ALUMNI GAME 2018

Craigavon Cowboys vs NI Razorbacks

17th June 2018 | 2pm | Peoples Park Portadown
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 Match Preview
This Sunday, the Cowboys face up against the NI Razorbacks for the first time as the Belfast
based side travel down to People’s Park, Portadown. Although this is the first time the two
sides will square up, there are some familiar faces on the away team with long time Cowboy
Bobby Murray serving currently as the Razorbacks Head Coach alongside ex-Cowboy Barry
Gorman who is now suiting up on the O-Line for the side based in Newforge, Belfast.

The Razorbacks come in to this game with a 1-3-1 record having recently drawn with Antrim
Jets 7-7 and their lone win coming on the road against Galway Warriors. They are known for
their physicality and hardnosed run game, which can punish any defence if it is not kept in
check.

The Cowboys will be looking to bounce back from back to back defeats on the road and know
that anything but a winning finish to the regular season could see them missing out on the
playoffs. A narrow defeat away to West Dublin Rhinos which was followed by a disappointing
defeat in Limavady against current table toppers Derry/Donegal Vipers.

The Cowboys will be hoping to get back into the swing of things, especially on the offensive
side of the ball and start to get some rhythm going again which started out so explosive at
the start of the season.

To go along with the entertainment on the field, this Sunday sees the Cowboys host their
annual Alumni Game where all ex-Cowboy players, coaches and officials are invited back to
enjoy a game and share stories of their time with the Cowboys. This is a key game for each
side with the Razorbacks hoping to sneak into the last wildcard playoff spot and the Cowboys
trying to get back to winning ways and secure their playoff hopes, make sure not to miss it.

Credit: David McMichael

 2018 Senior Team
Head Coach: Greg Loughran
Offensive Coordinator: Christian Cowan
Defensive Coordinator: Mark Beattie
Special Teams: Gareth McShane & Jo Buchanan
Assistant Coaches: Ivan Chapman, Jakub Kowalczyk
Photographer: Christian O’Neill
Number Name Position Experience
2 Paul McCartney CB 1 Year
4 Ben Fallon WR 1 Year
5 James Rolston LB 1 Year*
6 Andrew Herron RB 5 Years*
7 Peter Loughran TE 8 Years
9 Luis Alberto WR 3 Years*
10 David McMichael WR Rookie*
11 Niall Quinn DB 3 Years
12 Marty Dixon K/S Rookie
14 Anton Nulty WR 1 Year*
15 Christian Cowan (C) QB 4 Years*
19 Chris McKernan FB Rookie
21 Jonny Hood DB 2 Years*
22 Jo Buchanan (C) LB 5 Years*
23 Lawrence Ruddock DB 3 Years
24 Henry Clarke RB Rookie
25 Ryan McKenna DB 1 Year
30 Christopher McLaughlin LB 1 Year
32 Gareth McShane (C) LB 4 Years
34 Jamie Wilson RB Rookie*
36 Matthew Alexander S 1 Year
40 Barry McHugh WR 1 Year
44 Sean Byrne DL 1 Year
47 Thomas Pollock DB 1 Year
50 Jonny Martin (C) OL 5 Years*
55 Conall Kerr DL Rookie*
56 Scott Buchanan OL Rookie*
57 James Loughran OL 15 Years
58 Carmine Ficetola DL 1 Year
62 Jonny Magee OL 4 Years
63 Manny Bell OL 11 Years
77 Peadar McMahon OL Rookie
83 Matthew Kelly DB Rookie*
84 Modestas Gargasas DL Rookie
85 Jonny O’Neill DL Rookie
86 Peter Cowan DB 2 Years*
87 Caolain Brady WR 1 Year
88 Dylan Flanagan RB 2 Years
89 Joe Jordan LB Rookie
90 Jason Duddy DL 1 Year*
92 Joe Marley DL Rookie
93 Scott Chapman DB Rookie
96 Conor Fearon WR 4 Years
97 Patrick Somers TE 1 Year
98 Michael McGregor TE 4 Years
99 Conrad Smith TE 3 Years

*Youth Team Graduate

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 Craigavon Cowboys 2018 Schedule
Date Opponent H/A Result Score

25th March Cill Dara Crusaders Home Win 52 - 14

15th April Antrim Jets Away Win 28 - 00

29th April Wexford Eagles Away Loss 06 - 21

6th May Westmeath Minotaurs Home Win 13 - 06

20th May West Dublin Rhinos Away Loss 21 - 23

3rd June Donegal/Derry Vipers Away Loss 06 - 29

17th June NI Razorbacks Home - -

8th July Meath Bulldogs Home - -

IAFL 1 North Standings

Team Win Loss Tie PF PA Points

Donegal/Derry Vipers 4 1 0 128 60 8

Craigavon Cowboys 3 3 0 126 93 6

Antrim Jets 2 3 1 38 65 5

Meath Bulldogs 1 3 0 39 70 2

NI Razorbacks 1 3 1 31 67 2

Other Fixtures – Sunday 17th June

IAFL 1

Derry/Donegal Vipers @ Meath Bulldogs Westmeath Minotaurs @ Galway Warriors

Wexford Eagles @ Cill Dara Crusaders