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September 2008
September 27, 2008 by Daniel Eddy | View Comments (1)
The Toronto Eagles booked themselves a shot at their third Premiership in a row, when they defeated the Broadview Hawks by 57 points. The two clubs who played in last year's final match (Toronto and Etobicoke) will meet again to decide who takes out the 2008 OAFL Grand Final.
After their shock loss last weekend to the Kangaroos, the Eagles came out a more focused group and were determined to not go out of the finals in straight sets. The game was all but over at quarter time with Toronto leading by 30 points. The next three quarters were a lot more even as Broadview started to be more attacking at the ball, but they could never get close enough to really threaten on the scoreboard. Tarquin Netherway was the standout up forward for the winners with 4 goals, while Lachlan McDonald kicked 3.
All attention now turns to the Grand Final which promises to be a tremendous event, this year being hosted by the Etobicoke club on their home ground, Humber College's South Campus in Toronto. Festivities kick off at 11 am with the main game to be played at 2 pm. All our league sponsors and the media are invited to attend this big day, and family and friends are always welcome.
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September 5, 2008 by Salvatore Capoferri | View Comments (5)
MELBOURNE, Australia. - Two Northwind players were last night named to the World Team for the 2008 International Cup, capping off a successful tournament for the team from Canada. Big ruckman, Emmanual Matata & up and coming star forward Scott Fleming were named Ruck & Forward Pocket respectively. Canada finished the tournament in 6th place, their highest ever ranking.
Northwind General Manager, and Broadview Hawks head coach, Martin Walter was beaming with pride as two of his players accepted their awards last night at the AFL International Cup Gala in Melbourne. The players received their Team jerseys from Australian football legends Kevin Sheedy & Ron Barassi.
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September 3, 2008 by Salvatore Capoferri | View Comments (0)
WARRNAMBOOL, Australia. - Canada's national Australian football team, The Northwind, have earned a place in the 2nd division Grand Final of the 2008 International Cup after a strong win today over Japan.
On a cold and blustery day in the western districts town of Warrnambool, it was the Northwind who blew strongest, out-muscling the smaller Japanese team and running out winners by 41 points. The victory over Japan has ensured that Canada will have its highest ever world ranking, with a play-off for 5th spot to be held on Friday in Melbourne.
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September 1, 2008 by Salvatore Capoferri | View Comments (7)
WARRNAMBOOL, Australia. - On a wet and windy day in the Victorian country town of Warrnambool, Canada met 2002 International Cup champion Ireland in a match that would determine who made it through to the final four.
From the outset it was clear that the Irish side was using the conditions better, and their experience was showing as they constantly moved the football forward, only to have it rebounded by full back Matthew Lowden as the back-line worked overtime to hold the Irish at bay.
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The Toronto Eagles booked themselves a shot at their third Premiership in a row, when they defeated the Broadview Hawks by 57 points. The two clubs who played in last year's final match (Toronto and Etobicoke) will meet again to decide who takes out the 2008 OAFL Grand Final.