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SEPTEMBER 2009 Home Final for the Seagulls Williamstown Football Club This Sunday 6th September Williamstown and the Northern Bullants will clash P.O Box 307 in a Qualifying Final at Burbank Oval commencing at 2pm. Williamstown Williamstown 3016 clinched a home final by defeating Port Melbourne in Round 20 by 42 points Ph: (03) 9390-0611 and halted the “Burras” 21 game winning streak at TEAC Oval. The Northern Fax: (03) 9390-0644 Bullants defeated Frankston by 84 points and thus their increased percentage E: [email protected] saw them leap frog Port Melbourne into third place. Williamstown met the Northern Bullants in Round 9 at Visy Park and the Bullants had a convincing 35 point victory. The Bullants finished with a 12—6 win/loss ratio and they have won 6 of their last 7 games with victories over the top team North Ballarat, Bendigo Bombers, Collingwood, Geelong, Coburg and Frankston and their only loss to Port Melbourne by 47 points in Round 17. Williamstown will compete in its fourth consecutive finals series but has qualified in its highest position (second) since its Premiership year of 2003. In 2006 (fourth), 2007 (fourth) and 2008 (third) Williamstown did not finish high enough and had to play qualifying finals away at Preston, Sandringham and North Ballarat. Williamstown will also have the advantage of their aligned partner the Western Bulldogs qualified in third spot in the AFL and with a double chance. The Bulldogs will welcome back Ryan Griffen and Ben Hudson this week and will only have Tom Williams unavailable from their list of 45 players. The Williamstown VFL list is also healthy with Matthew Little, Cameron Lockwood, Dane Rampe, Chris Egan, Josh Young and David Sablich returning from injury over the last 2—3 weeks to strengthen the depth of talent available. Home Final President’s Luncheon A special President’s Luncheon to coincide with this Sunday’s home final against Northern Bullants. The Luncheon will commence at 12 noon. VFL Final Series – Week 1 Guest Speaker – John Elliott The controversial ex-Carlton President will be our guest speaker. President Luncheon Costs $40.00 per head - 2 Course Meal with Complimentary Beer/Wine/Soft Drink Bookings with Brendan Curry / Nicole Hopkinson 9390 0611 by Wednesday 2 nd September. 956 1958 1959 1969 1976 1986 1990 2003 VFL FINAL SERIES ADMISSION PRICES Admission prices for VFL Finals is set by AFL Victoria and are as follows - * Adult—$15 * Pensioner—$10 * Concession—$10 * Children Under 15—Free WWW.1300RECORD.COM.AU Two time Williamstown Premiership Hero (1986—1990) Wayne “Roo” Muschialli recently joined 1300 RECORD as Sales Executive. 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THE WORD FROM WILLIAMSTOWN— SEPT 2009 Check us out at www.williamstown.aflvic.com.au Page 1 The 1950’s—What a Great Era Jets Wrap At our Round 18 Home Game against Collingwood, the Williamstown Football It’s been a disappointing season for the Club were privileged to host a number of 1959 Premiership Players at our Western Jets after high expectations at President’s Luncheon. the start of the season. A strong pre- The Outstanding achievements of that era saw Williamstown win the 1954, season and a talented list had the club 1955, 1956, 1958 and 1959 Premierships and they have been celebrated over looking at a third consecutive final the last 6 years with Ray Smith and John Martin organizing 50 year reunions. series but it wasn’t to be. The Board of the Williamstown Football Club have decided that next year at a After a win in Round 1 the season went home game President’s Luncheon we will have a specific function where we downhill as the Jets record slumped to invite all Premiership Players of that era or family members of deceased 3 wins and a draw from the first 15 players to celebrate that outstanding success in the history of our Club on an rounds of the season. A charge late in annual basis. The Board have also decided that at this function a Premiership the year couldn’t make up for lost Trent McKenzie Medal will be presented to each player or family member. ground and the Jets finished the Subsequently the Club will also acknowledge our other Premierships sides of season in eleventh place with 6 wins, one draw and 11 losses. 1969, 1976, 1986 and 1990 with Medallions at planned functions next year. The season may not have gone to plan from a team’s perspective but there have been some terrific individual performances and results. We had three players represent Vic Metro (Under 18) at the National Championships, (Trent McKenzie, Kyle Hartigan & Jack Fitzpatrick) and three players represent Vic Metro in the U16 National Championships (Kym Taylor, Elliott Kavanagh & Abdul Jawad). Also Trent McKenzie was signed by the AFL’s new franchise the Gold Coast, as one of the 12 seventeen year olds eligible to be selected this season. Trent will join the Gold Coast at the end of the year and will be apart of their VFL side next season before 2009 Presentation Night being part of the inaugural team when the side enters the AFL in The 2009 Gerry Callahan Medal and Presentation Night will be held on 2011. Wednesday 30th September at the Yarraville Club (135 Stephen Street, The Jets would also like to congratulate 2 former Western Jets Yarraville). players for their achievements this season. Jayden Post played his Date—Wednesday 30th September Time—7pm first game for the Richmond FC and Callan Ward was nominated for the NAB rising star award. We wish these players all the best Venue—The Yarraville Club Tickets—$35 per head with their football careers. Lounge Suit For Tickets please contact Brendan Curry / Nicole Hopkinson on 9390 0611 Thank you—Support Staff On behalf of President Trevor Monti & the Board of Directors and General Manager Brendan Curry the Williamstown Football Club would like to sincerely thank all of the club’s support staff who help the club on and off the field each week throughout the football season. The club could not function and perform at such a high level without the commitment, hard work and dedication each of you invest into the club week in week out. We appreciate your Brad & Yvette Lloyd New Arrival efforts greatly and look forward to having you all on board in 2010. Proud Parents Brad and Yvette Lloyd welcomed a healthy baby girl Mila Rose Thank you—2009 Sponsors into the world weighing 7 pound 11 on Sunday afternoon (30/8/09). Proud father Brad announces no joy for a Seagulls Williamstown Football Club would like to thank all of the clubs father / son but thinks that in the future we could have sponsors for their generous support of the club in the past and another canteen worker. throughout 2009. The support of our sponsors is vital to the existence of our proud and historic club and we greatly appreciate your support. We urge all members, supporters, officials and fellow sponsors to Major Support Sponsors 2009 support your local community and use the products and services provided by the clubs sponsors. The club’s Sponsors Directory listing all of our Sponsors and a description of the goods and services they provide will be circulated shortly. WOK RITE IN NOODLE & SNACK BAR 7 FERGUSON STREET WILLIAMSTOWN THE WORD FROM WILLIAMSTOWN— SEPT 2009 Check us out at www.williamstown.aflvic.com.au Page 2 “AGAINST THE ODDS” The inaugural winner of the Against the Odds award is 13 year old Madeline Van Wayenburg from the Newport Ladies Lacrosse Club. Congratulations Madeline. At our final President’s Luncheon on Sunday 16th August Madeline was presented her award by Australia Post representative Terry Hearity (National Sponsorship Manager) with $500 to the Newport Ladies Lacrosse Club and $500 to Madeline. The Williamstown Football Club thanks Australia Post for driving this community initiative and we look forward to this award in 2010. AUSTRALIA POST & WILLIAMSTOWN F.C AGAINST THE ODDS AWARD Reserves Wrap Williamstown Reserves have finished the home and away series in second place on percentage with a 15—3 win / loss ratio.