AFL Report

Friday 6 June 2025

Throughout the week, the First XVIII was gearing up for a big game against Riverview First XVIII for a Friday night game—what better way to celebrate than to have it during Reconciliation Week. The School had its annual Reconciliation Assembly and Luke H presented the Indigenous Guernsey to AFL Captain, Sam W. It was a fantastic speech by Luke about Shore’s homeland and coming together.

On the back of this, word had spread around the School that big Thomas Fuzes was going to be up against Sergeant Major Tesoriero’s nephew from Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview (Riverview). This was creating much hype, and by kick-off, Riverview had 50 supporters, and we had around 70 strong Shore supporters standing on the hill cheering our boys on. It created a great atmosphere, and it was a great scene to have them do the traditional tunnel for our First XVIII to run out to.

Shore’s First XVIII confronted Riverview under challenging conditions. Riverview, past premiers, were favoured, but Shore’s evident improvements since last season fuelled their excitement to gauge their progress. Riverview started strong, but Shore, led by Ben Hocking and Felix H, levelled the scores by the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Riverview intensified its attacks, although Shore’s defence, notably from Michael Hocking and Jeremy McKindley, resisted admirably. Despite being down by five goals at halftime, Shore showed resilience, led by Tom Hamilton and Logan Crookshanks. Ultimately, Riverview’s strength prevailed, but Shore’s improved performance and valuable insights gained were significant takeaways from the challenging match.

The Shore Junior A’s secured their first win of the season on a Friday night game. Despite an early setback, they dominated the match with all players contributing significantly, including standout performances from Jackson Harris and Drew Rennie, leading to a well-earned victory.

Shore’s Second XVIII faced Redlands, a known formidable team, and displayed commendable grit and determination. Despite their efforts, Shore could not capitalise on scoring opportunities and fell behind as Redlands took control. A notable moment was Harry Edmunds’ goal, reflecting Shore’s persistence. Although Redlands emerged victorious with a 55-11 score, Shore’s effort and resilience were evident.

In a Division 3 debut, Shore’s Intermediate A enjoyed excellent weather at Blackman Park, showing impressive teamwork and pressure. After a cancelled game the previous week, they unleashed their potential by controlling the match from the start. A powerful second quarter gave them a significant lead, although they faced a challenge from Waverley post-halftime. Nonetheless, Shore managed to maintain their strategy, concluding with a 95-13 victory, a remarkable start to their campaign.

Across these outings, Shore’s teams showed remarkable effort, teamwork, and growth. Each group, from the Junior A’s to the First XVIII, demonstrated resilience and learned important lessons. These matches highlighted Shore’s development and the players’ commitment to their sport, setting strong foundations for the remainder of their respective seasons.

‘Beyond the Bridge’

Mr Geoff Tesoriero
MIC AFL

Results

ISC AFL Round 5 – Friday 30 and Saturday 31 May 2025
Team	Round	Date	Opposition	Venue	Result	Score	Highlights
Opens First XVIII – Division 1 – Pool B	ISC Round: 4	Friday 30 May 2025	Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview	Gore Hill Oval	Shore Lost by 63	Shore 21 (3.3) def. by Riverview 84 (11.18)
Opens Second XVIII – Division 2	ISC Round: 5	Friday 30 May 2025	Redlands School	Macquarie University, Northern Oval	Shore Lost by 42	Shore 11 (1.5) def. by Redlands 53 (7.11)
Intermediate A – Division 3	ISC Round: 5	Saturday 31 May 2025	Waverley College	Blackman Park	Shore WON by 82	Shore 95 (14.11) def. WC 13 (2.1)	Daniel Wyborn 4
Junior A – Division 2	ISC Round: 5	Friday 30 May 2025	Redlands School	Macquarie University, Northern Oval	Shore WON by 11	Shore 45 (7.3) def. Redlands 34 (5.4)
Note: For a student to make Highlights, they need to have kicked three (3) or more goals.
Wins 2 Losses: 2 Draws: 0 Byes/Internal: 0 Match Abandoned: 0
Undefeated Teams: N/A