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SAFF Awards night at the Oxen bar

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SAFF proudly presents the winners of the Lars Hagberg medal

According to tradition, SAFF invited all clubs for a grand evening at the Oxen bar in Stockholm last Sat. The presentation of the Lars Hagberg medal for SAFF best and fairest and a SAFF all-star team, new for this year, was in the hands of MC Ryan Kingsley.

The odds on the combination of  winners, well-earned Årsta’s Robert Young and Falun’s Henrik Andersson was being played at 7.5 times the money in the back room earlier under the day, but as the odds dropped shortly before the presentation to little more than the money back, in combination with MC Kingsley winning the tipping comp earlier, a sucpicion arose that there is a leakage from the SAFF headquarters. A disgruntled Joel Burnell was overheard mumbling “this would have paid our ticket for the honey moon trip, and now I have nothing, NOTHING!”

A big thanks to relentless Dave Carde, for arranging the evening, and for making the chocolate cakes for dessert(!!!), and a huge congratulations to Rob and to Henrik – playing his first season aussie rules ever, good job!!!

 

More pictures from GF

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Thanks to Jordo, we can now update the webpage with some pics from the GF. Unfortunately The game was so exiting he forgot to snap any shots at all after the game started.

Don’t forget SAFF Awards night Sat 15th of Oct. Cantact the club if interested.

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Bitter defeat for Södermalm in final

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With one victory each during the season, even though Södermalm made minor premiers convincingly, it was really anyones game in the Grand Final. The short version is – The blues got themselves a small lead in the first quarter, Solna got back and got a few goals ahead in Q3. Söder gave chase in last quarter, and w ith only 5 minutes to go of the game Solna was up by one goal only. Failing to fully convert the momentum regained, it was Solna who got the last goal and sealed the 2011 SAFF championships. Ultimately Södermalm lost to Solna with 102-114. Best on ground was Söder’s Natis Johansson. Have a look at Frank Heuts’ pics on Facebook. 

Special thanks to Solna for a good game, Ryan for umpireing, all who came to watch and to all of Södermalm for an outstanding season!

Stay tuned for SAFF and Södermalm off-season activities, starting off with AFL GF breakfast at the Liffey Sat 1st of Oct, Södermalm end of season dinner at O’Learys Liljeholmen Fri 7th 28th of Oct, and SAFF awards night at the Oxen Sat 15th of Oct

 

Söder book tickets to….. the finals!

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Just like last year Söder faced Bromma Vikings in today’s semi-final, and just like last year Södermalm was favorites after winning the minor championships. But all similarities end here. Coach Paul put any such thought to rest before the first quarter “If you chew them up in small bites, you just can’t choke. Start out strong, and then turn up the heat!” Södermalm was playing a running game, Tanka, Petter and Natis was all over the place sending hand passes to the right address, and went in hard for the ball throughout the game, with players player Oscar “The O-train” Löfgren-Ferraz and Chris “the Bull” Angus leading the way through whatever Bromma put in front of them.

The Vikings put up a good fight and shadowed Söder the first 2Qs, but faced with a relentless defense led by Lethal Lars Hagberg and Iron “Joel Burnell” Guts, and after signing in almost the entire Södermalm team in the scoresheet it was the premiership Q that settled the game.

Next week will see the SAFF GF between Södermalm and Solna, after the Axemen won a close-fought game against a Årsta Swans struggling with numbers and even short of a coach! Sat 17th @ Årstafältet, 12.00 13.00. Be there to support your favorite team!

Two blues off to the green

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Natis

In this years Euro Cup, newcomer Natis Johansson will take a place on the team after only a few games might come as a surprise for those who have missed out on watching SAFF’s most talanted young player since Rookie of the year awards of 2008. Elks captain Lars “leathal” Hagberg on the squad announcement – “Just as in Södermalm, I wouldn’t trust to leave the role as captain to anyone but to Max. And this guy Natis? I haven’t seen him play, but he’s a Söder boy, means he must be good!” The team is coached by always competent Adrian Knee, Solna. GOOD LUCK!

If anyone need acommodation in Belfast during Euro Cup, please contact Sean Donnely.

Home or away? Same same in south Stockholm derby

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1-2-3 BAM!

Last weekend, Södermalm defeated Årsta in the second derby of the season. Viewers agreed Åsta still lack the stability and routin to beat well organized Södermalm, despite strong individual performances and a set of young enthusiastic Swedes in the team. Captain Max and Jordo Jr delivered 7 of Söders 12 goals, but it was the return of Marcus Rappacio, Söder veteran, to the goalsheet that got the crowd going mad!

The final score was 93 – 55 to Södermalm and good footy was reassuring, but the news shortly after that Jordo Jr – this years favourite for the SAFF best and fairest – was going back to Oz after being misinformed that winter starts in September already sent chockwaves through the organization. Petter promised to update the club webpage with a climate section straight away, just using his iPhone, and from the President’s office inquireies are being made to order beaneis with the club logo, just to be safe.

Bromma – Söder match report soon to follow

 

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Pictures by Jordo

Söder dig deep to scramble team for falun game

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Bye bye Seabass

Södermalm is back in the game after a long summer break, and face Falun Diggers in the only away gameof the year. The Diggers have been struggeling the first half of the season, but can be expected to be strengthened by playing on home turf. “This game is not to be taken lightly, especially not with our latest debacle in mind” coach Paul said, referring to the loss against Solna. Injured Sean “Kungen” on the same subject – “We need to harden the f*** up!”

With a few injuries, some off to vacation, and Lars playing IC Cup in Australia, still the most shocking loss was revealed during the summer break – Austria’s best footy player, the jolly green giant, the man who could sell ice to an eskimo, Sebastian “Seabass” Dorda is leaving Stockholm bound for London with a hot shot job offer. Good luck Seabass!

Back on the footy field, a win against falun would again secure a comfortable lead for the remaining two games befor play off and grand Final.

Call for player to Euro Cup

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AFL Sweden is currently looking for players who are interested in representing Sweden in Euro Cup in Belfast on Oct 8.Below is the official invitation.

On October 8, the annual 9-a-side Euro Cup (formerly EU Cup) will be held in Belfast. The tournament is now an official event of AFL Europe and its annual AGM will be held in conjunction with the cup. The cup will not only offer high level footy, but also high levels of fun and a great night out! Same eligibility rules apply as for the IC or the EC2010, so only locals are allowed to play. We feel that we should definitely send a team in order to support the positive spirit of footy in Europe.

Interested? Any questions? Just contact the club!

Check your calender

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First of all, for players and for those of you who might be interested in testing what so fun about aussie rules, during summer we are Wednesdays, 18.00 at Årstafältet.

Söder footy trip 2009. Special guest, the SAFF trophy

Secondly. Free Sat Aug 13th, as Södermalm is playing Falun in Falun! We will be leaving Stockholm around 9pm, Make sure you can come along. We also need 2 or three cars to get us there and back!

Third. The footy trip is locked in! Cheif executive travels – Tanka – decided on Riga, Latvia. When asked about his decision he said – “well, the rich culture and cuisine of the baltic region has always attracted me, plus a jug of beer is less than 20kr” As every year, Södermalm reached out to local footy clubs to try and arrange a game during the weekend, but as there are none, ultimately failed. Proximity of KFC to the hostel is under investigation. Book your ticket now and let Tanka know!

Söder trips on last leg before season break

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While the rain was pouring straight down, but Södermalm’s kicking was anything but that.  The final score 56-51 to Solna, and Söder kicked 5 goals 21 behinds!  Not so much to cheer about, but despite the weather there was an enthusiastic crowd trying to push the team to only one more goal, and to see Årsta defeated Bromma with 47-37 in the second game of the night.

Half season final

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Free your calenders for this Friday, the 17th of June! In the double header of round 7 of the SAFF championships, the very last before the summer break, Södermalm start off the night by playing Solna, follwed by Årsta vs. Bromma. Two big games in one night, what more could you ask for? BBQ and cold drinks – well we have that too!

The game starts 18.00 @ Årstafältet. Come and support your team!

Captain Max explains the game / Lars down under

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Did you think Swedish footy was only played in Stockholm? Check this out! Max is fired up after a great win over England in the EU-cup 2007 and Lars analyse the Swedish Elk’s performance after IC cup 2008.

Come support your club for the next game, and who knows – maybe you can get your copy of the next edition of the  SAFF footy record signed by your favourite Södermalm youtube star!

Söder undefeated as the table turns

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In a game as tight and wet as the snuggling at Timbi’s going away party later that night, Södermalm team spirit and hard work can make up for missing key players. The 4 Swedes, minimum number allowed onfield, had to workhard thoughout the game, and Luke and Shakesperare, playing their first Södermalm game ever, gave two subs altogether.

Nevertheless, running, talking, handballing, kicking, sheparding, from everyone  througout the game from all players – as a team should work – allowed Södermalm to end up on top. The final score was 95-66.