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HAWAIIAN PARTY!
AFC knows how to party. Checkout some of our photos from the night in this edition!
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A LETTER FROM AFC You may have recently noticed the Boogie Bus parked at the AFC oval – we want to wish Izaak and his family all the best on their trip up the east coast as he gives his middle daughter a break from hospital life. We’re sending all of our positive vibes their way!!
Yes, you saw that right! Brisbane City Council are doing some long awaited upgrades at our beloved Senior Club House - the scaffolding isn’t just for show. The list of works taking place include:
- restored roofing and gutters to keep the rain out. - new security lights to increase safety in the evening. - new security gates to restrict the car park and enable use when required. - electrical work within the club house.
We’re confident that these upgrades will breathe some life back into the clubhouse and help us find further funds to continue the improvements.
Did you hear about our Hawaiian Party?
HAWAIIAN NOT? In the spirit of raising some sweet do-rayme for AFC Senior Football, the social committee put on a fantastic party on the 30th April. Everyone donned their best Hawaiian shirts AKA “party shirts”, got lei’d and drank punch, because Hawaiian not? Also word on the street is that we have some reigning beer-pong champions on our hands! A huge thank you to everyone who came along and to those who organised the night – it was a huge success!
JUNIORS MAY ‘16
UPCOMING FIXTURES
U9 AFC Chelsea vs AC Carina Dolphins, Brisbane Abruzzo Club U8 AFC Leicester vs AC Carina Piranhas U10 AFC Liverpool vs Holland Park Hawks Greece Geckos, Annerley 5 U8 AFC Chelsea vs AFC West Ham, Annerley 5 U12 AFC Div 5 vs Logan City Kings, Mark Mappas Oval 1 U8 AFC Manchester United vs Tarragindi Tigers, Holland Park High 4 U9 AFC Manchester United vs Southside Eagles Gecko Germany, Annerley 4 U8 AFC Arsenal vs Olympic FC White, Annerley 5 U10 AFC Arsenal vs Mitchelton West Ham, Teralba Park 4
MAY ‘16
UPCOMING FIXTURES
U9 AFC Arsenal vs Holland Park Hawks Mariners, Whites Hill Reserve 2 U11 AFC Barcelona vs Olympic FC Academy Blue
U14 AFC Div 5 vs Bethania Rams, Opperman Park 1 U16 AFC vs Logan City Kings, Mark Mappas Oval 1
U10 AFC Barcelona vs. Capalaba Kewell, John Fredericks Park 4 U10 AFC Liverpool vs Southside Eagles Spain, Memorial Park 3 U8 AFC Arsenal vs AC Carina Dolphins, Brisbane Abruzzo Club 2 U11 Geckos South
U10 AFC Brisbane Roar vs Holland Park Hawks France Gecko, Annerley 5
U10 AFC Arsenal vs Lions FC Pride, Annerley 5
U10 AFC Barcelona vs Lions FC Falcons, Annerley 5
U8 AFC Manchester vs Tarragindi Tigers Pythons, Annerley 5
U13 AFC Div 4 vs Souths United, Annerley 4
U10 AFC Brisbane Roar vs Mt Gravatt Hawks Villencia, Dittmer Park 2
U11 AFC Brisbane Roar vs Park Ridge, Annerley 5 U11 AFC Manchester United vs Olympic Goanna White, Annerley 5 U9 AFC Liverpool vs Holland Park Hawks Jets, Whites Hill Reserve 2
U8 AFC West Ham vs Mt Gravatt Hawks Brisbane Roar U8 AFC Leicester vs Eastern Suburbs Ireland, Heath Park 3E U9 AFC Manchester United vs AC Carina Piranhas, Brisbane Abruzzo Club 2
JUNIORS MAY ‘16
UPCOMING FIXTURES
U9 AFC Chelsea vs UQFC Dragons, Annerley 5 U9 AFC Liverpool vs Tarragindi Tigers Green, Annerley 4 U11 AFC Manchester United vs Olympic Blue, Annerley 5 U8 AFC Chelsea vs Tarragindi Tigers Cobras, Annerley 5 U9 AFC Arsenal vs Logan Lightning FC, Annerley 4 U12 AFC Div 5 vs Park Ridge, Annerley 2 U11 AFC Barcelona vs Southside Eagles England, Annerley 5 U13 Division 4 South
U14 AFC Div 5 vs. Toowong, Annerley 2 U16 Div 3 vs. Lions FC, Elder Oval
JUNIORS results Under 12 Division 5
Under 14 Division 5 24/04/16
16/04/16 Annerley FC
3
Def.
Annerley FC
Mt Gravatt 1
1
Def.
Annerley FC
AC Carina 0
4
7
Def. by
Ipswich City 5
Annerley FC
1
07/05/16 Annerley FC
2
2
Def.
Western Spirit 1
3 Def.
Logan FC 1
Def. by
Western Spirit 9
Def.
Bayside United 2
Def.
Jimboomba 2
Def. by
Slacks Creek 3
23/04/16 Annerley FC
4 30/04/16 Annerley FC
10 07/05/16 Annerley FC
1
Southside Eagles 2
Def. by
Bayside United 2
Def. by
Ipswich Knights 7
08/05/16 Annerley 2
Def. by
North Star 4
13/05/16
16/04/16
1
Def
01/05/16 Annerley
Under 13 Division 4
Annerley FC
0
Under 16 Division 3
14/05/16 Annerley FC
Toowong
08/05/16
30/04/16 Annerley FC
Def
01/05/16
23/04/16 Annerley FC
9
Annerley 4
Def.
Holland Park Hawks 2
WOMEN’S RESULTS BWPL Recap Round 8 catch up match saw us travel to Capalaba in a match that would take us to top of the table if we managed a win and also be filmed by Football Brisbane as the weekend feature match. The first half was a very scrappy affair from both teams. Neither team managed to create many clear-cut chances. The only goal came from a 30-yard screamer from Capalaba, which took us into the break at 1-0 down. The second half we were able to execute our game plan and we dominated scoring 3 goals and creating a number of chances to see us jump to the top of the table and walk away with a 3-1 win. Goal scorers: Laura Blue x2 and Alice Foster
This was a game we controlled from start to finish, creating a number of chances and getting over 20 shots away. However, we were not anywhere near our clinical best and did not capitalise enough on the chances we created. We were able to walk away 3-0 winners, but were disappointed that we weren’t able to really put Toowong to bed. If we want to realistically compete for the premiership, we need to be more clinical in our final third. Goal scorers: Donna Smith, Jaymee Birleson and Annika Coyne. -Anthony Costa Premier League 24/04/16 Annerley FC 2
Def.
Souths United 0
Def.
Capalaba 1
Def. by
Mitchelton 2
Def.
Toowong 0
29/04/16 Annerley FC
3 07/05/16
Round 9 saw us welcome Souths United to Elder Oval. Going into this game we knew it would be a tough match especially to perform well against a very youthful Souths team. It wasn’t our best performance, however even though we were missing leading goal scorer, Donna Smit,h we managed to control the game for the most part and walk away 2-0 winners. Goal scorers: Lareena Meiklejohn and Chiara Marconato. In round 10 we travelled to premiership favourites, Mitchelton, in what was a top of the table clash. We went into this game with a very poor week of preparation and with in form player, Laura Blue out through injury. That said, we still had a strong team, even with a number of reshuffles. Mitchelton have set the benchmark this year, and they certainly showed us that we need to be better if we want to compete for the premiership. Mitchelton dominated the entire first half, going into the break 2-0 up. We made some changes in the second half, and performed much better, matching Mitchie for the full 45 mins. However, for the first time this year, we weren’t able to trouble the scorers going down 2-0. Round 11 was then upon us as we played host to table dwellers, Toowong.
Annerley FC
0 14/05/16 Annerley FC
3
Ressies Premier League Reserves
24/04/16 Annerley FC 3
Def.
Souths United 1
29/04/16 Annerley FC
Def. by
Capalaba 2
Def. by
Mitchelton 6
Def.
Toowong 0
0 07/05/16 Annerley FC
0 14/05/16 Annerley FC
3
City 3 Fixture 6 of the season saw Annerley's City 3 Women defeat Ipswich Knights 2-1 at Elder Oval. In the first round of the City League Cup, an Annerley team made up of City 3 and 5 players, hosted the City 1 team from Easts. The home team remained cool and calm (except for Chops) to win the penalty shoot out 4-2 after a hard fought 90 minutes ended 1-1. The high-flying 3s were brought back to earth in fixture 7 when they drew 2-2 to wooden spoon contenders Springfield United. Round 8 got Annerley back to winning ways with a 5-2 win over Bethania Rams in a game that featured a sublime team goal and some great individual efforts. The City 3s are hoping to extend their good run of form in their next game against 2nd-placed Ipswich City. – Alex Winters
Chelsea Smith and Jess Moltzen scored one apiece to share the Golden Boot lead for our team, while Sasha Webster scored her first ever goal in just her second game. -Steve Chapman City League 5 Gold 16/04/16 Annerley FC 0
Def. by
AC Carina 4
24/04/16 Annerley FC
Draw
Tarragindi Tigers 1
Draw
Toowoong 2
Def. by
Westside 4
1 30/04/16 Annerley FC
City League 3 Silver
2
24/04/16 Annerley FC 2
Def.
Ipswich Knights 1
Draw
Springfield United 2
Def.
Bethania Rams 2
15/05/16 Annerley FC 5
Annerley FC
2
06/05/16 Annerley FC 2
07/05/16
City 5 In round 7, Annerley hosted the top-of-the-table Tarragindi Tigers, and came away with an impressive 1-1 draw, Emma Scott scoring for the hosts. We then hosted Toowong who took a twogoal lead into halftime, only for Annerley to mount a trademark comeback to draw 2-2, Jess Moltzen recording her first two goals of the season. The team travelled to Westside in Round 9 and had a rare off day, succumbing 4-2 with Chelsea Smith and Ella Austin scoring for us. The most recent result saw us host North Brisbane in a highly entertaining 3-3 draw. The girls were tremendous in coming back from 2-0 down to hold a 3-2 lead until a 25m strike into the top corner with 5 minutes to go saw the points shared.
upcoming fixtures
BRISBANE WOMEN’S PREMIER LEAGUE Saturday 21st May
Annerley, Elder Oval 6:15pm (Reserves at 4:00pm)
This Saturday we extend a big welcome to our northern rivals, Pine Hills, in what is a very important match for both teams. For Pine Hills, a win will see them overtake us on the ladder and jump into the top 4, whereas a win for us will see us build a small gap between Pine Hills and ourselves, to remain in 3rd spot. Every game we play against Pine Hills over the past 2 years have been crackers, and I expect no difference for this game. We are missing a few players which doesn't help but we will still field a strong team – thanks to the depth at Annerley. We know we have a strong team, but we are under no illusions as to the danger that Pine Hills possess with their lightning quick front 3 and ever dangerous Sarah Fuller and Fern Doyle combination. If we can be organised and structured defensively, we will be in with a good shot at walking away with a win. That said, we will need to be at our best and will need to be a lot more clinical in the front third than we have been the last 2 weeks.
- Anthony Costa – Coach, BWPL
Mitchelton Peninsula Power Annerley Logan Lightning Pine Hills Capalaba
The Gap Eastern Suburbs Olympic FC Souths United UQ FC Toowong
MEN’S RESULTS Capital League 2 Reserves 22/04/16 Annerley FC 6
Def.
Brisbane Force 1
Def.
Slacks Creek 0
06/05/16 Annerley FC 2
Capital league 2 reserves We held our shape extremely well against the quick, young Brisbane Force coming away 6-1. Goals: Benny and the Jets Raftery (2), Marc Brownlie (2), Ricardo Surrentino (1), Dave the Bulgarian (1). A tough game that was a touch underrated by many. Slacks Creek was the first team to take points off the Gap who are also the top team and had a 10 – 0 record. We were made to work hard and had quite a few players out through injuries and suspension yet we came away with a 2-0 win. Goals: Marc Brownlie, Benny & the Jets Raftery. Our game against Park Ridge was another where we had important players unavailable through injury and suspension. We should have scored another 3 or 4 but their keeper was brillant. Goals: Benny & the Jets Raftery, Ricardo Surrentino, Jono Hansen. I’d quickly like to mention, well done to the Ressies as we consolidated our second position in the ladder. It’s not always the easiest thing to play for Ressies but the squad is committed and the depth is there. Also whenever they are called upon to first team duty they all perform extremely well. Finally, well done to Anthony Costa who is doing an excellent job coaching both the Men’s and Women’s first teams with distinction: Costa’s Crusaders march on.
-Robert Monteverde
City League 2 Round 7 has taken us all the way up to the Pine Hills for a 6:30pm kick off on Friday night. After a quick warm up in the white kit, we changed into the blue (sending the sweaty kit back to Rob, claiming it was clean - JT's idea). We played well against one of the top sides in the league. In the 70th minute we were 2- 0 up. The only reason we were able to be in the game until late in the second half was thanks to some brilliant saves from our newly uncovered talented keeper (Matt Steinhardt). Revvin Seedhouse smartly intercepted the ball from a defender and easily put one behind the keeper for 1-0. The Afghan Fox (aka Parviz) brilliantly crossed the ball in from the right hand side (his first good cross all year). All that was left was for ME to find some fitness and run a good 45m in a straight line against some handy 20 year old athletes and meet the cross with my non kicking foot and place it nicely in the back of the net. Unfortunately Pine Hills came back in the last 15 minutes to beat us 32. Very proud of all the boys and their efforts. If we got anything from the game is the knowledge that Matty can keep and Parviz can cross. Bring on top placed UQ on Friday night!!
-Adnan Muratovic City League 2 16/04/16 Annerley FC 1
Def. by
Taringa Rovers 4
Draw
Southside Eagles 3
Def. by
Pine Hills 3
Draw
UQ FC 4
23/04/16 Annerley FC 3 06/05/16 Annerley FC 2
13/05/16 Annerley FC 4
MEN’S RESULTS City League 3 April 23rd saw us away to table toppers Mitchelton in a Saturday evening kick off. We’d had a stop start few weeks due to both bye’s and the postponed round to accommodate the Brisbane Roar playoff game, so the all the lads were keen to get back playing. Mitchelton started the game well and we rode our luck for a period in which Derek Hennessy pulled off some fine saves. We built on this platform and grouped well to seize the initiative. Goals from Tadgh Keane and Connor Fountain had us 2 nil up at half time. The second half saw Mitchelton again start on the front foot and they got the early break through goal to trail by one. It was a bit of a “backs to the wall” performance for much of the second period until a fine goal from Dave Carreon assured the win late on. Another bye the following week didn’t help with momentum but motivation was not lacking as we hosted new table toppers The Gap at Elder Oval on Sunday May 8th for the twilight kick off. We conceded an early goal from open play in the first few minutes which was a setback. However, A Connor Fountain goal finished at the second attempt from a breakaway move had us back on level terms ten minutes later. In the second period neither team dominated and in fairness the game could have gone either way, with half chances for both teams. Not a bad result against an organised Gap side. Unfortunately Tadgh Keane picked up his fourth yellow card and will serve a one game ban. - Eamonn Turner
City League 3 23/04/16 Annerley FC 3
Def.
Mitchelton 1
Draw
The Gap 1
08/05/16 Annerley FC 1
City 4 Legionnaires The legion has been struggling to convert starts into results, scratching out 3 draws and a loss in the last 4 games. Despite having only lost 2 games all season, the legion currently sits 7th out of 8 teams, with their 8 points coming from 1 win and 5 draws. Their most recent fixture was away to top-of-the-table Mitchelton, who (on 20 points) were opening up a big gap on the rest of the table. The game was played at a good pace despite the warm conditions, and Mitchelton opened the scoring after 20 minutes, winning a free kick 10 meters inside the Annerley half. The ball was floated into the 18 yard box and a tall Mitchelton striker met the ball about 12 yards out from goal and placed the ball in the top corner. The legion began to find some rhythm and shortly before half time Pete 'Pistol' Scott was played in and managed to slot it past the keeper off his left foot. Annerley remained on top in the 2nd half, but a fairly well structured Mitchelton proved hard to break down, and genuine chances were hard to come by. Annerley nearly pinched it when front man Scott managed to beat his man late in the 2nd half and take his shot on a very sharp angle. The shot beat the keeper and hit the underside of the crossbar deflecting downwards. The ball was deemed not to have crossed the line, and the legion had to settle for the 1 point. Despite adding another draw to the tally, the performance in this match showed the legionnaires are more than capable of competing with (and beating) any team in this division, and with some Friday night home fixtures coming up, and 2 games in hand still to play, they
MEN’S RESULTS will look to make a surge up the ladder and put themselves back in finals contention. a tricky away fixture to Peninsula in round 7. Code of Conduct Rule 2 Every Legionnaire is your brother-at-arms, irrespective of his nationality, race or creed. You will demonstrate this by an unwavering and straight forward solidarity which must always bind together members of the same family. -Gervase Tuxworth City League 4 Blue 22/04/16 Annerley FC 1
Draw
Peninsula Power 1
Def. by
North Brisbane 9
Draw
Mitchelton 1
Draw
Toowong 3
01/05/16 Annerley FC 2 14/05/16 Annerley FC 1 08/05/16 Annerley FC 3
upcoming fixtures
MEN’S CAPITAL LEAGUE 2 Saturday 21st May
Elder Oval 8:30pm (Reserves at 6:30pm)
Round 12 sees us travel to New Farm Park in what is always a very difficult away trip. We have had a positive last four games, winning three and drawing one.
The Gap Acacia Ridge Western Spirit Oxley United
Last time we played New Farm was round one of the season where we walked away with a strong win. We are under no illusions as to how tough this away trip could potentially be. The lads need to keep sticking to the systems in place and continue to work hard. We have a strong squad and we believe we can challenge for at least top 4 this year, and this game will go a long way to help us achieve that goal. - Anthony Costa
Annerley Brisbane Force
Ipswich City Park Ridge New Farm United Pine Hills Slacks Creek Redcliffe PCYC
Capital League 2
22/04/16 Annerley FC 3
Draw.
Brisbane Force 3
Def.
Slacks Creek 1
06/05/16 Annerley FC 3
WHAT IS YOUR
Gem Gemma Layfield, BWPL Goal Keeper
Hackie Jess Poole, City 3 What’s your nickname? I mainly get Hackie. Hack was my maiden name, so it’s not because I kick people, ironic I know. What is your favourite Annerley moment? There is too many! There is this one time Pete, the barman, gave me a shot of some homemade whisky at an end of year. It was a great night, though I can’t remember a lot after that… All of our come from behind wins are fantastic too. Why do you play for Annerley? The Vibe! If we fail there’s always a happy ending at the bar and everyone moves on. When we succeed, it’s everyone success and we still end up at the bar. Everyone is fun and involved. We really are an all-inclusive club and support each other to the bitter end. Are you related to anyone famous? Steve Irwin – he is my Great Grandmas, brother’s Grandson. I think that makes us cousins? If you were the ruler of your own country what would be the first law you would introduce? Compulsory 8 hours sleep every night. If money wasn’t any issue – what is your dream job? Baking. I genuinely love it. Who's your celebrity free pass? I don’t think I have one.. Ryan Reynolds has to be pretty up there
What’s your brand of choice? Nike for boots, socks, shin guards. Adidas for uniform. Reusch for Gloves. Got to spread the love. If you were ruler of your own country what would be the first law you would introduce? Without sounding cliché, gay marriage. It’s almost a reality now anyway. In your team, who thinks they are the funniest? Donna for sure!!! What’s the worst gift you have received? Probably a gift that I never got. That would count as the worst. Who’s your celebrity free pass? Sooooo many. Ruby Rose? Ps. I love you Ash What is your favourite animal? Squirrel. I would definitely have one as a pet. Where’s your next holiday planned for? Cancun, Mexico in September!!!
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