Sandro Mancino is a prominent figure in the AFL Ontario community, renowned for his foundational role and extensive contributions to the league. Present at the first CAFA meeting on May 25, 1989, Mancino played in the inaugural game on September 9, 1989, marking the beginning of his influential involvement in Australian Football in Ontario. His dedication to the sport is reflected in his participation across various clubs and roles over the years.
Sandro’s playing career includes stints with the Toronto Panthers in 1989, where he played six games and scored five goals, and with the Scarborough Rebels from 1990 to 1991, accumulating 19 games and six goals. He also played for the Balmy Beach Saints from 1992 to 1996, contributing in 12 games with eight goals, and for the Broadview Hawks in 1997, adding one game and one goal to his record. In total, Mancino played 37 games and scored 20 goals, earning a premiership with the Toronto Panthers in 1989.
In addition to his playing career, Sandro has made significant contributions as a coach and executive. He co-coached the Balmy Beach Saints from 1992 to 1996 and held various executive roles, including CAFA Treasurer in 1989, Vice President from 1990 to 1991, and Director in 1992. He served as President of the Scarborough Rebels in 1990 and the Balmy Beach Saints from 1995 to 1996. Mancino also represented Team Canada in international matches from 1993 to 1995. His numerous honours include being named a league founder of CAFA in 1989, a life member of CAFA in 1995, and a founder of both the Scarborough Rebels in 1990 and the Balmy Beach Saints in 1992. Sandro’s enduring impact on the AFL Ontario community is a testament to his passion and dedication to the sport.
Foundation
- Attended first CAFA meeting on May 25, 1989
- Played in first game on September 9, 1989
Clubs
Toronto Panthers, 1989
- Games: 6
- Goals: 5
- Premierships: 1989
Scarborough Rebels, 1990-1991
- Games: 19
- Goals: 6
Balmy Beach Saints, 1992-1996
- Games: 12
- Goals: 8
Broadview Hawks, 1997
- Games: 1
- Goals: 1
Executive Roles
- CAFA Vice President, 1990-1991
- CAFA Treasurer, 1989
- CAFA Director, 1992
- Scarborough Rebels President, 1990
- Balmy Beach President, 1995-1996
Coaching
- Balmy Beach Saints Co-coach, 1992-1996