DUST OFF YOUR BOOTS, TRAINING HAS STARTED FOR THE 2010 SEASON
The training for the 2010 season startedt on Wednesday 3 March 2010 at 6.30pm at Mahoney Park. Weekly trainings will follow every Wednesday night thereafter, same time, same place.

2010 SEASON KICK OFF
The playing season starts on the weekend of 10 April 2010. Further details of game schedules will be released as soon as it’s available, but SWAFL are intending on scheduling a number of Friday night games this season! Stay tuned for more details

BREAKAWAYS 2010 COACH APPOINTED
Following the departure of our Super coach, Jamie Robertson, with an unbelievable 5 premierships under her belt, we had a big task to fill the position of coach, and were conscious of the big shoes to fill following her departure. So, after an extensive recruitment campaign, we’ve secured an amazing coach for our 2010 season!
Full detail to be released soon, but some credentials of the new coach include: fantastic vision and knowledge for modern running game & great ability to communicate game tactics and skills with players of all levels; extremely passionate to see the Women’s footy league advance to gain general public acknowledgement; coached u18’s team and assisted with senior’s men’s teams; most recently coached u16 youth team to Premiership; coached all levels of junior footy leagues; mentor to all the coaches of the whole junior’s club; Sydney’s talent scout for Fremantle Dockers AFL team; with Fremantle Dockers coaching team such that he receives all their training drills and knowledge; unparalleled off field achievements in building a struggling juniors club into the best resourced and financially secure club of the league, during his presidency; direct ties with Kevin Sheedy and is a mad Essendon supporter.

The coach will start training with us after this weekend’s training run, but will be popping past during our session this Sunday to have a quick look and introduce himself, so make sure you’re there to meet the new coach! Also, he’s already set us our first task… to go to the Sydney Swans vs Carlton NAB CUP match on Saturday 20 Feb at Blacktown, 7.40pm, where we’ll all sit together (on the old-skool hill) and discuss footy team set-ups, and tactics employed by those 2 elite teams. So, get your tickets to this game (only $16) from http://www.rootyhillrsl.com.au/ . The more people we get to this event, the more benefit to our season, and your personal understanding of the game, so get your tickets now! Also… Chris Judd is playing!

PARKVIEW HOTEL – 2YR SPONSORSHIP DEAL SECURED
The Parkview Hotel were pleased to extend their relationship with the Newtown Breakaways on a more permanent basis, and will be our sponsors for the next 2 years! This is a great acknowledgement of successful partnership we formed with them last year, and a view to a fruitful continued relationship with them for the next 2 years. So, get down to the Parkview, thank them for their support, have a drink, and check out our Premiership photo displayed proudly on their wall!

MORE SPONSORSHIPS TO COME
We are currently working on securing a few more major sponsorships, which are needed to keep our fees down. If you can help in any way, please contact Jemma on sponsorship@newtownbreakaways.com

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & 2010 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
On November 29 at Kuleto's Cocktail bar, the Annual General Meeting for the Newtown Breakaways was held. The most important order of the day was appointing a the Committee for the 2010 season.

Congratulations to Natasha Devlin who takes the reins of the Breakaways as President.
She has played an instrumental role in 2009 on and off the field and we look forward to her contibution as President in 2010

No doubt she has big shoes to fill in the absence of Rebecca 'Becstar' Burridge who has done an oustanding job keeping us afloat. She will be greatly missed by everyone at the club.

2010 Committee Appointments
President: Natasha Devlin
Secretary: Sarah Groube
Treasurer: Verna Ilse
Sponsorship & Fundraising Manager: Jemma Still
Football Manager: Roxy McGee

Team Support:
Team Manager: Mandy Jennings
Media Manager: Natalie Redford
Website Developer: Tray Farrugia

BREAKAWAYS CAPTAIN MAKES ALL AUSTRALIAN TEAM
Congratulations to Breakaways Captain Nat Redford for her selection to be part of the inaugural All Australian Academy which culminates in a game at the MCG on June 14th 2010, prior to the Melbourne v Collingwood game. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! for the Unofficial Support squad taking the trek down to Melbourne to support our Nat

2009 MEDIA COVERAGE
Breakaways Feature on OneHD TV with barry Hall and our premiership medals.

Breakaways Captain Natalie Redford features on Radio discussing Women in AFL
Listen to the interview here

Home Ground & Training Field
Mahoney park, Cnr Illawarra Road and Wharf Street, Marrickville. Google Map