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Build-Up to US Nationals 2007 with Grizzlies

Portland Power players have combined with Seattle in the following matches in recent weeks as we build up to our Nationals campaign:

August 25th - Chicago at Seattle (Issaquah) - Grizzlies win
September 8th - Chicago at Seattle (Issaquah) - Grizzlies win
September 15th - PNWAFL Final in Vancouver - Cougars defeat Grizzlies
October 13/14 - Nationals in Louisville

PNWAFL Grand Final Tournament

Here's the write up about the games on the weekend. Thanks to all the Portland players who made the trip (Ben, Chuck, Clay, Martin, Morgan, Robbo, Scott, Sean-Paul and Tyler). The best turn out yet to an BC match. Everyone played important roles for the Seattle team. New recruit Sean-Paul booted a huge torpedo punt goal in his first game and amused the crowd with his Gaelic pass to himself, on the run (rather than bouncing it).

Will have another good bunch heading to nationals October 13/14 in Louisville.

Cougars Win the Cup

After a home and away season dominated by the powerful Eagles, the Cougars took to the field (under Captain - Ted Murray, Vice Captain - Ward Frost and Vice Captain - Brad Jorgensen) for the first game in the round robin grand final tournament, determined not to go down without a final attempt to outplay their Eagles foe.

And fight the Cougars did!! To a man everyone put their bodies on the line and put in an inspired performance. Albeit under stressful circumstances with a 50 metre penalty being awarded to the Eagles as the final siren sounded. A goal would have robbed the Cougars of a hard fought victory! 35 metres out! Alas, as if scripted by a hollywood screenwriter the ball was kicked slightly wide and the Cougars sealed a 3 point win! Victory over the Eagles at last!

Game #1 Final Score
Vancouver Cougars 3.6.24 DEFEATING Burnaby Eagles 3.3.21

This was followed up with Seattle comfortably beating the Eagles in the second game, knocking them out of contention all together and ending their season. 

Game #2 Final Score
Seattle Grizzlies  9.6.60 DEFEATING Burnaby Eagles 5.5.35

Given that both Seattle and Vancouver were guaranteed a spot in the Grand Final the third round robin game was cancelled and both teams prepared for the "big one". 

The stage was set for a classic Seattle v Vancouver Grand Final, and the Cougar boys were not to be denied, taking an early lead, maintaining a slendor margin throughout the first 3 qtrs, then bagging 3 goals 2 behinds to 2 goals 1 behind (Seattle) in the fourth for a great victory!!!

As with past Cougar Grand Finals we didn't go unscathed, notching up 1 blood nose (Ryan) and a deep headcut (Sam) which required a visit to the UBC hospital for stitches before recuperating at Mahoney's. It even looked like umpire Grills would have to be stretchered off after being collected by an errant Eagle in their game against Seattle.

2007 Grand Final - Final Score 
Vancouver Cougars 11.10.76 DEFEATING Seattle Grizzlies 8.9.57

Portland Local Metro Grand Final
at Willamette Park, Portland (small soccer field)

Portland Mongrels  DEFEATED Portland Greens

Congratulations to the Mongrels on winning the inaugural Portland Metro Footy Competition.

8th Portland Local Metro Game Results
at Duniway Park, Portland

Portland Greens DEFEATED Portland Mongrels 

The Greens won a tight contest on Sunday July 22 to clinch the minor premiership 5:3.  Can they take out the final on September 2nd?

7th Portland Local Metro Game Results
at Duniway Park, Portland

Portland Mongrels  DEFEATED Portland Greens

Thanks to everyone for coming out Sunday. We had the biggest turn out ever for a local metro game with 15 players and many spectators. The mongrels had a big win (partly due to all the new Aussies and hungover Greens!). Afterwards we had a great time eating hotdogs and swilling beers at the Greens. Thanks again for hosting the after game do. Will be setting up another game for July 22.

4th Portland Local Metro Game
at Duniway Park, Portland

Portland Greens: 15.8-98
DEFEATED
Portland Mongrels: 16.6-102

Goals: 
Greens - Coventry 7, Andy 5, Jeremy 2, Molner 1
Mongrels - Scott 5, Kyle 3, Sean 3, McPhee 1, Adam 1 (fill in the remaining 3 for me guys)

The Portland Mongrels posted their first win over the Portland Greens Sunday June 3. In another tight tussle the Mongrels came from behind in the last quarter. The Greens had been in front by a goal the whole game. Without Jezza in the last quarter the Greens were outscored by the Mongrels 4 goals to 6. Experience paved the way in the last quarter with McPhee taking full advantage of the lack of umpiring!!

Portland v Tigers v Saints - Saturday June 16
at Manhattan Park, Burien (Seattle - next to SeaTac Airport)

In their first trip to Seattle in two years, Portland Power have defeated the Seattle Tigers and the Seattle Saints on their home turf at Manhattan Park.

After a winless season to date, the Power had their strongest squad of the year, with 13 players making the trek North.

GAME 1
Seattle Saints:  13.9-87 
DEFEATED
Seattle Tigers:  4.8-32

Goals:
Saints - Anfinson 6, Hales 3, Aitken 2, Sams 1, Muller 1
Tigers - Cleary 2, Donlen 1, VanVuren 1

The Saints took on the Tigers in the opening match of the day. The tigers were missing a couple of key players and took the field with only 9. The saints had the numbers and took control early. The Tigers fought hard lead by Skipper Darren Hogben, but to no avail. Saints came out winners and looked like the team to beat.

GAME 2
Portland Power:  9.8-62
DEFEATED
Seattle Tigers:  2.8-20

Goals:
Power - Coventry 2, Green 2, Kyle 2, Cover 1, Robertson 1
Tigers - Donlen 1, Morton 1

Portland took on the Seattle Tigers in the second game. The depleted Tigers would turn out to be no match for the fresh Power players. Numbers were on our side with 4 players on the interchange. Portland hit the ground running and never looked back. The stage was set early on with a nice pass, mark and then goal from Scott Johnson, which went straight through the middle on a tough angle. The ball was won continually in the ruck by Morgan and Portland had a lot of the ball. The Tigers played hard and roved several of Morgan's taps through Morton of the half back and Tiger Coach Donlen was looking dangerous at half forward. The second half we cut Morton off and stayed on the wily Veteran Donlen. With Clay shutting down Cleary and solid performances across the field, Portland ran out easy victors.

GAME 3
Portland Power:  11.9-75
DEFEATED
Seattle Saints:  2.6-18

Goals:
Power - Coventry 4, Green 3, Luminato 2, Cyphery 1, Cover 1
Saints - Bartlett 1, Purcell 1

Some key match ups were set up before the game, with much concern about the Saints big guns, Jeff "Fingers" Purcell and Josh "pretty boy" Anfinson. Clay set his sights on Anfinson and the mid-field kept their eye on Fingers. Morgan again controlled the ruck throughout the game no matter who they threw at him. The Saints were stacking the back half in an effort to create some run. Their plan back fired as Morgan hit the ball back to Lumi and Martin. Chuck started running of the half back and the forward line didn't let us down. We had a win in our sights coming in to the second half. Continual pressure across the field saw the saints stutter. Clay's man on man with Anfinson saw the big forward crumble, as he missed goal after goal. Fingers was tagged for much of the game and was also quiet. After missing some sitters in the first half, lumi finally came right with two goals. New recruit Ben capped off a great day with an inspirational run ,which started at half back. He busted his way through three contests and finished with a goal. Portland came out on top against the in form Saints.

All in all it was a great day for footy and particularly for Portland Power. Great to have some of our regulars back and the new recruits all played great. First gamers were Michael "Robbo" Robertson (Aussie), Ben Cyphery and Kyle Schick. Aussie Rules Football is alive and well in Portland.

Check your email for upcoming events.

Thanks to everyone who came up.

Martin

Portland v Tigers v Saints - May 12
at Stan Hedwall Park, Chehalis

GAME 1
Seattle Saints: 11.5.71
DEFEATED
Portland Power: 6.10.46

Goals:
Power - M.Coventry 2, J.Molner 1, J.Mcphee 1, A.McPhee 1, Brett 1
Saints - Purcell 3, Bartlett 3, Aitken 2, Stearns 2, Young 1

Had a great time playing in Chehalis last weekend. Portland took on the Seattle Saints in the first game. We played 9 aside with two 20 min halves. It was a very competitive game. With the help of a couple of tigers in the first half, Portland held their own throughout the game. Inaccuracy under pressure would be our eventual downfall...

GAME 2
Seattle Tigers: 13.4.82
DEFEATEDSeattle Saints: 5.10.40

Goals:
Tigers - Parker 5, Cleary 4, Richards 2, Hogben 1, Donlen 1
Saints - Goals - Purcell 2, Winkler 1, Orozko 1, Rubesch 1

GAME 3
Seattle Tigers: 13.12.90

Portland Power: 4.1.25

Goals:
Tigers - Parker 3, Hogben 3, Tucker 2, Bartlett 2, Rubesch 2, Cleary 1
Power - Coventry, Green, J.McPhee, and ?

The final game was between Portland and the Seattle Tigers. Without any extra players, Portland played with two 13 year olds down forward, subbing with our one sub, another 13 year old. We got off to a roaring start with the first goal from Greeny. Portland never gave up until the final siren, but the Tigers were just too good.

All in all it was a great day for footy. Considering our inexperience Portland showed some great passages of play and if we can add some more experience back to the line up for June 16 in Seattle, we can really give them a run for their money.

Thanks to everyone who came up.

Martin

3rd Portland Local Metro Game Results
at Duniway Park, Portland

Portland Greens: 2.2.14 | 4.4.28 | 8.7.55 | 11.7.73
DEFEATED
Portland Mongrels: 3.2.20 | 6.3.39 | 8.4.52 |10.7.67

Goals:
Greens - Martin Coventry 6, Morgan Will 2, Scott Johnson 2 (who got our other one?) 
Mongrels - Glen Green 7, Peter Tuck 3

We had another battle of the Titans sunday with a 4 Vs 4 battle between the Portland Greens and Portland Mongrels. It was another high scoring and tightly contested affair. Let's see if the Mongrels can get the green monster off their back in round four.

Portland v Seattle - Saturday April 14 - Results
at Duniway Park, Portland

Seattle Grizzlies: 20.13-133
DEFEATED
Portland Power: 2.9-21

Goals: 
Seattle - Hogben 4, Parker 3, Morton 2, Anfinson 2, Lindsay 1, McIvoy 1, Sams 1, Buck 1, Richards 1, Rubesch 1, Tucker 1, Bartlett 1, Young 1 
Portland - Coventry 1, Luminato 1

We successfully hosted the Seattle Grizzlies April 14 at Duniway Park. Seattle took the game seriously and brought down their best ever squad to challenge Portland. Portland fielded a very inexperienced side with three players having their first ever games of footy (Will from rugby, Alex 13 yrs and Brett 13 yrs). We took on a much more experienced Seattle side in 12 on 12 game with 4 x 20 minute quarters. Seattle's match fitness and intensive training schedule has paid off and they ran all over Portland in the first quarter. Portland rallied in the second, still outclassed, but fought hard for a couple of well earned goals. Despite Portland's determination, Seattle stayed on top the whole game for a convincing win. Portland can be proud that we fought it out down to the last bounce. Despite the score, Seattle definitely earned their victory.

2nd Portland Local Metro Game Results
at Duniway Park, Portland

Portland Greens: 12.12-84
DEFEATED
Portland Mongrels: 12.9-81

Goals:
Greens - Martin 8, Alex 2, Jeremy 2
Mongrels - Greeny 6, John McPhee 4, Sean Wheeler 2

The series now stands at 2-0 for the Greens. Both games have been highly skillful and tight tussles. A great chance for new people to get their feet wet and we all need as much match practice as possible before our next big game Vs Seattle May 13!! Lets see if the Mongrels can get their first win.

1st Portland Local Metro Game Results

Had a great time yesterday in our first metro game. We had 9 players show up; Martin, Lumi, John Molner, John McPhee, John's son Alex, Peter Tuck, Adam, Dan and Kyle. The Greens (Martin [C], Alex, John Molner, Peter) took on the Mongrels (Lumi [C], John McPhee, Dan, Kyle, Adam). It was a very highly skilled and high scoring affair. The scores seesawed each quarter due to Adam playing two quarters for each team and kicking a bag of goals, unmanned down forward. 

Portland Metro Series Round 1 - SUNDAY March 25, 2007
at Duniway Park, Portland

Portland Greens: 4.3-27 | 8.3-51 | 12.4-76 | 16.5-101
DEFEATED
Portland Mongrels: 5.2-32 | 7.4-46 | 13.6-84 | 15.6-96

We'll start taking goals , MVP votes etc. in the second round when we have umpires and even teams. Great way to start the year. Notable new recruits were: 

John McPhee - won most of the rucks and outmarked everybody; 
Alex - the 13 year old goal sneak; and 
Kyle - the powerhouse, couldn't even stop him with two bumps! 

Add on the rest of our player list and we have a killer metro team this year to take on Seattle and co. in April. The next local metro game is April 8, Duniway park, 2-4pm. If anyone has any good names for the two teams let me know. In the mean time, don't forget to get you player nominations in.

Nationals '06 - 6 Portland Players for the Grizzlies 

The following players attended for the Nationals campaign in Las Vegas as part of the combined Seattle/Portland team:

Andrew Donlen_____Darren Hogben ______Jeremy Touzel 
Jeff Purcell ________Mark Bartlett ________Ian Rubesch 
Peter Lindsay_______Walter Buck________ Charlie Commeree 
Matthew Muller_____Martin Coventry (P) __Colin Murphey 
Chris Stearns_______Aaron Winkler _______Josh Anfinson* 
Ian Cleary__________John Foley__________Dave Llewelyn 
Greg Morton _______Hayley Reid (P) _______Guy Luminato (P) 
Bruce Aitken________Bill Vanderwaal _____Dan Choate 
Adam Schneider (P) _Tyler Barratt (P) _____John Molnar (P) 
Nipper Dunne*

* Denotes TBC (P) Denotes Portland Power player

Adam's Nationals Journal - Las Vegas, NV

Friday Night
On Friday, the players that could get to Las Vegas early, Martin Coventry, Hayley Reid, Tyler Barratt and Adam Schneider participated in a workout with 11 Seattle players to get a feel for the grounds that we would be playing on. This gave the group great confidence. That night we were joined by Guy Luminato and John Molnar.

Saturday
Hayley Reid joined a women's team, the team's first meeting, called Pacific Coast Highway. Player's home locations spread 3000 miles from Orange County to Portland to Vancouver BC (2 players) to points on the east coast (Hayley knows more on this). Hayley start at half back and her team dominated play 31-7 against a team from Milwaukie. The Seattle guys were very supportive.

The Men's Division II pool was set up in two groups. The first seed in our group, Dallas, was Seattle's (4th seed) first match. Martin and Guy played in the middle and were very aggressive on offense and defense and helped the team with a convincing 62-37 victory aided by the addition of John Molnar's 2 goals in the last five minutes in the forward pocket position.

Some of the Division III teams were short and Adam (strained achilles and all) joined the St Louis team as a forward pocket in the first half and then as a half back in the second half - a potentially good position for next year. Tyler Barratt played very well for San Diego in the midfield getting several possessions. St Louis beat the B squad from San Diego 36-16. The only goals scored by San Diego were by Dale from Seattle's team.

Vancouver, in the other bracket of division II, was very supportive of Seattle's team and probably hopeful for an all-Northwest division championship match.

In the afternoon Hayley's team, PCH, showed more cohesiveness and was more dominant against Arizona 60-6. Unfortunately the men were playing a very good Baltimore/Washington side at the same time as the women played and missed the match.

Baltimore/Washington had dominated Calgary (a team that beat Seattle in the northwest championships in September) in their morning match. Confidence was high after an exceptional performance against Dallas. Martin was asked to control the ball for the Seattle side and Guy was asked to take a defensive role. John played defense for most of the match and Tyler subbed in at midfield. Baltimore scored two quick goals and never allowed Seattle to get close. Martin played very well and Guy had some spectacular possession changing tackles on defense. It was a very physical match. John helped the Seattle defense control a high scoring Baltimore/Washington side and Tyler helped gain possession for Seattle in the middle. B/W won 43-21 over a dinged-up Seattle squad.

Sunday
By Sunday Seattle had lost a few players and some players at much less than 100 percent but everyone was game to make a big effort to win and give ourselves a chance to make the final if B/W lost to Dallas. The energy and effort was impressive for Seattle. Martin and Guy were impressive again in their roles and Tyler and John were very active and successful in their positions again. Adam, sore achilles not withstanding, played at full forward at the end. At the half it was 8-8 after Calgary tied up the score at the very end of the 1st half. The final score was, I believe 35-21 (no website information was available). Seattle was disappointed in the result but not in the effort that was expended. Portland players were very impressive through the three matches.

Martin and some Seattle players came back in a second match of the day to join a short-manned Arizona squad against Vancouver. Martin had a chance to play forward after his great effort in the middle for Seattle. As I remember, Arizona had a very close loss to Vancouver.

In the Division III championship Las Vegas, a team Seattle joined at the west region finals, came from behind in the second half against Baton Rouge to win.

Hayley's team, PCH, was, like Atlanta's team, undefeated after two matches and would finish as one of the top two teams. The decision was made to have them move their match to the afternoon as the women's championship match. Atlanta, which won the title last year and had already won two tournaments during this year was a confident and formidable foe. Vancouver, with two players on the PCH squad, and Seattle, with Hayley Reid on the PCH squad, made for the loudest support group of any of the championship matches. PCH fought hard and it was a very physical match against Atlanta. At the end of the match, when PCH was trying to score, Hayley was left alone at full back and played wonderfully in holding down a high scoring Atlanta side. Unfortunately, despite PCH's best efforts, Atlanta won 28-0.

Other Results
Baltimore/Washington dominated the Division II final against Minnesota 67-12, indicating that a Seattle may have been the third best side at the nationals in Division II.

San Diego won by 21 over Denver in the Division I championship continuing what has become a long and heated rivalry for national pre-eminence in American Footy.

Martin Coventry shares Division II Award
A full list of awards is not available at this time but Portland's own Martin Coventry won for Most Consistent in Division II (he tied with Stewy from Vancouver).

This tournament indicates a good future for American footy and for the Portland Power. I saw a lot and talked to a few of the top players at the tournament and gained information that I think can help our team. I hope to share my experiences during the off-season and the next season.

Cheers

Adam S

SATURDAY August 12, 2006
at Duniway Park, Portland

Portland Power: 5.0-30 | 9.1-55 | 11.1-67 | 13.1-79
DEFEATED
Seattle Grizzlies: 2.0-12 | 3.2-20 | 4.3-27 | 8.6-54

PORTLAND defeats Seattle by 25 points in an enjoyable high-scoring contest.  Thanks to Seattle for helping us put on a good show for Jason Vondersmith and David Plechl of the Portland Tribune who were there to witness there first ever game of footy. 

CLICK HERE to view the Portland Tribune Article from the match

Portland takes a 2:0 lead in the 2006 series against Seattle.

Photo by Todd Helton

SUNDAY March 19, 2006
at Duniway Park, Portland

Portland Power: 2.1-13 | 5.8-38 | 8.12-60 | 10.15-75
DEFEATED
Seattle Grizzlies: 4.3-27 | 6.4-40 | 7.8-50 | 10.10-70

PORTLAND defeats Seattle by 5 points in a tough, close game where great courage was demonstrated by both sides. 

Portland takes a 1:0 lead in the 2006 series against Seattle.

Photo by Todd Helton

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