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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). Club Contact
details
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. 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. Sponsored by
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