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AFLSAMOA
AFLSamoa is the Representative of the Australian Football League (AFL) in Samoa.
Volum1 Issue 2 Newsletter Date 29th Oct, 2011

Special points of interest:

AFLSAMOA Development Officer AFLSAMOA Participation at a high. Tsunami affected school are introduced to Aussie Rules Check-out our new Facebook page and Website. AFLSAMOA School visits AFLSAMOA appoint schools AFL Assocciation

AFLSAMOA Participation levels within the Junior Schools Development Program at a High.
AFLSAMOAs Development Officer Gabel Stathis has been on the road allot this month taking his bag of footballs to the other side of the Island, introducing the Junior Aussie Rules Development program to a further 3 schools the schools getting an introduction to Aussie Rules are Falealili School, Palalaua College and Aana #2 these schools now joining Lepa/Lotofaga, Faleata College, and Aleipata College in the AFLSamoa Schools Program giving more students in the village of Upolu an opportunity to play Aussie Rules. AFLSamoa now have 340 players registered in the AFLSamoa database, participation in the program at a all time high.

Nothing will get in the way of Palalaua College Students playing Aussie Rules
Palalaua College Under 16 students were the 5th school within Upolu to be introduced to Australian Rules Football, the end of October to January deemed to be the wet season in Samoa, it is more then likely we will be seeing a lot more rain, this does not get in the way of the Palalaua College U16s as they took to there sports ground on the 25th of October very keen to experience Aussie Rules, the rain being consistent and bucketing down over the students, the students learnt the basic skills of the game. AFLSamoa Development Officer Gabel Stathis was down there coaching the students saying The students yesterday after a theory lesson of AFL seemed very keen to get out on the ground and learn the game, rain wont get in there way of doing so, it is bucketing down today, which gave the students an opportunity to learn the game in wet conditions, its great.

AFLSAMOA Participation at a High Palalaua College Keen to Learn the

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Rain, Hail or Shine Palalaua Students seemed very keen to give Aussie Rules a go.

TSUNAMI affected school Falealili comes together with the assistance of Aussie Rules.
In late September of the year 2009, Falealili a School located in the district of Falealili close to the sea bed on the other side of the island of Upolu was completely wiped out and destroyed by a tsunami leaving the school with nothing, all school building destroyed leaving no option to the principal but to relocate the school on higher grounds. AFLSamoa Development Officer Gabel Stathis took his program to the school giving the students and Introduction to Aussie Rules having 47 enthusiastic students participate in the program. Its just fantastic to see Aussie Rules being played away from Australian Shores, in a district of Samoa affected by the tsunami with the students faces lit up enjoying the game, Aussie Rules brings the College and community together.

AFLSAMOA Website and Facebook

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AFLSAMOA appoints Samoan Schools Australian Football League Association

On the 26th of October 2011 AFLSamoa held there first meeting. Chaired by one of AFLSamoas Committee members Semi Epoiti the objective of the meeting was to appoint the AFLSamoa School board association a board that takes charge of the Junior Schools Development Program Competition. In attendance were the Principals of the Schools involved in the AFLSamoa program, the AFLSamoa board and Committee members and AFLSamoas Development Officer Gabel Stathis. The participating schools then had the power to vote within themselves of who fronted the board on the association. The selected candidates for particular positions were: Meleisea Sa from Palalaua College named President of the association, Masui Sui Vave from Aana#2Secretary, Ula Meleisea from Falealili who will be the treasurer, Tuputala from Lepa/ Lotofaga who will be the Deputy President, Tifaga from Faleata and Saifaalagi from Aleipata who will both be board members within the association.

International Football
AFL CHIEF executive officer Andrew Demetriou announced that Australia would host Ireland in a two-match International Rules Series for the Cormac McAnallen troBack Row from Right to Left: Uaea Apelu, phy in October / November this year. Australia currently Tuputala, Tifaga. Front Row from Left to Right: Niko, Meleholds the McAnallen trophy after winning both matches isea Sa, Masui Sui Vave, Ula Meleisea, and under former coach Mick Malthouse in Ireland last year. Semi Epoiti The tests will be played on Friday October 28 at Etihad Stadium with the second Test set down for Friday November 4 at the new Metricon Stadium, home of the Gold Coast Suns on the Gold Coast.

Meet Gabel Stathis, AFL Development Officer

If you haven't already met him Gabel Stathis has been appointed as the new AFL Development Officer under the Australian Youth Ambassador Development program. Palalaua College students train through the rain. Gabel was born in Adelaide South Australia a strong AFL state but moved to Queensland in 1998 where he finished his schooling and then went to TAFE where he completed his Diploma of Fitness before finishing his studies at Griffith University where he majored in Sports Management.. Gabel was thrilled to be chosen to come to Samoa and will be posted to Apia until June 2012. Here are 10 things about Gabel. Age: 23 Family: has older and younger sisters, Gabel is the younger of two non identical twins. Sport of choice: AFL of course but also enjoys rowing and Rugby. Favourite Food: Pepperoni Pizza but also likes a good BBQ steak. Taste in Music: The National, Kanye West, Something Corporate, Jamie Callum Likes : Travel , Chilling out at the beach and going to the gym Dislikes: Rude people Favourite Sports Team: Gold Coast Suns. Go the Sunny Suns!!! Bad Habits: Loves to sleep in. If Gabel was an animal he would be : a Leopard. Cant change my spots Gabel is loving the Samoan life style and meeting so many gifted athletes. If you see him in the street please say hullo but don't be surprised if he asks you to attend one of his AFL clinics.

AFLSAMOA Development Officer Gabel Stathis

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AFLSamoas School Visits.

AFLSamoa will be out and about delivering their Aussie Rules program to the villages, so please check when Aussie Rules will be coming to your Village next. Happy Playing.

November 2011
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1 Aana#2 7 Falealili 14 Palalaua 21 Aana#2 28

Lepa/ Lotofaga

2 Aana#2 9 Falealili 16 Palalaua 23 Aana#2 30

3 Aana#2 10 Falealili

4 Aana#2 11 Falealili

5 Faleata 12 Faleata 19 Faleata 26 Faleata

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8 Falealili 15 Palalaua 22 Aana#2 29

Lepa/ Lotofaga

17 18 Palalaua Palalaua 24 Aana#2 25 Aana#2

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AFLSAMOA

AFLSAMOA Mission Statement AFLSAMOA will provide a energetic sporting culture for all Samoans to achieve self-discipline and teamwork. Fostering natural talent and providing the opportunity for individual growth and success.
MESC Office Sports Division Malifa Apia, Samoa PO BOX 2133

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