PHAFL Newsletter: 2019 Edition 2

#FillTheHill

Feature image: Help us #FillTheHill at our annual 'Back To The Ern' day on Saturday, 4th May.

Upcoming Events

We have two massive club events coming up over the next month, see below for details:

Saturday 4th May - 'Return To The Ern'.

There's not a more exciting phrases in the PHAFL vocabulary. Come down to enjoy some great footy (main game at 2:00pm), enjoy some music, half time entertainment and have a beer at the pop-up 'hill bar' all at our spiritual home the The Ern.

Putting on this day takes a lot of hard work from our dedicated committee so we would like to say a big thank you in advance. If you see someone lugging eskys, marquees and other equipment make sure to lend a hand!

Image: Ern Holmes Oval. This #hill needs to be filled. #FILLTHEHILL

Saturday 11th May: Penno's Got Talent/iPod Shuffle Night

Come and enjoy a night full of uncovered 'talents' and some questionable dance moves. Part 1 of the night is our search for talent, we're offering a $150 cash prize for the best performance. IMPORTANT: If you are interested in performing, please reach out to Jesse Hare on 0400 255 326.

Part 2 is The iPod Shuffle Party. Songs will be available to be purchased in the week leading up to the event. If your song is played at a certain time you win cash prizes! This makes for a lot of fun so make sure you're clued in across our social channels so you can buy your favourite song be that "Thriller" by MJ or "Dancing Queen" by ABBA!

All are welcome, so bring your friends and family! This is guaranteed to be a great night for young and old. Entry is $20 which also gets you a free drink voucher.

Young Talent Time @ Pennant Hills

As a club, we are extremely proud to have such a broad array of junior talent. A number of them have been on show over the past few weeks. Braeden Campbell (Westbrook Junior), Mark Sheather (Pennant Hills Junior) and Harry McGuire (Pennant Hills Junior and 2018 Reserve Grade Premiership player) have been dominating for the Swans Academy, whilst James Peatling (2017 Premier Division Winner) has been killing it for the Giants Academy in the same competition. Braeden also represented Australia recently, kicking 2 goals in the annual ANZAC Day Clash against New Zealand. Meanwhile, a number of former Pennant Hills' players continue to excel at NEAFL level with Cooper Lee, Josh Stern and Mikey Carroll all starting at Sydney University. Down at the Canberra Demons, Connor Owen-Auburn, Nick Eynaud and Adam Kinasch have both been killing it as well, helping the young side to a strong start in 2019. Whilst our 2018 draftees, Kieran Briggs (GWS listed player) and Ely Smith (Brisbane Lions) have a had strong to their AFL careers with the Giants and Brisbane Lions NEAFL sides.

Pictured: Braeden Campbell (left) and Harry McGuire (right) in their NAB League match against the Giants Academy.

Player In Focus:
Mitch Blow

Nickname: Blowy, BJ

Occupation: Landscaper

Years playing footy: 5 years playing AFL, 3 years at Westbrook, 2 at PHAFL Seniors.

Hobbies? Motorsport, 4WD, Camping

Favourite footy moment: Reserves Grand Final 2018/every single lock-in....

Funniest Penno Moment: Josh Natoli rocking up to play for round 1 of 2018 only the get told 5 mins before game he was still suspended for 2 matches from last season.

Best person at the club: Glenn Gunstone

Worst player at the club: Maine Vidler

Best player played with: Patty Witt

Round 3 Update

Wondering where your team sits after 3 rounds? Not to worry, we've done all the hard work for you.

Men's Premier Division - 5th (1 Win, 2 Losses)
Men's Premier Division Reserves - 1st (3 Wins)

Men's Division One - 4th (1 Win, 2 Losses)
Men's Division Two - 6th (1 Win, 1 Loss, 1 Bye)
Men's Division Three - 9th (1 Win, 2 Losses)

U/19's Division One - 8th (3 Losses)

Women's Division One - 4th (2 Wins, 1 Loss)

Women's Division Two - 4th (2 Wins, 1 Loss)

Women's Division Three - 5th (1 Win, 1 Loss, 1 Bye)

#UpgradeGreenway open in 3 weeks

We are now into the final few weeks before the unfurling of the surface at #upgradegreenway - an exciting time to be a part of the Pennant Hills' Footballing community. Saturday 11th May will see the first round of home games for the club at Mike Kenny Oval so we invite family, friends, and all supporters of the club to make it a huge day.

The Demon Slice!

This isn't a dig at all! Wishing a big happy 18th birthday to under 19's player Daniel Crompton who celebrated in style with this magnificent Pennant Hills guernsey inspired cake!

Daniel even instructed the party to sing the Pennant Hills theme song instead of Happy Birthday. Daniel your heart really does beat true...

The Last Word

Will you be on the HILL this Saturday afternoon? If so, it's important to be aware of your surroundings. Pennant Hills is a community and family club. So always remember to treat umpires and the opposition with respect. Barrack hard, play harder and let's bring home nine wins!

Let's #FILLTHEHILL and have a great day at our spiritual home.

As always we would like to thank our amazing sponsors!