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Aug 17, 2011 USAFL Umpire Making His Mark at the International Cup
As the recepient of the 2011 USAFL umpire scholarship Mills has been given the opportunity to learn from some of the best in Australia. On game day Mills receives tips from his assigned umpire coach. On his off days he stays fit by training with the Sydney umpires group. Read more » |
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Aug 15, 2011 Revolution Slice Samurai
The Revolution came into their game against Japan looking to build upon the momentum they established in their first two victories in round 1. The determination and desire was evident from the opening bounce. The Revos moved the ball in to their forward 50 quickly and it rarely left that end of the ground. Jesse Leos got the scoring started with an early goal and Andy Vanica, Bryan Dragus (2), Jacob Moyer and Donnie Lucero rounded out the scoring in a dominant opening term. The next three quarters were much the same as the Revos ran away with a 17.12 (114) to 0.1 (1) victory. Read more » |
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Aug 14, 2011 Game Day Preview: Revolution set to take on Japan
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Aug 13, 2011 Peaceful Northwind Can't Stop the Revolution
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USAFL umpire Jon Mills is currently in Australia at the International Cup where he has had the opportunity to umpire players from around the world. Teams that he has umpired so far include, Canada and Ireland on the women's side, Great Britain, Timor Leste and Ireland on the men's side. 
The Revolution have gotten their 2011 International Cup campaign off to a fantasitc start. After going 2-0 in pool play the Americans have secured the number 5 seed in Division 1. Their first game was against familiar foe Canada Northwind and was one of the mostly highly anticipated matchups of the opening round. The game did not disappoint and was described by the announcer as, "A slog with neither team willing to concede a goal."Pages
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