Upcoming Senior and Junior Games
29/08/10
Seniors Division 1 - Ainslie v Sydney Reserves, 2nd Semi-Final at Manuka Oval, 2.00pm, Saturday 4th September. Division 2 - Ainslie v Eastlake, 1st Semi-Final at Manuka Oval, 11.30am, Sunday 5th September. U18 - Ainslie v Marist, 2nd Semi-Final at Manuka Oval, 9.30am, Saturday 4th September. Women -
ACT 4 GWS - show your support for AFL in Canberra
26/08/10
The Greater Western Sydney team will enter the AFL National competition in 2012. Next year there is the possibility of GWS becoming part of the local competition that includes Sydney Swans reserves and the Canberra teams. To ensure this happens GWS are after a pledge of support from local Canberra supporters.The Ainslie Football Club is right behind
Eric Stone plays 50th game
25/08/10
Eric Stone is the latest Senior player to bring up his 50th Division 1 game in 2010. Eric came to Ainslie in 2008 from Box Hill in the VFL. This year he has played his best football for the club and resulted in being selected in the ACT team to play at the Country Championships.Eric plays his 50th game this week in the round 18 clash with Eastlake.Several other players have
Ainslie Junior results round 14
24/08/10
Two Junior teams have qualified for the Finals next Saturday. The U14 Div 1 team finished in top position and will play second side St Edmundsin the 2nd Semi-Final at 9.00am, Saturday 28th August at Reid Oval. The U12 Div 1 team finished in 4th position and will play the Magpies in the 1st Semi-Final at 10.15am at Holt. Ainslie Juniors
Griffin cements his spot in the seniors
24/08/10
Griffin cements his spot in the seniorsBy Sarah Browne Article reproduced from the AFL Canberra Record, round 17, 2010. Versatile Ainslie player Jesse Griffin seems to have cemented his spot in the seniors with an impressive performance
Ainslie Juniors Presentation Days
23/08/10
The Ainslie Juniors Presentation Day for Under 8 to Under 11 teams will be held on Sunday 12th September from 11.00am to 1.00pm. It will be held upstairs at the Ainslie Football and Social Club.The U12 to U16 and Youth Girls Presentations will be held on Wednesday 15th September from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. It will also be held upstairs at the Ainslie Football and Social Club.
Ainslie Results round 17, 2010
22/08/10
Match Results Round 17 2010 Division 1 The Ainslie Division 1 team kicked 6 goals to 1 in the last quarter to overcome a three quarter time deficit of 11 points to defeat Sydney by 22 points and remain in 2nd position on the
Lawless performing at his best
18/08/10
Lawless performing at his best.Article reproduced from AFL Canberra Record Rd. 16 By Sarah Browne Ainslie’s Michael Lawless has been enjoying his best football for the season, featuring in the team’s best four times in the past five weeks
Senior Round 15 and Junior Round 12 results
12/08/10
Match Results Seniors Round 15 Div 1 Ainslie 25.10-160 def Eastlake 7.12-54 Goal Kickers: B. Hughes 7, N. Paine 4, C. Baxter 4,
Ainslie represented at School Sport Carnival
02/08/10
The Australian School Sport Carnival has concluded in Perth and Ainslie had some of their young players representing the ACT.Ainslie were represented in the U12 ACT team by Nelson Foley, Haydn Richardson and Sam Fisher and in the U15 ACT team by Jake Whatman. Congratulations to all these players and reports are that they performed very well up against the best players from around the
Senior Round 14 and Junior Round 11 results
02/08/10
Results - Round 14 Div. 1Ainslie 9.14-68 def by Belconnen 18.18-126Goal Kickers: L. Highfield 2, C. Baxter 2, B. Hughes 2, I.
Ainslie players named in All-Australian Team
29/07/10
With the conclusion of the final round of matches of the 11th Landmark Australian Country Football Carnival in Canberra the All-Australian Team was announced at the Closing Ceremony at the Ainslie Football Club. Six ACT players were named in the side of which three were from Ainslie. Marcus Crook (
Landmark Australian Country Football Carnival
20/07/10
Congratulations to the 5 Ainslie players selected in the ACT team to play at the Australian Country Football Championships held in Canberra from Thursday 22nd July to Sunday 25th July. The players selected are: Marcus Crook, Ben Hughes, Matt Hearn, Eric Stone and Michael Ghobrial. The 2010 Landmark Australian Country Football Carnival is being contested by 7
Senior results from round 13
20/07/10
Results round 13 2010 Division 1 Ainslie 18.12-120 def Sydney Swans 7.11-53 Goal Kickers: C. Baxter 7, B. Hughes 3, R. Andrews 2, E. Stone 2, M. Lawless 2, C. Mathis , M. Hearn Best Players: C. Baxter, M. Lawless, E. Stone, R. Andrews, J. Holmes, A. Harris
Michael Ghobrial is back in his best form
09/07/10
From edition 11 of the AFL Canberra Record.Michael Ghobrial is back in his best form by Sarah Browne Ainslie defender Michael Ghobrial is back in his best form after a slow beginning to the season. Ghobrial has been playing for Ainslie since 2008 after a year away from the game
Premiership Reunions, August 2010
30/06/10
The Ainslie Football Club is holding a Premiership Reunion for the teams of 1970, 1980 and 1990. The reunion will be held on Friday 27th August and Saturday 28th August. The Club is celebrating the 1970 1st Grade Premiership, the 1980 1st and 2nd Grade Premierships and the 1990 1st Grade and Monaro Premierships. All Ainslie supporters, members and past players are welcome
Round 10 and Junior Round 8 results
30/06/10
Senior Match results Round 10 2010 Div 1 Ainslie 11.13-79 def Eastlake 7.7-49 Goal Kickers: T. Inkster 3, E. Stone 2, N. Paine 2, B. Hughes , R. Shirley , M. Crook , J. Hirst Best Players:
Ainslie's Big Man, Rowan Andrews
29/06/10
Ainslie’s Big Man Andrews by Sarah Browne Reprinted from the AFL Canberra Record Round 10, Sat 26th June. Ainslie big man Rowan Andrews is enjoying an excellent third year at Ainslie this season
Red, White and Black Ball
27/06/10
The Ainslie Football Club will be holding its annual Red, White and Black Ball on Saturday the 17th July, 2010. The ball will be held upstairs at the Ainslie Football and Social Club at 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Tickets can be purchased from Reception at the Club for $70 in person or by ringing on 6248 8422. The price includes a three course meal plus beer, wine and champagne.
Ainslie supports "Call to Arms"
27/06/10
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July will be AFL Canberra's Call To Arms Round. Call To Arms is an initiative by the Cancer Council to raise funds and awareness of men's cancers. Ainslie Football Club Senior players are giving their support to the Call To Arms by pledging a percentage of their match fees to this worthwhile cause.Players