West Ryde Rovers Over 35s went on their annual pilgrimage to Canberra this weekend to take part in the Woden Valley Vets Shield tournament. A horrible weekend for weather could not dampen the enthusiasm, as Rovers went in search of that elusive first title. The Rovers squad, cobbled together from a nucleus of Rovers 35sContinue reading “Rovers go Interstate”
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Some people are on the pitch…
The 2020 local league season came to a conclusion as the top two teams from each division went head to head in the Grand Final. A marvellously Australian creation, the Grand Final totally cheapens the Premiership crown, but provides a cup final-like atmosphere across the most dramatic two days of football of the year. ThisContinue reading “Some people are on the pitch…”
Ending on a high
This was the final weekend of the season for most, only the Grand Finalists back for more next weekend, so who would end the season on a high, and who would finish with heads in hands. Find out here! Of course GSAP continues almost perpetually, five weeks to go in that one, and plenty ofContinue reading “Ending on a high”
Park the bus
What a week of football. A decimated 35/2 team almost snatched a draw from the league leaders, 15/1s lost their way, U13 GSAP were given a lesson, but football was still the winner and everyone left happy. Saturday morning was super windy, the corner flags were fully unfurled, and Meadowbank Park would definitely not beContinue reading “Park the bus”
The greatest goal ever
A big week comes to an end. The end of the season approaches, we’re only two games away from its conclusion, but still the games keep on throwing up memorable moments. Could we have witnessed the greatest goal of all time from Texi? We’ll find out later. First we start at Waterloo Park in Marsfield,Continue reading “The greatest goal ever”
Ryde derby honours
When the two powerhouses of Ryde football, North Ryde and West Ryde Rovers, collided at the city’s premier stadium, Magdala Park, local pride was on the line. Who would come out on top this time? Would there be any horses punched? Read on… First up, Saturday morning’s clash between Redfield College and West Ryde Rovers,Continue reading “Ryde derby honours”
Senses working overtime
An absolute corker of a weekend to bring in spring in the suburbs, the temps in the high 20s and a feeling that the cold dark days of winter are well and truly behind us. It might not be the best conditions to play in, but it makes the whole football experience that much moreContinue reading “Senses working overtime”
Come in Number 23
Before we start, some instructions – if you’re reading this on your mobile, you might be able to swipe the photos to see the next one in the sequence. I didn’t realise that you only got one of the photos in each gallery. You’ve been missing out! Anyway, on we go. The weekends are forContinue reading “Come in Number 23”
Cold Blow Lane
Welcome to the wrap of what has been an epic week. Oh my, do we love our football or what? It keeps us going through the week and come the weekend it’s just fantastic, win lose or draw. Aside from my last trip to St James’ Park to watch the Toon on a particularly freezingContinue reading “Cold Blow Lane”
He who sows the wind…
What a week. It all seemed to be going so well, then Football NSW released some strict guidelines somewhat out of the blue. No spectators at football matches (does this mean the A League finals series is behind closed doors?) and most heart breaking of all, no esky to numb the pain after a game.Continue reading “He who sows the wind…”
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