Wednesday 27th was a momentous occasion for Independent Schools and AFL. The occasion was made through an AFL match between The Associated schools of NSW (CAS) and the Athletic Association of Great Public schools (GPS) President’s XVIII. The game was played at Barker College on the new AFL field with 44 boys battling it out to claim the very first title of CAS vs GPS President’s XVIII AFL Winner.
CAS schools include Barker, Trinity, Waverley, Cranbrook. Knox and St Aloysius. GPS includes St Joseph’s, Newington, Shore and St Ignatius. It was a standout game with both teams running trials and training to ensure they put their best players forward to represent their school and association with pride.
The excitement was high as team ran out of the sheds ready to play. The first goal of the day was scores by the President’s XVIII but their lead was not held for long. CAS fought back and the first quarter finished CAS- 1.6 12 to 1.0 6 GPS.
Throughout the game there was some outstanding marks, goal kick from the boundary lines and a level of comradery you wouldn’t expect from a team full of players from different schools.
CAS hit their stride in the second quarter putting 4 goals on the board but the president’s XVIII didn’t give up. Their defensive line was strong and every player worked hard till the last second.
The final score was CAS 8.14 62 to President’s XVIII 7.5 47.
AFL NSW/ACT would like to congratulate all the players, coaches, staff and organisers for a wonderful event and are looking forward to making it a yearly event.
Last Modified on 28/06/2018 15:31