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North Albany Kangas Full name North Albany Football Club Nickname(s) Kangas Strip Red with White V Founded 1897 Sport Australian rules football League Great Southern Football League First season 1897 Ground Collingwood Park, Albany President Russell Hare[1] Coach Brad Bootsma Captain Grant Corcoran and Scott MacKenzie 2011 ? North Albany Football Club or North Albany Football and Sporting Club, the Kangas, is an Australian rules football club located in Albany, Western Australia playing in the Great Southern Football League.[2]
The home ground is called Collingwood Park.[3] and although the main focus of the club is football the facilities are used by other sports such as cricket and soccer.
History
On the 13th May 1897 football players from the North Ward formed a club called the ‘North Albany Football Club’. The colours of the club were red and blue. Games were played at the Parade St Oval.
In 1908 the 1st official premiership competition held, with Norths winning the inaugural premiership. Norths wore the colours red with white hoops.
Between 1946 to 1956 North Albany was known as Towns FC.
In 1958 the Southern Districts National Football League formed.
In 1977 the North Albany Football Club move into a new home at Collingwood Park.
In 1978 the ‘fighting kangaroo’ adopted as the club symbol.
In 1991 the new league becomes known as the Great Southern Football League including teams from Katanning, Mount Barker, Tambellup and Denmark. North Albany Football Club have had a number distinct periods of success when it comes to League Premiership success. In the late 1930s the club won four in a row, starting with the 1936 flag and finishing with the 1939 flag. The team made the 1940 Grand Final only to lose. In the era 1979 to 1983 the Kangas won three League premierships (1980, 1982 and 1983), whilst unfortunately losing two (1979 and 1981).
After those back to back League flags in 1982 and 1983, the club had to settle for only premierships wins at Reserves (1985, 1988, 1997) and at Colts (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003) level. Then in 2005 after twenty two years the Kangas tasted success at a League level, and what a break through with NAFC going on to win four GSFL League flags in a row.
Recent History
2005
2005 was a successful year for the Kangas as their Reserves and League sides went through the season undefeated and culminating in two grand final victories.
The North Albany League side beat Mount Barker 22.12 (144) to 12.9 (81). [1] Club stalwart Scott McKenzie was honoured with the Alan Barnett Medal for his performance on the day.
The North Albany Reserves side beat Royals in a hard fought match, the final scores being North Albany 12.6 (78) d Royals 10.7 (67). Brendan 'Tractor' Dovey dominated the game, walking away with the best on ground award.
The North Albany Colts made the Grand Final but went down to Royals on the day.
2006
2006 was an even better year than the year before with all three grades Colts,[disambiguation needed
] Reserves and League winning the Grand Final at Tigerland.The League score North Albany 13.15 (93) this time beat Railways 9.7 (61). Brad Bootsma was voted best player on the day. [2]
The Reserves won a close one against Railways, with Scott Ewen being the standout performer with 7 goals. Scores North Albany 11.6 (72) d Railways 10.8 (68).
In the Colts, the Kangas overcame some late season controversy surrounding player eligibility to outplay Denmark-Walpole in the final, 15.7 (112) to 10.9 (69). Joel Coyne was awarded the Panizza brothers trophy.[4]
2007
2007 again was a successful year with League and Reserves winning the grand final playing at the Collingwood Park.
The League Grand Final score was North Albany 18.19 (127) defeated Royals 15.15 (105). [3] North Albany Life member Terry Williams was awarded the Alan Barnett medal for his efforts.
The Reserves score was North Albany 12.10 (82) beating Railways 6.6 (42). Youngster Brodie Sumich was awarded the Jim Hull medal.
2008
The 2008 season ended with North Albany winning all three premierships for the second time in three years. The North Albany Reserves team also completed an undefeated season.
The League Grand Final score was North Albany 15.8 (98) defeated Royals 5.7 (37). [4] North Albany coach Brad Bootsma was awarded the Alan Barnett Medal for his 'best a ground' performance. [5]
The Reserves score was North Albany 4.9 (33) beating Royals 3.1 (19) [6]. Brodie Sumich won his second consecutive Jim Hull Medal for his 'best a ground' performance.
The Colts score was North Albany 5.4 (34) beating Royals 3.8 (26). [7] North Albany captain Joe Flavel won the Panizza brothers medal for his 'best a ground' performance.
2009
Despite having home ground advantage, Norths lost both the League and Reserves Grand finals to Royals.
In the Colts grand final, also against Royals, the Kangas led by Marley Williams won in convincing fashion.
Final score North Albany 16.15 (111) d Royals 11.15 (81).
2010
Norths got back to their winning ways taking home two premiership flags, one in the Reserves and another in the Colts.Kangas score Reserves Colt-double
North Albany dominated the Reserves Grand Final, with the final score of 15.13 (103) to 2.5 (17).
New player to the club Scott Ranford won the Jim Hull medal for his performance on the day.
The Colts victory over Railways FC continued the clubs remarkable recent history in this competition. Railways FC led by 27 points at the start of the last quarter. North Albany's never say die attitude resulted in them doubling their score and winning by 5 points.
Marley Williams made it back to back Panizza medals with a stand-out performance.
Life Members
Service: F.Brown J.Garland K.Nesbitt B.Armstrong F.Shenfield J.Thompson C.McEwan G.Whitten E.Liversey H.Armstrong A.Kleeman R.Gillies B.Harris L.Stephen B.Foerte T.Croxford F.Wilson M.Reid J.Smith EG.Taylor L.Cook E.Thompson A.Colley R.Kenney T.Lambe R.Lockhart B.Cagnana (Snr) R.Barnett H.Croxford R.Inman R.Shenfield R.Sutton K.Rule A.Rule W.Pugh C.Philippson M.Bootsma
Games (150+): M.Wynne K.Stephen R.Mountford R.Williams M.Mustey C.Walker T.Nichols M Norman T.Cox B.Hitchcock T.Williams J.Woods B.Coyne B.Hall
Premierships
League: 25: (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 1983, 1982, 1980, 1969, 1966, 1954, 1952, 1951, 1948, 1946, 1939, 1938, 1937, 1936, 1930, 1929, 1925, 1918, 1913, 1909, 1908)
Reserves: 16 (2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 1997, 1988, 1985, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1958, 1938, 1937, 1931)
Colts: 23 (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1983, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1969, 1925)
Under 17's: 1 (2011)
League Club Fairest & Best
2010 Kris Ericsson
2009 Graeme Ross 2008 Graeme Ross, 2007 Graeme Ross, 2006 Brett Hall, 2005 Scott McKenzie, 2004 Jono Woods, 2003 Brett Hall/ Jono Woods, 2002 Brett Hall, 2001 Brett Hall, 2000 Mat Bateman
1999 Boydan Coyne, 1998 Mat Bateman, 1997 Murray Gomm, 1996 Steve Deegan, 1995 Mick Mustey, 1994 Nathan Ashton, 1993 Jono Woods, 1992 Brad Hitchcock, 1991 Gerard Cameron, 1990 Jono Woods
1989 Ray Mountfield, 1988 Gerard Cameron, 1987 Rob Sutton, 1986 Andrew Partington, 1985 Rob Sutton, 1984 Keith Wynne, 1983 Brian Stamp, 1982 Keith Wynne, 1981 Keith Wynne, 1980 Kim Allsop
1979 Graeme Evans, 1978 Ollie Galante, 1977 Les Holt, 1976 Clive Bonney, 1975 Rod Gillies, 1974 Peter Stephen, 1973 Peter Stephen, 1972 Rod Gillies, 1971 Graham Wellington, 1970 Gary Adams
1969 Gary Adams, 1968 Peter Stephen, 1967 Peter Stephen, 1966 Peter Stephen, 1965 Len Edwards, 1964 Edward Thompson, 1963 Edward Thompson, 1962 Edward Thompson
Kleemann Medalists
2010 Kris Ericsson Kleemann medal history made
2009 Graeme Ross Ross is the best in 2009
2006 Brett Hall [8]
2003 Brett Hall & Jono Woods
1995 Jono Woods
1986 Rob Sutton
1985 Rob Sutton
1984 Gerard Cameron
1980 Rob Sutton
1979 Peter Walsh
1967 Peter Stephen
1965 Ted Thompson
1964 Ted Thompson
1961 Ted Thompson
1960 Barry Loo
League Leading Goalkicker
2005 Doug Roberts (66)
1994 Troy Cox (71)
1980 Chris Elliot
Charlie Punch Medal (Reserves Fairest & Best)
2010 Adam Ditchburn & Jordan Willox
2009 Kael Sumich
2008 Mark Chambers
2006 Mark Chambers
Reserves Leading Goalkicker
2009 Boyden Coyne (27)
Rod Gillies Medal (Colts Fairest & Best)
2006 Jayden Woods
2004 Warwick Durack
AFL Players
Former AFL players Tarkyn Lockyer (Collingwood) and Ryan Brabazon (Sydney), started their football careers playing for the Kangas.
Former AFL players Allen Daniels (Footscray & WA), Brad Wira (Footscray, Fremantle & WA), Brad Bootsma (Fremantle & WA) and Bill Shenfield (Fitzroy) have all played football in the red and white.
Jeremy McGovern McGovern drafted by West Coast was drafted by the West Coast Eagles in the 2010 Rookie draft.
WAFL Players
Some significant WAFL players that have played at the North Albany Football Club include Ron Boucher [9] (Swan Districts & WA), Peter Stephen (East Fremantle & WA), Stuart Hillier (West Perth & WA), Ray Nott (Claremont & WA), Doug Roberts (Claremont) and Matt Orzel (Claremont).
Interesting Facts
One time Kangas player and footballing nomad Trevor Sutton played in WA, SA, Qld, NSW, Victoria and North Territory, representing both Queensland and NSW at state level. It is rumoured that he kicked more than 4 000 goals in his career!
In 1982, playing for Deniliquin in the Murray Football League (NSW) Sutton kicked 256 goals, an Australian record. Trevor Sutton played 41 games with Nightcliff (NTFL) kicking 239 goals in 3 seasons. He averaged 5.82 goals a game. Sutton lead the North Territory Football League goalkicking twice, 1979 (103 goals) and 1982 (99 goals).
Gordon Collis ex-Carlton player and Brownlow medalist coached the North Albany Football Club for two years, winning a Premiership in 1969.
In 2003 the West Coast Eagles held a pre-season Community Camp in Albany, using Collingwood Park for training and practise games during their stay.
In 2008 Collingwood Park hosted a pre-season AFL game between West Coast and Collingwood, drawing a big crowd [10].
The Collingwood Park Cricket Club, which calls Collingwood Park home, is a hugely successful club in the region winning many A Grade and B Grade premierships. In recent years the Collingwood Park CC A Grade has won titles in 2007-08 [11], 2006-07 [12], 2005-06 [13] and 2003-04 [14]
The newly formed North Albany Bears Soccer Club, made up of predominately NAFC players, won the Albany Soccer Association Trophy in its first year of competition.
References
- ^ "ABC Online - Footy club puts focus on sport not drinking". 2006. http://www.abc.net.au/news/australia/wa/albany/200605/s1651687.htm. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "SportingPulse -Great Southern Football League". 2008. http://www.sportingpulse.com/comp_info.cgi?a=LADDER&compID=66658&c=0-3977-0-0-0. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Albany Weekender - Race for AFL game". 2008. http://albany.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/race-for-afl-game/372482.aspx. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Full Points Footy - Great Southern Football League". 2008. http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/great_southern_football_league1.htm. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
Coordinates: 35°0′4.25″S 117°55′7.36″E / 35.0011806°S 117.9187111°E
Categories:- Albany, Western Australia
- Australian rules football clubs in Western Australia
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