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THE BOYS GET HOME SAFELY
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After their successful tour of France & the UK this year, the AIS rugby league team arrived home on 2 different planes with the NSW boys flying into Sydney and the Queensland boys in Brisbane.
All the NSW boys looked wrapped to be home and with their families, it was good to see some of you parents at the airport.
That about it from ourfootyteam for this tour, we plan on catching up with the coaches Brian Johnston & brendan Barlow over the next few days.
Thank you to all of you who sent in your messages while the team was freezing in the northern hemisphere, good on ya's
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| Welcome home AIS (Photo's : ourfooty media) |
Welcome home AIS (Photo's : ourfooty media) |
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| Max Ray - Welcome home AIS (Photo's : ourfooty media) |
Max Ray - Welcome home AIS (Photo's : ourfooty media) |
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Jake Finn - Welcome home AIS (Photo's : ourfooty media) |
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| Brian Johnston - Welcome home AIS (Photo's : ourfooty media) |
Junior Roqica - Welcome home AIS (Photo's : ourfooty media) |
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 2ND TEST PHOTO's
Thanks to ourfooty mate Ste Jones from KT8 Photography, heaps of action photo's are now available - |
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| AIS Undefeated on tour - (Photo : ourfootyteam/ KT8Photography) |
 GBCL |
12 - 52 |
 AIS |
TREIS : Connick, Wool
GOALS : Tibbs 2 |
TRIES : Littlejohn (2), Rankin, Seaton, Barnes, Riccardi, James, Finn, Rosser
GOALS : Rankin 8 |
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Half Time : 28 - 6
Men of the Match GB: Jacob Fairbank,
Men of the Match AIS: Kurt Baptiste
Referee : Warren Turley
Attendance : 219 [+ 100's on ourfootyteam] |
| AIS |
1 Jordan Rankin (Gold Coast Titans) ©
2 Junior Roqica (Wests Tigers)
3 Dale Copley (Brisbane Broncos)
4 Jackson Littlejohn (Sydney City Roosters)
5 Lyndon Law (Brisbane Broncos)
6 Gary Riccardi (Brisbane Broncos)
7 Scott Rosser (St George Illawarra Dragons)
8 Jake Finn (Newcastle Knights)
9 Kurt Baptiste (Brisbane Broncos)
10 Jake Seaton (Penrith Panthers)
11 Pay O’Hanlon (Parramatta Eels)
12 Max Ray (Penrith Panthers)
13 Ryan James (Gold Coast Titans)
Subs
14 Mitchell Barnes (North Queensland Cowboys)
15 Sam Saville (Gold Coast Titans)
16 James Henderson (St George Illawarra Dragons)
17 Leon Taylor (Gold Coast Titans) |
1 Jamie Tibbs (Celtic Crusaders)
2 Karl Olstrum (Wath Brow Hornets)
3 Elliott Miller (Millom)
4 Nick Johnson (West Hull)
5 Rhys Fenton (Celtic Crusaders)
6 Mark Wool (Celtic Crusaders) ©
7 Scott George (West Cumbria)
8 Gil Dudson (Celtic Crusaders)
9 Anthony Nicholson (Leigh Miners Rangers)
10 Anthony Symons (Celtic Crusaders)
11 Jacob Fairbank (Elland)
12 Ross Wardle (Celtic Crusaders)
13 Michael Allen (Celtic Crusaders)
Subs
14 Glenn Riley (West Cumbria)
15 Danny Naughton (Shaw Cross Sharks)
16 Tom Connick (Pilkington Recs)
17 Ben Bailey (Widnes St Maries) |
AIS OUTCLASS YOUNG LIONS
Great Britain Community Lions U18s 12 v 52 Australian Institute of Sport
Leigh Sporting Village
Story by : Daniel McKenzie
The Australian Institute of Sport have won the Discovery Cup tri-series after a convincing victory over the Great Britain Community Lions at Leigh Sports Village.
The final game of the series was scheduled to be played in St. Helens but had to be relocated because of a frozen pitch at the GPW Recruitment Stadium.
The Aussies had the best of the early exchanges and raced into a 12-0 lead thanks to quick fire tries from Jake Seaton and Jordan Rankin.
The Community Lions recovered well though and had a good spell of possession in Australia’s half, Substitute Tom Connick kept the Lions in the game with a well deserved try for the home side.
The game remained in the balance until a flurry of tries from the tourists saw them take control of the game before half time.
A number of unforced errors by the home side in difficult conditions helped Jackson Littlejohn, Mitchell Barnes and Gary Riccardi cross the whitewash in the final stages to make it 28-6 at the break.
Great Britain started the second half the stronger of the two sides, stand off Mark Wool scored a try which was followed by an impressive conversion by Jamie Tibbs from the touchline, making the score 28-12 to the visitors.
Both sides tightened up their defences as Great Britain battled to get back into the game. Tough tackling and a slippery ball were to blame for a number of handling errors in the final third by both teams.
However, it was Australia that managed to assert their authority on the game once again.
A good passing move unlocked the Great Britain defence allowing Australian loose forward Ryan James to score an impressive try in the corner.
The Lions began to look jaded and Australia capitalised in the final stages with tries in quick succession from Jake Finn, Scott Rosser and Jackson Littlejohn.
The final score was 50-12 to Australia but the Community Lions can be proud of their effort against a very talented side.
Hooker Kurt Baptiste was awarded Man of the Match for the tourists after a solid all round performance and second row forward, Jacob Fairbanks picked up the award for the Lions.
Australian head coach Brian Johnson said: “We’ve had a great tour, the lads have enjoyed every moment. The Lions are a very talented side and the score line didn’t really reflect the quality of our opposition.”
The Community Lions head coach, Carl Briscoe was obviously disappointed with the result but was optimistic about the futures of his players: “I’m really proud of the lads for not giving up. We matched them in the first twenty minutes of each half but they are a top side.” |
AIS - GOOD ON YA BOYZ
SOme of the photos have arrived and will be posted soon, by 8:30 pm (syd)
looks like about 20 or so photos to be posted soon
INTERVIEW WITH COACH BRIAN JOHNSTON Monday morning (sorry all, Brian was on the plane coming home)
| ais says "THAT's GOLD ourfootyteam (Photo : KY8Photography) |
AIS Undefeated on tour Aussie celebrate winning the 2nd Test - (Photo " kt8Photography) |
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| AIS VS GBCL 2nd Test 08 (Photo's : kt8Photography) |
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AIS VS GBCL 2nd Test 08 (Photo's : kt8Photography |
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Jordan Rankin in action in the 2nd Test AIS VS GBCL 2nd Test 08 (Photo's : kt8Photography) |
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| AIS VS GBCL 2nd Test 08 (Photo's : kt8Photography) |
Kurt Baptise AIS VS GBCL 2nd Test 08 (Photo's : kt8Photography) |
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| Kurt Baptise AIS VS GBCL 2nd Test 08 (Photo's : kt8Photography) |
Max Ray on the burst - AIS VS GBCL 2nd Test 08 (Photo's : kt8Photography) |
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| Pat O'Hanlon gets tackled (Photo's : kt8Photography) |
Aussies celebrate Jordan Rankins try - AIS VS GBCL 2nd Test 08 (Photo's : kt8Photography) |
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| Junior Roqica - AIS VS GBCL 2nd Test 08 (Photo's : kt8Photography) |
The boys with ourfootyteam.com sign - AIS VS GBCL 2nd Test 08 (Photo's : kt8Photography) |
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| Ryan James gets hit AIS VS GBCL 2nd Test 08 (Photo's : kt8Photography) |
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AUSSIES CLEAN SWEEP ON '08 TOUR
The Australian Insitiute of Sport Rugby League team have done their country proud by remaining undefeated on this 2008 tour of France & the United Kingdom.
The 2nd Test was played on a synthetic pitch which according to Brian Johnston was 10 meters too short and 10 meters too narrow.
The Aussies turned up to to play and continue to tourture for the English Rugby League.
Interview with head coach tonight.
Australia is just a class above the GB Community Lions after victory in the 2nd Test in atrocious conditions.
Congratulations to Coaches Brian Johnston from the AIS and Brendan Barlow from Wavell SHS and ASSRL coach, and staff, also to the boys how have been away from home for 3 weeks and have had to endure lots of different weather conditions.
HALF TIME SCORE IN THE 2 ND TEST
Australia have a good lead going into the 2nd half of the 2nd Test with a 28 - 6 lead.
The Australians must be struggling in the freezing cold weather, go boys
Today is the start of the NRL's Toyota Cup 2 nd Induction Camp which we will be covering.
Therefore it won't be until about diner time this afternoon before we can have a full match reports, there will be heaps of action photo's from the 2 nd Test
But the good news is, we can still show the full time scores
Thanks for your patience
Just rang ourfootyteam's photographer at Leigh Stadium and the Aussie's scored a try as we were speaking, "to be honest, you guys are playing all over us" said Ste Jones from KT 8 Photography. Good i said to him |
2ND TEST UPDATE (9:35 PM Sydney time) 9:35 AM England
The word is the game is still going ahead dispite over night snow, the RFL is confident the game will go ahead at 7:45 PM (6:45 am syd) - Lets go |
U18’S COMMUNITY LIONS GAME MOVED TO LEIGH
SOURCE : RL Services
Due to the recent cold weather, the pitch at the GPW Recruitment Stadium (St Helens) is unplayable. As a result the game between Great Britain U18 Community Lions and the AIS has now been moved to the home of Leigh East ARLFC and will be played on their recently installed 3G pitch.
The kick off has been moved to 7.45pm and admission is now free of charge.
Second Test
GBCL U18's v AIS
Thursday 4th December, Leigh Sports Village, Leigh East ARLFC
Kick Off 7.45pm - Admission Free |
| ST. HELENS FOOTY GROUND FROZEN SOLID
THe 2nd Test between the AIS and the GB Community Lions will have to be moved as the Saints home ground is FROZEN - heheheheh, now that has to be one of the funniest things we have heard at ourfootyteam this year.
Still laughing but anyway, according to Richard Donlon from Rugby League Services in Yorkshire, the game is most likely to be moved to Leigh, Leigh is a small amateur club with a G3 pitch, in Leigh, still in the County of York. |
 Jordan Rankin Interview by phone @ just after midnight (syd time) Thurday 4th Dec 2008 |
| What are you doing after this tour Jordan? |
| Going back to the Gold Coast & having some solid training when i get back |
| What do you think of the standard of footy over there? |
| Yeah the standard is improving, its getting better each year, it's not quite up to standard [in Australia], we look forward to them improving over the next couple of years |
| You have had a terrific year, what was the highlight? |
| I'd definatley have to say representing the Australian Schoolboys & being Vice Captain of Australia, also my NRL debut was just as huge. |
| For such a young bloke you have achived so much, what are your goals for your future |
| Concidering I am still at school, to go good at school and do good, if I get to play a couple games of 1 st Grade while at school that would be good too. |
| What are your tips for young players following you boys on ourfootyteam ? |
| The most important thing to do is to ENJOY YOUR FOOTY, take it as it comes, enjoy the ups & downs. Pretty much just enjoy what your doing. |
| What do you like at school Jordan |
| It's a Sports High School, I love sport & playing footy. I like Maths & English too. |
| What is your favourite Music ? |
| I like R'n'B, most of the latest stuff out like Chris Brown & stuff like that. |
| What are the main differences between French & English rugby league ? |
| Standard and organisation of the teams, the French play more like Union, the English try the 'push and barge', they go real hard at first. |
| The French did good, How do they play ? |
| The French did alright, we were a little off our game that night, to the French guys credit, they went well, they like to go from one side of the field to the other, they like a fast game. |
| The boys won the Arrive alive Cup this year, what that like ? |
| I dunno, it's so surreal, being from Palm Beach [Currumbin], it was just a dream that we could win. It's the highest schoolboys competion in Australia... still can't believe it happened. |
| During the AaC Grand Final you got smashed a few times, did opposition players target you in school footy ? |
| Yeah pretty much, I got all the name calling and stuff, but you don't worry about that stuff. |
| What did you think of the World Cup ? |
| The WC was pretty good, it was a good standard of footy, PNG was good to watch, especially against the English, it was good to watch |
| Where did you boys watch it ? |
| We didn't actually get to watch it, we were on a bus going to Paris, one of the guys with us was from the Australian side, he was getting updates via text, it was exciting, |
| So are you going to come and play with the Sharks ? |
| I dunno, see what happens in the future, hopefully I'll stay at home on the Gold Coast, that would be best. |
| phone cut off, ran outta credit on that phone - sorry Jordan, ring u after the test mate - lol |
YOUNG AUSSIE LOVING LIFE
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AIS, Australian Schoolboys & future NRL star Jordan Rankin was kind enough to talk to ourfootyteam this morning from somewhere in York, forgot to ask where they are actually, all you parents know.
We spent 20 minutes or so talking to Jordan Rankin who is an informative bloke to talk to, Jordan was relaxed and keen after we couldn't work out country codes and pressing wrong buttons on the phone for a while, but we worked it out.
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| Jordan Rankin runs the ball at the Matraville SHS defence in this years Arrive alive Cup Grand Final @ the Sydney Football Stadium (Photo : ourfooty media) |
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| Palm Beach Currumbin have just won the Arrive alive Cup (Photo : ourfooty media) |
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| Jordan Rankin adds more points to the Aussies tally in the 1st Test at Dewsbury (Photo : RLF) |
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| Feeling good (Photo : ourfooty media) |
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| Peter Sterling Medalist of this years National Schoolboys Competition for 'Best & Fairest player' & AIS team member Ryan JAMES (Photo : ourfooty media) |
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| Cronulla Sharks Mermaids and Footy Show Champions turn it on for the AIS boys in England (photo's : ourfooty media) |
AUSSIES HAVE FRIENDS AT HOME
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Australia is anxiously awaiting the next test match against the GB Community Lions and wish the boys the best of luck and so do the mighty Cronulla Sharks
Boys here is a little reminder of home - u's ain't missing much - lol ..... more soon
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| Brett Kearney & Ben Pomeroy say GO AUSSIES (Photo : ourfooty media) |
Brett Seymour, Kade Snowden, Bryan Norrie & Trent Barret say " GO AUSSIES" (Photo : ourfooty media) |
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| Luke Covell & Corey Hughes say : GO AUSSIES (Photo : ourfooty media) |
Cronulla Sharks Mermaids say GO AIS (Photo : ourfooty media) |
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THANKS TO OURFOOTY MATES AT THE RFL IN ENGLAND
The Rugby Football League has come to our rescue and send us poor info starved Aussies some great action shot of the 1st Test at Dewsbury, home of the Rams. Good on ya Richard Donlan
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| Australian Institute of Sport line up to sing ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR before the 1st Test at Dewsbury (Photo : RLF) |
Australian Institute of Sport warm up before the 1st Test at Dewsbury (Photo : RLF) |
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| Aaron Fairweather on another good run (Photo : RLF) |
Gary Riccardi kicks the footy (Photo : RLF) |
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| Gary Riccardi smashing thru the pommie defence (Photo : RLF) |
Jackson LittleJohn dives in for a great try (Photo : RLF) |
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| Jordan Rankin converts the 2 points (Photo : RLF) |
Kurt Baptise passes to the running backs (Photo : RLF) |
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GB COMMUNITY LIONS 18-man Squad |
| Mark Wool (Celtic Crusaders) |
| Scott George (West Cumbria) |
| Antony Nicholson (Leigh Miners Rangers) |
| Jamie Tibbs (Celtic Crusaders) |
| Gil Dudson (Celtic Crusaders) |
| Glenn Riley (West Cumbria) |
| Antony Symmonds (Celtic Crusaders) |
| Ben Bailey (Widnes St Maries) |
| Danny Naughton (Shaw Cross) |
| Loren Quick (Celtic Crusaders) |
| Tom Connick (Pilkington Recs) |
| Nick Johnson (West Hull) |
| Rhys Fenton (Celtic Crusaders) |
| Karl Olstrum (West Cumbria) |
| Ross Wardle (Celtic Crusaders) |
| Michael Allen (Widnes St Maries) |
| Jacob Fairbank (Elland) |
| Elliott Miller (Millom) |
LIONS READY TO FIGHT BACK
Story By : St. Helen's Footy Club
The Great Britain Community Lions U18s are ready to fight back.
After suffering a heavy 54-2 defeat in last weeks first test against the Australian Institute of Sport, coach Carl Briscoe is determined that his young Lions will improve in the second test.
“We were all disappointed with how it went last week and we’ll be looking to make a massive improvement in the second test,” said Briscoe.
“We came up against a typical Australian side that played superb support rugby, but our players deserve praise for their effort. We’ll be looking to play a lot smarter this time round and it’s something we’ll definitely have to do if we want to compete at this level.”
AIS coach Brian Johnson - no stranger to British fans following his spell in charge of Warrington – was pleased with his side’s performance at Dewsbury and is now looking for them to carry it on into the St Helens clash.
“Our job now is to convince the players that the Community Lions aren’t as poor as the score line suggests,” said Johnson.
“Runaway scores like that can happen but I’m sure the Lions will be trying to square the balance on Thursday night.”
Second Test v AIS - Thursday 4th December
GPW Recruitment Stadium, St Helens RLFC - Kick Off 7.30pm Admission £3, with £1 concessions |
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| Ryan James accepts his trophy after his school PBC wins the Arrive alive Cup (Photo : ourfooty media) |
AIS JUST TOUGHED IT OUT
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After the AIS's firey victory in the 1st Test against the Great Britian Community Lions we caught up with AIS super coach Brian Johnston.
We asked Brian Johnston in what area did the Aussies dominate?
"The score did not reflect the quality of the game or the players involved.
We managed to come out on top in the first sorting out period.
Thing just went right for us from then on."
Brain wanted to point out that if not for the boys getting on top in the first few tough few minutes if could have gone either way.
"We had contributations from the whole team, Ryan James was outstanding, our hooker was sensational in defence and while running the ball." Brian proudly said
The Aussies get it on in the 2nd Test vs the GB Community Lions on Friday morning Aussie time and have moved base camp to York, thats where William Wallace chopped of the King's cousins head in the Mel Gibson movie BraveHeart.
The boys will be training tomorrow at the St. Peters Fields in York and can't wait to play
Some of the boys are a bit home sick, not long to go now and they will all be back in the good old Aussie SunShine.
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TOYOTA CUP CAMP 1
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Next years National Youth Competition players have been at next years NRL Toyota Cup Induction Camp with 5 clubs sending their squads to the 2 day camp.
THe Dragons, Rabbitoh's, SeaEagles, Tigers & the Panthers young guns enjoyed their couple days together in what is a very well organised and ran induction camp.
Most of these players have played with or against each other either at school or in rep games and all the boys got on well.
Some of the boys have been playing around Sydney for a while now while some other blokes are from the bush.. LEARN MORE |
LIONS HANDED HARSH LESSON
Story BY : RLF
GREAT BRITAIN COMMUNITY LIONS U18S 2 V 54 AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT
The Tetley’s Stadium, Dewsbury
The Great Britain Community Lions were given a harsh lesson by the Australian Institute of Sport last night.
Despite taking an early lead via the boot of second rower Ben Bailey, the Lions had no answer to the powerful Australians who were superbly marshalled by half backs Gary Riccardi and Scott Rosser.
After an even first 15 minutes the visitors began to stamp their authority and by the interval had powered into a commanding 34-2 lead. The tries came at regular intervals with almost every score involving the half backs and man of the match Jordan Rankin, who also produced a great display of goal kicking.
Despite an improved second period from Great Britain the Australians still managed a further four scores to run out comfortable winners by 54-2.
Great Britain |
AIS |
1 Kris Wilkes (North Wales Coasters)
2 Karl Olstrum (Wath Brow Hornets)
3 Elliott Millar (Millom)
4 Chris Duncan (Oulton Raiders)
5 Dom Proctor (West Hull)
6 Danny Naughton (Shaw Cross Sharks)
7 Tom Connick (Pilkington Recs)
8 Anthony Symmons (Celtic Crusaders)
9 Callum Windley (West Hull)
10 Glenn Riley (West Cumbria)
11 Jacob Fairbank (Elland)
12 Ben Bailey (Widnes St Maries)
13 Michael Allen (Widnes St Maries)
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14 Gil Dudson (Celtic Crusaders)
15 Callum Phillips (Celtic Crusaders)
16 Josh Alstead (Leyland Warriors)
17 Anthony Morrison (Saddleworth Rangers) |
1 Jordan Rankin (Gold Coast Titans)
2 Jared Brodrick (Melbourne Storm)
3 Jackson Littlejohn (Sydney City Roosters)
4 Rory Brien (Parramatta Eels)
5 Gary Fairweather (Newcastle Knight)
6 Gary Riccardi (Brisbance Broncos)
7 Scott Rosser (St George Illawarra Dragons)
8 Jake Seaton (Penrith Panthers)
9 Kurt Baptiste (Brisbane Broncos)
10 Josh Rose (North Queensland Cowboys)
11 Junior Roqica (Wests Tigers)
12 Charlie Jones (Brisbane Broncos)
13 Ryan James (Gold Cost Titans)
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14 Pat O’Hanlon (Parramatta Eels)
15 Jake Finn (Newcastle Knights)
16 Leon Taylor (Gold Coast Titans)
17 Tom Merritt (Gold Cost Titans) |
AIS
T – Brodrick (15,37), Jones (17), Brien (20), Fairweather (29), Rankin (31), Seaton (35), Finn (40), Richards (50), Littlejohn (72), C – Rankin (7)
Penalties – GB 5, AIS 6, Half Time – 34 - 2
Referee – Jonathan Roberts, Attendance – 897 |
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TRIES : Littlejohn, Jones, Rankin, Finn, Brian 2, Ricardi, O'Hanlon, Rosser
GOALS : |
| AIS TEAM - 1 st TEST |
| Jordan Rankin |
| Kurt Baptiste |
| Lyndon Law |
| Charlie Jones |
| Gary Ricardi |
| Sam Saville |
| Leon Taylor |
| Ryan James |
| Tom Merritt |
| Jake Finn |
| Aaron Fairweather |
| Mitchell Barnes |
| Junior Roqica |
| Scott Rosser |
| Bradley Hendersons |
| INTERCHANGE |
| Pat O'Hanlon |
| Rory Brian |
| May Ray |
| Justin O'Neill |
| Josh Rose |
| Jack Littlejohn |
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AUSSIE SMASH POMS IN 1st TEST IN UK
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The Australian Institute of Sport rugby league team have smashed the Great Britain Community Lions Under 18's at Tetley Stadium over night.
The young Australians controlled the game from the kick off with some typical hard work and discipline and held a formidable 2 - 32 lead at half time.
Wavell SHS super star Kurt Baptiste had a blinder steering the Aussie's around Tetley Stadium at Hooker and was rewarded with the Coaches Man of the Match Award in a powerful team effort.
The standout in the Test match was another Queenslander Jordan Rankin, and was presented with the Man of the Match Award for best on the ground.
Match report & details to follow (we hope)
The GB Community Lions only have a week to regroup after this trounching before the second Test at GPW Recruitment Stadium.
Home of the mighty St. Helen's Saints.
The 2nd Test will kick Off 7.30pm Thursday December 4th.
CORRECTION TO 1 ST TEST TEAM FOR THE AIS.
Dale Copley woke with the flu bad. He has been struggling for a few days. He was rested and didn't play. Jordan Rankin went to fullback and Riccardi went into no 6 |
1 ST TEST PLAYED TONIGHT
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AIS Vs GB COMMUNITY LIONS U 18's
THe 1st Test against the old enemy kicks off at about 6:00 in the am tomorrow.
Here we are less than a month to Christmas and we are still enjoying junior rugby league at the highest level, who said the footy season was over?
Australian teams have a proud and successful history in the many battles against English teams, this great tradition continues with the 1 st Test between these great rugby league nations.
After the World Cup, the Aussie's will be keen just to remind the world we can still play.
The 1 st Test will be a challenge for this talented AIS team, the GB Community Lions are full of good players, many have risen through many of the Super League academies and should have a few decent skills this time around.
It should be a full strength side that takes on the English boys in the Great Britain Community Lions U 18's at Tetley's Stadium.
 GOOD LUCK BOYS, AUSTRALIA IS BEHIND YA'S |
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| Jordan Rankin comes in to smash the French ball carrier (photo's : French RL) |
GB COMMUNITY LIONS HUNGRY FOR SOME ROO
Story by :
The Great Britain Community Lions have been preparing for the AIS for the past 12 months and on Saturday had a final training run before the team was selected.
The GB Community Lions squad have been training pretty much full on for the past month.
The Lions are a good side and are confident of defeating the visiting Australians despite a narrow 14 - 12 loss to the French Juniors 2 weeks ago.
The Australians have just left France in their wake after smashing the French Juniors in their two tests which gave just about every player some game time including the Gold Coast Titans Jordan Rankin.
Townsville's Cathedral College Justin O'Neill is on fire scoring tries in both the French games.
Great Britain Community Lions Manager Joe Elliott said: "We will be holding our final training session on Saturday and naming the team for the first Test after.
"The AIS are sure to provide us with a very stern challenge but myself and the coaching staff have every confidence in the squad. It would be great to get as many people as possible to Tetley's Stadium as their support will really lift the lads."
The Australians, mostly from regional New South Wales and Queensland where it is hot and dry, will be trying to stay warm and must be itching go get at the Lions on Thursday for the 1st Test.
The first test against the Great Britain Community Lions kicks off at 7:30 (6:30 am Sydney time) at Tetley Stadium
| RELATED STORY - Jordan Rankin's school wins Arrive alive Cup | |
THE BOYS HEAD OFF TO ENGLAND
Look out the Poms, the Aussie's are coming on one of the flights into England today.
The Australian Institute of Sports Rugby League team only have a couple days to settle in to their new home before they take on Great Britain Community Lions U 18's at Tetley's Stadium for the first test.
| Kriss Wilkes (North Wales Coasters) |
Ross Wardle (Celtic Crusaders) |
| Dom Proctor (West Hull) |
Antony Morrison (Saddleworth Rangers) |
| Dalton Grant (Celtic Crusaders) |
Antony Symmonds (Celtic Crusaders) |
| Jamie Tibbs (Celtic Crusaders) |
Glenn Riley (West Cumbria) |
| Rhys Fenton (Celtic Crusaders) |
Antony Nicholson (Leigh Miners Rangers) |
| Karl Olstrum (West Cumbria) |
Tom Connick (Pilkington Recs) |
| Nick Johnson (West Hull) |
Callum Windley (West Hull) |
| Elliott Miller (Millom) |
Loren Quick (Celtic Crusaders) |
| Christian Duncan (Oulton Raiders) |
Ben Bailey (Widnes St Maries) |
| Danny Naughton (Shaw Cross) |
Michael Allen (Widnes St Maries) |
| Scott George (West Cumbria) |
Jacob Fairbank (Elland) |
| Callum Phillips (West Cumbria) |
Mark Wool (Celtic Crusaders) |
| Gil Dudson (Celtic Crusaders) |
Josh Halstead (Leyland Warriors) |
POMS LINING UP FOR A CRACK
Shaw Cross youngster Danny Naughton is dreaming of making his Great Britain debut this week.
Danny, 18, is part of the Great Britain Community Lions Under 18s squad that takes on the Australian Institute of Sport in a two match test series.
The first encounter between the sides takes place at The Tetley’s Stadium, on Thursday 27th November, kick off 7.30pm.
“It’d be great to make my debut for Great Britain, and it’d be extra special as the games in Dewsbury,” said the Shaw Cross stand off.
“We’ve been training as a squad for the last month and there’s some very good players involved so I’m hoping I get the call.”
The Lions go into the test series full of confidence despite narrowly losing out to France Juniors 14-12 last week.
“Despite not coming away with the result we were after in Montpellier we were able to take a lot of positives from the game,” said Great Britain Manager Joe Elliott.
“We will be holding our final training session on Saturday and will be naming the team for the first test afterwards. The AIS are sure to provide us with a very stern challenge but myself and the coaching staff has every confidence in the squad. It would be great to get as many people as possible to The Tetley’s Stadium as their support will really lift the lads.
First Test v AIS |
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Thursday 27th November
The Tetley’s Stadium, Dewsbury Rams RLFC Kick Off 7.30pm |
Thursday 4th December
GPW Recruitment Stadium,
St Helens RLFC Kick Off 7.30pm |
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16 - 32 |
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TRIES : de Calvo , Pineau , Bonnet
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TRIES : Copley 2 , Law, Saville, O'Neill , Rankin
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AIS SECOND TEST
The AIS have defeated a brave French Juniors team overnight with young Dale Copley crossing the line a couple time and Jordan Rankin had a blinder at five eight.
The Needle of Limoux was the stage when the AIS took to the field in the second match against the French Juniors (3), unlike the French Junior team that played on Tuesday, this side had only been together for 2 days so did good to restrict this talented Aussie side to only 32 points.
It was gaps in the French defence in the first half which allowed the Australians to score almost at will.
“I am overall satisfied with completed work by the players. With a little more discipline and of concentration, we could have carried out" said Pascal Jampi, trainer for the French side.
"To face an Australian team as an experiment very enriching, we evaluated our level and we are learning"
The French are very competitive at the Junior level with many junior sides defeating Barla teams this year.
The UK leg of the 2008 AIS Tour starts with a big bang in the 1st Test Thursday 27th November 2008 Tetleys Stadium, Dewsbury (home of Dewsbury Rams RL) |
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AIS play the ball in the 1st Test against the French Juniors last night |
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| The French guys is looking for the footy, sorry bud, it's gooonnneeeeeeeeeeee (photo's : French RL) |
Looking good, the French boys line up b4 the 2 nd Test against AIS (photo's : French RL) |
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| AIS Vs France 2nd test (photo's : French RL) |
AIS Vs France 2nd test (photo's : French RL) |
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| AIS Vs France 2nd test (photo's : French RL) |
Jordan Rankin comes in to smash the French runner (photo's : French RL) |
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FRENCH JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE KEEP IMPROVING EACH YEAR
Story By :
As the AIS Rugby League team get ready for their second game against the tough French Juniors tonight, the Aussies will be taking things a bit more serious after the the fisrt game on Tuesday night.
The French Rugby League are doing something right with their school & development of junor rugby league with all French Junior sides amounst the most improved team over the last couple years.
This is almost the Same side that belted a NSW CHS side a couple months ago at Western Weekender Stadium and a few of them played against the Australian Schoolboys in the special Centenary Test Match so won't mind another run at some aussies
The Australians will be sending in a much more seasoned & expericnced side into battle in tonights second Test match than the one that played on Tuesday afternoon France time.
Jordan Rankin from Palm Beach Currumbin SHS the, 2008 Arrive alive Cup Champions, and ohh yeah, the Gold Coast Titans, will play most likely at five eight. Laim Law is a zippy little player and the experience of Kurt Baptiste, Max Ray, Pat O'Hanlon, Justin O'Niell who should all shine. |
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24 - 26 |
TRIES : Soubeyras, Frau, Barthau, Gonzalez, Biens
GOALS : Gigot 2 |
TRIES : Barnes, Copley, Rosser, Fairweather, Law
GOALS : Copley 3 |
| 1- SOUBEYRAS Clément |
Jared Brodrick |
| 2- BIENES Clément |
Justin O'Neill |
| 3- PELISSIER Eloi |
Liam Law |
| 4- GRAU Jérémy |
Dale Copley |
| 5- MARTINEZ Guillaume |
Tom Merrit |
| 6- GIGOT Tony |
Gary Ricardi |
| 7- BARTHAU William |
Kurt Baptiste |
| 8- CICIRKO Maxime |
Charlie Jones |
| 9- BOUDEBZA John |
Jake Seaton |
| 10- POURRET Romain |
Taylor |
| 11- GONZALEZ TRIQUE Théo |
Finn |
| 12- AMBERT Thomas |
Mitchell Barnes |
| 13- GUASCH David (capt) |
Henderson |
| 14- LIGNIERES Jordi |
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| 15- ZAVA Geoffrey |
Aaron Fairweather |
| 16- GAUTIER Damien |
Patrick O'Hanlon |
| 17- SOUM Jonathan |
Max Ray |
| 18- ALBERT Lilian |
Scott Rosser |
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AUSSIES NOT SO FOOT LOOSE IN TOULOUSE
Story By :
THe AIS Australian touring side had a tight victory in Toulouse this morning scraping home by mear 2 point margin
The Aussies had a comanding lead of 28 - 6 at half time only to allow our French mates to blast 20 second half points to almost steal the Test Match
Coach Brendan Barlow said he "rested a few players from this game", like Palm Beach Currumbins Jordan Rankin, Ryan James from the Strom watched the game as well.
The Australian camp though this would be the easiest game of the tour and gave the less experienced guys a run, and they did the job only just.
The French juniors came storming home in the second half scoring 18 points in 12 minutes
See what the Aussie coach had to say about the game tomorrow
FRENCH JUNIORS 24 - 26 AIS
Lucky for the Aussies the Dale Copley kicked 3 goals
Interview with AIS coach Mr. Brendan Barlow tomorrow (Thurs)
The game was played at the magnificent STADE DES MINIMES de TOULOUSE in front of about 900 spectators & it was about 4 degrees, now thats cold. |
AIS GET SET FOR POMS
Story & Photo By : 
The UK leg of the 2008 AIS Tour starts with a big bang in the 1st Test Thursday 27th November 2008 Tetleys Stadium, Dewsbury (home of Dewsbury Rams RL)
Then a week later the boys play their fianl game of the tour, 2nd Test Thursday 4th December 2008 GPW Stadium, St Helens (home of St.Helens RL)
ENGLAND'S BARLA SIDE TO PLAY AIS
Kriss Wilkes (North Wales Coasters), Don Proctor (West Hull), Dalton Grant (Celtic Crusaders Colts), Jamie Tibbs (Celtic Crusaders Colts), Rhys Fenton (Celtic Crusaders Colts), Karl Olstrum (West Cumbria), Nick Johnson (West Hull), Elliott Miller (Millom), Christian Duncan (Oulton Raiders), Danny Naughton (Shaw Cross), Scott George (West Cumbria), Callum Phillips (West Cumbria), Gil Dudson (Celtic Crusaders Colts), Josh Halstead (Leyland Warriors), Ross Wardle (Celtic Crusaders Colts), Antony Morrison (Saddleworth Rangers), Antony Symmonds (Celtic Crusaders Colts), Glen Riley (West Cumbria), Antony Nicholson (Leigh Miners Rangers), Tom Connick (Pilkington Recs), Callum Windley (West Hull), Loren Quick (Celtic Crusaders Colts), Ben Bailey (Widnes St Maries), Michael Allen (Widnes St Maries), Jacob Fairbank (Elland), Mark Wool (Celtic Crusaders Colts)
The AIS Are playing the French Junior now (7:15 am Syd time) & we will have a full game wrap |
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| The French Juniors after their 2 point win over the pommiie Barla side last week |
FRENCH JUNIOR (J3) TEAM TO PLAY AIS 18 th Nov |
| Mathieu ALBEROLA |
| Guillaume BONNET |
| Julien CALVO |
| Vincent COMTAT |
| Grégory DELAROSE |
| Mohamed DJALOUT |
| Yohann GIGORD |
| Maxime HEROLD |
| Kévin LARROYER |
| Vincent LAUTRETTE |
| Guillaume MAGNOUAT |
| Samy MASSELOT |
| Romain MENCARINI |
| Mathias PALA |
| Charles Edouard PILATTE |
| Anthony PINEAU |
AUSSIES GET READY TO CUT LOOSE IN TOULOUSE
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The Australian Institute of Sport Rugby League team are in France on the 1st leg of their 2008 tour of France & the UK.
The players here after were selected to participate in the game against the Australian Institute of Sports with the team of Junior France 3 that will take place at Limoux to the stadium of the Aiguille on Thursdays November 20 2008 at 3:00 PM
The AIS team is a good one this year with Australian Schoolboys head coach Mr. Brenden Barlow from Marsden SHS is there to help coach... more soon
Thanks to Mr. Simon Huntley, former ASSRL coach who came up with the headline on the 2006 Schoolboys tour.
PATRICK O'HANLON
Mackay SHS rugby league champ Patrick O'Hanlon will take to the footy field again this time in Toulouse, France.
When the Australian Instutite of Sport take on the French Juniors in two test matches.
Pat, who was selected in the Australian schoolboys team this year had to pull out due to breaking his arm.
A couple months in a sling was all Pat needed to fire up and play 1st grade for Mackay.
After this tour with the AIS team, Pat will be moving to Sydney to take up his position with the Parramatta Eels Toyota Cup team.
The first game in on tonight (i think, can't read French very well) and Pat will feature in this star studded team
More info as soon as it becomes available GO THE AUSSIES, GOOD LUCK BOYZ!! |
| 2008 AIS Rugby League Touring Team |
Aaron Fairweather |
Charlie Jones |
Dale Copley |
Gary Riccardi |
Jake Seaton |
Jarad Brodrick |
Josh Rose |
Justin O'Neil |
Kurt Baptise |
Max Ray |
Mitchell Barnes |
Patrick O'Hanlon |
Sam Saville |
Scott Rosser |
Tom Merritt |
Jordan Rankin |
Ryan James |
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| Gerard Beale makes a break (PHOTO GALLERY) Photo : RLPhotos & ourfooty media |
SMITH HAPPY WITH UNDER-17S DISPLAY
Story By : RLF
England Head Coach Tony Smith was delighted with the Under-17 Academy’s performance in their 38-22 victory over the Australian Institute of Sport at Wakefield’s Belle Vue.
The hosts shrugged off the disappointment of the previous week's two-point defeat at the hands of the same opposition to square the series with a performance of real quality and determination.
"I'm very pleased," said Smith who watched both matches.
"We made improvements as the series went on, and I thought that our boys were very comprehensive out there tonight.
They showed a lot of determination on their own try-line, and that proved to be a big part of their success, and I thought they played some good Rugby League in both games.
"The improvement was certainly in the defensive area tonight, and I thought they played strong.
"A couple of boys got hat-tricks and I was pleased for them, and I thought there were a whole lot of contributions across the whole team.
These guys are improving all the times, and exposure to games like these is great for them.
"The next step for these boys aren't too far off, and the next step for most of these guys is getting some engage Super League experience, and from there, hopefully they will go to the next step.
"They are getting into the habit of beating Australian teams, and that's a good habit to get into!"
The match left England Academy Head Coach Steve Crooks delighted for his players following the frustrations of the defeat at Warrington after the side had outscored the young Aussies by six tries to five.
"Outstanding. I'm just pleased for the players, because over the past six or seven weeks they've got through a tremendous amount of work, and last week I didn't think we got our just deserts.
"Every player who came into the squad has had a tremendous input, and even though there were a few players who had to pull out, but ultimately the players really wanted to play two games against the Australians and earn some respect for it, and at the end of the day, we have done."
"The difference between us last week and this is down to a little bit of experience, really. I used the phrase 'youthful naivety' after last Friday's game and we've done a lot of work on that.
We've been a bit smarter and really, over the last six weeks, the side has grown up a little bit.
"After our defeat last week, our focus was all about this game, and we determined not to shoot ourselves in the foot as we did last week.
That we didn't is a measure of the learning curve we've come through in the last week."
"We did a lot of work on our defence, but also offensively, where we got the ball a bit wider, were a lot more direct, and worked on the edges. It's very pleasing when the guys are good enough and smart enough to come up with ideas out there, and that's why we beat them I think.
"There were some smart young men out there tonight who can go to the next level.
Tony Smith worked with us this week and the reaction of the players was tremendous, and I think that we can go on to see some of them in engage Super League.
"We had to make a couple of changes and the lads we brought in did a great job for us. Jonny Lomax, like Kallum Watkins, is a year younger than everybody else, and between them they did a fantastic job.
"And Chris Clarkson, he had to play out of position, but that's just international, you can get centres playing back row and forwards having to play in the backs - things like that - but you have to pull out all your trumps and that's what they did - credit to them.
I was very proud of the whole squad, including those who didn't play. They epitomised what the academy is all about."
There were hat-tricks of tries for both Richard Myler and Shaun Ainscough as England outscored their opponents by seven tries to four, but this was a victory which needed to be built on the foundations of solid defence, with the Aussies always posing a genuine threat with their quick footwork and strong running. |
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| Monday 8 th December 2008 |
Bill Esau, Mackay QLD
Well done Pat, some dominant performances by you and your team, great to be able to read about the teams exploits at ourfootyteam.com. Frozen pitch??? Things must be a bit colder in St Helens than when we were there last. We are all proud of you at Mackay High. |
| Sunday 7 th December 2008 |
FROM Adam Riley, Kirwan QLD
hey Mitch sounds like you are enjoying your footy plenty of game time which is always good sounds like a great team of bloke underfeated not much mopre you can do than that mels keeping us goin see you soon slug |
FROM : jazz, Ben, Tia Krystal and Lacey Spletter, Brizzos QLD
Hi "KURT THE SQUIRT" and DALE, just checked out the new piccys. Theres some great shots there. Will be good to get up the coast hey! And go wormin....... Dale caught a worm first go and Kurt usually gets the head only..hahaha nah...kurt is a very talented worm catcher. great footy player and great worm catcher.We love you. From your cousins |
| Friday 5 th Decemeber 2008 |
GAIL SAVILLE, kyogle NSW
Hey sam we are really proud of you mate and all the other boys in the team not much longer guys till your back in sunny australia cant wait to see you sam go hard today boys and stay safe enjoy the time you guys have left in england you have all done australia proud good luck sam fom mum dad and jake miss ya heaps mate |
| Thursday 4th December 2008 |
Dillon Selby, downside via wagga NSW
Hey boys well done on your games and hope that u boys won tonight and to jack well done buddy ill catcha when u get back hope you played another blinder |
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Wish the AIS GOOD LUCK |
Jazz, Ben Tia Krystal Lacey Spletter, 4017
Hey "Kurt the Squirt" We are so proud of you. Hope you are having a great time. Cant wait to see ya. |
tracy rankin, TUGUN QLD
Hey Jordan Well not long to go and you'll be home. Enjoy the last game and good luck to all the Boys. Love Mum, Nana, Pa XXXX Hi to all the PBC boys and thanks Leon for letting us ring the boys on your phone. XX |
Carolyn and John Shalders Dunedin New Zeland
Hey Jimmi Hope you have had a great time Good luck to you and all your team mates for the last game and have a safe trip home |
| Wednesday 3 rd December 2008 |
TERRI James, BILAMBIL NSW
GOOD LUCK IN YOUR LAST GAME BOYS HI DARK PLAY WELL LUV MUM & DAD TIM |
Cormac Pearson, Garran NSW
Hi Pat and the Boys, It is Cormac, I am in the Pacific Games swimming at the moment, I hope you score a few tries and win the games, look forward to seeing you soon, your cousin Cormac |
family seaton, mt coolum QLD
well boys your tours nearly over can,t wait to be on home soil i bet. take that homesickness yous are feeling on to the paddock & show them the first flogging was no fluke aussies rule.to jake go hard son dominate let em know sorry doesn,t cut it thats footy |
Kathryn, Tony, Josh, Mitch and Toss Henderson, Bexley NSW
Going great guns under the guidance of super coach Brian Johnston, one more to go and time to go home. Make the most of it! |
| Tuesday 2 nd December 2008 |
Pop and Gran O'Hanlon, The Range, QLD
Patrick we're all sweating in Rocky and you're freezing over there. We don't care as long as you win! Good luck with your next game. |
Sean O'Neill, Hughenden, QLD
Justin, hope your cork has worked it's way out and you are right for the 4th Test. All the best to you and the Team Dad Mum Paul & Sam |
| Monday 1 st December 2008 |
Hayley and Mum Riccardi, Albany Creek, QLD
Great results against the Poms & French. We wish we could have seen your try! Hope you and the guys have another blinder on Thursday! Enjoy every minute. Love Hayley, Mum, Banjo and Oscar xxwhoofwhoof! |
Matthew Hart, Mackay, QLD
To Patty and the boys keep up the good work. yous are playing well! Good luck for thursday boys in the second test. should be another cracker of a game.
UP THE AUSSIES!!! |
| Sunday 30 th November 2008 |
Margaret Austen, Blacksmiths NSW
Hope u r having the best of time and enjoying every minute Russell will be there to see u play next thurdsay love nana and pop |
Debbie Twaddell, Blacksmitrhs NSW
Jake hope yr having fun and playing well love deb rob and kids |
Teresa Cordwell 4561 QLD
Have a fantastic time over there and give it to them. Special hi to Jake Seaton. Take care, The Cordwells |
FROM : boppa hobday, cashmere, QLD
Hey Gary, Kurt & Dale, hope everything is going great for you boys and to the aussies best of luck cheers boys |
FROM : Vicki Sellars Wavell Heights QLD
Kurt, Dale & Gary - Keep up the great work - you're doing Wavell proud. Kai has returned from schoolies in one piece minus his mullet. He is now sporting a shaved head with a spider web on the top 08 on one side tracks on the other and a star on the back compliments of Josh Martin. Very unattractive but we're used to that. When he wakes up (probably a couple of days yet) I'll get him to send you a message. Take care, have fun. |
| Saturday 29 th November 2008 |
FROM : kim finn swansea NSW
hey fridge missing u play well |
donna hoolihan mackay 4740
Patta dont forget this upcoming game is a matter of patriot pride Come all you you young rebels and list while I sing for the loveof ones country is a terrible thing It banishes fear with the the speed of a flame and it makes us all part of the Patriot Games My name is O'hanlon and I've just turned Sixteen Myhome is in Monaghan that's where I was weaned ihave learned all my life Pro Englands to blame and so I am part of the Patriot Game.It's Ireland our boys have but long ben free Six countries went under john Bulls tiranee So we gave up our boyhood for to dril and to train To paly our own part in the Patriot Game And now as I lie here My body all holes I think of the traitors that bargained and sold I wish that my rifle had given the same Those quislings who sold out the Patriot game |
FROM : Matt SRAMA 4078
Sup boys, keep up the good work!! |
| Friday 28 th November 2008 |
FROM : heath langdon 4740
HEY pATCHES oHOOLAHAN tried calling you but dont have the international code, will get it off your dad, good luck in your next game mate and tell that rankin dude to swing some titans gear this way mate haha,talk soon mate,,HEASHE |
| FROM : D. Anderson Brisbane QLD Hey boys. Hope all is well and free of injuries for the last game. Glad to here you have won first three games hopefully go through undefeated aye. Carve it up oi in the cold. Have a good one. |
dillon selby, downside NSW
hey jack wats goin on how is england goin bro it looks like you are goin good keep it up ill talk to you when you get back catcha bro |
FROM : Len Godfrey North Lakes QLD
What a great effort your Aussie boys against the poms.. Great game Kurt and you Wavell boys. Train hard this week boys and show up again for the last game with a positive will to win. Hope the wog hag gone Dale and you are feeling better. Gran and Pop. |
FROM : OFT, NSW
BOYZ - TOO EASI, fantastic stuff, enjoy it |
| Thursday 27 th November 2008 |
FROM : BANJO & OSCAR COLLIE, Albany Creek QLD
Gary play well and bring us home a ball |
FROM : Mum-Dad-Clay-Marlee-Leevon Baptiste, Bracken Ridge QLD
Hey Kurt, Glad to hear the food is better in England, than in France. We have heaps of left-overs here now, since you've been gone. Hope dalzy is feeling better bra - Give it to the Poms. Nan and Grandad send their love and good luck. Go the Aussies! OI OI OI - Talk to you soon.
Good luck babe, marlee and leevon |
FROM : heashe langdon 4740
To patty ohanlan,, hope all is well over there,, jakob says hi,, looking forward to some hoy sin prawns mate, see ya soon ,,, heath bec and jake |
FROM : Rod Reddy, Parra EELS
Hi boys i,m sure Col has got you all under control over there .ps josh rose any chance of getting my boots back rocket |
FROM : Matthew Rose Toowoomba, QLD
hey josh, hows the tour goin?goodluck bro nd all the best for the games hope ya play really well nd smash the poms!! talk 2 u soon mate |
FROM : Vicki Sellars Wavell Hghts, QLD
Dale wow 3 tries and 3 goals. Congratulations, no worries about being rusty hey. Hope you are feeling better soon. Kurty and Gary I hear you've been doing a bit of shopping and that the food is getting better. Have fun. PS Kai sends his hellos from schoolies. Two more days to go. I'm counting down. |
| Wednesday 26 th November 2008 |
FROM : tyler gardiner, Wackerly QLD
hey charlie hows the tour going goodluck bro all the best for the games hope ya play well |
| Tuesday 25 th November 2008 |
FROM : sue cornick coolum, QLD
go jake dont talk to much play weill |
FROM : Matt O'Hanlon Mackay, QLD
how are you Pat. The boys must be playing well. Two wins in the cold. Stick it ot the poms this week. |
| Monday 24 th November 2008 |
FROM : socsy Gordon Toowoomba, QLD
oi jake ma boi! hope evrything is going well over there mate. im heading off to hawaii tonight for 10 days. when we get back ill be living in sydney, all us lads like you me pat who are down south will have to catch up. take care mate. socsy |
FROM : Bec Perkins, McDowall QLD
Well done aussies!! Enjoy ya self Dale. Best Of Luck vs Enland. |
| Sunday 23 rd November 2008 |
FROM : Jacob Rose Toowoomba, QLD
Hey rosey, missing u heaps bro and gud luk with the rest of the tour. Keep playing hard and ill see u soon. |
FROM : Scott Power Bluff, QLD
To Patta O hanlon and the AIS boys well done and enjoy the tour good luck. |
FROM : Mal Barnes, KIRWAN QLD
Well done in France boys - all the best against the poms - we're all very proud of your achievements |
| Saturday 22 nd Movember 08 |
FROM : Sean O'Neill, Hughenden, QLD
Well done boys in France. Let's make it a cleen sweep in England |
FROM : Seaton Family, coolum, QLD
hey boys good to hear you give to the frenchys do the same to the poms enjoy the sight seeing a special hello to jake it would be great to hear from you if possible |
| FROM : Laim Law, 4627 Gone Lyndon Law.... Show them POMS how the "Law Boyz" play |
FROM : Len Godfrey, Nth Lakes, QLD
Hey there all you Aussies in France. We are so looking forward to match reports. Can't find any ???. Les |
FROM : andrew, Manly, NSW
now 4 da poms, enjoyz da trip boiz |
FROM: a very proud grandma Copley, Ingham, QLD
dale keep up good football following you and your team all the way |
FROM : Jen Godfrey, Winsor NSW
Well done Aussies, Hope you go well against the Pommies. Glued to the internet getting the info every day. Special hi to Dale. Jen |
| FROM : Daniel and Malcolm Copley, Cardwell, NthQld, Looks like you are having a great time playing great football best of luck with the rest of the tour we will following you and your team as you play |
| FROM : rick and grace, toowoomba all the best rosie from toowoomba and townsville |
| Friday 21 st Nov '08 |
FROM : Mark Akiba, QLD
whats up aaron, mark here, say hey and bye hope you have good games over there |
| FROM : LES, North Lakes, QLD - Message for the AIS boys in France. Congratulations to all of the team on your two wins. Keep up the good work Dale, Gran thrilled. Look forward to the match reports . Go the Aussies |
| Thursday 20 th Nov '08 |
FROM : OFT Cronulla, NSW
Go hard boyz, give 'em hell |
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