Kiama Power

Tyrone Mitchell joins Kiama from Inner West

7 May, 20257 May, 2025 by Kiama Power

Experienced forward Tyrone Mitchell has joined the Kiama Power in a move which is set to bolster the club’s premiership chances.

The Irymple junior completed a transfer from Inner West last month, following the signing of Mitchell’s good friend and Navy colleague Jack Eastwood.

Known for his explosive and dynamic playing style and goal-scoring ability, the 27-year-old will become the fifth Royal Australian Navy representative player in Kiama men’s playing list this season – alongside Jack Eastwood, Odin Brown, Luke Vallence and Max Whiticker.

Playing his junior football with the Irymple Eagles in Victoria’s Sunraysia Football Netball League, Mitchell progressed to play 96 games for the senior club and won a first grade premiership in 2019.

Mitchell then moved to Melbourne due to his work commitments, finishing runner-up in the Cerberus Bulldogs best and fairest votes in 2021, followed by a move to Sydney where he continued to play with the Inner West Magpies.

With 127 senior games experience, the crafty forward will bolster the Power as they look to become a premiership contender again.

Kiama Power men’s assistant coach and Navy head coach, Sean Byrne, welcomed Mitchell to the club.

“We are delighted to welcome Tyrone to the Power,” Byrne said.

“We identified Tyrone as someone that has the ability to be a match winner and after undergoing a thorough recruitment strategy, we believe he will add great value to our team.

“Having watched Tyrone closely from his time in the Navy football program and witnessing how loved he is by his teammates, I’m very excited about his potential to thrive here in Kiama in the Power environment.”

Mitchell’s first game for Kiama is scheduled for 24th May when the club hosts Sir Doug Nicholls Round at Bonaira Oval.

Six from Kiama named in South Coast squads

5 May, 20255 May, 2025 by Kiama Power

AFL Sydney, AFL Canberra, AFL South Coast and AFL Hunter Central Coast have named the coaches and athletes selected to represent the leagues’ best at the highly anticipated NSW/ACT Men’s and Women’s Senior Representative games on Saturday 10 May.

The handpicked squad lists for the Representative games have been identified from across the state and territory and showcase the next generation of burgeoning footy talent on the pathway to the elite level.

The intense match-ups between AFL South Coast and AFL Hunter Central Coast will open the day of Representative footy at Blacktown International Sports Park, before AFL Sydney and AFL Canberra reignite their rivalry to close the competition series.

The Kiama Power have six players selected across the men’s and women’s squads, including new recruits Maddison Aitkin and Teneale Keene.

Laura Kent has been selected in the women’s squad following a stellar 2024 season, which culminated in her being named in the AFL South Coast Women’s Team of the Year.

Dakota Mason adds another representative honour to her lengthy resume with her maiden selection in the South Coast women’s squad, with Cooper Richards also earning his first nod in the men’s squad.

Lachlan Kirk once again returns to the South Coast representative team after two seasons in Adelaide.

Fans, family and friends will be able to catch all the action from the NSW/ACT Men’s and Women’s Senior Representative games live and FREE via AFL Sydney’s official streaming partner, Streamer.

Match details:

AFL Hunter Central Coast v AFL South Coast
Date: Saturday, 10 May
Venue: Blacktown International Sports Park – Oval 1
Match times: Women’s commencing at 11.00am and Men’s at 12.50pm
Watch: Live via Streamer
Entry: Free

AFL Sydney v AFL Canberra
Date: Saturday, 10 May
Venue: Blacktown International Sports Park – Oval 1
Match times: Men’s at 3.00pm and Women’s commencing at 5.30pm
Watch: Live via Streamer
Entry: Free

Byrne and Vallence to represent ADF

24 April, 2025 by Kiama Power

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

21 April, 2025 by Kiama Power

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

16 April, 2025 by Kiama Power

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

11 April, 202511 April, 2025 by Kiama Power

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

8 April, 2025 by Kiama Power

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

8 April, 2025 by Kiama Power

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

4 April, 2025 by Kiama Power

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 DRAWN	NUMBER	BUYER	PRIZE
1	36	Max Shelley	$100 Bonus Prize
2	8	Anthony Hourigan
3	23	Felicity Leto
4	59	Georgia Thomas
5	21	Erin Willetts
6	82	Trent McDonald
7	57	Lachlan Kirk
8	29	Brendan Johnston
9	75	Mark Andrews
10	35	Carra Sheldon
11	84	Mel Kirk
12	16	Michael Williams
13	34	Ben Woods
14	56	Andrew McGee
15	64	Emily Hourigan
16	81	Sarah Hourigan
17	49	Kade Ovenden
18	24	Emma Timbs
19	85	Josh Mason
20	13	Jordan Simpson
21	17	Josh Simpson
22	55	Max Whiticker
23	45	Tom Williams
24	11	Arthur Chilcott
25	20	Sienna Byrne	Bonus Number Prize
26	73	Tennille Shelley
27	80	Isabelle Hourigan
28	54	Chris Tomlinson
29	12	Sofia Hourigan
30	18	Mark Jewel
31	43	Kane Presland
32	5	Shea Hammond
33	1	Dakota Mason
34	26	Sam Wallace
35	38	Dylan Welsh
36	83	Luke Vallence
37	10	Kim Williams
38	47	Rob Beaumont
39	62	Anthony Grady
40	88	Scott Phillips
41	77	Trent McDonald
42	76	Mark Jewel
43	70	Kye Andrews
44	74	Jordon Sarkodee
45	60	Andie Ettridge
46	52	Sam Wallace
47	68	Richard Welsh
48	46	Britt Mason
49	39	Kirralea Wicks
50	65	George Hicks	$100 Bonus Prize
51	14	Kim Williams
52	86	Hamish Robertson
53	4	Georgia Thomas
54	40	Georgia Thomas
55	3	Amanda Bergin
56	42	Hannah Case
57	15	Ben Williams
58	58	Nic Andrews
59	53	Luke Vallence
60	67	Harry Lawrence
61	72	Emma Doyle
62	63	Harry Lawrence
63	27	Hamish Ovenden
64	44	Will Blomley
65	66	Dirk Ovenden
66	87	Elissa Rhodes
67	6	Patrick Haig
68	61	Greg Mason
69	51	Jayden Andrews
70	71	Michael Kirk
71	32	Lachlan Kirk
72	28	Jodie Ovenden
73	19	Ethan McGee
74	22	Luke Vallence
75	31	Matt Mahony	Bonus Number Prize – unable to claim
76	33	Aaron Shelley	Bonus Number Prize
77	30	Harry Wallace
78	7	Amanda Williams
79	78	Suzy Richards
80	69	Anthony Grady
81	95	Will Blomley (via auction $100)
82	25	Liam Ovenden
83	48	Rory Doyle
84	100	Max Shelley (via auction $300)
85	89	Sienna Byrne (via bonus number)
86	91	Cameron Davis (via auction $85)
87	97	Ethan McGee (via auction $130)
88	79	Georgia Thomas
89	37	Cam McDonald
90	94	Max Shelley (via auction $90)
91	98	Patrick Haig (via auction $220)
92	93	Cameron Davis (via auction $85)
93	9	Courtney Smith
94	50	Rod Richards
95	41	Felicity Leto
96	2	Cassie O’Leary
97	96	Maddison Aitkin (via auction $120)
98	90	Aaron Shelley (via bonus number)
99	92	Max Shelley (via auction $75)
100	99	Sam Wallace & Charlie Wood (via auction $220)	$1,000 major prize

Surge of sponsors join Power for 2025 charge

3 April, 20252 April, 2025 by Kiama Power

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