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Logies special!
2014 Issue 2
www.westryderovers.asn.au
30 April 2014
We are the Rovers...
A massive congrats to Ned’s
Mum from the Under 10
division 4 team. Lucy was
on stage with her entourage from the cast of Home
and Away to receive a Logie for the most popular
drama programme. Despite
her demanding role as Series Producer, this devoted
Mum is consistently on the
sidelines to cheer on Ned
and his sister Daisy as they
represent the Rovers in
football and netball. We
hope you will join us in congratula(ng Lucy on this
amazing achievement.
Let’s see if we can create
some of that magical Logies
atmosphere up at Brush
Park this Saturday for the
trivia night!
Bottles in the yellow bin guys - Rovers committee members wrap up the 2013 junior presentation day
The 2014 season is well
underway now, and while
there are a few teams
struggling to find goals,
there are some teams that
are scoring for fun. Pictured here are the Under
10 Div 4 team after a good
win, but take a glance at the
Division 6 table and you will
see Rovers proudly a-top
with three amazing wins, a
10-0 scoreline this weekend
added to their 7-0 and 8-0
from earlier in the season.
It’s not all about winning
though, as All Age Div 5
will attest to. Long way to
go boys, long way to go!
Three fields and counting...
The season is underway for
our Mini-Roos, the under 6s
and under 7s now making full
use of the space next to LH
Waud. With the extra field,
more games are at Meadowbank, giving us more home
games during the season.
Coupled with the start of the
Kick Start training ini(a(ve,
this is one exci(ng year to be
a junior Rover. Read on.
Under 7 Red perform their version of the Haka before their first game
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FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK
Round 4 coming up and I hope you are all enjoying
the season as much as we are and hope the rain
stays off this weekend so we can all get out there.
Lindsay Donald, our Club Secretary, is back from his
Disneyland and Mexico (Earthquake) family holiday, I
hope in his absence I didn’t mess us about too much
but I did enjoy getting everyone’s results each Saturday and Sunday.
State Cup is starting up this weekend with Rovers
teams at different age groups being involved. Watch
Unearthed in the equipment shed
our newsletters or Facebook page to find where the Presidential perks
games are being played. 15/1 will be playing on L H Waud this Sunday at 9.00am come down and cheer them on.
I look forward to getting to as many games as possible during the season or maybe seeing
you at the Trivia Night this Saturday night.
Karen Waud (President)
West Ryde Rovers
[email protected]
We’re very proud of our new signs. Concise and clear.
Under 7 Red give the Blues the blues
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CUP ONE : WORLD CUP
The World Cup is almost upon us : a
month of drama(cally early rises for
the avid fan, as the 2am, 5am and 8am
kick offs keep us from our slumbers.
This is going to be an absolute treat,
from the opening fixture Brazil v Croa(a, through to the final group matches, there are three, even four games
on any given day from the 13th to the
27th June.
Of course there will be some blockbuster games, Spain v Holland early on
the first Saturday morning, England v
Italy the following morning and even
the so-called lesser games will provide
quality entertainment, think Belgium v
Algeria or Bosnia v Iran.
Before then though, we get a chance
to sample the fare on offer from our
very own Socceroos, who are playing a
“send off” game at Stadium Australia
across the Parrama:a River on Monday 26th May against South Africa.
Tickets are s(ll on sale for this one, get
your scarves out and head to Olympic
Park to see of your heroes as they
sharpen their skills for the World Cup.
Following their arrival in Brazil, the
boys will also take on Croa(a in a
friendly before the opening fixture
against Chile on Saturday 14th June, an
08:00 kick off Sydney (me.
This is the pinnacle of our footballing
pyramid, let’s get behind the World
Cup charge and cheer on our boys as
they take on the best!
CUP TWO : ASIAN CUP
The Asian Cup draw now established,
the next challenge for all Australians
is securing a ticket for the games.
Good news is that there are venue
packs available for a reasonable price
that give you access to every game in
Sydney, including the Australia pool
game and the final itself. Tickets go
on pre-sale on May 7th for members
of the Football Family, so keep your
eyes peeled.
On another note, in a rallying call similar to that of the 2000 Olympics, the
FFA has announced their volunteer
programme, and with the Asian Cup
being in school and university holi-
the website www.afcasiancup.com
for more details, but make sure you
don’t miss out on a once in a lifetime
opportunity to be part of the most
exciting sporting spectacle to hit our
shores in a generation.
days, the chances are very high that
the Cup will be manned by a vast
number of student volunteers. Go to
Remember the cup kicks off on Friday January 9th 2015, with Australia
taking on Kuwait in Melbourne, but
there are a host of games that are
very accessible to us in both location
and cost, so embrace the cup fever
and make the most of having three
weeks of top quality football hitting
our shores.
CUP THREE : FFA CUP
West Ryde Rovers Super League first
grade bowed out in the first round of
the Waratah Cup, the first qualifying
round for the pres(gious FFA Cup. Our
conquerers Revesby Rovers were then
unceremoniously dumped out by Sans
Souci from the Eastern Suburbs FA.
We have con(nued to follow Sans Souci through April, as they overcame
Lokomo(v Cove 1-0 and then followed
that one up with yet another 1-0 win
over Hills Pumas from our very own
GHFA associa(on. So where does that
leave us now?
Early May will see a blockbuster match
for Sans Souci, at home to Northern
Tigers from Asquith in the KDSA, the
winners of which will qualify for the
quarter finals of the Waratah Cup,
which is also the final qualifying round
for the FFA Cup. Another two wins
could see them face top level compe((on anywhere in the country from any
level.
We are still following :
SANS SOUCI
With similar qualifying compe((ons
happening around the country, the
make up of the first round of the FFA
Cup will s(ll
not be known
for some (me,
but when it is
known, we will
be the first to
bring you the
team that we are now following, and
we can reflect on ’what could have
been’ for the mighty West Ryde Rovers Super League, had they overcome
their first hurdle back in mid-March.
Stay tuned for more Waratah Cup
ac(on as the compe((on comes to
the boil.
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CUP FOUR : STATE CUP
The State Cup is a collec(on of cups for the various age groups in NSW from Under 13s up. This year we have six teams represen(ng the club, our U13/1, U15/1 and U18/1 teams all expected to put in a good performance, whereas it’s more about
the taking part for our All Age 4 and 5 teams to see if they can cause an upset or two in a dream cup run. Under 13s have a
bye in the first round, Under 15s take on Sylvania on Star Wars Day (May 4th) at LH Waud with a 9am kick off, and Under
18s also have a weekend off State Cup duty with a bye.
Of course the Super League were also called into ac(on in the State Cup, playing a
qualifying game against Glenmore Park in Granville the day aLer a tough Super
League game on the Saturday, and their rewards for a 5-0 victory, which saw the
inaugura(on of the new Rovers victory song, is a trip back to Granville to take on
their Waratah Cup conquerers Revesby Rovers in Round 1.
The All Age teams have also been handed tricky draws, the AA4 against Baulkham Hills and the AA5 up against Como West
Jannali. This could be a very interes(ng weekend of football coming up.
Rovers helping Rovers - an understrength AA17 team start the game with 8 and manage a very creditable 2-1 loss
CUP FIVE : GHFA CUP
This is our league cup if you like, where all teams from the Super League 1 and 2 are
joined by a handful of All Age sides from divisions 1 and 2 in a knock out competition that
started in February, and concludes towards the end of the season in July. As we know, last
month saw Rovers overcome a
spirited Pennant Hills All Age
side 4-1 at Christie Park and the
draw has pitted the Rovers
against the might and power of
Gladesville Ravens on May 14th,
again at Christie Park, the home of GHFA, and quite a
tidy set up it is there too.
Fellow Super League 2 outfit North Epping Rangers
overcame Epping YMCA in the first games of round 2,
while there was a thumping dished out to St Patricks by
Another pulsating game comes to a close down at Meadowbank Park
Division 1 side West Pennant Hills, 7-1 the final score.
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TRIVIA NIGHT IS HERE
Now for an advert that should be read with the ad for that
warehouse clearance centre in Homebush in mind:
WEST RYDE ROVERS
BLUE & WHITE TRIVIA
NIGHT!
SATURDAY 3rd MAY
BRUSH PARK
Dates for the diary
Our event co-ordinator Rebecca Lang has come up with an
enticing menu of extracurricular activities this season:
Trivia night
@ Brush Park
Bowling Club - Saturday May
3rd : a legendary evening of
frolics and laughter at club
prices, with some fabulous
prizes.
Ladies Day
@ Meadowbank Park. - Saturday 28th June. A day when we salute all
the wives, girlfriends and daughters who play for the club
and / or endure absent husbands and boyfriends who
play. More information in the next edition.
BOWLING CLUB
Golf day
6.30PM for a 7PM START
Club Photos
TABLES OF 8 - 10
$20 PER HEAD
GREAT CHINESE
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@ North Ryde golf club - Friday July 18th :
come and pit your game against the might and power of
West Ryde golf pros Vito Totino and Chris Goddard in a
top value day-nighter.
@ Meadowbank Park - Saturday July
19th and Sunday July 20th. Every team will get their photo
taken in full kit, with photos available to purchase.
Kids disco
@ Ermington Community centre - Friday
July 25th : making a comeback, this manic event for the
youth of West Ryde brings a top class DJ act to our doorstep to wreck your Saturday game plans.
Junior presentation day
@ LH Waud - Sunday
September 7th : The day when we pay homage to the
players, coaches and managers for their efforts during the
season, and the kids get to drink fizzy cola and jump on
bouncy castles until they’re too tired to walk.
Further events will be announced as the season progresses. Stay tuned for more information!
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[email protected]
No joke, this night is one of the best nights you will have
this year. Get in quick, there may be a spot or two left on a
table, but whatever you do, do not miss out!!! You can still
come down for some fun if there are no spots left...
Dr Karl is urged to change his shirt
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Coops’ wrap of the GHFA action
Wet weather and the Easter/school holidays have been somewhat
time. Pleasing to say they have all started the
of a disruption in the opening weeks of the season.
season fairly well including our ‘reluctant’ 11/1’s,
However looking at results and the tables after 3 rounds it’s quite
noticeable that several teams are looking very strong. While there
is still a long way to go til the end of the season and teams need to
whom sit 3rd with 2 wins and a loss. Three others sit in the top 4 of their competitions, while the 17’s and 18/19’s
are both 5th.
take it ‘one game at a time’, the 10/6’s, 11/5’s and 14/4’s have start-
The 10/4’s (last year’s 9/5 premiers) look set to be involved in a
ed the season like a ‘house on fire’. Seriously, the grading commit-
tight competition with four teams sitting level on points, with our
tee needs to have a good hard look at themselves, as these teams
boys just ahead on goal difference, while the 11/5’s are setting the
can’t stop scoring with the 10/6’s already with a goal difference of
pace in their competition.
+25 (25-0) and 14/4’s with +21 (23-2). Surely these teams need to
be playing at a higher level?
Our 2013 14/1 champions sit nicely in second spot in the 15/1 competition although they will be disappointed they didn’t win their
Overall though many of our teams have had solid starts to the
grand final replay last weekend against Epping YMCA which fin-
year, while others are just warming up and getting ready for a big
ished 0-0. Another grand final replay, ironically against Epping
few months.
YMCA as well, occurred in the 16/4’s with our boys putting up a
This year we have six teams playing Division 1 of their respective
junior age groups which has been the most at that level for some
superb defensive display in the second half to win 1-0.
In the All Age competitions, the AA19’s continue to rule the roost
and are currently the only team in top spot, while the AA17 Blue
team sit in 2nd spot. We’ll be looking for some big improvements
from the remaining AA teams, especially the 5’s [Editor’s note : on
to it, boss!]
Onwards and upwards as they say and here’s to a big month of
May, where we hope to see all Rovers teams flex their muscles
and put in some big performances.
For a full wrap of all Rovers results each weekend, go to
http://football.westryderovers.asn.au/website/default.asp?
page=Results
and keep an eye on the GHFA results page too.
Cheers
Coops
Grading Co-ordinator
DJ Abs on the decks at LH Waud on an SL2 BBQ tip!!!!
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BITS AND BOBS
Photo day is coming up in July, towards the end of the
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season on the weekend of 19th / 20th July. West Ryde
Rovers have teamed up with GS Imaging Group who will
provide a choice of packages ranging from $15 for a single
team photo to $30 for that team photo with a host of
different sized photo prints of your player. The Rovers are
excited by the prospect of having some good quality photos this year.
Trampolining Centre
Rumours are abound that the Rovers may be joining
forces with a local physio, and offering short massage,
strapping and advice sessions on game days down at
Meadowbank. Details of this service are not yet known,
and the club is awaiting approval and insurance information, but we just want to ask you - do you think this is a
good idea? Would you use this drop-in service to tend to
your physio needs? Let us know by email at our usual address [email protected].
In case you missed it, Alf and a West Ryde Rover share the stage
TROPHY RETURN TIME
Yes, it’s time to bring back those trophies that you won
last season, so they can be presented to the winners of
this year’s Grand Finals, teams of the year, and so on and
so forth. If you have a perpetual trophy that needs to
come back to the club, you can take it down to the canteen on any Saturday or Sunday and
hand it over to the
canteen managers
there. Make sure
you win it back, you
did so well to win it
in the first place.
Go the ROVERS!
It’s always a happy day down at La Cantina - enjoy your canteen duty!
Happy times at La Cantina
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We’re bringing Texy back… he’s back after a year away with the Ravens.
Coach Profile
Pete “Tex” Smith
Club newsletter editor turns the spotlight on himself...
Q : Your role at the Rovers for 2014
A : Manager U10 Div 4, player AA5, supporter U8W. Committee member.
Q : How many years have you been with the club
A : 6th year as a coach, 2nd year as a player
Q : Your previous clubs
A : Gladesville Ravens, Telemecanique SC (Fr), Paris Gaels (Fr), Stafford
Uni (UK), Morpeth Black and Grey (UK)
Q : Your playing position
A : Central midfield or stopper
Q : Your honours in soccer
A : League and cup double with Stafford. Sports journalist of the year
1995. Grand Finalist GHFA with the Ravens.
Q : Favourite A-League team
A : Sydney FC and sticking with it through thin and thinner
Q : Overseas soccer team
A : Newcastle United - Howay the Toon - will be interesting when my
clubs meet in July!
Q : First professional soccer match attended
A : Newcastle v West Ham 1980s - Chris Waddle scored and we drew
Q : What skill do you have that not many people know about
A : Fluent in French, albeit a little rusty these days
The important stuff :
Place of birth : Ashington, UK
Favourite TV show : Premier League Sunday review
Q : Describe yourself in three words
A : Dedicated, loyal, stubborn
Q : The meal I am best at cooking is
A : If its with pasta or rice I’m laughing
Q : Most admired sports person (not including football)
A : Kurt Fearnley
Q : Which other sport do you wish you could play
A : I wish I was in good enough shape to play AFL, not that I like it that
much! I wish I could find time to play snooker too.
Q : What was your wedding waltz
A : “Something Stupid” by Robbie and Nicole
Film : The Great Escape
Music : Triple J and Koffee FM
First car : Ford Fiesta MkII
Drink : Post match beer after a win
Holiday destination : San Francisco
Restaurant : Via Napoli Lane Cove
If I didn’t play football : I would be watching it, coaching it, managing it, refereeing
it and writing about it.
Good luck to the All Age 5 boys this season!
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If you think you can do a better job
get yourself a referees badge
The Mean Whistler
Football fundamentals
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ball while in play, play must be stopped and restarted with a
drop ball. This could be a dog running on the pitch and touch-
As each new season gets up and running, our local district sees
ing the ball or a parent stopping the ball with their foot when
around 100 new refs take up the whistle and a new generation of
it's on the line because they haven't read this article! The over-
U9 players and parents watching games played under the full
hanging trees on Meadowbank 6 also interfere in nearly every
Laws of the game for the first time. So, it's a good time of year to
game but I've seen referees play on or even penalise the kid
outline a few basics that many will know, or at least think they
who picks the ball up when it falls out of the tree! Use common
know, but that should be crystal clear for everyone. As an amateur
sense here - if the ball is clearly going out then play the throw
association you never know when you might need to grab the
in, but if it's staying in then have a drop ball.
whistle out of the kit bag and fill in as the referee, but even if that
doesn't happen, knowing these rules will help you enjoy the game
more whether you're a player, parent or coach.
Times
In the official Laws of the Game, halves are 45min each plus
added time for stoppages. In our competition there is no stoppage time, so when time is up, it is up - it does not matter if
In and out of play
Unlike other sports, the
ball is in play when any
part of it is overlapping
the ball is out of play at the time or if it is flying towards an
open goal, the half/match ends. Check the handbook to be
sure of half lengths for your age group.
Common mistakes:
any part of the line. The
attached diagram makes
this
clear.
The
corner
flags, the goals and the
- Halves must be equal. If you have to cut a match down because it has started late, you must still have two equal halves
Number of players
referee are all considered
part of the field of play, so
The official laws allow 11 players per team with up to three
if the ball hits any of
substitutes. Most GHFA and all NWSWF grades play inter-
them, it's play on. Yes, that means you can score a goal off the
change to give kids a fair go and veterans (that's a nice word
referee - every ref's worst nightmare and fortunately one that has-
for old players) regular rests. Check the handbook so you're
n't happened to the Mean Whistler (yet!).
sure of the number of players you're allowed on the pitch and
on the interchange bench
Some common mistakes:
- The ball has gone out then there's a bad tackle. The ref can
card the player if appropriate, but the restart cannot change, ie it's
still a goal kick or throw in or whatever was appropriate when the
ball went out
- The half way flags must be placed 1m back from the line so they
are not part of the field of play. If you see a halfway flag on the
line, please move it back
Over 35s follow the rules to the letter of the law , as always
Cont...
- If something other than a player or referee interferes with the
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The Mean Whistler continues...
Common mistakes:
Fouls
- 1 player from each
There is obviously material for many separate topics on fouls,
team must be a nom-
so here's two basics:
inated goal keeper. If
the keeper goes to
get
the
ball,
play
can't restart until they
are back on the field.
1) When players clash, generally if a player gets the ball
before contacting the opponent it's play on. 'I got the ball' is
not a reason to play on if you knocked your opponent's feet
or legs on the way to the ball.
This is not the case
2) It's a contact sport, so not every contact is a foul. If it
for other players
doesn't disadvantage the player who's been contacted, then
- There is a minimum
number
of
let it go
players.
3) The referee's basic aim is to keep the game fair and en-
For U9-U11 it's 6, for
joyable, so let play continue wherever possible, eg it's better
older grades it's 7. If Mean whistlers in action at LH Waud
to call out to some new U9s that are lifting their feet on
a team doesn't have
throws to "keep your feet on the ground" than it is to keep
this many at any time, for any reason, the game can't proceed. So,
blowing foul throws. Take note newsletter editor. Similarly,
if you start with 7 then one gets injured or sent off, the game is
ignore minor infringements like a defensive free kick that's not
over.
exactly where the foul occurred. If you can't remember who
the ref was, then they've had a good game!
GHFA academy news
West Ryde Rovers were well represented at the GHFA academy
trials at Christie Park on a chilly
Monday evening. A tough 90 minutes of small sided games culminated in places being offered
to Andrew Baker, Alex Henry and Luke Sutton (U10) and Zach Smith (U9). Harry Lay and
Josh Lillicrap (U11) were also successful. Hopefully this is a good opportunity to step towards
joining our former players at a representative level, Charlie Stark (pictured), Declan Taing and
Flynn Henry to name but a few. Well done boys, we look forward to hearing all about it...
The GHFA academy trials at Christie Park - a healthy turnout for the Rovers and some successes
Ex-Rover Charlie
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Super League action
Nice day, shame about the score!
After a long pre-season full of fitness training (thanks
Josh), friendly games and the odd cup game, the squad
was geared up for their opening game of the Super
League season against newly promoted Ararat. Countless hours spent searching for peak physical perfection,
tactical analysis & technical adjustments all targeted the
first game…and then it rained and the game was called
off!!! Oh well, back to the Royal. Following the safe progression to the second round of the GHFA Cup, all eyes
were the focused on the draw to see who Rovers would
be meeting. The draw, held at GHFA HQ Christie Park
paired Rovers against neighbours Gladesville Ravens.
The Premier League side will be tough opposition for
Rovers but the boys will no doubt give a good account
of themselves on May 14th at Christie Park (kick-off
6.30pm).
A week later the squad finally kicked off the regular season against North Epping Rangers, the club that knocked
both grades out of the finals last year. Reserve Grade
battled and scrapped their way to a tight 1-0 win, whilst
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the First Grade game finished 2-0 to the visitors it was
an incredibly close game with Rangers the better at
taking their chances. Next up Rovers took the short
trip to Harold West to tackle Roselea, Reserve Grade
played well in patches but lacked composure in front
of goal in a 4-1 win. First Grade picked up their first
win of the season with a far from convincing 2-1 win.
Despite the 6 point Saturday, there is plenty of work
to be done for the squad to reach their potential.
The Easter break saw another unwanted disruption
after just 2 games as the squad looked to find their
rhythm in 2014. The following Saturday saw the boys
make the short trip to Morrison to take on bogey side
Gladesville Sharks. With several familiar faces in the
Sharks line-up, Reserve Grade failed to take to most
of an early dominance and goal to throw away the
game 4-1. First Grade started their game slowly , but
turned a narrow 1-0 half time lead into a comfortable
3-0 win.
The following day saw a small contingent of Rovers
kicking off their State Cup campaign at the un-godly
hour of 9am against Nepean side Glenmore Park.
Scoring just before the break, Rovers dominated the
second half to run out 5-0 winners. Interestingly Rovers have been drawn in the next round against
Revesby Rovers, the second time this year the clubs
will meet, and after Revesby’s 3-1 win in the Waratah
Cup West Ryde will be determined to exact revenge in
Round 2 of the “Battle of the Rovers”.
The heads go up in a tense tussle at LH Waud, which ultimately the orange clad visiting team from North Epping won
more...
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Super League action coming our way in May
The Super League action comes thick and fast in the month of May as
State Cup and GHFA Cup games take place as well as a full programme of league games.
03/05 – vs. Ryde Saints United @ LH Waud (Res Grade 1pm & 1st
Grade 3pm)
04/05 – vs. Revesby Rovers @ Ray Marshall Reserve (11.45am)
Proud sponsors of West Ryde Rovers
Super League 2014
10/05 – vs. Glenhaven @ Holland Reserve (Res Grade 1pm & 1st
Grade 3pm)
14/05 – vs. Gladesville Ravens @ Christie Park (6.30pm)
17/05 – vs. Epping YMCA @ LH Waud (Res Grade 1pm & 1st Grade 3pm)
24/05 – vs. St Patricks @ Epping Boys (Res Grade 1pm & 1st Grade 3pm)
31/05 – vs. Thornleigh @ LH Waud (Res Grade 1pm & 1st Grade 3pm)
We expect to see a bumper crowd, especially at LH Waud, bring your family, bring your
friends and enjoy the atmosphere.
Bananas in Pyjamas
Check out West Ryde Rovers TV on
Facebook for coverage of the moments
that matter in the SL season, and a
quick look at the new club victory
chant that has taken the club by storm.
“Who are we, who are we, who are we…
we’re drinking at the Royal, the Royal,
the Royal…”
B33 and B17 sing the club anthem
Coaches in deep discussion
The paparazzi are ushered away from secret training sessions by Gerard
THE
MEN
OF
WRR
One for the ladies
Real men take their time
The ponderous and numerous O35 bench
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Change of shirts, change of luck?
New shirts for the All Age
They come bearing gifts - equipment managers Chris and Bec receive a new consignment from Stanno
They arrived! A hatful of new uniforms arrived at the equipment shed in the Easter
break to finally replace some of the older strips, and some big names were in there
Crisp and clear strip sponsor patches
with Boing Central, Tyre and Wheel, FX Projex and Taffa’s Mitre 10 Hardware all
ready to make their debut on the shirts around the association over the weekend.
Some initial concerns about shirt sizing were quickly quashed, the newer shirts giving a more European muscle shirt
look, much favoured by the younger players, and the shirts were well received on their first run outs. If you would like
to sponsor a shirt, get in touch with sponsorship officer Bec at [email protected] - you’d be surprised how
cost effective it is. And your name will reach out to a huge audience. Go on, do it!
Rovers big brother scheme off and running
The Rovers big brother program is well and truly up and running, and has been very well received by players, coaches and Super League players alike. For those not familiar with this initiative, each Super League player is assigned to a junior team, and
participates in training a number of times over the season. Striker Ayman Jowaidi was clearly enjoying his stint with the Under
10 Division 1 team before Easter, defender Chris Becker proved an instant hit with the division 4 boys, and many of the Super
League boys were seen out training with their allocated junior teams. Some communication issues with cancelled training sessions and the early nature of junior football training times has made it quite tricky for some of the Super League boys, but the
concept has been a total and utter success.
The Super League brand is now gaining much more recognition amongst
the younger members of the club, with the flagship team now more visible
and more relevant. Expect some bumper crowds when Super League returns to Meadowbank, with the Super League matches attracting a healthy
contingent of juniors from their relative teams.
Again, well done to the Super League boys.
Vito can’t take any more and takes over in goal for U8W.
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Kick Start : Kick Off
Not just football - a social event and a time to unwind in the park
A sunny afternoon greets the kick start season
After a rained out week, training got underway for the GHFA Under 6
and Under 7 teams at their new home of Meadowbank No 4 on a
beautiful sunny afternoon. Club president and committee members
were out in force to join a throng of parents who had all come down
to get a taste of life with West Ryde Rovers junior football in a new
and exciting era. The kids all had a blast in their first ‘real’ training
session, the coaches were suitably impressed with the guidance from
their Soccer Kick Start assistants, and the parents had a wonderful
time too, taking advantage of the beautiful weather to catch up with
Club president and beau oversee the first session of the season
friends and let siblings run around the park while their brothers
and sisters played. A big round of applause to everyone for
making this a successful start to the season, especially to Dave
Cooper for his work in bringing Soccer Kick Start to West Ryde
Rovers. As the temperature drops and the nights close in, Kick
Start continues for the duration of the season, and whilst there
may be a few less faces down watching training, the enthusiasm of the players is unfaltering. Hopefully training translates
to success on the field at the weekend and we will see Soccer
Kick Start continue for many years to come.
Go the Rovers!
The Under 6s cheer squad for the first training session of the season
Oh yes, there was some training too. The kids are put through their paces as training kicks off
The biggest crowd of the season at training - intrigued parents watch on
Coffee time at Meadowbank 4
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Committee corner : come and join us
Sssshhhh - Rovers committee meeting in progress - the important issues are thrashed out
Changing rooms at Super League games are expected, so it was a surprise
when the door was opened to the change facility at LH Waud for the opening
fixture to find a huge amount of equipment and junk taking up the space.
Thanks to Matt Hanchard and Al McIntyre Clearing out the changing rooms at LH Waud
for the hard work in clearing out the change rooms for the next fixture.
The Committee meeting on Monday 28th April saw the return of club secretary
Lindsay Donald from a few weeks absence. The committee would like to thank club
president Karen Waud for taking the reins in this time and ensuring the smooth running of day to day Rovers life. Remember if you would like to join our committee,
there is always a spot for you. Just ask.
Our very own In Off The Post has found itself a few outlets, with West Ryde library
taking Edition 1 on to its shelves, and patrons at the Easter Parade being treated to a
handful of copies. Printing costs have been covered by some newsletter-only sponsorship, with hundreds of potential sponsors queuing for a spot in the coveted monthly
Rovers newsletter.
Club paparazzi Tex on the prowl for a scoop
The equipment shed - home from home for the committee
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La Cantina roars on...
The girls bring in the heavies to keep order as the barbecue heats up
Nice and chilled, nice and chilled...
It even has a Mexican brew named after it!
Rush hour at BBQ central - games must have just finished
Now that’s how to cook a Barbie!
Shark on the BBQ - good on you boys!
Friendly smiles are free at the home of football, courtesy of La Cantina
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...and now for a word from our sponsors...
Aston Medispa has moved!
to : 3/4 Stamford Avenue, Ermington
My name is Karen Waud, President of West Ryde Rovers Sports and Social Club, a posi(on I have held
for the past 32 years, which covers all the codes of Soccer, Netball and Cricket but I am also a proud
sponsor of West Ryde Rovers.
Aston Medispa is my business which has been running since 2010 and we would love to see more of
the Rovers Family. All Rovers Members receive a 10% discount on all non-discounted services.
Treatments available :
Facials Treatments
Body Treatments
Waxing
Spray Tanning
Hand & Foot Treatments
Sport & Remedial Massage
Laser Hair Reduc(on
www.astonmedispa.com.au
[email protected]
9804-1491
And you can then pop next door to
Flowers by Helen Brown to get your
mothers day flowers from another Rovers supporter!
A typical scene from Meadowbank Park when the netball juggernaut rolls into town like a whirlwind and takes up every single car space. Grrrrrrrrr.
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Extra Time...
Bits and bobs that have come in anonymously from members of the public:
Rovers Simon hands out the trophies at
Little Athletics - a candidate for our Roving
Rover competition
U11s get some respite after a tough win in an early game
Riverglade No 1 stinks
Do you have a photo to
share with the Rovers
family? Send it in to
[email protected]
and it will almost 99%
be assured of appearing
on this page in the next
World Cup special ediAnnie’s birthday - what a great cake!
tion coming soon.
GHFA rep star Charlie returns to his roots to meet the gang
Meadowbank No 2 sees some sunny action with the Rovers in full gallop
Another Rovers coach in the wrong colours!
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Competition time… ROVING ROVERS
Rover-seas and relaxing
A Rover needing support from a sign
Marylin was a fan, didn’t you know?
It’s competition time. We are looking for the most original photo of a piece of Rovers merchandise in an unusual location. The
best photo submitted before our next edition wins a West Ryde Rovers hoodie, so you can go on and outdo yourself in the
following edition. Don’t worry if you haven’t got any Rovers branded shirts, bucket hats, jackets or backpacks. Just pop down to
the canteen and buy some and you’ll have taken the first step to winning this years Grand Prize, which this year will be a Rovers Prize Pack containing merchandise, movie tickets and such like. Don’t think you have to be thousands of kilometres from
home; just get your thinking cap on and capture the moment; have your bucket hat and a mobile phone when you dance with
Beyonce in a nightclub, or when you bungee jump off a bridge in New Zealand. Send your entries to In Off The Post at :
[email protected] and your photo will appear in the next edition. See Facebook for competition rules.
New merchandise at the club shop
Johnny Warren scarves on sale
(soon to be on the canteen - see
left). Only $15 all proceeds go to the
Johnny Warren foundation. Just in
time to cheer loud and proud for the
Socceroos farewell match and the
World Cup! Go Socceroos!
Also, replica shirts for sale at our
club shop at the canteen from early
May. A steal at $10 a pop. See our
junior Rover modelling this stylish
addition to any wardrobe here on
the right. Various sizes available.
Looking for a JP? Statutory Declarations, Affidavits, Certified True Copies, signing over traffic fines – there are
many occasions when you need a Justice of the Peace to witness
your signature. With new rules in place requiring JPs to justify
renewal of their license, it can be difficult to find one when you
need one. Rovers members requiring JP services are welcome to
give club stalwart Andy Harrison a call to arrange a mutually convenient time & he’ll take care of it for you.
Player profile
Julian Varga
A break with tradition as we delve into the world of junior football
for our player profile this month. Welcome to the show, Julian.
Q : Your role at the Rovers for 2014
A : Under 11/1 player
Q : How many years have you been with the club
A : 5 years
Q : Your previous clubs
A : Zero. Rovers through and through
Q : Your playing position
A : Centre Midfield
Q : Your honours in soccer
A : Premiers 2012, Grand Finalists 2013
Q : Favourite A-League team
A : Western Sydney Wanderers
Q : Overseas soccer team
A : Barcelona
Q : First professional soccer match attended
A : Socceroos game at ANZ Stadium when I was very little
Place of birth : Sydney
Favourite TV show : Regular Show
Film : Hunger Games Catching Fire
Music : Top 40
First car : Lamboughini
Drink : Vanilla Coke
Holiday destination : Greek Islands
Restaurant : Hurricanes
Q : What skill do you have that not many people know about
A : Acting - I will one day be a Hollywood actor
Q : If I didn’t play football...
A : I would still play sport, probably tennis
BONUS QUESTIONS:
Q : My favourite way to relax away from football
A : Computer, iPad
Q : Describe yourself in three words
A : Sporty, gamer, competitive
Q : The meal I am best at cooking is
A : Cookies
Q : Which other sport do you wish you could play
A : Ice Hockey
Q : Most admired sports person (not including
football).
A : Rafael Nadal
THANKS FOR BEING PART OF THE WEST RYDE ROVERS NEWSLETTER, AND ENJOY YOUR SEASON
Play is bunched up in the centre of the park
Play is really bunched up in the centre of the park