Sweden lost the final group game against GB. Natis kicked another goal but it wasn’t enough, SWE 3.2 20 GB 6.4 40.
Sweden plays Denmark in the match for 3rd place on Saturday at 3 pm. Go Elks!
Sweden fighting for bronze
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Sweden’s first win, and Natis’ second goal!
The Elks got their first win of the tournament, against Croatia. A 4 goal lead at half time shrunk to a 4 point lead towards the end of the last quarter, but a goal right at the end of the game secured Sweden’s first win. Both “Johansen” and “Caaagh” got a lot of mentions by the commentator. Natis kicked the goal of the day from way out close to the boundary. Kaj to a hit to the knee and had to hop off. The guy’s got sisu so for sure he’ll be back for the next game against Great Britain on Thursday 6 pm (CET).
Update EC 2013
The Elks fell short by just 6 points against the reigning European and International Cup champions Ireland. A few more straight kicks and they would have won according to Kaj. Natis and Kaj got a lot of game time and in the words of the modest Finn they “spelade ganska så bra”. This of course means they both had a cracker of a game.
Watch the Ireland – Sweden game on youtube, uploaded by AFL Europe (1st half and 2nd half):
15 minutes into the game Natis kicks a goal soccer style!
And Kaj kicking the 2nd goal after the siren!
Next game is against Croatia on Tuesday at 3 pm.
Natis and Kaj go to Dublin!
This Saturday starts the 2nd European Championship in Dublin. Sweden, who finished 3rd last time, will be fighting for the trophy against 5 other nations: Ireland, Denmark, Great Britain, Croatia and Germany. Södermalm is proudly represented by two players in the national squad; Kaj Karlsson and Natis ‘Naitanui’ Johansson.
The teams have been seeded into two groups and the winners of each group go to the Grand Final, the runners up play for the bronze medal and the last two teams for the wooden spoon. The Swedish Elks have their work cut out for them as they take on the reigning champions Ireland already in the first game.
Best of luck boys!
All the games will be streamed live on http://www.aertv.ie/
Tournament home page: http://dublin2013.org/
Fixture:
Saturday the 3rd at 15.00 against Ireland.
Tuesday the 6th at 15.00 against Croatia
Thursday the 8th at 17.00 against Great Britain
Finals are played on Saturday the 10th
Södermalm make the headlines in Europe!
The word is spreading that there is a new footy oval in town, and it’s called the JCG.
Check out the latest news from AFL Europe.
http://www.afleurope.org/home-of-the-blues-now-has-goal-post-pads/
Söder players on tour
Already before the start of the season Södermalm’s two national team players show good form.
Martin represented SAFF in the regional game in Malmö last weekend. Although Skåne got up by 7 goals Martin had a solid performance. Allegedly the regional coach was asking after the game “Why aren’t there MORE Söder players in the Dynamite squad?”
On the 10th of April Natis went down to Copenhagen to play the in the 2nd leg of the “Kennelly – O’Loughlin Showcase” The best players in Europe mixed with the Australian U18’s team for a friendly game. The game was played in front of AFL legends Dipper, Tadhg Kennelly and Michael O’Loughlin. Coach Dan McClaer was asking after the game “Why AREN’T there more Söder players in the National team?”
AFL Sweden Fixture 2013
Here are the dates for next year from AFL Sweden.
Although Jönköping doesn’t have a team, both the indoor cup and Sweden Cup will be held there in order to facilitate travelling for all clubs. Of course Södermalm wants to represent at both events.
AGM + Indoor Cup + Swedish Elks Skills and Fitness Tests/Trials
26+27 January
Jönkoping
AFL Legion Game (Under 23)
6 April
London
AFL Titans Game (Open Age)
10 April
Copenhagen
AFL Sweden Regional Series + Swedish Elks Training
13+14 April
Skane
AFL Sweden Regional Series + Swedish Elks Training
25+26 May
East
AFL Sweden Cup + Swedish Elks Training
15+16 June
Jönköping – Rosenlund ip
AFL European Championships – 16-a-side
3-11 August
Dublin
AFL Sweden Regional Series
31 August
West
AFL Euro Cup
October
Bordeaux
AFL Exhibition Game/Continent vs. Islands
October/November
London
Natis can’t stop, won’t stop
Just when you thought you heard enough of this guy Natis for one season, he comes back like a boomerang. Now he’s topping off the Euro Cup success with being selected for the JLT Group All-Stars to play the curtain raiser to the AFL European Challenge Cup to play in London the 3rd of November, together with Helsingborg’s Johan Lantz and The Elks own Coach McClear as manager. Clearly the brightest shining star in SAFF at the moment, Natis commented simply – “too bad none of the other Söder boys came to play the Euro Cup, then I’d have some company for the trip” Don’t know about that, but we’re all exited for Natis’ sake and are sure he will make his mark on the game.
AFL in London on Nov 3rd