AJFCYB2017

(Devo) our rocks in the central back position along
100% in each match and the ground he covers is
OVER 45s
DIVISION 3B
The 45/3B team came together from a number of
They were well assisted with the reliable players
such as Paul Sarantopoulos & Tom Beale. We have
different areas, but gelled well to form a formidable
team. The team is made up of a core group of 7
uncovered a prolific goal poacher in Danny
Burkhard along with Daniel Moore and David Lunn.
players, who have played together over a number
of years. We were reunited with Tom Koksal after 10
They were well supported with our hard working
midfield of Tim, Phil, Patrick, Lorenzo. Fernando,
years in the wilderness and Tom Beale after 2 years
Cush & John.
away from the club. Then with the help of Tom
Beale, we were able to recruit 3 extra players from
his network of friends. Then we welcomed a
The team had seen a big improvement in a number
of players, but none more than Lorenzo Bulfon, who
number of players rejected from other teams to join
our squad. We then completed the team from new
we have nominated as the most improved in the
team. His hard work at training and listening to how
players to the club that were not able to find a team.
we needed him to play saw him really develop
during the year. We had many players who stood up
The team started slowly as we were trying to work
and contributed greatly, but our Best and Fairest
out a playing style and most appropriate playing
positions. Unfortunately the Over 45 competitions
this year was is Tim Smyth. Tim in the 10 years he
has played in our team has never given less than
only had 8 teams and we ran out of games to make
the final series from a slow start. The team was able
remarkable for a 50 year old (there would be All Age
to beat 3 of the 4 teams and draw twice with the
other top 4 team and all in the last 6 weeks of the
players hoping to match his productivity).
competition. The team missed out by 2 points and
were the most informed team when the final series
Even though we didn’t make the finals, we had a
very enjoyable season where we formed into a good
commenced.
unit and enjoy being together. This is reflected in
our positive attitude to our team, referees and
A special mention to the best defensive team in the
competition made up primarily of Luke and Steve
opposition teams. The momentum we finished this
season, is our spring board for next year. Thank you
with Sam and Tom K.
guys and already looking forward to next season.
Paul Simeoni, Team Manager 78