AFL Report
In the final week of Term 2 Shore had three boys, Ben H (Year 11), Matt G (Year 12), Mitchell D (Year 11), and Shore First XVIII coach, Mr Frank Punch, as the Head Coach of the Combined President’s (GPS) XVIII vs Combined CAS XVIII. Always a tough contest, the GPS boys were going for three years in a row. The team came out strong a dominated from the start with our very own, Mitch D and Ben H scoring goals in the first quarter. They continued to take full control and went on to win 13.11 (89) defeating CAS 5.5 (35). Ben H finished with three goals and Mitch D one. All three boys played extremely well and represented the school in the highest manner.
With the First XVIII losing their first round of the finals at the end of Term 2, the team was relegated to Division 2 to see out the last three rounds of the season. Playing against Redlands First XVIII, the team were unsure what level to expect. However, after just a few minutes, it was quite notable that we were far superior than our opponents and the boys were ecstatic to be able to kick goals and enjoy their first win for the season. Harry Marshall (Year 12) kicked three goals and it was great to see Ben H (Year 11) back in action for the first time this season. The team manage to be able to sing the new Shore AFL song for the first time.
The Second XVIII is also playing in the Open’s Division 2 and they went up against Newington’s Second XVIII. Newington is a strong AFL school and have plenty of depth. This was going to be a tough contest for the boys. Our team have heart and passion, but the skill and fitness of the Newington team allowed them to win the ball in tight contest. Our boys fought all the way and should be proud of their efforts.
In the Intermediate level, Waverley has become one of the strongest schools with the huge depth and registered players they have. This was going to be a tough ask. Our boys played very well and took their opportunities with Aiden K (Year 9) kicking four goals. With many Year 10s playing up in Open’s First XVIII, they continue to build and strengthen the depth we require.
The Junior Division 2 contains schools that are either very strong and would be competitive in Division 1, while the other schools do not have the depth, but would be too strong for Division 3. The boys came up against a very strong Northern Beaches school, St Augustine’s, who contain many club players. With our boys lacking the experience and physicality, they were far to strong for us. However, if they continue with the sport and train hard over the years, they will see a huge improvement and be able to compete.
We only have two rounds remaining. Good luck and finish the season well.
“Courage is the process that builds good men, striving for consistency”
Top image: First XVIII: Sam W
Mr G Tesoriero
MIC of AFL
ISC Round 8: Team of the Week
| Name | Team | Name | Team | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey Frewin | First XVIII | 11 | Aidan Kurtis | Intermediate A |
| 2 | Liam Brell | First XVIII | 12 | Thomas Hamilton | Intermediate A |
| 3 | Jamie Gandhi | First XVIII | 13 | Jack Lamb | Intermediate A |
| 4 | Ben H | First XVIII | 14 | Louis Corcoran | Intermediate A |
| 5 | Will Penney | First XVIII | 15 | Daniel Wyborn | Intermediate A |
| 6 | Harry Marshall | First XVIII | 16 | Ethan Lewarne | Intermediate A |
| 7 | Tom Fisher | Second XVIII | 17 | Elliott Copeland-Ognibene | Junior A |
| 8 | Thomas Latimer | Second XVIII | 18 | Hamish McKindley | Junior A |
| 9 | Joel Wyborn | Second XVIII | 19 | Philip Yun | Junior A |
| 10 | Daniel Ivanhoe | Second XVIII | 20 | Archer Bailey | Junior A |
ISC AFL Round 8 – Saturday 27 July 2024
| Team | Round | Date | Opposition | Venue | Result | Score | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Opens First XVIII – Division 2 | ISC Round: 8 | Saturday 27 July 2024 | Redlands School | Macquarie University Oval | Shore WON by 79 | Shore 109 (16.13) def. Redlands 30 (4.6) | Harry M 3 |
| Shore Opens Second XVIII – Division 2 | ISC Round: 8 | Saturday 27 July 2024 | Newington College | North Narrabeen Reserve AFL Field | Shore Lost by 42 | Shore 53 (8.5) def. by NC 95 (15.5) | |
| Shore Intermediate A – Division 3 | ISC Round: 8 | Saturday 27 July 2024 | Waverley College | Pioneers Park | Shore WON by 39 | Shore 78 (12.6) def. WC 39 (6.3) | Aidan Kurtis 4 |
| Shore Junior A – Division 2 | ISC Round: 8 | Saturday 27 July 2024 | Saint Augustine’s | North Narrabeen Reserve AFL Field | Shore Lost by 127 | Shore 6 (1.0) def. by Saints 133 (20.13) |
| Wins: | 2 |
| Losses: | 2 |
| Draws: | 0 |
| Byes/Internal: | 0 |
| Match Abandoned: | 0 |
