1. A pale shade of blue

    By Ivan

    It was coach Jordo who put a riddle to the team after the game against Solna on the JCG – What do you get if you take the team captain, last season’s BnF, winner of the SAFF goal kicking comp, a board member, a stay at home dad, someone at choir practice,  a pair of exchange students and one or two national team players? I’ll tell you, you get a full team not on the field today! Not even Bluey’s here! It’s not good enough!

    Söder came to play with 9 players, but it was all uphill from there. Ivan ripped his hamstring after 3 minutes of play, leaving Söder effectivly one man short for the game. Iron Guts, still in rehab from a knee injury after pre season curling,  pulled on the jersey and settled in the goal square after first quarter. Södermalm largely balanced the game until half time, although failing to convert good play into goals, much thanks to a massive effort by Bull, Oscar and Rob ‘Mr T’ in the ruck.

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  2. First double header at The JCG!

    By Lars Hagberg

    Both games this Saturday have been moved to Skarpnäck.
    First kick-off at 12.00: Bromma vs. Årsta.
    Second game starts at 14.00: Solna vs. Södermalm.

    In addition, there’s been a great deal of interest  in how great “the J“can actually be. We know it’s the best oval in the Stockholm region, and we are confident the best footy in Sweden is played here. But hey, don’t trust us, come see for yourself this Saturday.

    As a teaser, here is how Södermalm set up the goal posts last summer

  3. Södermalm win again

    By Ivan

    Sunday arvo footy saw Söder take on a depleted Årsta at the J. It also saw the return of last years league Swedish b&f Mick, the new and improved medium Dave and first gamer Martin.Martin kept tradition alive by kicking a goal in his first game and ended it with 4 as did medium Dave who looked unstoppable, nearly taking a mark from his own kick. Miguel got thrown into the forward line to snag a couple as well.

    Special mention to the guys who helped out Årsta and gave us a good game, O train dominated as usual and Rob, Carson and Bull had plenty of it as did the one quarter specialist Murf.

    Final Result: Södermalm 14.10 94  vs. Årsta 6.4 40

  4. 2013 season start best in club history after another big win

    By Petter Eek

    On a twelve a side ground with only nine players a side there were a lot of open space this Saturday at the JCG when Söder took on Norrtälje.

    The mighty blues pushed ahead already in the first quarter and never let the control of the game slip out of its hands. With much open space Söder demonstrated great ball possession with lots of hand-passing, working the ball down field, into scoring position and most often – finishing with a goal.

    Final score

    Goals Behinds Total
    Södermalm 25 12 162
    Norrtälje 3 0 18

    Mentions

    • Martin kicked a goal with his first ever kick in his first ever game — following the great debut practice that Carson started last week.
    • Bull and the O-train returned, Bull kicking one goal and Oscar four.

  7. Söder celebrate Ivan’s 50th with a win! (by Chris Tancredi)

    By Lars Hagberg

    It was the 2012 Grand Final rematch between Södermalm and Bromma, approximately 7 months earlier it was Bromma who were successful, this time Söder. It was a team that comprised of a Spaniard, a Finn, an American, a few Aussies, a few Swedes, and a Murph (sounds like the start of a joke).

    Söder entered the match with several new faces who were keen to stamp their authority and they didn’t disappoint.

    Remembrance ceremony. Kudos to Martin Schulte-Hötte for the pic!

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  8. SAFF Round 1 ANZAC Day

    By Ivan

    Tomorrow, Sat 27th of April, is the day sor the first round of SAFF Leauge 2013 at the Årsta Backfield. The ANZAC day clash start off at 14.oo with Årsta Swans taking on the Dockers from Norrtälje, followed by a re-run of last years GF,  Södermalm Blues vs. Bromma Vikings at 16.00. After an impressive pre-seson, with international competiton, the young Dockers will be held for favorites in the first game, while Bromma has everything to prove, well known for their slow start and heavy finish.

    ANZAC day remembrance ceremony will be helt before kick off. BBQ and cold drinks are available. BYO umbrella.

    Come support your favorite team!

  9. Söder players on tour

    By Lars Hagberg

    Already before the start of the season Södermalm’s two national team players show good form.
    Martin represented SAFF in the regional game in Malmö last weekend. Although Skåne got up by 7 goals Martin had a solid performance. Allegedly the regional coach was asking after the game “Why aren’t there MORE Söder players in the Dynamite squad?”
    On the 10th of April Natis went down to Copenhagen to play the in the 2nd leg of the “Kennelly – O’Loughlin Showcase” The best players in Europe mixed with the Australian U18’s team for a friendly game. The game was played in front of AFL legends Dipper, Tadhg Kennelly and Michael O’Loughlin. Coach Dan McClaer was asking after the game “Why AREN’T there more Söder players in the National team?”

  11. New players, new coach, new team?

    By Ivan

    Södermalm is happy to present this season’s new recruits. Ben ‘Big C’ Condon and Jonas ‘JJ’ Jormedal recieved their official Södermalm jersey at registration nightand before an enthusiastic crowd of Söder players. We also expect great performances from Rob ‘Mr T’ Njoku, Luke ‘warm’ Croome and to draw advantage from the experience of  Daniel ‘D-day’ Perillo, a seasoned veteran of Dynamite 2006!

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  14. Söder Legend receive Club Order of Merit

    By Ivan

    When the Club blue ribbon committee, consisting of previously elected honourary members, presented to the AGM early January, the nomination of “Lethal” Lars Hagberg to join their numbers, the answer was yes in one voice.
    Södermalm AFC would like to present some of Larry’s acheivements for the Club, which speak for themselves.

    Legendary Larry

    President, V-P. and treasurer och Södermalm (2007 – 2013)

    First and most merited National team player of Södermalm

    Naming the SAFF BnF “The Lars Hagberg Medal”

    Club 2008 and 2010 Best and Fairest

    First ever 50 games for the Club (2011)

    Club AFL tipping (2011)

    Club stalwart (2007-…)