PLAYERS NEEDED FOR 2008

Have no doubt we welcome ALL players aged 5 to 17 for the 2008 season. Boys aged 13 to 17 should have footy experience at school or club level, or be reasonably fit from playing another sport.

Every year every club needs new children turning 5 or 6 to compete in the Under 6 competition. We have a fantastic record with this age group at the Rams, with the majority of children who try Under 6 footy continuing in the older age groups. But we recognise that many children want to try every sport and some simply don't enjoy footy. Being active is the most important thing. In 2008 we will need many 5 and 6 year olds to form our two teams of 15.

We have three Under 8 teams, Red, White and Blue, and any new children turning 7 or 8 will play in the 4th, 'Gold' team.

We need a few children turning 9 as the majority of this year's Under 8's will be Under 8's again in 2008. We have an excellent new Under 9 coach in Dean Toy who brings a considerable amount of experience with him from WA.

Under 10's and Under 11's numbers are healthy, although we won't turn away new players.

We definately need a few new Under 12's as the 2007 Under 11's had many underage players making up the numbers. Despite that the team did really, really well and will benefit from more boys turning 12 in 2008.

The 2008 Under 13's have already recruited well, with some fantastic players from other clubs having already joined.

The Under 14's, 2007 premiers in Under 13's, will need new quality players as they will probably play up in the 'Red' division. Experienced boys turning 14 next year are very welcome!

For next year's Under 15's the key will be all the current players having a solid pre-season AND picking up a few key players from elsewhere. We are pleased that four boys from other clubs have joined.

Finally, any new Under 16's for 2008 will be welcome. After finishing minor premiers but missing the grand final the team is absoulutely committed to going one better next year.