Off the back of a very successful 2020 season, local AFL club the Parramatta Goannas are on the hunt for a new wave of stars to join their ranks.
Despite a COVID affected season, the Goannas marched on in a big way – winning the AFL Sydney Division 1 Women’s Premiership and reaching the Finals in both the Platinum Division Reserves and U19 Men’s competitions.
Parramatta players also cleaned up in the end-of-season awards, with Marcus Pasfield winning the McFarlane Medal for the Best and Fairest Player in the Men’s Platinum Reserves, Annaleise Barton awarded the James Medal for Best and Fairest Women’s Division 1 player, and Maddi Finch taking home the Goalkicking Trophy after booting the most goals (43) in any division in Sydney football.
Speaking with Parra News, recently re-elected Goannas President Clive Sharp said it was an extremely pleasing year for the club despite all the challenges thrown at them.
“With so many restrictions in place it was fantastic to be able to engage in community sport and network socially with our teammates,” he said.
“The Goannas players, coaches and countless volunteers should be congratulated for rigorously following the guidelines and protocols outlined by AFL Sydney and Sport NSW.”
Not a club to rest on their laurels, the Goannas are already preparing for 2021 despite the competition coming to a close less than two months ago.
Pre-season conditioning began at Gipps Road Oval in Greystanes last week, with the Goannas searching for new players for five of their teams.
“Our ladies predominately train on Mondays, while Men’s is Tuesdays and Thursdays – but everyone is welcome to attend on any day,” Sharp said.
“The best way for people to get in touch about joining the club is through our Facebook page or by showing up to training at Gipps Road and introducing yourself.
“We’re also in the process of signing a new Senior Women’s coach, while we recently appointed a new Senior Men’s coach in Damien Phillips.”
For more info on recruitment, visit http://www.facebook.com/holroydparramattagoannas or email admin@goannas.com.au.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.