Friday 25th of November at Penfield Golf Club

Tee off times: 6.30 - 10.30am

Limit of 100 players (first in first served)

$100 per player includes all food, beer, wine & soft drinks
( to 6.30pm - breakfast from 6.30am)

Play for the Coveted Blue Jacket

Nearest the Pin, Long Drive, Chipping & Putting Competitions

Come along, enjoy all the fun and help support the mighty Bulldogs

For bookings contact Rick Vidovich on 82528500 or 0419 867080

$35 Per Head

Friday October 28th, 2005

6.30pm @ Playford Civic Centre,
10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth.

Gentlemen - Jacket & Tie Women - Evening Wear

Includes - 3 Course meal (refreshments at your cost)

2ND SEMI: CENTRALS v PORT ADELAIDE
Sunday 18th September
AAMI Stadium
Game starts at 3:10pm

TICKET PRICES:
Adult $9
Concession $3
Child (6-17yrs) $2
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) $18

BUSES:
Sunday 18th September - Centrals v Port
From CDFC Car Park to AAMI Stadium
Buses leave at 12:30pm
Cost (Return)
$9 Adult $6 Child/Conc.
Southlink Buses Ph: 8287 4099

We are inviting all school children to come along to the match and automatically enter the draw to win two prizes, one for themselves and one for their school.

The promotion is aimed at “bringing kids back to local footy”.

All children in attendance will go in to a draw to win a sports package of $500 worth of sporting goods from Sportspower Elizabeth donated by NAP Finance and their school will receive a $1,000 PE Package of Sporting goods to increase resources for the childrens Physical Education Program.

The first 300 children through the gates will receive a showbag full of goodies.

There will be lucky entry Prizes drawn at quarter, half & three quarter time.

The League players will be kicking 21 red white and blue pre-printed signed sherrin footys out in to the crowd pre-match.

Please contact Marketing Manager Huntley Armstrong on 0408 896643 if you require any further information.

Download & print tickets for the draw here (MS Word format)

On behalf of the Directors, Staff and all of the supporters of the Central District Football Club we would like to congratulate our former Club Champion, Gary Window who was named in the SANFL Hall of Fame earlier this week.

Book a table at the club's business luncheon featuring Hawthorn legend and Brownlow Medallist Robert "Dipper" Dipierdomenico.

Friday 26th August
Start 12:30PM
Holden Room, Grand Central

Three course meal, plus beer, wine & soft drink.

Tickets $50 per person.

Please come along and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with one of the games BIGGEST personalities.

For bookings contact Kirsty on 8255 2555.

Building on the success of the 2003 and 2004 Magarey Medal broadcasts on Channel Nine, it is with great pleasure that we announce that Channel Nine will again be partnering the SANFL to telecast one of the most prestigious nights in the football calendar – The Magarey Medal.

Since 1898 the Magarey Medal has been awarded to the fairest and most brilliant player in the South Australian National Football League.

Past Magarey Medallists include some of the greats such as Barrie Robran, Russell Ebert, Lindsay Head, Geoff Motley and Malcolm Blight.

The award is named after William Ashley Magarey a former Chairman of the South Australian Football Association, who was dedicated to the principles of sportsmanship, fair play, skill and respect.

Last year’s winner was Paul Thomas from Central District and current 2005 medal favourites include Scott Borlace from Norwood, Jeremy Clayton from Port Magpies and Luke Powell from the Eagles.

Tune in on Monday 12th September for the all the excitement, glamour and prestige when the Magarey Medal is broadcast live from AAMI Stadium exclusively on Channel Nine at 9.30pm.

By Peter Argent

In an era where young sportsmen have to make a choice between their passions and pursuits, Shannon Hurn finally made that ultimate decision about which endeavour that will take precedence over the next few years of his sporting life.

With a maturity, which would have made any parent proud, Hurn, showed a moral judgement with many people a number of years older would struggle to comprehend.

"I rang the Australian Cricket Board and informed them, that because of my commitments to football at Central District during September, I would not be available to play in the under 19s National cricket side," Shannon said. "It's not totally set in cement, as things can change over the coming months, but it's looking like I will be moving down the track to the AFL draft system." "The decision was hard because I love both games and I've always committed to each sport on a seasonal basis."

A member of the Central District 2004 League premiership side last year, Hurn is honouring a commitment he had with the Bulldogs over the last couple of seasons. He was a member of the under 19s premiership side in 2003, gaining best on ground honours and taking those first vital steps towards fulfilling a stellar career at underage level.

Needing to perform well in the last game of the under 18s national football championships, played from late June, he played a superb game in the final clash against Victorian Metro to ensure selection as an All-Australian at this level.

His attitude and work ethic would make any parent proud. Both William and Sandi have understood and managed the stress and intensity which their son have had to deal with and understandably would be pleased with the way Shannon has handled all issues he has had to deal with.

He has also received tremendous support from all the parties involved with his prompt progression in both games.

"We had an arrangement with Shannon that during the cricket season he would focus on his summer past time and vica versa during winter, " Central District CEO Kris Grant said. "He has stuck by a commitment he made to us and this is a praiseworthy characteristic which epitomizes the lad, as well as his parents and extended family." "Shannon has obvious talent, handling all the issues in front of him with a maturity which underlines his great leadership qualities."

Hurn confirmed that he had regular discussions with former Sheffield Shield cricket and Norwood footballer, John Nash. He is a teacher at the Nuriootpa High School and also was involved with his son Jay, when he went through the same experience.

"John Nash, who is a councillor at our High School (Nuriootpa) has been a fantastic sounding board for both sport and life issues," Hurn explained. "The SACA, Kris Grant at Centrals and Russell Thompson at Northern Districts Cricket Club have all been understanding as well. "Also my family and friends have been extremely supportive."

If the local AFL club's didn't have enough motivation to consider trading draft choices for this prospective 10-year plus top level footballer who is ready to play at the top level now, Shannon confirmed that he would love to stay in South Australia if at all possible.

About to turn 18 at the start of September, he is a part of the first generation of footballers that have only known our national code with an AFL team as a part of the South Australian landscape.

"Because of my commitment to both sports I haven't done a pre-season in the last five years," Hurn said. "I guess I'll find out how hard they really are."

A club which has a strong history of excellent performances at the national under 18s championships, the class of 2005 again represented Central District with pride and skill.

A member of the clubs four senior flag last year, Shannon Hurn's sporting skills are well know and he continued to distinguish himself at this carnival, leading the side in Melbourne.

In the first up victory over Victorian Country he played a true leadership role, playing as sweeper across half back, gaining 16 possessions, although he was surprisingly left out of the best players. Staring in defence in the mid week match against Western Australia, he was pushed to full forward at the start of the second half, before being moved into the middle at the latter stages of the game. Each of these moves was engineered to ignite to Croweaters, but it was too big a task.

Needing to put in a solid effort in the final game, Hurn started in the centre and after a slow start by the team, he was the driving four behind the teams revival with a magnificent long goal from well beyond the 50 metre arc in the second term. His 24-possession match in the final game ensured he gained All-Australian honours. An honour which culminates a brilliant junior football career.

Hurn is the second Bulldog, after David Kellett to gain All-Australian honours in the year they captained the South Australian under 18's. Kellett was a dual All-Australia in 2002 and 2003. In the second of those two years, Power listed player and 'Dogs player Brad Symes was also an All-Australian.

Alan "Alby' Obst, after being a member of Rob Polito's under 17s premiership side last year has seen dramatic improvements in his football career over a short period of time. He has been playing in the reserves during the majority of winter so far and has been an unheralded but consistent performer at this level.

Obst was solid in the first game, having 17 possessions at centre half back. Given the task on the highly touted Mitchell Clark (who has been playing at centre half forward for Claremont League team all season), Obst kept him very quite all game until the final quarter, where he kicked two goals in junk time, late in the match. For his efforts in this game he was recognized among the best players by the coaching staff.

Like Obst and the fourth member of the 'Dogs group at this titles, Stephen Moss - Scott Dutschke was also a member of the SANFL under 17s premiership last year. He has had a meteoric rise over the last month after making his league debut in the ill-fated match against Norwood on that Sunday early in June. Not in the under 18s squad at this time, he forced his way into the squad with a strong game in the next League match against North Adelaide.

Dutschke gave the team some much-needed intensity around the ball and although his emotions got the better of him on game two, when he was provoked in the second term. His best game was the opening fixture where he had 10 possessions and kicked a goal in the final term.

Central United lad Stephen Moss played in only the first and the third games, both played at Optus Oval and off the bench each time. He got limited opportunities, but showed good finishing skills, kicking a goal from 40 metres out in the final match.

A fifth player from the Bulldogs, Travis Varcoe didn't make the trip to Melbourne although be was in the squad of 30, because he could not overcome frustrating foot problems. Both Varcoe and Moss are available to play in the under 18s nationals this year.

If Shannon Hurn decides to pursue a career in football, he will be a first round draft pick in this years' even draft. For any team looking for a tall key defender Alan Obst would be an excellent pick up. Expect him to be collect at somewhere between 30-50, and at worse be collected on a rookie list.

South Australia lost its final match of the U18 Championships to Victoria Metro by 23 points - Vic Metro 14.4(88) def. SA 9.11(65).

But our Shannon Hurn was one of only four South Australians to be named in the U18 All-Australian Side. Congratulations Shannon!

Congratulations to Scott Dutschke, Shannon Hurn (C), Stephen Moss, Alan Obst and Travis Varcoe. The U18 Championships kick off with a match between SA and Victoria Country on 26th June at Optus Oval. Good luck lads!

The Central District Football Club will be unfurling the 2004 Premiership Flag at the match at NAP Oval Saturday 2nd April versus Norwood.

This will take place at approximately 2:00pm.

Supporters are urged to be there.

Note: As a result, the Reserves match will commence 10 minutes early (11:25am).

Match Programs for the Under 19s and Under 17s have been added to the 2005 Match Program page.

Andrew Bawden
Age: 21
Height: 199cm
Recruited From: St George (Sydney)
Position: Ruck – Key Position

Darren Stenhouse
Age: 23
Height: 6’3”
Recruited From: North Shore Football Club, Queensland
Position: Full Forward

Andrew Walsh
Age: 19
Height: 6’8”
Recruited From: Ex-Basketballer / Oakley Chargers, Victoria (TAC Cup)
Position: Ruck – Key Position

Jonathon Griffin
Age: 18
Height: 199cm
Recruited From: East Fremantle (WAFL)
(Adelaide Crows – Rookie)
Position: Ruck

Stay tuned for more recruiting details, plus photos and profiles in the player section.

The Central District Football Club requires for the 2005 Season:

LEAGUE, RESERVES, UNDER 19’s & UNDER 17’s OFFICIALS

TRAINERS
Level 1 or 2 accredited or persons willing
to undertake the Level 1
Sports Training Course or Trainee Trainers

Application forms available from CDFC Reception
Or write to CEO, Mr. Kris Grant
PO Box 10, ELIZABETH SA 5112

1/12/2004