Dubai Dingoes (Dubai, UAE)
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The Dubai Dingoes have now been training for several weeks and have a regular squad of around 20 guys. Dingoes Club President Phil Temple shared his thoughts on his club's chances, "The AFL Middle East League has our first game against the Doha Kangaroos next weekend and we anticipate them to be favorites for this game. Their home ground advantage, a full squad to choose from and loosing the last three games to us by only a kick will see them out to even the score. However the Dingoes "never say die" attitude sees ourselves in with a chance of taking the points, if we play our best footy. Anyone wanting to come down for kick, wishing to learn our great game, or just to be part of the Dingoes is most welcome and can head down to training each Wednesday at 7pm at SASF Park, behind the tennis courts.

The Dingoes also wish to send out a special thanks to Steve Nugent and the AFL Middle East committee for the fantastic effort in getting the league up and running so fast. It's hard enough running a footy club, let alone establishing a league from scratch. A job well done."

Coach: Mick Patton
Captain: Zac Donez
Players to watch: Michael Puhla, Zac Donez, Adam Moore, Mohammed Darwish, Adam Jahns and Kym "Plugger" Harris.

PO Box 33639, Abu Dhabi, UAE

michaeluberti@gmail.com

Dubai Auskick 
2009/10 season 
every Friday
at Gate # 1, SAFA Park
(same location as previous years)

Age groups:
U/8’s (must be 7 years or younger on 31st Dec 09)
U/11’ s  must be 10 years or younger on 31st Dec 09)
U/14’s (must be 13 years or younger on 31st Dec 09)

Cost: Registration 200 AED per child -
covers the season (includes team socks & shorts, 5 x family BBQ’s, medallions, trophies & team photo)
Contact:   Danny Blomeley ph: 050 2741007, email: danny@aflmiddleeast.com

Dubai Heat (Dubai, UAE)
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The Dubai Heat, “the hottest thing in the UAE in 2007" is getting even hotter in 2008. The Heat is made up of a mix of expatriate Australians working predominantly in the property development and construction fields that have a love of Australia Rules Football. The Heat has a very fast, tough and exciting style of play and has built on its recent success in the Middle East by taking out the honours in the 9th AFL Asian Championships held in Singapore this September.

Coach: James Hope
Captain: Andrew Bereza
Players to watch: Luke Battley and Cam Hotton in the backline, Sam Troon and Scott Easdown in the centre, and Rhys Ware and AFL veteran Andrew Schauble up forward.

Dubai Dragons (Dubai, UAE)

The Dragons are Dubai's newest team and have built a great player list since their first outing in the Dubai 9's this year. The team is largely made up of expatriate Aussie professionals who want to have a kick in a relaxed environment. Training for the last two months at Safa Park the boys are fit and ready to go for their first game against Dubai Heat at Jebel Ali Shooting Club and are looking forward to giving the reigning Asian Champs a run for their money. Sponsored by DLA Piper and Michael Page International, the Dragons have a list of over 20 with new players welcome.

Coach: Damian McNair
Captain: Nick Hart
Players to watch: Damian McNair in the middle (showing that playing coaches are not a thing of the past), Nick Hart in the ruck (Spider Burton meets Glenn Coleman), Dave Storey up forward or down back (Jarryd Roughead minus the blood nut), Scotty Gibson in the middle (Ben Cousins but parties a little harder).

Abu Dhabi Falcons (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
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The Falcons are set for their opening match against Muscat Magpies on the 24th October. Sponsors ETIHAD have helped out with flights, allowing the team to jet in and out on the same day. Abu Dhabi have been training very hard for the last six weeks or so on a Monday night at the American School of Abu Dhabi, getting at least 20 guys to every session. The entire team are excited and a few newcomers have showed great form.

Coach: Ben Williams
Captain: Marc Peterson
Players to watch: Ben Williams, Marc Peterson at Full Forward, Followers Matthew Wood and Cameron Granger and James Ryan - nicknamed Rhino.

Doha Kangaroos (Doha, Qatar)
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The Doha Kangaroos eagerly await the start of the new Middle East League. Currently with a list of just under 40 players, they have been training solidly since the start of July. The Kangaroos have picked up a number of players from local leagues around Australia, including players from state-league level. Promisingly, their players who have picked up the game in the past eighteen months have improved greatly. With a new President in John Pantelli and a hard-working committee, the Kangaroos are becoming a stronger club off the field too. Local media, sponsors and supporters have jumped on board and the, 'roos are quietly confident of a good showing in the league's first year.

Coach: Gary Johnson, assisted by Bill Barker
Captain: Gary Johnson
Players to watch: Wait and see!

Muscat Magpies (Muscat, Oman)

The Magpies continue with the format of a combined Aussie Rules and Gaelic club for season 2008/9, but have recruited reasonably well over the summer to bolster the core playing group with a few more that have played the Aussie game. They've had a very solid pre-season; conditioning coach Paul Andrews has had the boys out on the track for the last 10 weeks sweating hard over summer, and they hope it pays off on the field this season. Expect a solid team effort from the Magpies - whilst they've got a couple of good bookends at each end, all-in-all it's an even, committed playing group who will ensure anyone that travels down the Muscat road this year will get a good competitive game. The Magpies are grateful to their generous group of sponsors who make the club viable and will help with travel committments; Muscat Duty Free, African & Eastern, Special Technical Services, Majan Aluminium Services Company, Shanfari Travel, NWS International and Nabors Drilling International.

Coach: Lance Scott
Captain: Chris Holmes
Players to watch: Wait and see!

Dubai Dingoes (Dubai, UAE)
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The Dubai Dingoes have now been training for several weeks and have a regular squad of around 20 guys. Dingoes Club President Phil Temple shared his thoughts on his club's chances, "The AFL Middle East League has our first game against the Doha Kangaroos next weekend and we anticipate them to be favorites for this game. Their home ground advantage, a full squad to choose from and loosing the last three games to us by only a kick will see them out to even the score. However the Dingoes "never say die" attitude sees ourselves in with a chance of taking the points, if we play our best footy. Anyone wanting to come down for kick, wishing to learn our great game, or just to be part of the Dingoes is most welcome and can head down to training each Wednesday at 7pm at SASF Park, behind the tennis courts.

The Dingoes also wish to send out a special thanks to Steve Nugent and the AFL Middle East committee for the fantastic effort in getting the league up and running so fast. It's hard enough running a footy club, let alone establishing a league from scratch. A job well done."

Coach: Mick Patton
Captain: Zac Donez
Players to watch: Michael Puhla, Zac Donez, Adam Moore, Mohammed Darwish, Adam Jahns and Kym "Plugger" Harris.

BALI MASTERS 2010

The Arabian Gulf Dingoes will be touring Bali for the 3rd consecutive year this June to compete in the 2010 Bali Masters. The competition comprises teams from all over Asia and Australia for players 35 years and older and is a fantastic football carnival. Last year saw our team go through the qualifying rounds undefeated, then to loose to the Bali Geckos in the playoffs by 4 points and who then went on to play the grand final. 9’s football is our Middle East game and we plan to go one better this trip and make the Grand final.

Last years trip saw representatives from The Dingoes, Falcons and Kangaroos make the trip, (plus a Malaysian Warrior and a few mates drafted in from Australian to make up the numbers). This year we would greatly like to see a full Arabian Gulf side made up of current and past players.
 
As team reps please forward this email to all your players turning 35 this year or older and invite them to join the tour. We must have confirmed numbers by the 26th March, as the representing team members and clubs will be announced at the AFL Gala Ball hopefully to attract sponsors for new Arabian Gulf jumpers for the trip. Places not filled by the 26th March will be offered to friends of players not playing in the AFL.ME league and those players who played for us last year.

Proposed Travel Plan:

Wednesday   09/06/2010: Arrive Bali
Thursday        10/06/1010: Team meeting and training run Kuta Beach. Team dinner.
Friday             11/06/1010:  Qualifying game afternoon / evening. Time to be confirmed
Saturday         12/06/1010:   Qualifying games and finals then party on Bali style.
Sunday           13/06/1010:   Free Day / shopping / white water rafting / surfing / watch AFL with 3 live games / this is Bali the list is long.
Monday          14/06/1010:   Leave Bali for another year
To confirm you place in the team please reply to p_temple@eim.ae  

PhilipTemple 971-50-551 4101  971-50-551 4101
 
Tournament Details Below:

Log on to http://baligeckos.org/ for more information on the Bali Masters and Bali in general.

Important: You must have 6 months validity on your passport to enter Indonesia.

Bali Nine Masters

The Masters AFL Bali 9’s 2010 football carnival will be held at the Canggu Club on 11 and 12 June. Over 12 teams have confirmed attendance which will result in the tournament now running over the afternoon and evening of Friday 11 June and Saturday 12 June.

This unique take on Aussie Rules football sees teams of 9 take the smaller than usual football field which provides fast action that keeps all of the players in the game at all times.

The Masters AFL Bali 9’s 2010 is open to players who turn 35 years or older during 2010. and players are required to make themselves aware of the code of conduct and leave their anger off the field. Link to Code of Contact here .

Squads will be limited to 15 players and teams are encouraged to put 2 teams into the tournament if numbers exceed this amount.

Registration forms are available here and can be emailed to ted@balinines.com

The Bali Geckos have organized special rates for Golf on Thursday 10 June at New Kuta Golf Club. See the links to New Kuta Golf club here and the golf registration form here.

Preferred hotels and special rates are available for all teams and supporters.