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Masquerade Ball a Huge Success
11:52am July 06, 2008 | Baden Pratt
The club's Masquerade Ball was a huge success with about 140 members and partners enjoying the food, drinks and music. Congratulations to Clint Wiltshire and his helpers for a great effort. President Paul Farrell welcomed the guests and the night got underway. Stars of the evening were James Doogue (he won almost everything), Josh de Buelle (the beau of the Ball), Robert Looby (never seen anybody doing the Pride of Erin before to punk rock music), Travis Miles (another winner on the night), and, of course, all the women. They were absolutely fabulous and made the evening with their poise, clothes, dancing and adding that edge of excitement. Well done all round, the club was the big winner. PICTURES WILL BE DOWNLLOADED LATER.
Another Seven Wins - 3rd Time in a Year
11:45am July 06, 2008 | Baden Pratt
The Maggies had another successful weekend with all seven grades notching victories, for the third time this season. The A Grade defeated Whitfords 11.16 to 5.8 at home. The scoreboard shows an easy victory, but Whitfords were desperate all day and took the game right up to the league leaders. Whitfords were hard at the ball, tough in the clashes and showed great passages of play that belies their position on the A Grade ladder. North were struggling to get into the game early and it was only two late goals into the breeze in the second quarter that gave them a half time lead of just 13 points. Kicking with the breeze in the third term the Maggies dominated but poor kicking at goal kept Whitfords in the game. The football was fast and furious and the weather conditions, strong wind, some rain, hampered the skills. The ground also was muddy in some sections. North help Whitfords to just three points in the final term and scored several goals into a strong breeze. All teams are now in the top five.
Maggies win Five, draw one, lose one
10:14pm June 29, 2008 | Baden Pratt
Congratulations all round this weekend with all teams performing their best after our thinnest selection night of the season. The A Grade fought back from three goals down at the start of the third quarter to win by 35 points against Wembley at Wembley, the A Reserves held Wembly goalless (Wembley are second on the ladder), both E Grade teams won and the G Grade had a great draw. The A colts thrashed Wembley and the Laurie Keene Colts played manfully but were just short against leaders Collegians.
2008 Masquerade Ball
4:55pm June 24, 2008 | Clint Wiltshire
Hurry to book your tables/tickets now!!! Time is running out for the event of the year!! Money and table bookings to Clint by Thursday 26th June.
When: Saturday 5th July
Where: Grand River Ballroom,Sheraton Hotel Perth
Time: 7.00pm-Midnight
Cost: $120.00
Dress: Black & White Formal
Details: Limited 150 presale tickets only
Includes 3 course meal, wine, beer & soft drinks, Live DJ
Maggies hold top spot at end of Round 1
11:15pm June 21, 2008 | Baden Pratt
North Fremantle's A Grade finished the First Round of the competition with an excellent win over University at McGillvray Reserve to hold on to top spot on the ladder. In a unique day six games were played at McGillvray so that the University Club could have all their players and officials at the ground for a Ladies' Day. The first three quarters were hard fought with North clinging to a few points lead at three quarter time. However, with the aid of a strong breeze, the Maggies ran away winning by about five goals. The A Reserve grade also lost as did both E Grade teams, a big surprise. However, the Colts teams both had good wins, the Phil Scott A Colts having a great tussle with University until three quarter time when, again with the wind, the team ran away. The G Grade were playing at night-time at home and these results are not through, nor the official scores from all games.
Maggies go to top of A Grade
1:10am June 08, 2008 | Baden Pratt
IN a great win, North Fremantle's A Grade toppled North Beach at North Beach to go to the top of the ladder. With about five minutes to play North Fremantle had kicked 18 goals to North Beach's eight goals. It was a great team effort with Minervini kicking nine goals, both Halls playing well and other good games from Peter Oliver, Daniel Staff, Daniel Bratovic, Brad Wedgwood. The ruck was led brilliantly by big Coxie playing his first A Grade game and Dickinson, in the backline, continued to show what a wonderful pick-up he is with another solid display. He is a real bonus to our club. The A Reserves lost by a kick but the Phil Scott Colts came from behind to down North Beach.
North Trio in State Side
10:00am June 03, 2008 | Baden Pratt
North Fremantle had three players chosen in the WA State side that played Tasmania in Tasmania in the weekend - Brad Wedgwood, Dwayne Lake and Daniel Starr. Wedgwood, an all-Australian from the previous year, was named Captain of the side. Former North Fremantle coach, Wayne Langbourne was again appointed coach of the State side. The WA team won by 11 points 11.10 (76) to 9.11 (65). Wedgwood was solid all day, Starr did well in a back pocket and Lake turned the game when he went into the centre after half time. Wll done, everybody. The State side was Ryan Atkinson - Willetton, Jamie Birrell (VC) - Trinity Aquinas, Michael Cox - Whitford, Adam Edwards - Stirling, Scott Harman - Wesley Curtin, Jackson Harwood - North Beach, Jarrad Heller - Collegians, Scott Horsburgh - Wesley Curtin, Bradley Horsman - Wesley Curtin, Blake Ingersole - Willetton, Simon Jones - University, Dwayne Lake - North Fremantle, Adam Lomax - Fremantle CBC, Tyron Miller - Collegians, Daniel O'Sullivan - Trinity Aquinas
Carl Scarfone - Swan View, Brett Stanford - Wesley Curtin, Daniel Starr - North Fremantle, Jacob Towne - Melville, Bradley Wedgwood (C) - North Fremantle , Tom Willday - Trinity Aquinas, Steve Wood (VC) - University.
Heritage Week in Fremantle - history of North Fremantle on display
11:38pm May 24, 2008 | Baden Pratt
As part of Heritage Week in Fremantle the club will hold a special evening next Wednesday, at 7.30pm for all those interested in knowing more about the history of football at Gilbert Fraser Reserve. Former club President Baden Pratt will trace the history of the ground from 1931 when the Tanner family arrived from England to settle in Western Australia. All members, supporters and others interested in Australian football are welcome to attend the event as the club's contribution to Heritage Week in Fremantle. The event is FREE.
A Grade Have Good Win
11:35pm May 24, 2008 | Baden Pratt
The A Grade jumped another hurdle in their endeavour to win the 2008 flag by downing Wesley Curtin at home today. Both teams were level (North on top, Wesley third) on points before the game. WC, coached by former South Fremantle champion Marty Atkins, struggled for most of the game against a North Fremantle side that tackled hard, ran hard and controlled the game. Both Colts teams also had wins - the Phil Scott A Grade Colts beat Wesley Curtin by 11 points to remain undefeated after six rounds. It was WC's second loss for the season. The Laurie Keene Colts, playing in their seventh round. beat a dismal Melville by 14 goals at Troy Park. The Maggie Reserves went down by a kick against Wesley Curtin but the verandah at Gilbert Fraser Reserve read like a Who's Who of North with eight players watching on who could claim to have a spot in either the A Grade or Reserves if fit. At the time of going to Press there were not results available for the three other grades.
Another Clean Sweep for Club - 7 wins
2:11am May 18, 2008 | Baden Pratt
For the second time this season North Fremantle won all seven games. The A Grade had a good win over West Coast Cowan (away), the Reserves fell over the line by a single point, the E Reserves and E Grade had good, hard fought wins against arch rivals CBC, the G Grade had a good win and both colts teams won by 18 goals.
Great A Grade Win Celebrates 150 Years of Football
11:46pm May 10, 2008 | Baden Pratt
The Mighty Maggies won a classic match against arch rival Trinity Aquinas today. NF 11.16 (82) TA 12.3 (75). They came from behind to kick four goals into the breeze in the final quarter and win by seven points. Coach Scott Misich inspired the team with a magnificent three-quarter time address. Good players were Dickinson, Wedgwood, Carter. The club had another six wins with only the A Reserve going down, by seven points, to the ladder leader Trinity Aquinas. The West coast Eagles Phil Scott Colts were again impressive beating TA's by eight goals while the West Coast Eagles Laurie Keene Colts did very well away to Kingsley to win by seven points. Fremantle Docker Shaun McManus tossed the coin before the game and spoke to officials of both teams at a half time afternoon tea.
Anzac Day March Successful
2:13am April 27, 2008 | Baden Pratt
A total of 27 club members took part in the Anzac Day march through the streets of Fremantle. This followed 15 others, mainly Colts, turning out for the Dawn Service at Fremantle's Monument Hill. Life Members Peter Grosser, Simon Melville, Ray Killeen and Baden Pratt marched with the Colts. Club Treasurer Paul Smith was another. The banner containing the names of our World War l (11 players) and World War ll (nine) was carried by Craig Looby and Travis Miles. The club received a huge round of applause from many in the very big crowd. Earlier Wes French and Sam Buhagiar laid a wreathe at the Dawn Service on behalf of the club.
Club Record - Seven Games, Seven Wins
2:07am April 27, 2008 | Baden Pratt
The NFAFC set a club record today with seven wins from seven grades, the first time in the history of the Mighty Maggies. The A Grade travelled to Whitfords for an important clash that was played in fluky wind conditions. North kicked 11 goals 7 points to Whitfords 4 goals 10 points, a 39 point victory. Six players contributed to the goals, led by Ben Carter with four and Cameron Hall with three. The A Reserves held off a strong challenge to win by just three points, but all other grades had big wins, including the two Colts teams.
Maggies Kick Off With a Win
11:55pm April 19, 2008 | Baden Pratt
North Fremantle's A Grade had a very good win in the opening fixture of the season against Wembley at Gilbert Fraser Reserve 12.13 (85) to 7.5 (47). It was a desperately fought game with North Fremantle in front for most of the game until Wembley, in the first 10 minutes of the final quarter, hit the front into a strong breeze. However, the Maggie potential swung into play and the next seven goals were scored with the aid of a strong breeze. There were many good players for the Maggies and it was a great team effort given the challenge Wembley launched at the start of the final quarter. Wembley appeared to be struggling throughout as North Fremantle raced to a six goal to one lead at half time. However, Wembley kicked four goals with the breeze and suddenly there was nothing in the difference. A quick last quarter goal and Wembley were suddenly looming as a big threat. However, the wind was a consequence and North fought back to win.
The A Reserve were not as lucky going down by five goals. The A Colts had a grand win with strength all over the oval. The E grades both won and as this goes to Press the G Grade are locked in battle at Gilbert Fraser Reserve under lights.
Edited 4:43pm 20/04/08 by Mark Davies
Where Have all the Dads Gone?
11:18pm April 12, 2008 | Baden Pratt
With seven teams (two Colts) playing on most days at three separate venues the time has come for an appeal for H E L P! In the not so distant past we used to get plenty of dads put up their hands to help, but this year, so far, is an exception. Just for one game we need 1 goal umpire, 1 boundary umpire, 1 (2) water carriers, three people to give Fairest and Best votes at the conclusion of each game, a timekeeper, a scoreboard operator, a manager, statisticians, trainers - the list grows every year. If anybody is interested in helping please see a club official.
Players' Tea and Super Saturday
11:13pm April 12, 2008 | Baden Pratt
This Thursday is the Players' Tea and announcements of the A Grade squads and lower grade teams. How will be fit 150 people into the hall, let alone feed them in 30 minutes? A good problem to have, no doubt. With Saturday already earmarked as Ladies' Day the place to be this Saturday will be Gilbert Fraser Reserve with the first game starting at 10.45. It was great to see Life Member Terry Gabriele fill the breech by umpiring in the G Grade. He drove all the way to Warnbro to help out the club. Also, we heard from Bob Coshall in Melbourne who now has our website and is enjoying keeping up to date with all the club news.
Three Wins in Season Opener
11:10pm April 12, 2008 | Baden Pratt
The club had three wins out of four games in the opening round of 2008. With the A Grade sides traditionally starting a week later than all other grades (so the A Grade Grand Finals can become feature events at the end of the season with every club able to attend) we saw wins to the E Grade, E Reserve and G Grade. Unfortunately, our West Coast Eagles Colts went down to a brilliant University team 9.10 to our 7.7. Congratulations to Tully Misich, Trent Barrett and Calgi on their successes. Next week is season proper - seven teams competing for the first time in the history of the club.
Ladies' Day at Gilbert Fraser Reserve
7:28pm March 12, 2008 | Baden Pratt
Attention all Wives, Girlfriends, Mums, Nannas and Friends.
“You are invited to a day dedicated to the Ladies of the North Fremantle Football Club to say thanks for your continuous support for our boys & welcome new faces. (About time we got together over a few drinks!!!)”
Saturday 19th April
(North Freo vs Wembley)
12.30pm – 5.00pm (Then join the boys for drinks after the game).
Gil Fraser Oval, in a Marquee (to watch the games)
A friend or two
$20 per person
This cost includes finger food, wine and champagne all day.
Please SMS Danielle on 0419190720
By Saturday 12th April for catering purposes.
Edited 12:04am 10/04/08 by Mark Davies
Club Appoints First Welfare Officer
1:10am December 15, 2007 | Baden Pratt
The club has appointed Life Member Ron Keenan as the Welfare Officer. Ron, who has coached Premiership teams at North, will be available to visit any club members who are unwell or facing personal problems. Another role is to bring up to date all the home addresses of the club's Life Members, given that our oldest living Life Member was appointed more than half a century ago. Please make Ron welcome and we will rely on everybody telling the club secretary, Baden Pratt, of any members, or former members, who are doing it tough, are in hospital or a nursing home, or unwell and our Welfare Officer will pay you a visit.
Scott Misich appointed Club Coach for 2008
3:40pm November 18, 2007 | Baden Pratt
Scott Misich has been named as NFAFC Club Coach for 2008 beating a hot field of four other applicants, including two nominations from WAFL club coaches. Andrew Woodall will become A Reserve coach and both will work together to provide the club with the best possible A Grade team throughout the new season. Dan Prigmore has been named coach of the Phil Scott A Grade Colts and will also coach the NFAFC Overseas Team against the Brussells Saints in Belgium at the end of the season. The Coaching Selection Panel will determine lower grade coaching positions in the next few days.
New Club President
3:36pm November 18, 2007 | Baden Pratt
The Committee of the North Fremantle Amateur Football Club met this week and appointed Paul Farrell as President for the 2008 season. Farrell has been a superstar at North and at age 38 is still playing in the A Reserve team. He has a senior management position in his job. Heath Nelson and Glenn Stephens have been confirmed as vice-Presidents. The new Treasurer is Paul Smith and Baden Pratt is secretary, with James Doogue as Asst. Secretary. The committee will meet on the first Tuesday of each month so if any members of the club have items they wish to raise please contact any of the executive members (above) or committee members Shane Kiely, Clint Wiltshire, Corry Grosser, Wes French, Craig 'Doc' Tolliday, Andrew Woodall.
Life Members Function
3:29pm November 18, 2007 | Baden Pratt
About 70 people attended last Friday night's induction of our two new Life Members - Andrew Maironara and Cameron Hall. Past President Gary Hasler inducted "Mully" and 1967 coach, Ron "Mo" Keenan inducted Hally. It was great to see Life Members Drew Herrington, Steven Newell, Simon Melville, Gavin Ferraz, Heath Nelson, Paul Farrell, Scott Misich, Tully Misich, Robert Looby, Peter Gepp, John Grierson, David Haddow, Ray Killeen, John Mannion, Ron Priemus, John 'Charlie' Rate, Glenn Stephens, Barry Woodhead, Keith Bridle, Gordon Dickson, Arthur Griffin and others are the event. Others sent apologies - Ross McCaffrey, Glenn Hurst, Peter Grosser, Steven Jenkins, Kevin Murphy, Grant Nelson, David Price, Kym Robertson, Terry Sayers, Greg Skinner, Mark Tunnecliffe, Stan Whipp, Des Carter, David Browne, Terry Gabriele, Michael Gill and John Hogg. It was a wonderful event with the Life Members congratulating about 20 of last year's winning Colts team members. A special presentation, a caricature of Gary Hasler with the grandstand in the background, was made by Wayne Langborne to our outgoing President. Thank you Wes French for organising the bar.
C. Hall and A. Maironara named Life Members
12:01am October 19, 2007 | Baden Pratt
Two current players were named as Life Members of the club at the Wind-up and Presentation of Trophy night. Cameron Hall and Andrew (Mully) Maironara were given standing ovations as their names were announced. They become the 105th and 106th life member. A special function for all Life Members will be held on November 16 at Gilbert Fraser Reserve to welcome the new Life Members into the life member coterie.
Bill James's ashes scattered over Gilbert Fraser Reserve
11:06pm October 16, 2007 | Baden Pratt
The late Bill James, all-Australian, Australian vice-captain, winner of major awards, five times club fairest and best, captain-coach of the 1960 Champion undefeated team passed away recently. Tomorrow (Wednesday, October 17) a short ceremony will be held at Gilbert Fraser Reserve as Bill's ashes are scattered over the ground to honour Bill's last wish. About 30 club members will be present and all are invited. Stan Whipp will serve lunch at noon and the ceremony, along with some of Bill's family, will take place about 1pm. NOTE: A tribute to Bill James will be in the obituary column of The West Australian tomorrow written by Len Findlay.
Edited 3:29pm 17/10/07 by Mark Davies
Team of the 90's announced
7:55pm November 28, 2006 | Gary Hasler
To coincide with the launch of the Book - The Mighty Maggies of Gilbert Fraser Reserve 1895-2006, the team of the 90's was named and published alongside the previously named teams of the 70's and 80's. Club icons such as Gavin Ferraz, Scott Wilcox, Paul Farrell, Shane Kiely and Drew Herrington were named in the team that is now on show in the club rooms along the other sides of the decades.
85th Anniversary and Book Launch
7:50pm November 28, 2006 | Gary Hasler
Sunday the 26th of November saw the club celebrate its 85th Anniversary (albeit in the 86th year) and launch its history book at Gilbert Fraser Reserve. A crowd of close to 400 packed the grandstand and grassed area's as The Premier of WA, Alan Carpenter was acknowledged for his attendance and Life Member Kevin Murphy introduced book author Baden Pratt.
World Tour press
2:34pm October 29, 2004 | Mark Davies
World Footy News have posted an article summarising our successful world tour through London, Ireland and the US.
A Fremantle Herald article was posted on australianrules.com.au in the lead up to the tour.
The California Australian Football League have written an article on their website.
You can also see photos from the tour in the Photo Gallery.
