Under 6s Having a ball at Penrith Park

Round 1 Kicks Off

Emu News

Footy Show Superstars Look After Our House Penrith Paceway 19/4

APRIL 2012

Round 1 Begins The draw has been released for

this weekend's matches. Pease

check our Facebook page and

website for details. The vast

majority of teams will play at

home this week so please be

sure to support all teams as

they leave or take to the field

before and after your game.

Season Launch Tickets are still available for the

official Emu Plains JRLFC

Season Launch. It takes place

this Thursday 19th April at Club

Paceway from 6:00pm. The

tickets are just $60 for an all-

you-can-eat buffe t wh ich

includes beer, wine and soft

drink throughout the night.

Previous launches at the

Paceway have always been lots

of fun and Emu Plains JRLFC

even has their own race named

in their honor on the night.

If you can make it, please give

Shrek a call on 0409 126 775 to

r e s e r v e y o u r t i c k e t . A l l

members of the EPJRLFC

community are welcome.

Under 6s on Show at Penrith Park The Round 5 NRL Penrith vs Cronulla match was the setting for the Emu Plains

JRLFC Under 6/1s when they took to Penrith Park against the Waratahs. The

boys had a ball. From waiting in the tunnel as the first grade players returned to

the sheds after warming up to playing on the big field to clapping Luke Lewis on

for his 200th game, the boys were in the thick of the action. As the year

progresses, keep your eye out for more Emus as they appear at Penrith games

for relays.

The classic photo above captured young Jett covering his eyes as those raunchy

cheerleaders took to the field. For online photos check out on.fb.me/under6s

Vale Steve Waddell

It is with great sadness that we write about the

passing of Steve Waddell earlier this month. Steve

was a local Penrith junior, originating from Lithgow

and playing his first-grade career with Penrith and

Illawarra. Our thoughts and condolences go out to

Steve's family, particularly his son Corey who plays

in our Under 16s team. May he forever be in your

hearts.

Best Wishes To Matt Richardson

The Emu Plains JRLFC wishes Matt all the best as he recovers from a broken

leg that he injured in a trial game last month. We hope you recover quickly so

you can return to the field as soon as possible.

Photo by Kel Paleti

Sponsors of the Month

Oscar and Tom on Freddy's Pass Off For those of you who regularly watch the Sunday Footy Show you will have

noticed Oscar Townes (U9/3s) and Tom Wallace (U12/1s) a couple of weeks ago

when Paul Gallen appeared on Freddy's Pass Off.

The boys had a great morning as they sat in the Green Room waiting to appear

on the show, got microphoned up and then met the great Andrew Johns, Brad

Fittler and Brian Fletcher. The boys then rushed around for a mad minute as

Gallen furiously threw the balls at the target.

To check out the video of the boys on the show visit bit.ly/footyshow

Don't Miss A Night on the Fields Next Saturday 28th April is promising to

be a great night of family fun. Armstrong

Brown are set to play all your favourite

cover songs and there will be plenty of

glow sticks and food for everyone.

Make a night of it with your team and

bring your friends and family down to

celebrate the beginning of the season.

Nights like these raise much needed

funds for our club so be sure to show

your support by showing up and having a

good time.

Photo by Grant Townes

Upcoming Events Thursday 19th April Season Launch Club Paceway from 6pm Sunday 22nd April FEGs Day Leonay Oval from 9am Saturday 28th April A Night on the Fields Leonay Oval 6pm-10pm Friday 1st June Trivia Night King Henry's Court Friday 6th July Sportsman's Lunch Emu Sports Club Save the Date Sunday 14th October Junior Presentation Day Saturday 20th October Senior Presentation Night Round 1 Sunday Wests Tigers players Joel Reddy and Ben Murdoch-Masila will appear at this Sunday's game at Leonay Oval between 12-2pm. Come on down to say hi, grab an autograph and check out the big boys as they take on Brothers and St Marys.

Let's Look After Our House It is with regret that we report that the top canteen was vandalized this week. We

are a small club and rely on volunteers to run the club and look after our grounds

and resources. When vandalism occurs, the club has to either replace or repair

the damage and this in turn, affects our ability to purchase training equipment

and other resources.

Leonay Oval is our home ground and it is our responsibility as a community to

look after it. In the off-season, the top canteen was refurbished inside and out by

that committed crew of volunteers. It is a real shame to see that the less

intelligent members of society have already destroyed the hard work of honest

people.

If you know who is responsible for the damage or if you see anything at our ground that is suspicious please do not hesitate to contact our President Peter Foster on 0408 975 927 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Committee Name Contact

President Peter Foster 0408 975 927

Secretary Tania Gibson 0401 170 393

Treasurer Peter 'Shrek' Howlett 0409 126 725