UNSW Sports Update June 12

UNSW JUDO CLUB
National Title Results

Below is the list results of UNSW Judo Club Senior and Junior competitors from last weekend’s National Titles.
This was the biggest entry ever to an Australian Championships.

Juniors -13
Dino Tsakiris Gold

Juniors -16
Indra Sadeli Bronze
Jack Newman Bronze
Eamonn Briers Bronze
Nina Takenaka Bronze

Senior Women
Gemma Chadwick -52kg Gold
Kylie Koenig -63kg Gold
Janelle Shepherd +78kg Gold
Amy Meyer -48kg Silver

Senior Men
Semir Pepic +100kg Gold
Nikola Pejic -73kg Silver
Daniel Waldmann -73kg unplaced
Kel Lok Sodhi -73kg unplaced
Nikola Pejic -73kg unplaced

Young Men & Young Women tomorrow
Amy Meyer -48kg Silver
Kel Lok Sodhi -73kg Bronze

UNSW FOOTBALL CLUB
Round 12 UNSW V Mounties FC
Mounties FC came to David Phillips Field on Sunday afternoon looking for what would be a valuable three points, with third position on the ladder there for the taking. But they didn’t allow for a determined UNSW side, which hustled and bustled and just would not let the visitors into the game, eventually succeeding in a 4-2 victory. UNSW showed enough to defy their lowly position on the ladder, with a steely determination once they hit the lead, and a real eye for goal in the attacking half.

UNSW coach, Luke Andrews, was upbeat about his team’s result on the day. “We showed some real perseverance today, executing the game plan for ninety minutes, instead of 50 or 60 minutes like we have done in other games. We are a young side, with our average age being under 23, and some of our close results this season have probably shown our inexperience.” “We are hoping to show more consistency, and aim for a mid table position this year. But long term, we have a three year plan at the club, hoping to grow and build by giving our youngsters a go,” added Andrews.

There were a number of solid performers for UNSW on a successful afternoon. Striker Meney was a dangerous threat whenever he had possession, holding the ball up well, linking effectively in his team’s attacking moves, scoring twice, and almost scoring numerous times more ; his co striker, Luca, got through a mountain of work as he battled away against the bigger Mounties defenders, supplementing Meney in a useful partnership ; Asamoah had a whale of a game in the heart of the midfield, fiercely winning possession, and showing off his skills with the ball as he often waltzed around an opponent before releasing to a team mate.

Match Stats:
UNSW 4 (Meney 29’/49’, Doveloar 48’, Claridge 82’)
MOUNTIES FC 2 (Biviano 82’/ 86’ pen) 

UNSW AFL CLUB 
The AFL Club has hit a bit of speed hump, losing its last two matches and now sits 4th on the competition ladder. The 2nds are 2nd on the ladder, the 3rds undefeated on top and U18s are 6th with 3 wins. They take on undefeated ladder leaders East Coast Eagles on the Village Green this Saturday.

UNSW BASKETBALL CLUB
UNSW fields quite a number of teams with the top teams competing in the Men's and Women's Premier League. UNSW has two teams in the Men's Premier League and they sit 4th and 7th on the competition ladder. The Women's team sits 5th after 7 rounds.

UNSW CRICKET CLUB
Back on Australia Day, UNSW Cricket Club Head Coach Warren Smith was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to cricket in New South Wales. Warren received his gong from Her Excellency, Marie Bashir, Governor of NSW at Government House on Thursday May 7th. Congratulations to Warren on this outstanding achievement.

Universities Cricket Club legends, Alex Blackwell and Lisa Sthaleker have been selected in the Australian squad for the T20 World Cup and play 5 one day internationals against England and one Test Match. Alex has been named Vice-Captain for the one-day games and the test match.

UNSW HOCKEY CLUB
The UNSW Club has 6 men's, 9 women's and 4 junior teams. Its first grade Women's team plays in State League Div 2 in the SWHL and currently is 2nd position on the ladder challenging for promotion to Div 1 next year. The Men's first grade plays in Division 1 of the SHA and after 11 rounds are struggling a little with a win and three draws to their credit.

UNSW WATER POLO CLUB
Lea Barta, goalkeeper for the UNSW Killer Whales played in the Australian team for the second leg of the FINA World League which was played in Auckland. Also, UNSW Lexcen Sports Scholar, Johnno Cotterill played in the Men's team for their World League fixture also played in Auckland. Both teams have made it through to the World League finals, with Johnno competing for the men from 16-21 June in Montenegro and the women playing from 9-14 June in Kirishi in Russia. Whilst Lea has missed out on the team for this event, she will play for Australia in the World University Games in July.

UNSW RUGBY CLUB
Like the AFL Club, our Rugby Club has hit a form slump. After winning the first 4 matches, they have lost the last 4 and are in 5th position. In the all important Club Championship which determines promotion to Div 1, they remain 2nd, but have fallen a long way behind the leading club Lindfield.

UNSW VOLLEYBALL CLUB
The UNSW Club has teams in the Sydney Volleyball League. The Men's Honours team is on top after three rounds and the Women's Honours team is 6th.

UNSW RUGBY LEAGUE ELITE ATHLETES
Tom Symonds, third year UNSW Health and Exercise Science student and Sydney Roosters u20 player recently made his NRL debut. Tom is a Bondi United junior; he made his first grade debut last Saturday night against the Penrith Panthers, graduating from the Toyota Cup. Last season’s under 20s player of the year has progressed through all the representative junior ranks and is the first local junior to progress through the system since Luke Ricketson. His grandfather founded Bondi United, where Symonds played since he was 5, and the 20-year-old was keen to remain in the East.

As well as Tom, UNSW has another student playing for the Roosters this season, first year Health and Exercise Science student Ethan Lowe who has come down from Qld; Ethan has now cemented his place in the Toyota Cup competition graduating from the U18s.