Dear fellow Lions and Supporters,

1. Lions vs OC Bombers

We play our next big 18-a-side game against our neighbours from Orange County, on Saturday July 12th.  We are looking for a huge supporter (and player) turnout, so please put this on your calendar!  We will be playing at the newly renovated NTC Park in Point Loma. 

The game will start at noon, and we are trying to negotiate a curtain raiser game with OC to make sure everyone gets a good run on the day.  More to follow.

2. New Tuesday Night Strength and Conditioning Session

The Lions have negotiated a deal with Rehab United who will be running a 6 week Strength and Conditioning program for us at their facility.  The sessions will be every Tuesday night at 6pm from July 15 through August 19.  Total cost is $79 per person which is due on the first day of training along with your registration/release form which will be posted on the Lions home page shortly.  This is a great deal to get to work with a professional strength and conditioning coach in a top notch facility.  Email Brando brandon_s_blankenship@yahoo.com to let him know if you are planning to participate.  

www.rehabunited.com

3. Training   (click here to go to a downloadable July schedule)

Men’s: NEW NIGHT! Wednesday nights at Doyle Elementary is our new MANDATORY training night.  Please keep an eye on the website for Thursday training nights (e.g.; Thursday July 3rd and 10th we have training at Doyle as well).  If you have questions call Schenka, 734 223 6421.

Co-Ed: NEW LOCATION!  Monday nights at Ski Beach (see website for directions) at 6pm.  Next Co-Ed game will be July 26th during the Metro tournament.  Time to be confirmed.  

Dear fellow Lions and Supporters,

1. Lions vs OC Bombers

We play our next big 18-a-side game against our neighbours from Orange County, on Saturday July 12th.  We are looking for a huge supporter (and player) turnout, so please put this on your calendar!  We will be playing at the newly renovated NTC Park in Point Loma. 

The game will start at noon, and we are trying to negotiate a curtain raiser game with OC to make sure everyone gets a good run on the day.  More to follow.

2. New Tuesday Night Strength and Conditioning Session

The Lions have negotiated a deal with Rehab United who will be running a 6 week Strength and Conditioning program for us at their facility.  The sessions will be every Tuesday night at 6pm from July 15 through August 19.  Total cost is $79 per person which is due on the first day of training along with your registration/release form which will be posted on the Lions home page shortly.  This is a great deal to get to work with a professional strength and conditioning coach in a top notch facility.  Email Brando brandon_s_blankenship@yahoo.com to let him know if you are planning to participate.  

www.rehabunited.com

3. Training   (click here to go to a downloadable July schedule)

Men’s: NEW NIGHT! Wednesday nights at Doyle Elementary is our new MANDATORY training night.  Please keep an eye on the website for Thursday training nights (e.g.; Thursday July 3rd and 10th we have training at Doyle as well).  If you have questions call Schenka, 734 223 6421.

Co-Ed: NEW LOCATION!  Monday nights at Ski Beach (see website for directions) at 6pm.  Next Co-Ed game will be July 26th during the Metro tournament.  Time to be confirmed.  

San Diego Lions                       48

Golden Gate Roos                    63

The Lions traveled to Golden Gate on the weekend for a much anticipated game against the Roos.  The conditions were great for footy, wispy clouds in the sky, bright sun, and a strong breeze blowing diagonally across the oval which lasted the entire game.

The Lions won the toss, but team captain Brendan “Freddie” McDonald elected to defend against the breeze in the first quarter and the advantage was to the Roos.  The Lions were fielding a lot of new players and it was a test for the coaching staff to get the Lions settled in the first quarter. On top of that there was a wardrobe malfunction that had the Lions borrowing jerseys from Golden Gate!  (Thanks lads!)  A few early injuries—including a knee injury to star forward and Revo team member, Justin Valley—had the coaches scrambling, and Golden Gate came out of the gates quickly, full of run and full of passion for the football.  In contrast, the Lions were second to the football, and found it hard to find a rhythm.  Rightfully so, the Roos took full advantage of the wind, and the Lions slow start to take a 3 goal lead after the first quarter.  

Q1:                  SD 1.2.8                      GG 4.2.26                   

In the second quarter the Lions started to find their feet. They had the wind at their backs and managed to peg back a few goals, thanks to some great work in the middle by the Captian Freddy McDonald, and Lions debutant Brian O’Reilly, who had “rucked” up for his first full-sided game of footy.  Donnie Lucero was stoic in defense, as were Brett ‘Viking’ Ullman, Jack Cameron and Steve Simpson.

Q2:                  SD 3.4.22                    GG 5.3.33

The third quarter was a great tussle. The wind seemed to have been getting stronger throughout the game, but calmed down a bit for the “premiership quarter”. The Lions managed to kick two goals to the Roos one, but a persistent attack by the Roos afforded them 5 behids as well, and so the quarter was nearly even. At the end of the third the Lions were down by just ten points.  

Q3:                  SD 5.4.34                    GG 6.8.44

But as was the case for most of the day, the Lions were flat footed, and second to the contest. The Roos, in contrast, did a great job of running with the football and providing options across the ground. The Lions scored the first goal early in the quarter and followed up with a missed opportunity, resulting in a behind. There was a feeling that the game was anyone’s, with the margin just now 3 points. A long drought followed, with a lot of scrappy play trapping the pill near the wings and center area of the ground for what seemed to be ages. No majors were posted until only about 7 minutes remained in the game. Then, as the Lions remained flat, the Roos took advantage with some good running and strong teamwork. They snapped three quick goals in succession and knocked the wind out of the flagging Lions, who managed only to kick one more goal before the final buzzer. In the end, Golden Gate won by 3 goals, and took hold of the Dusting-Bergman Cup.  

Q4:                  SD 7.6.48                    GG 9.9.63

It was a great experience for the 10 new Lions who made the trip up to Golden Gate, and shows that the Lions have much work to do over the next few weeks in preparation for their next encounter against Orange County. Full credit is due to Golden Gate for a great game of footy, and the Lions look forward to their next West Coast tussle.  

                                                                        ~ Written by Simon Schenk

San Diego Lions                       48

Golden Gate Roos                    63

The Lions traveled to Golden Gate on the weekend for a much anticipated game against the Roos.  The conditions were great for footy, wispy clouds in the sky, bright sun, and a strong breeze blowing diagonally across the oval which lasted the entire game.

The Lions won the toss, but team captain Brendan “Freddie” McDonald elected to defend against the breeze in the first quarter and the advantage was to the Roos.  The Lions were fielding a lot of new players and it was a test for the coaching staff to get the Lions settled in the first quarter. On top of that there was a wardrobe malfunction that had the Lions borrowing jerseys from Golden Gate!  (Thanks lads!)  A few early injuries—including a knee injury to star forward and Revo team member, Justin Valley—had the coaches scrambling, and Golden Gate came out of the gates quickly, full of run and full of passion for the football.  In contrast, the Lions were second to the football, and found it hard to find a rhythm.  Rightfully so, the Roos took full advantage of the wind, and the Lions slow start to take a 3 goal lead after the first quarter.  

Q1:                  SD 1.2.8                      GG 4.2.26                   

In the second quarter the Lions started to find their feet. They had the wind at their backs and managed to peg back a few goals, thanks to some great work in the middle by the Captian Freddy McDonald, and Lions debutant Brian O’Reilly, who had “rucked” up for his first full-sided game of footy.  Donnie Lucero was stoic in defense, as were Brett ‘Viking’ Ullman, Jack Cameron and Steve Simpson.

Q2:                  SD 3.4.22                    GG 5.3.33

The third quarter was a great tussle. The wind seemed to have been getting stronger throughout the game, but calmed down a bit for the “premiership quarter”. The Lions managed to kick two goals to the Roos one, but a persistent attack by the Roos afforded them 5 behids as well, and so the quarter was nearly even. At the end of the third the Lions were down by just ten points.  

Q3:                  SD 5.4.34                    GG 6.8.44

But as was the case for most of the day, the Lions were flat footed, and second to the contest. The Roos, in contrast, did a great job of running with the football and providing options across the ground. The Lions scored the first goal early in the quarter and followed up with a missed opportunity, resulting in a behind. There was a feeling that the game was anyone’s, with the margin just now 3 points. A long drought followed, with a lot of scrappy play trapping the pill near the wings and center area of the ground for what seemed to be ages. No majors were posted until only about 7 minutes remained in the game. Then, as the Lions remained flat, the Roos took advantage with some good running and strong teamwork. They snapped three quick goals in succession and knocked the wind out of the flagging Lions, who managed only to kick one more goal before the final buzzer. In the end, Golden Gate won by 3 goals, and took hold of the Dusting-Bergman Cup.  

Q4:                  SD 7.6.48                    GG 9.9.63

It was a great experience for the 10 new Lions who made the trip up to Golden Gate, and shows that the Lions have much work to do over the next few weeks in preparation for their next encounter against Orange County. Full credit is due to Golden Gate for a great game of footy, and the Lions look forward to their next West Coast tussle.  

                                                                        ~ Written by Simon Schenk

Thanks to Bobby Bitmead for putting together an entertaining piece . . . it's a must read, really.

Go to the 18-a-side footy page for the write-up.

Stats and awards are also listed.

Jeff Blankman has posted photos of the weekend's hijinx on his Facebook page. If you'd like to check them out send him a friend request. It's very easy to open an account, if you don't have one.

Also . . . check out this video from the weekend!

Thanks to Bobby Bitmead for putting together an entertaining piece . . . it's a must read, really.

Go to the 18-a-side footy page for the write-up.

Stats and awards are also listed.

Jeff Blankman has posted photos of the weekend's hijinx on his Facebook page. If you'd like to check them out send him a friend request. It's very easy to open an account, if you don't have one.

Also . . . check out this video from the weekend!