Curra Swans u13.5’s Team

Hey All,

Please jump over and follow our 2026 pages.

If you can not find us, and or have not received an invitation please reach out.

Hello Parents and Players of u13.5s and u15.5s.

Just a quick reminder to please register for Season 2026 as soon as you can. We have new players joining the Swans family and we will have two strong teams in u13s and u15s with places filling fast. Go to the junior FB page for your links.
If you need information on how to access the Fair Play vouchers, Nicola Lamont (Preston's Mum) is your expert!
Message me, Jacob, Seb or Hunter if you need any further information.
Let's get in early for 2026 so we can see where we need numbers.

Kind regards
Coach Chris

Bring on 2026!!!

Hello Parents and Players.

I hope you can make it to the AGM on Sunday 9th November at 1030 am.
It will be a great chance to have your voice heard and your vote counted.
I have put my nomination in for Club President and I look forward to seeing you all there for a quick update on your fitness progress as we get ready for Season 2026.

Kind regards
Coach Chris

I could honestly talk under water and just talk your ear off but, I don’t do public speaking at all…
As you may have seen tonight.

So, I would like to recap on 2025 bloopers…

Firstly I will start off with our last game against Bomber. At the start of the game they needed 6 players, seconds half 4, Mel said to Coach Chris so we been giving them 4 they have had an extra rock up so we will give them 2 and have 1 on the bench.
Final whistle blows and Coach turns around and said, I fly airplanes for a living but Mel I could not add 1 plus 2 take 1.
Phones!!!! This season, Claz and Eli both phones went “missing” turns out Eli did not even take his phone to the game and Claz was in his bag.
Turner, lost his phone rang it to find out he put it in the wrong bag.
Trust me! It was not only the kids. One week I got home after the game to get a phone call that Jacob’s phone, car keys and is curra clothes were in the bottom of the jersey basket.
If anyone was on the walk from Riverway to Maccas will know Claz has no road sense.
Same day Kelby walked back off the field… I asked what’s wrong he said “ I forgot to put my Footy boots on I’m still in my slides”.
Mitch Taylor also lost his bag at training.. nope was just hanging on the wall.
I left Nate in charge of washing/ soaking the jerseys one week, he gets to 19 I hear yelling???? What’s wrong what kid plays this hard and dirty:::::: Eli I have always had to soak yours twice 😂
The lap tops that were left behind after training the missing socks, we still made it to Grand Final day.
Thankyou for my amazing gifts it’s been a great year.

Marcella xx

Hello Parents and Players of u13.5s

We did it!!!

After a long season with a lot of sweat and pain on the training track, we came away with the premiership win for season 2025.
What a game it was! It had all the expected ups and downs of footy and some hard-fought contests that our boys excelled in. All players rose to the occasion and gave everything they could. So, let’s go through each player’s performance in the Grand Final game starting with the Backmen:
Clarry M was given the task of shutting down the Tiger’s most dangerous scorer. Clarry sacrificed his own game to do this job to the best of his ability. He came out on top in this battle by spoiling, bringing the ball to ground and putting some big hits on any Tiger in his vicinity.
Mitch T was selected to play in the back pocket because of his aggression and tackling ability. He gave his all to stop multiple forward 50 entries by the Tigers. Mitch made at least two goal saving touches by forcing the ball over the line. His best game of the season…well done Mitch.
Barney L was again awesome in the back pocket and was repelling the ball at will. His body strength and composure under pressure was noted by the spectators and it was clear Barney has improved immeasurably this season to become a real force in defence.
Archie M on the Half Back line was in almost every forward entry attempt by the Tigers. He positioned himself perfectly many times for the Tigers clearing kicks and even when outnumbered three to one was able to force a stoppage or get the ball back. His courage in close contests is very impressive.
Nate G was Archie’s bash brother on the HB line and was able to run the ball and deliver into the corridor. Nate has only played a handful of AFL games but has already established himself as a weapon on our team. Keep your eye on this kid next season as we’ve only scratched the surface of his true talent.
Brodie C was quickly switched to Centre Half Back early in the first quarter to add size to our defence. Brodie has had a breakthrough in form in the second half of the season and was key to our excellent defence with his attack on the ball and ability to break lines.
Now to our Wingers:
Due to the unavailability of Barney M and Quinn K, Emmet A and Nate T played almost the entire game on the Wing. As you are all probably aware, this requires an immense amount of running (mostly sprinting).
Nate T was ready to play and threw himself in to every contest. He is now able to deliver foot passes accurately at speed. He works hard every training to improve this area of his game and it showed in the GF.
Emmett A is an absolute machine when it comes to distance covered during a game. He was able to affect every contest that he was part of and played his heart out in the GF. His foot passing is effective and his attack on the ball has become his strength.
Now to the Followers:
Eli W, as our Centre man, was declared Best on Ground for the GF!! He was simply unstoppable. Eli dominated the contested aerial ball and his explosion out of stoppages or close contests was breath taking. He certainly lead from the front in this game and was inspiring his team mates to lift their game.
Ryder W received a prize from one of our sponsors for his brilliant performance in this game. Ryder dominated multiple opponents and left the Tigers Coach shaking his head. Ryder was dominant in aerial contests and his foot passing was elite. His tackling during this game was aggressive, hard and technically perfect!! You’ve set the bar high now Ryder, and this is the level, that all who watch you, know that you can perform to.
Monty M, who is a bottom ager, has been given the task in the last few games to fill the role of rover so that Archie can play in our back line. Monty has not only taken on this role with gusto but has excelled as a rover that plays defensively and offensively. Monty is a future star and will lead his teams in the coming years.
Our Ruckman Kelby D again had one of his best games. The Tigers brought back their huge Ruckman, but Kelby dominated him at every bounce and his opponent had no answer for his elite vertical leap and speed. Kelby’s effort for the entire game was impressive, especially on the burst, at full speed, through the corridor to deliver the ball to our forwards.
Now to our forwards:
Oscar H, as our only u11s player, showed heart and skill well above his age. He not only gets the ball, but he also delivers it with such accuracy as to be a weapon on the Half Forward line. His courage to get back up, late in the game, after being smashed by a much larger opponent, was inspirational. Without a doubt Oscar earned his GF medal this day!!
Aston S was moved to the Centre Half Forward position early in the game as a counter move. Ashton showed great skill to ensure he got to as many contests as possible and inject himself into our forward line. His ability to adjust to this move shows his versatility and his high footy IQ.
Mitch C on the Half Forward line was again effective in his role. He got multiple key possessions when we really needed it. His ability to get the loose ground ball and deliver accurate hand balls helped with our forward 50 entries. Mitch scored a clutch set shot that really relieved the score board pressure for us.
Lars W in the forward pocket was giving everything and aggressively attacking his opponents at all times. He used his size and strength to keep the ball in our forward line and took multiple marks that kept the Tigers guessing.
Leo H, in the pocket, was battling hard with multiple tackles and possessions that kept the pressure on the Tigers’ defenders. Leo played through pain for the entire game and showed true grit to help his mates.
Nate P was a real headache for the opposition at Full Forward and was able to dominate his direct opponent. Our forward entries weren’t as clean as last game and Nate had to fight for every possession he got. With his size and strength, he was able to score two crucial goals right when we needed them. As the Captain, he lead from the front and defended his mates when called upon.
Now to the Interchange bench:
Ethan H was injected into the forward line and played through pain to give his best efforts to every contest. With Ethan’s height and kicking skills he will be an excellent forward, or utility next season.
Tyrone O was also used late in the game to give our Winger a rest. Tyrone immediately got to the contest and tackled hard. Tyrone has promised me that he will come back bigger and stronger next year.
Dante E was also used late in the game in the forward line. Dante knows exactly what role he must play, and he does that to the best of his ability. Watching Dante run on to the field with exuberance really lifts his teammates’ spirit.
Lucas M was brought into the team after having his arm in a cast for 8 weeks. His enthusiasm is infectious, and he loves his footy. Lucas got a few possessions and tackles and even one massive body clash that knocked his opponent over, showing the potential that is to come with this boy.

What an amazing season and a well-deserved result for our boys.

Hopefully, I will see you all at the presentations at 5pm this Thursday afternoon.

Kindest Regards

Coach Chris

Congratulations boys. What a season!. Thankyou to the players, parents, coaching staff and the volunteers I have absolutely loved every second of this year.

EDIT:

Hey Everyone, I didn’t realise the reserve game was 12pm Saturday and Nate would like to watch his dad play. Everyone is more then welcome to still head down to the Strand on Saturday or come to the club and support the Reserves and Senior player. Thanks Marcella

Hey Parents and Players,

This Saturday at 1pm if you would like to come down for a swim at the Rockpool and kick of the footy and walk to get ice cream.. little team bonding before Coach smashes you at training the follong week 😂.
I would love to see you all come down will be a great afternoon for our boys before our Grand Final.
Thanks
Marcella

Hello Parents and Players of u13.5s

Game write up for our QF against Tigers:

From the first ball up our boys were on top with a great tap from Kelby D to Eli W for a quick forward 50 entry and a score.
Eli W, in a near Best on Ground performance, dominated all day with his speed and strength at the stoppage. Eli's overhead marking was great to watch as he piled on the pressure to his multiple opponents. 5 goals for Eli could have easily been 8 or 9, and his "speccy" in the goal square had the crowd in awe and stunned!! A great effort all day.
Kelby D was also amazing as a ruckman that can play in any key position. His speed cannot be matched and continually intercepted the Tiger's kick-outs to have 4 set shots on goal.
Ryder W was again sublime by foot and in his aerial contests. His controlled aggression from the outset of the game had his opponent on the back foot.
Monty M, playing as an on-baller, demonstrated his high footy IQ with many clean possessions and scoring assists. He has also worked hard on his toughness at the stoppage and it paid off during the game. The combination of Eli, Kelby, Ryder and Monty in the centre will be one to watch in the GF.
Nate P at full forward was a sight to see as he physically dominated his opponent all day. Nate kicked 3 goals (could have been 6) and has cemented his role as our Full Forward and will force the Tigers Coach to change tactics.
Brodie C, in a Best on Ground performance, was a huge influence in keeping the ball in our forward half. His battle with the Tigers' best player was great to watch. What was great about Brodie's game was the fact that when strategically switched to defence in the last quarter, he managed to save three goals and repel multiple attacks.
Lars W had his season best performance and used his size and strength to gain many tough, contested possessions which enabled him to drive the ball back in to our forward 50. His resilience to play injured is a credit to him.
Mitch C also had his season best game. Taking inspiration form his Dad "Crackers", Mitch took multiple, crucial late game over head marks to help with two scoring opportunities.
Mitch T battled hard on the Half forward line and was instructed by me to keep the ball inside our forward 50 at all costs.....he did this!
Our two wingers Emmett A and Nate T were fired up and ready to go from the outset. Both players stood their ground, fought back and won many possessions throughout the game. They both had about 90% game time on the wing and ran until they were exhausted.
Now to our defenders!
Clarry M, Nate G and Archie M were amazing all day. Clarry with his brute strength, aggression and height, Archie with his footy IQ, experience and leadership and Nate G with his Ferrari like movement across the field and his strong tackling, were a force to be reckoned with and dominated the Tigers all day.
Aston S had the task, at Full Back, of playing on the Tigers' best player. Ashton held his line until he was injured and when moved forward was involved in two late goals.
Barney L also had his best game of the season and shows absolutely no fear when he gets the hard ground ball. Barney has now gone from an inexperienced footballer to a genuine weapon in the back pocket.
Leo H played with injury but showed courage to keep competing all day while repelling the Tigers' attacks.
Barney M, and Ethan H(our utilities) were keen to get on the field and were used forward and back. As a junior footballer, this is a tough ask by the Coaches and both boys gave everything when needed.
Dante E was champing at the bit to get on. I challenged him to stick with his opponent and stop him running forward, Dante did exactly what was asked of him.
Now to our two u11 players Oscar H and Quinn K....wow! Both boys give away a lot of size to the top age u13 Tiger kids but never back down! Oscar's skill is such that he not only holds his own but gets possession after possession and can deliver the ball by foot or hand to our key position players!
Quinn's tenacity and bravery against the bigger kids is inspirational and makes his team mates play better. Keep your eye on these two boys in the future. As a side note check Ava's photo of Oscar and Quinn tag teaming to tackle a large Tigers player like two hyenas dragging down a buffalo...amazing.

Some of the boys are carrying injuries, so ensure they continue to keep up the rehab. We've always got more work to do at training so please get the boys to the remaining sessions.

Let's go boys!

See you all Tuesday

Kind regards

Coach Chris

Hello Players,
A big Congratulations on today’s win 😊😊.
boys can you check your bags to see if you have all your belongings.
I have head gear and a blue mouth guard that was left behind.
Will drop off to training Tuesday.
Thanks,
Marcella