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2008

Match report please for 29th March 2008

The Under 12s celebrate their win over Wests at ADO....click here to see the movie

Orsen makes State Trials

Orson Heidrick has been down to Wagga Wagga (~450Km) on 4th April to try out in the NSW Catholic Primary Schools 2008 MacKillop Australian Football Team selections. There were 22 kids from Sydney selected , from a previous elimination trial about a month ago, an they played some of the toughies from Wagga, Central areas, Albury etc. From this 120 odd they selected a team (during 5 games throughout the day) of 36 possibles and probables. They then had another game where the final selection was made.

Orson mostly played in a ruck-rover position and was pretty tired by the end of the day. He took a few hard knocks as he was a ferocious tackler.

From this he now goes to Coffs Harbour to play 13 other sides Tuesday 20-Friday 22 May from which they will select a state team.

Further news...
Orson and I have just spent the last 4 days at Coffs Harbour where he participated in the NSW Primary Schools AFL State Championships (Tuesday 20 -Thursday 22 May, 2008).

12 Teams are involved. Orson played in the Mackillop team which is a selection of players from Catholic schools from Sydney and southern NSW including the Riverina Area. The MacKillop team is traditionally one of the strongest teams and therefore more difficult to get a place in. They were last years premiers.

The boys played 2 games each day culminating in the grand final and the selection of a state team. MacKillop was undefeated throughout the tournament until the grand final where they were beaten by the Riverina team. The level of play and teamwork was quiet incredible for a group that had only just come together.

The weather was fantastic until the moment the Grand Final started when the wind picked up and the rain set in. This definitely helped the stronger, heavier opposition.

Unfortunately for Orson he developed a very heavy flu after day one and had to battle on with the help of flu caps. It impacted on his running and general ball skills. Saying that he had a terrific run with lots of strong marks, aggressive ball getting and tackling and a few sneaky goals. The boys all still had time to make a few new friends and to muck up a bit as well.

The good news is that although he didn't get selected in the State Side (22) he did make the Development Squad (36) which is a group of the near miss players from the state team. They will have another tryout in June

All in all a wonderfully run competition with amazing football and all good fun

cheers
Trevor

Well done to Orson. Good luck with the State trials in May...
Brendan the WebMaster

Does your school play AFL?...just ask them to do it

Orson Heidrich U/12 Newtown Swans has successfully trialled at the NSW Primary Schools AFL State Championships in Coffs Harbour and been selected in the State Development Squad.

This is a competition organised by the NSW Dept. of Education and Training and is open to Primary school participants from State, Independent and Catholic schools across NSW. It is a very well run competition and the prize is being in the winning team and ultimately being selected individually in the State Team.

The catch is that the primary schools in Sydney do not actively promote this competition! As parents you need to push hard within the system ie lobby the Principal. Forms should be requested from the Principal and try to organise other club players that you know at your school. You need to get onto this early in the year about the time school starts in February.

The best time to start trialling is when the kids are in year 5, rather than 6, so that they get to know the championships and have 2 cracks at it! Some year 5's do get selected in the state team if they are good enough.

Newtown JAFC Coaches U/10, 11, & 12 and should be made aware of this so that they actively promote the completion. It is similar to an extension of the Reps system we have in place for the clubs

We thoroughly enjoyed the whole selection/elimination process and made new friends along the way. It is also a privilege to see so many talented young players come together .
regards

Trevor

Under 12s Vs Wests at Picken Oval

U12 -5th April
Wests 5.4.34
Newtown 6.6.42 - Well Done!!

The day was hot the football was on fire. The Under 12s put on a display of great quality but more importantly it was over four quarters. We lead at each change which showed how much constant pressure the players applied against Wests.
We had some great assistance from Harry, Daniel, Max and Ahmed from the Under 11s. Thanks boys.
The highlight for the day was the efforts put in by first gamers Nick and Callum. It shows what a simple game AFL really can be when you just say to yourself - "I am going to win that ball".
Orsen played a great game and was hard at the ball. Amazing as he had come off a Football Gala day at Wagga where he played and starred in 6 games in the one day.
Oscar Read played a solid game, great runs, penetrating kicks and some tough tackles.
Jacob played one his best games ever out on the wing and made sure to attack and defend when necassary.
All in all it was a good display of football with the number of hard ball gets winning the game for us.
Well done to everyone.

Brendan the Webmaster

The Under 12s celebrate their win over Wests at ADO....click here to see the movie

2007
The Mighty Under 12's

4th August, 3.30pm ADO
Swans Humble Saints
A strong team effort today saw Newtown hit its straps and leave a stunned Maroubra Saints gob-smacked and more than 60 points in arrears by three quarter time. Newtown grabbed second place on the ladder and stamped their authority on this game. To the Saints credit they came back with two goals in the fourth quarter. By then it was too little too late – the Swans won every quarter and equaled Maroubra in the final term.

There were many fine players in the Red and White – Tom had a cracker – bobbing up at each breakdown or roving the ball from the edge of the pack, running, bouncing and booting into space or the arms of a leading team-mate. John and Aaron (who is reading the flow of the game well) dominated the centre and both of them worked the ball forward at each opportunity. Newtown’s backline was accountable and hard at the footy for most of the game, allowing Maroubra limited run into attack through some
poor tackling only a couple of times. Calvin, made some of great pressure marks, James and Daniel won a bit of ball and Milan also took
two fine marks then booting the ball well into attack. Coach Simon Lonergan asked each player to “pass to a team mate to mark your kick” and attack the ball in the contest – most of the boy’s did.

Up forward Newtown boasted multiple goal scorers – Hugo finally got into the action in the second quarter and in the third and fourth he unselfishly dished off to team-mates like Greg, and Max to share in the scoring spree. Harry, John, and Aaron also enjoyed the opportunity to drill a couple of majors. Generally the Newtown team placed the ball into each other’s arms and lead strongly into space. Asher and Mack’s skills
continue to improve, they are both reading the play and moving into the contest. Matts made his opponents work for it and Alec stuck to his opponents all day.

Marking of the ball was really weak for both teams today with a few exceptions. Marking is one of the skills which every member of the team can do - with precision and confidence at training BUT in a game, with a bit of pressure, the ball is dropped too easily, Maroubra dropped just as
many. Lucky Newtown! However strong opponents like East’s (next week) will be more determined and skillful. Each Newtown player has to stand strong, stay calm in the face of pressure, hold the ball then pass it into the arms of a team mate, not just knock it on to goodness knows where. A hot opposition will make you pay for sloppy skill and disposal. The time is here for the boy’s to back themselves and their skill.

On this cold and sunny day, with a strong nor'westerly giving slight favour to the Mitchell Rd end it was great to see so many have a real crack at it today. Can Newtown keep that great spirit and determination going?

“Through Blood Soaked Eyes”

21st July, 2007. 3.30pm ADO
U12’s Newtown v Drummoyne

On this beautiful occasionally cloudy winters day, with a strong wind favoring the Mitchell Rd end this was “Newtown’s Day”. A strong team performance saw the Young Bloods rebound from last week’s loss and seal a six goal victory over a disciplined Drummoyne outfit. “The Power” set up plenty of opportunities with pin-point passing off the boot and hand but lacked the “killer” kick when the opportunity was presented in front of goal due to Newtown’s scrambled pressure. The fitness and skill of John was incredible - he ran all day “popping up” in Newtown’s forward zone and dominating the ruck. Aaron’s toughness and run through the pack to collect the loose ball inspired all as did Orson’s athletic ability and fearless poise under pressure. For the better part of
today’s game Newtown roved the centre knock outs and were able to pass to a mate leading up field. Drummoyne continually flooded better players into defense or attack in
attempt to win the contest. Newtown held firm and apart from a couple of “gone missing” moments every young Blood did the job today – “sticking to their opponent or zone” – and holding firm in their position. Matt had a couple of touches and passed to a team mate, Milan took another wonderful mark under pressure and Tom was tireless – appearing all over the ground, roving the ball to boot it with effect back into attack. Kuiam also worked hard and won ball around the centre.
Max, Hugo and Harry worked in tandem to present passing options in the forward line and were often on the spot to crumb a spilt ball, hard work which resulted in one memorable “dribbled” goal to Harry. Newtown’s forward’s ability to contest the ball and “lock it in the scoring zone” is giving their center’s and on-baller’s the opportunity to flow forward and assist in winning the ball and scoring. They are “talking to each other” and “backing” each other well. Marking and booting the ball effectively under pressure are two areas Newtown’s players must address. There were many easy marks dropped and poor kicks made from the free or with the hard won ball. Particularly out
of Newtown’s defense where “the Power” were keen to have the game played. It was pleasing to see Newtown players “backing themselves and the team” with a desire to quickly get the ball back into play, however on a few occasions, especially out of defense a “cooler head” could have seen a better result. After winning the ball and especially when winning a free kick in defense it is often smart to hold play up, go back, look around and deliver a strong and accurate kick into an area on the up-field where
a team-mate can mark the ball or make a strong contest for it. Too many times players appeared to panic under pressure and “bomb” the ball to “wherever” often into the arms of an opponent. Generally Jacob, Mack, Milan and Calvin worked well together, working hard to get to the contest and support their co-defender. Victor again stood vigil at goal. Football is a tough game the Under 12’s competition this year is
particularly even. Each team deserves to be respected and each game has to be played hard. Today Newtown stood tall and the prize was this deserved six goal victory. Next week presents the opportunity to take on Wests who are equal second.

“Through Blood Soaked Eyes”

Newtown Vs Easts Goddard Oval 3.30pm, 14/7/07.

Newtown Swans were easily the winners on the ground through the first quarter of today’s encounter with five scoring shots to two, but managed just one goal whereas East’s booted two majors in their few forays forward. Both teams brought a passion and desire however when it came to consistency and poise East’s were polished and the Swans befuddled. Maybe it was the holiday break and the weather interupted training? Maybe the form slump was due to the fact that many of the team’s best players were
still on holiday, or in the case of a few gone for the season, but that’s life and good teams have to work at overcoming those sort of obstacles.

On the park were some really great players who shone today, John, Orson and Aaron were particularly hard at it for the Swan’s and I don’t know the names of the Doggies blokes but they were there too! John led like a true captain and in one excellent effort followed the ball as it was pumped towards the goal square and was on the spot to pick up the crumbs and goal. Sadly the whole of Newtown’s usually hard working players couldn’t keep their motors running for the full sixty minutes today. In patches
throughout the game and for 10 minutes of the second and most of the first quarters Newtown showed they could do it, as we all know they can! But for the rest of the game many in the Newtown team seemed to drop easy marks or kick to a mate under pressure or to paddle the ball nowhere or to knock it over the shoulder to no one, or to fall of a tackle, or... Just making basic mistakes. Not talking, not being there for each other. East’s worked the stoppages, talked and led for and backed each other up all day, for four quarters, and the result was this emphatic win. So it is “back to
basics” for the Swans who must regroup and set some personal and team goals for these final four rounds of the home and away if they wish to taste finals success. Newtown is a much better team than today’s score of 80 to 41 would have you believe.

Why the lapse? Only the team can answer. According to at least one player the shouting and calling from the sidelines by “expert” adults is very unsettling, especially in light of the quiet and concentrated calm at the East’s camp and huddles where coaches discussed match-ups and tactics and players listened and replied if asked. Can the Newtown Swans become a “true team” where players take destiny and each match into their own hands and shut the mouths of those loudmouths on the sidelines? I hope so. Let’s see it Young Bloods. Time to keep a footy with you and work on skills - to play for joy and team. It was great to see injured Tom at the ground, he Greg and Sam will add zing upon return.

Next week is a new game and another chance to play together. Newtown should put today behind themselves and look to next week’s clash with Drummoyne and the opportunity to rekindle their fire.

It was wonderful to see some old faces at the game. Three of today's umpires started their playing careers at Newtown. We have plenty of new ones coming.

“Through Blood Soaked Eyes”

30/6/07
U12’s Newtown v Drummoyne ADO 3.30pm

A commanding opening quarter by an on fire Newtown saw the ball being won from the centre and cleared forward by an ever hungry centre team toward the eager arms of mates roving into space. The team was missing players like Aaron and it was left to John, Greg and Sam to win and clear the ball they did it well. A couple of goals and too many behinds to Newtown and none to a classy Drummoyne team (who Newtown continually harried) was the scoreboard tally for the first quarter. The Swans wonderfully courageous eagerness to win the footy and clear it into space or onto a team-mate showed great heart. Occasionally this effort was marred by poor disposal resulting in a contest or turn over to Drummoyne. However there was plenty of energy in the tanks and an enthusiasm to win at every contest and Newtown’snose and head was in front at quarter time. The efforts of Newtown’s major ball winners of the first quarter saw them tire in the second and the pendulum steadied. With the wind at their back Drummoyne got a couple back and Newtown had a game on their hands. Drummoyne players seemed to bob up unchecked when the ball was kicked in from the goal-square and this poor marking of an opponent was allowing Drummoyne back into the match. Newtown’s defence could work on bottling up possession by getting the head over the ball, picking it up and passing it to a team mate. A turnover from one such moment resulted in a pearler of a goal by a Drummoyne forward snapping it over his shoulder from the boundary line. The scoreboard slide was steadied by a late goal to John and a renewed commitment by other team members. At half time the team was
asked to play “like the game was about to start” and to show courage and commitment to each other in a fearless desire to win the footy. In the third it was encouraging to see the Newtown team fighting hard at every opportunity but there remained a tendency to simply palm the ball on or rush the kick, disposals which inevitably lead to a new contest and the chance to lose control of the footy. Possession of the footy by effective passing and marking are areas the team members must address if they are to overcome the hurdles posed by talented opponents. There were simply too many uncontested marks dropped from the kick in and rushed handpasses to where the heavens only knew. Encouragingly the Newtown defence was hard and held their opponents accountable but too often the ball rolled free. Perhaps irt was the effect of rain interrupting games and training for the past month and it would be well worth the club securing an indoor venue for the team to train at in case of rain. Max made a couple of strong marks and is relishing his new forward position. Mat is reading the play and bounce of the ball and with improving disposal skills he will develop into a crucial member of the team. Wilson whose athleticism, poise and speed is a joy to watch will do likewise once he backs himself to grab the ball and run into space to pass it into the arms of a team-mate. Sam and John continue to lead by example often shrugging a tackle then putting the ball onto the chest of a team-mate through a composed kick from the space they created. The team will miss Finnean’s hardness at the footy and his silky skills around the centre and half forward zone - I’m sure the whole team wishes him a wonderful time meeting relatives in Ireland and exploring Europe. There will be a few short term holes in the team with a few leading players holidaying – it presents a wonderful opportunity for other players to step up as a member of this champion team which today ran out deserved and comfortable 15 point winners.

“Through Blood Soaked Eyes”

23rd June, 2007 Jubilee Oval Glebe
Greyhounds Make Complacent Swans Pay
It took until the final quarter for Newtown to shake the sleep from there eyes and realize they were on the field and facing a Glebe Greyhound team which had turned up to play. From the opening bounce Glebe made thier intentions clear – GET THE BALL OFF THE GROUND, OUT OF THE PACK AND INTO THE ARMS OF A ROVING TEAM-MATE, then ON TO THE GOALS”- and the Glebe boys did it well. Fearlessly attacking the footy, calling to each other and booting it long into attack where the stunned Newtown Defenders reeled under the ferocity of attack. If Glebe hadn’t found the post in the way of three kicks and Newtown hadn’t made a goal out of one of their only forward thrusts, the Glebe team would have been further ahead of than 3 points at quarter time.

This pattern repeated itself for the next two stanzas with Glebe healthy 23 point leaders at half time and barely being held by the slowly waking Newtown in the Third. There were too many “passenger’s” and too many solo efforts in a Swan team that has recently prided itself on commitment to each other and being a champion team before a team of champions.

In the third Mack shifted up a gear and made his very physical presence felt in defense by spoiling a few of Glebe’s overhead forays. Aaron got some ball out of the centre and started to have some team-mates running off him. Still there were plenty of players not “putting their heads over the ball”, seemingly resting on the deserved laurels they have garnered over recent wins. Maybe it was the wet weather interfering with training and game time for the past few weeks however that is life and footy - it is what you bring out the paddock and team on the day that counts. Newtown still seemed to have their heads on last nights pillow.

Switching Hugo into the fullback role at three quarter time was a tactically inspired piece of coaching. Orson and Kuiam, playing up from the 11’s gave the team some zing around the centre and the ruck’s and suddenly John, who had been heavily tagged (it happens when you are the comp’s biggest kick!), Finnean and Sam found some space created and could get into the rhythm of a running game. Jacob again got a lot of ball out of the break down’s and at last the leads coming from team-mates down field were loud and clear. A few marks stuck to chests and the table was turning Newtown’s way. Three quick goals were scored. At the other end defender’s Milan and Hugo were taking their share of pressure marks and punting the ball back into a Newtown attack which was starting to sizzle.
Wilson was as quick as ever and started to “read the play” and win control of the footy. Tom also found his feet and the ball, thumping it through into the arms of leading team-mates. The full time siren eventually took from Newtown the real chance they had created of coming back from behind. The huge lead Glebe had set up in the first three Quarters had been whittled to three points but for Newtown it was too much to hurdle. Glebe deserved the win and should be congratulated for their efforts and commitment, as Paul Roos says “you don’t want to be disrespectful to the opposition, I thought they were outstanding”.

Newtown have again tasted defeat and at training and next week need to look to themselves and each other, building skill, teamwork and playing for each other. As coach’s Hall, Lonergan and Manager White pointed out next week is a whole new game and it is there to be played and won on the day.
“Through Blood Soaked Eyes”

Under 12's Match Report 13th May 2007
Winning Streak Continues
Five Dock Oval, 3.30pm

Newtown’s U12’s today cemented another milestone – chalking up the
Team’s first win over Drummoyne Power there nemesis in the U12’s
grandfinal of 2005. A blistering opening term by the visitors saw
Drummoyne “struck dumb” as Newtown cleared the ball from the centre and
pumped it strongly of the boot into the forward line piling on three goals
into the wind.

On the few occasions The Power mounted attacking foray’s Newtown’s defence held firm and a solitary point was Power’s return for the opening Quarter. Clearances from the ruck went Newtown’s way and John was able to “bomb” it forward where an ever eager Finnean, Jacob or Tom were able to pull it from the pack and hold possession. By contrast Drummoyne’s played to each other with poise and some precise passing however couldn’t finish their kick’s on goal effectively. Newtown could take a leaf out of Drummoyne’s book and polish their skills but … Newtown’s commitment to winning the footy was passionate and well rewarded.

The second quarter saw Drummoyne steady their ship and start to get some good run off packs, feeding the ball on to a team-mate into space. However there was always a Newtown player hot on the heals of the ball carrier and more often than not a turnover occurred because of good pressure or a tackle. The Young Bloods gave a good account of themselves as a team.

The third term was an even affair but the pressure had ebbed and Drummoyne were pressing their cause through some desperate efforts many of which continued to come unstuck in their forward line. Luck was running Newtown’s way. Again Milan and Victor were steady in defence and Harry who had done a good job with them through the first half was given an important tagging role in the second half and kept making it hard for Drummoyne’s best player to set up a poised attack. Bustling Asher and the ever near the action Sam played important roles, keeping their opponents honest and concerned.

A couple of times penalties had been given away when Newtown were “caught” with the ball. At half time coach Hall asked for some team play – backing up and talking – letting mates know if they were “hot” or “clear” and to assist tackled team-mates. There is no place in a team for a “star” - prizes come to those who persevere despite setback or disappointment than they do to the exceptionally gifted who often pursue tasks with less enthusiasm when the
going gets tough. Today the Newtown “young Bloods” stood tall.

Newtown totally deserved their win today and should unashamedly enjoy the feeling and celebrate. If each and every member of this team work on refining their skills in passing from the boot and hand and “being there for each other” they can climb the pinnacle and enjoy knowing success regularly.

“Through Blood Soaked Eyes”

Jubilee Oval, Glebe Sat 5th May 2006.

TEAM EFFORT, COURAGE AND HARDWORK CREATE MILESTONE VICTORY
In a magnificent team effort Newtown U12’s today emphatically sealed an
historic club milestone in defeating the Glebe Greyhounds for the first
time in under 12 rivalries between two clubs. The Young Bloods
determinedly kicked away to a three-goal lead in the first quarter. In the
second Glebe, last season's U11 premiers, took the game right up to Newtown
pegging back the lead with a couple of majors, however Newtown had answers
right across the ground and were able to maintain their very handy lead
right through to three quarter time. Every Newtown player put in the extra
effort when the team asked. In the fourth quarter Newtown really iced
their cake – kicking away to record a 76 to 34 point victory. The final
siren sounded and never was the club song so sweet to sing. Playing
quarter by quarter and for each other this team can go all the way!

It’s impossible to pick a “best on ground” for Newtown - this game was
totally team in effort. Jacob appeared at every stoppage and courageously
had eyes only for the ball often picking up a free because he “copped one
in the back” or was tripped. Finnean seemed to be a ball magnet around the
centre forward line and Sam roved the packs with poise and grace, both
often kicking the ball beautifully into the path of leading forwards Asher
and Hugo- Daniel also kicked one. John, Wilson and Aaron worked
the centre like troopers and tirelessly tore either forward or back in
support of their teammates. Greg pounced on ball or opponent at every
opportunity. Courageous Newtown was rewarded for getting their heads over
the ball. Re’mi, Raicin & Alec continue improving never giving their
opponents an easy time. Mat came and watched because his playing glasses
weren’t ready.

Attack springs from ferocious defense and from that cauldron today many a
team goal was manufactured. Down in the back half Milan, who made one of
the best “it is mine” pack marks of the game and Victor were tireless
making a contest at every ball and kept check on dangerous opponents. Tom
roved the wings superbly collecting a heap of possession from his hard
running and ability to read the ball. Calvin and Harry spoilt opponents
attempts at marking. Each member of the team did the “little things” -
challenging and chasing tirelessly, harrying the opposition into errors,
which gave Newtown’s skilled on-ballers the opportunity to catch the play,
win the ball and boot it back into attack. The essence of life and success
is to “go that little bit further” and the
Greyhounds chased the Young Bloods lead throughout this hot sunny day.

“Through Blood Soaked Eyes”

Match Report 29th April 2007 - 3.30pm at ADO
Dogs Defy Resurgent Swans

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Newtown were unlucky to not steal the show in a strong and persistent second half fight-back going down by seven points to a Doggies outfit which had stamped their name on the game with a twenty point lead in the first half of this muddy and wet affair at ADO. East’s scored virtually at will during the opening with regular attacking moves by the hungry Dogs who found team-mates moving into space to take easy chest marks or handballs. Newtown was “missing in action” with its defence in tatters and allowing East’s to pass on to an untagged team-mate running towards goal too easily. If it hadn’t been for a few standout marks by the likes of Milan and Victor to settle play there would have been no chance of a comeback. During the break coaches Hall, Lonergan and White asked for a team effort and for each team member to play for each other with short passes and keeping possession of the footy.

The Swans put the bickering of the first quarter behind them and in the second the large crowd was entertained by a few moments of fabulous play by both teams. Raicin and few other defenders “found their man” and made him work for any ball. The thumping knock-outs of ruck rover John were leapt upon by the ever hungry Aaron and Greg to be fed into the arms of a roving team-mate like Sam or Finnean who would deliver into a Swans forward line which was starting to make a mark on the play. Poor athletic balance and composure often saw Newtown’s forwards out of position or sat down on the turf and finding it hard to run on their buttocks! East’s continued to hound the ball at the stoppages and rove it away from the pack through good team work. Delivery into the East’s forward line should have been made more difficult and Newtown will have to work hard being in the “flow of the game” and getting to the contest (like marks and in packs) so that they don’t allow the opposition any “easy sit” on marks or free ball. East’s were continuing to make possession of the ball theirs and successfully targeted short passes and handballs to players running out of the packs into space. They had plenty to admire in the way they went about the game – playing unselfishly and for each other.

In the second half Newtown definitely gained the ascendancy also playing unselfishly and for each other and by the final term had whittled a 4 goal lead by East’s down to 2 straight kicks. The back line were starting to man up and Jacob and Aaron were running wild through the stoppages and getting some good ball out into the waiting arms of their team-mates. John‘s ruck clearances were sensational and Thomas found his feet and was to be seen at almost every stoppage. Newtown were becoming increasingly threatening – shepherding and passing to each other and keeping the ball “locked” in and close to the goal zone. East’s were visibly losing their composure and confidence however hung on to a deserved win. Congratulations to the Doggies.

There were plenty of positive aspects for Newtown to take out of this game – especially the fighting “young blood” spirit which saw each member of the team commit to the chance of snaring a victory until that was robbed by the final siren. Good on you Newtown U12’s – you are a team with spirit and growing skill and by working together and for each other you can climb the heights. Today you fought all the way!

“Through Blood Soaked Eyes”

Match Report 20th April,2007
Alan Davidson Oval

Tight Teamwork Delivers Commanding Victory

Newtown under 12’s stitched together an impressive victory over the Maroubra Saints. A commanding opening quarter which saw the young Bloods build a healthy lead which Maroubra were never able to over-come, despite an impressive third quarter by the hard working Saints who played out the game in a spirit of fierce competitiveness.

Coach Trevor Hall had asked for a “player on player” match up with the respected Maroubra outfit and wanted Newtown to work on a short passing game in which the team took control of the footy. A blistering start to the game saw Newtown bothering the Scorer at every opportunity. Plenty of goals were the result of great roving off the pack. One memorable “full team goal” was built out of Newtown’s hard-line defense who started an
attack where the ball was moved from the half back line through four or five short passes and marks across the centre finally falling into Full Forward Hugo Venville’s arms as a mark and goal from just outside the goal square.This was typical of the Swans opening 2 quarters teamwork and playing foreach other had delivered an impressive lead.

After half time the Bloods adopted a defensive approach – “resting” some of their hardworking onballers Finean, Sam and our dominant ruck-rover John into set positions. Greg and Wilson had a magnet for the ball out of the packs but some poor disposal allowed possession of the footy into the hands of the Saints who continued to bomb into our hardworking defense. Maroubra landed a couple of goals, whittling the Newtown advantage to just two majors at the third break.

Tom, Jacob, Marlene and Milan backed each other perfectly and provided a wall of defense with “man on man” marking across the centre half back line laying on some ferocious tackles which stopped the Maroubra thrust. Time and again the centre half backs were able to kick the ball back to Newtown’s centre and half forward line where more often than not a turn-over of possession saw the Saints bombing back into attack.
Fortunately our fullback Victor was often left untagged and had time to mop up and deliver his usual composed and well-directed kick back into the arms of team mates leading into space. The see sawing of possession across the centre of the ground continued. It was clear Newtown was running out of puff however through teamwork, skill and determination maintain the lead. All players will need to back themselves and the team by developing fitness and stamina to go the full four quarters.

Newtown had the wind at their backs through the final quarter and
delivered exactly what manager White had suggested by continuing to work hard for possession of the footy and then short passing to a team mate. This tactic continued to pay dividends and Newtown landed a couple more goals holding Maroubra to the one. The Young Bloods ran out impressive victors in a tough and even contest.

Report by “Blood Soaked Eyes”

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Cheers,
Brendan the Webmaster

Under 12s Match Report 04.05.05

On a beautiful day at ADO the Newtown Under 12s were defeated by the rampaging Maroubra Saints. The Saints are the top side this year and a short-priced favourite for the flag in anyone's book.

However the story for the Red and white's doesn't end there. Coach Mark Bateman and Skipper James "Cazaly" Howard were very pleased to welcome six new players to the fold (five who come from the same school Ferncourt PS) and all made a great first up contribution to the side.
With some more practice together the side should start to gel better and may prove a real suprise packet to some sides later this year. A big cheer to Jake, Ben, Nick Williams, Paul Tupola and John - And a big thanks to Matthew McPherson from Ferncourt PS for encouraging his students to have a go at our great Aussie game.

The big dampener on the day however occurred in the second term when first time Swan Paul Tupola who tragically came a cropper in the midst of a big pack and broke his arm in two places. Paul was so brave despite this and was clapped off by all the supportive cast of Auskickers as the ambulance left. Paul is back home now and we hope that he will be able to return next season and pull on the red and white jumper once again.

Arden Fast
7 June 2005

Match report 30.4.05- Coach to report

Under 12’s Match report 09/04/2005

Newtown Swans vs Drummoyne Power
On a hot and breezy afternoon at Goddard Park Concord, Newtown Swans were overpowered by the Drummoyne Power 13 – 17 (95) to 4 -2 (26).
Newtown Swans started the match with great midfield drive to give Swans full forward Richard Harris a solid mark and goal to open their account for the day, Power hit straight back with a goal to even the score, then the quarter became a dynamic arm wrestle until midfielders Daniel Field-Road and James Howard asserted their dominance in the middle and gave great drive to the goals.
The ball movement from the center provided Richard Harris with another goal. As the quarter was nearing first change the highlight of the whole match was the spectacular leaping mark by James Howard in front of the goal posts, he did not disappoint by converting his fantastic mark for his first and only six pointer for the day.
Swans won the first quarter 3 – 2 (20) to Power’s 2 – 2 (14). The Swans looked great and were in control for the majority of the quarter with great service coming from Orson Heidrach who was solid in defence which set up great midfield run from Daniel Field-Road, James Howard and Joseph Turnbull.
The end result of all the hard work gave Richard Harris a bag of two goals and one behind for the quarter.
Second quarter began with power goaling straight after the first bounce which evened the scores for the first time of the afternoon, the power used that goal to gain some confidence to pile on the pressure on the swans back line, Joseph Turnbull relieved pressure in their defensive fifty by conceding a behind, the result of this gave the control of the footy back to the Swans which produced good ball movement down the left wing to set up a goal to Richard Harris.

After this goal all the momentum switched back to the power, they besieged the Swans with massive defensive pressure with the Swans back line holding on right up to till the end of the second quarter to concede only one goal. The Power won the second quarter 5 - 8 (36) to Swans 4 – 2 (26), it was hard work for the swans back line with Luke Driscoll showing the way with good strong defensive marking and James Howard providing great midfield play for the quarter.
The Power continued to keep control of the rest of the match after halftime, the third quarter the Swans were kept under extreme defensive fifty pressure with notable players for this quarter to continue to make a contest of the match were Oscar Heidrach with strong defensive marking, Daniel Field-Road and James Howard continued their high work ethic around the midfield and another athletic leaping mark from James Howard shows he has a lot of promise as a AFL star of the future and Joseph Turnbull’s strong an physical tackling which produced a free kick to keep the Power honest for the quarter. Power kept the swans scoreless to win the third quarter 9 – 12 (66) Swans 4 – 2 (26).
Fourth quarter Drummoyne Power continued to starve the Swans of possession to keep them scoreless all quarter. Newtown used lots of spirit and determination to keep on tackling right up to last siren for the afternoon to only concede four more goals to Drummoyne Power 13 – 17 (95) Swans 4 – 2 (26). There were a lot of positives coming out of this match for the Newtown Swans who were not overwhelmed by their taller opponents. while lacking in size and with a few personnel missing for the game they used there speed and athleticism to great effect for the first two quarters until Power exerted their height to control the match in hot conditions which proved to help Power overcome a tenacious Swans outfit, it appears that Drummoyne Power are the benchmark team of the competition with coach Mark saying “there was lots of room for improvement and to keep up the great effort, we can beat them next time we meet”
Newtown Swans Goals: Richard Harris 3, James Howard 1.
Newtown Swans Best: Richard Harris, James Howard, Oscar Heidrach, Orson Heidrach, Joseph Turnbull, Luke Driscoll, Ezra Saunders, Daniel Field-Road
Coaches Award: Ezra Saunders 3points, Daniel Field-Road 2points, Joseph Turnbull 1 point.

Author Douglas Turnbull.

2005 results
Under 12's Ladder
2005 Under 12's draw