TALENTED Medowie Football Club warriors Alex Phillips and Josh Cappiello have capped a memorable 2025 season with selection in the Newcastle Football Zone League Three Team of the Year.
In a huge fillip for the Bumblebees, the skilful duo were rewarded for their consistent performances on field – spearheading the club to the first grade finals and a top four finish.
The local trump cards were inducted into the Team of the Year during an inaugural gala evening at the Newcastle NEX.
Rocked by the tragic death of popular team mate John Voigt in a road accident in the lead up to the finals, the Medowie team showed spirit and courage during a winning streak to keep their championship hopes alive.
Giant killers Charlestown FC upset the Bumblebees 1-0 in an elimination final before advancing to the trophy decider where they were beaten by premiers/champions Greta Branxton Wildcats.
Sharp shooter Phillips enhanced his reputation as one of the competition’s leading strikers, scoring an impressive 18 goals during the season to finish runner up for the Golden Boot trophy.
Experienced centre back Cappiello proved a rock in defence for the Medowie team and was a key figure in the club’s finals charge, proving an inspiration with his organisational skills at the back.
Rookie seventeen year old goalkeeper Kayden Morris finished third in the Golden Gloves category after an outstanding debut season in first grade with the Bumblebees.
Medowie FC stalwart Matt Morris, who coached the club’s Zone League Three squad, told News Of The Area that his first grade charges had produced phenomenal efforts in the face of adversity.
“John’s death had a massive impact on the team but the boys honoured his memory with a string of victories to qualify for the finals for the first time since 2018,” revealed Matt.
“It was a top team effort and I’m so proud of Alex and Josh earning spots in the Team of the Year, and young Kayden holding his own as a keeper in first grade,” he added.
Medowie FC have enjoyed a bumper 2025 season – capturing the All Age Friday Mens E Grade championship undefeated and the Under 13/1 A Grade boys team securing an unbeaten premiership-championship double.
The Under 12/1 B Grade boys team were crowned Grand Final champions; the Under 14/1 boys claimed the premiership title while the Over 35/2 Mens side finished minor premiers and Grand Finalists.
There was no title joy for the 12/1 Girls C Grade and Over 30s women’s teams – both finishing Grand Finalists against tough opposition in Swansea FC and Seaham Bowthorne Spirits.
By Chris KARAS
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