2. Södermalm looks for greener grass

    By Blue Baller

    Last weekend in April was also, in a deeper psychological sense, the first weekend of early summer for the blues. Invited by the Dockers together with the Årsta Swans to Norrtälje, the three teams concluded the pre-season with a mixed-team friendly. The Dockers impressed, as always, with exellent grounds and facilities, but more importantly, the conditions were perfect for a light game of footy. Given the season premiere is already next weekend, it came as no surprise that the three teams were holding back, avoiding injuries and not revealing their true colors unnecessarily. Dockers coach Ryan Tucker, however, declared that he was optimistic about playing already after the summer break, despite still jumping on crouches after breaking his ankle while skiing during winter. Only Söder’s president cannon- ball-Kaj, who allegedly rejected taking a ride out to Norrtälje and instead took the 100km to the coast-near city as a triathlon practice run,  went full on out on the pitch, resulting in a single-accident smashed nose.

    Next week is the season premiere for the SAFF league. Stay tuned for updates!

    Södermalm Blues, Årsta Swans and Norrtälje Dockers

  3. Dockers vs. Blues

    By Blue Baller

    Tomorrow, Sat, Södermalm saddle up to go to Norrtälje to play the Dockers for the second time this season, 12.00 at Norrtälje sportcenter. Both teams have seen an upgoing trend the since the summer break, and with Norrtälje being a typical strong home team,
    some great footy is to be expected.

    Tag along to support your favourite team!

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  4. Södermalm win again

    By Blue Baller

    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

  6. Pre Season friendlie

    By Blue Baller

    Tomorrow, Sat 21st, Södermalm takes on Norrtälje Dockers and Karlstad Eagles in a pair of pre season friendlies. The wheater forcast looks a bit more promising than when Solna invited North London Lions last week-end.  Södermalm – Dockers 12.30, Södermalm – Eagles 14.00. Come along and enjoy the first footy of the season!

  7. Söder book tickets to….. the finals!

    By Blue Baller

    Just like last year Söder faced Bromma Vikings in today’s semi-final, and just like last year Södermalm was favorites after winning the minor championships. But all similarities end here. Coach Paul put any such thought to rest before the first quarter “If you chew them up in small bites, you just can’t choke. Start out strong, and then turn up the heat!” Södermalm was playing a running game, Tanka, Petter and Natis was all over the place sending hand passes to the right address, and went in hard for the ball throughout the game, with players player Oscar “The O-train” Löfgren-Ferraz and Chris “the Bull” Angus leading the way through whatever Bromma put in front of them.

    The Vikings put up a good fight and shadowed Söder the first 2Qs, but faced with a relentless defense led by Lethal Lars Hagberg and Iron “Joel Burnell” Guts, and after signing in almost the entire Södermalm team in the scoresheet it was the premiership Q that settled the game.

    Next week will see the SAFF GF between Södermalm and Solna, after the Axemen won a close-fought game against a Årsta Swans struggling with numbers and even short of a coach! Sat 17th @ Årstafältet, 12.00 13.00. Be there to support your favorite team!

  8. Home or away? Same same in south Stockholm derby

    By Blue Baller

    1-2-3 BAM!

    Last weekend, Södermalm defeated Årsta in the second derby of the season. Viewers agreed Åsta still lack the stability and routin to beat well organized Södermalm, despite strong individual performances and a set of young enthusiastic Swedes in the team. Captain Max and Jordo Jr delivered 7 of Söders 12 goals, but it was the return of Marcus Rappacio, Söder veteran, to the goalsheet that got the crowd going mad!

    The final score was 93 – 55 to Södermalm and good footy was reassuring, but the news shortly after that Jordo Jr – this years favourite for the SAFF best and fairest – was going back to Oz after being misinformed that winter starts in September already sent chockwaves through the organization. Petter promised to update the club webpage with a climate section straight away, just using his iPhone, and from the President’s office inquireies are being made to order beaneis with the club logo, just to be safe.

    Bromma – Söder match report soon to follow

     

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    Pictures by Jordo

  9. Söder heads to Falun, returns triumphant

    By Petter Eek

    This saturday Söder kick-started the second half of the season with a big win after long summer break. The opponents were newcomers Falun Diggers who have been struggling so far this year. 

    Söder came up to picturesque Dalarna with nine players. When the first ball went up, however, eight players were on field after Joel “Iron Guts” Burnell had become umpire. Söder started strong and rapidly took command of the game.

    Goal kicking was much improved since last game, partly thanks to the extra space between the goal posts. Söder recruit Natis Johansson showed great skills in the back line keeping Falun scoreless in the first quarter.

    Despite the warm weather and outnumbering Söder stayed ahead in the second and third quarter displaying some good footy, moving the ball across the field through hand passes and kicks with good accuracy.

    When the last whistle sounded, Söder was comfortably ahead with close to 200 points. A strong statement before the upcoming playoffs.

  10. Söder dig deep to scramble team for falun game

    By Blue Baller

    Bye bye Seabass

    Södermalm is back in the game after a long summer break, and face Falun Diggers in the only away gameof the year. The Diggers have been struggeling the first half of the season, but can be expected to be strengthened by playing on home turf. “This game is not to be taken lightly, especially not with our latest debacle in mind” coach Paul said, referring to the loss against Solna. Injured Sean “Kungen” on the same subject – “We need to harden the f*** up!”

    With a few injuries, some off to vacation, and Lars playing IC Cup in Australia, still the most shocking loss was revealed during the summer break – Austria’s best footy player, the jolly green giant, the man who could sell ice to an eskimo, Sebastian “Seabass” Dorda is leaving Stockholm bound for London with a hot shot job offer. Good luck Seabass!

    Back on the footy field, a win against falun would again secure a comfortable lead for the remaining two games befor play off and grand Final.

  11. Check your calender

    By Blue Baller

    First of all, for players and for those of you who might be interested in testing what so fun about aussie rules, during summer we are Wednesdays, 18.00 at Årstafältet.

    Söder footy trip 2009. Special guest, the SAFF trophy

    Secondly. Free Sat Aug 13th, as Södermalm is playing Falun in Falun! We will be leaving Stockholm around 9pm, Make sure you can come along. We also need 2 or three cars to get us there and back!

    Third. The footy trip is locked in! Cheif executive travels – Tanka – decided on Riga, Latvia. When asked about his decision he said – “well, the rich culture and cuisine of the baltic region has always attracted me, plus a jug of beer is less than 20kr” As every year, Södermalm reached out to local footy clubs to try and arrange a game during the weekend, but as there are none, ultimately failed. Proximity of KFC to the hostel is under investigation. Book your ticket now and let Tanka know!

  12. Söder trips on last leg before season break

    By Blue Baller

    While the rain was pouring straight down, but Södermalm’s kicking was anything but that.  The final score 56-51 to Solna, and Söder kicked 5 goals 21 behinds!  Not so much to cheer about, but despite the weather there was an enthusiastic crowd trying to push the team to only one more goal, and to see Årsta defeated Bromma with 47-37 in the second game of the night.

  14. Half season final

    By Blue Baller

    Free your calenders for this Friday, the 17th of June! In the double header of round 7 of the SAFF championships, the very last before the summer break, Södermalm start off the night by playing Solna, follwed by Årsta vs. Bromma. Two big games in one night, what more could you ask for? BBQ and cold drinks – well we have that too!

    The game starts 18.00 @ Årstafältet. Come and support your team!

  15. Söder undefeated as the table turns

    By Blue Baller

    In a game as tight and wet as the snuggling at Timbi’s going away party later that night, Södermalm team spirit and hard work can make up for missing key players. The 4 Swedes, minimum number allowed onfield, had to workhard thoughout the game, and Luke and Shakesperare, playing their first Södermalm game ever, gave two subs altogether.

    Nevertheless, running, talking, handballing, kicking, sheparding, from everyone  througout the game from all players – as a team should work – allowed Södermalm to end up on top. The final score was 95-66.