AFL Report
Saturday 2 August 2025
I want to start with a very exciting announcement that has not occurred in the history of Shore. Monte Cairns (Year 10) has become the first Shore student to be named in the U16 AFL All Australian Team. This is a great achievement, and one thoroughly deserved. With two more years remaining at the School, we can’t wait to see how he progresses working towards being drafted for the AFL. It was pleasing to hear this announced at the Headmaster’s assembly and staff meeting.
During the week, the First XVIII ran their second “Mentor” session with the Junior Team on Wednesday. In extreme wet and windy conditions, both the Seniors and the Juniors did a great job of getting on with it and doing their best. With many of the Senior boys unavailable due to HSC commitments, the Year 11s took control, allowing some of the boys to shine and demonstrate leadership qualities for 2026.
With non-stop heavy downpour rain from Tuesday all the way through to Saturday, all games except for any matches played on synthetic surfaces were cancelled. This meant all Shore games were cancelled, with the Opens Division 1 Semi-Final.
Next week is the final round of the season. Let’s hope the weather gods are good to us and we can finish the season on a high note. Reminder, please stay around for 10 minutes after the match for the coaches to present the end-of-season awards. Also, next week please return your playing guernseys to the MIC of AFL, Mr Tesoriero.
“Beyond the Bridge”
Mr Geoff Tesoriero
MIC of AFL
Results
| Team | Round | Date | Opposition | Venue | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First XVIII | ISC Round: 9 | Saturday, 2 August 2025 | Knox Grammar School | Acron Oval | Washed Out | Washed Out | |
| Second XVIII | GPS Round: 9 | Saturday, 2 August 2025 | Cranbrook School | David Phillips South Oval | Washed Out | Washed Out | |
| Intermediate A – Division 3 | ISC Round: 9 | Saturday, 2 August 2025 | Cranbrook School | David Phillips South Oval | Washed Out | Washed Out | |
| Junior A – Division 2 | ISC Round: 9 | Saturday, 2 August 2025 | Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview | Riverview 4th Field | Washed Out | Washed Out | |
| Note: For a student to make Highlights, they need to have kicked three (3) or more goals. | |||||||
| Wins 0 Losses: 0 Draws: 0 Byes/Internal: 0 Match Abandoned: 4 | |||||||
| Undefeated Teams: N/A | |||||||