Shepherds Bush Raiders


The Shepherds Bush Raiders is an Australian rules football team based in London, England. 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. 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

YearPositionCoachCaptainB & FBest Finals PlayerLeading Goalkicker
20006thDavid McAdamPaul TollPete ConquestN/AJuston Sanson
20011stTroy SheersJason DwyerJarrod DeanJustin ShannonTroy Sheers
20021stNigel DransfieldTomas O'Mongain & Robert AppletonJustin ShannonLee JonesJimmy Kelly
20031stNigel DransfieldRobert AppletonGus WaddellGus WaddellJimmy Kelly
20041stRobert AppletonGus WaddellGus WaddellWill AinsworthMark Rudd
20051stTodd BeatonStephen CahillPaul DonahooDan MorrisonMark Rudd
20061stRoss GiardanaDan MorrisonJosh AncrumRyan EverettMark Rudd
20071stPaul DonahooPaul DonahooClint JohnstonNathan CostleyClint Johnston
20081stPaul DonahooTravis StevensJono WatsonKade NichollsScott Carson
20092ndCraig Marshall & Shaun TruscottAdam HallLuke FaullMatty RyanClint Pattinson
20101stCraig MarshallCraig Marshall & Adam HallMatty RyanAaron KempeTrent Robertson
20111stCraig MarshallEvan SciclunaFergus AdamsonDavid JacksonCraig Marshall and Luke Kenelly
20121stCraig MarshallEvan SciclunaTBCTBCTBC
20131stEvan SciclunaKevin UptonTBCTBCKevin Upton
20141stJames FordKevin UptonNick BowmanTBCKevin Upton
20151stDavid Emerson and Christopher BantingChad SellengerBen McCroreyClint JohnsonChad Sellenger
20161stJared RisolChad SellengerLuke MooreLuke MooreChad Sellenger
20171stAndy ChallisChad SellengerMatthew AbrahamBrennan MillsTim Wtkear

Finals

2015 Grand Final Conference Division
Shepherds Bush Raiders 8.20 def North London Lions 5.5
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 def Clapham Demons 2.4
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 def North London Lions 5.12
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 def Clapham Demons 7.3
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 defeated Clapham Demons 6.11
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 defeated Clapham Demons 4.3
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 defeated Clapham Demons 4.3
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 defeated Wimbledon Hawks 11.9
Best:
Damien 'Nutta' Stewart, Brendan Drake, Steele Morrell, James 'Jimmy' Leigh, 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 defeated Putney Magpies 9.4
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 defeated Clapham Demons 7.6
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 defeated Regents Park 11.8
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 defeated Regents Park 8.10
Best:
Jarrod Dean, Jason 'Smurf' Dwyer, Chris 'Richo' Richmond, Brad 'Sniffa' Lyon
Goals:
Troy 'Clicka' Shears 3, Jarrod Dean, Chris Richmond 2