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Welcome to Sydney Rocks AFL Masters. AFL Masters is Australian Rules Football for mature footballers, 32 years of age and over.
It caters for those who love the game and still have a want and desire to keep playing. Be it beginner or experienced player, all
are welcome.
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As with club football, the people you meet soon become the reason you turn up for the game.
The level of skill, team work and competition are what keeps the game intriguing and you'll find yourself amongst peers
talking, applauding, and joking about events and experiences.
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Intraclub games occur fortnightly followed by a barbeque and presentation.
The Interclub carnivals aligning with the new state divisions are generally monthly.
This all culminates in an end of season celebration of the game we love with the Australian National 'Masters' Carnival.
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So come along and enjoy. If you wish to enquire, ring any of the committee. Otherwise, look up the fixture to determine the next game,
turn up, register your interest, grab a team guernsey, and be invigorated by the ensuing game of football.
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AFL Masters is not as rigorous as club football, with the general theme being enjoyment. It provides players with the opportunity to be physically active
and continue to play the game they love - never letting go of their youth and enjoyment of life.
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Several rules are introduced to reduce injury such as one-on-one ruckwork,
no knees or protective legs allowed in marking, no slinging tackles, and common sense and consideration is always expected around older players.
You'll find these rules are intended really for your own protection.
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Registration for 2010 is $100. This covers the cost of National and NSW affiliation fees, public liability insurance, and club costs such as ground hire, lighting,
footballs, jumpers, etc. The Game Day fee of $10 per player provides for umpires, presentation prizes, a raffle ticket and the family barbeque. It is also recommended non-players become
associate members for the sake of being covered by the club's public liability insurance whilst at the ground. This is $5 per annum.
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As with any mature age physical activity, before starting talk with your doctor. A physical examination can spot potential problems or weaknesses
that may affect your participation. Masters AFL is a lot safer and can be played at your own pace, however Private Health Insurance
is a recommended precaution along with Income Protection.
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Before participating, warm up with a few minutes of mild activity such as a jog of the oval followed by some stretching.
Avoid dehydration and excess fatigue as both conditions can increase the risk of injury. And prevent after game soreness with
a cool down similar to the warm up - follow our all Australian, Danny Ardu, through his regime.
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Importantly, enjoy the game and welcome to Sydney Rocks AFL Masters.
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Latest News |
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There is only one month remaining until the National Carnival. For those attending, all Registration,
Consent, Order forms and
should have been completed and sent.
It promises to be another great week with good football, friends, and memories made.
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A big thank you to everyone involved in the recent NSW Carnival. The standard of football was very high and you could sense the urgency with which everyone was playing.
After scraping through in very close games against North West Redbacks and Hunter, we won the inaugural trophy with a win against the local favourite, MacArthur Wombats. Well done team.
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We would like to welcome three new sponsors - Coles, nANA jUDY and Betfair - who are contributing to new intraclub and interclub jumpers. Numbers 1 to 30 have been ordered for the new Red,
Blue, and Interclub designs, respectively.
Players and supporters have the opportunity to order their own jumper(s) for the cost price of $43 each, with the only condition being the number must be greater than 30. So get in quick, if you have a favoured number that
falls in this range. The sizes are Medium (95cm), Large (101cm), XL, 2XL, 3XL, etc. Please email Sammy Grasso if interested.
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Latest News |
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From the recent June 20 'Call To Arms' game, a big thank you to North West Redbacks for participating and helping raise $750 in the fight against Men's Cancer.
Thank you also to Liverpool Leader for providing a lead article to this, our annual charity day.
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The resourcing of umpires is improving, and a new scoreboard has been adding some more game pressure and excitement.
Game day awards have improved with a used game football going to Best On Ground and a $50 petrol voucher is first prize in the raffle.
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The first NSW AFL Masters Committee meeting for 2010 introduced zoning to the NSW competition, amongst other things;
- The Northern Zone will consist of Hunter, Central Coast, North West Sydney and Sydney Rocks.
The Southern Zone will be Central West (Bathurst), Macarthur, Illawarra, and Riverina.
- The National Carnival is to be held in Canberra from October 11th to 18th, 2010.
- A NSW carnival is planned for August, hopefully at Blacktown Olympic Park.
- Hunter are staging a major carnival on 10th July as part of their bid to hold a future National Carnival
and all clubs are invited to attend.
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Thank you to all who participated in the Player Survey late last year. It was of great assistance in allowing
the 2010 fixture to be tailored to your preference. The key results of the survey are given below;
- Over 50% wanted night games during the warmer months.
- Most like playing at Rosedale and Kelso and are happy with 10am start.
- Half preferred not to play on Mothers Day. Fathers Day is fine.
- 40% don't want to play when Swans played.
- All are happy with the intraclub format, but would like the interclub events to be more competitive/prized.
- 80% prefer to travel to away (interclub) games on Sunday. Only 30% would travel by bus.
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The new Website is in place for 2010 with improvements occurring throughout the year to make it your source
of all things happening in AFL Masters. Notably, will be game reviews with photos, and the same for the Archive section.
Further suggestions, ideas, and any feedback
are most welcome.
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Fixture |
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Mar 14 |
11AM |
Registration, Light Run |
Kelso Park |
Report |
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Mar 20 |
6PM |
Intraclub (Night) |
Kelso Park |
Report |
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Apr 3-4 |
Easter Carnival |
Pambula |
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| Sun, |
Apr 11 |
10AM |
Intraclub |
Rosedale Park |
Report |
| Fri, |
Apr 23 |
7:30PM |
Intraclub (Night) |
Rosedale Park |
Report |
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May 8 |
6PM |
Intraclub (Night) |
Kelso Park |
Report |
| Sun, |
May 23 |
10AM |
Intraclub |
Rosedale Park |
Report |
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Jun 13 |
10AM |
Intraclub |
Rosedale Park |
Report |
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10AM |
Broken Hill Carnival |
Broken Hill |
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Jun 20 |
10AM |
Intraclub 'Call To Arms' |
Rosedale Park |
Report |
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Jul 4 |
10AM |
Intraclub |
Rosedale Park |
Report |
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Jul 10 |
1PM+ |
Hunter Carnival |
#1 Sports Gnd, Newcastle |
Cancelled |
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Jul 18 |
10AM |
Intraclub |
Rosedale Park |
No Rpt |
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Jul 25 |
10AM |
Central Coast Carnival |
Adcock Park, Gosford |
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History |
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Super Rules (as the game was originally named) was formulated in the country areas of Victoria, with the first match being played at Ballarat in September 1980.
Within a few years, the concept had spread to others states and the first National Carnival was held July 1983 in Melbourne.
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For Sydney, the first games were held in 1985, and the subsequent National Carnival of 1986 in Perth was the first in which all states and territories were represented.
National Carnivals have been held every year since, with the ensuing years seeing different age groups added;
Supers: 35 - 39 years
Masters: 40 - 44 years
Seniors: 45 - 49 years
Super Seniors: 50 - 54 years
Super Veterans: 55+ years
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2001 saw all states and territories adopt the new name of 'Masters Australian Football' and, the following year,
a team of 30 players represented MAF internationally in the first Irish tour.
After many successful seasons, MAF officially affiliated with the AFL in 2008 and became 'AFL Masters'.
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Merchandise |
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Available for purchase are football shorts and socks, polo shirts, and hats. Pictures and prices will be posted shortly.
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Social | Ladies |
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Apart from our hard noggins, it is great to see the ladies on game day. Be it enjoying the social side with their support and banter,
relaxing in the sun, or helping with proceedings, they certainly are appreciated. So please come along and share something that we are so fond of.
You are a most welcome breath of fresh air.
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After touring Darwin on scooters during the 2008 National Carnival, a few of our members loved the feeling of escape so much that they have since purchased motorcycles.
They now seize any good weathered opportunity to ride their bikes and often turn up to games putting the fear of life into their opponents with perceived persona'...
and that's just Judy!
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Committee |
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The committee meets the third Monday of every month to discuss matters important to the annual development and coordination of the game.
Queries, suggestions, and issues will be addressed in the best possible manner, and within means. For new players wishing to make enquiries of the game, please feel free to contact any of the committee. Hopefully, we can
whet your appetite some more.
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| Sam Grasso |
President |
0419 235 854 |
| Greg Vanderpol |
Vice President |
0414 456 411 |
| Steve Kiddle |
Secretary |
0406 574 589 |
| Sue Waesch |
Treasurer |
0407 498 510 |
| Paul Casey |
Committee |
0412 509 218 |
| Steve Coleman |
Committee |
0407 434 569 |
| Alan Condie |
Committee |
0411 724 662 |
| Kim Garner |
Committee |
0417 693 170 |
| Anne Grasso |
Committee |
0419 235 854 |
| Brook Hatherley |
Committee |
0414 684 277 |
| Peter Kennedy |
Committee |
0410 647 354 |
| Bryan Minns |
Committee |
0411 284 501 |
| Marie Vandepol |
Committee |
0414 630 803 |
| Phil Waesch |
Committee |
0410 683 778 |
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Australian National Carnival |
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In September/October each year, eligible players can be selected to represent NSW in their respective age divisions at the National Carnival.
Playing in these carnivals is the pinnacle of our season, with successful players a chance to be honoured with All Australian selection.
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National Carnivals are not only an enjoyable means to broaden playing experiences, they also offer a memorable holiday opportunity with many scheduled family events.
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This year, the National Carnival is to be held in Canberra from October 11th to 18th, 2010. Team accommodation
has been reserved at the Manuka Apartments and
the Pinnacle Apartments. To secure accommodation,
a $200 deposit is required by June 30th 2010. Otherwise, Petrol, for Sydneysiders, is around $30 one-way, but be wary of early and late start times.
Family oriented events will be organised.
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For Registration and Consent, a deadline of June 30th has been given.
The Order form with mandatory payment of $410 for registration, NSW jumper, shorts, socks and team photo
is required by July 7th. The Bank Account details have been provided on the form. Please fill the forms in and email to both Mark Kennedy (mklk3@bigpond.net.au)
and Jason Henderson (hendo71@hotmail.com) by the desired date.
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| Next Game | Prior (Report) |
Intraclub (Father's Day)
Sun, 5-Sep-2010 10AM
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Kelso Park
Henry Lawson Dr, East Hills
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"We gotta get out while we're young, 'cause champs like us, baby we were born to run." (Bruce Springsteen)
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