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Match Report Mac U16YG vs Glebe U16yg White Sunday 15th May 2022
Note to readers: this week’s match report is brief…my brain is still stuck in a loop trying to process the innumerable horizontal and vertical stripes out on the field! This week’s match was proof that cats and dogs love a good fight! Our Cats met their toughest...
Match Report MAC U16YG vs Moore Park Tigers Sunday 8th May 2022
This week’s game was a historic moment for the Lane Cove Cats. We celebrated the dynamic duo of Emma Byrne reaching her 100 game milestone and her awesome, dedicated dad, Greg! After a few words, hugs and tears, Emma led the girls through the Cats banner and onto the...
Emma Byrne Plays 100 Games for Lane Cove Cats
Emma Byrne – 100 Games The Cats running onto the field on the 24th April, 2022, marked not only the start of the 2022 season, but the 100th game in the blue and white hoops for Emma Olivia Byrne - the first woman to achieve that mark. As a youngster, Emma flirted with...
Match Report Round 4: Lane Cove Cats U16YG vs Miranda Bombers @ Waratah Oval Sunday 1st May 2022
Match Report Lane Cove Cats U16YG Round 4 v Miranda Bombers, Waratah Oval 1st May, 2022 The drive from Lane Cove to Miranda at the midpoint of the federal election campaign takes us through the full political colour spectrum; from the pastels of the lower north shore,...
Match Report Lane Cove Cats U16YG Round 3 vs Miranda Bombers Sunday 14th April
It is three hundred and twenty-two days since a chorus of “see you next week’s” after the Tiger’s game. Since then, we locked down for Delta, but no football – discovered Omicron is a letter of the Greek alphabet, but no football – flew to Europe with 15 people in the...
BOys Session Tim Schmidt re-scheduled
Due to grounds being washed out, the Boys session of the Tim Schmidt kicking class has been re-scheduled to Friday 25th March 5:30pm - 7pm at Blackman Park If you had registered previously we ask you to register again at the link below Register Here The numbers for...
Kicking clinic with Tim Schmidt
We are excited to announce that we have secured the services of AFL coach Tim Schmidt to run a kicking session at the club. The Boys Session (Under 10s to Under 13s) is on Tuesday 15th March 5pm - 6:30pm at Burns Bay Reserve Register Here The Girls Session (Youth...
U10 pre-season
Pre-season training will start this Thursday (17 Feb) for U10 boys. It will be conducted at Burns Bay Reserve from 5:30pm. Regular training sessions at Blackman Park will be commence in mid-March
Girls training
Youth girls training will be held at Blackman Park at 5:45pm this Wednesday
The Week Ahead 1st – 7th September
We are still working on how we can safely clean up the season. Stay tuned for more information to come. Even though the season was cut short we are looking at having some teams meet (online or in person which ever is deemed the safest). We also need to arrange for the...
The Week Ahead 18th – 24th august
As you may have heard AFL Sydney have cancelled the rest of the season due to the current COVID situation. The club is meeting soon to discuss how to finish and complete the season, so stay tuned for more news on this. This is the official announcement from NSW/ACT...
The Week Ahead 11th – 17th august
The ordered Lane Cove Cats Merchandise arrived this week, so we have packed and will be delivering parcels over the next 3-4 days. So if you ordered something watch out for a special gift on your doorstep. Remember the Cats have partnered with Bright Spark Power and...
The Week Ahead 4th – 10th august
I am buoyed by the fact that this Newsletter has quite a few fans.. Hello again to you all... Remember the Cats have partnered with Bright Spark Power and for every electricity bill that is submitted to them to quote on we receive a $5 donation. If you are happy with...
The Week Ahead 28th July – 3rd august
I hope people are still reading this! I must admit I did feel a little down this morning given the news that we are heading into another 4 weeks of lock down and so, barring any miracles, it probably finishes the season. I will stay positive and hope there is the...
“Let There Be Light”….. How can you Help
The Cats predominantly play and train on Steve Chisholm Oval which is the turf oval at Blackman Park. Although there are lights on this ground they barely provide enough light to walk across let alone play a game of AFL. The photo below which was taken early in the...
“Let There Be Light”… Partnership with Bright Spark Power
The Blackman Park lights upgrade will allow more people to participate in local sport, more often! The Lane Cove Cats need our help and Bright Spark Power has stepped in to join the campaign - 'Let there be Light!' Simply send them a recent electricity bill to compare...
A word from our Sponsor Belle Property
The Week Ahead 14th July – 20th July
As we have just heard the lock down has been extended to the end of July. Work is being done behind the scenes to make sure the season is completed when we come out of the lock down. Stay safe. Get out and exercise... Wednesday 14th July No Training - Lockdown...
Training with the Help of Your Phone
Are you thinking of something to do in Lockdown. Looking for a little help with improving your drop punt or enhancing your handball? The Footy Skills Lab was made by Google and the AFL to help you up your footy game - wherever and whoever you are. Give it a try now:...
The Week Ahead 7th July – 13th July
We will need to wait for the Governments decision on the lockdown before the AFL will look at whether games will be played on Sunday. Stay tuned. Update; Looks like are going to burn holes in our couches. Lockdown extended.. We will try and provide updates next week...
The Week Ahead 30th june – 6th July
Gladys Berejikilian and Kerry Chant were seen eating one of these Lamington's in a recent press conference. Don't miss out order up big in our Lamington Drive which closes on the 9th July. This is another important fundraiser for the club. Wednesday 30th June No...
Match Report R7: Auskick Sunday 20th June 2021
Hope everyone has thawed out from Sunday morning, it actually turned out to be a really good morning with the rain holding off (for Auskick at least...), much better than what the forecast was suggesting! Special mention to those parents who came down to help out on...
Match Report R9: LCC U10 Blicavs vs Willoughby Wildcats U10 Sunday 20th June 2021
We are usually provided with a very well presented field and opposition when we line up against Willoughby and Sunday was no exception. However, it was bucketing down on Sunday at Willoughby Oval, not a picnic rug in sight in the outer as Team Blicavs ran out to...
Match Report R9: LCC U11-3 vs Hornsby Brewora Eagles Sunday 20th June 2021
Scintillating football from our Cats in Q2 showed our best is good enough, but we need to put it together for all four quarters. The trip to Hornsby gave us one hour of match time in 4 weeks…671 other hours across this four week period could be spent recovering! The...