Ladies game in lights
It is a busy time of year for most, especially in the women’s game, with a number of events coming up.
On the weekend of 28/29 June, AFL Sydney will be hosting Pick Sock Round- raising funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia (breast cancer awareness). To commemorate the event, we will be selling pink socks. Stocks limited at $12 a pair. To order your pair, email scott.burkinshaw@aflnswact.com.au
Campbelltown have already jumped on board in support of BCNA. They will be auctioning off their jumpers and after raising $5000 last year, they have set the lofty goal of $10000 this year. There will also be a special guest appearance from a local band on the day as well.
On the same weekend is the Melbourne v Western Bulldogs women’s match at the MCG. NSW/ACT's only representative player and current Debbie Lee Medallist & Howarth Trophy winner, Courtney Gum will be representing our league with honour.
You can help donate to help her cover costs of playing in the match at
https://teambus.com.au/projects/201/project-info/
Disclaimer: You don’t have to donate the default $500! Anything will help.
Manly’s magical mystery bus tour
One of the more historic bus trips to Camden took place last weekend involving Manly-Warringah’s Division Two side. Danny hears it under good authority that the trip back home was delayed for over an hour before Ben Collins agreed to scull two beers, for reasons that continue to remain murky. What inflamed the situation was that none of his teammates were allowed to have drinks till he did it. Rumour has it there is some disharmony in the GIANTS den after this event.
Bulldogs building their links
Kudos goes to the UNSW/ES faithful for hosting an Independent Schools fixture between Cranbrook and Waverley at Village Green. With rain about late in the week, Craig Davis and the crew at UNSW worked hard to get VG ready for an important day in the club’s eyes as they look to build links with two of the main Independent Schools in their area. Both schools were lavish in their praise of the club’s hospitality and the free sausage sizzle after the game!
The Independent Schools competition is in its second year and has grown from 10 to 22 teams with ten schools now fielding sides across three age groups. It will pay for clubs to build links with these schools as the reach their adult years.
Bats in the headlights
It is clear Tom Sundberg is still getting his grips on Sydney geography after his efforts last weekend. What would have normally been a routine trip home from Bruce Purser Reserve became more of a scenic trip as Tom took himself and four other team mates mistakenly down to Wollongong, before realizing it was the wrong direction to get the convoy home. Word is they got home before midnight.
Another one to cop a ribbing at the Bats is the main man, Alan Kymantas. The head coach missed according to a source, three "crucial" training sessions to propose to his now fiancé. Danny isn’t sure whether to condone or discourage such behaviour.
Getting behind the Mannions
It has been a tough time of late for club president, Robert Mannion’s son; Ben. Its been 23 days since Ben’s brain operation and he's doing well having been moved from Westmead hospital to Baulkham Hills Rehab Hospital on Tuesday. He's getting plenty of tucker, physio and OT to get his limbs going again after 3 weeks in bed. He's improving every day and wishes the Goannas boys well. Keep up the hard work Benny.
Footy Trip + Byron Bay= $$
Most clubs will have no doubt organised their football trips but here is a perfect opportunity to cover the costs with a weekend away in none other than Byron Bay.
2014 will see the exciting launch of the inaugural Byron AFL 9s Invitational Cup, the first AFL event of its kind.
AFL Queensland will bring the speed and excitement of the best AFL 9s players to Byron Bay for the inaugural Byron AFL 9s Invitational Cup.
With non-stop action over 2 days the event will attract players and teams from across Australia, with $10,000 prize money up for grabs in men’s and women’s tournaments.
The event will have a true Byron flavour with a focus on fast footy, chilled music and local food, while showcasing the state of the art Byron Regional Sport and Cultural Complex.
To nominate visit http://www.byron9s.com.au/
Moorebank and Auburn to feature on the main stage
The newly formed Moorebank women's team and the Auburn GIANTS side will feature in the curtain raiser before GWS GIANTS clash with Carlton on Sunday afternoon.
Ahead of the event there is a nice feature on the GIANTS here at http://www.destroythegamemag.com/#!Muslim-women-in-sport/c2xu/518B5F9E-5453-4116-8E3C-2FA5A0C85661
Rams put brains to the test
Penrith Rams are holding a good old fashioned Trivia Night on Saturday at Penrith Paceway commencing at 7 PM. Tickets are $25 or a table of 10 for $200.
The night will be hosted by cast members of Home and Away and some of the prizes on offer are signed Giants jerseys, signed South Sydney jersey and lots of other stuff including the full script of the final series of the 2013 season of Home and Away, signed by all the cast members.
There's grog galore, theatre tickets, dancing girls and lots of other events happening on the night.
To book a table, a spot, or donate a prize, contact Jennifer Brown on 0403830140 or email at Jennifer@penrithrams.com.au
Spotted!
Was it the Bats’, Damon Collina seen wearing a Swans jersey on a date with Sydney socialite, Laura Dundovic on Saturday afternoon?
Last Modified on 19/06/2014 15:23
