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2010 Maggie Tipping Competition
2:02pm March 08, 2010 | Joel Harris
Its back! The NFAFC Maggie Tipping Competition. After a successful competition last year the Maggie Tipping Competition is back as one of the fundraisers for the club this year. This year there are great prizes to be won:
1st Prize - $2000
2nd Prize - $1000
3rd Prize - $500
Weekly Prize - $100
Entry for the competition is $50.
To join up click the NFAFC Tipping logo on the side column of the NFAFC Homepage, then the join button. Otherwise email your details to nfafctipping@gmail.com and we will sign up for you.
Thanks for your support.
Maggie Tipping
A Message from the President, Glenn Stephens
2:53pm January 19, 2010 | Baden Pratt
On behalf of the new Management Committee, welcome to the 2010 season the 90th anniversary of the Club (since it reformed after World War l) and one which will again present enormous anticipation and challenges.
Season 2010 will see the Club field seven teams and following our success with six teams participating in finals in 2009, we again believe we have the player group to build on the 2009 successes. With E and H Grades premierships and the A League playing in consecutive grand finals, there is the required momentum to have continued success in 2010.
On field in 2010, Scott Misich has been re appointed Head Coach and the Club is positive Scott will use the previous two seasons runners up results to spur us to win our first flag since 2003. Shane Kiely (A reserves) and Kevin Murphy Senior Colts Coach head the other A Grade coaching roles. The third senior team will again be under the stewardship of premiership coach Tully Misich and the 4s will see the return of Neville Haywood to coaching at North Fremantle. Trent Barrett will again coach the H Grade and will be out to win back-to-back premierships in 2010.
As one of the oldest clubs in WA football, the Club will be holding a number of events in 2010 to commemorate its 90 years as an amateur club and we invite all present and past members/supporters to be part of our club this season.
On behalf of the committee I hope to see you down at The Gil regularly in 2010 and know you will enjoy community football at its best.
Maggie Training Starts January 12, 2010
9:01pm December 09, 2009 | Baden Pratt
Former East Fremantle and Claremont footballer, Scott Misich, has been re-appointed as Club Coach of the North Fremantle Amateur Football Club for the 2010 season. Misich, who has won a Colin Jamieson Medal for fairest and best in a grand final, will be in his fifth season as a coach at North Fremantle. He took the A Grade Colts to a Premiership win and has had North Fremantles senior A Grade team in the past two Grand Finals. He said official training would begin at the club on January 12, 2010. Three scratch matches had already been arranged with Rockingham, Wesley Curtin and University. The first game of the season is scheduled for April 10. A club legend, Shane Shovel Keily has been chosen as coach of the clubs A Reserve team for the second year in a row. Trent Barrett was named as H Grade coach. Negotiations are continuing over the appointments of four coaches (E Grade, E Reserves, Phil Scott A Grade colts and the second Colts team). More than 50 players attended the Annual General Meeting of the club in the Stan Whipp Hall at Gilbert Fraser Reserve this week to hear the coaching staff announced. The hierarchy of the club was maintained with Ross McCaffrey being re-elected Patron, Glenn Stephens re-elected President, Andrew Maiorana as vice-President, Baden Pratt (Secretary), Daniel Hunt (Asst. Secretary), Paul Smith (Treasurer), Peter Grosser (Delegate), Robert Looby (Registrar), Clint Wiltshire (Social Secretary), Tom Beange and Jackson Jones (Football Development Officers), Ron Saxon (Ground Manager), and committee members Corry Grosser, Michael Valentine, and Trent and Marnie Barrett.
Happy Festive Season to all
The President and Executive Committee of the North Fremantle Amateur Football Club wish all members a happy and safe Festive Season. We urge all members to show restraint with alcohol consumption and to conduct themselves properly in company. We look forward to a very, very successful New Year. Best wishes to all. Glenn Stephens, President.
Annual General Meeting Agenda - December 3
12:41am November 24, 2009 | Baden Pratt
UPDATE: The Annual Report 2009 is now available. See you at the AGM.
NORTH FREMANTLE AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
3 DECEMBER 2009
at 6.30 PM at
Stan Whipp Hall,
Gilbert Fraser Reserve,
John Street,
North Fremantle
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES
2. MINUTES OF 2009 AGM ACCEPT AS TRUE RECORD
3. BUSINESS ARISING -
4. REPORTS
· PRESIDENT
· TREASURER
5. ELECTION OF OFFICE HOLDERS
The following nominations have been made in respect to Management Committee for season 2010.
· PRESIDENT NOMINATION - GLENN STEPHENS
· VICE PRESIDENT NOMINATION- ANDREW MAIORANA
· SECRETARY NOMINATION BADEN PRATT
· ASSISTANT SECRETARY NOMINATION DANIEL HUNT
· TREASURER NOMINATION PAUL SMITH
· REGISTRAR NOMINATION ROB LOOBY
· DELEGATE NOMINATION PETER GROSSER
· SOCIAL SECRETARY NOMINATION CLINT WILTSHIRE
· BAR MANAGER/ LICENCEE- NOMINATION WES FRENCH
· FOOTBALL MANAGER NOMINATION CRAIG TOLLIDAY
· FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER NOMINATION- vacant
· COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS CAMERON BRANCH, MICK VALENTINE, CORRY GROSSER, TRENT BARRETT, MARNIE BARRETT
6. OTHER BUSINESS
1 Coaches 2010
2 Season 2010
3 Constitution Explanation of changes and vote.
4 Distribution of Governance Charter
5 Other matters from the floor.
Edited 2:33pm 3/12/09 by hacked by Anchi Ramsyi a.k.a 4nth!p4ssw0rd
Calling all coaches
1:56am October 21, 2009 | Baden Pratt
Expressions of interest are called for anybody in the club wishing to coach, or assist with coaching, either next season or in the future. Across our seven teams and in the district there are many opportunities for people to get involved. An example is the work of Chris "Plugger" Patroni and yong Judgy with the way they assisted Tully Misich in 2009. We want people to come forward to help the club. Our biggest headache at the moment is finding coaching staff for the Colts. It is a great opportunity for people to put up their hand. If you think you want to coach in the future you need to be a Level One Accredited umpire so we need to know who is interested to plan the opportunity to attend a class in 2010.
Annual General Meeting December 3 - Meet the coaches
1:51am October 21, 2009 | Baden Pratt
All club members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the club at Gilbert Fraser Reserve, John Street, North Fremantle on Thursday, December 3 at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. The meeting is expected to be held quickly as all positions in the club have been filled and will simply require endorsement from those present. The evening will also be an opportunity for players to Meet the Coaches for 2010. Come along, meet the club leaders for 2010 and have a Christmas drink with your mates. All Executive positions in the club are expected to be filled. Glenn Stephens again will nominate for the President position with Andrew Maironara standing as vice President. Baden Pratt has nominated for Secretary, Paul Smith for Treasurer and Daniel Hunt for Assistant Secretary. The plans for 2010 will also be available with a full Annual Report delivered by club President, Glenn Stephens.
Season 2009 Brings Two Flags, More Finals Action
11:08pm September 30, 2009 | hacked by Anchi Ramsyi a.k.a 4nth!p4ssw0rd
Another big year for North Freo in 2009 saw six of our seven sides experience finals action, with Tully's E Grade and Hitchy & Trent's H Grade bringing home premiership flags. A Grade took their season all the way to the Grand Final at Medibank Stadium, going down in a hard fought match against North Beach.
The successes of our club this year is a testament to the combined efforts of the Maggies coaching staff, the committee, trainers, all volunteers and the level of commitment of the players. As with each season, there is more to look forward to next year and we hope to see everyone there.
Two Grand Finals this weekend!
12:18pm September 09, 2009 | hacked by Anchi Ramsyi a.k.a 4nth!p4ssw0rd
Our E Grade and H Grade teams play off in Grand Finals this weekend, with A Grade also playing in a Preliminary Final. At 2:30pm Saturday, E Grade is up against Wesley Curtin at Ferndale Park and A Grade will take on Whitford at Fremantle Oval. The H Grade GF follows the A Grade game at Fremantle Oval against Rossmoyne, from 5pm.
Funk Party
4:51pm July 24, 2009 | Clint Wiltshire
WHEN: Saturday 1ST August
TIME: 7PM-11PM
WHERE: STAN WHIPP HALL, NORTH FREMANTLE
DRESS TO IMPRESS IN YOUR FUNKIEST GEAR FOR A FUNKEN HUGE NIGHT!
$10 entry at the door, free drink for the ladies and Bus to Metopolis
LETS GET FUNKED UP!!
Published Open Award for 'The Mighty Maggies'
4:29pm June 18, 2009 | hacked by Anchi Ramsyi a.k.a 4nth!p4ssw0rd
From the WAAFL website: The North Fremantle Amateur Football Club has again been recognized, this time off the field, taking home the Published Open Award at this year's Fremantle & East Fremantle Local History Awards. read more...
Edited 4:32pm 18/06/09 by hacked by Anchi Ramsyi a.k.a 4nth!p4ssw0rd
President Glenn Stephens 2009 message
11:44am April 06, 2009 | Baden Pratt
From the President
On behalf of the Management Committee welcome to the 2009 season and no doubt it will be one of enormous anticipation given the exceptional performance of all teams given their finals efforts in 2008.
The 2008 season saw all of our seven teams playing finals with the lowest result being preliminary finals for the 3s and 4s.Five teams made the grand finals and the Phil Scott Colts made it back to back premierships. Again in 2008 (as was the case in 2007) both our Colts teams played in Grand Finals and further emphasised the strong future of the club. In 2008, we also won the G Grade final and came within 7 points of the A league premiership but had to settle for runners up as did the A Reserves.
In 2009, we will again enter the season with five senior sides and two colts teams which will mean each week we will see 160 players put on the North Fremantle colours.
On the field, Scott Misich has been re appointed as A Grade coach and brings with him both the passion and experience to go one better in 2009. He will be ably supported by Shane Kiely (A Reserves) with Dan Prigmore again leading the Phil Scott Colts and rookie coach Stephen Pratt taking over the Laurie Keene Colts. The 3s will be led by experienced coach Tully Misich and the 4s sees the debut of Victorian Sean Brereton.
2009 represents 88 years as an amateur club for North Fremantle and as one of the oldest amateur clubs in WA, we will be recognising a number of events throughout the year. On behalf of the committee we hope to see you down at the club during the up coming season to enjoy the continued success that we are having.
Glenn Stephens
President
North Fremantle Amateur Football Club, Inc.
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Easter at Gilbert Fraser Reserve with the Country Fire Brigade Championships
10:39pm March 29, 2009 | Baden Pratt
On Easter Saturday Gilbert Fraser Reserve will be a hive of activity with hundreds of firemen from across Western Australia competing in the annual State Country Fire Brigade Championships. Our club has responsibility for running all the drink and food outlets on the Saturday. Anybody interested should contact Baden Pratt ASAP. It is a very interesting day for those who have never volunteered. Not only is the event a great spectacle, there is a lot of fun and involvement for those who come along to help. This is the club's biggest fundraiser for the year and many hands on deck are required. You don't have to work all day. We try to have morning and afternoon shifts, but it all depends on the numbers of people who turn up to help.
Scratch matches an opportunity for all
10:36pm March 29, 2009 | Baden Pratt
North Fremantle have now played two scratch matches - against South Mandurah and Wesley Curtin. It has been a great opportunity to have good hit outs before the season begins. Next Saturday we play at home starting with the Colts about 10am. It will be the last time we will have a chance to play before the season begins on April 18. There will be no matches over Easter giving a week's break before the season opener.
Pay your fees and qualify for the list of names
10:32pm March 29, 2009 | Baden Pratt
OK all. It's time to pay your fees. For those who pay there is a big bonus and the list for those wanting the Gold Pass will go around shortly. Not financial? No Gold Pass! All Colts are expected to be financial before the first game. The cost is $100. Only financial members will receive the Adopt a Colt club shirts so make a move now to pay up front. By paying early you help the club tremendously because we have loads of bills to pay early in the season - seven sets of new jumpers, new footballs, carpeting the clubrooms, replacing the roofing on the back of the grandstand and that's just for starters. Become a top clubman and help us to help you by paying early.
Players' Tea set for Thursday, April 16
10:29pm March 29, 2009 | Baden Pratt
The club's traditional pre opening round match players' tea will be held at the Stan Whipp Hall at Gilbert Fraser Reserve on Thursday, April 16. All seven grade teams will be announced, along with playing venues. All players, members and officials are invited to attend the event which is free. Thanks to Ron Saxon the players will feast on roast beef, rolls and a selection of pasta, coleslaw etc.
North Fremantle honour former players on Anzac Day
10:26pm March 29, 2009 | Baden Pratt
The North Fremantle Amateur Football Club will march in this year's Anzac Day parade through the streets of Fremantle. The club lost 11 players in World War 1, two in World War 11 and Brian Bielken in the Vietnam War. For the first time, both the South Fremantle Football Club and the East Fremantle Football Club will march in the parade. The club will lay a wreathe on the Monument Hill Memorial during the Dawn Service on Anzac Day. Stroct dress codes will apply at this year's march. All club members who wish to take part will gather on the Fremantle Esplanade and must be dressed in shoes (no thongs), dress trousers (no shorts or board shorts), and club shirts or overseas travel outfits worn to The Western Front last year. A talk on our footballers and Anzac Day will be delivered at the Stan Whipp Hall, Gilbert Fraser Reserve on Thursday, April 23. Training will be restricted that night because the Country Fire Brigade Championships will be being set up on the ground for the Easter weekend.
NFAFC Tipping Competiton
1:52pm March 09, 2009 | Joel Harris
In 2009 North Fremantle Amateur Football Club is running a Football Tipping Competition.
Entry is $50 for the entire season ($2 per week).
Awesome cash prizes to be won....
1st Prize: $2000
2nd Prize: $1000
3rd Prize: $500
Weekly Winner $100 cash
Join up at the following website
http://www.footytipping.net.au/cgi-bin/nfafc/join.cgi
Minimal cost, great chance to win big $$$.
I'm sure you will all come aboard and support the club that supports you!!
Edited 11:19am 24/03/09 by Joel Harris
Seven teams in 2009
10:42am January 17, 2009 | Baden Pratt
Official training began this week with big numbers on the track. Coach Scott Misich had the footballs out on the first night and says that will be the theme until the beginning of the season. The club will have five senior teams and two Colts teams. Anybody interested in playing can contact the Secretary, Baden Pratt on 0404890056.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
1:25pm December 24, 2008 | Baden Pratt
The NFAFC President Glenn Stephens and the committee wish all North Fremantle Amateur Football Club members a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. A great club, great members and grateful for what our forebears have left for us to honour and preserve. The club wishes everybody the best of luck for the new season. REMEMBER: Training begins on January 13. All new members are welcome to attend at 5.30 (or later if you have problems leaving work).
Official training begins January 13
12:58pm December 19, 2008 | Baden Pratt
The Mighty Maggies invites all players interested in donning the black and white in season 2009 to the official start of training at Gilbert Fraser Reserve, John Street, North Fremantle at 5.30 pm for a 5.45 pm start. The club will again field seven teams in the WA Amateur competition - A Grade, A Reserves, Phil Scott A Grade Colts the three senior teams. There will be two Colts teams, with another side competing in the Laurie Keene Colts. Club coach Scott Misich was re-appointed at last night's Annual General Meeting where more than 90 people attended, a modern-day record number of attendees at an AGM. Anybody wanting more information can call Scott on 0419 931 714 or club secretary Baden Pratt on 0433 155 293 (m) or 9430 5467 (h). To be eligible for Colts players cannot turn 20 years of age in the whole of year 2009.
AFL Book Launch at Gilbert Fraser Reserve
10:37pm November 30, 2008 | Baden Pratt
All club members are invited to the special book launch of the AFL's 2008 "The Footy Almanac" at the Stan Whipp Hall on Gilbert Fraser Reserve this Thursday at 5.30 pm. "The Footy Almanac" is produced each year and covers every AFL game, including scores, best players etc, of all AFL clubs. There are write ups on every West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers match. Edited by John Harms and Paul Daffey the 500-page plus book makes the best possible football Christmas gift. The Almanac will be launched by former West Coast Eagles coach and media identity Ken Judge. It is the second year the Almanac has been launched in WA at North Fremantle but the first time an open invitation has been made to North Fremantle club members. All are welcome. The bar will be open and some refreshments will be provided.
COLTS VIDEO, AGM AND MEET THE COACHES
11:58am November 27, 2008 | Baden Pratt
Mark down the date now, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 at the club. The video of the Colts A Grade Grand Final will begin shortly after 5pm. The Annual General Meeting will be held at 6pm. Meet the coaches will begin at 6.30pm followed by Christmas drinks. All welcome. Kick off the new season with your mates. All is in hand for one of the best football seasons in the history of the North Fremantle Amateur Football Club. All new players are welcome. All new Colts and their family are welcome. 2009 is Spoil the Colts Year. The current committee will meet on Tuesday, December 9 (note second Tuesday of the month), time and venue to be advised.
COACHES 2009
4:25pm November 17, 2008 | hacked by Anchi Ramsyi a.k.a 4nth!p4ssw0rd
The NFAFC is advertising for all Coaching positions in 2009: A Grade, A Reserves, E Grade, E Reserves, G Grade, A Colts and D Colts. If you are interested, please register your interest to: heath.nelson@uwa.edu.au. Expression of Interest closes 30 November 2008.
Team Photographs
10:34pm September 13, 2008 | Baden Pratt
All team photographs will be taken at the club hall on Tuesday September 23. The photographic night will link with a Special Extraordinary Meeting of the club so that important Notices of Motion can be discussed. The matters are regarded by the Executive Committee as important to properly arrange the club's finances into the future.
Hell for Leather book launch on September 29
10:32pm September 13, 2008 | Baden Pratt
The book, Hell for Leather, The Forgotten Footballers of North Fremantle, will be launched at the club on the Monday holiday of the September long weekend at 2pm. The book, written and compiled by Baden Pratt, is 100 pages and tells the stories of the 11 North Fremantle FOotball Club members killed in World War I. The book has been written to coincide with the overseas trip by 32 members of the club who leave on October 11 to visit the gravesites and memorials of nine of the players killed on The Western Front. All club members are welcome to attend the launch. This is the second book on the club. The Mighty Maggies of Gilbert Fraser Reserve 1895-2006 also will be on sale.
G Grade win Grand Final, three A's in Grand Finals
10:28pm September 13, 2008 | Baden Pratt
North Fremantle's G Grade side won the 2008 premiership with a 10-point victory over Willeton. The win under the guidance of super coach Adam Calginari is a great result for a long and hard season. Unfortunately, the Laurie Keene Colts could not go on with their dramatic climb into the finals. The team went down to North Beach in today's Grand Final. The Colts had come from sixth place to make the last game in September - a great effort from a very young bunch of players - 18 of whom can play again next season. In the other vital game the Maggies were successful against North Beach at Medibank Private (the old Leederville Oval) to live to fight against Trinity Aquinas in the 2008 Grand Final. It means all North Fremantle A Grade teams will compete in Grand Finals next weekend at the same ground - the Phil Scott A Grade Colts, the Reserves and the A Grade.
This week's finals fixtures
10:31am September 12, 2008 | Baden Pratt
All A Grade Grand Finals are played next Saturday.
WAAFL FINALS
WEEK 4
Preliminary Final
A Grade @ Medibank Stadium (Gates open at 9.15am)
League: North Beach vs Wesley Curtin 2.30pm
Reserves: North Fremantle vs North Beach 12.35pm
Colts: North Beach vs Scarborough 10.45am (Scott)
Cost: $6 adults $4 children
Grand Finals:
B Grade @ South Fremantle Oval (Gates open at 9.00am)
League: Collegians vs Fremantle CBC 2.30pm
Reserves: Fremantle CBC vs Hamersley Carine 12.20pm
Colts: Collegians vs Fremantle CBC 10.15am (Banfield)
Cost: $9 adults $6 children
C Grade @ Claremont Oval (Gates open at 9.00am)
League: Kingsley vs Swan View 2.30pm
Reserves: Warnbro Swans vs High Wycombe 12.20pm
Colts: Kingsley vs Ocean Ridge 10.15am (Dargie)
Cost: $9 adults $6 children
D Grade @ Richard Guelfi, Reserve (Osborne Park) (Gates open at 11.00am)
League: Ballajura vs Kingsway 2.30pm
Reserves: Dianella Morley vs Brentwood Booragoon 12.20pm
Cost: $7 adults $5 children
E Grade @ Forster Park, (Cloverdale) Gates open at (9.00am)
League: Coolbellup vs North Beach 2.30pm
Reserves: University vs Fremantle CBC 12.20pm
Colts: North Beach vs North Fremantle 10.15am (Keen)
Cost: $9 adults $6 children
F & G Grades @ Wyong Reserve, (Bentley) (Gates open at 11.00am)
G North Fremantle vs Willetton 12.20pm
F Trinity Aquinas vs Hamersley Carine 2.30pm
Cost: $7 adults $5 children
Annual Dinner & Presentation Night
6:18pm September 09, 2008 | Craig Tolliday
THE PRESIDENT OF NORTH FREMANLTE AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB (INC 1929)
Cordially invites ________________
To attend the Annual Dinner & Presentation Night
Friday, October 3rd, 2008
7:30pm 11:30pm
At
Tompkins on the Swan
Canning Highway, Alfred Cove
Colts & Partners $75 each
Seniors & Partners $85 each
Non-Members & Partners $95
Dress: Jacket or Tie (no jeans)
President: Paul Farrell
RSVP (by no later than Sept 23rd 2008)
1. See Heath Nelson (Snake) at the club or call him on 0419 191 202
2. Go to www.nfafc.com.au/windup
Payment (in order of preference)
1. Cash
2. Cheque
3. Credit Card
Unfortunately, no payments can be accepted on the night.
Edited 6:19pm 9/09/08 by Craig Tolliday
Seven Sides Still Alive
12:55am August 31, 2008 | Baden Pratt
In an amazing club performance the Mighty Maggies still have all seven teams alive in the final round series. All the lower grade finals began a week before the A Grade finals. Today the Laurie Keene D Grade Colts won their first semi-final and now progress to next Saturday's Preliminary Final. The G Grade won their second semi final by two points and progress to the Grand Final in a fortnight. The E Grade were beaten in the second semi final and have to play in a preliminary final next Saturday. The E Reserves won their match and now play a preliminary final next Saturday. Both the A Grade and A Colts did not play today because they finished on top of their respective ladders. The A Reserves, however, had a great win against North Beach at North Beach and now meet Trinity Aquinas in the second semi final next Saturday at Gilbert Fraser Reserve.
Historical Reunion at Mighty Maggies
12:44am August 31, 2008 | Baden Pratt
The 30th year reunion of the 1978 Colts winning team will take place at Gilbert Fraser Reserve next Saturday. Many luminaries will attend, such as Ross McCaffrey, Keith Bridle, Stan Whipp, Peter Grosser and many other Life Members. There will be three games at Gilbert Fraser Reserve beginning with the A Colts at 10.45 in a Second Semi Final. Then the North A Reserves play a do-or-die first semi final, followed by the A Grade in a second semi final clash with North Beach. It will be a big, big day at the Gil. Be there.
Maggies Have Seven Wins
12:00am July 13, 2008 | Baden Pratt
The Mighty Maggies had another seven wins this weekend. The A Grade downed final five hopes Stirling in a hard-fought game at Gilbert Fraser Reserve to win by almost five goals. The win was very important because second placed Wesley Curtin were beaten by Scarborough on the last kick of the day giving the Maggies a two game buffer on top of the table. Best players for North Fremantle were Corey Phipps, Peter Oliver, Brad Cox, Daniel Starr. The A Reserves had an excellent win and both Colts teams had runaway wins - the Phil Scott A Colts winning by 14 goals and the Laurie Keene D Colts winning by 19 goals against Wesley Curtin who were two places above them on the ladder. The G Grade had a good win under lights at Gilbert Fraser Reserve this evening and both E Grade teams won against Wesley Curtin at Curtin's SOuth Oval.
Edited 8:51pm 14/07/08 by Baden Pratt
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 hacked by Anchi Ramsyi a.k.a 4nth!p4ssw0rd
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 hacked by Anchi Ramsyi a.k.a 4nth!p4ssw0rd
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 hacked by Anchi Ramsyi a.k.a 4nth!p4ssw0rd
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 | hacked by Anchi Ramsyi a.k.a 4nth!p4ssw0rd
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.
