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GLEBE GREYHOUNDS JAFC 2019 Yearbook
YOUR 2019 Glebe Greyhounds JAFC acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora nation as the original owners OUR CLUB
COMMITTEE of the land we play on, and acknowledge their elders past, present and emerging.
We are proud of the Aboriginal heritage of our area and of the contribution Aboriginal people SONG
make to our club and our community.
F
ounded in 1980 the Glebe Greyhounds Junior Football Club gives children aged five
to 17 the chance to play Australian Football.
Our philosophy, every player who wants a game gets a game, means that the club
prides itself on ensuring all players are treated equally and that our main priority is
a fun, safe and family environment.
We value all players and keep a record, published in our yearbook, of every game played and
goal scored by every Glebe player ever.
On field the Greyhounds have a proud history having won 24 Premierships over the last 35
years and consistently played in finals in most ages. Glebe Greyhounds
founded in 1980
Many of our players have gone on to play at higher levels including the AFL, AFL Reserves,
representative football, Sydney Football League, while another went on to become one of the
leading punters in American College Football. PRESIDENT
The club is one of the largest in Sydney and plays in the famous black and white strip of Simon Tracy
Collingwood. Our home ground, Jubilee Oval on the shores of Blackwattle Bay, is one of the TREASURER & CATERING
most beautiful football grounds in Sydney. MANAGER
Bev Walsh
The rules are modified for younger players to emphasise the skills of Australian football –
this means fun, safe and fair games. SECRETARY
All our coaches are fully trained and accredited with the Australian Football League. Belinda Davies
REGISTRAR, PUBLIC OFFICER
& ALLIANCE COORDINATOR
Jason Howard
AUSKICK COORDINATOR
Mike Schofield
FOOTBALL MANAGER
(Youth Girls)
Susie Mulveney
FOOTBALL MANAGER (Youth)
Brad Scutella
FOOTBALL MANAGER
(Junior) & SAFETY RISK &
Good old Greyhounds forever
COMPLIANCE
Shona Tarrant
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Cris Townley We know how to play
VOLUNTEER MANAGER &
YEAR BOOK EDITOR
Kirsty Bass
the game
YEAR BOOK DESIGNER
Joe Ferrara
YEAR BOOK STATISTICIAN
Side by side we stick together
Warwick Moss
YEAR BOOK ASSISTANT
Bec Barnes
EVENTS COORDINATOR
For the glory of the Greyhounds name
Luke MacDougall
Hear the barrackers shouting
MARKETING & COMMS
Lynn Clift & Megan Senior
SPONSORSHIP
Mike Cooney
FOOTY CAMP &
Come on, show them how we fight
PHILANTHROPY
COORDINATOR
Keith Tracey
FACILITIES
All the premierships are easy
Don Chudleigh
FIRST AID COORDINATOR
For the mighty black and white
Fiona McGrath
The photos on the front and back cover of this year book are of Emily and Naomi Webb from the U14YG and
JUMPER COORDINATOR
U12YG, and were taken at Uluru. We acknowledge the Anangu people as the traditional owners. The photos Francesca Christie-Day
were taken the day after the launch of the Indigenous jumper at Jubilee Oval. The pictures acknowledge the
CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER
Aboriginal heritage of Glebe and of Australia, and recognise the growth of female participation at our club.
Jen Richardson
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Presidents Forward
W
hat a season. On
the field and off
the field 2019 has
been an amazing
year. The club has once again
gone up another level in so many
ways. But let’s start with the most
impressive win of the year. I don’t
think it’s going too far to say season
defining. How good is the new
siren? The iconic blast that just is
footy. I absolutely love it. As do the
local residents. And the residents
of Rozelle. And some in Balmain I
understand.
Off the field, it has been a big year.
Busy, like stupid busy sometimes,
but fantastic. The season started with
a Welcome to Country from Aunty
Bronwyn and a smoking ceremony
from Uncle Max to symbolically
welcome us all onto Jubilee Oval for
the season ahead, and they returned
in May for the launch of our new
Aboriginal jumper, designed by artist
Adam Hill AKA Blak Douglas for Sir
Doug Nicholls round.
The jumper itself is just fantastic,
and massive thanks to Mike
Schofield and Bain Stewart for the
work in championing the concept
and getting us such an amazing
design. The jumper embraces the
Aboriginal history of the local area
and acknowledges the female and
male players in our club. It says
loud and clear that we recognise the for the organising, and to Guy Fitzroy This year we once again grew our great afternoon with five previous 38 teams. And that’s after capping us showing that we are the club for
Aboriginal history of the land we play and especially Shane McKendry who Glebe Presidents in attendance and numbers at 60 in an age group. We everyone, where anyone who wants a
on and the contribution Aboriginal was one minute taking an afternoon
numbers by 10% to 550 players entertainment from Titus O’Reilly. fielded six girls teams (growing to game, gets a game. That fluffy stuff is
people make to our community and stroll past the club house and the across 38 teams. It was really special hearing about seven in 2020 with U16YG), three actually tangibly demonstrating our
our club. next peeling 20 kgs of spuds and the history of the club first hand U14s in Div 1, Div 2 and Div 3 in values. It’s the shingle we hang over
While we’re on inclusion, the club making sure we all got fed. It really that the trophy came home to Glebe. from the people who ran it when the Glebe Newtown Alliance, 200 our door that tells everyone we know
ran the inaugural Bring Ya Boots was a great night. Turns out these inner west kids can it really was a hard slog, especially Auskickers and big numbers coming who we are and why we do this.
Pride round to welcome LGBTQI In July, 70 Glebe players and play footy. The Cobras will be coming Simon Kelly who founded the club through in U9s and U10s. Because the benefits of playing team
families to Glebe to come and try accompanying parents, siblings to us in 2020, and we want to include at just 19 years of age. Players were Numbers like that translate to on sport should be available to everyone,
footy. Thanks to Cris Townley and and grandparents took over Ocean a girls game on the schedule and recruited by walking up to them on field success. Our three U11 teams regardless of your gender or family
her team of Richard Baker and Grove Holiday Park in the third retain that trophy. Look out. Glebe Point Rd and asking if they all made finals, and played in Grand circumstances or financial position
Monica Bourke for their work in annual State of Origin, in support of As well the U10s hosted the Sandy wanted to play footy. There certainly Finals in Div 1 and Div 2. Our U13 Div or footy ability, in a safe, inclusive,
getting this up. All kids should Rivers Gift against the Ocean Grove Bay Lions from Hobart in their was appreciation from the current 1s played in their third successive Div welcoming club environment. That
have the opportunity to experience Collendina Cobras. What a weekend return match, also in support of Greyhounds for the hard work that 1 Grand Final. The three U14 Alliance makes our club a great place to be, a
the benefits of team sport in a it was. The Cobras were once again Rivers Gift, and we are very proud was done, and by the past Presidents teams all made finals, with the Div club where people want to play footy
safe, welcoming, inclusive club fantastic hosts at their magnificent they retained their trophy as well. A for the great shape the club is in now. 1 team making the Grand Final. And because they like it and they stay.
environment, and that club is Glebe. home ground, the footy was hotly huge thank you to Cain Sarah who Now, some people will say that’s the U15 Div 2 Alliance team made the When you do it for those reasons, the
The Beer and Gin night was contested, and the holiday park had put in a mountain of work to get all good and well, but really it’s just Grand Final. Seven Glebe teams made right reasons, the on field success
another huge success (or just huge) a jumping pillow. Tick, tick, tick. the trips happening, Dave Sawkins a lot of inner west fluffy stuff and finals and five played in Grand Finals. looks after itself.
with tickets selling out in a matter of Between both clubs $20,000 was who worked tirelessly organising what about the footy? I mean, aren’t Extraordinary. Carna Greyhounds.
days. Not sure if it was the beer, the raised (up from $5,000 last year), the runathon, allocating cabins and we a footy club? The answer is yes, And from that, the U14 Div 1 and
gin, the porchetta or sweet choons with money coming from cake stalls, deciphering spreadsheets for Cain, yes we are. And all that fluffy stuff is the U15 Div 2 both won Premierships
from bona fide rock star Davey Lane donations and the Glebe 2 Geelong and Matt Smith who helped organise important because it helps retain and in 2019. So when I get asked if that
that did it, but those tickets went runathon that saw around 2,500 laps the trip and coached the U11s. attract players to our club. And when fluffy inner west stuff is important, I
faster than a well made negroni on a of Jubilee run by players across all On the Friday before Grand Final we have good numbers, well… will always answer yes it is. Because
balmy evening. Thanks to Bev Walsh, ages. I am very pleased to say that weekend we held the Presidents This year we once again grew our that fluffy inner west stuff about Simon Tracy
Mike Cooney and Luke Macdougall we won two out of three games and Lunch at Tramsheds. It was a really numbers by 10% to 550 players across being inclusive and welcoming, is President
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AUSKICK
COORDINATOR
Report by Mike Schofield
T
he lard in the bucket deflate in the cage cupboards, “our first training session on March observed clinging to the eager On the 10th August the Auskick Mike and Simon waiting
for the fog to clear
by the coaches and she was very
beneath the barbecue had registrations opened for season 2019 participants, many of whom seemed season finished with a round of popular with the kids as she worked
barely started to solidify on 1 September, and by first training
14 was cancelled leaving scores to be treating the exercise like it was games for U5 & U6, and Gala Day for up through the age groups. Good
when work began again on 19 March we were approaching of disappointed kids to dream of their last chance to be drafted, and U7 & U8. The club PA had been fixed luck next season Emily when you’re
for City Auskick Coordinators. a magnificent total of 169 kids in booting the Sherrin for one more with an enthusiasm only previously in the nick of time and the knobs playing with the U16 girls! The club
Rumours began to circulate that Auskick. We equalled our record set
week until we could get things off seen from our beloved president were turned to eleven for the last is keen to hear from anybody taking
the very fabric of the system we had last year for girls at 40 and smashed when confronted by an egg and banner run through of the season. part in the scheme who would like to
come to love was about to be torn previous numbers in U5s (24) and the ground” bacon roll. Massive thanks to all our coaches help out, so feel free to get in touch.
apart. Our City region is the only set U7s (57). Round 2 of the AFL season saw us who embraced the new Auskick Thanks to all who have joined me
up in the country to enjoy a home After the kind of wet week send a massive 60 kids to the SCG training system and ensured it on the early Saturday shift to set
and away season in the younger age only previously seen at British for half time Auskick at the Swans v worked so well, and of course the the ground up, slice the bread rolls
groups, and we were in danger of holiday resorts in high summer, Crows fixture… food outlets around parents who enthusiastically helped and fry the living daylights out of
losing our weekend stoushes with our first training session on March undoubtedly played a major part Swans best and fairest bay 3 of the ground flew into panic out each week, it could not have unfeasibly large boxes of bacon, your
local rivals and old foes. Over the 14 was cancelled leaving scores in young Rose’s form turnaround Jake Lloyd and the as the invasion of hungry 7 & 8 year worked without you. contribution helps make this club the
next 6 months covert meetings were of disappointed kids to dream of and subsequent selection into the genial James Rose olds famished after living the dream A special shout out to our U5 great institution it is.
held, demands were laid on the table booting the Sherrin for one more first team as we forced him to send strolled across the oval on the SCG threatened an Eastern coaches Lachlan Radnedge, David Finally, hats off to members of the
and compromises were reached… week until we could get things off hundreds of high balls into contests to visit. Suburbs pie shortage. Sawkins and Brian Nelson who did a Executive Committee, most of whom
Auskickers were still able to live for the ground. We lost a few sessions over a gruelling half hour. The pair Round 10 of the season had great job with the group. It’s been a already give so much to the club, in
We recognise the
Saturday and it’s pre lunch combat, over the season, but the weather was were then handcuffed to a table in another 18 Auskickers run on at half few years since I coached the young particular Bev, Simon and Kirsty who
Aboriginal history of
parents were still able to enjoy early generally kind. the traditional fashion for autographs the land we play on time during the Swans v Magpies ones, and I had a ball helping you get have all leapt out of bed bright and
morning ground set up and canteen April fools day rolled around, and a Q&A session designed to ready and the contribution game… we’d planned to sport our settled in over the first month. breezy and staggered down to the
duty with a hangover, and a new but it was no joke when Swans best them for Brian Taylor’s painful post Aboriginal people make snazzy new indigenous guernseys We also had Emily Morrison who club at first light to get the ball rolling
training regime was introduced and fairest Jake Lloyd and the genial match interviews in the rooms. to our community and on the field, but were sadly denied helped coach and worked in the at our home fixtures.
imaginatively titled Auskick 2.0 just James Rose strolled across the oval On 2 May the AFL came to give our club. the opportunity by the corporate fun canteen throughout the season as
in time for season 2019. to visit the club and put our kids parents O-Level training in essential police showing it was perhaps not part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award. Enjoy the break, and see you all
No sooner had balls began to through their paces. The Greyhounds footy skills. Spandex was widely “more than money”. Her assistance was really valued next season!
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UNDER 5s HEAD COACH Lachlan Radnedge
Report by Lachlan Radnedge ASSISTANT/TEAM COACHES David Sawkins, Brian Nelson
MANAGER Kate McTiernan
Shy and cautious at the beginning from the pack with the football
she became more involved game after heading towards goal. He loved
game. Was strong in the ruck and will playing footy with his team mates,
be a force to be reckoned with in the sharing the ball around and of course
years to come. singing the Club Song!
CLANCY KELLY (QUIET ACHIEVER AWARD) CHARLIE RICHARDSON (BEST TALL DEFENDER)
Clancy was a quiet achiever with Charlie was superb in defence
a big impact in every game. A very and saved many opposition goals
promising season and with his height throughout the season. He has
could go a long way in the game. developed great all-around skills
Great work - we’ll really miss you which helped the team across the
next season with your impending field. A real team player who is easy
move south! to coach and has really grown into
LENNOX LEITL (BEST READER OF THE PLAY) the game.
Tough from being a younger sibling CHARLIE SAWKINS (BEST RUNNING PLAYER)
he wasn’t scared to fight for the ball. Charlie developed through the year
Lenny is both talented and a hard into a strong and resilient defender
worker who in most games was one listening to the coaches on how
of the highest ball winners for the important defence is in the game.
team. Importantly Lenny was also He was also able to use his speed to
unselfish and would share the ball to get to the loose ball and enjoyed the
his teammates once he won it. Great opportunity to kick a few goals when
to coach! he was forward.
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JASPER MCGLASHAN (BEST MARK) NATHAN STONE (TEAM ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD)
ow, Auskick U5s ETHAN BARNES (BEST DEFENDER) away with the ball from a group of Jasper has a great pair of hands, good Nathan’s energy and infectious
what an experience Ethan has had an outstanding players. foot speed and a solid kick. Always enthusiasm for training and the game
and season it has season across the field, particularly VAUGHN GORDON (MOST DETERMINED PLAYER) working hard at practice and during was a major win for the entire team.
been. I mean that in in defence were he prevented many It was so great seeing Vaughn’s the games. He developed a good His willingness to share the ball
a good way. opposition goals and became an development over the course of the understanding of where to be on the with his teammates was an example
26 registered players, the largest opposition nightmare. He is a great season. He really started to enjoy field to position himself to get the for all. He is a true team player.
U5 group in the club’s history and 2 team man, who contributed greatly his footy, particularly kicking goals ball as it came forward or intercept it Congratulations Nathan.
rookie coaches, what a start. to the team spirit which is evident up front in the forward line. He when he was playing in the midfield AVERY THOMAS (BEST TEAM PLAYER AWARD)
From the first training session in his singing of the Club Song. Well contributed positively to the team or back. Avery was a true team player. Happy
everyone involved knew we had a done Ethan. spirit and we look forward to seeing NIAMH MCTIERNAN (BEST FORWARD) to share the ball around and help her
good group but few realised at that LUCAS BUTLER (BEST RUNNING DEFENDER) him back next year. Niamh has a great ability to bag a teammates out in all positions. She
time just how good a group they Lucas is a valued team man and OLIVER GRAHAM-SMALL (MOST COURAGEOUS PLAYER) goal, and in most games scored more has natural athletic talent and the
were to become. Football aside, it’s consistently showed great pressure Oliver developed an awesome than one to bring her goal tally to 26 skills to play in any position on the
been fantastic to watch friendships in defence, winning the ball and ability to read the play and gather for the year. She put in the work to field. Will be missed next year!
develop and individuals bonding players it was never going to be then using his burst of speed to run possessions in all parts of the get the ball and then would have the CHRISTIAN TRAJKOVSKI (TEAM ENCOURAGEMENT
together into a happy positive team. easy so massive thank you to our forward. Lucas has developed great ground. He was a courageous and ability to get around the defence to AWARD)
The club’s mantra is participation Auskick coordinator, Mike Schofield all round skills that will set him up determined player and had a number get the ball through the sticks. Christian’s enthusiasm, confidence
and fun (The Glebe Spirit) and by who set us up and helped out for for future seasons. Well done Lucas. of memorable runs on Jubilee Oval. CHARLIE NELSON (MOST IMPROVED PLAYER) and understanding grew with
the way the kids ran through the the first month but was never far ANTON DUMA (BEST MIDFIELDER) One of the most improved players of Charlie’s skill and understanding of each game and by season’s end he
club banner and sang the club song away for the entire season. David Anton’s willingness to be first to the the season, Well done! the game improved out of sight as was playing out most of the game.
each week that’s exactly what they Sawkins our experienced coach ball was evident from the first game. FELIX HAGEN (BEST RUCK) the season progressed as did his love Christian’s positive contribution was
achieved who made Lachlan and Brian look His determination and burst of speed Felix’s knowledge of the game and for it. From someone at the start of a major plus for his team mates. Great
We enjoyed fantastic training good at training each week. Kate allowed his teammates to enjoy the his role in it is outstanding as was his the season who thought dad couldn’t effort Christian
and game day attendance numbers McTiernan who jumped onboard game. Anton has enjoyed a fantastic efforts in the ruck this season. His coach to him saying I didn’t do a bad LUKAS VALENTA (BEST ATTACKING PLAYER)
throughout the season the envy of as our team manager to organise season kicking numerous goals. Well understanding of how important it job is reflective of him appreciating Extremely focused and one of the
the other clubs. and inject some much needed done Anton. is to get the tap to our midfielders his development. Congratulations hardest workers on the team. Never
All players should be extremely technology. Sean Richardson and NED FERNIE (BEST KICK) was crucial. Felix has had a stella Charlie. stopped running and used his speed
proud of their skill development, Stephen Duma our game day ground Ned enjoyed a fantastic season, season and is a great team player. DECLAN PEEL-O’CONNOR (SPIRIT OF THE to move around the opposition
their improvement and manager and first aid attendant and kicking plenty of goals along the way. Congratulations Felix GREYHOUNDS AWARD) with ease. Was a major force as an
understanding of how the game is a big thankyou to all our parents and His kicking distance and accuracy ELIJAH HEINRICH (BEST TALL FORWARD) Declan was a pleasure to have in the attacking midfielder and used his
played and by how they got involved, carers who pitched in at training and 26 improved as the year went on. Ned As one of our taller players Elijah team this year and his skills developed accurate kick to score goals and pass
helped each other and challenged on game days. Your engagement and used his height in the ruck contest to is a natural target up front and a immensely as the season progressed. to his teammates.
themselves and their teammates each encouragement added to a successful
registered win plenty of footy which he shared handy ruck interchange. Elijah’s He contributed in all parts of the game JIMMY VERVERIS (MOST CONSISTENT PLAYER)
week. The kids overall confidence as season. To all our canteen and BBQ players, so well amongst his team mates. understanding improved with each and showed his passion both on and Jimmy is a valued team player and
players, teammates and individuals volunteers thank you. the largest HARRY FORDE (BEST HANDBALLER) game and showed in the number of off field, which was evident in his consistently showed his ability to go
jumped significantly over the season To our players, thank you for your U5 group Was a joy to coach. Harry’s skills and shots he had on goal in the latter part singing of the Club Song. after the ball and win possession.
all of which added to the team hard work, focus and commitment to understanding of the game improved of the season. Well done Elijah. MAXWELL RADNEDGE (BEST HARDBALL GET PLAYER) Every week Jimmy got better and
environment and their enjoyment of turn up each week, get involved and
in the throughout the season. He was solid FLORENCE HONNER (TEAM ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD) Maxi was into everything this season. better and can play in any position. He
footy. listen. We look forward to seeing you club’s all over the ground and strong at the Florence gained experience and He was courageous in the ruck and contributed immensely to the team
With 2 rookie coaches and 26 all next season. GO GREYHOUNDS! history contested possession often coming confidence as the season went on. contested ball, often seen bursting spirit and is a great team person.
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UNDER 6s HEAD COACH Jason Upcroft
Report by Jason Upcroft ASSISTANT/TEAM COACHES Mike Casey, Adam Guastella, Richard Hirst, Roz Hirst, Paul Madden, Brian Parkinson, David Penpraze, Eliza Sarlos, Will
Seabourne, Matt Tooher, Keith Tracey, Lee Weldon, Alex White
MANAGER Anna Kraegen
after the ball and dominating the HUGH BRISTOW (MOST IMPROVED) defence, or kicking multiple goals sporting greats like Muhammed Ali
attack. It is also pleasing to see the Our most improved player this in a quarter. Hugh is growing in and Leigh Matthews. It is exciting
enthusiasm of our players in defence, season, Hugh has gone from confidence and will take a huge step to watch Noah swoop into a pack to
with players using their bodies to energetic and polite boy, to the man into the season next year. get the loose ball, then skip around
block opposition run and close down with the moves and the excitement EVELYN CHEONG (EQUAL MOST IMPROVED) dazed opponents on the way to
their space - this skill will prove machine of the team. It has all In the first half of the season we deliver to his teammates.
really valuable in years to come as we come together for Hugh now and he wondered if Evie would make the TOM HEBBLEWHITE (MOST BALANCED)
introduce more complexity into our celebrates his successes with gusto. decision to come out and play with A natural eye for following the bounce
tactics. LUCINDA BRYANT (ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD) his friends. Thankfully it was a tale of of the ball, a passionate desire to
All players have risen in confidence Flashes of enthusiasm and curiosity two seasons though – when it clicked get a loose ball, a joyful energy for
significantly across the season, emerged in many games, but the cold for Evie it really did click. Now an gameplay, and skills that are advanced
challenging themselves week by and early mornings eventually got integral player in any lineup, Evie for his age. Tom’s balance on both
week to try new things. The coaches the better of Lucinda and she made plays his footy with passion and joy. sides allows him to make everything
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have asked the players to stretch the tough decision to hang up the PHOEBE COULL (COACH’S AWARD) look easy as he weaves through traffic
ell what an amazing what we set out to do this season. themselves, encouraged them to boots before seasons end. We hope to The look of joy and satisfaction in and kicks goals from the Under 6
season 2019 has As we close out the season we have utilise the skills and tactics learnt at see Lucinda back for another crack Phoebe’s eyes when she has achieved equivalent of 70 metres out.
been. It was such really bonded as a playing group training, and focused on enjoyment next year. a personal objective on the footy field ARTHUR HIRST (BEST MIDFIELDER)
a pleasure and a and all players are now settling into and learning at all times. Overall, all CONSTANCE CASEY (BEST TEAM PLAYER) is priceless. Phoebe’s desire to play Arthur has steadily grown in
privilege to coach the kids this season. the rhythm of thinking about both players are now involved and focused, I hear there is a space opening is there and she is implementing confidence and maturity all season.
They are a great group of kids, and themselves and their teammates. All their skills are now sharp, some have up with the Black Ferns for our her gameplay step by step. I can see From a coaching perspective the
it is fantastic to see that they are players are playing within the Auskick added physicality to their game, and determined and happy player, Phoebe having a breakout season hardest thing to teach is hunger for
developing a passion for the sport of rules and Glebe spirit, and we are all players are really enjoying their Connie. With a natural flair for next year, with the confidence of one the footy, and it is really pleasing to
Aussie Rules. consistently playing better footy than footy. welcoming new teammates, successful season under her belt. see that Arthur has developed into
With a brand new Auskick our opponents - we are doing the right A massive thanks to our Team we are helping others to feel comfortable CALEB ELLIS (COACH’S AWARD) one of the teams most intensely
format this season our kids have things and getting rewarded for our Manager Anna for all of your time doing and included, and collaborating A see-ball-get-ball style of player, focused and courageous ball chasers.
learnt new skills, gained self- efforts. and effort this season. Thanks too for success, Connie was a favourite when Caleb gets fired up he is Add to that a fully rounded skillset
confidence, got hurt, been scared, It’s pleasing to see the quick and to Mike, Adam, Richard, Roz, Paul,
the right amongst her teammates. She has set unstoppable. If he keeps up the great and Arthur is set for an explosive
been uncomfortable, learnt skillful passages of play, with players Brian, David, Eliza, Will, Matt, Keith, things herself up for a great sporting career work on the training track I can footy future.
resilience, toughened-up, forged new now selecting from a range of skill Lee, Alex and everyone else who has and in the South Island league. see Caleb developing into an Isaac BRUCE HOOPER (ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD)
friendships, developed a competitive options to deliver thoughtfully and pitched in and made this a successful getting HUGH CHAMBERS (MOST DYNAMIC) Heeney type in and under player. Racked by injuries and illnesses,
spirit, learnt a sporting ethic, learnt to effectively to teammates, ensuring we season for our kids. Hugh watches it all and takes it all in. NOAH GUASTELLA (BEST IN AND UNDER PLAYER) Bruce’s season unfortunately didn’t
think about team as well as self, and transition through the lines, retaining I am looking forward to seeing
rewarded When it is his turn he is explosive. With his lightning quick reflexes, get any momentum. With an obvious
most of all they have had a lot of fun. I possession all the way to goal. We are everyone next year for U7. Go for our Whether it is jumping high in hardness at the contest, and naturally love of footy, we hope that Bruce
think we have well and truly achieved looking for each other, going hard Greyhounds! efforts the ruck, putting his hands up in unpredictable style, Noah channels comes back revitalised next season.
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Player profiles
BENJAMIN KRAEGEN (SPIRIT OF THE GREYHOUNDS) up to a long term contract. Xavier has HAMISH RICHARD (BEST TRAINER) position, Audre is set for a huge strong inside ball winner, a no wrong side she will make them pay.
Benji is the engine room of any team assured us that the move to Melbourne Quietly determined, Hamish focuses season next year. nonsense approach to training and I can see Ide developing into a Daisy
he plays in. With a huge tank for is temporary and he has promised to on the matter at hand, learns quickly HARRY SEABOURNE (BEST ATTACKING PLAYER) game day equals a cornerstone club Pearce style of player – tough, smart,
running, super quick and clever be back to rejoin his teammates at the and implements the things he has Harry is an energetic and man in this U6 group. Hugh sets the and a perfectionist.
decision making, and a very mature Glebe Greyhounds. We hope so, and learnt with perfection. Hamish courageous athlete with a bar high for achievement in pushing AUSTIN UPCROFT (MOST SPECTACULAR GOALS)
footballing brain, Benji leads the in the meantime we wish you every loves doing big kicks, and can now natural gift for hunting the loose himself to learn and develop at Austin is driven to succeed on the
pack in so many ways. With a cheeky success in the footy heartland. effortlessly kick over the heads of ball. Across the season Harry training, then perfectly implements footy field and there is nothing he
grin that infects all around him, Benji EDWARD PARKINSON (BEST LINE BREAKER) swarms of opponents on his way to has developed an increasingly each and every week on game day. enjoys more than a spectacular
is a cornerstone asset to our team. A breakout year this season, Edward bagging multiple goals every game. sophisticated tactical skillset, ABIGAIL TOOHER (BEST RUCK) goal, sometimes from impossible
HARRY MADDEN (MOST DETERMINED) has gone from strength to strength. SCARLETT SARAH (MOST COURAGEOUS) and is developing into a leader Abi has developed into a courageous angles, sometimes from frightening
Known to all around him as the Energised and focused all over the Toughness, courage and at the club. With a cheeky grin and competitive player. Across distances. Austin works tirelessly
devastating “H-Bomb”, Harry field, Edward has added balance, determination are the spirit of this and usually covered in mud from the season Abi’s confidence and on his skills and footy smarts,
has gone from shy little boy to poise, strength and aggression to team, and Scarlett brings all of his relentless attack on the ball, determination has grown with every always striving to get a competitive
confident and assertive player. his toolkit. There is nothing more that in spades every week. It is so Harry’s enthusiasm is infectious to achievement. She can be found advantage, and loves bringing his
The tools in Harry’s kit are many – exciting than watching one of exciting watching Scarlett get a look all around him. kicking amazing goals, using her teammates along with him like a
desperate desire to succeed, rugged Ed’s patented run-and-carries, of determination in her eyes, drop STRATH STEVENSON (BEST DEFENDER) height and strength to her advantage warrior into battle.
involvement in contested footy, fast busting through the lines, fire and the shoulder and tear through a pack Naturally shy, Strath comes alive in the ruck and running at the pack MAX WELDON (MOST DETERMINED DEFENDER)
runner and silky ball handling. determination in his eyes. of bigger opponents on her way to from the first bounce to the final and coming up with the ball. A great The joy of playing footy bubbles over
XAVIER MARCHANT (QUICKEST PLAYER) NOAH PENPRAZE (BEST RUNNING PLAYER) kicking a goal. siren. Now fully focussed and hard year for Abi, I can see her footy career constantly on Max’s face. By season’s
Sources have revealed that the Although he started a few weeks into AUDRE SARLOS (MOST DYNAMIC) at the ball, Strath’s ferocity in both skyrocketing next season. end Max has developed into a player
Bombers scouts have signed Xavier the season, Noah has slotted in very If there was an award for the biggest defence and attack are becoming IDE TRACEY (BEST READER OF THE PLAY) who can bring out the full skillset at
comfortably and was quickly able to smile we would have to give it to both consistent and from an With ball in hand, Ide is like a will, kicking goals through packs
establish himself as one of the key Audre. He just loves playing footy and opponents point of view, awesomely pocket sized freight train. Never, of opponents, dynamic and
It is so exciting watching Scarlett get players in his team each week. With it shines through constantly. Audre devastating. The sheer joy when ever underestimate Ide’s tactical ferocious defensive intensity, and
a clear love of footy, silky movement, has developed across the season Strath kicks a goal is absolutely knowledge, ferocity at the ball, and the ability to do the impossible in
a look of determination in her eyes, advanced skills, and a happy nature, from shy onlooker to ferocious priceless. cunning implementation of her general play. I am really excited by
drop the shoulder and tear through Noah is set for a great career at the and devastating breaker of packs. HUGH THOMPSON (TOUGHEST PLAYER) advanced skillset. Competitive and the prospect of what next season
a pack Greyhounds. With confidence to play well in any A selfless team player, a tough and smart, when opponents get on Ide’s will bring for Max.
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Report by Carlene Matkovich ASSISTANT/TEAM COACHES Rob Spurrs, Russell Van der Water, Warwick Hunter, Matt Webster, Adam Carmody, Steve Divic, Nick Childs, Jeff Clark
MANAGER/S Melissa Boronski, Jen Bryce, Jennifer Lista, Sean Wotton, Sarah McIlveen
GEORGE WILLSON (MOST SKILFUL TEAM PLAYER)
George managed to frustrate every
opponent this season as he always
fought hard to regularly turn the
ball over to the Hounds. He was
unstoppable, focused and never
gave up, converting most plays into
successful goals. Most impressive
of all this season was George’s team
spirit and completely selfless play.
TEAM WHITES
ISAAC ARENZ (ROOKIE OF THE YEAR)
A focused and determined player,
Isaac’s first season played out in a
textbook manner. Starting out with
caution but with every game came
new knowledge. As a quick learner
Isaac soon realised that unless you
poach the ball off the ground first the
other team will teach you a lesson!
TOM BENSCHER (OPPOSITION’S WORST NIGHTMARE)
TEAM HOUNDS grit and bravery he racked up Tom can turn on the razzle dazzle
JAIYDEN BARNES (MOST COURAGEOUS) possessions showing great focus and just as easily as he can shut down
Jaiyden showed enormous courage determination in every game. Felix is the opposition’s best aimed attack.
this season. He has a great hunger most improved this year making his This lad is someone to look out for
for the game, drive to kick goals and mark as a valuable team player and in the future and is already working
once again his defending ability one to watch next season. on snap kicks like Dustin Martin and
was outstanding. Jaiyden’s steely COOPER MATKOVICH (BEST ALL-ROUNDER) banana kicks that even Eddie Betts
determination and ability to read Cooper showed great potential couldn’t do in U7’s.
the play proved valuable to him as he and entertained us with pockets of JACK BORONSKI (SPEED & SKILL)
devised many strategies to overcome brilliance in all positions this season. Jack has bucket loads of speed and
his opponents. His ability to be in the right place at when he puts down the accelerator
ARLO DAVIS (MOST SPECTACULAR GOALS) the right time, coupled with some he leaves everyone in his wake. Not
Arlo, AKA Starlo, provided some ripper marks and cracking goals one to be pigeonholed into the tall
T
of our most thrilling moments this proved his all round value to the team ruckman role in the middle of the
he U7 season was off to a Our collective training efforts a brilliant display of team spirit season with his bursts of speed in every game. ground, Jack’s speed allowed him to
great start from our very were obvious come game days. It from both sides was hilarious and towards the posts and his now HENRY MULLUMBY (BEST BOUNCE EVER) dart around the opposition and to get
first training session with a was incredibly satisfying to see our inspirational. trademark backwards snap goal – Henry is hard to catch at the best some amazing goals this season.
huge turn out of eager faces U7’s grow in confidence, skill level Without a doubt the Glebe The Starlo! He did not disappoint of times – but never has the crowd BENJAMIN CAMILLER (THE CONDUCTOR)
both old and new. There was a buzz and their love of the game. We were Greyhounds are a phenomenal as he followed every success with gone more wild than when he first Unfortunately for Ben, a broken arm
of excitement and anticipation while constantly rewarded with huge smiles club to be a part of and it’s amazing the seasons most enthusiastically cracked out his bounce on full early in the season robbed him of the
everyone reacquainted and it was and enthusiastic celebrations as our to think all is made possible by celebrated goals. sprint down the outside! Great chance to play this year. However, a
awesome to see a few first time players players reached season milestones of volunteer power. This year the ALESSIO DIVIC (BEST RUCK) skill, especially in creating space, cameo appearance at a late training
welcomed into the group. first goals, kicks, marks and bounces. U7’s were again meticulously I’m sure Alessio showed great determination incredible passion and he always session, showed that he still has
Auskick’s new training format Game strategy increased as our organised by our wonderful group I’m not this season, particularly in the looks like there’s no place he’d the ability to control the game and
provided a structured framework with players learned to understand the manager Melissa Boronski and her ruck where he rarely missed a tap rather be – a rising star! conduct traffic each and every way.
varied activities ensuring incremental game and its rules with confidence. army of team managers (Jen Bryce,
the only to our advantage, he also keeps his JAMES RAITT (SPIRIT OF THE GAME) AMELINE COVENEY (MOST CONSISTENT)
skill development, while keeping the Team spirit was well and truly alive as Jennifer Lista, Sean Wotton and one to feel well earned title as one of our best James is definitely one of our most No longer the smiling assassin,
players interested. However, it was our lifelong memories were created. Sarah McIlveen) plus our first aid so very defenders. His improved focus and improved this season, not only in Ameline now shows an ability to
amazing coaching team (Waz Hunter, Parent participation was at an all representative Kate Mullumby and
grateful oodles of passion ensured he was a skills but also his understanding of fight hard for the ball and not give it
Matt Webster, Adam Carmody, Nick time high this year. Massive thanks Ground Manager Sean Richardson– valuable contributor to every game. the game. It’s hard to find another up too easily. Ameline has certainly
Childs, Rob Spurrs, Steve Divic, to everyone who chucked on their thank you from all of us for your to be even ELLIOT GILPIN (BEST DEFENDER) player out there who is having as unleashed the tiger and has worked
Russell Van der Water & Jeff Clark) sneakers and got involved. Your endless commitment to making a small Elliot was every opponents worst much fun as James. His energetic hard to get quick kicks off to goal
who generously gave their time week exuberant cheers and encouragement everything possible. part of nightmare - impossible to get around enthusiasm is infectious and highly which has been paying dividends.
after week continuously bringing during game days lifted team spirit In conclusion, I’m sure I’m not and always on the ball. His height, valuable to our team. Keep up the good work.
energy, skill and enormous amounts and certainly added to the excitement the only one to feel so very grateful
creating, skill and speed earned him our top ASHER WIJETUNGA (BEST MARK) NED DERMODY (GOLDEN BOOT)
of fun to every session, that made our every week! to be even a small part of creating, fostering defender title. Elliot was pivotal in Asher seemed always in the right Ned still maintains the title of golden
season a huge success. Waz’s Parents vs Players match at fostering and nurturing the love and most turnovers in the defence line, place at the right time, effortlessly boot and with ball in hand he knows
Dividing the group into teams was the end of the season showcased what of Aussie Rules in all of our special nurturing sending the ball back to our forwards exciting us with some of the there is only one thing to do with the
no easy feat. After much deliberation an awesome group of parents you are young players. The biggest Thank in one huge kick. Excellent team season’s most spectacular marks. Sherrin...and that is blast it down
the inventively named Blacks, Whites, and some surprisingly hidden talents you of all goes to our brilliant U7
the love player this season. Dependable and skillful – plus one the ground. It was unfortunate that
Glebes, Greys and Hounds were that did not go unnoticed! Regardless, superstars. Keep practicing and see of Aussie FELIX JOHNSTON (MOST DETERMINED) of the only team members who can Ned was unable to bag more goals
formed. the U7’s smashed the parents and you next year. Go Greyhounds! Rules Felix arrived this season! With actually mark Elliot’s massive kicks! this season but with some off season
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Player profiles
training Ned will be a force to be ELIJAH VAN DER WATER (QUICKEST PLAYER) wait for game time and gives it his all. as a forward was great to watch and
contended with in 2020. Some big improvements this season. He would graciously offer to play for she really earned every goal she got.
FLYNN HUNTER (SPIRIT OF THE TEAM) His catching and kicking is really the other team to make up numbers, Her secure handballs in the mids and
Little “Isaac Heeney” showed that his coming of age. Good to see a more including when he put in a man of backs often set her teammates on
strength is reading the roll of the ball, spirited effort when challenging the match performance for the Moore their way to goal.
enabling fast pickups and counter for the ball on the ground. Elijah’s Park Tigers! CASSIUS GORDON (MOST ENIGMATIC)
attacks that leaves the opposition, his most potent weapon though, is his ELLIOT LISTA (KING OF THE BOUNCE, GOLDEN BOOT) Cass’s enthusiasm for the whole
dad and his teammates speechless. running speed – when he gets into A very exciting player to watch. Greyhounds experience was always
When switched on, Flynn can space, he puts the team in a great He was always hungry for the ball on show with his beaming smile.
dominate with his power game and position to score a goal. and always keen to score goals. By season’s end his confidence was
strong presence around the ruck. HENRY WOTTON (MOST IMPROVED) Elliot leads by example and is an growing to match his size, there’s real
FLOYD JONES (RISING STAR) One of the most improved players inspiration to the rest of the team. He future potential in Cass.
A respectful and humble veneer was this year. It’s been great to watch is undaunted by the opposition and LACHLAN HARRINGTON (QUIET ACHIEVER)
quickly stripped back every time the his skills develop each week. He is brings his best effort every week. He Lachie almost becomes another
footy was in sight and Floyd scrapped a quiet achiever, who has steadily was the Greys leading goal scorer and person when the goal posts are in
hard to get more than his fair share of increased his involvement in contests could have scored more but always sight, he’s a true small forward.
ball from the ground. Over the season and has developed good technique took the team option. His developing determination and
Floyd showed his ability to read the for staying on his feet when going for CLANCY TEMPLE (SMILING ASSASSIN, persistence to score will serve him
play and had excellent positional the ball. Henry is a great team player GOAL OF THE YEAR) well as a future footballer.
knowledge for his rookie season. who is always on the look out for how Clancy is every bit the footy THOMAS MAYBURY (BEST DEFENDER)
AILBE O’CONNOR (MOST COURAGEOUS) he can assist a teammate in need. player and roams the field with Another debutante, Thomas became
Ailbe is not one to give up when the purpose. When Clancy is on, he is a fearsome defender as his in-your-
odds are set against her. With a steely TEAM GREY unstoppable and the best thing to face style often worried a forward
determination she has toiled and has OLIVER CARMODY (BEST BALL WINNER, do is stand back and watch! He is into an offload rather than a shot on
been able to scrap with the best of EQUAL SILVERBOOT) always excited to be at the game goal. His intensity around the ground
them to get the loose ball as well as Every team needs a player like Ollie. and his energy and enthusiasm are was an asset to the team.
kick a few goals this year. He is a tireless midfielder who never inspiring. He got the judges vote ALEXANDER ROBINSON (BEST RUCK)
ELIAS RICHARDSON (MOST DETERMINED) shies away from getting the ball out for goal of the year on Gala Day for Alexander’s height was invaluable
Elias is a real team player and gives it of a contest and clearing it to his a screaming mark, jinking run and in the ruck and often allowed us first
100% in every position. Elias will put teammates. Ollie was always willing blinder from the pocket. touch of the football, especially when
his body on the line in defence and to roll his sleeves up and get his CAMERON WEBSTER (FASTEST ON FIELD, teamed up with fellow debutante
when up front Elias is a heat seeking player he has picked up the game she bought a mouth-guard mid- knees dirty, despite being told to stay MARK OF THE YEAR) Jeremy. By season’s end his kicking had
missile who will not stop until the very quickly and has some great way through the year which goes to on his feet! He is a footy natural who Cam covered a lot of ground this really developed, and we can’t wait to
ball is sailing through the goalposts. natural talent. show she does not shy away from the was a joy to coach. season and was very dynamic on see his development next season.
BENJAMIN YIN (BEST MIDFIELDER) EDWARD BOWEN (BEST TEAM PLAYER) action. I also love Charlotte’s passion ANGUS CHRISTIE (MR TENACIOUS, TEAM COMEDIAN) the field. A true team player, he JULIETTE ROSS (MOST COURAGEOUS)
A broken arm saw Ben’s season cut Ted is such a joy to have on the team. for the game and her eagerness to get A super reliable ball winner. Angus was always looking for options and Juliette ‘Jet’ Ross was at her best
short. But when in action Ben has a He has a great attitude that really involved and ask questions to help can lift the team with his heroics in making great choices to link up with running toward goal with her smile
great ability to read play and an almost creates a good atmosphere with with her improvement. the face of stiff competition. He had teammates. He has silky smooth leading the way. While determined to
sneaky ability to reach into the chaos his teammates. He has very good GERHARD SMALBERGER (MOST CONSISTENT PLAYER) a quiet start to the year until strong kicks and handballs that were used to score goals she also understands the
of the ruck and wrench the ball out. natural vision for the game, and quite Probably the hardest worker in the opposition revealed his competitive devastating effect on the field. Cam team game. Her prompt return to the
Ben works well to link up with other regularly is able to find a teammate team. He just keeps on running streak. He also has a cheeky and was really coming into his own as field after saving a goal with her face
players and is a selfless player. when moving the ball out of defense until he is completely spent, I love mischievous side, especially when the season progressed and will be an in rd6 exemplified her courage and
or through the midfield. His skills his commitment and enthusiasm. in cahoots with Lottie, which always absolute footy machine next year! toughness.
TEAM GLEBES scrambling for the loose ball have Also blessed with natural talent, this entertained the team. Angus is BILLIE SPURRS (MOST RESILIENT)
CAELAN ANDERSON (MOST SKILLFUL) improved immensely. all-round package makes a massive the example we use to show how TEAM BLACKS When Billie suffered a serious injury
An exponential improvement in SABINE CLARK (MOST DETERMINED CONTENDER) difference to the team, we certainly teamwork wins games! JEREMY CHENG (MOST HUNGRY FOR THE BALL) mid-season we really missed her
skill level has seen Caelan rise to Having left halfway through the notice when Gerhard is not playing. LOTTIE KALDOR (THE GAZELLE, BEST CELEBRATIONS) Jeremy’s debut season was ability to link the Blacks together. It
one the top players in the team. His season on a dream adventure with If there is ever a time when the team Lottie is grace personified on a footy characterised by a relentless attack was fantastic to see her return for a
creative evasion techniques and the the family, Sabine was sorely missed. needs someone to step up, you know field. She is a great roving winger on the football. He really excelled as couple of games right at the end and
development of an elusive side step She possesses a knack for reading you can count on Gerhard. and is always entertaining and a sweeper behind the ball where he fit seamlessly back into the team.
has seen him progress beyond his the play and getting herself in a CARTER SWIFT (BEST ATTACKING PLAYER) unpredictable, especially with her regularly turned the team around by JAKE STONE (SPIRIT OF THE BLACKS)
years. He has also developed one of good position during contests. Her Put a ball in Carter’s hand and you partner in comedy, Angus. She had attacking the ball in the air, or with Jake is often the barometer of the
the biggest kicks of all the U7 players ability to stay on her feet improved will witness the most focused, the best goal celebrations of the year, clean hands off the ground, followed team. He really empathises with his
this year. I can’t wait to see where his immensely, I have a feeling super determined ball runner you can especially the piggy backs! Lottie is a by a secure handball to a teammate. teammates and works hard for all of
talent takes him next year. coach dad would have helped with imagine. He is a naturally gifted popular player on the team and was XABI CHILDS (GOLDEN BOOT) them week in and week out. While
CALLUM BLAIR (MOST DETERMINED DEFENDER) that one! Always looking to get athlete, with a great kick, and a joy to have around. She gets extra Xabi never lets his size get in the way of he’s a natural defensive organiser his
One of our best defenders, Callum involved in the play, she is a natural inherent toughness that will see points for the Greyhounds colour- his focus on the ball. As a midfielder goals up front really lifted the team.
never gives up. He is in the rover who has developed a very good him go far in the game. Although he coordinated fashion accessories. he keenly delivered his teammates TOMAS VALENTA (MOST SKILFUL)
oppositions face when they get the passing and kicking game. always has eyes for goal, and wants LACHLAN KILLINGSWORTH (MOST DEDICATED, scoring opportunities, but his absolute ‘Tomik’ really has all the skills but
ball, and he is the first one back when CHARLOTTE SIMS (MOST COURAGEOUS) to score so the team can do well (and EQUAL SILVER BOOT) love was to receive the ball at the end of what was really thrilling to see was
they break through the line. Great Has one of the biggest hearts in the generally does), he has also worked Lachie loves his footy and is our most a linking play, light the afterburner and how hard he worked for the team.
energy and a natural competitor, team, and this was evident given hard this season on his teamwork. passionate player. Lachie has a laser score for the Blacks. His enthusiasm in every position and
he plays strong all the way to the the courageous contests she threw His passing game and vision for other guided boot, scoring some amazing SOPHIE DALTON (MOST DETERMINED) circumstance really showed all of us
whistle. Despite being a first year herself into this season. I noticed players has improved a lot. goals from set shots. Lachie couldn’t Sophie’s tenacity and persistence how much fun football can be.
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UNDER 8s HEAD COACH Jason McLennan
ASSISTANT/TEAM COACHES Chris Barnes, Garreth Butler, Todd Napthali, Matt Smith, Ben McPhee, Matt Peart MILESTONES 50 GAMES Samuel Smith / Fletcher Barnes / Billy Sarah / Finn Hargreaves / Hal McLennan
Report by Jason McLennan AGE MANAGER Bec Barnes GLEBE PERPETUAL AWARD WRIGHT-CHANTRILL AUSKICK RISING STAR AWARD Leon Doyle
TEAM MANAGER/S Brad Smith, Trent Stewart, Kristy Napthali, Claudia Kearns, Erin Gijselman
FINN SENIOR (FUTURE SUPERSTAR AWARD)
Finn started the season a solid player
who tried hard each week and
finished it as one of the stars of the
team. He attacked the ball with pace
and flair and was a constant threat
in front of goal. His field kicking
was laser like in its accuracy and his
defence was smothering.
TOM STRUDWICK (BEST MIDFIELDER)
Tom was best on ground in almost
every game he played this year.
His attack on the ball and his
TEAM WHITES TEAM BLACKS TEAM GREY clean delivery by hand or foot cut
opposition teams apart. He was a
deadly combination of speed and
accuracy kicking a team (equal) high
18 goals throughout the year.
ARCHIE TOOGOOD (TRUE GRIT AWARD)
What a first season for Archie! His
confidence grew with each week
and to see the joy on his face after
kicking two goals in one game is to
see the reason we play this game.
A team favourite, Archie accepted
every challenge and got as much
joy from seeing his team succeed as
he did from his own considerable
TEAM HOUNDS TEAM STRIPES TEAM GREYHOUNDS improvement.
I
FRED WOODALL (CAPTAIN OF THE BACKS)
felt comfortable in late February throats and the new limits of patience chaps who have a love of the game and TEAM WHITES the game to teaching the opposition a Ever reliable, coachable to a fault,
with 30 or so registrations, being discovered are compensated for a passion to help the kids enjoy it. A FLETCHER BARNES (GOLDEN BOOT) few lessons. Well done Harry. generous and skillful, Fred has it all.
most of the class of 2018. I knew instantly by the infectious enthusiasm big special thanks to Matt Vicic (and Fletcher was a deadly combination LEONARDO HENDERSON (SPIRIT OF THE GREYHOUND That and a thumping left boot that
from experience a few newbies of the players. Once again I was thanks to the Gijselman family for of speed by foot, accuracy by hand AWARD) often skipped the midfield on its way
would register closer to the season proud of the way we played the game, loaning us your nanny as a training and a right boot that loved a goal. Leo showed all the characteristics into the forward line. His steely gaze
but I thought the massive numbers umpired/coached and supported coach), we could not have done it He was also a superb leader, always this club is trying to instil in our at the breaks told me he was listening
from U8 2018 could not possibly the teams, whilst sticking to club so effectively without you and your looking for an open teammate players. He is determined, passionate, to every instruction and had the
be repeated. I was wrong - and so it values and bringing great credit to the expertise given the size of the squad and encouraging the hard work energetic, team-focused and desire to execute every order like a
played out... 60 players, 6 teams, 7 Greyhounds as an age group. and everyone’s varying availabilities. of others. His handball skills and courageous. His love of a good old well trained soldier.
coaches, then came divisionalisation, Thanks to all of the families Our biggest thanks goes to my partner running bounces were big areas of fashioned goal celebration was a joy to
a last minute fixture from the AFL and friends who supported us in crime, our incomparable Age improvement this year. behold. He is a pleasure to coach. TEAM BLACKS
and some Auskick program reforms. throughout the year, helping at Manager Bec Barnes. The level of WAKKA WAKKA COOK (MOST ELUSIVE AWARD) MINA MCGLASHAN (TNT AWARD) SAM COULL (HARD BALL GET AWARD)
We started with a well attended training, volunteering on match day communication, record keeping and Whether it was selling the candy Mina was the quickest and most Sam’s big engine, height, strength
pre-season, a great bunch of keen and being an engaged and helpful organisation she puts into our footy by hand or foot, or no-look kicks explosive player on the ground and and reliability as a big man set a
coaches and with our Age Manager group. Watching the players grow and program is phenomenal, we’ve all with deadly accuracy, Wakka was she always showed great spirit and great example to the team. At least
extraordinaire Bec Barnes, which develop in so many ways, through been the beneficiaries of her labour a nightmare for the opposition to willingness to learn. She consistently once a game Sam was able to run
afforded us a less chaotic start to the their participation in the game has in many ways. Thanks also to Kristy, mark. His ‘canon’ of a kick cleared supported her teammates and with the ball under his wing and
season than most. And so the ride hopefully made everyone feel their Erin, Claudia, Meghan, Brad and the congestion and provided whether at training or at the game kick it long into the forward line.
began and continued throughout a efforts have been worthwhile this Trent for their assistance with Team opportunities for our midfielders she worked hard to hone her skills. Often catching the opposition
thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding season and we hope to see you in 2020. Manager duties on game days, we and backs and his ability to run past In the final few games of the season out of position and allowing us to
year. Thanks to Garreth, Ben, Chris, couldn’t have done it without you. and around defenders meant that his this hard work paid off with a strong score. Sam’s teammates definitely
I know I speak on behalf of the Todd, Matt S and Matt P for their Finally thank you to the partners delivery was always effective. Some contribution in the midfield and appreciated his commitment and
entire coaching group when I say that wonderful coaching efforts. The kids and children of our coaches and team very impressive goals towards the some clever shots on goal. competitive spirit.
this year’s aforementioned massive have all improved and it hasn’t been managers, you sacrifice extra for the end of the season were a genuine LENIKA MCMAHON (MOST IMPROVED AWARD) THEO DURACHER-COHEN (MOST COURAGEOUS
crop of U8 sons and daughters of the by accident. It was so easy to spend wider group and I know its valued and highlight. Lenika’s kicking skills, confidence AWARD)
Inner West were an absolute delight time together with these experienced appreciated. HARRY GENTNER (MOST DETERMINED) and ruckwork all improved out of Theo definitely put in the hours
to coach and provided an array of Harry worked hard at each and every sight this year. She was focused at training and practice at home
shared experiences and memories to training, gave 100% to every game, throughout the game and stuck with this year. This commitment to
cherish. Two opportunities for the listened to every instruction and her opponent so well she was able practice has paid off, as his skills
kids to experience the SCG at half time Once again I was proud of the way we played the game, followed it to the letter. As a teacher I to anticipate their moves and beat have improved exponentially. His
were real highlights (Adelaide and would love to have Harry in one of my them to the ball. I was especially passion, determination and fearless
Collingwood games), I’m sure those
umpired/coached and supported the teams, whilst sticking to classes. As a coach he is the kind of pleased to see her kick some very commitment has made him the most
who participated will never forget club values and bringing great credit to the Greyhounds as an player who will quietly do his job and skillful goals in the final rounds of courageous player of the season.
the opportunity they had. The hoarse age group. before you know it goes from learning the season. Theo’s kicking and marking were
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