Whilst the seniors have a poker night at the Red Cow tonight, the 18's will train from 6:30. Pizza's after the session. Let's all get down there in preparation for Saturday nights game at Sydney Uni, which is the main game and follows the NEAFL match Uni V Sydney Hills. Been a tough year but the 18's can finish it off proudly with commitment for the final few games of the season.
Training resumes tonight at Greygums Oval. Please advise your availability for the weekend at the ground or contact your coach. Selections for weekend games will be posted Friday AM on this website.
Penrith Rams star Dave "Braddles" Bradley and partner Corinne Crist are ecstatic to announce the long awaited arrival of their daughter, Harper Eizabeth, who made her grand entrance at Nepean Private Hospital at 11:35 AM on Thursday. Harper and sister Emma Lea are currently negotiating contracts with the Ramettes for the star-studded team of the 2020's. Congratulations from all at Penrith Rams.
**Article Updated** Well done to Penrith Rams player Dale Chivas, on making the selected side for the Sydney AFL Development Squad representative match this weekend.
Well done to Penrith Rams player Dale Chivas, on making the selected side for the Sydney AFL Development Squad representative match this weekend.
***Please note*** All three matches scheduled for Gore Hill Oval tomorrow have been transferred to Blacktown No.2. Match times to remain the same.
The Division 5 (Third Grade) match for June 16th has been transferred.The match is no longer being played at the Village Green and will instead be played at Monarch Oval, Macquarie Fields (Campbelltown's home ground).Match time remains unchanged (10.00am).
Training for tonight, Tuesday 12 June, has been cancelled due to the wet weather. See everyone on Thursday night!
The 2012 season starts in earnest on Saturday April 14 when the Rams host three games at Greygums Oval and also hoist the 2011 Div 2 premiership flag. After a lengthy pre-season, interrupted by adverse weather and cancelled trial matches, the Under 18's take on North Shore in the opening 18's Div 1 match at 10 AM. Reserve Grade will be looking for win number two when they play 2011 adversaries, Macquarie University in the midday game whilst first grade open their season when the go head to head with last years Div 1 finalists, the Warriors at 2.10 PM. Both Third Grade and the Ramettes have the bye.
A bit of news about the recent updating of the website. Please read on.
Penrith Rams will be playing trial games on Saturday at various locations. All are reminded that club attire is to be worn to all venues. The first grade squad V Western Suburbs has been named
Details on next page
Penrith AFC will be holding a series of trial matches for all teams prior to the commencement of the 2012 competition. It is a requirement for insurance purposes that all players are registered prior to playing in these trials. Practice matches listed on next page and are subject to change.
Registration fees are now due. Players are reminded that the Rams have a "No Pay-No Play" policy. Payment arrangements are available. The club is still looking for new players in senior grades, Under 18's and the new ladies team, The Ramettes. Payment can be made at training or by direct deposit. Details on next page.
Unfortunately the Family Day including the Under 16's Rams Cup has been cancelled due to the closure of Greygums Oval.
Received info at 9 AM that the Kelso Park Trials for 18's and D4/5 games have been cancelled. Gipps Rd D1 trial cancelled at 10 AM today. Tomorrow's Family Day info to come.
All Players available to play trials this weekend will get a run. Games are scheduled for Kelso Oval, Panania and Gipps Rd, Greystanes. Players for the Gipps Rd trial are named on next page. All others will be at Kelso Oval with the 18's playing at 10:30 and the seniors games commencing at 12:30 PM
Penrith Ramettes training is held every Wednesday Night from 6:15 PM. The venue is Dukes Oval, Park St Emu Plains. Players are asked to bring runners/boots and a towel. Water is provided. Rams training singlets should be worn if possible.
This weekends proposed trial matches agaianst Pennant Hills and Holroyd-Parramatta have been cancelled due to the closure of both Gipps Rd and Wagener Oval. Training will resume again on Tuesday Night in preparation for the following week's trials.
The Ramettes Ladies team will now be training at 6:30 PM every Wednesday at Dukes Oval, Park St, Emu Plains. Thanks go to Emu Plains/Glenmore Park Lions juniors for making this great facility available.
Unfortunately, the upcoming trial against Queanbeyan Tigers to be held at Dairy Farmer Park, has been cancelled due flooding in the area. Queanbeyan regret the situation and have asked us to come in 2013. There are trials for the following three weeks with all teams involved. details will be released in the upcoming days
Penrith Rams are heading to Queanbeyan on Saturday March 3 to take on NEAFL club, Queanbeyan Tigers at Dairy Farmers Park with a senior and Under 18's team playing. Details on next page.
Penrith Ramettes entry into the 2012 Sydney AFL Womens Competition was formally accepted at the planning meeting held at the AFL offices on Tuesday Jan 31. The draw will be finalised in the upcoming weeks with the first game on April 14. 11 teams will participate in the competition with a 6 team final series.
Penrith Rams have two official Facebook pages for the mens and ladies sides.
Rams strength and fitness conditioner, Theo Paneras, is continuing to run weekend fitness sessions at Regatta Park, Emu Plains starting at 8 AM on Saturday. Jogs, sprints, hill climbs, boxercise, stretching and a recovery session at Penrith pool. Absolutely free of charge and open to all. Just bring yourself, runners, towel and swimmers.
All players, seniors, ladies and 18's are invited to attend along with anyone involved with the club.
A number of trial matches are currently being organised for all teams during March. The first match is against Queanbeyan Tigers on Saturday March 3 at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Queanbeyan. Two squads (seniors and Under 18's) will be playing and nominations are sought to play. Details on next page.
Penrith Ramettes entry into the 2012 Sydney AFL Womens Competition was formally accepted at the planning meeting held at the AFL offices on Tuesday Jan 31. The draw will be finalised in the upcoming weeks with the first game on April 14. 11 teams will participate in the competition with a 6 team final seriies. Details on next page.
The Ramettes are still looking for players to round off the 2012 squad . All prospective players are invited to attend training where registration details are available. Click on "more" for full details.
Penrith Ramettes have been accepted to play in the Sydney AFL Women's Competition in 2012. It is a Sydney wide competion with players required to be 15 + years old. The Rams board recently agreed to the formation of the new team in what has been an exciting era of the club. Interested? Contact Vanessa on 0423 500 597 or email the Rams at enquiries@penrithrams.com.au
Player numbers are encouraging but a few more are needed.
The 2012 Sydney AFL mens competition has now been released. Each team will play 18 games. First Grade and Under 18's have two byes each whilst reserve and third grade will compete every round as per the schedule. Details on next page
Penrith Rams commence their assault on the 2012 competition with the commencement of training at Greygums Oval on Tuesday Jan 17. Training will be every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30 PM. Registration day will be held on Saturday 28th Januray at Weir Reserve (opposite Penrith Rowing Club) from 10 AM when an introduction by the coach and committee, registration, training session and BBQ will take place. Details on training for the newly formed ladies team, the Ramettes, will follow soon.
Another great partnership has been annnounced with Penrith Rams and Fit4All Penrith in 2012 with all registered players now enjoying membership rights as part of their registration. Fit4All Gym is one of Western Sydney's leading fitness centres located at Borec Rd, Penrith. Full details on next page. more
Talented Rams Under 18, George Paneras, has been selected in the Western Sydney Under 18's team to compete in the Joss State Trials at Coffs Harbour in January. A dual award winner with Penrith this season, his first at the club, was a just reward for George, who joined the Rams in 2011 from Penrith Swans.
Western Sydney AFL received a huge boost this week with the acceptance of the Ramettes Ladies team being accepted into the 2012 AFL Sydney Womens Competition. The team will be based at Penrith and is open to all players 15 years old and above and will be administered by the Penrith Australian Football Club. More on next page.
The Penrith Rams are delighted to announce the appointment of Phil McGuinness as senior coach for the 2012 Sydney AFL season. McGuinness comes to the Rams highly credentialed after a stellar playing career in the SANFL, where he played 88 games and kicked 91 goals for Glenelg between 1991-95, before crossing to Port Adelaide where he played 134 games and kicked 177 goals between 1996 and 2002. Craig Sharp has been appointed as assistant coach and will be looking for a "threepeat" after guiding the 18's to victory in 2010 before again winning a flag with the Rams in Div 2 this season. Click "more" for full story.
Congratulations to Rams player and Board Member Adam West and his wife Julie on the safe arrival of their son, Jonah, at 3.30 AM on Nov 29. Julie did an amazing job and delivered a future Rams star weighing 3.94 kg and measuring 52 cms.
Jonah now takes over from Oskar Redfern as the clubs youngest supporter and both are expected to figure heavily in the 2029 AFL draft.
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All existing and new Under 18's are ivited to attend pre-season training commencing on Tuesday Nov 8. There will be a "meet and greet" at Regatta Park at 6 PM on this day followed by a training session and BBQ and should finish around 7:30 PM. Senior teams will also commence training on this day and new players are welcome to attend. Full details on next page.
Penrith Rams held its annual AGM at the Red Cow on Sunday.
The board sees a new member, Adam West, take on the Planning & Development portfolio whilst the remaining for members will continue in their same positions.
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