AFL Report

AFL Report

Monday 23 June and Longest Kick Competition

In the final week of Term 2, the Combined President’s (GPS) XVIII played against a Combined CAS team at Barker College on Monday 23 June. Shore had seven representatives, the most we have ever had selected for the team, with Mr Frank Punch as the Head Coach.

  • Mitchell D
  • Neo P
  • Daniel H
  • Sam W
  • Thomas H
  • Monte C
  • Hamish G

Ben Hocking was originally selected but withdrew due to injury.

Head Coach and Shore Representative Players for the Combined President’s (GPS) XVIII Team vs CAS

They all played very well in a highly paced game. GPS had the lead after the first quarter, but in the end, CAS were too good with having many Swans Academy players in their squad, taking the win for the first time since 2019, winning 80- 33.

The following day, the First XVIII held a mentor day for the Intermediate A Team. This gave the opportunity for our future stars to learn the trade of what the standards and expectations are to play in the First XVIII. The boys thoroughly enjoyed it and took a lot out of it.

In the final week, AFL also hosted the inaugural Longest Kick Competition for Years 7 to 9 on Monday lunchtime and Years 10 to 12, and staff had their kick-off on the following day. We had over 40 contestants across all year groups and six staff members. Well done to the following winners:

YearNameHouseSportDistance
7Archie PetersonWhight HouseJunior A AFL42m
8Elliott Copeland-OgnibeneBurnsIntermediate A AFL40m
9Isaac KasprowiczBurrell15A Rugby53m
10Thomas HamiltonGilmourFirst XVIII AFL55m
11Thomas Fuzes
Daniel Harvey
Hamish Gilligan		Burns
Eldershaw  
Emery		First XVIII AFL
First XVIII AFL
First XVIII AFL		58m
12William KelletEldershawFourth XV Rugby61m
StaffMr Ed Craig Christian Studies, PDHPE and First XV Coach59m
Longest Kick Competition – Staff Winner, Mr E Craig

During the Holiday break, an invitational squad from all year groups were invited to attend a three-day training camp at Gore Hill Oval and Northbridge Lower Ground Playing Fields. Thanks to Mr Frank Punch and Mr Michael Jones for giving up their time. Another great opportunity to see the future stars and keep them motivated to work hard to make the First XVIII when their time comes.

AFL Holiday Training Camp at Northbridge Playing Fields

Two Shore boys, Monte C from Year 10 and Hamish G from Year 11, were busy during their holiday break playing for the U16s Sydney Swans Academy in the Marsh AFL National Development Championships. Playing three matches, they defeated GWS Giants and Gold Coast Suns with one loss to Brisbane Lions. Well done to Monte, who was named Sydney Swans Player of the Tournament.

U16 Sydney Swans Academy Shore Boys, Hamish G and Monte C

As we commence Term 3, we have just three rounds remaining. The First XVIII qualified for the quarter finals for the first time ever. They are playing against Newington on Friday night at Bat and Ball. Hopefully, we can get a large support group to get our boys over the line.

Mr Geoff Tesoriero
MIC of AFL