Around the Grounds
Around the Grounds 30/8/16
Helsinki go back-to-back in FAFL Grand Final
The 2016 season ended victoriously for the Helsinki Heatseekers as they beat off a valiant Turku Dockers in the capital on Saturday.
Congratulations to the Heatseekers and Dockers along with the Finland AFL for putting on another amazing season in 2016. We can’t wait for season 2017 in Finland.
150 of the best for Port Malmo’s, Gaeten Blonde
The Maulers celebrated in style for one of their most decorated players, Gaetan Blonde, as he played game 150 at the weekend. The Maulers convincingly beat the Helsingborg Saints on their home turf by 213 to nil in a big day out for the club.
Ben Polmear kicked 13 goals while Simon Ward bagged 10. Check out video highlights at the link below.
Munich win through to AFL Germany Grand Final
Round 9 in the AFLG Premiership saw the Munich Kangaroos win through to the grand final with a comfortable win over the Berlin Crocodiles. The final score in that fixture was Munich 15.12. 102 to Berlin’s 8.4.52.
In the Championship Freiberg Taipains/Stuttgart Emus took the chocolates over the Frankfurt Redbacks with 20.11. 131 to 8.6. 54. The Hamburg Dockers defeated the Dresden Wolves via forfeit with the scores reading 80-0, giving the Dockers a healthy percentage booster.
Frankfurt and Hamburg will square off in the Championship decider on the 10th of September.
AFL SWEDEN wants you!
AFL Sweden is on the lookout for a new manager of the men’s national team along with a sponsorship manager for the entire association. For further details on both positions can be found by clicking through the link below.
http://www.aflsweden.se/2/index.php/sv/nyheter/32-two-positions-available-with-afl-sweden
Odense Lions knock of rivals Aalborg Kangaroos away from home
The Odense Lions travelled to Aalborg at the weekend to take on the Kangaroos and came away with a resounding victory, winning 118 to 44.
Christian Belling was awarded best on ground while Yossy Taihutto kicked 3 majors for the day.
Check out the video below of the Lions giving Birkir Gudmundsson a viking clap to celebrate him kicking his first goal in the Aussie Rules.
https://www.facebook.com/340565146058656/videos/1137188763062953/
