There will be a new club to AFL Sydney in 2014 with the Wollondilly Knights joining the ranks.
The Knights, formerly of the South Coast AFL competition, will be a new addition to the Division Four competition.
Club President, Chris Underwood explained better opportunities were behind the decision to move north.
“To be in the same league as, and to create a better pathways for our juniors who wish to continue their football at a senior level (is our motivation),” he said.
“Also the many levels of competition keeps it a competitive game through the divisions.”
The Wollondilly Knights have approx 30 players and a fully appointed committee, consisting of current players and a few partners.
“Our club has a strong family atmosphere. Many of our players have young families and we encourage them to be active in the club,” Underwood said.
“I joined the club five years ago, with very little knowledge of AFL and the thing that hooked me in first was how the people in the club welcomed my family into the club.”
Underwood believes the Knights will be competitive in 2014.
“We have the ability to be competitive, but we just need to work together for a full game which in the past has resulted in some very close losses,” he said.
Club Highlights
In 2007 Wollondilly won the SCAFL Reserves and moved up into First grade in 2008.
In 2011 their home ground received a much needed lighting upgrade - 100lux on the playing surface.
In 2012 Buddha (Daniel Hockey) was the captain of the South Coast representative team and went on to win best on ground honours
In 2012 Chris Underwood was named SCAFL Volunteer of the Year.
In 2013 the club focused on off field efforts with a very successful beyondblue round which raised $19,000 for the charity and opened discussion pathways to help reduce depression/suicide rates in young men.
In partnership with our juniors Wollondilly recently held a BBQ and raffle and raised $2000 for local RFS after the recent local fires.
2014-2015 will see the completion of a new club facilities building which will consist of player and umpire change rooms, canteen and a social area.
Last Modified on 19/12/2013 15:34
