THIRROUL THUNDER NEWS

Summer Sevens

Due to the wet weather Gibson Park is closed and the Men's Round 5 (23 November) matches are off.

2011 Senior's Presentation Night

Details of awards and pictures from the Senior's Presentation Night can be on the 2011 Presentation Night page.

2012 Coaches

The club committe is pleased to announce the Senior Men's Coaches for 2012, they are:

Ian Cirson - 1st Grade
Michael Davey - Reserve Grade
Kevin Lewis - Youth Grade
Russell Dobbs - Assistant Coach 1st Grade

Presentation Night

Venue: Thirroul Bowling Club
Date: Friday 14th Oct
Time: 7:00 PM
Admission $27 per head (includes a meal)
Bookings Essential: To book call Danielle ph 0414540936, or email secretary@thirroulfootball.com.au
There are limited numbers, so be quick.

GRAND FINAL

The Thunder Reserve Grade have won the club's first senior throphy defeating Woonona 2 - 1 in the Grand Final. A first half goal to Ryan Hunter and an extra time goal to Luke Meusburgerwon the match for the Thunder. Click here for detials and match photos.

Results Finals Matches

The Thunder qualified for its first Grand Final when Reserve Grade defeated Helensburgh 2 - 1. Goals to Garth Bowley (left) and Brad Matiuscenko (right) at the start of each half set up th win. Despite losing a player early in the second half and a strong Helensburgh fight back the team held on for a historic win.
In the other match Youth Grade played their hearts out and on any other day would have run away with the match, but just couldn't convert match dominance into golas. They eventually went down to Balgownie 1 - 3.

Youth Grade - Balgownie Rangers 3 - Thirroul FC 1 Click here for match photos

Reserve Grade - Thirroul FC 2 - Helensburgh Thistle 1 Click here for match photos

Elimination Semi-Final Result

It took 115 minutes to come, but the shot above was all that was required to give Youth Grade a 1 - 0 win over Wests-Illawarra. They now join Reserve Grade in next week's Finals.
Click here for more match photos.

Semi-Finals Results

The first week of the finals series and the Thunder had mixed results. In a tight match Youth Grade dominated but just couldn't find the back of the net going down to a late goal, but remain alive playing again next week. In an even tighter match Reserve Grade pushed Woonona to extra time and with minutes remaining scored the winning goal.

Youth Grade 0 Lost to Woonona 1 click here for match photos

Reserve Grade 1 Defeated Woonona 0 click here for match photos

District League Round 18

The bad weather this season has had one benefit as the Thunder finished the season at home in the deferred Round 18 matches against Corrimal. A loss in Youth Grade, who seemed flat after a great effort against Balgownie last week, was the only blemish on the day. Despite the loss Youth Grade finished the season in second place as did Reserve Grade, they both will play at Memorial Park, Corrimal next Saturday in the Qualifying Semi-Finals.

First Grade won 1 - 0, click here for match photos
Reserve Grade won 5 - 0, click here for match photos
Youth Grade lost 1 - 2, click here for match photos

District League Round 22

Despite the weather the Thunder managed to take the field at Judy Masters Field against Balgownie. For the Thunder it was a mixed day. Although First Grade went down a win to Reserve Grade and draw for Youth Grade saw them secure second place in their competitions. The final round, the deferred matches against Corrimal will be played at home next week - if the rain stays away.

First Grade lost 2 - 5
Reserve Grade won 1 - 0
Youth Grade drew 3 - 3

District League Round 21

With a lucky break in the weather the Thunder played host to Wests Illawarra in the third last round of the season, while the Amateurs and Gibson Park Rangers had their last home games as well. For the Thunder it was a successful day with wins in all grades. The Amateurs were unlucky going down to Jamberoo.

First Grade won 4 - 0, click here for match photos
Reserve Grade won 4 - 2, click here for match photos
Youth Grade won 3 - 1, click here for match photos

Thunder Amateurs lost 3 - 4, click here for match photos
Gibson Park Rangers also played, click here for match photos

2011 CLUB AWARDS

Nominations are now open for the 2011 Club Awards - see the Club Awards page for details

District League Round 19

A mixed day for the Thunder in its trek over the montains to Bowral to play Highlands.

First Grade won 2 - 1
Reserve Grade lost 1 - 3
Youth Grade won 5 - 2

District League Round 18

Due to the washout the round 18 matches have been moved to 27 August.

District League Round 17

The Thunder were at home to Coniston, and although First Grade went down, both Reserve and Youth Grades continued their push to the semi-finals.

First Grade lost 0 - 1
Reserve Grade 4 - 1
Youth Grade won 3 - 1

District League Round 16

A mixed day under difficult circumstances for the Thunder at home against Bellambi

First Grade drew 1 - 1
Reserve Grade lost 1 - 4
Youth Grade won 4 - 0

District League Round 15

It was a big day at Gibson Park as the Thunder played host to neighbours Woonona, while junior teams played catch-up matches. The Under 17s warmed up for their Sydney Cup semi-final with a 3 - 0 win over Albion Park, but before the match they took time for a group shot with Youth Grade. For more on their match click here or on the photo above.

There was a big turnout for the local derby against Woonon and the canteen had a very good day. On the field it was not such a good day for the Thunder as all three grades lost. First Grade fought hard and were unlucky not to get at least a point going down 1 - 2. Reserve Grade were never in the match going down 0 - 7. Youth grade were also unlucky, playing well but without luck, going down by a single goal 0 - 1.

First Grade lost 1 - 2, click here for match photos
Reserve Grade lost 0 - 7, click here for match photos
Youth Grade lost 0 - 1, click here for match photos

Amateurs Round 14

After a couple of disrupted weeks due to wet weather the Amateurs take centre stage as the District League matches have moved to Sunday. At Gibson Park the Division 2 team took on Uni Athletic and were unlucky to play out a 2 - 2 draw, while the Gibson Park Rangers took on St Elias Old Boys and came from behind to run out winners 3 - 1.

Division 2 drew 2 - 2 click here for match photos
Gibson Park Rangers won 3 - 1 click here for match photos

District League Round 11

A great day for the Thunder at home against Shell Cove. All three grades recorded wins across the board the club scored 17 goals and conceded only 3.

First Grade won 3 - 2
Reserve Grade won 9 - 1
Youth Grade lost 5 - 0

District League Round 10

The Thunder returned to the winning list in the away match against Shell City. Both First and Reserve Grade won, while Youth Grade were unlucky to go down by a single goal.

First Grade won 2 - 0
Reserve Grade won 3 - 0
Youth Grade lost 0 - 1

District League Round 9

The Thunder's day summed up - a lot of effort but no luck

This week the Thunder hosted University in the second of the cross-over rounds and the Amateurs shared the day, unfortunately, the news is nearly all bad. First Grade seemed out of sorts but worked hard to hold University for most of the match only to concede two late goals. Reserve Grade played well but without luck and also lost by two goals. Youth Grade were outclassed by University going down by five goals.
In the Amateurs Thunder 2nd Division were also unlucky not to share the honours with the Bumble Bees going down 2 - 1.
Gibson Park Rangers had the only win of the day defeating Helensburgh Sweat Hogs 4 - 2.

First Grade lost 0 - 2, click here for match photos
Reserve Grade lost 0 - 2, click here for match photos
Youth Grade lost 0 - 5, click here for match photos

Thunder Amateurs lost 1 -2, click here for match photos
Gibson Park Rangers won 4 - 2, click here for match photos

District League Round 6

The washed out round 6 matches against Wests-Illawarra were played mid-week with mixed results. First and Youth Grade both lost, but Reserve Grade were able to return to the winners list after a run of outs.

First Grade lost 0 - 2
Reserve Grade won 3 - 1
Youth Grade lost 2 - 5

District League Round 8

This saw the first of the cross-over rounds with the teams in the ICU District League and the Thunder was away to Warilla Wanderers. Unfortunately the news wasn't good, with both Firsts and Reserves loosing but a draw allowed Youth Grade to maintain its unbeaten start to the season.

First Grade went down 0 - 2
Reserve Grade went down 1 - 4
Youth Grade drew 1 - 1

District League Round 7

Every girl and her cat was at the top of the table clashes in all grades between the Thunder and Balgownie.

After the wash out last week the Thunder played host to Balgownie in top of the table clashes in every grade. The day started well with a great win in Youth Grade, but the higher grades couldn't sustain the momentum and the club suffered its first losses of the season.

First Grade struggled against a very determined Balgownie going down 0 - 3. Click here, for match photos
Reserve Grade conceded two goals but fought back but couldn't bridge the gap going down 1 - 2. Click here, for match photos
Youth Grade maintained the momentum they've built up over the past weeks overrunning previously unbeaten Balgownie 3 - 0. Click here, for match photos

FA Cup Trivia Night

The club will be holding a Trivia Night at Thirroul Bowling Club on Saturday 14 May, starting at 7:00 PM, cost $5.00 per person to be following by the FA Cup Final.

District League Round 5

In contact to last week there was a shortage of goals and players this week as tough opponents kept the scoring down and injury and the extra long weekend reduced the ranks. However the Thunder maintained its unbeaten record across all grades, in 15 matches we have 13 wins and 2 draws.

First Grade dropped their first point for the season when, in a tough match they were held to 1 - 1 by Kemblawarra. Click here or on the picture below, for match photos
Reserve Grade responded well to the pressure put on them and in an identical result to Youth Grade were 1 - 1 at half time and ran out winners 2 - 1. Click here or on the picture below, for match photos.
Youth Grade were in fine form and should have racked up a healthy lead, but were frustrated by a fine performance by the Kemblawarra keeper. At half time it was even at 1 - 1 and a single second half goal decided the match for the Thunder 2 - 1. Click here or on the picture below, for match photos

District League Round 4

The scoreboard says it all

Over three grades the Thunder scored 15 goals and conceded only 2 against Highlands.
In First Grade the team gave away an early goal and went to the break down 0 - 1, but came back in the second half to overrun Highlands finishing the game 4 - 2 winners. Click here for match photos.
Reserve Grade was a match up between joint competition leaders. Up to today Highlands had not conceded a goal, this ended when Aiden O'Brien (10) opened the scoring - picture below. The team was never troubled to run out winners 7 - 0. For match photos click here or on the picture below.
Youth Grade started the day with a decisive 4 - 0 win.

Aiden O'Brien (10) sends in the opening goal.

District League Round 3

Round 3 saw the Thunder away to Corrimal, and the news was good all-round.
In First Grade, Corrimal proved a tough nut to crack and it took until inside the last 15 minutes before a header from Garth Bowley (below) was converted by Daniel Bond for a 1 - 0 win. Click here or on the picture below for more match photos.
In Reserve Grade the Thunder took a bit of time to get going but eventually ran out winners 3 - 0. Click here for match photos.
Youth Grade were untroubled by Corrimal running out winners 9 - 2.

Garth Bowley heads across gaol for Daniel Bond, left, to convert for the only goal of the First Grade match.

For other results and competition tables click on the links below:
First Grade      Reserve Grade      Youth Grade

District League Round 2

The first home game of the season was a special occasion as the new Thunder Amateur team and Gibson Park Rangers were also drawn at home.

So the dividing net was erected.

The BBQ fired up and the action got underway.

Overall it was a great day, with all three District League Teams and Gibson Park Rangers winning, only the Amateurs suffered a loss.

In District League the Thunder were up against Coniston Lions
After conceding and early goal and then loosing a player, two goals to Garth Bowley and one to Nathan Cirson saw First Grade run out winners 3 - 1 : Match Photos
Reserve Grade were never troubled in taking their match 5 - 0 : Match Photos
Youth Grade had to work hard to overcome Coniston 2 -1 : Match Photos
The Thunder Amateurs were let down by a poor patch in the first half, eventually going down to University Bombers 2 - 4 : Match Photos
In he Masters competition Gibson Park Rangers overcame a tenacious Unanderra 1 - 0 : Match Photos

For other results and competition tables click on the links below:
First Grade      Reserve Grade      Youth Grade      Amateurs      Masters

District League Round 1

The Thunder District League teams got the season off to a great start away to Bellambi. First Grade won 2 - 0, Reserve Grade won 3 - 1, and Youth Grade came from behind to draw 3 - 3.

For other results and competition tables click on the links below:
First Grade      Reserve Grade      Youth Grade

Amateur's Round 1 Postponed

Unfortunately with all the rain on Monday the councils cannot put up the goalposts at a lot of the grounds. Also teams are finding it hard to get grounds marked. For these reasons Rd 1 has been postponed. At this stage Rd 1 will be played on the spare weekend at the end of the season(Sat 27th August).

Light Up Gibson Park

Even though we were very successful with our bid to the Building Community Partnerships scheme, the cost of bringing Gibson Park up to night match standard is going to take a lot more money. Go to the Light Up Gibson Park page to what fund raising activities are taking place, or make a contribution.

Club awarded $115,000

The club's application for funding under the Building Community Partnerships scheme has been overwhelmingly successful. The results have been announced on local member Paul McLeay's web site. The club has been awarded $115,000, that will go a long way to getting the lighting on the football fields at Gibson Park up to match standard.
The club would like to thank everyone who voted for the club's submission and especially our organiser Steve Honey.

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