Ring, ring…..ring ring…ring ring….. “Good morning, AFL – Gil speaking” came the voice over the phone…. “Gil!!! How are you mate? It’s Sheeds…” “Sheeds! Great to talk! Gee I tell you it’s tough in here at the moment, I need a hug I reckon. … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Mordi Brae (R5)
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Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R4)
Rohan “Sheeds” Bardwell was sitting at his kitchen table. It was 6 in the morning. In front of him, he had whiteboards, magnets, coloured markers and the much-loved coloured wrist bands strewn everywhere on the table in front of him. His head was in … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R4)
Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R3)
I opened my eyes. Sunday. Great! My thoughts immediately turned to football…..I was excited. Not because the mighty Tigers were going to be playing the arch enemy at the home of football that afternoon in front of 90,000 screaming fans. Oh no. Not … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R3)
Under 8 Maroon vs Cheltenham (R2)
Much calmer, albeit slightly foggy conditions greeted players, coaches and parents as Hampton Rovers Maroon travelled the 15 minutes from “home” to play Cheltenham JFG on their home deck. Certainly more acceptable than driving rain and a chilly wind, … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Cheltenham (R2)
