2008 Yearbook

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Table of Contents

Presidents Report ...... 3 Treasurer’s Report ...... 4 The West End J.F.C Committee...... 5 U10’s Coaching Staff and Team Photo...... 6 U10’s ...... 7 U12’s Coaching Staff and Team Photo...... 8 U12’s ...... 9 U14’s Coaching Staff and Team Photo...... 10 U14’s ...... 11 U16’s Coaching Staff and Team Photo...... 12 U16’s ...... 13 50 & 100 Game information ...... 14 50 Games ...... 14 100 Games ...... 14 2008 Interleague ...... 15 Best & Fairest Results ...... 16 League Best & Fairest Results...... 16 West End JFC Results...... 16 President’s Award...... 16 Best Clubperson Award ...... 16 MBF High Marks Program ...... 17 Other Player Achievements...... 18 State Interschool Football Championships ...... 18 East vs West...... 18 End of Season Ladder Details U10’s & U12’s...... 19 U10’s...... 19 U12’s...... 19 End Of Season Ladder Details & Top 10 Goal Kicking U14’s...... 20 U14’s...... 20 Top 10 Goal Kickers U14’s ...... 20 End Of Season Ladder Details & Top 10 Goal Kicking U16’s...... 21 U16’s...... 21 Top 10 Goal Kickers U16’s ...... 21 25th Anniversary in 2008...... 22 West End Sponsors ...... 23 Award Sponsors...... 23 Raffle Sponsors...... 23

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Presidents Report

What a great experience it has been to be President of the West End Junior Football Club this year. The achievements of the club have been nothing short of fantastic and it’s been a privilege to have been involved.

I’d like to express my thanks to the Committee, for all their hard work, effort and dedication to make this year a memorable one for all involved. Thanks to the spouses & partners of our coaching staff who have supported them throughout the year so that they could put the huge effort that they have into their teams on training nights and match days. I’d also like to thank all the parent volunteers who helped with numerous tasks on training nights and match days, without that support from parents the club would struggle.

The season began well with signs of a great year after the Lightening Premiership where all four teams played very well. At the end of the season we had our U12’s, U14’s and U16’s all playing in the Grand Final. Congratulations to our U12’s team who won every game, including the Grand Final. The time and effort that Max Cunico, Stan Lazaris, Julie Scott and Andrew Jenkins put into their team was tremendous.

Our U14’s and U16’s played great football all year and all players from both of these teams should be very proud of how much they have all improved over the season and for getting into the Grand Final. Whilst both teams were defeated they all put in hard on the day and were courageous in their tackling and chasing down the ball. I can’t wait to see the teams play next year as I think they will only become stronger and more skilled and will be hard to beat. Thanks to the coaching staff of both teams who have all been dedicated and supportive of each other in making the player’s football experience an enjoyable one.

Congratulations also to our U10’s team who, in comparison to season 2007, had a great year with a number of great wins. Season 2009 looks promising for this team.

We also started the year well when the club purchased new equipment for training sessions and match days. A number of fund-raising activities were held over the season with a bus trip to the MCG to watch the Tigers maul the Mighty Hawks. This was a big hit with those who went on the trip. Because the trip went so well, the committee are looking at doing something similar next year.

I also had the privilege to be President of the club in the year that it celebrated its 25th Anniversary. A dinner was organised by the 25th Anniversary Sub-committee and the night was one to remember. It was a pleasure to meet the Club’s Life Members and past players and their families. Overall, the night was a great success and I pass on my sincerest appreciation to the 25th Anniversary Sub-committee for doing a fantastic job in preparing for and organising the night.

Whilst we didn’t have any league Best & Fairest winners, our players polled well and everyone should be proud of their great efforts during the season.

I hope all of the players enjoyed their year at West End JFC and I hope to see you all again next year.

Terry Spector President

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Treasurer’s Report

In the 25th Year of the West End JFC, the Club had a successful and productive year financially. At the beginning of the 2007-2008 season, we had an opening bank balance of $8,823.66 and concluded with a balance of $12,210.10.

West End JFC registered 89 players this season, for a total of $6,640 in Registration Fees. We received $1,450 for our share of the Canteen (2007).

From the Registration Fees and Canteen income, we paid the T&DJFL $3,300; VCFL $2,545; Trophies (2007) $1,143.25, Presentation Day (2007) and Jumper Presentation Night catering. As part of the 25th Anniversary Year the club purchased 150 Caps, at a cost of $1,567.50. Every registered player received a Cap as part of their Registration Fees. $175 worth of Caps were sold during the season. An Anniversary Dinner was held in July where a Raffle and Jumper Auction was conducted.

From the entire function the club generated $1,587.50 profit. For the first time the Club sold Warm Up Jackets. In all, 45 jackets were sold, generating a small profit of $168.50. The Club purchased 11 jackets for the Coaching Staff and the Secretary at a cost of $302.50.

We received $1,350 in financial support from our generous Sponsors. Our major sponsors were Traralgon West Cricket Club, Cavalier Homes and Karl’s Mega Sports. A Jumper Grant of $960.00 was obtained and was used to purchase 20 new jumpers.

A major upgrade of equipment was done at the start of the season, with the Club spending $1,632.66 ($1,332.66 Club funds plus $300 donation from Karl’s Mega Sports).

We purchased 11 Warm Up Jackets for Coaching Staff and the Secretary, 24 drink bottles, 2 water bottle crates, 2 water cans, 2 whiteboards, 2 leather footballs, 16 training footballs, 3 airhorns and refills, 10 training cones, a timer, 4 fluro vests and updated all first aid kits.

A Bus Trip was run to the Hawthorn vs. Richmond game at the MCG in August, where we were fortunate enough to receive free tickets from the AFL & Richmond F.C. Frank McEntee organised a bus at an excellent rate.

During the season the Club won $1,000 worth of Sports equipment from Telstra and 90 Meat Pies from Patties and Gold1242.

Sharleen Barry Treasurer

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The West End J.F.C Committee

Terry Spector Mark Trew President Vice President

Jackie Nelson Sharleen Barry Secretary Treasurer

Bernie Coffey Stan Lazaris Risk Management Officer League Delegate

Nicole Hartley Canteen Coordinator

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U10’s Coaching Staff and Team Photo

Front Row: Joshua Smith, Steven Armatas, Abhishek Parekh, Conor Williams, Luke Miller

Middle Row: Eric Lia, Hayden Watson, Maeve Coughlan, Isaiah Winmar, Jai Slaby, Jesse Biemens, Daniel Bransgrove-Galea

Back Row: Peter Barry (Asst. Coach), Nicholas Hartley, Blake Bourne, Michael Ryan (Capt.) Liam Barry (Vice Capt.), Joshua Moore, Jake Sands (Vice Capt.) Matthew Williams, Ben Jones, Daniel Cunico, Ian Hartley (Coach)

Absent: Sharleen Barry (Team Manager)

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U10’s

Coach: Ian Hartley Assistant Coach: Peter Barry Team Manager: Sharleen Barry

Captain: Michael Ryan Vice Captains: Jake Sands & Liam Barry

Season 2008 saw 21 children (20 boys & 1 girl) play in the Under 10’s team. The team consisted of 8 first year players, 7 second year players and 6 third year players.

12 players remain in Under 10’s for the 2009 season and 9 will move up to Under 12’s.

After 14 rounds the team finished 6th with 7 wins and 7 losses, 4 losses were by 13 points or less. The team averaged 7 goals each game.

This was a big improvement on last years where only one win was had by the team.

For the first time, most of the games were umpired by the home team and not by league umpires.

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U12’s Coaching Staff and Team Photo

Front Row: Jack Jenkins, Jack Parr

Second Row: Sam Clavarino, Brent Atkins, Liam Whitham, Thomas Irvine, Jordan Clark, Michael Mayoroga-Diaz, Jayden Hinde, Jereme Lazaris

Third Row: Kyle Stamers, Zack Thompson, Anthony Smith, Nicholas Miller, Justin Scott (Vice Capt.)

Back Row: Stan Lazaris (Asst. Coach), Andrew Jenkins (Runner), Josh Dyer, Matthew Bertoli, Alistair Jenkin, Darcy Flint, Sean Leahy, Jordan Cunico (Capt.)

Absent: Julie Scott (Team Manager)

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U12’s

Coach: Max Cunico Assistant Coach: Stan Lazaris Team Manager: Julie Scott Runner: Andrew Jenkins

Captain: Jordan Cunico Vice Captain: Justin Scott Deputy Vice Captain: Jereme Lazaris

Overall the U12’s have had a fantastic season beginning with the Lightening Premiership. The team won all of their games which was a great start to the season.

Throughout the year the team had 4 players out with injuries and those boys were:- • Thomas Irvine • Shaun Leahy • Joshua Dyer • Jordan Cunico

It wasn’t until the last game of the year that the team had a full team fit and available to play.

Five U12’s players were selected to represent the T&DJFL Interleague Championship and were successful in winning the Grand Final.

Congratulations to Jordan Cunico and Michael Mayoroga-Diaz who finished in the top 10 in the League’s Best & Fairest vote count in 2008.

The U12’s team finish the season as Minor Premiers and Champions. A fantastic effort by all of the players who should be very proud of this achievement.

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U14’s Coaching Staff and Team Photo

Front Row: Aoife Coughlan, Connor Cook, Jordan Merrin Noda, Shane Kosterman, Lauchlan Grant

Middle Row: Ben Coffey, Jimmy Spector, Ben Davis, Brandon McDonald (Capt.), Robbie Spector (Capt.), Josh Scott, Matteo Marino, Jakota Rohde, Tyler Grassens

Back Row: Bernie Coffey (Team Manager), Mark Trew (Asst. Coach), David Fromberg, Ashden Downe, Frazar Brouns, Brad Watson, Zac Anderson (Vice Capt), Justin Trew (Vice Capt.), Matt Nelson, Gavin Stevenson, Ben Holt, Steve McDonald (Coach), Terry Spector (Team Selector)

Absent: Brady Massari, Monique Tracey

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U14’s

Coach: Steve McDonald Assistant Coach: Mark Trew Team Selector: Terry Spector Team Manager: Bernie Coffey Runner: Barry Scott

Captains: Robbie Spector & Brandon McDonald Vice Captains: Justin Trew & Zac Anderson

The 2008 football season was always going to be challenging as we had 14 players coming up from under 12’s. After a successful lightening premiership campaign, we started the season with 2 losses in the first 3 rounds. After our 3rd round “thumping” by Combined Saints, the coaching staff made the players a guarantee we would not lose another match until the finals.

Season highlights were victories against Southside twice and Tedas once where we came from behind to win fantastic games of football. Improvement in some of our younger players was the most pleasing aspects of the year.

Our promise to the players was carried out as they won 10 matches in a row. The gutsy performance by the team in the 2nd semi final against combined saints was awe inspiring as we had so many players injured and or ill. To win in controversy did not reflect the effort from our players.

Although combined saints overrun us in the last 10 minutes of the last quarter, our efforts in the grand final were exceptional and should always be looked upon with admiration.

Through the season we had Brady Massari, Brandon McDonald and Rob Spector represent Traralgon in the Gippsland Interleague Championships. These three boys from the interleague were selected to play a match consisting of the best 45 players in Gippsland before a Gippsland Power under 18’s match.

Tyler, Justin and Rob all played their 100th games of football whilst Jakota, Shane, Matteo, Brad and Brandon all played their 50th game.

Congratulations to the under 12’s for the magnificent achievement of being undefeated premiers and to the under 16’s for being runner’s up. Both teams had fantastic seasons.

Thank you to Mark, Terry, Bernie and Barry for the fantastic support I received not only this year but for the three years I coached. To Jackie and Sharleen, your work for the club was phenomenal and much appreciated. To all the parents who helped during the year, our footballers very much appreciate your assistance. To the players who I have had the pleasure to coach, I just say thankyou!

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U16’s Coaching Staff and Team Photo

Front Row: Hayden Downe, Jarryd Wright, Dean Gompleman, Chris Marriott, Daniel Erderly, David Stone

Middle Row: Jyda Edwards, Shannon Winmar, Jack Sands, Eoin Coughlan (Capt.), James Cook, Matt Griffiths, Johnathon Burt (Deputy Vice Capt.)

Back Row: Mark Holt (Asst. Coach), Dylan Stanton, James Somlai, Ashley Scott, Nicholas Grant, Guy Leech, Chris Bortignon (Vice Capt.), Jamee Vangelderen, Anthony Helmuth, Shane Griffiths (Coach)

Absent: Debra Griffiths (Team Manager)

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U16’s

Coach: Shane Griffiths Assistant Coach: Mark Holt Team Manager: Debra Griffiths

Captains: Eoin Coughlan Vice Captains: Chris Bortignon Deputy Vice Captains: Jonathon Burt

The U16’s had what could only be described as an unusual season. We started out with only about 13 players, but had appointed a keen young man from TTU as Coach. Unfortunately before the Season commenced he had to resign due to work commitments. But from that moment on we developed into a very good team. The boys took it upon themselves to recruit and by the 1st game we had 20 players on our list and by Round 3, with the inclusion of the talented Shannon Winmar, our list was complete with 21.

Parental support is always important and it was most disappointing that only a small portion of the parents were able to help. Mark Holt agreed to help as Assistant Coach, I cajoled my wife Debra to be Team Manager and Gary Williams from the U10’s agreed to assist as well. To these people we only finished where we did because of your dedication and efforts. To the parents of Cookie, Burty, Hayden, Jack and Granty, thank you for making yourselves available as well.

The season progressed along well with many excellent wins and a couple of disappointed losses to Tedas and Combined Saints, but by the end of the season we had worked hard and had finished 2nd on the ladder. The best win for the season came in our outstanding performance in defeating Tedas by 63 points in the 2nd Semi Final where we were too good. Unfortunately, whilst the Grand Final was a close fought game, we did not bring our “A” game and disappointingly lost the big one by 19 points.

All the players need to be congratulated on meshing into a very good team, with every player showing improvement. To the boys who have finished their Junior careers, good luck with your future endeavours and thank you for choosing West End as your junior club. To the group of boys who are staying next year, we will be working hard with the boys coming up from the U14’s to go one better in Season 2009.

To the West End Committee, especially Terry Spector, Jackie Nelson & Sharleen Barry, thank you for all you hard work and assistance. We tried to make your job easy but at times with the way we played our hard-nosed style we did incur the wrath of the League from time to time. Next year will be easier!!!!!!

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50 & 100 Game information

50 Games

Those players who celebrated 50 games of junior football in Season 2008 were:-

U16’s • Jamee Vangelderen • Nicholas Grant

U14’s • Brad Watson • Jakota Rohde • Shane Kosterman • Ben Coffey • Matteo Marino

U12’s • Jayden Hinde • Anthony Smith • Jordan Clark • Brent Atkins • Alistair Jenkin • Sam Clavarino

100 Games

In Season 2008 the following boys played 100 games of junior football:-

U16’s • Ashley Scott • Eoin Coughlan • Jonathon Burt • James Cook

U14’s • Tyler Grassens • Justin Trew • Robbie Spector

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2008 Interleague

A number of West End players were selected to participate in the annual Interleague Football Championships.

From our U12’s team, the following boys were selected:

• Jordan Cunico • Jereme Lazaris • Alistair Jenkin • Michael Mayoroga-Diaz • Jack Jenkins • Justin Scott

The U12’s played excellent footy which resulted in winning the Grand Final. The final score for the game was Traralgon 8.8.56 defeated Bairnsdale 6.3.39. An excellent effort from all the boys involved.

U14’s boys selected to play were:-

• Brady Massari • Brandon McDonald • Robbie Spector

The U14’s team were successful in getting to the Grand Final but were unfortunately defeated by Warragul. Still, a great effort from those boys that played.

The U16’s players selected were:-

• Jonathon Burt • Nick Grant • Jack Sands • Chris Bortignon

The U16’s played very well but were not successful in getting into the finals.

Congratulations to all the West End players who were chosen to play.

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Best & Fairest Results

League Best & Fairest Results

U10’s Riley Livingstone Southside JFC 35 votes U12’s Jacob Albanese Southside JFC 30 votes U14’s Drew McGrath Southside JFC 25 votes U16’s Jordan Sandy Tedas JFC 23 votes

West End JFC Results

10’s U12’s Best & Fairest Best & Fairest Matthew Williams Jordan Cunico

Runners Up Runners Up Michael Ryan Michael Mayoroga-Diaz

U14’s U16’s Best & Fairest Best & Fairest Brandon McDonald Chris Bortignon

Runners Up Runners Up Robbie Spector Jyda Edwards

3rd Runners Up Brady Massari

President’s Award

U10’s U12’s U14’s U16’s Liam Barry Sam Clavarino Ben Coffey Nicholas Grant

Best Clubperson Award

Nominations for the Best Clubperson Award received from committee members and coaching staff were:- Gary Williams, Janice Ford, Alma Patton, Michael Cook, Ray Smith, Joanne Sands, Paula Williams, Ruth Clavarino, Julie Scott, Jeanette Trew, Michale McDonald and Brad Bourne.

The 2008 Best Club Person Award was awarded to Gary Williams for his outstanding contribution to the U10’s and U16’s teams.

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MBF High Marks Program

Jack Sands was one of 12 young country footballers who was selected from a large number of applications to participate in the MBF High Marks Program.

The program began 5 years ago and gives young footballers the opportunity to live the life of an AFL footballer for one week. The program is a partnership between the VCFL, MBF and the .

The program hopes to teach the participants on how to make positive choices and helps provide them with leadership skills that they can then use at their own club and within their community.

Sam Mitchell, , Trent Croad, , and each mentored two of the participants of the program.

The program included participation in training and personal development sessions on topics such as diet, injury prevention, career pathways and communication. The boys also spent some time with .

Jack has provided some information on his experience:- “My experience with the MBF High Marks Program was a good insight into the life of an AFL footballer. We learnt about life experiences as well as training, etc. We learnt how it is very important to look after yourself to get the best out of your body at that level, including eating, training, etc.

Geoff Ablett (the High Marks Coordinator) and (VCFL Junior Development Manager) were very helpful and we got on very well with them. I made a few mates over the 4 days.

My highlights were meeting the Hawthorn F.C. players, training on Waverly and the goal kicking competition at the MCG on the Sunday. All up, I had a really good time.”

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Other Player Achievements

State Interschool Football Championships

Earlier this season Jordan Cunico (U12’s) was selected to try out for the State Interschool Football Championships.

Players are selected from all over the State and Jordan was included in the shortlisted 40 players.

To be selected for the final team, Jordan was required to attend a training camp held in Melbourne. Unfortunately whilst Jordan was warming up for his first session at the camp he got injured and had to pull out. Leading on from that, Jordan missed a further six T&DJFL games because of the injury.

East vs West

During the 2008 Interleague Football Championships, players who demonstrated excellent football and team skills were chosen to play in an “East vs West” game, a curtain raiser to a Gippsland Power vs the Oakleigh Chargers game.

This was an initiative of the Interleague Sub-committee. The idea was that all 5 leagues that participated in the Interleague Championships would be given the opportunity to nominate 10 boys to play in the East vs West U14’s side at 10.45am on Saturday 19 July at the Morwell Football Ground. The idea was to expose the best U14’s boys to the scouts of Gippsland Power as they were looking for players to play next year for their U15’s and U16’s teams.

Brady Massari, Brandon McDonald and Robbie Spector, all from our U14’s team, were selected to play in this team.

Congratulations to all three boys on being selected and for playing.

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End of Season Ladder Details U10’s & U12’s

U10’s CLUB POINTS Tedas 52 Cumberland Park 48 City Juniors 44 Southside 36 Combined Saints 34 West End 28 Police Boys 16 Glengarry 10 Pax Hill 8 Churchill 4

U12’s CLUB POINTS West End 56 Combined Saints 52 Police Boys 40 Churchill 28 Cumberland Park 28 City Juniors 28 Glengarry 20 Southside 16 Pax Hill 8 Tedas 4

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End Of Season Ladder Details & Top 10 Goal Kicking U14’s

U14’s CLUB POINTS Combined Saints 44 West End 44 Tedas 40 Southside 36 Churchill 24 Pax Hill 20 City Juniors 8 Glengarry 8 Police Boys 0

Top 10 Goal Kickers U14’s 1. Dylan Weir Churchill 54 2. Rodney Croft Churchill 31 3. Robbie Spector West End 28 4. Chris Sutton Combined Saints 27 5. Nicholas Graham Tedas 24 6. Matthew Northe Tedas 23 7. Thomas Pattle Combined Saints 21 8. Kane Lewthwaite Combined Saints 20 9. Justin Trew West End 19 10. Ben Truin Southside 19

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End Of Season Ladder Details & Top 10 Goal Kicking U16’s

U16’s CLUB POINTS Tedas 52 West End 44 Combined Saints 40 Glengarry 36 Southside 24 City Juniors 20 Pax Hill 8 Churchill 0

Top 10 Goal Kickers U16’s 1. Brett Chapman Tedas 45 2. Dylan Loprese Tedas 44 3. Guy Leech West End 42 4. Matthew Berry Glengarry 33 5. Shannon Winmar West End 31 6. James Porter Combined Saints 26 7. Jordan Sandy Tedas 25 8. James Cook West End 24 9. Luke Francis City Juniors 22 10. James Pryde Combined Saints 22

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25th Anniversary in 2008

In season 2008, West End JFC celebrated its 25th Anniversary. To commemorate such an occasion a dinner was held at the Traralgon Golf Club on Saturday 5th July.

The night was well attended and the band kept the dance floor busy.

Along with parents of current players, life members and past players and their families also came along to celebrate the occasion.

During the night a number of auctions were conducted by Mark Trew (Vice President) who did an outstanding job and helped raise money for the club.

A raffle was also held on the night and more money was raised for the club. Thanks to Sharleen Barry who did a great job in organising the raffle.

Special thanks also to the 25th Anniversary Sub-committee who did an excellent job in getting everything ready for the night and making sure everything ran smoothly. The sub-committee members were: Frank McEntee, Jeanette Trew, Julie Scott and Michale McDonald.

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West End Sponsors

Traralgon West Cricket Club Cavalier Homes VB & Co Pty Ltd Deerings Pty Ltd Graham Frankland Ashphalting Miss Frou Frou Riggalls Traralgon Cook’s Concreting Riverslea Homes

Award Sponsors Karls Mega Sports Pizza Hut Domino’s Magnum Video Video Ezy McDonalds Morwell Ten Pin Bowling

Raffle Sponsors Traralgon West Cricket Club who provided vouchers from Feminine Touch Boutique, Plough Creek General Store, Latrobe Flowers, A&P Electronics and Raue’s Leather & Travel Goods Priceline, Stockland Plaza Dan Murphy’s House, Stockland Plaza Sanity Music Auto Barn Franklin Street Newsagents Skinsense Beauty Salon Corkys Harris Scarfe Drytron The Good Guys My Chemist AFL shop C & A Canvas Village Cinema Mid Valley Latrobe City Council Gloria Jeans Karls Mega Sports Coates Boom Sherrin My Movies, Morwell Leading Edge Manny’s Market – Celebrations Pizza Hut Officeworks Rick & Pete’s Auto Cardiology

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