Round 20 Reports and Club News

Well done to two of our Spurs girls for making the NSW Country teams.
Rylee Steele in the 14 girls and Keely Halloway 16 girls. Hotspurs are very proud of your achievements and good luck to you both. #GoSpurs
Football NSW has announced its squads for the 2022 National Youth Championship which will take place at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour between 19-30 September.

Presidents Report

Our home games are now complete for the year and we have two away rounds remaining before finals.
On Sunday our 14 girls team got across the line against Myrtleford and become the 3rd Spurs team this year to win their respective league titles.
This is again a fine achievement, congratulations girls, coach Fiona Smith and manager Craig Compton on another fine season. There are still a couple of live chances and we wish those teams all the best in the final rounds.
This has put us in very good shape the Club Championship which we haven’t managed to get hold of for around 20 years. Well done Spurs.
See you all away at Jelbart park on Sunday against Albury City.

#GoSpurs

Brad Howard
President
Albury Hotspurs

Junior – Miniroos – All Abilities Presentation Day
Saturday 17 September

Presentation day for all Miniroos and Junior players.
Miniroos 4 to 11 years teams
Juniors 12 to 16 years Boys and Girls
Aloysius Park, more details to come.

AWFA FINALS

Quarter Finals Sunday 28 August

QF1 1 v 8 Jelbart East
QF2 2 v 7 Aloysius
QF3 3 v 6 Glen Park
QF4 4 v 5 Jelbart West

Where there is less than 8 teams it will be a bye and progress to semi finals.

Simi Finals Saturday and Sunday 3 & 4 September

SF1 Winers QF1 v QF4 Willow Park Sunday 4 September
SF2 Wonners QF2 v QF3 Apex PArk Cobram Saturday 3 September

Grand Finals Lavington Sports Grounds Saturday 10 September

Kick-Off times for fixtures TBA

All Abilities

11am to 12pm Sunday’s at Lambert Park. March 27, April 3, 10, May 1, 22, June 19, 26, July 24, 31, August 7.

More information and registration link can be found here.

All Abilities Presentation Day
Saturday 17 September

Aloysius Park, more details to come.

Miniroos

Training 5-6pm Tuesdays.
Game Day Saturday’s – Final week is 20th August 2022

Miniroos Quick Links

Latest Hotspurs News and Events

Miniroos Presentation Day
Saturday 17 September

Presentation day for all Miniroos 4 to 11 years teams.
Aloysius Park, more details to come.

Fixtures Results Ladders

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Hotspurs v Albury City at Jelbart, Sunday 14 August

Ground 1	Team
8:30:00 AM	16 Boys
9:50:00 AM	Div.2 Women
11:20:00 AM	Div.1 Women v Myrtleford, Savoy
11:25:00 AM	Over 35s
1:10:00 PM	Div.2 Men
3:00:00 PM	Div.1 Men

Ground 2	Team
8:30:00 AM	17 Girls v United Jelbart West 2
9:00:00 AM	12 Boys v Diamonds, La Trobe G3
10:55:00 AM	12 Girls v Twin City, Kelly Park
12:00:00 PM	13 Boys
2:20:00 PM	14 Girls v Cobram, Kelly Park

Ground 3	Team
10:00:00 AM	Div.3 Men

SATURDAY 13 August
Ground 2	Team
4:15:00 PM	14 Boys v Melrose, Glen Park

Club Short

Thanks to Club Short sponsors, Beyond Bank Australia and Bonetti’s Pizza & pasta. New players to the club receive one pair free.
Anyone previously recieved a pair and have lost or required another pair, cost is $25 each.
Club shorts availble from canteen or contact your coach
#GoSpurs

These are Game Day Shorts, not training shorts!

Club Shop

OPEN NOW. Go to the shop!
Updated Club Polo, Jacket and Hoodie with the new 50 Years 1973-2023 logo’s.

TAKING NEW ORDERS NOW – Next Cut-Off date for Made to Order – 14 August 2022

Limited Stock held at Canteen

Fleece Hoodie $35
Jackets $35
Polo shirts $30
WOW Caps $15
Neck Ties $25
Scarves $20
SPURS pom pom Beanie $20

New 50 Years of SPURS stubby holders, available from canteen at home games.
This is the first item Celebrating 50 years of Albury Hotspurs 1973-2023, leading up to an evening of celebration some time during the 2023 season.

Match Reports

Div.1 Men

We welcomed 4th placed Myrtleford to Aloysius on Sunday. After many of the senior group reviewed the footage of last week’s loss, there was an air of optimism that we could do something about our performance for the resilient Hotspurs faithful for our last home game of the season. Dawson Fuller made way for Brian Venaga and the number 37 had a fine starting debut for season 22, he even lasted the whole game! Brian’s experience and leadership certainly helped the team and we played a brand of football that we had been searching for all year. We took the lead after 35 minutes when Kristian continued his scoring run from Brian’s deft cross, Schreib’s scored a fantastic 2nd when he took on their defensive unit and slotted calmly into the bottom corner from 22 yards out and we went into the break 2-0 up. The coaches words were simple at half time, listen, be patient and get the three points. We continued to run the game in the second half and were rewarded in the 55th minute when Shreib’s picked out Zac Fordham at the top of the box who’s exceptional strike beat the keeper and we were out to 3-0. Their keeper made a number of fine saves to deny us extending our lead and Bonners was called into action for a fine reaction save from a deflected clearance but unfortaunley the ball ended up in the back of the net. Both keepers continued to make saves and the game ended with one of our best wins of the season. Every player contributed to this result but we would like to acknowledge the efforts of Adib Golshan and Dawson Fuller over the last five matches and their efforts in helping the seniors out. We take on take on 6th place Albury City this weekend.

Women Div.1

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Div.2 Men v Myrtleford Won 2-1

Again we went into this round undermanned and were supported by the old guard from the O’35s. This time Mickett and Kinno got the call up supported by Larry who popped on late in the piece for a more of an impact role. As per usual we started a little slow but controlled the play well in the midfield. Dawso was a welcome return to the side as we get him ready for some finals action in a few weeks. Mitch Cameron is starting to get form back and slotted a goal through the legs of 3 or 4 sets of defenders and an offside Castles.
Jonno Cochrane put in a man of the match performance and slotted the second from a set piece. We shipped one late but we were in control of the match. Results need to go our way but we are still a live chance of the league starting with a victory in against City this Sunday.
Goals: Jon Coch, Mitch

Women Div.2

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Over 35s

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Div.3 Men

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17 Girls

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16 Boys v Myrtleford Won 6-1

After the first 10 mins of testosterone fuelled bickering, the lads shipped a weird goal that I’m sure they have analysed on the VEO replay. It was good to see them turn themselves around and through 2 classy finishes from Pat Mason. Frankie came off early after doing too much at his athletics carnival on Friday but with 5 on the bench we were able to fill the void with Alonso who came back after a skills camp and holiday in Spain for 3 weeks.
Harry Hoodcamp is becoming a force up front once he sweeps onto his left and scored a ripper, and Xavier came on to good effect with some creative midfield work. Lucas was gifted a tap in on the line from a corner and another goal came from similar but no ones knows who kicked it. The final goal was a worldie coming from the left peg of Cooper Howard after trapping the ball in the middle, driving forward and hitting top bins.
Keep working hard team and anything can happen in the finals.
Goals: Pat x 2, Harry, Lucas, Cooper, OG?

14 Boys

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14 Girls

Sunday 14 Girls took Myrtleford on again and did not disappoint with a 2-1
Win. The 2 great goals were from Elissa and Eve, I would also like to mention Emma’s fantastic work in goals and after taking a boot to the head kept going till the end, you’re a champion Emma.
This sealed the Girls winning the League Championship.
Congratulations Girls and Coach Fi on a great Season so far well deserved. Now Let’s Win until the End