President’s ReportAn overcast Sunday saw the Doggies have a home game at Crathern Park with all the teams eager to impress their coaches and parents. Christine and your s truly were without our regular helpers in the canteen because Nicki and Davo were having a much needed sleep in after Davo's 40th birthday party. Robyn Meadows stepped up and crawled out of bed to h elp in the canteen as well as Nicki Davies, Tanya Featherstone, Kaz Dow, Leanne Kear, and Andrea fr om U/12s. It was also much appreciated the help given by Wayne Dow and Paul (B's dad from the U/12s) In helping on the BBQ. I'd also like to thank the fantastic job that Rob Lee and his son's do in setting up the grounds with help from Glenn Kear, Ben Jackson and Steve from the U/9s. In the competitive age groups the U/12s had a close win against North Cairns, the U/14s had a big win against South Cairns, the U/16s had a loss against Pyramid and the U/18s had a bye. This week sees both the U/16s and U/18s travelling to Port Douglas on Friday night for a big night of footy ( See me or Mel Smith regarding bus travel to Port Douglas) I would also like to sincerely apologise to Alex Tulloch who also made the U/14s Cairns Lions squad, well done Alex. It was also great to receive the email from Carlton AFL club to say that we have the numbers for the signed Carlton jumper and they have sent it in the mail to us. The funds for the new jumpers are very close and they should be ordered very soon. I would also like to congratulate the U/9s for their fantastic social night, well done guys. Until next week… Cheers, Jacko22 n May 2013 Committee Contacts: President– John Newell Phone: 0418 990 481 [email protected]Vice President– Garry Adams Phone: 0415 871 786 [email protected]Secretary– Leanne Kear Phone: 0400 556 222 [email protected]Treasurer – Kaz Dow Phone: 0406 932 918 [email protected]Registrations - Glenn Kear Phone: 0488 99 2720 [email protected]Canteen– Christine Newell Phone: 0409 860 312 [email protected]General – Robyn Meadows Phone: 0437 014 366 [email protected]Date Claimers: 1. Thurs 23 rd May Committee Meeting 6pm Centrals 2. Thurs 6 th June Social Night hosted by Under 8 3. Thurs 11 th July Social Night hosted by Under 14 John Newell
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Well we were at home on Sunday and what a terrific day it was and the rain held off we were down a
few players so thanks to Rhys Mckinnon and Max Fryer from our U/8s who played up to help us with
numbers . After a mix up with jumpers through Wayne Dow who had left them behind and some
spare ones available the boys got out on the paddock. Thanks to Karen for going back home to getthe jumpers for us . In the 1st quarter with some great ball work and the centres getting the ball
down to our forwards Kade Mcleod got 2 behinds.
The 2nd started off about the same with Jahi Buttler getting 1 goal 1 behind while Max Fryer got 1
behind. In the 3rd Finn Churchward got 3 goals 2 behinds with Flynn Kear getting 1 goal and Peter
Menzels getting 1 behind. The 4th started a bit slow but it was Bradley Beir scorring 1 goal. Thanks
to Samantha Mulders for running water Max Churchward goal umpire and Ron Buttler umpire Also
thanks to Rod for coaching the boys as still I am unable to run around due o my Operation.
Our awards this week went to Max Mulders, Max Dow, Kade Mcleod and our 2 U8s players in Max
Fryer and Rhys Mckinnon. My coaches award went to Flynn Kear for an out standing game in all
positions. Next week we are at Griffith Park verses Saints with Peter on fruit, Flynn on jumpers and
Max Dow on Snakes. Keep up the good work boys train hard.
Go the Doggies! Your coach, Garry
UNDER 12 Centrals vs North Cairns Tigers
A home game for the pups on another blustery day with basically the whole field to play on. The
tigers had something to prove as they have gone down to the bulldogs on two previous occasions &the young pups were coming off their first loss of the season.
The tigers won the toss & elected to kick with a stiff breeze which paid dividends early as they scored
the first major. The doggies were not to be denied & started off with some strong tackling from Jai,
Jack & Ciaran. The dogs were proving dominant in the air as well with strong contested marking from
Owen, Jebb, Jack & Josh. A desperate smother from B resulted in a turnover where Josh won a free
kick & slotted home the dog’s first goal. Quarter time scores: Centrals 1.0.6 – Tigers 1.0.6
The dogs dominated the second quarter but failed to capitalise on the scoreboard. A lot of un-
discipline play resulted in just blazing away at goal. Finally a fine clearance from Zac Dight found
Mitch who kicked to the goal line where Tom picked up the crumbs & snapped a goal. Half Time
The dogs continued on with some untidy play early in the third term & gave away a 50m penalty
which resulted in a goal to the Tigers. Then the Tigers began to rally & scored another quick goal. It
started to look ominous for the young pups but some of the senior players started to lift & Jai was
rewarded with a strong tackle & kicked a goal. Another 50m penalty was given away but fortunately
the Tigers could only manage a point. Then some terrific team play from Jai, Smiley & Tom allowed
Mitch to swoop on the ball to just miss a much needed goal. The dogs seemed to start to lift with
some excellent shepherding from B & Dylan. Three Quarter time scores: Centrals 3.3.21 – Tigers
3.3.21
With the scores locked up the doggies seemed to show some real belief they could win this one. The
centres started to get first use of the ball. Jai cleared to Jack on the run who found Smiley who
snapped his first goal. Jai was playing well & took a solid mark to stop the Tigers run. Then Sam got a
slick handball out to Tom who missed to the left. Then Feathers, who was solid down back all day,
took a strong defensive mark & found Ciaran in the centre. He in turn kicked long to Smiley who
evaded a couple of Tiger defenders & kicked the sealing goal. A solid win at home puts the dogs back
on track. Final scores: Centrals 5.4.34 – Tigers 3.3.21.
Coaches best players were Zac Hand, Zac Dight, Jai, Cooper & Dylan. The dogs travel to Griffiths Park
next weekend to take on the Saints for a 11.00am kick off. We need all the players to be there by
10.20am.
Greg Nicholls, Team Manager
UNDER 12 PENINSULA TEAM
On behalf on the Peninsula Under 12 AFL team, I would like to thank Aaron and Roy, for organising
their players for our Saturday Practice Match on 18/5. Huge thanks to Aaron for his wonderfulcoaching and game day organisation, all the parents for allowing their child to play an extra game
and giving up your Saturday morning and all the players who came along to play. Thanks also to Josh
Wilson for umpiring the game. These practice matches are vital to our preparation and we cannot
thank you all enough for your support.
We are off to Maroochydore on Friday 7 June for 5 days of AFL and hopefully Jai, Tom and Michael
will continue their great form and enable us to bring home the trophy!