Welcome to the Nightcliff Football Club

Tiger Tails Newsletter - October 2011

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

On Field Results
What a great start for our mighty Nightcliff Football Club, in the Premier League, Division 1 and now the inclusion of new affiliate Spartans; after two rounds all still undefeated.

Pleasingly, the Under 14's in all Divisions has also had a good start, and our U/16's Division 1 team completes the sweep in proudly representing the Tigers at all grades.

Direction of the Club

Our aim is to build the club into a healthy, sustainable business, and to do this, it requires a winning culture. Success on field builds widespread enthusiasm and hope. This vitality is infectious, and as a Club, we therefore become energetic and positive about what can be achieved.

Winning rewards the loyal, and attracts new sponsors, who all want to be part of something special.

Therefore, we need to keep focused on the big picture, which is to be playing finals this season, and each year thereafter. Achieving this presents an exciting opportunity for our current players, because they have already set a standard, displaying impressive on-field skills and teamwork, coupled with fierce desire. So each week we need every individual to lift themselves to another level. There are no short cuts. Just to make the cut means commitment to training, completing recovery sessions, and a willingness to address the extra mental and physical focus required, if anyone expects to get a game in the Premier division.

The days have past when you can miss training, or not do the right things, and still get a game. With the introduction of Spartans, who have over 45 players on their list, the Club now has back-up players to fill all grades. So to our playing group, I say seize the moment. Own your place in the team. Be prepared to work and fight and defend it. Then join with your teammates to catapult Nightcliff into finals, and secure the ultimate prize.

The Tiger Family

I invite all past and present players, supporters, life members, local businesses, communities and people of the Nightcliff region to get behind your club. You can become part of this exciting resurgence by simply becoming a member. With a 25% growth already in memberships, the important core supporter base is fast heading in the right direction. I also ask that everyone becomes as one in this club. We are confidently looking to the future. Individuals make fantastic contributions, but the success stories are always where the team effort is valued more highly than the individual one. The Nightcliff Footy Club, with new vision, structures and many selfless contributors, is poised for great times.

Please enjoy the ride we are on. It has been too long since the club has been so assertive and victorious. This is our new way. Get behind the boys. We need everyone supporting the Club together, to ensure we lift, and share the finals campaign that we deserve.

I would personally like to thank all volunteers, committee personnel, coaching staff, and our most cherished life members, and members. Nightcliff has a proud history, and is lucky and blessed with it’s large band of loyal followers.

Go the Tigers!

Mark Kelly
President
"Let us be judged by our actions"

 

On Friday 28th October, the Hawthorn Football Club had three players attend a football clinic with our junior players (with some of our senior players and a few fans also in attendance)
Players Shaun Burgoyne, Gus Litherland and Derik Wanganeen passed on their knowledge with some skills sessions. Afterwards they spoke to the players passing on tips on how to achieve their goals.
Afterwards everyone enjoyed a sausage sizzle and entertainment from the ‘Indigenous Hip Hop Project’ dancers who entertained the crowd with some dazzling dance skills They were representing Beyond Blue, raising awareness about depression and suicide prevention. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a great event.