KICKOFF ROUND 1 SUNDAY HENSLEY ATHLETIC FIELD V 12TH MARCH 2017 FIXTURES TEAM LISTS FIRST GRADE MATCH PREVIEW 3PM TEAM OF THE WEEK WELCOME #PS4NPLNSW FROM THE ear Hakoah FC players, fans, parents and Arambasic has returned from the United States Dsponsors, with pioneering training techniques, both ably assisted by the experience of Alex Robertson. Welcome back for another season, our second in the PS4 NPL NSW Men’s competition. I want Player recruitment has also been exciting, with to start by thanking all our sponsors, which the squad comprising a group of players hungry are the lifeblood of the club. You can see a for success, and great guys on and off the full list in the logo board in this newsletter, field, including players joining us from as far as and we ask you to please make an effort to Melbourne and New Zealand. Please come and understand each business and see how you can support the boys as they fly the Hakoah FC flag! support them! On this note, we are delighted to welcome Investec back as Platinum sponsors, as In the other age groups we retained the core well as Gold sponsors Ilve, GrowthBuilt, Winning players and coaches throughout the club, and Appliances, R&W Bondi Junction and Chargrill also welcome many new and exciting people to Charlie’s. the Hakoah FC family, please make an effort to introduce yourselves to them all. Our first season in the top flight was challenging, but was an overall very positive On behalf of the Board, I wish you all a experience with the 18s winning the successful and enjoyable season with Premiership and Championship double, the Hakoah FC!! juniors showing amazing growth and development highlighted by the 13s finishing in the top 10, and of course the seniors surviving what is also a high risk first year. Looking ahead we have high hopes for the 2017 season, with new head coach Gavin Rae using his decades of playing experience at the highest level to bring a new philosophy and professionalism which has been embraced by the players, while new assistant coach Zlatko Website: hakoahfc.com.au Email: [email protected] Twitter: @hakoahfc Facebook: fb.com/HakoahSydneyCityEastFC 2 Website: hakoahfc.com.au Email: [email protected] Twitter: @hakoahfc Facebook: fb.com/HakoahSydneyCityEastFC S B # NAME S B # NAME 1 (GK) BOUZANIS Anthony 1 PRENDERGAST Tristan 2 WOLANSKI Remy 3 SPERANZA Giorgio 3 EZEKIEL Robert 4 SPERANZA Roberto 4 WALKER Bradley 5 LYNCH Grant 5 BLUMBERG Dylan 6 LEWIS Matt 6 DRAPER Cameron 8 ARAUJO Daniel 7 LEKOSKI Alek 9 GIBBS Joey 8 ORGAD Paul 10 EVANS Connor 9 JABLONSKI Neil 11 CHOI Danny 10 DE JONG Andre 12 ANDREW James 11 MUNDELL Jordan 14 MALLIA Mitchell 12 GREEN Jack 15 D’CUNHA Shayne 14 FRANGIE Anthony 17 BEUMIE Lewis 15 BEREVESKOS Dean 19 CAIRNCROSS Zach 16 GREEN Oliver 20 SYMES Matt 17 SWEET Gideon 21 CHUN Ken 18 JONES Harry 22 KONAGAYA Yuta 19 RAE Gavin 33 SHADDOCK Connor Coach: Mark Crittenden 36 JONES Lee Managers: Graham Crawhall & Ross Bourke Head Coach: Gavin Rae Assistant Coach: Zlatko Arambasic Assistant Coach: Alex Robertson Manager: Brian Ree Referee: R. Mattei Assistant Referees: J. Park and R. Osborne 4th Official: C. Hughes FIRST GRADE NPLNSW.COM.AU MATCH akoah surprised many last season with Hits impressive first season in the PS4 NPL NSW competition. With new coach and former Scottish International star Gavin Raye at the helm, the boys from the east will be fighting to avoid a sophomore slump in 2017. Their Round 1 challenge doesn’t get much tougher than reigning PS4 NPL NSW champions Blacktown City. While Blacktown City has seen a number of its key players move on after last season, they still have a core group of stars to remain an early favourite – this includes the elusive Danny Choi. Hakoah upset Blacktown at Hensley Athletic Field last season and are sure to use that result as inspiration going into their round one clash. 01: LARGE USE: OVER 150MM WIDE This logo has a smaller ‘®’ symbol FOOTBALL NSW WOULD LIKE TO THANK THEIR SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT 02: SMALL USE: 55MM - 150MM WIDE This logo has a larger ‘®’ symbol 5 FEATURE STORY #PS4NPLNSW FOOTBALL NSW LAUNCHES he PlayStation®4 (PS4™) National Premier with PlayStation4 with the powerhouse TLeagues NSW 2017 Season was launched sponsor throwing its full support behind by Football NSW at Waterview in Bicentennial grassroots football in Australia. Park on Wednesday where media and “I’ve often been quoted as stating PlayStation’s representatives from the NPL community passion for football has always lived both on attended. and off the field and it is true – whether it be A cocktail function for 150 guests with Master literally by strapping on a pair of boots, or of Ceremonies and Fox Sports’ very own Simon picking up a controller,” commented Michael Hill took control of proceedings which also Ephraim, Managing Director, Sony Interactive included representatives from all Football NSW Entertainment Australia. National Premier League Clubs, FFA, Hyundai “This year, we are celebrating three years of A-League and W-League clubs, Major Sponsors, partnership with FFA and we’re incredibly and Managing Director of Sony Interactive proud to see how the strength of our Entertainment Australia, Michael Ephraim, collaboration has contributed to the growth celebrated the fifth year of the National of the PS4 NPL into a true breeding ground of Premier Leagues in NSW. Australian football talent,” Ephraim concluded. There were also cameo appearances from a Two special panels took place on the evening couple of ex-Socceroos with Paul Okon, Ante as the first took centre stage from all five NPL Covic, David Zdrilic and Gerry Gomez on hand competitions with Rockdale City Suns’ prized to support the competition as well as former new signing Ante Covic, Sydney University Socceroos coach form the famous 1974 World inspirational captain Elizabeth Grey, Marconi Cup squad, Rale Rasic. Stallions’ master midfielder Peter Triantis, The 2017 season will again see the National Nepean FC’s talented skipper Desiree Vassallo Premier Leagues benefit from the association and charismatic Gladesville Ryde Magic’s 6 FEATURE STORY NPLNSW.COM.AU Kiriakos Tohouroglou all promoted the key role the NPL has played with the continual development of the world game in NSW. The second panel saw the Central Coast Mariners’ Blake Powell, a former Sutherland Sharks and APIA Leichhardt Tigers product, Sydney FC’s Westfield W-League star and current Macarthur Rams player Leena Khamis as well as Western Sydney Wanderers’ Lachlan Scott, a former Wollongong Wolves and APIA Leichhardt product, chat about their involvements with the NPL. Football NSW interim Chief Executive NSW club being honoured as the National Officer Stefan Kamasz stated that the event Premier League Champions following in the accomplished its intention in celebrating the footsteps of Sydney United 58 FC (2013, 2016) launch of all PlayStation 4 National Premier and Blacktown City FC (2015).” Leagues NSW competitions. The PS4 NPL NSW Men’s commences on “I’m thrilled to be able to enjoy the launch Saturday the 11th of March as Sutherland of this season with so many of those that Sharks host Manly United, Bonnyrigg White champion this competition. The PS4 NPL in Eagles take on Sydney Olympic, Parramatta FC New South Wales is a very important part of tackle Wollongong Wolves and the new kids on the football landscape and player pathway the block Sydney FC battle Rockdale City Suns. in Australia, and in the room tonight are the Two matches will then take shape on Sunday heroes of our game that ensure it continues to to conclude Round 1. be so. The PS4 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW “Season launches are wonderful occasions to Men’s competition kicks off this Saturday the come together socially and catch up with old 4th of March while the PS4 National Premier friends, and even adversaries, but in football Leagues Women’s (Sunday 2nd April), Women’s terms they are a time for optimism, for 2 (Sunday 9th April), and Men’s 3 (Saturday positivity, for anticipation, for expectation and 11th March) conclude the PS4 NPL competition hopefulness for the coming season. openers in NSW. “I would like to thank the league sponsors Don’t forget to tune in each and every PlayStation4, especially Micahel Ephraim, who Thursday’s at 6pm, kicking off on Thursday is not just a sponsor but a wonderful friend of 9th of March as a brand new show the PS4 football. Michael’s enthusiasm for PlayStation4 NPL Live Show takes off hosted by Srine and football is infections and it is a delight Demachkie. having such an individual involved with our wonderful sport. “I would like to wish all the clubs the best of luck and we look forward to seeing another 7 UNDER 20’S #PS4NPLNSW 13 Jordan SWIBEL 23 Francesco TERRANOVA 20 Samuel MEHMET 24 Jake MAMONE 21 Julian RINALDI 25 Ben PARKINSON 22 Rami ALASSMI 26 Mason IRELAND 23 Steven KATSIONIS 27 Nathan PHILLIPS 24 Manoli NICOLAOU 28 Harry KHAMIS 25 Dau AKOL 29 Lewis FRASER 26 Jonathan DIMOPOULOS 30 Adolph KOUDAKPO 27 Nathan ROBERTS 31 Lachlan ROSE 28 Satchel KOLT 32 John AZAR 30 Connor ELDRIDGE 33 Fikret BERISHA 32 Joshua ORCHARD 34 Jarrod DODDS 34 Liam THOMAS 35 Anthony GALLO 37 GK Jacob SAYLE 36 Isaac DANDAN 38 Finley HAYHURST 37 Dan MACHARA 39 GK Matthew LYNCH 38 Evan PATRAMANIS 40 Michael KOUTA 45 GK Michael FIGUEIRA Coach: John Carnevale Coach: Paul Hubbard Assistant Coach: Andrew Montgomery Assistant Coach: Andy Norman Managers: Joe Mamone & Aaron Bywater Manager: Brian Ree MATCH 016 was a disappointing season for Blacktown 2City.