The Shepherds Bush Raiders is an
Australian rules football
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team based in
London
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,
England
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. The club was formed as part of the
West London Wildcats in 2000, and compete in the Conference division of the
AFL London.
History
The Shepherds Bush Raiders were formed in 2000, and for the first year competed in the Premiership division of the then
BARFL
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. While the Raiders did not qualify for finals, the season was a success for the new club.
In 2001, the Conference division was created, effectively a second division for the BARFL, and it was here that the Raiders thrived. The Raiders proceeded to win every premiership from 2001 to 2008, before falling agonisingly short in 2009.
In 2010 the Raiders returned to form, completing the season undefeated as Premiers and Champions. Since 2010, the club has added another 5 premierships to its history including another undefeated Premiers and Champions season in 2014.
Honour Board
Finals
2015 Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 8.20 (68) def
North London Lions 5.5 (35)
Best: David Abernathy, Clint Johnson, Matt Hamilton, Jimmy Gottschalk, Chad Sellenger
Goals: Jimmy Gottschalk 3, Chad Selenger 2, Nick Fitzgerald 1, ??
2014 Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 14.9 (93) def Clapham Demons 2.4 (16)
Best: Ben McCrorey, David Emerson, Nathan Costley, Kevin Upton, Andrew Bell, Dan Jeffreys
Goals: David Emerson 4, Kevin Upton 3, Evan Scicluna 2, Nathan Costley 2, Dave Little 1, Nick Bowman 1, Tom Gillard 1
2013 Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 9.5 (59) def North London Lions 5.12 (42)
Best: Brad Tinker, Anthony Blackie, Micky O'Connell, Paul Matheson, Dunnie
Goals: Brad Tinker 3, David Emerson 1 Others ???
2010 Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 12.9 (81) def
Clapham Demons 7.3 (45)
Australian Times 22 August 2010.
Best:
Aaron 'Sauce' Kempe, Craig 'Marshy' Marshall, Dale Sidebottom, Aaron 'Azza' Sawyers, Andrew 'Gilbo' Gilbert, Matthew 'Angry Turts' Ryan, Matthew 'Happy Turts' Ryan
Goals:
Brett 'Tott's' Tottenham 3, Aaron Kempe, Trent 'Robbo Robertson, Troy Cunningham 2, Troy 'Boof' Allen, Toby Boyle, David Furletti 1.
2008 Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 7.12 (54) defeated
Clapham Demons 6.11 (47)
Sporting Pulse 2009.
Best:
Kade 'Giggz' Nichols, Matty Barr, Pete O'Connel, Marcus 'Willo' Wilson, Shane 'Abbo' Albon, Paul 'Chopper' Donahoo
Goals:
Marcus 'Willo' Wilson 3, Kade Nichols 3, Paul Donahoo 1
2007 Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 10.3 (73) defeated
Clapham Demons 4.3 (27)
Best:
Paul 'Chopper' Donahoo, Josh 'Cooky' Ancrum, Stephen 'Fish' Glenn, Nathan 'Coss' Costley, Travis Stephens, David 'Macca' McMurdo, Jono 'Gadget Arms' Watson
Goals:
Stephen Glenn, Adam Baker, Craig Marshall 2, Josh Ancrum, Paul Donahoo, Travis Stephens 1.
2006 Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 5.11 (41) defeated
Clapham Demons 4.3 (27)
Best:
Craig Marshall, Joel 'JD' Daniher, Chris Schelter, Ryan 'Spider' Everett, Aaron 'Rossi' Ross, David McMurdo, Josh Ancrum
Goals:
Mark Rudd, Trinity Ambler 2, Dan Morrison 1
2005 Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 11.12 (78) defeated
Wimbledon Hawks 11.9 (75)
Best:
Damien 'Nutta' Stewart, Brendan Drake, Steele Morrell, James 'Jimmy' Leigh (for after siren winning goal), Bret 'Burn' Pedlow, Dan Morrison
Goals:
Mark Rudd 3, Trinity Ambler, James Leigh, Brendan Drake 2, Andrew 'Rowdy' Wood, Paul Donahoo 1
2004 BARFL Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 18.19 (127) defeated
Putney Magpies
The Putney Magpies is an Australian rules football club based in west London. The club runs men's and women's teams, and includes many Australian expats.
The club fields teams in each of the three AFL London divisions — Premiership (1sts), Conf ...
9.4 (58)
Best:
Matt Boyd, Will Ainsworth, Andrew Jacobs, Dan Morrison, Ben Statton, Joel Daniher, Todd Beaton
Goals:
Mark Rudd, Andrew Jacobs 3, Shaun McKenzie, Kane Stewart 2, Robert Appleton, Andrew Wood, Ben Statton, Luke Sharry, Will Ainsworth, Matt Boyd, Mick Condon, Dan Morrison 1
2003 BARFL Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 11.8 (74) defeated
Clapham Demons 7.6 (48)
Best:
Dan Morrison, Angus Waddell, Gerry Nimmo, Jase Hughey, Ben Black, Geoff Whitworth, Drew Walker, Nigel Dransfield
Goals:
Angus Waddell 5, Graeme Pratt 2, Nigel Dransfield, Robert Appleton, Dan Morrison 1
2002 BARFL Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 11.10 (76) defeated
Regents Park
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11.8 (74)
Best:
Lee 'LJ' Jones, Mark Harmer, Shane Kitts, Jon 'Jack' Jess, Graeme Pratt
Goals:
Graeme Pratt, Leigh Jones, Dean Ruffel 2, Stuart Shuttleworth, James Kell, Jon Jess, Darren 'Pluger' Isaacs 1
2001 Inaugural BARFL Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 10.6 (66) defeated
Regents Park
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8.10 (58)
Best:
Jarrod Dean, Jason 'Smurf' Dwyer, Chris 'Richo' Richmond, Brad 'Sniffa' Lyon
Goals:
Troy 'Clicka' Shears 3, Jarrod Dean, Chris Richmond 2
See also
References
External links
* http://www.westlondonwildcats.com
* http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-London-Wildcats/151836403063?ref=ts
* http://www.afllondon.com/
* http://www.aflgreatbritain.com/
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