"Hi Guys and Cool Women! My Aussie Rules Footy webWORLD will initially include, AFL Australian Football League, US Aussie footy, CDN Aussie footy, BL&GFA footy and SANFL footy. Aussie Rules footy webWORLD will continue to be a very popular especially with the many Canuck and US mates that have just discovered this great game! 

You can hear me often talking AFL many Friday nights on Gabriel Morency's Sports Rage now on Sirius Satellite radio. Fri 8-11pm Pacific CDN/US time. For the details on this great Hardcore sports radio show Click here If you are new to MYKwebWORLD and you  want to know about Myk Aussie this is great article Click here" Myk Aussie

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Updated Fri May 16, 08 "AFL R8 tips! The Ottawa Swans get a nice welcome in their 1st ever game in the OAFL, Ontario Australian Football League in Canada! Victoria defeat the Dream Team! BL&GFA, South Australian footy. The Gawler Centrals Tigers defeat the South Gawler Lions at Elizabeth Oval. In the Lions Den! The Canadian Kelowna Cup is June 7! The 2008 SA Football Media Guide. Icon's of SANFL Football! 1 on 1 with AFL Legend Kevin Sheedy at the 07 US Nationals! 83 of my 100+ MYKwebTV and TotalCFLwebTV shows are now on my YouTube.com Directors Channel including lots of Australian Rules Football MYKwebTV! New Sports Jersey Frames. The 1st shipment ever to Nth America. Order now. Available now! Massive amounts of CDN and USA Aussie Rules Footy MYKwebTV!" Myk Aussie

    
Left: Here interviewing AFL Legend Kevin Sheedy at the 07 US Nationals. The MYKwebTV and YouTube.com link to this TV show is below. Why do I keep showing this picture and promoting this interview? Well it's simple. It's one of the greatest moments I've had in the past 8+ years reporting on many sports from Western Canada. Middle: Action from the 07 Canadian Kelowna Cup. The 08 Kelowna Cup is June 7. Refer below. Right: The Ottawa Swans debut in the OAFL.

AFL week 8 tips!  
Are you a betting person, my AFL tips with advise from Kev in South Australia!
For my/Kev's AFL week 8 tips check out the Mates Column in the now 100% Free Mates Club Click here

Last year with some advise from Kev in South Australia I/we came 110 out of 207,431 on the afl.com.au tipping. We had a average Rd 7 tipping 5 out of 8. We are now on 42, 3 behind the leaders Mr BC Footy Stuart Grills and Phantom in the Vancouver Cougars/Burnaby Eagles footytips.com.au competition.

The Ottawa Swans get a nice welcome in their 1st ever game in the OAFL, Ontario Australian Football League in Canada!
On Saturday the Ottawa Swans played their 1st ever official game in the OAFL. After forming the club in 07 and playing some games against teams in and around Toronto the Swans were this year accepted into the OAFL which is one of the largest competitions outside of Australia. In the OAFL only 6 Australians are allowed on the field at any one time which is less than in most leagues outside of Australia where it is 50-50 thus 9 Australians and 9 non Australians on the field at once.

In their 1st game on Saturday the score was Etobicoke Kangaroos 21.12 = 138 to the Ottawa Swans 5.4 = 34. My Swans mate Spud said today "We definitely played better than the score says. It was a tough game and they are pretty sore I would say. We should push a few teams this year."

Spud could well be right there as the Etobicoke Kangaroos finished minor premiers in 07 but were beaten in the Grand Final by the Toronto Eagles. For the Ottawa Swans site Click here

Victoria 21.11 = 137 defeat the Dream Team 18.12 = 120  in a 150 Year Celebration Match!

BL&GFA, South Australian footy. The Gawler Centrals Tigers defeat the South Gawler Lions at Elizabeth Oval!
Ooch! The final score was Central 22.8 = 140 defeated South 11.7 = 73. This game was played at Elizabeth Oval as a pre game to the SANFL Central Districts vs Woodville West Torrens Eagles league match.

  From Oct 21, 07 10 min's "Kevin Sheedy. Part 1 of 07 US Natl's MYKwebTV. I'm 1 on 1 with Kevin Sheedy the former Legend Essendon Bombers coach and Richmond Tigers player at the 07 US Natl's of Australian Rules Footy in Louisville, Kentucky. This interview was also for US Footy and the now available promotional DVD that has been produced in conjunction with Stark Video Productions. Click here or now on my YouTube Directors Channel featured TV shows Click here

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Updated Thurs May 8, 08 "AFL week 7 scores! The South Gawler Lions defeat the Nuriootpa Tigers in the BL&GFA, South Australia! The 2008 SA Football Media Guide. Icon's of SANFL Football! NWPAFL, North West Pacific AFL, Western Canada. The West Coast Saints 8.9 = 57  defeated the Burnaby Eagles 2.4 = 16. A detailed match report from The Whisper! BL&GFA, Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association in South Australia. South Gawler Football Club, Part of this weeks In the Lions Den from President Percey! An article on afl.com.au news about Canadian Northwind forward Scott Fleming! The Ottawa Swans Australian Football club, The Great Shave off! 1 on 1 with AFL Legend Kevin Sheedy at the 07 US Nationals! 82 of my 100+ MYKwebTV and TotalCFLwebTV shows are now on my YouTube.com Directors Channel including lots of Australian Rules Football MYKwebTV! New Sports Jersey Frames. The 1st shipment ever to Nth America. Order now. Available now! Massive amounts of CDN and USA Aussie Rules Footy MYKwebTV!" Myk Aussie

 
Left: Here interviewing AFL Legend Kevin Sheedy at the 07 US Nationals. The MYKwebTV and YouTube.com link to this TV show is below. As the 2008 AFL Rd 1 started last Thursday check out the article below March 26 where Sheedy suggests Rd 1 should be played overseas in the future. Middle: The Ottawa Swans Australian Football club, The Great Shave off. Refer below for details. Right: NFL legend Bill Romanowski's book is a amazing reading! It's a great motivational nook for anyone in Sport! Click here

AFL week 7 scores!
Carlton Blues 17.9 = 111 def. West Coast Eagles 10.14 = 74.
Geelong Cats 15.15 = 105 def. Brisbane Lions 11.12 = 78.
Hawthorn Hawks 24.10 = 154 def. Collingwood Magpies 13.11 = 89.
St Kilda Saints 17.8 = 110 def. Richmond Tigers 16.11 = 107.
Adelaide Crows 15.17 = 107 def. North Melbourne Kangaroos 11.8 = 74.
Western Bulldogs 18.4 = 112 def. Sydney Swans 14.10 = 94.
Melbourne Demons 17.17 = 119 def. Fremantle Dockers 15.23 = 113.
Port Adelaide Pap Smears 24.14 = 158 def. Essendon Bombers 15.4 = 94.

The South Gawler Lions defeat the Nuriootpa Tigers in the BL&GFA, South Australia!
What a great start to the 08 season as the Lions are now 2-0. For all the scores from Rd 3 check out this section of Football-online.com.au Click here

From Fri May 2. AFL week 7 tips! Are you a betting person, my AFL tips with advise from Kev in South Australia!
For my/Kev's AFL week 7 tips check out the Mates Column in the now 100% Free Mates Club Click here

Last year with some advise from Kev in South Australia I/we came 110 out of 207,431 on the afl.com.au tipping. We had a good Rd 6 tipping 8 out of 8. The draw was counted as a tip according to the tipping bosses. We are now on 37, 2 behind the leaders Pies4me, GoalsneakJase and Mr BC Footy Stuart Grills in the Vancouver Cougars/Burnaby Eagles footytips.com.au competition. 

From Wed April 30. AFL week 6 scores!
Collingwood Magpies 23.16 = 154 def. Essendon Bombers 12.9 = 81.
Geelong Cats 13.11 = 89 def. Fremantle Dockers 13.10 = 88.
Adelaide Crows 16.15 = 111 def. Carlton Blues 11.15 = 81
Western Bulldogs 20.14 = 134 def. West Coast Eagles 11.8 = 74.
Port Adelaide Pap Smears 12.10 = 82 def. St Kilda Saints 9.7 = 61.
Brisbane Lions  19.23 =137 def. Melbourne Demons 13.7 = 85
North Melbourne Kangaroos 9.10 = 64 drew with Sydney Swans 8.16 = 64.
Hawthorn Hawks  14.22 = 106 def. Richmond Tigers 15. 4 = 94.


From Sun April 27.The South Gawler Lions defeat the reigning Premiers Barossa Districts in the BL&GFA, South Australia!
After chatting with several Lion mates recently on email it was great to see today that the South Gawler Lions had a 1st up victory. This is especially impressive as they convincingly defeated Barossa Districts who are the reigning Premiers of the Barossa Light and Gawler Association in South Australia. The final score was South Gawler Lions 16.9 = 105 to Barossa Districts 10.11 = 71. For all the scores from Rd 2 check out this section of Football-online.com.au Click here

AFL week 6 tips! Are you a betting person, my AFL tips but some of these may change on Saturday after I chat with Kev in South Australia!
For my/Kev's AFL week 5 tips check out the Mates Column in the now 100% Free Mates Club Click here

Last year with some advise from Kev in South Australia I/we came 110 out of 207,431 on the afl.com.au tipping. We had a good Rd 5 tipping 6 out of 8. The draw was counted as a tip according to the tipping bosses. We are now on 29, 3 behind the leaders Phantom and Mr BC Footy Stuart Grills in the Vancouver Cougars/Burnaby Eagles footytips.com.au competition. 

The 2008 SA Football Media Guide. Icon's of SANFL Football!
This week I received this new publication over here in Canada from Peter Argent one of the co-editors. When I was asked if I wanted to advertise MYKwebTV mykaussie.com in this book I gladly agreed. I really enjoyed reading the featured articles on the Icon's of SANFL Football. These articles were on Barrie Robran, Paul Bagshaw, Russell Ebert, Peter Carey, Roger Luders, Lindsay Head, Peter Darley, Malcolm Blight, Peter Vivian and Michael Aish. The publication is a 230 page book with reports from each of the SANFL clubs, lots of statistics from the great history of the SANFL and more.

AFL week 5 scores!
St Kilda Saints 18.15 = 123 def. Essendon Bombers 14.3 = 87.
Geelong Cats 16.18 = 114 def. Sydney Swans 10.12 = 72.
Adelaide Crows 12.16 = 88 def. Fremantle Dockers 10.11 = 71.
Hawthorn  Hawks 19.16 = 130 def. Brisbane Lions 17.16 = 118.
North Melbourne Kangaroos 16.16 = 112 def. Collingwood Magpies 15.15 = 105.
Carlton Blues 15.11 = 101 def. Melbourne Demons 9.14 = 68.
Western Bulldogs 19.16 = 130 drew with Richmond Tigers 20.10 = 130.
Port Adelaide Pap Smears 19.14 = 128 def. West Coast Eagles 16. 8 = 104.

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NWPAFL, North West Pacific AFL, Western Canada. The West Coast Saints 8.9 = 57  defeated the Burnaby Eagles 2.4 = 16. A detailed match report from The Whisper!
After what can only be described as the most unprecedented weather the lower mainland has seen for decades the sun emerged from behind the clouds and melted the snow that early morning blanketed the UBC Sports fields!  The crowd were gathering and although waiting for a weather delayed start endured the relatively frigid temperature. 2.30pm April 19th witnessed the third round of the NWPAFL Season. With the Saints relishing the top position on the ladder and the Eagles desperate to climb out of the bottom rung the game was certain to be a ripper.

The first quarter started in true west coast style - umpire Brian Horan electing to throw the ball skyward to avoid the wet and slippery ground. Immediately Dale Handley and the Eagles centre players demonstrated that they were ready to play footy!  However, Saints Mike Lancaster and Craig Hopkins quickly started to gain possessions throughout the midfield thwarting the Eagles surges forward.  At the 5 minute mark the ball was deep in the  Saints forward line and silky skilled Craig hopkins snapped for a major. The rest of the quarter was deadlocked with the Eagles veteran Peter Taylor showing he was well rested during the preseason. Taylor finished the quarter with 7 kicks, 4 Handballs and 3 Marks - setting the stage for a possible BOG performance. Late in the quarter Mike Lancaster kicked the second goal for the Saints from just on 50m and Saint's newbie Lachlan "Locky" Scott snagged a great goal less than 2 minutes later. Brad Teasdale was having a great game throughout the middle and was ably assisted by the veteran Bonney across the back line!
 
Q1   Saints 3.2 = 20   v  Eagles 0.1 = 1
 
Kicking with the wind in the second quarter the Eagles had many more attacking opportunities, but players such as Ward Frost and Ryan McGrath for the Saints showed some amazing form across the half and full back lines. Clayton Holmes had a spectacular second quarter proving that his inclusion in the Canadian Northwind contingent will be fruitful!  Big hits were a major component of this battle with the Eagles' Plugger the recipient of a great hip and shoulder. This was followed by Peter Taylor's bone crunching hip and shoulder on Gareth "Chip" Bowley. As Chip ran forward toward the "Mahony and Sons Wing" Taylor executed the best body check to be witnessed this season.  A more perfect hit could not have been delivered and true to Taylor's sportsmanlike approach was completely within the bounds of the rules. Credit to Bowley for bouncing back up and staying in the game!  The quarter was a war of attrition with both sides unable to register a major score till well into the 18 minute mark when lofty Ryan Martin snagged a wonderful goal for the Saints. Under Saint coach Scott Sheen's skilful tutelage the Saints were able to completely nullify many skilful Eagles players including Adam Cole who remained without a kick for the quarter until the dying minutes.  Cole received a great forward delivery and received the kick 30 meters out from goal.  It has to be said the conditions were paying the toll and kicking a very water soaked ball Cole missed.  Had he scored a major the quarter would have been a wash on the score board.
 
Q2   Saints 4.3 = 27  v Eagles 0.3 = 3
 
The wind was still playing a role in the third quarter and the Saints had a definitive breeze advantage early on. It only took 3 minutes for the ball to be locked in the Saints forward pocket. David Miller performed a mesmerizing arc and snapped to Matt "Ringadingding" Sutherland who marked and goaled. But the Eagles were inspired by their leadership group and forced the ball northward time and again. Frustrating the Saints defense paid off when Eagle Randy Dicken marked and then was awarded a 50m penalty in the pocket.  Kicking truly Randy scored the BAFC's first goal of the game. The centre bounce was hard fought with the Saints rock Ward Frost battling for the ball. The free ball was corralled in centre field before a break out play allowed speedy Mike Lancaster to snap a great goal!  Not to be outdone in the seesaw 3rd quarter the Eagles pushed forward through Adam Cole who kicked long to goal on the 12 minute mark. Unfortunately for the game tensions rose and the game became tangled in a messy melee. Players from both teams lost their cool and composure and Umpires Horan and Stratford were forced to yellow card.  Lancaster (WCSAFC) and Roger (BAFC) were ejected before a frustrated Dale Wakefield (BAFC) was also carded for unduly rough play.  Credit to the umpires for restoring professionalism to the game and after a short delay a ball up ensued!  Late in the quarter Chip Bowley kicked the WCSAFC final goal of the quarter.
 
Q3   Saints 7.5 = 47  v Eagles 2.3 = 15
 
The final quarter witnessed the traditional calm that the UBC field often effects late in the afternoon. With the wind non existent and the ground considerably dryer the speed of the game was more pronounced. Big Saint forward Matt Sutherland marked truly in the forward line after receiving a long bomb from James Maitland. He quickly passed to Lachlan Scott who set up and missed. The Saints peppered the goals throughout the final term with little success. The Eagles also found it hard to goal as Adam Cole again missed an opportunity from inside 50m. While the game result was perhaps out of contention the standard of play was not waning. Both teams battled hard throughout the last quarter and it was not till the 18 minute mark that speedy Peter Campion was able to receive a running pass, mark and proceed to power toward goal and shoot successfully! 

Final score; Saints 8.9 = 57  defeating the Eagles 2.4 = 16.
 
Goals; 
Saints - Lancaster 2, Bowley 1, Campion 1, Hopkins 1, Martin 1, Scott 1, Sutherland 1 
    
Eagles - Cole 1, Dicken 1

Best; Saints - from Frost, Maitland, Holmes, Lancaster, Hopkins, McGrath, Teasdale
       
Umpires - Brian Horan, Jason Stratford
Conditions - wet and cold to start, finishing with a pretty nice afternoon!" From The Whisper! 

From Fri, April 18. AFL week 5 tips!
For my/Kev's AFL week 5 tips check out the Mates Column in the now 100% Free Mates Club Click here



BL&GFA, Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association in South Australia. South Gawler Football Club, Part of this weeks In the Lions Den from President Percey!
As always any game against Willaston was very willing and competitive and last Saturdays trial match was no exception. It is hard to tell what you can take out of the trial with both clubs experimenting and resting players. The Lions can be happy that they won all games against the Donnybrooks with the A grade showing pleasing character. Hopefully they can continue it into the season which starts for the Lions in round two against Barossa District at Lyndoch. What an excellent challenge for the A grade and it is hoped that they are well supported by the South Gawler faithful.

With the first time bye ( for the first time ever) all Lions are invited to the Den this Friday to watch the senior squad including the Under 17s train. This will be followed by a BBQ tea then a motivational lecture by Alan Stewart and Steven Schwerdt of the Adelaide Crows. South Gawler Supporters of all ages are encouraged to attend to enjoy what should be a interesting night.

This Saturday why not come to the Den where Willaston and Kapunda will be playing both football and netball. The Lions are pleased to help out and hope both clubs have a good day.

The Under 11 and Under 13 teams are now training on Thursdays from 4pm at the Den – everyone is welcome so spread the word at school and beyond. ‘Go the Lions’!" President Percey. 

From Tues April 14 AFL week 4 scores!
Western Bulldogs 19.14 = 128 def. Essendon 14.14 = 98.
Geelong Cats 21.10 = 136 def. St Kilda Saints 13.16 = 94.
North Melbourne Kangaroos 18.19 = 127 def. Melbourne Demons 11.13 = 79.
Sydney Swans 16.11 107 def. West Coast Eagles 5.15 = 45.
Brisbane Lions 18.16 124 def. Port Adelaide Pap Smears 16. 8 = 104.
Hawthorn Hawks 17.12 = 114 def. Adelaide Crows 10.10 = 70.
Carlton Blues 17. 9 = 111 def. Collingwood Magpies 13.10 = 88.
Richmond Tigers 20.17 = 137 def. Fremantle Dockers 10.13 = 73.

From Fri April 11. AFL week 4 tips!
Hopefully before Saturday 2pm I can get a hold of Kev in Sth Aussie as I need his advice on several games. I'm confident in tipping the Bulldogs in Friday nights game.

Western Bulldogs over Essendon Bombers.
Last year with some advise from Kev in South Australia I/we came 110 out of 207,431 on the afl.com.au tipping. We had a good Rd 3 tipping 7 out of 8 for the 2nd week in a row. We are now on 19, 2 behind the leaders in the Vancouver Cougars/Burnaby Eagles footytips.com.au competition.

For my/Kev's AFL week 4 tips check out the Mates Column in the now 100% Free Mates Club Click here

 
An article on afl.com.au news about Canadian Northwind forward Scott Fleming!
I had pleasure in reading this article on afl.,com.au this week after Mr BC Footy Stuart Grills sent out the email. I then had a South Gawler Lions mate Dave Heinrich also email me the article asking if I knew Scott. Refer below the March 31 column for Scotts report on his 1st game and recent events in Australia. For the excellent article on afl.com.au Click here



The Ottawa Swans Australian Football club, The Great Shave off!
From Spud at the Swans "The Ottawa Swans will be on hand at the Guy Show at Lansdowne Park this month not only to promote Aussie Rules but also to take the shave in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation! If you value your locks as much as some of our players do the we hope you value this great cause enough to donate! More news on the Guy Show to come. For Ottawaswans.com Click here

From Oct 21, 07 10 min's "Kevin Sheedy. Part 1 of 07 US Natl's MYKwebTV. I'm 1 on 1 with Kevin Sheedy the former Legend Essendon Bombers coach and Richmond Tigers player at the 07 US Natl's of Australian Rules Footy in Louisville, Kentucky. This interview was also for US Footy and the now available promotional DVD that has been produced in conjunction with Stark Video Productions. Click here or now on my YouTube Directors Channel featured TV shows Click here

82 of my 100+ MYKwebTV and TotalCFLwebTV shows are now on my YouTube.com Directors Channel including lots of Australian Rules Football MYKwebTV!
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New Sports Jersey Frames! The 1st shipment ever to Nth America. Available now for Christmas. I now have one of these magnificent frames in Calgary for viewing. For info Click here"

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Tues April 8, 08 "AFL week 3 scores! AFL week 3 scores. The Adelaide Crows defeat the Port Adelaide Pap Smears! BC Canadian Footy the Vancouver Cougars hammer the Burnaby Eagles! 82 of my 100+ MYKwebTV and TotalCFLwebTV shows are now on my YouTube.com Directors Channel including lots of Australian Rules Football MYKwebTV! New Sports Jersey Frames. The 1st shipment ever to Nth America. Order now. Available now! Massive amounts of CDN and USA MYKwebTV!" Myk Aussie

AFL Rd 3 scores!
Western Bulldogs 19.11 = 125 def. St Kilda Saints 13. 9 = 87.
Hawthorn Hawks 15.12 = 102 def. North Melbourne Kangaroos 13. 8 = 86.
Fremantle Dockers 12.15 = 87 def. West Coast Eagles 10.13 = 73.
Sydney Swans 13.10 = 88 def. Brisbane Lions 10.11 = 71.
Essendon Bombers 23.12 = 150 def. Carlton Blues 21. 8 = 134.
Geelong Cats 16.16 = 112 def. Melbourne Demons 12.10 = 82.
Collingwood Magpies 18.14 = 122 def. Richmond Tigers 11.12 = 78.
Adelaide Crows 12.13 = 85 def. Port Adelaide Pap Smears 11.13 = 79.

          
Vancouver Cougars   vs   Burnaby Eagles

BC Canadian Footy the Vancouver Cougars 11.11 = 77 hammer the Burnaby Eagles 2.6 6= 18! A excellent match report from the VAFC Committee.

"Vancouver Cougars Goal Scorers; Brad Jorgensen 3, Stuart Grills 2, Tim Cipolloni 2, Kevin Tolme 1, Matt Harrison 1, Jordan Milne 1, Brian Kelly 1.
Vancouver Cougars Best; from; James Warfe, Matt Dube, Tim Cipolloni, Brenton Short, Brian Kelly, Brad Jorgensen, Jay Abbott

After receiving a narrow loss to the West Coast Saints last round the Vancouver Australian Football Team overcame all obstacles today to run out clear victors against the Burnaby Eagles.  Final score 11.11.77 VAFC defeating 2.6.18 BAFC

Playing at the new ground location of Newton, Surrey under overcast conditions rookie first year Coach Brad Jorgensen mustered up some coaching finesse to make sure the entire Cougar player group welded together and played at their true potential.  Brian Kelly, Brad Jorgensen and Jay Abbott started on the ball and immediately developed a strong attacking force.  With Ryan Carrucan and Hurley attacking off the half forward line and Sam Stevens shifted to Full Forward the Cougars looked strong in attack - albeit a little off target!  The first quarter was a close encounter with the Eagles keen to thwart any Cougar momentum.  Brenton Short and Ashley Steier combined well across  half back limiting the Eagles chances.  At the close of the first quarter VAFC 3.3.21 to BAFC 2.0.12.

A quarter time analysis of the Cougars strengths/weaknesses witnessed a change of Grills to CHF and Edmonds to FF. Dusty Castallerin and Chris Harrison battled hard at the ball and backline veteran Tony Cooper helped curb Eagles attacks. ISSC import Wayne Murray proved his Gaelic skills ably assisted his efforts on the footy field.  Kevin Tolme, Jordan Milne and Matt Payne also threw their bodies on the line throughout the entire game.  Jay Abbott was unstoppable and enjoyed the dryer conditions attempting several spectacular marks.  However it was the leadership from the enthusiastic James Warfe (Game day Captain) that really set the tone of the game for the Cougars - playing across the half back line Warfe repelled many Eagles kicks and rebounded the ball with real consistency and vigor.  Kicking into a slight head wind the Cougars closed the half 5.6.36 to BAFC 2.1.12.

The half time change witnessed a slight resurgence from the Eagles but once again the Cougars freshman brigade took up the challenge.  Playing disciplined footy Matt Dube, Tim Cipolloni, Jack Tse, Jack Thompson and Les Ketchell showed that they could handle the increased pressure!  Matt Harrison snagged a brilliant goal from 40 metres adding to the VAFC lead.  Kevin Tolme was regaining his skills/experience after being away from the game for many years!  Three quarter time 8.8.56 VAFC to 2.4.16 BAFC. 

The conditions late in the game provided little favor for either end. The Cougars kicking into what was a head wind now had an opportunity to showcase their game fitness.  While the Eagles never said die it became apparent that the long game was taking its toll.  Frank Murphy and Rory O'Maley worked hard to win the ball and Brian Kelly continued his domination of the ruck contests.  Brad Jorgensen turned up his work rate and snagged a nice goal.  Frustration for the Eagles surrounded the smaller Cougar running players.  Robert Edmonds provided a solid target up forward - beaming with pride when assisting his team mates.  Liam Dib and Clayton Lund also contributed well interchanging from the sidelines.  But overall it was an excellent team effort from the Cougars which helped them secure a final score of 11.11.77 defeating the Eagles 2.6.18.

A special word of thanks goes out to the spectators that came out to offer support. There were many WC Saints players on hand to help with water, being runners, and simply encouraging the players and that was truly a great thing! The stage is set for a great third game for the NWPAFL season as the Cougars sit lofty atop the ladder with a notable percentage.  All players should be proud of the way the team developed and the spirit in which they played the game.

The Cougars headed back to the Eagles main sponsor the Hop and Vine Pub and enjoyed some great food, cold drinks and many stories! Next Game - Burnaby Eagles versus West Coast Saints!  Stay tuned!!

Statistics; Crowd - at least 50 and Dave Sullivan's Dog!
Umpires - Stratford and Horan " VAFC Committee

What a great match report that is from someone at the Vancouver Cougars. I believe this would have been written by Mr BC Footy Stuart Grills.

82 of my 100+ MYKwebTV and TotalCFLwebTV shows are now on my YouTube.com Directors Channel including lots of Australian Rules Football MYKwebTV!
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New Sports Jersey Frames! The 1st shipment ever to Nth America. Available now for Christmas. I now have one of these magnificent frames in Calgary for viewing. For info Click here"

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Updated Mon March 31, 08 "AFL week 2 scores! The Adelaide Crows win big over the West Coast Eagles! The 08 BC Canadian Footy season started Saturday with the newly formed in 08 West Coast Saints defeating the reigning premiers the Vancouver Cougars! Canadian Northwind forward Scott Fleming playing in Queensland! SANFL, South Australian National Football League Rd 1, the Bulldogs defeat the Magpies! AFL week 2 tips! 1 on 1 with AFL Legend Kevin Sheedy at the 07 US Nationals! 82 of my 100+ MYKwebTV and TotalCFLwebTV shows are now on my YouTube.com Directors Channel including lots of Australian Rules Football MYKwebTV! New Sports Jersey Frames. The 1st shipment ever to Nth America. Order now. Available now! Massive amounts of CDN and USA MYKwebTV!" Myk

 
Left: Here interviewing AFL Legend Kevin Sheedy at the 07 US Nationals. The MYKwebTV and YouTube.com link to this TV show is below. As the 2008 AFL Rd 1 started last Thursday check out the article below March 26 where Sheedy suggests Rd 1 should be played overseas in the future. Middle: Swans players including Barry Hall along with Scott Fleming from the BC Vancouver Cougars. This was from the Jan 06 Swans vs Roos game in LA and my Jan 20 06 AFL report on MYKwebWORLD. Scott Fleming now a Canadian Northwind forward is playing the 08 season in Queensland. Refer below. Right: NFL legend Bill Romanowski's book is a amazing reading! It's a great motivational nook for anyone in Sport! Click here

AFL week 2 scores!
Adelaide Crows 21.7 = 133 def. West Coast Eagles 8.9 = 57.
Brisbane Lions 13.18 = 96 def. Collingwood Magpies `3.16 = 94.
Western Bulldogs 24.17 = 161 def. Melbourne Demons 9.16 = 66.
St Kilda Saints 19.11 = 125 def. Carlton Blues 12.13 = 85.
Hawthorn Hawks 16.16 = 112 def. Fremantle Dockers 14.13 = 97.
Sydney Swans 22.14 = 146 def. Port Adelaide Pap Smears 11.12 = 78.
Geelong Cats 22.18 = 150 def. Essendon Bombers 6.15 = 51.
North Melbourne Kangaroos 20. 7 = 127 def. Richmond Tigers 13. 8 = 86.

I had the pleasure of watching some of the Crows vs Eagles game from here in Calgary at Dickens Pub on the Setanta Channel at the Calgary Kookaburra's recruitment function.

SANFL, South Australian National Football League Rd 1.
Central District Bulldogs 14.4 = 88 def Port Adelaide Magpies 10.8 = 68 pts.
Former South Gawler Lion Yves Sibenaler was named in the best players for the Bulldogs.

The 08 BC Canadian Footy season started Saturday with the newly formed in 08 West Coast Saints defeating the reigning premiers the Vancouver Cougars.
From the VAFC committee
Vancouver Cougars vs West Coast Saints.
Conditions - wet, hail and cold at the UBC Sports Fields.
Final Score.
West Coast Saints 6.12 = 48 defeated the Vancouver Cougars 7.5 = 47. 
Goal Scorers.
Saints;  Dunbar 3, Sutherland 1, Lancaster 1, Hopkins 1
Cougars; Carrucan 2, Edmonds 1, Grills 1, Warfe 1, Ciplolloni 1, Steier 1
Central Umpires; Matt Bell, Chris Freeman. Jason Stratford has been replaced due to injury.

Canadian Northwind forward Scott Fleming playing in Queensland.
This report from Scott came to me earlirt this week via the Vancouver Cougars. Scott is playing this year in Queensland to improve his footy in readiness for the International Cup of Australian Rules Football in Melbourne in August. Scott is a current member of the Canadian Northwind team

"I traveled to Brisbane on Saturday and played my first game for the reserve team against a team called Zillmere. Unfortunately I woke up that morning not feeling very good at all, I think it was a little to do with nerves and just not feeling good. We got beat pretty bad and finished the game two men short due to injuries. I played the whole game and played a bunch of different positions. I started out at centre-half back, moved in to the ruck in the second quarter and finished the game at centre half forward. I had a few good marks and my kicking was pretty good but I missed my one attempt on goal. The senior team played right after us and were leading up until the last ten minutes when they gave up a couple of goals to lose by a couple of points. I told the coach after the game that I had been under the weather since the night before, he thought I did fairly well for my first game and for not feeling well.

This week we are training on Tuesday and Thursday nights and I got in a weight workout today, Wednesday. I have another game with the reserves on Saturday at Broadbeach. I know I will play better now that the first game jitters are gone and I am feeling 100%. Next week, between the U-18's and the senior team I will have four hard training sessions from Monday to Thursday nights. The regular season starts in two weeks and the coaches are pushing hard so we are ready to go. Broadbeach just paid $2,000 dollars for a player from Southport. He was a state U-18 player a couple of years ago and played in the senior Grand Final last year for Southport. I was talking to one of our senior team members who is an ex AFL player with Adelaide. He gets a $1,000 per game to play for Broadbeach. He is the  highest paid player in the Queensland AFL." Scott

Scott Fleming playing for the Canadian Northwind team against the USA Revolution in 07CDN vs USA
Hi Sp 11 min's. "Part 1 of 4. CDN Northwind vs USA Revolution Ironbark Intl Challenge. Includes my pregame report with my co host Cwoc Pammy Anderson who is a native of BC talking AFL and CFL, lots of game action, after match celebrations. Click here

"Part 2 of 4. The 20 min version of the CDN Northwind vs USA Revolution Ironbark Intl Challenge is now on the 100% Free Mates Club TV. Includes my pregame report, lots more game action, a 1 on 1 interview with Northwind's BOG Player of the game Steve Carew from the Toronto Eagles, 1 on 1 with Trevor Stewart from Northwind and the Calgary Kangaroo's, after match celebrations. Click here

From Oct 21, 07 10 min's "Kevin Sheedy. Part 1 of 07 US Natl's MYKwebTV. I'm 1 on 1 with Kevin Sheedy the former Legend Essendon Bombers coach and Richmond Tigers player at the 07 US Natl's of Australian Rules Footy in Louisville, Kentucky. This interview was also for US Footy and the now available promotional DVD that has been produced in conjunction with Stark Video Productions. Click here or now on my YouTube Directors Channel featured TV shows Click here

From Fri March 28. AFL week 2 tips! 
Last year with some advise from Kev in South Australia I/we came 110 out of 207,431 on the afl.com.au tipping. We had a average start in Rd 1 tipping 5 out of 8. There are some very tough games this week to pick as well. For my/Kev's AFL week 2 tips check out the Mates Column in the now 100% Free Mates Club Click here