Interested in playing Aussie Rules football in Auckland? There
are 6 teams across Auckland competing in the AAFL. The season runs
from September to early December. Auckland also fields a team in
the annual NPC competition and its players make up the majority
of the NZ Falcons team (International Cup champions in 2005).
| Home ground: |
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Mountford Park
Dr Pickering Avenue
Manurewa
Auckland |
| Post: |
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P.O. Box 48
Manurewa
Auckland
New Zealand. |
| Email: |
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ken.mckay@paradise.net.nz |
| Fax: |
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09 622 3526 |
| President: |
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Keith Sharp
Phone 09 268 0528 |
| Vice president: |
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Mick Bray
Phone 09 297 7393 |
| Secretary: |
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Shane Goodwin
Phone 09 266 6755
raidersafl@live.com |
| Treasurers: |
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Keith Sharp & Ken McKay
Phone Ken 09 622 3526
ken.mckay@paradise.net.nz |
| Committee: |
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David McFarlane
Jeff Brady
John Thompson
Brad Wade
Scott Cossey
Glen Goodwin |
| Seniors coaches: |
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Michael Bromby and Michael Dunlop |
| Reserves coach: |
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Shane Goodwin |
Michael Bromby is an Englishman who came to this country
as a teenager and not long after arriving was introduced to AFL
footy at his school. From that experience he became involved with
the Manurewa club in 1997 where he learnt his football. Michael
has represented New Zealand at International level playing in
an Under 21 team. Last year he was appointed as Senior Coach and
Captain and with no experience of coaching an AFL football club
performed his duties with passion, he lead by example on the field.
Michael (Slick) Dunlop a New Zealander was introduced
to AFL football in 2003. Michael's football skills have improved
steadily over the last few years and so has his understanding
of the game. He was approached by the clubs management to be joint
senior coach and had no hesitation in accepting the position.
Michael is also involved in the design of the new club logo and
uniform design.
Shane is another NZer who had been playing junior rugby
with Manurewa rugby club. Shane's father Glen asked if it would
be okay for Shane to learn to play AFL football and the rest is
history. Shane has not played the last couple of seasons due to
a serious knee injury, but this has not stopped his involvement
at the club. What Shane lacks in his knowledge of the game he
more than makes up for with his enthusiasm.
Falcons Reps still playing:
Paul Gunning was playing for Manurewa when he retired from playing
football. He moved to Perth with his family and got keen to play
some footy and started playing in the over 35's and then thought
why not give the Falcon's one last try and he made the squad and
the rest is history. We are very proud of his effort and attitude
during the International Cup. What an inspiration to the young
players playing the game in NZ. Congrats Paul!
Moss Doran played a handful of games for Manurewa before being
sent last year by the club to South Warrnambool in the Hampden
League (Country Victoria) Moss made the seniors at South Warrnambool
after only 6 games in the Reserves. We are very proud of his achievements
as are the Hamilton league.
Australians playing at Manurewa: Brett Nugent, Brad Wade
and Joel Wade
Joining this year: Peter Labbad and Daniel Allen. Both
Peter and Daniel have played at club level in Melbourne. Both
work in Tauranga and travel up to play on Sundays.
Key Ins: All persons who join the club in what ever roll
they perform.
Key Outs: Steve Telfer and Daniel Ford (players)
Outlook for the Season: To develop and encourage the young
players joining the club and to work at building a strong club
for the future and for the region South of Auckland.
Footnote: The Manurewa Oval was developed by the Manukau
City Council to be used primarily for AFL football.
The club is affiliated to the Manurewa Rugby Club and has full
use of club facilities.