Western Springs FC Youth Junior Magazine October 2014

WESTERN SPRINGS

FOOTBALL CLUB OCTOB E R 2014

GO TEAM NERO! YOUTH PRIZEGIVING PHOTO GALLERY

DIVISION WINNERS COERVER CLUB CUP HOLDERS

Tournament winners

CRUZEIRO

MALE AND FEMALE YOUTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR

BENNY DANIELS AND ANNABELLE WEBSTER

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Supporting your Club

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Supporting local initiatives and giving back to our community is an important part of the Bayleys ethos.

Bayleys Ponsonby office are delighted to sponsor your club.

In addition we also offer all WSAFC members an opportunity to support the club by way of a $1500 donation payable to the Club upon the successful unconditional sale of any members property which is listed exclusively and sold with Bayleys Ponsonby office.

Bayleys has a proven results record in the central suburbs and our reputation for getting the job done is reinforced by impressive volumes of repeat and referral business.

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6 Youth Prizegiving

Division Winners

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34 NERO 9th Grade Tournament

Female & Male Youth Player of the Year

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FROM THE COMMITTEE HI AL L ME MB ER S This instalment of the Club’s Newsletter is devoted to celebrating the award winners from Prizegiving and the amazing success we have seen at the back end of the season.

It is great seeing so many kids enjoying their football, develop over time and see the rewards at the end of the day. We are now seeing strength in all our grades and this is reflected in the number of Division winners, tournament results through the year and participation in Auckland Football’s FTC and NTC programs. This is an outcome of having the foundation of great facilities and a variety of programs on offer.

In mentioning Division Winners, the following teams won or came second in their Division and as you can see the list is getting longer every year.

WINNERS—BOYS 11th Grade Firebolts Premier Div—Coach Paul Thomas 11th Grade Corinthians Division 3—Coach Andrew Ward 11th Grade Jets Division 4—Coach Dave Cranefield/ Craig Abbott 11th Grade Roma Division 4—Coach Iain Daly Jones 12th Grade Rangers Division 3—Coach Chris Cherry 13th Grade Cosmos Division 2—Coach Dean Nicholson 17th Grade Jones Division 1—Coach Greg Jones

As mentioned in most of the events, we will be looking to open enrolments early in the New Year and considering the growth we are seeing I would recommend getting in early to secure your spot for next season.

Regards Junior/Youth Committee

CLOSE SECONDS 11th Grade Celtics Division 5 12th Grade Westham Division 4 13th Grade Galacticos Division 1 Girls 12th Grade Chelsea Division 1 14th Grade Black Swans Premier Div 17th Grade White Stripes Division 1

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CONTRIBUTORS:

Team Nero by Kelvin Chan

Stephen Lowe Justin Lopes Kate Beddoe Geoff Brogan

Benny Daniels and Annabelle Webster by Rob Bolus PRIZEGIVING photos by Rob Bolus

Thanks to our sponsors:

Bayleys and PBT

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SHOP ONLINE!

Go to www.wsafc.org.nz and click on the on-line shop link

NEW ITEMS IN THE ON-LINE SHOP TO KEEP YOU WARM THIS WINTER. We are past the middle of winter, but there are still some cold days and nights ahead.

It’s time to look after the adults, so we have introduced our supporters jacket, a waterproof, fleece lined jacket that is great for when you are watching your kids play or on the balcony watching the First Team.

At only $85.00, this will keep you warm and dry, and the jackets are available on our on-line shop (WSAFC Falcon Jacket Black).

Also to keep you warm are beanies, long sleeve Underskinz in various colours, and the special edition 25th Anniversary scarf.

If you need socks, shorts or shirts they are all available on-line.

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GIRLS 11TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

MONACO EVA VUJNOVICH SOPHIE CULPAN A C MILAN TAYLA EATON CHLOE INNES MALAGA ORLA PORTEN SOPHIE GRIMES BOYS 11TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

FIREBOLTS OLIVER GRAY SOLOMON TAPU SONICS SIMEON STOYANOF JACOB WESTON ESPANYOL ETHAN FARMAN ARCHIE LYONS AS ROMA JOE SUTTON GEORGE DANIELSON CORINTHIANS

CONNOR POPPLEWELL

JACK DONNELLY

DEPORTIVO

FERGUS REAY

MARK WATKINSON

GALAXY

LEONARDO PENNY

ANZAC GARLAND

JETS NOAH ABBOTT SAM RICHARDSON CELTICS EDDIE SCOTT DREW FRENCH GIRLS 12TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

CHELSEA MADELEINE ASHE GRACE MADDREN MAN CITY NINA EMPSON ANA BELL JEVENTUS YULEA MCINROE OLIVIA FARAC BOYS 12TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

EVERTON ALEX CORR LYON BRODIE DYE VESPAS JOSHUA STEPHAN THEO MCINTOSH PALMEIRAS

MARLEY NIGHTINGALE

LUKE KOMAGATA

CORINTHIANS LIAM DERHAM SAFWAN SHAHAJAN RANGERS FIN WONG LOGAN BONAMY WEST HAM LOKI SMYTHE DANIEL FRASER MANCHESTER UNITED

JAMES CORBAN

GABRIEL DE OLIVEIRA

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GIRLS 13TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

PLASTICS MAYA MORPETH IZZY SEARCHFIELD FALCONS LYDIA MCGRAIL SAMANTHA STOCK HAWKS NIAMH MAHER EDIE BALME BOYS 13TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

LOS MERENGUES

CHARLIE DEVLIN

OSCAR BROWNE

GALACTICOS THOMAS BRASSEY-VAN DER HAAS BAS CRUTZEN COSMOS LUCA GIBB THYS DEKKER SANTOS OLIVER WILLIAMS CAMERON NEUTZE BAROS JACK CARDEN BRUNO KEITH-PIRIHI GIRLS 14TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

BLACK SWANS (PREMIER) EMMA FLETCHER

LILY TAITIMU

DRAGONS BELLA PENTACOST ANNABEL TAYLOR BOYS 14TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

BLAZE (CONFERENCE)

OLI CRANSHAW

PHOENIX SILVER

TORNADOES (DIV 1)

DARCY BROWN

GALAXY (DIV 2)

FRANCESCO BRAVI

VINNY CANNING

SOLARS (DIV 3)

JAY MCDOWELL

BRYN WATSON

GIRLS 15TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

DIV 1 VEGA

HELENA MURPHY - REID

CAITLIN MOFFAT – YOUNG

BOYS 15TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

METRO

OLIVER MILLER

BEN THACKERY

LIAM MILBANK

TEVEZ SAM GARDINER MAX MADDOCKS-HENDERSON BOYS 16TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

METRO OSCAR MAHY JONTY EPSKAMP

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GIRLS 17TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

WHITE STRIPES DIV 1

ZOE BROWNE

ANNABELLE WEBSTER

WHITE MAGIC DIV 2

MEGAN FARQUHAR

REESE JACQUES

EUROPA DIV 3

MEGAN JONES

RUTH BURDEN

BOYS 17TH GRADE TEAM

MOST IMPROVED

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

METRO ELLIOT MUNFORD JAMIE BIRCH JONES DIV 1

WILLIAM IDOINE

ADAM TAYLOR

FEAT.EWANE DIV 2

ALEX MCCULLOUGH

LEO DRAKE-RODGERS

BLAZERZ DIV 2

SAUL CHEYNE

EDWARD HAMLING

SPARTANS DIV 2

JIMI FRIZZELL

LIAM HOGAN

HAZARD DIV 2

OLLY CLIFTON

BEN FARRANT

TEAM DIVISION COACH FIREBOLTS 11th GRADE PREM

PAUL THOMAS

CORINTHIANS 11th GRADE DIV 3

ANDREW WARD

JETS 11th GRADE DIV 4

DAVE CRANEFIELD

CRAIG ABBOTT ROMA 11th GRADE DIV 4

IAIN DALY JONES

RANGERS 12th GRADE DIV 3

CHRIS CHERRY

COSMOS 13th GRADE DIV 2

DEAN NICHOLSON

JONES 17th GRADE DIV 1

GREG JONES

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BRADLEY WILSON

ROBBIE TURNER

RUBY JOHNSTON

JACK DUFFY

OSCAR BROWNE

ANNABELLE WEBSTER

BRAD THOMAS

HARRY CHADWICK

TAYLA O’BRIEN

CLAUDE BRANDT

CHARLIE HILLEBRANDT

ZOE BROWN

BEN ELDRIDGE

WILLIAM FORD

NINA FOLEY

DILLON HOUCHING

HARRY MERZ

SALLY SHERSON

ETHAN HOPE

BENNY DANIEL

ALICIA KENNEDY

GEORGE PARSONS

WILL WALLIS

BROOKE HAWKER

CALEB MCLEOD

JAMIE BIRCH

LUCIA BIRLEY

TIAKI MAINDONALD

ELLIOT MUNFORD

ELLA GRAY

MAX PLOWMAN

TOM RUSSELL

ISSY SEARCHFIELD

RYAN BOLUS

MILLY MCWHIRTER

FAYE BUSFIELD

SAM MIDDELBERG EMMA FLETCHER

GENEVIEVE RYAN

BENNY DANIEL OSCAR BROWNE SAM MIDDELBERG RYAN BOLUS CLAUDE BRANDT VINCENT BEST JAMIE BIRCH MILLY MCWHIRTER TAYLA O’BRIEN

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MOST CONSISTENT FEMALE YOUTH 11th–13th Grade Awarded to GRACE MADDREN

CHELSEA 12th Div1

Grace only joined the team this year and has made a big impact. She has scored numerous goals (many at crucial times) with a memorable 5 goals in one game in particular. Grace is part of the AFF Federation Talent Centre. In all of our games she has consistently been in top form and can be relied on to provide the energy, pace and enthusiasm, as well as being able to consistently hit the back of the net!

MOST IMPROVED FEMALE YOUTH

11th–13th Grade

Awarded to ORLA PORTEN

MALAGA 11th

Orla has made great strides this season and this has come through in her performances in matches.

While she was always an accurate passer, she has added more energy and running to her game.

Now she has the confidence to take opponents on, beat them and set up attacking opportunities for herself and her team-mates.

MOST CONSISTENT FEMALE YOUTH 14th–17th Grade Awarded to ELEANOR LEWIS-SMITH

WHITE MAGIC U17 Div1

A high work rate and has exceptional ability to out manoeuver the opposition, using variable pace and tight ball control. An asset in every position, but especially as an attacking midfielder.

Her long and accurate throw-ins are as effective as a free kick.

MOST IMPROVED FEMALE YOUTH Awarded to ZOE BROWN

14th–17th Grade

WHITE MAGIC U17 Div1

Zoe is a rising talent who is new to the team this season. She has shown what hard work and the right attitude can do to develop her game. Zoe is now an effective and dangerous attack threat with 13 goals this season and killer corners and set plays. She has also played for the Womens Prems and promises to get even better next season.

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FEMALE YOUTH FAIR PLAY AWARD Awarded to BELLA BROWNE

MONACO 11th

Bella was nominated for the Fair Play Award for “always encouraging everyone on the field in a positive way”. Although Bella played in a position that wasn’t her preferred position, she always put her team first and gave 100% every game.

FEMALE YOUTH WITH THE MOST HEART Awarded to CHRISTINA LORCH-CHURCH

EUROPA U17

Gritty in defence, indomitable in attack, Christina Lorch-Church always seemed to come out of a melee with the ball.

MOST PROMISING FEMALE YOUTH GOALKEEPER Awarded to LUCIA BIRLEY

PLASTICS 13th

Lulu has fought hard this season and is a better keeper at the end of the season than she was at the start of it. Marshaling the defence with authority and vision Lucia has good hands and is working hard on her positioning. Her skills have benefited from willing concentration and a great overall attitude to her team.

MOST PROMISING FEMALE YOUTH DEFENDER Awarded to JESS LAMONT

BLACK SWANS 14th

The defensive find of the season. The backline organiser.

Ever reliable.

Totally committed to the team.

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MOST PROMISING FEMALE YOUTH MIDFIELDER Awarded to FAYE BUSFIELD

BLACK SWANS 14th

Yet again, a standout season in the engine room of the team.

Co-captain the week in week out relentless performer and total team player.

Athleticism, vision, game intelligence and fitness. The epitome of consistent.

MOST PROMISING FEMALE YOUTH ATTACKER Awarded to ELLA GRAY

PLASTICS 13th

Ella has such pace, a huge heart and a rasping shot. This season has seen Ella turn from a fast kick and run player into a winger who can burn past anyone and then send in a searching cross or look up and stand on the ball until a successful pass can be made. Ella can test a goalkeeper from a great distance and when she channels that ability closer to goal there will be no stopping her.

BEST FEMALE YOUTH GOALKEEPER Awarded to PEROSI MULINUU

WHITE STRIPES 17th

Perosi has worked hard all year and conceded only 5 goals in the Championship Round and has been a quiet force at the back of our defense. Her fearless shot-stopping and spectacular saves have been critical to our unbeaten record in 2014. Her best game was keeping Forrest Hill, our fierce rivals, scoreless in our 0-0 draw against them in the top of the table clash.

BEST FEMALE YOUTH DEFENDER Awarded to ANNABELLE WEBSTER

WHITE STRIPES 17th

Consistently and tirelessly a commanding presence from the centre back position throughout the year. Annabelle is fast, fearless and never gives up. Played in every game this year, has taken Player of the Day three times and also played the entire season as a starting player for the Womens Premier Team on Sundays. Annabelle has a great work ethic that as captain she expects of the whole team. You won’t find a stronger candidate for this award.

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BEST FEMALE YOUTH MIDFIELDER Awarded to MILLY MCWHIRTER

WHITE STRIPES 17th

At only 14 Milly is an exciting prospect. This season Milly has been an integral part of the White Stripes success and her contribution in the midfield has been impressive with 11 goals and 14 assists. Milly has been accepted into the Coerver High Performance Academy as well as the National Talent Centre.

Definitely one to watch.

BEST FEMALE YOUTH ATTACKER Awarded to BROOKE HAWKER

WHITE STRIPES 17th

Brooke has gone from strength to strength this season. Her season tally of 20 goals (including 4 hat tricks) and eight assists is impressive for any forward and earns her the Golden Boot by seven goals. Her determination on the ball and her sound decision making are her biggest attributes. Her quick thinking, balance and close ball control also contribute to making her a strong contender for this award and a great attacking asset for every team she plays for.

MOST PROMISING FEMALE YOUTH Awarded to MILLIE MCWHIRTER

WHITE STRIPES 17th

At only 14 Milly is an exciting prospect. This season Milly has been an integral part of the White Stripes success and her contribution in the midfield has been impressive with 11 goals and 14 assists. Milly has been accepted into the Coerver High Performance Academy as well as the National Talent Centre.

Definitely one to watch.

FEMALE YOUTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR Awarded to ANNABELLE WEBSTER WHITE STRIPES 17G Div1 Consistently and tirelessly a commanding presence from the centre back position throughout the year. Annabelle is fast, fearless and never gives up. Played in every game this year, has taken Player of the Day three times and also played the entire season as a starting player for the Womens Premier Team on Sundays. Annabelle has a great work ethic that as captain she expects of the whole team. You won’t find a stronger candidate for this award. www.wsafc.org.nz October 2014 31

MOST CONSISTENT MALE YOUTH Awarded to LUKE JERKOVIC

11th–13th Grade FIREBOLTS 11th

A big part of the success of the 11th Grade Firebolts season was a result of the consistent performances.

Luke was a leader in setting consistently high standards of not only himself but the team as a whole.

A dedicated player always looking to lift the level of his play and lead by example.

MOST IMPROVED MALE YOUTH Awarded to CHARLIE DEVLIN

11th–13th Grade

LOS MERENGUES 13th

Charlie joined the team last year and has now become one of the team’s top players.

He dominates the left flank and is effective both on and off the ball.

MOST CONSISTENT MALE YOUTH

14th–17th Grade

Awarded to JONTY EPSKAMP

METRO 16th

Jonty has everything it takes to be an amazing footballer. His work ethic is exceptional in both training and games.

His ability to perform at a high intensity in every game from the first minute to the last minute is basically difficult to believe.

Both his attitude and his manner reflect a professional attitude and as a result he leads by example. Jonty has started and finished every game of our season with great results and his game has gone to a new level in the second half of the season.

His professionalism and positive manner make him a pleasure to coach.

MOST IMPROVED MALE YOUTH Awarded to JAMIE BIRCH

14th–17th Grade METRO U17

Jamies form this season has been outstanding, he has reaped the rewards of the efforts he puts in at training. He has played every minute of the season, highlighting his value to the team. Always keen to learn and improve his game Jamie is a coach’s dream. Jamie has been involved in the FTC, NTC and has played Senior Men’s Reserves this season. Well done Jamie.

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MALE YOUTH FAIR PLAY AWARD 11th–17th Grade Awarded to MAX CHAMBERS

METRO 15th

Max embodies good sportsmanship, something that is very important to our team culture.

He is a well-mannered, patient and respected individual who carries himself with a quiet dignity.

He captains the team and leads by example. Cool under pressure, he sticks to the Laws of the game and is genuine in his respect for the referee, his team and the opposition.

MALE YOUTH WITH THE MOST HEART Awarded to THEO MCINTOSH

VESPAS 12th

Theo is strong in defence and strong in attack and always gives 100% effort. He is often put in defence as he is solid and difficult to beat and is also extremely good in an attacking position. Although he has spent little time up front, he is still the top goal scorer for the team, scoring numerous headers from corners during the season.

MOST PROMISING MALE YOUTH GOALKEEPER Awarded to CALEB MCLEOD

CRUZEIRO 12th Premier

Caleb has all the attributes to be the best Goalkeeper at this club. He is mobile, athletic and a great shot stopper and has lightning fast reactions. Caleb is also a great outfielder and is currently 2nd top goal scorer for the team despite playing half the games in goal. He was player of the tournament at Papakura and helped Cruzeiro to take out the Championship trophy in not one but two dramatic penalty shootouts.

MOST PROMISING MALE YOUTH DEFENDER Awarded to ROBBIE TURNER

LOS MERENGUES 13th Metro

At the start of the year he was going to play Striker, but his fantastic organisation skills and communication meant we needed him more in the centre of the backline. As team captain he has lead the team well and he is a player that lifts the performance of the players around him. Rob has all the skills, is fast and strong; and plays with commitment and heart. If you had to have 11 of one player for a team, you take a team of Robbies every time. www.wsafc.org.nz October 2014 33

MOST PROMISING MALE YOUTH MIDFIELDER Awarded to OLIVER GRAY

FIREBOLTS 11th Premier

Oliver’s willingness to learn and ability apply his understanding from playing the game and training has contributed to his considerable improvement and promise he demonstrates. A pleasure to coach, well mannered and very attentive he has a bright future in the game.

MOST PROMISING MALE YOUTH ATTACKER Awarded to LEO MAISEY

FIREBOLTS 11th Premier

Leo demonstrates an incredible ability to attack with pace and the confidence and skill to take defenders on. Not only this, but with a lethal shot sends many goal keepers fearing the worst when he is on the ball.

His ball mastery skills are exceptional and if he continues to work hard will have a very bright future in the game.

BEST MALE YOUTH GOALKEEPER Awarded to ELLIOT MUNFORD

METRO 17th

Elliot has pushed himself harder than ever this year and his form has been brilliant. Improving the weakest point of his game (his kicking) has now made him the complete Goalkeeper. His understanding of his role is faultless and he has had another quality season. A member of the FTC programme and Senior Mens Reserve player. Keep working and pushing yourself!

BEST MALE YOUTH DEFENDER Awarded to FRANKIE BUSFIELD

METRO 17th

Frankie has had his best season ever at the heart of the defence. He has worked on aspects of his game which have quite simply made him a very competitive senior footballer, earning him a call up to the senior men’s reserve team. Frankie captained the side this year and was a tremendous leader, brave, aggressive whilst still playing with a great level of sportsmanship. Outstanding season Buzz, well done.

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BEST MALE YOUTH MIDFIELDER Awarded to BENNY DANIELS

METRO 17th

Benny is a player of the highest quality, he is an exciting player to watch especially going forward but certainly isn’t afraid to do the hard yards as well. Usually playing wide Benny can open up teams with his close control and decisive decision making. Bennys talent go hand in hand with his attitude, he always gives everything even if it means playing out of position. His highlights this year are impressive, FTC, NTC, Reserves and a Mens first team appearance , not bad for a 15 year old. Well done Benny, you have had a great season.

BEST MALE YOUTH ATTACKER Awarded to PHOENIX SILVER

SILVER BLAZE 14C

Phoenix has enjoyed a terrific season for the Blaze in the 14th Grade Conf Div. He scored 13 goals in 16 games against some good defences, including a terrific hatrick at home against league leaders Central Utd. His ball striking both from a dead ball situation and on the run is as good as we’ve seen and resulted in some spectacular strikes. However it is also his ability to really push himself hard and to drive his team forward that stands him apart. Phoenix works very hard on his game and we wish him lots of success in the future. I’m sure he would also like to acknowledge the terrific support and set up play he has had from his teammates.

MOST PROMISING MALE YOUTH Awarded to OSCAR BROWNE

LOS MERENGUES 13th

Oscar is quick, skilful, determined and talented. He is one of the standout 13th Grade players in Auckland.

He won MVP for the whole of the 13th Grade at the Nelson National Tournament. There is no other player in the club more deserving of this award. Oscar’s best attribute though is his determination to be a better player.

He absorbs all he can about football and practices constantly. He’s has been involved in FTC and was continued without having to retrial.

MALE YOUTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR Awarded to BENNY DANIELS

METRO 17th

Benny is a player of the highest quality, he is an exciting player to watch especially going forward but certainly isn’t afraid to do the hard yards as well. Usually playing wide Benny can open up teams with his close control and decisive decision making. Bennys talent go hand in hand with his attitude, he always gives everything even if it means playing out of position. His highlights this year are impressive, FTC, NTC, Reserves and a Mens first team appearance , not bad for a 15 year old. Well done Benny, you have had a great season. www.wsafc.org.nz October 2014 35

ONE FOR THE DADS Images by Kelvin Chan and Francine Cameron

On Sunday 7th September (Father’s Day) the 9th Grade Nationals Squad Team, WSAFC NERO gave it their all to be crowned the Championship Winners of the Hibiscus Coast AFC Clarrie Morgan Memorial 9th Grade Tournament.

On a glorious sunny day, fathers (and mothers) watched with great pride as their boys played skilful and intelligent football with great heart and determination to bring home another tournament win for the club. Ironically, the Eastern Suburbs tournament Nero won earlier in the year was played on Mother’s Day!

play. Just before half time Bruno Noonan launched a beautiful text book corner kick which landed straight on the boot of Maxi Beullens, who was waiting on the far post to smash in an equaliser. The kids lifted sensationally! In the second half the kids passing game was strong and Matthew

POOL RESULTS Western Springs v Greenhithe

Won 5-0

HBCAFC Nelson v Western Springs Western Springs v Fencibles Spurs Norwest v Western Springs Nth Shore United v Western Springs

Won 2-0 Drew 1-1 Won 1-0 Won 6-0

The kids had a strong pool but managed to get through undefeated to finish top of the pool and qualify for the Championship round.

The boys faced a tough opposition in Ellerslie in the Champs SF who had also come through their pool rounds undefeated. Both sides were well matched and when Ellerslie broke through with a goal early in the first half, the boys were momentarily deflated.

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Onto the final Nero played Birkenhead Blazers (who they had beat on Mother’s Day in the final to win the Eastern Suburbs tournament). The game was hard and the boys tired. Neither team were able to break through until in the second half when Joe Wallis muscled pass a defender to deliver a perfect cross to Will McKee who slotted in the winning goal for Nero. Another great day for Western Springs!!

GOALS Matthew Cunnington (2) Maxi Beullens (1) Will Smith (1) one own goal Matthew Cunnington (1) Maxi Beullens (1) Leo Young Matthew Cunnington Leo Young (1) Maxi Beullens (1) Bruno Noonan (1) Matthew Cunnington (1) Justin Chan (1) Oliver Cameron (1)

Cunnington made a sensational run through the centre of the pitch and smashed in a smoking hot goal in the top corner to put Nero in front. Just minutes before the end of the match Ellerslie were awarded a controversial penalty to tie up the game 2-2.

Kids headed to penalty shot out where the Nero team dominated winning 4-2. Confidently slotting in their penalties were Matthew Cunnington, Bruno Noonan, Maxi Beullens and Joe Wallis, but even more confident on the save was our wonderful keeper Joe Wallis who made two awesome saves to win the game.

The team had many goal kickers throughout the day notably Matthew Cunnington (6) and Maxi Beullens (5) but just as importantly the talent of our main defenders—Justin Chan, Toby Duff, Bruno Noonan and Ollie Cameron shone through with the team only conceding 1 goal over the 5 pool matches and (excluding penalties) a total of 3 goals over the entire 7 games of the tournament. Well done to all the team and our fabulous coach Wayne Young.

You were all fantastic!

Kate Beddoe

Left to right: Will McKee, Oliver Cameron, Justin Chan, Toby Duff, Matthew Cunnington, Joe Wallis, Will Smith, Leo Young, Max Beullens, Bruno Noonan

Joe Wallis - great save!

Maxi Beullens on the break

3 Cheers for NERO

Will McKee celebrates with Matty Cunnington

Will Smith skills his opponent

Justin Chan winning the ball

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COERVER CLUB CUP Images by xxxx

Wild and Woolly Day at Coerver Club Cup Western Springs returned victorious from Papakura Army Camp after earning maximum points in the Coerver Club Cup on a day that had more wind than Wellington in election week.

This is a special format tournament where points from each grade as well as three skills stations go towards the club’s overall points tally. The club with most points at the end of the day is declared the winner!

There are three different grades—U9, U11 and U14 and each club is allowed to put two teams in each grade.

Western Springs managed to make each final winning the U11 Final and the U14 Final.

The U11 final was comfortably won by the All Stars (Sonics) vs Eastern Suburbs.

The U14 final was a tense battle against the winners from the last two years TKU.

This team had easily beaten Springs in the pool rounds.

But victory was secured in the final after a come from behind draw that sent the two teams to a penalty sprint off that was won by Phoenix Silver by a whisker.

Congratulations to all the teams who competed.

A great day was had by all and WSAFC are now the holders for 2014 so we may need to get the trophy cabinet soon.

Geoff Brogan

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Images by Kelvin Chan

WSAFC Hosts the Best of 9th and 10th Grade On 21st September Western Springs held their inaugural 9th and 10th grade tournament at Seddon Fields. 35 different teams between 9th and 10th grade (that’s 350 playing kids) plus their parents and siblings braved the sunny, soggy, sunny, windy, drenching, sunny weather to give us an actioned packed day and some wonderful football.

Western Springs had a number of teams competing including from our Nationals squad teams, AFF teams and in-house teams—all of whom acquitted themselves with great skills, endeavour and sportsmanship. Well done to

Western Springs Java 10th grade who were runners up to Eastern Suburbs in the Championship Cup and Fencibles Barca won the plate over Ellerslie Red Another big congratulations to WSAFC Nero (9th grade) who took out the Championship Cup defeating Forrest Hill Milford.

The Plate was won by Eastern Suburbs Lillywhites who defeated Onehunga Sports.

Thanks to all those parents who worked long and hard to bring the day together whether it be set up, baking, refereeing, running the BBQ and cake stalls, taking photos, printing, designing or pack up.

Western Springs Java—runners up of the 10th Grade Plate

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An especially huge thanks to Jane Gold, Tracy & Mike Cunnington, Kate Beddoe and Phil Dunn for organising the day. We would also like to acknowledge and thank our sponsors McDonalds and Charlie’s Juices.

It was a great opportunity to showcase our wonderful facilities, soccer talent and great Springs attitude and hospitality—we already have teams lining up to come back next year!

Kate Beddoe

Maxi Beullens WSAFC Nero

Nero celebrate another Victory!

Leo Young WSAFC Nero

Toby Duff WSAFC Nero

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CRUZEIRO TO HERO Images by xxx

Cruzeiro have rounded off their season on a high with an unbeaten effort at the 12th Grade Papakura Tournament on Sunday.

In fact they only conceded one goal the whole tournament as they steamrolled through the pool round and then accounted for teams that finished way higher than them on the Championship Ladder in an exciting and dramatic penalty shootout that gripped the sidelines in the semis and the finals.

On a day that promised storm-like weather to hit Papakura around lunch time, it was important to get an early advantage before the track got drenched in rain and Cruzeiro definitely started with a hiss and a roar.

The first game against Metro was a clinical display with Harvey Goodall from the Vespas donning the gloves

and allowing Caleb to enjoy some outfield time that included a goal from a header.

Bradley Wilson the other scorer as the game was won 2-0.

Round two was against Onehunga Sports Green. This was a much tighter match up but Cruzeiro found good space in behind the OS backs and used the width well. Max Plowman was the finisher with a great shot from outside the D that caught the keeper flat. Caleb was secure in goal and kept a clean sheet 1-0.

Max was on fire again in game three against ECB and Jack grabbed a brace of goals to take us to a 3-0 win. One of them a pin point header from a Ryan Bolus corner. With little Jack not even having to jump for it as it dropped straight onto his head.

The last pool round was against the easier of the Bucklands Beach teams (The

Bombers) but surprisingly this was where Cruzeiro conceded their only goal. At 3-1 they could be forgiven for not minding too much about the clean sheet as they topped the pools and went into the semis as top finisher. Tiaki’s stint in goal hampered a lot by his lingering injury from the season.

That brought up an arm wrestle with old foes Onehunga Sports Red. Beaten 1-0 at Waikaraka during the season, Cruzeiro were keen to redeem themselves and a tough battle ensued. Although having the better of the game the score was still locked up at 0-0 and into penalties they went.

Fencibles Barca were deciding their semi vs BB Gunners on the neighbouring pitch as we went toe to toe with Onehunga Sports Red. It took eight penalties each before Jack Duffy snatched the win with his rocket shot effort after Caleb had just successfully blocked the last four penalties in a row.

Ecstatic to make the final, the boys had to strengthen their resolve to face Bucklands Beach Gunners, the table toppers in 2014.

The rain that was forecast had still not arrived but the wind had whipped up and was now creating a pretty big advantage for one team. The battle was tense and physical. By extra time Bradley Wilson was sporting a blood nose,

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Ethan, Ryan and Claude all had contact injuries. Dillon, Max and Louie were having to muscle up and dig deep and BT was bleeding from somewhere and his back was still giving him grief from the foul in the ECB game. All the while Caleb was pulling off these outlandish and spectacular saves to keep them in the hunt. But neither side could finish the other off after extra

time it was 0-0 and so they were sent into another penalty free-for-all.

They kept the same order as the semi final so that the ‘missers’ could hopefully overcome their demons. It worked… as Cruzeiro found the net four times and BB Gunners fluffed their lines twice. The last penalty for BB was brilliantly blocked by the player of the tournament, Caleb McLeod.

The final goal to seize the Championship trophy was fittingly taken by Captain Courageous Bradley Thomas.

The heavens had decided that the only storm to pass through Papakura on that particular Sunday would be one that was dressed in green and white and they all left with beaming smiles and a job well done!

Geoff Brogan

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SPORTS PHYSIO

OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC

ACC & Private provider • Education • Prevention • Treatment • Rehabilitation

PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR

BACK TO YOUR FEET PHYSIO AT WSAFC WESTERN SPRINGS AFC IS OPEN ALL SUMMER! Contact Justin on 021 673 732

www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz

Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd

NO SURCHARGE FOR ACC VISITS FOR ALL MEMBERS! DISCOUNTED RATES FOR FAMILY OF MEMBERS!

STAY FIT AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE FIT FOR NEXT SEASON! COME AND SEE OUR FRIENDLY TEAM. Text Justin for an appointment 021 673 7372

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SPORTS PHYSIO ACC & Private provider • Education • Prevention • Treatment • Rehabilitation

PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR

WESTERN SPRINGS AFC Contact Justin on 021 673 732

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Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd

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PLAYBALL IS COMING TO;

Western Springs AFC Specialised sport and movement program  For ages 2-8 year olds Improve basic movement development skills  Refine sport skills and technique Structured games  Teaching eight different sports Maximum pupil: coach ratio of 10:1  Fun-filled, energetic, positive environment Life skills taught through sports skills  For more information visit www.playball.co.nz

Where:

Western Springs AFC

When:

Monday 9.30am – 10.10am (9 weeks; 13th October – 8th December)

Cost:

** SPECIAL PRICE OF $99.00 ** ($110.00 if paid after the 26th Oct.)

How:

Visit www.playball.co.nz OR email: adam@playball.co.nz OR call/ txt: 021-919-169

Additional Information: - Indoor option at this particular site meaning the sessions are NOT weather dependant.

- Payment options include direct debit to 01-0194-0361006-00, cash, and cheque in the name of ‘Playball Auckland City’.

www.facebook.com/playballauckcity - ‘LIKE’ us on facebook today to get the latest news, and special offers, and Proudly Sponsored By:

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PLAYBALL Auckland City HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

‘All 4-8 year-olds; don’t miss out! Come along and ALL 4-8 YEAR OLDS, DON’T MISS OUT! join the Playball coaches for some holiday fun’ Come along and join the Playball coaches for some hoilday fun.

6th–8th October 9.30am–2.30pm th th 14 – 16 July180 ‘14Meola  9.30am – 2.30pm Western Springs AFC, Road, Westmere Western$60 Springs AFC  180 Meola Road, Westmere per day—$150 for all 3 days $60.00 per. day  $150.00 for all 3 days

PLayball sessions STRUCTURED SPORTS PROGRAMME

PLAYBALL SESSIONS

bike and scooter  Structured sports facilities programme BRING YOUR BIKE/SCOOTER ALONG (AND HELMET)

BIKE AND SCOOTER FACILITIES picnic lunch

 Bring your bike/ scooterLUNCH along (and helmet!)

BRING A PACKED AND ENJOY A PICNIC STYLE LUNCH WITH THE PLAYBALL COACHESLUNCH AND OTHER KIDS PICNIC

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Secure your child a place today;

Email us at adam@playball.co.nz Or contact Adam on 021-919-169

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WSAFC MAJOR SPONSORS PBT (Peter Baker Transport) is proud to be sponsoring the Western Springs AFC for a 4th consecutive season.

PBT, a proud Kiwi owned company, operate with over 40 years experience in the freight industry. PBT can move anything from an envelope, to a container anywhere in New Zealand.

The dynamic team at PBT work to ensure that all their customers receive a consistent world-class service with the goal being to Deliver In Full On Time Undamaged (DIFOTU).

In addition to the WSAFC sponsorship, PBT offers a special deal to the club.

All new business that is brought on through a WSAFC affiliation will result in a percentage of that sale being donated back into the club.

If you are looking for a trusted freight solution, contact Scott Sheppard today - ScottS@pbt.co.nz

We are very pleased to announce that Bayleys Real Estate Ltd are back on board as a Major Sponsor for the club for the 2014 season.

Their generous contribution to the club is reflected in branding and signage for the Men and Ladies First Team.

Bayleys are pleased to be able to offer all WSAFC members an opportunity to support their local club by way of a $1,500 donation for every property which is listed exclusively and sold by Bayleys Real Estate Ltd. If you’re thinking that this might be the time to sell, let’s make a time to discuss the possibilities.

Call Bernadette Morrison on 021345520.

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2014 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2014 Executive Committee Martin Bell—martin@roseandheather.co.nz President Grant Russell—grant@harmonyhomes.co.nz Treasurer Joanne Powell—joannepowell@vodafone.co.nz Secretary Peter Andrew, Mark Evans, Michael Hope, Zoran Jerkovic, Steve Lowe, Paul Rutland

2014 Senior Committee Mark Evans—Mark.Evans@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Senior Chairman 027 454 7242 Mario Campbell—info@greylynnglass.co.nz 0275 744 644 Zoran Jerkovic—zoran.jerkovic@bayleys.co.nz 027 577 3715 Barry Noyer—badbaz44@hotmail.com 021 615 881 Douglas Robinson—robinsond@poal.co.nz

2014 Junior/Youth Committee Michael Hope michael.hope@hp.com Junior/Youth Chairman Grant Russell grant@harmonyhomes.co.nz Treasurer and 8th Grade Coordinator Joanne Powell joannepowell@vodafone.co.nz Registrar & Junior Controller 5th-8th grade Al Best al@modsquad.co.nz Jason Laing, Kate Beddoe, Paul Thomas, Mike Cunnington

Football Development Officer Geoff Brogan—geoff@diverge.co.nz 021 400 480

Club Manager Paul Rutland clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz 027 294 7984 www.wsafc.org.nz October 2014 49

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