Sydney FC secures Sutherland star
Sydney FC has won the race to sign rising Sutherland star, Brendan Gan, with the 20 year old agreeing to a one year deal to play in the Hyundai A-League side’s inaugural Youth team.
The versatile attacker was in high demand, but resisted an approach from the Central Coast Mariners to take his place in the Sydney side.
“I really love the club, they’re my home club, I went to a few of the Youth Team trials and they were really professional, so yeah, Sydney was the best option for me,” Gan explained.
Gan has been a standout for Sutherland in this-year’s state Premier League competition, and put in a strong showing in the Sharks’ recent friendly win against Sydney FC.
Photo: Brendan Gan (from www.sydneyfc.com )
He hopes to use the National Youth League as a launching pad to chase his goal of becoming a full-time professional footballer.
“That’s what my dream is, to play football for a living, so hopefully this is the first step towards that goal.”
FC has also secured the signature of Sydney United goalkeeper, Vedran Janjetovic.
The 21 year custodian has a long association with Sydney FC, and is looking forward to standing between the posts for Sydney in year one of the National Youth League.
“It feels like another step up for me, I’ve trained and played with Sydney before, but it really feels good to be part of the team officially, and I just want to get out there.”
With two important positions now filled and more signings on the way, Sydney FC Youth coach, Steve O’Connor believes he’ll have a strong side at his disposal.
“The level of talent on show at our trials was impressive, and as a result we’re well on the way to putting a very strong team together,” said O’Connor. “These kids are the future for the club, and I think we’re in for a good first season.”
The National Youth League kicks off on September 26.
Sydney FC’s youth team has a first round bye and will begin its campaign against the Queensland Roar on October 4.
St Pats after bats (and others)
St Patrick’s cricket club is holding its registration and grading for next season on the last two Sundays of July (20th and 27th) and first Sunday of August (3rd).
Under 8, 10 and 12 from 8am to 10am at Indoor Cricket Centre, 2 Kumula Rd, Miranda.
Under 14 and 16 from 3pm to 5pm at Waratah nets Sutherland.
Men from 3pm to 4pm at Waratah nets Sutherland.
Contact Warren Daley on 9521 6181 or 0402086853
Sharks lead in two Premier Youth League Competitions
There was no Premier Youth League round last weekend. With two rounds to go before the play-offs, the Sutherland Sharks under 13s and 14s are leaders in their competition. Unfortunately the older teams cannot match those performances with 15s and 16s both 11th and 18s bringing up the rear even though they have won 3 games and had a draw.
For more stories and results in the Premier Youth League competition click on: http://theshire.sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=2790
Sutherland Sharks roll Mustangs to continue streak
The Sutherland Sharks Waratah Australian Basketball League team extended their winning streak to 8 games with a dominant win over the Maitland Mustangs last weekend. With baskets shared between Rod Proctor (18 points), Blake Henricks (18), Brendan Gleeson (15) and Bj Carter (14) the Sharks scored 103 to the Mustangs 71 (Jonathon Lawler 19, Andrew Mortimore 19). The Sharks lead the competition.
Unfortunately, the Sharks women could not contain Mikaela Domkins and Natalie Porter who dominated the Maitland Mustangs scoring with 32 and 24 points respectively. The Mustangs ran out winners 72 – 52 with top scorers for the Sharks being Marianna Tolo (16) and Melinda Bartlett (13).
Sutherland to Surf Fun Run – entries now open online
As reported previously, entries can now be made online for the Sutherland to Surf Fun run on July 27. For more details click on: http://theshire.sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=2928
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