They saved the best for last – playing great grand final football – with every player giving his best and contributing to the win.

I would like to congratulate and thank Coach Adam Hellyer and Manager Loretta Fletcher not only on the manner in which these boys played football but in their off field behaviour and attitude – they are a credit to both Scots and the St. George District.

Thank you to Ben and Tony who moved into the trainers roles with this side only a few weeks ago and have done a great job.

On behalf of the club I would like to thank Rocky from St. George Dragons and Referees for his support and assistance both yesterday and at training last Thursday.

Likewise I would like to thank David from the St. George Board for his support and assistance with the team last night.

Thanks to all the supporters – especially those from other Scots teams who added their support loud and clear all game from both sides of the field – it really helped.

Thank you to Loretta for providing the venue for the victory party and for all her work towards it – likewise Michele for her contributions to making the party a success – to the parents who helped and to Graham and Glenn from the Scots Executive.

President Frank Lobina and I were privileged to be able to speak with the team before and after the game – and once again congratulate them on a wonderful premiership victory.

Regards
Glenys Ellis
Scots Club Secretary

You can find images of the grand final in the Finals Series set here – http://www.flickr.com/photos/46206479@N00/sets/72157622002179619/
And the general Flickr account with all images here – http://www.flickr.com/photos/46206479@N00/

For all interested the Grand Final will be at Leichhardt Oval this coming Sunday at 5.25 pm. If you can make it then please come along – the boys will appreciate all the support they can get from Scots to cheer this side home to a Premiership.

Commiserations to the U/13, U/16A and A. Grade who all went down in the Finals.

Images from some of the finals and from a few games earlier in the year can be seen at the Arncliffe Scots Flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/46206479@N00/

Well done and congratulations to the players and officials of the senior teams. Renown pushed us all the way and it went down to today’s results but the final victory belongs to Scots by 3.5 points

The image at left is at the presentation of last years Senior Club Championship – Frank Lobina (president) and Glenys Ellis (Secretary) received the trophy on behave of the club.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 5 TEAMS ALL SENIOR AND MID GRADE TEAMS WHO WILL PLAY IN NEXT WEEKS SEMI FINALS

The U/13, U/14, U/16A, U/17A, A Grade will all contest the elimination semi this weekenend. Get down to one of the games as they will need lots of support from all at Scots.

U/10B – A win this week will see them in the Major Semi
U/11B – A win this week will make them safe for the Elimination Semi
U/12B – A win over Hurstville will put them back in the Major Semi
U/13B – Will play Major Semi – in St. George District
U/14B – Will play Elimination Semi – in St. George District
U/16A – A win sees them certain of the Major Semi – that would be played in St George
U/17 – A win sees them certain of the Major Semi that would be played in St. George
U/19B – Will play the Major Semi – in Balmain District

Good Luck to the U/15A – playing their last game of the season – they did well to get into the A. Division and deserve the Club’s Congratulations
Good Luck to the U/9’s – who ran 6th as the U/9 comp was not split – they also deserve a well done from all at the Club.

The A. Grade have two more games and wins will carry the club over the line in the Senior Club Championship.

The Mini Grades are reminded that they have two more games as they will play in the Mini Gala at Riverwood on Semi Final Saturday.

Everyone is reminded to please pull in the last club fees and raffle books and that the A. grade are holding a Karaoke Night this Friday

The game was a fantastic and tough game that displayed skilful football from the whole side. They refused to give in, playing with Scots pride and great attitude to gain the premiership that they have worked hard for two years to get. It was voted by all at Hurstville as the best game of the Grand Final weekend and we won it.

Congratulations from all at Scots to the Players and Officials of the U/16 on a brilliant well earned win.

(Apologies for the blurry photo)

To the players and officials of the U/15 and U/17 teams thank you for a great year, both sides showed great sportsmanship, played for the club with pride, and treated us to some wonderful football.

The very talented U/15 team were outstanding all year, they were the best St. George team of 2007.  Two Balmain teams will play the Grand Final, and Scots can on the right day defeat both of them.   We believe that they played their Grand Final two weekend ago at Cahill Park, when they played a faultless first half, and treated us to one of the best games of football seen at Cahill for many years. Hold your heads up high boys, the best is yet to come for this team.

The U/7 team was the side we nearly didn’t get onto the field this year.  Thanks to a select group of talented players who showed great club loyalty and determination to hold the side together, they, along with their first year Coach, battled on each week, grew in strength and developed into a great team.  The only thing lacking in this side was a full reserve bench, and anyone who watched their games against Colts can support this statement. Next year they join another select group of players in the U/19 team, so numbers will not be a problem. Like the U/15’s the best is yet to come.

The Scots Executive and committee would personally thank the players and officials of these two teams for their club loyalty, their enjoyable football, and the friendship that has grown between club and players.

See you again in 2008 to go one step further!