6 June 2018 ·
Travis Rankin
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President's Letter
Hi Sharks Family
Round 8 kicked off with a bang at Victoria Park on Friday Evening with our Colt Reds for Indigenous Round. On one of the coldest evenings this winter, the football displayed was hotly contested. Fitzroy JFC put on a ‘Welcome to the Country’ ceremony with ‘Uncle Bill’ and our troops were welcomed to walk through the ceremonial smoke. Alan Christianson (formally of Geelong FC) represented the Brisbane Lions in attendance at the game as a marquis speaker and indigenous player representative.
Whilst Fitzroy were too good on the night, it was pleasing to see a number of Sharks jackets in the crowd. Continue Reading
30 May 2018 ·
Travis Rankin
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President's Letter
It’s hard to believe we are already up to Round 7 this week. Nearly halfway through the season yet it feels as though we’ve just got under way. Continue Reading
25 May 2018 ·
Travis Rankin
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President's Letter
Our Sharks players turned up en mass to compete with effort and heart this week. Many battles were played out on the day with the round returning a mixed bag. Some great wins, close losses and a result for one team too large to worry about. As per the weekly draw, we can refocus and look to next week. Continue Reading
15 May 2018 ·
Travis Rankin
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President's Letter
Melbourne’s weather was on display in its totality this weekend. Unfortunately, due to the 6◦C and driving rain Friday night was cancelled. I know Auskickers, U8’s and U9’s were disappointed at being unable to put on a display for their mums. However, I heard the sigh of relief from some of these mums at being able to stay home in the warmth. BUT don’t despair kids, all things being equal, you’ll get a chance this Friday night. Continue Reading