2014 AFL U16 South Pacific Team

Meet the 2014 AFL U16 South Pacific Team... in no particular order...

Meet our 'Best Player' for the AFL U16 National Championships: Peter Lavong

So what's the 'Best Player' meant to do right to get this recognition? Well, most people think that representative footy carnivals are just about players doing what they do well, if not better. But the truth is, the entire program, both on and off the field pairs up players with the opportunity (not available anywhere else) to train, play, develop your skills and attitude at a higher level, under pressure.

So, its not just about rising to the challenge... its about embracing it whole-heartedly with everything you have and letting your staff and team support you to reach a new level...

Some are ready, but others take their time and soon find that the opportunity has passed by and the tournament has ended.

Across all three games, Peter Lavong consistently demonstrated the best effort and attitude towards developing his AFL skills and we thank him for his contribution to the team and tournament.

Game 3 today: Looking forward to a great contest from the Boomerangs and the opportunity to develop our new skills under pressure. Afterall, that's what we're here for!

Blessings and thanks to everyone at home for this opportunity...

Cold salt water rehab: so good for the spirit; awesome for the body; yet so hard for the mind..

What a beautiful day here on the Gold Coast! For us it's a morning walk, brekky, medical check-in, game review, team photo.. And soon we'll depart for a ruthless training session with Coach Cadz... Bring it on!

... A great laugh, Aussie accents, migloo n lickasomething, honey I love you, dances n booties.. Red faces is always fun! Now off to bed :)

A morning walk, very chilly wind today!!! Recovery and Putt Putt Golf... Relaxed, rehydrated, medical check, another sensational dinner, weather check (cold wind again tomorrow :( ) and now it's time to prepare for red faces... Stay tuned!!

Game 2 Match Results: Sth Pac vs West Aust NW
Final Score: SP 4.6.30 def by WA NW 10.8.68

Goal Kickers:
*Pilo Dagiaro - 2;
*Ryan Bonga - 1;
*Katah Siwee - 1

Best Players:
*Peter Lavong
*Jarrod Illig
*Kazaam Grundler
*Christian Blackie
*John Susuve
*Jemasol Paiara
*Pilo Dagiaro
*Paniel Penias

Coach Cadz' Comments:
- South Pacific boys improved markedly
- NW WA proved too slick and used the ball very well
- Very high standard of football
- Very entertaining

Health/ Injury Overview:
- Overall, the boys went into the game following
- No serious injuries from the game to report
- Two very big and important days of recovery to follow.

6am walk, Brekky and it's time to get ready for Game 2 on the coldest morning of the year on Gold Coast Country...

Shopping, meeting n hanging with our Sth Pacific connections...