Scott Burns has been appointed captain of the Collingwood Football Club for season 2008, assuming the role from the retired Nathan Buckley and now joins 2007 Geelong premiership captain Tom Harley as former Norwood players in charge of their respective AFL teams. The 33 year old becomes the 44th captain of Collingwood and since moving from the Redlegs at the end of 1994 has played 247 AFL games, earning a reputation for being one of the toughest and most respected players in the competition.

Its also been a busy week off-field for two of our coaching staff. Last Wednesday, Conditioning coach David Couzner and his wife Christine became the proud parents of Grace Stephanie, a sister to Lachlan. Just hours later Brodie and Rebecca Atkinson, also became parents for the second time, Molly Kate joining the family, a sister to Ned. Parents and new borns are all doing well.

The Norwood football club extends is congratulations to Scott, David, Brodie and families on their wonderful news.

David J Bean
League Team Manager