World Footy News

The new footy season for AFL in central and northern England (AFLCNE) got underway last weekend with a settled group of teams ready and waiting. Whilst in previous seasons there has been the addition of new clubs (Tyne Tees Tigers) and the departure of clubs for indefinite periods (Leeds Minotaurs), this season saw the same seven clubs hit the fields.

The future may hold new changes with the possibility of a new team from Liverpool (Merseyside Saints – see story: Merseyside Saints Continue Liverpool Legend but for now the 2015 teams remain the same as last season.

Round One got away to a start with the Manchester Mozzies hosting two matches, whilst the Birmingham Bears hosted the other.
The Manchester Mozzies proved that they seek continued dominance and maybe another flag opportunity when they flexed their muscle over the Huddersfield Rams. Similarly, the Wolverhampton Wolverines tried to put the disappointments of last season behind with an impressive win over the Tyne Tees Tigers.

In what was likely the match of the round in Birmingham, the Bears were able to hang on by just two points over the Nottingham Scorpions. Sheffield Thunder had the first round bye.

Results:

Manchester Mosquitoes 22 18 150 d Huddersfield Rams 5 9 39
Wolverhampton Wolverines 20 29 149 d Tyne Tees Tigers 3 9 27
Birmingham Bears 13 12 90 d Nottingham Scorpions 13 10 88

Ladder:

Wolverhampton 4
Manchester 4
Birmingham 4
Sheffield 0
Nottingham 0
Huddersfield 0
Tyne Tees 0

Next Round (Round 2):

Sheffield Thunder v Tyne Tees Tigers (Sheffield)
Manchester Mosquitoes v Birmingham Bears (Sheffield)
Huddersfield Rams v Wolverhampton Wolverines (Huddersfield)
Nottingham Scorpions (Bye)