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KICKOFF 2021 - ROUND 04
SATURDAY
LAMBERT 20TH MARCH
PARK 5.15PM
MEN’S
CLUB WELCOME
On behalf of the Board of Management, I would like to welcome the In recent weeks, $105,000 was expended to top soil the synthetic
Players, Coaches, Sponsors and Supporters of Sutherland Sharks FC surface.
here tonight.
The grassed Warm Up Area, works have now commenced, with the
To this extent, warm greetings to all our Supporters, financial Season use of this facility being open in approximately 8 weeks.
Members, our valuable Sponsors and importantly our Players, and in
As well, we have commenced works on the new APIA Community
particular, our new Head Coach, Paul Dee.
Farm, here at Lambert Park (details forthcoming).
As Paul was appointed, as we were about to go to print, there was
In closing, as you are aware, it was regrettable, the departure of
no time to cover, or announce his official appointment. The Club,
former Coach, John Calleja, and we wish him well in his future
as you know, through our saturated social media coverage, has
endeavours.
been beautifying, refurbishing and renovating many sections of our
boutique Stadium, which we all jointly can be very proud of. Again, as you are all aware, the Club is booming in all sectors,
bursting at the seams, and in all age groups, our teams are either first
Our magnificent Merchandise Supporters Outlet will officially now
or second. From SAP to Youth League and so on in boys and girls,
open, next Saturday v Manly United FC, 27th March, here at Lambert
men and women.
Park.
It is for this reason, that the Club, had to make the hard decision as
Our new Members Lounge will not be fully completed for tonight’s
we have a strong obsession to maintain our position, as the strongest
home match, as the renovation and works have been extensive and
National Premier League Club in the Country, and the most successful.
intense.
We are still on track to achieve another record, by being the first Club
To date, we have a new polished concrete floor, the installation of
in NSW NPL 1 history to reach four consecutive Grand Finals.
three 75 inch Sharp Smart TVs. A new bar and refreshment area. The
installation of two Daiken world-class split air-conditioning systems, Without a successful team, and by successful, I mean leading the
both of which are 9 horsepower, funded, sponsored and serviced by Competition Table, not just hovering in and around the Top 5, results
Iskra Air. in the following *loss of financial annual Season Members *loss
of sponsorship opportunities *loss of merchandise sales *loss of
More news to follow shortly on Iskra Air’s outstanding contribution
canteen takings *loss of bar sales and, most importantly, *loss of gate
in this area.
takings.
The Members Lounge, as from the next home game Round 5 vs
Notwithstanding the above significant revenue losses, we have a
Manly, will feature the Club’s astonishing history and mega Honours,
resurgent Junior arm with a 25% growth in 2021, with a registration
going back to the 1950s, to the extent of amazing murals featured on
base currently on target to reach 500.
all walls, within the Members Lounge.
The two flagship teams of the Club, obviously being the NPL 1 Men’s
Café style tables and chairs will also be in place for our next home
team, and the Women’s NPL 1 team, their success drives the brand,
match with waiter service being available and provided.
and their profile generates increased playing, registration numbers.
For your comfort again from the next home match, you can view the
In closing, due to the intense pre-season ground improvements and
match live on our three mega TV screens whilst remaining seated at
renovations, I have been unable, at this stage, to officially welcome
your café style tables and chairs, if you so wish.
our new players and sponsors, in a proper manner.
The new Members Lounge is strictly for financial members and
I will do so in our next edition.
sponsors only. Away supporters will not be permitted entry, as we
are not interested within our Members Lounge, entertaining any Hoping that tonight, will result in the club slowly climbing up
shenanigans, or any type of anti-social behaviour. the ladder to attain the position and the status that a Club of this
magnitude warrants and deserves.
In the past three months, the Club has also completed a state-of-
the-art Gymnasium, strength and conditioning facility, and a new Your President, Tony Raciti
medical room.
Proud Major Sponsor of the APIA Leichhardt Tigers
Football Club for the past 27 consecutive years
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WELCOME BACK TO
LAMBERT PARK ...PAUL DEE
A Blast from the Past....
Here Is our new Head Coach, which
back in those days, when the first
team, to make it into the Grand
Final, was given home ground
advantage.
As such, Paul was a significant key
member of APIA's 2003, 3-1 Grand
Final success versus Blacktown City,
at a packed-to-the-rafters Lambert
Park, with over 7,500 spectators in
attendance.
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Official Club Media Release
SCOPE OF WORKS: The Inner West Historical and Landmark the complex.
Sporting Facility - FINAL Lambert Park Facility Upgrade (Corner
The project also includes four Futsal International Courts, including
of Marion Street and Foster Street, Leichhardt) - Estimated Cost
Indoor facilities for Cricket, Basketball and Volleyball etc. As well, as
$35 Million.
an Underground 125 spaces - Car Park.
Lambert Park, is the home of Australia’s most well-known, Football
The project will also include a Caretaker’s Residence inclusive of
Club and sporting brand. The complex, is a historical Inner West
Storage Facilities.
- landmark. Lambert Park, is recognised, as the heartland sporting
facility, of Australian Football. The Inner West Council, presides over two of the most magnificent
Football complexes and facilities, of any other suburb, in the Country,
We propose the following;
and obviously in the Inner West, suburb, of Leichhardt. We have
A cantilevered grandstand along the Marion Street side of the the first-class Lambert Park and Leichhardt Oval, which incidentally
ground. We are incorporating a bus stop within the site, for the Lambert Park, is one of the biggest, if not the biggest playing field in
benefit of patrons to the sporting facility and the general community. all of Australia, as well as, incredibly Europe.
This bus stop will provide, a safe pick up and drop off zone - for that The following are real facts, the playing field at Lambert Park is
special occasion, for people and public community organisations, bigger than any English Premier League playing fields, larger and
operating and living in the immediate vicinity, of Lambert Park. This is bigger, than any other field in all of England, (Great Britain) including
a perfect opportunity to gain, an off-street bus stop, in the Inner City. all divisions. The largest playing field, in all of England, is English
Within the undercroft of the grandstand, we will be incorporating Premier League, Brighton and Howe Albion, Socceroo’ goalkeeper,
and providing - lift access. Matt Ryan’s Club.
We will also have a supporter’s Merchandise and Club sportswear Now to shock and surprise you further, Lambert Park, is larger,
shop, introducing the Club’s very own sportswear brand, that being than such massive World- renowned Club’s, as follows, vaster, than
Superstar Sportswear. APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club Inc, is the Anfield, Liverpool FC, Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, Manchester
very first Football Club in Australia, to have introduced our very own United’s Old Trafford, Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, even bigger than
sportswear brand, so that Club funds remain invested in the Club, Tottenham’s new billion-dollar-plus Stadium, the Tottenham Hotspur
for the sole purpose of the participants…inn essence eliminating, Stadium, and yes, even larger than the mega, London’s, Wembley
extraordinary, another sportswear brand with profits, also eliminating Stadium.
distributor profits, by buying direct from the manufacturer, to the
The Lambert Park, playing field is bigger, than any other playing
tune of approximately $75K, per annum. To simplify this scenario, the
field in all of Italy, France, Germany, Brazil, Russia, Holland, Portugal,
Club for the past 67 years, has had to part with valuable Club funds,
Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Spain.
to two middle companies, on top of the manufacturer, of course.
These two middle companies now, have been made redundant. It is far larger, than Milan’s San Siro, also shared by Inter Milan - Rome’s
Olympic Stadium, jointly occupied, by Lazio and Roma.
Because the Club, as stated, has now our very own, sportswear
brand. Larger than Real Madrid’s Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, and
Barcelona’s Camp Nou.
As well, the Club will be establishing a historical Club Museum,
within the grandstand complex, fronting Marion Street, forming part In Germany, the largest is Borussia Dortmund’s, Signal Iduna
of the Grandstand facade - allowing all APIA Leichhardt’s supporters Park, I also need to mention, Arsenal’s Emirates and Aston Villa’s,
and the Club’s youngsters, to gain a significant insight into the Birmingham Stadium - Prince William’s Club, that he supports.
Clubs’ mega history (formerly known as Leichhardt - Annandale), as Ironically, Aston Villa, shares the same colours as APIA, and a
well as Football Fans, from within New South Wales - and all parts Club that Australia’s greatest, if not one of the World’s, best ever
of Australia. Of far greater importance, is for non-Football followers, goalkeeper, Mark Bosnich, played for. Far in excess, of the Parc Des
living within the Inner West, the opportunity to embrace, understand Princes, the home of Paris St Germain, and finally, Brazil’s World-
and experience the importance of such a much-loved community famous, Maracana, the home of Flamengo and Fluminese - located in
icon. one of the most beautiful cities in the World, Rio De Janeiro.
The Club will be providing street lighting and uplighting, underneath Lambert Park, creates a visual, exciting and breath-taking
the cantilevered grandstand - to provide security, surveillance, plus atmosphere, for the spectator and participants, which range from
weather protection for commuters walking towards the Marion 4-year-old boys and girls, amateur footballers, to semi- professional
Street light rail (the light rail, has provided a magnificent transport status….and again for both Men’s and Women’s.
system, for all Inner West Residents).
With our new spectator grandstand, you will no longer feel, you are
The Lambert Park section of Marion Street, will be beautified, with a watching a game, but actually participating in the match, because of
series of street trees, landscaping, park-like benches on the footpath, this stunning boutique and future National Heritage listed, sporting
provision for water bubblers, (pet-friendly as well), and bicycle stadium - Lambert Park. In other words, you are sitting right on top of,
stands to compliment the Lambert Park Football Complex and the the playing field.
adjacent Lambert Park Reserve. The footpath will be paved, with
We intend to provide an indoor training and leisure facility and multi-
burnt granite.
purpose functional gymnasium, to facilitate, the fitness needs and
A wonderful opportunity has finally arisen, whereby the existing requirements, of all ages - joining the existing Clubhouse, which
unsightly graffitied block brick wall (prison type structure), enclosure, currently comprises, four-state-of-the-art, user friendly dressing
the sports ground, will be completely demolished and replaced, rooms, equally divided between Men and Women, Boys and Girls,
with an open style palisade and glass fencing, so that the community and two referees’ rooms, to accommodate, Men’s and Women’s
can see, and feel the activity, vibe and incredible excitement, within referees.
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APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club, was the first, sporting and that the playing surface is cool, playable and does not cause what-so-
Football Club in the Country to provide, two dressing room facilities, ever, any potential, health risks.
for both males and females.
This hybrid playing surface, is not new, and to name a few venues, that
This second-floor additional training and leisure facility, will be already exist, and currently to be completed, they are at, the World-
suitable, for up to eight teams, at any one time, as such approximately class Bernabeu, in the heart of Spain’s, capital Madrid, the illustrious
128 players, when Council sporting fields are closed, due to home ground, of Real Madrid FC - and soon to be installed, at the
inclement weather, around 128 players of varying ages, will be able State Sports Centre, in South Australia, the Capital City, Adelaide -
to continue to maintain, their daily sporting activity and ongoing just 10km from the Central Business District.
training needs.
As well, this playing surface, is currently in place, at the marvellous
Indoor sporting facilities, as we all know, are extraordinarily scarce, and World-renowned San Siro, within the heart of the universe’s,
and when various teams, and Clubs’ attempt to book and hire, fashion city, Milan. A synthetic playing surface will also be installed
these limited and essential facilities, especially during the cold and within the Club’s warm up area, adjacent to the light rail hub, this will
rainy winter periods, it is a fact, that it is an absolute impossibility, involve, compliant Civil Works, with the additional installation, of
to secure, such a sought after and in demand facility, when Council four mini, water cannons. An absolute necessity to maintain, ground
grounds are closed, at any cost. moisture, and performance.
This second-floor sporting, fitness and leisure facility, will also include This crucial warm-up area, in a sporting complex, with limited land, is
a viewing platform/balcony, overlooking the Football playing field, absolutely required, to allow teams, both home side and opposition,
and directly opposite the new, grandstand complex. to properly warm-up before the commencement of their competition
This viewing balcony, will provide additional spectator comfort and matches - as well as provide a valuable facility, for community
facilities, and in a minor way, increase the permissible spectator sporting and social events, also to be able to, warm up and prepare
numbers, to attend, at any one time, whether it be amateur playing themselves, for their sporting and social activity.
matches, semi-professional games and local schools Grand Finals, or This addition, to the available and confined space, an area, that the
even for that matter, School Athletic Carnivals or community social Club is privileged, honoured and humbled, to be provided with,
and sporting events. will also give an incredible opportunity to pre- schools, small local
Simply put, this balcony/platform, will provide much-needed, primary classes - to utilise this facility, for any outdoor requirement,
additional spectator facilities. This valuable training and leisure that they, so may wish.
facility, will be serviced and accessible, via the existing lift. The Adjacent to the warm-up area, and to also ensure that this tiny parcel
second-floor facility, will incorporate a TV and media room, but the of Crown Land, is not impacted upon, to utilise the current slopped
existing limited space, will not be impacted upon, as this TV and driveway, ground entry hill, and to install a retaining wall, and provide
Media room, will float within air space and protrude and project off-street parking for eight (8) public car spaces.
from the second-floor, facade of the building. This facility, will be of
tremendous value and importance for live TV broadcasts, and other These car spaces, are essential to the Inner West residents and
forms of televising, recording and filming matches. This facility, will community at large, because as we all know, there is virtually no
also provide an opportunity, even for the mums and dads, to simply public car spaces, available anywhere along the congested corridor,
film and record their children’s matches. being Marion Street Leichhardt. As such, these incredibly important,
much needed and valuable public car spaces, are of course, for the
As well, it will provide an essential, tool for our Club coaches and use of local commuters and residents, utilising Marion Street’s, light
visiting Clubs, who require such a facility, to film matches, so as to rail, to go to work or visit our Sydney Central Business District.
improve and enhance the ongoing development of their players, by
having the necessary and required access, and the infrastructure to In the evening, and on training and match days, also being on a
video and record their player’s performances. Saturday and Sunday, these public car spaces, will ensure eight fewer
vehicles, fighting for non-existent parking spots, within the proximity
There will also be an additional viewing platform, below the new of the Lambert Park Sporting Complex.
grandstand, at pitch level. The introduction of a hybrid playing
surface, which is a combination of natural and synthetic turf - Apart from establishing a public bus shelter, within the void of the
designed to deliver an elite playing surface, with the flexibility of new grandstand, we will be providing ten off-street “Vespa type”,
extensively increasing the number of hours of usage, versus natural public parking zones, 24/7.
grass, without compromising, the playing surface. To erect, a visually appealing, Heritage/Federation, outdoor, solar
The six (6) water cannons (the first and only of their kind, in all of powered, LED signage, placed within metres of the Clubs’ English
Australia) will remain intact, to irrigate, the new playing surface. styled entry gates, on the footpath, so is to increase, street visibility
As well, as is widely known, a synthetic surface, during scorching to attract visitor attention, and deliver, critical information, instantly.
summertime soaring temperatures, may at time result, in matches, This is to provide, a visual feature, of this landmark site and institution,
being cancelled and suspended. to ensure that visitors and tourists, to the precinct, are made fully
aware. It will facilitate the name of the complex/facility, date, time,
Since 2015, Lambert Park, due to the original vision of the Club,
temperature, and coming events.
ensured that this issue was totally eliminated, as the playing surface,
on any given sweltering day, or during a 3-4 day period of extreme The Inner West, has slowly but surely, moved towards an incredible
hot weather conditions, was at all times watered (utilising the Club’s and much required and necessary, reliance, of a increasing number
existing, 120,000 litre water tanks - currently 6 in all - as such, only of residents, who travel, utilising, their own personal scooter,
using rain water, and not valuable Sydney Water. Lambert Park’s, commonly known as a “Vespa”, to travel a short distance, to go
playing surface, in the past, currently today and in the future, at 6 about their daily business, such as shopping, facilitate their banking
am, is water saturated, on any given match or training day, to ensure needs, and generally, to have a fun-filled, low-cost transport mode,
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Official Club Media Release (continued)
within close proximity, to their personal, family living environment. level, Elite Boys and Girls, Elite Women and Men, wishing and desire,
to play or participate in the World Game, have been given complete
Australia today, is slowly, but surely and definitely moving towards,
access to this facility, right up until today - this is, what this Club - is
in a significant manner, as a local mode of transport, utilising
all about.
bicycles and small “Vespa”, like mode of transportation. This has
been a Century-old, mode of transport, in densely and populated Lambert Park in 2014, underwent an extraordinary, $3.5m upgrade,
Europe, and the most populated Asian cities, and now of cause, $2.2m, was kindly funded by the NSW Government and Clubs NSW.
with our buzzing, high-density, Inner West residents - this mode The Club and private benefactors, and other sources, in cash, contra,
of transportation will continue to increase daily, and rapidly, to the and in-kind, contributed a further $1.4m.
extent that the day will arrive, where a large majority of the Inner
West residents, will absolutely, favour this health conscience, mode The Clubs’ importance, history, tradition, heritage, and widespread
of transportation. community benefits, in providing a sporting environment, for young
Australians’, and the youth of the Inner West, and further afield,
The Club also acknowledges, the Cadigal and Wangal people, as was acknowledged by the record funding, that was granted to a
the traditional owners of the land, which Lambert Park, occupies. We community, Football Club in Australia.
acknowledge the Elders and the descendants of the Cadigal and the
Wangal people. So, as such, we would like to thank the Cadigal and APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club, is held in such high esteem,
Wangal community, for allowing Lambert Park, to be built upon their so much admired, cherished and loved, such a community pillar,
land. and fabric of our society, such a significant focus, for thousands’, of
peoples’ daily lives - the Clubs’ administrators, when they meet newly
We would like to emphasise, that all works, will be undertaken, with registered players, whether they are Juniors or Seniors, their parents,
the assistance, direction and guidance, of an Indigenous consultant. their grandparents, their relatives, their supporters and friends, the
The entire field area, at Lambert Park, is a staggering 8732 square respect shown towards, all our Club Directors’, Convenors, Coaches,
metres - now this is another fantastic Club milestone, on top of the Managers and support staff, all are genuinely, sincerely, and deeply
following: shocked, by all of this.
Australia’s most famous, historic and iconic Football brand. This respect and admiration, is solely contributed, to the Clubs’
brand, the name, the Club’s culture, the history, and of course - the
The Club has had the most Socceroo, National team players, and game itself. It is amazing, and simply staggering, to understand and
Socceroo Captains, of any other Club, in the nation - ever. comprehend, the importance of the Club, within our society.
APIA is officially, the highest ranked National Premier League 1 Club,
It is really an exhilarating feeling, and privilege for all involved, and
in the Country.
to be part of.
The 1987, Championship National League, all conquering, winning
No amount of money, could or would ever equal, such an
APIA squad, all of which today, are legends of the game, and remain
extraordinary, and fabulous feeling, in our lives.
the Invincibles, of Australian Football history - a feat that is unlikely,
to be surpassed, in our lifetime. A 33-year extraordinary record, that Football is the only game, in the World, that can bring, the entire
remains intact until this day - with the longest unbeaten streak, in a nation, to an absolute standstill, when a World Cup match, involving
National Competition - proper. their Country, is played.
The Club that has produced Australia’s, greatest ever footballer - Joe Football is the World Game; it is a massive part of our lives - and
Marston, the very first Australian, to play in a FA Cup Final, the first amazingly, for a vast number of citizens, it is actually, their life. This
Australian to play professionally, in the top tier, being, the English is not negotiable. What game, can consume, and create, such a daily
Premier League. The A-League, Grand Final, Player of The Match, is involvement, in our lives?
awarded and named after, in honour of Joe Marston, annually.
Lambert Park today is simply stunning, it is spectacular, it is spine
The Club that has had the most players signed, scouted, and tingling, it is exciting, it is vibrant, and it is a showpiece, that the
recruited, from any National Premier League Club, in Australia - in community, are rightly proud of. It has played, and continues to play,
essence APIA Leichhardt Tigers, has produced the most players to a significant role; this complex makes our community feel good,
be acquired and signed, into the A-League, since the A-League’s, happy and content. It serves a significant purpose, in all our lives.
memorable, inception.
Lambert Park’s magical, 15,000 sqm is for the current, and future
First-ever Club, in 2019/2020 to be the Number 1 Club, in all sections; youth of, the Inner West. The Club has continued to maintain this
Men’s National Premier League 1, Women’s and Girls Premier League facility, to the best of our financial ability, capacity, and limited
1, Boys Youth League and Skills Acquisition Program. This feat is resources. The 2014, Lambert Park Upgrade, at the time, was highly
unlikely to be ever repeated, and again, we humbly, suggest, in our recognised, that the project was completed on time, to the highest
lifetime. possible Australian Standards, and was the best-ever, in New South
We are heading towards B-League status - and there is no doubt, that Wales history, utilisation of Government funds in our current lifetime,
the Club, will establish ourselves, and raise to the very top, and the for any other sporting project undertaken, ever, in Australia’s, largest
pinnacle of Australian Football - and eventually cement itself, and be State, and highest citizen and tourist, population.
ingrained and entrenched, in the highest Football competition in our The Lambert Park project, at the time, if it was, to be managed and
World-famous Country - Australia’s A-League, Football Competition.
undertaken, by any other authority or organisation, would have cost,
Lambert Park, has for the past 66 years, been a facility, for everyone. in excess of $6million. This claim, was made by experts, neutral and
It has not been, and has never been, and will never be, for an elite independent observers. This was all achieved, because the Club had
few. It has been made available to all and sundry, as we, the Club, are the backing of passionate companies, and small businesses, and
a community leader, so we must lead, and ensure that Boys and Girls, people, with credibility, professionalism, outstanding morals and
from three years of age, up to Under 18s, at community grassroots ethics - and exemplary character.
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The Club had access to; planners, builders, consultants, engineers, today, not one of them has ever asked the Club, which they are
plumbers, electricians, concreters, carpenters, tilers, cement legally entitled to, to be reimbursed, their loan monies, to maintain
renderers, project managers, painters, air-conditioning mechanics, the Clubs’ ongoing existence, viability and survival.
architects, labourers, welders, boilermakers, - who all contributed,
Today, and in recent times, for a staggering, 27 consecutive years -
at zero cost, collectively.
the magnificent Wests Ashfield Leagues Club, has been the Clubs’
We the Club, have completed our work - we have ensured that the Major Sponsor - without this mega community organisation - APIA
facility, has been maintained immaculately, it currently sits proud, Leichhardt Tigers Football Club Inc - would not exist.
and is stunning. When these works are completed, it will be the
Because of Wests Ashfield Leagues Club’s amazing community
greatest day, in the Club’s, unsurpassed and valued history.
funding, has absolutely assisted, cemented, and allowed, the
Not forgetting to mention, that it will also become, a tourist ongoing and vital community, social and sporting activity, that the
attraction, as well as give, tremendous pride to the sporting, social Club provides, to literally, thousands and thousands of spectators,
fabric and residents, and the population of the Inner West, residential and an incredible number of, playing participants - to continue, and
community. A region, that today, is the heart, and the life blood, of flourish.
the Country.
In conjunction with Wests Ashfield Leagues Club - a jointly, another
I would sincerely and genuinely, would like to thank, and broken record, has been established, by having the longest sporting
acknowledge, the Clubs’ previous full-time Football administrator and partnership, of any code, in Australia - and for that matter, anywhere
current casual administrator, the ever-loyal, diligent, and incredibly in the World - again, this will never, be surpassed, in our life time.
hard-working, Pia Scarselletta - spanning 24 years. In recent weeks, I
But the final and last piece, to complete the jigsaw puzzle, requires
would also like to recognise and thank, the dedicated assistance, of
the listed scope of works, to be funded, built, and to finally deliver, a
young and up and coming, potential leading Football Administrator,
masterpiece, Sporting facility.
James Chetcuti - after an eight-year term at Football New South Wales,
James will, unfortunately, cease to be a director, of Australia’s largest The Inner West of Sydney People’s Football Club.
sporting organisation, in terms of player participation number, in
In closing, this entire Media Release, has been written by, compiled,
March 2021. I will absolutely not, forget to mention the outstanding
collated, and researched by Tony Raciti. A lifelong, to be precise, 44
architectural advice and guidance, provided by GM Architects, with
consecutive years, as the Clubs’, Honorary President of both, the
their principal “architects” George Khouri and his son Matthew, both
APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club Inc and the Leichhardt Tigers
providing incredible pro-bono hours, to an extreme level, as well as
Juniors Soccer Club (excluding the past two years, whereas for the
paid, architectural design services.
Juniors, where I have held the position of, Vice President).
As well, I strongly wish to highlight, the incredible and far-reaching
During this 44-year, volunteer service, I have never received an
support, both financially and incredibly, visionary contribution, of
honorarium, nor derived one solitary cent, for my administrative
the current APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club Inc, Football Club’s
commitment. I am proud and honoured, to declare what is an
Board of Management, which comprises, Michael Cutrupi, Aldo
absolute fact, that during this period, I have given my services, on an
Di Mento, Frank Mustica, Frank Primerano, Bill Kadayifici, Mario
absolute volunteer basis, 24/7 - saving the Club, millions of dollars,
Raciti, John Mellino, David Marocchi, Nick Rizzo, Joe La Ianca. And
in administrative wages.
finally, humbly behind the scenes, but very much part and parcel,
of the Club’s stability, and unparalleled success, plus, we have our FORZA APIA
30-year Technical Coaching Director, Billy McColl, Matteo Maiorana
and Vince Ciolino, that all have been a stabilising and contributing For any enquiries, assistance, or support, please phone the Club’s
powerhouse force, to the Club’s ongoing - well-being. Infoline 0484 002 000
In recent times, our supporting Junior Clubs’ and committed Board
members, have been relentless and a driving impetus, to ensure, the
financial and viability strength, of the Club, and they are, Lina Boffa,
Anthony Mazza, Joe Mirigliani, Pia Scarselletta, and Joe Garufi. But
Felice Montrone (OAM) - has ensured, and maintained a watchful eye,
in the background, and monitored administratively, and financially
supported, to guarantee, and advise, strict Corporate Governance.
The Club also has had an amazing 66 benefactors and philanthropists,
with no ego, self- importance, between them, they have contributed
millions of dollars, over a vast number of years, to maintain, the
ongoing financial viability of the Club - a Football Club, a genuine
and true Football Club, in every sense of the word.
The Club today, this extraordinary community, and much-loved icon,
in the past, today would not exist, unless the following, five people,
approximately 33 years or so ago, funded, what was serious money
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6 Harry Callahan
6 Patrick O’Shea
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10 Franco Parisi 9 Jeremy Cox
11 Mathieu Cordier 10 Lachlan Everett
12 Hassan Jalloh 12 Harry Sutherland
13 David D’Apuzzo 13 Charlie Jones
15 Themba Muata-Marlow 14 Christopher Lindsay
16 Sean Symons 16 Gerrard Roebuck (GK)
17 Dejan Bakrdanikoski 17 James Andrew
18 Adrian Ucchino
21 Luke Sauer
20 Samuel McIllhatton
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21 Michael Kouta
22 Luke Turnbull 23 Jarad Wiley
23 Gian Fiorese 25 Alex Masciovecchio
24 Christian Cirino 88 Chris McStay
25 Vincenzo Melissari 99 Jonathan Grozdanovski
26 Vincent Fedele
40 Evan Davies Head Coach: Nick Dimovski
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APIA Leichhardt will be desperate to turn around their poor start to New faces Harry Calahan, Will Mutch and Mathieu Cordier will also
the campaign when they host Sutherland Sharks at Lambert Park on look towards asserting their authority in stabilizing a starting role at
Saturday. APIA with the trio hoping to make a difference on Saturday.
It is APIA’s first home game of the season, and a return to the familiar Looking to heap further woe on APIA is Sutherland Sharks, who come
surrounds of Lambert Park may be the solution to their early-season into the game after a 2-0 loss against Sydney United 58.
struggles.
The Nick Dimovski coached outfit has yet to win a game this season
A carnival like atmosphere has been promised by the hosts who hope but has shown their potential flashes.
their senior men’s side can put on a party for all at 5:15pm.
Chris McStay could be one of the buys of the season with the box-to-
Two defeats and a draw from their opening three games have APIA box midfielder a machine in the centre of the park.
slumped to the bottom of the ladder and cost coach John Calleja his
Chris Lindsay has also been a constant presence for the Sharks; his
job with the club announcing his exit earlier this week.
ability to create from the left flank a headache APIA’s defence will be
Injuries to Hassan Jalloh and Themba Muata-Marlow have hampered desperate to deal with.
APIA, forcing big minutes from their veteran players as they attempt
With a first win of the season on the line, both teams will be fired-
to fill the gaps.
up for this contest. APIA will be favourites at home, but if the Sharks
One player hoping to break his barren run is the club’s 2021 signing can show the same determined performances of previous weeks, this
Blake Powell. match could go either way.
Powell will hope he can sting the back of the net against his former
club to propel his form in front of goals.
1ST GRADE LADDER
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2 Rockdale Ilinden FC 3 2 1 0 8 3 5 7
3 Sydney FC 3 2 0 1 6 7 -1 6
4 Manly United FC 3 1 2 0 3 2 1 5
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6 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 3 1 1 1 4 5 -1 4
7 Wollongong Wolves FC 3 1 1 1 4 5 -1 4
8 Sydney Olympic FC 3 1 0 2 1 2 -1 3
9 Marconi Stallions FC 3 0 2 1 4 5 -1 2
10 Sutherland Sharks FC 3 0 2 1 3 5 -2 2
11 Northbridge Bulls FC 3 0 1 2 4 7 -3 1
12 APIA Leichhardt FC 3 0 1 2 1 4 -3 1
NPLNSW.COM.AU 13FIRST GRADE REVIEWS
Sydney Olympic 1 – APIA Leichhardt 0 at Belmore Sports Sutherland Sharks 0 – Sydney United 58 2 at Seymour Shaw
Ground Park
Sydney Olympic secured their first win of the 2021 National Premier A Patrick Antelmi brace has helped Sydney United 58 keep their
Leagues NSW Men’s season with a 1-0 victory against local rivals flawless start to the season alive with a 2-0 victory against Sutherland
APIA Leichhardt on Saturday afternoon at Belmore Sportsground. Sharks at Seymour Shaw Park on Saturday.
With pressure building for both teams after difficult starts to the The visitors made it three wins from three starts in the 2021 National
season, it was a clean header from Olympic defender Thomas Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition, with Antelmi finding the
Whiteside that separated the two teams at the final whistle. back of the net on either side of the interval to enforce a first defeat of
the season on Sutherland.
It was the second straight defeat for APIA, who are yet to win a game
this season. Despite trading blows with United 58 in the opening stages, the
Sharks could not contain their opponents free-scoring attack.
It could’ve been more for United as Antelmi missed his chance at
a hattrick late, but it wouldn’t stop the visitors from taking all three
points.
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12 Julian Catanzariti 12 Jordan Dib … GK
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17 Oscar Spresian 17 Richie Kupec
18 Rafael Rodov 18 Ryker Williams
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ELITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PLAYERS
Adam Stojcevski Elijah Chambour Paul Bagnato
Adam Aydin Ethan Alfarah Rafael Dal Pra
Adam Bonserio Finn Richards Rafael Quivaqui
Alejandro Melograna George Pappas Robinson Ahumada
Aleksander Peric Georgije Stojanovic Salim Fodda
Alessandro Mustaca Grayson Frank Howard Sebastian Noble
Alexander Bileckij Henri Biguetti Stanley Hebert
Alexander Economides Hugo Molachino Tanat Vajasuwimol
Alonso Silveri Jacob Kabbara Valentino Di Maria
Anastasi Andreou Jeremy Liang Xavier Follari
Andre Da Silva Leander Tsirigotis Yasir Abdallah
Blake Hoang Leonardo Oliveira Zacharia Helal
Carter Carulli Luca Vujcic Zane Ibrahim
Charlie Mayer Marcus Camilleri Zayn Younes
Charlie No Max Tindall Elite Development Program
Christian Caristo Max Odell Officials
Christian Montrone Miller Heald Gerard Peacock Technical
Christian Jabbour Minato Yamada Director
Christian Castorina Nicholas Chetcuti Christian Cirino - Coach
Dimitri James Nicholas Papanikitas Dejan Bakrdanikoski - Coach
Dylan Tuon Oscar Markovic Aiden Gani - Coach
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Bobby Ivaneza Quinn Hunter Elliot Dhupelia
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Jacob Bechara Tristan Rozario Jackson Hart
Bill Giallourakis Madeline Macdonald Lincoln Mannion
Luka Pavlovic Emerson Newton Sugam Subedi
Lamar Imrich Owen Sharkey
Rehmi Sandhu Joshua Grant Coach: Jesper Kjaersgaard
Zion Velasquez Coach: Soto Shen
Coach: Marc Baddams
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Manager: Maria Mamblona
ASSOCIATION U9 ASSOCIATION U11
Max Foale James Raymond Garland
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Xavier William John Rohanek Rafael Seeto
Oliver Micallef Ruben Seeto
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Adam Stojcevski Dylan Gould
Matthew John Donovan Aydin Sullivan Issa
William Carter Wadland Alessandro Vincenzo Mauceri
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ASSOCIATION U35 UNDER 21 MEN ASSOCIATION U35
MEN Christian Migliorino MEN
Anthony Trieste Massimo Galimi Jacob Di Leo
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Robert Pirreca Luke Iacona Michael Martin
Salvatore Peter La Rocca Daniel Cerra Peter Skourmallas
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Nino Fragassi Henry Meyer Carmine Bortone
Joseph Ciano James Lopes John Rivas
Carlos Gonzalez Robert Ferro David Gaudiosi
John-Paul Boutros Luke Antico Dominic Mastrantuoni
Carl Anthony Modena Joshua Boutros Michael Catalano
Michael Frost Emanuel Giuffre Anthony Fasogiannis
Robert D’Arrigo Luca Paglia Nick Argiridakis
Paul Lombardo michael pasek
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Raphael Bove Manager: Ralph Falcone Pietro Rodaro
Jem Richardson Fabio Sgarame
Lorenzo Merlino
Robert Younis Coach: David Gaudiosi
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George Vavdinos Josef Fiore
Raymond Younis Mark Zecchin
Gianpaolo Buonavoglia stefano tedesco
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Arturo Grassi Kailum Najjar
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Matthew James Da Silva
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Mal Taylor
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Rolando Serdoz
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Justin Trentini Regan Pullen Andrew Mandaglio
Julio Labraga Sara Fezzuoglio
Rafael Sperber Charlotte Rostron Coach: David Marocchi
David Comer Keira Bennell Coach: Andrew Mandaglio
David Higgins Laura Madah Manager: David Marocchi
simon potter Lauren Owen
Mike Evans Tess Fezzuoglio
Barry Donnelly Katherine Andrea Bautista Rojas
Noel Askew Madeleine Saraeno
Craig Bodecott Tara Madah
Julia Cowan
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Coach: Peter Fokas
NPLNSW.COM.AU 27APIA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TEAM LISTS
ADP U9 ADP U9 ADP U10
Alonzo Gomez Aleks Nuka Christopher Skouteris
Alfie Brown Benjamin Gan Diego Zekirovski
Billy Thompson Bill Hartzi Indigo Hannah
Lockie Killingsworth Harvier Kari Jawad Sakr
Harrison Ayoub Luka Orlovic Jordan Cvetanovski
Jacob Hussary Marcus Zumbo Kaelan Wan
Luke Tappin Oliver Stoddart Natpisith Neo Changphanit
Max Freeman Thomas Nguyen Patrick Chessell
Mickele Barberio Xavier Pantuosco Spyros Boulougouris
Will Macdonald
Zach Yeterian
ADP U10 ADP U11 ADP U12
Beau King Alessandro Tilocca Ali Shukeir
Christopher Barreto Alessio De Maio Andrew Nguyen
Daniel Pencarinha Andrea Capuano Christopher Tsangalias
Daniel Marchesani Antonio Matulic Davian Vranjes
Dylan Green Cisco Folden Ekin Kazan
Elyas Khallouq Diego Gallo Enrico Coelho
Emmanuel Charry Vergara Domenico Furfaro Eros Lo Ianco
Ethan Ayad Hugo Viner Filip Vidovic
Jack Lima Isacc Ayad George Galanis
Jake Rodaro Leon Roff Jared Lentini
Joseph Parrillo Matthew Pencarinha Michae Paludetto
Lucas Westbury Monty Mutch Paris Prasoulas
Sam Looney Yianni Thanos Tyler McCarthy
Zachary Matthews
ADP U14
Adriano Papa APIA Development Program Officials
Antonio Raciti Gerard Peacock - Coach
Antonio Thillainathan Zack Vallorani - Coach
Aramis Nicola Dylan Chau - Coach
Benjamin Pelikan Muhammad Mansour - Coach
Daniel Milazzo
Jett Law - Coach
Dean Zaccomer
Devansh Bhatta Nabil Harrar - Coach
Ian Flores Kade Barkhan - Coach
Issac Arias Domenico Abruzzese - Coach
Joshua Basile
Max Adams-Bennett
Nicholas Murfin
Vincent Blair
Vincent Mazur
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NURSERY U5s
TEAM HASSAN JALLOH TEAM IVAN NECEVSKI TEAM PRINCESS IBINI
Archie Sharkey Alexander Sita Harvey Felice
Arlo Newton Dante Cartelle Matteo Abbatantuono
Huxley Weller John Younan Mila Azzam
Jackson Moffatt Matthew Younes Zachariah Young
Marcelo Graziano Orlando Huezo Elijah Siakos
Alfie Walker
Coach: Hugo Huezo Coach: Lily
Coach: Gregory Weller
TEAM GRACE MAHER TEAM SUSAN TEAM MICHAEL KOUTA
PHONSONGKHAM
Dino Lapic Eadie O’neill
Harry Von Dinklage Marcelo Graziano Ava Gardenal
Jordan Alburquerque Felix Bailey Darragh Dunne
Nicholas Matulic Jarvis Hunter
Olivia Friend Joseph Barbaro Coach: Ricardo Gardenal
Sebastian Martin
Coach: Charlie
Coach: Naomi
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TEAM JOSHUA SYMONS TEAM SEAN SYMONS TEAM BLAKE POWELL
Joseph Harrison Ibrahim Ilham Dante Franco
Lorenzo Graziano Leon Lapic Jackson Killen
Magnus Nommesen Leo Barberio Massimo Ragusa
Michael Wallace Leonardo Field Willow Felice
Thiago Noble Otto Majas
Coach: Peter Nommesen Coach: Roberto Scarcelleta
TEAM RHIANNA TEAM MICHAEL KOUTA TEAM NICKI FLANNERY
POLLICINA
Adrian Abouhanna Joey Mckenna
Christian Younes Alec Artinian Freddie Patel
Doyle Don Paul Tyson Vallenlonga Jack Von Dinklage
Freddie Lawrence Vincent Dimento Henry Atkin
Luca Rodaro Hugo Bonano Miles Gottlieb
Owen Nguyen Jonah Powley
Coach: Pete Atkin
Coach: Rob Lawrence Coach: Joe Dimento
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U7s
TEAM FRANCO PARISI TEAM DAVID D’APUZZO PAUL GALIMI
Archie Foustanis Edward Abandowitz Matteo Umbrelllo
Ayaan Varma Lachlan MacGlip Alessandro Morsello
James Nelson Leonardo Dentes Christian Guerra
Mason Ashcroft-Lai Sebastian Massoud Declan Guardascione
Xavier Evans Tom Looney Marco Lo Giudice
Sebastian Palmiotto Salvatore Previte
Coach: Adrian Looney
Coach: Paul Nelson Coach: Frank Umbrello
TEAM ASH PALOMBI TEAM GEORGIA TEAM LIZZY RALSTON
YEOMAN-DALE
Aston Cook Caleb Rohanek Julian Athanasiadis
Finn Moffatt Giuseppe Arvesa Leon Gonzalez
Jack Burns Jordan Mayes Mario Sylla
Jacob Callan Morello Mayes Lachlan Musznig
Tobias Weingarth Gabrielle Saverino Noah Guedes
Giuliano Aversa
Coach: Ross Aversa
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BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOOTBALL NPL NSW MEN - FIRST GRADE
RACITI Tony PRESIDENT Head of Football Billy McColl
KADAYIFCI Bill SECRETARY Head Coach Paul Dee
PRIMERANO Frank TREASURER Assistant Coach Nick Stavroulakis
LA IANCA Joe DIRECTOR Goalkeeper Coach Bruno Jasiczek
MAROCCHI David DIRECTOR Manager Vincent Leto
MAZZA Anthony DIRECTOR Manager Joe Calabro
MELLINO John DIRECTOR Manager Sergio Bucciarelli
MIRIGLIANI Joe DIRECTOR Manager Sam Barletta
MUSTICA Frank DIRECTOR Physio Michael Sawan
RACITI Mario DIRECTOR
RIZZO Nick DIRECTOR
FOOTBALL NSW NPL 1 WOMEN - FIRST GRADE
Head of Football Matteo Maiorana
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