2019 Quarter Finals Reports and Club News

Presidents Report

The first week of the finals have been and gone with mixed results for our Spurs teams but every team doing the club proud.
All year I have been applauding our female teams, all of which are still alive in the finals. Our Division 2 Ladies and our U/16 girls are playing in Myrtleford on Saturday its well worth a drive in this fine spring weather, a winery or two along the journey, the more support the better. On Sunday our U/12 and U/14 girls are at Latrobe Uni Wodonga, these girls both won the League titles and are strong chances to advance.
The only Hotspurs boys team left in the finals is our U/12s, they play Cobram at 8am at Latrobe, they play an exciting brand of football so come along and offer your support.

Grand Final catering:
As I have mentioned, a major fundraiser this year is the AWFA Grand Final day catering. We are sharing the duties with Boomers and have been planning this day for months in advance. All we need now is for a few more players, parents and supporters to offer their time on the BBQ or Canteen, in 1 hour blocks. Please email or text me your availability, “Many hands make light work”.
email: president@alburyhotspurs.com.au MOB: 0413 994177

Good luck to all our teams in the Semi-finals,

Go Spurs

Brad Howard
President
Albury Hotspurs

Senior Presentation 27 September

The 2019 Senior Presentation Night for Division 1, Division 2, Division 2 Ladies, Division 3 and Over 35s teams.
This event will SELLOUT

When: Friday, September 27, 6.30pm for a 7pm start

Where: Albury Tigers Club. Please use Wodonga Place entrance

Dress: Cocktail

What: Two course meal (main and dessert) with drinks at bar prices. Strictly no BYO.

RSVP: Tickets and payment must be completed by Friday, September 20.

Cost: $50 General per ticket.
$40 Life Member or 2019 Committee Member.

Payment via direct debit (preferred) or in person to Dwayne Day, Brad Howard or Kelvin Davies. Tickets not confirmed until payment has been made. No payments on the night.

Please include any dietary requirements in the comment section of the booking below.

Please note that any player under the age of 18 must be under the supervision of a responsible adult.

Bookings Online

Female Football Forum

Any questions please contact Carolyn 0403 988 854 female_liaison@alburyhotspurs.com.au

Draw – UPDATED, 14 Girls now Willow Park

Semi Finals

Saturday 7th, Savoy Park Mrytleford

12:00pm Div.2 Women v Cobram Ground 1
4:40pm 16 Girls v Melrose Ground 2

Sunday 8th, La Trobe Wodonga

8:00am 12 Boys v Cobram Ground 3
1:00pm 12 Girls v Melrose Ground 3

Sunday 8th, Willow Park Wodonga

2:20pm 14 Girls v Diamonds Ground 2

PLEASE NOTE

This year AWFA Executive have made the decision to not charge an entry fee.

The following conditions will still apply:

NO BYO Alcohol will be allowed (BYO Willow Park ONLY)
NO pets allowed;
All codes of conduct will need to be adhered to at all times.

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AWFA will have an RSA security at both venues and will also have some roaming security during the day.
Anyone found bring or drinking alcohol which was not purchased from the licenced venue will be asked to leave. Both clubs have had to provide a liquor license and we all need to respect the clubs hosting.

AWFA Cup Final
Venue: Jelbart Park, Sunday 15^th September

Entry Fee: $15.00
Pensioners: Free. (pension card required please)
Under 16: Free

The following conditions will still apply:

NO BYO Alcohol will be allowed, if anyone is caught with BYO at the venue they will be asked to leave;
NO pets allowed;
All codes of conduct (Player, Coach and Spectators) are to be adhered to at all times.

All profits made from this event will go towards the following:

Female Development to promote more female participation;
Promotion of the AWFA Competition;
Equipment for Mini Roo’s;
Coach Education.

Gary Holt
Secretary
Albury Wodonga Football Association

All Abilities

To play Grand Final Day, Sunday 15 September

10am to 12:30pm

Miniroos

Thank you all for such a wonderfull Miniroos year. Was great to see so many Miniroos at the Junior Presenation.

Please if you still have your Miniroos playing shirt, please return it to either you team coach or contact one of the coordinators below.
We need all shirts back so we can stock take and prepare for next year.

For more information please call;

Aidan Kilroy – 0410 676 282
Wayne Davies – 0477 872 410

2018-2019 MAJOR SPONSOR
Brady’s Railway Hotel

Brady’s Railway Hotel

Club Sponsors

Remember to let John Irvine or Simon Baker know you’re from Hotspurs when purchasing you next vehicle, the club benefit with bonus sponsorship and they will make sure you get the best available deal.

CLUB SHOP

Limited stocks available (see below) Shop updated with all the new garments including the highly sort after Hawaiian Shirt. GO TO SHOP

Made to order CUT OFF date 28 July.

STOCK CLUB WEAR

Please email if you are interested in purchasing any of the below (limited) stock items.
Purchase/Delivery can be arranged through Kelvin via email.

Jackets $35

Men’s XS(2), S(3), 2XL(1), 3XL(1).
Ladies, L8(1), L10(1).
Kids,

Polos $30

Men’s, S(2), 3XL(1).
Ladies,
Kids, K6(1), K8(2), K10(2), K12(1), K14(1), K16(1).

Caps (WOW Trucker cap) $15

Scarves $20

Neck Tie $25 – A must have for Senior Presentaion!

Coaches for Season 2020

Albury Hotspurs SC
Seeking expressions of interest from current and new applications in all Sunday Junior to Senior coaching positions for season 2020.
Please email your interest to secretary@alburyhotspurs.com.au
Or call to discuss any position with President Brad Howard 0413 994 177

Divisions/Grades

Div.1 & 2 Women (This is a paid position, remuneration pending on applicant)
16 Girls
14 Girls
12 Girls
Div.1 Men (This is a paid position, remuneration pending on applicant)
Div.2 Men
Over 35 Men
Div.3 Men
16 Boys
14 Boys
13 Boys
12 Boys
All Abilities

Note:
Albury Hotspurs cover costs on most coaching courses as required.
Receive a 50% discount on your player registration for coaching an Albury Hotspurs Team.

Junior Encouragement Awards

We are currently seeking interest from the current and new businesses who would like to supply/support our junior members with awards for this season 2019.
We would like to thank and acknowledge these businesses for their support.

Match Reports

Div.2 Women v Wang won 1 – 0

Over 35s v Twin City lost 1 -4

The old boys made the trip to Jelbart Park for what turned out to be our final game of the season against Twin City. After what could only be described as an interesting effort on the training track on Tuesday and Thursday, a different team turned up with a desire to win and play for each other on Sunday. We controlled and created chances aplenty in the first half with the ball hitting the post 3 times and Kewin finessed a header home only to be called for a debateable offside.
T-Bone was then fouled in the box and stepped up to power home the equaliser and we went into the break 1 all. Unfortunately we got caught a couple of times on the counter after some fantastic lead up play and soon found ourselves down 2-1 and pretty quickly 3-1 but we continued to push and ended up going down 4-1. This game showed us the difference between the two sides who played on the day and I think that while our success on the park may have fallen short of our goals at the start of the year, it demonstrates that sometimes winning isn’t everything.
Now some thank you’s.
To everyone who has helped out by running the line at some point during the year, thank you from all of us. To Townie and Cobra, thank you for your help at training when I was unavailable. To the Seniors, Ressies and Thirds, thank you for allowing us to have a run with you on a Tuesday and Thursday night. To the wives, partners and children of the players, thank you for letting your significant other to be away from you in the evenings and the Sundays and thanks for coming to support us. Thank you to Aido and Loz for your substantial contributions on Sundays, it is sometimes a hard job but it has made it easier with you two and what you do. Thank you to the players for the year, as I said we may not have made it to either of our goals this year but we tried. It was amazing to see so many of you make the effort to train when you could, apply yourself when there and also help out where you could around the club and a piece of my life membership is yours. While some of you didn’t get the amount of game time that you wished for your contribution was still important, but what is more important is the laughs and banter.

16 Boys v Wangaratta lost 0 – 2

The boys gave their all and more than matched Wangaratta. We were very unlucky not to score after hitting the post and crossbar and their keeper making some crucial saves. Nil all into the break and looking to take it to them in the second half. It was much the same, a tight battle and both teams finding it difficult to create and finish of any chances. Unfortunately Wang scored midway in the second half after a shot was deflected cruelly away from our keeper. This gave Wang some confidence and they became more settled at the back. Chasing the game we had to push more bodies forward, going to three at the back in search of the equaliser. The team never gave up and played some beautiful passing football but were unable to find the goal we so desperately needed. With two minutes to go, Wang were able to secure the game by scoring on the counter attack.
Apologies to Cody who was gracious and understanding about not being able to fit on the team sheet and also to the boys who didn’t get much game time.
I would like to thank Carolyn for managing the team, Craig, David, Rick and any others for running lines throughout the year. I would also like to thank the squad of (17) players for your commitment and support of each other over the year.

16 Girls v Melrose

14 Boys

14 Girls

13 Boys v Myrtleford lost 1 – 2

We took the lead late in the first half compliments to an Alonso penalty. Myrtleford were at us and probably dominated most of the first half, but Lenny, Tyreece, Ben, Paras and Sam were holding firm. With half our squad backing up from an early final in the 12s it was always going to be a tough battle, Myrtleford with all fresh legs. Great games Alonso, Keely and Cooper.
Its been a great season of highs and lows but the team were really stringing together some fine performances at the end of the year.
Its been a pleasure coaching this group, I hope we see all your faces back at Spurs next year and we will go further in the finals without doubt.
Thanks to Shaun Gibbons for doing such a fine job managing the team.

12 Boys v Melrose won 4 – 0

The team are starting to hit some great form. Carl made a great run down the left to slot a nice left footer to put us up early and then drawing a foul in the box before Cooper unselfishly knocked in the penalty. Will Hale was terrific in the middle, very creative setting up
all the attack and scoring himself. Zavier iced the game in the second half with composed goal out the back.
This next game will be the biggest game they have played. Cobram on Sunday at Diamonds (Latrobe Uni grounds)
Cobram have been sitting pretty at the top of the ladder all year, just waiting for us to knock them sweetly off their perch. If we bring our A-game, we will do it.
Goals: Carl, Cooper, Will, Zavier
Awards: Team Effort