Written by Corey Deverell and Kayne Gibbs. To celebrate his 100th game for Warners Bay, this week’s player profile is of Lachlan ‘Dev’ Deverell, our vice-captain, reigning Russel Macey Medal winner and ever-reliable backman. Dev was born into an AFL pedigree, with father John Deverell widely recognised as a club immortal and tenacious fullback. Lachlan…
GE BDAFL Reserve Grade Round 7 saw the Ressies side travel to Gosford. Saturday was a perfect day for football and as players were arriving at the ground they were confronted with a competitive Gosford side, duck droppings all over the ground and Muz getting his hair braided so his locks didn’t get in his…
Bulldogs Captain Elizabeth Brown reaches the historic 50 game mark for the club: written by Kate Booth Round 7 will see Warners Bay women’s captain, Elizabeth “Liz Ellis” Brown playing her 50th game for the club. Liz has been consistent both on and off the field since the beginning of the GE Women’s BDAFL competition…
-written by Kate Booth Yet another hard-fought match for the Warners Bay women on the weekend. Round 5 saw the girls take a loss on home turf against Wyong Lakes, however, the margin did not reflect the contest. The competition was on from the first bounce, and the effort from the Bulldogs remained strong…
In the Black Diamond Cup, Warners Bay welcomed back three of their most influential players, Jack Hardman, Nic Turner and Ben Hunter and in doing so returned to the winners list with a 18.14.122 to 6.7.43 over Wyong Lakes at Feighan Oval. Whilst the Bulldogs welcomed back players, Wyong Lakes coach Michael Tos had to…
-written by Kate Booth This week’s player profile will focus on long-standing Bulldog, Leesa Wholohan. The 2018 season marks Leesa’s third at the club and will likely will not be her last. Leesa was born and bred in the East End of Newcastle City, starting her sporting journey when she was 7 years old on…
by Kate Booth Sammy “Pocket-Rocket” Delaney: New addition to Doggies takes to footy like a duck to water The Player Profile this week is on Bulldogs Womens newcomer, Sam Delaney. Sam made her mark in the opening round of the 2018 season in a standout performance against Killarney Vale. Sammy’s speed, disposals and attack of…
-written by Kate Booth and David Redden In the ANZAC Tribute Match in the Black Diamond Cup played at Feighan Oval in front of a healthy crowd, a superb Cardiff defensive performance led the Hawks to their third successive victory to start the season. Cardiff kept Warners Bay goal-less in their 13.17.95 to 0.8.8…
Ressies Round 2 was not the start Warners Bay were looking for in Ressies. Before round 2 started, we were heading into the Saturday game with only 16 players due to injuries and weddings. With a few phone calls from players and staff we were able to come together and get a team of 22…
This Saturday sees the inaugural ANZAC Day Tribute Match between Warners Bay AFC and Cardiff AFC. The Cardiff RSL Sub-branch will conduct an ANZAC ceremony at 1.50pm. Sub-branch President Syd Lynch will conduct the ceremony, with the Sub-branch providing a drummer, bugler and a singer, who will perform the National Anthem after the completion of…
