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)
dubai-heat.com

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)
dubaidingoes.com

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.

Young Guns Bootcamp, Fitness O2

Our sessions run twice a week, every Monday and Wedsday 4.30 to 5.30, Safa Park, Gate 2, starting this Monday 26th of Jan, 10 sessions twice a week Dhs800 , 5 sessions once a week Dhs 4000

To confirm your child's place please send back the following details
 
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Contact details:
Sessions attending:  (Both days or just Mon or Wed)

Zena Habi
Managing Partner
FitnessO2
P.O. Box: 215539, Dubai, U.A.E
Phone/Fax: +971 4 395 2922
Mob: +971 50 501 6422
email: zena@fitness02.com | info@fitness02.com

Support Auckland City FC in the Opening Match of the FIFA Club World Cup In Abu Dhabi
09 December 2009

The FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 takes place in Abu Dhabi from 9-19 December 2009. This is the first time the tournament is being held in one city.

Auckland City FC will play against Al Ahli FC in Abu Dhabi on 9 December in the opening match of the tournament.

The matches will be played in the city's two largest stadiums, Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium and Zayed Stadium. To buy tickets online go to http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/organisation/ticketing/index.html or call our Ticket Hotline on 800KICK (8005425) if you are calling from within the UAE or +971 (0)2 449 9955 if you are outside the UAE. 

Dear AFL friends,

We will be hosting a small get-together at Nezesaussi on Saturday 26 September, to watch live the greatest event on the world’s sporting calendar: the AFL Grand Final.

Doors open at 8:00 am for breakfast and light banter, and beer starts flowing from 9:00 am onwards, along with the game.

So, if you are up for that one day in September, see you at Nezesaussi for the centre bounce……………..

Geoff Haviland
Complex Executive Chef

Nezesaussi is located in the
Al Manzil Hotel, Burj Dubai Boulevard, The Old Town, Downtown Burj Dubai