News Archive

08.09.2003 Crocs go to Munich
There are 5/6 definates from the Berlin Crocodiles to participate in the Oktoberfest Cup on the 20.09. Anyone who wishes to strengthen the Berlin team is welcome to join us.
email info@berlin-crocodiles.de

01.09.2003 Hamburg vrs Aalborg
On the 28th of September, a game is planned in Hamburg against Äalborg, the Danish team that the Germans beat in the Sheep Station Cup to gain 3rd place. The Hamburg team have invited the Berlin Crocodiles to join them in this 'friendly' game. More info coming soon.

01.09.2003 Rhein Cup 2003
The second Rhein Cup was a little different that expected. 25 players from around Germany arrived ready for the knock-out competition and it was decided to play 1 game instead, Australians against Germans. Both teams were evenly matched up to the end of the thrid quarter where the Australians took the lead beating the Germany 122 to 76. The Madrid Bears did not attend as planned.

24.08.2003 Berlin win against Hamburg
In the final AFLG game of 2003, the Berlin won the away game against Hamburg. In the 9 against 9 (then 10 against 10 then 9 against 8) game, the skills of the Berlin team were stronger though the Hamburgers had a number of good goals. Ex Carlton AFL player 'Wow' Jones joined the Hamburg team as full forward and helped out as referee.

The win puts Berlin as second overall in the 2003 AFLG season after Munich. Frankfurt were placed third and Hamburg fourth.

24.08.2003 Rhein Cup
This Saturday (30.08.2003) the second Rhein Cup will take place in Düsseldorf. Teams from Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Madrid will participate. For other Berlin Players who are interested in participating, please email Johannus (mail@berlin-crocodiles.de) to be informed of event details (as soon as we get the info).

14.08.2003 Oktoberfest Cup
The Oktoberfest Cup takes place on 20.09 in Munich and will feature German and other European AFL teams. In light of the costs for teams to partipate in the event, the tournament entrance fee has been reduced to 15 Euro per team to cover administration.

13.08.2003 Berlin v. Hamburg
In less than two weeks, on the 23.08, the Berlin Crocodiles play their last match of the AFLG season in Hamburg against the Hamburg Dockers. To make things interesting, the Hamburgers may soon be the Hamburg Hawks instead and are communicating with the legendary Hawthorn Hawks regarding a 'partnership'.

In other news, planning for the Rhein Cup (30.08) to be held in Düsseldorf and the Oktober Fest Cup (20.09) are underway.

Photo from Paul Skerry, the Berlin Crocs verses the Frankfurt Redbacks (21.06.2003)

13.08.2003 Berlin Cup Postponed
The Berlin Cup was an initiative to allow the football starved European nations a chance for 'another game'. Due to an excellent footy season with regular AFLG matches and a number of tournaments and pres-season games, the Berlin Cup has been postponed, probably until next year.

03.08.2003 Sheep Station Cup
On the official DAFL website, there is a story about the Sheep Station Cup in which Berlin Crocodiles players participated as part of the German team. Photos from the event should also be in the Monday edition of Københavner: www.dafl.dk

03.08.2003 Croc's Jumpers
The new Berlin Crocodiles jumpers are now finished. By popular demand, a second order was made and has now been delivered. There are 1 or 2 still available:
email sponsoring@berlin-crocodiles.de

Our club jerseys are made by Burley Sekem in Australia.

28.07.2003 Germany win 3rd place
On the 26th/27th of July, a German team participated in the Sheepstation Cup in Copenhagen, Denmark. The players formed a mixed German/Australian team and had a challenging 7 games over 2 days. On day 1 the first two games were against the overall winners of the competition Jutland/Tigers who had entered two teams. Despite an unexpected hard first game, Germany still provided a challenge and were able to minimise score deficits even with two losses. Germany won the next game against the Barras by a comfortable margin of 18 points and in the final game against Malmo, Germany suffered a loss with only a few points difference. This saw Germany in place 7 from 10 after day one with a percentage of about 55%. On day two, Germany defeated the Copenhagen Crocodiles and then suffered a loss to Aalborg by only a few points. This left Germany equal with Copenhagen in points, but below them on percentage. In a surprise move, Copenhagen forfeited and Germany now had a chance for 3rd position, against Aalborg who had defeated Germany on the same day. In an exciting game for 3rd/4th, the German team showed true spirit an captured a win with 5 points lead and giving the Germans a 3rd place at the Sheep Station Cup and prize money of 1000 Krones.

The German players were: Johannus, Nils, Cam, Chris, Paul, Steve, Rooster, Frank, Greg, Michael and Simon.

If you have photos... send them to me to be added to the gallery: sponsoring@berlin-crocodiles.de

18.07.2003 Berliners send players NORTH
The Berlin Crocodiles will send seven players north to Copenhagen to represent the 11 man, a two day tournament on the 26th and 27th of July.

09.07.2003 Rhein Cup now in August
The Rhein Cup, which was won last year by the Berlin Crocodiles, has has yet another change in date and will now take place on 30.08.2003

09.07.2003 Munich wins against Frankfurt
Last Saturday the Frankfurt Redbacks lost their homegame against the Munich Kangaroos and put the Munich team at the top of the AFLG ladder for 2003. The Berliners have one more game and can no longer catch the Kangaroos however will secure a second place with a win against Hamburg.

25.06.2003 Last Chance to own your own
The fantastically popular Berlin Crocodiles playing Jumpers can be purchased... but you have to be quick. For your chance to own one, email: Christopher Jones
sponsoring@berlin-crocodiles.de

25.06.2003 Hamburg vs. Berlin new date !
The postponed away game against Hamburg has a new date. The Berlin Crocodiles will travell to Hamburg on the 23rd of August.

23.06.2003 Last away game had to be postponed
The last game in the season against the Hamburg Foxes had to be postponed. The new date may be the 9th of August.

23.06.2003 Berlin Wins
Berlin won against Frankfurt... more news coming soon.

16.06.2003 Last home game this Saturday
This Saturday 14:00 @ Treptower Park the Crocs will play against the Frankfurt Redbacks. For your physical health we serve ice cold beer and food from the Billabong Retaurant.

08.06.2003 Berlin def. by Munich
The Crocodiles were defeted by the Munich Crocodiles last Saturday at a dissapointing score of 49:95. But the game was better than the result. The Crocs had the ball as often as the Roos but made more mistakes. The injured Paul M. and Karl M. in the forward line prevented the Crocs to complete.
The ladder got mixed on the saturday. To get on the top of the ladder will be difficult for the crocodiles, because Frankfurt defeted Hamburg with 80 points.

02.06.2003 AFLG Shortfilm is ready
Here is the shortfilm of the game Germany against London. In a wild minute you can see the highlights of the very first international AFL game in Germany. The guests from London weare red on black colors, Germany plays in the Berlin Crocodiles jersey. The movie is about 5,75 MB and can be viewed with the Quicktime-Player. AFLG Shortfilm >>>.

31.05.2003 Berlin Crocodiles homegame
This Saturday the Berlin Crocodiles have a homegame against the guests from Munich. The Crocs have already won the first game against the Kangaroos by only 9 points (as the result was 120:129) and are aiming to duplicate this winning streak to remain at the top.
To improve the quality of the game and of the event of having an AFL game in Berlin the Berlin players will be pleased about any spectator. This would even show the Kangaroos respect for their long journey to Berlin. To watch the game costs you of course only 2-3 hours on a Saturday afternoon. There is plenty of space around the playing ground to have picnic. The Crocodiles will bring a barbecue and some sausages. But it is even allowed to BYO!
Game starts at 14:00. The playing field is at Treptower Park >>>.

28.05.2003 Bild Zeitung Response
On Sunday the 26th a nice picture of the gameplay with a short passage and the results of the Frankfurt Redbacks verses Berlin Crocodiles game appeared. Just a note however, in the typical 'Bild Zeitung' reporting style the caption to the photo read "A Frankfurt player catches the egg (ball), his Berlin opponant appears undecided and doesn't have any effect (or doesn't bother him)." When you see the video we shot of the match you will notice that this caption is actually incorrect as I tackled the Frankfurt player and the ball goes out of the sideline..... but we all know about the Bild Zeitung :)

04.05.2003 Crocs win against Hamburg
In the first AFLG game of the season, the Crocs won against the Hamburg Football Club at Treptower park in Berlin.

30.04.2003 First AFLG match for 2003
This Saturday, the 3rd of May will see the Berlin Crocodiles play a home game against the Hamburg Football Club in Treptower park at 14:30. Everyone is welcome to watch. For those who know the game, there are still referee and goal umpire positions to be filled. See you there.

28.04.2003 Germany vrs North London Lions
On Saturday, the German Allstars played against the North London Lions in Franfurt, Ostpark. The German team included 7 players from Berlin and wore the new Berlin Crocodiles jumpers.Here are some photos and information. Click here >>

24.04.2003 The art of Banning Football
The banning of football is a big topic for the Berlin Crocodiles and Berlin soccer clubs. Here is news and background info plus information and contact details for the departments responsible for implementing the ban. Here it is >>>

22.04.2003 Crocs have to move
Since last weekend it is forbidden to have a kick in front of the Reichstag. Because the Crocs can not afford a 30 € fine every wednesday they will move to their former training place. It ist in Tiergarten near the S-Bahnstation Tiergarten. Here >>> is a link to a map.

11.04.2003 Berlin Crocodiles VIDEOS
The Crocs are fully digitally equipt and are able to bring you video snippets from wednesdays training, perhaps the last training ever infront of the Reichstag. The videos are small 5 second clips in quicktime format.. Have a look >>>

On this website, the 'photo gallery' section has been modified to cater for video content, it is now called the Multimedia Gallery.

07.04.2003 Reichstag Football is Illegal
News out today, Playing football infront of the Reichstag from Easter onwards will incurr a fine of 50 Euro reports Harald Büttner, the leader of the Straßen und Grünfläschenamtes (Ministry of Streets and Greenareas). The rational behind this decision is that the grass will suffer with constant football activity. Unsure is weather the the area next to the Chancellor Amt will also be closed.

07.04.2003 Germany vrs England 26.04.2003
Preparations are underway for the first AFL match in 2003. It is a friendly against the North London Lions to be played in Frankfurts Ostpark. Berlin have six players who will play in the 'German Allstars', the premier German AFLG team; Johannus, Cam, Stefan (evil), Karl, Paul and Chris.

Here is a flyer from the Londoners. click here.

30.03.2003 Summer training
From Wednesday on, summer training will begin:
- Wednesdays at 18:00 in the field next to the Chancellor Amt (with view of the Reichstag).
- Sundays at 12:00 at Treptower Park.

19.03.2003 Germany vrs England 26.04.2003
In April an English club will be travelling to Frankfurt Germany for a friendly game against the 'German Allstars'. The North London Lions won the last two Grand Finals in the English league BARFL. The game in Frankfurts Ostpark on Saturday the 26th will be 18 against 18 and referees, boundary umpires and goal umpires are required.

19.03.2003 Sunday training EARLIER
We only have two more Winter Training days before the official training season starts. On Sunday, training starts 1 hour earlier..... that is 13:30 or (1:30pm)

19.03.2003 Modified Season 2003
Due to an additional tournament against an English team, there are some minor changes to Round 1 of the 2003 AFLG calender.

03.03.2003 Sponsorship Programme 2003
The Berlin Crocodiles sponsorship program is continuing. The club are looking for partners. For further details, the latest "BFC Promotion" presentation is available for download in powerpoint format here >>

24.02.2003 AFLG Saison 2003 Expanded
Munich has now joined the 2003 AFLG season. There will now be 12 AFLG games this year (that is 6 games for the Berlin Crocodiles) plus the additional games outside of the AFLG regular season. Checkout the 2003 Season Calender >>>

20.02.2003 AFLG Season 2003 announced
The 2003 AFLG season has now been announced with 6 games. In addition there are 6 other games which are external to the AFLG season.

Checkout the 2003 Season Calender >>>

12.02.2003 Guess who came to training
Yes thats right, Matthew Stinziani joined his 'First' winter training session on Sunday (09.02) much to the surprise of all. Despite a sore back (due to the lack of training), Matthew's playing status for 2003 has been changed from AWOL to a 'maybe'. Matthew probably now has the 2003 Coleman Award 'in the bag'.

04.02.2003 Denmark Cup - July 2003
Although not 100%, the Danish AFL cup is likely to be on 05.07.2003 or 26.05.2003. Stay Tuned. DAFL website

04.02.2003 AFL on German TV
Well, not yet... but thats the goal for 2003. The Berlin Crocodiles are aiming to suppliment their regular training with a social evening once a week in which the latest AFL game can be viewed. Currently there is no coverage of AFL in Germany, the team relies up videos sent from relatives and friends based in Australia. We are working to find a regular venue and will lobby the AFL and sports channel to provide regular AFL coverage, not just for Berlin, but the other AFL hotspots in Germany including Muniich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt.

15.01.2003 Central European AFL Championships
Although this is early, on the 26th of April in Madrid, Spain, the CE championships will take place and from the German teams a delegation of 'top players' will attend.

15.01.2003 New Hamburg Football team
After a kickoff meeting in Hamburg, Australian Football has now come to Hamburg. They are searching for players... you don't have to have experience, just an interest. The only thing missing is a name.. any suggestions ? Perhaps the Hamburg Humbucks... or Hamburg Hippos ? Checkout the website:
http://www.australian-football.de.vu

13.01.2003 Australia Day Feier @ Corroboree

Am 25. Januar 2003, "Corrobore " die australische Bar und Restaurant im Sony Center, Postdamer Platz, feiert 'Australia Day' mit DJ Miss Escalate und 30% Ermäßigung auf alle Getränke um Mitternacht.

10.01.2003 Crocs in Die Tageszeitung
English version of the TAZ article is now online thanks to Karl. Click here to see it in English.

04.01.2003 Awards for 2002
At the club meeting on 03.01.2003, Awards were giving for the 2002 season. Photos and details of the awards and their winners can be viewed here >>

Casual winter training will also begin from Sunday the 5th of January until regular training begins at the end of February. Details on the left.

02.01.2002 Crocs in Die Tageszeitung
Today in TAZ, also known as Die Tageszeitung, there is an article (in the Berlin) section about the Berlin Crocodiles. Today Only, you can read this article online at the TAZ website here, or on this site in the press section.

18.12.2002 New Sponsor: Australian Homemade
Australian Homemade is a new sponsor of the Berlin-Crocodiles. Australian Homemade makes premium chocolates and Ice Cream. The store is located in Friedrichstrasse, Berlin and for a limited time is offering a 20% discount on all products. Simply click on the banner above and then print out the discount coupon.

13.12.2002 Would you like a Club Jersey ?
If you would like a Berlin Crocodiles Jersey, please send your details to Christopher Jones sponsoring@berlin-crocodiles.de

13.12.2002 Photos of the Corroboree Party
The photos from the opening night of the Corroboree (Australian Bar and Resturant) are now online here >>

10.12.2002 Hamburg AFL team
Interested in playing Australian Football but live too far from Berlin, Munich, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt? What about Hamburg? Mario Peterscheck is setting up a new Hamburg AFL team and wants to know if your interested. Email Mario: eb.peterscheck@t-online.de

8.12.2002 New Team Jerseys
The Berlin Crocodiles have brand new team jerseys thanks to our new sponsor Foster's. On the 12.12.2002 at the opening of a new Australian bar at the Sony Centre, Postdamer Platz, Berlin, the team will unveil the new Jerseys to the public.

7.12.2002 Festival of the new australian cinema
In the cinema Arsenal at Potsdamer Platz you can see screenings of the new australian cinema until 9.12.2002. The timetable can be viewed here: Kino Arsenal

24.11.2002 Re: Club Meeting November
Thanks for all of those that came, those that didn't have concerts, wern't on holiday, didn't have to work etc. There are photos from the meeting here. At the meeting our new team Trikots were presented, thankyou to our new sponsor Foster's. We have a major event on the 12.12.2002 in which all players are required to attend, email for details.

13.11.2002 Club Meeting November 2002
On wednesday the 20th of November at 19:00, there is a club meeting in the Giraffe (Tiergarten). All players should attend, other interested people are welcome to join us.

Click here for a location map of the Giraffe
Giraffe website www.giraffe-berlin.com

04.11.2002 New Website
This is the brand new website for the Berlin Crocodiles, Australian Football Club. A number of pages are still under construction and there are a few bugs which are being fixed... so stay tuned.