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Breaking News From the SFL
New-Look Board
Changes at both the Board level and Administration of the SFL will have implications for the league into next year.
We are told by informed sources that the new-look board has well known and strong links to Kingborough Football Club and an established strong relationship with Scott Wade. The new board went into the recent AGM with an openly stated combined platform and cleaned up the elections.
This may be good news to those who are happy with the AFL's desire for an expansion of football south of Hobart. It could lead to further support for those of us who want to regrow football in the Channel and Huon. Clubs in the Huon who favour working through a central power-base in Kingborough may find the going smoother than expected. Clubs such as Huonville who have long expressed ambitions beyond their rural boundaries, may feel a bit put out by the new power-shift. Only time will tell how things pan out.
The new board is :
President – Kyron Johnson
Vice President – Madeleine Ogilvy
Executive Director – Finance–Enzo Botte
Executive Director – Development – Dan Garlick
Administror Resigns
Following the election of the new board, our long-standing SFL Administrator Angus Adams resigned his position, having previously taken on the extraordinary burden of being both SFL President and General Manager. So it looks like it's "out with the old - in with the new".
The new board will now have the liberty to choose a fresh face as SFL administrator. This is the reality of change. For those of us who have walked-the-walk with Angus, we feel sad to see him put out to pasture. But, with the changing times we also look forward to working with a new admin. which, hopefully, will have the dynamism to make our game stronger in these times where centralism of our game has robbed it of much of its grass-roots vitality.
Winners and Losers
The shift of power contains deeper currents. With the loss of Angus Adams, an unashamed Glenorchy tragic, also goes the dominant influence of his trusted band of friends and advisors from within the Glenorchy footballing community. This will be no small change. The Glenorchy influence has not just been confined to the staging of finals at KGV and the holding of award nights in their magnificent facilities, but has also involved their independent grass-roots, traditional values which they have held up against the AFL and Scott Wade.
For those of us who feel unhappy with the power and dominace of the AFL and Wade, the new shift in power may be a worry. The AFL has long been blamed as the destroyer of local, grassroots football, with their perceived narrow-vision approach to elitism instead of grass-roots community sporting involvement.
However, there are some of us feeling quite interested in recent changes in attitude. Perhaps the AFL is growing ears and a heart.
Will a change in the SFL power-base to Kingborough and a less independant / more pro-Wade stance herald a geographical shift of venue from KGV to the Twin Ovals. KGV may be the ugliest football arena in Tasmania, but it is rich in facilities and seating. The Twin Ovals complex has a way to go.
What will Hobart Football Club make of the coup of the Wade/Kingborough forces. We can hear the snapping of teeth.
Anyone who has attended SFL functions in recent years will know well the obvious issue of our aging administration who have been fighting a long hard battle to keep the league afloat. The new Kingborough Power Faction has the opportunity to get away from the battles of the past and invigorate the league with a dynamic young administration.
Angus and co.. we salute your achievements. The work of the ones behind the scenes almost always goes un-noticed and unappreciated.
An 18 Game Roster for 2012:
A shortened roster, with more byes, will be the go in 2012. The draft roster released this week has Cygnet kicking off the season with a home game against East Coast Bombers on 14 April.
The home-and-away roster will finish on 25 Aug.
U18 roster
No other clubs will be joining our competition. STJFL have told the SFL that Kingborough will have a team in their competition. Triabunna will not field an SFL U18 side, as Lauderdale will be playing in the STJFL competition.
This article is a contribution from John Wilkins, Website Administrator. Views expressed are not necessarily the views of the Cygnet Football Club. Happy Reading & have a safe and happy New Year.
The Cygnet Football Club held a stall at St James Catholic School fair conducted last Saturday. Children of all ages were presented with free polo tops, footballs, stickers, lollies and the opportunity to have their picture taken with players to receive a free colour print from the Club embossed with their names and the Club's logo.
Pictured left to right are ...... Cygnet Senior Captain Brad Watson, Aza Nichol-Hawkes and Tom Slevin. Aza is an emerging Mini-League player who will hopefully move through to the senior body soon to continue his very promising football career.
Cygnet Football Club News
Colt's Coaches Appointed
The Cygnet Football Club has finalised its coaching staff for the 2012 season with the appointment of former North Hobart, and now Cygnet senior players Dillon Davie and Jonathon Tyrrell. Both players have expressed a distinct desire to assist with the overall development of the Club's youth by coaching the Colt's team.
The Club is extremely pleased to see senior players assisting the club in this capacity. We wish both Dillon and Jonathon the best of luck in their endeavours.
Any players eligible for Colts next season in the Geeveston, Dover or Southport areas are encouraged to come to training when it commences for the 2012 season. Keep your eye on the Huon News and our website at www.cygnetfc.com.au
The appointment of the new Colt's coaches compliments Club Coach Matthew Tyrrell who will again be assisted on the side-lines by Daniel Walter with Senior duties and new Reserves Coach Mark Bradley who will again be assisted by Tim Bone in a playing capacity. All appointments provide the Port with extensive football experience and knowledge in all three grades.
St James Fair
We would like to thank St James Catholic School Principal, Mrs Anne Foale for working with the Club to hold a stall at last Saturday's fair. The Club is determined to become more involved with schools in the Cygnet area generally, both directly and through AFL Tasmania run clinics.
The day was a great way to interact with both children of various ages (both boy's and girl's) and to talk to their parents on the benefits that the senior body (including mini-league) has to offer in the Cygnet community.
We also acknowledge the players involved and Craig Kube for taking the photo's and Carol Slevin and Dell Burnett for helping on the stall - thanks guy's! Cricket Season
The Cygnet Football club would like to take the opportunity to wish the Slab Road Cricket all the best for the coming season. With a number of players moving between both sports and Club's, we are sure the "Roadies" will again be a force to be reckoned with both on and off the field.
"Support the Port"
2011 CFC Dinner Photo Gallery
Congratulations Timmy Bone .. Our New George Watt Medalist
We congratulate Club veteran Timmy Bone on his wonderful effort of winning the SFL's George Watt Best and Fairest Medal for 2011 after a stellar season in the Reserves.
What makes the win even more meritorious is that Tim's side finished seventh, and the fact he polled so well in losing games to still accrue 28 votes. Well done Timmy on a great achievement.
We also congratulate Nathan Ross and Josh Gallagher-Young on their medals. Well done to all players who won awards.
Past Players Dinner a Great Success
The Past Players Dinner was held on Saturday 10th Sept at the Clubrooms.
This year's Past Players Reunion honoured the 1947 Cygnet Football Club team.We believe there are only 4 surviving members: Noel Wilson, Jack ‘Nook’ Dillon, Merv and Pat Synnott. Unfortunately Pat couldn’t join the other 3 there on Saturday.
Premiers and Undefeated Champions, Huon Football Association, Season 1947
Played and won 19 Matches
Back Row: D. Batchelor (trainer), R. Sculthorpe, N. Wilson, D. Armstrong, D. Polley, K. Cripps, J.Bell (trainer)
Middle Row: E. Joseph (boundary ump), L. Synnott, T. Sculthorpe, R. Thorpe, R. Hill, R. Johns, P. Synnott, J. Dillon, J. O'Rourke, I. Thorpe (trainer)
Front Row: N. Garth, W. Adams, E. Direen, J. Rogers (Capt & Coach), W (Bill) Adams, M. Synnott, S. Direen,
Absent: W. Welsh (Vice-Capt), S. Adams, D. Stevens, H Henley (trainer)
Carn The Blues
This bunch of Carlton supporters just could be kept out of the action at this year's Reunion Dinner
WOW ... Is this an opportunity or WHAT
We received this offer from Jason Iten who lives in Indonesia and is a former player.
Interested in living in Indonesia, teaching Indonesian kids AFL and running a league in Jakarta? Being paid to teach footy?! Then get in contact with us asap. You can also view the TWO positions available here http://www.ayad.com.au/assignments Be quick as this opportunity doesn't come along all that often!
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Some of The Fun of The RED FACES Night.
As always this event drew a great turnout.
Thanks to the guys who put on acts.
Due to the poor audio-environment, just the dancing
acts made it to video. Sorry to the rest
.. your mouths move and you looked
gorgeous but your voices were lost in the frivolity.
Coach Tyrrell comes to Cygnet
[The real story of what happened at the "Meet the Coach Day" back in November. Matt wanted a BBQ so he could meet everyone and they could get to know each other, and this is what happened ....]
Well Timmy wanted a T-Bone
while Mark and Jonathan preferred Chops.
Mitchell didn't care as long as there was dead horse.
While they were discussing it Bradley brought out the nibbles.
Alex liked the peanuts, Sam the cookies,
but for Mark it was all berries.
While the debate raged on Simon suggested schnitzels,
Rhys agreed and favoured chicken.
So Ben looked in the freezer.
When he came back they liked Andrew's Idea.
A Cheezy Palmerjana. It was enjoyed by all,
except Mr Davie, he fancied Dill Mayo,
so he left his for he rats. Which was fine by Matthew.
The drink of choice was Paul's tasty shake.
Jacob moaned about the bubbles,
and there was concern too from Jarryd,
he was on Atkins diet.
But was reasured when Paul said it was Soya Milk.
After a feed it was time for some games.
One of the older players said, how bout a dule.
Mark was keen, he used to fents.
But there was a misunderstanding as Will searched for his shotgun.
He wanted to hunt birdies.
So Shaun ran for cover, but he fell in the hole that Adam had dug.
Lukily Benny put a halt to it all.
When he set up a Tug-of-war. He knew Matty was a good puller.
The two clubs are intending to interact enthusiastically next year both on and off the field.
Major Sponsors and Award Donors
The Club is very fortunate to have such wonderful sponsors and weekly player award donors. We thank the following businesses for their on-going support:
Cygnet Central Hotel; Southern Smash Repairs; B & T Glass; Cunic Constructions; Duggans Pty Ltd; Wyatt Constructions; Cowens Drapery; Farah’s Supermarket; Cygnet Newsagency; Abel Labels; Doyle’s Welding & Fabrication; Cygnet Water Cartage and General Haulage; Cribbins BP Cygnet; Cygnet Pharmacy; Wilcox Electrical; Great Southern Pizza; Fred Direen Excavations; Dobson’s Marble & Granite and Paul & Julie Reinmuth. We also thank the recent generous sponsors of Flashdance Revival - Bubbles Jetwash; Southern Smash Repairs; Boks Bacon; Oakford Plumbing and Cygnet Pharmacy. There are a number of other members and supporters who donate weekly as well – thank you everybody as it is appreciated by both the Club and the players who receive the awards.
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WOW ... Is this an opportunity or WHAT
