2006 ASAFA Carnival
The 2006 ASAFA carnival was held at Manuka Oval and saw the re-emergence of Navy football in the representational arena. With some good, new talent emerging through Cerberus together with some seasoned campaigners to show them the way, both sides were well prepared for what Army and RAAF were going to dish out.
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The female squad were able to win the Geoff Ledger Trophy for the first time since forming in 2004. A convincing win over RAAF set them up for a grand final against Army who yet to taste defeat. Scores were:
Game 1: Navy 8.8 54 defeated RAAF 0.0 0
Game 2: Navy 3.3 21 defeated Army 2.2 14
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The male squad regained the Jim Smail Trophy for the first time since the inaugural carnival in this format commenced in 1986. This broke an 18 year Army stranglehold. Scores were:
Game 1: Navy
Game 2: Navy 13.11 89 defeated Army 8.15 63
Check out the April 20 2006 edition of Navy News which detailed our dominance.
A promotional visit to the Canberra Hospital children's ward was beneficial to both players and those being visited. Navy PR came through with some give aways for the children and as the photo shows, the players themselves found this aspect of the lead up to the carnival inspiring.
Catta (Aaron Convery), K2 (A. Keays), Barto (R. Bartorelli), Kimmy (Kimborley Thompson) and Doc (Matt Holloway) with kids in the children's ward of Canberra Hospital.
The cocktail party was once again a memorable occasion which showcased the RANAFA product to sponsors and dignatries alike. It was held on the grassed area in front of the HARMAN wardroom and attended by CN VADM Russ Shalders, DCN and RANAFA Patron RADM Max Hancock and ASAFA President Brig Brian Dawson.
Well done to Spud Blackberry for single handedly taking down the tent on completion of the night.
CN VADM Russ Shalders and CDRE Clint Thomas (RANAFA President) with members of the leadership groups, Kristen Rice, Aaron Convery, Candice Freeman, Darren Murray, Tash Wilson, Jimmy Barnes, Sara Mooney and Jackie Newton.
