In the traditional annual State of Origin match the Victorians fielded a powerful team and were heavy favorites with the bookmakers. However, the Allies were determined not to let the Vics win 3 in a row. Â Both midfields traded in hard to start the game and neither team could gain a mental each. The Vic’s […]
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New York Magpies outlast Philly
The Magpies first game of the day was against Philadelphia. The Magpies were keen to start strongly, and did so through Farrell in the ruck and his onballers of McIntrye, Taylor and Kerr. Injuries in the opening minutes to boom recruit Spiteri and Spielman caused issues with the Magpies rotations, however young guns Lehane and […]
New York win tough contest over Baltimore
With Baltimore coming off a big win against Boston, New York knew they were in for a tough game. The coaching staff put the challenge to the playing group to produce under pressure and it set the scene for the start of the match. The first 5 minutes was what we have come to expect […]
Magpies beat Boston to retain the ANZAC Plate
The New York Magpies have retained the ANZAC Plate with a strong performance against traditional rivals Boston to maintain their winning start to the 2011 season. With a large crowd in attendance at Tibbets Brook Park in Yonkers the Magpies had too much depth for the Demons and ran out convincing winners. The men’s game […]
Magpies open the season with a hard fought win in Florida
After all the pre-season training the New York Magpies kicked off their 2011 campaign with a hard fought win against Florida United in Sarasota, Florida. With temperatures and humidity reaching the 90’s, the Magpies were tested throughout the game but managed to emerge thanks to a strong last quarter performance and each player (more…)
USAFL National Championship Win – Division 1 Match Reports
Division 1 – Game 1 New York Magpies beat Nashville with all round team effort On 9:00am Saturday morning in Louisville, Kentucky, the New York Magpies opened their 2010 Nationals campaign against a very talented Nashville outfit. There was a lot of hype around both teams leading into the tournament and the Magpies knew they […]
