On Friday 29 May, the Newington College Football Association officially welcomed the start of the Football season with a lunch at Dedes on the Wharf. Attended by all Senior 1sts and 2nds Football players, Director of Football, Mr Brian McCarthy, Head of Sport, Mr James Godfrey, the Headmaster Dr David Mulford, coaches, friends and family, the event was a warm celebration of each individual player’s effort and perseverance on the field. Mr Brian McCarthy, also announced the Captain of the 1sts, Alex Innanuzzi (12/MO) and Vice Captain James Pepper (12/KL).

Western Sydney Wanderers’ player and recent debutant with the Young Socceroos, Jonathan Aspropotamitis (ON 2014) was also welcomed on stage to share some insights with the young players as to how he has made it so far. He thanked his family for their support, and returned to his table that was filled with former members of last year’s premiership winning team.

A big thanks to the Newington College Football Association for organising this very special event.