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Power trio earn Navy call-ups

10 March, 202510 March, 2025 by Power Media

The Kiama Power would like to congratulate Odin Brown, Luke Vallence and Max Whiticker, alongside men’s assistant coach Sean Byrne, on their selection to represent the Royal Australian Navy at the 2025 Australian Defence Force Australian Rules Football Carnival in Melbourne.

The Navy squad consists of servicemen from all over Australia who have arrived in camp at HMAS Cerberus over the weekend, as they begin their week-long preparations for the 40th anniversary of the ADF carnival when it begins this Friday.

Brown, Vallence and Whiticker will take the field for the Navy across the weekend, with Kiama Power assistant coach Sean Byrne appointed to the head coaching position.

Byrne is excited for Kiama to have a big presence within the camp following a huge pre-season for the club which has seen an increase in players at training and the acquisition of key recruits, creating a lot of optimism in Kiama ahead of the AFL South Coast season.

“The Power boys are bringing a lot of energy into the Navy squad, which is important in a short format like this,” coach Byrne said.

“Connection is a key indicator into how well the team will go during the carnival and our boys in Whits, Odin and Val definitely bring that.”

New Kiama recruit Luke Vallence made an instant impression in the Navy camp when he finished equal-first place during the Navy’s endurance testing, after completing a community engagement park run earlier that morning where he finished the 5km course in only 18 minutes.

The ADF carnival will see the Navy face off with the Army on Friday 14th and Monday 17th March in their two-game series for the Jimmy Smail Cup, with former AFL umpire Ray Chamberlain appointed to officiate the fixture.

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Squad lists released for intraclub match sim

5 March, 2025 by Power Media

The Kiama Power will kick off their pre-season campaign this Thursday when the men’s squad host an intraclub match simulation. Held from 6:00pm at Bonaira Oval, it will be the first opportunity for supporters to see our new recruits in action, as well as the return of senior players.

Excitingly last year’s Rising Star Tom Wallace has been named in Team Black alongside the returning former club captain Lachlan Kirk. Fan favourites Josh Simpson, Josh Walton and cult hero Jayden Andrews are also expected to hit the track across four quarters.

	Team Black	Team Teal
Backs	Harry Lawrence	Max Cook
	Kane Presland	Logan Doubell
	Max Shelley	Rory Doyle
	Matthew Walker	Patrick in het Panhuis
	Harry Wallace	Harvey Johnson
	Tom Wallace	Hamish Robertson
Midfielders	Lachlan Kirk	Oliver Baget-Juleff
	Ethan McGee	Elijah Marley
	Cooper Richards	Joshua Kennedy
	Nick Savic	Callum O’Toole
	Josh Simpson	Dylan Welsh
	Luke Vallence	Charlie Wood
Forwards	Mathew Lawson	Jayden Andrews
	Kade Ovenden	Tom Bell
	Liam Ovenden	Brendan Carter
	Jordon Sarkodee	George Hicks
	Steven White	Samuel Wallace
	Tom Williams	Josh Walton
Interchange	Jeremy Boonstra	Will Blomley
	Christian Haigh	Nathan Scollary

Players and supporters are invited to hang around after the match simulation for a free BBQ.

Kirk coming home

5 March, 2025 by Power Media

The club can confirm 24-year-old former captain and 2018 premiership player, Lachlan Kirk, has committed to a return that will see him pull on the Power guernsey for the first time since 2022.

The 2020 first grade club Best & Fairest player has spent the past two seasons in Adelaide, winning a premiership with the Henley Sharks last year.

Kiama Power President Dirk Ovenden said, “It’s exciting for the club – both the seniors and juniors – to see the return of a player who started Auskick here at only four-years-old.

“For Lachlan to then go on to winning a first grade premiership, play rep footy and become club captain – it’s a great example and pathway that we are trying to highlight at the moment.”

Kiama Power Head Coach Sam Hodges said, “We’re thrilled to have Kirky back home where he belongs.

“To have a proven player of his calibre, who has also been an admirable leader amongst our playing group in the past, is massive for the club.”

Back-to-back home games to kick off 2025

3 March, 20253 March, 2025 by Power Media

After a season of growth in player participation and record attendance at our 2024 presentation evening, we’re excited to welcome the fixture for the 2025 Seniors Season, announced on Friday by AFL South Coast.

We’re kicking things off with two home games at Bonaira Oval starting with our women’s and reserve’s teams hosting Bomaderry and Bay & Basin on Saturday, April 5, whilst our men’s first team have the bye.

The following Saturday we’ll be back at Bonaira for a day full of fun, as we host Figtree in all three grades for our Family Day and Heart Reearch Australia Fundraiser.

Cross-town rivalries will be reignited when the Minnamurra River Derby begins another chapter at Bonaira in Round 6, when the Shellharbour Suns head south for a Premier Division clash during Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

Sponsors Day returns to Kiama in Round 9 as both men’s sides host Northern Districts, with the Lions making the trip down the Princes Highway to go head-to-head with our women.

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After the undeniable success of Ladies Day in 2024, this social fixture returns in Round 13 when we host the Wollongong Lions in all three grades.

The season will conclude with Old Boys Day in Round 17 against long-time rivals, Bomaderry.

Kiama Power Senior Club President Dirk Ovenden said there’s a lot to look forward to in the year ahead.

“Commencing the season at Bonaira with back-to-back home games is a great reward for our players and supporters who brought plenty of energy to our home games last year, and we’re thrilled that AFL South Coast has committed to working with us to secure our key social dates,” Ovenden said.

“We’ve got some terrific days organised against the likes of Figtree, Norths, Lions and Bomaderry, including the opportunity to host Sir Doug Nicholls Round with three visiting clubs being represented at Bonaira Oval.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors who have already committed to the club this season. We are working hard to ensure you get the best access and the best experience, so keep an eye on your inbox as we will have announcements on some exciting news and events in the months ahead.”