2010 Season Draw to Be Announced Soon

The Gridiron NSW Division 1 2010 season draw is currently being finalised and should be ready for release in the next few weeks and we will have it here as soon as it is available.

This season sees an increase in the teams competing for the Division 1 title with the Pirates now competing against eight other teams for the crown with the Wollongong Mustangs making a welcome return and the Central Coast Sharks making their Division 1 debut.

The Sydney University Lions will be out to extend their record to eight consecutive Waratah Bowl trophies while U.T.S. Gridiron will be nipping at their heels as they develop their potent offense and quick defense.

The Sutherland Seahawks will bring their speed and enthusiasm to both sides of the ball and will be out to prove that they belong with the big boys and the Penrith City Outlaws, who just missed out on the Playoffs last season, will be looking to bounce back into the top four.

The Bondi Raiders will be ready to take the next step under their knowledgeable coaching staff and the North Western Predators will be hoping to return to a solid foundation on both offense and defense.

It promises to be an exciting season, so don’t forget to check back regularly for all the news on the League and the Pirates.

Pirates Silver Anniversary Season

2010 marks the 25th Anniversary of Pirate football in New South Wales and there will be plenty packed in to the coming year. There are already some changes in the wind, the latest being the addition of a series of 25th Anniversary logos.

The logos were designed by Pirate Player, Sean White, and you will see variations of the logo on the website and merchandise this year.

Another thing to look forward to will be the announcement of our 25th Anniversary Team.

A panel of judges are currently working through all of the players who have worn the silver and black to come up with the absolute best Pirate team. As you can imagine it will be sure to generate some controversy!

The Pirates are the third oldest Club in the State (behind the Bondi Raiders and Sydney University Lions) and a lot has happened during the Clubs history so make sure that you check back regularly for updates and information on all the celebrations.

In Recognition of Greatness

During 25 years of Pirate football we have been fortunate to have had great players and staff. 2009 saw the end of an era with the retirements of two of the Pirates greats - one before the season and one at seasons end.

Ivan Popovic ended his playing career prior to the 2009 season. His career concluded with a great performance in the 2008 Championship game and a tour of the U.K. with the Australian Outback National team.

John Pongrac wound up his career at the completion of the Pirates season. A stalwart as a player, coach and administrator, John moved on to other ventures away from the gridiron.

While both Ivan and John will be greatly missed as a part of the Pirates 2010 campaign they will always be an integral part of the Pirate fraternity and to recognise their achievements we have added profile pages dedicated to each of them.

To see both profiles - and other facts about the Pirates - select the History button above.