Singleton Seniors: 2019 Preview
PRESIDENT PREVIEW
After strong 2018 seasons in both the Women’s and Black Diamond Cup competitions, we are excited to keep that momentum going in 2019 and tasting finals football again. We have a strong committee supporting our players behind the scenes and building a stronger club.
How’s Preseason going?
Preseason training has been encouraging, with strong numbers for both men and women. We’ve had the juniors on the track with us recently, who have been great to mix with.
Biggest surprise packet in 2019?
We have a few new faces in the men’s squad from the army who look very exciting, and our u17s are really stepping up. Biggest surprise though was definitely seeing Paul Chandler on the training track, in February no less!
Women’s football continues to attract new faces year on year, but we still have a strong core with a fair bit of experience now, and its been great to see those players helping the recruits each night with new coach Mal Draper.
CUP TEAM PROFILE
Andrew Scott – I am pretty happy with where we are at this stage. Everyone has bought in, camaraderie is good and the boys have been working hard.
Who has been lighting up preseason/which player is the one to watch in 2019?
Jesse Bates and Cameron White have been our best performers in the time trials.
Big Ins: Jimmy Colmer, Grant McGregor, Matt Cornelius, Jesse Bates, Dalton McCartney, Luke Richards
Big Outs: Josh Long
Who is the team to beat in 2019?
Cardiff.
WOMEN’S TEAM PROFILE
Mal Draper – We have been working hard in preseason to build on last year’s achievements. With a number of new recruits we’re focused sharing our skills and having fun.
Who has been lighting up preseason/which player is the one to watch in 2019?
Talented half-back Neisha Smith has been training hard in the off-season and is expected to make a big impact both on and off the field this season.
Big Ins: Bianca Morris, Nikki Johnston, Sophie Breeze
Big Outs: Lynan Scott, Renee Dietz, Natasha Pietrzak, Kaylah Jeffriess-Tapper
Who is the team to beat in 2019?
Newcastle City
MEN’S PLATE UPDATE
Alex Mitchell – The team has put in solid effort this preseason however we have had ups and downs in numbers during this preparation. Our team looks strong and has a burning desire to push hard and gain the reward of finals football in 2019.
Who is the team to beat in 2019?
Newcastle City
PRESEASON GAMES
Our Women are took on Muswellbrook on Saturday 16th March at Rose Point Park. The men followed at 1pm against Cardiff.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Damian, Zac and all the staff at the Criterion Hotel have been fantastic supporters of our club since becoming major sponsors earlier last year. We’re looking forward to building that relationship in 2019 and beyond. To all our players and supporters, head down to the Cri for a drink and a meal and support our biggest supporter.
