It was a windy day as the New York Magpies took on the Chicago Swans in their second away game in a row. New York hadn’t travelled to Chicago for 7 years and were looking forward to testing themselves against the Swans. The Magpies were severely impacted before the first bounce with the withdrawal of […]
The New York Magpies kicked off their 2012 season with 2 hard fought wins against the Boston Demons in Massachusetts. After the long bus ride from New York to Boston, the day began with Magpies coach Glenn Ormsby announcing the leadership group for 2012, consisting of Jordan McIntyre, Todd Smith, Jack Taylor, Bryan Caine, Brad […]
Nationals – Division 1 Game 1 – New York Loses Game 1 in Dying Moments Everyone knew that Calgary was going to be a tough contest coming into the tournament and Game 1 proved to be almost the match of the season. New York kicked against a strong wind in the first half, however the backline and […]
In the last game before the National Titles, the Magpies were strengthened by having almost a full strength squad to pick from. The coaching staff laid out the challenge to play 4 strong quarters of football and not drop off. Mantzaris started in the ruck and consistently gave first use of the ball to the […]
Boston came out firing to honor the passing of one of their clubmen and got the jump on the Magpies who looked sluggish in their first game after the mid season break. The Magpies back six of Kyle, Caine, McMaster, Davis, Caldwell and Smith held firm under immense pressure and managed to repel most of […]
The Village Bohemians have capped a stunning 2011 NYCAFL season by taking out the premiership in a closely fought contest with the Suburban Tollmen (Trash) at Pier 40 in Manhattan. Also on the night the Times Square Tourists won the battle for third place and the first pick in the 2012 NYCAFL draft by defeating […]
