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Friday, 08 January 2010 10:38 |
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Players and Supporters.
Don't forget that pre-season training officially kicks off next Monday, 11th January, at Mahoney Park, 570 Illawarra Rd Marrickville and continues every Monday and Wednesday after that.
Be there at 6:15 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. start.
Balmain training attire required.
This is a new era for the Balmain Football Club, an era of pride and professionalism.
See you all at Mahoney. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 14 January 2010 08:36 |
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 09:31 |
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The Balmain Dockers are extremely pleased to formally announce Jason Saddington in the role as Senior Playing Coach for 2010. Jason and family are moving back to Sydney mid January and he will take up an appointment with Balmain for at least 3 years. Jason has met with the new Executive Committee and fully supports the Club's genuine efforts for positive change in a number of areas. Recently retired Balmain player Markus Busch will coach the U18's Premier Division side in 2010 rolling off his more recent success with the junior AFL side at Marist College Eastwood.
 Tim & Sam Schmidt have also decided to come on board for 2010 and beyond. Tim was the Sydney Swans best first year player in 2007 and played 17 senior games with the Swans mainly as a midfielder. At 23 years old Tim has plenty of football to go and is excited about playing beside his 26 year old brother who played with West Adelaide in the SANFL and also country SA.
Balmain is also pleased to announce that dual best & fairest winner Janis Blums is continuing on as is key ruckman James "Dusty" Miller plus many others.
President Peter Adams went on to state "Yes, some players are trying their hand elsewhere interstate and good luck to them. Our core focus is getting the structures right and then build on it progressively. We have some very good young players coming through with two training with East Fremantle at the moment (and expected to return) and we fully recognise that we need the right players and mindset around to support them. We understand that some things will take time and for that reason we are not predicting anything other than having a competitive 2010 with the emphasis on continuing to work with our junior pathway clubs". |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 December 2009 13:03 |
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Friday, 04 December 2009 15:39 |
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Max Chatwin was a Club stalwart from the mid sixties through to the eighties and passed away from a respiratory illness on 28th November at his home on the Central Coast of NSW.
Max came to Balmain from his home State of Tasmania in 1967 and although this was at the end of his playing career Max played a few games for the Club before taking up the role of Senior Club Trainer.
During his long term as Senior Club Trainer, Max was recognized not only by Balmain players but also by his peers from rival clubs as being one of the most proficient trainers in the League.
Max also had a great sense of humor and would constantly be playing practical jokes on players/officials/supporters and in particular new players to the club.
After moving to the Central Coast Max became involved with lawn bowls and became an active official of his local bowls club.
Max never lost his affection for the Balmain "Footy" Club and would often talk about his time spent with the Club to his mates and also former players of the Club who also moved up the Coast.
To Max’s family we offer our sincere condolences for their untimely loss, he will truly be remembered by us as a great Balmain Clubman.
Vale Max Chatwin |
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Thursday, 05 November 2009 15:17 |
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The Balmain Dockers are excited to announce the addition of Jason Saddington to their Club running into season 2010. Jason will not only play but also have a key coaching role. With a total of over 160 senior AFL games with the Sydney Swans and then Carlton, Jason brings with him not only extensive experience but also high levels of enthusiasm and drive for change. Balmain is still continuing its recruiting campaign with the intent of bringing together a competitive squad for the upcoming year. Jason is keen to assist the Club in reaching new levels of performance and will also become actively involved in junior development in future support of our 'Club Pathway' links with Drummoyne Power, Glebe Greyhounds and the North Ryde Dockers together with the Central Coast. Balmain welcomes Jason on board.... |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 November 2009 08:01 |
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