USAFL News

Jan 11, 2007

49th Parallel Cup and National Team Tryouts

The United States Australian Football League (“USAFL”) is proud to announce the first of three national team events for 2007.  January 20, 2007 the US Revolution, the United States National Australian Rules Football team, will battle the Canadian National team, the Northwind, at Tom Bass Park (Fellows Road, Houston, Texas).  US Revolution Coach Trevor Lovitt will lead the Revolution against in Northwind in the annual battle for the 49th Parallel Cup.

Jan 8, 2007

Players Needed!!!

The U.S. Revolution will be playing two matches on Saturday January 20, 2007 in Houston, Texas. 
 
We are looking for 10-12 additional players, any experience level, to play against potential Revolution players at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. 
 
If you are interested in playing in the "All-Comers v. Revolution" game please send an email to BJ Gambaro at BJ.Gambaro@GT.com.  

Dec 22, 2006

The Brunmeier's diary continues

West Perth Pre-season Training Phase One for Jared and James:  COMPLETE

It was a cool Monday night on December 18th, the second lot of fitness testing had begun as we were heading into Christmas break and some needed recovery time.  Having finished our 3km time trial, West Perth Coach Toddy Curley brought us in to a tight huddle to say a few words before we dispersed for the night.  He had positive comments to say about the team and how we’ve improved since the start of pre-seasoning training five and a half weeks ago.

Dec 14, 2006

Wine Australia Festival in New York

Thursday, 18 January 2007

Early Bird Tickets are discounted to $60 prior to 12 Dec.  www.localwineevents.com.  Tickets $85 after 12 Dec & at the door if not sold out.
The food and wine festival will kick-off with a trade-only tasting, followed by evening festivities open to the public.
Trade Tasting:  1:00pm to 4:30pm
Consumer Tasting:   6:00pm to 9:00pm

Dec 11, 2006

Macquarie Scholarship Winner Announced

The USAFL is delighted to announce that James Andrew Lamont (Andrew) of the Golden Gate Roos has been selected for the Macquarie Scholarship.  Congratulations, Andrew, we know you will represent the USAFL well and are sure your time in Australia will be an exciting and demanding one.

We asked Andrew to put down his thoughts on being selected.  Here is his response:

Dec 7, 2006

Atlanta Kookaburra's Awards Night

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The 2006 Pratt Industries Atlanta Kookaburras MVP Vote Count and Awards Night was a night for the Irish and a historic Life Membership award. Best & Fairest Medal for the men's team went to Irishman Barry Collins and for the women's team 2006 Irish import Eva Mc Nelis was worthy winner.