Lions on Show at Presentation Day
20/09/08
Wollongong Lions Juniors celebrated at great 2008 season with the annual presentation and North Dalton Park clubrooms. All players were recognised with a token medallion and certifcate. The following provides the names of those players who achieved special recognition for their great play through the season.
Under 9’s
Best and Fairest: Josh Hinton
Runner Up Best & Fairest: Tom Cranny
Most Improved: Liam Wilson
Coach’s Award: Flynn Crittenden
Under 10’s
Best and Fairest: Patrick Corbett
Best and Fairest Runner Up: Sam Tyson
Most improved: Sam Patmore
Coaches Choice: Gyan Wijekulasuriya
Under 11’s
Best and Fairest: Owen Christie
Best and Fairest Runner Up: Sam Wilson
Most Improved: Izaak Wasley
Coaches Choice: Ashwyn Sormus
Under 13’s
Best & Fairest: Joshua Harris
Best & Fairest Runner up: Christopher Maciejowski
Most Improved : Sean Limn
Coaches Choice : Ben McKeowen
U11's take Premiership with win in wet and wild conditions
03/09/08
In near identical conditions to the 2007 U10 grand final, the Lions U11's triumphed in the wet and windy conditions to come out winners by 10 points. The Lions held on to a slender lead going into the final quarter, but all the boys put in big efforts for a courageous victory. Lions 7.17 57 Tigers 7.7 49. Congratulations to Owen Christie who picked up the umpires votes for best on ground.
U11's face Tigers in Grand Final
03/09/08
Our U/9's and U/10's unfortunately went down last Saturday. The U/9's were right in the game and ended up going down by just two goals. The U/10's manned up really well and matched it with a very big and capable Swans outfit and in the end only went down by 4 goals. Congratulations to both teams on making the second last week of the finals and on a great season all round.
In a replay from 2007, the U/11's play the Tigers who narrowly beat Kiama. The Tigers have always provided a great challange to the Lions, and this match should be no different. The Grand Final is at Figtree Oval at 10.15am. All U11's boys need to be at the ground by 9.30am.
At the conclusion of the game, U11 team players, parents and supports are invited to a post GF BBQ at North Beach (at the BBQ's near the Lagoon Restaurant) at 1pm, hopefully to celebrate a Grand Final win! Mike will supply the snags, bread and a soft drink for the kids. BYO if you want anything fancier (like salad).
Hope to see as many Lions supporters from all grades at Figtree this weekend to support our U11 Lions.
Junior Presentation
03/09/08
Wollongong Lions Juniors are holding the end of season presentatiuon day on Sunday Sept 14. This event always proves popular with all supporters of the club. Action includes the parent v's kids game, free sausage sizzle, trophies and of course those never ending speeches from coaches.
When: Sun, Sept 14, 10:00am
Where: North Dalton Park
Tickets and other information, contact:
Mike Christie 4229 2419 or your team coach
The Business End
26/08/08
The U9 & U10 Lions Juniors have progressed to the second rounds of the end of year final playoffs. Both teams played well in the first week, and are in with a good show this coming week. Good luck Lions
Our U11's fought out a titanic battle against Kiama Power and came out on top by the narrowest of margins - 1 point. The Lions defended strongly in the final quarter and held out the Power who had the aid of a good breeze. The Lions have a break this weekend from playing, but there will be a training session on Saturday. Make sure you get the newsletter this week at training for details.
Our U13's were not so lucky, going down by just 7 points in the minor semi-final. It was a great game and the boys should be proud of their efforts, both in this game and throughout the year.
Hope to see as many of you as possible at NDP this weekend to support our Lions, and help out on the day as the Lions are hosting the preliminary finals.
Trivia Night
26/08/08
Wollongong Lions are holding the 2008 Trivia night on Sept 12. This event always provides a great night, so read up on all those important facts and figures, and get your table organised.
When: Fri, Sept 12, 6:30pm
Where: Illawarra Master Builders Club
Cost: $10 a head
Tables: of 8
Tickets and other information, contact:
Grant Wilson: 4284 2209 or Mike Christie 4229 2419
High Flying Action at North Dalton Park
15/07/08
The Illawarra Junior AFL staged the AFLGSJ U16 Championships last weekend. Under perfect football conditions, an awesome day of football and a general carnival atmosphere was experienced by those who attended. This event was organised by the Illawarra Regional Committee, and special thanks goes to them and their many helpers to make this such a successful event. The Wollongong Lions were represented by Mark Seily, Mark and Robbie Webb, Grant, Jennifer, and Sam Wilson.
The Illawarra side won each of their preliminary games, but was outclassed in the first semi-final. Great effort fella's.
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One of the highlights of the day was the arrival of the game day match ball by a Navy helicopter. Thanks to the Royal Australian Navy who were the major sponsor for the event.
2008 Lions Ball
14/07/08
Lions Seniors are holding the 2008 Lions Ball on July 26. This event always provides a great night, so dust off those Dinner Suits and get your table organised.
When: July 26, 7:00pm
Where: Illawarra Master Builders Club
Cost: $60
Tickets and other information, contact:
CHRISTIAN VAN REEDE: 0421 844 598
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AFLGSJ U16 Championships - July 12 North Dalton Park
07/07/08
The Illawarra Junior AFL is staging the AFLGSJ U16 Championships at North Dalton Park this weekend, 12/07/2008. Games commence at 9am, with the Grand Final being played at 7:30pm
Some highlights of the day will be the arrival of a Navy Helicopter, which will land at 4pm, an Auskick clinic running between 5 and 6pm, plus the Superboot competition running from 5pm
Hope to see you down there, and go the mightly Illawarra.
More Lions in Action
07/07/08
We've got some new photos, this time a few shots of the U10's V's Hawks on 29/06/08. Thanks to Ian Patmore for sending them through. If you have any photos that could take centre stage on the site, then please forward them through to the lionsweb@optusnet.com.au
Lions Storming into Representative Duty
04/06/08
 This long weekend, June 7-9, the AFLGSJ stage their regional age carnivals. The Wollongong Lions Juniors would like to congratulate the Lions boys that have been selected to represent the Illawarra Storm at the Greater Sydney Juniors Rep carnival this weekend.
In the U/13 Storm side are Robert Webb, Joshua Harris, Chris Panagakos and Chris Maciejowski. In the U/12 side are Daniel Curtis, Lewis Smith, Sam Hyndes, Sam Wilson, Owen Christie and Christian Foster. Congrats also to Jack Thompson-Gardner who had to withdraw from the U/12’s due to travel commitments. These boys have been training in the development squad since February and have been rewarded for their hard work with selection for the Storm. I’m sure we’ll see many of them also achieve higher rep honours with the southern region Pigeons. Well done boys – you’ve done the Lions proud.
$1000 up for grabs
04/06/08
Lions Seniors are running the first function for 2008. Its your chance to walk away with $1000.
When: June 21, 7:00pm
Where: Clubrooms, North Dalton Park
Cost: $20
Tickets and other information, contact the following seniors:
DAVE GOODLEY: 0423 687 218
BRAD PATTERSON: 0422153306
ADAM PATTERSON: 0422697353
BOONY: 0428282257
Note: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT ON THE NIGHT TO WIN THE $1,000
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Lions in Action
14/05/08
We've been lucky enough to receive some quality photos of the U11's playing Shellharbour on May 3. I've include some of these on a new tab above. If you have any photos that could take centre stage on the site, then please forward them through to the lionsweb@optusnet.com.au 
AFL Greater Sydney Juniors - Code of Conduct reminder
07/05/08
All players, officials and supporters are reminded of the AFL Greater Sydney Juniors - Code of Conduct. Please refer to the link below for a copy of the latest document. The link will also appear as a permanent feature on the menu items on the left of the Lions homepage.SJ - Code of Conduct
Junior Club Song
23/04/08
Heres the club song for those upcoming victories. It is sung to the tune of the Marsellaise (aka The French National Anthem or the Brisbane/Fitzroy Lions team song for the footy culture vultures among you). So hit the link below, and sing it LOUD!!!
We are the pride of Wollongong
We wear maroon, blue and gold
We will always fight for victory
Like the mighty Lions of old
All for one and one for all
We will answer to the call
Go Lions...Wollongong Lions
We'll kick the winning score
You'll hear our mighty roar
You'll hear our mighty roar
RRRRROOOAAAAAARRRRRR!!!!
The First Ruck-Brisbane Lions.wma
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