Category: Magpies

Round 1 Preview: Weekday Slots

By Coen Pearson

For those who didn’t hear, it was all action at Sunset Stadium yesterday afternoon. The Magpies turned around, and displayed that practice pays off.
At the end of last season, the Magpies Footy Club made numerous changes to staffing positions. Firstly, a new head coach was appointed, and then a new list manager. After finishing last, last season they received a ton of young talent. The number one draft pick, Ashton Rourke run amok, kicking 2 of the magpies three goals and earning best on ground. The Kookaburras side had also lost a lot of veterans to retirement but had a stunner of a trade period. Where does the season go? We can only wait and see.

The Lyrebirds put down the Koalas with five unanswered goals in a row in Q3. Greg Jimoth received best on ground with a ton of hitouts and a legendary goal.

Magpies win third straight wooden spoon

By Coen Pearson

In wet conditions, the Frogs decimated the young Magpies at Agapantha Arena. The magpies left the ground looking dejected, but as revealed at a post-match press conference from Ida Tranlenski (Head Coach of the Magpies) the club had decided they needed the young quality draft picks.

Results

TeamTotalOutcome
Frogs53Win
Magpies16Loss

The Frogs however, wanted to prove themselves and won their second win at home.

Super Saturday deciders.

By Coen Pearson

This Super Saturday there are two epic clashes. Frogs and Magpies first up, at Agapantha Arena.

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Venue

Swampy Stadium

The Frogs, who are sitting 9th on the ladder will be play the Magpies to determine who will the wooden spoon. If the Magpies lose, it will be their third straight wooden spoon. The Frogs, who are a more competitive team will probably try to demolish them as the Magpies are hunting for number one draft pick.

Then, the race for the finals is on. Two teams competing for fourth position will play a stunner at Blackwood oval. The Echidnas, who where 10th in round 3, are now looking hot since they received ten star players from the Lorikeets.

The Cockatoos have had their home training interrupted all week with Heritage Council protests. Also having to travel such a long distance with little break will be harsh for the away side.

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Venue

Blackwood Oval

Magpies Announce New Head Coach

By Tom Shankè

Bryce Wholack is set to join the Magpies at the end of this season. Wholack, a former Magpie himself will take from Ida Tralenski who started as senior coach in 2024. Previous coach of the Platypus he was known for working closely with the List Manager and the CEO to perfect the team and lead them to finish fourth on the ladder in 2024.

Senior Coach Bryce Wholak

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Magpies Announce New Head Coach

Him and list manger Bernie Green plan to make a lot of changes to the four-time bottom of the ladder side.

“Bernie and I played together, we were good mates. We know we have to deal some harsh blows, but that’s what part of joining a coaching team”

If the Magpies lose on Saturday, they will be three-times in a row wooden spooners.

“With the introduction of six new teams we have more chance to be in finals contention next season. Hopefully we get some good draft picks too. Ida’s done a good job, but the CEO reckons it is time for a change.”

The Magpies have only won one game this season. Yet they have great players in Izak Kakoo and Rooston Hide. Wholak is going to have to move lots of things around if he wants his team to be in finals contention in the coming seasons.