The much talked about 2024 Albany Advertiser Great Southern Football League Team of the Year has been revealed. See what players made the side, those who missed out and who got the nod as coach of the season.
Harry Grigson
A talented squad of Albany Boardriders finished fifth at the recent Surf Boardroom Surf League held at Perth’s iconic Scarborough Beach last weekend.
More than 500 players and thousands of spectators gathered for the fast-growing AFGRI Albany rugby 7s tournament on the weekend, as Albany Storm’s under-10s finished undefeated to clinch the cup.
A grand final rematch marks the opening round of the highly-anticipated Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade season after the fixtures were officially released this week.
North Albany were too big and too strong for their young opposition storming to a 35-point win over Albany Raiders to kickstart their Albany Basketball Association men’s A-grade season on Tuesday night.
A destructive second half helped Albany Raiders to a commanding 17-point victory over Sonics Blue to kickstart their Albany Basketball Association women’s A-grade season in perfect fashion.
Three stars, who all represented Australia at the Paris Olympics this year, have been unveiled as the Perth Thundersticks’ captains for this season.
Jackson Barrett
Australs North are eyeing a long-awaited finals berth after snaring the crucial signatures of two Englishmen ahead of the new Great Southern Cricket Association season that starts on Saturday.
Collingwood premiership ruck and former North Albany player Darcy Cameron capped off a career-best season in the black and white by finishing second in the club’s fairest and best count on Friday night.
Denmark-raised star Parris Laurie attributed successive Perth Football League A-grade women’s fairest and best medals to her supportive club Wembley after producing another dominant season individually.
Perth Glory midfielder Brandon O’Neill insisted the club would welcome another trip to the Great Southern after being bombarded with Albany’s “appetite” for soccer.
Brilliant midfielder Tom Kilpatrick has claimed his first Hardie Medal to cap a superb season with Narrogin.
Cameron Newbold
A trio of the Great Southern finest talents were rewarded for their sensational Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships campaigns with selection into the 2024 All-Stars team.
Luckless Brisbane Lions youngster Kalin Lane, who hails from the Great Southern, has been informed his contract will not be renewed for next season.
Soccer fans in the Great Southern soaked up the chance to see their A-League heroes up close and personal during Perth Glory’s regional visit last week.
A strengthened Barking Owls are ready to go one better this Albany Basketball Association men’s A-grade competition, after narrowly missing out on a premiership last campaign.
Railways coach Sharnee Clothier firmly believes her side is good enough to challenge for Albany Basketball Association women’s A-grade title in their return to the top division after a two-year hiatus.
Perth Glory coach David Zdrilic was pleased with his side’s effort and intent through their 2-0 victory over Newcastle Jets after a physical and fiery match in front of a huge crowd in Albany on Wednesday.
Great Southern women’s coach Collin Pass credited a full team effort after winning the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships division two title in Mandurah on Friday.
A group of 10 talented Albany Soapbox Club drivers made the trip to Perth to compete in the annual Ross Burton Perth Championships held on Sunday.
Nikki Oborne
Remote-controlled yachts will take over an Albany pond this weekend, with more than 20 boats expected to take part in the State radio sailing championship.
Georgia Campion
Young Albany Muay Thai fighter Shawah Jin is flying up the ranks after securing an enormous victory in Melbourne in August, earning him a chance to fight for a State World Boxing Council belt in Perth.
Perth Glory have ended their pre-season regional trip on a high courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Newcastle Jets after a physical and fiery match in front of a huge crowd in Albany.
Emerging Great Southern basketball referee Kyle Hogg has lofty ambitions after officiating at the Under-18 Club National Championships in Perth last month.
