichhardt FC ROUND 22 25/07/21 (Sun) 15:00 Manly United FC

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