Friendship + Football

People make friends through a lot of different ways.. Some can make friends easily,and some don't.. Some are friendly,and some are reserved.. But there are certain tools that can be used to connect people and make them click.. And one of the tools is sports,which in this case..FOOTBALL..and this is where the idea of Dan Dan FC came from..

History

Prior to 2006,there were not so many Malaysians around in Perth, or maybe people are just strangers to each other..So everyone was like scattered around..We can't even form a full Malaysian team..We had to mix with our Singaporean and some Indonesian friends..There was no such thing as friendly matches every weekends and such..There's only Sunday soccer to be played socially.. Main petang-petang orang kata..

Dan Dan FC '10

In 2006, with the friendly attitude of Fairuz, Hadry, Kale and Saz,we managed to get more people who play football..Since then, we had a proper team of Malaysian students..We even bought a set of Malaysian jerseys,and everytime we played,we brought our national flag along proudly..Seriously,it felt like playing for the national team..heheh.. Since that moment, we've been through a lot and have come a longgg way,with ups and downs,happy moments, conflicts,success, failures and everything.. That Malaysian team has evolved, and has become Dan Dan FC like how you see it is today..

new stars of DDFC

Football is just the tool,the medium to bring people together..And friendship is priceless..That is why in DDFC, "Friendship comes first,football second".. It's the networking,the bond created.. And so far,this thing has continued from generation to generation.. Even when you go back home after finishing studies, we'll be together.. You don't have to play the sport,or know anything about soccer at all..

Gold Coast '08

Dinner '09

champion futsal merdeka

Before 2007,we usually played only in futsal or 7a-side tournaments.. There were Umno Merdeka Cup, Kampung Liga, SSS-tourney,etc.. Not more than that.. It was at the end of 2006, in Gold Coast,at Umno meeting, when me and Zac heard about Masca NCG..and WA had never sent any representatives before.. From there on, Masca NCG has become our primary target every year..It's like a World Cup for DDFC.. Imagine,naik flight pegi main bolaaaaa...hehe..

Melbourne '07

Sydney '09

champion Bru tourney

Till today,we never failed to send a contingent every single year.. Melbourne,Brisbane,Sydney and Canberra.. Although luck was not on our side to win it yet.. But anyway,to be able to bring a full squad with the high costs and long journey every year is already an achievement in my opinion.. Considering that most of us are not that loaded ,not sponsored by anyone..It's all our own struggles, commitments and high spirits..

wedding Fad

Dan Dan is not exclusive,not groupy..thats what I hope it is.. It's just a name,a medium.. Back in Malaysia it is like an alumni.. After study,life's gonna be hectic and busy.. Once a year we'll try to gather everyone during summer holidays either December or January.. New generation,and those who already left.. We had few gatherings past few years,and hopefully will continue doing it annually.. We had futsal,football Dan Dan Legend vs DDFC Perth,buka puasa,attend weddings ramai-ramai, annual dinner,and such.. This coming 4th of September they'll be doing "Buka Puasa" for the second time,some where in KL..Last year we had it in Umbai,Melaka..

Dan Dan Yearbook

Hmm..I'm not sure how long it's gonna stay and continue like this..but I believe,Dan Dan has already created histories and memories for some..:-).. My only hope is that DDFC will continue to do what it's doing.. I've seen a lot of this kind of 'club','bond',that come and go.. Either because of mismanagement,or stupid conflicts..So far, DDFC has done well.. Even club Umno pun takleh maintain macam ni..trust me.. So,all the best people.. Enjoy!

Dan Dan Reunion Jan '10 (Football n BBQ Dinner)

Here are some collections of videos if you wanna watch..Hadry's Goal in Masca Melbourne, Kale's Crazy Celebration.. Tu jer yg ada kat youtube..huhu Yang lain semua kena tgk kat page fb DDFC lah.. Cheers guys..