Kiama Power

Byrne and Vallence to represent ADF

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The Kiama Power are thrilled to announce the selection of Luke Vallence to play for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) All Stars, with Sean Byrne appointed as assistant coach.

The Kiama pair have arrived in camp in Adelaide ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Australian Combined Emergency Services (ACES), which will serve as a curtain raiser to Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval.

Vallence, who signed with Kiama in the pre-season, was selected from his recent appearance for the Navy at the ADF carnival last month in Melbourne.

Power assistant coach Byrne was appointed to the ADF coaching role following his successful ADF carnival campaign in his first year as the Navy’s head coach.

“We are excited for Pudge (Byrne) on his selection,” said Kiama head coach Sam Hodges.

“Our language and game plan comes from him, so it’s a worthy nod to the hard work that he puts in.”

First bounce at Adelaide Oval will be 1:25pm ACDT, with Byrne also reciting The Ode prior to the main AFL game.

Kiama announce signing of Fynn Ackerley

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The Power are pleased to announce the signing of talented, young midfielder Fynn Ackerley from Red Hill in the Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League.

The 21-year-old was named in the Herald Sun as one the top young players in the MPFNL in 2024, playing 17 games of the season in Red Hill’s senior team.

“Has a great football brain; understands and reads the game well. He works equally well inside or outside the contest. And he’s displayed leadership qualities too.”

Ackerley’s arrival is expected to further propel Kiama’s chances this season after the team’s impressive performance in their first outing for 2025.

“Fynn is a top-class player who will be a great asset for our club over the coming seasons,” said Power Head Coach Sam Hodges.

“He has played in one of the best leagues in Victoria and has proven himself as one of the best young players from the area.

“We look forward to welcoming Fynn and his partner Liv to Kiama next month.”

The South Mornington junior will be available for selection in May.

Power sign Jack Eastwood

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The Power are pleased to announce the signing of midfielder/forward Jack Eastwood for the 2025 season.

The 24-year-old joins the Power after playing 51 games in South Australia’s Southern Football League over the past seven seasons with the Christies Beach Saints and Morphett Vale Emus, along with stints at UTS Bats (NSW), Meadows Bulldogs (SA) and Waratah Warriors (NT).

The Morphett Vale junior brings further experience and talent into Kiama’s roster for 2025, with Eastwood joining Navy representative teammates Odin Brown, Luke Vallence and Max Whiticker at the South Coast club.

Kiama Power assistant coach Sean Byrne, who is also Jack’s head coach in the Navy football program, was ecstatic to hear that Eastwood had agreed to join Kiama this season.

“Easty certainly fits the bill. With his clean skills and experience he will add plenty of value to our playing list as well as help to mentor our emerging crop of mids and forwards.”

Eastwood played in Kiama’s match simulation against Googong in the pre-season, and will be available for selection in May.

Teams named for Family Day

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The Power have named their first Men’s Premier Division lineup for 2025, plus some changes to the women and reserves teams, ahead of their clash with Figtree on Saturday celebrating Family Day and raising funds for Heart Research Australia.

Hamish Robertson has been named to make his debut for Kiama, with Lachlan Kirk, Charlie Wood and Thomas Bell announced to make their returns after some time away from their home club.

Luke Vallence is a late out after suffering a hamstring injury during the week at training, with coach Sam Hodges preferring to wait until after the Easter weekend break to make a call on the midfield recruit.

Jason Pavser has been named to start in the ruck in just his second game, following his three-goal club debut in reserve grade last week.

Meanwhile, the women’s team will look to continue their electric form as they take on defending premiers Figtree Saints on Saturday, who are now mentored by last year’s Kiama coach Steve Defranceschi.

Cassie O’Leary, Maddi Aitkin and Teneale Keene are all unavailable for Saturday’s match with the Saints after starring in last week’s convincing win against Bomaderry.

Round 2 Men’s Premier Division

Power v Kangaroos
Saturday, April 12 at 2:10pm
Bonaira Oval

B: Max Cook, Harry Wallace, Patrick in het Panhuis
HB: Josh Simpson, Hamish Robertson, Sean Byrne
C: Kade Ovenden, Lachlan Kirk, Cooper Richards
HF: Charlie Wood, Odin Brown, Will Blomley
F: Toby Trudgett, Josh Walton, Shea Hammond
FOL: Jason Pavser, Joel Hensman, Michael Williams
INT: Thomas Bell, Harvey Johnson, Harry Lawrence, Lewis Tomlinson
EM: Ethan McGee, Dylan Welsh

Milestone: Hamish Robertson (debut), Jason Pavser (debut), Harry Lawrence (debut)

Round 2 Women’s Premier Division

Power v Saints
Saturday, April 12 at 12:20pm
Bonaira Oval

B: Leah Quigley, Laura Kent
HB: Savanah Detheridge, Jade Quigley, Tara Bancroft
C: Andie Ettridge, Imogen Fowles, Summer Moylan
HF: Carra Sheldon, Emma Doyle, Courtney Smith
F: Shellee Gibson, Madeleine Bakker
FOL: Chelsea Blanch, Dakota Mason, Erin Willetts
INT: Elissa Rhodes, Olivia Falconer, Amanda Williams, Georgia Thomas

Milestone: Savanah Detheridge (debut)

Round 2 Men’s Reserve Grade

Power v Kangaroos
Saturday, April 12 at 10:30am
Bonaira Oval

B: Joel Cooney, Blair Turner, Daniel Shanahan
HB: Mathew Lawson, Anthony Hourigan, Jeremy Boonstra
C: Taigh Borthwick, Dylan Welsh, Ethan McGee
HF: Anthony Grady, Tom Williams, Joshua Kennedy
F: Samuel Wallace, Jayden Andrews, Liam Ovenden
FOL: Rory Doyle, Sonny Ettridge, Christian Haigh
INT: George Hicks, Jordon Kirk, Jayden Wilshere, Steven White

Milestone: Joel Cooney (debut), Blair Turner (debut), George Hicks (debut), Jordon Kirk (debut)

Reserves fall short against Bombers

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Kiama were in the box seat to clinch a Round 1 victory over Bay & Basin, however some missed chances late in the game saw the visitors leave with a 10-point victory on Saturday morning at Bonaira Oval.

The Power were accurate in front of goals for most of the match, at one stage having 10.0 recorded on the scoreboard, before some fourth quarter nerves saw the reserves fall short in their 11.5 (71) to 12.9 (81) loss on Saturday.

The Power were left to rue two missed late opportunities to take a critical first step on their road to redemption, after Tony Grady missed a potential sealer when ahead by one point, with the Bombers immediately going the length of the field to lead the game with only minutes remaining.

Not long after, Michael Williams found himself running towards goals with the chance to kick the Power ahead, but also missed.

It was a disappointing result for Kiama, as Bay & Basin sealed the victory when they kicked a goal with 30 seconds to go in front of the Power clubhouse.

Jason Pavser was immense on debut for the Power, kicking three goals in a Best On Ground performance, with key forward Jayden Andrews kicking four majors in his accurate goalkicking display.

KIAMA         3.0     7.0     10.0     11.5 (71)
BAY & BASIN     3.3     5.5     9.8     12.9 (82)

GOALS
Kiama: Andrews 4, Pavser 3, Walton 2, Johnson, T. Williams
Bay & Basin: Allen 2, Block 2, Brown 2, Sim 2, Hylton-Cummins, Thomson-Zeschke, Harvey

BEST
Kiama: Pavser, Vallence, Johnson, in het Panhuis, Walton, Kennedy
Bay & Basin: Proctor, Block, Hylton-Cummins, Haig, Brown, Sim

First half shut-out guides Power women to win

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Kiama’s defense was pivotal in recording the women team’s first win of the season, defeating a gallant Bomaderry by 21 points on Saturday afternoon.

It was great reward for new coach Arthur Chilcott, as he debuted three key recruits, to record the 3.10 (28) to 1.1 (7) victory in front of a strong contingent of Power supporters at Bonaira Oval.

Imogen Fowles was the star for the Power in her first official game of Australian rules football, wreaking havoc with the ball in hand and constantly applying tackle pressure to cause multiple turnovers.

With former Murray Bushranger Teneale Keene dominating the ruck contest and ADF All Star midfielder Maddison Aitkin providing vital run and carry around the contest, the Power were able to kick three goals in the first half and constantly pepper the Tigers’ backline with continuous threats.

The Power’s backline, headed by Laura Kent and Jade Quigley, were able to repel most chances from Bomaderry that came their way, not conceding any points until the fourth quarter.

KIAMA                             2.4    1.3    0.2   0.1 (28)
BOMADERRY               0.0    0.0    0.0   1.1 (7)

GOALS 
Kiama: Moylan, Co. Smith, Doyle
Bomaderry: Phillips

BEST 
Kiama: Fowles, Keene, O’Leary, Aitkin, Moylan, Bancroft
Bomaderry: Phillips, Muller, Parker, McConville, Richards, Clerget

Kiama Power launch 2025 season

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The Kiama Power have officially kicked off the season with the club’s 2025 Season Launch afternoon, held at the Kiama Power Clubhouse, Bonaira Oval.

The event comes just seven days before Kiama’s Round One matches for the women and reserves, with the Men’s Premier Division having the bye.

It was a memorable afternoon for the club as several new recruits were presented with their first black and teal guernsey from coaches Sam Hodges and Arthur Chilcott.

New additions Hamish Robertson, Luke Vallence, Jeremy Boonstra and Maddison Aitkin were on hand to receive their new jumpers.

The leadership group for the women’s squad was announced with Cassie O’Leary continuing as captain, supported by Emma Doyle and Dakota Mason.

For the men, Josh Simpson will again lead the squad, with Harry Wallace stepping into the vice-captaincy role.

The afternoon also saw the $1,000 draw unfold, with Sam Wallace and Charlie Wood winning the major prize in entertaining scenes after bidding for their number in the live auction.

ORDER DRAWNNUMBERBUYERPRIZE
136Max Shelley$100 Bonus Prize
28Anthony Hourigan
323Felicity Leto
459Georgia Thomas
521Erin Willetts
682Trent McDonald
757Lachlan Kirk
829Brendan Johnston
975Mark Andrews
1035Carra Sheldon
1184Mel Kirk
1216Michael Williams
1334Ben Woods
1456Andrew McGee
1564Emily Hourigan
1681Sarah Hourigan
1749Kade Ovenden
1824Emma Timbs
1985Josh Mason
2013Jordan Simpson
2117Josh Simpson
2255Max Whiticker
2345Tom Williams
2411Arthur Chilcott
2520Sienna ByrneBonus Number Prize
2673Tennille Shelley
2780Isabelle Hourigan
2854Chris Tomlinson
2912Sofia Hourigan
3018Mark Jewel
3143Kane Presland
325Shea Hammond
331Dakota Mason
3426Sam Wallace
3538Dylan Welsh
3683Luke Vallence
3710Kim Williams
3847Rob Beaumont
3962Anthony Grady
4088Scott Phillips
4177Trent McDonald
4276Mark Jewel
4370Kye Andrews
4474Jordon Sarkodee
4560Andie Ettridge
4652Sam Wallace
4768Richard Welsh
4846Britt Mason
4939Kirralea Wicks
5065George Hicks$100 Bonus Prize
5114Kim Williams
5286Hamish Robertson
534Georgia Thomas
5440Georgia Thomas
553Amanda Bergin
5642Hannah Case
5715Ben Williams
5858Nic Andrews
5953Luke Vallence
6067Harry Lawrence
6172Emma Doyle
6263Harry Lawrence
6327Hamish Ovenden
6444Will Blomley
6566Dirk Ovenden
6687Elissa Rhodes
676Patrick Haig
6861Greg Mason
6951Jayden Andrews
7071Michael Kirk
7132Lachlan Kirk
7228Jodie Ovenden
7319Ethan McGee
7422Luke Vallence
7531Matt MahonyBonus Number Prize – unable to claim
7633Aaron ShelleyBonus Number Prize
7730Harry Wallace
787Amanda Williams
7978Suzy Richards
8069Anthony Grady
8195Will Blomley (via auction $100)
8225Liam Ovenden
8348Rory Doyle
84100Max Shelley (via auction $300)
8589Sienna Byrne (via bonus number)
8691Cameron Davis (via auction $85)
8797Ethan McGee (via auction $130)
8879Georgia Thomas
8937Cam McDonald
9094Max Shelley (via auction $90)
9198Patrick Haig (via auction $220)
9293Cameron Davis (via auction $85)
939Courtney Smith
9450Rod Richards
9541Felicity Leto
962Cassie O’Leary
9796Maddison Aitkin (via auction $120)
9890Aaron Shelley (via bonus number)
9992Max Shelley (via auction $75)
10099Sam Wallace & Charlie Wood (via auction $220)$1,000 major prize

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Surge of sponsors join Power for 2025 charge

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The Power are excited to kickstart the new season by announcing the extension of our partnership with current sponsors, including the Kiama Leagues Club, as well as a variety of new sponsors.

The Kiama Leagues Club will once again be the principal sponsor of the Kiama Power in 2025, continuing a strong partnership between the two organisations which enables the continued presence and participation of Australian rules football in the community of Kiama and the surrounding areas.

The logo of the Kiama Leagues Club is proudly adorned above the playing number on the back of each guernsey for both the senior and junior players.

The senior football club will host two events, Presentation Night and another social night, in the function room of the Leagues Club, with the newly developed Cedar Cutters Sports Bar to host the club’s weekly post-game and post-training gatherings.

In addition, the Power can announce that The Grand Hotel Kiama, Belle Property and Northy Gym Nowra have also partnered with the club for 2025, joining Allfab Constructions and City Coast Services as major partners.

The Grand Hotel Kiama will also sponsor four players and will donate a $50 voucher each week to be awarded to a Men’s Reserve Grade player. Since new ownership in October 2024, The Grand have undergone significant repositioning and improvement, with a key focus to re-engage with the local community and support grassroots initiatives such as it’s association with the Kiama Power. 

The new partnerships with Belle Property and Northy Gym – forged via their connection with the junior club – places a significant emphasis on community impact, with their support enabling the Power to deliver an extensive coaching and development program focused on boosting junior participation in local sport and improving the knowledge and skills of Kiama players.

Allfab Constructions and City Coast Services are naming rights sponsors of the Men’s Premier Division and Women’s Premier Division teams respectively, with their logo to take up the lower back position on the Power’s playing jumpers.

A further boost to the football club sees McGee Projects, Programmed Property Services, Coastwide Civil, Cloudbreak Wealth, and Gareth Ward MP all coming on board as premier partners this season.

They join our current sponsors – Project Dry Hire, Killmore Plant Services, First National Coast & Country, Waldie & Co, Lumberjacks Firewood, South Coast Auctions, Edwards Mowers, and Henry Clive – who will continue their partnership with the club again this season.

Our footprint in the community further grows with the addition of Marissa Kinsey, Bluestone Building Group, Albion Park Cakes & Pies, and Lake South Painting & Decorating being announced as official partners for 2025.

We are also excited to announce that our senior player sponsorship program has rapidly grown in the lead up to the AFL South Coast season, with 44 players currently sponsored – importantly covering their registration fees and other costs throughout the year – further adding to our network of businesses and organisations associated with Kiama Power.

Principal Partner
Kiama Leagues Club

Major Partners
Allfab Constructions
Belle Property
City Coast Services
Northy Gym Nowra
The Grand Hotel Kiama

Premier Partners
Coastwide Civil
Cloudbreak Wealth
First National Coast & Country
Edwards Mowers
Gareth Ward MP – Member for Kiama
Henry Clive
Killmore Plant Services
Lumberjacks Firewood
McGee Projects
Programmed Property Services
Project Dry Hire
South Coast Auctions

Official Partners
Albion Park Cakes & Pies
Bluestone Building Group
Lake South Painting & Decorating
Marissa Kinsey

Senior Player Sponsors
View men’s sponsors here
View women’s sponsors here

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Maddison Aitkin joins from UTS Bats

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The Kiama Power are thrilled to announce the signing of Maddison Aitkin from the UTS Bats, further adding to what could potentially be one of the best midfield groups in the AFL South Coast women’s competition this season.
 
Aitkin recently represented the Royal Australian Navy at the Australian Defence Force games in Melbourne, having also been twice selected in the ADF All Star team.
 
Maddison joins us after playing a full season of AFL Sydney Premier Division with the UTS Bats in 2024, continuing her form from the previous season in Victoria which saw her named as Cerberus’ Best & Fairest player in a premiership-winning team and was also named in the South Eastern Women’s League’s team of the year.
 
Aitkin played a starring role in the Power’s huge pre-season win last Saturday in Queanbeyan, noting how comfortable she felt pulling on the Power guernsey for the first time.
 
“The team was extremely welcoming and the vibe around the club is incredible,” Maddison said after the game.
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Power set for pre-season hit-out

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The Kiama Power continue their pre-season campaign tomorrow afternoon when they travel to Queanbeyan to meet Googong for match simulation.

Club veterans Michael Williams and Josh Walton will make the trip down the Hume Highway, along with Navy representatives Odin Brown and Max Whiticker after their win against the Army earlier in the week in Melbourne.

The women’s squad will look to continue their momentum after putting a margin on Bateman’s Bay, with all 21 available players selected to play.

The women’s match will begin at 12pm at Brad Haddin Oval, before the men take the field at 2pm.

Men’s squad – 2pm vs Googong

1. Tom Wallace
2. Josh Walton
4. Max Cook
5. Shea Hammond
6. Michael Williams
7. Joel Hensman
8. Odin Brown
11. Max Whiticker
13. Charlie Wood
14. Cooper Richards
17. Josh Simpson (c)
18. Patrick in het Panhuis
21. Jack Eastwood
24. Jayden Andrews
26. Samuel Wallace
27. Tony Grady
28. Dylan Welsh
30. Harry Wallace
34. Mathew Lawson
36. Jeremy Boonstra
38. Jacob Turner
39. Christian Haigh
43. Will Blomley
44. Daniel Shanahan
48. Rory Doyle

Women’s squad – 12pm vs Googong

Maddison Aitkin
Tara Bancroft
Chelsea Blanch
Lucy Clark
Emma Doyle
Andie Ettridge
Shellee Gibson
Anaya Holt
Imogen Fowles
Teneale Keene
Jordyn Martin
Summer Moylan
Emilia Quigley
Jade Quigley
Leah Quigley
Elissa Rhodes
Carra Sheldon
Courtney Smith
Georgia Thomas
Erin Willetts
Amanda Williams

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