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can actually do sometimes - I swear it!). Superb opportunist, SHANNON DEACON (Defender)
Philip's oppon­ents cannot afford to give him half a chance when he A first season player Shannon has enthusiasm and tenacity and
is within cooey of the goal. completes our defensive trio which worked well all season. He is fast
and does not give up easily. He has improved all the time.
SEAMUS GOODALL (winger) PHILLIP KERR (Utility)
Seamus had his first season as a forward after a season in defense, A late starter due to arriving in the district after the start of the season,
and proved a success. Able to receive a long ball and beat Phillip has worked hard and fitted in well. He has ability to clefend or
defenders before getting in a good cross and able to score with attack and scored a good goal against Taupiri (who were competition
either foot (when he gets his feet figured out!). Never stops runners-up).
running and never gives up either.
ANDREW WILLIAMSON (Winger)
NIGEL EVERLEIGH (utility) A skilful player on his day, Andrew has the ability to move swiftly into
Nigel is a strong runner and striker of the ball, always gives total attack and passes the ball well.
effort and is very keen. He has developed into a true team player
with total commitment to the cause, and on his day is a smashing AARON WALLBANK, JONELLE ABBOTT & SAMUAL
player with a powerful boot. RAWIRI ...
... were part of the team during the year but had to stop playing for
MARK GURNELL (Midfield) various reasons, but thanks are due to them for their considerable
Mark has really advanced this season, winning a lot of the ball and contributions.
distributing it in a most productive manner, taking most of the corner JOE WRIGHT (Coach)
kicks for the year and bending over "banana balls" with ease. Mark Joe has continued his full relationship with the team, a lot of whom
played a large part in many of our goals, although his name does not were coached by him in 1982, and who have responded well to his
appear on most of them - he deserves praise for his skill in "assists”. undoubted talent as a teacher and motivator. Joe has the ability, with a
few well-chosen words, to really get through to the team. Some of
PAULETTE JACKSON (Defender) his halftime tune-ups have been classics and have turned a losing
Another much-improved player, Paulette has been one of our situation right around, and the advice from the sideline during games
stalwarts, moving around the field much quicker than last year and was succinct, to the point, and audible!
clearing upfield as well. Paulette is our only female player, now, but
able to deal with the boys and put them in their place. A respected and TERRY GOODALL (Coach)
accepted team member. New to the art of team, Terry has leaned a lot (and enjoyed the
experience). Aside from forgetting to bring the ball to practice or being
GABRIEL SCHIMANSKI (Defender) unable to find the venue of the game and driving around the
Effective and reliable, he has played well all season and has shut Hamilton suburbs in a wild panic, it has been a reasonably trouble-free
down many opposition forays. season!

1983 9th Grade A

Standing: Georgie Rowell (Coach), Kirsten Henckel, Damian Mahara, Bradley Wallbank, Martin Urlich, (#6?),
Cushla O’Leary, Jason Carroll, John Rowell (Manager).
104 Kneeling: (#10?), Simon Rowell, Daryl ?, (#13?), Cindy Gray.