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FAFL 360: Finals Week 1, 2020
Match Results:
1st Qualifying Final: Brisbane 15.12 (102) defeated Gold Coast 14.8 (92) at The Gabba in Brisbane, QLD.
1st Elimination Final: Geelong 8.4 (52) defeated by Orange 11.6 (72) at Kardinia Park in Geelong, VIC.
2nd Qualifying Final: Fremantle 20.7 (127) defeated Darwin 13.7 (85) at Perth Stadium in Perth, WA.
2nd Elimination Final: Melbourne City 12.14 (86) defeated by Melbourne 14.13 (97) at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, VIC.
Geelong Sack Xander McMichael and Appoint Dwayne Payne as Coach for 2021:
There was always going to be fallout at Geelong after losing to 8th seed Orange in the 1st Elimination Final. It was Geelong’s 4th Finals loss in 3 finals appearances under Xander McMichael. And while most clubs would not be happy with that, Geelong who are run by Jack Knight were the most likely to drop the axe on McMichael for it and they did.
The Monday after the game, The news broke that McMichael after coaching the team for 4 seasons and a record of 38-40 as coach had been given the boot and that Geelong were in the market for another coach. While many expected Geelong to take a long time to pick their guy, The Generals had him in the wings ready to go.
By Wednesday, Geelong had announced Former Gold Coast Player, Dwayne Payne as their coach for 2021 onwards. The Rat who had been coaching Gosford in the Sydney FAFL competition since 2018 said it was “It's a great honor to be appointed coach of an FAFL Club, Let alone one in a city as passionate as Geelong. This is an exciting team to be taking over as this is a team that has the potential to go all the bloody way if we get our cards right and frankly I'm glad to be the coach going forward.”
Payne acknowledged that it was a pretty fast transition from being a player to being a coach all things considered but that he saw that as an advantage as he felt that it meant that he had a better grasp on the modern game plans compared to older coaches.
Payne also felt that he could bring guts to a team that he felt was sorely lacking guts. He would say that “For this team to be a true contender, We need to be feared by the rest of the competition. They have to hate the prospect of playing against us. That is the only way you get an upper hand in finals and by the way that Geelong has played in Finals, This team is as feared as a Baby Kitten. I hope to change that.”
During the Q&A session between Payne and the Press, The prospect was brought up that Payne could lure Long Time Friend and Gold Coast Hero, Michael Vander-Beck to the team as a Forward Coach to replace the rest of the coaching staff who also got the axe when McMichael did. Gold Coast have reported that they plan to keep the Kangaroo Rat in their coaching staff under Bryan Shadowolf but acknowledged that his 3 year contract he signed at the end of 2017 to transition from a player to a coach was expiring at the end of the 2020 season.
The Press Conference ended with a war of words between Owner Jack Knight and Sacked Coach, Xander McMichael. McMichael had managed to get into the Press Conference Room. Mainly because the team did the Conference in the Public Café area of the Social Club Stand. McMichael would not mince words at Knight before the Dragon demanded security took the sacked coach out.
Mr. Payne would give a few words of his own at McMichael leading to the following words to be directed at the former coach.
“Buddy, If you could have gotten the job done, You'd still be here now and you wouldn't be getting an earful every time you failed to get said job done. Why not instead of attacking your former employer, Go find another coaching job. I know some Bottom 4 teams who would be glad to hire you.”
The Press Conference then wrapped up. There is a huge job ahead of Payne before the 2021 season but if he can stick the landing and avoid doing what his predecessor did, He should be in that coaches seat for a long time.
2021 FAFL Draft Submission Sheet has been opened:
It’s that time of year again folks, Draft submission have opened back up again for the 2021 FAFL Draft. Have you ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be a professional sports star? How about making loads and loads of money? Do you like Fame and accolades? Well, Have we got the league for you! Here in the FAFL, We have got a sport that might not be a household name outside of Australia but as our international contributors from the United States, The UK and across the world will attest that this is a very exciting game.
Please follow the link below to submit your players today. If you need any help with needing explanations about the sport, Don’t hesitate to PM our FA page or join our Discord Server and I’ll be more than happy to help you out! :)
Draft Submission Sheet Link: https://forms.gle/nBJqS59LRufZZDMX8
Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/6wh5uVC
Thanks,
Bryan Shadowolf
Previous Jimmy Newman Medal Nominees for 2020:
Round 1: Ashlynn Adler (Darwin Storm)
Round 2: Dee Ashcroft (Hobart Wolves)
Round 3: Gunārs Krūmiņš (Melbourne City Mariners)
Round 4: Jay Samuelson (Adelaide Butcherbirds)
Round 5: Lula Millward (Perth Ospreys)
Round 6: Mark Jacotine (Gold Coast Dragons)
Round 7: Tobias Rodgers (Gold Coast Dragons)
Round 8: Callum Murray (Melbourne City Mariners)
Round 9: Ricky Nimbus (Geelong Generals)
Round 10: Lynda Hardy (Hobart Wolves)
Round 11: Zak Ruggles (Fremantle Panthers)
Round 12: Shaquila Matthews (Perth Ospreys)
Round 13: Maggie Thornborne (Hobart Wolves)
Round 14: Kelsey Warner (Orange Miners)
Round 15: Jeremy Chadwick (Brisbane Brumbies)
Round 16: Faf Perrot (Melbourne Hammerheads)
Round 17: Rachel Boseman (Gold Coast Dragons)
Round 18: Ernie Tate (Perth Ospreys)
Round 19: Jason Wesley (Adelaide Butcherbirds)
Round 20: Norwood Sowards (Fremantle Panthers)
Round 21: Dennis Archibald (Darwin Storm)
Round 22: Andrew Davis (Orange Miners)
2020 Jimmy Newman Medal Winner:
After 22 rounds, We had 22 rookies in the running for the Jimmy Newman Medal. 22 players that could be crowned as the Best Rookie of their Class. It was a tough process this year as the voting process was changed. The 22 would be whittled down to 6 and then those Final 6 would be voted on by the coaches on who they though was the best Rookie out of the 6.
The Final 6 were:
Ashlynn Adler (Darwin Storm)
Dee Ashcroft (Hobart Wolves)
Jay Samuelson (Adelaide Butcherbirds)
Lula Millward (Perth Ospreys)
Shaquila Matthews (Perth Ospreys)
Rachel Boseman (Gold Coast Dragons)
It was a tight contest but pipping out Gold Coast’s Rachel Boseman and Adelaide’s Jay Samuelson by 1 vote from the coaches, The Winner of the 2020 Jimmy Newman Medal for Best Rookie is….
Ashlynn Adler from the Darwin Storm!
Unlike most rookies this season, Ashlynn Adler took to the league like a duck to water and was immediately effective in the FAFL and was one of the main players who helped Darwin launch themselves into a Top 4 position. Adler also went into overdrive in the Second Half with 8 times that she was in Darwin’s best as the team made the charge for the Top 4. Adler was also a part of the FAFL All-Star Game this year.
If there was a frontrunner in this class, It was her and she proved it. She was the best rookie of her class.
Congratulations to Ashlynn Adler for her amazing rookie season with Darwin which has ended with her winning the 2020 Jimmy Newman Medal.
Final Michael “Bendy” Bruce Medal Goalkicking Tally:
1. Colin Traveston (FRE) 97
2. Sky Corvidae (DAR) 92
3. Derrick Bristol (ESR) 74
4. James Orlund (GEEL) 70
=5. Angela Condie (MELB) 68
=5. Cecil Brooks (ORA) 68
7. Byakko (BRIS) 64
=8. Hamish Connor (DAR) 60
=8. Lula Millward (PER) 60
10. Brendan Murphy (GCD) 59
Current Injuries and Suspensions:
Adelaide Butcherbirds:
Jack Hill (FWD) – Left AC Joint (10 Rounds) Back by: 2021
Jason Wesley (DEF) – Striking Zak Ruggles (FRE) Back by: Round 2, 2021
Brisbane Brumbies:
Morgan Gotch (MID) - Right Hamstring (3 Rounds) Back by: 2021
Darwin Storm:
Sherman Andrews (DEF) – Left Groin (3 Rounds) Back by: Finals Week 3
Vickie Moss (FWD) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
East Sydney Roosters:
Frazier Appleby (FWD) – Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Fremantle Panthers:
Joel Rosewood (MID) – Striking Irwin-Hill Outteridge (ADEL) Back by: Finals Week 3
Christopher Carpenter (FWD) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Clementine Brown (MID) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Geelong Generals:
Alfred Gurns (DEF) – Right PCL Knee (10 Rounds) Back by: Finals Week 3
Gold Coast Dragons:
Rachel Boseman (DEF) – Left Ankle (2 Rounds) Back by: Finals Week 3
Hobart Wolves:
Maybelle Rowntree (FWD) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Melbourne City Mariners:
Clarence Womack (DEF) – Tail (2 Rounds) Back by: Finals Week 3
Keeva McCormick (MID) – Right Hamstring (3 Rounds) Back by: 2021
Gunārs Krūmiņš (RUCK) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Brock Forrester (FWD) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Melbourne Hammerheads:
Ruben Cooke (DEF) – Right Shoulder (6 Rounds) Back by: Finals Week 3
Jay Hameldon (DEF) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Michelle Black (MID) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Perth Ospreys:
Daisy Bee (MID) – Left AC Joint (10 Rounds) Back by: 2021
Vanessa Erickson (MID) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Mat Larson (MID) - Right ACL Knee (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Taylor Howe (DEF) - Ankle (2 rounds) Back by: 2021
Jimmy Lovel (MID) - Rough Play on Maggie Thornborne (HOB) Back by: Round 2, 2021
This Week’s Games:
Finals Week 2 | October 2 – October 3
Week 2: Semi Finals
First Semi Final:
Friday October 2nd:
Gold Coast Dragons vs. Orange Miners @ Carrara Stadium, Gold Coast QLD (night)
Second Semi Final:
Saturday October 3rd:
Darwin Storm vs. Melbourne Hammerheads @ Marrara Oval, Darwin NT (night)
We hope your team wins this week but for now, See you next week.
Wes Kerry, Voice of FAFL Grandstand.
Match Results:
1st Qualifying Final: Brisbane 15.12 (102) defeated Gold Coast 14.8 (92) at The Gabba in Brisbane, QLD.
1st Elimination Final: Geelong 8.4 (52) defeated by Orange 11.6 (72) at Kardinia Park in Geelong, VIC.
2nd Qualifying Final: Fremantle 20.7 (127) defeated Darwin 13.7 (85) at Perth Stadium in Perth, WA.
2nd Elimination Final: Melbourne City 12.14 (86) defeated by Melbourne 14.13 (97) at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, VIC.
Geelong Sack Xander McMichael and Appoint Dwayne Payne as Coach for 2021:
There was always going to be fallout at Geelong after losing to 8th seed Orange in the 1st Elimination Final. It was Geelong’s 4th Finals loss in 3 finals appearances under Xander McMichael. And while most clubs would not be happy with that, Geelong who are run by Jack Knight were the most likely to drop the axe on McMichael for it and they did.
The Monday after the game, The news broke that McMichael after coaching the team for 4 seasons and a record of 38-40 as coach had been given the boot and that Geelong were in the market for another coach. While many expected Geelong to take a long time to pick their guy, The Generals had him in the wings ready to go.
By Wednesday, Geelong had announced Former Gold Coast Player, Dwayne Payne as their coach for 2021 onwards. The Rat who had been coaching Gosford in the Sydney FAFL competition since 2018 said it was “It's a great honor to be appointed coach of an FAFL Club, Let alone one in a city as passionate as Geelong. This is an exciting team to be taking over as this is a team that has the potential to go all the bloody way if we get our cards right and frankly I'm glad to be the coach going forward.”
Payne acknowledged that it was a pretty fast transition from being a player to being a coach all things considered but that he saw that as an advantage as he felt that it meant that he had a better grasp on the modern game plans compared to older coaches.
Payne also felt that he could bring guts to a team that he felt was sorely lacking guts. He would say that “For this team to be a true contender, We need to be feared by the rest of the competition. They have to hate the prospect of playing against us. That is the only way you get an upper hand in finals and by the way that Geelong has played in Finals, This team is as feared as a Baby Kitten. I hope to change that.”
During the Q&A session between Payne and the Press, The prospect was brought up that Payne could lure Long Time Friend and Gold Coast Hero, Michael Vander-Beck to the team as a Forward Coach to replace the rest of the coaching staff who also got the axe when McMichael did. Gold Coast have reported that they plan to keep the Kangaroo Rat in their coaching staff under Bryan Shadowolf but acknowledged that his 3 year contract he signed at the end of 2017 to transition from a player to a coach was expiring at the end of the 2020 season.
The Press Conference ended with a war of words between Owner Jack Knight and Sacked Coach, Xander McMichael. McMichael had managed to get into the Press Conference Room. Mainly because the team did the Conference in the Public Café area of the Social Club Stand. McMichael would not mince words at Knight before the Dragon demanded security took the sacked coach out.
Mr. Payne would give a few words of his own at McMichael leading to the following words to be directed at the former coach.
“Buddy, If you could have gotten the job done, You'd still be here now and you wouldn't be getting an earful every time you failed to get said job done. Why not instead of attacking your former employer, Go find another coaching job. I know some Bottom 4 teams who would be glad to hire you.”
The Press Conference then wrapped up. There is a huge job ahead of Payne before the 2021 season but if he can stick the landing and avoid doing what his predecessor did, He should be in that coaches seat for a long time.
2021 FAFL Draft Submission Sheet has been opened:
It’s that time of year again folks, Draft submission have opened back up again for the 2021 FAFL Draft. Have you ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be a professional sports star? How about making loads and loads of money? Do you like Fame and accolades? Well, Have we got the league for you! Here in the FAFL, We have got a sport that might not be a household name outside of Australia but as our international contributors from the United States, The UK and across the world will attest that this is a very exciting game.
Please follow the link below to submit your players today. If you need any help with needing explanations about the sport, Don’t hesitate to PM our FA page or join our Discord Server and I’ll be more than happy to help you out! :)
Draft Submission Sheet Link: https://forms.gle/nBJqS59LRufZZDMX8
Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/6wh5uVC
Thanks,
Bryan Shadowolf
Previous Jimmy Newman Medal Nominees for 2020:
Round 1: Ashlynn Adler (Darwin Storm)
Round 2: Dee Ashcroft (Hobart Wolves)
Round 3: Gunārs Krūmiņš (Melbourne City Mariners)
Round 4: Jay Samuelson (Adelaide Butcherbirds)
Round 5: Lula Millward (Perth Ospreys)
Round 6: Mark Jacotine (Gold Coast Dragons)
Round 7: Tobias Rodgers (Gold Coast Dragons)
Round 8: Callum Murray (Melbourne City Mariners)
Round 9: Ricky Nimbus (Geelong Generals)
Round 10: Lynda Hardy (Hobart Wolves)
Round 11: Zak Ruggles (Fremantle Panthers)
Round 12: Shaquila Matthews (Perth Ospreys)
Round 13: Maggie Thornborne (Hobart Wolves)
Round 14: Kelsey Warner (Orange Miners)
Round 15: Jeremy Chadwick (Brisbane Brumbies)
Round 16: Faf Perrot (Melbourne Hammerheads)
Round 17: Rachel Boseman (Gold Coast Dragons)
Round 18: Ernie Tate (Perth Ospreys)
Round 19: Jason Wesley (Adelaide Butcherbirds)
Round 20: Norwood Sowards (Fremantle Panthers)
Round 21: Dennis Archibald (Darwin Storm)
Round 22: Andrew Davis (Orange Miners)
2020 Jimmy Newman Medal Winner:
After 22 rounds, We had 22 rookies in the running for the Jimmy Newman Medal. 22 players that could be crowned as the Best Rookie of their Class. It was a tough process this year as the voting process was changed. The 22 would be whittled down to 6 and then those Final 6 would be voted on by the coaches on who they though was the best Rookie out of the 6.
The Final 6 were:
Ashlynn Adler (Darwin Storm)
Dee Ashcroft (Hobart Wolves)
Jay Samuelson (Adelaide Butcherbirds)
Lula Millward (Perth Ospreys)
Shaquila Matthews (Perth Ospreys)
Rachel Boseman (Gold Coast Dragons)
It was a tight contest but pipping out Gold Coast’s Rachel Boseman and Adelaide’s Jay Samuelson by 1 vote from the coaches, The Winner of the 2020 Jimmy Newman Medal for Best Rookie is….
Ashlynn Adler from the Darwin Storm!
Unlike most rookies this season, Ashlynn Adler took to the league like a duck to water and was immediately effective in the FAFL and was one of the main players who helped Darwin launch themselves into a Top 4 position. Adler also went into overdrive in the Second Half with 8 times that she was in Darwin’s best as the team made the charge for the Top 4. Adler was also a part of the FAFL All-Star Game this year.
If there was a frontrunner in this class, It was her and she proved it. She was the best rookie of her class.
Congratulations to Ashlynn Adler for her amazing rookie season with Darwin which has ended with her winning the 2020 Jimmy Newman Medal.
Final Michael “Bendy” Bruce Medal Goalkicking Tally:
1. Colin Traveston (FRE) 97
2. Sky Corvidae (DAR) 92
3. Derrick Bristol (ESR) 74
4. James Orlund (GEEL) 70
=5. Angela Condie (MELB) 68
=5. Cecil Brooks (ORA) 68
7. Byakko (BRIS) 64
=8. Hamish Connor (DAR) 60
=8. Lula Millward (PER) 60
10. Brendan Murphy (GCD) 59
Current Injuries and Suspensions:
Adelaide Butcherbirds:
Jack Hill (FWD) – Left AC Joint (10 Rounds) Back by: 2021
Jason Wesley (DEF) – Striking Zak Ruggles (FRE) Back by: Round 2, 2021
Brisbane Brumbies:
Morgan Gotch (MID) - Right Hamstring (3 Rounds) Back by: 2021
Darwin Storm:
Sherman Andrews (DEF) – Left Groin (3 Rounds) Back by: Finals Week 3
Vickie Moss (FWD) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
East Sydney Roosters:
Frazier Appleby (FWD) – Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Fremantle Panthers:
Joel Rosewood (MID) – Striking Irwin-Hill Outteridge (ADEL) Back by: Finals Week 3
Christopher Carpenter (FWD) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Clementine Brown (MID) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Geelong Generals:
Alfred Gurns (DEF) – Right PCL Knee (10 Rounds) Back by: Finals Week 3
Gold Coast Dragons:
Rachel Boseman (DEF) – Left Ankle (2 Rounds) Back by: Finals Week 3
Hobart Wolves:
Maybelle Rowntree (FWD) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Melbourne City Mariners:
Clarence Womack (DEF) – Tail (2 Rounds) Back by: Finals Week 3
Keeva McCormick (MID) – Right Hamstring (3 Rounds) Back by: 2021
Gunārs Krūmiņš (RUCK) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Brock Forrester (FWD) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Melbourne Hammerheads:
Ruben Cooke (DEF) – Right Shoulder (6 Rounds) Back by: Finals Week 3
Jay Hameldon (DEF) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Michelle Black (MID) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Perth Ospreys:
Daisy Bee (MID) – Left AC Joint (10 Rounds) Back by: 2021
Vanessa Erickson (MID) - Osteitis Pubis (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Mat Larson (MID) - Right ACL Knee (Rest of Season) Back by: 2021
Taylor Howe (DEF) - Ankle (2 rounds) Back by: 2021
Jimmy Lovel (MID) - Rough Play on Maggie Thornborne (HOB) Back by: Round 2, 2021
This Week’s Games:
Finals Week 2 | October 2 – October 3
Week 2: Semi Finals
First Semi Final:
Friday October 2nd:
Gold Coast Dragons vs. Orange Miners @ Carrara Stadium, Gold Coast QLD (night)
Second Semi Final:
Saturday October 3rd:
Darwin Storm vs. Melbourne Hammerheads @ Marrara Oval, Darwin NT (night)
We hope your team wins this week but for now, See you next week.
Wes Kerry, Voice of FAFL Grandstand.
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