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AFLSAMOA
AFLSamoa is the Representative of the Australian Football League (AFL) in Samoa.
Volum1 Issue 3 Newsletter Date 30th Nov, 2011

Special points of interest: AFL Representative Andrew Cadzow visits Samoa Faleata College Student receives AFLSamoa Scholarships Level 1 AFL teachers coaching and Umpiring Workshop AFLSamoa goes into partnership with Motor1

AFL Representative Andrew Cadzow visits Samoa!

AFLSamoa was fortunate enough to have a visit from the Australian Football League 21st through to the 23rd of November. AFL Asia Pacific Manager of Football Operations Andrew Cadzow was in Samoa for 3 days to meet and greet the newly re-formed and restructured AFLSamoa Board and Committee members. Andrew was also in-country to convene the AFLSamoa Coaching and Umpiring AFL Level 1 Accreditation workshop which was a great success. Apart from the additions to the umpiring and coaching stocks in Samoa Andrew also made time to take some skills clinics much to the delight of our budding Andrew Cadzow AFL RepresenAFL stars.

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AFLSAMOA Runs first ever annual Level 1 AFL Coaching and Umpiring Workshop for school teachers and principals!
On the 22nd of November 2011 AFL Representative Andrew Cadzow was in Samoa running the first annual AFL Level 1 Coaching and Umpiring Workshop a course that ran from 9am till 4pm. The course helped our enthusiastic teachers understand the game of Aussie rules and train them in how to coach their students. This program also trained them in how to umpire games of AFL. The day was a big success with 25+ teachers turning up from all our rural based schools that offer AFL in their school sports program.

tative runs the practical session of the coaching workshop with the teachers.

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The biggest thing lacking in Samoa at the moment is a shortage of Umpires and Coaches. With this course completed we now have accredited level 1 AFL teachers in schools who can now umpire games at tournaments. Said AFLSamoa Development Officer Gabel Stathis. The next refresher course will be held in early 2012. Watch this space to secure your spot!

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Faleata College Student receives AFLSamoa Scholarships

We all love to receive recognition for our achievements in the form of a prize or award especially here in Samoa. AFLSamoa Development Officer Gabel Stathis was invited to attend Faleata Colleges 2011 Prize Giving Ceremony. AFLSamoa donated two Scholarships, one each to a male and female student within the college. The AFLS Aussie Rules skills clinics but most importantly are also high academic achievers in the classroom. The AFLSamoa Scholarship is in the form of a bursary and in effect subsidises school fees for the 2012 year. AFLsamoa is proud to announce Angel Bourne of Faleata College and Darlo Sua of Faleata College as the 2012 recipients of these awards. AFLSamoa Development Officer Gabel Stathis said It is a great opportunity for the students giving them an incentive to play the game but also to reward the students for the great efforts they have made in excelling in their studies. A good education is very important as it will serve you well in your chosen career. Sport and Education are a good fit for each other

AFLSAMOA goes into partnership with Motor1

AFLSamoa has announced a 5 month sponsorship with Motor1 which will see one of Samoas most respected motor vehicle sales company supply transport for AFLSamoa up until March 2012. MOTOR 1 will now be AFLSamoas major Rural Talent Development pathway partner. Needless to say the use of the Motor1 vehicle Rural talent develop- will make it a lot easier for AFL Development pathway proment Manager gram. Gabel Stathis to get to some of the remote corners of the island. Sure beats catching a bus says Gabel. Without the support of Motor1 getting AFLSamoas clinics out to our rural villages would not be possible. Thank you Motor1. If you need a family car, a van or small commercial truck, then go see them. With a selection of over 100 cars for sale, Motor1 can match your vehicle needs with your budget.
Samoa Contact: Fugalei, Apia, Samoa +685 29674 e. motor1@samoaonline.ws

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The Draft Highlights

Essendon loaded up on the pace and class that was in short supply at Windy Hill. North Melbourne only had two picks but they made them count with midfielder Brad McKenzie, who is an outstanding kick, and promising key forward Tom Curran. St Kilda added experience in recycled Eagle Beau Wilkes and landed impressive mid-sized forward Daniel Markworth with pick 39. Adelaide fans woke up bewildered after the Crows who are short on talls opted to take players they regarded as the best available instead of targeting height. They ended up with four mids and flankers.

AFL Young guns to attend 2011 Youth Oceania AFL Cup

Fijis AFL star Nic Naitanui will travel home to be part of the action. He will be joined by Tongan Israel Folau who will play his first AFL season with the Greater Western Sydney Giants in 2012. Its inspiring to see lads from our neighbouring islands make the big time in the AFL. Nick and Israel are two of the genuine big names of the competition and both have huge careers ahead of them. Nations competing in the championships that will be played at Albert Park in Suva include : Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Samoa didnt field a side this year but with all the recent enthusiasm around the game in Samoa we expect to field a very competitive team next year. So come on all you budding AFL stars we need you to get out there on the oval so that we can put together a team for next year.

AFLSAMOA

AFLSAMOA Mission Statement

AFLSAMOA will provide a energetic sporting culture for all Samoans to achieve self-discipline and teamwork. Fostering natural talent and providing the opportunity for individual growth and success.
MESC Office Sports Division Malifa Apia, Samoa PO BOX 2133

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Dual Brownlow medallist injured 2006 West Coast Premiership captain and now Carlton captain Chris Judd will have minor surgery on his shoulder and miss two months of training. Judd has a history of shoulder injuries and has had surgery twice before as a junior footballer. In a press release, the Blues revealed Judd "is expected to resume full training in January" and the operation should take place early next week. Lets hope the champion gets back on track soon. Two time premiership ruckman wants to carry on! COLLINGWOOD ruckman and 2010 premiership player Darren Jolly says that he is not considering retirement and will play on past 2012. Jolly suffers from chronic knee problems, a common complaint for ruckmen causing him to miss half of the 2011 season missing before returning for a disappointing the finals season. Follow AFLSamoa on the Web

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