SAFF in the local press

Journalist Lily Mackay wrote a piece about aussie rules featuring Årstas heart and soul, Damian “Damo” Gatfield in a local web based paper.

You might be interested to check out our article on the Årsta Swans and football in Stockholm- in tomorrows publication on www.yourlivingcity.com

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Lily Mackay

Söder appoint new Board for 2010

After a successful AGM the club is happy to introduce the new look Board for season 2010.

President – Ivan Rexed
Vice President – Lars Hagberg
Treasurer – Sean Hargreaves
Secretary – Petter Eek

The club also thanks the outgoing members Jordo and Jon Briscoe for their hard work and efforts they have put in to help get the club where it is today.

During the AGM the club also handed out the Club awards for season 2009.

Best and Fairest Swedish player 2009 – Johan “the legend of JOhan” Dahlberg.
Runner Up 2009 – Mick Larsson (narrow margin)
Best and Fairest Australian player 2009 – Joel “Iron guts” Burnell
Runner up 2009 – Jon “Brissles” briscoe
Most consistent Player 2009 – “Lethal” Lars Hagberg
Most Improved Player 2009 – Henrik “Hanky” Engervall

After the AGM, the club held its annual Bowling championship. With a fantastic turn out and big talk by some member to take out the most sort out club accolade. In the end there were 2 winners on the night!! The title went to Sam Austin and Jonny Briscoe who both rolled a 172 to share the honour. It was a club record high score. Well Bowled buys!!!

Last weekend saw Stockholm’s Annual Australia Day party. Host by the Södermalm Football club. It was a succesful night with a Strong turn out. A big thanks to The Liffey for proving the Venue, Excellent food, great service and a mix of Australian Beers.

The next club social activites, coming up, are Ice Fishing in Darlarna, in the end of February, and Curling at Sundbyberg on March 25th. Contact the club if you are interested in attending these events, or pre season training.

New Club President

After an Eventful AGM the Södermalm Football Club has elected a New President for the 2009 Season.

The new Södermalm A.F.C board looks like:

President – Jonathon Briscoe
Vice President – Lars Hagberg
Treasurer – Ivan Rexed
Secretary – Daniel Jordan

The Club Thanks Outgoing President Robert Amore for A great job leading the Club to where it stands today. Well done Bobby! Also a great thanks for all those who attended the meeting we all look forward to another fantastic and fun year ahead! Continue reading

2009 New team signings

The Södermalm football club is loosing 2 senior players from the club over the next few weeks. To counter act this loss, the club has been out heavily recruiting for next years season.

Some successful recruiting was carried out during this week, with the photos of new team member publish in our gallery. Please contact the club if you wish to join the mighty Södermalm Australian Football Club.